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Joe

Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 1:08 pm
by Perry Lassiter

Re: Joe

Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 4:08 pm
by Slava
Alas, another Quartz link that doesn't download on my computer. :(

Re: Joe

Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 8:51 pm
by Perry Lassiter
In short, Joe Daniels as secretary of the Navy ordered cutbacks in alcohol. Stewards began ordering more coffee, which sailors strtd calling names like Joe's drink, and later just Joe.

Re: Joe

Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 9:25 pm
by Slava
In short, Joe Daniels as secretary of the Navy ordered cutbacks in alcohol. Stewards began ordering more coffee, which sailors strtd calling names like Joe's drink, and later just Joe.
Oops, but this one seems to have been debunked a few years ago. The details can be found at Snopes.com.