INTRODUCTION
In 1936, a beetle was a bug, grass grew on the Illinois prairie, and gay
meant you were happy. It was a time when fresh milk, eggs, and bread were delivered to
your doorstep, coal rattled down the metal chut into your basement, and ice was delivered
to your door via horse-drawn wagon. There were 3,521 listings in the 1936
Chicago-area Lithuanian telephone directory, the most popular Lithuanian business
was tavern owner, and Cicero was the 'little Lithuania' of Chicago Suburbs.
STATISTICS
ALCOHOL/BEVERAGE INDUSTRY
289 Listings
Beer Coiler Cleaner: 1
Beer Distributers: 6
Beer Delivery: 1
Beverages: 3
Liquor Salesmen: 4
Malt Extracts: 1
Soft Drinks: 10
Tavern Owners: 260
Wholesale Liquor Distributers: 3
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AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
21 Listings
Automobile Dealerships: 5
Automobile Repair: 3
Automobile Salespeople: 2
Automobile Supplies: 1
Garage: 4
Gas Stations: 6
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BEAUTY INDUSTRY
19 Listings
Barbers: 12
Beauty Shop: 7
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CIGARS
7 Listings
Cigar Distributors: 6
Manufacturers: 7
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ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
10 Listings
Billiards: 1
Music Stores: 3
Musicians: 5
Music Schools: 1
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FOOD INDUSTRY
273 Listings
Bakery Owner: 23
Bread Delivery: 1
Fresh Butter/Eggs: 2
Cafe: 1
Confectionary: 27
Deli: 8
Fresh Fruits: 2
Fresh Milk: 1
Restaurant Owners: 46
Grocery and/or Meat: 161
[Meats ONLY: 65]
Refreshment Stand: 1
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HARDWARE
8 Listings
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HEALTH INDUSTRY
65 Listings
Chiropractor: 2
Dentists: 25
Drug [Pharmacy] Stores: 25
Drug & Chemical Company: 1
Midwife: 1
Napropath: 1
Nurse: 1
Optometrist: 2
Physicians: 33
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HOUSING INDUSTRY
67 Listings
Coal: 14
Decorator: 4
Electric Contractors: 4
Furniture: 5
Heat 'Intensifier': 2
Real Estate: 38
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INSURANCE
7 Listings
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JEWELERS
14 Listings
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LAWYERS
42 Listings
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MISCELLANEOUS
23 Listings
Cleaners: 2
General Merchandise/Dry Goods: 6
Moving: 5
Printers: 6
Shoe Repair: 4
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PHOTOGRAPHERS
11 Listings
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PRIESTS/PASTORS
14 Listings
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TAILORS
20 Listings
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UNDERTAKERS
18 Listings
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INSTRUCTIONS
Click the first letter of the surname you wish to check.
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| E | F
| G | H
| I | J
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