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= Em EB MB WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, FRIDAY, MAY 11, 1917. = ARE FIRST- ARINES, SOLDIERS IN NAVAL SERVICE, ALWAYS SENT TO SCENE OF TROUBLE TO BE b Military Organization, Praised Even by Kaiser, Is One of Finest in World, Even in Opinion of Foreign Critics of America--Long and Distinguished Record Dates From 1775. Ey eh EE EE ERE MS An' after I met "im all over, the world, & A-doing all kinds of things, : Like landing 'isself with a : gatling gun, To talk to kings. FE sleeps in an 'ammick in- stead of a cot, . And 'e drills with the deck on a slew, & For there isn't a job on the top 'o the earth The beggar don't know or : do. --Kipling. : he Ee Ee EE ES NES FEE them 'eathen PERE FEEEEERED "The marines have landed and have he situation well in hand." How equently do we see this headline er a press dispatch from some dis- ant land or remote island. Yet how w of us in our democratic way y understand the true significance nveyed in those few words: how of us know who these "marines" e who "have the situation well in nd." : It conjures up the mysteries of the and of strange lands and stranger peoples far out of the scope of our vidual sphere of observation and uaintance, for the average Ameri- "gan citizen has but a vague idea who e marines are, where they go, what ey do, their characteristics, duties dress. Somewhere in his mind is stored y the impression that a marine is yme kind of amphibious warrior of e sailor type and whose habitat is that part of the world where the ost trouble is brewing. At all vents, he looks upon the marine as ing a man who is thoroughly on job and lets it go at that. Organization is Fine. the United States Marine Corps Nation has one of the finest mil- ry organizations in the whole : r1d. Foreign critics of America, TTI ding the German Kaiser, have uted with admiration our famous soldiers of the sea." ts long and distinguished record dates from 1775, when its organiza- tion was authorized by the Conti- ental Congress. Its history is a rilliant record of faithful and heroic "service in many lands. Wherever trouble threatenens for Uncle Sam ere you will find marines. First in Tripoli when the Barbary irates were tamed; first in Cuba and rst to raise the Stars and Stripes in Vera Cruz--these are only some of he high lights in their story. He is gite the handsomest little man in Uncle Sam's fighting force. He is ever idle--always landing his guns on some foreign shore, and his life is kept filled with excitement and ad- venture. But perhaps you have never heard of him. That would not be strange, for away from the seacoast cities he s little known and almost every- the Marine Corps is the Navy's own where in the interior he is con- founded with the soldier of the Army and the sailor of the Navy. But he is neither of these and yet both, paradoxical as that may seem. Branch Oldest in Service. "The abyssmal 'ignorance which is prevalent among many otherwise well informed people regarding the Marine Corps is appalling," said a well kaown Naval officer a few days ago. "For the benefit of those who would like to know, let me say that the United States Marine Corps is the oldest branch of the service, hav- ing been called into existance by an act of the Continental Congress of November 10, 1775. "It was the United States Marine Corps that first hoisted the Ameri- can flag on foreign soil, when in 1805 Old Glory was raised over the fort- ress of Berne, in Tripoli. It was 500 marines who held off the Spanish army in Cuba in 1898 and cleared the way for the landing of the American army under General Shafter. Marines have carried their flag into action in Tripoli, Egypt. West Africa, Fiji Is- lands, Sumatra, Hawaii. Mexico, China, Uruguay, Paraguay, Alaska, Panama, Formosa, Korea, Nicargua, Cuba and have only recently com- pletely pacified the island republics of Haiti and Santo Domingo. In fact private little army and it has blazed the trail for naval deeds of daring since the beginning of our republic. Soldiers Used at Sea. "Many times the navy has need for soldiers to perform duty for which her bluejackets are not trained. In view of that the Marine Corps (now numbering about 640 officers and 17.- 400 men) is organized to do what- ever strictly military duty may be required in the naval service. The marines wear soldier uniforms, their rank and titles, pay and allowances are the same as those of the Army. is no military body in our country of higher efficiency than the Marine Corps,' and you can form an idea of what the high naval officials think of the 'soldiers of the sea." Farmer Boys Better Physically. Recruiting for the Marines is done principally in the larger cities, but the Government is rapidly reaching the conclusion that patriotism and love for country have a larger mean- ing in the rural districts than in crowded cities. Also that the farmer boys are of a much higher physical standard, and make better Marines. To that end Marine Corps recruiting officers are turning to the country towns to supply the brawn and mus- cle necessary to carry the Marine Corps colors to victory in this war with Germany. The officer continued: "The Ma- rines are the first men on the ground in case of trouble with a foreign power, and the first men into battle in case of hostilities. They have at all times served their country faith- fully, both in peace and war, and have reflected credit upon themselves as a corps and on the nation which they represent. Ever have they lived up to the letter, as well as the spirit, of the motto of the corps: 'Semper Fidelis.' "The pay of Marines varies from $15 to $69 per month in time of peace, and is increased 20 per cent during time of war. In addition to this pay Marines receive allowances to the value of approximately $55 per month which starts the untrained private in at about $70 per month. Increases come with service and advancement in rank. : "The inducements of pay and al- lowances, when coupled with the op- portunities offered by Marines for broadening travel in strange lands, are very attractive, for very rarely indeed does one meet a man whose Their enlistment is for four years, without any reserve string attached. To all intents and purposes marines are soldiers, except that they are under the orders of the Secretary of the navy instead of the Secretary of War. "They have made an excellent re- cord for themselves, but have always been somewhat in the position of the prophet in his own country. For though foreign newspapers and serv- ice journals have praised the United States Marine Corps time and again as one of the finest little bodies of real soldiers in the world today, small recognition in this country is given to their services. In his greet- ings to the service last Christmas the late Admiral George Dewey said of the marines: 'The work "ac- complished by the Marine Corps at Vera Cruz and in Haiti has fully jus- tified my belief that no finer mili- tary organization exists in the world. Add to that the statement of Rear Admiral C. McR. Winslow before the House committee on naval af- fairs during the last session of Con- gress: 'I am inclined to think there makeup does not include, to a greater or less degree the desire for ad- venture, and to whom the possibility of travel, especially to foreign coun- tries does mot --appeah:- It is only natural and human. "No matter how fond one may be of home and its environments, the spirit of and desire for travel and ad- venture is deeply rooted in his nature, and few there are who can resist the temptation whenever the opportunity offers itself. "Especially is this fact true with relation to foreign travel. In order to see foreign lands and strange peoples one must need cross the great oceans. Ever has the sea pos- sessed an enchanting and enduring fascination for the landsman ac- customed to the quiet and prosaic life of the office, factory or farm. To travel by sea from port to port, from country to country, from ocean to ocean, amid ever-changing scen- ery and climatic conditions, to see and study the habits and customs of the strange races of mankind, are, and always will be, among the high- est ambitions of the average man." W| t oe 5 " 9, SARCASTIC SALLIES 2 i Goo Nee eee eeY "Lay down the shovel and the hoe" ~ should be ruled out of the song book at the present crisis. x % Kk EK Another thing occuring on correct schedule time is the accidental burn- ing of all these grain elevators. 3 x kx kx kK Xx Tt is advisable for these amateur gardeners to wait at least 24 hours before digging up their seed to see if it has sprouted. x kK kX Kk kx Many people don't want to go to 'work on farms, because the chances for acquiring nervous prostration out in the country are so limited. ! =r Gk kk Some people's idea of preparedness "will be to locate the gardens that other people are raising, for raids later with a big bag on dark nights. ket ec VERE Fal | Another of those Hindenburg lines is found waiting to be shaved at the barber shop, when you put off get- ting your hair cut until Saturday "night. : AE MU fe SN You can get a crowd to the movie 'theaters by advertising the Ten Sins, but whether you would get the same number of people by advertising the "Ten Virtues is open to question. The most patriotic kind of flag raising is the display of shirt sleeves by an active gardener. * * * * * Many men who are fearful of get- ting shot if they enlist, entertain no dread of getting half shot. #ookk AE The usual result of press censor- ship is that the enemy knows every- thing while the home people know nothing. * * * * * Feeling so weary with spring fever that they can hardly sit upright at their desks. many men decide to take a fifteen mile tramp after fish. dei Ld k Ck The neutral nations indignantly deny buying food to sell to Germany, as they merely buy ours for their own use. and sell their own to German. x k kx kx % The worst of the horrors of war to many of our Congressmen is the shameful delay in providing the re- quisite number of marble post of- fices. aa Sr ae I It is surprising how hard some people will work for the privelege of living in a big city slum to escape the horrors of a comfortable country home. * kx Xx Xk Xk Those million men who were go- ing to spring to arms over-night will have to spring some distance to the factories where the delayed orders i for those arms are still unfilled. The volunteer system never has been a success yet in assembling the children at school. PETE Work producing food will become awodaq sidwiel udaym tendod diow known as agriculturists. REE RRS SEE HE Wanted: A National Anthem that some people can sing, or some peo- ple that can sing the National An- them. OE Ta AE s The politicians are willing to vote for the army bill for the protection of the country, provided they all get their share of pork. de kak NK Anyway the Pacifists can stay at home and take care of the babies, and they should be careful not to go out of the house after dark. TPE a a a Another way in which some people feel that they are helping out the Gevernment an awful lot is by crit- icising anyone who is trying to dc anything. 4 Wak ok ok * The city man who removes to the country has an awfully hard time for a while not being awakened in the dead of the night by trolley cars and ice carts. Wook Rok 2% N Arbor Day is observed in many states now, commonly by calling up the public officials and asking why in thunder they don't plant more tree: at the tax-payers expense. TO HAVE HEALTHY FEET A club of 400 men at Orange, Tex. have signed an agreement to go barefoot this summer. Occasionally one hears of people who discard shoes as a health and back-to-nature fad. The doctors seem to think it helps children with weak arches. Shoes are more or less unnatural. Few white men have the endurance in walking of the Indian of Colonial deys, whose moccasins were the next thing to an unshod foot. At the same time people could im- prove their pedestrian abilities and promote good foot conditions, if they would cut out silly shoe fash- ions. For years men have railed at women for wearing preposterous high heels that tip the foot forward and must upset the arrangement of bones and muscles. Yet the majority of young men now wear very pointed shoes. A well rounded toe, conforming to the shape of the foot, looks like an old man's style to them. They will pay the price of their smart looks some day in corns, bunions, and chiropo- dist's bills. = EE While the person who writes the woman's page in the newspapers is frequently a black-browed man smok- ing a clay pipe, the one who writes the garden hints is probably the lily- faced girl who knows all about em- broidery but never touches a hoe. PRS ok th The young man who comes to your door about now with those Russia leather covered books for sale dirt cheap at $27.89, should be taken gently but firmly by the hand, led out to the back yard, and introduced to the spade. - ho jerk Top FH It is claimed that it will take as long as three months to get together the first army. The requirements of the law may not take this, but it would be dreadful if they did not go through with all their etiquet and ret-tape motions. Rok aw kaw It is getting to be a news item when anyone stays at home Sunday and spends a quiet and restful day. * x kkk There is some satisfaction going out in an automobile ride on a stormy day when the streets are not full of kidlets trying to get run over. Want Ads Are Busy Workers. (Official Publication.) REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF Winnetka Trust and Savings Bank located at Winnetka, State of Illinois, before the commencement of business on the Second day of May, 1917, as made to the Auditor of Public Ac- counts of the State of Illinois, pursu- ant to law. : RESOURCES. 1. Loans: Loans on estate :...... Loans on lateral curity Other and discounts 2. Overdraft--None. 3. Investments: State, county and muni - cipal bonds . 76, Public--geryv- corporation bonds. ....... Stocks of cor- porations $ 58,811.56 5,601.20 39,465.79 $103,778.55 94,776.78 4. Miscellaneous Reso Real estate other than banking house sold on con- Iract ai. oh 4,760.60 Furniture and fixtures and valat or. 9,838.00 14,598.60 5. Due from Banks: State ch. 7,429.29 National .. 46,695.35 54,124.64 6. Cash on hand: Currency . 11,679.00 Gold coin ..... 6,857.50 Silver coin 883.25 Minor coin 574.31 19,994.06 7. Other Cash Resources: Exchange for clearing house 8,308.56 Checks and A other cash items ....... 355.37 8,663.93 Total resources. $295,936.56 LIABILITIES. Capital stock.. . Surplus fund. . Undivded profits .! Deposits: Time certifi- cates Savings, ject to notice Demand, sub- ject to check Demand certi- ficates, spec- ial deposits. . Certifid checks $ 35,000.00 1,750.00 926.59 a obo 13,989.02 113,532.30 103,382.93 16,395.91 2.50 Cashiers checks 194.25 Mortgage checks due on 1.0808 "hive 10,763.06 258,259.97 $295,936.56 I. M. K. Meyer, president of the Win- netka Trust and Savings Bank, do solemnly swear that the above state- ment is true to the best of my knowl- edge and belief. M. K. MEYER, President. COUNTY OF COOK fgg STATE OF ILLINOIS Subscribed and sworn to before me, this Eighth day of May, 1917. WwW. M. HOYT, II, Total Liabilities (SEAL) Notary Public. - MAKING WISE PURCHASES. It is quite a problem for the public to know where to buy its goods. All merchants talk plausibly, but some ask higher prices than others. Some are making a constant effort to get goods at bargain prices and give their customers the benefit. The others take what comes along with- out effort, and trust to the public to atcept it without question. How is the average consumer to know which merchant can serve the family best? Not everyone can be an expert judge of the value of fab- rics and foods. Most people have to take these things somewhat on faith. The advertising in the home news- paper furnishes the public with the best guide among the pitfalls of re- tail trade. The man who has en- terprise and ambition enough to ad- vertise, has enterprise and ambition enough to make a thorough study of his product, to reach out for the best bargains, and supply goods at moder- ate prices. Also he must have faith in his goods, or he would not spend money to back them up. Es Es Es EE The poor little junk dealer is care- fully watched for fear he might have received a few dollars worth of stolen brass and copper, but no one ever inquires who buys alt these thousands of automobiles that are constantly being stolen. * kx kkk About the only gain achieved by those fellows who get married to es- cape military service, is that they get a netticoated commander. * Xx Xx Xk k It is believed that if Germany will kindly refrain from doing anything to us for a couple of years, we will be pretty well prepared for war. * x kk * The submarine campaign has reached a point where it can't be beaten merely by a lot of retired ad- mirals sitting in swivel chairs. For Exchange LOOK HERE !! We are ready to exchange or home in Evanston, our lot ilmgtte, Ken- ilworth, Winnetka, Hybba#d Woods, Glencoe or Highland Fark for homes or vacant in "the abpv villages or exchange for Chic vacant or homes and apartmént buildings, so send in what you have and list your property with the livest firm on the North Shore. Call or write at any of our three offices. P. O. Building, Kenilworth 414 Linden Ave. Wilmette Indian Hill, Winnetka Tel. Winn. 768. or Res. Tel. Wilmette 2039. Paul Schroeder & Co. (OFFICIAL PUBLICATION) REPORT OF THE CONDITIO OF ) Winnetka State Ban located at Winnetka, State of Illi commencement of business on May 1917, as made to the A Accounts of the State of Illinois, RESOURCES. 1. Loans: Loans on real estate... ..$ 41,250.00 Loans on collateral se- is, before the e 2th day of itor of Publie pursuant to law. curity... . 15,870.00 Other loans and dis- counts.. . 40,621.45 $97,741.43 92. Overdrafts., ..... vv s . 139.74 3. Investments: | State, county and mu- nicipal bonds......... 38,821.00 Public service corpo- ration bonds......... 54,257.83 Other bonds and secur- L108... 5c esas Wests 36,381.88 129,460.71 4. MiscellaneousResources: : Furniture and fixtures. 1,200.00 1,200.00 5. Due From Banks: cy esses. 11,575.77 23,318.34 34,804.11 6. Currency. 10,601.00 Gold coin 3,623.40 Si 730.00 Minor coin. 24.30 14,978.70 7. Other Cash Resources: Exchanges for clearing HOUSE, vo vie rd 11,477.93 Checks and other cash ems... .. des 614.46 12,092.39 Total Resources... ...... livedveses $290,507.10 . LIABILITIES. 1. Capital Stock Paid In... $ 25,000.00 2. Surplus Fund. .......... 5,000.00 3. Undivided Profits ...... $ 6,412.12 Less current interest, expenses and taxes pad... 2,859.41 3,552.71 4. Deposits: Time certificates......... 8,716.00 Savings, subject to no- . ITT Eh eR 115,636.61 Demand, subject to Cheek, .% oii siataieiein le 130,110.49 Certified checks. ........ Cashier's checks........ Total Liabilities I, Henry R. Hale, cashier of the Winnetka State Bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. HENRY R. HALE, Cashier. 10.55 2,480.74 256,954.39 State of Illinois County of Cook / 5 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10th day of May 1917. JOHAS H. MADSEN (SEAL) Notary Publie.