JohnRich 4 #1 September 7, 2007 Here are some of the U.S. Statistics for the year 1907, one hundred years ago: The average life expectancy in the U.S was 47 years old. Only 14 percent of the homes in the U.S. had a bathtub. Only 8 percent of the homes had a telephone. A three-minute call from Denver to New York City cost eleven dollars. There were only 8,000 cars in the U.S., and only 144 miles of paved roads. The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph. Alabama, Mississippi, Iowa, and Tennessee were each more heavily populated than California. With a mere 1.4 million people, California was only the 21st most populous state in the Union. The tallest structure in the world was the Eiffel Tower! The average wage in the US was 22 cents per hour. The average U.S. worker made between $200 and $400 per year. More than 95 percent of all births in the U.S. took place at HOME. Ninety percent of all U.S. doctors had NO COLLEGE EDUCATION! Sugar cost four cents a pound. Eggs were fourteen cents a dozen. Coffee was fifteen cents a pound. Most women only washed their hair once a month, and used Borax or egg yolks for shampoo. Canada passed a law that prohibited poor people from entering into their country for any reason. Five leading causes of death in the U.S. Were: 1. Pneumonia and influenza 2. Tuberculosis 3. Diarrhea 4. Heart disease 5. Stroke The American flag had 45 stars: Arizona, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Hawaii, and Alaska hadn't been admitted to the Union yet. The population of Las Vegas, Nevada, was only 30! Crossword puzzles, canned beer, and iced tea hadn't been invented yet. There was no Mother's Day or Father's Day. Two out of every 10 U.S. adults couldn't read or write. Only 6 percent of all Americans had graduated from high school. Marijuana, heroin, and morphine were all available over the counter at the local corner drugstores. There were about 230 reported murders in the entire U.S.! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #2 September 7, 2007 QuoteMost women only washed their hair once a month, and used Borax or egg yolks for shampoo. Well I guess that explains the small population. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #3 September 7, 2007 Quote Five leading causes of death in the U.S. Were: 1. Pneumonia and influenza 2. Tuberculosis 3. Diarrhea 4. Heart disease 5. Stroke Say what?!? Diarrhea??? "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #4 September 7, 2007 Of course, the world was changed in May, 1907 - when John Wayne was born. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tink1717 2 #5 September 7, 2007 Yeah. Cholera was a major problem.Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2fat2fly 0 #6 September 7, 2007 I'm still waiting for Popsjumper to confirm or deny the facts. I am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freethefly 6 #7 September 7, 2007 Quote Quote Five leading causes of death in the U.S. Were: 1. Pneumonia and influenza 2. Tuberculosis 3. Diarrhea 4. Heart disease 5. Stroke Say what?!? Diarrhea??? What a crappy way to die"...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #8 September 7, 2007 Here are some of the U.S. Statistics for the year 1907, one hundred years ago: Quote Ah yes...I remember it, like it was yesterday! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2fat2fly 0 #9 September 7, 2007 Bull-you don't remember yesterday like it was yesterday. Got your PC fixed, I see-welcome backI am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freethefly 6 #10 September 7, 2007 Quote Here are some of the U.S. Statistics for the year 1907, one hundred years ago: Quote Ah yes...I remember it, like it was yesterday! I hear alzheimers can do that to you..."...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #11 September 7, 2007 The Wright brothers were perfecting the skydiver delivery system.Pizza had cheese and sauce already on it. Swimwear had more cloth than a sail boat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,468 #12 September 7, 2007 Hi lawrocket, QuoteOf course, the world was changed in May, 1907 - when John Wayne was born. Or June, 1907 when my dad was born. JerryBaumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vortexring 0 #13 September 8, 2007 Some interesting history John. Did you know, the average life expectancy in Afghan' today is 43? 'for it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "chuck 'im out, the brute!" But it's "saviour of 'is country" when the guns begin to shoot.' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #14 September 8, 2007 Quote Here are some of the U.S. Statistics for the year 1907, one hundred years ago: Quote Ah yes...I remember it, like it was yesterday! Are you sure???? I figured you had Alzheimers by that time. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #15 September 8, 2007 QuoteSome interesting history John. Did you know, the average life expectancy in Afghan' today is 43? And it may get shorter, if they don't stop their actions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
