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Wednesday, September 7, 1938
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The Headlines
STORE STRIKE SET AT SAN FRANCISCO; 6,000 Retail Clerks in City's 27 Big Shops Decide to Walk Out Today Bridges Support Indicated STORE STRIKE SET AT SAN FRANCISCO Warehousemen Reject Offer Union's Position Asserted
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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
32,049 days ago
(87 years, 294 days)