A hundred years ago today, the August 22, 1922, issue of the Washington Evening S carried this ad for the radio department of Lansburgh’s Department Store.

The store was offering this complete crystal set for only $5. Adjusted for inflation, that’s about $88 in 2022 dollars. But it was a bargain considering that it included the headphone. It was guaranteed to pull in the locally broadcast concerts, and I have no doubt that it would do so.

Of course, the store also carried a full line of sets, accessories, and parts.