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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1926
Page
7
Paris furs signal fashion shifts with giraffe zebra and gazelle skins inspiring new coats capes and trims for winter. Designers feature striped and shaded patterns, rustle of seal and sable styles, with bold color pairings and slim straight cuts dominating the collection.
New coats feature sturdy coatings and varied color combinations suited to street or sport wear. Designs stay on simple lines and typically sport a luxurious fur collar. The model shown is peach with brown cross‑hatching and a fluffy badger fur collar.
Mid summer fashion highlights printed chiffon dresses in shades of green and black. Occasional touches of black trim appear. outfits emphasize coordinated color pairing and a refined, understated look.
The piece outlines loose lace coats worn over solid color plum chiffon dresses. They are sleeveless and short, with a tall back that creates a capelike ripple reaching to the waist.
A Paris fashion report notes capes growing narrower and often sewn down at the side seams with oval hems creating a lengthened silhouette. It cites Berthe’s gown at the British embassy in beige floral silk with blue foundation, gathered hips, and a narrowed neck. Slim skirts remain in style at Denville, with fullness reduced into straight silhouettes.
The article highlights radical new crystal styles in pins and ornaments with jewel tones such as onyx and jade, etched crystals, and ensembles including long brooches earrings bracelets. It notes growing baring lengths, seven crystal chains around the neck and wrist, and durable vanity cases in crystal.
A fashion note advises choosing a wig hat while standing before a mirror to judge becomingness. It emphasizes hats that droop gracefully, suits tall silhouettes, and suits the season's feminine grace, especially in summer.
Short anecdotal note describes reversible hats with contrasting straw and fabric ribbon belting. Hats feature soft crowns and can be worn with either side facing out, offering amusement and practicality.
Grosgrain bags matching light and deep pastel ribbons enter early summer racks. They are large, sturdy, and stylish, designed to complement outfits and offer practical carry options.
A 1926 Western News item discusses early fall fashion for school children and mothers. It notes fabrics for frocks, colors like chen red navy blue peony and black, and accessories including hats, belts, and coats. Fall millinery features felt, velour, draped hats, and decorative ornaments.
Jane, confined to bed by illness, keeps herself amused with toys, a supportive doll, and a vivid game using bedclothes as landscapes. She creates "Quilt River" and "Spread Valley" geography, naming knee regions and features as she moves through the day. The narrative blends illness with playful imagination and gentle routines.
Fragmentary text shows a child named Jane spending time with Mrs W while a mother attends to chores. A window scene prompts Jane to play with pretty things as Mrs W expresses concern about a missing or absent object or person referenced in the partial dialogue.
A seven year old girl Genevieve and her family dog Rover accompany a daily walk to the schoolhouse. A visiting fiend asks if Rover went all the way to school. Genevieve explains Rover stayed with her until he met another dog he preferred and left.
Reading from a late 19th or early 20th century kitchen column, readers are presented with varied salad ideas and simple dishes. Pineapple and grapefruit combinations show up in Pineapple salad and Grapefruit salad, while Bird's Nest Salad uses cream cheese and green fruit shavings. The piece also lists sandwiches and desserts such as Junket Ice Cream and Maple Frozen Dish, with stepwise prep notes and dressing suggestions.
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