Monday, February 9, 1920

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The Headlines

BRITAIN RESERVED ON CULPRIT LISTS; Semi-Official Hint That London Will Not Support 'Unknown' Indictments. PRESS ATTACKS DEMANDS Premier May Go to Paris to Harmonize British and French Views.

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Whispering

John Schonberger

The must-have

Raggedy Andy

On This Day

• Under the terms of the Svalbard Treaty, international diplomacy recognizes Norwegian sovereignty over Arctic archipelago Svalbard, and designates it as demilitarized.

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You Share a Birthday With

• William Henry Harrison (1773)
• Thomas Paine (1737)
• Jacques Monod (1910)
• Abdulaziz (1830)
• Ali-Shir Nava'i (1441)

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Tech Check

Commercial Radio Stations (KDKA), Hair Dryer & Band-Aid.

Style of 1920

Silhouette: Straight and drop-waisted (Flapper)

Material: Beaded silk and rayon

• Bobbed hair
• Cloche hats
• T-strap heels

Cost of Living (1920)