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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1930
Page
7
Wanted advertisement from Merchants Lunch at 714 Mass for corn cutting with binder. Contact G. W. Catt rett by phone 776K2.
Lawrence Kansas moves to construct eight inch vitrified clay sewer pipe in Maple-Lawn district with costs assessed to local properties. Ordinances authorize sidewalk on Tennessee Street and Edgehill Road grading curb gutter paving with costs assessed to abutting properties, all to take effect upon publication in August 1930.
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Chicago market news reports a large forecast cut in corn yields and weaker demand abroad, leading to a broad price retreat. Corn closed unsteady, wheat declined modestly, and profits were trimmed as traders priced in drought impacts and improved weather prospects.
A government analysis shows drought woes hit southern Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia with a prospective corn yield far below last year and below five year averages. Other states including Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, the Dakotas and Nebraska show reduced prospects but at higher levels overall. Chicago and Kansas City livestock markets report steady to higher hog and cattle prices amid mixed demand as drought drags on futures outlook.
Kansas City and Chicago markets report mixed grain prices, oats, corn, and butter. Wheat and corn futures show cautious activity with modest gains and declines amid varied commodity quotes and Wall Street movement.
Reported estimates show winter wheat expected to exceed feeding needs while spring crop deterioration dulls profit outlook. July retail and farm sector results weaken as Kroger and Simmons post sharp declines, rail loadings drop, and farm implement demand stays soft. Money loosens slightly with small call funds and steady commercial paper demand.
Lawrence posts announced civil service exams for a new post office building. Positions include junior laborer 1140 yearly, stenographer and typist ranges from 1260 to 1920, senior stenographer 1440 to 1920, and field service jurors salaries 1440 to 1620. Applicants must file before set dates with district secretary. blanks available from John S. Akers at the Post Office.
John McCurdy, arrested Tuesday August 5 for driving under the influence, was released from jail after paying a $50 fine in police court last Friday before Police Judge C. H. Daugherty. The fine was paid by George E. McCurdy of Topeka. Jenee Kentuckians Reunion slated at Mission Lake Hor ton Kan on Friday August 29 features a program of speaking, music and contests with Rev. Wm Mastipld of Soldier presiding.
Charles Scherer posted a one dollar bond after failing to stop at Fifteenth and Massachusetts streets and faces police court. Albert Snell posted ten dollars bond for speeding on north Third street and will appear in police court tomorrow. The Rev G C Flannery, former Horton Christian church pastor, has accepted the Ottawa Christian Church pastorate and starts September 1.
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