In the news1927
Palace of Justice fire, 1927
On July 15, 1927, police fired on protesters during a general strike, resulting in 89 deaths and thousands of injuries.
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In the news1927
On July 15, 1927, police fired on protesters during a general strike, resulting in 89 deaths and thousands of injuries.
What people wore
Infant swaddling for physical development
To help them grow straight, infants in the Kirchberg region were placed in a swaddling cushion for several months, which prevented them from moving or kicking.
Getting around
Transport in 1925: Horses and Electric Trams
Around 1925, most of the population in rural Austria relied on horse-drawn carriages for transport, while city dwellers in Vienna used a modern network of electric trams and buses. Private automobiles were rare, reserved only for the very wealthy.
Around the world · 1929–1939The Great Depression. The Wall Street Crash of 1929 set off a world depression: banks failed, work vanished and coffee prices collapsed in Brazil.
In the news1923
In 1923, the cost-of-living index soared to 1,183,600 compared to 100 in 1914, reflecting the catastrophic hyperinflation after the war.
Music
Traditional Austrian Folk Instruments
Traditional musical instruments used in regional Austrian folk music included violins, harps, zithers, dulcimers, wind instruments, and the diatonic button-key accordion known as the Styrian harmonica.
Daily life
Childhood and education in Tyrol
Children in rural Tyrol often faced heavy agricultural labor, which frequently hindered their school attendance. Access to further education was strictly dependent on the family's financial situation.