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Semel SSE Tm WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, F FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 1917 RE RN EE A RE - THE PERIL OF THE MIDDLE WEST - ln ta 0 By Hudson Maxim 0 0 RR RE The recent developments in the in- ternational situation, especially with respect to Germany and Mexico, have opened our eyes to the fact that an invading army would not, as has all along been popularly supposed, make the first attack either upon the At- lantic seaboard or upon the Pacific seaboard, but the attack would be made on the Gulf States, and the in- vasion would proceed up the fertile and defenseless Mississippi Valley, with the capture of St. Louis, Cincin- nati, Chicago and Detroit, the home of Henry Ford. Even Nebraska, the baliwick of Beulahland-Bryan, would be badly bruised. If Germany should smite us, with the co-operation of Mexico, the Mex- ican greasers would, by comparison, make the frightfulness of the Ger- mans courteous demeanor. Fate is peculiarly ironical on oc- casion, and on this occasion she is most exceptionally so. The pacifists of the middle west have all along supposed, with deep comfort in the supposition, that, come what may up- on the Atlantic or the Pacific, they would be secure, with a thousand miles of distance and the Alleghanies on the one side, and the Rockies on the other side, with the vast reaches of country that lie between them and the Pacific. It did not occur to them that an enemy would take us on the line of least resistance, but had they read history they would have learned that an army, just like any other natural agency, moves on the line of least re-' SIMPLEX SELF LOCKING -- STORM PROOF AWNINGS | for SIMPLEX AWN 6 The Simplex Awning is beautiful in appearancd as well as scientific in con- struction. It successfully withstands the severest storms. Everything has heen carefully arranged with regard to light and air. in no way inter- fere with the Vou APT of a room. As the awning is raised it automatically extends out, takes its position firmly and locks securely. Northwestern Shade Co., Not Inc. Carlton Bldg. Winnetka, Ill. sistance, and that it is just as natural for an army, as it is for a river, to follow a valley. Alexander the Great entered Asia, not by the paths over high moun- tains, but through valleys between them, and over low-lying plains. The Huns entered Europe by the low- lands south of the Ural Mountains and north of the Caspian Sea, and they waded their horses across the shallow waters of the Sea of Azof. France has always been invaded by way of the Belgian low-lands. Attila, the Scourge of God, with his terrible Huns, took this route. So important was this route from a military point of view that the Ger- mans in the present war decided to take it in spite of treaty obligations to Belgium. When Hannibal invaded Italy, it is true that he crossed the White Alps, but that was the only route that he could take, and was, consequently, the line of least resistance: Further- it was the best route from a more, strategic point of view, for the Ro- mans believed the mountains im- passable for his army, and he was, therefore, able to spring a surprise on them for which they were not pre- pared. Napoleon also crossed the Alps to attack the Austrians at Ma- rengo, but for him also it was the only route, and therefore the line of least resistance, and, furthermore, as in the case of Hannibal, he was thus able to attack the Austrians by sur- prise. Should the United States be at- tacked by any of the great powers or a coalition of them, either with or | without the support of Mexico, the attack would come upon the Gulf States bordering the Mississippi River. This route is the most favorable will do is simply this: She will first destroy our fleet and then enter the Gulf of Mexico and take a pleasure excursion up the Mississippi Valley. If our land defenses were strong, and if we had a large, well-trained and well-equipped army, and were able thereby to make it difficult for Germany to land and get a foot-hold in the country, she would, after de- stroying our fleet, capture Porto Rico, take Cuba, adopt Mexico, as bases for her operations against the United States. But in our present situation such preliminary measures would not be necessary. All that Germany would have to do would be to invade the country through the Mississippi Val- ley, and then demand any amount of ransom that might suit her fancy, and we should be glad to pay it. Es EE Eg MORE AMBULANCES PLEDGED Ten New Outfits Will Go to France as Result of Driver Doyle's Work. Ten new ambulances for the work of the American ambulance field service in France have been pledged as a result of the recent visit to Chi- cago and vicinity of Luke Doyle, re- turned from a two years' term of service on the European battlefields with this corps. Mr. Doyle spoke last week at Community house in Win- netka and also addressed the stu- dents at New Trier High school on the work of the American ambulance contingent in France. Many people will worry, suffer needless expense, and submit to all kinds of inconveniences, when they using a 25c¢ newspaper want ad. a Philosophy That Will End War "He Shall Speak Peace' A Compilation of the world's m orce- ful utterances for Peace, ga ed from the writings 150 emi men and women of all bh 4 Pg «Commended by several reasons: There are no hills or mountains obstructing pede the advance of an invading army, and there is the ample, navig- able, unguarded Mississippi. ing through the Allied barrier, she would smite us hip and thigh. Gulf to the Lakes, and we, in ou present condition of unprepareduess. would be unable to offer such oppo- sition as to make even a ripple in her advance, and she would carve the country in twain, and then the thickly populated east, without the food supply of the west, would be compelled immediately to surrender, and the west, without the munitions supply of the east, would likewise be compelled immediately to surrender. When an invading army attacks this country, it is not going to strike us on the Atlantic seaboard and clamber over the Allegchanies in order to spring a surprise upon the middle west; neither will an invading army climb over the Rockies and pilgrim- age the vast plains to strike the mid- dle and eastern states. PHONE 1125 If Germany attacks us, Is a ct are candidates for POLI Judge Prouty is a mem State Supreme, Court, of t District Courts, and of Court, and is s term as Police Magistrate During this ter cases of all kinds. Winnetka Police, Officer and other Ville by them to hear 606 He has imposec fooled lage Treasury fines to the convicted Blin Pig Keeper: - protected unfortunate wo well, Wife-Beaters to the Grand Jury. forced law and order in enforced for ten years. believe in courage, backb Winnetka Village election. rving the last he ha Officials, he has been selected Protective Assbciation, stood He has enforced the Village Ordi: or favor, has never dodged or shirke however unpleasant; and has, through' Therefore his friends, and others who havé not here- tofore been his friends, hereby appeal to voters who | CARLTON PROUTY wdidate for JUSTICE OF THE PEACE at the Township election to be held April 3, 1917. He is mot opposing Mr. Northrop or Mr. N I~ ~T axivax » son, who °S at the CE MAGISTRA of the Illinois tates Circuit and d States Supreme onth of a four-year innetka. 1eard and decided 1559 750 cases instituted by the illage Attorney, the Health ber of the he Unitec the Uni of >d and turned into the Vil- amount of $2053.00. He has versy, backed up the Juvenile yr the Probation Officer, ht Bums to the Bride- and Burglars to the men, rock-pi ces without fear n official duty, iis Court, en- Winnetka as it"has not been one and efficiency in a Public Official, to support Judge Prouty at the polls. the | way or which may be fortified to im- | Should Germany succeed in break- | She | would advance with an invading army | -- up the Mississippi Valley from a r priraviivaxt hundreds of well know 1 men and women, including members gift houses of Con gress; a former pI sident of the United States; cabinet officials and other, statesmen; | | presidents of Universities; foremost, business men; leaders nt 'all religious denominations, ete. 1 | | $2.00 p Poids money refunded if you are not ww pleased. Descriptive booklet with 100 cophmendations free. HE HOME BOOK CONCERN oy Township sn Election Tuesday April 3rd. VOTE FOR [X] Daniel M. Mickey, Wilmette For Justice of the Peace. [X] Joseph-A. 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