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Thursday, July 15, 1920
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The Headlines
FIRST YACHT RACE FOR AMERICA'S CUP STARTS, NOON TODAY; Shamrock Will Defy the Resolute Over 30-Mile CourseOff Sandy Hook.ALLOWANCE IS 7 MIN. 1 SEC. Lipton's Challenger, Because of Greater Sail Area, Is Forced to Make Record Concession.NEW YORK BESTIRS ITSELF Interest Grows in First Contests Since 1903, and Hotels ReportInflux of Enthusiasts. Shamrock Under Big Handicap. FIRST YACHT RACE STARTS NOON TODAY Betting Getting Liveller. The Sight-Seeing Fleet. Wireless to Send Bulletins. Race Arrangements.
Read in The New York Times →Best-selling Sheet Music
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
38,676 days ago
(105 years, 351 days)