Page 9 - Goes Lithography History
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1879 – 2019

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1932 - Shop working 3 days a week due to depression, maintenance being done to
keep busy such as painting/renovations thru 1939.
1933 - In the midst of the Depression, Jigsaw Puzzle production aided the Goes
plant in maintaining half pay scheduling.
The ever-growing list of Fine Art subjects augmented sales. Printed 5 World Fair
Posters for 1933 Century of Progress.
Art Goes now president of Goes Litho on Committee with John F. Cuneo as
Chairman, also a south side printer and book binder.
White Sox host 1st All Star game at Comiskey Park- Babe Ruth hits 2 run homer in
3rd inning.
Neighbor Jack Schaller at game as a youth and currently operates Schaller’s Pump
Restaurant near ball park as the oldest family owned Chicago restaurant (1886). Jack
gives photos of event to 5th generation management and customers.
1933-1940 - Paid many employees in cash as Banks were not trusted. Continue to
sell quality lithography at affordable prices through mail.
Teachers paid in script using Goes Certificates common in small towns.
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