JAEGER-KUNNERT COMPANY - Revision history

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	[[Image:JK1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Susan McKeever]]JAEGER-KUNNERT COMPANY. Jaeger-Kunnert was founded in August, 1911 at Fourth and Iowa by [[KUNNERT, Frederick J.\|Frederick J. KUNNERT]], a German immigrant who started in the grocery business by working for [[HANCOCK, John T.\|John T. HANCOCK]], a wholesale grocer. Kunnert's partner was Oscar Jaeger, who for health reasons, had to retire in 1927 and was bought out by Kunnert. (1)		[[Image:JK1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Susan McKeever]]JAEGER-KUNNERT COMPANY. Jaeger-Kunnert was founded in August, 1911 at Fourth and Iowa [[STREETS]] by [[KUNNERT, Frederick J.\|Frederick J. KUNNERT]], a German immigrant who started in the grocery business by working for [[HANCOCK, John T.\|John T. HANCOCK]], a wholesale grocer in Dubuque. (1) Kunnert's partner was Oscar Jaeger, who for health reasons, had to retire in 1927 and was bought out by Kunnert. (2)

	The 1913 ''Dubuque and Dubuque County Directory'' and 1915 ''Dubuque City Directory'' stated that this business including wholesale grocery was located at 402 Iowa.		The 1913 '''Dubuque and Dubuque County Directory''' and 1915 '''Dubuque City Directory''' stated that this business including wholesale grocery was located at 402 Iowa.

	The 1922 ''Dubuque Telephone Directory'' listed 4th and Iowa.		The 1922 '''Dubuque Telephone Directory''' listed 4th and Iowa.

	The 1937 ''Dubuque Consurvey Directory'' through 1962 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 850 Jackson.		The 1937 '''Dubuque Consurvey Directory''' through 1962 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 850 Jackson.

	The 1968 through 1974 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 100 E. 7th St.		The 1968 through 1974 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 100 E. 7th St.


	Jaeger-Kunnert, a wholesale grocer, gained local publicity in the 1920s by being the first of three wholesale grocers to offer NUCOA margarine and Blue Ribbon Malt Liquor. NUCOA, for those who could not afford butter, came with a coloring bean in the package. Customers could knead the bean into the margarine to color it yellow like butter.		Jaeger-Kunnert, a wholesale grocer, gained local publicity in the 1920s by being the first of three wholesale grocers to offer NUCOA margarine and Blue Ribbon Malt Liquor. NUCOA, for those who could not afford butter, came with a coloring bean in the package. Customers could knead the bean into the margarine to color it yellow like butter. (3)

	In June, 1974 the close-out sale of the business was opened to the public. The warehouse had $450,000 worth of groceries and frozen food. By August the inventory had been reduced to $70,000 which was expected to be sold by the end of the month.		In June, 1974 the close-out sale of the business was opened to the public. The warehouse had $450,000 worth of groceries and frozen food. By August the inventory had been reduced to $70,000 which was expected to be sold by the end of the month. (4)


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	1. "Death Claims F. J. Kunnert," ''Telegraph-Herald'', June 5, 1941, p. 1		1. "63 Years of Service Ending," Telegraph-Herald, August 11, 1974, p. 19

			2. "Death Claims F. J. Kunnert," ''Telegraph-Herald'', June 5, 1941, p. 1

			3. "63 Years..."

			4. Ibid.

	Susan McKeever		Susan McKeever

Randylyon at 17:51, 16 November 2018

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	In June, 1974 the close-out sale of the business was opened to the public. The warehouse had $450,000 worth of groceries and frozen food. By August the inventory had been reduced to $70,000 which was expected to be sold by the end of the month.		In June, 1974 the close-out sale of the business was opened to the public. The warehouse had $450,000 worth of groceries and frozen food. By August the inventory had been reduced to $70,000 which was expected to be sold by the end of the month.




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Randylyon at 17:50, 16 November 2018

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	[[Image:JK1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Susan McKeever]]JAEGER-KUNNERT COMPANY. Jaeger-Kunnert was founded in August, 1911 at Fourth and Iowa by ~~Fred~~ J. ~~Kunnert~~, a German immigrant who started in the grocery business by working for [[HANCOCK, John T.\|John T. HANCOCK]], a wholesale grocer. Kunnert's partner was Oscar Jaeger, who for health reasons, had to retire in 1927 and was bought out by Kunnert.		[[Image:JK1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Susan McKeever]]JAEGER-KUNNERT COMPANY. Jaeger-Kunnert was founded in August, 1911 at Fourth and Iowa by [[KUNNERT, Frederick J.\|Frederick J. KUNNERT]], a German immigrant who started in the grocery business by working for [[HANCOCK, John T.\|John T. HANCOCK]], a wholesale grocer. Kunnert's partner was Oscar Jaeger, who for health reasons, had to retire in 1927 and was bought out by Kunnert. (1)

	The 1913 ''Dubuque and Dubuque County Directory'' and 1915 ''Dubuque City Directory'' stated that this business including wholesale grocery was located at 402 Iowa.		The 1913 ''Dubuque and Dubuque County Directory'' and 1915 ''Dubuque City Directory'' stated that this business including wholesale grocery was located at 402 Iowa.
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			1. "Death Claims F. J. Kunnert," ''Telegraph-Herald'', June 5, 1941, p. 1

	Susan McKeever		Susan McKeever

	Telegraph Herald, Aug. 11, 1974, p. 11		''Telegraph Herald'', Aug. 11, 1974, p. 11


	[[Category: Coffee, Tea and Spice Dealers]]		[[Category: Coffee, Tea and Spice Dealers]]
	[[Category: Wholesale Grocer]]		[[Category: Wholesale Grocer]]

Randylyon at 01:32, 7 July 2013

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	The 1937 ''Dubuque Consurvey Directory'' through 1962 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 850 Jackson.		The 1937 ''Dubuque Consurvey Directory'' through 1962 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 850 Jackson.

	The 1968 through ~~1972~~ ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 100 E. 7th St.		The 1968 through 1974 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 100 E. 7th St.

Randylyon at 21:00, 4 September 2012

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	The 1937 ''Dubuque Consurvey Directory'' through 1962 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 850 Jackson.		The 1937 ''Dubuque Consurvey Directory'' through 1962 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 850 Jackson.

	The 1968 ~~and 1970~~ ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 100 E. 7th St.		The 1968 through 1972 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 100 E. 7th St.

Randylyon at 14:28, 24 May 2012

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	The 1922 ''Dubuque Telephone Directory'' listed 4th and Iowa.		The 1922 ''Dubuque Telephone Directory'' listed 4th and Iowa.

	The 1937''Dubuque Consurvey Directory'' through 1962 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 850 Jackson.		The 1937 ''Dubuque Consurvey Directory'' through 1962 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 850 Jackson.

	The 1968 and 1970 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 100 E. 7th St.		The 1968 and 1970 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 100 E. 7th St.

Randylyon at 14:26, 24 May 2012

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	The 1937''Dubuque Consurvey Directory'' through 1962 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 850 Jackson.		The 1937''Dubuque Consurvey Directory'' through 1962 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 850 Jackson.

	The 1968 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed ~~200~~ E. 7th St.		The 1968 and 1970 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 100 E. 7th St.


	Jaeger-Kunnert, a wholesale grocer, gained local publicity in the 1920s by being the first of three wholesale grocers to offer NUCOA margarine and Blue Ribbon Malt Liquor. NUCOA, for those who could not afford butter, came with a coloring bean in the package. Customers could knead the bean into the margarine to color it yellow like butter.		Jaeger-Kunnert, a wholesale grocer, gained local publicity in the 1920s by being the first of three wholesale grocers to offer NUCOA margarine and Blue Ribbon Malt Liquor. NUCOA, for those who could not afford butter, came with a coloring bean in the package. Customers could knead the bean into the margarine to color it yellow like butter.

Randylyon at 20:23, 22 April 2012

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	The 1937''Dubuque Consurvey Directory'' through 1962 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 850 Jackson.		The 1937''Dubuque Consurvey Directory'' through 1962 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 850 Jackson.

			The 1968 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 200 E. 7th St.

	Jaeger-Kunnert, a wholesale grocer, gained local publicity in the 1920s by being the first of three wholesale grocers to offer NUCOA margarine and Blue Ribbon Malt Liquor. NUCOA, for those who could not afford butter, came with a coloring bean in the package. Customers could knead the bean into the margarine to color it yellow like butter.		Jaeger-Kunnert, a wholesale grocer, gained local publicity in the 1920s by being the first of three wholesale grocers to offer NUCOA margarine and Blue Ribbon Malt Liquor. NUCOA, for those who could not afford butter, came with a coloring bean in the package. Customers could knead the bean into the margarine to color it yellow like butter.

Randylyon at 03:15, 7 March 2012

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	The 1922 ''Dubuque Telephone Directory'' listed 4th and Iowa.		The 1922 ''Dubuque Telephone Directory'' listed 4th and Iowa.

	The 1937''Dubuque Consurvey Directory'' ~~and 1959~~ ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 850 Jackson.		The 1937''Dubuque Consurvey Directory'' through 1962 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 850 Jackson.

	Jaeger-Kunnert, a wholesale grocer, gained local publicity in the 1920s by being the first of three wholesale grocers to offer NUCOA margarine and Blue Ribbon Malt Liquor. NUCOA, for those who could not afford butter, came with a coloring bean in the package. Customers could knead the bean into the margarine to color it yellow like butter.		Jaeger-Kunnert, a wholesale grocer, gained local publicity in the 1920s by being the first of three wholesale grocers to offer NUCOA margarine and Blue Ribbon Malt Liquor. NUCOA, for those who could not afford butter, came with a coloring bean in the package. Customers could knead the bean into the margarine to color it yellow like butter.

Randylyon at 04:10, 22 February 2012

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	The 1913 ''Dubuque and Dubuque County Directory'' and 1915 ''Dubuque City Directory'' stated that this business including wholesale grocery was located at 402 Iowa.		The 1913 ''Dubuque and Dubuque County Directory'' and 1915 ''Dubuque City Directory'' stated that this business including wholesale grocery was located at 402 Iowa.

			The 1922 ''Dubuque Telephone Directory'' listed 4th and Iowa.

	The 1937''Dubuque Consurvey Directory'' and 1959 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 850 Jackson.		The 1937''Dubuque Consurvey Directory'' and 1959 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed 850 Jackson.