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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1940
Page
7
References show Mrs J Robert Black of West Hills listing suburban home details near Bonner Springs and a price of 550 cash with annual payments. full price 8. Jim Ethheart is referenced with uncertain context as the text ends with a note about a Folk song.
Reports show tiered grains in wheat and corn easing with forecasts of rain and cooler conditions over the weekend and next week. Wheat slips about 41?4 cents, corn down 7?1 and oats steady. prices reflect rain, cooler outlook, and modest demand. Kansas City livestock markets show limited offerings with steady prices, butchers 20-25 cents higher for the week. calves and fed cattle partly weaker on light demand.
An advertisement touts Carrier air conditioning with air filtration humidity control and even cooling. The copy emphasizes easy explanation of how the system works and staying comfortable despite heat.
The days stock market drifted lower with sparse turnover and little decisive action as investors awaited the next major European war move. Major names such as Bethlehem, Chrysler, United Air, Eastman Kodak, Union Carbide and American Telephone showed small moves, while U S Steel and General Electric rose briefly.
Steers and beef stockers firm to higher while grass stockers drop 25 to 50 cents. Veal, era and light cattle mostly steady to lower. Week’s tops show fed cattle at 11.30, yearlings 11.25, veal near 9.60. Wheat, corn and oats prices mixed with steady to lower finishes and futures near July 20 closes.
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