19 Aug 1926
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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1926
Page
1
The article surveys the dress trend of belts and girdles shaping day frocks. It notes long bodices with circular skirts and the belt around the hips, sometimes two frills, scuffs, or scarves tucked under the belt. Gypsy styled girdles pair with summer looks, while tailored belts range from wide sashes to narrow lines, often matching the dress color or in contrast with leather or suede accents.
French fashion reports show claret satin shoes rising in popularity with Blond satin favorites and beige trims. Opera pump with buckle returns, while strap models and light leathers gain favor for afternoon wear. Intricate stitching and lacquered accents define the chic look.
Describes dresses with heavy embroidery and adornments. One model uses gauffered ribbon arranged like mummy wrappings and a devotion styled headdress decorated with chiffon lace ostrich feathers. heavy use of tulle and other luxurious fabrics noted.
A limited readable passage notes a shift from bright hues to black and navy in late summer wear. It mentions semi sheer black or blue outfits with color touches on collars or reverses and references a two piece style with attached waist pieces and crepe material details.
Summer fashion centers on wide brim hats and sheer frocks as warm weather returns. The look pairs broad hats with light tracks, while lingerie decks gain prominence in the season’s fashion picture, offering youthful charm and refined color.
The piece details high crowned panne and felt hats with feather trim and flowers, noting varying crowns and shapes. It mentions panne hats often crowned and soft with the bean turned down, while felt hats are tall and pointed with small brits. Evening headgear described as openworked metal resembling laurel crowns.
The article notes that fashion leadership hinges on sleeve finish and plait mounting. It claims garments are seemingly simple yet complex in construction, claiming current designs cannot be duplicated in mass manufacture.
A fragment notes women’s hats with upturned brims and cockade decorations of grosgrain. Describes a style cue from an era where larger hats dominated summer wear and headpieces fitted against the crown.
Julia Bottomley surveys juvenile fashion focusing on tunic blouses, hats, and millinery. The piece praises multiple blouse options for different occasions, colorful skirts, plaited taft texturing, and youthful hat designs set in a late 19th century Western Newspaper Union page.
Mother Prairie Dog explains a rainy day is ideal for digging new burrows and preparing winter homes while the family stays cheery and unbothered by dirt. Father and siblings add to the lively scene as they celebrate their free, merry life on the Western prairies amid coyotes and bears nearby.
A collection of recipes on mutton and lamb dishes with method and ingredients. Roast Leg of Lamb with mint sauce, Mutton Stew, Mutton en Cassrole, Barbecued Lamb, Fifteen Minute Pudding, Edinburgh Pudding, Lemon Meringue and Snow Jelly plus Spiced Tea Cakes and Rolls.
A playful scene features Dolly and a busy day of baking beneath a tree. A small brown bird sings while a cat and hens join in. A child wonders what Miss Top-Knot said as Mother calls, blending domestic chores with whimsical chatter.
Ghidys struggles to speak over a cold during a phone call with her father. She cannot make her words heard and finally tells her mother in frustration that she feels like a mouse and cannot make her words talk.
A young boy named Jack learns to say excuse me and repeatedly apologizes. He grows tired of politeness and blurts out that he needs excuses for the entire day in a humorous anecdote about manners.
A student named Billy Smith was asked to use the word notwithstanding in a sentence. He produced a humorous line about Paps wearing pants with a hole, demonstrating confidence despite the task.
A historic note suggests the sash was too light causing a window pane issue. It references a defect in construction and implies the sash weight contributed to the problem.
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