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Friday, February 22, 1929
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The Headlines
WAR BEGINS IN CHINA; NATIONALISTS FIGHT REBELS NEAR CHEFOO; Nanking Commander Wounded in First Shantung Battle to Quell Independence Move. SEVERAL GROUPS IN RISING Japan Is Accused of Aiding Chang Tsung-chang to Stir Up Revolt. AMERICA SENDS A WARSHIP Feng, by Moving Army of 30,000, Raises Fears That He Will Turn Against Nationalists. New Unity Is Tested. Feng is Doubtful Factor. BEGIN WAR IN CHINA; BATTLE NEAR CHEFOO Outbreak Shakes Optimism. TO RENEW CHINA-JAPAN TALKS Tokio Has Agreed to Waive Tsinan Compensation, Reports Say.
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You Share a Birthday With
- George Washington (1732)
- Arthur Schopenhauer (1788)
- Heinrich Hertz (1857)
- Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell (1857)
- Luis Buñuel (1900)
Slang
Slang of the decade
General
applesaucebaloneycheaterscrush
Flapper
bee's kneescat's pajamasgiggle watershebahotsy-totsy
Gangster
big cheesebump offstool pigeongatfall guy
Tech Check
Car Radio, Sunglasses (Mass Produced) & Coaxial Cable.
Cost of Living (1920)
Loaf of Bread
$0.11
Gallon of Gas
$0.30
Average Home
$6,296
New Car
$575
Time Elapsed
35,532 days ago
(97 years, 127 days)