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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1934
Page
7
A 1924 notice states that voter registration books will be kept open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays excepted, from October 9 to October 16, with a reminder to re-register if moving. The page also reports on market news including grain futures, livestock quotes from Kansas City, and prices for wheat, corn, and oats, alongside Kansas City produce and local market updates.
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners announces a bond issue dated Nov 1, 1981, with 60 bonds of 30000 each, bearing interest at 654 percent, to be repaid over ten years. Sealed bids to be received by the County Clerk by 10 a.m. October 20, 1981, with no charges or accrued interest. The county reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
The Day In Wall Street begins with a higher open as trades start briskly but soon settles lower amid slow, tormented volatility. Metals gain slightly while grains rise about two cents. U.S. government securities advance and Sterling strengthens. Major issues such as Union Pacific and Amoco show mixed moves as earnings and prelim reports temper optimism.
A garbled 1923 period reference notes inflation as an immediate market factor and suggests Wall Street anticipates currency stabilization. It mentions key figures like George F. Meresian as New York Fed map, Jack Reynolds of First National Bank of NY, and federal Reserve Board governor among White House visitors, signaling renewed hope for constructive deployments under leadership.
A community notice lists a Barber school event on Thursday October 1 with a plate-supply and program at 6 o'clock, hosted by teacher Mrs. Ross. It also mentions teachers meeting at Clinton, delegates to Lawrence and other local social updates including visits, hospitality, and quilting club activities with several local residents named.
Mrs Wm Wulfkuhla appointed call committee with 12 others forming a program committee. Members include Mrs Lem Ice Mrs Donaldson Mrs Unger Mrs finlph Jee Mrs Bahnmaier and Mrs Stanwix. Club meets for 12 weeks. Roll call includes George Donaldson George Houk Charles Houk George Coffman Jr Finis Ross traveled to St Louis to watch world series games.
Mrs Bernard Forsythe hosted a small gathering with Mrs Carter Mrs George man Mrs Deskin and others. The group toured Stanwix and visited Mr Donaldson. Refreshments of pie a la mode were served.
Miss Hazel Taylor transferred to Holténjw with four assistants and eight case workers at Hutchinson. Friends from Lecompton rural school and University of Kansas celebrate her progress. Mrs Faye Bahnnjaier returns from Salina grand lodge delegation. Miss Lenora Me! Garnett guests Irene and Helen Brown at the Will Brown home.
British Columbia and Guayaquil noted. The list includes 2 Paresis Dumas American and Amherst Mass. references The Lord s Prayer The Island of Guernsey Channel Island Scotland and an instrument to measure fan elect tive current.
Crossword puzzle page fragment shows across clues and several misspelled or garbled entries. Names and numbers are scattered, with incomplete phrases like The Emerald Isles and various cryptic style clues. The legible items include references to lakes, layers of text, and several stray numbers, indicating a damaged OCR conversion of a newspaper crossword section.
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