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Friday, September 6, 1929

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The Headlines

FRENCH PREMIER ESPOUSES COMPULSORY ARBITRATION; TO SEEK A UNITED EUROPE; BRIAND STIRS THE LEAGUE Abandons Reservations on Jurisdiction of the World Court. HOPEFUL OF DISARMAMENT He Urges League Action to Force Nations to Abide by the Terms of Anti-War Pact. ITALIANS TAKE OFFENSE Angered by Condemnation of the "Criminals" Who Poison Youth Against World Peace. Hopeful as to Disarmament. Urges Force to Crush War. French Premier Stresses Need to Enforce Peace Scores "Poisoners" of Youth. Dominions for Optional Clause. Briand Praises League's Work. Credits League for Pact. Great Question Before Public. Found Influence at The Hague. Progress in Past Year. Opposes Union Against Others. Praises Value of Court.

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Best-selling Sheet Music

Singin' in the Rain

Nacio Herb Brown

The must-have

Duncan Yo-Yo

Slang

Slang of the decade

General

applesaucebaloneycheaterscrush

Flapper

bee's kneescat's pajamasgiggle watershebahotsy-totsy

Gangster

big cheesebump offstool pigeongatfall guy

Catchphrases of 1929

  • Wall Street Lays an Egg

Tech Check

Car Radio, Sunglasses (Mass Produced) & Coaxial Cable.

Cost of Living (1920)

Loaf of Bread

$0.11

Gallon of Gas

$0.30

Average Home

$6,296

New Car

$575

Meanwhile

  • The Great DepressionGDP fell 30%; triggered by Black Tuesday (1929-10-29).

Time Elapsed

35,336 days ago

(96 years, 296 days)