Food for Thought …

One hundred years ago… 1906

"The average life expectancy in the U.S. was 47 years. Five leading causes of death in the U.S. were: Pneumonia and influenza, Tuberculosis, Diarrhea, Heart disease, and Stroke

Ninety percent of all U.S. doctors had no college education. Two out of every 10 U.S. adults couldn't read or write. Only 6 percent of all Americans had graduated from high school.The average wage in the U.S. was 22 cents per hour. The average U.S. worker made between $200 and $400 per year. An 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."

Read more facts at 8th Floor Window: 1906 What are today's figures for the US and for your country?