The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-10-16
BOY SCOUTS
OF AMERICA.
Scouts az Cleaners.

SCOUTS as Oteanere.
The law of the boy scouts requires
that "a scout is clean. He keeps
clean In body and thought. stands for
clean speech. clean sport clean habits
and travels with clean heart"
1t is therefore logical and natural
that we hear with constantly increas-
ing frequency of the scouts taking an
active part in the local cleanup move
ments." From the New York head
quarters we learn that the boy scouts
of Beverly Mass, picked up paper and
rubbish from the streets. In New
York they devoted several days to the
general cleanup of the city. In Tuxe-
do, o., they proved helpful to the citi-
Zens' committee. which insisted on
better sanitary conditions throughout
the municipality In Syracuse and
Rochester, ~ Y, the schools were halt
ed one day while the scouts carried on
campaign Of cleanliness. In MonOn-
gahela, Pa, the boy scouts went out
on crusade against tin cans. In
Portland, Ore. they cleaned up the
back yards, and in New Rochelle fifty
scouts cleaned up back lots. In Wash
ington boy scouts have made special
ty of personal health and sanitation
And so the record goes. And the
streets and towns are cleaner, and the
boys are learning the lessons Of per-
sonal respo visibility and cooperative
citizenship.
Big Enrolment of Scouts.
The latest reports from national
headquarters. Boy Scouts Of America.
show that at the present time nearly
100000 boys in this country are en-
rolled in the boy scout movement and
that nearly 10000 men are giving their
time, without compensation, to look
after them. instruct them and in many
instances take the part father should.
Twenty-Five nations throughout the
world now have successfully organ
lied boy scouts, all striving toward the
same end--to do good. help other peo-
pie at all times. development of boys
character and good citizenship.
Shoes For Hiking.
AS new shoes often are Of great dis
comfort to the wearer. it might be of
interest to know how to treat them and
receive comfort and enjoy the hike
from the very beginning.
In selecting shoes always examine
the soles we'll. They should be heavy.
but not too rigid. and as near water
proof as possible. A shoe that Is too
tight. especially at the toes. should
never be worn. The foot should be fiat
without cramping. fit snugly at the
heel, but not with too stiff counter.
A shoe which is too large is as uncom-
Portable as one which Is too tight. 1t
permits of free slipping back and forth
and rubbing up and down on the heel.
and blisters are apt to be produced,
which are q great hindrance in walk
ing and often the end Of the vacation.
Breaking In Shoes
A comfortably fitting shoe when first
tried may become extremely trouble
some after hiking over hot pavement
or rough country. This can be readily
overcome A shoemaker will soak his
leather in water to make 1t pliable and
permit him to give it proper curves.
If the shoes give trouble walk into
creek or stream and soak them thor
Oughly. Never mind the wet feet. Aft
er having them well soaked the leather
will be soft and pliable. Then keep
on hiking until the shoes are perfectly
dry. By following these instructions
closely the leather not only will be-
come stretched. but the shoe will be
shaped to the natural conformation OF
the foot
Care of the Feet.
The care of the feet Is one OF the
most essential things to remember
while proposing fss hiks The feet
should be bathed at least once every
twenty-four hours If possible two
pairs of shoes should be taken, and a
change should be made each day. A
liberal supply of stockings should be
on hand. If this is not practical or
possible have at least two pairs free
from holes and earnings. Clean stock
Ings should be donned every morning.
This can be done with two pairs by
one pair every evening, hav-
Ing them dry In the morning so they
can be packed before the days hiking
begins.