Yes, we are in a recession. And I know it's probably less expensive to shop at one of those big chain stores with the cheapest stuff around. However, think about the local mom & pop shop, auto mechanic, restaurant or boutique that thrives on your business. What does it really mean to live, eat and shop locally? Imagine the impact on our local economy if we all supported our small businesses! Keep it real by keepin' it local!August 1937. "Storekeeper and wife in front of their store at Section 30. 'Bust' iron mining town near Winton, Minnesota." Medium format nitrate negative by Russell Lee for the Resettlement Administration.
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