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professorpski · 9 months

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Yale: The undergraduate, often with a Wall Street career in his future, already acts and dresses like the young broker type who haunts New York's Financial District.

This is from Esquire magazine in June of 1934 and tell us a couple of things about menswear during the Great Depression. First, that young college men were not trying out new fashions, and second, that the fashion they were wearing were those worn by older men, and third, that men have fashion which is something we often overlook as the shifts in women's fashions have been so much more dramatic. Clearly, any 1920s excitement about new looks like "bags"--goofily wide-legged trousers at the time--had petered out in favor of less novel ideas. And looking like a mature adult had become fashionable as well. Both perhaps because of the seriousness of the economic situation.

I found this quotation in an enormous tome entitled Esquire's Encyclopedia of 20th Century Men's fashions by O.E. Schoeffler and William Gale which came out in 1973.

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bygonely · 1 year

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Dust Bowl Heart-Wrenching Photos depict the Life in United States during the Dirty Thirties by Dorothea Lange

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gerardbillet · 1 year

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The Great Wall de Judith Baca (suite). #losangeles #california #tujungawash #coldwatercanyonavenue #burbankboulevard #thegreatwall #judithbaca #sparc #dunbarhotel #marketclash #childlabor #greatdepression #laborstrike #longbeachearthquake #unsigned #indiantreaties #mexicanamerican #deported #murals #streetart #urbanart #artderue #arturbain #graffitiart #wallpainting #spraypainting #acrilicpainting #ɪɴsᴛᴀᴘɪᴄ #photooftheday📷 #losangelesmycity (à The Tujunga Wash) https://www.instagram.com/p/CksHJizqRwq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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lartesumarte · 2 years

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👨🏼‍🎨 GRANT WOOD - American Gothic ⏱️ Data: 1930 🖌️ Tecnica: olio su tela 🖼️ Dimensioni: 74.3×62.4 cm 🏛 Ubicazione: Chicago, Art Institute

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American Gothic di Grant Wood è uno dei dipinti più iconici dell'arte americana. Ispirato alla pittura tedesca e fiamminga, il quadro rappresenta un uomo e una donna (nella realtà si ispirò alla figura del suo dentista e di sua sorella) nei tipici abiti contadini e con il forcone a tre punte. Sul retro una tipica casa dell'Iowa. Il quadro dapprima fu accolto da qualche critica, ma ben presto divenne un simbolo di valori di rinascita e forza incrollabile dei pionieri americani, in risposta alla Grande Depressione.

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socialismforall · 17 days

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Prolonged Yield Curve Inversion Strongly Suggests Major Economic Crash on the Way

n finance, an inverted yield curve is when interest rates on short-term debt instruments rise above the interest rates of longer-term debt instruments of similar creditworthiness. In other words, this is an unusual situation in which, all else being equal, shorter-term investments return more money than longer-term investments.

Historically, inverted yield curves on US treasuries have been reliable indicators of impending recessions or economic downturns, and more prolonged inversions generally correlate with more severe crashes, as this video demonstrates. (The last 30 seconds of the video are just ads for the channel's trading advice services.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELF_EivMCMI

Our current situation in 2024 is that the yield curve has been inverted for 540 days, which is comparable to the durations of the inversions preceding the 1974 crash and the 2008 global financial meltdown (low 500s each) and second only to the 1929 market crash that kicked off the Great Depression (700).

The stock market is currently still going up, but keep in mind that the stock market went up for a long time after the 2008-era inversion as well: a record 657 days. If the market were to keep rallying for that length of time today, then the crash would begin this August.

2008 showed us that the average person will be angry and more ready to question capitalism itself when events like this happen. As Marxists, we must prepare to do widespread agitation, education, and organizing in its wake, spreading real knowledge about how to understand, resist, and fight back against capital.

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usnewsper-politics · 2 months

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The World Needs A Climate Bretton Woods Moment #BrettonWoodsagreement #climatechange #GreatDepression #NewDeal #WorldWarII

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jimfostercoc · 3 months

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Abbott Kahler, Author of "American Rose: A Nation Laid Bare: The Life and Times of Gypsy Rose Lee," talks about how difficult it was after vaudeville died for Rose Louise Hovick to reinvent herself and how many today like Lady Gaga have taken a page from Gypsy Rose Lee in various ways ever since. This full interview from a 2011 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" can be heard now wherever you get your podcasts. Photo: abbottkahler.com

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aicollider · 9 months

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Deities of Egyptian Mythology discuss Of Mice and Men (John Steinbeck)

INT. COZY ROOM – DAY The room is filled with an array of Egyptian deities. Osiris, Isis, Horus, Thoth, Bastet, and Anubis gather around a table, which is adorned with a teapot, tea cups, and an assortment of cakes. They all seem to be in high spirits, ready for their book club gathering. ISIS, a regal and wise goddess, leads the discussion. ISIS Alright, everyone, let’s get started. Today’s book…

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dcfairwi · 10 months

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The Wisconsin Forest Trail That Holds A Long Forgotten Secret Of The Great Depression http://dlvr.it/Sqr9ln

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weemsbotts · 1 year

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From Cards to Chicken & Waffles: A Slice of Dumfries Social Calendar from 1928-1930

By: Lisa Timmerman, Executive Director

What was Dumfries like in the late 1920s? Join us as we visit the social scene of Dumfries in February from 1928-1930. From hosting parties to making hot soup, the activities of our Dumfries residents provide a small glimpse of how communities remained united during tumultuous times.

02/16/1928:

Mrs. Eastman Keys entertained at a delightful Five Hundred party last Thursday afternoon at her home near Dumfries. A beautiful vase was filled with flowers the favor for the highest score, was presented by the hostess to Mrs. John Rainey. Mrs. Grover Abel, who made the lowest score, received a bud vase.

A delightful luncheon, consisting of chicken salad, crackers, pickles and coffee, was served. The Dumfries reporter sees that this game is destined to become a very popular amusement here. Those playing were: Mrs. John Rainey, Mrs. T.J. Young and Mrs. Buchanan, of Quantico, Mrs. Mamie Sisson, Mrs. Bell Rison, Mrs. Grover Abel, Mrs. Maye Crawford, Mrs. Eastman Keys, Miss Isobel Rison and Miss Delma Harris, of Dumfries.

Never heard of a Five Hundred party? The United States Playing Card Company invented this trick-taking card game in 1904, based on the popular Euchre. While auction and contract bridge eventually dominated the trick taking games in America, Dumfries hosted Five Hundred parties into the 1930s. The Manassas Journal continued to print the participants and results within their social news updates. (Sidenote: You can find more info, helpful tips, and instructions with Board Game Geek here!)

02/21/1929:

The Dumfries Community League held its regular meeting last week, with Mrs. Annie G. Cline, president presiding. Rev. Shumate gave the invocation.

Following the reading of the minutes, the roll call and the receipt of dues, new business was taken up and in this connection the bill for the meat used in making soup for the school during January was presented and ordered paid. Elmer Williams, secretary of the 4-H Club, repaid a loan of $4.60 which had been made for the purchase of shrubbery, at the same time expressing the thanks of his club to the League for the loan.

Among the activities of club members during January and February reported was the making of hot soup two days a week for the school, the members furnishing all of the ingredients except the meat. By saving nickels and dimes, members were able to contribute a good sum to the teachers of the school to apply on the purchase of cooking utensils.

The final payment of shades, of which the school is so proud, was made the purchase and installation of shades, having amounted to $56. It was also ordered that the League purchase 50 song books for the school.

The program at the school for April will be put on by the League and all are looking forward to a delightful entertainment with many surprises. The attendance at the meeting was exceptionally large, and many parents were present for the first time, indicating a growing interest in the activities of the League.

The focus on nourishment and supplying necessities is apparent in this club article. While historians give the start date of the Great Depression as 08/1929, it came after a series of economic and financial crises that led to the Stock Market Crash of 1929. As you can tell from the above 02/1929 article, Dumfries was already concerned about the cost of meat. The idea of having meatless meals as a way to show patriotism and deal with the economic realities in America came from WWI. Meatless Tuesdays and Wheatless Wednesdays even impacted Valentine cards with a shoutout to Hebert Hoover: “To My Valentine / I can Hooverize on dinners / And on lights and fuel too / But I’ll never learn to Hooverize / When it comes to loving you!” While not ideal, the Dumfries Community League focused on the importance of hot, nourishing, and comforting food in the best ways they could afford.

(”You’re Children is Their Food Safe?” Ad for General Electric All-Steel Refrigerator, The Manassas Journal, 02/06/1930, Vol. XXXV, No. 38)

02/06/1930:

“The ladies of the Dumfries Methodist Church will give a Valentine Party on Friday, February 14, in the School House, beginning at 7 p.m. to which all people of the county are cordially invited. The supper will consist of hot waffles, made as only the Dumfries ladies can make them, maple syrup and coffee.

It is especially urged that those who come appear in costume for prizes will be given for the funniest costume, the prettiest costume, and for numerous other things. For the children there will be a grab bag, and for both the young and old a fortune telling booth will be installed.

The committee in charge of the Valentine Party is headed by Mrs. Magruder Keys, as chairman; Mrs. Nellie Brawner and Mrs. Myrtle Keys.”

Have you ever visited Dumfries? If you have walked the streets with us or looked at a pretty map, you will see the close proximity of Dumfries United Methodist Church to Dumfries Elementary School. While Valentine parties are not uncommon in 2023, Valentine costume contests and fortune-booths might not be part of your typical agenda. However, with a country entering the Great Depression, these thoughtful gestures probably provided levity and a sense of united community spirit as the town, state, and country navigated and responded to a new reality.

Note: Need more history & romance in your life? Join The Weems-Botts Bibliophiles as we discuss the genre of medieval romance, chivalric romance, on Saturday, 02/25 at 10:00am! This virtual program features tasty Ginger Jazz tea, classic medieval prose, and a discussion on the life & times of the people from a literary & historic perspective. More info here!

(Sources: The Manassas Journal, 02/16/1928, Vol. XXXIII, No. 40; The Manassas Journal, 02/21/1928, Vol. XXXIV, No. 40; The Manassas Journal, 02/06/1930, Vol. XXXV, No. 38; Newt’s Games & Playing Cards: How to Play Five Hundred; Avey, Tori. Discover the History of Meatless Mondays, PBS: Food: The History Kitchen, https://www.pbs.org/food/the-history-kitchen/history-meatless-mondays/)

#localhistory #archives #newspapers #oldnewspapers #parties #destinationdumfries #community #virginiahistory #greatdepression #cardgames #boardgamegeek #valentines #valentinesparty #education #familyhistory #familymemories

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onlineantiques · 1 year

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So this is quite a rare circa 1930’s Art Deco Bank Clock. There were many banks in europe that offered the bank program, to teach people to save money during the great depression. EBay item number 234779845706 #bankclock #clocks #rare #rareclocks #clocksforsale #bankclocks #artdeco #artdecoera #artdecoclock #artdecoantiques #artdéco #piggybank #savemoney #greatdepression #money https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck9OTQAoVzL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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its-suanneschafer-author · 1 year

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Book Review: #WestWithGiraffes by @LyndaRutledge. A charming poignant story about the first #Giraffes in America. https://suanneschaferauthor.com/book-review-west-with-giraffes/

#DustBowl #GreatDepression #Zookeepers #RoadTripFiction #FirstRomanceFiction #ComingOfAge @AmazonPub #bookstagram #am reading #historical fiction

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bygonely · 1 year

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1930s San Jose What San Jose looked like During the Great Depression

#history #vintage #oldphotos #greatdepression #sanjose #california #1930s #vintagephotography #blackandwhitephotography

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enigmahitam · 2 years

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warmaster-uk · 2 years

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A bank panic during the Great Depression. A crowd outside of a bank at Berlin, Germany, during the financial crisis. Photographed 13 July 1931. The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression between 1929 and 1939 that began after a major fall in stock prices in the United States. The economic contagion began around September 4, 1929, and became known worldwide on Black Tuesday, the stock market crash of October 29, 1929. The economic shock transmitted across the world, impacting countries to varying degrees, with most countries experiencing the Great Depression from 1929. The Great Depression was the longest, deepest, and most widespread depression of the 20th century and is regularly used as an example of an intense global economic depression. #colourised #colorized #colourisedhistory #colorizedhistory #color #colour #colorizedhistoricalphotos #colorization #colourisation #retro #goodolddays #classic #goldenoldies #colorizedphoto #colourisedphoto #germany #interbellum #greatdepression https://www.instagram.com/p/Cins2QLKl-7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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polykrom · 2 years

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"The Dust Bowl"

Mixed Technique

Charcoal , Collage of Scalpel and sandpaper drawings on 300gr Hahnemühle Cold Pressed Paper

30x40 cm

2022

Le Dust Bowl (« bassin de poussière ») est une région à cheval sur l'Oklahoma, le Kansas et le Texas, touchée dans les années 1930 par la sécheresse et une série de tempêtes de poussière provoquant une catastrophe écologique et agricole. On nomme la période correspondante les Dirty Thirties.

Front d'une tempête de poussière dans le Texas. 18 avril 1935.

Dust Bowl près de Mills, Nouveau-Mexique, mai 1935

Ces tempêtes de poussière sont issues de pratiques agricoles mécanisées, mais avec des années de sècheresses exceptionnelles, qui ont gravement endommagé l'écologie et l'agriculture des prairies américaines et canadiennes au cours des années 1930. Cette série de sécheresses et une incapacité à appliquer des méthodes agricoles en zones arides pour empêcher l'érosion éolienne ont provoqué ce phénomène. La sécheresse s'est produite en trois vagues : 1934, 1936 et 1939-1940, mais certaines régions des Hautes Plaines ont connu des conditions de sécheresse jusqu'à huit ans.

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