Miniota Herald in Miniota, Manitoba

Cost of living in Canada favors clothing bargains

Madeleine notes that clothing costs rose only 18.7 percent since 1949 while overall living costs climbed more sharply. Health care, recreation, food and housing费用 soared, but textiles stayed comparatively cheap, with examples like a child's blouse dropping from 1.98 to 1.48. A new dress remains the best bargain for thrifty women.