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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1926
Page
9
Chicago trading floors showed a bullish tilt as the government crop report exceeded expectations. Wheat futures rose sharply while corn and oats moved up or held, with investors cautious about new supplies. In stocks, declines were offset by gains in rail and automobile issues as liquidity and seasonal factors affected trading.
Kansas City market report shows cattle steady to weak with calves slow, hogs and sheep mixed. rise in wheat futures and grain prices with No 2 dark hard and alfalfa values listed. cotton and corn prices noted as steady or mixed across futures and spot markets. Includes fluctuating quotes for cattle weights, packing sows, valse and sheep, plus grain futures from Chicago and nearby markets.
The branch sent a truck load of Christmas packages yesterday under the charge of Abraham in the pass office. The heaviest load came last Friday as students began sending packages home. Stamp sales at the office are about the same as last year.
Asa Colman was elected president of the Douglas County Farm Bureau at the annual meeting attended by few locals. C E Elliott was reelected secretary. Esther Hird plans to resume teaching at Big Springs after a possible relapse concerns. Delbert Hird underwent appendectomy Monday at McConnell's hospital. Families visit and travel details include Houk Unger visit, Osborns with grandfather, Dews in Lawrence, and Richards-Ransdell dinner guest list.
Local Brackett club members gathered Wednesday afternoon for a Pleasant Hour Club meeting hosted by Mrs. Ri. HE. Kiefer and Mir E. Ulrich. Details show a community social with plans for Christmas programs and a church event this Sunday.
Ulrich and Mrs. L. He Delicious refreshments were served at the closet event as Topping began their overland journey to San Antonio, Texas, for a winter stay with Mrs. Tilia Bienes accompanying the travel party.
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