Production and Food Stock Push Prices Higher
Production has no effect on H.C.OIL. Production has no effect on H.C.OIL. Vast quantities of food are in storage forcing prices to higher levels.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1919
Page
1
Stocks higher than June 1918 reports FTC figures
The Federal Trade Commission releases show storage stocks on June 1 this year up 20 percent from June 1, 1918. Eight staple foods reveal large stock increases with price rises, including frozen fowls up 298 percent, wheat up 174 percent, eggs up 9.8 percent, butter up 129 percent, and canned beef and corn also higher. Dry stocks average up 124 percent, with rye 546 percent, barley 207 percent, buckwheat flour 327 percent, and canned tomatoes 202 percent, suggesting withheld supply despite higher prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Chicago Negroes Return to Jobs After Riot Disruptions
Aug 7 Chicago reports show 15 600 black workers rejoining stockyards work amid heavy police and guard presence. Soldiers and deputy sheriffs controlled key streets while 500 officers stationed in yards. Union leaders urge restraint as 4750 white workers walk out in protest joining the crowded, tense labor scene. Also, a court wedding in Topeka and New York tied the knot at the courthouse yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Halsted
Chicago Federation of Labor
Garrity
M. F. Wegener
Stock Yards Labor Council
King
Weather: Driving always is a hard job but wen a pencil can be led
The note describes driving being difficult and likens it to using a pencil that can be guided. It suggests a metaphorical link between effort and direction without concrete weather details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wen
Mayo Brothers Confer Over Influenza Vaccine Plan
The Kansas Board of Health announced that Prof N P Sherwood of the University bacteriology department will visit Rochester Minnesota to confer with Dr Rosenow at the Mayo Foundation on a vaccine to fight influenza. If satisfactory the vaccine may be manufactured in Kansas. Officials plan to list physicians and nurses to assist in hard hit communities and Dr S J Crumbine pledges strict isolation and enforcement to curb the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Topeka
N. P. Sherwood
University Department of Bacteriology
Rochester
Minn
Rosenow
Mayo Foundation
Board of Health
Kansas
S. J. Crumbine
Resignation of University Extension Chief F R Hamilton
F R Hamilton resigned as head of the extension division at the university yesterday. He has accepted the presidency of a college in West Virginia after coming to the university in 1914 from Wisconsin and directing vocational work for wounded soldiers in Washington last year. He planned to return to Lawrence this fall, leaving the division without a leader as H G Ingram also resigned weeks ago for a better position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R Hamilton
University
Hamilton
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Washington
Lawrence
Extension Devsign
H. G. Ingrham
Big Oskaloosa Reunion Honors Local Veterans
Speakers at the Oskaloosa homecoming for Jefferson County men included Wilder S. Metcalf Adjutant General C I Martin and A M Harvey of Topeka. Major wearer of the congressional medal of honor presided as ceremonies honored service and a silk Jefferson County Banner was dedicated. Forty four field stars list the county men who died in service. Captain P F E Jones accompanied General Metcalf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Con. Wilder S. Metcalf
Jedorian
Oskaloosa
C. I. Martin
A. M. Harvey
Topeka
May Oreen
Jefferson County
Ray
Wwanen
PF. FE. Jones
Metcalf
Need No New Laws Says Senate Panel on Rail Wage Demands
Washington Aug 7 The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee led by Chairman Cummins informs President Wilson that the panel believes the railroad workers demand higher wages can be handled with existing authority and that no extra legislation is required. The committee also rejected the president's plan for a special wage board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Interstate Commerce Commission
Cummins
Wilson
Hungarian cabinet ousted as Arch Duke Joseph takes control
Paris reports the Hungarian cabinet led by Jules Peidell was overthrown and Arch Duke Joseph established a ministry in Budapest. The Roumanian commander barred publication of Premier Clemenceau's telegram. French statement says gendarmes surrounded the Budapest palace and rested the government, Joseph assuming power as governor and planning a coalition cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Jules Peidell
Duke Joseph
Budapest
Entente
Clemsenceau
Hungary
Joseph
Picnic marks 28th annual Knights and Daughters of Tabor event
Miss Nellie Buchanan will depart from Knights and Daughters of Tabor at Hultz's Grove for the twenty eighth annual picnic on August 12. The gathering opens at 11 with a parade led by Hughes' band. Dinner will be served all day and various amusements will be offered with prominent speakers delivering addresses to the county's colored population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights and Daughters of
Tabor
Hultz's Grove
Packers May Face Criminal Charges Against Packers
The government plans to present its case to the Federal Grand Jury in Chicago within three weeks. Attorney Chas S. Klyne says indictments under the Sherman act and civil suits will be pursued, with possible charges of food control hoarding. Evidence aims to show packers influence prices paid to producers across twelve major markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chicago
Chas. S. Klyne
Wilson
Federal Commission
Palmer
Department of Justice
Schrader Cleared in License Charge at Police Court
R Schrader of the Nash Sales Co was acquitted at his trial in police court yesterday on the charge of driving a motor car without a license He presented an application for a license tag dated June 20 which the court accepted as proof he was in process of licensing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Schrader
Nash Sales Co
Schrader
Post Office Men Capture Fifty-Two Pound Wakarusa Catfish
Five members of the Lawrence post office force hunted a large Wakarusa catfish feared to inhabit a pool south of town. After repeated chases into shallow water the fish seized Carl Canavan’s hand, but the catch was finally brought to shore with Canavan freed and the fish weighing fifty two pounds on office scales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Post
Wakarusa
W. FE. Canivan
Carl Canavan
Ed Conner
Kers
Chester Brown
Canavan
President to discuss matters with House officials tomorrow
Secretary Tumulty said the President would confine talks to White House matters with H C L b officials, while Speaker Gillette signaled a joint session for tomorrow at 1 o clock to hear recommendations. Rep. Mandel urged postponement of the President's address until next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washiteten
Wilson
H.C. Lb
Witte House
Tumulty
Wonhlny
Rand Wiyves
Gillette
Varese
Member of Public Works Commission Leaps to Death
Tas Anesios assistant engineer for the municipal public works department commits suicide by leaping from the Hall of Records. District Attorney Theo Woolvine linked the act to a broader dynamiting investigation at the home of Oscar Lasler, a prominent attorney. McGuire was said to face indictment in the case as officials pursue charges. Nearby in Garden City the wheat harvest continues as contractors plow 25 000 acres for fall planting at four dollars per acre with nine tractors active and a harvest yield of 40 bushels per acre under irrigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tas Anesios
Chas. N. McGuire
Municipal Department of Public Works
Theo Woalvine
Hall of Records
Oscar Lasler
McGuire
Garden City
Beam of blue light stuns Kansas War Caravan arrives at South Park
Army recruiting caravan from Camp Funston arrives in Lawrence with a thirty-six inch search light forming a blue beam that draws crowds. Col Lemmon and Col Peatross discuss France front experiences at South Park while an aerial stunt display opens the program at Aviation Field. The tour moves to Kansas City tomorrow, then covers towns across Kansas and Missouri over two months. Twenty five recruits signed. emphasis on education over numbers. Special teachers examination announced for August 22 and 23 in Lawrence for county teachers without certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Camp Funston
Severtern
South
Fred Lemmon
Lieut
Meisenheimer
France
Curtis Plame
Peventi
Topeka
Nnher
State Bond Broker Fees Stay With Treasury In Topeka
Topeka Aug 6 vast bond business for municipal county and public improvement issues is now handled by the state treasurer's fiscal agency departments. The July report shows the department received 608,000 for interest payments previously paid to a New York bank. The change reduces costs and turns the fees into state revenue funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Bank
Treasury
Topeka
Logeney Department
New York
Treasury Department
Discharges and Appointments In State Health Service
The article notes Prof A Masking discharged from military service at Camp Funstog and returning to work with the state board of health in Lawrence. It also mentions Captain Haskins, after navy camps and the Surgeon General office, and describes a court event involving Probate Judge C E Lindley and a social visit at the courthouse with a treat of ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Masking
State Board of Health
Funstog
Lawrence
Atute Board of Health
Aer
Haskins
Navy
Gpeny
C. E Findles
Levi
Bolt
Lindley
Fear The Weather: Corn Crop Surplus Raises Export Prospects
A national weather bulletin notes corn and meat price controls amid concerns over a surplus crop. The report forecasts production above last season with about 000,000 bushels available for export, signaling ample domestic supply and global demand effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Esementat Vonaterel
National
Univt
United States
Road machine could cut road building costs says county plan
County commissioners viewed a demonstration of a heavy motor driven grading machine claiming lower costs for fort to fort road work. Earth removal and grading showed a 60 cent per cubic foot handling estimate, with contractors eyeing orders to speed projects and save on labor. A second note mentions Eli Dorsey American Legion meeting at the Chamber of Commerce rooms tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort-To-Fort
Coumy Coumi
Doulus Coommiy
Fort-Te-Fort
Tyson Conmeny
Betsyeen
Topeka
American Legion
Eli Dorsey
The
Chamber of Commerce
Ford Hips Engine Driver Is Killed at Laptads Crossing
Wayne Ridgeway son of a former state insurance official and Kansas legislator perished when his Ford struck a Rock Island engine at Laptad’s Crossing in Lawrence. The coroner’s jury viewed the body. no further evidence was heard. Ridgeway, a KU and Harvard Law alumnus, had worked with his father’s firm in Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Kansas Legislature
Ridgeway
Ford
Laptal
Lawrence
Kansas City
Topeka
Camp Funston
J. B. Henry
Douglas County
Ridgewity
Kansas University
Harvard School of Law
Pi Upsilon
Navy
Servicw
Oklahoma
Charles Ridgeway
Wyandotte
Schnebly
Coal Chute Ban Near Massachusetts Street Warerooms
Police chief James H Monror announces coal chutes from wagons to basement windows are forbidden as they obstruct sidewalks and force pedestrians into traffic. Dealers must carry coal to curb line or face police court action for violations and sidewalk litter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Street
Teoal Warren
James H. Monror
Fraternal Aid Union Band Announces Central Park Concert
Walter Rigdon announces Fraternal Aid Union band concert at Central Park this week with a program including March Arabian Farr Weltz Moonlight on the Nile King Overture Sky Pilot and other pieces. A final selection from Martha Mareh Gloria closes the program as listed by the director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Uy
Fraternal Aid Union
Walter Rigdon
Central Park
Farr Weltz
The
Nile
Sky Pilot
Damn Fire
Wenrich Medlev
Melordies
Hayes Fox
Allahs’ Holiday
Efron Katinkaso
Martha
Mareh
Gloria
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. L. van Alstine
Emma Rosenberg
Court House
Mayo Brothers
F. R. Hamilton
K. U. Extension Division
BIG Oskaloosa
Melesis
Wordefferron County
Senate Committee
Cohoorts
Grand
Duke
Nellie Buchanan
Rcer
Jonz Tstand Sound
Simon Lake
Subwaring
Pridgeport
Conn
Doevision
Packers
Department
As Justice
South Park
Lemmon
Peatross
West Front
C. J. Lane
A. A. Waskins
Lindsey
TY Mission
Bert Hoin
Shaweee County
SAS
Laptad
K. UL
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