Here's some comparative costs of "stuff" in 1935
How Much things cost in 1935 Average Cost of new house $3,450.00 Average wages per year $1,600.00 Cost of a gallon of Gas 10 cents Average Cost for house rent $22.00 per month A loaf of Bread 8 cents A LB of Hamburger Meat 11 cents Average New Car Price $625.00 Canada Dry Ginger Ale 20 Cents
Maybe a poor example but a box of 303 ammo would buy a tank of gas in my old truck!