Popular Expressions and Phrases. This daily feature comprises an illustrated explanation of the origin of various popular expressions and phrases , f.gures of speech and historical references and allusions. HOW IT A Poster IN ANCIENT LONDON THE. SIDEWALK SNAS SEPARATED FROM THE CARRIAGEWAY BY POSTS, WHICH WERE USED TO DISPLAY PUBLIC ANNOUNCE ments. Thus the name “POSTER” WAS APPLIED TO DISPLAY SHEETS AND REMAINED AFTER THE POSTS DISAPPEARED. ?s&§ -2^ M By PaulK JBerdanxer •V-x* tXt'-' S ‘ In Apple. Pie Order EARLY ENGLISH PASTRY COOKS ALWAYS DECORATED THEIR APPLE PIES WITH A PRECISE ROW OF LITTLE SCALLOPS. AS THE WORD “ORDER” AT THAT TIME MEANT , “ROW” ANYTHING THAT WAS NEATLY DONE WAS REFERRED TO AS BEING IN “APPLE Pm ORDER.” TO-MORROW; Shop Talk; Meander.
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Waikato Times, Volume 116, Issue 19430, 3 December 1934, Page 9
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