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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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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

35,723 days ago

(97 years, 318 days)