Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-24

" w kLL-DhEbSED woman II
ever careless about the APP
peRrance OF her shoes. This, at
least, in theory, for oddly
enough many woman who Is other
wise perfectly groomed wears foot
scar that IL disgracefully shabby and
ill-kept.
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 Tor their wearers. Then she is
wei 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-
tei Vative TO both shape and leather
AIureoVer, she can probably control
TIA services OF a maid who sees TO
II that her mistress shoes are kept
constantly busted and blackened, with
sharp, eye for stray buttons. rents
But for the woman in moderate cir
cuinstances to keep her shoes I'm good
condition requires work. and plenty of
Now that there are bootblacking es-
ADJUSTMENTS especially for women in
connection with many stores, the
less as formerly. However there are
many times when these are not ac-
eessible, and the average woman
would do well TO invest In one OF the
adjustable patent stockholders that
may be fastened to the wall This viii
prove strong incentive TO shiny,
highly polished leather, as well as do
away with risks OF apopleXy TO the
stout amateur bootblaCk. who stoops
not easily.
Most women are oyer-generous with
their pastes and blackings In polishing
the matter of that Yulgarism, elbow
~ ease" Black shoes, when not too
far gone IN shabbiness. can be kept In
good condition for week after a tho
rough polishing, by being given daily
Sod rubbing with a soft cloth or brush.
a useful homemade toothbrush can
he improYised from a piece or carpet
nailed TO a 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.
three ounces OF black Ink.
Strange as IL seems. the white and
hght-culUred shoes are not the senseless
Injuries they may seem TO the woman
who Is unaware Of their cleaning quali-
ties,
blue and other light colOrs are kept in
perfect condition by a mixture one-half
milk and one half water. This should
be applied WIN a sponge OF soft rag.
Wash on all soil thoroughly and allow
the shoe TO dry. Be careful not TO soak
Il in the liquid
The results are much better II all
Hight 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 preparLti)n . which leaves a thick,
Cakey deposit. Always set the shoes Ia
the sun TO bleach while they dry.
Russet shoes. when the ordinary
polishCs are not aVaila bic. can be given
a fine shine BY rubbing with the inside
OF banana skin and polishing OF with
soft cloth. IL tan or russell shoes are
polished before being worn the first
time. they will not spot.
II ono cannot afrord 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
crsases.