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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1938
Page
6
An early 20th century health column explains flatfoot and winter foot problems. It covers March foot and Policeman's heel, mentions how cold exposure affects elderly and diabetic feet, and advises prevention through proper socks and non constricting garters. It also discusses chilblains and treatments including rubbers, glyceryin, and elastic pressure methods.
Okemah Okla Dec 21 Jasper Steel tried warming a stove by extending a damp foot in socks washed in gasoline. A fire started injuring his foot and sending him to a hospital for treatment.
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