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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1927
Page
8
Chicago markets rose on worries over black rust in the Dakotas and hot weather. Wheat futures advanced as arrivals in Chicago failed to offset fears, while corn and oats moved little. livestock prices varied with hogs, cattle, and sheep showing mixed results across Chicago Kansas City and Kansas City grain markets.
An unnamed city man drowned while bathing on his honeymoon near St Paul, Kansas City, involving a party that included Mrs Perkins and two young children. Rescue crews recovered the body after about ninety minutes. The incident occurred on the Neosho River near St Paul.
Indefinite heat grips Kansas and western Mississippi Valley with no rain except at Fort Scott and Gswero. Temperatures rise above 90 with lows not below 70 tonight. Also notes that Walker F. Means earned a temporary permit to practice after Yale, pending next bar exam. Card thanks relatives and Rev. Smith for kindness during illness and death of their father. Leaven’s Prescription RX advertises asthma treatment and drugstore info.
The United Telephone Co asked the Kansas Public Service Commission for higher rates in McPherson to cover rebuilding costs and depreciation. Kansas firms in Turon and Murdock also sought higher charges. Pratt city officials moved to close a local dance pavilion after reports of people there under the influence.
City treasurer report covering period from April 10, 1827 to July 16, 1927. Documents balances and disbursements across funds including General Fund, Paying Fund, Sinking Fund, and White Way Fund with warrants paid and overdraft notes. Mentions figures such as 79,000.00 and various numerical entries for receipts, balances, and disbursements.
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