This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1940
Page
6
Puzzle clues list various definitions and hints about gods, animals, and objects. The text interweaves references to mythic figures and everyday terms, including lions trainer Pyrus and a reference to wisdom deity. It appears as a vertical word puzzle with numbered entries and scattered phrases.
Chicago market notes show corn down more than a cent as rains boost production areas, with heavy moisture in Iowa and surrounding regions. Wheat steady to modestly higher on mill buying concerns, oats unchanged. Kansas City livestock report cites light hogs, mixed cattle tone, and softer spring lambs with overall weak feeders and vealers.
OCR notes mixed prices across wheat corn oats and soybeans with Sept and Dec futures moving within small ranges. Wheat soft red and white varieties show fractional gains and lows while corn and oats hold near recent levels. Kansas City hay and Chicago produce also appear with modest shifts amid a quiet market.
Brokers reported a muted Saturday action since August with European war chatter continuing. U S Steel faced dividend speculation for next Tuesday while second quarter earnings were widely forecast near 1.24 a share. Rails were flat with early June statements suggesting a break even for class 1 roads, a first since 1937.
Mrs Lloyd Douglas helped Mrs L J Milleret cook for threshers on Monday. Mr and Mrs Carl Torneden and family were Sunday dinner guests at the William Torneden home. Miss Beverly Douglas helped Mrs Darl Torneden cook for threshers Tuesday. Miss Lena Torneden visited her sister Mrs Emma Wickey and family Saturday. Charles Cousins under doctor's care. Milton Douglas of Lawrence spent Sunday with Charles Douglas and family. Mr and Mrs Quince German and daughter visited Fred Harmon home Sunday. Mr and Mrs William Torneden called at Charles Douglas home Tuesday evening. Howard Beaman and Miss Evelyn Pratt of Lawrence were Sunday evening visitors.
Community members visit relatives in Tonganoxie and Williamsburg while the Happy Hour club holds a gathering at Dollie Reetz home. Helen Harmon’s daughter travels for two months in Iowa Wisconsin Michigan and Cedar Rapids. Wickey McCarthy wedding attended by Torneden family. Hattie Beardslee's son ill in Kansas hospital.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.