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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1926
Page
2
A Kansas City Star fashion note argues for longer fall skirts with uneven hemlines and panels creating the illusion of length. It highlights moire fabrics in earth tones and burgundies, and mentions an evening gown in pale green georgette with beaded trims.
Fashion notes describe numerous cape varieties this season for morning drives afternoon outfits and travel. Capes range from short hip length to three quarters or full length with frilled ribbons and cape effects on coats dresses and suits. The choice often reflects wearer's height and silhouette preferences.
The vagabond hat tops outdoor wear with its versatile, crushable design. It shades the eyes and adds a smart edge, available in many colors to match sports attire, with tan, brown, and beige shades most favored by the stylish younger crowd.
A fashion column showcases crescent pendants, spike pins, beetle wings and enamel pins from Paris ensembles. It notes crystal set stones, rhinestones for sparkle, and new perfume powders with compact designs. It highlights delicate pins with purple-blue stones and enamel wings, plus travel powder puffs and scented supplies in varied colors.
The hottest evening wraps imitate the Spanish shaw with large velvet squares in silver or gold borders and modernist designs. A green velvet square trimmed in silver, printed in silver and black, shows the trend. Young women wear oversized square shawls of chiffon georgette lace or tulle tossed over the hair for dancing and removed at the dining room.
A new tennis outfit accessory, the sunburn scarf, appears this season. Made of double crepe de chine, the scarf twists around the neck with embroidered ends draping over the chest and back to shield sunburn on the neck and chest areas.
Waistlines near normal as dress costs creep up. Lightweight fabrics like voile or lace are draped over the hip. Stiffer materials such as taffeta and satin favor princess lines with a raised waist. Plaited skirts painted on the bodice create a high waist effect.
Julia Bottomley surveys two piece chiffon dresses and georgette frocks for midsummer to late summer. Glossy crepe prints with dot patterns, bold colorways and detachable capes shape chic outfits for day and evening wear.
The old fairground ride reflects on a packed autumn day as horses and chairs recount the rush, the scents of popcorn and ice cream, and the rest that followed. They eagerly anticipate another busy day, noting they never tire of going round and round.
A vintage kitchen column offers Salmon Salad with shredded lettuce, peas and hard eggs, plus Tuna Fish Salad on lettuce with onion celery and dressing. It includes Baked Apple Triangles, Fig Tapioca, Carrot Soup, and Curried Lamb, framed by a discussion on balanced meals and food principles.
A juvenile scene unfolds as Buster Thomas returns from play with a bruised forehead and soiled clothes. His mother chastises him while the boy grins and explains in roguish fashion that they were practicing how they would react if they received mail from one another.
Shirley Jean visits grandmother in the country and spots a large peacock. She runs from the barnyard shouting that the big bird has turned into a feather fan.
A playful verse compares clouds to coachmen in old times, noting their reins and guiding presence. The lines use whimsy to liken cloud formations to tethered drivers manipulating weather.
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