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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1926

Page

8

Wheat and livestock markets show firm gains amid mixed reports

Chicago and Kansas City price activity reflects higher wheat values driven by strong Liverpool demand and dampened by late North Dakota rains. Cattle and hog markets in Chicago and Kansas City show mixed to higher tones with varied weights and steers remaining solid, while reports from South Dakota warn of poorer spring wheat prospects due to moisture shortages. Local notes include Topeka visitors and community notices amid routine farm data and a Danish writer’s commentary on marriage and divorce premiums.

Darthwest South Dakota Chicago North Dakota Hoth Canadian Line Liverpool Kansas City Dept. of Av South Texas

Novel colored plaster decorates new K U auditorium

Interior walls of the University auditorium will feature an innovative colored plaster finish. State Architect Charles D. Cuthbert specified the plaster, applied by contractor Mont Green of Manhattan. The hsand-float finish enhances acoustics by absorbing sound rather than reflecting it. About 17 tons of factory-mixed plaster with mineral color will be used, supplied by Logan-Moore Lumber from United States Gypsum’s Fort Dodge mill. Tonga pool opens May 29.

Charles D. Cuthbert Mont. J’green Manhattan Logan- Moore Lumber Company Fort Dodge Iowa United States Gypsum Company

Pool opening scheduled for May 20 at Tonganoxie

Workmen have prepared the Tonganoxie pool for the season with a grand opening set for Saturday May 20. The pool seats both children and adults and last summer hosted visiting Lawrence swimmers. Local residents expect continued attendance this summer while many community members visited and assisted during the past weeks.

Tonganoxie Lawrence Etee Washington Creek

Mound District Graduates and Community News

Kansas City cattlemen visited Reno seeking cattle to buy while the Mound district readies four graduates Alberta Bradley Anna Catarcon Ruth Farris and Glenn Coff Miss Stella Carr and Opie Jeunson of Lawrence wed in Lawrence Tuesday by Probate Judge Menner. Families in Tonganoxie Perry and Lawrence attend events from barn builds to piano lessons and a large community picnic at W G Simons Cedars house with 80 plus attendees from the Journal World staff to a suburbon contributors day.

Kansas City Mound District Alberta Bradley Anna Catarcon Ruth Farris Glenn Coff Stella Carr Tongatoxie Opie Jeunson Lawrence Menner Leonard Stanwix Stanwix Anna McGarry Roberts Ildréd Tonganoxie Will Pierce Peter McNulty South O'Dea Gladys Hemphill Stella May Blanche Phenick Fred Kahn Charles Hallenbeck Eudora Jéan MecKone Stark Nursery Burbank Robert Graham John Davidson Tom Osborn John Osborn McLouth Thing Club Sam Kelsall Eleanor McKone Abe Jean ‘McKone O Y W.H. McKoone Famiy A. McKone Maurice Phimmer D. L. McNerney Perry H. G. Skeets Lacy Phenicie Urban Hess Miss Robinson Lacy Urban John Todd Tonganosie H. A. Hallenebeck Claude Hallenbeck Theigh Glee and Tonganonie Katheen Kelsall Miss Hurley Maskell Tonganoxie High Martin Coyne Doyle Mound Community Club Catholic Ladies’ Club Laning Ihal Tonganome F. A. McRill Alta Rice Nellie Viets Reno Harry White Mary K. Barnhart Margaret Kelsall Jarbalo Alfrieda Hess Bowersock Associated Press

Twin Mount Ladies Aid Meeting Notes and Attendance

The Ladies Aid Society met May 14 with Mrs. Fogerty. attendees included Mexs. George Sullivan, Mrs. Elmer Thurber, Mrs. Jake Montfoort, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Henry Montfoort, Mrs. Simmons, Mrs. Philip Heyland, Gams of Richland, and Sarah Gibler. Visitors were Doris and Lila Harding, Adelia Montfoort, Evelyn Heyl, Caila Thurber, and Georgeatta Sullivan. They plan to meet with Mrs. Jake Montfoort on June 10. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Thurber and children visited Lawrence Spring. Dewett Blocher hauled corn to Overbrook Tuesday for Will Heyt and others. Bert Fogerty and family attended a party hosted by W. C. Simons, publisher of the Lawrence Daily Journal-World.

Ladies Aid Society Fogerty Mexs George Sullivan Elmer Thurber Jake _ Montfoort Wilson Henry Montfoort Simmons Philip Heyland Gamnes of Richland Sarah Gibler Doris Lila Harding Adelia Montfoort Evelyn Heyl Caila Thurber Georgeatta Sullivan Jake Montfoort

Glad 10 Spread Good News From Cleveland to Detroit

Cleveland resident Mrs Helen Kowalczylick reports regained health after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She praises improved strength and sleep and shares her positive letter to the Pinkham Company. Detroit reader Mrs Grace Gillem also endorses the medicine after using it shown in an ad in the Detroit News.

Cleveland Ohio Helen M. Kowalczylick Pinkham Detroit Michigan Detroit News Grace Gillem Lester Washburn Avenue

Dandruff Cure Promised in Simple Home Rinse

A short display advert promises relief from dandruff and hair loss by using a 15 cent bottle of Dand me from any drug store. It instructs to pour a little in the hand and rub into the scalp, claiming that after a few applications all dandruff disappears and hair stops coming out.

Ary Grug

Community Social Evening at Isen and Simons Home

Reported social gathering last Thursday included a film show That's My Baby and a tour of printing departments. A 5 o'clock supper was served at the Isen Simons home with guests. John Sullivan visited Topeka Sunday. Mrs Montfoort and family planned a few days with her parents. Mrs Wilson aided with room papering on Wednesday. Mr Montfoort and wife also traveled to Topeka to buy baby chickens. Miss Nina Schlink, last term school teacher, called on friends.

Dee Kennedy Richland Florence Benander Lawrence Florence Reese Herbert, Surcher Wakarusa Roy ‘Kennedy Nina Anderson Florence Adda Benander Joe Kupper Kupper John Jordan Emma Kennedy Dewey’ Benander Topeka Richard Wallace Kennedy Francis Edgar Connolé Avith Harry Kennedy John Benander Adda Cris Benander Frank Benander Agnes Benander Isa McKenzie Lawrence ‘Kupper Mike E. R. Hilbert Wm. Wulfkuhle Stull Esther Benander Levening Russel Hilbert Richard Kennedy Edgar Connole Hampton Humphrey Earl Hall Big Springs Sam ‘Kennedy Charlie and Rucker Woodward Ivo McKenzie Wm. Gress Arthur Lash Clinton John ‘Behander Sam Kennedy Tawrente W. A. Kinzie Kansas City C. P Miller Ben Garber Winifred Floyd Garber Tom Dillon Pearl Johnson Elmer Sawyer Riley Barnhart Centropolis Virgil Brubaker Emory Brubaker Pomona Lottie Bowser John Miller C. P. Miller Ralph. Weybright Ray Harrel Ralph Swighart Champion Clyde Hoover Mabel Kingery Irene Mohler Henry Young Pearl W. M. Kingery Myrtle Onnie Oyler Mary Mobier Otto Irene George Will Halburt Overbrook Elmar Garber Irene Lynch Bert Flory J. 8 Sherry Morris Fenry’ Young Fred Simon Macon Will Wolfe Roscoe George Miller Garret C. M. Hosiver Isen Simons John Sullivan Mabel Deister Billie Clifford Jake Montfoort Wilson Montefoort Henry ‘Montfoort Nina Schlink

Local Classifieds Prompt Confusion Stalls Neighborhood Notices

Fragments from a neighborhood paper show a Tuesday afternoon reference and a stray question about classified ads. The readable text hints at a local notices item or reader inquiry but lacks coherent events, names, or dates to form a fuller summary.

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