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Remembering the Ham Charged to 25 Customers
An old time credit grocer recalls a ham mischarge where he charged 25 customers to cover the loss, hoping the rightful owner would claim it. The anecdote leads to advice on paying cash, cost savings, and ethics of credit, highlighting firm growth and prewar pricing. The piece touts Rogers stores extending nationwide and securing government inspected goods at low, stable prices.
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