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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

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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

34,923 days ago

(95 years, 248 days)