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Friday, October 24, 1930
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The Headlines
CUT IN PHONE RATES FOR LONG DISTANCE IN EFFECT ON NOV. 1; Public Service Board Orders a Reduction in State on Calls of Over Forty Miles. DISCOUNT HOURS EXTENDED Much Wider Range in Evening Is Provided and Reversal of Charges Permitted. COMPANY PREDICTS LOSS Expects $100,000 Drop in Its Annual Revenue--Maltbie Contrasts Different Tariffs. 5-Cent Increase Under 56 Miles. Maltble Points Out Inconsistencies. PHONE TOLL RATES TO BE CUT NOV. 1 Sought Uniformity of Rates
Read in The New York Times →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
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 Depression — GDP fell 30%; triggered by Black Tuesday (1929-10-29).
Time Elapsed
34,923 days ago
(95 years, 248 days)