Short Skirts and Straight Lines Define the Fashion Shift
A fashion summary notes today’s trend toward shorter skirts and straight silhouettes as winter stock arrives. New York and Paris influence push belt centered gowns, coat dresses, and Spanish shawls, with knickerbockers gaining appeal for sports. Lingerie shifts to nontransparent radium silk in light pastels, while Opéra Bal costumes favor royal purples and long sleeves, and the bloused back remains a lasting style.
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Loud patterns invade street and court fashion trends
A Pittsburgh Leader item notes bold fabric patterns appearing in daily life and sportswear. Women favor oversized chintzes with red and yellow farm scenes and bright stripes. An interior decorator sees rising demand for dramatic drapery-inspired outfits, while cautioning against certain designs.
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Pittsburgh Leader
Water bonds vote debate stirs Arkansas town
A tavern guest in Tomlinville Arkansas discusses a town meeting on issuing waterworks bonds. He notes young people support it while oldTimers oppose paying for access and question the town's readiness. The Kansas City Star adds a quip about a stand off.
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Kansas City Star
Interrupted Profit in Crimson Gulch Shakedown
In Crimson Gulch neighborhood Cactus Joe notes a mismanaged venture stalled by attempting quick payouts. The speaker says the focus on paying quantities rather than sustaining sales doomed the profit plan.
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Photoplay Wit, Cameras and Conspiring Roles
Cartoon Magazine vignette notes a homely character played by the most handsome man as the director jokes the camera and developer will transform him. A film set aside, another cartoon mocks life with a wise quip on living through in-laws. A golf pair meet a kindly spectator who offers a cheeky tip about locating their balls.
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