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the time, tends to keep them soft. Should blisters appear on 

 the feet, prick and evacuate them by pricking at the lower edge 

 with a pin which has lieen passed through the flame of a match 

 and cover them with zinc oxide plaster applied hot. This 

 plaster can be obtained on request at the regimental infirmary. 

 If serious abrasions appear on the feet, or corns, bunions, and 

 ingrowing nails cause trouble, have your name placed on sick 

 report and apply to the surgeon for treatment. Cut the toe- 

 nails square (fairly close in the middle, but leaving the sides 

 somewhat longer), as this prevents ingrowing nails. 



