Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-08-27

TIL fitting shoes are at the bottom
of most of the feet troubles in the
world. In spite of sane advice by
health authorities, women, particul-
larry. presist in wearing deforming and
Gripping shoes which lead to foot trou-
bles. Great care should be exercised
in selecting the right size of shoes and
stockings for the foot of a growing
child. 1t grows rapidly, and a shoe
should be large enough to allow for
foot growth.
About nine adults in every ten have
more or less trouble with their feet,
and if you would rather have trouble
than wear sane shoes all | can do is to
help you, as follows:
Precipitation
Cleanliness is the most important
feature in the care of perspiring feet.
Not only must one exercise extreme
cleanliness in the care of the feet bit
in the stockings and shoes as well.
The feet must be bathed daily and
stockings should be changed every
day. A % per cent solution of alumni
mum chloride in distilled water is a
good remedy. Apply for three nights.
then once O week. Or dust with pow
dered alum or baking soda. putting
some in the stockings and shoes daily.
Another remedy for perspiration is
to wash the feet night and morning
in lukewarm water and CASTLE soap;
rinse well and dry. Then apply freely
of the following solution: Alcohol, one
pint; salicylic acid, two drains.
Biisters
Blisters caused by PRECIPITATION may
be relieved by the application of spirits
of camphor on a piece of cheesecloth
Genuine blisters should be painted
with collodion to protect them from
the air and the friction of the hose. To
prevent them, paste a strip of velvet
inside the back of shoes. or an army
preventive is to rub a little soap on
the stocking.
Bunions are the result of great pres
sure and friction on the joint caused
by short shoes and stockings. The
joint should be relieved of all pressure.
IF possible a loose slipper should be
worn to allow the toes 10 spread, then
take a piece of adhesive plaster and
bandage the great toe bringing it into
its natural position. This will relieve
the inflammation and the bunioD will
gradually disappear. You can also
paint the bunion with q lotion of two
drains each of carbolic acid, t%incture
of iodine, and glycerin.
Corns
There are two varieties of corns-
hard and soft. Soft corns come be-
tween the toes. Absorbent cotton
should be placed between the toes to
prevent friction and keep the parts
dry. Sprinkling sulphur between the
tops IS an excellent remedy.
Hard corns must be cut down with
the greatest care. They should be cut
directly after the bath. When the skin
is aseptic. a steel scalpel should be
used, and it should be sterilized before
using by boiling for five minutes. You
should take every ~precaution against
blood poisoning.
After you corn has been cut, apply
the following lotin: Extract of can
nabis indica, Is grains: s~alicylic acid,
l dram; flexible collodion. ] ounce. Mix
well and apply with a tiny camel'e
hair brush. Repeat every night until
the corn has disappeared.
ChiIblains
Wear warm socks and loose shoes
Keep your feet dry. If you get your
feet chilled do not warm them over 9
radiator or by a fire. Wash the feet
nightly in cold water, rubbing them
while in the water, so as to get up
glow. Dry with a soft cloth. Grease