Prohibition

• St. Valentine’s Day Massacre:

  Introduction The 1920s was a period defined by cultural excess and societal shifts in America. While many associate the decade with the glamour of jazz culture and flappers, a darker…

  May 8, 2025

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  Harry B. Burt and the Good Humor Bar

  Burt’s Start in the Industry Harry B. Burt (1875-1926) was a confectioner who originally produced candy, but later added ice cream, soda, and even a bakery to further expand his…

  May 7, 2025

• St. Valentine’s Day Massacre: The Unintended Consequences of Prohibition

  On February 14, 1929, seven men associated with George “Bugs” Moran’s North Side Gang were executed by a group of men posing as police officers. It is widely believed that…

  April 3, 2025

• Prohibition and the Rise of Ice Cream

  The rise of ice cream was directly related to Prohibition in the 1920s. Prohibition was a change in ideas about the way people lived and acted, with some motivations that…

  April 1, 2025

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  Nellie Tayloe Ross Becomes The First Woman Governor in the U.S

  Overview Ross’ Early Years Nellie Tayloe Ross was born on November 29, 1876, in St. Joseph, Missouri, on a plantation owned by her maternal grandfather in Andrew County. Her parents…

  February 26, 2025

• Nellie Tayloe Ross: The New Woman and Politics

  Women’s lives had changed significantly from the late 19th century into the 1920s. They became more involved in politics and increasingly joined the workforce. This challenged the traditional ideas of…

  February 26, 2025

• My Initial Thoughts on the 1920s

  My Thoughts and Understanding of the 1920s When I think about the 1920s, the immediate picture I believe many, including myself, imagine is that of flappers, speakeasies, music, and dances…

  January 29, 2025

• The Roaring 20s and Beyond: A Preliminary Look at the 1920s

  Naturally, when I think about the 1920s, the first thing to come to mind is the idea of the roaring 20s. Although I understand this to be an inaccurate caricature…

  January 28, 2025

• The 1920’s – Decadence and Consumerism

  The 1920s to me, also called the “Roaring 20s” was another Gilded Age where society seemed to be widely increasing in wealth and success. The stock market was rising, there…

  January 22, 2025

• Historical Document: Special Agent John A. Dowd in Chicago to FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover. July 12, 1934

  Overview There is little to nothing known about Mae Capone save for her parents, birthday, and the ways in which she suffered from the actions and decisions made by her…

  May 4, 2023