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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1918
Page
10
Fragmentary OCR notes from Wilmington North Carolina reference cotton prices or bids with unclear figures and wording. The brief shows random numbers like 34-00 and mentions anions, offering minimal readable detail about sale terms or participants.
April 10 reports a tentative cotton market with unsettled sentiment from a conference among cotton goods traders and officials. First prices show slight declines as July and October futures slip, while weather and Liverpool conditions influence early trading. monthly quotes and close figures follow.
The New York spot market shows middling cotton at 35.00 in quiet trading on April 10.
In New Orleans on April 10 the cotton market fell from an initial five point gain as traders expected a favorable weekly crop report. By the first half hour prices were 13 to 27 points below yesterday's close, with futures closing 12 to 16 points lower.
Spot cotton on the New Orleans market shows a quiet, unchanged tone in April with prices for low middling around 32.59 cents and middling near 34.50 cents. Receipts reach 2,650 bales as stock levels total 76 packages amid steady sentiment.
In Liverpool on April 10 cotton markets showed fair demand and easing prices. Good middling traded near 25.35 pence, with sales around 6,000 including 3,700 American. futures closed barely steady with new contracts for April 26.04, May 24.74, June 24.52, July 24.31, August 24.10. Old contracts fixed prices listed as April 57.1 April May 23.49 and June-July 23.33.
New York April 10 Cottonseed oil quotations released showing price levels and trading activity for the market day.
Generally fair tonight and Thursday with frost expected tonight. Moderate west to northwest winds. Stage of Water in the Cape Fear River at Fayetteville was 7.7 feet this morning. Sunrise and sunset times are provided.
New York April 10 dull opening of the stock market shows fractional gains in preferred issues led by Marine and Distillers and Sumatra tobacco. Heavy issues like St Paul preferred Texas Company and American Car and Can also rise. Liberty bonds are irregular. Local markets list bids for American Beet Sugar, American Can and others with varied prices.
Hogs receipts 27,000 with strong tone. Prices: bulk 17.30 to 17.70, light 17.15 to 17.80, mixed 17.00 to 17.80, heavy 16.25 to 17.70, pigs 13.00 to 17.00. Cattle receipts 9,000 with firm tone. Native steers 10.35 to 15.86, stockers 8.50 to 12.20, cows and heifers 7.00 to 13.15, calves 10.50 to 16.00. Sheep receipts 9,000 steady. Sheep 12.50 to 17.75, lambs 16.25 to 21.00.
In Savannah on April 10 a turpentine firm reports sales 38, receipts 82, shipments 465, stocks 53,836 while a rosin firm shows sales 114, receipts 227, shipments 614, stocks 96,633. Prices quoted: PF. G rr 6.48, 26 K 6.50, M 5.76, N 6.50, W. G 6.66, WoW 6.96.
Governor Bickett calls on the state to mobilize all citizens to address the bread line shortage. The proclamation emphasizes using every available manpower resource including women and youth to bolster food supply efforts statewide.
A protest against the landing of Japanese armed forces at Vladivostok was sent to the Japanese consul by a committee of the All-Siberian Soviets. Copies were delivered to all other foreign consuls in Vladivostok.
Representatives of the cotton manufacturing industry met with the War Industries Board price fixing committee in Washington to discuss stabilizing cotton goods prices after heavy government purchases disrupted the market.
Major General F B Maurice, chief director of military operations at the War Office, describes an April morning attack in which the enemy entered the British first line trenches between the Lys and Douve rivers.
If the New Orleans Pelicans can sustain the strong play shown against the Cleveland Indians, Southern League towns may regard them as a powerful flock of contenders.
The Women’s City Club of Boston marks the clubhouse centennial this month with festivities and reflections on its century of urban civic work and women’s leadership.
Reports indicate steps are being taken to place women in the distribution branch of the railway mail service, signaling a push for gender inclusion in postal operations.
A long dispatch reproduces letters from Private James H Colling and James Dick, recently enlisted via the British vice-consul in Wilmington NC. The notes praise the voyage, describe life in England, and urge enlistment and support for the war effort. Other items announce sports moves and a mortgage sale in Wilmington.
Members and Masonic Brothers invited to an emergent communication Wednesday at 8:00 PM. Degree of Entered Apprentice to be conferred this evening. By order of the Master. Co. C. Brown, Secretary.
Lost package from Academy of Music Tuesday night contains a shirtwaist crochet yoke and thread. Finder urged to return to Dispatch office.
An advertisement for Snake Oil claims it treats rheumatism neuralgia lumbago stiff joints corns bunions and various pains. It also touts cuts burns sore throat croup diphtheria and tonsillitis as helped by this golden red oil. Bottles priced 25c 36c and 1 with money refunded by Robert R Bellamy Drug Co.
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