Junk from the past - August 13, 2012

Over a century ago somebody worked hard and long with chickens to win, earn this 3 handled silver cup.

                            They probably found this manual very useful.

                This is serious copyright protection from a century ago.

There was a time when phone numbers only had 4 digits and you could buy Quality Meat on Ogden Avenue.

There once was a time when drinking and smoking went together very well. This Downers Grove product served as a coaster for the drink and ashtray for the cigarette.

The Frank Curran Company made this product. I think a museum could be filled with products of the Frank Curran Company. I have many.

                                 Back in 1961 a rifle or shot gun was used in hunting.

Kodak PlaySport Black Pocket Camcorder 1515246

A few shots of Downers Grove

If you have an interest in communicating with God, the parking deck should be a first choice. You can get up high above the down town and on a weekend you won't be bothered by others.

During the Friday night car shows there has been a group of young men hanging out. They might be police officers.

                    Aesthetics are somewhat different in Downers Grove.