Chief Askew's Diary: March 4, 1930

His "Boys" deliver tax summons; Hoover marks first anniversary in office

Chief Askew refers to his officers as “the Boys,” as in “The Boys started out this a.m. putting out Street tax Summons.” To be honest, I am not sure what a street tax summon is, but he had to pull the garbage truck driver off his route to help, and found someone else to take his place.

President Herbert Hoover marked his first anniversary as president today; until 1937, inaugurations were held in March. Paid subscribers can read on about how he began his day. Click below to upgrade.

The 1930s era toy trash truck was made by Marx Toys and is being offered by a dealer on eBay.