The Washington times., 1915-07-23

= OFTEN think that 1t is a good
thing for the women OF tho
i present generation that fashion
has not taken 1t into her head
TO revive tho ancient Greek and
Roman custom Of wearing sandals.
II shoes were suddenly discarded for
this old-time comfortable and health
full footgear I wonder how many OF
US would have reason to be proud OF
our feet? Not one out Of hundred
I'm sure, for long ere we were old
enough to realize the Importance OF
caring for our feet they were al
ready distorted and cramped by tho
shoes provided for us. Profit by
your experience. and II you are .
mother watch the little pink fect
closely so they will develop perfectly.
What Is a perfectly shaped foot?
This 10 a question many women
might ask. and 1t had best be an
swered now.
II you examine a baby's foot you
viii notice that a straight line can
big toe to the middle Of the heel;
upon the preservation Of this line de-
pends the well-shaped foot.
Pointed Toe Shoes.
Tho wearing OF shoes with pointed
toes or shoes that are too short will
cause the toes to converge to a point
ut the center and the joints Of the
big toes to become enlarged.
When you and I were children We
were bribed or punished. perhaps, to
keep our toes turned out" This
pose was considered graceful. and
~ ssvfr toA ~t, h01 S1p
to us as a terrible warning. Now 1t
Is generally acknowledged that toe.
ing out" will cause distortion OF
the foot. and that the straight foot"
is the ideal.
If you stand with your feet point
the weight Of your body will be dis
tributed evenly. your ankles will he
straight. and each foot will assume
It's normal and beautiful line. On
the other hand. the foot which rests
unevenlv upon the ground disturbs
the balance of the entire body. and
the results arc bunions, ingrowihg
nails. fallen arches and callouses.
and NAV lead to curvature of the
spine.
Begin. then. by teaching your child
how to place his feet correctly from
the moment he takes the first step.
Then. be most careful in the selec-
ton of his shoes. Allow the baby in
you notice that the feet are inclined
TO be cold: in this case 1t Is wise to
cover them with the little knitted
bootees.
Moccasins and Sandals.
Let tho first shoe be on the order
OF an Indian moccasin. and as the
foot grows It should be fitted from
tracings. Have the child stand upon
a piece OF paper and trace the out
line of the foot with a pencil. Use
this as guide when buying his
shoes. and YOU will never make the
mistake of getting them too small
or ill-fitting.
Nothing but sandals should be worn
during the summer. and in winter
provide t high laced shoes, as they
foot better than buttoned. ones.
Never draw the laces too tight as
this will impair the circulation.
Never allow your young daughter
to wear high-heeled shoes. for they
cause an abnormal tilt of the body
many medical authorities have point
ed out. The proper shoe for the
soles. roomy boxing and laced
Pay strict attention to the stock,
ings also, for a tight stocking viii
do almost as much harm as a tighl
shoe. They should be roomy at the
toes. and should be carefully dafned
go that there will be no danger o
Irritating the skin.
II. from wearing had shoes. tn.
feet have lost their normal contour
the frst thing to do to remedy thii
stkts of AFFAIRS 10 to buy shoes tina
~ follow the natural outline Of tn