01 Jan 1885
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1885
Page
1
In a humorous tale Santa traverses mountain and town seeking a shop with ample stock. He finds RAMNWEILER on Massachusetts Street, fills his sack with ten thousand dress patterns, novelties, and garments for all ages, then departs to spread holiday joy.
Ottawa and nearby residents are noted in a string of brisk social updates. Greetings include folks attending Judge Stephen's funeral and notable travel for families such as the Stephens, Carmean, Abernathy, and Sharpe circles, with hotel stays and local moves cited.
Telegraphic snippets note France considering a large loan January 15 and a possible war declaration on China to resolve its eastern position. Other items cite naval enforcement issues at Hong Kong, Bismarck's policy praise, Gambetta’s death commemoration, and a December debt decline with pension payments exceeding $600,000.
Kansas City market report shows flour sales 500 barrels extra fancy at 3 10 per barrel, receipts 17 449 bushels, cash steady with demand for various grains. Flax seed price around 1 15 to 1 18, hay higher with small baled at 10 50, eggs up to 23 cents per dozen, cheese and butter values noted, frozen stock for beef and poultry hard to sell.
The Live Stock Exator notes cattle receipts and steady to fairly active trade. Hog prices rise. brisk demand for pork products amid mixed loads. Wheat, flour, and corn markets show fluctuations with subdued afternoon activity. Chicago market reports hogs, cattle, and steers with prices and shipment details.
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