Almost neglecting the “neglected anniversary” of Millard Fillmore’s Bathtub, H. L. Mencken’s hoax, and the lessons that lie therein – Millard Fillmore's Bathtub

Almost neglecting the “neglected anniversary” of Millard Fillmore’s Bathtub, H. L. Mencken’s hoax, and the lessons that lie therein

In 1933, crowds waited in anticipation for 12:01 a.m. when the Cullen-Harrison Act would officially end Prohibition in Baltimore. H. L. Mencken celebrates with a glass of Arrow Beer at the Rennert Hotel. (Frank A. Miller, Baltimore Sun file photo, 1933)

Could I get a longer title? Here is our annual tribute to the hoax that gave its name and much inspiration to this blog. Otherwise occupied — Kenny’s due to board an airplane in Beijing soon; tires for the cars; papers to correct, curriculum to correct; our wedding anniversary I cannot forget pending — I … Continue reading Almost neglecting the “neglected anniversary” of Millard Fillmore’s Bathtub, H. L. Mencken’s hoax, and the lessons that lie therein