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Newspaper
Wilmette Life
Location
Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1924
Page
2
An essayish column muses on spring fever, wanderlust, and the lure of nature. The narrator recalls myths of geese and a Wisconsin lodge, then longs to travel after hearing about Robert Swaim Jr of Wilmette picking strawberries in the south. The piece links senses and scenes to a restless urge to roam.
In the April American Mercury Gamaliel Bradford notes Horace Greeley valued crops and bugs over sunsets. He argues Greeley consistently prioritized practical concerns like exterminating potato pests over admiring beauty, inviting reflection on the balance between utility and wonder.
A fragment reflecting dialog about editor H. G. How and editor Brown. The phrase Not God in gardens when the eye is cool appears as a pointed remark about sincerity and taste, hinting at a clash of voices within a newspaper milieu.
The obituary recalls Harry Hargis of Chicago who lived in the city and its neighborhood from 1865 until his recent death two weeks ago. He witnessed vast changes and interacted with financiers, actors, and business leaders, sharing greetings and conversations about health, business, elections, news, and daily philosophy.
Fifteen girls and fifteen boys with top averages across three years and half of the last term are named before the school and awarded gold emblems. The community notes they combined academics with activity in music drama and athletics and hopes underclassmen strive likewise.
The May 2 and 3 assembly hall performances feature New Trier students presenting a Robin Hood inspired program with De Koven music and Mrs. Cotton directing. Strong entities include Robin Hood, Sheriff of Nottingham, Maid Marian, Friar Tuck, Little John, and Prince John. The piece nods to Scott and Fairbanks while inviting audiences to enjoy the woodland hero’s escapades.
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