The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-07

and appreciated. The number ofm employ
ed il about l4O. The manufacture of Walk |
ing Cultivators commenced last spring, to a |
limited extent, upon which invention pat.
emit was shortly afterwards obtained. The
demand for these cultivators sprang up so
suddenly, and has continued SO steadily, that
the firm is still unable to supply the de-
mand. They commend themselves for SIM
plicity, strength, ease of draft, and adapta-
bility to all required work. The Hawk Eye
Sulky Corn Cultivator will make its appear
ance in the spring, highly improved, and, as
is believed, superior to any implement OF ,'s
class now in use 1t has been before 'he
public for the past five years, and mas met
with general approval from the farming
community. Tbs plows OF TINS establish
non, ors manufactured in such manner
that az exact uniformity of even the most
,ranng parts is secured. This gives per-
chasers an opportunity of making repairs
with little trouble, and at a trihing expense.
This uniformity is secured by means of the
most highly improved machinery, in addition
to drop presses, swedges, and dies, patented
by the firm. Of the reputation of Deere's
Moline Piows, but little need be said in this
connection. 1t is claimed that they will in
vert greater breadth of soil, in more
thorough manner, and with less resistance
to the team than any ever used in the west.
In regard to premiums, we might note the
fact that the Deere pillow was awarded the
| first prize at the Illinois State Impiiment
| trial which took place at Nation last sea-
son, one of the most closely contested of
fairs ever held in the northwest at the fair
of the St. Louis Agricultural and Mechani-
cal Association, for 1866 lit also carried off six
first premiums in all the fairs of the coun-
ties surrounding us it has been accustomed
to sweep the field with but little opposition (;
and at the recent great Paris Exposition, it
was awarded Grand Medal. But while
these testimonials are fattering, they are
trifes in comparison with the united verdict
Of appreciation which comes from the ag-
ricultural districts of every quarter of our
country, and many portions of Europe.
Mr.. John Deere, the pioneer of the estab.
lishment, is still hale and hearty, enjoying
good health, and attending personally to the
vast business which he has trained from an
Insignificant beginning.
In the same line as Deere l. Co., Moline
boasts another meritorious manufactory.-
We refer to the pillow works of Candee, Swan
i Co. In the year 1864, Candee d Swan
commenced the the manufacture of plows,
with limited facilities, in a building at the
upper verge of the city. Meeting with con-
siderable success, they shortly afterwards
removed to their present location. They
have made specialities of breaking plows,
corn plows, old ground plows, and both
walking and driving cultivators. AS their
BUSINESS increased, Iney enial ga ~ $3.50.
ties from year to year. In October, 1865,
the firm was increased by the entrance of
Messrs. George Stevens and A. Frieberg.-
1t now wholly consists of practical men,
whose energy and good management are
rapidly building up splendid business. An
imposing brick structure has lately been
completed, to meet the constantly increas-
ing necessities of their establishment. This
adjoins their old building, (which will still
be used, of course and is neat three story
brick, so by 100 feet in size, with com
modious basement. A portion of it will be
used as an implement warehouse. We
were shown through it, day or two ago,
and were much pleased with the system and
order maintained in its interior arrange
ments. The workmen have just commenced
operations in their new hall. The old build
ing, which has been considerably improved
is 35 by 80 feet. At the rear of the new
block is the blacksmith shop, winch is 40
by 156 feet in size, and well adapted, by its
manner of construction, for the purposes in
in view. In the entire establishment, forty
mechanics receive constant employment
During the past season, about six thousand
plows have been manufactured. These find
sale in every quarter of the northwest
Candee, Swan & Co., have shown great
energy and enterprise in pushing their bust
ness, and seem determined, by constantly
increasing their facilities, to keep fully uI
to the times. Their success viii be the
means of inducing many others to venture
into the manufacturing line, the wide limits
OF which expand with every new accession
RaEMore about Moline, on Monday.
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