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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.
Read in The New York Times →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
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)