Way Back When: Holiday ads

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01/09/2026 03:28 PM

Courtesy of The Canton-Madison County Historical Society

A look at a 1947 C. & C. Stores ad from the Canton area, showing a 3-pound can of Snowdrift shortening for only $1.29!

This was the price of holiday baking essentials 78 years ago!

What staples on this list are still on your grocery list today?

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