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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1918

Page

5

Old-Time Georgia Sign Influenced Cotton Prices in Macon

The article recalls a Macon incident where a man with a hand organ and a monkey on sheets affected the cotton market with price declines. Municipal law once prohibited the organ man, then allowed admission on payment of a license. Also noted are notes on cattle and sheep grazing in Australia and the ornamental usefulness of a tree, Casuarian quadrivavis, in California soils.

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Local Specials and Groceries Ad Highlights

Advertisement lists specials including 18 cents Mackrel, 2 for .25 and 3 for .56, 30 cent items, 6 pounds Rio Coffee at $1.00, Navy beans and Lady Washington beans, Large Lima beans, Oleo at 20 cents per pound, Bulk Peanut Butter, Limburger and Tinento cheeses, toilet paper options, mixed Harvester cook items, all presented in a period newspaper ad tone.

Markets Report: Cattle Grains Steady Amid Mixed Prices

Market notes from Kansas City and surrounding areas show steady cattle and grain trading with mixed price signals. Receipts, feed steers and heifers trade at varied levels, with corn and oats futures listed for several August to September months.

Probate Judge announcements for county races

The Journal World lists Republican and Democratic candidates announcing for Probate Judge County Treasurer County Attorney Register of Deeds County Commissioner and Representative. Names include Weber Lindley Wilson Northrup and Estelle Northrup with primary nomination subject to voter decisions. Primary date noted as August 6th.

Journal World An. “Weber Aries Cc. E. Lindley Onere Aiea Fame Ugias Antory Tam J. B. Wilson Register OF Deeds Rapnely Estelle Northrup Foh Eam Repubican W. R. Green Insana Street Chas. H.jmoss J. R. Woodward Douglas County Sherif Sam. Heflin GEO. C. Brune

Roebucks Visit Petefish Family and Local Social News

SIGEL Mr and Mrs Percy Roebuck of Oklahoma visit Mrs Roe buck's parents Mr and Mrs George Strehan. A. E Shields announce the birth of a son born Wednesday July 17. May Petefish helped Mrs Linketefish cook for threshers Werthes Lan Mrs Cox and brother Mr Joiner motored to Topeka. A J Wilson and Grove hauled wheat for Petefish and Glen Lee Coy. Helen Sanders visits Mrs Elm of Worgen. May and Faye Petefish were visitors Saturday afternoon. James Christy was a Lawrence visitor Wednesday. Miss Lillie Richardson called at the Perdue home Thursday afternoon. Mrs Harry Richardson had children visiting. Dr Keith called at the M C Petefish home Tuesday. Mrs Ray Whitlock's Grothe of Topeka visiting. Mrs Sanders and Miss Louise Kel-

Percy ® Roebuck Oklahoma Petefish James Christy Lawrence Jare Petefish John Buckhietw James Sanders Faye Petefish Whitlock Emery Ice Willlard Link Petefish Gon Howard Epidar Lillie Richardson Perdue Harry Richardson G. G. Richardson Keith

Perverse contrasts and fur note s in a 19th century column

A fragmented column discusses varied snippets from literature and society. It references fish ing as a hobby, St Pauls wives, Argentina in furs, ornamental persimmon trees, and a social maxim about ideas. The tone mixes quotes and brief observations with historical anecdotes from the era.

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