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1 © WINNETKA TALK ISSUED SATURDAY OF EACH WEEK b LLOYD HOLLISTER, INC. 564 Lincoln Ave. Winnetka, Ill 1222 Central Ave., Wilmette, Ill. Chicago office: 6 N. Michigan Ave. Tel. State 6336 Telephome. co. sovens un reser sessses Winnetka 2000 { Telephone..... sersussernens ces eee. Wilmette 1920 H SUBSCRIPTION PRICE ............ $2.00 A YEAR All communications must be accompanied by the name and address of the writer. gr for pub- lication must reach the editor by Thursday noon to insure appearance in current issue. iy Resolutions of condolence, cards of thanks, i obituary, notices of entertainments or other af- i) fairs where an admittance charge is published, will be charged at regular advertising rates. toed ae the post office Ty No hnetha, Illinois, a m matter o e second class, un the ac of March 3, 1879. 2 or : PC MT Co 4 Ea youth of today has not suffered the humiliation that was the lot of those '| * who, nine years ago, submitted themselves 1 to the examining boards of the army and 1 - found themselves unfit for military service. 4 The astounding report of those examina- ial tions is not read by the present generation, i and its lessons consequently are unlearned. ji One of the purposes of the Citizens Mil- i itary Training Camps is to keep young men fit for military service, should that ever be required. But chiefly it is important as a means of revealing to men of military age such weaknesses in their physical make-up as would render them ineligible for duty should the service of the nation's manhood again be demanded. Nothing is more important to the in- dividual than his health. Without that, nothing is perfect. And nothing is so gen- erally 'neglected. A yearly submission to the tests of the army would establish be- yond question one's physical soundness. Participation in the activities of the military training camp will go far towards main- taining it. Young men of this district should make their plans to include the month's sojourt in the training camp to be held at Ft. Sheridan, from August 3, to September 1, and make early application for enroll- ment. Walk! k Y walk?" says the street car auto- ¢ ¥ ¥ i mobile advertiser. He implies that it's foolish to walk when you can ride in an auto at so little expense. And on the same day that we read this question on the street car card we read an Habit of Walking," wherein the Doctor shows that walking is good for people of all ages, especially for those well on in years. tendent of the southern Illinois hospital walked 2,700 miles "this year." Of course he meant last year. That's an average of 7% miles a day. He says that this man, although 'more than 70, is "hearty, hale, vigorous." - ESR the very few who really cannot walk. In fine:exercise. It is a natural exercise, re- quiring no, apparatus and no victrola or radio. It's an exercise that a man, woman, or child can engage in almost every day in the year. It's not a violent exercise and can Scarcely be overdone. It is done usually in the open air. - "Why walk?" A fool question! at acticle in the WGN by Dr. Evang on "The: He says in the article that 'the superin-' Walking is good for everybody; except | winter, more than in summer, walking. is: I 24 WINNETKA TALK April 17, 1926 Community Chests N° self respecting community can get away from its obligation to the poor who help to compose it. There is a respon- sibility to the unfortunate that must be recognized. It only remains to determine how it shall be met, how best to provide : the aid that conditions require. The grow- ing popularity of the Community Chest seems to demonstrate the fact that this method of caring for the dependent mem- bers of the community is a satisfactory one. Business principles govern the disposition of funds that are subscribed to a Commu- nity Chest. Business men and women de- termine where contributions shall go. There is the minimum of sentimentality in such an institution and the maximum of efficiency in performance cf the purpose served. The Town Meeting WELLERS in a town have one distinct advantage over city people. The latter may have more immediate access to places of culture and entertainment, but town dwellers can exercise a more direct interest in the details of their own government. They can inspect the workings of their own legislators and executives at closer range. The town meeting is a notable example of this opportunity of villagers to partic- ipate in the administration of their own civic affairs. City people are theoretically self governing, but how in a city of mil- lions, like Chicago, can the individual get close enough to really see the parts of the big machine? But in a town like those on the north shore the population and area are small enough to allow this intimate ac- quaintance. Every resident in Winnetka was invited to be present at the village caucus March 15. The nominating committee presented to the assembly the names of candidates. Opportunity was given for any one present to take part in the discussions. It was a people's meeting in the true sense of the word, the only limitation to discussion and criticism bé€ing the well known parliamen- tary rules. Similar meetings are held in other New Trier towns. Similar freedom is enjoyed in these meetings. So long as these village caucuses are held, our various village gov- ernments can be kept healthy and efficient. Be Thoughtful VERY day several of the electric street lights in Winnetka are broken by boys who evidently regard them as fine targets. It is reported that most of the breakings take place near the schools. What does the breaking of one of these bulbs mean? It means the loss of the illumination usually given by this light, and this darkness may mean an accident or a theft. It means a loss of dollars and cents, money partly con- -tributed by the fathers of these boys. It means the forming in these boys of the habit of disrespect for public property. It means time and labor spent in replacing these lights. We urge parents to impress upon their sons early in life the lesson of civic pride and responsibility ; to emphasize the differ- ence between destruction and construction; to show them that thoughtfulness for others brings the only true and lasting happiness. ore Lines SUMMER TIME I sing the song of Summer Time, The end of Winter's reign! Of singing birds and daffodils And violets come again! No longer now the somber day With features cold and wan Glides early to the arms of night And lingers there at dawn! But springing up, all bright with dew, It shouts with glad acclaim The coming of the Summer Time, When violets bloom again! Sing all ye birds your tuneful lays And softly blow ye wind! God's breath is warming all the earth To bring sweet Summer Time! --H. A. MiLLs Being firmly convinced that we were largely responsible for the arrival of Spring (through our constant printing of spring poetry) we are now . going to start plugging for Summer. Mr. Mills must have guessed our intention as he sent the above poem before we had even hinted at our plans. You're Wrong About Us, Laurel; We Hope We've Passed the Age When We'd Take Seriously Anything Any Woman Said. Sir: How very egotistical you are! Surely you did not think that I worked for almost an hour on tke phrasing of my last contribution, and that I walked two blocks to a neighbor's home to bor- row a typewriter merely for the pleasure of know- ing your eyes read it! I have never made a col- umn in my life, and noting the bachelor trend of vour column, I went to great pains to select a subject suitable for Shore Lines. If the flippant personal paragraph is the result of my labors, I may as well stay home and continue sewing on my hook rug, I cannot believe it is possible you were gullible enough to take my contribution sericusly! Besides, I am never in Wilmette. --LAUREL P. S. Pardon. Believe I made T. R. C.'s column ir the Glencoe News once. Dere Slave: A sign of spring A gentle flower A gladsome leaf Made all a bower A timid worm Poked up his dome Oh the pity of it all Some more snow come! --ELFRIEDA. No, Lydia, We Didn't; Are You Spoofing Us? Dearest Slavy: Did you read that Miss Pillsbury rendered a piano piece at New Trier the other night? Was she the flour of the family, is her sister's name Cery Sota or is it eventually why not now? . --LypI1A. FLOWERS Flowers were blown by the . Little god Joy 3 Down to the earth to play; Blown down to the earth To an invalid boy To 'brighten an irksome day-- The little boy loved the Flowers so, And cared for them with a heart So gay That the flowers grew to Love him too, And came down to the earth to stay. --GEorcE CLAYMORE. Now that every man has done his duty by going to the polls and voting can't you notice the great improvement in our fair land? Well, if every one of you voted, it won't be long before Jou can. THE AVE. 7/4 1