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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1926
Page
8
A fragmentary board of quotes on youth brain retention, understanding others, and shaping a boy early. Includes lines attributed to Charles Reade about pleasing people through understanding and not delaying moral guidance, plus later admonitions about not burning fingers.
Absurd complaint about daily salt in a bean dish ends with husband urged to buy a motor boat. Alongside, an advertisement touts Cuticura products for clearing skin with ointment soap and talcum, priced at 25 cents each.
Radio telephones are installed on the large European airships facilitating in flight conversations. Passengers may also enjoy movies and phonographs during the voyage, enhancing in flight communication and entertainment options aboard the airships.
A Kansas City Star fashion writer notes a mighty wave in 1925 trends with boyish lines softened by frills, sheer fabrics, and long skirts competing with shorter forms. Velvet and wool crepe lead fabrics, diagonal dress lines, and elaborate evening wraps with beads fur and fringe define day and night wear.
A smart afternoon dress for milady features black silk lace and georgette with flesh satin accessories. The outfit is designed for tea time wear and emphasizes refined, elegant styling suitable for social occasions.
Fall sport dresses stay fashionable with two piece silhouettes, contrasting color bodices, and jersey or crepe fabrics. Popular hues include purples, wine, oranges, blues and greens with black accessories. jumpsers lengthen to fit hips and belts provide peplums. short skirts favor plaits on the front, and velveteen jackets pair with skirts for smart sport outfits.
A revived interest in rings includes sport rings in colored enamels and marcasite, plus semi precious stones matching other jewelry. Large rhinestone rings with pearl or tiny rhinestone accents complement evening gowns, while colored stones remain popular for day wear and ensembles.
Crepe satin appears as the preferred medium for afternoon dresses in a fall collection. The dressier frocks are nearly always severe in cut, with crepe satin designs often in black trimmed with white.
In 1819 two babies born destined for wide influence. Queen Victoria in England and Lydia E. Pinkham in New England became prominent figures. The piece cites testimonials about Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and includes various personal letters praising its effects.
A fashionable London party during the recent Beat Wave Hive era sparked discussion on dress codes. The evening event highlighted the concept dress optional and drew attention in society pages.
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