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WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, MAY 26, 1923 NORTH SHORES BEST HOME AREA Realtor Comments on its Advantages BY A. J. WOODCOCK (Wilmette Realty Co.) Most Chicagoans are more or less familiar with the district known as the North Shore. Many of them, per- haps, more fully appreciate its beau- ties than do the actual residents of the district. We are apt to become so accustomed to its charms that our sense of appreciation is dulled. Com- pare this strip of land along the lake with any other of Chicago's surburban districts and you will appreciate its wonderful advantage for residential purposes. In addition to its natural charms much credit must be given to those who have migrated from Chi- cago and transformed it from a wilderness to charming villages with all of the advantages and conveni- ences of the city. Unlike most other suburbs with rows of homes built after practically one design, the north shore home owners and builders have wisely used a great variety of designs and types of architectures. The various villages have passed zoning ordinances designed to protect the owner so that he will feel secure and warrant him in developing and improving his property. This wonderful district, with its vast natural forest and miles of lake frontage overlooking this beautiful body of water from its high bluffs, is only in the infancy of its develop- ment. We have seen a steady in- crease in values, but we are only be- ginning to realize the importance of the north shore. It is bound to con- tinue to develop until present prices will seem ridiculous by comparison. Only a few years ago Rogers Park seemed a long way from Chicago and prices along Sheridan Road were around $100 per foot. Today the same property is selling from $800 to $900 per foot with a great future still ahead of it. The same thing will happen in the suburbs further north and the time is not far distant. The shore line of this northern district with all its attractive features will far surpass the imagination of any of us. . Transportation has already put it within easy access of the Loop. With- in the memory of most of us, in fact only a few years ago, Wilson avenue was forty-five minutes from the Loop. Today most of the Northern suburbs are reached in thirtysto forty minutes by both steam and electric lines and our transportation is constantly con- tinuing to improve. In addition, the territory is served by one of the most beautiful boulevards in the world, Sheridan road. This great highway furnishes another convenient and de- lightful means of reaching Chicago's business center. With all of its known advantages, little strength of the imagination is needed to picture the north shore, from a residential stand- _ point, as the most beautiful spot in and around Chicago if not in the world. Press Association "The influence of the Press on gov- ernment" was the subject of the ad- dress delivered by Hon. Henry Riggs Rathbone of Kenilworth, recently elected congressman-at-large, before the annual meeting of the Illinois Press association at the University of Illinois. "Without the press," said Congress- man Rathbone, "popular government would be impossible. Enlightened public opinion is essential to any re- public and the press alone can ad- equately inform the voters so that they can intelligently perform the duties of citizenship. The Logical Medium "A closer co-operation between the, chosen representatives of the people in Congress and in the Legislature and the editors of Illinois could be made of great benefit to all concerned. If for example, a congressman would send a news article from time to time to the newspapers of his district, giv- ing information as to important meas- ures and enlightening his constituents as to what was going on in Washing- ton, it would not only make interest- ing reading, but it would keep him in touch with the people at home. Such 'an article, coming from a known source, would carry much more weight than something of anonymous origin which might not be authentic and per- haps was propaganda. Lauds Country Papers "The same thing might be done to a greater extent than at present by RATHBONE LAUDS SHALLER PAPERS Congressman-elect Adresses the State university in contributing news items for the press of the State." "We should all fully realize that the country newspaper fills a unique and most important place in the life of the nation. It should be supported and encouraged by all good citizens and should not be dwarfed or stifled by | the great metropolitan dailies. "Just as local self-government is the foundation of all good government and just as our home affairs are of even greater importance than those of the nation, so the local newspaper, which deals primarily with such matters, is quite as vital to the welfare of the people as any of the largest news- papers in the land." "Port of Missing Men" Returns to Home Port The "Port of Missing Men" can once more be foumd in the Wilmette harbor. The historic ship which has so long served as the club house of the Buchaneers' club was brought to its accustomed anchorage in the drain- age channel harbor Saturday. All winter the boat has been "lying by" in Chicago undergoing repairs at the 92nd street docks. It was towed to its present location Saturday eve- ning by a Chicago tug crew. Glencoe Man Sells Big Tract West of Highwood Orlando Noble, North Shore hotel, Evanston, of Noble and Thumm, plumbing contractors, has purchased seventy acres, adjoining the western limits of Highwood from Ferdinard Hotz, Glencoe, for $80,000, it was re- ported at Evanston. The land is east of the Old Elm Golf club. The north thirty-five acres are wooded with some of the oldest trees on the north shore. Mr. Noble has also bought seventy acres on the west bank of the drain- age canal, bounded by Pratt, North Central Park and Arthur avenues, Chicago, for $129,000. ARE YOU aving is more or Cents. LNW ee our Mr. F. G. let describing with most people. the habits, others do not. hould you change your present straight mortgage into our monthly payment plan, you would be making a start. pecial consideration is given the man buying his home through low interest rate and t | easy "on-or-before" privilege. atisfied borrowers mean more to us than dollars and We have a most attrac- tive proposition that we would like to tell you about personally. and ask him to send you a book- monthly payment mortgage plan. 6% George H. Taylor Real Estate Mortgage Co. Imperial Building, 312 South Clark Street Telephone Wabash 1246 CHICAGO Chicago Real Estate Mortgage Loan Correspondent The Prudential Insurance Company of America Newark, N. J. SAVING? less of a habit Some acquire Reinhart or phone in detail the The Beautital Suburban Home with spacious grounds beautified by gardens, shrubs, a fruit or- chard and over 100 native trees-- combining the advantages of a country place with the conven- iences and the refinements of a city house. Has Been Put on the Market by the Owner who will accept much less than actual value for quick sale, for cash or terms. One of the finest homes in GLEN ELLYN, ILL. Only 50 minutes from the loop, with frequent electric service. Summertime view of place, showing shrubs, trees, driveway, and south side of house. Let us refer you to ~ Mr. E. 3201 Emerson St. EVANSTON, ILL. PHONE EVANSTON 7026. ORTH N ROOF CRAFTERS Incorporated Asphalt Shingles Over Old Roofs LET US RE-ROOF YOUR HOUSE We use the very best roofing; We are a North Shore Organization; We give you a 10-year service guarantee against leaks and curling shingles; When the robins have raised their young and gone South for the winter we stay here ready to take care of your roof during the hazardous months. Country Club and hundreds of other fine jobs and satisfied owners. Get Our Very Reasonable Estimate Is now in charge of our Glencoe office Residence Phone Winnetka 1987 GLENCOE, ILL. PHONE GLENCOE 166. SHOR the Westmoreland J. Keil 342 Park Ave. Front and north side of house. Front and south side of house. Grounds are approximately four acres in extent, with 582-foot frontage on Hillside Avenue. All paving and sewer improve- ments are in, and water, gas and electricity 'are installed. The orchard contains twenty bearing fruit trees. The home is a nine-room, shingle side country house, with hot water heat, quarter sawed oak finish, tiled bath room and 12x32 living porch. There is a double garage on the grounds. For further particulars communicate with WILLIAM H. HALL 722 Hillside Ave. Glen Ellyn, II. *