June 28, 2010 1

Cool Ruttan Artifact

By in ruttan's place

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I was getting something out of my “go-box” full of irreplaceable things, when it spilled off the upper shelf in the closet. Picking up, I came upon this long forgotten item. it’s a token for my Great Grandfather’s general store, which he maintained, with my Dad as sometime stock boy, back in the depression years.

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I’ve seen other examples of these kinds of tokens. One interesting collection was for whorehouses, “Good for a screw.” Those weren’t Ruttan businesses, by the way (as far as I know!).

But this is an interesting keepsake. Can potentially last a long time after you and I are gone, as long as I don’t go and lose it.

I’ve got other bits and pieces from the store, which I may try to post, if I can organize them.

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One Response to “Cool Ruttan Artifact”

  1. Lisa says:

    That us SO cool, Jack.

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