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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1944
Page
11
Factory method any work guaranteed no pickup or delivery advertised by Lawrence Hardware at 72 Mass. Phone 178.
Classified items list livestock a year old cows, goats, and calves, farming tools, household goods, furniture, chickens, and misc sale notices. Also notes several rental requests for rooms and homes, a pastor seeking a residence, and found keys in a leather case at Mass street. News brief on wheat and grain market, Kansas City livestock and grain prices, and stock market activity.
Market summary notes mixed stocks with select sales rallying while bonds show irregular activity. Wheat trading comments include rumors of high rates and strong activity, cattle mostly steady with steer top at 16.65, and general commodity price declines amid bullish sessions in Chicago markets.
In Los Angeles a barber, Julius Bossey, provides his customers a self serve shave for 20 cents during a wartime manpower shortage. He offers a razor, towels, soap, lotion and advice while his former barbers are in the armed forces. The arrangement aims to speed service and conserve staff.
A scrambled note cites rumor Hitler could hide in Argentina, with mention of an earthquake as a comparison. The piece mocks readers who believe seed catalogue claims and notes bathtubs sold without WPB authorization. An ad line prompts readers to phone for ad taker services.
The notice states all used cars are priced below the ceiling that takes effect May 14. It outlines the price floor and asserts discounts apply across inventory. Officials urge buyers to inspect available vehicles and contact the lot for details.
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