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Originally Posted by Fasglas
Zenith 8-S-463 (1939)
The 8-S-463 sold for $69.95.
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Sounds like a bargain, except:
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Cost of Living 1939
How Much things cost in 1939
Average Cost of new house $3,800.00
Average wages per year $1,730.00
Cost of a gallon of Gas 10 cents
Average Cost for house rent $28.00 per month
A loaf of Bread 8 cents
A LB of Hamburger Meat 14 cents
Average Price for new car $700.00
Toaster $16.00 Due to increased number of users Electricity prices have been cut by 1/2 in ten years.
Hot Cross Buns 16 Cents per dozen
Campbells Tomato Soup 4 cans for 25 cents
Mixed Nuts 19 Cents per pound
Fresh Peas 4 cents per pound
Cabbage 3 cents per pound
Sharp Wisconsin Cheese 23 cents per pound
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