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Monday, November 12, 1928

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The Headlines

COOLIDGE DEFINES 'DUTY'; He Declares It 'Mutual'-- Our Part Was 'in Saving Europe From Ruin.' EMPHASIZES NAVAL NEEDS Taking Kellogg Pact on 'Faith' Only, He Says World's Defense Standards Require Cruisers. LIMIT ON MONEY TO EUROPE Executive, in Armistice Speech, Urges 'Business Basis' Loans-- Lauds Nation's War Sacrifice. Replies to Charges of "Isolation." Says Pact Rests Only on Faith. Points to Naval Advantages Abroad. As to Our "Duty" to Europe. McNutt Stresses Veterans' Duty. Honor Paid to Unknown Soldier.

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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

35,635 days ago

(97 years, 230 days)