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In Great Depression, prices weren't high; but cash was scarce In 1936, E. Campbell was selling fresh fish for 10 cents/lb. By Mike Watson, Adair County Historian Now, I know times are hard for many folk these days and many of us have decided to do without certain items. Grocery bills seem to continue to spiral upward and consumption, in this modern-age, continues in the same direction. Prices reflect so many economic components. My parents were reared during the great depression, and growing up I, like so many readers, head stories of hard times and making do with what one had. Prices were not high, money was scarce. Today, prices are high and money, inflated, buys less and less. Here are some prices, taken from an ad in the Adair County News, July 1936. The merchant was Mr. E. Campbell, whom I remember very well. Specials for the week-end: Sugar, 5 cents per pound, limit 10 pounds per customer; Syrup, 10-pound bucker, 49 cents; Pilgrim brand coffee, 2 pounds, 25 cents; Lard, 4-pound bucket, 59 cents; Fresh Fish, Saturday only, 10 cents per pound; Crackers, 1-pound box, 8 cents; Fresh Fruits and Vegetables for sale at all times! Ah, what I wouldn't give for a 25 cent CUP of coffee! - Mike Watson This story was posted on 2013-11-24 18:51:22
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