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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1926
Page
10
Census figures show farming values Muscatine County as the leading industry with farm produce and livestock totaling 7.69 million dollars in 1924 25 census data. Farm population 7456 and land valued at 42.48 million dollars reflect extensive agricultural wealth and road changes ahead.
Dealers report Australian shoes are in high demand, making it hard to keep sufficient stock on hand. Strong popularity drives shortages as retailers note limited imports and rising orders across markets.
A promotional offer invites readers to locate their name in the week’s advertisements and receive a free ticket to the A Muse U Theatre. The deal is valid for this week only.
Three Rock Island railway excurs ions will terminate at Davenport to connect with the river trip on the steamer Capitol. Montezuma, Cedar Rapids, and Des Moines origin trains run to Davenport with times from 6 15 AM to 11 39 AM and a noon Sunday river cruise to Muscatine returning by 6 45 PM. Round trip fares vary by origin.
Mrs. Cisco Mae Fortune is granted a divorce from Harley Fortune by Judge D W Jackson in district court. The decree cites cruel and inhuman treatment and health endangerment. The couple married October 7 1903 in Plainsfield Ohio and separated March 13 1926. Custody awarded to Mrs Fortune of one child. two other children go to the defendant.
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