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Thursday, August 5, 1920
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The Headlines
2,75 BEER PLANK WIN AT SARATOGA; BACKING FOR IRISH; Democratic Convention Declares for Recognition Without Intervention for Ireland.406 TO 34 FOR WET STAND Walker for Senator and a Statefor State Officers Are"Suggested."LUNN OVERWHELMED AGAINCrane, Republican, for Judge andHealy for State TreasurerAdded to Preferences.
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
38,655 days ago
(105 years, 330 days)