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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1913

Page

13

Improvements in Catholic Orphan Asylums Highlighted

Report at the Catholic Orphans Aid Association annual meeting shows about 25000 spent on improvements and additions to the Catholic Orphan Asylum for Girls on Conti Street and the Industrial Home for Boys on Lafayette Street. A new wing at the girls’ asylum and extensive work at the boys’ home, which care for eighty girls and one hundred sixteen boys, were noted.

Catholic Orphan Asylum For Girls Conti Street Catho Mc Industrial Home Lafayette Street Catholic Orphans Aid Association Boys Institution Foundlings Home St. Anthony Street Edward P. Allen M. J. Vickers Joseph A. Hynde Edward J. Donahue James McPhillips Cathedral George J. Sullivan St. Joseph’s J. A. Hynde James Hunt St. Mary's J. D. M. Laurie Campbell Vincent’s A. J. Leibert William A. Conrad St. Matthews Edgar Davidson William McQuillen St. Patrick's Thomas F. Tyrrell John Toomey, Jr St. Catherines James A. Crane J. J. McGlynn Frank E. Kohn Montgomery

Chamberlain Cough Remedy Eases Severe Cold Fast

A reader describes contracting a severe lung settling cold with painful coughing. She reports relief after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, noting coughing stopped quickly and the cold was gone in a week.

Chamberlain Misa

Mobile Cotton Receipts and Exports This Period

The report shows daily receipts and exports for the Mobile cotton market. It lists figures for this day and since September 1, including receipts of 2,996 and 8,040 for the week and year respectively, and exports to Great Britain and the Continent with totals such as 83,330 and 156,629. Stock levels and port receipts are also recorded.

Britain U. 8

New Orleans Cotton Market Advances Amid Weather and Labor Reports

Cotton opened steady with gains of 3 to 5 points as favorable cables and unsettled weather influenced traders. Liverpool sales and wet weather raised fears for remaining field crops, while a private bureau reported 11,998,000 bales ginned through December 1. Prices hovered 4 to 6 points higher at midday before turning dull in the afternoon.

Fall River Texas

Cotton market opens with mixed interest in New York

New York cotton shows initial steadiness linked to Liverpool activity with early gains fading. Fall River labor news and optimistic textile outlook support prices, but late morning trading quiet with losses limited. Liverpool spot prices hold steady while futures close quiet amidst modest shifts in several months.

New York Liverpool Fall River Gulf

Cotton Receipts and Freight Totals for Rail and Steamship

Summary of cotton receipts listing Mobile & Montgomery Railroad and Mobile & Ohio Export comp shipments totaling 322 and 554 bales respectively. Steamer Sunny South route Selma Baker-Lyons shows 551 bales with multiple consignors and carriers including Farmers' Commission Company Davis Wilson Gaillard Touart Quinn Lott Blacksher Baker-Lyons Frank M. Ladd and J. M. Parker New Orleans.

Mobile & Montgomery Baker-Lyons Bevill- Phillips Davis, Wilson, Gaillard Farmers’ Commission Company Touart & Quinn Elmore Brame & Co Bashinsky & Co Transit Mobile & Ohio Railroad Sunny South Selma Lott-Blacksher Frank M. Ladd J. M. Parker N. O Order

Money Market Market Rates and Exchange Summary

York money markets show call money at 5.25 to 6.5 percent with steady time loans at 4.75 to 5.0 percent. Mercantile paper quoted around 5.25 to 5.4 percent. Sterling at 60 day and demand rates near 4.81 to 4.85. Government and railroad bonds firm. bullion and currencies noted with Mexican dollars at 44.5 cents. An editorial aside expresses little interest in optimizing money deployment.

York Mercantile Sterling Exchange

Wall Street advances and reverses amid heavy trading day

The market opened with strong gains led by steel and Southern railways while copper lagged. After midday widespread buying faded and money rates rose, sending stocks down from intraday highs. several key names slipped, but some rails and industrials held firmer.

St Louis Grain Market Closing Prices

St Louis market reports cash grain quotes for wheat and corn. No. 2 red and hard wheat prices listed, with No. 2 white corn quoted in cents per bushel for December.

St. Louis

Secretary McAdoo Not Disturbed by Tax Suit

Secretary McAdoo remains unperturbed by a Chicago suit challenging the income tax. The tax will be collected as suits proceed and could be refunded if the Supreme Court rules against the law. The article notes no formal request has yet been made.

Associated Press Washington McAdoo Chicago Supreme Court

Grain and Provisions Quotations in Chicago

Grain and provisions quotations in Chicago on December 4 list corn at a set price, wheat at a steady level, oats for delivery, and provisions with beans and lard showing current market values.

Cash Grain and Provisions in Chicago Prices

Closing prices for cash grain and provisions in Chicago show No 2 red wheat 95 1/2 to 96 1/2 cents, No 2 hard 88 7/8, No 2 Northern 90 1/2 to 90 1/2, spring 90 1/2 to 90 1/2, No 2 yellow corn 77 1/2, oats standard 41 1/4, Timothy hay 4 to 5 1/4 dollars, clover hay 10 1/2 to 14 dollars, pork 21 1/4 cents, lard 10 65, ribs 11 1/2 to 12 cents.

Chicago

Turpentine and Rosin Prices in Savannah Market

Naval Stores report from Savannah shows turpentine at 42 1 2 cents per gallon with 121 casks sold and 649 casks received. Rosin sales listed as none with 2 832 barrels received. Quoted prices range across grades B through WG with multiple cent/ton figures including H 2.55 3.57 1 2 and M N WG WW values.

Naval Savannah Rosin

Groves Taste Tonic Reputed Malaria Blood Builder

An old advertisement promotes Groves Taste Tonic described as invigorating and general restorative. It claims to drive out malaria from the blood and build up health for both adults and children.

Number One

Residence with six rooms on Broad Street area

A two story house with six rooms including a hat storage area bath and kitchen in a block near east Broad and South Carolina. Listed price was 25 dollars.

Hamilton Eslava St. E. Road North South Carolina East Garnett Do North Old Shell Road Morrill S. W. Conception Jackson Street Luling Street Catherine St

Ely's Cream Balm Promises Quick Relief for Congestion

Nasty discharge and stuffed head treated with Ely's Cream Balm claim. Small bottle advised to clear nasal passages instantly so you can breathe freely. Catarrh and sore throat said to vanish, with quick headache relief and general comfort.

Ely

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