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Wednesday, March 24, 1920
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The Headlines
EBERT YIELDS TO EXTREMIST DEMANDS; GERMANY TO HAVE ALL-SOCIALIST CABINET; REDS START A NEW DRIVE ON LOWER RHINE; TROOPS TO LEAVE BERLIN Workmen's Guards for the City Are Conceded by the Cabinet. STRIKE IS CALLED OFF But Leaders Warn It Will Be Resumed if Government Failsto Carry Out Terms.RED ARMY MOVES ON WESEL Fighting at Coburg and Schleswig--Sovietism Widespreadin Ruhr District.
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Whispering
John Schonberger
The must-have
Raggedy Andy
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
38,789 days ago
(106 years, 99 days)