Hi Larc: WOW! You have a very fascinating history. Have you provided notes to any writing historical works?
Rutherford wore $100 during the Depression era? The US Dollar at the time was backed by Gold at the set rate, I believe, of $35/Troy oz. During the Great Depression the Dollar went through a massive 'Deflation' as the stock market was dead. My dad told me that when we was lucky enough to find a dime, he could buy a whole breakfast, coffee included with refills. What is breakfast today?
IN the late 1960s my parents bought a three bedroom home for almost $10,000. If the home were on the market today, it wold command about $250,000. So, we have two examples of inflation: 1) Breakfast over 60 years ago cost 10 cents, and today about $8.00, or an 8,000% increase. 2.) A house over 40 years ago costing $10,000 and today $250,000 or an 2,500% increase.
I guess that a $100 Silk shirt in the 1930s would cost a lot more today, maybe a $1,000? I have trouble today spending more than $20 for a shirt at J.C.Penneys. LOL - Amazing