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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1916
Page
7
Unfavorable weather and topical storm worries push cotton futures higher in early trading. May touches 18 cents, March climbs to 18.07, and spot middling stands at 17.31 amid 1,540 bales arriving. Futures close steady with gains of 38 to 39 points.
The cotton market shows renewed firmness with Gulf storm weather and Liverpool steadiness supporting demand. Dec 17.94 and May 8.10 with gains from 10 to 12 points early, midday fluctuations to 18 cents for January and March 18.09, then stronger into the afternoon as bullish southern spot advice lifts prices toward 24 to 27 points. Middling at 18.15.
A small classifieds item announces Roche and Burke Undertakers located at the northeast corner of St. Joseph and State Streets with both phones listed for contact.
Stocks extend gains on opening led by United States Steel with an initial 8,000 shares rising. Bethlehem Steel and other war stocks advance, with broad strength across copper, munitions, and motor shares.
Liverpool reports strong spot cotton with good middling at 10.47 and 10.61 for the best grades. Sales reach 8,000 bales with 800 for speculation and export, receipts 6,000 bales. Futures remain very steady with October-November at 10.39 and March-April at 10.42.
Chicago price table shows Wheat No 2 red at 1.59 3-8 to 1.60 5-8, No 3 red 1.57 5-8 to 1.61, No 2 hard 1.62 to 1.64. Corn No 2 wet 92 1-2 to 93, No 4 yellow 89 1-2 to 90. Oats No 3 white 46 to 47, Rye No 2 1.25 2, Barley 73 cents. Provisions Pork 50, Lard 15.42, Ribs 13.75-14.25. Navy quotes and a grain and provisions table follow with open and close values for December wheat and corn, oats, pork and lard. Naval stores in Savannah show turpentine firm at 43 1-2 to 3-4 cents and rosin firm with varied grade quotes.
A Wilson Volunteers delegation led by Amos Pinchot and Rabbi Stephen Wise urged support for President Wilson in New York state. Wise praised Wilson’s foreign policy while Pinchot warned that Hughes was backed by German-Americans and sought to control banking.
Several vessels remain in port awaiting definite tropical storm information in the Yucatan channel. Small craft ready to seek safe harbor at Twelve Mile Island if weather worsens. Bay steamer James A Carney moved to Gulf Dry Docks for repairs after damage from the July storm.
The vessel Duncraig moved into the stream above the river today and will load a cargo of lumber here.
Two sections of the dry dock that went ashore in the July 5 storm were shifted back to the Ollis and Bruce dry docks. The tug Gulfport, which remained unharmed, was moved back inside the docks. The Claude and Dawn guided the dock into position.
The tug Echo waits at the M and O piers for word on a tropical disturbance. Echo is prepared to tow the bark Stranger from Pensacola to Havana carrying a lumber cargo.
The schooner Percy Birdsall arrived at the lower bay station this morning and is fumigating. It will proceed to Mobile to load cargo.
The local weather bureau issued a river forecast stating the Tombighee river and its branches will not change much over the next thirty six hours. The advisory aims to aid shipping and navigation planning for nearby ports and downstream users.
A statement from a diplomat refers to a new era in international affairs sparked by the Mexico Panama tolls dispute. The remarks signal a shift in how states engage in maritime policy and regional cooperation.
Puss Junior and passengers escape a balloon mishap when it crashes into a willow tree. A baby’s cradle sways in the wind as the group debates taking the cradle and demands refunds. The balloon man backs down as Puss defends fair dealing and safety.
President Wilson argues the 1912 vote shows a strong Progressive current within both major parties. He claims opponents seek to topple banking reform and build up military power while defenders press for enlightened democracy. He cites the three desires of critics and warns of a choice between public welfare and privately backed interests.
Two years ago W C Jones of Buford North Dakota suffered a severe diarrhoea attack lasting a week. A druggist recommended Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, which relieved him quickly and restored strength. Many druggists recommend it for reliability and availability everywhere.
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Miss Gladys Reed and Ethel Marquis of Mobile were guests of the Dicksons from Friday to Monday. Dr and Mrs Glasgow and Miss Nellie returned Tuesday from a trip, well and glad to be home. Mrs M C Slaton visited Wednesday evening for a few days with Mr and Mrs Henry Crawford, recovering from appendicitis. Mrs W D King returned to Lower Peach Tree after visiting daughter Mrs J L Donahue, Polly King also in Mobile, Porter Kis with family at Lower Peach Tree.
Birmingham notice lists numerous individuals and businesses with internal revenue licenses issued in September 1916 for Mobile County Alabama. Names include Minnie West and Chas Gilmer among many others with license periods from July or August 1916 to July 1 1917. The document also notes sworn certification of records by Sam P Jones and notary J B Mosley on October 7 1916. An additional notice announces administrator proceedings for Norman Padgett estate with claims due by law.
A collage of help wanted and rental notices appears. Positions include a colored nurse and a chamber maid, with addresses at 208 St. Joseph St and 935 Government St. Additional items promote a barber trade course from Moler Ogee College, and several rental listings for furnished rooms and a Broad Street apartment. An advertisement for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is included with a testimonial from Fair Haven, New York.
Fragmentary timetable items list departures and arrivals for routes including Louisville and Nashville Railway toward New Orleans and Pensacola, with scattered times such as 2 42 am and 6 45 am. The text mentions local trains to New Orleans and urban limits, plus scattered station names and unclear notes.
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