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Invented In Davenport: Examples of Davenport ingenuity

Posted on May 19, 2023 by SCblogger

We came across this unusual ad from the Davenport Democrat and Leader from September 12, 1922. We researched and found a John Flanagan of Davenport, Iowa applied for a patent for his Lifting-Jack on June 9, 1919, with the application … Continue reading →

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Meet Frank McElroy

Posted on January 25, 2010 by SCblogger

Davenport has had its share of inventors and entrepreneurs over the years.  Some, like Alexander F. Victor, with his 16mm film projector and eventual 80 patents, were a great success, revolutionizing their particular industry. Some . . . were not. … Continue reading →

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