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J4 · WILMETTE LIFE September 14, l9Z8 IIIVJID PaJD.&.Y OP ' by t.LOTD HOLLISTER. INC. lUI-lilt Central Ave., Wilmette. Dl. a.tcuo oftlce: a N. Klchtcan Ave. Tel State tilt I I LIFE ·.a.cu WBBI -......···· . . . ·.·..·........ ~ ..... . .... Wllmetle tiM ltJBSC&IPTIOB" PBICB ·.·.···.·...·. tJ... '- YBA.B All eommunleatlon.s muat be accompanied by the Dame and a4drea of the writer. Artlclee for pubUcatlon muat reach the editor by Wednesday noon to ID8Ure appearance In current laue. Reaoluttona of ~ndolence, cards of thanks, obituaries, notices of entertainments or other aftalra where an admittance charge Is published, will be charged at regular advertletng r.atea. We venture to believe that there are rnanv mothers · and more fathers who know nothing of their children's school lives. They know what grade Parent and John is in and that Mary Teachers will g-raduate from high school next June. But of what studies either .of the children took last year or will · take this year, they are ignorant. We recommend to such parents that they go to school some Monday or Tuesday and have 4 talk with the principal and the teachers. Let then1 discuss with the school authorities such problems as choice of a vocation, relative values of the study of languages and shop work. They will learn that the course of studies is not a fixed, universal affair and that Joe ought to be taking Manual Training instead of French. Incidentally they may learn that having fallen behind in one or two studies Mary will not graduate next June. Talk with the principal and teachers about your children. Of course it is understood that too much talk will do harm to all concerned. But, then, you know when to stop. The September number of the Illinois Teacher, the official .organ of the Illinois State Teachers' association, has just been mailed to the 34,000 members of t h a t The Next organization. Its leadGovernor and ing article is entitled the Schools "The Next Governor and the Schools," and contains a statement concerning the public schools by each of the two leading nonlinees. ·These statements were submitted ,o n · request of the editor. Robert C. Moore, Carlinville, who noticed that both partr; platforms were almost silent on the subject of education. Floyd E. Thomp son, the Democratic nominee, wrote as the signifiicant part of hi s statement the following: "Through all the years of our country's history the Democratic party has stood steadfastly for extension and improvement of the public school svstem, and such will be its future policy. To carf'.r out the constitutional mandate that 'the General Assembly shall provide a thorough and efficient system of free schools whereby all t.he children of this State may receive a good common school education' it is essential that a more adequate state distributive fund be provided. In many districts the number of children to be educated is grossly out of pro.!?ortion to ·the assess_ ed valuation of the property in the district. Some districts have valuable land, rich mines, and many miles of ·railroad, while other districts have poor land, no mines, and few miles of railroad or none. It is unfair to place more than 9 per cent of the burden of edl!cating the ~hildren of the State tU_)On unequal local units. Without increasing the aggregate school tax the obligation to supply adequat<: educational facilities to all children in the State can be discharged more equitably by increasing the appropriation from the state treasury and thereby reducing the unequal burden now ·being borne by the local districts. SHORE LINES THOUGHTS Just as a lovely rllse unfolds Its petals to the light, So do my thoughts go forth !o thee, My precious one each mght ,· And ah«'a)IS when I thi1~k of thee I breathe a little pra)'er, H o pi11g a brcc:u or misty cloud !l.fa)' u.1a!t it through the air An.d carry it to thee. -Olivia Kingsley. "Statue" Advertising The latest mode in outdoor advertising, which endeavors to replace the well-known billboard by so-called "statues," reacts just a bit unfavorably with us . There is always the danger, we fear, that in our occasional visits to view some of the notable works of art in this and other sections of the country we may have difficulty in drawing distinction~ or even locating the objects of our quest. Howeve;, thev might all be numbered like the phone company's poles and labelled as advertising, or not, as the case may be. Sounds Reasonable Enough Our very observing helper at the next desk sub- · mits this-culled from our own advertising columns -as worthy of careful consideration: FOR RENT 2 VERY DESIRABLE furnished rooms. Private bath, suitable for 2 school teachers or business people. Very reas., etc. ~· Acquaintance The main part of the statement by the Republican nominee, Mr. Louis L. Emmerson, is a follO\·VS: "My interest in the advancement of education The noting of the acttvtty of one or is well known. I believe that every boy and girl in IJJinois should have an equal chance to obtain many of the enemies of human welfare a gobd public schooJ education and that adequate and the taking of steps to defeat these support should be given to state institutions of enemies constitute big}ler education. Illinois should be in the front Efficient a sample of efficient rank among the states in everything that pertains to the education of its youth. government. WinGovernment "I am ~ot prepared to state at this time what netka authorities see specific measures I shall advocate, if I am elected the havoc produced among the soft tnaples Governor, but I wavt to say that I shall always by the cottony maple scale. Instead of · be ready to listen to anyone who speaks with authority on educational needs and to do what in wringing their hands and wailing, those in my judgment, after thorough inquiry, is deemed authority rent a power sprayer and spray best for the schools. all threatened trees. With the heartv co"I am in favor . of SOl,lnd tax reform which will operation of property owners these valuable remove the inequalities of our . present system. It trees can be kept in good health for many is my belief that in a re-writing of our~ present antiquated revenue laws provision could be made years to come. for better support of the schools without increasWe commend this sort of alert and ing the burdens of the taxpayers." efficient action to communities and . individuals. Love of flowers is regarded by n1any people. unfortunately, as an unmanly feelIt behooves the average citizen to being-. In . fact so deep-rooted is this feeling come better acquainted 'vith natural forces that many a man will not carry flowers like wind, water, and fire. When under unless said flowers are entirely wrapped control these forces are man's best friends. up. This aversion to being known as a .When uncontrolled they, can and will dea flower-loving man is a mark, so some stroy life and property. It is well also to think, of true masculinity. But a moment's remember that these forces have n.o symcaln1 unprejudiced consideration will conpathy with human beings. Fire will convince the most virile that the love of flowers sume the innocent baby as readily as it will and tnanliness are two most harm.o nious consume the most hardened sinner. The · traits. Flowers do not gro·w on such corbest that we can do is to learn the workings ners as State and Madison streets, but that of these forces and apply the know ledge is no reason why men sh9uld be ashan1ed so gained. to show at any time or in any place a genuine appreciation .of flowers. Four hundred million gallons of sewage disp.osed of daily in the new plant at One of the most useful of public improveHoward and Kedzie ! A truly colossal ments is the retnoval of sharp corners in quantity! And what a factor this operamuch-used thoroughfares. An example of tion is in s_ e curing the health and consequent this welcome benefit is the substitution of happiness of North Shore residents! a long curve for the sharp c.orner ot Tower Tlzc other night wlrcn the~' mentioned :your 1wme, I /ttlly understood. J' Olt hG'l'C risked many a perilous hOllY for fatne; ,Tis not in 'l'Oin. God i.r good. -Pauline Mueller. (From "Busy Time Rhymes") Forewarned Ia Forearmed The manager of our Winnetka braach narrowly avoided a compulsory research expedition to the village bastile Jut Saturday when she laughed out loud in the presence of a particularly stern member of Winnetka's constabulary who happened around with a tall stick to measure the distance from sidewalk to lowered awning. ."What are you doing?" queried our Evvie aleefully. . "Nothin' · mysterious," was the awe-inspirinc rejoinder. "I'm workin' under chief's orders, meaaurin' your awning to aee if you're complyin' with the law." Duly terrified, our branch manager retired into the receaaea of her domain . . "How did I know," she mused a bit later, "that this here cop wasn't' fixing thin.ga for another onslaught by Mr. Y eHowley's gang?" Strike Up the Band Office procedure will resume the even tenor of its way next week when that notable northwoodsman, Fit, the Filosofer, returns from his summer's sojourn in Michigan to attack weighty problems of the hour at close range. Our initial meeting since copious tears were shed at his departure last June, promises a wealth of interest. First of all, w~'ll ply him with questions concerning his attitude toward Herb and At, then all about his daring expedition into the wilds of the Canadian Northwoods, whether or not he has taken to eating tobacco, or mayhap, Copenhagen snuff, and lastly (if he can catch us) something about his plans for t~e general uplift campaign one has the extreme pleasure of following in the adjoining columns. \Vhile the presidential campaign lags a bit, to await the ston~ier October days, we survey with a deal of pleasure the climbing antics of them there Cubs. Yes, we may yet put in the order for those World Series ducats. Speaking of sports-we just too~ a twelve to get over the wire netting short of the 12th green at Glencoe. -MIQUE.