Mutual Wheel Company Keeps Growth in Wheel Production
The Mutual Wheel Company of Moline since 1891 has shifted from a 60-man operation to a large, integrated facility producing wheels only. With plants in Moline and Metropolis Illinois, the firm claims extensive output from coast to coast and supplies most west coast vehicle makers. Secretary and manager George McMaster drives rapid expansion as rail freight advantages and quality spokes position the firm for future growth.
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Chicago
Cifle
Mutual
Metropolis
Ill
United States
Mutual Wheel Company
Finished &Tide
George McMaster
Moline Wheel Factory Leads In Heavy Hardware Output
Mutual Wheel Company in Moline employs over 200 skilled mechanics daily with more than 300 wheel sets produced per day. The plant houses top machinery and runs a complete wheel firing division with steel or rubber tires. Officers include President J I Robinson of Freeport, IL. Vice President J Moon of St Louis. Treasurer W W Wells and Secretary General McMaster, both of Moline.
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OLINE
Mutual Wheel Company
Moline
J. I. Robinson
Freeport
Mllinois
J . Moon
St Louis
Missouri
W W Wells
Gen. McMaster
Sechler Carriage Co Growth in Moline Factory
D. M. Sechler Carriage Co based in Moline grew from small beginnings in 1890s to large output. Founder IDM Sechler, after stints in Cincinnati and abroad, rebuilt the business and took over Cornplanter making, expanding from 171 planters in 1890 to a capacity far beyond 5000. Early year employment reached about 80 with a weekly payroll near $1000.
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Grees Carriage Company
Moline
Idm Sechler
Cincinnati
Sechler Company
Black Hawk planter praised for low imperfect hill rate
The advertisement extols the Black Hawk planter as superior to all full drop or accumulative planters, claiming it drops automatically with fewer imperfect hills by an average of less than half the rate of competitors, and noting its growing popularity and guaranteed performance.
Dewend-Kuschmann Furniture Co Leads Moline Retail Scene
The Dewend-Kuschmann Furniture Company, organized Feb 26, 1895, stands as Moline’s largest retailer with three stores in the John Deere Memorial building. It operates a 6,700 square foot sales floor, matching warehouse space, and an upholstery shop, employing five men, selling a full house furnishings line at low margins to draw top-tier local and regional patrons.
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Moline
Dewend-Kuschmann Furniture Company
A Kuschmann
John Deere Memorial
Ec F Dewend
Moline Business Mens Association
Ior
Mr Thewend
Motine Retail Merchants Association
Moline Business Menu Association
Molnes
Seventh Ward Improvement League forms to beautify city
In spring 1891 residents of the Seventh ward formed the Seventh Ward Improvement League to beautify the area. Mrs W C Bennet was elected president and committees organized for streets, schools, and membership. The group cleaned streets, engaged pupils from Grant school, and plans to expand into a City Improvement League with playground ideas for vacant lots to keep children off the streets.
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Seventh Ward
W C Bennet
Virginia Ray
Grant School
City Improvement League
Seventh Ward League
Ling Boys Quartet Leads Swedish-American Club in City
Ling Boys Athletic Association, based in the Industrial Home building, gains popularity in the city. The Swedish American group counts Edward Anderson, John Oleson, Philip Anderson, Carl Hiomgren, Charles A Peterson, Carl F. Engh, Oscar Bjorkland, and Sanford Brissman among members with Mr Krissman serving as longtime president and Charles Gilbert as the current instructor.
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HE Ling Boys’ Athletic Association
Edward Anderson
John SS. Oleson
Philip Anderson
Carl Hiomgren
Charles A Peterson
Carl F. Engh
Oscar Bjorkland
Sanford Brissman
Krissman
Stu Retaina
Charles CiHlbert
Sechler Phaeton Plant Expands Through Moline Investment
D M Sechler moved pursuit of a location and established a plant at Moline in 1889 after exploring Burlington Des Moines Freeport and other sites. The factory grew from 2 500 jobs in 1889 to over 5 000 with 260 workers and a 3500 weekly payroll. The company produced carts bicycles and the Black Hawk planter with fertilizer attachment.
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Burlington
Des- Moines
Freeport
Moline
Sechler
D. M. Sechler
Ing
Sechler Company
Charter club formed with elected president at meeting
The society started on November 10 197 by Sanford Brissman and G J Nelson Charles EO Peterson was chosen president at the charter meeting. Charter members include Oscar Colmark Ansfrid Anderson Huge Lundquist and others. A singing quartet also performs for Moline audiences including Karl Blomgren Sanford Brissman Arthur Johnson and Karl Emgh.
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Sanford Brissman
J Nelson Charles EO Peterson
Oscar Colmark
Ansfrid Anderson
Huge Lundquist
Sotiety
Enaderr
Nelson
Br Edlen
Karl Blomgren
Arthur Johnsen
Karl Emgh
Moline Plow Company's Growth and Plant Extent in 19th Century
The Moline Plow Company, founded by George Stephens, emerged as a leading pioneer in American manufacturing. By 1979 the firm operated a vast plant valued over $6,000,000 with 21 buildings, eight steam engines, extensive electrical power, and a diverse output including plows and agricultural implements. Top executives included George Stephens as president and G A Stephens as vice president.
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TE Moline Flow Companys
Moline
Fis
Evens
George Stephens
Candes Swan & Company
Moline Blow Company
Moline Plows
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Sechler Carriage Works
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Arthur Johnson, Karl Blomgren
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Len
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C Ro Stephens
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