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a N } { H { i i BY y a r= A Winnetka Artist Says That People of J ' ve 4 Ra INNETKA mr goa TT EEKLY Nearly Everybody in Winnetka Reads the Talk VOL. VI, NO. 48 WINNETKA, ILLINOIS, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1918 SIX PAGES PRICE FIVE CENTS SOUTH AMERICA IS PRO-ALLY, ALBRIGHT SE: South American Countries Favor | the Allies in World War. | | | | | SCENERY IS WONDERFUL Went to South America With the Purpose of Studying Children. | By Samuel E. Putman. Adam Emory Albright, painter of child-life, returned Tuesday to his | log cabin home at 1258 Scott avenue, | after a six months' sketching sojourn Caracas, Venezuela. The artist was accompanied by his wife and "the twins," Ivan and Melvin, juniors, now in the University of Illinois. ig | went to South America last Sep- tember," said Mr. Albright, "with the purpose of studying and painting the children of the tropics; but the won- derful scenery of the Andes mastered me, and as a result, most of my work the past few months has been in land- scape.' Here he exhibited a number of pic- tures he had just completed. Many of them were purely and simply land- scape; and even in those in which children appeared, the dominant note was the scene. "The grandeur of the mountains down there is overpowering," said the painter. "And the atmospheric effects are wonderful--an Indian sum- mer mist in the mornings and the clarity of an Italian sky at mid-day. The richness and variety of color, too, are scarcely to be matched elsewhere. Some of these chromatic effects are startling to one not accustomed to such gorgeousness. "South America is a great country," he continued, "great in its possibili- esl believe it is the ° coming coun- ry * IL 13 certalir tnat the relations |' of the two American continents are | ing to be much more intimate in future than they have been in past. But there is a vast and ential difference between the th American and South American iperaments, a difference that is re than skin deep. This difference il have to be overcome, and it can Jy be overcome by a sincere at-| .empt on the part of each to under- stand its neighbor. We need to know America needs to know more about ore about South America, and South 8. . "They, however, need us more than | we need them just at present. They | have almost no manufactures, and there is a dire need of the North American factory product. By the way, the street car I rode on in Caracas bore a Philadelphia label. Venezuela has practically no exports. Some vegetables, coffee, chocolate, a little tobacco, and a few hides just about make up the list. Their fruits and meats are too perishable to be exported. Meat cannot be kept over night. The markets 'turn their stock' every day. This is due to rather an inexplicable condition of the atmos- phere, which forbids even the keep- ing of a body over night for burial. So you see, there is a great field for | the Yankee, his products and his! methods; and this field will, I believe, | be exploited after the war. "The people, while distinctly pro- ally in their sympathies, are all, I think, rather anxious for the war to | end. This is due in large part to the high prices. Flour is $50 a barrel. But I believe if it came to a show- down that Venezuela and all the South American countries would take up arms in the cause of world- democratization for which we are fighting." PARENT-TEACHER'S UNIT TO MEET SCHOOL BOARD A joint meeting of the Parent- Teachers' Association and the Win- WINNET A MAN AND GLEE CLUB FROM PROMOTING SALE OF WA A'S ULIAN NOLAN of Winnetka, is conducting a whirlwind campaign in the western states to bring Uncle Sam's war saving certificates and thrift stamps to the attention of ev erybody. Mr. Nolan has been as- sisted in his campaign by the Glee Club section of Sousa's jackie band from the Creat Lakes Naval Training Station. Mr. Nolan boosts the sale of the war certificates when the jackie band is not performing. He is considered an extremely interesting talker. Mr. Nolan is being sent out by the gov- ernment with the jackie band as a drawing card. Last week he s Wilmette, and this evenin talk at St. Mary's hall in re will BAND ARE RTIFICATES IN MANY STATES The campaign to promote the sale of thrift stamps in Winnetka is be- ing conducted under the auspices of the Winnetka War Emergency Union by Mr. H. A. DeWindt, chairman of the War Savings Committee of New Trier township. Mr. DeWindt has been very successful in bringing the war certificates to the attention of the people in the village. He has been making four-minute speeches, at all public meetings and at the v i schools. ee Thrift stamps cost 230 ce nts When you shri cid wi first ; will be unless one or more stamps are affixed. When the card is filled, it is worl lh $4.00 and may be exchanged for a war savings stamp at any bank or agency by paying the difference be- tween $4.00 and the price of the war savings stamp for the month in which it is exchanged. Thrift stamps do not bear interest, but lead to the pur- chase of war savings stamps, for which they can be exchanged. War savings stamps may be pur- chased at any time during the year 1918, the price being determined by the month in whch they are pur- chased, as shown on the certificate. It is not necessary to first buy thrift stamps in order to exchange them for war savings stamps. War savings stamps are worth $5.00 each on Jan. FRENCH PAPERS LAUD WORK OF WINNETKA RELIEF UNIT has been taken in the French The following from a paper, publi War Activities By E. W. Wortley. Towir ofl Jarvitie; | French into English to sh ple of Winnetka how he two Winnetka women i by the French people. reads as follows: MEURTHE-ET-MOSELLE. preciate The article Jarville. American generosity.--The town of Jarville like the towns of Champigneulles, Pompey, Frou- ard and Pomt-a-Mousson, is for the past two and one-half months been having the benefit of the generosity of our American friends. Free consultations are given in the infirmary of the factory by Dr. A. B.. Brown of Winnetka, assisted by Madame Helene Dele- becque and Miss M. Van Aken. Madame Delebecque is a wonder- ful interpreter, knowing all the delicacies of our language. Visitors are numerous and among them, there is a large number of women and children. It is not unusual for Dr. Brown to visit as many as eighty people in one sitting. Medicine is given away free. Only one condition is required and that is, be clean. "Are you better?" asked Dr. Brown in French to a little pa- tient of 10 years. She replied that she was, and Dr. Brown said with a smile, "But you have forgottens to wash your face and hands with soap this morning." The kindergarten of Jarville, being very poor in furniture and books, was visited by Dr. Brown one day. And in fifteen minutes Dr. Brown saw what was needed in the place, and the primary quality of the American is to real- ize. In a few weeks the school was wonderfully well organized. Through Dr. Brown's generosity we could buy tables, chairs, lin- netka Board of Education will be | held Wednesday evening Feb. 20, in | ssembly room of the Community | e at 8 o'clock. I'he subject under discussion will] be "Our Schools in War Time." will involve not only the present work | of the schools but the future needs | of our community. It is hoped that everyone interested in the Winnetka school children will be present at his meeting. { . This | oleum, etc. A piano was then put up in the play-room. At Christmas time toys were distributed to the children in the large hall of the kindergarten and it was for these little Jarvilles the most wonderful time they have ever had. So all the people vof Jarville send to our dear American women their warmest thanks and deepest gratitude. Sen ett CN a rm. patriotic meeting y even- f Commughty House, Sund: |* ing, Eebruary 10, W netka gave (1 expression of the interest and pride it has'in its volunteer train- ing unit, known as Unit No. 307, Illi- | nois Volunteer Training Corps, and ' Company A, First Regiment Illinois Reserve militia. The purpose of this meeting was primarily to give the citizens of Win- netka an opportunity to show some appreciation of the work done by this unit in preparing itself for emergency calls or any duty it may be ordered i to perform for the state and to create an overcoat fund from which over- coats may be purchased. Mr. Roswell B. Mason was chair- man of the meeting. The volunteer training unit marched in as a body ley Gerhard gave the invocation. Mr. Mason then stated the purpose of the meeting and introduced Cap- tain H. P. Clarke, who was greeted with much applause. Captain Clarke cave a brief history of the unit from its organization in April, 1917, to the present time. There are now 105 men in this unit, and 49 members have entered the service of the: country and 14 of these are commissioned officers. The unit drills once a week, on Monday evenings, and any man in the community between the ages of 18 and 50 years is eligible. Mr. Mason then called for sub- scriptions for the overcoat fund. Pledges were made from the floor, and so great was the enthusiasm that over $1,500 was pledged for this fund in forty-five minutes. The unit led the audience in sing- jing 'Keep the Home Fires Burning" and "Smile, Smile, Smile," and gave three cheers in appreciation of Win- netka's splendid support. The third and fourth reels of the film "The Battle of Arras," were shown. Sergeant Sanford Bissell of the Field Hospital Corps, Three Hundred and Forty-first Infantry, Camp Grant, brought a message from the camp. He spake briefly of the excellent health of the soldiers, of the sanitary condition at the camp and of the good care the boys received. Screen pictures were shown some of the W innetka boys in service and the meeting "closed with Te singing of America." Contributions can (Continued on page 4) of still be made to + ELLESS MONDAY ORDER The Illinois fuel administration will 1ot order any further fuelless holi- fos dorpTie o AmrnTran ew gra.ted state adiuinistrators in Dr. Garfield's order rescinding the fuel- less Monday edict. This was made clear yesterday by Illinois Fuel Administrator J. E. Wil- liams, who issued the following state- ment: "Having received a number of in- quiries as to whether it is the in- tention to continue the Monday clos- ing order in force in Illinois, the fuel administrator desires to give public notice that he will concur in the Gar- field discontinuing order, and there will be no 'heatless Mondays' in this state unless further ordérs {from Washington, reinstating it, are re- ceived." Coal receipts in the Chicago district continued large yesterday and the re- {aft th tnaing of the "Star serve supply on hand improved ac- and after e singing ! : : 5 2 : > aE cordingly. Receipts were 2,863 cars. Spangled Banner," the Rev. E. Ash- A total of 678 cars were placed for unloading and 675 were unloaded. Coal held in yards for distribution now aggregates 2,223 cars. There will not be enough coal to go around next winter, and much in- convenience, and possible hardship, is expected by members of the fuel | administration. Mr. H. I. Woolhiser, local fuel ad- ministrator, said this morning that the coal situation in Winnetka has been so greatly improved this week have been filled. HAROLD ICKES ATTENDS REPUBLICAN ELECTIONS Harold C. Ickes of Hubbard lane, attended the National Committee meeting of the Republican party at St. Louis, Mo., this week. As a re- sult of the meeting Will H. Hays of man of the Republican party. Following the election Mr. Ickes, a member of the Campaign Committee, urged the National Committee to have no apprehension over progressive feelings on discontinuance of the campaign body. "Lest there be any ing about this," said Mr. Ickes, who \represented the Progressive party at western headquarters in the last national campaign, "let me say that this is entirely satisfactory to the old Progressive party as a whole and thoroughly in accord with our fervent desire to re-create here and now a real Republican party." misunderstand- RESCINDED BY GARFIELD | that practically all emergency orders | Indiana was elected national chair- | ROCKFORD MEN MAY LEAVE FOR FRANCE {Registrants Placed in Class One Under Questionnaire May Be Sent to Camp to Fill Ranks. 'ORDERS ARE AWAITED | Members of Local Board Not Yet Notified Concerning Plans. | Winnetka registrants who returned their questionnaires and were placed "in class one may be placed in train- ing at Camp Grant at an early date, dispatches from Washington indi- cated this week. With this rumor comes the state- ment that the men now in training at Camp Grant may be sent overseas {by May. If this proves true it will | affect nearly 200 men from this dis- trict in training at Rockford. No Orders Received. The local exemption board had not received official notification from the government this morning as to when the next quota of selected men will be sent to Camp Grant. Dispatches from Washington this week indicated that the next quota would leave to- morrow, but as the law states that the men must receive five days' no- tice, it will be impossible to send. the quota away before the last of next week. It is understood that steps will be taken immediately to fill the Eighty- sixth Division at Caiup Grant to its | full complement of 27,152 officers and | men. Fili Divisions. These men will be taken from the number placed in class one under operations of the questionnaire. The red tape that made the movement of he Brst sR more ore les, cumber- mov nd of men to He cantoament. The Eighty-sixth Division is under- stood here to be short-about 12,008 men. By sending it 5000 next week and then a thousand or two each week thereafter, the War Department will be able to fill the command with- in four or five weeks. It is believed a few hundred extra [men will be ordered to Rockford to allow for rejections for physical rea- sons. Thus by May General Barry's outfit will be a trained organization, with its combat units ready to go over top. Training Planned. Every man will have had thorough i schooling in modern methods of war- fare extending over periods ranging from two to eight months. Some of the men at Grant have been there since Sept. 5, 1917. Practically the entire division will be better trained than were those of Pershing's first contingent when they |landed on French soil. | Many of Barry's men will know {more about trench fighting than some of the troops that preceded them to | France many months. Men Classified. Last week a number of local ex- emption boards received notice from Frank S. Dickinson, adjutant general, that the five day period beginning | Feb. 23 sixteen per cent of the final | quota of the national army must be entrained for Camp Grant. According to the communication from Adjutant General Dickinson, all boards would receive a supply of cards used in making the synopsis 'of the questionnaires and the phy- | means that the registrant will await la call for special classes of workers {in trades and professions. Last week the local' exemption board examined 200 registrants of class one, and they are now ready to answer the government's call for men {from this district. Auxiliary Helps. The North End Winnetka Auxiliary to the Navy League held a large meeting Monday at the home of Mrs. Winnie on Foxdale avenue. Thirty- five members worked on muslin surg- ical robes, hospital robes and surgical necessities. sical examinations. These will be filed in Washington. ' The limited service classification %