September 1924 Costs 72% More Than 1913 Average

Cost of Living Rose During the Past Year

Washington, Jan. 9—Living costs have gradually increased since last March, according to the United States bureau of labor statistics.

The cost of living was almost three quarters more than the 1913 average, September costs showing a 72.1 per cent increase over the pre-war average. In September a year ago costs were 66.3 per cent above the 1913 average, and at their lowest point since December, 1917, but December last year showed an increase. Ther was a slight decrease according to March, 1923, figures, been rising slightly.

From the editorial page of The Charlotte Herald, Friday, Jan. 11, 1924. Proper spelling for percent 100 years ago was per cent.