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Wednesday, February 25, 1920
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The Headlines
ALLIES WILL NOT RECOGNIZE SOVIETS TILL BOLSHEVIST HORRORS ARE ENDED, BUT ANNOUNCE READINESS TO TRADE; COUNCIL'S POLICY PACIFIC But It Would Defend Border States Against Russian Attacks. ANXIOUS TO RESUME TRADE Would Encourage It "to the Utmost Degree" Compatible with Policy Outlined. FAVORS SENDING A MISSION But Suggests That Labor Envoys Visit Russia Under the League of Nations' Auspices.
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Whispering
John Schonberger
The must-have
Raggedy Andy
You Share a Birthday With
- Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841)
- Carlo Goldoni (1707)
- Lesya Ukrainka (1871)
- José de San Martín (1778)
- Enrico Caruso (1873)
Slang
Slang of the decade
General
applesaucebaloneycheaterscrush
Flapper
bee's kneescat's pajamasgiggle watershebahotsy-totsy
Gangster
big cheesebump offstool pigeongatfall guy
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)
Loaf of Bread
$0.11
Gallon of Gas
$0.30
Average Home
$6,296
New Car
$575
Meanwhile
- Post-WWI Recession — Severe deflation and collapse of agricultural prices.
Time Elapsed
38,817 days ago
(106 years, 127 days)