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If you were out and about on December 17, 1911, shopping for Christmas dinner, the San Diego Sun compared the prices you would pay with those for the same items in 1853:
(1853/1911)
Turkey - $1.00 / $3.00
Oysters, one dozen - 16.00/ .15
Nuts, one pound - .50 / .25
Cider, gallon - 1.50/ .50
Can of honey - 1.50/ .25
Box of raisins - 3.00/ 1.00
Cranberries, one qt. - .50/ .15
Jar of ginger - 1.75/ .40
Chocolate, one lb. - 10.00/ .35
Can of corn - 1.63/ .15
Tea, one lb. - 2.50/ .50
Soda biscuits, one lb. - 1.50/ .30
If you were out and about on December 17, 1911, shopping for Christmas dinner, the San Diego Sun compared the prices you would pay with those for the same items in 1853:
(1853/1911)
Turkey - $1.00 / $3.00
Oysters, one dozen - 16.00/ .15
Nuts, one pound - .50 / .25
Cider, gallon - 1.50/ .50
Can of honey - 1.50/ .25
Box of raisins - 3.00/ 1.00
Cranberries, one qt. - .50/ .15
Jar of ginger - 1.75/ .40
Chocolate, one lb. - 10.00/ .35
Can of corn - 1.63/ .15
Tea, one lb. - 2.50/ .50
Soda biscuits, one lb. - 1.50/ .30