Walmarts of their Day
The general stores in small communities sold a little bit of everything. To encourage shoppers, some gave away chinaware, or sold it at a small price. These are pieces in our collection.
W F Gerhart General Merchandise at reasonable prices
Applegate Corner, Ill
Poland & Albert General Merchandise Chauncey Ill
Earl Trueblood, dealer in dry good, boots, shoes, groceries, hardware, notions,
in Chauncey Illinois
One bowl and one plate, different patterns but both from Haines & Stoltz General Merchandise Pinkstaff Ill
On the back the plate is printed: If we please you, tell others; If we don't please you, tell us.
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