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Monday, November 24, 1930

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The Headlines

WAY OPENED FOR FRANCE TO ASK HOOVER TO IMPLEMENT KELLOGG ANTI-WAR PACT; GENEVA EXPECTS PARIS TO ACT QUICKLY; WOULD ADD CONSULTATION Washington Seen Ready to Confer With Others in Time of Danger. ACTION VITAL TO DISARMING League Circles Believe Move Is Essential Before the World Parley, Due by 1932. PARIS LONG KEEN FOR STEP Sought to Win Stimson During London Conference--His Approval Now Hinted. See "Some Day" Much Nearer. French Are Wary. World Parley in Offing. French Long Sought Strengthening. Consultation Urged by Briand.

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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

34,892 days ago

(95 years, 217 days)