Story of a Shoe
Harold Helvie recounts the life cycle of a shoe from cow hide to finished product. It traces tanning, material making, factory steps, and the chain of supply from ore and wood to threads, nails, and coal to fuel production.
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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1912
Page
5
The History of a Shoe by L Lavonne Deane
A concise vintage narrative tracing a shoe’s journey from cowhide to leather to final assembly with steel tacks. It outlines the chain from feed for cattle to fodder and seed, the growth of corn and oats, and the mining and making of an iron corn planter.
I Am an Old Shoe Narrates a Life on Farm to Trash Pile
An old shoe recalls life from farm work to cow riding, tannery, and factory repair. It travels by wagon and train to Luanaudess ville score, priced at 3.50, then sold to a woman who wears it until it is discarded in a trash pile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luanudessville
Incrchant
Hedast
Dean
Meeting of Ladies Aid Plans Bazaar and Gifts
The Liusies Aid Society met at Mrs. P. S. Howard’s home to finalize preparations for the bazaar at the traction station this Friday and Saturday. Workers were assigned and plans include giving presents to the worthy poor at Christmas. Mrs. Bubk Scott was elected secretary. The gathering ended with a luncheon of ice cream cake and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liusies’ Aid Society
P. S. Howard
Ladies’ Aid
Bubk. Scott
Red Cross Christmas Seals Support Indiana tuberculosis Fight
The article urges Indiana residents to buy Red Cross Christmas Seals to fund tuberculosis care and education. Ninety percent of state proceeds stay in Indiana, with seventy five percent of county gross sales used locally. Grants encourage building a sanitarium in Grant County and warn travelers from Texas and Colorado without funds.
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Red Cross
Hayle
Indiana
Grant County
Texas
Colorado
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van Buren, Ind
Meeting of Ladies’ Aid
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McDousgle’s Store
Bate Ce
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Rockers
Axminster
van Buren Furniture Company
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