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Wednesday, July 17, 1929
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The Headlines
BANK DEALS BARED BY CLARKE PARTNER; TRIAL TO BE JULY 29; Tuttle Insists on Speed, but Counsel for Brothers Says He Cannot Be Ready Then. BOUKER TESTIFIES FREELY Indicates That He Will Place Himself at the Disposal of the Prosecution. THREE INQUIRIES GO ON More Depositors Tell of Being Penniless Following Failure of the Firm. Puts Assets at $12,500. Gave Stock for Partnership. BANK DEALS BARED BY CLARKE PARTNER At Prosecution's Disposal. Bouker Keeps Promise. Sought Irving Trust Loan. Offered to Sign Over Property. Ignorant of Stock in His Name. Sees a Gloomy Picture. Move to Get Clarke Property. Woman Tells of Losing All. Clashes at Meeting Calls State Responsible DEPOSITORS PUSH RELIEF. Committee to Provide Aid for Neediest of Clarke Victims.
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Duncan Yo-Yo
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
35,387 days ago
(96 years, 347 days)