Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 40, Number 59, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 March 1908 — “Barefoot Brigade.” [ARTICLE]

“Barefoot Brigade.”

In Paris a "barefoot brigade’’ is trying to make converts. Their chief is a painter of talent, who believes that going barefooted is absolutely essential to health. In his studio he wears no foot covering of any kind, and when he is out he wears specially made shoes which are perforated so ag to allow free access to the air, water and snow, .