Edwards' annual directory to the inhabitants, institutions,
incorporated companies, business, business firms,
manufacturing establishments, etc., in the city of Saint
Louis
The earnings of our railroads indirectly exhibit the magnitude of our
trade. For the years 1865-'6, and a portion of 1867, their total receipts
were as follows:
| 1865 | Iron Mountain | $ 424,700 |
| " | North Missouri | 1,013,000 |
| " | Pacific and South West Branch | 1,939,000 |
| " | Hannibal and St. Joseph | 2,000,000 |
| 1866 | Missouri Pacific | 2,600,000 |
| 1867 | Union Pacific, estimated monthly receipts | 100,000 |
