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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 28 May 1927, p. 30

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-_ en oe May 28, 1927 WINNETKA TALK 29 ASK VOTERS TO FAVOR WAR VETS' CEMETERY Proposition to Establish Burial Place in Forest Preserves on Ballot June 6 The proposed Cook county War Vet- erans Memorial cemetery will be the greatest cemetery in the world, accord- ing to Capt. Robert R. Raap, of the William McKinley camp, United Spanish War Veterans, who is chair- man of the War Veterans' committee backing the project. According to Capt. Raap, the ceme- tery will be at least one mile square, located in one of the primeval woods of the County Forest Preserve. It will in sheer beauty surpass the National Military cemetery at Arlington. after which it will be modeled, he asserts. Plan Twelve Terraces The cemetery will be divided into twelve terraces rising back the whole mile in depth. There will be no indi- vidual monuments to break the har- mony of the plan, as each grave will be marked only with a standard head- stone and the Private will receive as big a headstone as that of a Major General. The only monuments allowed in the cemetery will be a scarce half dozen as memorials to the hero dead of our various wars. All monuments, head- stones, buildings and fences will be of one general design, to blend in with the forest in which it will be located. On Judicial Ballot This proposition will come before the "voters of Cook county on a special bal- lot at the judicial election of June 6. It must carry a majority of all the votes cast in that particular election. THE SUNSHINE SHOP "Precious articles come in small pack- ages."--The Sunshine Shop is little, but; Oh! My! Did you know that here in Winnetka, in the former quarters of the Western Union, there is a little shop that is ful- filling its name in every sense of the word? Here with sunshine on all sides it is a most pleasant place in which to shop and then too--a womans' exchange department is run, which is helping a large number >f women to procure some of the neces- sary things of life and others who are incapacitated to procure the help needed ; so you see the name has a two-fold meaning. All things handled are either hand-made or very unique. Hooked rugs, candle- wick spreads, bath mats and novelties of the mountain whites are carried; fanc handkerchiefs of the finest needlewor procurable ; quilts, quilted pillows, hand knitted golf socks made of the finest of wool, by an old Scotch grandmother; in- fants' dresses, booties, bonnets, carriage covers, and many other novelties for baby gifts are in stock, also bridge prizes. Then too when a "Job" that you have to do seems to be a bug-bear, think of the little shop as they can help you out. The women on their books are only the very best in their various lines and can knit a sweater for you perfectly, crochet a center-pfece, make a beautiful infant's or child's dress, quilt a quilt or make pil- lows, hook a rug, embroider monograms on linens, hem linens, make layettes, cur- tains, chaise lounge covers, paint dresses, or pictures, or shades, trays, boxes or even furniture to order, and in fact do almost anything needed to be done by hand and do it perfectly. As a few examples; a grandmother eighty years of age dresses dolls beauti- fully, a young French girl makes cut- work handkerchiefs or does monogram- ming, a farmer's wife is helping on the farm by making the real old fashioned hooked rugs and pieced quilts, a young boy in a sanitarium makes yarn hooked rugs, two old ladies in their seventies quilt, another woman is helping send her two boys to school through her knitting, a young girl is helping to pay her way through art school by painting mono- grams on washable gloves and thus the stories go. Last but not least by any means, three women here in town "who just love to cook," take orders for any sort of a fancy cookie, cake, pie, or sandwich, either in large or small quantities on one day no- tice and at most reasonable prices. The Sunshine Shop can bring you sun- shine too if you will give them a chance and we are sure you will be a steady cnstomer! Adv. $35 $40 YOUR CLOTHES Cut, Fitted and Tailored to Individual Order $45 $50 Special selections at $60 and $65 For over thirty-two years we have been tailors to the best dressed men of America. . We are rapidly adding to this prestige in our Fourth Floor City Sales by being tailors to the best dressed men of Chicago. . . . . ES Investigate this service before buying your new suit! CITY SALES--FOURTH FLOOR 319 WEST VAN BUREN STREET THE Vira MEcowen The Gathering Place of Smart Ev- anstonians Who Appreciate Good Food and a Homelike Atmosphere. Dinner 5:30 -- 8:30 For a wholesome family dinner -- no finer place than the Vera Megowen with its scores of tempting dishes. Luncheon 11:30 -- 2:30 Noontime is a popular time at the Vera Megowen. If you have not partaken of our delicious lunch- eon's, you have a treat in store. Afternoon Tea Every afternoon at tea time you'll find the smart set sip- ping their tea and talking over club and social affairs. As a Place to Entertain The Vera Megowen with its unrivalled facilities offers an ideal place to entertain. Tables are gladly offered to guests for afternoon bridge parties. Quaint Pottery Delicious Pastries Did you know that we are now offering for sale our delicious Pies--Cakes and Desserts. and Holland glassware you see scattered about the shop is also for sale. The Vera Megowen DAVIS AT HINMAN "DOWNTOWN EVANSTON" For Party Reservations Greenleaf 4585 ",

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