SHOES.

Waikato Times, Volume 107, Issue 17916, 11 January 1930, Page 13 (Supplement)

SHOES.

Few items of dress are more abused than shoes, with the result that the life of the acverage pair is only half as long as it should be. When' choosing shoes care should be taken that they are the correct size. If they are too small an undue strain is put on them when putting them on and taking them off; and if too large they quickly become shabby. If leather shoes become very damp it is a mistake to dry them before a. fire, as the heat tends to crack the leather. Fill two small muslin bags with bran or oats, and place one in each shoe. In an hour or so it will be found that all the moisture in the shoes has been absorbed.

Black kid shoes that ar e beginning to look shabby can be made presentable again by applying with a sponge a mixture of one part sweet oil to two parts black ink. Leave for a few hours, then polish :.u the usual way. When removing any kind of stain from shoes begin at the outside of each stain, working with a circular movement towards-the' centre. There will bo less likelihood of a white ring appearing round the edges of, the stain.