Sewing machine patents end monopoly grip on industry
A history of the sewing machine patent wars notes how four major firms Grover and Baker Wheeler and Wilson Slowe and Stinger consolidated patents to control pricing. With the four motion feed finally expiring, cheaper machines may spread, easing costs for workers and challenging luxury rates. The article traces the rise of monopolies, patent extensions, and looming competition from Power Singer and similar brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover & Baker
Wheeler & Wilson
Sluwe & Stinger
Drytermeta
Nba
State legislative notes on taxes and education reform
The excerpt details a long assembly session discussing appropriations for a new State House, education publishing issues, and tax policy. It notes total state and county expenditures, mentions a State Medical Board, militia, and advertising laws, and critiques legislative processes and amendments, with emphasis on preserving uniformity in education and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ith Greneral Assembly Bs
State House
2Uth Assembly
Zen Iit
20Th Assembly
Soul Penitentiary
Eastern Insane
John Due
Cau
Richard Kun
Dove
Smith
Uvighour Jones
Jonra
Buoytown
Padauk
Chicago
Local News Notes and a Listed Train of Events
The item reports on town developments in May 1877 with sparse police activity and busy farms. It notes improvements by Heavy & Studdard and Thomas Harrison adding a story to a dwelling. A runaway wagon near Watertown injures several, with a baby spared and the mother carrying the older child. It mentions education discussions and an Intercollegiate Literary Association prize essay on Latin Greek relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quietius
Woodward Insgel
Slene
Micawber
Velice
Crampton’s Brook
M W Wrighttu
Thomas Harrison
James
George Payne
Sue
Gil
Watertown
VOM
Slampton
E Witcher
Suvun Ri
Rover Street
Heagy
Viton
Crystal Sant
Bat Dhange
Jo Payne
Ostie
Weate
Tantetitab
Veneto
Puatas
Heise Pullin
Cui Tate
Intercollegiate Literary Association
Papocare Science Monthly
Furuieh
Te Tey
Man Trapped in Water Pipe Narrow Escape From Death
A worker from the city waterworks, brother of Superintendent Hancock, crawled one fourth mile inside a 24 inch water pipe to locate repairs. The pipe section sank in quicksand and could not be cleared, leaving him benumbed in the cold as pumps struggled to hold back leaks and keep him alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ua Ecek Ff Fetman
City Water Works
Hancock
Mc Hanecock
Shan Lo
Bash of Lawyers to India and bar patronage woes
A correspondent critiques the Indian bar with warnings about scarce opportunities and harsh realities for young lawyers. He notes many struggle to sustain themselves, the bar library’s gloom, and patronage politics. Also mentions Sylvia Lawrence, former Port Byron teacher, dying at the Poor Farm on the 28th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imen
Anotle
Chenta
Sylvia Lawrence
Port Byron
Man Rescued After Five Hours From Pipe Leak
Mic Hancock became trapped in a pipe during a leak incident. Rescue teams dumped sand bags behind the pipe to slow the flow. After hours of shouting and effort Hancock finally crawled out alive though exhausted and trembling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mic Hancock
Hangeek
Rae
Agricultural Outlook Mixed Across Illinois Farmland
Reports from Dwight to Champaign and beyond show unsettled weather and heavy rains. Some counties fear soil rot and limited plowing, while others report good ground and improving prospects. President Hayes sends greetings to Grant aboard the steamer Twilight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight
Lillinois Central Bailrouad
Decatur
South Elgin
Stark County
Champaign County
Fremont
Wheaton Gardner
Odell
Grardner
Avon
Herry
Huckford
Tupulun
New York
Hayes
Steawer
Grant
Europe
Los Ghaang
Curtain Fixtures and Hardware Styles
Hartshorn's Spring College and Judd's Patent Fixtures are noted alongside endless cord and various curtain fixtures. The items indicate a range of window treatment hardware and supporting fittings offered by the retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartshorn
Spring College
Judd
Remnants of a Fragmented Trade Notice
An OCR fragment mentions a Wall Paper firm and separate compartments for negotiations. The readable bits hint at a stock or catalog remnant and possible buyer or producer notes. No clear date or location is discernible.
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E Vig
Geena AG
Lave Bayou
Geet Ab
Athe Oc Cretegeaers
MaNteau
Man En Ae
Dias
Varietia St Ge
Wallin
Bouhe
Ieee
BILLS
Senate
Hanseo
Rekr
DS Leeen
Pele
Chiera Amet
Cfracaga 2
Fia
Prrmsun
Alon & Buccers
Fostaapan Pocemhd
Eesti Macadesty Cof
Wos
Peter Verti
Appa
Bed of Tosea
Oond Petaall
Peter Atosi
Pattooenis
Popo Ge Moree
Cena
India
Pita
Peoria
Minckeliambeous
R. H. Lloyd & Bro
Mate Street
Tener Star and
Ackieth Streets
Ailes
Ruvael
Ssiatacrates Pitt Yoand
Illinois
Cuanmay
Koch County
Ioc
of Ghelas
Bilteod
Amoe
Amo
Rock Island
Illnois
Uvauty Court
Huck Island
Vad
Gad Court
Keck Jelaud
Ame
Gelate
Pusof
Emily J Bailon
Co. Cruys
Davenport Shirt Factory
Second and
Brady
Davenport
Granlz
Erin
Dman Avenue
Eric Okerberg
Watchmaker & Jeweler
Dewelry
Rektard
Malu Street
Chilaly
Muline
Anchor
Scandinavia
Efarmers
Louis Jacoby
Sokol
Ibe
Mtg
N. KR
Lydda Etree
Bank of
Hon Illingis
Tren Frank E Rogens
Dratie
E. E. Rogers
Port Byron Ill
Nevins Bros
Manufacturies
Moline, Illinois
Hemoline Gas and Coke Company
W.a.steel
the Juliet
Dimension
Manufactorr
Sega
Bales
Wuasantes
Atwood
Kennedy
Justice
Stuook
Williams, White & CO
Moline
Simon
Main Street
Firet
Moline Forties
Moline National Bank
Simon Hirsch
D. O. Reid
Tor
Everlasting
ODYEA
Vo Mail
Goodyear
Gymnasia
P. O. Bonk, Jr
New York City
Edwin B. Knox
Redman Avenue
Moline, Illinoia
J. H. Thatcher
Park Street
Chester's Store
Martin
Diavggasts
Dimock, Gould & Co
Dimension Timbers
Cae
Han
Malmaison
BRB
Crampton, Bockleland and
Geneseo
Cramptobr
R. Gramftor
Gaal & Blaledall
Alen
Whitney
Second Ave
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