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For ironing 1 two‑horse wagon $75.00 | For ironing 1 two‑horse wagon $75.00 | ||
For shoeing one horse with toed shoes 3‑.50 | For shoeing one horse with toed shoes 3‑.50 | ||
For shoeing one horse with plain shoes 3.00 | For shoeing one horse with plain shoes 3.00 | ||
For sledge hammers 37 1/2 cts per lb. | For sledge hammers 37 1/2 cts per lb. | ||
For cast‑steel drills 75 cts per lb. | For cast‑steel drills 75 cts per lb. | ||
For scraper and wiper 1.00 | For scraper and wiper 1.00 | ||
For cutting and setting 4 tyres 6.00 | For cutting and setting 4 tyres 6.00 | ||
For cutting and setting single tyre 2.00 | For cutting and setting single tyre 2.00 | ||
For crowbars 25 cts per lb. | For crowbars 25 cts per lb. | ||
For wedges for wood, large 1.50 | For wedges for wood, large 1.50 | ||
For ironing axeltree, large 6.00 | For ironing axeltree, large 6.00 | ||
For ironing axeltree, small one 5.00 | For ironing axeltree, small one 5.00 | ||
For ironing neck-yoke 3.00 | For ironing neck-yoke 3.00 | ||
For shoeing one yoke oxen 8.00 | For shoeing one yoke oxen 8.00 | ||
For masons' hammer, large 3.50 | For masons' hammer, large 3.50 | ||
For masons' hammer, small 3.00 | For masons' hammer, small 3.00 | ||
For harrow teeth 25cts per lb. | For harrow teeth 25cts per lb. | ||
For ploughs 37'h cts per lb. | For ploughs 37'h cts per lb. | ||
For ironing sleigh from 20 to 40 | For ironing sleigh from 20 to 40 | ||
Revision as of 04:48, 22 December 2012
BLACKSMITH FEES
BLACKSMITHS' PRICES
DUBUQUE, DEC. 13, 1836.
We, the undersigned, Blacksmiths of Dubuque, W.T., agree to establish and adhere to the following prices, under the penalty of twenty‑five dollars for each and every violation, and offer, as our reasons for raising our prices-
1st. The great advance on iron and steel.
2nd. The great rise on boarding, provisions, coal, labor, &c.
For ironing 1 two‑horse wagon $75.00
For shoeing one horse with toed shoes 3‑.50
For shoeing one horse with plain shoes 3.00
For sledge hammers 37 1/2 cts per lb.
For cast‑steel drills 75 cts per lb.
For scraper and wiper 1.00
For cutting and setting 4 tyres 6.00
For cutting and setting single tyre 2.00
For crowbars 25 cts per lb.
For wedges for wood, large 1.50
For ironing axeltree, large 6.00
For ironing axeltree, small one 5.00
For ironing neck-yoke 3.00
For shoeing one yoke oxen 8.00
For masons' hammer, large 3.50
For masons' hammer, small 3.00
For harrow teeth 25cts per lb.
For ploughs 37'h cts per lb.
For ironing sleigh from 20 to 40
DAVID WATSON,
H. BECKET.
P. MALLET.
From DuBuque Visitor, December 21, 1836