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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1926
Page
8
Chicago reports wavering prices as wheat trends downward with limited buying. Liverpool action cited as driver, with bearish notes on Argentine shipments and coal strike freight impacts. Livestock stalls show mixed movement in cattle hogs and sheep across Chicago Kansas City markets.
Fragmentary report from Kansas City shows fluctuating grain futures with unclear dates and percentages. The brief item references Chicago and May deliveries, indicating mixed quotes and uncertain phrasing without complete figures or context.
An old advertisement touts Emerald Oil as a harmless powerful cermicide to treat badly inflamed varicose veins and stubborn ulcers. It promises quick improvement after applying as directed, with a claim that chronic sores may heal. Available from druggists in a two ounce original bottle.
Kansas City hay market details from Oct 21 show steady prices with various grades of timothy, alfalfa, and mixed clover in four to six categories. Grain and poultry prices listed, with butterfat and potato prices, plus a Wall Street recap noting a sharp intraday upturn and broad gains after recent losses. A concert program announced for Oct 25 at First Methodist church with tickets 50c.
An old advertising block touts Cascarets as a laxative that cleanses the stomach and bowels, relieves headaches and biliousness, and promises a clear head and regular liver and bowels by morning. It urges a 10 or 11 cent box and notes benefits for children as well.
In Cleveland and Detroit readers report health boosts after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs Helen Kowalczyk of 6819 Hope Avenue credits regained strength and better sleep, while Mrs M E Afurrar from Detroit endorses the medicine and Sanative Wash after advertising exposure in the Detroit News.
Had good convention report says the Kansas Realtors gathering in Kansas City Kansas was among the best in the state. Speakers were punctual and well delivered messages. The Ladies Committee organized a theatre party and tea for visiting ladies. Officers elected include Hugh Conner, William Blodgett, Forrest Luther, Ed Roach and AW.
Roy Martin of Lawrence as general chair leads the Farm Land Division. The publication Sour Owl Today greets old timers with a fast been number, reviving features from horse and buggy days. Morcan chairs the Has-iBeen debate among regents. Other articles include Buddy and Tadian Paw features with Bradley.
Roy F. Bailey notes the eighth annual Neewollah celebration in Independence on October 21 and 22. Three big parades, coronation of the Queen Nealah, and other entertainment are planned with over 25,000 attendees expected.
Nearly 100 towns in Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma celebrate with regional groups led by Qileatis. Mrs C J Fisher of Baldwin visited Lawrence yesterday to attend events amid widespread public spending.
Round Corner Drug Co advertises Mentha Pepsin as a digestion aid promising relief from indigestion gas and stomach distress. The copy touts a money back offer with a bold claim of rapid improvement for chronic cases and invites refunds if not satisfied.
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