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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1939
Page
11
Lady’s winter sport coat size 38. boys and men overcoats for ages 6 and 8, size 38. Used baby sulky wanted. Also tuxedo suit coat 39 and waist 34 inches. inquire at 1201 R. I. Phone 2149W or 1500 N. H. St. for details.
A mixture of wants and sales items lists companions for travel and housework jobs, rentals, vehicles, clothing, livestock, and a garden service. It also notes a stockholders meeting for Douglas County Building and Loan Association on January 22, 1940 in Lawrence Kansas.
Chicago market shows more than 20 cent rise since the month’s start as wheat futures gain up to 5 cents with rye oats and soybeans climbing to levels not seen since 1938. Trading is brisk, wires taxed, and public demand fueled by War and drought psychology amid no major new developments. Kansas City hogs and calves also move higher with varied cattle and sheep activity across the region.
A word puzzle lists horizontal and vertical clues about a monument to the first U.S. president. Items reference a Washington, District of Columbia setting, plus related roles, measurements, and terms. The grid includes terms for dates, objects, actions, and descriptors tied to the monument and surroundings.
Hogs unchanged. cattle fed steers and yearlings up to 25. heifers slow. cows and bulls stronger. Kansas City cash grain shows mixed wheat corn and oats with minor price shifts. Chicago futures mix with wheat corn and soybeans. Hay market notes alfalfa up to 22 dollars per ton in brief.
In Chicago on December 18 the US spot potato market shows steady demand for Idaho Russet Burbanks and Colorato Red McClures with varied prices per cwt and overall slack air quality. Shipments totaled 521 for the week with sacked stock priced around 1.40 to 1.90 per cwt. In Kansas City on the same date eggs bring 17 to 18 cents per dozen for firsts, butterfat at 23 to 25, and poultry prices for hens and broilers range from 7 to 14 cents and 12 to 13 cents respectively.
The excerpt lists poultry weights and prices for hens, broilers, roosters, and eggs including straight runs and graded basis, followed by hog price and closing government bonds data. It also reports on New York stock market activity, wheat futures, and assorted local social notices and events in Ottawa and surrounding areas.
Mr and Mrs T C WeMott of Kansas City spent Sunday and Monday with Mrs and Mr Charles Baker. The WeMotts returned from a New Mexico trip. LeRoy Frisble and family of Kansas City dined with Roy and Mrs Frisbie. Mrs Charles Baker joined her sister to Kansas City Tuesday. Christmas shopping and visits followed. Reverend Johnson of Kansas City dined with Margaret Lee. Mrs J E Deweese went to Girard Kan for her sister Carrie Courty's funeral.
Pleasant Grove residents Mr. and Mrs. Claud Edgecomb and daughters and Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Churchbaugh and Vera Louise visited the John Churchbaugh home. Ralph Messer returned to Manhattan after Thanksgiving. Roscoe and Irene Daniels and Mrs. Champ Petty traveled to Perry. Mrs. Bill Porter and Billy returned from a weekend with the Daniels. Rose Messer attended a basketball game in Lawrence Tuesday evening.
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