Author Archives: vanbraman

Wednesday Word Search – Foot

Posted on February 17, 2021 by vanbraman

Welcome to another Wednesday Word Search where I pick a word and share some of the images I find in an image search of the blog. The word for tonight is: Foot What will I find for ‘foot’? Will all … Continue reading →

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Ancestral Shoe Salesman

Posted on February 16, 2021 by vanbraman

Almost a century ago I had an ancestor who was a dealer for a shoe company. The certificate does not have a date, but in 1930 the Mason Shoe Company shifted their focus to rely on direct sales to customers. … Continue reading →

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