Money

Before our departure, you have to prepare a few things. You need to make sure you have the right amount of money. The amount of money you will need might surprise you. Simple things cost so much less in 1923. Here is a list of some of the prices that may come in handy.

1923
Flour/5 lbs $ .24
Bacon/lb $ .40
Eggs/dozen $ .49
Baseball $ .98
Milk/half gal. $ .28
Lady's bicycle $ 26.95
Pair of boots $ 2.98
1 ct diamond ring $ 424
Pair of pants $ 5.75
Shotgun $ 47.10

1924
Flour/5 lbs $ .25
Pair of pants $ 6.95
Bacon/lb $ .38
Baseball $ .92
Eggs/dozen $ .51
Lady's bicycle $ 28.95
Milk/half gal. $ .27
1 ct diamond ring $ 414
Pair of boots $ 3.98
Shotgun $ 46.90

1925
Flour/5 lbs $ .31
Pair of pants $ 6.50
Bacon/lb $ .47
Baseball $ .85
Eggs/dozen $ .55
Lady's bicycle $ 28.95
Milk/half gal. $ .28
1 ct diamond ring $ 449
Pair of boots $ 3.98
Shotgun $ 57.83

1926
Flour/5 lbs $ .30
Pair of pants $ 6.50
Bacon/lb $ .51
Baseball $ 0.85
Eggs/dozen $ .52
Lady's bicycle $ 28.95
Milk/half gal $ .28
1 ct diamond ring $ 449
Pair of boots $ 3.98
Shotgun $ 57.83

As you may have noticed, the prices slowly began to increase, so even though the prices are low, I would suggest bringing enough money to last you through the entire decade so be sure to notice the price changes.