Monday, November 8, 1920

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The Headlines

TREASURY TO URGE REVISION OF TAXES BUT SEES NO CUT; Expected to Ask Abolition of Excess Profits Tax with Higher Levy on Big Incomes. FAVORS $5,000 EXEMPTION Holds $4,000,000,000, Program Must Be Continued 3 Years to Meet War Obligations. $8,000,000,000 MUST BE MET Houston and His Aids Will Make Suggestions, but Will Not Press Republican Majority. Expected to Urge Strict Economy. Clash with Republican Majority Likely.

Best-selling Sheet Music

Whispering

John Schonberger

The must-have

Raggedy Andy

On This Day

• Rupert Bear, illustrated by Mary Tourtel makes his first appearance in print.

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You Share a Birthday With

• Bram Stoker (1847)
• Edmond Halley (1656)
• Margaret Mitchell (1900)
• Gottlob Frege (1848)
• Ilia Chavchavadze (1837)

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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)