Friday, August 13, 1920

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The Headlines

HARDING REVIVES ISSUE ON TARIFF; Tells California Fruit Growers He Favors Protection Against "Demoralized Europe." MAY SPEAK IN MINNESOTA He Considers Addressing State Fair There on Labor Day-- Pleased with Ohio Primary.

Best-selling Sheet Music

Whispering

John Schonberger

The must-have

Raggedy Andy

On This Day

• Polish–Soviet War: The Battle of Warsaw begins and will last till August 25. The Red Army is defeated.

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You Share a Birthday With

• Alfred Hitchcock (1899)
• Frederick Sanger (1918)
• Karl Liebknecht (1871)
• John Logie Baird (1888)
• Samuel de Champlain (1567)

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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)