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On the date
Wednesday, November 5, 1930
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The Headlines
LEWIS, DEMOCRAT, SWEEPS ILLINOIS; Out-and-Out Wet Piles Up 2 to 1 Lead Over Mrs. McCormick, Republican, for Senate. AHEAD 3 TO 1 IN CHICAGO Victor Breaks Even or Better in Strong Republican Counties Down-State.
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Happy Days Are Here Again
Milton Ager
The must-have
Charlotte Clark Mickey Mouse
You Share a Birthday With
- Vivien Leigh (1913)
- Douglass North (1920)
- Fawzia of Egypt (1921)
- John Berger (1926)
- Roy Rogers (1911)
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
34,911 days ago
(95 years, 236 days)