Shining Shoes Man Collects Autographs on Tour
A traveling shoe shiner known as the “Felyen Jefd” has spent five years traveling across America, earning autographs by shining shoes. He advertises widely to newspapers for self publicity, often pursuing letters or fees from notable figures after greeting them in cities.
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World on the Brink and Public Figures Probed
A chaotic jumble of names and events recalls wartime figures, diplomats, and royalty. Mentioned are presidents, princes, kings, and influencers amid notes on tours, travels, and vows. The piece mingles personal ties, planned books, and oblique references to global leadership, ending with local notices about obituaries and a piano dealer.
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United States
Tie Kaiser
Wok
de Whit
Patel
Leupold
Belgini
Loutet
Ada Bremner
Bwiterslan
Prince Albert
Monaro
Niobe Autenogrn
Johnian
Nevin
Suse
Neorria
Kan
Juaine
Anoht
VR York
Charles Th. Leonard
New York
Margaret Leonard
Mr. Leonard
Alice Leonard
Wil
Walnut I
Wellesley College
Mrs. Leonard
Baxt
Button
Ryan
Alartin Tiyan
East Fork Alley
Sacred Pearl Church
Philips
Dankil Philips
Feere
Pacatelia
Orton Bros
North Main Street
Pub Nacn
Halvet
Desluh
Getden
Fockens
Cenar
Brownfield-Canty Carpet Co
West Park Street
BBC
Davenport Couete
Mission Art Library
Davenport
China
Brussels
Atonday
Buiwers
Vupiliert
Beiter
Wudle
Imnee
Banlers Shee Mae
Esvellent
Rafo
Axminster
HST
Rick Aril Beauiggt
Haimlers
Saseooasiaegt
Seltfett Twa
D. Dol Culors
New Yard
Portieres
Butte
Athera
Spock
Partieres
RTS
Norkercy
Axminster Carpets