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--- June 4, 1927 WINNETKA TALK 37 URGE UNITED ACTION IN WAR ON SKEETERS Expert of Gorgas Institute De- clares This Season Perfect for Mosquito Breeding Prospects for great clouds of hun- gry, biting mosquitoes are brighter this season than they have been for several years. Not only are mosqui- toes already breeding, but the vast amount of standing water in every sec- tion of the Chicago metropolitan area will furnish abundant and convenient breeding places for the pests. This is the opinion expressed by Major Edwin M. Skinner, director of Mosquito Control for the Gorgas Me- morial institute, and the Anti-Mosqui- to board of the Chicago area, whose long experience in fighting mosquitoes qualifies him for passing an opinion on the probable mosquito crop. "No claim has ever been made that mosquitoes have ever been partially eliminated in this territory," said Ma- jor Skinner, "though various enthusi- astic persons have assumed that such was the case because of a greater free- dom from the pests during the past seasons. Breeding Conditions Perfect "This partial absence of mosquitoes has been due to weather conditions which were favorable to their propa- gation. Conditions for prolific breed- ing are well nigh perfect now, and unless a long period of dry weather should immediately prevail, there is going to be many thousands of mos- quito bites on various portions of the anatomy of our chidren, and adults alike. "While this is unfortunate, it may serve to spur on individuals and towns to co-operate in mosquito elimination. Bites are the most impressive means of suggestion to persuade everybody to do his bit. What Towns Can Do Clean out storm sewer catch basins. Oil them every ten days through the mosquito breeding season, beginning now. Two or three ounces of a vola- tile fuel oil will do the work. Any pools along roadways, improved or unimproved, or on vacant property, which hold water longer than ten days, will breed mosquitoes. They should be oiled every ten days. Weeds and other rank growths should be cut down. They afford ideal harboring places for mosquitoes. The mosquito population is reduced by de- creasing harboring area. How Home Owners Can Help "Inspect roof gutters. When sagged or choked with leaves or other foreign matter, they will hold water and breed mosquitoes. Clean out, or repair at once, or mosquitoes will breed 60 to the square inch of water surface area. "There still are many uncovered cisterns and rain water barrels in out- lying sections. Cisterns should be kept covered at all times to prevent mosquito breeding, and the barrels should always be kept covered with a 16-mesh screen. Mme. Edith Bideau Normelli Soprano--Teacher of Voice. Studio open all Summer. Enroll now. Interviews arranged without charge. I nn STUDIO BUILDING 1718 Sherman Ave. Evanston, IIL Phs. Studio Gr. 3523. Res. Univ. 7278 AAAA to D. [ome me os er} "REEFS THE FOOT WELY Footwear for the Coming Season THE MAIZE A smart one-strap pattern--that clings tight to the heel. Featured in Black Kid, White Kid, Pat- ent Leather, Grey Kid, and Grey Suede. 4 to 10 630 Church St. Evanston TAKE THE BLANKETS FOR INSTANCE Bill the Washington Laundry Man returns them beautifully laundered with their fluffy warmth restored--and at a figure lower than they could be done at home. 3,000 housewives give the weekly wash to Bill. The Washington Laundry "CALL WILMETTE 145" * pr rrr rT TET EE TE EE EE EE LE ELE EL ELL LE LE Lh hh hh rT TL EAL LSS EEE EXELL ELE LLL LL ELL Frederick E. Lewis Co. Funeral Directors and Morticians "We Understand" Twenty-three years of careful, scientific research in this field have enabled us to surpass in our profession the re- quirements of the most exacting public. . . . qualifying us to render a careful, courteous and conscientious service. Our new fleet of DeLuxe Limousines is the most dignified to be had. Ambulance Service DeLuxe, located in Wilmette, is a tribute to the long-felt need, centrally located to all north shore towns . . . assuring immediate and moderately priced service. New enlarged Chapel, Parlor and Display Room. Patlor Phone Wilmette 3552 Residence Phone Mrs. F. E. Lewis Attendant 1124 Central Ave. Wilmette PEER RR RRR Rk R Rbk RRR RR RRR RRR RRR RR RRR ERR RR RRR PY eee ear EE EE EE EE EL EE EL EERE EE EL LLL LL [TTI EIT EE EL LLL LE LJ]