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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
3
A historical price list itemizes everyday goods and farm staples. Butter peas and chickens are quoted with per unit and per pound prices, along with onions potatoes cabbage and other produce. Naval stores and spirits rosin tar and crude prices are shown, reflecting a general market snapshot.
The New York cotton market opened steady with a firmer tone after optimistic war news. First prices showed gains of 11 to 32 points, with January at 29.35 and March at 29.15 as trading progressed, amid active buying from houses with street connections and late-day selling to cover.
New York spot cotton closes with middling uplands at 30.70 cents per pound on December 13 in a brief market update from S. York.
In New Orleans on December 13 the cotton market rose slightly in the first half hour amid moderate buying and limited offerings. Spot strength supported underlying steadiness as the market closed at a slight advance with prices near 28.49 to 28.21 for nearby contracts and mixed highs and lows in other listings.
New Orleans December 13 spot cotton unchanged with sales at 27 to arrive 6 10. Low mid 28.0, middle 29.0, good middling 24.79. Receipts 4,459. stock 242. Jaf.
Spot cotton prices in Liverpool edge higher with middling around 21.79 pence per pound. Receipts reach 13 000 bales while American trade shows limited intake as futures close quiet with mixed fixed price contracts for December January and February.
The cotton seed oil market closed steady with spot prices quoted at January 18.50 and March 18.75, while measurements show December at 18.40 and January 5,500 barrels used in recent totals.
Chicago market summary shows hog receipts at 24,000 with weak demand and price ranges from 16.85 to 17.80 for light to heavy hogs. Cattle and calves also weak with steer and heifer prices from 8.90 to 13.00 and cattle receipts around 7,000.
Weather disruptions slow movement of crops as corn and wheat futures push higher with May and July positions gaining. Hog market softness and higher pork and lard values accompany shifts in grain quotes while feed and seed prices, including rye and timothy, show modest gains. Veteran players Cactus Cravath and Max Carey stand out among aging National League leaders in a season noted for late surges.
Fort Caswell imposes quarantine due to measles cases in Brunswick county though the fort reports no illness there. Officials say the measure will not hinder soldiers visiting Wilmington.
In the House of Commons Mr Bonar Law said government information showed Cambrai rumors were greatly exaggerated The exaggeration partly stemmed from overly optimistic hopes after initial British success and a warning that no decisive breakthrough could be expected from the operation.
Advert says Parisian Sage stops hair loss and dandruff, promotes new growth, with a money-back guarantee if not satisfied. Claims thousands testify to better hair and a cleaner scalp after days of use. Sold by R. R. Bellamy with easy, non staining application.
Early stock market gains reflect investor hopes that federal control of railways will shield holdings. Leading shares such as Reiss, American Smelting, Marine preferred and others rose one to two points, while Beet Sugar and Ajax Rubber fell about two to four points. Liberty bonds held steady.
Two young women earned credit for bravery after the Halifax explosion. Sister Alice Boutin and her assistant kept nurse on duty despite a cratered roof and damaged hospital, saving patients and handling outside injuries. Jean Groves, a deckyard exchange operator, stayed at her post to dispatch doctors and fire crews before reporting to another exchange.
An advertisement announces a sale of rubber goods for the entire family at Boylan and Hancock's department store with emphasis on durable footwear and rain gear. The notice promotes wide selection and value during the campaign.
Washington December 13. The Supreme Court began hearings on draft cases arising from convictions in Georgia New York Ohio and Minnesota under the selective service act. Nine units are involved as many attorneys seek time with the court granting an extra hour. Defendants challenge the law as unconstitutional infringing political and religious freedom and equal protection. Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman argue there was no proof of guilt. Solicitor General Davis defends Congress power to raise armies and argues war powers authorize conscription for domestic and foreign service.
Notice of sale under a deed of trust dated February 10 1917 by Alex M Koonee and Lettie Tomeance to Dr Griffin trustee for Needham T. Lieve. At Wilmington courthouse New Hanover County on December 28 1917 at 11 A M land lot 2 in block south section of Carolina Beach plotted by J L Becton. Trade in 1917 recording Book 96 page 1060.
New York dentists report two thirds of people do not brush teeth and gums should not be brushed. Riggs disease treated with pyorigg involves a medicated massage ointment sold for one dollar at best drug stores including Jarman and Futrelle in Wilmington North Carolina.
Elias Hanna, a Syrian convicted of violating Internal Revenue laws for making and selling whiskey without a license, sentenced to one year and one day in Atlanta Federal Prison and fined $200 plus court costs. Also notes on Henry Connor acquittal, Joe Hooker’s case, sugar loss from Manteo, and local road and education updates.
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