War Savings drive organized by New Hanover committee
An urgent War Savings Stamp campaign forms in Wilmington chaired by Joseph W. Little with Major Little appointed to lead the county. The plan includes a speaker in every public school on North Carolina Day to explain thrift and support to the government, with a county goal of 704 814 dollars and a broad local committee lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Little
War Savings Stamp Campaign Committee For
New Hanover
F. 4. Fries
Winston-Salém
Hugh MacRae
H. C. McQueen
Raleigh
Wilmington
North Carolina
New Hanover County
Little
J. Haughton James
J. J. Blair
Washington
Catlett
J. Holmes Davis
John Jeter Hurt
H. C. Bear
J. R. Morris
W. A. McGirt
J. O. Reilly
P. Q. Moore
H. W. Konig
T. R. Ames
George C. Jackson
K. O. Burgwin
W. P. Sprunt
J. P. Herring
W. B. Cooper
Delia G. Merrick
Jol Merrick
North Carolina Home Building Association
Court House
Sixth Street
Marstelay Street
Marstellar Street
John D. Bellamy & Son
Cotton market drifts after steady November gy Generally steady cotton futures and spot
In Wilnington North Carolina on December 8 the census shows nine bales ginned prior to November reaching about 1,130,301. brokers with Western ties signal light selling pressure at open for January. futures moved from 27.98 to 28.34 and 27.88 to 28.15 on cover. Spot cotton in New York quoted around 29.85 with slight declines.
Orleans Cotton Markets Edge Higher on Census Ginning Data
The ginning side Census Bureau shows higher than expected bales ginned through December 1, lifting price activity. Prices moved up slightly with quotes around 28.00 to 28.49 while other figures ranged from 27.12 to 28.49, reflecting a cautious rebound after a period of steady to firmer trading.
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Orleans
Cotton market notes amid December sales
Fragmentary OCR indicates unchanged spot cotton and December sales with prices around mid to late sections. References to middling grade at 28.19 and good demand hint at steady activity, though details are unclear.
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Toons
Aurrive
Chicago Grain Market Report Faces Mixed Trading
The grain market in Chicago shows uneven moves as railroads yield to government pressure on military supplies. Prices swing with corn futures weak amid a soft hog market and overall cautious activity across contracts.
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Chicago Grain
Fier
Oarall
Oury
Chicago live stock prices show varied hog and cattle ranges
Hogs receipts about 4000 with bulk bids from 16.50 to 17.20 and 17.25 for better lots. Mixed hogs sold around 15.55 to 17.25, sows and heavies noted. Cattle and calves moved in weaker to steady tone with cows and heifers bringing 8.00 to 15.60 and lambs around 12.54.
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Chicago
Clearing House Reserve Report Shows Weekly Totals
The weekly clearing house summary reports total reserves at 99 million 144 thousand five hundred ten dollars, down from 53 million 77 thousand nine hundred forty dollars in the prior period. Strong banks and car loan provisions appear in the totals.
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Yous. Dee
Cotton Seed Oil Prices Drift Calmly
The cotton seed market closed quiet with spot at 18.25.
Wilmington Naval Stores and Commodities Summary
Fragmentary OCR lists goods and prices including chickens butter Irish potatoes cabbage onions peanuts and salted hides. Mentions Wilmington naval stores Tar price 3 50 and 16c Cooton. Contains unreadable gaps and scattered commodity terms.
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N. C. Hanis
N. C
Wilmington Naval Stores
A D Watts Visits Capital for Tax Matters in DC
Washington December 7 Internal Revenue Collector Alston D Watts spends a few days in Washington on business with Internal Revenue Commission Roper and to meet Senator Simmons and other friends. He will confer with Commissioner Roper on methods to collect the new war taxes and other minor matters. Watts attends Congress opening sessions and heard the President's message praising its clarity and force.
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George H. Manning
Washington, D.C
Alston D. Watts
Internal Revenue Collector
Washington
Internal Revenue Commission
Roper
Senator Simmons
Watts
Congress
Southeast Storm Warning for Atlantic Coast to New England
Weather observer reports a southeast storm warning at 20 a m for the Atlantic coast from Jacksonville to Eastport. Severe storm in Tennessee moving northeast with moderate to fresh easterly gales.
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Washington
Atlantic
Jacksonville
Eastport
Tennessee
Government pushes hog raising to stamp out hog cholera
Washington reports the Agriculture Department will start an aggressive program to eradicate hog cholera in New Hanover Brunswick Columbus and Bladen counties North Carolina with local HQ at Room 1003 Murchison National Bank Building Wilmington Dr Thomas W Ward in charge Congressman Godwin supports expansion to Harnett Cumberland and Robeson counties and urges farmers to contact Dr Ward for treatment and increased hog production.
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George Manning
Washington
Agriculture Department
New Hanover Brunswick
Columbus
Bladen Conunties
North Carolina
Murchison National Bank
Wilmingtoms
Thomas W. Ward
Jodwin
Harnett
Cumberland
Robeson
Goilwin
Ward
Market Bid Quotes and Gala Cessation Noted
Bid figures listed for December January March and May show 18.25 18.35 18.50 and 19.00 respectively. The note adds no galas are planned.
Cotton ginnings by Dec 1 show nationwide drop from last year
United States ginned 9,704,617 running bales by December 1 this year, with 173,339 round bales and 77,638 Sea Island bales. Last year by the same date total was 10,382,031. Sea Island 102,496. State totals listed include Alabama, Georgia, Texas, North Carolina, and others. Sea Island ginnings reported for Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sea Island
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
North Carolina
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Ak R Goodale, Left Half-Back. as 7
Readable fragment notes Ak R Goodale occupying left half back in a sports lineup with the number 7.
No Universal Training Likely This Session
Washington reports from Rep Dent and Sen Chamberlain indicate universal military training legislation is unlikely to pass this session. Dent cites officer shortages due to ongoing war and the War Department's heavy workload as main obstacles. He predicts easy passage once the administration and War Department favor the measure.
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George H. Manning
Washington, Db.c
Rees
Congress
Dent
House Military Affairs Committee
War Department
Baker
Chamberlain
Senate Military Committee
Parents and child cremated in South Carolina fire
Augusta Georgia dispatch reports Mr and Mrs Ralph Necrfth and their baby were cremated when their home at Denora near Augusta burned late Thursday or early Friday. The origin of the blaze is unknown. Necrfth was said to be employed at a saw mill.
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Associated Press
Augusta
Ralph Necrfth
Denora
S. C
North
Miss Margaret Woodrow Wilson Concert in Charlotte
Committees finalize plans for Miss Wilson to arrive December 13 and sing December 14 at a public reception in Charlotte. She will donate her performance to the war relief fund, with a visit to Camp Greene and other social events planned by local leaders.
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Margaret Woodrow Wilson
Miss Wilson
Charlotte
Camp Greene
Wilson
War Relief Fund
Red Cross
Charlotte Observer
My Little Boy stars Ella Hall and Emory Johnson in real romance
Ella Hall and Emory Johnson perform natural love scenes in the Bluebird Christmas photoplay My Little Boy filmed during their early married days. Elsie Jane Wilson directed and planned but a return telegram forced the couple back from Yosemite Valley a week after their wedding.
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Ella Hall
Emory Johnson
Ella
Emory
Mrs. Johnson
Elsie Jane Wilson
Mr. Johnson
Miss Hall
Miss Wilson
Yosemite Valley
Sidney Drew’s Son Sends Aviation Progress From France
S Rankin Drew, son of Sidney Drew, reports progress in France where he trained at the French army aviation school. He sailed last May, completed Bleriot and Caudron courses, and now ranks in the final Nieuport class aiming to qualify as a pilot.
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Sidney Drew
Government uses film to publicize activities contract
The Department of Agriculture recently signed a contract with Universal Screen Magazine as part of its publicity efforts using motion pictures. This illustrates the government’s ongoing use of film to promote its diverse programs and actions.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Universal Screen Magazine
Forest Ranger Focus Promoted to Theater Audiences
A department showcases its work to millions of theatre patrons through a weekly feature. It presents practical teaching on progressive agricultural methods and forest management. The first release highlights a forest ranger’s daily duties.
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Forest Ranger
Douglas Fairbanks Working On New Book After Laugh and Live
Noted author Douglas Fairbanks is drafting a follow up after the success of Laugh and Live. He plans a new work exploring themes of humor and resilience with his characteristic storytelling voice.
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Douglas Fairbanks
Health Hint About Annette Kellermann Reveals Bedtime
The note claims Annette Kellermann goes to bed every night at 8 80. It appears as a quirky health tip or rumor without medical backing or context.
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Annette Kellermann
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Moninol October Operating Revenues
The report lists January to October figures for operating revenues and expenses. It shows net operating revenues, taxes, and operating income with totals across the period. Dense financial rows include multiple figures for revenue, expenses, and income.
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Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company
Moninol
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