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Some of the boys came up with a 1942 Sears catalog
Monday, March 24, 2025, 07:31

Of of the guys said he had NEVER actually seen a SEARS catalog before. This one was a special edition from the Memphis hub dating 1942. Now remember we were full in WWII and only old men and women were hanging around. The war effort was full on and money was tight. I think a fair wage was $25-50 a week. I think my Granny worked at the munitions plant in Jacksonville, AR and got about $20 a week. I remember seeing a stub once.

The things you could buy were impressive. Literally it was the mail order Wal-mart, Lowes, ACE, O'Rileys, all rolled into one. Plumbing fixtures and fittings, engine long blocks, Guitars, furniture, you name it. Literally about anything you might need for any purpose. I thought you might find it interesting a couple photos I took for you guys.