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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1920
Page
4
The post office department issues a new order governing parcel mail. Parcels of books seeds or plants over 4 ounces and other fourth class matter over 4 ounces must be mailed at a post office branch or station or delivered to authorized rural carriers. Smaller parcels may go in mail boxes and boxes may be used for books seeds and plants up to a weight limit.
Washington reports a House foreign affairs committee approved a resolution “reviewing with grave concern” Ireland’s conditions and backing the people’s right to a government of their choice by an 11 to 7 vote. The document signals ongoing U S interest in Irish self determination.
Market notes report higher cattle bids by 2 to 3 dollars with top cattle near 142 while receipts amount to around 15 higher. Hog prices rise to about 14 dollars with gains seen on fresh pork cuts. Dairy and other livestock show uneven quotes, with Chicago market activity cited and several price ranges listed for different categories.
The report lists bills and expenses approved by the Douglas County board including salaries for county officials and deputies, office expenses, court costs, and various substitutions. Names such as Brown, Wetzel, Peters, Kuhne, Stine, Jones, Northam, Moss, Mehone, Branson, LeSuer, Daugherty, Hiddenhbrand, Griffien, Elmer McClellahan, J W, and others appear with roles like deputy assessor and staff payments.
Polish forces push Bolshevik troops led by Leon Trotzky across the front during early clashes, with the Red Army showing strength in fights against Kolchak and Denikin but fleeing when encountered by Polish units. The article includes scattered OCR garbling and references to Allied and domestic military supply matters interwoven with era chatter.
Complexion powders, creams and lotions, talcums of all kinds, cosmetics, manicure articles, and toilet water are cataloged in a general goods listing. The items indicate a broad assortment of personal care products available to consumers.
Specials list a mix of meats and produce with prices and items such as ham, pork, sausages, liver, chops, beef, beans, fish, apples, pears, lemons, and pickles. The OCR text shows varied formatting and several misspellings but indicates a broad grocery specials page with multiple per unit prices and product names.
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