If you were buying groceries for your family in 1924, here’s a snapshot of what the prices would have looked like. All of these ads appeared in the Omaha Bee, May 24, 1924.

Interestingly, more than one of the stores indicate that they will fill mail orders or orders shipped by rail express. If you lived out in the country, you could take advantage of the big city prices in this way.

On all of the images, you can click on the image for a larger version.  What would you buy for dinner in 1924?