The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-03
Keeping the Feet Cool

y OTHING tires more than an overheated
III foot in summer and few things occasion more
~ colds than chilled feet in winter. Common
in dressing the feet not only leads the way
comfort, but also to good health.
Colored shoes cooler than black ones and patent
leather shoes like wellheated upon tender
feet It is said that the treatment Of black shoes
prevents the ventilation which coored shoes Of the
thickness possess, and all know that black
color concentrates attracts and holds heat which would
be diffused in light coors light, instead Of heat
We have vogue for light shoes, therefore, resting
upon sound basis Of sense, and it might be
we'll to dwell upon that fact and neglect consider
Of the foolish lengths to which present fash
ions in footgear lead
Unless dresses in black, colored shoes are an
absolute necessity to every The wealthy may
buy anything they please, matter how perishabke
At may be- and it is to the practical woman who is not
wealthy that the following suggestions economy
In smart footgear addressed.
All gowns may be matched with alfskin shoes,
frequently called "pumps,' tinted in smart colors.
They strong, durable keep their color well and
may be easily cleaned with rag dipped in equal por
tions Of milk and water Tan shoes are cleaned in the
same An admirable mixture is sold, however,
by big shoe shops which cleanses coored leather shoes
like charm.
The linen, silk and light wool gown should be
matched with shoes Of colored leather and these
provided with spats Of leather buttoned with self
ainted contrasting buttons. Belts, too, of the
leather and hue may be had in the shoe department,
for very smart indeed, match the shoes with
belt and hattrmmng and little touch of the color
upon the bodice Of the gown. Lingerie and white
linen gowns will be features Of the with
Three other very smart styles Of shoes pro-
vded for These Of linen, Of silk and
tof canvas Never buy really cheap shoe in these
materials with any idea that it will keep its shape and
look and wear we'll for long.
Shoes Of this character made with the fat
leather and silk bows Of the pumps, and also with
short ribbon lacing to match the SHOE There
also low shoes with side lacings Of ribbon that
are very attractive with their coquettish bows
upon the sides. Many Of the linen and silk
pumps and shoes embroidered in small figures
over the toes with cotton and silk embroidery floss
Soft silk gowns have shoes made Of the kind of
soft silk in heavier weave, and cotton and linen
gowns with the linen and shoes,
which, like silk Shoes may be procured in every color
made to order from pieces Of the gown. They are
just reasonable in price black shoe of the same
make would be- Black shoes, with spats made from
pieces of gown, are both economical and smart.
All the dainty colored shoes intended for day
wear, well many of the exquisitely made suede
pumps and shoes, which frequently embroidered
upon the toe with appiques Of cloth put with tiny
beads, we'll with embroidery in tiny beads Even
ing and house slippers Of fancy silk and satin are
particularly smart when trimmed with appliques Of
cloth worked out with tiny beads This form Of decora
ton has entirely superseded the old style enbrod
cry upon shoes and slippers.
1t is good form to have the slippers just elabor-
ate fancy arrangement Of straps open embroidery
and tiny beadwork make them while gold, silver