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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1927
Page
6
Chicago and Kansas City markets show mixed signals with wheat easing after bearish weather notes in the Canadian Northwest while corn remains firm. Hog and cattle futures move higher in Chicago. Kansas City livestock and cash grain also reflect current demand, with various price ranges across hogs, cattle, and sheep.
A compressed farming and financial roundup notes potato prices and receipts at Chicago market with new and old stock on track. It lists grain, poultry, hogs and government bond prices and a Wall Street day with mixed stock movements and notable gains in Goodyear and US Steel shares.
Lawrence flower lovers look forward to displays of spring blooms. The third annual Country Exhibit in Kansas City runs May 21 from 2 to 10 PM at Memorial Hall. Wyandotte-Garden Club also hosts its third annual show May 21 and May 21 afternoon and evening. Topeka hosts an event on May 20 afternoon. Shawnee Mission Floral Club holds its fourth annual spring show May 28 at Shawnee-Mission Rural High School. In Los Angeles Iris Burns murder case moves toward dismissal. court expected to act.
The Sunday morning service stressed a tiny purpose breadth of synthesis and duties to self neighbor and heavenly Father. The evening featured two Guila Gress songs and a sermon on Best Uses of Leisure Time noting value of study music and literature. Dr Ryan Sanders speaks next week at Union Service.
The United Brethren Church pastor delivered a practical sermon on Three Gs of Life. He linked science and faith to daily conduct, stressing how faith empowers love and community work. The evening address focused on the fourth commandment and the sacredness of home and family, noting serious social consequences of violation.
In Dax France an Associated Press report notes rheumatic racehorses visit the famed maud baths alongside human patients. The article describes the unusual treatment center where steeds and people increasingly seek relief from rheumatic ailments.
fragments mention mud and plasters on Ngwidi bodies in need of treatment. wording is unclear and partially garbled, but indicates injury context and medical care.
A historical advertisement from Lynn Massachusetts promotes Lydia E Atkins Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. It touts cures for weakness and various female ailments with testimonials from users and a free offer, citing a Mr. Brewakr and address at 103 Davis Field Mass.
Revenue ton miles rose to 708.70 in 1926 from 569.21 in 1920 while average daily movement per freight car grew to 37.01 miles from 31.56. Freight revenue per ton mile fell to 1.203 cents from 1.316. Loss and damage costs fell from 2,817,596 in 1920 to 1,350,429 in 1926, with potential rise if 1920 rate persisted. Fuel cost dropped from 28,372,475 to 22,604,116, using 133 lbs per 1000 gross tons in 1926 versus 185 lbs in 1920. The carrier cites improved cooperation and packing, noting crew limits affect further economies.
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