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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1931
Page
3
Satin dominates midseason wardrobes with sportswear and evening gowns. Sleeveless white or pastel satin tailleurs, cape sleeves, and black or brown satin suit motifs lead a trend toward satin pajama ensembles and crepe satin evening dresses with empire line silhouettes.
Fashion writers note sleeves gaining attention with varied styles this season. Patou favors midarm length with snug fit and a small cuff, Maggy Roy offers a dancing sleeve with six parallel tucks and cascading layers, white lining hidden inside, creating dramatic movement.
Sheer fabrics like organdie and dotted swiss rise in formal wear as cottons hold their own with silks and satins. June bridesmaids wear pastel organdie while brides favor embroidered batiste. Lighter materials pair with taffeta or silk crepe slips, with lace trimmed tulle or batiste options.
A fashion preview notes a shift to autumn hats with small felt shapes perched over one eye and brushed with feathers from sprightly novelties to ostrich plumes. Designers draw inspiration from the Second Empire and the Empress Eugenie silhouette shown at Paris races with clever derbies and circle felt hats.
A recurring cobra themed alliance showcases varied outfits. One look features a brows and white printed silk frock with red tot and accessories. Another ensemble pairs a brown suit with a red and white scarf and a red bag.
The piece traces London Bridge from Saxon wooden crossings to the stone bridge built after 1823, describing its 900 foot width, 18 stone piers, and shops on the upper levels. It notes its replacement by a newer bridge upstream, while London Bridge remains a symbol and still conveys travelers between riverbanks. The lamp posts are said to be cast from cannons captured in the Peninsular War.
Josh plans to take up aviation, according to the passage. Farmer Corn tessel cautions that he will learn to keep machinery in repair more diligently than on the farm.
In the city a blaze exposes how fires rarely wreck as much of a structure as feared, prompting renewed safety reassessments and calls for vigilance among residents and officials.
A brief exchange features a player claiming daily strokes and a witty reply naming the cheek and chin course as the joke. The light banter centers on morning practice and a humorous golf metaphor.
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