"mom and pops are the backbone of our country"...couldn't agree more...
@VintageGaming-no1fv3 жыл бұрын
People that are not from Texas will never understand! God Bless Texas!!!!!
@dannyr.83265 жыл бұрын
These quality people are becoming a rare breed. We need them more now more than ever.
@3755ACDC8 жыл бұрын
This woman is a Texas treasure that can't be priced.
@andrewward18874 жыл бұрын
I wish there were places like this everywhere.
@ChristinaGerard4333 жыл бұрын
@@408Magenta How do you propose that? closing walmart, target, HEB, Amazon and home depot? lmao dude....
@ChristinaGerard4333 жыл бұрын
@@408Magenta This is the a perfect example of the free market at work. If they cant compete in the market someway in regards to tech, pricing, delivery speed or inventory, then they dont belong in a innovative economy.
@joeguzman35589 жыл бұрын
This is ehat texas and people from texas are all about ,farmers, ranchers ,and small towns are the best people in the world ,God bless texas God bless our military and God bless America.
@JG-zu6nq3 жыл бұрын
Fuc the military all they do is spread chaos and kill innocent people over the world
@DrHavok19 жыл бұрын
this is the america i wish we were still today
@56squadron5 жыл бұрын
We still are... just get away from the cities. They are the foul toilets of "progressivism" that are destroying us. I live in rural PA and there are stores like this here, especially around the Amish communities.
@metaparcel4 жыл бұрын
@@56squadron I live in Los Angeles and I find country living amazing and beautiful but I never think they are regressive toilets of backwards thinking. Maybe you should be a bit more open minded about the kinds of people that live here. A bit of humility for yourself and a bit of understanding of your fellow citizen, no matter where they live, would do you lots of good. Arrogance isn't a trait people like regardless of whether you live in the suburbs or a rural town. If there is anything destroying us its people who believe their shit don't stink.
@jimmyrussels50423 жыл бұрын
Of course youtube deleted my comment. Anyways squadron is 100% correct.
@manuelfelix53284 жыл бұрын
The direct contact between the store merchant and the customer is the best thing anyone can have .
@kevinn90398 жыл бұрын
I miss the mom and pop stores.. I'd rather have that than a walmart
@wildbill23c4 жыл бұрын
I agree. We used to have a hardware store store kind of like that. They had everything, if they didn't have it they ordered it for you, if they were out of it they called you when they got their shipment in. If you needed something, you asked where it was they'd tell you exactly where it was, what isle, what shelf, how far down the isle. These little locally owned and operated stores are the best.
@Jupe3674 жыл бұрын
I do too. Remember the days when ACE hardware was around?
@darianzielinsky59124 жыл бұрын
Get used to it.. this world ain't going to get any better from here.
@judybrown90223 жыл бұрын
I agree, we need to get back to old mom and pop stores, we need the home town feel.
@LALO325TX3 жыл бұрын
@@darianzielinsky5912 Not with THAT attitude.
@dirtcop114 жыл бұрын
I am old enough to remember stores like this. There are still some in rural MO. My aunt and uncle owned one. The pop was kept cool in a stock tank full of ice water.
@pfslik3 жыл бұрын
THIS channel..is one of the few reasons why I like the internet
@johnlasley93843 жыл бұрын
Amen, what a beautiful family & community.
@mukwah11119 жыл бұрын
I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS !!!! JoJo you rock !!! Ernie you shine like the sun and the stars !!! Love the old wall phone and the way of life that your store represents - back when people were neighbourly and everyone stood for everyone else. I wish I lived around the corner from your wonderful mercantile.
@c120flyer4 жыл бұрын
I love this episode. As I child in the early 60's, my more and I used to shop at Farmer's Mercantile quite often. What JoJo said is what my mom always said, "if you can't find it anywhere else, go to Farmer's Mercantile. If they don't have it, then you don't need it!" It's 2020 and that was 55+ years ago. I felt a little bit younger knowing that the store is still there and that the family still owns it. We have so little historic continuity in the world, today. Thank you TCR.
@lcj95644 жыл бұрын
The friendly customer service & being treated with respect is what makes these stores special!
@rodandjudibowen5665 Жыл бұрын
Jo-Jo! I live in a community in Southern California inland horse country. It is friendly, but I wish it was more like what Orange sounds like. Bless you and yours, and may your business continue to thrive! 🤠
@roguedeath695 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of my dad's old shop. Nothing but nostalgia
@efhs19702 жыл бұрын
I was blessed to have grown up in a real general store from the late 50s until the early 70s, much like farmers Mercantile! The best education I ever got! Great memories!💫
@scummybagger42136 жыл бұрын
I truly love this kind of life ,,, the REAL cowboy life !!!
@collinreesejones55253 жыл бұрын
One my many FAVORITE episodes on TCR!!!
@sisleymichael4 жыл бұрын
Outstanding! I am 60. I remember sitting around a similar store as a kid listening to stories told by old German men. Made me get a tear.
@michaelmacdermott65003 жыл бұрын
Stumbled across your channel? .love to see real Texas people and places .. best wishes from Dublin Ireland
@bluegrassfan235 жыл бұрын
I think you have to be a true Texas to fully appreciate a story like this one. There's no feeling like being in an old country general store -- where somebody knows where EVERYTHING is. A way of life that has all but disappeared.
@briangleason55975 жыл бұрын
What is a true Texan? A 500 pound person. Texas is mostly transplants, and people who cannot speak or pretend they don't understand English.
@staceepayne87874 жыл бұрын
Aww! Just now seeing this! Love the Farmers Mercantile!
@stargazer45084 жыл бұрын
I fell in love with Texas my 1st trip, and I will be back again! Just might come for a visit.🤗
@furrycircuitry23784 жыл бұрын
If you're near the dallas area go to a small county of Canton a huge market should be open at the beginning of the month
@51chevyj14 жыл бұрын
Thank for all your hard work JoJo. I love you!!
@rickyburton4642 Жыл бұрын
Thank God for people like that😊👍👍
@danielearle88869 ай бұрын
Your mercantile shop is set apart from others yours is genuine.
@dessertman11813 жыл бұрын
I would love to go to that store that’s as cool as it gets this Is a great American story God bless this woman and all her family
@ritadaniels31755 жыл бұрын
WOW!! What a great place!! Glad to see the Family still keeping it alive 😍🙏🤩
@judybrown90223 жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree more. We need to get back to home town feel again. I love old mom and pop stores. Love them. I wish we had more.
@lisakigar98503 жыл бұрын
I wish more of these old stores was still Alive.
@scummybagger42136 жыл бұрын
Great job and business Jo Jo ...
@jimbyrne90714 жыл бұрын
Wow what a great story.
@ruthannrickey94756 жыл бұрын
I remember going there as a kid. Now I live in Oklahoma City,Oklahoma. But I’ve taken my kids there when I’ve gone home to visit. It’s a really neat place
@MarieL10 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been in the mercantile in Orange many times. Very authentic. A great place to visit. Love it and the people there. They have great merchandise 6:59
@joeguzman35589 жыл бұрын
Its Beutiful ehen the children take iver the family business and continue the traditional way of life
@kerlyn35823 жыл бұрын
You share such wonderful stories, this to me is the real America...reminds me of a 'trading store' I used to know back in the day in my home country of South Africa
@mrpainburner59245 жыл бұрын
my dad used to take me there as a kid. I'm 31 and haven't been in years, need to stop by. I would also buy some rock candy before we left.
@Grabfma0405084 жыл бұрын
Is it still open with this plandemic ?
@mrpainburner59244 жыл бұрын
@@Grabfma040508 I don't believe in "plandemic" conspiracies considering my wife has a masters in nursing, AND we have had distant family pass away. If you have time to make comments that bring up something with ZERO to do with the video, I guess you have time to call and find out.
@vivians93924 жыл бұрын
Loved the clear rock candy...
@davidb50563 жыл бұрын
Thank you, for Texas state.
@qmaster412 жыл бұрын
My favorite store in Orange since I was a kid!
@shirleytaylor1863 жыл бұрын
Texas is the best.
@natephi3 жыл бұрын
I feel nostalgia for this place, even though I have never been here
@raymondescobar17025 жыл бұрын
Beautiful sis.. your great
@Waveluth4 жыл бұрын
I’d drive right by a Walmart on my way to the Mercantile. Nothin like it anywhere. Full of stuff and love. What more could a person want✌🏻🇺🇸✌🏻🇺🇸✌🏻🇺🇸❤️
@JN0033 жыл бұрын
there should be more family businesses like this... would make a stronger community .
@stevescott65034 жыл бұрын
It is September, 2020. Things all over America are going from bad to worse. So many cities are filled with rioters, looters, murder is almost common these days. See a place like this makes me wish I lived there, a strong sense of community, great neighbours. So many wonderful people and places in Texas, no wonder Texans are so proud. You have every right to be.
@joanneganon71574 жыл бұрын
I just love those stores. You can get lost in there! JO JO IN VT 💕😄
@davidharris88613 жыл бұрын
Stanton's in Alvin Texas, is very much like this, the "newest " part of the business is the grocery shopping, but it also has hardware, section, and feed and farm section. Been in business forever!
@antoinettechatagnier40028 жыл бұрын
I know those folks in Orange were aware of my relatives Feed Store. Guzardo's in Nederland and in Port Acres. My grandpa had the Port Acres store I spent hours in that store play on feed sacks and just walking around checking it out! I miss those days My uncle had the one in Nederland... I would love to go back!
@vernonsanders3714 жыл бұрын
That place is freaking awsome
@JaspuneetS3 жыл бұрын
Wow. Just Awesome 👏🏼👌👍
@JA-fy1bn3 жыл бұрын
Amazing people! All of them.
@christinehanchey6534 жыл бұрын
I Love this!!
@noecabrera2344 жыл бұрын
Saludos a yoyo como estan saludos yoyo desde santa ana California one of these days yoyo where can I go and visit you guys nice to see everything of the store it looks like old but brand new everything inside keep it up yo yo keep the tradition alive.
@yoliehines43995 жыл бұрын
Blessings ! 🙏💗
@danhuff71334 жыл бұрын
I wish we had one here i miss those old time stores
@williamosullivan59203 жыл бұрын
I'm not even from there I'm Australian but I can sense the American Pride. that place is America right there.. good on you mate love it
@texas19494 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Sooo interesting! Love from New Braunfels, TX! ❤️. We’ll visit next time we’re leaving home or coming back! Our daughters moved to GA after marrying GA boys. They mis Texas every second of every day.
@Dave-zb9dq4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@stef1lee4 жыл бұрын
I moved to town after hurricane Ike. I didn't even know that store existed. If they're still around today, I will have to look them up. I've been shopping far out of town at other feed stores because no one has that back home feel.
@rubey26494 жыл бұрын
Christina Applegate is that you?
@alancummings43048 жыл бұрын
You don't find places like this anymore.
@matterofpib7 жыл бұрын
Great video
@decnijfkris37064 жыл бұрын
interesting shop. We don't have them anymore. But when I was young we had those farmer's shops where you could find all what a farmer needs. Imagine when that shop was flooded, OMG a costly affair.
@TheTriplelman4 жыл бұрын
I've been in every state, and I wish I lived in the best, TEXAS!
@maximusaugustus68234 жыл бұрын
too hot for me, I wished I lived in Colorado or Montana
@LALO325TX3 жыл бұрын
Come on down, buddy!!
@hamidabass11765 жыл бұрын
I think the media and news generally around the world has a fixation over sad news. I am always happy when I listen to watch this programI'm not saying that difficulties around the world or something's happening but I think it's too much sadness to do we forget the good things that happen and the small things that are so wonderful we are too fix stated in the sad terrible all the time and I think we have to find time for the wonderful things in life.
@telluridehussy9 жыл бұрын
awesome
@isabelkelly77174 жыл бұрын
Texas Country Reporter, you gotta see Doyle Zilem in Waco, Tx. I call him the "wood whisperer". He would make a great story!
@dave11015 жыл бұрын
Makes me want to move there❤
@wannabe46683 жыл бұрын
What about reloading equipment or supplies? Got any of that?
@sadmillionare35424 жыл бұрын
People complaining about walmarts are the same people who seek the cheapest price. Support local business and spend the extra dollar on quality American goods.
@tiaratauaese61973 жыл бұрын
SERIOUSLY stepping back in time
@leonaleona16283 жыл бұрын
🌻 SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES! 🌻
@sweetcarbine3 жыл бұрын
Why, will local businesses pay me higher wages for less work? Why should I pay more for less options? Stuff sold in walmart and local business comes from same place.
@tommythompsonsurfer4 жыл бұрын
VERY GOOD PEOPLE!!! GOD BLESS AMERICA.......TRUE PATRIOTS!!!!!
@jaypino26424 жыл бұрын
Love this
@johnjohnson69694 жыл бұрын
You ought to check out Weis Grocery Willis Texas on old 75
@sedakame14 жыл бұрын
This is the most Texas voice I've ever heard 🤣🤣🤣
@roberthertz66344 жыл бұрын
To. Be treated as a human being rare in today's AMERICA. LETS BRING IT BACK. TREAT EVERYONE AS FAMILY. THAT WOULD BE A GREAT STARTING POINT.
@CloudcroftTCG4 жыл бұрын
If I lived close I would love to hit this place up
@pl7473 жыл бұрын
Sort of like Swaim Hardware in Paris, Tx. They started in 1932.
@wwhs19284 жыл бұрын
AMERICA🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸GOD BLESS THE USA🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@CrimsonThorns4 жыл бұрын
Tony - and Texas! ...i live one hr from that merchantile.
@dabears18953 жыл бұрын
MAKES ME WANNA DRIVE RIGHT OVER THERE…AMERICA THE GREAT. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@scubasteve21324 жыл бұрын
if people wonder why we say MAGA
@broj13273 жыл бұрын
Lord, I pray your blessings over this business, family and community. In Jesus Christ, Amen
@jessethepondhopper83703 жыл бұрын
Was that before she flipped to the wild side
@PhilVerryChannel3 жыл бұрын
Is Leo still there in 2021?
@Jupe3674 жыл бұрын
Did anyone notice that 1900 phone? Does it truly work?
@SneakyLynk4 жыл бұрын
It works I’m jojos stepson and it’s loud
@sproket1684 жыл бұрын
American reporting is absolutely hilarious.
@haivannguyen68126 жыл бұрын
Where is it?
@azstarlink97814 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@dw65063 жыл бұрын
The service given by these people can not be found in big box stores
@banderascubsfan31373 жыл бұрын
Her shirt lmao 😂
@SneakyLynk3 жыл бұрын
bro stop that’s my step mom
@dallastexan35513 жыл бұрын
garland feed and seed - garland texas... check it out
@davidleebohrer55494 жыл бұрын
Looks Like a Good Day Trip To Take from Austin to The Farmers Mercantile in Orange , Texas !
@TheSurrealGoose3 жыл бұрын
A day there and a day back, maybe
@MaximumPasta3 жыл бұрын
$1.15 for an egg? What kinda eggs are those?
@ChaChingDream4 жыл бұрын
Sadly these days are coming to an end. But this is what America is...
@JM-yx1lm5 жыл бұрын
I take it JoJo doesnt have any kids to leave the business to. So will most likely be sold to a big developer some time
@SneakyLynk4 жыл бұрын
I’m gonna take over she’s my step mom I’m 11 and I work there
@grizzlybexar81773 жыл бұрын
I'm guessing the family line dies with her?!
@courtneesdad5 ай бұрын
Mr Leo passed away 6 months after this video. ;(
@Zachw20073 жыл бұрын
I couldn’t make it in small town America! I’m a spoiled city person.