4th of July 1947

 

Things were looking up in 1947

 

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Cost of Living 1947

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Average Cost of new house $6,600.00 

Average wages per year $2,850.00 

Cost of a gallon of Gas 15 cents 

Average Cost of a new car $1,300.00 

Loaf of Bread 13 cents 

United States Postage Stamp 3 cents 

Men’s Sweater $8.50 

Bulova Men’s Watch $52.50 

Couple of examples of houses for sale this year Harlingen , Texas New Brick House 5 room house with all furniture included $7,100 

Long Beach , California Mediterranean style Home with Most beautiful 2 story modern home overlooking the ocean well cared for grounds $37,500 

Heinz Cream of Tomato Soup 23 cents for 2 cans 

Leg O Lamb 59 cents per pound 

Loaf Marvel Enriched Bread 13 cents per loaf 

Oranges 49 cents per dozen 

Below are some Prices for UK guides in Pounds Sterling

Average House Price 1,824

 

 

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