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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1922
Page
8
A police court case against Walter Huff for reckless driving was dismissed due to absent witnesses. Nearby, a prowler report near 707 West Ninth yielded no culprit. A small motor fire at Mutual Oil Station caused minor damage and trigger alarm. Local election chatter, rat control notes, and wartime reflection across August events complete the column.
An automobile carrying Elmer Martin collided with a truck on the Fort to Fort detour last night. Martin was thrown through the windshield and injured a side but expected to recover. The car owner and driver was George Pickens. the truck was not lighted, the car damage noted.
Chicago and Kansas City market notes reflect cattle prices rising for beef steers by 14 to 25, with heavy cattle and feeders mixed. Reports detail steers around 10.60 and totals near 9 to 10.25, with veals 8.50 to 9.25 and lambs around 42.60 for natives, while other classes hold mostly firm.
Market activity shows steady to strong demand for cattle with top beef steers reaching 10.65 and veal calves firm. Wheat in Dorado improving with No.3 grain grading 53 to 58 pounds per bushel and average yields 14 to 18 bushels per acre, while Kansas City prices move mixed for wheat corn oats and rye.
Local notice lists a Willys-Whight Headster for sale described as roomy and quiet with new paint and good tires. Terms available and viewing via Fire Station, see Jeffer and the Slack at the station.
Cattle receipts decline while prices gain strength from 25 cents to a quarter. hogs advance about 10 cents with top at 10.10, sows and pigs up to 10.50. sheep and lambs steady to strong with native lambs to 12.70. Receipts 17 000 cattle 9 000 hogs 7 000 sheep. Kansas Legion membership reaches 119 699 as of June 30. Topeka printer George Ellis, longtime staffer, noted.
A college notice touts Lawrence Business College graduates as advancing to bank positions and cashierships. It urges young men to enroll by September 5 for the new school year, offering a catalogue and a copy of The Review.
Tom Hill admitted guilt to the charge of being drunk and disturbing the peace before Justice of Peace R C Manley. He was fined six dollars and costs and committed to the county jail until the fine is paid. Gene Gallagher’s preliminary hearing on obtaining signatures under false pretenses was continued to Saturday morning August 8 at 10 o'clock.
Tentative plans call for the annual reunion of the 3rd Kansas Infantry Regiment to be held in Topeka at dates September 4 5 and 6. State Adjutant Frank Samuel of the American Legion notes more definite information will be forthcoming.
The 353rd, part of the famed 89th Division, earned wide fame for its World War I role as a unit poised to come within a few days of action. A recent storm caused a fire sparked by lightning that destroyed an elevator and 400 bushels of grain in a Weber-An building.
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