Shoes Through the Ages and Across the World
The article surveys how different cultures and eras shaped footwear from Saint Crispin to Chinese bound feet, contrasts wooden and straw sandals with leather boots, notes laws on shoe length in Edward VI’s England, and discusses modern fashion impacts, health concerns, and a note on French heels and tariffs. It highlights production volumes in 1905 and reflects on civilization’s foot care.
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Crispin
George Fox
Hans Sachs
Germany
William Gifford
Quarterly
America
Brittany
England
China
France
Austria
Dian
Africa
Congress
Morning Tonic on Duties to Future Self
The passage urges the young man to prioritize his future self above all others. It stresses living to avoid reproach, keeping the body and mind clean from vice, drink, and drugs, so future generations can rely on a sound foundation. The tone is admonishing and motivational.
State Race Narrow in Missouri as Returns Trickling In
Official counts from 107 Missouri counties and St. Louis show Republicans still favored to win five or six state tickets. Gov. Hadley appears secure, with Gmelich for lieutenant governor Swanger for secretary of state Tolerton for state auditor and Fulkerson for attorney general likely. Maring leads treasurer by 188 but Bryan’s neighboring counties could still decide outcome. Wilder trails Knott for railroad and warehouse commissioner, while Cox lags Graves for supreme judge. seven counties remain unsettled and could shift margins.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
St. Louis
Hadley
Gmelich
Swanger
Tolerton
Fulkerson
Maring
Cowgill
Bryan
Wilder
Knott
Cox
Supreme Judge
Graves
Dade
McDonald
New Madrid
Reynolds
Schuyler
Scott and Shannon
Missouri vote on president and governor totals and plurals
Totals show 843,495 for one candidate and 341,273 and 350,169 with 393,436 for another. Estimated pluralities: Taft by 2,182 and Hadley by 16,734.
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Missouri
Tafts
Hadley
Posse Chase Ends With Escape From Train
Poplar Bluff reports James Fisher an alleged army deserter leapt from a fast moving train near the city as it approached Poplar Bluff. He escaped from Texarkana Chief James Hughes who was transporting him toward Norfolk Virginia.
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Poplar Bluff
James Fisher
James Hughes
Texarkana
Norfolk, Va
Fight for Missouri Oil Inspector in Springfield
Joseph Mayfield E H Scholton and John Schneider are obtaining endorsements in a spirited contest for appointment as oil inspector for Springfield.
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Missouri
Springfield
Joseph Mayfield
E. H. Scholton
John Schneider
Excellent weather and magnificent crops in Southern Alberta
A Winnipeg Free Press correspondent reports Pincher Creek district in Southern Alberta, home to fall wheat, yields 40 to 60-plus bushels per acre, mostly No 1 Northern, with average 47 to 48 bushels. One farmer netted about 19.55 per acre. The district also prospers in other crops, stock, and dairying, with cheap land and a forthcoming rail line.
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Winnipeg
Man
Free Press
Pincher Creek
Alberta
Crows Nest Pass
Jim Hill
Great Northern Railroad
Canada
Marshall (Minn.) News-Messenger
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Minnesota
I wrote to your father for your hand
A brief exchange quoted from the Houston Post shows a daughter explaining her fiancé’s father may be tickled by the engagement while she senses his disapproval. The dialogue captures family tension over an upcoming marriage and paternal reaction.
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Houston Post
Farmers Need Earth for Business Says Mr A
A farmer explains that without earth his work cannot proceed and notes the importance of natural resources to farming operations. The statement references a call to obtain Lewis' Single Binder cigar through a dealer or factory in Peoria.
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Peoria
California Fig Syrup Co. Promotes Laxative Remedy
The General Demand for a simple pleasant liquid laxative is met by Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna. The California Fig Syrup Co. asserts its product is wholesome gentle yet prompt and ethically produced. Buy the genuine manufactured by California Fig Syrup Co. from leading druggists. price fifty cents per bottle.
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California Fig Syrup Co
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