Monthly Archives: March 2016

“She Needs a Hat”: 1920s Easter Bonnets!

Posted on March 27, 2016 by lupachi1927

“Has any one a brown turban or soft hat that I might touch up a little for a girl of 19 years? She needs it, and I should like to make her happy for Easter Sunday. I will gladly pay … Continue reading →

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No Parades And Snake Whiskey: St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago During the 1920s

Posted on March 18, 2016 by lupachi1927

On March 12th, 2016, Chicago held it’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which included turning the Chicago River a cheery shade of green. This longstanding Chicago tradition started in 1962, thanks to a city plumber who discovered that a dye … Continue reading →

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Did You Know? Guest Post Guidelines Are Now Available

Posted on March 9, 2016 by lupachi1927

Hey everyone, just thought you’d all like to know: yesterday I posted guidelines for guest posts here at A Smile And A Gun. If you like to write about local Chicago history, the 1920s, cocktails, gangsters, booze, guns, or what … Continue reading →

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