March 17, 2026
Tag: Newberrry
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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.
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January 26, 2025 3 Comments
There simply is no escape from Mother Nature. Recent events prove it. In 1987, the English town of Sevenoaks suffered a hurricane that blew over six of their seven oaks. One modern postcard shows the only survivor. Older cards have different views.