On the previous page, Classic_Coins posted a cover from the W.L. Douglas Shoe Company of Brockton, Mass. The named individual was, in fact, William L. Douglas, who later became active in politics including Mayor of Brockton and later, Governor of Massachusetts:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Lewis_DouglasHere's a collection of photos, covers and other documents of the W.L. Douglas Shoe Company of Brockton, Mass., including images of their shoe factory and retail store locations back in the day:
http://www.masshistory.com/douglas-shoe-company