Evening star., 1924-07-10
Foot Rules.

That sovereign remedy for auto
three times a day on the hoof, has
lost none, of it's prophyIactic or cur
ative value since the advent of bal
loon tires.
Like castor oil, this remedy has
serious drawback; to most people it
is disagreeable to take. Unlike cas-
tor oil, it is nevertheless the more
necessary for the very people who
find it so disagreeable to take. Prob
ably there are few healthy folks who
hate to take exercises more than /
do, but j have feeling that by
whipping and driving myself to take
the exercise l need, l manage to
keep on the bright side of the
shadowy borderland between health
and unhealth.
One reason why many people who
sorely need six miles of oxygen un
der their own power do not get it is
because they think they can't with
out chafing, sweating and acquiring
blisters and everything. For such l
would suggest few foot rules.
For walking it is better to wear
under the feet, not thin silk, Isle or
cotton. The wool is a softer cover
ing and pad which acts as a kind
of shock absorber, saving the skin
of the soies from excessive friction
and pressure. Some experienced
walkers find that cork insoIes serve
this purpose very well. But in gem
cral thick, soft wooden socks or stock
ings with such feet are advisa Bile for
walking. If you are going in for
long walks it is wise to carry an
extra pair of socks and change In
the middle of the day.
a reader offered an excellent sug-
gestlon for the care of the feet. He
found that the liberal use of COM
mon talcum powder such as is used
in tire castings, tends to keep the
feet cool and to prevent excessive
sweating, which he thought was in
part due to excessive friction, and
this the talcum overcame.
When the feet sweat too much IL is
we'll to lay in stock of plain talcum
or talcum and boric acid combined
and also a small sprinkler box of
salicylic acid. Then give the tnsides
of the shoes liberal sprinkling with
the talcum and a wee bit OF the
salicylic acid over that, every day
or two.
OF course, it is necessary to wear
shoes which do not constrict or re-
trict the feet. Women suffer most
from tight, narrow shoes. and in
some cases from high narrow heels,
which simply can't be worn for
walking. Men sometimes err on the
side of having the shoes too large.
The soles should be heavy enough
to prevent the Impressions of pebbles
or other Irregularities from going
through to the feet. Low cut shoes
(oxfords or sandals) are preferable
if the nature of the ground to be
covered is favorable. High shoes are
better if you are to walk through
rough ground. High shoes, however,
should not constrict the ankles or
instep.
Sedentary people who contemplate
a course Of oxygen on the hoof should
train for it by smaller doses at the
beginning, mile or two a day, and
gradually extend the distance from
week to week as the conditions of
the feet and general fitness permit
An adult in even fair fighting trim
that is, in physical condition to put
up a good argument with pneumonia
or appendicitis or any such emerg
ency test-ought to be able to do a
five-mile walk any day without feel
ing fatigue or soreness afterward.
kinkly explain what pIeurisy is, it's
cause, where the pain or pains are
felt, its cure, etc.-L. NJ. W.
Answer.-Infiamma of the
serous mot serious) membrane which
lines the chest and covers the lungs.
caused by various bacteria such as
the pneumococcus (pneumonia
germ). the tubercle bacillus and the
(streptococcus, staphylococcus). The
pain is a stitch in the side" a
sharp stabbing pain felt with each
act of breathing.