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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1917
Page
7
Public service column answers reader questions on investing and bucket shops. It warns against untrustworthy brokers, explains that moving pictures stocks are risky, and notes war profits from munitions as faded. It advises verifying brokers via exchanges or banks and offers a list of reliable brokers.
Today’s schedule lists NL games with Chicago at St Louis Boston at New York Brooklyn at New York Pittsburgh at Cincinnati and AL matchups including St Louis at Cleveland New York at Washington Detroit at Chicago Philadelphia at Boston with weather noted as cloudy or clear for each game.
Southern League forecast lists matchups as New Orleans at Atlanta Mobile at Birmingham Memphis at Little Rock Nashville at Chattanooga with conditions: clear for four games and cloudy for Memphis at Little Rock.
In Cincinnati the Pirates defeated the Reds 3 to 2. In St Louis the Cubs edged the White Sox 6 to 5 in eleven innings. No other games were scheduled yesterday.
Detroit defeated Chicago 3 to 0 in an NHL tilt while Cleveland 5 lost to St Louis 6 in a separate matchup. No other games were on the schedule.
In the minor leagues the Providence team defeated Toronto 2 to 3, Baltimore beat Montreal 14 to 8, Rochester split with Newark 3 to 1 in the first game but Newark won the second 3 to 2.
In Columbus, St. Paul lost 0 to 3. Toledo defeated Milwaukee 6 to 3. Louisville beat Minneapolis 7 to 2. Indianapolis edged Kansas City 2 to 1.
In Memphis Little Rock 0 and Chattanooga Nashville 3. Mobile beat Atlanta 8 to 2 while New Orleans edged Birmingham 7 to 6 in ten innings.
Invest your few hundred in something stable such as the better grade industrial or railroad preferred stocks. Speculation with small amounts is attended with some peril at present, as indeed it is at nearly all times.
The notice states no comprehensive compilation exists for unlisted stocks. It invites readers to specify which stocks they seek information on so the department can provide answers.
An adviser urges against risky or unfamiliar ventures and warns that 17 percent returns are unattainable with safety. A 6 percent income is the practical high, about 180 yearly, while for widows with children the best choice may be buying a small cottage and living off self-sustaining income, not relying on friends for investment guidance. Insurance policies now favor income without capital to avoid losses.
Schedule indicates service does not extend beyond Station No. 8 and buses depart from Station No. B.
Article argues that American Hide and Leather common shares should not be treated as an investment. It contrasts stock prospects with inherent commodity risks and market volatility. It emphasizes cautious evaluation by investors and references 1917 context.
Coast Line Hotel Cafe advertises rooms by day week or month at reasonable rates and meals at any hour. Located at 208 North Front Street with phone 208 W. Address and hours noted as 10 6 imo.
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