October 22, 2026
Tag: Shopping American Style
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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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June 1, 2025 3 Comments
The often difficult to find Tuck postcards with images by the British artist G.E. Shepheard interpret life in many ways. His six-card set “Ye Younge of Ye Dayes of Olde” are bright and funny.