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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1918

Page

3

Wheat and Livestock Markets Show Mixed March Trends

Wheat movement remains below normal across western states as mills run at 46 percent capacity due to wheat shortages. Corn demand stays strong with prices above government wheat levels. livestock demand remains robust with record cattle and hog prices and rising slaughterings. Sheep receipts stay down but near last year’s March level amid steady price gains.

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Civil Service Examinations Offer May 25 In City

Examination for clerical positions announced with four groups based on education and experience. Arithmetics and letter writing tests described. Applications must be on file by May 5 and salaries range from 900 to 1100 with potential quick promotion to 1200.

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Seed corn and kaffir seed shortages hit Lyon County

A Lyon County farm adviser reports severe seed shortages with less than half the needed seed corn and only two thirds of kaffir seed available. Millets are in short supply, while sorghum and other forages show adequate stocks. Demand for spring planting remains weak at 15 percent, with 302 farms in the county and 326 needing seed.

Kans Labey I. J. Pepenoe Lyon County Lyon County Popenoe Mers Ecounty Neding Seed

Foley Kidney Pills Sleep Cure Claim Featured in Ad

Gainesville Ga resident H. T. Straynge endorses Foley Kidney Pills claiming ten years of sleepless nights ended after one bottle. The advertisement promotes the pills as quick relief for nighttime awakenings, back and side pain, headaches, and rheumatic twinges tied to kidney and bladder issues.

Pilla H. T. Traynge Gainesville T. Straynge Fane Foley

Maxwell 22 000 mile non stop test proves Maxwell quality

The Maxwell 5 passenger car completed a 44 day nonstop test covering 22 022 miles under strict A A A supervision. Inspectors measured every drop of fuel oil and water and timed each checkpoint to prove the stock model’s reliability. The test yielded an average of 22 miles per gallon and highlighted rigid adherence to official rules.

Maxwell American Automobile Association A.A.A A. A.A New York Contest Board

G A R Post Seeks Broader Membership Rules

McCook Post of the Grand Army of the Republic adopts a resolution to amend its constitution. The change would allow all honorably discharged soldiers and sailors of the United States to join. Copies will be sent to other posts in the state. The current rule restricts eligibility to those who served between April 12 1861 and April 9 1865.

Lola United States Army Navy Marine Corps Grand Army

Marriage License Issued to Bell and Sheffield

A marriage license was issued Saturday afternoon to E. A. Bell and Eva Jean Sheffield, both of Kansas City, Missouri.

E. A. Bell Eva Jean Sheffield Kansas City, Mo

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