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Young Men's Shop: 1921
Submitted by Dave on Thu, 08/09/2007 - 10:06am.
The Young Men's Shop in Washington, D.C., 1921. "We give you FREE a two-dollar bill with every pair of shoes." View full size. National Photo Co.
Young Men's Shop
Submitted by stanton_square on Wed, 08/13/2008 - 2:50pm.
Washington Post, Aug 11, 1921: Advertisement
The Young Men's Shop
1319-1321 F Street
A $2 Bill Given With Every Pair Of Shoes Bought Here Today!
"The Sensation of Washington"
Just our way of stirring up a little excitement
now that "The Griffs'" winning streak has been broken.
What car?
Submitted by Gravelrash on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 10:45pm.
Can anyone identify the car on the right?
What's the ruckus
Submitted by Nilbog on Thu, 08/09/2007 - 12:27pm.
Something seems to be causing a commotion. If I'm not mistaken, the window says "We give you FREE - A two dollar bill with every pair of shoes"? Maybe they're just killing time until the streetcar shows up.
And is that a policeman or military officer walking out, with the baggy trousers? I love this scene.
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