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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1917
Page
9
A garbled clipping mentions a man unable to think of other aims and references a thief of children of another man’s brain. The source cites Atchison Globe and Indianapolis Star in a speculative context about kidnapping.
J A Rickart notes July market activity with 31 000 cattle receipts, cattle steady to strong on best steers, hogs up 10 20 cents to 15 70 top, sheep and lambs steady to weak. Grass cattle arrive in extraordinary July run, dry spots and good pasture pressuring supply. Oklahoma and Texas grass steers fetch 8 25 9 75, cows 6 75, natives top 13 80 last Tuesday. Stockers and feeders sold slowly at steady to lower prices with 8 000 held over. Associated Press Kansas City report: receipts 21 000, market steady to 10 lower, prime fed steers 12 75 to 13 80, dressed beef 10 to 12 50, cows and heifers 6 to 13.
Commodities and livestock prices listed with receipts and closing figures. Cattle, hogs, and pig prices shown alongside wheat corn and oat quotations from Chicago and Kansas City markets dated July 24. Prices for pork lard and futures contracts noted with unsettled market tone.
A compact note argues mules deserve understanding, not treachery accusations, noting their alertness and caution around saddling. It warns against sudden movements near a mule and describes mule reactions to unexplained actions, emphasizing learned behavior and defensive kicks as protest.
The speaker asks what caused Sam Bailey to hesitate leaving the church, noting he has not yet gone out and claims he has already earned two years' recall or jub. The remark reflects local speech about Sam Bailey’s status and timing.
A compact ad lists beef and veal options including roast and steak, pork roast and chops, and a home made peanut butter priced around 25 cents. Various items show fragmented OCR text with pricing cues such as 5.18c and 3¢, indicating early 20th century grocery pricing.
The article notes early watches were small and thick with bulging fronts, resembling apples more than cookies, and the waterlike, rapidly thinning design aims to fit belts or pockets. It contrasts neckwear with disk shapes and mentions ongoing improvements in watch thinness. Sikh militancy noted. Amritsar praised for fighting prowess under British rule.
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