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Show 1913 1919 Comparative figures for 1913 and 1919 covering the average prices and standards for foodstuffs and articles commonly purchased, and most of them being based upon official statements, state-ments, are given below. The increase in-crease in each instance is for the same article, or brand; or as In the case of theatre tickets, for the same seat in the same theatre. 19J3 1919 Sirloin steak, per pound 26. 2 40.9 Bacon per pound 23.1 riS.e Fresh Milk per quart S.9 15.7 Butter per pound 37. S 80. Bread per pound 5.6 9.9 Rica per pound 8.7 16.5 Shoe Strings 5. 10 Magazines 10 .20 Print Paper per pound 3 10 Cigarettes per box 5 20 Soap - 5 10 Safety Pins 5 10 Movies 5 20 Faith Street car fares 5 5 Hope. Letter Postage 2 2 Charity, Beaver Co News.. $2. $2. |