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Friday, August 12, 1938
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The Headlines
SIX-AGENCY DRIVE SPURS RECOVERY; Report Awaiting President Shows Outpouring of Funds, Led by WPA, Taking Effect WPA Earliest in High Gear SIX-AGENCY DRIVE SPURS RECOVERY PWA Now Getting Under Way Agencies to Be Felt Later
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Slang
Slang of the decade
General
damefellaswelllousy
Hardboiled
clip jointgriftershamusgunsel
Swing Era
alligatorjitterbugkiller dillerin the groove
Tech Check
Ballpoint Pen, Xerography & Nylon Bristle Toothbrush.
Cost of Living (1930)
Loaf of Bread
$0.09
Gallon of Gas
$0.20
Average Home
$3,900
New Car
$640
Time Elapsed
32,075 days ago
(87 years, 320 days)