Free TB Testing Offered for Cook County Cattle
Cook County owners may have cattle tested for tuberculosis at no charge. If cattle react after six months of ownership, the state and federal governments will cover about one third of the loss each, leaving the owner with roughly one third. Dr. Lichy, county veterinarian, coordinates from Arlington Heights and Blue Island offices via the Farm Bureau.
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Cook County
Lichty
Cook County Board of Commissioners
Cook County Farm Bureau
Arlington Heights
Blue Island
Chicago
T. B
Plans Big Business Through Public Service Co Survey
The Public Service Co contracts department surveys its territory to set new district allotments for 1924. Early 1924 shows higher electric power goals than 1923 with strong activity in electric ranges. The new electrified home in Waukegan drew a large crowd, and several more electrified houses are planned nationwide in 1924. A humorous aside follows about peculiarity in speech and tea stirring.
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the Public Service Co
Waukegan
First American Money Made of Clam Shells
A Cape Cod rancher reports traces of a Bourne trading post dated 1627 by Pilgrims. The post served as a trade hub with Indians and Dutch New Yorkers. It led to wampum, fixed in value as clam shell pieces, and marked the origin of American currency.
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Bourne
Manement
Detroit News
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