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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1916
Page
3
Market notes show cotton opened steady with slight gains as covering reduced selling pressure. The stock exchange observed its usual two day New Year holiday closure, with traders awaiting returns after today’s activity.
President Harrison of the Southern Railway comments on the U S Department of Agriculture winter wheat report. He notes a general rise in wheat planting across Southern states, with Kentucky and Tennessee flat or down, and Georgia Alabama and Mississippi posting the largest increases tied to diversification away from cotton.
Savannah report notes spirits prices at 12 and 52 cents per gallon with rosin and turpentine market details.
The notice lists rosin and spirits prices with several quoted per unit figures and mentions receipts and hides, but the OCR text is garbled. Key terms include rosin, spirits, prices like 5.35 and 4.40, and receipts.
Dr A C Bulla, state health inspection physician, finishes Laurinburg and Scotland county duties, then moves to Beaufort County to inspect rural schools. He recently examined Washington public school children and plans Raeford and Hoke County work. He notes rising parental interest and focuses on first to third grade defects, aiming for early remedy.
Saugus Massachusetts December 29 the annual ball of Saugus Lodge Knights of Pythias will feature the presentation of a baby to a desirable couple. Three lodge members will select foster parents with the infant kept secret. More than 400 signatures protested the plan while many lodge members objected saying it is un Christian and possibly illegal. More than a dozen adoption applications were received while the infant’s parentage and location are known only to lodge committee members. The baby is described as blond and three months old and the prize will be awarded New Year’s night at Town Hall with a packed crowd expected.
The Craigs of Raleigh rent law offices in Asheville to form a partnership of Locke Craig Sr. and George Winston Craig. Governor Craig may not stay in office long as allies seek a Federal bench appointment. Offices will be in the Oates Building on Pack Square and practice begins after relocation. George Craig earned his license in August and has been executive secretary in his father’s office. The Governor offered a $100 reward for Claude Dail, accused of attempted criminal assault, burglary, and murderous assault. Greene County authorities also authorize a $100 reward.
Miss Fanny Durack, Australia’s champion woman swimmer, will travel to the United States in the near future to display her talents and promote women's athletics.
Winter bowling for women arises in Boston alleys while field hockey gains traction among Eastern college and high school girls as football dominates male sports. Notable female athletes include trap shooter Miss Lucile Meusel and archers from Celuit Mass.
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