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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1916
Page
7
Daily market figures show Mobile cotton figures and U S ports data for three days. Exports to Great Britain and to the Continent are listed with quantities, alongside total stock for the day and year-to-date totals.
Cotton on the New Orleans market surged as distant months hit 20 cents for the first time with early gains of 17 to 22 points. May and July futures rose while closed firmer, aided by strong cables, cold belt winds, and October census figures on milk consumption.
The cotton market opened higher with January at 19.98 and May at 20.25, then pulled back 8 to 10 points. Spot prices firm at 19.95 middling. Trading later showed January around 19.93 and May near 20.25 as futures closed very steady. spot sales 2,585 bales arrived. Naval stores follow with turpentine at 46 1/2 cents and rosin firm, receipts listed for Savannah.
Stocks see early weakness with Central Leather dropping sharply as some shares dip. Gains come from Mexican Petroleum and several steel and motors issues, helping trim losses by the hour. St Louis livestock reports steady hog and cattle markets with strong sheep demand and lamb prices rising.
The cotton seed oil market in New York closed steady with spot bids at 12.65 and forward prices from 12.63 to 12.90 across several months. Total sales reached 35,800 units.
Chicago market notes list cash wheat and corn prices with several contract figures and open close columns for futures. Provisions show pork lard ribs with prices. a health ad extols beauty through health and endorses Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation and liver issues.
Mobile reltealing, Custom and Bilsdon rings leave daily from Union Station at 6 15 a m. This item notes a limited daily schedule with departures from Union Station and mentions specific services or rings.
Two ships, the British schooner Irma Bentley and the Norwegian bark Dova Lisboa, were sighted at the lower bay station Friday. The Bentley will sail to load cargo, while the Dova Lisboa delivers iron ore. United States inspectors of boilers and hulls Leaders and Bean inspected Moss Point, Mississippi, last night and will examine the tug Dantzler during the trip.
The Norwegian steamer Viator, a regular in the banana trade for the Chamelecon line now dissolved, is in port to undergo extensive overhaul. The vessel lies at the L. and N. wharves waiting for repairs in the dock area.
The Mallory line steamer Alamo arrived Sunday and went down the channel shortly after noon bound for New York. The ship carried a good freight and a number of passengers.
The towboat McClellan of the Alabama Coal Transportation Company departed Monday night for the Warrior coal fields with four coal barges in tow.
Work progresses quickly to raise the derrick barge of the Ol linger and Bruce Dry Dock Company sunk at the foot of Texas street. The dry dock firm is performing the operation.
United States District Court Southern District of Alabama bankruptcy No 1823 In re Bay Steamship Co Mobile Alabama creditors meeting November 28 1916 at 2 oclock p m to prove claims appoint trustee examine bankrupt and transact business. SHERIFFS SALE Mobile County John Alexander property 1912 Model Saybrook Stoddard Dayton Automedie No 94357 sale November 27 1916 noon at Mobile Auto Company location.
Navy secretary orders a court martial for Captain Edward L. Beach of the wrecked armored cruiser Memphis. The ship was lost on a San Domingo reef in a hurricane, with many lives. The Memphis will not be salvaged, estimated cost about $3,000,000 and the vessel deemed obsolete.
Idaho election officials examine a 35 000 vote gain over two years. Bonneville county officials discarded 921 votes altering county outcomes and giving the Republicans a lead. Investigations proceed in Ada Power Canyon and other counties as Moses Alexander's governor win by about 300 votes may be overturned by a recount.
United States Senator William E. Chilton a Democrat will contest the election of Howard K E Sutherland Republican at last week's balloting in Charleston. Chilton said to have spoken by telephone with Senator James K. Vardaman chair of the senate committee on privileges and elections and the contest announcement followed.
Small bottle of Ely's Cream Balm is applied in the nostrils to relieve colds and catarrh. It soothes inflamed mucous membranes and clears air passages for instant relief, ending headaches and nasal congestion.
Mr J N Dacovich left Mobile yesterday for San Antonio to visit his brother Dan Dacovich. Hon G Wash Taylor congressman from Mobile is at the Cawthon Hotel to attend the funeral of Judge Harry T Toulmin. Z Lutz lumber exporter from Pensacola arrived Tuesday and stays at the Battle House. R B Dana and wife of Birmingham are visiting friends for several days.
Aurora Illinois reports Hy Davis supreme dictator of the Loyal Order of Moose is dead at his Cleveland home after an intestinal operation. He was sixty years old.
Charles H. Weeghman was re elected president of the Chicago National Baseball Club at the annual meeting in Chicago. The meeting did not raise the manager question, implying Joseph Tinker would likely return as manager next year.
Many headaches stem from neuralgic origins and cause intense lingering pain in the brow and temples. One application of Sloan's Liniment relieves the dull ache without rubbing, penetrating quickly to the seat of trouble. Also helps with aching muscles and bruises, available at drug stores in 25c 50c and 1.00 quantities.
Miss Jenne Usy of Gadsden Alabama writes to Ger Medicine Co. ordering two boxes of G Liver palace. She says the medicine is a continuous benefit, keeps the body well, and saves doctors’ bills. The product is a vegetable, alcohol free, harmless and easy to take. For sale by your druggist.
An old advertisement promotes Shivar Mineral Water as a kidney regulator promising strong health. It claims guaranteed satisfaction with a money back offer and notes mobile distributors from Van Antwerp Drug Corp for home delivery.
Help wanted ads seek qualified K class men car owners and managers to join Alcemo Mfg Co Newark New Jersey with profit sharing. A special announcement invites dress education inquiries to C H Nixon. A purse theft near Kress is offered a reward for recovery. Also a notice seeks a competent butler Bestor Jr at 1666 Crenov.
Train times list southbound and northbound departures and arrivals for several lines. Notable services include Louisville and Nashville departures to New Orleans, Crescent City routes, New Orleans Limited, and local Pelican routes with early morning and afternoon runs.
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