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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1939
Page
10
Market News reports improved domestic flour demand lifting wheat prices as much as 2 1/4 cents per bushel with strong gains across corn oats and rye. September wheat rose to about 63 53 on the Chicago market while futures contracts for December and May advanced. Kansas City livestock also showed varied moves with hogs cattle and calves trading unevenly amid steady to higher prices.
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Chicago close notes mixed grain futures with wheat oats corn and rye rates for Sept Dec and May contracts. Soybeans and lard values listed with corresponding dates and percentage changes plus estimated livestock receipts for tomorrow.
Chicago and Kansas City market notes list potato prices by variety including Missouri Cobblers and Western Triumphs with U.S. No. 1 values and percentages. Wheat and egg sections note Kansas City prices for eggs and butterfat, along with poultry prices. government bond closes given for New York.
Grain and livestock prices from Kansas City and Colorado New Mexico markets show hogs mixed to higher with 270 to 320-pound ranges around 5.25 to 5.90 while cattle saw grain fed steers and yearlings steady to 15 lower and vealers down up to 50. Lambs uneven, natives mostly down. Wall Street ends with minor gains after late markup.
A cautious opening saw fractional gains then uneven trading as traders sought solid ground. Transfers reached around 800 000 shares with rails performing well and grain prices lifting sentiment. Dividend hikes by heavy industries sparked third quarter prospects discussions amid rising business activity.
Neighbors in the Holmer Gibson area finish threshing for the season. Local gatherings featured ice cream suppers hosted by Glen Flora and the Gilges crew. Names include Finch, Gibson, Flora, Crawford, Krouse, McMasters, and others. Circle meeting planned with Wilma Stahl. Rainbow 4-H will perform The Little Red Lamp Friday night at Willow Springs Township Hall.
The De Soto grade school board elected Miss Mary Christner of Lockwood Missouri as principal teacher to replace Ruth Virginia Winters who resigned to join the Lawrence school system.
Local residents report weekend and Sunday visits among families Beaty Sommer Carter Whedon Tuttle and Carter households. Notable events include a Kansas City trip for an All-Star game and a 47 year reunion between Batdorf and Whedon families. The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society hosts a covered dish lunch August 3 with a brief program.
Summers visits and family gatherings populate the Fayetteville region as relatives travel from Hartford to Lawrence and Thayer. Nearby residents attend showers, dinners, and suppers with varied family ties including the Welches, Richardsons, and Mob.
Miss Jeanette Lomasson of Topeka visited Miss Elizabeth Perry deputy county treasurer. The Jefferson county Grange picnic was held July 23 in Weibel's grove southwest of town. Miss Roxie Alexander of Ottawa vacationing with her parents. Ralph May attended the Production Credit association conference in Topeka Tuesday.
Mickey Cochrane captains the Detroit Tigers as they defeat the Chicago Cubs in the 1935 World Series. The series showcases famed ballparks like Forbes Field and Comiskey Park with players from Cincinnati and Washington referenced in context of that era.
Lawrence Rendering Works advertises top rates for old horses including dry bones. Contact Central Charge by phone 197 to arrange pickup and removal of animals quickly.
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