What did it Cost?

Grandma remembers when a good salary was $125 per month.

• an ice cream cone cost 5 cents


• a pound of sugar cost 5 cents


• a candy bar cost 5 cents


• a movie cost 10 cents


• a newspaper cost 3 cents


• a bus ride cost 3 cents


• a pair of shoes cost $2.00


• a dress cost $5.00 ("I guess, mine were home-made.")


• a house cost $2,500