Can Someone Please Explain This?

Do you know what the deal is with this Green Pig from Holbrook, IA?

This is one of those things we can't look up on Wikipedia. We found this colorful photo on the Facebook page Cedar Rapids History. It's a great page of local pop culture from days gone by. The newspaper headlines and photos are like a time capsule of memories just waiting to be discovered.

So we simply MUST ask: Are you familiar with the story behind "Ye Old Green Pig"? According to the Facebook comments, it was a parade favorite. But why? Was it a nod to the Dr. Seuss book "Green Eggs and Ham"? Or maybe it was a mascot to a local business? Once upon a time, there was a pig that resembled this one along Oakland Road...

One thing is for certain, we will not rest until I discover the significance of this colorful, cute bovine Babe. If you have any memories of the Green Pig that you'd like to share, we'd love to hear from you!