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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1926

Page

3

Mexican religious clash tests Calles regime power

A bitter struggle over Mexico's anti religious laws pits President Calles and the ruling party with labor and socialist support against the Catholic Church led by Archbishop Mora y del Rijo and other bishops. Churches may be seized and run by civilian committees, with fears of excommunication and arrests for sedition. The move follows church warnings to end services after July 31, while the church seeks modification and appeals to international figures.

Edward W. Pickard Calles Mexico Rio Grande Mora Y del Rijo Lgwa Wreen Natalia Dulles Npped Mellklows Defense Appr Bret Paenides Mexico City Mabel Cencaejes

Sheer Frocks Brighten Paris Styles For Summer Wear

Paris designers showcase sheer fabrics for garden parties and summer evenings. Lanvin’s robe de style in black organdie with white chiffon trims features a wide scalloped border and a rose taffeta bow. Stefila offers gossamer gandie looks. Bechoff presents pale yellow plaid georgette frocks with loose waists and raffled fullness. White and black combos remain a spring highlight with delicate beadwork accents and parasol accessories.

Forts New York Times Lanvin Stefila Bertha Paria Bechoff Beckoff

New Vagabond Hat Gains Cinnamon Brown Felt Appeal

A cinnamon brown felt vagabond hat features a perky peacock accent and is touted as stylish for summer or early fall wear. The design highlights its attractive finish and versatile seasonal appeal.

Lisle Hosiery Tops Silk For Fashionable Women

Lisle stockings have captured the wardrobe of well dressed young women who prefer them to silk. The plain or clocked patterns suit both sporty and refined outfits, replacing the old criticism of thin stockings with sportswear and proving a style shift toward lisle in varied fabrics.

Lisle

Belt Waistline Return Noted by Leading Designers

Reported revival of the belt to define the waist in day dresses mirrors a shift by top designers in London Paris and New York. The waistline, once emphasized by drapery swing, again appears near normal as afternoon and evening frocks revert to belted silhouettes.

Milady London Paris New York

Paris Fashions Boost Jumper Dress With Beret

A practical Paris street look features a kaha or crepe jumper dress paired with a plaid skirt, worn under a dark tuxedo coat. A globular beret in straw or glossy fabrics sits atop, with beige or gray chamois gloves. The ensemble signals daytime wear shifting away from formal evening styles.

Worth Kasha Paris Feminine Ita Ite

Three Shades Selected as Colors for Summer

The summer color scene features three standout shades led by summle a bright sport tone, june rose a dusty pink for evening wear, and coral gands a tan rose mix. Navy blue remains a daytime staple while black dominates dinner attire.

New York Paris

Turquoise Satin Beach Pajama Suit Described

A turquoise blue satin beach pajama suit with a long mandarin coat in yellow and rose brocade, tight trousers ending in a two inch brocade band, and a fitted shirt with a bateau neck. Sleeves feature a deep circular brocade ruffle from the elbow.

Drecoll

Woman Con Quers Fears In Early Health Ad

St Paul reports a woman writes to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co praising Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing her fear and weakness. She recalls locking doors at home before treatment and credits the remedy with restoring strength and happiness, asking others to try the product for better health.

St. Paul Minn M. Jack Larberter Dellwood Place Lydia H. Pinkham Lydia Pinkham

Records on Bamboo Folklore of Sumatra

Professor H. H. Bartlett of the Smithsonian Institute notes that bamboo joints preserve Malay folklore, legends, and medicinal plant knowledge in Sumatra. While studying tibber producing plants, he observed natives writing faltha on bamboo, which is dried and preserved indefinitely.

Sumatra H. H. Bartlett Smithsonian Institution Bartlett

Tiger Spurs Panic at Kuala Lumpur Hotel Zoo Train Escape

A tiger being shipped to Singapore on a freight train escaped in the Federated Malay States and wandered into a hotel near the station. Several diners fled in a panic as the frightened animal sought shelter under a table, and a sportsman shot and killed it.

Singapore New York Zoo Federated Malay States Staee Asyo Haro T. Wilkins Popular Mechanics

Crocodile Threat Linked to Natives’ Losses in Barnes

Muddy Barnes streams host crocodiles blamed for one fifth of local natives deaths. The report notes frequent attacks amid dangerous waters and calls for caution by residents and authorities.

Barnes

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