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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1921
Page
6
Kansas City reports a tight global wheat position as Argentine drought and damages abroad threaten supplies. U S export totals reach about 7 million bushels of wheat and flour over two months, with demand and prices nudging upward, though sustained surges remain uncertain. Foreigner demand for corn supports gentle relief to the market amid cautious optimism.
Mrs Louis Raktz announces the arrival of a baby girl named Jean Lorraine on August 31. Neighbors and relatives visit and travel to Lawrence and Kansas City for events, sales, and conferences. Frequent mentions include Freese sale attendance, Odd Fellows conclave in Kansas City, and local family visits among the Grosdidier, Freese, and McFarland families.
Lola Wilbur of Lawrence teaches. The Bravest families and neighbors noted visits to J. J. Shafstahl and Delores dinners, church outings, and camp meetings. Members of the Blue Mound telephone line held a meeting at the school, officers elected, and a radiator theft reported. Rural life includes farm chores, travel to Kansas City, and a large Ladies Aid gathering finishing a quilt.
The Kanwaka Sunday School Young People's class won the attendance contest closing August 28 with a total of 130 points. Girls and boys classes had 80. primary and all folks 78. An ice cream party honored winners at the Thomas home on Wednesday. Next Sunday, September 4, officers will be elected with full attendance urged.
Weekly social roundup shows residents visiting relatives in Parsons and Barker while plans unfold for return to Lawrence for school opening Sept 5. Mentions include Transmeter family guests, a boys class party, Chautauqua attendance, and Kanwaka Literary Club activities at week’s end.
The American Bankers Association outlines a Los Angeles convention program from October 2 to 7, detailing discussions on general business conditions and national and international trade, with emphasis on moving away from isolationist tendencies. Local nobles and business figures are noted as participating in related meetings and hearings surrounding the event.
A druggist offers Freezone a small bottle that claims to remove hard and soft corns without soreness or irritation. The advertisement asserts the product works instantly with a drop on the corn and can be lifted away by fingers.
An advertisement promotes Newton's Blood and Rheumatic Remedy as a constitutional treatment for rheumatic and chronic conditions. It claims three generations of use, toxic purities removed from the blood, nervous-system toning, and no risk or cost until benefits are shown. It offers a 16-ounce bottle with 128 doses, postpaid trial, and money refund if unsatisfied.
A Columbus Ohio reader reports relief from itching and soreness after using Peterson's Ointment for piles and eczema. The testimonial claims the first application stopped itching and full cure after three days, praising the product as worth a hundred dollars per box. Peterson Ointment Co Inc markets the 60 cent large box nationwide.
Singer Sewing Machine Co offers full sewing machine supplies and service as their motto. The notice mentions contact by phone B77 and 8Y8% Mass. It also notes Fred Morris and Otto Fischer motor trip to Ottawa yesterday to attend the fair with taxi and country drives and phone 100 for inquiries.
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