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Tuesday, August 21, 1928
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The Headlines
WALKER TO DEMAND A MINIMUM BUDGET; Against Pay Rises, Mayor Says, as $38,000,000 Gain on 1928 Is Unofficially Forecast. NO USELESS JOBS, HE WARNS Salary Pleas Reported General --Child Welfare Board Is Said to Seek $1,798,520 More. Pleas for Increases General. WALKER TO DEMAND A MINIMUM BUDGET Byrne Asks $255,737 More.
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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
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
35,718 days ago
(97 years, 313 days)