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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1937
Page
20
The article argues mothers must ensure accurate fit in a child's first five years to prevent lifelong injuries. It urges preventative shoes over corrective ones, noting orthopedic footwear can be attractive and pairing orthopedists with designers improves options. Regular checkups at the shoe store are recommended.
Advice stresses shoe shape and fit to support growing feet, avoid crowding or looseness, and prevent deformities. Notes rapid foot growth, recommends discarding outgrown shoes, and links proper fitting to posture, sports readiness, and future poise.
A survey of four to six year olds shows high rates of improper shoe fit and foot weakness. Twenty percent wore shoes too short, 11 percent had uneven heels, 43 percent pointed toes out of line, 93 percent showed foot weakness, 11 percent had uneven knees, and 39 percent were knock kneed due to footwear issues. The piece notes shoe demand rises with early years, four to five pairs per year for the first four years, then four to five pairs annually until growth ends.
The article recommends a practical layette for newborns, stressing sterilizable fabrics and adjustable garments. It lists four dresses four petticoats four nightdresses four shirts and three abdominal bands, with emphasis on comfort, safety, and budget. It notes wool may irritate cold sensitivity and favors silk blends or cotton.
A mother notes that a destructive child often acts out not from malice but from a need to learn through handling objects. Provide cradle to outdoor clothing, diapers in abundance, and supervised tasks like drying dishes to channel curiosity. Exchange toys may teach sharing and restraint through practical experience.
The message from Oliver Hazard Perry declared the enemy ships defeated as the British fleet surrendered for the first time in naval history. The line described the captured two brigs a schooner and a sloop.
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