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May 8, 1926 WINNETKA TALK LEGION IS CUSTODIAN OF BATTLE TROPHIES Formally Presents Cannon to Village at Lively Discussion at Headquarters Monday The captured German cannons which have been brought to Winnetka by Post No. 10, American Legion, have been turned over to the Village and will be placed on suitable sites in the village with the Post as guardian. Formal action of this nature was taken at an open meeting of the Post Monday evening, in the form of a resolution, adopted at the close of the session, which, up to that time, was given over to a discussion of the mat- ter of bringing the cannons into the village. After the arrival of the cannons, some objection to them was manifest. Sentiment of this nature forcefully ex- pressed by Dr. J. W. F. Davies dur- ing one of his Sunday sermons, lead to the Legion calling the open meeting Monday evening for a more general discussion of the matter. Dr. Davies was not present, but the Rev. Thomas A. Goodwin, of the Winnetka Congre- gational church, and also a member of the American Legion, spoke, express- ing the belief that cannons should be placed in museums, rather than in more public places, such as parks. Little Opposition Heard There was a large attendance of members of Winnetka Post, but few were present outside of the Legion membership, and no pronounced op- position to the location of the cannons in Winnetka public places, developed. Mrs. Morris IL. Greeley, said she desired to speak for the minority, not to criticize but rather to make sug- gestion that her idea of memorializ- ing of the soldier dead would be by name plates on trees. Thomas J. Lynch, past commander of Winnetka Post, explained that the local Legion post sponsored the plant- ing of the trees in the park and the placing of discs thereon, which have already become partially overgrown. Later in the discussion Mr. Lynch stated he felt that some people mis- judge the American Legion, viewing it as a body favoring war, or a mili- taristic organization, as it were. He called to mind some of the horrible scenes which the men at the front had witnessed, the killing and maiming of their comrades and then, in an im- passioned manner, expressed his amazement at any one who has be- come obsessed with the idea that the American Legion is militaristic. Gives Preparedness Talk : On the other hand, Mr. Lynch made it equally plain that the American a = Princess Theatre Sunday Afternoon May 16th at 3:30 there will be a Piano Recital by Ruth Alexander Tracy formerly of Winnetka under the direction of Bertha Ott Legion is for peace, peace in the full sense of the word, and he declared the one best way to insure that peace, is to keep alive the memories in this and future generations, the horrible sacri- fices which have been made by those in the past to maintain the peace and freedom which the nation enjoys. He took no stock, he declared in the theory that there is not possibility of future wars, and declared the costly example of unpreparedness which the men at the front witnessed in the last war, as a result of which thousands never came back, shall be his guid- ance in enthusiastic advocacy of being prepared to defend the nation, in times when it becomes necessary to fight. He said he favored placing the cap- tured German cannons in conspicuous public places, where they might be seen and the younger generation thus grow to appreciate the noble principles for which lives were sacrificed in the late war. He declared is teaching his young son the use of fire arms, the method of warfare, its horrible phases, not to make a soldier of him, but, should he ever be called upon to go to the defense of his country, that he may go in a manner prepared to come through its rigorous courses in the most advantageous manner. (Continued on page 41) TakeCareof YourHair --~ At last--a double-purpose liquid hair dressing. Lindah Lustre (Liquid) keeps the hair in place and makes it soft and lustrous. No greasy, arti- ficial look. Also acts as a tonic, promoting the growth and checking falling hair. An deal preparation,--economical to use. Sim- ply sprinkle a few drops on the brush or rub into the scalp. At most good druggistsin 50cand $1.00 bottles. LINDAH LUSTRE (LIQUID) Sold by COMMUNITY PHARMACY ; TY i" A Messenger of Love to MOTHER In a Gift of Flowers "Flowers" have always been the Favorite Gift for "Mother's Day" Next Sunday, May 9 Our Guaranteed 'Flowers by Wire" service will please the mother who is many miles away. HENRY ILG Florist Cor. Pine and Center Phone Winn, 313 WINNETKA 805 Elm Street Shoes of Quality for the Whole Family +" BLOMDAHL & SUNDMARK z= Winnetka 1108