BROWN SHOES
KEEPING THEM SMART . Brown shoes are not so easy to keep* smart and fresh as black ones, because they arc more readily soiled, and brown polish has not the “cover up all defects” qualities of black. But care wil| go a long way towards the prevention of shabbiness. Soapy water is a splendid restorative f but it takes some courage to apply it the first time. Make a lather of soft soap, and warm water and rub the letther well, but do not make it S'* wet that the insides of the shoes Become damp or the leather gets stiff. Wipe the shoes quickly with a soft cloth and, when quite dry, polish them in the usual way. This method should not be used more than once a month. Should a grease spot appear, cover it with French chalk, which has great absorbent qualities. The spot should disappear after the first application; if not, . peat the treatment. If brown shoes get stained with salt water the marks can be removed by the application of hot milk and washing soda. Dissolve a lump of soda about the size of a Brazil nut in two tablespoonsful of milk and gently rub the stained portions. Polish afterwards in. the ordinary way.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXLV, Issue 21090, 16 July 1938, Page 22
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210BROWN SHOES Timaru Herald, Volume CXLV, Issue 21090, 16 July 1938, Page 22
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