Below are some representative prices of household goods and services listed in Montana newspapers during 1942. Due to wartime shortages and rationing, many goods disappeared from store shelves, and the cost of living accelerated throughout the war years. These prices were taken from ads in various Montana newspapers.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Milk \u2013 $.14 per quart
\n\u2022 Flour \u2013 $1.73 for 49 pounds
\n\u2022 Coffee \u2013 $.35 per pound
\n\u2022 Eggs \u2013 $.30 per dozen
\n\u2022 Hamburger \u2013 $.23 per pound
\n\u2022 Steak \u2013 as high as $.35 per pound.
\n\u2022 Beef roast \u2013 $.27 per pound
\n\u2022 Ham \u2013 $.37 per pound
\n\u2022 Campbells tomato soup \u2013 3 cans for $.25
\n\u2022 Peanut butter \u2013 25 ounces for $.37
\n\u2022 Spam \u2013 $.39 for a 12 ounce can
\n\u2022 Coffee sold for more than $.25 per pound.
\n\u2022 Soda \u2013 six-pack for $.25
\n\u2022 100 Anacin \u2013 $.78
\n\u2022 Carter\u2019s Pills \u2013 $.19
\n\u2022 Cigarettes \u2013 $.10 per pack of 24
\n\u2022 Beer \u2013 $.10 per bottle
\n\u2022 Old Hickory whiskey \u2013 $2.35 per quart
\n\u2022 Electric train set \u2013 $8.79
\n\u2022 Child\u2019s doll \u2013 $2.49
\n\u2022 Scout trainer machine gun toy \u2013 $2.49
\n\u2022 Paperback book \u2013 $.49
\n\u2022 Hardback book \u2013 $2 to $5
\n\u2022 Great Falls Tribune \u2013 one year subscription \u2013 $20
\n\u2022 First-class letter \u2013 $.02 (this increased to $.03 in 1944)
\n\u2022 Men\u2019s suit \u2013 $30 to $40
\n\u2022 Men\u2019s sport shirts \u2013 $3
\n\u2022 Necktie \u2013 $1.00.
\n\u2022 Women\u2019s hat \u2013 $3.00
\n\u2022 Stetson hat \u2013 $7.50 to $25
\n\u2022 Winchester Model 92 pump shotgun \u2013 $56.70
\n\u2022 12 gauge shotgun shells \u2013 24 for $1.20
\n\u2022 Enamel paint \u2013 $1.55 per quart, $2.69 per gallon
\n\u2022 Taxi in Billings , 1 passenger & zone 1 \u2013 $.25
\n\u2022 Bus fare \u2013 $.10 in Billings, $.07 in Missoula
\n\u2022 Automobile tires \u2013 $12 to $22
\n\u2022 Range, coal or wood burning \u2013 $79.95.
\n\u2022 Used appliances \u2013 $5-$20.
\n\u2022 Electric vacuum $9.95
\n\u2022 Montana driver\u2019s license \u2013 $.75per year
\n\u2022 Montana marriage license \u2013 $.2.25
\n\u2022 Shave-and-a-haircut \u2013 $1.00 \u2013 $1.25
\n\u2022 Full course meal at a nice restaurant \u2013 $1.00<\/p>\n
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