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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1940
Page
7
A filled diagram of a Pacific island maps its capital and notes clues for a horizontal and vertical crossword style puzzle with terms for geography culture and flora. The list includes seaweed whorl custom carols plate chart and pine yields plus moonlighting hints about regional flora and landmarks.
Classified item notes a third floor apartment for rent facing the park with four exposures and full amenities in Tennessee belt area, followed by a detailed corn and wheat market report. Includes futures, open interest, cattle and hog market shifts, and Kansas City grain bids with car loads and price ranges.
Wheat and soy prices show futures with Sept and Oct contracts quoted in percentages and cents. Lard and bellies futures move across Sept Oct and later months, with ranges noted for each commodity and month.
Chicago report lists potato movements including Idaho Russet Burbanks at 2.25 per unit with 2714 shipments, Oregon Russet Bur banks at 1.80, and Nebraska varieties Bliss Triumphs and Cobbler quality figures, with Colorado and Wisconsin Bliss Triumphs also cited at 1.75 and 1.35 respectively.
Kansas City markets show eggs firsts 14 current 12 12 ia. Butter creamery 26 42 with butterfat 21 23. Hens 8 12% roosters 1% broilers 14 16. Wheat 58 yellow corn 64. Eggs straight runs 11. Hogs 6.00. Government bonds close near end of trading with Treasury 3S 55S details.
In New York trading on August 10, a mild market rally lifted favored industrials as bids steadied after yesterday's gains. Transfers reached about 175000 shares while traders expect a temporary turn for the market as selling thins. Government tax questions and war news kept sentiment cautious though optimism grew. Bonds showed narrow moves with support for Allied Chemical and U S Steel among others.
Villagers host and visit relatives from Lawrence Topeka Kansas City and Linwood with gatherings at the Hubbard Toyne and Fox homes. Drilling shifts on a gas rig run by Buckley continue locally as Dunlap and Henik families join weekend trips and meals in multiple households.
About 60 people attended a Sunday afternoon event at Jewett School House. Edna Jones returned from a week with her aunt and uncle in DeSoto. Leonard Anderson was nominated for trustee in the August 6 Linwood election.
Mrs. Hanna Pfieger spent Sunday with Miss Gusta Ziesenis of Lawrence. Roy Canary returned home from Oklahoma City after several days away. Mrs. Robert Schellack and others drove to Tonganozxlg Sunday evening. Otto Witt and daughter Arlene, visiting in California and Denver, returned home. Farmers were busy picking and hauling melons last week. Mrs. Fred Reetz attended Woman's Union in Eudora. The Reetz family joined the county Grange picnic at Tonganoxie and visited in Leavenworth. Election board clerks at Fall Leaf school included W. A. Boys and others. Doc Laughlin and Wayne Witt planned a Minnesota trip. Minnie Bowen stayed with Hanna Pfieger. William Reetz and son Elmer were in Bonner Springs. Rev. Reifschneider and Mrs. Landon visited the Reetz family. Mrs. William Reetz and Lorene visited Arlie Flory's home in Pleasant Grove.
Classified car sale listing includes 1-37 Chrysler Sedan 1-37 Plymouth Coupe 1-36 Chrysler Sedan 1-35 Ford Coach 1-36 Pontiac Sedan 1-32 Buick Sedan 1-30 Marquette Sedan special 1-29 Buick Sedan excellent shape priced at $99.99 located at 327 Vermont St. Buyer can inspect vehicles in this direct seller ad.
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