Family and local history for Skidmore and northwest Missouri.
We’re only a few days away from Christmas. Wouldn’t it be nice to finish all our shopping at the R. B. Foster store? Here are a few gift suggestions from the December 17, 1908 Skidmore New Era: Advertisement reads, “Seven… Read moreOnly a Few Shopping Days Before Christmas
We’re wishing for bargains like these for our own Thanksgiving grocery trip. Here are some reasons to trade with R. B. Foster from the November 17, 1910 Skidmore New Era (Skidmore, Missouri): Advertisement reads, “Thanksgiving dinner specialties. Cranberries, 3 quarts… Read moreThanksgiving Dinner Specialties at R. B. Foster
More fashion options, courtesy of the R. B. Foster store in Skidmore, Missouri. From the October 15, 1908 Skidmore New Era, page 5: Advertisement reads, “Potatoes wanted! R. B. Foster’s. The Store for Bargains. The Home of Little Prices. Women’s… Read morePalmer Garments and Other Bargains
Business news from the June 4, 1914 edition of the Skidmore New Era (Skidmore, Missouri), page 8: Leases Odd Fellows Building. R. B. Foster has just secured a five years lease on the Odd Fellows building, now occupied by the… Read moreR. B. Foster Store Moves, 1914
Ad for Christmas gift specials at the R. B. Foster store in Skidmore, Missouri in 1910.
Advertisement for bargains at the R. B. Foster store in Skidmore, Missouri in 1915.
Holiday ad for the R. B. Foster store in Skidmore, Missouri in 1921.
An ad for R. B. Foster’s Spot Cash Store in Skidmore, Missouri in 1901.
Advertisement for low prices at the R. B. Foster Spot Cash store in Skidmore, Missouri in 1901.
Advertisement for holiday gifts to be found at R. B. Foster’s Cash Store in Skidmore, Missouri in 1923.