In the news1923–1927
Currency restabilization fueled economic recovery by 1927
Following the restabilization of the currency in late 1923, Germany secured 800 million gold marks in foreign loans by 1927, which helped industrial production return to 1913 levels.
Getting around
Rural goods transport by horse carriages
Despite the growth of automobiles and trucks, horse-drawn carriages remained the dominant method for transporting goods in rural areas.
At the table
Daily Diet and Food Adulteration
Working-class families often spent 50% to 80% of their income on food, relying heavily on cheap staples like potatoes, bread, and cabbage while meat remained a rare luxury. To make expensive items last longer, food was sometimes adulterated; for example, flour was mixed with gypsum and milk was diluted with water.
What people wore
The Bubikopf Hairstyle for Women
Women in the 1920s adopted the Bubikopf, a short bobbed haircut inspired by men's styles, to symbolize equality and modernity.
Music
Popular dances and home music consumption
People embraced new dances like the Charleston, foxtrot, shimmy, and tango, often using record players and radios to enjoy the music at home.
Daily life
Modern Apartments with Running Water
New public housing apartments offered improved living conditions with central heating, built-in kitchens, and private bathrooms featuring hot and cold running water. Such modern units were rare and highly sought after, with some families waiting years on urgent priority lists to secure them.