September 22, 2026
Tag: Kress
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Shopping American Style
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Across America, the most popular meeting places after churches and city parks were the five-and-dime stores. Everyone knew the names Penney, Woolworth, Newberry, and Kress. A lady I knew referred to these department stores as “initial stops.” The four most famous were J.C., F.W., J.J., and S.H.
Past Article
October 28, 2025 5 Comments
Perhaps millions of men and women today remember their very first true responsibility – it was being a member of the school safety patrol. Safety Patrol postcards are scarce, but those we have found bring back memories.