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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1945

Page

17

Dr. Scholl's path from cobbler to orthopedic trainer

A boy who started as a cobbler in Indiana moved to Chicago to pursue a career in shoe fitting. He learned the trade, studied hard, and built a successful foot clinic. He patented devices to relieve distorted feet, taught shoe clerks, and founded Dr. Scholl's Orthopedic Training School of Practipedics in Chicago.

Chicago Dr. Scholfs Orthopedic Training

Industrialist who built a global shoe empire

A shoe maker began with clerks from across the nation and started a factory for malformed feet. The venture succeeded quickly and grew to branches in 49 countries by the outbreak of the war, making him rich and famous.

Adhesive Bond Resists Extreme Temps and Corrosion

The description notes the cement can be sprayed brushed or used as tape between metal parts and forms a bond that remains strong from far below zero to two degrees above boiling water. It claims excellent adhesion across wood metal and plastic and high corrosion resistance.

Household Finance loan offer with monthly instalment plans

An advertisement explains how to obtain 50 to 200 dollars or more from Household Finance without endorsers. It outlines monthly repayment options, charges based on time funds are borrowed, and states no fees beyond interest. It promotes quick cash for bills, medical costs, or helping relatives.

Household Finance

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