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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1940

Page

7

Wheat prices dip then rebound on Chicago market report

Chicago markets show wheat sliding to October lows before recovering about half the drop as hedging sales press the market. July wheat down 4 percent from Saturday. futures volume 8.8 million bushels, opening interest near 76 million. Kansas City livestock mixed with hogs down and cattle steady to weak, with official receipts anticipated tomorrow.

Chicago Kansas City Livestock Kansas City USDA Kansas Texas

Carrier Air Conditioning System Sells Comfort

The copy touts a new Carrier air conditioning system that filters air controls humidity and cools evenly for home comfort. It promises easy explanation of how the system works and invites customers to try it.

Industrial Shoe Sample Listings by State and Quality

A fragmented OCR list shows arrivals and on track shipments for U S footwear items by state and quality. Entries include Idaho Bliss Triumphs and Washington long whites with prices 0 2.45, plus Nebraska and Missouri Cobbler and Bliss Triumphs entries ranging from 1.10 to 2.00.

U. S Idaho Bliss Idaho Washington

Kansas City Produce Prices Report

From Kansas City on July 15 the AP notes egg prices with 15 firsts and receipts at 13 percent. Butter creamery price 26.14 with butterfat at 20. Poultry figures show hens 91 percent and roosters 7.14 with springs 14 and 17 percent. Broilers 14 and 16 percent reflect market stats.

Kansas City Springs

Local Markets Today Grain and Livestock Prices

Grain prices show wheat 56 yellow and corn 64. Butterfat lists No 124 and No 221. Poultry quotes hens under 4 pounds 8 over 4 pounds 11 springers and broilers 12 15 roosters 4 5. Eyes straight rune 12. Hogs at 6.25.

Kansas City Hay Market Receipts July 15

AP reports Kansas City hay market receipts show seven cars. Prices list Alfalfa No 1 at 12.00 13.00, No 8 leafy 11.00 12.00, No 1 8.50, No 2 7.50 with varied grading totals.

Kansas City Hay Market Kansas City

Government Bonds New York July Fifteenth Closing

Government bond results from New York show July 3a 5-51 close at 110.10 with prices and yield details summarized from AP.

New York

Wall Street Mixed on Slow Trading Amid Market Caution

Stocks showed slight gains and selective advances in a slow session, with about 200000 shares changing hands. Steel shares led early gains but faded. the market awaited the Democratic convention and clearer signals on postconvention direction as prices ended modestly mixed.

Wall Street New York Steels U. S. Steel Youngstown Sheet Chrysler General Motors New York Central Great Northern Montgomery Ward United Aircraft Glenn Martin Celanese Anaconda Kennecott American Can Douglas Aircraft Boeing Johns-Manville Union Carbide North American Standera Ol New Jersey U. S

Marriage Licenses Issued in Alamo and Lawrence Areas

The probate court issued licenses to James C. Comte and Jeah C. Cole of Alamo Texas and to Charles H. Kimball of Parsons with Elizabeth Gretchen Miller of Lawrence.

James C. Comte Jeah C. Cole Alamo, Tex Charles H. Kimball Parsons Elizabeth Gretchen Miller Lawrence

Gold Problem Seen as Trade Issue, Ebersole Says

Harvard economist Dr. J Franklin Ebersole told the Stanford business conference that the United States faces a gold buying end and must choose between halting exports or replacing gold with other purchases. He warned fear that remaining gold outside the US is insufficient to support export trade and urged consideration of strategic minerals as substitutes. The talk signals a shift in international trade as gold buying declines.

Stanford University Calif United States J. Franklin Ebersole Harvard University Stanfond Ebersole Washington

Schoolmen Gather for Wichita Public Instruction Convention

About 1200 county superintendents of public instruction convened in Wichita for a three day meeting. Speakers include Dr C E Rarick Ft Hays State College president Dr Earl K Hillebrand University of Wichita dean D J Fair state highway commission director Mrs James Whipple state P T A president George McClenny state superintendent Harold C Fisher attending.

Wichita C. E. Rarick Ft. Hays

Local Social Notes From Topeka and Lawrence Area

Elva Bell Lekompton and families held July Fourth picnic near Lone Star Lake south of Lawrence. Rev A O Kellogg returned from Jamestown and Claflin visits. Sunshine club met at Mary Boydston’s. guests included Mississippi residents. Eva Stauffer returned to Rifle Colorado after weeks with Walter Stauffer family. United Brethren C E held picnic at Clinton Park. Alice Walters of Topeka visited relatives. Julia Martin hosted breakfast at Hunter cabin. Albert McKay in Stormont hospital after operation. Myrtle Parrish visiting Kansas City relatives. Hazel Taylor from Girard spent weekend with John and Mrs Taylor. Ivan Glenn announced birth of a son.

St. Francis Hospital Topeka Mary Agnes Walters Kansas City J.C. Walter Owen Baughman Russell Worley Betty Jean Nortonville Willing Workers Club Carrie Gray Vernon Hayes Harry Carr L. M. Holladay Fred Florence William Carr Frances Garol Lee Tonganoxie Gene. Holladay Calvis Helen Sample Dith Faye Lecompton Frank McClanahan Mr. McClanahan Leo Garich Fred McClanahan Betty Freda Lee Jimmie Franklin McClanahan Colony Ed Ga Leslie Oberheiman Arlene Oberheiman A. W. Kerns Sunshine Club Worley Arkansas Elva Bell Harold W. Summers Shirley Bell John Taylor Lone Star Lake Lawrence A. 0. Kellogg Jamestown Claflin Bill Parrish Rose Smith Grace Smith Mary Boydston Bert Reynolds William Reynolds G. Walters Reynolds Mississippi Walter Stauffer Eva Stauffer Rifle Colo United Brethren Christian Endeavor Clinton Park Alice Mae i Walters Julia Martin Hunter Cabin Albert McKay Stormont Hospital Myrtle Parrish

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