The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-10
Keeping Shoes Well
 Groomed

INTO wELL-DRESSED woman is
 M ever careless about the ap-
 pearance of her shoes. This, at
 least, in theory, for oddly enough many woman who is other wise perfectly groomed wears foot gear that is disgracefully shabby and
 Strange to say, it is those who can 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- sional rests are as healthy for shoes as for their. wearers. Then she is well 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- servatfve to both shape and leather. Moreover. she can probably control the services of a maid who sees to It that her mistress shoes are kept constantly dusted and blackened, with sharp eye for stray buttons, rents or run down 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- tablishments especially for women in connection with many stores, the problem of backing is not so hope less as formerly. However, there are many times when these are not ac-
 
 would do well to invest in one of the adjustable patent shoeholders that may be fastened to the wall. This will prove strong incentive to shiny highly polished leather, as well as do away with risks of apoplexy to fhe stout amateur bootblack, who stoops not easily.
 Most women are over-generous with their pastes and blackings in polishing their own shoes, and under-generous if1 The matter of that vulgarism, "elbow rhA rkaw. Tar gone in shabbiness, can be kept in good condition for a week after a tho rough polishing, by being given daily a good rubbing with a soft cloth or brush A useful homemade toothbrush can he improvised from a piece of carpet nailed to piece of board.
 An excellent renovator for, black shoes may be made from the yolk of an egg, one ounce of castor oil, one dram of tur- pentine, two drams of gum arabic and three ounces of black ink.
 Strange as it seems, the white and light-colored shoes are not the senseless luxuries they may seem to the woman who is unaware of their cleaning quaIi- ties.
 The new calfskins in grays, lavender blue and other light colors are kept in perfect condition by a mixture one-half milk and one-haf water. This should be applied with sponge or soft rag. Wash off all soil thoroughly and allow the shoe to dry. Be careful not to soak 1t in the liquid
 light shoes are cleaned on trees, which are allowed to remain in them until the leather is thoroughly dry.
 In freshening white shoes, either can vas or buckskin, different preparations of pipeclay are invaluable. The yellow ness that comes with this cleaning is usually caused by using too much Of the preparati on, which leaves a thick, cakey deposit. Always set the shoes in the sun to bleach while they dry.
 Russet shoes, when the ordinary polishes are not available. can be given a fine shine by rubbing with the inside of banana skin and polishing off with a soft cloth. If tan or russet shoes are polished before being worn the first time, they will not spot.
 If one cannot afford to own several pairs of trees, shoes, especially patent feathers, should be kept stuffed With tissue paper or soft muslin. to prevent cracking or wearing into unsightly creaseB.