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Nearly Everybody in Winnetka Reads the Talk INNETKA WEEKLY TALK | 36 Elm§ 36 Elml VOL. VI, NO. 11 WINNETKA, ILLINOIS, FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 1917 EIGHT PAGES PRICE FIVE CENTS . WINNETKA TO HEAR MOFFETT AT RAL Training Station to Speak Her Sunday Afternoon. LY Commandant of 'Great Lakes Naval . BAND CONCERT WILL BE GIVEN BY CADET SQUAD N 472 W) Flats Sailor Boys Are Training Under 1 sun par Lieut. John Philip Sousa. per yea or 6 or ; Patriotic and memorial exercises te, Ken will be held in Winnetka. Sunday night co 1 afternoon at 3 o'clock. ~The entertainment committee, un- der the direction of Horace Kent we hat Tenney, has arranged for an attrac- le acres tive program to be given at the vil- . lage commons. Capt. W. A. Moffett 1 Shore. § rt ~ Commandant of the Great Lakas Naval Training Station, will be the principal speaker of the day. Cadets to Drill. Two companies of cadets from the Lake Bluff station will drill. Sev- ral special drills, as bayonet charg- ing, may be, included in the drill ex- hibitions. The cadet band of fifty pieces will furnish the music during he program and a band concert will e given following the exercises. ~ John Philip Sousa, the noted band- master, was a visitor at the Great Lakes station this week, and he has suggested plans for organizing the musical units. At present the station has the largest band in the world. Under Sousa's plans, there will be six bands of fifty pieces, a fife and § drum corps of 100 pieces, and a bugle and drum corps of 100 pieces . Program Arranged. = =' Sousa will devote three or four ays each week to assist the organ- ization. Following his inspection and the impromptu concert given while he was at the station, the veteran bandmaster became enthusiastic over the great possibilities of the musi- cal corps. One division of this band has been assigned to Winnetka for heir Sunday celebration. The order of the program arranged will be the "Invocation," by Rev. Ed- ward L. Williams, patriotic songs by the people and Lincoln's Gettysburg address, by Judge Thomas Taylor, Jr. Capt. W. A. Moffett will speak on the Navy. The Camp Fire girls will have charge of the memorial ex- ercises. The cadets will drill follow- ing the fiag raising exercises by the Boy Scouts. LR RB 0 STROTZ SAILS IN JULY FOR WESTERN FRONTIER ~ Winnetka Boy to Serve in American . Ambulance Corps. Cadet Lieut. Sidney T. Strotz, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Strotz, 365 Sheridan road, Winnetka, Ill, and a | member of this year's graduating ~ class at St. John's Military academy here, will leave New York in July for France to serve with a unit of the American Ambulance corps. Last year Strotz was winner of the Dr. De Koven medal for scholastic excellence. "A cousin, Charles T. R. Smythe, son of President S. T. Smythe of St. John's Military academy, and now a student at Chicago university, will also leave in July for service with the corps in France. LBB 0-0 WILMETTE PEOPLE WILL ATTEND 1917 MEETING Baptist Church to Be Represented at Association Program. Rev. F. C. Stifler, P. R.. Finlay, Mrs. H. D. Davisson and Miss Annie Beach will represent the Wilmette Baptist church at the eighty-second 'anniversary meeting of the Chicago Baptist association tomorrow. The celebration will be held at the West- ern Avenue church in Chicago. W. M. Burns has been appointed to represent the local church on the permanent council of the association, o fill the vacancy caused by the de- /\ PS POST ASKS MEMBERS OF BOARD FOR DATA Winnetka Plan Commission to Meet and Discuss Final Reports with Expert from Chicago. CIVIC CENTERS PLANNED Board Will Take Care of Detailed Problems in Improvements. Philip S. Post, chairman of the Winnetka Plan commission, in a re- cent letter to the members of the board, asks for the final reports of the committees. FE. H. Bennett of Chicago has perfected his plans for the local commission so that action may be taken at a meeting of the members in the near future. The letter of the chairman lows : fol- "Winnetka, Ill, May 22, 1917. "To the Members of the Winnetka Plan Commission: "In Mr. George B. Ford's book on "City Planning" it is stated that: ""The first work of the expert, once appointed, is to take account of stock --t0 determine the assets and liabili- ties of the town from a city planning standpoint, and to lay out a program of work and determine an order of relative urgency for the various prob- lems which need to be studied so that those matters which call for special attention could be studied .irst, while those of more remote interest could be left until later. "I am pleased to report that Mr. E. H. Bennett of Chicago has now progressed to such a point that a meeting of the full commission can profitably be held in the near future. "At this meeting we should con- sider agnly alc gondii latious related to grade separation, the lay- ing out of through highways and the opening of new streets, the location of public buildings and the establish- ment of civic centers, etc., but also, as far as possible, various specific and detailed problems. _ "Therefore I will greatly appreciate it if you will immediately send me suggestions as to all matters which you think should be dealt with in the plan. Please do not limit these sug- gestions to the subject connected with the work of the sub-committee on which you are serving, as it is hoped that they will bring up every question, large or small, deserving of consideration. "I am anxious to have these sug- gestions in advance of our meeting, s othat they may be classified and arranged for discussion. "Very respectfully yours, "PHILIPS. POST, "Chairman." | =0 00.0 EXPERTS WILL CONDUCT ECONOMY CLASSES HERE Chicago Meat Firm to Cut Up Beef at Monday's Meeting. The first class conducted by the Winnetka committee on the conser- vation of food was a great success. The William G. Hibbard prizes for the best dandelion recipes were These prizes and the bread recipes offered by the instructors will be distributed at the meeting on Mon- day afternoon. The Armour company has con- sented to cut up a side of beef at the next class. Mrs. Adams, a member of the firm's staff, will talk on the most advantageous use of the less expensive cuts. This lecture will be held in the { domestic science room of the Horace {Mann school at 4 o'clock. Everyone attending is requested to bring paper and pencil to take notes. =e Eh Aid Society Meets. The Ladies' Aid Society of St. John's Lutheran church will meet Thursday, June 7, at 2 o'clock, in the assembly room of the church. = Ee Young People Meet. The young people of St. John's Lutheran church will hold a "get- arture of A. E. White. together" meeting Friday 'evening, FOOD BULLETINS OF GOVERNMENT USEFUL Edward 'S. Rogers Recommends Re- ports as Helpful to Winnetka Housewives. RECIPES ARE FURNISHED Washington Office Will Send Bulle- tins Ordered. John R. Montgomery, chairman of the food production committee of the War Emergency union, has been fur- nished by Edward S. Rogers with a carefully prepared list of government bulletins containing valuable mation regarding food supply and economy. Mr. Rogers has examined a great number of these bulletins and sumbits the following list as being those which are specially useful, and which would be helpful in every Winnetka household: "Canned fruit, preserves and jel- lies, household methods of prepara- tion, (Farmers' Bulletin 203). 5 cents. "Canning tomatoes a thome and in club work; 1. Canned tomatoes, catsup, chowchow; 2. Canning toma- toes in clubs and for market, with recipes, (Farmers' Bulletin 521), 5 cents. 2 "Canning vegetables in the home, (Farmers' Bulletin 359), 5 cents. "Cereals. Cereal breakfast foods. (In Farmers' Bulletin 237, pp. 14-18. 1905.) 5 cents. "Cheese and its economical uses in the diet with recipes. (Farmers' Bulletin 487.) 5 cents. "Children. Daily meals of school children. 1909. (Education Bulletin 3.-.1909)). 10. cents. "Food for young children, 3 to 6 years of age, with recipes. 1916. "CF ax nest ribetiald 7.0. LO anid a "School lunches. 1916. (Fariners' Bulletin 712.) 5 cents. "Homemade fireless cookers and their use with recipes. (Farmers' Bulletin 771.) 5 cents. "Use of corn, kafir and cowpeas in the home, with 22 recipes. (Farmers' Bulletin 559.) 5 cents. "Corn meal as food and ways of using it, with 60 recipes. (Farmers' Bulletin 565.) 5 cents. "Food. Care of food in the home. (Farmers' Bulletin 375.) 5 cents. "How to select foods: What the body needs. (Farmers' Bulletin 808.) 5 cents. Send Coupons. In ordering publications, the en- tire title should be quoted, together with the classification number fol- lowing the price at the end of the paragraph. Remittances should be made to the Superintendent of Docu- ments, Government Printing Office, Washington, D. C., by coupons, postal money order, express order, drafts or currency (the latter at sender's risk). Postage stamps and uncertified checks are not accepted. "Coupons that are good until used in exchange for government publica- tions, may be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents in sets of twenty for one dollar." For the convenience of our read- ers, we print a coupon form for ordering these bulletins, which has been prepared by the union. Supt. of Documents, Govt. Printing Office, Washington, D. C. Please send the following publica- tions: + Amount of remittance Name Address WINNETKA WOMAN IS DIRECTING LEAGUES Mrs. Ira Couch Wood, Secretary of National Council for Defense Wires Instructions for Registration. ILLINOIS WOMEN ENLIST Census of Women Will Be Taken for + Economic Service. Illinois women yesterday were au- infor- | | | Winnetka, Ill. | \ June 8. thorized to register their activities on cards prepared by themselves by the woman's committee of the Na- | tional Council of Defense. This re- {moves the last obstacle in complet- ing the census of women of the state eligible for industrial and economic service during war. A telegram. from Mrs. Ira Couch Wood, secretary of the national council, was read at a joint meeting of the executive and advisory com- mittees. She notified them that a model of the card now under -advise- ment by the national council was be- ing sent.' "Make any additions or sugges- tions which you see fit," she advised. Reports were given by the chair- man of the ten departments compris- ing the executive committee. Of these the report of Mrs. Cyrus Hall McCormick, treasurer, was brief and to the point. "I can only say that I wish I might have more to tell you," said Mrs. Mc- Cormick. "There is but $1,263.80 in the treasury. We need more funds." Permanent organization for the co- relating of all women's activities is to be perfected through the state divisions of the council, according to Mrs. Joseph T. Bowen, chairman of the Illinois division. This will the future dd away with duplication of effort. LR ADOPT RESOLUTION TO STOP LIQUOR TRAFFIC Winnetka Women Wire Request to President and Congressmen. Fifty women were present at a meeting held in the interest of pro- hibition at the Winnetka Woman's club on Friday, May 25. Resolutions were passed and copies were wired to the congressmen from Illinois. A cop yof the resolution was sent to President Wilson. Mrs. J. F. Porter was the chairman of the meeting. William L. Cheavery, a Chicago newspaper man, talked on the liquor traffi. Following his enumeration of the evils of liquor and the effect the traffic has had on the country, these resolutions were adopted: "Whereas, The manufacture of alcoholic beverages entails vast acre- age for corn, barley, rye, sugar and hops; and the labor for ablebodied men as brewers, distillers, malsters, barkeepers and in various forms of transportation; and "Whereas, The prospective draft for military service will remove great numbers of our men workers from productive lines; and "Whereas, The present much- needed campaign for increased pro- duction of food supplies, not only for our own consumption, bu talo for that of Europe, requires additional numbers of agricultural laborers; and "Whereas, Child labor is being utilized to supply the necessary workers; therefore be it "Resolved, That the undersigned urge upon Congress the need of pro- hibiting the use of foodstuffs for making intoxicating beverages during the period of the war; and further be it "Resolved, That we ask Congress to act in this matter without refer- ring the" issue to the already over- burdened President." EEE EE Walter Schulze, who has had a month's furlough since his gradua- tion at West Point, has left, with his brother, Paul, for a tour in their new car to St. Paul, Minn. On his return next week he will join his cavalry regiment, in the east await- ing orders. in ling LOCAL UNION PLANS WORK FOR BIG ARMY Winnetka People Assist Local Di- visions in Work to Co-operate with National Plans for War. WOMEN SEW ARM BANDS FOR MEN REGISTERING Khaki Armlet to Be Given Men of Military Age on June 5. Winnetka people, under the lead- ership of the executives of the War Emergency union, have been very successful in their efforts to promote the various units of the organization. The local workers have dealt with all the national problems in assist- the war divisions. Practically all vacant land suitable for cultivation has been offered by the owners to the farm department. Many of the older people have taken the land to co-operate with the school children in home gardening. Help Housewives. The women's department gave a series of lectures on practical gar- dening, by the courtesy of Mrs. Charles Hubbard.: This department organized a household unit of home economics. A series of lectures on conservation of foods were given un- der the auspices of this division. They have held conferences for the women on housekeeping, and this series will continue during the summer. Dem- onstrations of canning, cold packing, drying and preserving of foods will be given. Two classes in home nursing have been organized by the Women's di- ision. Afternoon classes are held o'clock on Tuesdays and Fri- V1S§1 £4 at | days. and. a.pecistration fee of five dollars is charged. Evening classes are held for the women employed during the day, and a registration fee of three dollars is charged. Arm Bands Made. The women have responded to a call for assisting in making Registra- tion Day a big success in Winnetka. Sewing clubs have made 500 khaki arm bands to be given to all men registering on June 5. The Emergency union is working with the national headquarters in promoting the sale of Liberty Loan bonds and have found many willing buyers. An appeal in behalf of the Red Cross brought out 808 member- ships, with $1,376 in the local fund. The men taking part in the canvass found that 400 residents were mem- bers of some other chapter of the organization. First Aid Class. Dr. C.. A. Aldrich directing a class in first aid, which meets twice each week. Classes in typewriting have been organized, and the mem- bers meet at the New Trier High school every Monday and Thursday afternoons. The military corps has an enrollment of 100, and the attend- ance at the drills is gratifying. L000 0 RAIN DID NOT PREVENT MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM is George I. Haight Appeals to Wil- mette to Help the Navy. Rain did not prevent Wilmette from observing Memorial Day. The holiday crowd defied the elements and turned out to view the parade in the morning and to hear George I. Haight speak on our Navy. The bedraggled and dripping crowds found that umbrellas were of little use in the wind, and very few attended the afternoon program. The athletic games and exhibition drills of the Boy Scouts comprised the greater part of the afternoon events. : The parade in the morning was followed with a band concert and the flag raising exercises. Mr. Haight made an appeal to the fighting spirit of Wilmette to get men to enlist in the Navy, in order that our ships would be under full power to pro- tect 'the seas. = EEE Rev. T. K. Gale, 1024 Lake avenue, gave the memorial address at Lib- ertyville on Decoration Day.