Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-24

o WELL-DRESSED woman IL
ever careless about the APP
Y pearance OF her shoes, This, at
least. In theory for oddly
enough many woman who is other
scar that Is disgracefully shabby and
ill-kept.
least afford to buy new pairs who are
most neglectful to preserve the life
OF their old ones.
Nor is this hard to explain. The
wealthy woman has enough shoes to
change them frequently-and occa-
siunal rests are as healthy for shoes
as Tor their wearers. Then she is
wen supplied with trees. which are
put into use the instant one pair OF
shoes Is exchanged for another-than
which habit there is no greater pre-
SENTATIVE to both shape and leather.
A4ureoVer, she can probably control
TIA services of maid who sees 10
II that her mistress shoes are kept
constantly busted and blackened. with
OF rundown heels.
But for the woman in moderate cir
cumstances TO keep her shoes In good
CONDITION requires work. and plenty of
Now that there are bootblacking es-
Establishments especially for women in
pToTiSm OF Slaeking fA Is not tO Ee homie Ise
less as formerly. However, there are
many times when these are not ac-
eessible, and the average woman
adjustable patent stockholders that
may be fastened to the wall. This Will
prove a strong incentive TO shiny,
highly polished leather. as well as do
away with risks OF apopleXy 70 the
stout amateur bootblack, who stoops
not easily.
their pRstes and blackings In polishing
their own shoes. and under-g generous in
the matter Of that yulgarism, elbow
~ ease" Black shoes, when not too
Tar gone In shabbiness, can be kept In
good condition for week after a tho
rough polishing, by being given daily a
Sod rubbing with a soft cloth or brush.
a useful homemade toothbrush can
he imprOYised from a piece or carpet
nailed to piece OF board.
An sxeellept rrenovator for black shoes
one ounce OF castor oil, one dram OF tuT-
pentine, two drains OF gum arabic aud
three ounces OF black Ink.
Strange as IL seems the white ana
hght-CulOTed shoes are not the senseless
Injuries they may seem TO the woman
who Is unaware OF their cleaning quall-
he new calfskins In grays. lavender
blue and other light colors are kept in
perfect condition by a mixture one-half
milk and one half water This should
be applied with a sponge or soft rag
Wash on all soil thoroughly and allow
the shoe 10 dry. BE careful not to soak
The results are much better II ali
light shoes are cleaned on trees. which
are allowed TO remain Ia them until the
leather is thoroughly dry.
In freshening white shoes, either can
vas or buckskin. different preparations
OF plpeclay are invaluable. The yellow
ness that comes with this cleaning IS
usually caused by using too much or
the pTeparIti)n. which leaves a thick.
Cakey deposit. Always set the shoes In
the sun TO bleach while they dry.
Russet shoes, when the ordinary
polishCs are not available, can be given
fine shine BY rubbing With the inside
OF banana skin and polishing on with
a soft cloth. III tan on russell shoes are
polished before being worn the first
time, they will not spot
III ono cannot affoTd to own several
pairs OF trees shoes, especially patent
feathers. should be kept stuffed with
tissue paper or soft muslin. 10 prevent
cracking or wearing into unsighuy
ereasea.