{"product_id":"st-joseph-missouri-1889-saint-joseph-iron-company-letterhead-5-5-x-8-5","title":"St Joseph Missouri 1889 Saint Joseph Iron Company Letterhead 5.5 x 8.5","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"374\"\u003eThis 1889 letter from the Saint Joseph Iron Company in St. Joseph, Missouri documents industrial-era business correspondence tied to metal goods manufacturing and distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"763\"\u003eSt. Joseph served as a significant commercial and transportation hub in the late nineteenth century, supporting industries connected to railroads, agriculture, and hardware production. Iron companies in this period produced and distributed a wide range of utilitarian goods, with innovations in fastening and repair products reflecting evolving manufacturing standards and market demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eThe document features a typed letter on company letterhead dated August 25, 1889, referencing the “Rapid Harness Mender” as a leading product. The text highlights its preference over copper rivets, indicating a shift in materials and methods within practical repair work. The letter is signed by James H. Berry, Vice-President, and presents a clean, structured format with centered company identification and evenly spaced typewritten lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined or refunded to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52979654066360,"sku":"20251217","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_fd10809c-5203-4c08-9cf7-4e374933cf4f.jpg?v=1773027157","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/st-joseph-missouri-1889-saint-joseph-iron-company-letterhead-5-5-x-8-5","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}