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Mr. and Mrs. Paul Janke
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Mr. and Mrs. Janke taking care of last minute details in their prescription department before closing their drugstore's doors at 1658 W. Hopkins permanently. The couple retired after being in business for 56 years.
November 14, 1957
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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