9,000,000 PAIRS OF BOOTS.
■SOME MEN OF GIAXT STATURE. London, May 3. Details published in the Yorkshire Post show a big problem facing the British boot in supplying the needs of the Russian army. Owing to the fact that the Russians are in immediate necessity for boots, nine million pairs in all, three million of which must be delivered before the end of June, has made the manufacturers sit up and take notice. From specifications it is believed the Russian soldiers must be giants, for the sizes run all the way from nines to filteens. Seven to eight pounds per pair is the usual weight. The total weight of leather for the order will reach 74,000,000 pounds. The filling of tile order is made possible only by the revolution made in automatic boot and shoe-making machinery. There is some question whether Canadian manufacturers may not be able to assist in filling orders. There is a shortage in footwear fer general purposes.
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Taranaki Daily News, 14 June 1916, Page 7
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1619,000,000 PAIRS OF BOOTS. Taranaki Daily News, 14 June 1916, Page 7
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