Democratic Sentinel, Volume 16, Number 13, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 April 1892 — A Short Chapter on Shoes. [ARTICLE]

A Short Chapter on Shoes.

Evening shoes almost invariably match the gown, and are often made of the same material. For black and white gowns, black shoes are worn, with paste ornaments. * The newest ornament is in the form of a small diamond-shaped buckle, add has. a scarf of satin passed through it to give a touch of color. In pale-blue, it suggests an opal surrounded by brilliants. The fine gold network may be seen as toecap and heel of' many a shoe, sometimes over one color, such as blue or pink, while the rest is of plain black or white satin. These‘are the very smartest shoes. Some are of guipure, displaying the dainty stocking, and others are of Suede. Black patent leather shoes have often crimson bows, or two loops and a paste stud. Many of the cosy bed-room slippers are of paleblue of bright red leather, with plush linings. Boots are warmer wear for than shoes, and some of the newest aave the galosh as deep as the ordinary walking .shoe, so that they can be easier cleaned, with less friction to the kid above. Bayonets were invented at Bayonne in-1670. First used in England in 1693. At first these had wooden handles fitting into the gun, but in 1699 the socket bayonet was introduced. *Why are the Van Pelts in mourning?” “Their rich old uncle in San Francisco died.” “I know that; but he didn’t leave them a cent ” “That’s why they are in mourning.”