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Tuesday, November 25, 1930

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The Headlines

SIX KILLED IN RIOTS IN SILESIAN ELECTION; Widespread Terrorism by Poles Against Germans Reported-- Berlin May Call on League. PILSUDSKI LOSES PROVINCE Gets 19 of 48 Seats in Local Sejm, but Wins 74 of 111 in National Senate. Revolvers Used. SIX KILLED IN RIOTS IN SILESIAN ELECTION Held to Account for Shift. Braun Asks Border Change. Gets Senate Majority. Policeman Shot Dead. Blame German Pastor.

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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 Depression — GDP fell 30%; triggered by Black Tuesday (1929-10-29).

Time Elapsed

34,891 days ago

(95 years, 216 days)