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Monday, November 2, 1931

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The Headlines

REPARATION PARLEY IN FRANCE PREDICTED BY PREMIER LAVAL; French Statesman, on His Way Home, Sees America at Biarritz Conference. PLEASED BY TALKS HERE "Absolute Frankness," He Says, Will Bring Happy Results in Near Future. PARIS TO HONOR HIM TODAY Nearly All Parties Will Join in Welcome Because of His Firm Stand in Washington. Expects "Happy Results." Paris to Hail Laval. REPARATION PARLEY IN FRANCE FORESEEN French Correspondent's View. Laval Lists Accomplishments. Parley With Britain Hinted.

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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

34,549 days ago

(94 years, 239 days)