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Thursday, April 17, 1930

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The Headlines

LONDON ARMS CUT OPPOSED BY D.A.R.; Sweeping Demand for Defense Outlay in All Branches Is Adopted at Washington. WORLD COURT UNDER FIRE Plea for "Independence" From Europe Applauded--Combating of Reds Here Advocated. "Militaristic Mind" Disclaimed. LONDON ARMS CUT OPPOSED BY D.A.R. Applaud Attack on World Court. Insist on Cordiality to Hoover. Demand Curb on Red Propaganda. Hoover Receives 4,000 Delegates. Nominees Drawn for Ballot.

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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

35,113 days ago

(96 years, 73 days)