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Story February 15, 1958

The Robbins Eagle

Robbins, Cook County County, Illinois

What is this article about?

James E. Craig launches a professional landscaping business in the village, equipping himself with modern tools and attending horticultural school and a clinic in Hinsdale, Illinois, where he was the sole member of his race invited, as covered by the Chicago Tribune.

Merged-components note: Merged continuation of the story about James E. Craig's landscaping business.

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Doing Something Different

By Aaron Stout

James E. Craig has given to the village a new business, one that is much needed here.

He is in the landscaping business and has equipped himself to serve you in a professional manner. Mr. Craig is not giving you the bare fruits of his experience in this field, but is attending horticultural school and the school's clinic and lectures so as he may bring himself abreast of the latest in germ control.

germination, crab grass control, planning, designing, seeding, pruning and general lawn care.

If one but knew of the increased valuation when enhanced by beautiful surroundings, Mr. Craig's business venture would be assured success.
Here's hoping that we take advantage of Mr. Craig's knowledge and experience and keep him gainfully employed so that you and he may be benefitted.

Most recent clinic attended by Mr. Craig was given by the Vaughn Seed Co., held in Hinsdale, Ill. Mr. Craig was the sole member of his race to be invited and attend.

This affair was covered by the Chicago Tribune's Wendell Smith.

What sub-type of article is it?

Biography Personal Triumph

What themes does it cover?

Triumph Moral Virtue

What keywords are associated?

Landscaping Business Horticultural School Germ Control Crab Grass Hinsdale Clinic Vaughn Seed Co. Racial Invitation

What entities or persons were involved?

James E. Craig Aaron Stout Wendell Smith

Where did it happen?

The Village, Hinsdale, Ill.

Story Details

Key Persons

James E. Craig Aaron Stout Wendell Smith

Location

The Village, Hinsdale, Ill.

Story Details

James E. Craig starts a landscaping business in the village, attending horticultural school for expertise in modern techniques, and attends a clinic in Hinsdale as the sole member of his race invited, covered by the Chicago Tribune.

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