general store

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Born on 27 November 1912 - the seventh of 12 children to Samuel and Frances Drew - he helped run the family's general store.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

At the time, Lincoln had been a licensed attorney for 1½ years; he still shared cramped bachelor lodgings above a general store.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025

According to public records, Pioneertown Land Management owns several prominent buildings on Mane Street, including the Soundstage and the general store.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2024

“I am not feeling well because of the stifling heat, but I have to work,” said Ghulam Farid, who owns a small general store in Sheikhupra, a city in Punjab province.

From Seattle Times • May 21, 2024

Mr. Henry at the general store dropped dead from a heart attack after Queen Marie settled her tab with a ruby.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan