The Dorchester Beacon, October 26, 1907
Mrs. L. A. McDonald
Dealer in staple and fancy groceries, 1276 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester
Mrs. L. A. McDonald, dealer in staple and fancy groceries at No. 1276 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchesert, has long demonstrated to the good people of the district that she is able to hold her own, even in the keenest male competition, a distinct characteristic of the grocery business of the present day. Mrs. McDonald opened her first establishment in Dorchester in 1897, ten years ago. Her store was located on the opposite side of the street. ‘Two years later, she removed to her present site, where she has, remained since that time. Her store is spacious and is the picture of tidiness and attractiveness and is a credit to herself and the neighborhood in which it is situated. It contains a superior quality of stock, including staple and fancy groceries of every description, teas, coffees, spices, butter, eggs, cheese, candy, cigars, tobaccos, bread, cakes, ice cream, etc., in almost limitless variety. A specialty is made by the store of the celebrated Bedford cocoa and the Blue Ribbon brand of vanilla sweet chocolate, two varieties of breakfast beverages which are famous all over the world and which Mrs. McDonald delights to recommend to her customers.
Mrs. McDonald is n native of Nova Scotia, Canada, and has lived in Dorchester for many years.