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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1917
Page
3
Liverpool spot cotton shows moderate demand with firm prices across benchmarks. Trading includes 7,000 sales with 6,200 American and 1,560 for government and export, with various forward contracts listed from February through February of the next year.
Chicago February 22 Butter poultry onions holiday no market potatoes receipts 23 cars higher. Wisconsin and Michigan 260 270. Colorado and Washington and Oregon 270 285.
Kansas City report notes butter and poultry unchanged with regulars. Firsts quoted at 26 cents.
Supreme Court processes were issued today to each member of the West Virginia Virginia Legislature. They must appear before the court on March next to show cause why the state has not provided for payment of a judgment totaling about 12 million dollars. United States marshals conveyed the summons at the governor's request. The case stems from the Virginia debt dispute.
Senate met at 10 30 A M and read George Washingtons Farewell Address by Senator Works. Debate on revenue bill resumed. Commerce committee backed Raymond Stevens of New Hampshire for Shipping Board. House members Neely of West Virginia and Towner of Iowa spoke on Washington. Army Appropriation bill resumed.
Es ille Lund a colored nurse was arrested in Mt Olive on larceny charges and is to be returned to the city for trial. She allegedly stole a silver fesh bag a purse and gloves from Mrs R T Gaston at 517 South Front Street after quitting her aid in the home. Sheriff George C Jackson and County Jailer R L Harker coordinated the Mt Olive arrest and return.
The Choral Society prepares the first part of Elijah to be performed at St Andrews Church auditorium next Monday at 8 15 PM. Wilmington soloists guarantee high standards while the chorus promises notable ensemble effects. Admission is free with a silver offering at door benefiting the Lakes Missionary Society.
Mr H B Bonitz travels to Raleigh to meet with President Riddick of A and M College. C H Pore heads North to manage stock for C H Fore and Company. C T Thurman of Raleigh, NC, manages Mutual Benefit Life Insurance. A. Holden visits at Raleigh. Miss Clare Kummer, a young playwright, has penned two hit New York plays this season.
General John Pershing has been placed in charge of the Department of the South with headquarters at San Antonio. The YMCA volleyball league saw Stricklanders extend their lead by winning two of three against Thees, while DuVall’s team beat Fisher’s group. A Sprint team from Sprint’s clashed with a 5:15 o clock class unit in a three game set, with Sprint’s taking two of three.
Resolutions endorsing the Live-Stock Exhibition and Conference to be held in Wilmington in March under the Southern Settlement and Development Company and the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce have been adopted by the Charlotte and Raleigh Chambers of Commerce. The event, staged at the Tabernacle next month, aims to showcase stock breeds and attract exhibitors from rail corridors as emigration agents seek high quality stock. Local committees are meeting to finalize plans and promote the two day event.
In a letter to the Editor of the Wilmington Dispatch dated February 18 1916 J A McGurley denies authoring the submarine episode attributed to him. He objects to how the Wilmington report portrayed his remarks and asserts no consent was given to use his name. He warns the paper to stick to real news and protect Southport from further misquoting.
An advertisement urges using Q-Ban Hair Restorer to return gray or faded hair to its original shade. It claims a safe, universal formula, warns against imitations and harsh dyes, and offers a money back guarantee. Available for 50 cents at Green's Drug Store and other outlets with mail order from Hessig Ellis Drug Co. Memphis Tenn.
A quirky column chapter recounts friends returning with a humorous pair of wives a tall tale about a durable wife and a fiddling companion, with comical comparisons and a wry take on marital types. The piece riffs on stereotypes and ends noting a preference for the three quarter length wife.
Trade journals warn of higher raw material and labor costs pushing up finished clothing prices. Buyers respond with hedges and forward purchases to shield against anticipated increases.
Premature gray hair is framed as a social handicap. La Creole Hair Dressing promises to darken gray strands, soften hair, and restore thickness. Sold at Jarman & Futrelle's Drug Store Wilmington or prepaid in a one dollar bottle with a money back guarantee.
An observer contrasts Gladys and Ethel in married life. Gladys, financially better off but separated and worn by neglect, contrasts with Ethel who keeps up appearances, manages a harmonious home, and hopes for lasting happiness. The piece ends with Gladys’s life in ruins and Ethel poised for a hopeful future.
Captain E D Williams visited every city school Thursday with photographs of the bombardment of Fort Fisher which he witnessed. He spoke briefly at each school alongside Superintendent Blair and noted that the vivid image remains in many boys minds.
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