Lost and Found column prompts quick returns after press time
The classified page notes frequently missing items are recovered within an hour of press time. Readers are advised to call phone 22 to report or inquire about lost articles.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1940
Page
11
The classified page notes frequently missing items are recovered within an hour of press time. Readers are advised to call phone 22 to report or inquire about lost articles.
Chicago reports heavy grain trading after Germany's Western attack pushes cereals up 2% to 6 cents. Wheat closes higher while futures and cash grain show wide fluctuations amid profit taking and war-driven uncertainty. Livestock in Kansas City shows mixed shifts with hogs and cattle steady to higher.
Soybeans show May 1.07, July 1.05 percent, Oct 91 percent. Rye May and July 70 percent, Sept 72 percent. Lard May 6.8 percent, July 6.60, Sept 6.80, Oct 6.20, Dec 7.05. May 8 and July 6.37 with Sept unspecified.
Kansas City markets report hay prices for alfalfa and leafy classes with price ranges, Chicago reports on potato shipments and price bands for Idaho Russets and Red River Cobblers, Kansas City produce lists eggs butterfat poultry and grain quotes, plus hogs and government bonds closing.
Treasury bonds listed include 83 5 43-46 June at 100.20 and 3% vs 43-41 March at 103.4. Other issues show 4s 54-44 at 114.2 and 4s 52-47 at 120.14 and 38 55-51 at 110.14.
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