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A Shorter February

Posted on February 28, 2021 by vanbraman

This year February is shorter than last year. Of course, that means that last year was a leap year. However, even though it was a short month it was filled with interesting things. February was Black History Month so I … 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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