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PREMISE



There once was a powerful deity who was bored with nothing to do. An idea came to him one fateful morning; why no create his own world to play with? For those who mortal are interesting, and what else would he do with his time? So he whipped up a small universe, a copy of a time that struck his fancy, and set about making it seem as real as it could be.

After awhile this game became boring, as the people were his, and he knew what they would do in response to anything he did. Then another brilliant idea came upon him. Why not bring in those who already exist to play in his game? A new dynamic realized, our excited deity starts pulling in people and things from every which way.

This is where you come in, my darlings. Our deity has pulled you into this make-believe world of the 1920's Chicago, and you're here to stay and tickle his fancy. In order to make you as comfortable as possible, he's reserved a living suite for you for two months at the Wethersby Hotel, plenty of time for you to get adjusted.

He's left a note for you as well, inviting you into his game, if you so wish to play. You won't be able to get in touch with him, but rest assured, he's watching over you.

Signed,
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CAST OF CHARACTERS


Hotel Staff:

Herman Ashby: Hotel Manager

Mr. Ashby is very dedicated to the hotel. He is often found walking around, checking on everything when he doesn’t have specific work to do. He is responsible for most of the running of the hotel, and reports only to the owner of the hotel, Evan Wethersby. Although always polite and kind, he does strike a certain fear in the hearts of his employees. His icy tone when angry sends shivers up the spine of anyone within earshot. His calm demeanor is great for dealing with guests, and he never loses his cool. He lives in the hotel, and is still single, joking that he is married to his work, which seems to be the truth. If one wants to get on his good side, raspberries are always a good bet, but it’s information that few people have.

Evan Wethersby: Hotel Owner

Mr. Wethersby is the owner of the Wethersby Hotel which has now been open for two years. He doesn’t do much with the place, preferring to let Mr. Ashby run things as he does such a good job. He travels during the week, doing charity work in the city and beyond, preferring that to hotel business. He comes in every Saturday to have dinner with Mr. Ashby to get a status report on the hotel. He is a favorite with all the hotel staff and guests with his charismatic personality, and makes sure to know everyone’s name and a little bit about them.

Charles Mack: Head Bellhop

Charles is the kindest man you’ll ever meet. He truly cares about each and every guest, and wants to do everything he can to keep them happy. He knows every guest’s name and what room they’re in, having a great memory. He knows all the ins and outs of the building, and knows something about everyone in it. He is a great resource of information, knowing much more than people give him credit for. The rest of the staff think of him as a much more approachable Mr. Ashby.

Owen and Skylar Bellsmark: Bellhops

Owen and Skylar are twins, identical to the last freckle. At 16 years old, they are quite mature for their age, and have had their jobs since the hotel opened. They are close to Charles, and although they don’t know as much about the guests as he does, they do know a lot about the regular guests and the live-in residents. They can be sneaky and pull a few harmless pranks (usually on the kitchen staff), but they take their jobs seriously. They spend every day after school and the weekends at the hotel, having their own small room to live in in the hotel since their parents passed away.

Robert (Billy) Wethersby: Elevator Operator

Mr. Wethersby’s nephew, he is an enthusiastic 12-year-old. His uncle gave him the job to keep him out of his parent’s hair, and he takes it with the dedication only a young boy can. He tends to talk just a little too much, but is easily silenced with a stern look or a kind reminder. He knows where to go in the hotel to get the best of anything, and knows the surrounding area very well. Any questions about the best restaurant or bar will be answered with more detail then you ever needed by Billy.

Edwin Gools: Head Chef of Hotel Kitchens

To say that Edwin speaks loudly would be a bit of an understatement. How he can go on yelling orders and instructions for so long without going hoarse is a mystery many have been trying to solve for years. He doesn’t take any sass for anyone and has no problem throwing someone out of his kitchen if they become annoying. He is serious about his food, and nothing goes out without his go-ahead. Although he is no-nonsense and can be harsh, he has a soft-spot for kids, and tolerates all of the Bellsmark twin’s shenanigans with a smile. He is married with two older children, one daughter and one son.

Markus Callaghan: Leas Cara

A jovial and fun loving person, Markus has a passion for food that he feels is matched by few others. He has a strong Irish accent that isn’t quite as loud as Edwin’s, but definitely carries. He is good friends with all the people in his kitchen, and treats them all as family. He is always willing to go out for a drink after work, anything to keep him away from his house where his mother has decided to shack up for an undetermined amount of time. When asked he usually mutters “’til death do us part”.

Michel Ames: Harlequin

Straight from the south of France, Michel moved to America after some tragedy no one is clear on. He is soft spoken and mainly keeps to himself, controlling his kitchen with pointed looks and highly skilled cooks. He expects the best all the time, every time. Not much is known about Michel’s personal life, no one knows if he’s dating or married or plans on staying alone forever. And most are too afraid to ask.
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Marsha Vanderbie: Concierge, Front Desk

Marsha is kind and sweet to guests and the higher-ups in the hotel, but she is not afraid to speak her mind in any situation. She is quick-witted and sarcastic, always ready with a smart remark in any situation. At 19 years old she has the ‘I’ll never die’ mentality and has no problem taking risks if there’s a possibility of a high return. She loves to go out and dance, and prefers to be commitment free for now. However she does have a bit of a crush on Liam, one of the other concierges, although she would never admit it.

Liam Roderick: Concierge, Front Desk

Liam is a shy and quiet young man of 20 years old, but is very good at his job, able to put his insecurities aside to do his work. He is terribly funny when he does talk, but only those who bother to get to know him realize it. He is humble and kind to everyone and often gives the Bellsmark twins ideas for their pranks. He has dreams of eventually being manager of the hotel, but knows he’ll have to be a little more outgoing for that to happen. He is oblivious to the way Marsha feels about him, his knowledge of women very limited.

Warren Price: Concierge, Front Desk

Even though he is not very old, Warren still keeps to old-fashioned values. He treats everyone with respect, even if it’s forced (which it usually is when it comes to Marsha). He tries to have a ‘live and let live’ mentality, but he still isn’t comfortable with the way young people are behaving in recent times. He gets along with most of the hotel staff, although he is known to bicker with Marsha quite frequently. Guests love him for all his knowledge of the town, and he is always happy to lend a hand when it’s needed. He is married with a daughter.

Stella Wakster: Head Maid

Stella has a touch of OCD and tends to get agitated when the maids carts are not organized to her standards. She deals with the other 15 maids who work under her, answering to Mr. Ashby who she isn’t afraid of like many of the other employees. She gets her work done with a happy smile and does it well and quickly. She keeps a stash of candy on her cart that she gives to kids and the younger employees.

Police Force:

Lawrence (Larry) Gourdy: Superintendent of Police

Suspected of being corrupt, Commissioner Gourdy doesn’t spend much time around police headquarters. He lets those under him do most of the work, doing a lot of shady deals with the mob. At least that’s the word on the street. He isn’t very personable when he comes to headquarters, preferring to lock himself in his office by himself. He is married to a woman who is rumored to have a shady past, but nothing has ever been proven.

Jason Alderson: Chief

A man who believes the best in people, everyone thinks that Jason should really be in charge. He does most of the real police work that the Superintendent’s job includes, but never complains. He wants to see the city be a safer place for his wife and kids and the wife and kids of the rest of the city, but often feels that he’s fighting a losing battle. It’s been rumored that he will be stuck in his job forever since he never takes favors, and therefore can’t be trusted, but he never comments on it. He believes that you should always do the right thing, even if it isn’t popular.

Albert (Bert) Finklestien: Deputy Chief

The one who’s rumored to be next in line for the Superintendent’s job, it’s no secret that Bert has ties to the mob. It’s rumored that his brother has his own gang that he helps out when they need it. It seems that Bert is trying to do everything opposite of what is expected from his job title. He is known for coming in late to work, drinking a coffee leisurely at his desk before doing any work at all. After that, he may disappear for hours at a time to an unknown location. Bert is still single, and many of the police officers joke that he’s too annoying to land a real girl.

William (Willie) Steeves: Police Officer

The newest rookie on the squad, William is constantly teased and hazed. He wants to be a good cop, and is just now learning about how corrupt the department is. He still has a hard time with some of the red tape he has to go through to catch the crooks, but he’s learning how to get around the rules to help people he feels need it.

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APPLICATION

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THE RULES



1. Treat others as you wish to be treated—be nice. We are not looking for those wishing to start drama. We are an open-minded community and we welcome slash and het pairings alike. If you have an issue on how someone is playing a character you can opt not to take part in their posts. Try to work out the problems if you can, but you can come to the mods if you feel the player isn't cooperating in an acceptable way.

2. Please give your entry a read through before posting it to the community. Good grammar and use of language are the quickest ways to gain friends amongst the writers. If you write well people will want to post with you.

3. The posting requirement is 4 tags per month/character either by posting or replying. If during busy times in your life you feel you won't be able to reach that requirement just make a post saying so in [info]agrimmooc. We will understand and your character can always take some time off.

4. Use common sense when writing posts. Your character is not all-powerful. Do not play other people’s characters for them without consent. Anyone can play the NPCs, as long as they are kept in line with their background and personality. If you have a question about how an NPC might react to a situation, ask the mods to get clarification.

5. We are letting characters that have powers keep them. But please use them wisely. "With great power, comes great responsibility." Using powers all the time to make things go faster or just to do it is not a good idea. This is a quick way to make enemies with your fellow players.

6. All kinds of characters are allowed and welcomed. R2D2 might not be the best character to have in the 1920’s, but if you think you can make it work, you're welcome to try. You are also allowed to have celebrities and original characters here. If you have an animated character, we would prefer you to also have a picture of a real person to play them, but we won't force you if you prefer to use the animated picture.

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9. The joining process is simple. Review the rules, fill out the application and post your application to this post in a comment. The mods will vote and you will know ASAP. Don't forget to add a disclaimer to your character's LJ profile.

10. Writers are allowed to play as many characters as they wish however keep in mind the more characters you write the more work you will be setting yourself up for. Also, all new characters are required to go through the same application process.

11. Stay in character, unless in the OOC community. It may be common sense, but remember that your character will probably act differently to a situation than you will.

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13. Please complete a log when you create one. A lot of logs without an ending can get confusing and may hold back the flow of the game. This doesn’t mean that logs have to be finished that day, but a lot of time shouldn’t go by with multiple logs being created without endings.

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TIMELINE


1920


January 16: Prohibition begins in the United States with the Eighteenth Amendment
June 13: US Post Office rules children may not be sent via parcel post
August 26: Women’s suffrage is guaranteed with the passing of the Nineteenth Amendment
September 16: Wall Street Bombing A bomb in a horse wagon explodes in front of the J. P. Morgan building in New York City, killing 38 and wounding 400
September 29: First domestic radio comes to stores in the United States
November 2: US presidential election Republican Warren G. Harding defeats Democrat James M. Cox

1921


July 2: President Harding signs a resolution declaring an end to America’s state of war with Germany, Austria, and Hungary
July 29: Adolf Hitler becomes Fuhrer of the Nazi Party
August: US formally ends WWI declaring a peace with Germany
November 11: Tomb of the Unknowns is dedicated by President Harding

1922


January 11: First successful insulin treatment of diabetes is made
April 13: Massachusetts opens all public offices to women
May 5: Construction begins on Yankee Stadium
June 14: President Harding makes his first speech on the radio
November 5: The entrance to King Tutankhamen’s tomb is found

1923


March 2: Time magazine hits newsstands for the first time
August 2: President Harding dies in office and is succeeded by Calvin Coolidge
September 4: First American airship, USS Shenandoah, flies for the first time
September 18-26: Newspaper printers strike in New York
October 16: Roy and Walt Disney found the Walt Disney Company

1924


February 7: Death penalty is first carried out by a state using gas (Nevada)
February 14: IBM is founded in New York
March: Adolf Hitler begins dictating Mein Kampf
April 16: Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) is founded in Los Angeles, California
May 10: J. Edgar Hoover is appointed head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
May 21: University of Chicago students murder a 14 year old boy in a thrill killing

1925


January 5: Nellie Tayloe Ross becomes the first female governor in the US
January 27-February 1: 1925 serum run to Nome relays diphtheria antitoxin by dog sled in Alaska to combat and epidemic
February 21: The New Yorker magazine publishes its first issue
April 10: F. Scott Fitzgerald publishes The Great Gatsby
May 5: Scopes Trial John Scopes is arrested for teaching evolution in Tennessee

1926


May 20: US Congress paases the Air Commerce Act, licensing pilots and planes
July 26: The National Bar Association incorporates in the US
September 20: 12 cars of gangsters open fire at the Hawthorne Inn, Al Capone’s Chicago headquaters, only one man is wounded
September 25: The League of Nations Slavery convention abolishes all types of slavery
October 14: Winnie-the-Pooh is released
October 31: Harry Houdini dies of gangrene and peritonitis after his appendix ruptured
November 11: U.S. Route 66 is established

1927


April 7: Bell Telephone Co. transmits an image of Commerce Secretary Hoover, the first successful long distance demonstration of television
May 23: Nearly 600 members of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers and the Institute of Radio Engineers view the first live demonstration of television at the Bell Telephone Building in New York
September 18: The Columbia Phonographic Broadcasting System, CBS is formed and goes on the air with 47 radio stations
October 6: The Jazz Singer movie open is the US becomes a huge success, marking the end of the silent film era

1928


February 25: Charles Jenkins Laboratories becomes the first holder of a television license from the Federal Radio Commission
April 10: Pineapple Primary, US Republican Party primary elections in Chicago are preceded by assassinations and bombings
May 10: First regular schedule of television programming begins in Schenectady, New York by General Electric
May 15: Plane Crazy is released by Disney Studios, featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse
October 12: An Iron Lung respirator is used for the first time at Children’s Hospital, Boston
November 6: US Presidential Election Republican Herbert Hoover wins over Democrat Alfred E. Smith
November 18: Steamboat Willie, the first Mickey Mouse cartoon is released as well as the first sound film

1929


February 14: St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, seven rival gangsters of Al Capone are murdered in Chicago
June 27: First public demonstration of color TV is held by H. E. Ives and his colleagues at Bell Telephone Laboratories in New York. First images are a bouquet of roses and an American flag

1930


January 6: First diesel engine automobile trip is completed
January 31: The 3M company markets Scotch Tape
February 18: Elm Farm Ollie becomes the first cow to fly in an airplane, and also the first cow to be milked in an airplane
March 31: The Motion Pictures Production Code is instituted, imposing strict guidelines on the treatment of sex, crime, religion, and violence in motion pictures for the next 40 years
December 7: W1XAV in Boston, Massachusetts broadcasts video from the CBS radio orchestra program, The Fox Trappers, also includes the first television commercial in the US, an advertisement for I.J. Fox Furriers, who sponsored the radio show

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GLOSSARY


“-“


-ski, -avous: these are two suffixes (derived from Russian and French, respectively) used in flapper parlance to “dress up” normal words. The suffix could be added to any word. There was only one hard and fast rule: if you responded to a question containing a suffix, you had to use the same part of speech somehow. Example: “Would you like a drink-avous?” “No thanks, I’m on the wagon-avous.” “The sun-ski is so bright!” “Put on a hat-ski.”

A



All wet: incorrect
Applesauce: flattery, nonsense

B



Bank’s closed: No kissing or making out ie “Sorry, mac, bank’s closed.”
Bearcat: a hot-blooded or fiery girl
Bent: Drunk
Berries: 1. Perfect; 2. Money
Blow: 1. A crazy party; 2. To leave
Bootleg: Illegal liquor
Breezer: A convertible car (1925)
Bump off: To kill
Bum’s rush, the: Ejection by force from an establishment
Bunny: A term of endearment applied to the lost, confused, etc. Often coupled with “poor little”
Butt me: I’ll take a cigarette

C



Cake-eater: A lady’s man
Caper: A criminal act or robbery
Cash: A kiss
Cash or check?: Do we kiss now or later?
Cast a kitten: to have a fit. Used in both humorous and serious situations. i.e. "Stop tickling me or I'll cast a kitten!" Also, "have kittens"

Cheaters: eye glasses

Check: Kiss me later
Chewing gum: double-speak, or ambiguous talk
Choice bit of calico: attractive female,
Chopper: a Thompson Sub-Machine Gun, due to the damage its heavy .45 caliber rounds did to the human body

Ciggy: cigarette

Clam: a dollar

Clip joint/fleshpot: A clip joint or fleshpot is an establishment, usually a strip club or entertainment bar, typically one claiming to offer adult entertainment or bottle service, in which customers are tricked into paying money and receive poor goods or services, or none, in return. Typically, clip joints suggest the possibility of sex, charge excessively high prices for watered-down drinks, and then eject customers when they become unwilling or unable to spend more money.
Coffin varnish: bootleg liquor, often poisonous
Copacetic: excellent 

Cuddler: one who likes to make out

D



Dapper: a Flapper's dad

Darb: a great person or thing
Dead soldier: an empty beer bottle
Dewdropper: a young man who sleeps all day and doesn't have a job

Dick: a private investigator. Coined around 1900, the term finds major recognition in the 20's
Don't take any wooden nickels: don't do anything stupid Drugstore cowboy: A well-dressed man who loiters in public areas trying to pick up women

E



Edge: intoxication, a buzz. i.e. "I've got an edge"

Egg: a person who lives the big life

Ethel: an effeminate male

F



Fag: a cigarette. Also, starting around 1920, a homosexual
Fella: fellow. As common in its day as "man," "dude," or "guy" is today
Fire extinguisher: a chaperone

Fish: 1. a college freshman; 2. a first timer in prison

Floorflusher: an insatiable dancer

Futz: a euphemism for "fuck." i.e. "Don't futz around"

G



Gams (1930): legs

Gay: happy or lively; no connection to homosexuality. See "fag"

Get a wiggle on: get a move on, get going

Giggle water: booze

Gin mill: a seller of hard liquor; a cheap speakeasy
 

Grummy: depressed

Grungy: envious

H



Handcuff: engagement ring
 

Heebie-jeebies (1926): "the shakes," named after a hit song
Heeler: a poor dancer

Hip to the jive: cool, trendy
 

Hope chest: pack of cigarettes

Hopped up: under the influence of drugs


I



"I have to go see a man about a dog.": "I've got to leave now," often meaning to go buy whiskey
Icy mitt: rejection
 

Ish kabibble (1925): a retort meaning "I should care." Was the name of a musician in the Kay Kayser Orchestra of the 1930s

J



Jack: money

Jake: great, ie. "Everything's Jake"

Java: coffee

Jeepers creepers: "Jesus Christ!"

Jerk soda: to dispense soda from a tap; thus, "soda jerk"

Juice joint: a speakeasy

K



Keen: appealing
Killjoy: a solemn person

Knock up: to make pregnant

Know one's onions: to know one's business or what one is talking about

L



Level with me: be honest
Line: a false story, as in "to feed one a line"

Live wire: a lively person
Lollygagger: 1. a young man who enjoys making out; 2. an idle person

M



Milquetoast (1924): a very timid person; from the comic book character Casper Milquetoast, a hen-pecked male
Mind your potatoes: mind your own business
Moonshine: homemade whiskey


N



Neck: to kiss passionately

Necker: a girl who wraps her arms around her boyfriend's neck

Noodle juice: tea

Nookie: sex


O



Oliver Twist: a skilled dancer
 

On the lam: fleeing from police

On the level: legitimate, honest

Owl: a person who's out late

P



Pansy Club: a gay underground club, they saw a surge in the 1920's to the 1930's
Pet: necking, only more; making out

Petting pantry: movie theater

Piffle: baloney

Piker: 1. a cheapskate; 2. a coward

Pinch: to arrest
Punch the bag: small talk

Putting on the ritz: after the Ritz Hotel in Paris (and its namesake Caesar Ritz); doing something in high style. Also "ritzy"

Q



Quiff: a slut or cheap prostitute

R



Rag-a-muffin: a dirty or disheveled individual

Rain pitchforks: a downpour

Razz: to make fun of

Real McCoy: a genuine item


S



Screaming meemies: the shakes

Screw: get lost, get out, etc.
Sheba: one's girlfriend

Sheik: one's boyfriend

Smarty: a cute flapper

Speakeasy: a bar selling illeagal liquor

Swanky: 1. good; 2. elegant

Swell: 1. good; 2. a high class person

T



Tasty: appealing

Teenager: not a common term until 1930; before then, the term was "young adults"

Tell it to Sweeney: tell it to someone who'll believe it
Tight: attractive

Torpedo: a hired thug or hitman

U



Unreal: special
Upstage: snobby

V



Vamp: 1. a seducer of men, an aggressive flirt; 2. to seduce

Voot: money

W



Water-proof: a face that doesn't require make-up

Wife: dorm roomate

What's eating you?: What's wrong?


Y



You slay me!: That's funny!

Z



Zozzled: drunk

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