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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1926

Page

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News Review of Current Events by Edward W Pickard

The article surveys 1923 congressional action on farm relief, noting the cooperative marketing measure favored by President Coolidge and opposed by corn belt senators. It covers naval aviation funding, prohibition enforcement disputes in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin Democrats and prohibition, and international events from Italy’s labor measures to Canadian politics and earthquakes in the Mediterranean. It mentions Sir Adolphus and other global political shifts and financial aid efforts.

Edward W. Pickard Congress Coolidge Senate Agriculture Department Wendle Republican Party Rennh- Ilan Tanden Tinda Sweden Chicago Shipping Board Pat Tate Actian Srepetary Jardine Department of Agriculture Secretacy Manver Department of Commerce O'Connor Rabiner Boerd

Length of Skirt Still Undecided

A New York Herald Tribune fashion note credits Lucien Lelong predicting next autumns hems will inch longer, though he hopes knee length remains. He links skirt length to womens independence, suggests current trend may be brief or part of a broader social shift.

New York Herald-Tribune Lucien Lelong M. Lelong Catherine of Russia Cristine Sweden Joan of Arc

White Silk Printed Dress for Sports Wear Design

A white silk printed dress designed for sports wear features a green suede belt and green accents. The item targets young women with a fresh, coordinated look.

Evening Fabrics Dominant for Women's Attire

The text notes pink white black absinthe chartreuse mauve cyclamen and blue as favored evening colors with silk tulle and chiffon georgette and lace dominating fabrics. Very full skirts feature panels petals godets and flounces often embroidered, bodices trimmed, low back emphasis, and elegance in design.

Parisians and Americans Clash Over Fashion Details

Parisians and Americans differ on minor fashion points from gloves to stockings to corsages. Paris favors black glazed kid gloves with ruffles and leather boutonnières, while Americans prefer suede light shades and elk or cotton flowers. Weathering wraps in Paris are satin-like mackintoshes, and Americans choose rubberized raincoats in bright or pastel tones.

Paris America Parla

Fur Trimming Trends Shape Summer Coats and Hats

The article notes fur trimmings on summer coats, including green ben galine fabrics and back fullness achieved by panels for a graceful line. It highlights high front waist effects, light fur collars and cuffs, and fur borders on chiffons. Paris reveals millinery with gold and silver trims on felt hats, grosgrain ribbons, and innovative hat shapes from Lewry.

Paris

Sports Lines Define Summer Resort Attire Trends

A peek into resort wear notes sports influenced silhouettes dominate daytime outfits. The era blends comfort and convenience with chic models, merging utilitarian features from practical robes and long accepted robes into styled ensembles.

French wine expert wins Paris palate prize

A Paris jury including oenology professor and chemistry representative awarded Constant Lecoq the prize for the most delicate palate. Among 35 competitors he identified eight wines by vintage, with one slip mistaking Moclrachet for de Mernoult, correctly naming Chablis 1919 and other labels including Graves 1924 and Cotes du Rhone 1021.

Paris Chniatry of Agriculture M. Constant Lecoq de Mernoult Graves Youray

Visitor at the Door Seeks Proceedings at House

A male visitor announces a suit at a quiet residence. The head of the house hesitates then admits, revealing the inspector of guidance is not the target. The visitor delays, calling upstairs that a gentleman wishes to sue the mother in law.

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