US Statistics in 1905: Amazing Facts and Figures

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around various statistics and social conditions in the United States in the year 1905. Participants explore topics such as life expectancy, medical education, economic conditions, and societal norms, reflecting on how these aspects have changed over the past century.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested
  • Historical

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants note that the average life expectancy in the U.S. was 47 years, with high infant and childhood mortality rates contributing to this figure.
  • There is mention of the limited medical education available at the time, with many physicians lacking formal college education, and a participant references John Rockefeller's influence on medical school standards.
  • Several participants express surprise at the low percentage of homes with basic amenities, such as bathtubs and telephones, and the high costs associated with communication and living expenses.
  • Some participants reflect on personal family histories, sharing stories of relatives who lived through significant changes from 1905 to the present, highlighting the contrast in living conditions and societal norms.
  • There is a humorous commentary on the hair washing practices of women in 1905, contrasting them with modern practices.
  • Inflation comparisons are made, with participants discussing how much various costs from 1905 would equate to in modern dollars.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the historical context and statistics presented, but there are differing perspectives on the implications of these statistics, particularly regarding life expectancy and medical education. The discussion remains unresolved on some points, particularly the nuances of how these statistics reflect societal conditions.

Contextual Notes

Some statements about life expectancy and medical education are contingent on historical context and definitions, and the discussion does not resolve the complexities surrounding these topics.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in historical social conditions, medical education evolution, or economic history may find this discussion insightful.

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Russ,

The information in urban legends is often verifiable (susceptible to the possibility of being either theoretically or actually proved true or false by reference to empirical facts) and also not easy to verify. How long would you estimate it would take a professional researcher to look up all of this information? What percentage of the persons who have been exposed to this urban legend since it began spreading in the year 2000 would you estimate managed to verify/falsify all of the information in it?
 

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