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crud

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6. I'd like to add that in rural small towns

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Sun Dec 1, 2024, 12:27 PM

Dec 1

the small locally owed and operated stores that sold staples and other convenience items have been put out of business by corporate owed dollar general stores. I'm talking about really small towns with one stop sign.

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The Great Grocery Squeeze [View all] Passages Dec 1 OP

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I'd like to add that in rural small towns crud Dec 1 #6