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May 26, 1835
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Description of odd nicknames adopted by residents of western U.S. states: Ohioans as 'Buckeyes', Kentuckians as 'Corn Crackers', Indianians as 'Hoosiers', Missourians as 'Pukes', Illinoisians as 'Suckers', and Michiganians as 'Wolverines'.
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The hardy sons of the West have adopted
or received an odd set of nick-names. Ohioans are called "Buckeyes" the Kentuckians,
"Corn Crackers" the Indianians. "Hoosiers"—the Missourians, "Pukes!"—the Illinoisians, "Suckers" —the Michiganians, "Wolverines."
or received an odd set of nick-names. Ohioans are called "Buckeyes" the Kentuckians,
"Corn Crackers" the Indianians. "Hoosiers"—the Missourians, "Pukes!"—the Illinoisians, "Suckers" —the Michiganians, "Wolverines."
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What keywords are associated?
Nicknames
Buckeyes
Hoosiers
Corn Crackers
Pukes
Suckers
Wolverines
Western States
Where did it happen?
The West
Filler Details
Topic
Odd Nicknames For Western State Residents
Location
The West
Event Details
Ohioans called Buckeyes, Kentuckians Corn Crackers, Indianians Hoosiers, Missourians Pukes, Illinoisians Suckers, Michiganians Wolverines.