"smashed potatoes" 1918

[Jonathan Lighter]

1918 Edward Streeter _Dere Mable_ (N.Y.: Frederick Stokes) 10: Soup an turky, dressin, crambury sause an pie an smashed potatoes. All in one plate.

  Note spelling of "cranberry" as well.

  JL


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