While researching the background of my 1959 Dodge, I went to the public
library and searched the microfiche records for newspaper ads of the
dealership that sold it. In the process, I also discovered prices for a lot
of other things. Here is a list of items taken from actual ads in February
1959 Daily Press newspapers (Newport News, VA.):
1959 Plymouth V-8 Club Sedan (tu-tone, push button drive, radio and heater,
whitewall tires, many, many other extras) - $2295
1947 Olds 76 Sedanette with radio, heater, hydramatic, runs and drives good!
State inspected - $39
GE 21" remote control cabinet black and white television - $239.95
Dukes mayonaise - 37 cents a pint.
Kayro Syrup - 26 cents a bottle
Zest soap - 3 bars (regular size) - 47 cents
Peter Pan peanut butter - 65 cents for 18 ounces
Comet Cleanser - 14 oz. - 31 cents for 2 cans
Mueller's Elbow macaroni - 16 oz. - 23 cents.
Dagwood Bumstead's Boss came to drag him back to work
Beetle Baily ate Sarge's donuts
Charlie Brown was praising dogs, and got a hug from Snoopy
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