This ad from the 1926 Ladies Home Journal was interesting (as they all are) but also had a surprise. Look at this graphic below.  The “economy rules” line in the advertisement makes sense, but “The Little Red Schoolhouse of Retailing”?

To my further shock, a google search for the term “Little Red Schoolhouse of Retailing” turns up zero results.

I’d love to know what that’s about. From my 21st Century perspective, I’d say that A&P was striving to be the antithesis of Walmart.

Interesting advertisement from a 1926 Ladies' Home Journal

Larger view of the same advertisment