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Monday, March 3, 1930

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The Headlines

ROOSEVELT DECRIES WANING STATE RULE; Warns of Federal Government Going Beyond Provisions of the Constitution. EXCEPTS VOLSTEAD ACT "Wisely or Unwisely," Rights Were Lost Under 18th Amendment--Must Guard Others. Sees Many Issues Involved. Text of the Address. ROOSEVELT DECRIES STATE RIGHTS CURB Upholds Rights of Minority. Stresses Home Rule. Defines Federal Power. Cites Underlying Principles. Problems of Each State.

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Best-selling Sheet Music

Happy Days Are Here Again

Milton Ager

The must-have

Charlotte Clark Mickey Mouse

Slang

Slang of the decade

General

damefellaswelllousy

Hardboiled

clip jointgriftershamusgunsel

Swing Era

alligatorjitterbugkiller dillerin the groove

Catchphrases of 1930

  • Brother, can you spare a dime?

Tech Check

Jet Engine Concepts, Scotch Tape & Flashbulbs.

Style of 1930

Silhouette: Bias-cut and clinging

Material: Satin and crepe

  • Puff sleeves
  • Backless gowns
  • Finger waves

Cost of Living (1930)

Loaf of Bread

$0.09

Gallon of Gas

$0.20

Average Home

$3,900

New Car

$640

Meanwhile

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

Time Elapsed

35,158 days ago

(96 years, 118 days)