Shoes Evolution Across Nations Through Time
A long survey of footwear history traces early soles from ancient sandals to 17th century European shifts and the rise of leather uppers. It notes wooden sabots in France and Belgium, fashion-driven toe shapes, and museum collections showing global shoe varieties and their cultural significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Richard II
Mary
England
France
National Museum
Department of Ethnology
Belgium
Norway
Tin
Cornwall
Egypt
Lemon Pie Diet Ends Boarders Appetites
A Pittsburgh Dispatch inspired tale tells of a city boarding house with ten hungry boarders. The doctor prescribes lemon pies to curb their appetites, and within a week the per diem bill drops as profits rebound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Dispatch
Not Anxious for the Job
A woman tells her husband not to panic as a burglar enters the house. He warns against descending the stairs with a cocked revolver, suggesting she take action if unsure. The exchange is recounted in a Chicago Tribune style vignette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Castle Garden Immigrants Arrive Under Scrutiny
Julian Ralph paints Castle Garden as a gateway where millions enter the United States. Immigrants are funneled into pens, examined by health and welfare officials, and chased by sharpers around Battery-area streets while brokers profit on currency exchange and provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenny Lind
Ihs
Old Fort
Europe
Jersey
Great West
Wall Street
Castle Garden
Julian Ralph
Pittsburg
The
Musical Journal
London
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Svar
California
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
New York
Pec
E. P. Dungan
Dillon
Montana
O. K. Lewis’ Mercantile Store
Tam
H. D. Pickman, M. D
Viam and Surgeo Ditlon
Montana Street
Bee Hive
Baptist Church
Idaho and
Sebree Streets
Thos. J. Galbraith
Dion, Montana
H. J. Burleigh
Dillon, Montana
Orrick
Kupfer
R.B. Suaite
Dillion, Montane
Oratory
U.S
al Cai
C. W. Clark
Railroad Avenue
Glendale Street
Ames M. Page
U. S
Mingrar
Curuty Servicvor
Alisbury
Henry BR. Melton
St. Mary’s Academy
Salt Ale City
Sisters OF the Holy Cross
All Hallows College
Shoes OF All Nations
Museum
Washington
Hank Cusker
James McNaney
N-N
Cusker
United States
C. E. Morse
the College of Montana
Classical
Imusic & Art
D. J. McMillan
D. D
Deer Lodge
Montar2
O. E. Morse
Lublin
Souder
Adena
A. W. Hand
A. Schilling & Co
Aly
G. H.ingrahamn
M. D
Amsterdam
N.Y
Dk Dyche & CO
Chicago
N. M. White
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!