100 years ago, 1917
An interesting pair of shoes is on exhibition in a store window on Lisbon street. They were worn by an American who served for several months in the British army and figured prominently in the Battle of Flanders. The shoes are hob-nailed, and the heels are made of solid leather, with steel plates. The owner of this relic of the present European struggle is now in New Hampshire, having been discharged because of wounds. He stated that the shoes were worn by him for three months without being removed from his feet.

50 years ago, 1967
(Photo Caption) HARNESS RACING HERE NEXT WEEK? That’s what they say. Trotters and pacers are scheduled to thunder down the stretch before thousands of anxious eyes beginning next Wednesday for the opener of the 1967 Maine harness racing season. As the day approaches, workmen are busy closing in the grandstand, for the comfort of facing fans. When the work is done, the Lewiston fairgrounds will have a completely enclosed, and heated, grandstand and clubhouse.

25 years ago, 1992
(Photo Caption) HUNDREDS Day. St. Peter’s School fourth-graders recently participated in a 100s Day celebration, in which each student brought in 100 of any item. Legos, books, baseball cards, cars, elastics, erasers, chocolate bits, macaroni and straws were collected for display. Pictured are Peter Chamberlain, Michelle Nadeau, Myranda Lee, Peter Langelier and Travis Gauthier.

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