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Monday, December 15, 1930
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The Headlines
BRIGHT SPOTS SEEN ON TRADE HORIZON; Barnes in Survey Says Many Industries Have Balanced Production and Demand. SOME GAINS MADE ABROAD But Declines Still Rule Here in Steel, Manufacturing, Building and Car Loadings. Managements Show Resourcefulness. Other Encouraging Factors. BRIGHT SPOTS SEEN ON TRADE HORIZON SUMMARY OF CONDITIONS.
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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
34,872 days ago
(95 years, 197 days)