Show Food Prices Near 1948 low Point Salt Lake food prices in mid- mid February 1949 approached the lowest point reached in 1918 the U. U S. S Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Saturday With exception of one slight reversal reversal re re- re- re versal the prices have been coming coming corning com corn ing down since last August Index compiled Feb 15 was 2071 21 below mid However that figure compares with the national index of 1997 The rhe 39 1935 period is used as basis for OI the thc index The drop is largely attributable to decline in the price o of meat fats and oils oUs eggs cereals and bakery goods Fruits and vegetables vegetables vegetables vege vege- tables rose during the period as aa did beverage prices |