THE SOLDIERS FEAT.

Hokitika Guardian, 26 July 1918, Page 4

TH E SOLDIERS FEAT.

IMS KEST KIUEND

The American Expeditionary Force's are being provided with the very finest quality of leather in their shoes. This was the answer 'made in the meeting (.1 the American Leather C homists As-

sociation at -Atlantic City t:> flic criticism recently oil -rod in Louden that i in- men appeared to ho rather lightly shod.

Another interesting fact developed i.i the discussion of the chemists, ihe .-.h.-es a:v tiiad-e with the 11.-sh si C- of tee hide outside. In this way grease may he readily applied to the leather from time to lime in order to keep it waterproof. in every lirst aid kit the soldier earties a tube of paste it) apply to the feet in order to prevent trench sores, which were so common in the early stages of the war. These sores are caused bv the alkaline water in the trenches, but if the leet are properly protected by an inert grease no sucli bad,effects result.

Uncle Sam. according to these experts, is dealing with the question of the army .shoe from the. soldiers view point of comfort and protection as well as from his own standpoint of the wearing qualities. The Government recognises that the soldiers’ feet are his host friend, and it is doing everything to help to keep theiff so.