"McCormick's Reaper-Works" Newspaper Article, October 9, 1874

This Chicago Daily Tribune article from 1874 tells the reader about the history of the McCormick reaper and how its inventors continued to innovate.

Courtesy of Library of Congress, "McCormick's Reaper-Works," Chicago Daily Tribune, pp.3, 9 October 1874

Description

This newspaper article appeared in the Chicago Daily Tribune on October 9, 1874. It describes McCormick reapers and other innovations by C.H. & L.J. McCormick. The author credits the McCormick Reaper-Works with helping to improve farm implements as well as bringing wealth and success to the city of Chicago.

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Source-Dependent Questions

What parallels does the author draw between the growth of Chicago and the growth of McCormick’s Reaper-Works? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
Using evidence from the text, explain the level of importance the author gives to McCormick’s Reaper with regard to farm implements?
How do you know that the McCormicks did not stop innovating after inventing their first reaper in 1846? Cite evidence from the text.

Citation Information

"McCormick's Reaper-Works," Chicago Daily Tribune, pp.3, 9 October 1874. Courtesy of Library of Congress