Blind Pigs, Bobby Socks and Saddle Shoes

The Wonder how people kept themselves entertained at the turn of the 19th century? This book reveals the nature of their entertainment and how it changed in the period 1886 - 1945. From mainly live performances to moving pictures and radio, the transition changed the lives of many people, especially the less wealthy.

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Steel Men and Wooden Ladders

The history of the La Grange, IL, Fire Department in the years 1886 to 1945. A detailed account based on village records and newspaper articles describing the evolution of the department from an all-volunteer department to a paid organization.