Looking Back to 1916: It's a Garbage Thing

From the September 7, 2016, MidWeek (DeKalb County, Illinois) "Looking Back."

1916, 100 Years Ago.

"Wanted:  Between 300 and 500 DeKalb families to have their garbage collected by the city wagon.  This service is free.  All you have to do is register at the city clerk's office."

Really.  Free Garbage Pickup?  --Cooter