One hundred years

I don't normally like forwards, but my dad sent this to me. It is interesting to see what life was like 100 years ago. Try to imagine what it may be like in another 100 years!

IN THE YEAR 1909 . . .

The average life expectancy was  47 years.

Only 14 percent of the homes had a bathtub.

Only 8 percent of the homes had a telephone.

There were only 8,000 cars and only 144 miles of paved roads.

The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph.

The average wage in 1909 was 22 cents per hour.

The average worker made between $200 and $400 per year .

A competent accountant could expect to earn $2000 per year,  a dentist $2,500 per year, a veterinarian between $1,500 and $4,000 per year, and a mechanical engineer about $5,000 per year.

More than 95 percent of all births took place at HOME .

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.

The American flag had 45 stars.

The population of  Las Vegas ,  Nevada, was only 30!!!!

Crossword puzzles, canned beer, and ice tea hadn't been invented yet.

There was no Mother's Day or Father's Day.

Only 6 percent of all Americans had graduated from high school.

There were about 230 reported murders in the ENTIRE U.S.A.  !