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multigraincracker

(34,069 posts)
Mon Feb 7, 2022, 12:18 PM Feb 2022

A few years ago I saw a framed photo in a little shop.

The lady had $35 on it and said she would take $30 so I bought it.
I asked who it was of and she said she did not know, so I asked why she bought it. She said because she thought he was a handsome man. I told “yes that runs in our family”.
The guy was a famous retailer that every one has heard of. She said no way and did a quick google search and there he was. While everyone knows his name, almost the only one that would recognize him would be a cousin like me.
One of only 3 or 4 treasures I would, most likely not sell.
I love my retirement job.

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A few years ago I saw a framed photo in a little shop. (Original Post) multigraincracker Feb 2022 OP
Richard W. Sears or Alvah C. Roebuck? KS Toronado Feb 2022 #1
Nope, I'll give you one hint. multigraincracker Feb 2022 #3
Well that would leave out all of FailedCoupGuy's businesses KS Toronado Feb 2022 #4
Hey. Mary Trump multigraincracker Feb 2022 #5
James Cash Penney. A true groundbreaking entrepreneur. ZonkerHarris Feb 2022 #15
James Cash Penney? Dave in VA Feb 2022 #2
Mr. Google seems to indicate Penney. Multigrain - are we right?? Vinca Feb 2022 #9
OP said he won't confirm IbogaProject Feb 2022 #10
Ahhh...Old Man Fiveanddime! ret5hd Feb 2022 #6
Woolworth? n/t yorkster Feb 2022 #7
Nah...Fiveanddime...old German name ret5hd Feb 2022 #8
He was a Scottish Lad. multigraincracker Feb 2022 #11
Ahhh...we don't speak of the Scottish side of the family. ret5hd Feb 2022 #13
It always saddens me to see old photos of people in antique stores 70sEraVet Feb 2022 #12
I was searching for geneology for my cousin Marthe48 Feb 2022 #14

multigraincracker

(34,069 posts)
3. Nope, I'll give you one hint.
Mon Feb 7, 2022, 12:31 PM
Feb 2022

I won’t tell you if you are right or wrong.
His first store was called The Golden Rule Store.

IbogaProject

(3,645 posts)
10. OP said he won't confirm
Mon Feb 7, 2022, 03:32 PM
Feb 2022

But his clue does lead to a famous retailer, which is still in business. Catch is there are other smaller stores a little higher in the search. I found it quick enough on DuckDuckGo.

ret5hd

(21,320 posts)
13. Ahhh...we don't speak of the Scottish side of the family.
Mon Feb 7, 2022, 11:31 PM
Feb 2022

Too embarrassing…they beat us at checkers every time, then celebrate their victories with bagpipes and very good liquor.

70sEraVet

(4,142 posts)
12. It always saddens me to see old photos of people in antique stores
Mon Feb 7, 2022, 04:00 PM
Feb 2022

I always imagine that I could identify them and give them to their relatives - you know, so they could be home where they belong. Like the picture of your cousin. Congratulations!

Marthe48

(18,992 posts)
14. I was searching for geneology for my cousin
Tue Feb 8, 2022, 08:14 PM
Feb 2022

and right off the bat, found a picture of her and her Mom for sale on eBay. I bought it, scanned it and sent her a copy. It was an archival newspaper photo. Kind of a cool find

I've heard of the Golden Rule Store, but not for a long time

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