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Friday, August 31, 1928
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The Headlines
SMITH SPURS FIGHT IN STATE CAMPAIGN; Tells Committee at Syracuse to Concentrate on Albany Rather Than National Ticket. BRAY IS ELECTED CHAIRMAN James E. Farley of Athletic Commission, Succeeds Hugh Reilly as Secretary. The Governor's Address. SMITH SPURS FIGHT IN STATE CAMPAIGN Says People Want State's Friends. Calls for Vigorous Leadership. BRAY WON ONEIDA FOR PARTY. New Chairman Has Been a Vigorous Leader in Utica.
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Mickey Mouse Doll
You Share a Birthday With
- Maria Montessori (1870)
- Théophile Gautier (1811)
- Commodus (161)
- Hermann von Helmholtz (1821)
- Jahangir (1569)
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
35,708 days ago
(97 years, 303 days)