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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1932
Page
7
A Westinghouse engineer Norman Wilson Storer proposes the Biway system a elevated two train belt route above streets with continuous movement. Local and express trains switch at gates every 60 seconds travel up to 22 mph with central control and adhesion drive using I rails and power stations every 1000 feet.
Buster Bear escapes a startled fall from a hemlock tree and flees through the Green Forest. Bees sting him as he seeks relief, while Farmer Brown’s Boy chases and decides mud at Paddy the Beaver’s pond will soothe the pain. The tale centers on Buster’s pride, fear, and the chase through the woods.
Miss Missoour Osburn of Shelbyville Missouri won the Missouri Valley A U U regional Olympic tryouts at Columbia. She launched the discus 108 feet 2 3/4 inches to break the American record of 107 feet 6 inches set by Caroline Lowe in 1929. Osburn also captured the shot put baseball throw and javelin titles.
The article extols uncooked bran as a laxative aid and dietary roughage. It notes many can tolerate roughage and suggests mixing bran into cereals or dishes, including a recipe with egg, salt, sugar, melted butter, and bran to disguise its flavor.
A father reflects on his son pursing law rather than preaching and vows to support him. He stresses that true work is service to others, not pay or prestige, and hopes the son's honest pursuit will shine with grace. The piece blends a sermon tone with a rural family moment.
The 1932 fashion piece notes scarf inspired decolletage styles and bold two color prints in midsummer evening gowns. Designers favor joyous, exotic patterns for nightlife, with chiffon gowns in multi hue palettes and high front necklines accented by scarf drapery.
The season favors practical tailoring with little flare in coats and a strong move toward tailored dresses. Coats hang straight with swing for ease, while afternoon dresses fade in importance. Fabrics shift from formal silk to rough silk crepe canton crepe tweeds wool jersey mesh and knits, allowing sweaters with skirts under tailored coats for comfort and style.
Early spring sees the practical ensemble enjoying real success. Woolen wear is favored for a bright youthful note with careful workmanship. Outdoor women prefer this unobtrusive flattering garment in two tones of brown replacing white.
Foulard squares are noted as a favorite accessory for young women adding color contrast to sport or spectator costumes. The item is described as a fashionable choice in this period style.
A fashion note celebrates lace evening gowns in varied fabrics like durene and angel's skin. It highlights quick packing and dressing for weekends, features a close-up of a durene lace gown with Venice influence, and notes jeweled clips at the neckline enhancing a high underbust line.
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