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Wednesday, October 17, 1928
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The Headlines
ROOSEVELT DEMANDS STATE KEEP POWER; Advocates Public Development of Resources in His Speech Accepting Nomination. WANTS IT IN CONSTITUTION Urges Court Reforms and Study of Farm Problems--Other Candidates Also Notified. For Court Reforms. ROOSEVELT DEMANDS STATE KEEP POWER Criticizes Mrs. Willebrandt. Stresses Farm Relief. Sees Cleavage Widening. Lehman Praises Smith. Hails Smith's Leadership. Sees Many Problems. Tariff Not an Issue, Copeland Says.
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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
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
35,660 days ago
(97 years, 255 days)