Cook County plans pig clubs for 4-H youths
The County Farm Bureau and the County Superintendent of Schools will organize two pig clubs in Cook County. A bred sow club starts in January and a spring gilt club in May or June, using only registered animals. Durves and other breeders offer support, with expert growth guidance from the Farm Advisor and School-Home Project ties to be emphasized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Farm Bureau
County Superintendent of Schools
Cook County
County Duroc Breeders’ Association
Cook County Breeders Association
Chester
Co. E. Durst
J. Tobin
Origin of the saying I fear the Greeks bearing gifts
The phrase appears in Virgil’s Eneid referencing the siege of Troy. Greeks besieged Troy, failed openly, then used a cunning ruse by gifting a wooden horse. Trojans brought the horse inside. at night Greek warriors inside opened the gates. The lesson warns to fear foes who seem friendly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vergil
Troy
Cancer Watch: Early Signs and Prompt Removal Urged
Public Health Column by Harriet Fulmer stresses cancer's frequency after age forty, urges prompt recognition and removal, notes local disease may present as visible skin changes or internal symptoms. Emphasizes cancer can affect all races and classes and early treatment improves outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Fulmer
R. N
Glass decoration in Prague churches through the ages
The article traces glass ornamentation from 13th century Prague cathedrals to rural churches. It notes Pope Pius II’s ties to Bohemia, mentions widespread decorated windows, and cites the University of Prague’s technical arts division requiring mastery in glassmaking for degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
Asnaes Sylvius
Pius II
Bohemia
Division of Technical Arts
University of Prague
Buddy's Lunch Called Common Before Party
A chatter about a man named Buddy eating a hearty lunch prompts his sister to ask why he eats so much of a common lunch before they head to a party that afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buddy
Veede A Realer Running Newspaper Grits Hard Times
A fragmented mock news piece shows editor H Fangtange vowing to expose rivals while promoting bold copy and skepticism toward press stakes. The text mixes garbled phrases about Atlantic Ocean weeks and a farewell sign off with the name 13 Mud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Fangtange
Rateral Gump
Atlantic
OCEAN
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dolton
Carl Dieck
Lincoln Avenue
Riverdale
Pullman
Joseph G. Radtke
Leyden Ave
Riverdle
Twin City Garage
Delton
P. B. Good
Undertaker
Hlinois and
Indiana
Lincoln Ave
P. B. Good Dolton
Edward F. Dillner
Chicago ST
G .Gallegos
Lat Trust and Savings Bank Bldg
Indiana Ave
Dolten
Oakland Metal Works
Cornelius Fray
Proppers Corner
W. 137Th St
Frank C, Ott
Geo. Tuch
137Th Street
Henry W. Schnoor
Chicago Street
Organization of Pig Clubs
Dolton, Il
WM. C. Zesch
Riv
Midway
Chancy Avenue
Grand Crossing
Neals Garage Co
VanKanegan, Prop
Oakland
Mickie
Calumet Concrete Construction Co
West
115Th ST
Bell Savings Bank
Ie Have Needs Bank
Horace Holmes
John Harms,jr
Wilson Bros
Madras
Aebers
Michigan Avenue
111Th Street
Roseland
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!