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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1926

Page

9

Bygone Days: Muscatine Journal flashbacks

Fifty years ago Mrs. William Kennedy returned from the east after telegrams about her two ill children. Twenty five years ago H Schmidt & Son opened a new store on the lower floor of the old schoolhouse. Ten years ago Muscatine Electric Construction Co began operations with Forrest E Downing as manager and a 10000 capital. One year ago a census showed Muscatine county farms shrinking as tenants rose from 1920 to 1925.

William Kennedy H. Schmidt & Son Arco Muscatine Electric Construction Company Forrest E. Downing Muscatine County

KTNT Power Increase to 10000 Watts Likely Delayed

KTNT station reports test results casting doubt on the planned 10,000 watt power increase. Receipts show reception as far as England Central America and Alaska coast islands, despite only 410 watts being radiated locally. Radio circles say higher power yields little extra range, matching KTNT findings. Read the Classified Ads today.

KTNT England Central America Alaska

Child and Ladies Fashion Details From The 1926 Catalog

The document lists patterns and yardage for children's coats in sizes 2 3 4 and 6 years with fabric requirements, and a ladies dress with sizes 38 to 52 inch bust, noting fabric amounts 41 4 yards of 40 inch material plus 7 percent contrasting fabric. It also mentions a fur trim and a skirt width of 2 yards with plaits.

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