1914 Was a Busy Year:
The Federal Reserve Bank opened for business
World War I began
Wrigley Field opened as Weidman Park (renamed Wrigley in 1917).
Mother’s Day was named a national holiday
Doublemint chewing gym was introduced
Ford Motor Company announced an 8-hour work day for $5/day
Babe Ruth made his major league debut with the Boston Red Sox
Adlai Stevenson died at age 79

What Did It Cost in 1914?
A stamp was 2 cents
A loaf of bread was 7 cents
One pound of coffee was 30 cents
A dozen eggs was 34 cents
One gallon of gas was 12 cents

Famous People Born in 1914
Joe DiMaggio, New York Yankees
Joe Louis, heavyweight boxing champion
Jonas Salk, developed the polio vaccine
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Jr., son of President Franklin Roosevelt