Looking Back to 1916: Price of Haircuts Goes to 35 Cents!!

From the August 24, 2016, MidWeek (DeKalb County, Illinois) "Looking Back."

1916, 100 Years Ago.

"Beginning with tomorrow morning the barbers of DeKalb will get 35 cents for every haircut.  This is according to the price agreed upon by the barbers of the city some short time ago.

There will be a falling off of their business for a couple weeks perhaps, but in time the men will become accustomed to the price and will pay it without objecting.

Prices Going Up (INFLATION) Even Back Then.  --HairyCooter

So Much For the Lime Shortage

Two months ago, I was hearing all about the price of limes going up drastically where a combination of weather and disease has sent supply plummeting and prices sky-rocketing.  I'd have a hard time drinking my Corona without a lime, same with margaritas, plus, I am fond of limes (or lemons) in my cola products.

I even saw limes at a buck apiece a few times, but prices have dropped to normal now.

From April 21, 2014 Time Magazine.

AMERICANS ARE EATING MORE LIMES THAN EVER:  .  In 1983, it was .45 lb. per capita. In 2013: 2.96 lb. per capita.

97%: Percentage of limes the U.S. gets from mexico.  Guatemala, which accounts for about 1.5%, is the next biggest source.

AVERAGE RETAIL PRICE OF A LIME:  Up 133%.  April 2013 it was 24 cents each.  April 2014, 56 cents.

$71.36: Average price of 40-lb. box of limes as it eneters U.S. from mexico.  In February, it was $18.25.

Love My Limes.  --DaCoot