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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1924
Page
8
Three men held up a Kaw Valley State Bank during a daytime robbery. The masked trio forced customers into a room and accessed the vault, fleeing with a large sum as authorities pursued them. Local schools, lunches for pupils, and Vinland district visits were also noted in the page.
Market notes from New York show mixed signals in grains and livestock with December wheat futures up five cents while July contracts slip. Corn and oats hold firm amid steady livestock demand. hogs rise, steer and cow prices vary, and cattle futures reflect cautious buyer interest.
A fragmented strip shows Williams drawing a scene about local life with a humorous tilt. The readable portion hints at a playful exchange and everyday observations, reflecting small town character and wit.
Christmas week brought visits from Miss Georgie Williams of Baldwin to Ralph Ice and family. Fred Wall and Miss Loht Fray wed in Topeka with a reception for both families. Local families shared dinners, hospital news, church events, and a Presbyterian program raising funds for China. The Young People’s candy drive yielded 42 pounds, and New Year’s street celebrations were planned from noon to two.
Notices list Mrs. Charity Gipson of 441 Perry Street aged 83, funeral details pending. Mrs. John Standing, 83, died at home after two weeks. services tomorrow at 2 pm from 1800 New Hampshire Street with Father Howard Will presiding. Mrs. Abbie Riling, 46, died Monday. funeral Friday at 10 am from St. Johns Parish House, Father Fitzgerald officiating, burial Mount Calvary. pallbearers named. Also mentions Clark Mills sentenced to state reformatory and assorted classifieds and business notices.
The sheriff prepares to move the county jail building and organize an occupancy event for William Cummings and county officials and employees. A farewell gathering is planned for Saturday night at the sheriff's residence following the move preparations.
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