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Sunday, March 25, 1928

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The Headlines

SENATE FIST FIGHT NARROWLY AVERTED; Tydings, Called Liar by Robinson of Indiana, Leaps From Seat, but Is Checked. SMITH BRANDED 'UNSAFE' As President, Robinson Says, He Would Get Us Into War-- To Continue His Attack. Both Rose in World War. Lies, Lies," Cries Robinson SENATE FIST FIGHT NARROWLY AVERTED Wilson Cabinet Men Named. Not "Discussing" Hughes. Walsh Denies Assertion. Exchange on Doheny Gifts. Says Democrats Will Dodge Oil. He Calls Smith Dangerous. Smith Is Held Evasive. Asks Why He Was Not Ousted. Links Walsh and Doheny. McAdoo's Name Brought In. Tydings Arraigns Robinson.

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Best-selling Sheet Music

Makin' Whoopee

Walter Donaldson

The must-have

Mickey Mouse Doll

Slang

Slang of the decade

General

applesaucebaloneycheaterscrush

Flapper

bee's kneescat's pajamasgiggle watershebahotsy-totsy

Gangster

big cheesebump offstool pigeongatfall guy

Catchphrases of 1928

  • I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream

Tech Check

Electric Razor, Penicillin & Bubble Gum.

Cost of Living (1920)

Loaf of Bread

$0.11

Gallon of Gas

$0.30

Average Home

$6,296

New Car

$575

Time Elapsed

35,867 days ago

(98 years, 97 days)