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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1916
Page
7
Grain prices shown include Good Middling at 18.78 and 20.44 with highs around 20.44. Receipts for today total 1,381 for the week and 554,148 since August 1. Exports today reach 75 with year to date around 55,047 and 33,907 for the period. Stock levels and U S imports noted, with specific figures for exports to Great Britain and to the Confederacy.
New Orleans reports a sharp early drop in cotton prices as liquidation and weak spot follow through futures. By noon active months fell 43 to 48 points from prior levels, later recovering 19 to 23 points yet remaining 20 to 26 points below yesterday's close. Spot middling at 20.00 with 200 bales sold.
Turpentine firms show no sales with receipts of 280 casks. Rosin firm reports 1 340 barrels in store. Bid quotes range B to K grades from 6.25 to 6.80 with WG and WW lines at 7.00 and 1.10 respectively.
The New York cotton market opened lower after bullish overnight notes from the South. January slipped to 20.26 and 20.65, then weakened to 20.10 and May 20.65. Liverpool selling worsened the decline, with January near 19.98 and May around 20.41, marking a drop of over 5 per bale from Tuesday highs. Spot middling uplands closed at 20.10 with no sales.
Today's early trading in New York shows substantial recessions across many indices with United States Steel and copper groups leading declines. A few names resist the downturn including Lackawanna Airbrake and American Smelting as the market begins to stabilize toward midmorning.
An anonymous Frenchman offers a prize of 10009 dollars for the mechanical device that best supplies a missing hand. The wager frames a competition to design a prosthetic or assistive apparatus proving most effective.
Assurances from growers in Mobile and Baldwin counties that they will join the Satsuma Day parade on December 7 were given by L G Adams, parade chairman. He expects many cars and even a larger celebration than before. He noted Baldwin county transport tolls rose from 2 to 6 dollars and will seek toll relief. Wilmer representatives pledged a strong turnout with other Mobile County communities showing interest.
Elgin Illinois Cyril Pritchard a 17 year old full back on the Elgin football team died today after an operation to remove a blood clot on the brain from an accident in a game on November 11.
The cotton seed oil market closed strong with firm spot showing 12.65 bid. For futures, Nov 12.65 12.90, Dec 12.79 12.80, Jan 12.74 12.75, Feb 12.72 12.75, Mar 12.74 12.75, Apr 12.76 12.79, May 12.79 12.81, Jun 12.80 12.89. Total sales reached 16,500 barrels.
Liverpool reports a weak cotton market with good middling at 12.13 and middling at 12.23. Sales reach 8,000 bases with 500 for speculation and export. receipts total 13,200 bases. Futures slide from 11.70 for nearby months to 12.02 for May-June.
A dairyman in a tick infested region dipped 42 cattle and a week later the herd produced 10 more gallons of milk daily. Milk sold at 35 cents per gallon, boosting daily income by 3.50 dollars. He started feeding cows to combat ticks.
Mrs. Frank Crocker of Fana Inl says her five year old son Paul suffered a severe cold with lingering lung involvement and coughing fits. After trying other medicines without help a neighbor advised Chamberlains Cough Remedy and the first dose showed clear benefit leading to continued use.
Birmingham leaders press war department to return Batteries A and C and the Alabama National Guard. Meetings with Congressman Huddleston and other Alabama lawmakers aim to secure Baker’s order before January 1. Penr person Hubert Dent in Washington to lobby the secretary.
McDonnell Clara Adelaide died in Asheville North Carolina November 20 1916 at 9 p m daughter of the late James and Catherine McDonnell Funeral services from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with mass tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock Interment in Catholic cemetery
Athens dispatch reports bands of Greek reservists fired on the train carrying Prince Demidoff, Russia's minister to Athens, en route to Salonika. The return trip saw derailment caused by criminals near Litochori. no injuries were reported.
Joseph I. Rete Jr. and William Leesch faced Prohibition law charges with cases continued to November 24. J. H. Nelson had his case postponed for improper screening. Melvin, a juvenile, was ordered whipped out by his mother for embezzling fifty cents from Betrix Grocery. Aaron Byrd was fined $10 plus costs or one day in jail for stealing an automobile crank from P. D. Beville.
Tom Carter charged with killing Jack Finley at Crichton August 19 had his case reset for December 7 after defense request. Carter fled to Turkey Creek La and was captured with Deputy W H Holcombe aiding. Only case on the docket. Friday's call lists Williamson prohibition law Nelson enticing away labor Thomas burglary and Sherman grand larceny.
In Capitola sessions chancellor Smith presides on Thursday after 12 m. key filings include Cora Wilkerson Simpson versus Lydia Phillips et al where a former submission is set aside and the complainant may amend the bill with notice by order-book entry. Edna Vogel versus Frederic C Vogel testimony ordered pub lished. Catherine Kelterborn versus Albert Kelterborn decree pro confesso. Janie C Carroll versus David Carroll set for November 27.
In the Law and Equity Court Berney, Judge, jury returns verdict for plaintiff in Emile Fritz Admi versus Mobile Electric Co for 17500 dollars. T. M. Adair versus John Earner judgment nisi against garnishee Shearer Marshall Realty Co Inc for 87.79 dollars. Edward 8. Brown versus City of Mobile on trial. Friday calls: B M Turner vs Ira Turner Southern Fuel Materials Co vs J W Gurley G O Hines vs J G Bowen et al R A Myles Co vs A D Davis Packing Co.
Circuit Court of Browne presided by Judge dismisses the Alabama Tennessee and Northern Railway case with costs paid. American Steel Foundries is the plaintiff in the action terminated on Thursday.
The ad promises rapid relief from nasal congestion and headaches by applying Ely's Cream Balm in the nostrils. It claims the antiseptic healing cream penetrates air passages, soothes inflamed mucous membranes, and provides instant relief. Use a small bottle from your druggist.
The schooner Birdsall, released by the city, is ready to sail and expected to pass the channel today en route to Port Arthur Texas to load cargo. The Francis, carrying about 700000 coconuts, arrived at the harbor and began unloading for immediate reloading for a Philadelphia firm.
The steamer Burstadt arrived Wednesday afternoon with bananas and coconuts and began unloading at the M. and O. wharf. Unloading work was finishing this morning.
The Norwegian steamer Mount Vernon arrived in port in the morning carrying a banana cargo for United Fruit Company. It discharged at the M. and O. wharf.
The schooner Henry Lippitt arrived recently and waits for a berth at Pinto docks. After a rough voyage she will be thoroughly overhauled before loading a cargo of lumber.
Paris reports France will express thanks to Americans for aiding French wounded orphans and refugees. Lectures near the front and public meetings in cities will tell soldiers and civilians about American help and ongoing relief efforts.
One of the largest central station companies in the Middle West seeks experienced electric light linemen for permanent work. Company is a leader in linemen safety precau tions. Pay ranges from 36 to 60 cents per hour based on ability and training, with 48 hours per week.
Upland cotton in New Orleans opened at 20.10 down, then fell 13 more points. By 11 o clock it stood around 19.80 as the market slid from late-night highs. Wheat slipped after a small initial gain. corn and lumber also showed little change in early trading.
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