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On the date
Wednesday, December 10, 1930
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The Headlines
METHODISTS REJECT REFERENDUM PLAN; Board of Morals Unanimously Votes Against Proposed Nationwide Vote on Dry Law Change. MRS. WILLEBRANDT SPEAKS 'Still a Dry,' She Tells Temperance Council in DefendingHer New Post. Alleged 1928 Stand Cited. METHODISTS REJECT DRY REFERENDUM Wilson for Dry Educational Drive.
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
34,876 days ago
(95 years, 201 days)