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Potatoes Lead The WG L Lab Costs Report
Government figures compiled by the labor bureau in Washington show seven year price increases for food, clothing, and housing, with potatoes up 353 percent and sugar 246 percent. Wholesale prices rise across staples, while some meats and lard fall. The report lists cities surveyed including New York and Mobile, and notes average living cost gains near 108 percent to 229 percent in various items.
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