This book is a personal memoir of growing up in Detroit at the turn of the twentieth century. From his childhood on the city's East Side to his work as a reporter for the Detroit News, Bingay's vivid recollections offer a unique perspective on the history of Detroit. Filled with colorful characters and anecdotes, this book is a fascinating glimpse into the past of one of America's most important industrial cities. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.