Winter weather diminishes greatly the time spent in the open air by those who ride in automobiles. It comes near putting bicycles out of use. From steamboats to canoes, there is almost entire cessation of water outings.

All of which means that more walking instead of less ought to be done in cold weather. There is no other way of moving about in the open air which keeps a healthy human being's feet so warmth from the body itself. If the pedestrian is properly clad, especially in respect to keeping dry-shod, all of the effects of winter walking should be beneficial.

With a little care and discretion such exercise can be made as agreeable as it is wholesome. Usually there is no dust. Often the temperature is neither too low for comfort nor too high for vigorous exercise without weariness or lassitude.

Rightly timed and kept within bounds winter walking is a good precaution against the ill effects of sedentary life and too much indoor air. --Cleveland Leader.