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Wednesday, August 15, 1928
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The Headlines
SMITH GETS VIEWS OF GLASS ON SPEECH AND DRY LAW STAND; Senator, Responsible for the Party Plank on Prohibition, Apparently Satisfied. REACTION OF SOUTH SOUGHT No Fear of Hostility There to Governor's Statement Is Indicated by Senator. TEXT OF ADDRESS READY Daniels to See Nominee Today-- Smith Plans Speech at Syracuse Fair on Aug. 30. His Position Is Called Clear. Hour of Ceremonies Is Advanced. Will Speak at Syracuse Fair Does Not Expect Any Rest
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Makin' Whoopee
Walter Donaldson
The must-have
Mickey Mouse Doll
You Share a Birthday With
- Napoleon (1769)
- Walter Scott (1771)
- Louis de Broglie (1892)
- Sri Aurobindo (1872)
- Gerty Cori (1896)
Slang
Slang of the decade
General
applesaucebaloneycheaterscrush
Flapper
bee's kneescat's pajamasgiggle watershebahotsy-totsy
Gangster
big cheesebump offstool pigeongatfall guy
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
35,723 days ago
(97 years, 318 days)