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Tuesday, March 25, 1930

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The Headlines

CAN MAKE DRY LAW WORK 'MEASURABLY,' WICKERSHAM HOLDS; "But," He Said in Testifying Before Senators, "Human Appetite Is Widespread." OPPOSES THE JONES LAW Its Severity Should Be Modified as "Contrary to Sound Policy," He Declares.ABLER DRY FORCE IS SEENFree Hand Urged for Mitchell inReorganizing Bureau to AssureMaximum Results. Sees a More Efficient Force. Says Temptation Is Great. WICKERSHAM HOLDS DRY LAW WORKABLE Says Sea Smuggling Continues. Advocates Free Hand for Mitchell. Thinks Taste for Beer Is Waning.

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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

35,136 days ago

(96 years, 96 days)