W. C. Ratjen launched into the grocery business in July 1927.  He was located at 415 Live Oak Street at that time and his business was known as the High School Grocery.  He operated at this location for the seven years following.  In 1934 he moved to his present location and opened one of the finest grocery stores in the city.  His firm is a member of the Red & White stores which makes it possible for him to give you every advantage of savings, that the Red & White system of merchandising can possibly offer you.  He maintains a complete stock of staple and fancy groceries at all times.

The meat department has home-killed meats daily and also carries cured meats from the leading packing houses of the country.  The vegetable department is stocked fresh daily and affords you the choicest in vegetables at all times.  Having all these departments in the same store permits you to make a single task of your household shopping.

You are always assured of prompt and courteous service at Mr. Ratjen’s Red & White Grocery.  His ever increasing popularity is conclusive proof of his success in the grocery business.  He thanks his many friends for their past patronage and hopes to have the pleasure of serving you continuously.