Democratic Sentinel, Volume 19, Number 40, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 October 1895 — Paper Socks. [ARTICLE]

Paper Socks.

The day of the paper collar passed away some years ago, and, though paper Is used to-day In many more forms than were ever dreamed of a few decades back, this cheap article of haberdashery has almost disappeared from the market But there Is promise that It will have a worthy successor in the paper sock, which Is the latest novelty to be ground out of the pulp mill. The mechanism has been perfected to paper yarn of such consistency that it is capable of being woven into fabrics soft enough for wear. A special merit is the cheapness of this newly devised material, socks being produced at a retail price of about 3 cents a pair. At this rate there is no reason why the whole world may not be supplied with foot coverings. At 3 cents a pair the bachelor’s life will become gladsome and happy. It is said that substances can be used in the preparation of this material to make the socks so impervious tc water that they can stand several washings before falling apart.