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“A Monster Parade”: Davenport’s First Labor Day

Posted on August 29, 2008 by swesson

“Attempts to count the procession were futile. There was so much to see and admire that all counts failed . . . It is estimated that there were close upon 5,000 men. It was a monster parade.” Davenport Democrat, September … Continue reading →

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