BERWANGER, John - Revision history

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	[[Image:johnberwanger.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Pictured on the left with his former partner, Tom Peed, Berwanger in 1946 had been a smithy for 45 years. Peed had retired in 1920. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]BERWANGER, John. (Dubuque, IA--Dubuque, IA, June 30, 1966). In 1955, Berwanger was the last active horseshoer in Dubuque. (1) In those days, a person entered the trade after serving a four-year apprenticeship. (2) With Tom Lagen and Tom Peed, Berwanger operated [[LAGEN, PEED & BERWANGER]], considered one of the best horseshoeing establishments in Dubuque. The business was located on Locust Street between Fifth and Sixth [[STREETS]]. (3)		Ancestry: https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/63293003:60525?tid=&pid=&queryId=92fbee1a6bbbfc358b6b0e94d06e2a87&_phsrc=HEg338&_phstart=successSource

			[[Image:johnberwanger.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Pictured on the left with his former partner, Tom Peed, Berwanger in 1946 had been a smithy for 45 years. Peed had retired in 1920. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]BERWANGER, John. (Dubuque, IA, Feb. 24, 1884--Dubuque, IA, June 30, 1966). In 1955, Berwanger was the last active horseshoer in Dubuque. (1) In those days, a person entered the trade after serving a four-year apprenticeship. (2) With Tom Lagen and Tom Peed, Berwanger operated [[LAGEN, PEED & BERWANGER]], considered one of the best horseshoeing establishments in Dubuque. The business was located on Locust Street between Fifth and Sixth [[STREETS]]. (3)

	In its earliest days, Dubuque had as many as sixty-five blacksmiths. In 1946 only two were still living in Dubuque and only Berwanger was actively working. In 1945 Berwanger's business was located at 2157 Central adjoining the [[IOWA DAIRY COMPANY]]. He still handled the shoe requirements of the more than 20 horses still used by the dairy business. In 1946 horses working within the city were shod in rubber shoes or with metal shoes with rubber coverings. Replacements were usually once per month and it was ironic that rubber shoes generally lasted longer. (4)		In its earliest days, Dubuque had as many as sixty-five blacksmiths. In 1946 only two were still living in Dubuque and only Berwanger was actively working. In 1945 Berwanger's business was located at 2157 Central adjoining the [[IOWA DAIRY COMPANY]]. He still handled the shoe requirements of the more than 20 horses still used by the dairy business. In 1946 horses working within the city were shod in rubber shoes or with metal shoes with rubber coverings. Replacements were usually once per month and it was ironic that rubber shoes generally lasted longer. (4)

Randylyon at 23:49, 22 January 2020

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	In its earliest days, Dubuque had as many as sixty-five blacksmiths. In 1946 only two were still living in Dubuque and only Berwanger was actively working. In 1945 Berwanger's business was located at 2157 Central adjoining the [[IOWA DAIRY COMPANY]]. He still handled the shoe requirements of the more than 20 horses still used by the dairy business. In 1946 horses working within the city were shod in rubber shoes or with metal shoes with rubber coverings. Replacements were usually once per month and it was ironic that rubber shoes generally lasted longer. (4)		In its earliest days, Dubuque had as many as sixty-five blacksmiths. In 1946 only two were still living in Dubuque and only Berwanger was actively working. In 1945 Berwanger's business was located at 2157 Central adjoining the [[IOWA DAIRY COMPANY]]. He still handled the shoe requirements of the more than 20 horses still used by the dairy business. In 1946 horses working within the city were shod in rubber shoes or with metal shoes with rubber coverings. Replacements were usually once per month and it was ironic that rubber shoes generally lasted longer. (4)

	In 1955, Berwanger's business came primarily from horse-riding clubs in the area especially in East Dubuque. Instead of the horse being brought to his shop, Berwanger traveled to the stables with his equipment. He admitted that his work was a bit easier. Now, instead of making the horseshoes, he purchased them and then fit the shoe to the horse. (5) A good blacksmith working steadily ~~cold~~ fit and place more than 70 shoes per day. (6)		In 1955, Berwanger's business came primarily from horse-riding clubs in the area especially in East Dubuque. Instead of the horse being brought to his shop, Berwanger traveled to the stables with his equipment. He admitted that his work was a bit easier. Now, instead of making the horseshoes, he purchased them and then fit the shoe to the horse. (5) A good blacksmith working steadily could fit and place more than 70 shoes per day. (6)

	His son was [[BERWANGER, Jay\|Jay BERWANGER]], the first winner of the [[HEISMAN TROPHY]].		His son was [[BERWANGER, Jay\|Jay BERWANGER]], the first winner of the [[HEISMAN TROPHY]].

Randylyon at 02:38, 27 December 2019

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	[[Image:johnberwanger.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Pictured on the left with his former partner, Tom Peed, Berwanger in 1946 had been a smithy for 45 years. Peed had retired in 1920. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]BERWANGER, John. (Dubuque, IA--Dubuque, IA, June 30, 1966). In 1955, Berwanger was the last active horseshoer in Dubuque. (1) In those days, a person entered the trade after serving a four-year apprenticeship. (2) With Tom Lagen and Tom Peed, Berwanger operated [[LAGEN, PEED & BERWANGER]], considered one of the best horseshoeing establishments in Dubuque. The business was located on Locust Street between Fifth and Sixth [[STREETS]]. (3)		[[Image:johnberwanger.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Pictured on the left with his former partner, Tom Peed, Berwanger in 1946 had been a smithy for 45 years. Peed had retired in 1920. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]BERWANGER, John. (Dubuque, IA--Dubuque, IA, June 30, 1966). In 1955, Berwanger was the last active horseshoer in Dubuque. (1) In those days, a person entered the trade after serving a four-year apprenticeship. (2) With Tom Lagen and Tom Peed, Berwanger operated [[LAGEN, PEED & BERWANGER]], considered one of the best horseshoeing establishments in Dubuque. The business was located on Locust Street between Fifth and Sixth [[STREETS]]. (3)

	In its earliest days, Dubuque had as many as sixty-five blacksmiths. In 1946 only two were still living in Dubuque and ~~one~~ Berwanger was actively working ~~in the business~~. In 1945 Berwanger's business was located at 2157 Central adjoining the [[IOWA DAIRY COMPANY]]. He still handled the shoe requirements of the more than 20 horses still used by the dairy business. (4)		In its earliest days, Dubuque had as many as sixty-five blacksmiths. In 1946 only two were still living in Dubuque and only Berwanger was actively working. In 1945 Berwanger's business was located at 2157 Central adjoining the [[IOWA DAIRY COMPANY]]. He still handled the shoe requirements of the more than 20 horses still used by the dairy business. In 1946 horses working within the city were shod in rubber shoes or with metal shoes with rubber coverings. Replacements were usually once per month and it was ironic that rubber shoes generally lasted longer. (4)

	In 1955, Berwanger's business came primarily from horse-riding clubs in the area especially in East Dubuque. Instead of the horse being brought to his shop, Berwanger traveled to the stables with his equipment. He admitted that his work was a bit easier. Now, instead of making the horseshoes, he purchased them and then fit the shoe to the horse. (5)		In 1955, Berwanger's business came primarily from horse-riding clubs in the area especially in East Dubuque. Instead of the horse being brought to his shop, Berwanger traveled to the stables with his equipment. He admitted that his work was a bit easier. Now, instead of making the horseshoes, he purchased them and then fit the shoe to the horse. (5) A good blacksmith working steadily cold fit and place more than 70 shoes per day. (6)

	His son was [[BERWANGER, Jay\|Jay BERWANGER]], the first winner of the [[HEISMAN TROPHY]].		His son was [[BERWANGER, Jay\|Jay BERWANGER]], the first winner of the [[HEISMAN TROPHY]].
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	5. Simplot		5. Simplot

			6. "Blacksmithing..."

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Randylyon at 04:53, 26 December 2019

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	BERWANGER, John. (Dubuque, IA--Dubuque, IA, June 30, 1966). In 1955, Berwanger ~~claimed to be~~ the last active horseshoer in Dubuque. (1) ~~Wages up to $16 per week at~~ the ~~beginning of the century brought him into the business~~. With Tom Lagen and Tom Peed, Berwanger operated [[LAGEN, PEED & BERWANGER]], considered one of the best horseshoeing establishments in Dubuque. The business was located on Locust Street between Fifth and Sixth [[STREETS]].		[[Image:johnberwanger.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Pictured on the left with his former partner, Tom Peed, Berwanger in 1946 had been a smithy for 45 years. Peed had retired in 1920. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]BERWANGER, John. (Dubuque, IA--Dubuque, IA, June 30, 1966). In 1955, Berwanger was the last active horseshoer in Dubuque. (1) In those days, a person entered the trade after serving a four-year apprenticeship. (2) With Tom Lagen and Tom Peed, Berwanger operated [[LAGEN, PEED & BERWANGER]], considered one of the best horseshoeing establishments in Dubuque. The business was located on Locust Street between Fifth and Sixth [[STREETS]]. (3)

	In 1955, Berwanger's business came primarily from horse-riding clubs in the area especially in East Dubuque. Instead of the horse being brought to his shop, Berwanger traveled to the stables with his equipment. He admitted that his work was a bit easier. Now, instead of making the horseshoes, he purchased them and then fit the shoe to the horse. (2)		In its earliest days, Dubuque had as many as sixty-five blacksmiths. In 1946 only two were still living in Dubuque and one Berwanger was actively working in the business. In 1945 Berwanger's business was located at 2157 Central adjoining the [[IOWA DAIRY COMPANY]]. He still handled the shoe requirements of the more than 20 horses still used by the dairy business. (4)

			In 1955, Berwanger's business came primarily from horse-riding clubs in the area especially in East Dubuque. Instead of the horse being brought to his shop, Berwanger traveled to the stables with his equipment. He admitted that his work was a bit easier. Now, instead of making the horseshoes, he purchased them and then fit the shoe to the horse. (5)

	His son was [[BERWANGER, Jay\|Jay BERWANGER]], the first winner of the [[HEISMAN TROPHY]].		His son was [[BERWANGER, Jay\|Jay BERWANGER]], the first winner of the [[HEISMAN TROPHY]].
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	Simplot, Jim. "Horseshoer Still At It at 71," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 1, 1955, p. 1		1. Simplot, Jim. "Horseshoer Still At It at 71," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 1, 1955, p. 1

			2. "Blacksmith Undaunted by the Machine Age," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 4, 1946, p. 24

			3. Simplot

			4. "Blacksmithing..."

			5. Simplot

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Randylyon at 04:00, 22 December 2015

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	In 1955, Berwanger's business came primarily from horse-riding clubs in the area especially in East Dubuque. Instead of the horse being brought to his shop, Berwanger traveled to the stables with his equipment. He admitted that his work was a bit easier. Now, instead of making the horseshoes, he purchased them and then fit the shoe to the horse. (2)		In 1955, Berwanger's business came primarily from horse-riding clubs in the area especially in East Dubuque. Instead of the horse being brought to his shop, Berwanger traveled to the stables with his equipment. He admitted that his work was a bit easier. Now, instead of making the horseshoes, he purchased them and then fit the shoe to the horse. (2)

	His son was [[BERWANGER, Jay\|Jay BERWANGER]] the first winner of the [[HEISMAN TROPHY]].		His son was [[BERWANGER, Jay\|Jay BERWANGER]], the first winner of the [[HEISMAN TROPHY]].

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Randylyon at 21:56, 18 December 2015

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	BERWANGER, John. (Dubuque, IA--Dubuque, IA, June 30, 1966). In 1955, Berwanger claimed to be the last active horseshoer in Dubuque. (1) Wages up to $16 per week at the beginning of the century brought him into the business. With Tom Lagen and Tom Peed, Berwanger operated [[LAGEN, PEED ~~AND~~ BERWANGER]], considered one of the best horseshoeing establishments in Dubuque. The business was located on Locust Street between Fifth and Sixth [[STREETS]].		BERWANGER, John. (Dubuque, IA--Dubuque, IA, June 30, 1966). In 1955, Berwanger claimed to be the last active horseshoer in Dubuque. (1) Wages up to $16 per week at the beginning of the century brought him into the business. With Tom Lagen and Tom Peed, Berwanger operated [[LAGEN, PEED & BERWANGER]], considered one of the best horseshoeing establishments in Dubuque. The business was located on Locust Street between Fifth and Sixth [[STREETS]].

	In 1955, Berwanger's business came primarily from horse-riding clubs in the area especially in East Dubuque. Instead of the horse being brought to his shop, Berwanger traveled to the stables with his equipment. He admitted that his work was a bit easier. Now, instead of making the horseshoes, he purchased them and then fit the shoe to the horse. (2)		In 1955, Berwanger's business came primarily from horse-riding clubs in the area especially in East Dubuque. Instead of the horse being brought to his shop, Berwanger traveled to the stables with his equipment. He admitted that his work was a bit easier. Now, instead of making the horseshoes, he purchased them and then fit the shoe to the horse. (2)

Randylyon at 21:55, 18 December 2015

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	BERWANGER, John. (Dubuque, IA--Dubuque, IA, June 30, 1966). ~~Horseshoer.~~ In 1955, Berwanger claimed to be the last active horseshoer in Dubuque. (1) Wages up to $16 per week at the beginning of the century brought him into the business. With Tom Lagen and Tom Peed, Berwanger operated ~~Lagen~~, ~~Berwanger, and Peed~~, considered one of the best horseshoeing establishments in Dubuque. The business was located on Locust Street between Fifth and Sixth [[STREETS]].		BERWANGER, John. (Dubuque, IA--Dubuque, IA, June 30, 1966). In 1955, Berwanger claimed to be the last active horseshoer in Dubuque. (1) Wages up to $16 per week at the beginning of the century brought him into the business. With Tom Lagen and Tom Peed, Berwanger operated [[LAGEN, PEED AND BERWANGER]], considered one of the best horseshoeing establishments in Dubuque. The business was located on Locust Street between Fifth and Sixth [[STREETS]].

	In 1955, Berwanger's business came primarily from horse-riding clubs in the area especially in East Dubuque. Instead of the horse being brought to his shop, Berwanger traveled to the stables with his equipment. He admitted that his work was a bit easier. Now, instead of making the horseshoes, he purchased them and then fit the shoe to the horse. (2)		In 1955, Berwanger's business came primarily from horse-riding clubs in the area especially in East Dubuque. Instead of the horse being brought to his shop, Berwanger traveled to the stables with his equipment. He admitted that his work was a bit easier. Now, instead of making the horseshoes, he purchased them and then fit the shoe to the horse. (2)

Randylyon at 04:03, 19 March 2015

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	BERWANGER, John. (Dubuque, IA--Dubuque, IA, June 30, 1966). Horseshoer. In 1955, Berwanger claimed to be the last active horseshoer in Dubuque. Wages up to $16 per week at the beginning of the century brought him into the business. With Tom Lagen and Tom Peed, Berwanger operated Lagen, Berwanger, and Peed, considered one of the best horseshoeing establishments in Dubuque. The business was located on Locust Street between Fifth and Sixth [[STREETS]].		BERWANGER, John. (Dubuque, IA--Dubuque, IA, June 30, 1966). Horseshoer. In 1955, Berwanger claimed to be the last active horseshoer in Dubuque. (1) Wages up to $16 per week at the beginning of the century brought him into the business. With Tom Lagen and Tom Peed, Berwanger operated Lagen, Berwanger, and Peed, considered one of the best horseshoeing establishments in Dubuque. The business was located on Locust Street between Fifth and Sixth [[STREETS]].

	In 1955, Berwanger's business came primarily from horse-riding clubs in the area especially in East Dubuque. Instead of the horse being brought to his shop, Berwanger traveled to the stables with his equipment.		In 1955, Berwanger's business came primarily from horse-riding clubs in the area especially in East Dubuque. Instead of the horse being brought to his shop, Berwanger traveled to the stables with his equipment. He admitted that his work was a bit easier. Now, instead of making the horseshoes, he purchased them and then fit the shoe to the horse. (2)

	His son was [[BERWANGER, Jay\|Jay BERWANGER]] the first winner of the [[HEISMAN TROPHY]].		His son was [[BERWANGER, Jay\|Jay BERWANGER]] the first winner of the [[HEISMAN TROPHY]].

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			Source:

			Simplot, Jim. "Horseshoer Still At It at 71," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 1, 1955, p. 1

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Randylyon at 21:20, 5 December 2010

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	In 1955, Berwanger's business came primarily from horse-riding clubs in the area especially in East Dubuque. Instead of the horse being brought to his shop, Berwanger traveled to the stables with his equipment.		In 1955, Berwanger's business came primarily from horse-riding clubs in the area especially in East Dubuque. Instead of the horse being brought to his shop, Berwanger traveled to the stables with his equipment.

			His son was [[BERWANGER, Jay\|Jay BERWANGER]] the first winner of the [[HEISMAN TROPHY]].

	[[Category: Business Leader]]		[[Category: Business Leader]]

Randylyon at 02:19, 8 February 2010

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	BERWANGER, John. (Dubuque, IA--Dubuque, IA, June 30, 1966). Horseshoer. In 1955, Berwanger claimed to be the last active horseshoer in Dubuque. Wages up to $16 per week at the beginning of the century brought him into the business. With Tom Lagen and Tom Peed, Berwanger operated Lagen, Berwanger, and Peed, considered one of the best horseshoeing establishments in Dubuque. The business was located on Locust Street between Fifth and Sixth ~~streets~~.		BERWANGER, John. (Dubuque, IA--Dubuque, IA, June 30, 1966). Horseshoer. In 1955, Berwanger claimed to be the last active horseshoer in Dubuque. Wages up to $16 per week at the beginning of the century brought him into the business. With Tom Lagen and Tom Peed, Berwanger operated Lagen, Berwanger, and Peed, considered one of the best horseshoeing establishments in Dubuque. The business was located on Locust Street between Fifth and Sixth [[STREETS]].

	In 1955, Berwanger's business came primarily from horse-riding clubs in the area especially in East Dubuque. Instead of the horse being brought to his shop, Berwanger traveled to the stables with his equipment.		In 1955, Berwanger's business came primarily from horse-riding clubs in the area especially in East Dubuque. Instead of the horse being brought to his shop, Berwanger traveled to the stables with his equipment.

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