Cotton Opens Firm in New York on Renewed Demand
The cotton market opened firm with a 3 to 16 point rise as buyers returned and trade sources noted moderate demand. May touched 29.74 and July 29.92 before the first hour, with later trading showing slight gains and expectations of import and export shifts influencing sentiment. Cotton closed steady with quotes around 28 to 30 cents.
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Missouri Pacific
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Willys-Overland
Aéwse
New York Spot Cotton Price Quiet at $31.45
Spot cotton in New York on February 16 shows quiet trading with middling uplands priced at 31.45 cents per pound. The report notes no rapid price moves or listed futures activity.
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New York
Cotton Market Rises on Demand but Offers Light
New Orleans traders saw a firming in the cotton market as demand from recent sellers pushed prices 12 to 15 points above yesterday. Light rains in Texas were seen as favorable but did not boost offerings, with cotton closing steady and advances of 18 to 23 points.
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New Orleans
Spot cotton prices hold steady in New Orleans market
New Orleans spot cotton remains steady with sales on the spot totaling 480 and 1,322 arriving. Prices show low middling at 29.13, middling 30.38, and good middling 31.13 as of February 16.
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New Orleans
Chicago Market Stronger Hogs Cattle Lambs Prices Float
Chicago reports February 16 with hog receipts around 4000 and mixed ranges from 16.00 to 16.70 for hogs and lighter highs to 15.80. Cattle receipts near 6000 show weakness with native steers 8.40 to 13.80, stockers 7.25 to 10.30, cows and heifers 6.30 to 11.60, calves 8.50 to 13.75. Sheep receipts about 4000 indicate weakness with sheep 9.75 to 13.25 and lambs 13.75 to 16.75.
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Marshall Succeeds Littell in Cantonment Work
Lieut. Col. R J Marshall Jr is placed temporarily in charge of cantonment construction replacing Colonel L W Littell who was promoted to brigadier general in the regular army General Littell denies resigning and reports of a clash with Major General Goethals are unconfirmed Chestnut soup is a good beginning for the holiday dinner.
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Local Market Prices for Eggs Butter Chickens and Potatoes
Wholesale price list shows scarce eggs and cabbage with varying quotes. Beef dressed and ham hog prices noted alongside Irish and Maine grown potatoes. Oranges apples and peanuts listed with per bushel and per barrel figures, reflecting regional supply.
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Chicago and New Hanover court notices and markets update
Financial markets open firmer with corn oats and hogs rising as stock gains support. Amid exchange activity, United States Steel and other majors show strength. North Carolina divorce notice in New Hanover County middle of market data and grain prices.
New York Letter on Eastern Hotel Demolition
O S McIntyre notes the tearing down of the Eastern Hotel at South and Whitehall marking a end for a landmark. He says a modern ten story building will replace it to serve travelers who want lower city access and cleaner air, while the Battery district loses first class accommodations and hotels decline uptown.
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Tuscania Dead Toll Rises to 174 Officials Say
Washington reports the war department has 174 dead after 10 newly identified names join 81 listed as dead from the Tuscania disaster. Over 200 soldiers remain unaccounted for. earlier AP notices had put buried victims at 164 along the Scotch coast.
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Newsprint Output Reduced in January
Federal Trade Commission report shows newsprint production averaged 2700 tons daily in January, down from 4500 due to fuel restriction. Jobbers and publishers report stock declines with more in transit. Only 11 contracts were reported above three dollars per hundred pounds at the mill.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Fire at Kimball House area causes heavy loss in Atlanta
Fire in downtown Atlanta started early today near the Kimball House, one of the city’s largest hotels. The blaze damaged a cigar store and an adjoining auction firm store room, with total losses estimated at 10000 dollars after a half day of effort.
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Decree Requisitions Entire Merchant Marine
A Paris decree published in the Journal Official directs the requisitioning of the entire merchant marine.
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Paris
Official Today
Cotton seed oil market quiet with firm spot bids
New York February 16 cotton seed oil market closes quiet. Spot 20.75 bid. March and May futures at 20 90. Sales reach 200 barrels.
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New York
Fire in Jacksonville destroys L'Engle building causing $200000 loss
Jacksonville Florida February 16 a morning fire threatened the city business district and destroyed the L Engle office and store building with a conservative loss of about 200000 dollars.
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Old pillow tops become knitting bags
A home tip notes old pillow tops can be repurposed into practical knitting bags. It also suggests a ham bone enhances a pot of pea soup, making it savory and rich.
Lucinda Carr v Hampton Carr Absolute Divorce Action
The Superior Court of New Hanover County begins an absolute divorce action on fornication and adultery. The defendant must appear at the April term starting the first Monday in 1918 at the courthouse to answer or demur. Dated February 15, 1915. W. N. Harriss, Clerk.
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New Hanover
E. T. Mason
Elizabeth Mason
New Hanover County
Wilmington
Peurasty
N. Harriss
Superior Court
A. W
Hampton Carr
W. N. Harriss
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Clerk Superior Court
Food controller hosts banquet for visiting mission
Lord Rhondda, the food controller, gave a controlled banquet to a visiting food mission from a belligerent country where restrictions have not yet bite. Missioners returned to their hotel for a square meal after the event. Finnan haddie is a fish that deserves wider notice.
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