July 11, 2017 (192/365) In 1917, the United States declared war on Germany and entered into "the Great War" (WWI), the Virgin Mary appeared to the children at Fatima (The Miracle of the Sun), the Russian Revolution began and ended, and on July 11th, Bertine Larson Moore was born in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.

To put things in greater perspective:

The average US wage was 22¢ per hour and the average yearly income was $368.
Two out of every ten adults couldn't read or write.
Only 6% of Americans graduated high school.
The average US home cost $3200 and the average monthly rent was $25.
Sugar cost 4¢ per pound, eggs were 14¢ a dozen, and a quart of milk was 9¢.
Only 14% of American homes had a bathtub and only 8% had a telephone.
The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph and gasoline was sold in drug stores.
The world’s tallest structure was the Eiffel Tower.
The American flag had 45 stars.
The #1 song of the year was "Over There" and the top-grossing film was Cleopatra.

Happy 100th Birthday, Aunt Bertine! We love you!