100 years

Scoot · 01-03-2008, 12:02 PM

THE YEAR 1907
This will boggle your mind, I know it did mine!
The year is 1907.
One hundred years ago.
What a difference a century makes!
Here are some of the U.S. Statistics for the Year 1907:
************************************
The average life expectancy in the U.S. Was 47 years old.

Only 14 percent of the homes in the U.S. had a bathtub.

Only 8 percent of the homes had a telephone.

A three-minute call from Denver to New York City
Cost eleven dollars.

There were only 8,000 cars in the U.S. , and only 144 miles of paved roads.

The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph.

Alabama, Mississippi, Iowa, and Tennessee were each more
Heavily populated than California

With a mere 1.4 million people, California was only the 21st
Most populous state in the Union
The tallest structure in the world was the Eiffel Tower !
The average wage in the U.S. was 22 Cents per hour.
The average U.S. Worker made between $200 and $400 per year.
A competent accountant could expect to earn $2000 per year,
A dentist made $2,500 per year,
A veterinarian $1,500 per year,
And a mechanical engineer about $5,000 per year.

More than 95 percent of all births in the U.S. took place at HOME.

Ninety percent of all U.S. Doctors had NO COLLEGE EDUCATION!
Instead, they attended so-called medical schools, many of which
Were condemned in the press AND the government as 'substandard.'
Sugar cost four cents a pound.
Eggs were fourteen cents a dozen.
Coffee was fifteen cents a pound.

Most women only washed their hair once a month, and used
Borax or egg yolks for shampoo.

Canada passed a law that prohibited poor people from
Entering into their country for any reason.

Five leading causes of death in the U.S. Were:
1. Pneumonia and influenza
2. Tuberculosis
3. Diarrhea
4. Heart disease
5. Stroke

The American flag had 45 stars.
Arizona, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Hawaii, and
Alaska hadn't been admitted to the Union yet.

The population of Las Vegas, Nevada, was only 30!!!!

Crossword puzzles, canned beer, and ice tea
Hadn't been invented yet.
There was no Mother's Day or Father's Day.
Two out of every 10 U.S. Adults couldn't read or write.
Only 6 percent of all Americans had graduated from high school,
Marijuana, heroin, and morphine were all available over
The counter at the local corner drugstores. Back then pharmacists
said, 'Heroin clears the complexion, gives buoyancy to the mind
regulates the stomach and bowels, and is, in fact, a perfect guardian of health.'
There were about 230 reported Murders in the ENTIRE U.S.A. !
Now I sent it to you and others all over the United States ,
Possibly the world, in a matter of just Seconds !!!!!!!!!
PASS THIS ALONG!!!!!
Just Try to imagine.....
What it may be like ...
In another 100 years !!!! !!!
IT STAGGERS THE MIND !!!!!!!!!

01-03-2008, 12:09 PM

That's amazing! Can't imagine washing my hair only once a month...ewwww...with egg yolks???? lol...they're too expensive!!

dui546 · 01-03-2008, 12:50 PM

That is incredible. AND who would have pondered that in 100 years KawaNow members would all gather in an electronic saloon to talk about their iron horses.

**trip** · 01-03-2008, 12:51 PM

I only wash my hair once a month....what's wrong with that????????

**Top Cat** · 01-03-2008, 01:40 PM

dui546, cool post

Trip, but do you use borax and egg whites?

Todd · 01-03-2008, 01:58 PM

Quote:

I only wash my hair once a month....what's wrong with that????????

:-[ :-[ I don't have enough to worry about anymore :-[ :-[

Todd · 01-03-2008, 01:59 PM

Quote:

That is incredible. AND who would have pondered that in 100 years KawaNow members would all gather in an electronic saloon to talk about their iron horses.

electric saloon.......now there's a description of this forum for ya!!!!! I like it.

socwkbiker · 01-03-2008, 03:39 PM

I agree Todd. That's a great description!

jussmatt · 01-03-2008, 04:08 PM

Quote:

[quote:lkfo1rfs]That is incredible. AND who would have pondered that in 100 years KawaNow members would all gather in an electronic saloon to talk about their iron horses.

electric saloon.......now there's a description of this forum for ya!!!!! I like it.[/quote:lkfo1rfs]

I'm in... Electric Saloon!

socwkbiker · 01-03-2008, 04:20 PM

Someone get this man a beer, quick!

beezer · 01-04-2008, 07:00 AM

Captain and Coke for me please

01-04-2008, 12:33 PM

nico and i will have chilled vodka shots and beer please...if you're buying!

01-04-2008, 01:29 PM

Hurry.

**Idaho** · 01-04-2008, 07:13 PM

Hey, we don't don't have to go back 100 years to be amazed. Most of us geezers her have seen tremendous changes in our lifetimes. I keep looking back just to when I was in High School vs what my daughters now take for granted. Cell phones, computers, CD players, no party lines on phones! It goes on and on. Now I wonder what changes my grand kids will see. As long as our country stays strong and free the sky is the limit.

01-04-2008, 07:18 PM

lol...party lines???? j/k IDaho!! Maybe when I was a baby? You're totally right though...long live the USA!!!

PS TO TRIP! I really like your slide show!!!

01-03-2008, 12:02 PM	#1
Scoot Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Selma, Alabama Posts: 878	100 years THE YEAR 1907 This will boggle your mind, I know it did mine! The year is 1907. One hundred years ago. What a difference a century makes! Here are some of the U.S. Statistics for the Year 1907: ************************************ The average life expectancy in the U.S. Was 47 years old. Only 14 percent of the homes in the U.S. had a bathtub. Only 8 percent of the homes had a telephone. A three-minute call from Denver to New York City Cost eleven dollars. There were only 8,000 cars in the U.S. , and only 144 miles of paved roads. The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph. Alabama, Mississippi, Iowa, and Tennessee were each more Heavily populated than California With a mere 1.4 million people, California was only the 21st Most populous state in the Union The tallest structure in the world was the Eiffel Tower ! The average wage in the U.S. was 22 Cents per hour. The average U.S. Worker made between $200 and $400 per year. A competent accountant could expect to earn $2000 per year, A dentist made $2,500 per year, A veterinarian $1,500 per year, And a mechanical engineer about $5,000 per year. More than 95 percent of all births in the U.S. took place at HOME. Ninety percent of all U.S. Doctors had NO COLLEGE EDUCATION! Instead, they attended so-called medical schools, many of which Were condemned in the press AND the government as 'substandard.' Sugar cost four cents a pound. Eggs were fourteen cents a dozen. Coffee was fifteen cents a pound. Most women only washed their hair once a month, and used Borax or egg yolks for shampoo. Canada passed a law that prohibited poor people from Entering into their country for any reason. Five leading causes of death in the U.S. Were: 1. Pneumonia and influenza 2. Tuberculosis 3. Diarrhea 4. Heart disease 5. Stroke The American flag had 45 stars. Arizona, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Hawaii, and Alaska hadn't been admitted to the Union yet. The population of Las Vegas, Nevada, was only 30!!!! Crossword puzzles, canned beer, and ice tea Hadn't been invented yet. There was no Mother's Day or Father's Day. Two out of every 10 U.S. Adults couldn't read or write. Only 6 percent of all Americans had graduated from high school, Marijuana, heroin, and morphine were all available over The counter at the local corner drugstores. Back then pharmacists said, 'Heroin clears the complexion, gives buoyancy to the mind regulates the stomach and bowels, and is, in fact, a perfect guardian of health.' There were about 230 reported Murders in the ENTIRE U.S.A. ! Now I sent it to you and others all over the United States , Possibly the world, in a matter of just Seconds !!!!!!!!! PASS THIS ALONG!!!!! Just Try to imagine..... What it may be like ... In another 100 years !!!! !!! IT STAGGERS THE MIND !!!!!!!!! __________________ 2002 1500 VBA #00077 _____________________ 2013 Ultra Classic (Pearl White)

01-03-2008, 12:09 PM	#2
Guest Posts: n/a	100 years That's amazing! Can't imagine washing my hair only once a month...ewwww...with egg yolks???? lol...they're too expensive!!

01-03-2008, 12:50 PM	#3
dui546 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 342	100 years That is incredible. AND who would have pondered that in 100 years KawaNow members would all gather in an electronic saloon to talk about their iron horses.

01-03-2008, 12:51 PM	#4
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	100 years I only wash my hair once a month....what's wrong with that???????? __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip

01-03-2008, 01:40 PM	#5
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	100 years dui546, cool post Trip, but do you use borax and egg whites? __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]

01-03-2008, 03:39 PM	#8
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	100 years I agree Todd. That's a great description! __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD

01-03-2008, 04:20 PM	#10
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	100 years Someone get this man a beer, quick! __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD

01-04-2008, 07:00 AM	#11
beezer Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The VooDoo Lounge Posts: 5,780	100 years Captain and Coke for me please __________________ 2012 FLHTK

01-04-2008, 12:33 PM	#12
Guest Posts: n/a	100 years nico and i will have chilled vodka shots and beer please...if you're buying!

01-04-2008, 01:29 PM	#13
Guest Posts: n/a	100 years Hurry.

01-04-2008, 07:13 PM	#14
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	100 years Hey, we don't don't have to go back 100 years to be amazed. Most of us geezers her have seen tremendous changes in our lifetimes. I keep looking back just to when I was in High School vs what my daughters now take for granted. Cell phones, computers, CD players, no party lines on phones! It goes on and on. Now I wonder what changes my grand kids will see. As long as our country stays strong and free the sky is the limit. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter

01-04-2008, 07:18 PM	#15
Guest Posts: n/a	100 years lol...party lines???? j/k IDaho!! Maybe when I was a baby? You're totally right though...long live the USA!!! PS TO TRIP! I really like your slide show!!!

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