The Cassingham brothers were in business in Roberts for many years, with one of the two leaving town on several occasions, only to come back and join another economic enterprise or to renew the union with his brother. As was common back then, the Cassinghams dealt in paint, lubricants, patent medicines, gifts, jewelry, fans, feathers, and other inventory that led to the 1890s label of "Various and Sundry."
--Let's Talk About Roberts. By Larry Knilands and Jean Fox.
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