AR Between the Wars
By: Landry Spurlock
Entertainment
Entertainment in the 1920's was a big deal. They called it "The Roaring twenties". The main reason they called it the roaring twenties was because they believed that the economy was booming. Cities were growing larger and people began to move away from their farms to start working in the factories. Entertainment was also made up of Art, music, and dancing. People in the 1900's loved it!
Flapper Girls
Flapper girls where young women who dared to cut their hair, wear short skirts or dresses, and also wore tones of makeup. These types of girls were mainly young women just looking to have fun.
Sports
At the end of the 19th century baseball started to become very popular. The Little Rock travelers was the only baseball group in the State of Arkansas and eventually 5 players were named into the baseball hall of fame.
Radio Programs
Radio Programs in the 1920's where played almost every night. On the radio you would hear assortments of comedy acts, detective stories, and Jazz music. As you can see in the picture families would gather around the radio to listen.
A Devastating Flood
In 1927 a massive flood broke out along the Mississippi river. The flood damaged homes, left devastated lives, and many animals lost their lives. This flood took place in Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana.
Joseph T. Robinson
Began working as an Arkansas as an Arkansas Legislature at the age of 22. Served as a U.S. congressman and the governor of Arkansas. Supporter of President Roosevelt's new deal program. Strongest political voice in Arkansas.