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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1918
Page
7
Local insurance firm SELIG Insurance and Surety Bonds offers fire, tornado, life and accident coverage. Dental X ray services by appointment at 7 East Seventh, Hell 15.
Mrs. Howard Miller and her children from Kansas City visit at the home of Mrs. Howard Miller's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George W Pheniciel. Mrs. Fountain Smith and three children also are involved in the visit.
A series of campaign announcements shows candidates for county treasurer county attorney register of deeds and other offices in Douglas County set to seek party nominations ahead of the August primaries. Multiple GOP and Democratic hopefuls including Lindley Wilson Hicks Lane Moss Johnston and others pledge endorsement by their respective parties. In addition local items recount weather disruptions and community visits in Tonganoxie and surrounding areas.
Relatives visit from Kansas City and Leavenworth populate the town scenes. Ivan Sechrest drives to Fairmount and Leavenworth on business while Miss Kathleen Carnie and Edna Kiamet visit Tonganoxie relatives. An accident claims the horse injuring George Phenicie’s car, and Mrs. Meaks travels to Herrington for a funeral.
The August 1 market report shows cattle receipts continuing, with cash prices for cattle and corn futures listed. Grain notes include August corn at 1.35 to 1.57 and October at 1.50, while cash prices reflect lower activity and specific bids for prairie and choice grades. The piece closes with a political sentiment line reflecting a dated editorial aside.
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