Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-27
NOVEL TIES
FOR WINTER WEAR

SOCK has over rubbers is that it keeps
the feet warm. Physicians say that in
cases where a mans circulation is natu-
rally impaired, the chilling of the feet is
as dangerous sound wetting in snow
and slush. These extra socks prevent the
soles of the feet from getting that chill
from icy payements even better than rub
bers
I'VE have had a number of people tell
u.s." said one dealer. that they have
been free from the colds and the sudden
chills which they experienced before try
ing these socks. 1t has been great sat
isfaction to u.s. also, to learn that many
physicians have Recommended the wear
ing of these socks.
You see they are, in a measure, the
urban equivalent of the suburban and
country arctic. boot. The city man, riding
in street cars. has developed strong dis
like for wearing any kind of foot gear
that looks cumberous, and this is espe-
cially true since the tight English trous-
| ers have become the rage.
These socks may be purchased for the
| price of a cheap pair of rubbers-that is,
| the best quality of socks. They run as
| low as 25 cents pair. and two pair,
properly taken care of, will last through
| the winter.
| Mankind still seeks something that will
replace the old-fashioned earmuffs. to be
| found only on the auricular appendages
| of persons coming from the far north.
| At present the problem Is solved, In par
| by the high collars of overcoats which
have been prevalent for the last three
years. But there is general complaint
/ among men whom the writer has met
| that fashion should decree some modln-
| cation of the .earmuff which could be
generally worn. Some dealer Will PROB
/ ably devise a novelty In this direcuoh
/ some day and reap fortune therefrom
| One hint received the other day from
| dealer while it does not relate directly
| to clothes purchasing. seems good enoug
| to insert. 1t seems to be eminentiy true.
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There is one maxim that every man
| should remember" said he, when he Is
| going about In cold weather. Inat maxim
is: Keep things fastened tight A loose
suspender, a broken garter or missing
| button can cause a man more misery In
| winter, / verify believe, than the loss OF
half of his important clothes in summer
Especially true is this with regard to shoe
lacngs. A man whose shoe lace breaks
| as he walks down an Icy street with a
cold wind beating upon him may well lay
claim to have suffered the acutest mis-
cry that this world can afford. The thing
to do is to ,fasten everything well before
going out. See that the buttons are vel
sewed. Don't wait for them to work
loose. See that the garter edges are moi
frayed. And, above all, keep an eye on
the shoe laces.''
A device which is extremely comfort.
able In cold weather is the soft shirt
with a small stiff bosom and cuffs. Il
is not to be confused with the ordinar,
starched shirt or with the dress shirt
for 1t Is a compromise between the two
The stin bosom is large enough to cover
the chest, but IL Is not long enough tf
interfere with the free movement of the
body. Thus the stiff bosom covers tho
! portion Of the body left unguarded bs
the vest.
The extremely heavy woolens offered 70,
sale during snowstorms should not be-
guile the male purchaser. They are sure
to be needed only a short time at best
and do him damage by making him un
duly sensitive to cold 1t is better thu,
he should wear moderately heavy under
wear.and rely upon warm outer clothing