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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1926
Page
1
Capes and Spanish shawls dominate this season with chiffon capes favored for elegance. White georgette wraps with rhinestones suit white gowns, while pink and green ombre effects appear in summer wraps. Fringed capes, crushed chiffon collars, and velvet roses highlight stylish ensembles.
Chic wide type chapeaux are becoming favorites covering defects and enhancing beauty. The dark Milan or horsehair hat flatters complexions by shadowing the face and whitening the skin. Horsehair is semitransparent letting light through the brim for a delicate contrast. Velvet or silk flowers decorate hats while imitated trimming with a ribbon band and side bow remains the preferred finish.
The piece extols color use in fashion, noting how black and white ensembles, especially chiffon and crepe frocks, achieve chic contrast when proportion and discretion guide the palette. It highlights how color, though striking, serves to emphasize black and white combinations in model showcases.
The piece notes early American prints gaining traction in fashion circles as modern designers reinterpret American identity through silk. It highlights a new hike design by American artists growing in popularity for southern wear, signaling a shift toward silk interpretations of American Wife imagery.
Dalmatique is described as a new summer wrap in unlined georgette, with options to pair a cape or coat. Descriptions mention gray georgette dresses, silver embroidery, and beige accents. The text outlines various trims and styles for the wrap and accompanying outfits.
A description of a novelty powder box aimed at women featuring a mirror held by two petal bands, a rouge section with a circular binding, and a powder compartment. Boxes come in silver or gold with chased tops or filigree covers set with stones, some attached to silk cords with a matching lipstick holder.
Many new shawls adopt a smaller square form with deep cheary fringes or borders of silin and doubled chiffon corners. Lightweight metal brocades and heavy crepe satin are used with contrasting borders. Rainbow shaded ribbons blend two to three colors in vivid effect.
A fashion note describes dresses featuring straited trim and love strings on shoulders and fronts. String belts accompany many new jumpers while string bows and scarfs appear at necklines, shaping frocks with Ve necklines.
Short Coats Jt skirts are getting longer, some evening coats are getting shorter. These are worn over less elaborate dresses chosen for theaters, restaurants, and night clubs. A recent example from Favs features a gold lame jacket knotted on one side, meant to pair with a gold or black satin skirt.
Decorative coats in sports wear debuts with attractive jersey embroidery. Highlights include self-Lones styling and intricate embroidery on Jong coats, showcasing craftsmanship in period garment design.
The article notes a revival of wide brim hats for women and dainty party frocks for children, highlighting fashion trends toward large hats, light pastels, and decorative embroidery. Julia Bottomley reports a shift toward elegant millinery with wire boned brims, chiffon roses, and refined fabrics as designers embrace wide brim style for fall and winter.
A mother emperor penguin chats with her chick about feeding habits and future independence. The tale contrasts different penguin manners while noting the chick’s silent curiosity about its future. The scene depicts a calm breakfast moment and the promise of growing up.
Agnes, chosen as flower girl for her aunt’s wedding, sits through lessons from her grandmother. When asked if she’s listening, she responds with a sharp quip about having “30y ears,” showing quiet attention despite the shy demeanor.
A six year old boy delayed going to bed urging his mother to accompany him to ensure he really lies down. He asked his mother to come along and see if he truly goes to sleep as instructed.
A child awakens to learn a new tooth arrived during the night and excitedly tells her mother that a baby brother has been born while she slept. The tale captures a child’s surprise and joy at a family event.
A fragment from Youth's Companion recalls Little Mary debating bedtime and wake time. She cheekily notes that at night she is told she is too small to stay up while in the morning she is too large to stay in bed.
A 1925 era digest offers recipes for Orange Cakes Maple Cookies Cheese Balls Cheese Salad Peach Sherbet Duchess Creams and various desserts. Instructions detail creaming butter and sugar, baking, folding in cheese and milk, gelatin molding, sherbet mixtures with fruit juices and mint, and a peach cake filling.
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