Show 1 INCREASE IN SHOE BUSINESS NEW EW YORK Jan 11 Shoe Shoe styles and new methods of manufacture adapted to the rapid expansion of ot the shoe trade trade are are the he chief topics under s on in the convention of the tho National Shoe Retailers Retailers' association here The convention opened yester yester-N day Manufacturers and dealers say that there was an increase of ot in the shoe business last year and andI they predIct predict that the increase will be I greater this year This is attributed to tho the development of at shoe fashions as aswell aswell well as to the war A cont conference r nce committee to which was referred questions affecting styles and materials for the coming year wilt will report today nigh top boots with color schemes In wl white te pearl ivory champ champagne an and f bronze will be In style it was said today Pumps are again 1 in favor and there will be many innovations in them The high he heels ls are favored and even walking shoes are aro to be of smarter lasts in tan and white combinations I |