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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 20 Feb 1926, p. 6

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WINNETKA TALK February, 20, 1926 NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS NEW STORE OF THE American Dry Cleaning Co. Mrs. E. M. LeComte and Mr. B. A. Mazur, Props. in the New Weissenberg Bldg. 541 Chestnut Street WINNETKA Rugs, drapes and curtains cleaned thoroughly and carefully. We also offer anextrafineone-day press- ing service. Our prices are moderate. A visit will be appreciated. American Dry Cleaning Co. pHoNE 4 1 () winneTkA 541 Chestnut St. Winnetka BUSINESS A SCIENCE | fig ir University Expert Tells tone. Mr. Tompsett in his reference to > repr oti { » symphony or- Chamber "of 'Commerce Members the reproduction of the sym 1) ers | chestra numbers, explained that it was | but a few years ago when only three | cities, Chicago, New York and Cincin- | nati were able to boast a symphony or- | chestra, while today there are fifty-five. | . | compared with the old type, particular- ly as to the clearness and volume of How to Help Their Enterprises | That there is a science of business | was very forcefully demonstrated by the address of Horace Secrist, director of the Bureau of Business Research of Northwestern university, at the reg- Lenten Lectures ular monthly meeting of the Winnetks : y Chai: of et More re Promise Interest to All Residents ning. Professor Secrist's subject was, "Reducing Distribution Costs Through Conscious Control." As every business "Religion has become first page and professional man is selling some- | news," says a well known writer in a thing, even though it be his services, | recent copy of The Outlook. It may the question of overhead expense is of | become of first hand interest to all who vital importance to everyone. will, by taking thought and effort, at- "There are a few basic steps in ac- | tend the six lettures by the Rev. James quiring knowledge about business and | Austin Richards on "The Second industrial problems, and in applying to | Isaiah," beginning Tuesday, February them conscious control," Prof. Secrist|23, at 10 a. m., in Community House. said. This lecture will be both an educa- "Both a point of view and a method | tion and inspiration to study those are required. The point of view is an | beautiful later chapters on Isaiah, plac- unconditional demand for the truth; |ing them in their relation to their times, the method requires intelligent obser- | and relating them to their correct place vation, scientific measurement, impar- | in the book itself as we have it in our tial analysis and comparison, logical in- | Bibles. ference and an application of the con-| Isaiah has long been known to lovers clusions reached to the problem to [of fine literature, as one of the gems which the facts and observations ap- |of the Old Testament. Many instructors ply." of English have urged its use as a "Business," he said, "will not run on, | classic, regardless of any religious in- but down, on the momentum of cus- |terpretation. tom and blind leadership. Fresh and| More and more, modern study has continuous analysis is indispensible." |dealt with its origin, its two or three The splendid analysis which followed | authors, and its relation to the coming not only indicated the thorough mas- [of a Messiah. tery of the subject by the speaker, but| As a literary masterpiece, as a most gave his audience many helpful sugges- | wonderful devotional study, as a reflec- tions, applicable in any line of business. | tion of the growing conception of a Following the address by Professor | nation's destiny, as a great picture of Secrist, L. A. Tompsett of the North |the hopes and fears and promise of life Shore Talking Machine company, of | not only long ago, but touching modern 554 Center street, Winnetka, gave a |experience also, these lectures cannot very interesting musical program with [afford to be set aside for any but the the new Orthophonic Victrola, demon- | most urgent reasons. They occupy just strating the splendid reproducing fea- [one hour. Plan that as your Lenten tures of this marvelous instrument, as! service! High Quality Stationery!-- FOR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE To see it is to recognize at once that it is really the very best. Produced by Eaton, Crane, Pike 8 Co. It comes in attractive colorings, with lined envelopes. FOR GENERAL USE This stationery is unexcelled for genu- ine value. Sold in boxes, by the pound, with envelopes to match. Provide your- self with an ample supply. Smiling Service Community Pharmacy 750 Elm Street Phone Winn. 164

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