25 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1907
Page
1
A 1910s style column argues merchants must embrace advertising to compete with mail order houses. It warns against dull copy and praises vivid, fact driven promos that spotlight goods and prices. The piece notes advertisers should use modern standards and avoid antique boasts to win customer interest.
The Lawrence report notes steady gas prices amid ongoing supply concerns and a general wage price trend. It mentions domestic consumption limits and a paper mill gas refusal, while signaling sufficient pepper supply and overall market stability despite prior shortages.
The final agriculture department figures show total crop value up by about 475 million dollars from 1906, driven by higher prices despite lower yields. Spring wheat up eight and a half million bushels. corn and wheat crops below 1906. hay higher. Christmas shopping ends. morning trade lighter as buyers had stocked up earlier.
McClure's outlines its 1908 program including continued pieces on Mrs Eddy and the Christian Science Church, The Wayfarers by Mrs Cutting as serial, Bunk House narratives by Alexander Irvine, and Works by Conrad Adams Munsterberg Kennan and Hornaday. The magazine details new art, color reproductions, and a five year subscription offer.
Bar clay sues Bloamley in the incubator baby case to be argued before Judge J C Pollock in Kansas City Kansas next Monday. A decision is expected from Topeka after the hearing, with appeals likely to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals.
Local social notes list numerous visits and travels. Names include B F Clawson Fred Doane Miss Mary Morse Nellie Haskell Mrs Ad Mater Bertha Aitchison Fred Sheppard Rev Stauffer Mrs W F Doomas Mrs George Bailey C E Warren Arthur Waldron John D Gehring Omar Kirkendall Edward and Alfred Carter Robert Waestaff W R Ummethen Hattie Tibball Martha Stough N E Keller Vic Keller C Cooke Maude George Anderson 3 W Bish F C Wenrich Frank Ford H C Ford Prof Bryant Hopkins C W McCarty J C Lewellen and others.
The Chicago branch of the Optimist Club of America is organized to restore confidence and prosperity. President Roosevelt is an honorary member, with 100 Chicago men filed for membership. Members will wear a blue button bearing Smile. The group aims to promote optimistic thought amid national pessimism. The Salt Lake City parent body organized this week with Governor Cotler of Utah as president. William J. Robinson of New York organized the local branch and installed officers.
The University Meat Market invites everybody to attend a meat sale event. Details are unclear due to damaged text but the notice encourages public attendance and mentions a Bett or Bett-related term.
Washington December 25 treasury statement shows a decline in total government revenues for the last fifteen days of November and first fifteen days of December of 3 978 840 dollars. If this rate continues a fiscal deficit of 31 million dollars is likely by June 30 1908. Appropriations committee members expect tight review of all spending measures and public building bills may receive extraordinary scrutiny under Keifer’s warning that no erection bills may be favorably reported.
Cattle receipts are unexpectedly light at 6000 head in two days and prices rise 14 to 20 cents from last week. Buyers expect no lasting improvement soon, though a post new year rise is hoped as cattle feeders rethink plans. Chicago’s winter receipts and on feed cattle may cap any gains. Top cattle price 4.60 with various grades quoted. hogs steady but high, markets pressured by packers who aim to lower prices. Sheep and lambs steady to slightly down. local demand near Chicago levels due to light receipts. J F Morgan of Lawrence comments on Quantrell’s raid and Kaw Valley prosperity. Local social notes and ads follow.
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