JAMES BEACH AND SONS - Revision history

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	In January, 1915 James Beach and Sons converted to two smokeless furnaces to avoid the violation of the smoke abatement ordinance passed by the city council in December, 1914. Similar furnaces had been in operation for several days at the [[BANK AND INSURANCE BUILDING]] which had the dubious reputation of having the smokiest chimneys in the city. (6)		In January, 1915 James Beach and Sons converted to two smokeless furnaces to avoid the violation of the smoke abatement ordinance passed by the city council in December, 1914. Similar furnaces had been in operation for several days at the [[BANK AND INSURANCE BUILDING]] which had the dubious reputation of having the smokiest chimneys in the city. (6)

	Upon the death of James Beach ~~was~~ company was renamed Beach Brothers. The company closed in 1930. (6)		Upon the death of James Beach the company was renamed Beach Brothers. The company closed in 1930. (6)

	[[Image:beachcard2.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Back of trade card]]		[[Image:beachcard2.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Back of trade card]]

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	The 1886-87 Dubuque City Directory listed the corner of Locust and Dodge.		The 1886-87 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed the corner of Locust and Dodge.

	The 1915 Dubuque City Directory listed 207 S. Locust.		The 1915 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 207 S. Locust.

	[[Image:P1000555.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Sanborn Fire map of the company. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[Image:P1000555.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Sanborn Fire map of the company. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]

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	[[Image:beachcard.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Front of trade card.Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]JAMES BEACH AND SONS. In 1858 [[BEACH, James\|James BEACH]] purchased the interest of [[FARLEY, Jesse P.\|Jesse P. FARLEY]] in the [[DUBUQUE LARD-OIL, SOAP, AND CANDLE FACTORY]]. Candle production was dropped and the company was renamed [[PLEINS & BEACH]].		[[Image:beachcard.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Front of trade card.Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]JAMES BEACH AND SONS. In 1858 [[BEACH, James\|James BEACH]] purchased the interest of [[FARLEY, Jesse P.\|Jesse P. FARLEY]] in the [[DUBUQUE LARD-OIL, SOAP, AND CANDLE FACTORY]]. Candle production was dropped and the company was renamed [[PLEINS & BEACH]].

	[[PLEINS, F. M.\|F. M. PLEINS]] left Dubuque in 1859 after selling his interest in the company to his partner. (1) Business increased so rapidly that improvements were completed on a two-story stone factory proper, 136x55 feet, with an addition used for warehouse purposes, 50x40 feet; the whole costing about $16,000. The buildings were located in the square bounded by Locust and Dodge [[STREETS]], having a frontage of 417 feet on the former street, with a depth of 300 feet on Dodge street.		[[PLEINS, F. M.\|F. M. PLEINS]] left Dubuque in 1859 after selling his interest in the company to his partner. (1) Business increased so rapidly that improvements were completed on a two-story stone factory proper, 136x55 feet, with an addition used for warehouse purposes, 50x40 feet; the whole costing about $16,000. The buildings were located in the square bounded by Locust and Dodge [[STREETS]], having a frontage of 417 feet on the former street, with a depth of 300 feet on Dodge street. Indicating the volume of business, the shipments of soap, especially the "World" brand, exceeded 75,000 pounds between May 1 and 23rd, 1886. (2)

	James Beach's son, [[BEACH, Edward James\|Edward James BEACH]], joined the business beginning in December, 1890. To supply the increasing demand for washing and toilet soap, the company in 1891 constructed a three-story brick building on the same location which doubled their capacity. (2) Years later this building was used by [[A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY]]. Employment increased to forty. Beach's second son. Jim, came into the business and the company name became James Beach and Sons. It retained this name even after the eldest son, George, joined the firm.		James Beach's son, [[BEACH, Edward James\|Edward James BEACH]], joined the business beginning in December, 1890. To supply the increasing demand for washing and toilet soap, the company in 1891 constructed a three-story brick building on the same location which doubled their capacity. (3) Years later this building was used by [[A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY]]. Employment increased to forty. Beach's second son. Jim, came into the business and the company name became James Beach and Sons. It retained this name even after the eldest son, George, joined the firm.

	In 1906 machinery was installed for the production of soap powder. This made the company the first soap powder mill in Iowa. Advertising samples were given to local housewives to encourage interest. (3) The company was then producing eight million pounds of soap annually with oils from Ceylon and corn oil used to give fragrances to some of the finer toilet soaps. The most popular laundry brand was "Peosta" with other types named "North West," "World," and "White Castile." While sold nationwide, most of the business came from the Midwest. (4)		In 1906 machinery was installed for the production of soap powder. This made the company the first soap powder mill in Iowa. Advertising samples were given to local housewives to encourage interest. (4) The company was then producing eight million pounds of soap annually with oils from Ceylon and corn oil used to give fragrances to some of the finer toilet soaps. The most popular laundry brand was "Peosta" with other types named "North West," "World," and "White Castile." While sold nationwide, most of the business came from the Midwest. (5)

	In 1911 the force required to work the factory averaged from seven to ten employees, at a total weekly cost of from $100 to $150. The articles manufactured included lard-oil, tallow candles and soaps ranging in quality from the common domestic to the choicer grades. The firm annually produced upward of ten thousand boxes of soap of the following brands: White Castile, Legal Tender, Peerless, Royal, Blue, Key City, Imperial, German and Family; from three thousand to thirty-five hundred summer-pressed and molded candles, and from three to five hundred barrels of extra winter-strained lard-oil, employing eight presses.		In 1911 the force required to work the factory averaged from seven to ten employees, at a total weekly cost of from $100 to $150. The articles manufactured included lard-oil, tallow candles and soaps ranging in quality from the common domestic to the choicer grades. The firm annually produced upward of ten thousand boxes of soap of the following brands: White Castile, Legal Tender, Peerless, Royal, Blue, Key City, Imperial, German and Family; from three thousand to thirty-five hundred summer-pressed and molded candles, and from three to five hundred barrels of extra winter-strained lard-oil, employing eight presses.

	In January, 1915 James Beach and Sons converted to two smokeless furnaces to avoid the violation of the smoke abatement ordinance passed by the city council in December, 1914. Similar furnaces had been in operation for several days at the [[BANK AND INSURANCE BUILDING]] which had the dubious reputation of having the smokiest chimneys in the city. (5)		In January, 1915 James Beach and Sons converted to two smokeless furnaces to avoid the violation of the smoke abatement ordinance passed by the city council in December, 1914. Similar furnaces had been in operation for several days at the [[BANK AND INSURANCE BUILDING]] which had the dubious reputation of having the smokiest chimneys in the city. (6)

	Upon the death of James Beach was company was renamed Beach Brothers. The company closed in 1930. (6)		Upon the death of James Beach was company was renamed Beach Brothers. The company closed in 1930. (6)
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	The 1886-87 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed the corner of Locust and Dodge.		The 1886-87 Dubuque City Directory listed the corner of Locust and Dodge.

	The 1915 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 207 S. Locust ~~as the company address~~.		The 1915 Dubuque City Directory listed 207 S. Locust.

	[[Image:P1000555.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Sanborn Fire map of the company. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[Image:P1000555.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Sanborn Fire map of the company. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]
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	1. Kruse, Len. "Soapmaking Had an Interest Dubuque Run Before Being Washed Up," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 18, 1991, p. 13		1. Kruse, Len. "Soapmaking Had an Interest Dubuque Run Before Being Washed Up," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 18, 1991, p. 13

	2. ~~Ibid~~.		2. "Caught on the Fly," ''The Herald'', May 23, 1886, p. 8

	3. ~~Ibid.~~		3. Kruse

	4. Ibid.		4. Ibid.

	5. ~~"No More Smoke at Beach's Factory," ''The Telegraph-Herald'', January 3, 1915, p~~. 13		5. Ibid.

	6. "Beach Dies, Early City Businessman," ''Telegraph Herald,'' January 5, 1962, p. 9		6. "No More Smoke at Beach's Factory," ''The Telegraph-Herald'', January 3, 1915, p. 13

			7. "Beach Dies, Early City Businessman," ''Telegraph Herald,'' January 5, 1962, p. 9

	[[Category: Soap and Candle Factories]]		[[Category: Soap and Candle Factories]]
	[[Category: Trade Card]]		[[Category: Trade Card]]
	[[Category: Firsts]]		[[Category: Firsts]]

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	In 1911 the force required to work the factory averaged from seven to ten employees, at a total weekly cost of from $100 to $150. The articles manufactured included lard-oil, tallow candles and soaps ranging in quality from the common domestic to the choicer grades. The firm annually produced upward of ten thousand boxes of soap of the following brands: White Castile, Legal Tender, Peerless, Royal, Blue, Key City, Imperial, German and Family; from three thousand to thirty-five hundred summer-pressed and molded candles, and from three to five hundred barrels of extra winter-strained lard-oil, employing eight presses.		In 1911 the force required to work the factory averaged from seven to ten employees, at a total weekly cost of from $100 to $150. The articles manufactured included lard-oil, tallow candles and soaps ranging in quality from the common domestic to the choicer grades. The firm annually produced upward of ten thousand boxes of soap of the following brands: White Castile, Legal Tender, Peerless, Royal, Blue, Key City, Imperial, German and Family; from three thousand to thirty-five hundred summer-pressed and molded candles, and from three to five hundred barrels of extra winter-strained lard-oil, employing eight presses.

	In January, 1915 James Beach and Sons converted to two smokeless furnaces to avoid the violation of the smoke abatement ordinance passed by the city council in December, 1914. (5)		In January, 1915 James Beach and Sons converted to two smokeless furnaces to avoid the violation of the smoke abatement ordinance passed by the city council in December, 1914. Similar furnaces had been in operation for several days at the [[BANK AND INSURANCE BUILDING]] which had the dubious reputation of having the smokiest chimneys in the city. (5)

	Upon the death of James Beach was company was renamed Beach Brothers. The company closed in 1930. (6)		Upon the death of James Beach was company was renamed Beach Brothers. The company closed in 1930. (6)

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	[[Image:peostasoap.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]		[[Image:peostasoap.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]
	[[Image:beachcard.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Front of trade card.Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]JAMES BEACH AND SONS. In ~~1856~~ [[BEACH, James\|James BEACH]] purchased the interest of [[FARLEY, Jesse P.\|Jesse P. FARLEY]] in ~~the [[F. M. PLEINS & CO.]], the successor of the The successor of~~ the [[DUBUQUE LARD-OIL, SOAP, AND CANDLE FACTORY]]. Candle production was dropped and the company was renamed [[PLEINS & BEACH]].		[[Image:beachcard.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Front of trade card.Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]JAMES BEACH AND SONS. In 1858 [[BEACH, James\|James BEACH]] purchased the interest of [[FARLEY, Jesse P.\|Jesse P. FARLEY]] in the [[DUBUQUE LARD-OIL, SOAP, AND CANDLE FACTORY]]. Candle production was dropped and the company was renamed [[PLEINS & BEACH]].

	[[PLEINS, F. M.\|F. M. PLEINS]] left Dubuque in ~~1857~~ after selling his interest in the company to his partner. (1) Business increased so rapidly that improvements were completed on a two-story stone factory proper, 136x55 feet, with an addition used for warehouse purposes, 50x40 feet; the whole costing about $16,000. The buildings were located in the square bounded by Locust and Dodge [[STREETS]], having a frontage of 417 feet on the former street, with a depth of 300 feet on Dodge street.		[[PLEINS, F. M.\|F. M. PLEINS]] left Dubuque in 1859 after selling his interest in the company to his partner. (1) Business increased so rapidly that improvements were completed on a two-story stone factory proper, 136x55 feet, with an addition used for warehouse purposes, 50x40 feet; the whole costing about $16,000. The buildings were located in the square bounded by Locust and Dodge [[STREETS]], having a frontage of 417 feet on the former street, with a depth of 300 feet on Dodge street.

	James Beach's son, [[BEACH, Edward James\|Edward James BEACH]], joined the business beginning in December, 1890. To supply the increasing demand for washing and toilet soap, the company in 1891 constructed a three-story brick building on the same location which doubled their capacity. (2) Years later this building was used by [[A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY]]. Employment increased to forty. Beach's second son. Jim, came into the business and the company name became James Beach and Sons.		James Beach's son, [[BEACH, Edward James\|Edward James BEACH]], joined the business beginning in December, 1890. To supply the increasing demand for washing and toilet soap, the company in 1891 constructed a three-story brick building on the same location which doubled their capacity. (2) Years later this building was used by [[A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY]]. Employment increased to forty. Beach's second son. Jim, came into the business and the company name became James Beach and Sons. It retained this name even after the eldest son, George, joined the firm.

	In 1906 machinery was installed for the production of soap powder. This made the company the first soap powder mill in Iowa. Advertising samples were given to local housewives to encourage interest. (3) The company was then producing eight million pounds of soap annually with oils from Ceylon and corn oil used to give fragrances to some of the finer toilet soaps. The most popular laundry brand was "Peosta" with other types named "North West," "World," and "White Castile." While sold nationwide, most of the business came from the Midwest. (4)		In 1906 machinery was installed for the production of soap powder. This made the company the first soap powder mill in Iowa. Advertising samples were given to local housewives to encourage interest. (3) The company was then producing eight million pounds of soap annually with oils from Ceylon and corn oil used to give fragrances to some of the finer toilet soaps. The most popular laundry brand was "Peosta" with other types named "North West," "World," and "White Castile." While sold nationwide, most of the business came from the Midwest. (4)

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	In 1906 machinery was installed for the production of soap powder. This made the company the first soap powder mill in Iowa. Advertising samples were given to local housewives to encourage interest. (3) The company was then producing eight million pounds of soap annually with oils from Ceylon and corn oil used to give fragrances to some of the finer toilet soaps. The most popular laundry brand was "Peosta" with other types named "North West," "World," and "White Castile." While sold nationwide, most of the business came from the Midwest. (4)		In 1906 machinery was installed for the production of soap powder. This made the company the first soap powder mill in Iowa. Advertising samples were given to local housewives to encourage interest. (3) The company was then producing eight million pounds of soap annually with oils from Ceylon and corn oil used to give fragrances to some of the finer toilet soaps. The most popular laundry brand was "Peosta" with other types named "North West," "World," and "White Castile." While sold nationwide, most of the business came from the Midwest. (4)

	In 1911 the force required to work the factory averaged from seven to ten employees, at a total weekly cost of from $100 to $150. The articles manufactured included lard-oil, tallow candles and soaps ranging in quality from the common domestic to the choicer grades. The firm annually produced upward of ten thousand boxes of soap of the following brands: White Castile, Legal Tender, Peerless, Royal, Blue, Key City, Imperial, German and Family; from three thousand to thirty-five hundred summer-pressed and molded candles, and from three to five hundred barrels of extra winter-strained lard-oil, employing eight presses~~. The soap was sold in Dubuque and the western states with annual revenue of at least $50,000~~.		In 1911 the force required to work the factory averaged from seven to ten employees, at a total weekly cost of from $100 to $150. The articles manufactured included lard-oil, tallow candles and soaps ranging in quality from the common domestic to the choicer grades. The firm annually produced upward of ten thousand boxes of soap of the following brands: White Castile, Legal Tender, Peerless, Royal, Blue, Key City, Imperial, German and Family; from three thousand to thirty-five hundred summer-pressed and molded candles, and from three to five hundred barrels of extra winter-strained lard-oil, employing eight presses.

	In January, 1915 James Beach and Sons converted to two smokeless furnaces to avoid the violation of the smoke abatement ordinance passed by the city council in December, 1914. (5)		In January, 1915 James Beach and Sons converted to two smokeless furnaces to avoid the violation of the smoke abatement ordinance passed by the city council in December, 1914. (5)

	According to the ''History of Dubuque County, Iowa'', the company had annual revenues of nearly $50,000. The company produced over 10,000 boxes of soap; 3,500 molded candles; and between 300 and 500 barrels of lard-oil.

	Upon the death of James Beach was company was renamed Beach Brothers. The company closed in 1930. (6)		Upon the death of James Beach was company was renamed Beach Brothers. The company closed in 1930. (6)

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	[[Image:beachcard.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Front of trade card.Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]JAMES BEACH AND SONS. In 1856 [[BEACH, James\|James BEACH]] purchased the interest of [[FARLEY, Jesse P.\|Jesse P. FARLEY]] in the [[F. M. PLEINS & CO]], the successor of the The successor of the [[DUBUQUE LARD-OIL, SOAP, AND CANDLE FACTORY]]. Candle production was dropped and the company was renamed [[PLEINS & BEACH]].		[[Image:beachcard.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Front of trade card.Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]JAMES BEACH AND SONS. In 1856 [[BEACH, James\|James BEACH]] purchased the interest of [[FARLEY, Jesse P.\|Jesse P. FARLEY]] in the [[F. M. PLEINS & CO.]], the successor of the The successor of the [[DUBUQUE LARD-OIL, SOAP, AND CANDLE FACTORY]]. Candle production was dropped and the company was renamed [[PLEINS & BEACH]].

	[[PLEINS, F. M.\|F. M. PLEINS]] left Dubuque in 1857 after selling his interest in the company to his partner. (1) Business increased so rapidly that improvements were completed on a two-story stone factory proper, 136x55 feet, with an addition used for warehouse purposes, 50x40 feet; the whole costing about $16,000. The buildings were located in the square bounded by Locust and Dodge [[STREETS]], having a frontage of 417 feet on the former street, with a depth of 300 feet on Dodge street.		[[PLEINS, F. M.\|F. M. PLEINS]] left Dubuque in 1857 after selling his interest in the company to his partner. (1) Business increased so rapidly that improvements were completed on a two-story stone factory proper, 136x55 feet, with an addition used for warehouse purposes, 50x40 feet; the whole costing about $16,000. The buildings were located in the square bounded by Locust and Dodge [[STREETS]], having a frontage of 417 feet on the former street, with a depth of 300 feet on Dodge street.

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	[[Image:beachcard.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Front of trade card.Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]JAMES BEACH AND SONS. The successor of the [[DUBUQUE LARD-OIL, SOAP, AND CANDLE FACTORY]]~~, James Beach and Son~~ was ~~operated by James Beach~~ and ~~his son, [[BEACH, Edward James\|Edward James BEACH]] beginning in December, 1890. Edward Beach was a graduate of~~ the ~~Massachusetts Institute of Technology and held a B. A. in chemistry. (1) This~~ company was ~~succeeded by James Beach and Sons operated by~~ [[~~BEACH, James\|James~~ BEACH]]~~, Edward J. Beach and Charles B. Beach. The company manufactured laundry and toilet soaps with such leading brands as "North West," "World," "Peosta," and "White Castile~~."		[[Image:beachcard.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Front of trade card.Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]JAMES BEACH AND SONS. In 1856 [[BEACH, James\|James BEACH]] purchased the interest of [[FARLEY, Jesse P.\|Jesse P. FARLEY]] in the [[F. M. PLEINS & CO]], the successor of the The successor of the [[DUBUQUE LARD-OIL, SOAP, AND CANDLE FACTORY]]. Candle production was dropped and the company was renamed [[PLEINS & BEACH]].

	~~In 1891~~ the company ~~constructed~~ a ~~large brick three~~-story ~~building on~~ the ~~southwest corner of South~~ Locust and Dodge ~~streets.(Years later this building was used by~~ [[~~A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY~~]]~~). Three huge kettles cooked~~, ~~steamed~~, ~~and boiled the soap for six days. Growth~~ of ~~business led to a brick addition 35' by 70' being constructed in 1894~~. ~~(2)~~		[[PLEINS, F. M.\|F. M. PLEINS]] left Dubuque in 1857 after selling his interest in the company to his partner. (1) Business increased so rapidly that improvements were completed on a two-story stone factory proper, 136x55 feet, with an addition used for warehouse purposes, 50x40 feet; the whole costing about $16,000. The buildings were located in the square bounded by Locust and Dodge [[STREETS]], having a frontage of 417 feet on the former street, with a depth of 300 feet on Dodge street.

	~~In 1906 new machinery was purchased to make~~ soap ~~powder. This made~~ the company the ~~first soap powder mill in Iowa~~. ~~Oils including musk, geranium~~, and ~~jasmine were shipped to Dubuque by railroad in tank cars. Salesmen traveled nationwide advertising~~ the company~~'s products with free samples~~.		James Beach's son, [[BEACH, Edward James\|Edward James BEACH]], joined the business beginning in December, 1890. To supply the increasing demand for washing and toilet soap, the company in 1891 constructed a three-story brick building on the same location which doubled their capacity. (2) Years later this building was used by [[A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY]]. Employment increased to forty. Beach's second son. Jim, came into the business and the company name became James Beach and Sons.

	In January, 1915 James Beach and Sons converted to two smokeless furnaces to avoid the violation of the smoke abatement ordinance passed by the city council in December, 1914. (3)		In 1906 machinery was installed for the production of soap powder. This made the company the first soap powder mill in Iowa. Advertising samples were given to local housewives to encourage interest. (3) The company was then producing eight million pounds of soap annually with oils from Ceylon and corn oil used to give fragrances to some of the finer toilet soaps. The most popular laundry brand was "Peosta" with other types named "North West," "World," and "White Castile." While sold nationwide, most of the business came from the Midwest. (4)

			In 1911 the force required to work the factory averaged from seven to ten employees, at a total weekly cost of from $100 to $150. The articles manufactured included lard-oil, tallow candles and soaps ranging in quality from the common domestic to the choicer grades. The firm annually produced upward of ten thousand boxes of soap of the following brands: White Castile, Legal Tender, Peerless, Royal, Blue, Key City, Imperial, German and Family; from three thousand to thirty-five hundred summer-pressed and molded candles, and from three to five hundred barrels of extra winter-strained lard-oil, employing eight presses. The soap was sold in Dubuque and the western states with annual revenue of at least $50,000.

			In January, 1915 James Beach and Sons converted to two smokeless furnaces to avoid the violation of the smoke abatement ordinance passed by the city council in December, 1914. (5)

	According to the ''History of Dubuque County, Iowa'', the company had annual revenues of nearly $50,000. The company produced over 10,000 boxes of soap; 3,500 molded candles; and between 300 and 500 barrels of lard-oil.		According to the ''History of Dubuque County, Iowa'', the company had annual revenues of nearly $50,000. The company produced over 10,000 boxes of soap; 3,500 molded candles; and between 300 and 500 barrels of lard-oil.

	Upon the death of James Beach was company was renamed Beach Brothers. The company closed in 1930. (4)		Upon the death of James Beach was company was renamed Beach Brothers. The company closed in 1930. (6)

	[[Image:beachcard2.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Back of trade card]]		[[Image:beachcard2.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Back of trade card]]
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	1. "~~A Business Change~~," ''~~Dubuque Daily~~ Herald,'' ~~December 31~~, ~~1890~~, p. 4		1. Kruse, Len. "Soapmaking Had an Interest Dubuque Run Before Being Washed Up," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 18, 1991, p. 13

			2. Ibid.

			3. Ibid.

			4. Ibid.

	2. "More ~~Soap Room~~," ''~~Dubuque Daily~~ Herald'', ~~July 10~~, ~~1894~~, p. 5		5. "No More Smoke at Beach's Factory," ''The Telegraph-Herald'', January 3, 1915, p. 13

	3. "~~No More Smoke at~~ Beach~~'s Factory~~," ''~~The~~ Telegraph-Herald'', January 3, ~~1915~~, p. 13		6. "Beach Dies, Early City Businessman," ''Telegraph Herald,'' January 5, 1962, p. 9

	~~4. "Beach Dies, Early City Businessman," ''Telegraph Herald,'' January 5, 1962, p. 9~~
	[[Category: Soap and Candle Factories]]		[[Category: Soap and Candle Factories]]
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	In 1906 new machinery was purchased to make soap powder. This made the company the first soap powder mill in Iowa. Oils including musk, geranium, and jasmine were shipped to Dubuque by railroad in tank cars. Salesmen traveled nationwide advertising the company's products with free samples.		In 1906 new machinery was purchased to make soap powder. This made the company the first soap powder mill in Iowa. Oils including musk, geranium, and jasmine were shipped to Dubuque by railroad in tank cars. Salesmen traveled nationwide advertising the company's products with free samples.

	~~According~~ to the ~~''History~~ of ~~Dubuque County'',~~ the ~~company had annual revenues of nearly $50~~,~~000~~. ~~The company produced over 10,000 boxes of soap;~~ 3~~,500 molded candles; and between 300 and 500 barrels of lard-oil.~~		In January, 1915 James Beach and Sons converted to two smokeless furnaces to avoid the violation of the smoke abatement ordinance passed by the city council in December, 1914. (3)

	Upon the death of James Beach was company was renamed Beach Brothers. The company closed in 1930. (3)		According to the ''History of Dubuque County, Iowa'', the company had annual revenues of nearly $50,000. The company produced over 10,000 boxes of soap; 3,500 molded candles; and between 300 and 500 barrels of lard-oil.

			Upon the death of James Beach was company was renamed Beach Brothers. The company closed in 1930. (4)

	[[Image:beachcard2.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Back of trade card]]		[[Image:beachcard2.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Back of trade card]]
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	2. "More Soap Room," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', July 10, 1894, p. 5		2. "More Soap Room," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', July 10, 1894, p. 5

	3. "Beach Dies, Early City Businessman," ''Telegraph Herald,'' January 5, 1962, p. 9		3. "No More Smoke at Beach's Factory," ''The Telegraph-Herald'', January 3, 1915, p. 13

			4. "Beach Dies, Early City Businessman," ''Telegraph Herald,'' January 5, 1962, p. 9
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	[[Image:beachcard.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Front of trade card.Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]JAMES BEACH AND SONS. The successor of the [[DUBUQUE LARD-OIL, SOAP, AND CANDLE FACTORY]], James Beach and Son was operated by James Beach and his son, [[BEACH, Edward James\|Edward James BEACH]] beginning in December, 1890. Edward Beach was a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and held a B. A. in chemistry. (1) This company was succeeded by James Beach and Sons operated by [[BEACH, James\|James BEACH]], Edward J. Beach and Charles B. Beach. The company manufactured laundry and toilet soaps with such leading brands as "North West," "World," "Peosta," and "White Castile."		[[Image:beachcard.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Front of trade card.Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]JAMES BEACH AND SONS. The successor of the [[DUBUQUE LARD-OIL, SOAP, AND CANDLE FACTORY]], James Beach and Son was operated by James Beach and his son, [[BEACH, Edward James\|Edward James BEACH]] beginning in December, 1890. Edward Beach was a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and held a B. A. in chemistry. (1) This company was succeeded by James Beach and Sons operated by [[BEACH, James\|James BEACH]], Edward J. Beach and Charles B. Beach. The company manufactured laundry and toilet soaps with such leading brands as "North West," "World," "Peosta," and "White Castile."

	In 1891 the company constructed a large brick three-story building on the southwest corner of South Locust and Dodge streets.(Years later this building was used by [[A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY]]). Three huge kettles cooked, steamed, and boiled the soap for six days. In 1906 new machinery was purchased to make soap powder. This made the company the first soap powder mill in Iowa. Oils including musk, geranium, and jasmine were shipped to Dubuque by railroad in tank cars. Salesmen traveled nationwide advertising the company's products with free samples.		In 1891 the company constructed a large brick three-story building on the southwest corner of South Locust and Dodge streets.(Years later this building was used by [[A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY]]). Three huge kettles cooked, steamed, and boiled the soap for six days. Growth of business led to a brick addition 35' by 70' being constructed in 1894. (2)

			In 1906 new machinery was purchased to make soap powder. This made the company the first soap powder mill in Iowa. Oils including musk, geranium, and jasmine were shipped to Dubuque by railroad in tank cars. Salesmen traveled nationwide advertising the company's products with free samples.

	According to the ''History of Dubuque County'', the company had annual revenues of nearly $50,000. The company produced over 10,000 boxes of soap; 3,500 molded candles; and between 300 and 500 barrels of lard-oil.		According to the ''History of Dubuque County'', the company had annual revenues of nearly $50,000. The company produced over 10,000 boxes of soap; 3,500 molded candles; and between 300 and 500 barrels of lard-oil.

	Upon the death of James Beach was company was renamed Beach Brothers. The company closed in 1930. (2)		Upon the death of James Beach was company was renamed Beach Brothers. The company closed in 1930. (3)

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	1. "A Business Change," ''Dubuque Daily Herald,'' December 31, 1890, p. 4		1. "A Business Change," ''Dubuque Daily Herald,'' December 31, 1890, p. 4

	2. "Beach Dies, Early City Businessman," ''Telegraph Herald,'' January 5, 1962, p. 9		2. "More Soap Room," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', July 10, 1894, p. 5

			3. "Beach Dies, Early City Businessman," ''Telegraph Herald,'' January 5, 1962, p. 9
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	[[Image:beachcard.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Front of trade card.Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]JAMES BEACH AND SONS. In ~~1856~~ [[BEACH, James\|James BEACH]] purchased the interest of [[FARLEY, Jesse P.\|Jesse P. FARLEY]] in ~~the [[F. M. PLEINS & CO.]], the successor of the The successor of~~ the [[DUBUQUE LARD-OIL, SOAP, AND CANDLE FACTORY]]. Candle production was dropped and the company was renamed [[PLEINS & BEACH]].		[[Image:beachcard.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Front of trade card.Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]JAMES BEACH AND SONS. In 1858 [[BEACH, James\|James BEACH]] purchased the interest of [[FARLEY, Jesse P.\|Jesse P. FARLEY]] in the [[DUBUQUE LARD-OIL, SOAP, AND CANDLE FACTORY]]. Candle production was dropped and the company was renamed [[PLEINS & BEACH]].

	[[PLEINS, F. M.\|F. M. PLEINS]] left Dubuque in ~~1857~~ after selling his interest in the company to his partner. (1) Business increased so rapidly that improvements were completed on a two-story stone factory proper, 136x55 feet, with an addition used for warehouse purposes, 50x40 feet; the whole costing about $16,000. The buildings were located in the square bounded by Locust and Dodge [[STREETS]], having a frontage of 417 feet on the former street, with a depth of 300 feet on Dodge street.		[[PLEINS, F. M.\|F. M. PLEINS]] left Dubuque in 1859 after selling his interest in the company to his partner. (1) Business increased so rapidly that improvements were completed on a two-story stone factory proper, 136x55 feet, with an addition used for warehouse purposes, 50x40 feet; the whole costing about $16,000. The buildings were located in the square bounded by Locust and Dodge [[STREETS]], having a frontage of 417 feet on the former street, with a depth of 300 feet on Dodge street.

	James Beach's son, [[BEACH, Edward James\|Edward James BEACH]], joined the business beginning in December, 1890. To supply the increasing demand for washing and toilet soap, the company in 1891 constructed a three-story brick building on the same location which doubled their capacity. (2) Years later this building was used by [[A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY]]. Employment increased to forty. Beach's second son. Jim, came into the business and the company name became James Beach and Sons.		James Beach's son, [[BEACH, Edward James\|Edward James BEACH]], joined the business beginning in December, 1890. To supply the increasing demand for washing and toilet soap, the company in 1891 constructed a three-story brick building on the same location which doubled their capacity. (2) Years later this building was used by [[A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY]]. Employment increased to forty. Beach's second son. Jim, came into the business and the company name became James Beach and Sons. It retained this name even after the eldest son, George, joined the firm.

	In 1906 machinery was installed for the production of soap powder. This made the company the first soap powder mill in Iowa. Advertising samples were given to local housewives to encourage interest. (3) The company was then producing eight million pounds of soap annually with oils from Ceylon and corn oil used to give fragrances to some of the finer toilet soaps. The most popular laundry brand was "Peosta" with other types named "North West," "World," and "White Castile." While sold nationwide, most of the business came from the Midwest. (4)		In 1906 machinery was installed for the production of soap powder. This made the company the first soap powder mill in Iowa. Advertising samples were given to local housewives to encourage interest. (3) The company was then producing eight million pounds of soap annually with oils from Ceylon and corn oil used to give fragrances to some of the finer toilet soaps. The most popular laundry brand was "Peosta" with other types named "North West," "World," and "White Castile." While sold nationwide, most of the business came from the Midwest. (4)

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	[[Image:beachcard.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Front of trade card.Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]JAMES BEACH AND SONS. In 1856 [[BEACH, James\|James BEACH]] purchased the interest of [[FARLEY, Jesse P.\|Jesse P. FARLEY]] in the [[F. M. PLEINS & CO]], the successor of the The successor of the [[DUBUQUE LARD-OIL, SOAP, AND CANDLE FACTORY]]. Candle production was dropped and the company was renamed [[PLEINS & BEACH]].		[[Image:beachcard.jpg\|left\|thumb\|200px\|Front of trade card.Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]JAMES BEACH AND SONS. In 1856 [[BEACH, James\|James BEACH]] purchased the interest of [[FARLEY, Jesse P.\|Jesse P. FARLEY]] in the [[F. M. PLEINS & CO.]], the successor of the The successor of the [[DUBUQUE LARD-OIL, SOAP, AND CANDLE FACTORY]]. Candle production was dropped and the company was renamed [[PLEINS & BEACH]].

	[[PLEINS, F. M.\|F. M. PLEINS]] left Dubuque in 1857 after selling his interest in the company to his partner. (1) Business increased so rapidly that improvements were completed on a two-story stone factory proper, 136x55 feet, with an addition used for warehouse purposes, 50x40 feet; the whole costing about $16,000. The buildings were located in the square bounded by Locust and Dodge [[STREETS]], having a frontage of 417 feet on the former street, with a depth of 300 feet on Dodge street.		[[PLEINS, F. M.\|F. M. PLEINS]] left Dubuque in 1857 after selling his interest in the company to his partner. (1) Business increased so rapidly that improvements were completed on a two-story stone factory proper, 136x55 feet, with an addition used for warehouse purposes, 50x40 feet; the whole costing about $16,000. The buildings were located in the square bounded by Locust and Dodge [[STREETS]], having a frontage of 417 feet on the former street, with a depth of 300 feet on Dodge street.