Encyclopedia Dubuque
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DUBUQUE COMMERCIAL
DUBUQUE COMMERCIAL. Originally published in May, 1874, the Dubuque Commercial was advertised as a "journal of commerce." J. W. Bowen was the associate editor. Subscriptions were available for $1.00 per year. (1)
Under the heading "Dubuque Classifieds," the publication divided the city's citizens into three groups: wealthy conservatives, industrial conservatives, and progressive workers. (2)
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Source:
1. "To the Business Men of Dubuque and the Northwest," Dubuque Herald, June 2, 1874, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18740602&printsec=frontpage&hl=en
2. "Little Crusaders," Dubuque Herald, June 14, 1874, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18740614&printsec=frontpage&hl=en