1906 Backus Manufacturing Company
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company first organized 1899 as Backus Safety Check Hook Manufacturing Company
See exact location of this 1906 Backus building!(1909 Sanborn-Perris Insurance Map)
In the picture above are left to right standing: 1. E. A. Hamilton, Fred Taylor, Bert Kidder, Merle Cosper
2. Fred Hungerville, John Digel Sr., Fred Burlingame,
Ed Keifer, J. Clayton Backus
3. J. C. Wirt, Earl Lyman, Clay Chilcotti,
Craighton BurlingameThe Backus Corporation was founded in 1906 by Robert W. Hilton, John M. Hilton, and J.C. Backus directors and the ownership was equal. The Corporation purpose was the manufacturing of Hat & Coat Locks and other novelties.1908: The company expanded its machinery, building, and business was good.
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Backus Manufacturing Granted Charter
The Governor on Wednesday granted a charter to the Backus Safety Check Hook Manufacturing Company.
Backus Introduced
The Backus book will be introduced to prominent hotel men in Chicago and St. Louis this week. The book is pronounced a wonder wherever shown. Traveling men are ananimou in the opinion that it will make a fortune for its backers.
Backus Injury
Murl Backus had the end of his little finger on his left hand crushed in a power press at he Backus check Hook works this morning. Dr. Clark attended the injury.
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On To 1911:
Backus buys Cut Glass building
Famous 1st Product: Backus Coat
Check Locks
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On to 1950's backus cutglass building
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