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tv star collector · 12-19-2007, 01:38 PM

THE YEAR 1907

The year is 1907. One hundred years ago.
What a difference a century makes!
Here are some of the U.S. Statistics for the Year 1907:
***********************************

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 U.S. was 22 Cents per hour. The average U.S. Worker made
between $200 and $400 per year .

A competent accountant could expect to earn $2000 per year, A dentist made $2,500
per year, A veterinarian $1,500 per year, And a mechanical engineer about $5,000
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!? Instead, they
attended so-called medical schools, many of which Were condemned in the press AND
the government as 'substandard.

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 ice 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. Back then pharmacists said, 'Heroin clears the complexion,
gives buoyancy to the mind regulates the stomach and bowels, and is, in fact, a
perfect guardian of health.'

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

Max Whittaker · 12-19-2007, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by tv star collector

Marijuana, heroin, and morphine were all available over the counter at the local
corner drugstores. Back then pharmacists said, 'Heroin clears the complexion,
gives buoyancy to the mind regulates the stomach and bowels, and is, in fact, a
perfect guardian of health.'

Wonder what they'll think of prozac and lavitra 100 years form now.

MrCleveland · 12-19-2007, 04:40 PM

There's a book that mentions about that time.

It mentions how America was once a dirty place to be.

80sTrivia · 12-19-2007, 06:51 PM

Amazing how life has changed in one hundred years!!!

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 12-19-2007, 06:54 PM

How does one die of diarrhea? Crap yourself to death?

catlover79 · 12-19-2007, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 80sTrivia

Amazing how life has changed in one hundred years!!!

EmoJoe · 12-19-2007, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by *Pleasant Tomorrow*

How does one die of diarrhea? Crap yourself to death?

LOL i seriously find that so odd...

diarreah being a fatal disease

Dean Winchester · 12-19-2007, 07:55 PM

I know, hard to believe it's already been a century. I still remember riding on my grandmothers lap on a Model T going into town. Man, if I had saved up all those baseball cards I had back then, I'd be richer than Bill Gates

Corolla · 12-19-2007, 11:20 PM

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Canada passed a law that prohibited poor people from entering into their country for any reason.

WTF?

I guess we'll have to kick Mikado out.

JK.

Cactus Jack · 12-19-2007, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe®

LOL i seriously find that so odd...

diarreah being a fatal disease

I know

Mr. Television · 12-19-2007, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by *Pleasant Tomorrow*

How does one die of diarrhea? Crap yourself to death?

Mikado · 12-19-2007, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ~NeonFire372~

WTF?

I guess we'll have to kick Mikado out.

JK.

I was born in Canada, so i'm safe!

Mikado · 12-19-2007, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe®

LOL i seriously find that so odd...

diarreah being a fatal disease

It's called dehydration!

yup yup!

catlover79 · 12-20-2007, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe®

LOL i seriously find that so odd...

diarreah being a fatal disease

I thought it was called dysentery. Don't forget that these were the pre-Immodium and Pepto Bismol days.

Mikado · 12-20-2007, 12:27 AM

true dysentary is a severe form of diarreah..I meant that most diarreah deaths come from the dehydration of the body (I think were both right

)
Is there a Dr in the house?

12-19-2007, 01:38 PM	#1
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,487	1907: Just 100 Years Ago THE YEAR 1907 The year is 1907. One hundred years ago. What a difference a century makes! Here are some of the U.S. Statistics for the Year 1907: *********************************** 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 U.S. was 22 Cents per hour. The average U.S. Worker made between $200 and $400 per year . A competent accountant could expect to earn $2000 per year, A dentist made $2,500 per year, A veterinarian $1,500 per year, And a mechanical engineer about $5,000 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!? Instead, they attended so-called medical schools, many of which Were condemned in the press AND the government as 'substandard. 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 ice 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. Back then pharmacists said, 'Heroin clears the complexion, gives buoyancy to the mind regulates the stomach and bowels, and is, in fact, a perfect guardian of health.' There were about 230 reported Murders in the ENTIRE U.S.A. !

12-19-2007, 04:40 PM	#3
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12-19-2007, 06:51 PM	#4
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12-19-2007, 07:55 PM	#8
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	I know, hard to believe it's already been a century. I still remember riding on my grandmothers lap on a Model T going into town. Man, if I had saved up all those baseball cards I had back then, I'd be richer than Bill Gates

12-20-2007, 12:27 AM	#15
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	true dysentary is a severe form of diarreah..I meant that most diarreah deaths come from the dehydration of the body (I think were both right ) Is there a Dr in the house?