Friday, April 23, 1920

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The Headlines

RAIL STRIKERS VOTE TO STAY OUT; BREACH WIDENS; Managers Adhere to Decision That "Outlaws" Returning Must Lose Seniority. MANY NEW MEN ARE HIRED Freight Service 50 Per Cent. of Normal, Passenger Almost Normal, Companies Say. IMPROVEMENT ON ALL LINES Jersey City Yards Get Back 700 Freight Handlers--Commuters Want to sue.

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Whispering

John Schonberger

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Raggedy Andy

On This Day

• The Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) is founded in Ankara. The assembly denounces the government of Sultan Mehmed VI and announces the preparation of a temporary constitution.

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You Share a Birthday With

• William Shakespeare (1564)
• Max Planck (1858)
• James Buchanan (1791)
• Halldór Laxness (1902)
• Lester B. Pearson (1897)

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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)