Acme Feed Co Built a National Feed Brand in Forest Park
The Acme Feed Company origin story traces from 1898 in Chicago to Wheaton and Forest Park, detailing condiments added to livestock feed to boost appetites and weights. It notes 36 products including Hog Finisher and 36% Milk Producer, describes plant growth, and names George H. Simpson and Elden Simpson as leaders. A police blotter item reports a missing $15 from Mrs. M. Chamberlain.
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Acme Feed Company
George H. Simpson
City of Chicago
Mr. Simpson
Forest Park
van Buren
Acme
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Falls injure 76 year old man in bathroom accident
John Didion 76 of 616 Elgin sustained a ruptured cartilage in his ear after falling against a bath tub Monday. Police transported him to Oak Park Hospital for treatment.
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John Didion
Elgin
Oak Park Hospital
Perk Dog Food Labels Sought to Aid a Blind Person
Seek Perk Vet and Peak dog food labels to Peg Moore at 1000 Dunlop. The campaign requires 100000 labels to help one blind person. Easy to contribute and the reward is described as great.
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Peg Moore
Dunlop
Daylite Burglary Nets Robbers at Burgio's Jewelry
Eight thousand dollars worth of watches and watch vases were stolen Thursday noon from Burgio's jewelry store at 7434 Madison. A man looted the display after entering the back door jimmied for entry. he was chased by Mrs. Burgio and police and was captured at 7311 Adams. A partner fled with a sample case of watch cases from Elgin Watch Co, brought to Burgio's by Albert Miller. the robber identified as James V. De Angelo of Chicago posted bond.
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Burgio
Madison
Peter Burgio
Adams
Set
Golz
Maywood
Broehl
Forest Park
Elgin Watch Co
Albert Miller
Miller
James V. de Angelo
Polk
Chicago
Municipal League Outing Set for Aug Ist
The Proviso Township Municipal League will host an outing for officials at St. Andrews Golf Club in West Chicago on Wednesday August 1. The schedule includes a day of golf dinner at 6:30 and entertainment with many prizes. Tickets for golf or dinner are available from William T. Collins Jr Fred J. Rose Roy H. Mohr or Chester M. Carson.
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Proviso Township Municipal League
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St. Andrews Golf Club
Chicago
William T. Collins, Jr
Fred J. Rose
Police Check Suspects in De Angelo Case Network
Police are examining multiple potential accomplices tied to De Angelo as investigators pursue leads. Authorities describe the effort as ongoing and methodical, with officials urging patience while gathering evidence and identifying associates.
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de Angelo
Lone Burglar Fails in Jensen Office Robbery
Donald King, 31, of Chicago, stole a truck and phoned his way into the Central Envelope Building at 5 a.m. He jimmied the Jensen Industries office, took $1.50 phonograph needles and a $15 wallet, returned the truck, and was arrested next morning after police work by Officer Tobin and Chief Cortina. He returned the wallet and needles and faces charges in Chicago and Forest Park.
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Donald King
Kilpatrick
Chicago
Harrison
Jensen Industries
Tobin
Cortina
Donald
Forest Park
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Acme Feed Co
Simpson
Wheaton
Ufut
Simp
Elden
Sure Comfort Furnace O
M. Chamberlain
Rockford
G. Elden Simpson
Pal
Robert Schlefelbein
Ferdinand
Leonard Martin
Acir
Cam
Pendleton
Callé
Marine Corps Reserve
Martin
Jensen
Vito Valentinetti
Chicago Cubs
Little League Phillies
Bob Tagliola
Dave Hoover
Jack Hermann
Jack Hernstreet
Jin Leninger
Jim Procter
Dennis Crane
Bob Signorella
Pat Oberg
Mike Pructer
Ed Swanson
al Tagliola
Kenny Achuff
Jack Memstrset
Hank Crane
L. L
Milt Pructer
Ken Achulf
Mob Dowd
Philtles
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