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inches from the floor. The use of black in this model is most striking, and the sleeveless jacket is made to match the dress, in spite of its differ ent material, through the band of black that edges 1t.
 A New Version Of The Three Piece
 Suit
 A most effective combination, the novelty check and white crepe de chine, and so successful that 1t needs no trimming but a single pearl but ton to fasten the hip band. The dress has two noticeable features-the mar row belt at the normal waistline, even though the waist itself is lowered; and the Bishop sleeves that show beneath the three-quarter length sleeves of the coatee. The latter is distinguished by the crepe de chine lining of the revers and the rather out of the ordinary ef- feet of the heightened line on one side of the model. The skirt Is slightly shorter than the average, but suits
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In daytime models there will be calf and patent. as well as the lighter feathers, the latter running to mar row, and the former to broader toes. There will be both straps and small tongue effects. and, as pictured. Ox- ford models for semi-dress wear. For formal wear the brocades. satins, gold and silver cloth models will remain favorites. and buckles will continue to be much in favor. There will always be some demand for black velvet eve ming slippers, and with certain cos- tunes they are most attractive. The model cut out at the side. after the fashion of the brocaded slipper above, is sure to continue a favorite, both because of it's charm and its comfort; and many there are who will cling to the comfortably low heel that was. at first, fancy. then a fad, and then a recognized fashion. The small foot has nothing to fear from the lowered, heightened line. Straps are fattering to certain type of foot, and the use of this detail of trimming is so widely varied that some version of 1t should be found to become every foot.
 So if one will but give care to the choice of a model for her each and every need. buying only when she Is sure that the shoe or slipper of her choice will bring her comfort and at the same time be becoming; then care for her shoes as she does her gowns, she will always be fittingly shod in a double sense of the word. Shoes, more than any other article of apparel except corsets, perhaps-need rest. Since evening slippers are practically certain of time to recuperate from their labors, daytime models are ones chief concern, for the major portion of every day is spent in practical pur- suits: a-foot in town or country; or a-f1eld on links or tennis court. And active shoes-like active folks-should rest, when their days labor is done.
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home dressmaker to know that silks may be had by the yard with the printing applied in such manner that 1t will decorate the back front and sleeves of a blouse; or the pat tern may be combined in a skirt length; or printed panels and borders for decorative purposes may be had.
 Wash Materials In New Weaves
 For practical wear the frock that can be washed is 8 necessity. through the summer months. so interest is as great in cottons as in silks. There are always linens, dimities, ginghams and Swiss. but not always ratines. cot ton crepes and voiles. However, the ratine in novelty weave is very prom inent in this years spring fabric showing. So. too, are cottons in creepy weave, which is only natural consid- ering the continued vogue for wool crepes and crepe silks. The tendency to length in skirts assures the pop ularity of voiles. They are charming over a slip of colored silk, especially when the voile itself shows a novelty weave with silk stripes or figures. As to patterns, preference Is shown in checks. especially those in white and bright color. All-over plaids and stripes are favorites, and scrolls. spaced figures. splashes of color and neat effects in printed patterns are being featured.
 Skirts will be bit shorter for gen. eral wear. but long for formal occa- sions. Seven, eight, nine inches from the floor seems to be the general rule. All "forewords" to the contrary, the costume suit bids fair to be reigning favorite. if advance models are any indication. It is too satisfactory and comfortable a mode to be discarded
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lowered. The Oriental effect of the model on the right is emphasized by turban and swinging earrings of East ern inspiration. Both large and small hats are worn. and flowers and ostrich are the approved trimmings on the pictured models Interesting, to say the least, this mid-winter forecast of the summer mode. It means that through chilling winds and spells of weather" one may vision green things growing and flowers blossoming. all In the magic of frock or suit, designed for wear In a land season removed from ours, and viewed through the window of a shop
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lightly and some of the most attract i've models feature new versions of the coatee, with sleeves shortened to show the dress sleeve beneath. These coatees retain the surplice opening and hip-band fastening so popular through the winter, but vary the effect with oddly variant revers. Great stress is laid on dresses of printed silks alone, or in combination with plain silk or Georgette. Taffeta evening frocks are being shown, their waistline normal, skirts inclined to fullness. Silver lace and wheels of the taffeta trim them.
 Three Widely Different Suit Models
 Three variations of the suit appear in the pictured models. A three piece suit Of novelty knitwear is a useful affair, admirably adapted to active sports or to general use. If one thing distinguishes 1t more than another it is its simplicity both of line and trim ming. Both skirt and sweater blouse are trimmed with the jacket material. and the jacket has pockets, cuffs and revers of the skirt material. There might be any one of several color combinations in such a suit: brown with tan, gray with black, green with blue or two shades of the one color
 Another knitted model features the sleeveless jacket of artificial silk over frock of the same fabric but a diff ferent pattern. Black and white is ever an effective combination, usual enough to be familiar, yet In this par ticular ease unusual in spite of its familiarity. At first glimpse the skirt seems extremely short, but the effect is obtained by the use of a broad black band at the hem edge. which brings the length to the usual eight or nine
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Y M OLUMES have been written on the value of the well-shod foot A H as an aid to costuming, and it Is " an established fact that the sim plest costume becomes distinctive when attractive shoes and hosiery complement its simplicity. Women are prone to follow fashions in foot wear regardless of their comfort and suitability to their particular needs As proof positive of this fact one may cite the brief vogue for short vamp shoes when everyone wore short vamps whether they fitted or not and now, with a few exceptions, no one wears them because they are no longer style. Yet-they're the only shoe that fits a certain type of foot! No matter how attractive 1t may be, the same type of shoe does not fit all people. nor does the same style be- come all feet. There are slender feet and short, plump feet, the former fitted only by a long vamp shoe, the latter fitted naturally and comfort ably by the short vamp model. And since there are short vamps, modified short yamps and long vamps to be had. ana an dllllOSl iAiiAeAS99 SNfNSNASNA of styles from which to choose, there is no reason why everyone should not he comfortably and becomingly shod. In the matter of becomingness 1t Is well to remember that lines and trim n,ings. carefully thought out, will make any foot look smaller. and the use of two materials so much in vogue. is an undoubted aid to this achievement.
 After several seasons of strapped models-and nothing but. Fashion found her tongue" and we have had varied assortment of tongued and buckled pumps that have rivaled the strapped sandal type in popularity There is something really fascinating about buckled shoe-it is ren1in- 1scent of the days of stiff silks. bouf- fant skirts and powdered wigs. for once on Q time the buckled shoe was not only necessary part of court dress, but the prerogative of nobility. It is a graceful mode. and whether it be the finely cut steel buckles on after noon shoes or jeweled buckles on satin evening slippers. they enhance the beauty of the feet they adorn. But popular as the buckled models have been, they have by no means busted the strapped model from favor. New variations of this most attractive fashion appear daily, each lovel:er and more unusual than the last.
 Still another war has been raging in the fashion world of shoes-this time with the height of heels as the subject of dispute. LOW" says one: High" says another; Medium" says vet a third with the result that all three have been worn. While tweed suits. short skirts, wool hose and sports hats were In vogue, the very low flat heel was a logical detail of
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fully chosen. is frequently the only touch of color on a dark cloth gown. WELLS INCREASE IN POPULARITY HHE veil, as an accessory. has it's
 ins and outs with Fashion. At one
 - time 1t may be almost wholly out or favor again 1t is most decidedly a part of the millinery vogue. Just now there are evidences of it's increased importance in the scheme of things. for whether 1t be close face veil or a hlmy. lacy affair whose chief purpose is to be decorative. a veil is certain to be an important factor in the costume. The newest veils are long and narrow and a fashion note from Paris tells Of the popularity of the veil that reaches below the waist, frequently to the hemline of the costume. The in huence of things Venetian is seen in a veil that is thrown back. fan-nke. over the crown of the hat, and the flowing veil. brilliantly colored, is a mode of the moment in the South.
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have the privilege of a wide choice. Evidently the Bishop sleeve Is to be favorite, since 1t appears in the new version of the slip-on sweater. We have become accustomed to the sleeve less slip-on In barbaric- design and vivid coloring, many of them possess ing great beauty but the sleeves. low cred belt and strapped openings at the side give this model a novel appear ance.
 The Oriental Note In FroclSs
 If the pictured gowns are any evil dence we are to be Eastern in our afternoon apparel. Not only are the new patterns of the familiar Canton crepe of interest, but the frocks them selves show many of the newest style tendencies. There seems to be no deviation from the uneven hemline, variously arrived at. Sleeves-when they exist-are long, full, and gath cred in to a cuff Both frocks with sleeves employ the same type and favor the opening from shoulder to wrist. Drapes in the usual sense of the word are absent, replaced by cas- cades of the material or a contrasting Georgette. The Bertha is In evidence on the sleeveless frock, but seems possessed of an ambition to become a fichu. The necklines vary, but the waistlines are normal or only slightly
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such attire; and there was distinct
 tendency to medium heels in daytime shoes and baby Louis heels for evening wear. But the pendulum has begun it's backward swing. and one sees more slender, high heels than for many months past. But there are low heels a-plenty, likewise Cuban, mili- tary, Spanish and baby Louis, so that all may wear what is most comfort able, yet be In fashion. Two reasons there are for the swing from high to low, and back again; first, Fashion is but synonym for change; second and more important than definition or synonym-the low heel makes the foot look large, while the slender heel has the opposite effect. It mat ters not that the low heel Is, as a rule, much more comfortable to wear, we
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NEW-FOR THE KITCHEN

TF she rolls her own"-pastry,
 of course-she will welcome a re- . gently improved version of the homely rolling pin. Made of alumi mum with handles of wood, It's pur- pose is the laudable one of saving time, and to this end it is made in two parts; the one-filled with flour fits inside the other and locks tightly. so that not bit of flour escapes.
 But a turn of the wrist will open tiny slits In the metal pin" releas- ing just enough flour to assure a smooth, evenly f1oured pastry.
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their inspiration. with the result that all the radiance of coloring and beauty of design of foreign lands and peoples have contributed to the silks of 1923. Specialists in design have haunted museums and from master pieces of art have gleaned inspiring ideas for these printed fabrics, so that the design on ones favorite afternoon frock may be drawn from a painting;
 a tapestry; an antique rug out of Persia or an Egyptian obelisk. Print ed" silk Is always much lovelier than 1t sounds, for in many designs the work resembles embroidery, weaving or hand-painting 1t Will-interest tha
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THE CLEVER WAYS OF TRIMMINGS

~HE home dressmaker. or the lady who buys a gown of good fabric - and lines. then remodels 1t to suit her fancy. is consulting the trimming counters In the shops with increasing frequency. Never has there been so great a demand for novelty decora- tions as the past season has brought, and 1t would seem that spring fash ions are to prove no exception to the winter rule. Only recently has the value of the clasp. cabochon or beaded motif been thoroughly appreciated. and now they are finding their way. in some attractive form or other. into street. as we'll as semi formal and for mai gowns. This striking type of ornamentation is being used. not alone as part of the waistline garniture or as a coat fastening. but as effective trimming for blouses and the waist of the three-piece costume suit These ornaments may be beaded, of cut jet. metal. pyoxylin or jewels as best fits their purpose. and such a motif. care
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 Heel.
 are but slaves to appearance. which decrees that small foot Is impera- tive.
 Looking ahead to Spring, shoe men long ago made their decision, not only as to heels and toes, but as to what feathers and styles shall be worn. We may roughly divide these same shoe fashions into sports models. shoes for evening and shoes for daytime wear, and in each of the three there are many varied styles. There will be strap, small tongue and plain effects; heels of varying heights: and a wide diversity of materials. In sports models one naturally looks for low heels and broad toes. with the Oxford model in the lead. Ooze leather or buckskin, in gray. white or beige, with kid to match, blend or contrast: plain feathers. as patent or gun metal: and tan calf will be prominently featured, and there will be the usual details of wing tips. interspersing or instep saddles
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pAdys
 ~ ROM out the land where winter
 N furs and fabrics are still much in
 evidence we cast sharply inquisi-
 tive eyes toward the Southland. tor it Is there that Fashion, for the time being, is willing time away, clad in colorful apparel that cannot but lend a note of picturesqueness to links and sands and sea. And the folk of the North. who build their homes in the shelter of the northern hills, will seek vacation pleasures along the sparkling sands Of Florida on sap phire seas that stretch across to the Bermudas; off the West holds greater fascination-in the shadow of the Golden Gate. And wherever there is possibility of change. there will Fashion be found, and just now she anticipates the needs of the northern spring and summer while displaying the modes of the hour for Southern wear. From a knowledge of the suits. frocks and millinery that are appear ing at Palm Beach, St. Petersburg and other winter" resorts. one may fore cast quite accurately what the new seasons mode will be for the person who, wrapped in furs, sees summer through the windows of the shops.
 The chief interest of. the Stay-at- Home is directed toward the funda- mentals of the Southern mode that is so soon. to be our own. If she designs bit or dressmakes a bit, she will find colors and fabrics most interesting, since she will buy early in prepara- tion for the coming season. In both coloring and patterning the new fabrics show the influence of Persia. at least that is the dominant note of change. We have had something of the same influence in the winter mode but not as generally apparent as in the advance spring showingsJ CoIors show the richness that such an inf1u- ence presupposes, and bear names that suggest their origin. There are regal blues; deep. golden orange; lux urious pinks that blend into rose; shades of orchid, purple and violet; deep greens. grayish greens and sparkling emerald greens. Brown has been 50 popular during the fall and winter season that 1t is sure to con tribute at least a few new shades to lend variety to the color scheme. These shades will have new names, of course. and there will be new yellows, grays and coral reds.
 Gay Printed Silks Are shown
 The vogue for printed silks is most pronounced, and striking color effects predominate. Printers have drawn upon every land and every age for
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-05-24
BRITISH PREMIER
RESIGNS HIS POST
Statement Sent to King George
Declares That Physician Ad-
vised This Move

London-Andrew Bonar Law. the
prime minister, sent his resignation
to the king because Of Ill health he
was unable to present 1t personally.
Thus ends his brief but eventful ad-
ministration and It ends with impor-
tant and preplexing problems. par
ticularly Great Britain's relations with
France and Russia. unsettled.
The king will sumomn one OF the
Conservative leaders 10 form a new
cabinet. It is generally accepted that
Marquis Curzon will be the next
premier.
The crisis comes upon the govern.
nent in the midst of the holiday, when
Parliament is dispersed and few mem
bers of the government are in London
Two days ago. wren the result Of
Mr. Bonas Laws consultation with
physicians in Paris became known.
this end was foreseen, bat the country
was not prepared for II and will await
developments with anxiety and regrets
over the untimely dropping of trust.
ed pilot.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-05-24
DEMAND Chinese
WITHHOLD TROOPS
Powers IN New Note Ask Why
Government Permits Fight
ing to Go On.

Peking-Ffghting continues around
the mountain top where the Chinese
bandits have placed their foreign cap
tives. including Americans.
These white men have been prison.
ers for two weeks. The diplomatic
corps. after reviewing the situation.
decided to send q new note to the
government, asking why lighting Ia
permitted to 60 on. with increasing
danger to the lives Of the hostages.
II is feared that the outlaws win
carry out their threat to kill two for
eigners unless the troops cease their
attacks. The Chinese authorities have
from the beginning opposed yielding
and Withdrawing the soldiers. They
favor pressing the attacks. even az
the cost Of foreign lives.
DR., II. Martens. a physician. return
ing from a relief mission to the Shan.
tung mountain. where IL prisoners are
held by the bandits, reported that the
consensus of opinion among the cap
tives was that rofeign Intervention
was the only possible means Of effect.
Ing their release.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-05-24
NORMAN TOWNSHIP

Miss Eda Nelson is attending
school in Bruno.
Mr.. Kelley called at the c. o.
wildes home Sunday.
Mrs. Tetz called at the Olaf
Nelson home Monday.
Oscar Nelson called at the
Steve Pnrull home Sunday.
Steve Purull called at the Al
bert Waletzko home Tuesday.
Oscar Nelson called at the
Arthur Sangren home Sunday.
Mrs. Olaf Nelson called at the
Arthur Sangren home Sunday.
Mrs. Tetz visited at the
Arthur Sangren home Sunday.
Miss Lille Purull spent Wed.
nesday with Mrs. Robert Tietz.
Arthur Tietz and Oscar Nelson
spent Sunday at the Steve Purull
home.
F. Darnell spent Sunday al
Carlton at the Milo j. Current
home.
Thomas and Jack Waletzkc
called at the Darnell home Sun
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Forsyth and
sons, Lawrence and Floyd. spent
Sunday at Duluth.
Mrs. Peterson and daughter
Irene. called at the C. o. Wildes
home Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bill Bartlett from
Minneapolis. spent Wednesday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Steve Purull
Rev. Father Burns from Du
luth. called on Mrs. II. Shoumak'
er Sunday at the Steve -Purul
home.
Miss Adele 0gilvie has come
home from Chisago City where
she finished a very successful
term of school.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. III. Kowitz ant
family and Bill and Henry Han
men spent Sunday evening at thu
Steve Purull home.
Miss Mary Shuler left fol
Canada Friday to visit he
brother. She had been visiting
her cousin. Mrs. Darnell.
The Ladies' Welcome Societ.
are giving a social and sale a
the Messenger school house Sat
urday evening, May 26th. al
are welcome.
| A number of friends and neigh
bors staged little surprise 70
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Ogilvie Sur
day evening the occasion bein
their fifth wedding anniversar.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-05-24
RURAL CREDITS BANK OPENS
Lack Of Office Space Hampers-starts
With 5000, 900 Capital.

st. Paul, Minimize intermediate
Rural Credits bank will be ready to
loan money within three weeks and
expects to loan several million dol
lars to cooperative organizations In
the northwest In the next two years,
T. A. Nelosn. assistant cashier. said
The bank will be ready three weeks
sooner than originally announced.
That loans to co-operatives viii be
an important part Of our work is be-
yond al doubt. We will be called upon
TO loan several million dollars to CO.
operatives in the northwest: in fact,
we have been asked to be prepared for
an application for millions already.
The new bank will begin operations
by loaning its capital When this S.
100000 is exhausted it viii issue
bonds.
Applicants will deal directly with
the bureau" he said "No appointment
OF agents is required: however, bank
ers, lawyers or county officials who
are experienced in land loans would
be Of help to the applicants.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-05-24
RUSSIANS SEEK CONFERENCE
Satisfactory Settlement Reported to
Hinge on Eastern Questions.

Satdactory Settienent Heporteo 70
Hinge on Eastern Questions.
Moscow-Leonid Krassin. Russian
soviet representative In London. is I'M
official understood to have been In
structed to inform the British foreign
office that Russia cannot yield In prin-
ciple from its recent note replying to
the British ultimtaum. The instruc-
tons. II is said. were sent as the re-
suit OF q soviet government confer.
ence.
While willing TO make some tempo
rary arrangement regarding the FISH
ing rights Of the British trawlers on
the Murmansk coast. such as limiting
the territorial rome. and adjusting
other secondary points pending gen.
eral negotiations. Russia still insists
that the differences between the two
countries can only be adjusted by q
conference. particularly on eastern
questions II Is pointed out that Eng
land. despite numerous requests from
the soviet government has never
since 1920 stated exactly what the
British policy and interests in Persia
and other eastern lands are.