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Wednesday, August 24, 1938
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The Headlines
IDAHO CASE CITED; Pope's Defeat Is Laid by President to Ballots by Rival Party TORY' PRESS IS ASSAILED It Missed Chance to Work for Higher Standards, He Says at Hyde Park Cites Vote of Republicans O'Connor's Fight Is Brought In PRESIDENT ASSAILS PARTY VOTE SHIFTS Sees Part Will Frustrated
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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
32,062 days ago
(87 years, 307 days)