A Cow-Buffalo Comes to DeKalb in 1943

From the July 25, 2018, MidWeek  "Looking Back."

1943, 75 Years Ago.

"A cow buffalo, which was secured through the efforts of State senator Dennis J. Collins, arrived at Hopkins Park to be a mate for 'Big Joe.'

"The cow buffalo which was at the park died a couple years ago.

"Although efforts had been made to secure a cow for Hopkins Park since the death of the other one, all efforts had been to no avail until recently when the DeKalb senator was able to secure one from Lincoln Park in Chicago."

A Hot Time In the Park.  --Cooter