Many a youg girl got started into their workworld in those stores, my wife did and use to talk about her job there up till the time she died.
Toby, it was just a different time back then.....
...it seemed innocent & wholesome and folks watched out for each other.
The stores were clean & well maintained, and shopkeepers really took pride in their stock and stores.
We can be thankful that we knew such a time.....