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                <text>"If you can't find it at Schwab's, you don't need it!" 

A. Schwab Trading Co. has been always been a place to go and buy staple items. Their long history as a sundries store has earned them the distinction of the oldest store on Beale St. 

This collection contains items related to different types of business that the Schwab family has conducted over the years. From Schwab's Nature Soap to correspondence with different vendors and manufacturers, this collection gives us examples of how business operated in the historic store.</text>
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              <text>Letter to A. Schwab from the Kuttnauer Manufacturing Co. Inc. </text>
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              <text>Letter from Mr. M.J. Kuttnauer to A. Schwab's in Memphis, Tennessee. &#13;
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The letter details their inability to accommodate their purchasing needs at this time. &#13;
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We appreciate your letter of the 7th and we are glad to quote on our style 1053G 44" bib aprons waist  aprons  at $8.35 per dozen. &#13;
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We regret at the present time we are not in a position to quote on any coats or cooks caps. As soon as we are again able to furnish these items, we will be glad to advise you promptly. &#13;
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We  can make prompt delivery on the above aprons. Looking forward to your further favors, we are, &#13;
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Sincerely, &#13;
Kuttnernauer  Manufacturing Co. &#13;
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[MJ Kuttnernauer ]"&#13;
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              <text>Copyright 2013 A. Schwab Trading Co. All rights reserved. Use and reproduction is prohibited without consent of A. Schwab Trading Co.</text>
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