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Monday, July 13, 1931

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The Headlines

BANKERS OF WORLD PREPARE TO GIVE AID; Chiefs of the Central Banks Meet at Basle and Hear Report From the Reichsbank. HEAR BERLIN WILL RECEDE Concession on Austrian Treaty Is Indicated as a Possible Factor for Harmony. Advices From Berlin Received. FEDERAL RESERVE TO JOIN IN REICH AID Same Banks Due to Aid. Point to Effect of Delay. Stress French Suggestions.

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Best-selling Sheet Music

Minnie the Moocher

Cab Calloway

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 1931

  • Goodnight, Mrs. Calabash

Tech Check

Electric Guitar, Electron Microscope & Radio Telescope.

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

34,661 days ago

(94 years, 351 days)