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Monday, December 24, 1928
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The Headlines
HOOVER STARTS FOR HOME AS FRIENDLY RIO STAGES DEMONSTRATION FOR HIM; BRAZILIANS PAY TRIBUTE President-Elect on Utah Views With Smile Last Farewell of Tour. HUGE CROWDS ACCLAIM HIM He Goes to the Races at Urging of His Hosts Because of Workers' Holiday. AT CHURCH IN MORNING Journey to Landing Stage to Take Ship Marked by Scenes of Enthusiasm. Hoover Pleased Over His Tour. Final Visit Is to Race Track. HOOVER STARTS BACK BAG DISPLAY IN RIO Attend Service of Worship. Farewell Luncheon at Embassy.
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
35,592 days ago
(97 years, 187 days)