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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 28 Jun 1918, p. 5

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bin ois ode Tr om A nr ee qn - WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 1918 5 NORTH SHORE WOMAN ON DEFENSE BOARD Mrs. Charles R. Smith of Wilmette to Represent District on Woman's Committee of Defense Society The American Defense society in widening the scope of its activities throughout the nation has appointed Mrs. Charles R. Smith of Wilmette as a member of the Woman's Nation- al Committee, to represent this district. In speaking of the society's aims and the contemplated campaign in this Village, Mrs. Smith in her first communication as the society's re- presentative, brings home with de- cided force the need for immediate action. "German agents in our midst are not a figment of the imagination but a very real danger" states Mrs. Smith. "In this war, if you cannot go to the front you will want to serve at home, especially now that our own losses are beginning to be felt, and we are at last actually realizing the war. Germany is mobilized to the last man and woman, and if America is to win this war, we must also mobilize those at home--every man and woman. Service at home does not necessarily mean that you must give up your family obligations or the time necessary for earning your livelihood. Such service can and should be given in your spare time. Immediate Action Necessary "The first thing you can do is to concern yourself with the desperate activities of the German Empire in this country. Some of these activities are political; others are industrial-- attempts at dynamiting our war plants and burning buildings. Still gothers are in the realm of propa- ganda--spreading propaganda under the guise of peace talk. "If you are an American citizen, if you believe in the ideal of life, li- berty, and the pursuit of happiness for which our forefathers gave their lives in the Revolution, you can aid American patriotism by enrolling at once in an organization like the American Defense Society. "The American Defense Society is a national propaganda society, re- cently characterized by the New York Sun as "the most outspoken op- ponent of German propaganda in this country". It is engaged in waging relentless warfare against 'enemy activities at home. Plan Series of Meetings "We propose to hold a series of meetings to gain members, in the near future, and among other things we hope to bring to this Village the greatest patriotic photoplay which has ever been produced, as a means of adding to the national fund for the prosecution of enemy activities, and the spreading of a pro-American propaganda." Some of the prominent women with whom Mrs. Smith will be associated in her new work are Mrs. J. W. Har- riman, Mrs. N. L. Beekman, Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., Mrs. Robert Lansing, Mrs. Charles S. Whitman, and other members of the Woman's | National Committee, which has been appointed to assist the American De- | fense Society in the important work which it is doing. Mrs. Smith has two sons service. Harold J. Smith is a second lieutenant of Ordnance and is super- vising engineer of tests, with head-| 3 Cedric A. Smith | has been in France since November | 1917 and is a first lieutenant of avia- | quarters in Chicago. tion (non-flying section). PAY &« PLEDGE $25,000,000 For Hospitals Construction of additions and im- provements to the hospital establish- ment of the Army in this country during the past six months has been undertaken by the Construction Di- vision of the Army at an estimated cost of $25,173,417.55. The new build- ings consist of hospitals, convales- cent barracks, infirmaries, and nurses' quarters. The' figure represents work finished and in the course of comple- tion, both within and outside the camps and cantonments. PAY 4 PLEDGE Ages For Officer Applicants Applicants for commissions as first lieutenants in the Engineer. Corps, ac- cording to a statement by the War Department, should be between 32 and 36 years of age and for com- missions as captains between 36 and 42. The Engineers Corps is conduct- ing a campaign for 2,000 more com- missioned officers, the examining board making a tour of the principal cities of the country to make emami- nation readily available for appli- cants. in the | ALTER SWIM SCHEDULE AT NEW TRIER "BEACH" The splendidly equipped natatorium of the New Trier High school has been a place of great activity since the opening of the schedule of classes last week. Because of the large number of non-swimming boys and girls who have enrolled the entire morning schedule of classes will be rearranged next week. The new schedule which will start next Mon- day, July 1, will be as follows: 8:15 A. M. Boys (Swimmers) daily except Saturday. 9:00 A. M. Girls (Swimmers) daily except Saturday. 10:00 A. M. Women (Swimmers and non-swimmers). : 11:00 A. M. Girls (Non-swimmers) daily except Saturday. 11:30 A. M. Boys (Non-swimmers) daily except Saturday. ; 2:00 P. M. Boys (Swimmers) ex- cept Saturday. 2:30 P. M. Girls (Swimmers) daily except Saturday. 8:00 P. M. Monday and Thursday (open to adults). All adults who are interested in the art of swimming will welcome the two classes in the evening on Mon- days and Thursdays. No children will be allowed in the pool or in the visitors gallery on these two even- ings. Any one wishing further informa- tion regarding classes, schedule, etc., may phone Mr. Jackson, Winnetka 588. PAY 4 PLEDGE The philosophy of the W. S. S. is save, save, save. PAY 4 PLEDGE HOUSEWIVES START - YOUR CANNING NOW Women Are Urged by State Defense Body To Marshal last Year's jars and Begin Filling for Winter "lI can" is to be the motto, of Illinois women for the next three or four months. The addition of the Chicago motto making it "I will can" is not so much desired, for the season is open, and the present tense is the right tense, for the present. Jars and glasses that have been saved up from last year, together with many more jars and glasses, should be filled in every household in the state of Illinois, if the first of the large food crop which is expect- ed, is to be made to do its share in ,the winning of the war. Preserve Without Sugar Especial attention should be given to the drying processes and preserv- ing without sugar which saw their introduction last year. The point of view of our grand mothers, who had no factory supply to depend upon is the point of view recommended by the Food Production and Conserva- tion Committee of the State Council of Defense. More cans, and more cans and more cans, until the family supply stretches into the dim recesses of the cellar, and will stretch well over the cold days of the winter, is urged. * The State Council of Defense will be ready soon to supply instruction pamphlets from the agricultural de- partment at Washington, and the re- cipes from the agricultural colleges Obey These Commandments An Ohio draft board has put the legal rights of soldiers into a de- calogue (mostly of don'ts), which is called "Uncle Sam's Ten Command- ments." The "commandments" read: I. Thou shalt not evict, for non- payment of rent, a soldier's depend- ents, under penalty of $10,000 fine. II. Thou. shalt not cut off a soldier's life insurance, because of delayed premiums. III. Thou shalt not foreclose a mortgage on a soldier's property. IV. Thou shalt not take away a soldier's home on which he has made part payment. V. Thou shalt not sell a soldier's to all organizations requesting them 75,000 Pamphlets out More than 75000 of these pamph- lets are on their way. Work of the Food Production and Conservation Committee will be largely through organizations this year so that the greatest number of people can be reached. It will serve as a clearing house for all canning and drying programs, and will co- operate with the Committee on Women's Organizations and the Gar- den Bureau. But the great majority of Illinois housewives are already experts in canning and preserving, so they should begin now with the first fruits and berries. Can each in its season, and can all you can all through the summer and fall. property because of his failure to pay taxes, national, state or local. VI. Thou shalt not settle a law- suit against a soldiers during his ab- sence. ne VII. If a soldier sue, the courts shall 'postpone action until he can attend to it. VIII. If a soldier have a mine, or timber or farm claim, assessments on which are overdue, it shall be held for him. IX. Honor thy soldier and thy sailor, that thy days may be long in the land of liberty. X. No man hath greater love than he that offereth his life for the world's sake, and it is commanded that neither lawyers, nor the loan sharks, nor the gatherers of tithes shall fatten on him. : These "commandments" are good advice for all noncombatants, for the nation will preserve the rights of those who are in the service. PAY 4 PLEDGE 800 Food Penalties More than 800 penalties for viola- tion of rules and regulations govern- ing licensed dealers in foodstuffs have been imposed during the past 10 months by the Food Administration. About 150 companies and individuals have been ordered to quit business in licensed commodities for a limited or unlimited period, and over 500 have voluntarily made a money payment, usually to the Red Cross, or have temporarily abstained from doing business rather than risk calling down more drastic penalties. Pledge yourself to save to the ut- most and to buy a definite amount of ) War Savings Stamps each month. AEE OE EEE EE EE EE LU EE CR CTT TE CLL TL TLL] 1H] SWIM UI RE CT Er eT CT TT ------ GETTING READY c------ PLAY at New Trier cept Saturday. cept Saturday. - 10.00 A. M. Women, daily turday. except Saturday. except Saturday. 2:00 P. Saturday. 2:30 P. M. Girls (open) Saturday. COST 8:00 P. M. "Family Night", Monday and Thursday (Adults Only). Adults lr $4.00 For Further Information Children - - - 2.00 Phone E. B. Jackson, Winnetka || Guests - - 25 and 50c hyn RUT nm HEE EO FE MTT O CLASSES OPEN NOW Swimming Schedule 8:15 A. M. Boys (Swimmers) daily ex- 9:00 A. M. Girls (Swimmers) daily ex- except Sa- 11:00 A. M. Girls (Non-swimmers) daily 11:30 A. M. Boys (Non-swimmers) daily M. Boys (open) daily except daily except WHIM Activities TENNIS BASE BALL ATHLETICS GYMNASTICS 1 HOYeUR 615 Davls St., Evanston Matinees 2 and 4 Evenings 7 & 9 Friday June 28 A Paralta Picture HENRY B. WALTHALL in'"Humdrum Brown"' Burton Holmes. Christie Comedy. Saturday June 29 FRANCIS X. BUSHMAN and BEVERLY BAYNE in "Social Quicksands" And TOTO in "Fare Please." Hearst Pathe News. Monday Only July 1 MARY MILES MINTER in '""'Social Briars" Tuesday, Wednesday, July 2, 3 CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG in "The Reason Why"' Thursday July 4 "THE SERVICE STAR" FEATURING "MADGE KENNEDY Sponge Cake 1% cups barley flour, 4 eggs, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 174 cups corn sirup, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons baking powder. Le Discontinuance of Credit \ policy in extending credit. open accounts. ON DELIVERY BASIS. EVANSTON HAND LAUNDRY FRENCH LAUNDRY LAKE FOREST LAUNDRY ;..........«..00.0 ide Lake Forest, NELSON BROTHERS LAUNDRY CO. NELSON BROTHERS LAUNDRY CO. NORTH SHORE LAUNDRY CO..... QUALITY LAUNDRY CO. RELIABLE LAUNDRY STII IIIT 1777S 1A 1 AAS IA AAA A FALL A A AA A AAA AAAI 0 In order to meet conditions brought about by the war we are forced to change our We very much appreciate the courtesy extended to us by the majority of our custom- ers in meeting their bills with a reasonable promptness in the past. .However, having laundry work charged and carried on our books for a period of thirty days entails a con- siderable expense in keeping up the office detail. The large number of customers we have each owing a small amount of money, requires us to carry many thousands of dollars in In order to meet the abnormal conditions, over which we have no control, we shall be obliged on and after July 1, 1918, to place all of our business on a STRICTLY CASH This is not to be construed as a reflection on your credit of financial standing, but actual necessity compels this course, which is in accord with the request of the Government in its conservation policy. We are relying on your co-operation. For your convenience we are issuing coupon books in denominations of $3, $5 and $10, which may be purchased from our representatives or at our main offices. LLL dd dd id 7 Ri 2 PT Za 277777777 TLL rarrrriiiniiriaiiiiiiiiiiiii IL Bag Evanston, PEA Evanston, IIL iit va Evanston, Ill. ...Highland Park, Ill .......Evanston, Ill

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