The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-06-09
t'ADS AND FASHIONS.

| With intelligent care directed to the
| footwear and the feet much suffering
| may be saved. UftenumeS trouble with
| the feet results from the nOn-obServance
OF the most obvious requirements.
| In the first place, the shoes should fit
really nj. Most peUF.e realize the evils
J attendant on wearing shoes 100 light or
| too small, but some 40 not appreciate
| that Il shoe 100 large is Just as bad. The
shoes should ut the foot liz every part; ii
| they do not do this the difficulty should
| be remedied. If one has but little arch
! to the foot undoubtedly it is wise to wear
| SHOES with the low heel. The arch of
| the foot will be strained by wearing a
| high heel, and a strained arch instantly
| brings nerve-racking aches throughout
| the feet, legs and back.
On the other hand, if the foot has a
high arch, take this fact most carefully
into consideration in fitting yourself with
shoes. The Cuban or the high heel is
regarded by many as best in such cases;
they claim that the low, flat heel will
cause cramps in the foot in a short time
Sometimes, because the shoe is not adj
justed to the arch of the foot, the arch
becomes broken or so badly strained that
support is necessary.
The arch of the foot looked after, see
that there is no pressure on the joints
and let the shoes be amply long.
Some of the new materials displayed in
the fashionable shops are exqulsitely
beautiful and their variety is bewilder-
ing. Wolfe de sole and cashmere de sole,
chiffon broadcloth, liberty satin. satin
charmeuse, satin crepe de Chine, all
these and many more are shown as suit
able tor the summer gowns. Foulard,
tussah, royal pongee and rajah are
jeshown in such an endless selection of
color, weave and weight that it is diff
cult to select Understandings. The
choice must necessarily depend upon the
purpose of the gown for which the ma
terial is intended.
Cashmere de sole is a most exquisite
material that is becoming more and more
fashionable of late. 1t has been made
up in three-piece costumes, skirt, waist
and coat to match. and for that purpose
has been proved without rival for sum-
mer wear. 1t comes in all grades, all de-
signs and cOlors and the shades of col
ors are endless. In black it has sheen
and finish that make it appear like the
softest satin, but with a body that the
softest satin lacks and which makes it
possible for street wear.
A charming gown of figured chiffon or
crepe is yelled with a loose tunic coat
| or drapery of black; fascinating. snuff
| brown chiffon, with border of yellow
roses, is yelled with a loose coat tunic
| by these two transparent materials
| is extremely pretty. A more ella
borate style of gown, suitable for din
ners or the theater, is of liberty satin
| in a charming shade of gray. This is
yelled in wolfe de sole a shade lighter or
darker, the wolfe put on to form long fiat
pleats. The effect gained is far softer
| than if the entire gown were of the satin
and besides is more up to date.
The liberty satin, crepe de chine and
the cashmere de sole gowns made on the
absolutely simple draped design are
most attractive and becoming, and are
conspicuous for their almost exaggerated
simplicity i'll contrast with the overelabo-
ration, intricate and exaggerated fash
ions that SO challenge attention this sea-
son. A perfect figure has every detail of
perfection exhibited in the draped gown
with long skirt and surplice-draped waist
The girdle of striped silk or satin, with
it's long ends finished with tassels. is not
essential, but is rather novel touch
that some like and others dislike. It is
not q gown suitable to every figure and
yet it is astonishing how in the hands of
an expert this model can be so carried
out that instead of revealing defects it
conceals them.
To keep the feet in the best possible
condition it is recommended to battle
them every morning in tepid water,
cover them with a soap lather. and
rinse almost instantly with cold water.
If they are extremely sensitive. add q
little alum to the water This will
harden the skin sufficiently to relieve
them.
At night, before retiring, wipe the feet
off with wet wash cloth, and if the
feet ache rub them with a slice of lemon.
This is particularly restful. Then dust
the feet well with talcum powder and
rub ever so little vaseline or cold cream
into the skin. This helps to massage
the muscles, and will be as refreshing
to the feet as similar treatment is to
the hands or face.
If one is troubled with calloused
places it is we'll to soak the foot in very
hot water and soap the callouses well
with a pure white soap. After drying
the foot, rub the hardened places with
piece of pumice and then massage
with vaseline. By repeating this opera
ton for several days the condition will
be greatly improved.
If it is a possible thing, the shoes
should be changed at least once a day.