Prices for Food Were Controlled by Government During World War I, What It Cost Nov. 16, 1918

From the Polk County News and the Tryon Bee, Nov. 16, 1918. With rationing and price controls in place, it is interesting to see what food cost in North Carolina.

Fair Price List for the Week

The following fair price list has been announced through the office of County Food Administrator F.P. Bacon:

Flour, per 12-pound bag, 83 cents

Corn meal, per pound, 6 cents

Victory Bread, per 16-oz. loaf, 10 cents

Oatmeal or rolled oats, per pound, 15 cents

Rice, per pound, 15 cents

Hominy or grits, per pound, 8 1/3 cents

Sugar, per pound, 11 ¼ cents

Beans, white, per pound, 20 cents

Potatoes, Irish, per peck, 50 cents

Raisins, seeded, per pound, 20 cents

Prunes, per pound, 20 cents

Onions, per pound, 5 cents

Tomatoes, No. 2 can, 15 cents

Corn, No. 2 can, 20 cents

Peas, No. 2 can, 20 cents

Salmon, pink, can, 25 cents

Evaporated Milk, 6 ounce can, 7 ½ cents

Evaporated Milk, 16 ounce can, 15 cents

Eggs, per dozen, 50 cents

Cheese, per pound, 45 cents

Lard, pure leaf, bulk, per pound, 35 cents

Lard substitute, bulk, pound, 30 cents

Lard substitute in tin, pound, 31 ¼ cents

Bacon, breakfast, per pound, 58 cents

Pork chops, per pound, 40 cents

Ham, smoked, per pound, 50 cents

Round steak pound, 35 cents

Sweet potatoes, pk, 50 cents

Cabbage, per pound, 5 cents

Fat back, per pound, 30 cents