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THE LAKE SHORE NEWS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1921 L column d.rot.4 to •xpre..io„. of opinion by the readers of The Lake Shore Newi. S - note: Comment in the daily E„f Chicago has made familiar to 1? read.-rathe nature *>f an editorial it appeared in a recent issue of the Staats-Zeitung, a German lan- newitpaper, which ruthlessly ,k,w| the American Lesion, refer- to It as "this instrument bought BrltlHli gold to suppress truth, to freedom of conscience, to beat wn every free expression of opinion, •hetrav organized American* labor." Th«- Staatu-Zeltung attack followed Bluest made by the American Le- â- *„ root-miy that Police Commissioner filer of St. Louis be ousted from office Kausf of his statement that 85 per Jnt of the crime in the country was Ctrlbutable to ex-service men. 'Following Is a statement made this rei.|; by the Wilmette Post of the nericaii Loglon through its com- inder. W. B. Ewer. The blanket indictment of all in- jviduals composing the American imy who served in the recent war, published in the Staats-Zeitung of cember 13, cannot go unchallenged r any who had the honor to wear e unifrom of the U. S. Each individual service man feels e insult, tempered only by the fact at the source of the article is in such a diseased mind as those foich many gave their lives in ah ffort to exterminate. This scurrilous tide affronts each really American ttizen and attacks the fundamental inciples of justice and right which ctuated the entrance and conduct of he country in the great war. It re- ins, therefore, that the organized roups of these Americans, pledged ) an open and personal loyalty and he altruistic motives of our country, nd to the furtherance of patriotic Ideals, must defend the service man and citizen alike. We may "scold and drivel," but the Legion accepts the challenge. The Army of the United States during the last war was a representa- tive ...body ot the citizens of this country. Admitting that some of this body had "worn prison stripes," h«*l been "tramps, vagabonds and bunfe," they were a cross-section or the American people, and the statement that a majority of the men in the Army were in this category is not only criminally libelous, but palably a lie. A statement which jeopardizes the reputation of the American peo- ple^ is as surely criminal as an act which endangers their lives, and on this basis the American people will accept the challenge. The American Legion asks that official action be taken against the Illinois Staats- Zeitung .compelling them to make reparation for their defamation of American character. Wilmette Post No. 46, The American Legion, W. B. EWER, Commander. ENTERTAIN SCOUT TROOP Wilmette Boy Scout Troop No. 2 is to be the guest of the boys of St. Augustine's parish Thursday evening, December 29, at a special entertain- ment in the Parish house at 7:30 o'clock. The films "The Knights of the Square Table," and "T. Haviland Hicks, Freshman," will be Shown. CHRISTMAS PARTY The Primary department of the First Congregational Church school is to give a Christmas party in the church parlors this afternoon. The Wilmette Young People's Union will present the play "What Men Live By" by Tolstoi, next Friday evening at the auditorium of the Byron Stolp school. â-  jjfll W ^0 N.: 'k ^:;\'--:% . * m Nfl 1 iiw \Undertaker NEW TRIER CANTATA PLEASES LARGE CROWD "The Manger Throne," a Christmas tontata, w#s delightfully given by the High School chorus, Gleen club, and Orchestra, assisted by Miss Irma Moschel, soprano; Mrs. Asa B. Coloey, contralto; Mr. William Sny- der, tenor; and Mr. Charles Lutton, baritone, in the Auditorium Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Homer E. Cotton, director, is to be complimented upon the great success of the production. Following the program the teachers were at home informally to the pat- rons and friends of the school. The school mess hall was appropri- ately decorated with small Christmas trees, and candles, while a cheerful lire of logs burned in the fireplace at the north end of the hall. Clear Out The Attic With "For Sale" Ads mmamfmtaaaammammamss^ Community Dancing Every Tuesday Evening BYRON C. STOLP SCHOOL 10th and Central Class Lessons 7:45 to 8:30 Dancing 8:30 to 11:00 Admission 50 cents per pemon. Including wardrobe !â- â- â- â- â- â- â- â- â- â- ! I am now in business for mi self, conducting the ONLY undertaking establishment in Wilmette. Conscientious service is my motto. 1124 Central Avenue WILMETTE No longer with the Western Phone Wilmette 654 Holiday wishes, coming from us, are wishes for a gleeful, ft ft ft ft merry Christmas ancT ~~~ â€"a prosperous, happy and healthy New Year. They are also thanks to our patrons an<f expressions of our in- tention of earnest co- ope ration through the coming year. CJM. McDonald Dodbb Broth wu MOTOR CARS North Shore Hotel Building ^VANSTON, ILL. §3 m 03 03 m Electric Appliances 0 t are ) Ideal ; Christmas â-  Presents Their variety is large. From the list s o m e t h i ng suitable for any member of the family or any friend can be se- lected. We sell them at the Lowest Prices There's always a largo buying movement at this time of the year and often its effect is to render some articles scarce. Tho lssson is SHOP EARLY Public Service Co. of Northern Illinois FIRE DESTROYS GARAGE Fire Saturday evening completely destroyed a garage at the rear of the P. V. Bright home at 731 Ashland avenue. An overheated furnace was said to have been responsible for the blaze. "" ' \ • LEADS IN DfUMA~ Evelyn Sekworth, New Trier High school, '21, an honor student at the school, is a member of the Dramatic club at Rockford college. She had an important role in the Senior play here last year. GRATEFUL For their k>yality and confidence in the past, CONSCIOUS Of our duty to them in the future. We convey to our friends and patrons ALL QOOD WISHES OF THE SEASON FWNa.k^lBad, ^^ofWilmbttb Tfi^omeofSarngs'Deposifors December 25th, 1921 Sincere appreciation of your pat- ronageâ€"greetings of cheer for the Christmas seasonâ€"prosperity and happiness in the coming year â€"these are the things that go to make up our holiday message to you. __________. Aram K. Mest jian The North Shore's Leading Rug Cleaners 607 W. Railroad Ave Phone 1949 WILMETTE, ILL, Fruit and Vegetable MARKET RANDOLPH >fHI â- â- â- â- â- â- â- â- â- â- â- â- Â»â- â- â- â- â- â- â- â- â- â- Â»â- â- â- â- â- â- â- â- â- â- â- â- â- â- â- â- â- â-  wiarKci PHONE 12S1 Next to Rosenberg's 826 DAVIS STREET PHONE 7340 HOLLY! CHRISTM AS TREES S 03 A full stock of all kinds and sizes are here. We are taking orders now for fancy baskets of fruit for presents â€"from $3.00 up. A Turkeys - Geese - Ducks - Chickens all poultry is freshly killed and home dressed. Lowest prices.