$1 Dollar Dinners ~1906

Cheap 1900s menus

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Delicious Dinners at a Cost of $1.

This a fascinating read. You find the complete menu – soup, main, sides, drinks – as well as a breakdown of the costs and tips for cooking. I don’t think you could do this today. For those who shop for whole ingredients, it’s easy to see the inflationary prices from 100 years ago.

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