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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1916
Page
8
Lawrence Post Office urges patrons to wrap parcels securely address clearly and affix sufficient postage. Mailers should include street numbers or room numbers and city state. Notations like Not to be opened until Christmas help but complete addresses remain essential to prompt delivery.
About a year ago Fritz Meyn started in business in Lawrence by selecting quality goods and expanding to Kelly Springfield tires and Klaxon horns. He became a Chevrolet agent and now the Auto Accessories Shop at 942 Massachusetts carries a full line of auto parts and candy gifts for motorists, with thousands of dollars in Kelly Springfield tires sold to satisfied customers.
Report from Fort Vaux on December 19 notes French troops facing brutal rain mud and cold in the Verdun sector. Frontline men endure days in shell-holes linked by improvised trenches while uniforms darken to camouflage. Supply of water and food runs low and pockets of morale strain under the constant bombardment.
Market report from Kansas City shows cattle overall up with steers strong then flat, hogs selling higher with top at $10.25. Receipts totaled 19,000 cattle and 17,000 hogs, and prices for stockers and feeders remained firm. Also notes fat lambs at $12.60 to $12.75 and Colorado Utah cattle on the road for tomorrow’s market. Reports from Chicago reflect steady cattle and higher hogs, with mixed grain prices and wholesale activity.
Meals served during the holidays at Ray monds with special dinner Sunda and Christmas offerings. Located at 900 Tenn amidst Bell area. patrons encouraged to attend for festive meals.
Market notes show steady tone and light trading with mixed prices for futures and cash grains. Pigs and wheat futures and lard quotes appear. promotional lines advertise McNish Soda Water and Carroll's Christmas cigars while JAEDicke Hardware Store promotes sporting goods and a local address at 724 Mass. St.
Cole issues orders at Wreeck Lumber and Coal Co with phone contact 132 for delivery and inquiries.
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