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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1933
Page
6
A poetic excerpt extols liberty and national pride with lines praising freedom sweet music the land and the pilgrims and a call to unity. The passage repeats refrain imagery of rocks trees and hills framing devotion to liberty and gratitude to God as protector and king.
In the past boys made improvised cannons from pistol barrels and paper cylinders and even bones, risking serious injuries. Dan Beard recalls July Fourths filled with flags, windows lit with red white and blue, and Roman candle duels that caused burns but rarely deaths. He laments that modern cities cannot safely sustain such primitive displays and that the old way is gone.
Cherie Nicholas notes the vogue for casual daytime dress stressing simplicity and confidence. Linen suits in dark hues with light blouses are favored, with unwrinkled fabrics, eyelet embroidery, and red white accents seen in blouses, hats, and footwear. White kid sandals and red trim highlight the season’s sport couture.
White season dominates style with white pique accessories across hats belts bags shoes and gloves. Prominent American designer offers bracelets earrings and brooches mimicking pique ribbed and waffle patterns, plus crystal bead nosegays and scented boutonnières for summer tailleur.
Fashionable women adopt coordinated sweater and skirt sets for active sportswear this season. Pastels lead the palette with peachy pink lime green soft yellow and linen blue. Added color via ban dana scarf belt or hatband completes the look.
The article notes coats with slim molded silhouettes but emphasizes dramatic fur, featuring broad shoulders from oversized collars and long-haired fur as the focal point. It highlights a fashion contrast between sleek lines and voluminous fur elements.
Designers showcase velvet for summer costumes with light delicate coats and feather like fabrics. A smoke gray velvet model features large bows and sable fur bands on chiffon colored sleeves, presenting a youthful, feminine look.
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