From the Lawrence Daily World for June 16, 1909: Hogs brought the highest price on the local market in years yesterday when local dealers paid $7.20 (per hundredweight). Corn brought 75 cents a bushel while wheat at $1.35 to $1.40 did not draw any grain from the county at all. . . . Although much has been said of the total eclipse of the sun on Thursday, it will hardly be visible in Lawrence, and that only as a partial eclipse. It may not be worth the effort. . . . Herman Lishner whose parents live here was killed in a power plant explosion in Denver last night. He was an engineer at the plant and left here abut two years ago to take the job. Three other men were also buried in the blast. . . . The mayor has asked the fire department to give a demonstration tomorrow to show those visiting Haskell Institute for its 25th birthday how the department deals with fires. It is expected to be a good show with strong public attendance. . . . Local members of the Women’s League continue their efforts to get a club house. . . . Charley Prentice, city sanitary officer, went through North Lawrence yesterday telling a lot of people to clean up their alleys and yards. He did not find things in good shape and says there could be arrests for non-compliance.