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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1925
Page
10
Chicago trading closes mixed as wheat surges on skeptical Argentine crop figures while June cattle and hogs show uneven gains. Prices move with December and May contracts, reflecting carryover concerns and shifting demand in a volatile day of agricultural trading.
Local markets show varied beef crates and poultry figures with changes across wheat corn and eggs. Wall Street closes irregular after industrial shares retreat and railroad stocks rise, led by Rock Island to new highs amid heavy turnover. treasury securities and bonds noted.
Shiprock New Mexico December 16 The Navajo Indian nomad of the Painted Desert works to improve the Navajo sheep used for wool in famous blankets by crossing native stock with Karakul sheep from Asia. The cross yields wool suitable for rug weaving in tan brown and reddish shades. Navajo wool buyers segregate by color while Navajo women, the tribe’s blanket weavers, visit traders to select wool.
Kansas State College agent leader JA L Clapp notes major agri gains across the state based on county agent reports. Hogs, poultry, tractors, and purebred stock expand, with notable shifts in Pratt and Comanche counties. combines cut labor needs and savings estimate at about 10 cents per bushel in the southwest.
Pharmacists report Joint-Ease as a reliable remedy when other cold cures fail for rheumatic joints. The product is sold for sixty cents a tube at The Round Corner Drug Store and by druggists everywhere, promising fast, penetrating relief and renewed mobility.
Harper county farmers report seed treatment details for sorghum to combat smut. The survey notes 50 percent of corn, 109 percent of keffir acreage planted, with figures compared to 1924 levels, reflecting changes in crop proportions and seed treatment practices.
An American night cabaret on Paris Montmartre side streets drops its "American bar" amid concerns over American tourists with limited funds. Hosts say student visitors abuse the bar, dance, and linger, prompting the removal as a Christmas gift idea.
An old medical patent ad claims Creamulsion dissolves inflammation in membranes and halts germ growth. It promotes relief from persistent coughs bronchitis and throat troubles by delivering creosote to the stomach and bloodstream. The ad offers money back if not relieved and cites Creomulsion Company of Atlanta Georgia.
In Caswell County near Yanceyville North Carolina a vine covered grave marks the resting place of Starling Gunn credited as firing the first shot at Yorktown and witnessing Cornwallis surrender The heartstone bears the inscription Here Lies the body of Slaminge Gunn who fired the first cannon at the Battle of Yorktown and witnessed the surrender The neglected plot is overgrown with periwinkle and vines and little visited by locals or descendants.
An advertisement touts Tonsiline as the cure for sore throat claiming treatment at the disease's seat counteracts causes. It urges immediate use at first throat pain and features a house of Tonsiline with a now-familiar figure on the bottle.
Fragmentary text notes a larger headstone and historic stave recognized once beyond casual remarks. Mentions laughter, an American TV reference, and a fre to be taken from Yorktown to Arlington previously.
Ararat Temple Shrine Sere naders will air a musical program from Sweeney station WHD in Sangas City. Iron Stock p.m. tomorrow evening draws local Shriners interest who plan to provide an "applause" vote in support of the event.
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