February 27, 2012

1912 Fun Facts:

US Population ............................................95,335,000

New Births...................................................2,855,000

 

Unemployment ...................................................... 4.6%
DOW Average ...................................................... 87.87

 

Average Income (year) ...................................... $1,033

New Home (median price)......................................2,750

New Car (average cost).........................................$941

Gas (gallon) .......................................................... 7¢

Stamp...................................................................2¢

 

Bacon (pound).....................................................24¢

Bread (loaf)...........................................................5¢

Butter (pound) .................................................... 37¢

Eggs (dozen)........................................................34¢

Milk (quart)............................................................9¢

Sugar (pound) ...................................................... 7¢

Steak (pound).......................................................23¢

I am having a blast researching this info!!!

Pleasant Dreams!!!