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Editor:

Shoppers, compare!

I recently checked out the new Dollar Tree store. And Dollar General, while I was at it.

I just want to remind shoppers to read the labels for quantity and price. Some things cost more at these “cheap” stores than they do at Bi-Mart. Other items are truly cheaper. Just take the time to look and analyze.

For instance, Bi-Mart sells 64 ounces of cranberry juice cocktail, 27 percent juice, for $2 on sale. At Dollar Tree I picked up a jug that looked about the same size (I forgot to check the actual ounces) for $1, but it was only 5 percent real juice. That is no...