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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1928
Page
8
A campaign report shows Lawrence and Douglas counties contributing 4096 to the Tuberculosis Christmas Seal sale so far with a goal of 4500. Returns total 1512 seals with some sent back by those who did not purchase. Next week rural districts will start the seal drive again and schools have already supplied materials.
Berkeley science report claims racial differences in skin infection risk. Professor Samuel J. Holmes of the University of California says streptococcus favors white over black flesh, noting mortality data show blacks have greater resistance to skin-entry diseases, while whites are more susceptible.
The county treasurer’s office at the courthouse is busy as the tax deadline nears. A long daily line forms from opening to closing as residents pay taxes to avoid penalties. December 20 is the last day before penalties apply. J F Metsker reports over 11000 in receipts in one day with many days near that total.
A fire tore through a residence on Harding Street in BOS Pennsylvania last night. The blaze damaged the home of Ida Clark with cause still unknown and no further details released.
Wichita Kansas December 11 AP The Goodrich discovery well nine miles north of Wichita surged to 220 barrels per hour after an overnight rise. Fire causes limited damage at nearby wells. Marland officials say the well likely will remain uncapped and flow into tanks on the lease, with possible throttling if needed.
After two days of clearing out the well due to storage limits and the Marland pipeline completion, the well showed life Monday afternoon. Tools near the bottom at 8,020 feet depth encountered mud removal before the well began flowing at 6 15, first hour yield 175 barrels. By 2 o'clock the flow reached 220 barrels per hour.
An Italian couple already parents of nine children reportedly welcomed triplets as part of a Fascist push for larger families. The AP notes the couple’s alignment with Rome’s campaign promoting bigger families and future birth rates.
New York a volatile trading session as prices swung amid mixed buying and selling. Radio shares fluctuated from highs near 514 to lows around 275, then moved in wide ranges before settling near 295 after a down swing from a 342 peak.
An old ad line encourages health purchases for the family and home improvements. Olson Bros. proclaims quality since 1908 and offers advice on buying health related products for new baths or extra storage spaces.
Prices moved in a brisk early session with Montgomery-Ward slipping to 305.50 then rebounding to 335 as rumors spread that top bankers met on Saturday to support the market after a sharp break. Unconfirmed rumors prompted a midday bear surge that was routed, with a renewed push in the early afternoon.
A historical remedy claiming to ease bilious headaches and dizziness from temporary constipation. It touts rapid malaria care, toxin elimination, and promotes copious watery evacuations as a key benefit, reflecting period medicinal advertisements.
Washington December 12 AP William L Walls of Cheyenne Wyoming topped bids at 42 cents per barrel over field prices for royalty oil from the Salt Creek Reservation government sale. The rate had fallen to seven percent earlier, lowest since before Thanksgiving.
Bids were opened at the Interior Department concerning Wyoming matters. Officials reviewed proposals, with competition among bidders and evaluations to follow.
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