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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 1 Mar 1924, p. 3

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WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 1924 EXPERT WRITES | ON LANDSCAPING Winnetka Talk to Have Val- uable Feature by F. A. Cushing Smith ADVICE ON PLANTING Series of Articles to Begin Next Week Readers of WINNETKA TALK, by far the majority of whom are home- owners interested in rendering increas- ingly more attractive the immediate environs of their homes, will be ---------------------------------------------------- F. A. Cushing Smith pleased to learn that F. A. Cushing Smith, landscape architect and: city planner, who resides in Wilmette, is to conduct a series of valuable and informative articles in WINNETKA TALK on the general theme of land- .scape architecture, planting and kin- dred subjects. This series is to begin in an early issue of WINNETKA TALK and will continue through the planting season. Mr. Cushing Smith is a practicing landscape architect and town plan- ning engineer with offices in Chicago and Wilmette. He is a graduate of Cornell university, Ithaca, N. Y., with the degree of Bachelor of Science, where he specialized in landscape architecture and in architecture, and he later received the degree of Master of Landscape Architecture from Har- vard university, where he specialized in town and city planning. He has we snore? £3 --because the relaxation of sleep permits the soft palate to fall and partly close the air passage. Then, as we breathe, this palate vibrates with a hoarse rattle. When Pwielest" The Tablets banish the pain of headache or upset nerves, restful sleep comes easily. Absolutely true aspirin, tablets so skilfully made that their beneficial action begins in 15 seconds. Highest purity, never irritate or burn. One of 200 Puretest prepara- tions. Every item the best that skill and conscience can produce. Adams Pharmacy ELM AND LINDEN Winnetka 2 since traveled widely in the practice and study of his professions. Wins National Honors In 1913, the plans prepared by Mr. Cushing Smith for the platting of a tract-of land of 550 acres, in a national competition held under auspices of the National Conference on City Planning, were one of four sets to be especially mentioned and published. In the following year, as the only medal and honorable mention in the International Competition for the re- planning of Dublin, Ireland. Mr. Cushing Smith was for two vears a member of the faculty at the University of Illinois in the depart- ment of Landscape Architecture where his very exceptional talent and abilities as an instructor resulted in his appointment in 1916 as State Ad- viser in Civic Improvement American competitor, he received a, in the country. state of Massachusetts, which posi- tion he held until the autumn of 1917 when he enlisted in the Air service of the United States Army. Has Broad Experience Mr. Cushing Smith has been prac- ticing his profession for over ten years and is recognized as an able designer in the solution of all problems relat- ing to town planning and landscaps architecture. He has designed and laid out the grounds about many private homes and country estates, has de- signed golf courses and country clubs, modern cemeteries, real estate sub- divisions of all types, public institution grounds, parks and park systems, playgrounds, "university and school grounds, and has prepared detailed plans and comprehensive reports cov- ering city and town planning for many communities in various sections of the He has been retained by large corporations in the preparation of industrial housing projects, provid- ing accommodations for many thou- sands of workmen, plans which in- clude all architectural and engineer- ing problems. He recently designed a summer resort of over 400 acres with its myriad recreation facilities. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Chicago and is also prominently identified with the American Society of Landscape Architects. For one year, he was associated with Mr. Ross Crane in connection with The Better Homes Institute of The Art Institute of Chicago. He is almost constantly in demand for lectures on subjects relating to landscape architecture, town planning and architecture. His addresses, as will be in the articles in WINNETKA TALK are full of practical suggestions which can be applied to personal, individual problems as they relate to the design and arrangement of the home and the development and planting of the grounds about the residence however tiny they may be. The articles, it is felt certain, will provide an inspira- tion to the individual and the com- munity at large. Watch for the series of special articles by Mr. Cushing Smith! Building Permits Take Slump During the Week Building permits issued at the Win- netka Village office during the last week were granted as follows: William - Damaski, one-story frame garage at 879 Ash street, value $250; Leon J. Klein, 91 Abbottsford road, a $12,000 two and one-half story frame and stucco residence, with garage at- tached. STUN S RCS RAE RANDOLPH AND SPRING CLOTH Ee Jor Boys and Prep School Lads gue dependable service the A. STARR BEST name has stamped itself upon the minds of boys and men as one of the best places in ] - WABASH the world to buy clothes. Our careful solicitude in outfitting school boys has made our name a by- It is our hope and belief that by winning the approval of the youth of today we are establishing his patronage in the word for good clothes. years to come. 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