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.