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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1916
Page
7
New Orleans dispatch reports bullish overseas influence from Liverpool and rising futures while local demand wanes for contract deliveries. Prices advance in early trading to 16.45 to 16.75 per unit, with spot cotton remaining steady and arrivals noted at 550 bales.
The New York cotton market opened steady with gains up to 15 points. December touched 17.28, January 17.13, and October 17.00 as buying renewed. Traders cited higher marine war risk premiums and renewed hedge activity, leaving the market unsettled by midmorning.
A druggist asserts the value of a non alcoholic remedy, stressing the pharmacist’s trusted judgment. The item is framed as the best system or method, with phrases hinting at a grape extract or remedy praised by a druggist in Alabama.
Stocks rise from lows in early session led by industrials and equipment firms American Sugar Hide and Leather preferred Republic Steel Baldwin Locomotive Studebaker and Airbrake Gas stocks show strength with People’s Gas and Columbia Gas United States Steel gains notable metal and rail shares improve Shipping issues inch up while Tennessee Copper slips in a dull final hour Total sales reach 1,298,300 shares with many blue chips advancing including United States Steel and American Sugar.
Market action shows prices easing 9 to 10 points from best as December and January contracts absorb midday shifts. By midafternoon prices firmed to new highs for the day with December near 17.30 and January around 17.18 while spot cotton remains quiet at 11.20. Several price readings and quotes across other months are noted with steady activity and mixed intraday levels.
Cotton spot in Liverpool remains steady with good middling at 10.18 and midling at 16.04. Sales reached 5,000 bales with 600 for speculation and export. receipts 13,000 bales. Futures quoted firmer across several month pairs including October-November and May-June with varied prices.
Navad Stores Savannah reports figures for the period with no sales noted. Receipts total 372 caske and 1 326 barrels of rosin sold. Prices show 6.00 FG and 6.22 12 with quotes K 6.23 and 6.40. Footnotes reference Fe cig and Swe items.
The Mobile Baptist Association began its two day thirty sixth annual convention at Oakdale Baptist Church with a 10 o'clock devotional and welcome by Rev. S. D. Monrose. Visitors included W. F. Yarborough P. V. Bomar and T. J. York.
Jackson hosts the second annual convention of the Young Men's Business Clubs of America with delegates from across the nation. Sessions run through Wednesday with a side trip to Vicksburg, then resume October 13 in New Orleans and close the night of October 14. Notables include Foster, Brough, Brewer, Dickson, and Wright. President Wilson sends a message as entertainment plans highlight Southern amusements.
The Times legal correspondent calls German submarine activity off the American coast a long distance blockade of the British Isles and a pacific blockade of the American coast. It argues the United States must protect its dignity while allies press to clarify they do not regard Germany within the laws of war.
The Mallory line steamer Sabine arrived in port Sunday morning and departed today for New York with a good cargo and several passengers aboard.
The schooner Annie Murphy arrived in quarantine last night towed by the Echo. It lies in the lower bay for fumigation and will be released Saturday morning. The vessel sailed from Progresso.
Reports from the lower bay this morning indicate the Caribbean-Southern steamer Cra theus remains in quarantine. No crew details or dates provided.
The bark Freida, which had remained in the lower bay for days, passed out to sea yesterday afternoon after being loaded. It had been towed to the lower bay and lay at anchor before departure. It is loaded with timber and bound for the other side.
The schooner Clara C Scott plans to sail today for the lower bay but will stay in harbor awaiting better weather or confirmed hurricane information before setting to sea.
The schooner Henry Crosby in daylight passage went down the channel in tow of the tug Marion. The lumber laden vessel is bound for Cuban ports and expected to proceed under tug guidance.
The tug Ashur J. Hudson owned by the Alabama Transportation Company was moved today to Pier 5 at Gulf Dry Docks for repairs.
The schooner Georgia Gilkey owned by J. M. Scott & Bros. reached port Monday night in tow of the tug Echo. The vessel is light and will load ore cargo.
The steamer Asian loading cargo for the Mobile Liners, Inc. is due to sail during the day. The ship carries cargo destined for Liverpool.
The crew of the British freighter Parr Stonian remains missing after being abandoned near Nantucket shoal by a raiding German submarine. Eleven torpedo boat destroyers pursue the missing sub while weather turns cold and searchers extend the hunt beyond thirty six hours afloat without adequate food.
New York October 10 The United States Steel Corporation reports September unfilled orders at 9 522 584 tons, down 137 775 tons from August 21 in the monthly statement issued today.
A brief moral on giving advice urges setting a strong example. It suggests Charlain's Cough Remedy as a model for others to emulate and notes the remedy’s long standing popularity and wide availability.
On the Murman coast near Lepnavolok Russian torpedo boats sank two German submarines after they attacked a Russian wireless station. Several persons were killed by submarine gunfire. Norway's minister of war said German subs cannot sail unseen inside Norwegian waters and pledged protection, though open sea risks remain.
Vogue in Mobile is praised for its dainty blouses, distinctive coats, and best in class pricing. The store, a Made in Mobile establishment, features French ivory fixtures by Mobile Door and Sash, with display cases by Mobile Art Glass and Window Co. Lighting by Schenker Allidor Electric. Crowds fill the shop admiring the latest fashions and local ingenuity.
The Berlin Vorwaerts faced suppression after urging the formation of a Reichstag committee for foreign affairs. The leading article referenced a 1908 socialist drive to force government foreign policy under parliamentary control, which sparked broad agitation in Germany.
The synod of Alabama of the Presbyterian church opens its annual meeting November 7 at Highlands Presbyterian church Ensley for a two day session. Nationally reputed speakers are scheduled for addresses and attendees are asked to send names to Rev L B Brubaker Ensley to aid arrangements. Bargain Day at Klosky's offers oyster leaves 25c Tuesday and raw oysters 20c per dozen daily at 106 112 Conti Street.
Birmingham Oct 7 1916 Hon Wm Holcombe Sheriff of Mobile County Alabama Dear Sir The following Internal Revenue licenses have been issued to your Mobile county during September 1916 Names and addresses include Amor St Chair RLD 139 Ann St Mobile and many others with license periods from August 1 1916 to July 1 or July 1 1917 The list covers numerous clubs merchants and distributors with Mobile firms in Eslava and Commerce St Mobile and other locales I certify the record is complete and correct Sworn before J B Mobley Notary Public October 7 1916
Lost Airdale terrier tan head and legs with black saddle reward return to J R Hagan 200 St Louis street For sale One four room house on Item avenue all conveniences Box 76 Crichton Alg For sale Ford roadster body top and curtains in good condition Auto ixery Co 308 St Michael Bell phone 326 For sale Upright Mahogany case piano practically new and in perfect condition A bargain Would consider terms or will trade in on light automobile Call Bell phone 2060 before 2 oclock p m
Fuller entered into rest October 10 1916 at 105 a.m. Thomas Ke Fuller son of the late Robert A and Adelia Fuller. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon from the residence of his brother in law Ed C Dyas No 510 Booth Conception street at 330 and from St Vincent s church at 4 interment in Catholic cemetery.
An elderly man near death from chronic dysentery recovered after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. One dose stopped the discharge and several more cured him. West Manchester Pennsylvania resident J. J. Baer reports others in Baer’s Station confirm the success. Obtainable everywhere.
Help wanted for millinery makers with immediate payment offered. OC J Gayfer & Gontt solicit qualified applicants for sewing and hat construction duties in their OC enterprise.
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