Talk about perspective. We really do live an exceedingly comfortable life compared to those who lived 100 years ago. Check it out.
1. The average life expectancy for men was 47 years.
2. 14% of the homes had a bathtub.
3. 8% of the homes had a telephone.
5. The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10-12 mph.
6. The average American wage in 1910 was 22 cents per hour, and the average worker made between $200 and $400 per year.
7. More than 95% of all births took place at home.
8. 99% of all doctors had no college education. Instead, they attended so-called medical schools, many of which were condemned in the press and the government as ‘substandard.’
9. Eggs cost 14 cents a dozen.
10. Most women only washed their hair once a month, and used Borax or egg yolks for shampoo.
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