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WINNETKA WEEKLY YALE, FRIDAY, MARGY 2. Lida 5 War Emergency Notes : -- The War Emergency Union is sending out the following "Bulletin" to Winnetka War Workers. It presents a detailed description of the activities of the orgnization, covering the period of the first year of the participation of the United States in the World War. It is pub- lished for the express purpose of inspiring all patriotic Winnetkans to further efforts in relief and such other work as will aid the cause of the country and the allies during the current year, considered by many the decisive year of the war. When the United States went to war last April, every city and vil- lage faced an emergency. Winnetka had no organization whose duty it should be to co-operate with the government. focus the patriotic act- ivities of its citizens and care for those on whom the war laid un- expected hardships. To meet this emergency, the citiz- ens of Winnetka in April, 1917, form- ed the War Emergency Union of Winnetka. Ours was one of the first communities in the United States so to centralize the efforts of its loyal citizens and make them count for more. One hundred and ninty Winnetka men are now in the military or naval service af the nation. Of these, many are already in France. The purpose of tte War Emergency Union is to back these men, assisting their families, and hold up the hands of the government until victory comes. Its first eight months have been busy ones. War Gardens Last spring the government voiced the need of increased food produc- tion. The Winnetka Union responded by organizing the war gardens. Owners donated vacant lots; work- ers volunteered or were found to cultivate the soil. A tractor plow was enlisted. A school garden was undertaken. Hundreds of people listened to talks on intelligent gar- personal appeals were made to every- one in the village on behalf of the great patriotic movements for the Red Cross, the Y. M. C. A. and the Liberty Loans. It is because of this thorough organization that Winnetka has made a notable show- ing in these patriotic efforts. sale of War Savings stamps, Winnet- ka had, in the War Emergency Union the ready instrument for close co- operation. The Union was given con- trol of local sales of the government "thrift" stamps, and, througn a special committee in active charge, has put the stamps on sale at various stores. These stamps furnish us a wonder- ful demonstration of the value of individual thrift as a source of national might. Education in Patriotism To insure a more complete under- standing of America's war aims and to rouse the spirit of loyalty throughout the community, the Union has held frequent patriotic meetings at the Community House. How You Can Help In these and many other lines of patriotic activity, the Union serves Winnetka as a lens through which the energies of its citizens may be focused into clean-cut accomplish- ment. The Union does not take the place of any other patriotic organza- tion; it co-operates with all, seeks to help each in its work and, by co- ordination, makes every effort more effective. The Union is your hand-- the strong hand of this community-- helping to sustain the fighters at the front, our government in its great task, and our own people with their extra burdens. At Community House, the Union maintains a permanent office--tele- phone Winnetka 470. Mrs. Eloise W. Wortley, field secretary, in charge, is constantly on duty, ready to furnish information and assist in any work. If you have suggestions or contributions of any sort that fectiveness you can translate them into action by getting in touch with the secretary. President Wilson has indicated that 1918 is to be the decisive year of the war. Within the next ten months are to be concentrated the pain and effort by which we hope to bring permanent peace and liberty to the world. For every man, woman and child in Winnetka, this thought should be the inspiration to a full measure of service. For the Union, a glance ahead shows, that all the activities undertaken last year must be continued and enlarged. Tens of thousands of boys are being passed through the Great Lakes Training course; and are in constant need of recreation and guidance. Many more selected men must soon go into camp--to be followed with Winnet- ka's care and encouragement. Fami- lies, whose bread-winners have given Buy in Evanston *' xuce Over 2 million Singer Rotary icin yeu ELECTRIC SINGER $37.50 to $50.00 USED MACHINES $5.00 UP Repairing on all machines prices are lower than agents WE DO HEMSTITCHING PATTERSON BROS. Phone Evanston 654. 1522 Sherman Ave. EVANSTON WE HAVENO AGENTS might increase Winnetka's war ef- sistance of this kind is already ap- parent. They must be met fully and themselves to the nation's service, must not be allowed to bear more than their share of the hardship of war. The certainty of calls for as- (Continued on page six) * * IREDALE ESTABLISHED 1871 FIREPROOF WAREHOUSE 1723 BENSEN AVENUE TEL. EVANSTON 955 STORAGE Household Goods Moved, Packed and Shipped LONG DISTANCE REMOVALS AUTO VAN SERVICE Special Piano and Rug Room Private Locked Rooms EVANSTON, ILL. LJ] 2 a7 2 2 Zar addi didiiiiizidiiitiididiss C. E. BRIDGES Authorized North Shore Dealer for OTOR rr 727022 Franklin and Dodge Brothers CARS 1629 Orrington Avenue Evanston Telephone Evanston 5886 2272277 777272727 77 227 dr 2d iid didiida LLLiliiiaiaririiiiiiiilidiid 7 727777 7d iiiidiiiidzisezidiiiiiiiziiisii sro r srs rrr rr IZ Ll 2 Ler dizi dening and obtained printed matter | on agricultural subjects. And having increased the produc- | tion of vegetables, the Union assisted with instruction in the preservation and wiser use of food. There were lectures and demonstrations on cook- ing, canning, etc. The surplus garden truck was distributed to the needy in Chicago. Reserve Militia For home service during the war, the Winnetka Voluntary Training Unit was organized under the direc- tion of the Union. This unit had 154 names on the rolls. It was later re- organized as Unit No. 307 of the Illinois Volunteer Training Corps, and as Company A, First Regiment Infantry Reserve Militia. These or- ganizations, fully uniformed and armed with modern rifles, are now drilling as a single body. Jackie Parties The problem of healthful diversion and recreational protection for the thousands of young men at North Shore encampments soon demanded attention. Since early summer, the Union has supported a weekly en- tertainment for the jackies at Com- munity House. In seeking to estab- lish home-like surroundings for these stranger boys from the Great Lakes Station, Winnetka has done only what all of us want done for the boys leaving home to fight for the country. The women who have given their time and energies devotedly to this work have superbly met a great op- portunity. Soldier Comfort In many other things which re- quired the unofficial action of the village, the Union has served. When our selected men went away in Sep- tember, they were given a warm- hearted and impressive farewell. A comfort kit made by the Red Cross was presented to each man. ter came, warm sheepskin slippers were supplied to all the Winnetka boys at Camp Grant. An American flag was also sent to them. Copies of the "Messenger," furnished by the Union, bring them the home news. Patriotic Publicity Union also that the service flag was It was under the direction of the supplies, which flies just west of te tracks on Elm street; and that the large food conservation sign board was put up, as weli as the bulletin boards which are maintained at the Winnetka, Hubbard Woods and In- dian Hill stations. The "Census" Of ¢reat importance as a means of co-operating with the government, a complete organization of the vil- lage has been effected by the Union, through its census committee, one member of which is assigned to each block, to take action as needed. Through this committee, direct Committee As win- | | | LEGAL EVERYWHERE = law which Jan. 1st, new state went into effect forbids the use of glaring headlights on the country roads, there is also a city ordinance which declares olaring headlights to be il- legal. City and State autho- rities will enforce this law to the letter and motorists are subject to arrest and heavy fines unless they com- ply with the law. Why Wait to Be Arrested Unless the motorist equips his car with lenses or dim- mers his arrest may come at any moment and this spring will find the autho- rities very active to do away with the glare nuisance. Dimmers are extremey in- effective as well as danger- ous, they act only to cut down and dim the light, the driver cannot see the road and they are a constant menace to his safety. The Newlite Lens gives a strong The 222277 727% 7% 222722777 %%%%% white light without the glare and is legal every- where. I 7277 22722222277 Reg. U. S. Pat. Offic CH TO EVERY MOTORIST U0 NEWLITE LENS "THE 100 PER CENT LENS" Passes Every Legal Requirement The Newlite Lens has passed every test to which it has been subjected, including the test under the Missouri State Law, which is the most stringent in the United States. [t has been endorsed by public officials, and the motor clubs everywhere. Produces Artificial Daylight An exclusive feature found in this lens is its refractive and diffusive action. 'This of fine horizontal mitre dicular refracting grooves located in the center. grooves remove the glare, but at the same time project a strong, white light straight ahead, securing the longest > possible range. The rays road, ditches, fences, etc., are produced by the horizontal The white etched portion of the lens are so placed as to intensely whiten all the rays, producing mitre cuts. artificial daylight. LHI nn y NORTH V. W. HILL cuts and the fine-ground perpen- FULL LINE OF OILS, GREASES AND ACCESSORIES GOODYEAR AND FISK TIRES IN STOCK AT ALL TIMES HEE TERE CE ERR LAE LE RT ETE EERE ATER EEE LEER LE EEE EE EE EL UATE EET EEE CE TT WILMETTE, ILLINOIS 611 West Railroad Avenue LEGAL EVERYWHERE LIGHT RESTRICTIONS There is no light restriction with the Newlite Lens. It re- fracts and diffuses a strong white light and has no equal for night driving. Every de- tail of the road, ditches and contiguous territory is The motor- ist finds a new pleasure in night His entire range of vision is lighted, in- stead of the The oneoming motorist gets no glare from Newlite Lenses. CLASSY EQUIPMENT The Newlite Lens in addi- tion to its performance forms a most attractive part of the cars equipment. The diffusive mitre cuts and the refractive ground grooves, together with the etched portions of the Lens, com- bine to produce a silvery shimmer over the entire surface and is exceedingly attractive. sharply defined. motoring public driving. roadbed only. is 'obtained by the multitude These which light the side of the LET ERE EE EEE EER ETA SL EE ET TTT TETRA THREE EEE nm LEE RT LEE EET SHORE. GARAGE 27727722 722 Telephone Wilmette 628 J. M. HILL NY 227777 777 775