Extras
Chapter one fun facts
Star Tribune – Minnesota’s largest newspaper, which was created when the Minneapolis Tribune merged with the Minneapolis Daily Star.
Marigold Ballroom – the most popular dance hall in Minneapolis during the 1920s.
Kotex – a brand of feminine hygiene products launched by the Kimberly-Clark company in 1926.
Johnny Walker Black Label – a 12-year-old blended whisky.
Brandy Alexander – a cocktail made from cognac, creme de cacao, and cream.
Dayton’s Department Store – the flagship store of the Dayton’s Dry Goods Company, located at Nicollet Avenue and Seventh Street in downtown Minneapolis.
Coupe de Ville – a two-door hardtop luxury vehicle produced by Cadillac, a division of General Motors.
Surrealistic Comedy – humor that intentionally violates logical reasoning and produces absurd situations.
Nandina – a shrub whose leaves are used in wreaths and floral arrangements.
“Waltz of the Flowers” – an orchestral piece of music composed by Tchaikovsky for the second act of The Nutcracker Suite.
411 – the phone number for directory assistance.
Polaroid – a film camera that takes and develops pictures.
Winnebago – a motor home made by Winnebago Industries.
Lucy Ricardo – the troublemaking fictional lead character in the American situation comedy I Love Lucy.