Sunday, May 30, 1920

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The Headlines

$4,000,000 5TH AV. BANK FOR STRAUS; Site Obtained for White Marble Building to be Erected at Forty-sixth Street. PLOT HELD WINDSOR HOTEL Originally Purchased by Peter and Robert Goelet, It Was Marked by Several Tragedies. STRUCTURE READY NEXT MAY Ground for Nine-Story Building is Leased for 32 Years--Will House Stores and Offices. Elahorate Entrance Planned. The Tragedy of the Windsor. Property Bought by Belden.

Best-selling Sheet Music

Whispering

John Schonberger

The must-have

Raggedy Andy

Slang

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)