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Monday, December 14, 1931

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The Headlines

ROOSEVELT MEN ACT TO THWART RASKOB; Muster Votes to Block Move for Wet Declaration by National Committee on Jan. 9. CLAIM SUFFICIENT TO WIN Wish to Avert Split on Eve of Democratic "Victory" and to Aid Governor's Prestige. Fear a Party Split. ROOSEVELT MEN ACT TO THWART RASKOB

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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

34,507 days ago

(94 years, 197 days)