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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1925
Page
3
Summer fashion favors printed fabrics in diverse patterns from small geometric to bold exotic designs. Jabots on frocks rise in popularity, while beach costumes showcase cretonne and hand blocked linens with tunics and knickers. Printed silk frocks appear in one and two piece forms with a revival of the afternoon gown in pastel chiffons and long sleeved dresses.
New coats described as long with white fabric and are lined with gray printed silks, suggesting stylish冬 outerwear with decorative interior lining.
The emerging jumper trend features three piece frocks with longer uppers, reaching toward the knees in many versions. Skirts plait or flare circularly beneath, while fabrics vary from plain crepe to printed silks. Wash fabrics in plaids and stripes create crosswise jumper and vertical skirt patterns for summer wear.
From Paris comes word that black lace paired with pink chiffon in faint delicate shades marks a new summer fashion mode. Designers of note are adopting the combination, showcasing lace over chien and chiffon mounted on lace foundations with triangular and circular draperies for a graceful effect.
Fashion notes present buckles and ornaments for low-cut footwear. Designers showcase cut steel, bronze, enamel, and bright color accents matching shoes and stockings. Highlights include scarlet glace kid framed in cut steel, pale yellow doeskin shoe with yellow enamel rim, and a versatile enamel buckle in shiny gold or silver tones.
A description of fine wool scarfs highlights their versatility for wear with coats or summer dresses. The text notes slight differences between two varieties and emphasizes attractive pastel shades as a key feature.
The article discusses a tall weave art creation turned into a track dress made of black crepe with roses measuring 12 to 14 inches. The bodice holds two roses while the skirt is plaited to accommodate more, illustrating the emphasis on size in design.
The article describes frock designs in summer collections featuring black chiffon over pink slips, sheer lace with pink satin underlayers, and pink chiffon gowns with Chantilly lace. It highlights pale pink chiffon outfits with black lace, deep waist points, and draped velvet sashes as standout notes.
The article discusses evolving waistline standards, noting debate over whether the natural line lies high or low. It describes Paris house styles offering a middle ground, with waistlines achieved by a wide sash draped at the hips or a narrow sash tightly wrapped, often intricately interlaced.
Julia Bottomley details spring and summer fashion trends focusing on ensemble suits with printed silks and crepes, the rise of costume flowers and boutonnieres, transparent coats, two tone satin looks, and new sleeve and neck treatments. The article notes popular hat adornments and the shift toward fuller skirts, plaits, and floral embellishments across day and evening wear.
In a playful exchange the polar bears Silver King and Mrs Silver King discuss life in captivity. They recount cold north days, the keeper feeding ice and bread, and the contrast with human complaints about heat. The pair vow to stay wild and not be pets, while a keeper notes their uneasy summer but sympathy for their plight.
Dick defends his baby brother as he says Tommy's taunt about crying is misread. He explains the infant is practicing yells to become a baseball fan, showing a playful family dynamic and kid logic.
A brief item from the New York Evening Post describes a boy asking his mother if his grandfather was very wise, remarking on a bust of his grandpa mounted on a small circular stand and the idea of “all there was of grandyaya” in a reflective moment.
Wyoming shows growth from a state of stock raising to farming and ranching. Mayor W Yoder of Torrington dies after long illness. Governor Ross to deliver Labor Day address in Casper as Natrona library reopens after a 30000 dollar expansion. Alfred Nelson lands a 30000 dollar coal contract at University of Wyoming. County judges and public service actions quicken. Fort D A Russell hosts 144th Field Artillery training. Wheatland highway near completion by August. Rocky Mountain Gas gains pipeline certificate to Cody. Oil production dips in first half of 1925. Taxi route dispute resolved with August 1 order. Across Day speaker Bowman advocates progress. Indian village project near St Michael's mission outlined. Fish and game cases result in fines totaling 590 dollars. Elk Mountain hosts officials studying irrigation project. Yellowstone Park sees 14 percent of June cars from California.
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