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---- TT WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 1918 War Emergency Notes J rit 4 American Fund for French Wounded "Conservation Shop", Mrs. Frank D. Fulton, chairman. Report, February, 1918. Garments forwarded To Previously Febr. Total French Shop 1675 860 2535 Relief and Aid 350 198 548 Infant Welfare 46 218 264 Dr. Alice Brown 165 359 524 Various other Charities 200 193 393 2436 1828 4264 Supplies of both old and new ma- terial are needed. Several new units have undertaken the work, including the women of Marcus, Iowa. This work in Marcus, was organized by | Mrs. H. R. Neiman, who reports a | large number of very fine garments ready for shipment. Mrs. Frank D. Fulton. Red Cross Report of the Surgical Dressings Committee, February. The following letter has just been received by the Chairman of Sur- gical Dressings in Winnetka, "I want to take this opportunity to thank you and through you your splendid workers, for your fine work and co-operation for the Chicago Chapter, American Red Cross. It is * impossible for me to tell you how much we appreciate the work you have done for us in the past. You have done much to help us in the wonderful record we have establish- ed. May we ask you to help us still further by assuming the responsi- bility of wrapping your dressings and sending them here ready to pack? Signed, Helen Stewart Doane Supervisor Surgical Dressings, Chicago Chapter, American Red Cross." The number of dressings made during February was 20,500, an in- crease of 7,000 over January's out- put. Signed, Elizabeth S. Stevenson, Chairman. Report of the Wool Committee February 1918 d into the Red Cross: 73 Swenters, 117 pairs Socks, 30 Hel- 'mets, "di Treach Caps, 5 pairs Wrist. "lets: 75 Given to the draft: 18 pairs Socks, 10 Sweaters, 1 Trench Cap, 1 Helmet. Given to the French: 80 pairs Socks, 34 Sweaters, 13 Helmets, 3 pairs Wristlets, 6 Trench Caps, 4 Scarfs. , Making a total of: 117 Sweaters, 215 pairs Socks, 8 pairs Wristlets, 44 Helmets, 18 Trench Caps, 4 Scarfs. Signed, Mrs. Harold De Lay. Report of the Winnetka Navy Com- forts Committee, Feburary The record of work for the past month shows that we, with the aid of our two auxiliaries, have made and distributed between the Great Lakes Station, the Jolly Tar, the Nantucket Training Station, Co. E, Third Truck Supply Train, of the Merchant Marine, 63 eider- down sweaters, 73 eiderdown hel- mets, 24 felt ear-protectors, 34 com- fort kits, 79 pairs of socks, 22 knitted helmets, 16 scarfs, 4 pairs of wrist- lets, 4 knitted caps and 34 knitted sweaters. Signed, and men Harriet M. Morse Secretary. Report of Hospital Garment Com- mittee for February This department sent in 265 gar- ments in February. Our new branch at the Skokie School is doing fine work. We have rented three extra machines for the South End branch, as their workers had increased. The Winnetka branch now does its own final inspecting and packing and our work goes through the main depart- ment without being opened. Mrs, Matz has taken charge of the pack- ing and has a committee to help her, which with her is doing very beauti- ful work. Signed, Mabel B. Boyden, chairman. The North End Winnetka Com- mittee of the Naval Auxiliary of the Red Cross reports the following work done in February: 162 Operating Socks, 70 Kits, 12 knitted Sweaters, 4 pair Wristlets, 4 Helmets, 14 pairs Socks, 81 Hospital Shirts, 20 Convelescent Robes, 25 eiderdown . Sweaters, 14 eiderdown Helmets, 2 knitted Scarfs. Winnetka Contributions It has come to the notice of the War Emergency Union that Win- netka is not getting the full credit butions which its ci- king to the various movements, because e contributions have 0 the committee in Chi- are thus not counted as part of Winnhetka's gift. ' The IRD LIBERTY LOAN drive is ¥o be started soon, and is to be 'carri on in Winnetka through the War Emergency Union with the co-operation of tht Woman's Com- mitee uhder Mrs. Allan J. Wolff, chairmafl. We a e of course all anxious that Winnet ,a's record of patriotic gifts and efforts shall be second to none. It is therefore urged that all resi- dents 'of the village, as far as poss- ible, make their contribution to the Liberty Loan through these local committees, or if their contribution is made in Chicago, arrange so that credit for it be given to Winnetka. Communication March 13, 1918 Talk. Winnetka, Ill, Winnetka Weekly | Dear Sirs :-- Now that so many of our boys are [in France and other European | countries I would like to call atten- | tion to the correct method of pre- | paring and addressing mail for the members of the American Expe- ditionary Forces in Europe. Owing to the difficulties experienc- ed in delivering mail when careless- following the name of the addressees with the necessary title, such private, sergeant, lieutenant, etc. The need for the full given name of the addressee is apparent when it is ex- plained that the War Department has card-index files that may be con- sulted relative to undeliverable mail for the troops, reference to which file furnishes no information when a letter is addressed "J. F. Smith," for instance and it can not be de- termined whether it is for James F. Smith, John F. Smith or Jeremia F. Smith. In addition to the given name of the addressee, and his title, there should also be added the full name of the unit or organization to which the addressee is assigned, it being sufficient the wav of further ad- dress to add the words "American Expeditionary Forces." It is particulars enjoined that let- ters, post cards and packages be not addressed with lead pencil, and that every piece of mail-matter bear the name and address of the sender so that in case of nondelivery letters may be promptly returned to the senders. The long transit taken by the mail before it reaches the delivery points abroad, calls for the use of envelopes that are substantially made, as ex- perience has shown that well-made envelopes retain clear and distinct, the addresses written thereon, while in the case of envelopes of poor ma- terial the writing becomes indistinct, rendering uncertain the correct read- ing of the name or some part of the address. Reports continue to be received to indicate that packages reach United States post offices in Europe in such a delapidated condition that repack- ing has frequently to be undertaken before delivery can be effected. Sen- ders should use heavy weight paper, canvas or cloth as wrapping for packages, and when canvas or cloth is employed the address should be written on a shipping, tag with the name and address of the sender on the reverse side. Yours respectfully, N. U. KLOEPPER, Postmaster. as in PIGEON EXPERT JOINS U. S. SIGNAL SERVICE Edwin I. Stafford, 936 Sheridan road, is now in army service at San Antonio, Texas. Young Stafford belonged to the 11th Regiment Illinois National Guard encamped at Springfield last fall. A month ago he asked for his discharge from the regiment to join the regular army. RED CROSS TO ERECT NEW CANTEEN BUILDING Canteen headquarters will be erected on the lake front by the Chicago chapter of the Red Cross early in the spring. Mrs. George A. McKinlock of Lake Forest will be in charge. Quarters are now main- tained in the Hearst Building at Market and Madison streets, Chic- ago. ly addressed, senders of mail to| soldiers, sailors.and marines of the | American Expeditionary Forces abroad, should take care to write given names in full preceeding, or APPEAL TO VOTERS mamas ff By Janet S. Gordon The Winnetka Board of Education announces a special election to be held at the Horace Mann School, March 23, from 1 until 6 oc'lock, for the purpose of voting on two bond issues. The first issue is for $18,000, to be used in purchasing twelve acres of land for a new school-site. This lot is located on the south side of Elm street, between Glendale and Lake avenues. The second bond issue is for $16,- 500 to be used in building an ad- dition to the Lake School. Inquiry has been raised at to the effect of these bond issues on our taxes. The Board of Education has been asking the full amount allowed by. law for schools which 3 per cent of the assessed valuation of the property, and we cannot get more is | seems to be no better one both as to price and desirability for a modern school. The addition to the Skokie School | will house our children for a few years, and will enable all three schools to have the first six grades. No one knows how long this war will last, but we all know that the children in our village should have every opportunity for growth in edu- cation and 'citizenship before they may be called upon to take up the responsibilities of the nation. HEAVY GALE SHATTERS WINDOWS IN DYE HOUSE The terrific wind and snow-storm early in the week shattered the plate glass front of the Parisian Dye House in the Prouty Annex. Ex- posure was prevented by boarding up the aperture. The storm was one of the most terrific experienced in the village in many vears. Limbs of shade trees were scattered over payvements were scattered over pavements im- and several store signs were wrench- ed from their hangers. WOMEN'S CLUBS OF COOK COUNTY VOTE ON LEADERS Women's clubs along the north shore, within Cook County, will elect officers to head the League of Cook County clubs for the ensuing year, on Saturday, March 23. The candidates to be voted upon are as follows: President, Mrs. Wil- liam F. Buskirk; Corresponding Sec- retary, Mrs. Howard R. Maxwell; Di- rectors, three to be elected, Mrs. Mil- lard F. Grauer, Mrs. R. L. J. Splaine, Mrs. F. G. Culver, Mrs. Philo Clark Darrow, Mrs. H. S. Vaile, Mrs. Don- ald S. Gallie, Mrs. E. T. Hughes. WOMEN'S ORGANIZATIONS NOW HAVE 1,793 UNITS IN ILLINOIS There are now 1,783 units organiz- ed by the Woman's committee in [llinois. Although the Council of National Defense has but recently suggested the organization of county committees, the following counties are reported to have perfected their executive boards: McHenry, Steph- enson, Coles, Cass, Christian, Morg, an, Washington, Cumberland, Grun- dy, Hancock, Lake, LaSalle, McDon- ough, Williamson, Pike, Richland, Rock Island, Saline, Vermilion, War- ren. RELIEF WORK IS BIG JOB (Continued from page one.) arm, or are deformed in some way. We have been slow in coming to their aid, and so they felt, but now that we are here they are so thank- ful and appreciative. A letter has been sent recently to Mrs. Thomas Taylor telling what our coming has meant to one of our villages; it was written by M. Mir- man. I hope she has received it. Let- ters are slow in getting to their destination. Well, my fire is out, the room is cold, and I must go to bed for it is nearly midnight. Be sure to send all France. It is more certain to reach me, recently, all of your letters have been opened but nothing objected to. My love to you all, Alice Barlow-Brown. HH HT HE CK 0frfitW " " - I money until our tax rate is changed in Springfield. This property cannot bebuilt upon without a referendum vote by the people of Winnetka, but [unless land is now bought for the future, there will be none available, where it will be necessary to build another school. Several sites were looked into by the Board of Edu- cation and two experts, and there available | resED i | FRENCH EMBROIDER FLAGS FOR AMERICAN REGIMENTS Descendants of Frenchmen who fought in the American revolution have jhad magnificent flags em- broidered by the most skillful work- ers in- Paris to present to the first American regiments to take their places on the battle line in France. The flags were exhibited Sunday aft- ernoon at the Invalides in Paris. SLACKERS IN DRAFT ONLY .0026 PER CENT Provost . Marshall General Crow- der, in his report on the first draft, made public to-day, said only 8750 men were arrested as draft evaders out of almost 10,000,000 men subject to the law. The report says that "in the final analysis only .0026 per cent of males between 21 and 31 inclusive, | have failed or neglected to register." Loses Army Bout | Phillip Doetsch, a farmer west of | the Village, and now in training at (the Camp Grant army cantonment, is a member of the boxing team. He recently lost the decision in a bout | with a Camp Custer boxer. Doetsch is said to be 98 per cent perfect, phy- | sically. Doctors Must Have Lost Prestige. | perstition, and we are told that when | the English first came there, their | | witch doctors sprinkled theém with | and told them that ome concoction, this would make [ all bullets. Seven Hills of Ancient Rome. The names of the seven hills of an- cient Rome are, the Palatine, the Capitoline, the Aventine, the Caelian, the Esquiline, the Quirinal and the Viminal. Hardware and Paints J. F. ECKART 52s Phone 484 Classified Ads FOR SALE SEWING MACHINES TAKEN in trade on our new Singer, we have no agents, our prices are always lower. Singer, $6.00; Domestic, $5.00, new style White Rotary, $15.00; new style Standard, $12.00; Eldredge automatic, latest style, $12.00. Bar- gins in sahop-worn Singers. Easy payments. Patterson Bros. 1422 Sherman avenue, Evanston. 18-123-2 FOR SALE--DINING ROOM SET. EX- cellent condition. Table, 6 chairs with china cabinet. Tel. Winn. 1072 52-1-t-c WE BUY OLD VIOLINS OR TAKE them in trade on a better one. We give you the best proposition; we also do repairing on all musical in- struments. See our Violinmaker. Patterson Bros. 1522 Sherman ave- nue, Evanston. 18-123-2-t-c FOR SALE GE ASSORTMENT used Sewing Machines, over-hauled, guaranteed $5 up. Sale on shop-- worn Singer, big bargains, Latest styles New White, $15,00 to $25.00; new style standards. We have no agents; our prices are always the lowest. Patterson Bros, 1522 Sher- man avenue, Evanston. 18-123-4-t-c FOR SALE--USED PIANOS, SCHON- inger, $60.00; Kimball, $90.00; Meis- ner, $95.00; Wheelock Player, 88 note, as good as new, $350.00; Pat- terson Bros. 1522 Sherman avenue, Evanston. 18-23-2-t-c MEN'S READY-MADE SUITS FOR sale. We also buy and sell second- The Zulus are greatly given to su- | i 9x9; them proof against | "¥ hand clothes. Tel. 1128. 603 Demp- ster; 4274, 1321 Emerson, Evanston. 1-12-52te FOR SALE--LATE MODEL PAIGE, six cylinder, seven passenger, with glass sides; in perfect running con- dition. Will demonstrate. Call Wil- mette 118. 14-123-tfc FOR SALE--ELECTRIC CHARGING plant, in perfect condition. R. Williams, 919 Central venue. Tele: phone 935 J. 18-12-2-t-p FOR SALE--SETTING EGSS. R. 1. Reds, Plymouth Rocks, Wyandotes, Anconas, also three cocks. Telephone Wilmette 195. 18-123-9-t-c REAL ESTATE WANTED WANTED TO SELL OR BUY HOUSE- hold goods, also junk. Call or write 1644 Maple avenue, Evanston. Phone Evanston 103. 17-124tq FOR RENT FOR RENT--5-ROOM COZY FLAT, hot water heated, bath, electric | lights, fire place; one block from Indian Hill Golf Club. Fred Corvinus 752 Sunset road near Ridge. T47-tfe | FOR RENT--ROOM FOR LIGHT housekeeping. Call Winnetka 630. 52-1-{-p | FOR RENT-- 3 LARGE ROOMS, HEAT and light furnished. Tel. Glencoe 91. No. Hubbard Woods. 52-23-2-t-p FOR RENT-- BEDROOM, FURNISHED call evenings. Tel. 686, Winn. 52-1-t-p » | FOR RENT FURNISHED ROOM FOR gentleman; one block from Hubbard Woods station. Telephone Winnetka 743. 52-1-t-¢ SITUATIONS WANTED LET MISS CARLSTEN DO YOUR dressmaking and alterations. Phone Winnetka 911 before 8 a. m. T29-tfo PRACTICAL NURSE DESIRES POSI- tion by week or day; best references; reasonable. Tel. Winnetka 513-W. 1 T50-tfe WANTED--WORK, WAITING ON tables by day, Tel Winnetka 1468. 52-1-t-o LOST AND FOUND LOST--PHI DETA OMEGA FRATER- nity pin in Winnetka or on way to N. T. H. chool. Call Winnetka 308, Reward. 52-1-t-p MISCELLANEOUS RAZOR BLADES--ALL KINDS OF razor blades sharpened while yeu wait, Satisfaction guaranteed. Chandlers, _630 Davis-st.,, Evanston. ..6-123-tfe WANTED---PATRIOTIC MEN TO JOIN Military Band: no enlistment re- quired; any age 16 to 60; practice one evening each week; send in your name and instrument to Harry B, Boardman, Longwood and Hazel ave-~ nue, Glencoe, Ill. Telephone 339-M, 16-123-3te WILL PAY 5c A POUND FOR CLEAN white rags for wiping machinery. Bring to Lake Shore News Office, 1222 Central-av.,, Wilmette, or phone Wilmette 1920. t7-ttdh Winnetka Cash Market Dealers in Fresh, Salted and Smoked Meats Poultry and Game in Season "Quality First' LTH mail care of American Express Company, Paris, Announcement On and after March 18th, we will be located in our new store at 7/34 Elm Street, in the Prouty Block, and we will be in a better position to satisfy our customers, as we have installed a new and up-to-date refrigerating plant. We wish to thank our patrons for their past business and anticipate an oppor- tunity of serving them in the future. | RHETT Winnetka Cash Market A. PETERS, Proprietor