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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1917

Page

3

Cotton futures steady with narrow market as closing quotes irregular

Cotton futures in New York opened January contracts at 18.30, March at 18.48, May at 17.72, October at 17.18 and July at 17.92. The market stayed very narrow with unsettled closes and slight bid marks, quoting around 17.50 to 17.10 amid thin activity.

Yew York Pei Vaure H Arkel Yew York Voth Carran Wilminst Phares Ron Savant Vortilk

Liverpool Cotton and Naval Stores Price Snippet

Fragmentary reading shows Axehaner and Ingtom Naval Stores with prices noted for spirits and gear aid. Listed figures include $5.95 $1.74 $4.00 and $3.00 Crude in unclear context.

Ington Naval Stores WILM NoMiNg

Savannah Naval Stores and Grain Prices Notebook

Prices and trading notes from Savannah include Spirits at 42 and 53, Pork around 28.67, and grain and provisions listings. The fragment references naval stores, specific weights, and batch codes from the early 1840s, with mixed entries for dates and commodities.

Savannah Roein

Grand Central Station Noted as Top NY Property Value

A tax estimate places Grand Central Station as the most valuable single property in New York, with an estimated value of 21. Local markets and advertisements discuss remedies for kidney issues and the use of Jad Salts for flushing sluggish kidneys as a daily health tip.

Grand Central Station New York

Trading dulls as stocks open amid mixed advances

New York stock market opens with futures trading subdued after a two day pause. Bethlehem Steel declines while motor accessories and U S Steel fall. Several industrials show fractional gains or steady prices as traders digest early moves in a wide list of American companies. A concluding note highlights plum pudding as a nutritious, three times roast beef item.

New York Bethlehem Steel U. S. Steel

Fragmentary quote on bullet and sound in fatal shooting

A damaged OCR fragment notes a man killed by a bullet and mentions he never hears the report because the bullet travels faster than the sound of the shot. It reflects related confusion about gunfire perception.

Rheuma Claims Quick Cure for Rheumatism

An advertisement touts Rheuma as a fast acting remedy that relieves rheumatic pain within days. One half teaspoon daily supposedly cures rheumatism and sciatic pain, with a money back guarantee if not effective. The note also mentions Emperor Francis Joseph granting private audiences to rich and poor alike.

R. R. Bellamy Francis Joseph of Austria

Lady Douglas Haig Victorious In Social Ascendancy Talk

The latest photograph shows Lady Douglas Haig wife of the British commander in France. If the war ends successfully, General Sir Douglas Haig may receive a dukedom, elevating Lady Douglas Haig to vast social prominence in England.

Douglas Haig France Sir Douglas Haig England

Nebraska Farmers Congress Opens at University Farm

Plans for the annual Nebraska Farmers Congress known as Organized Agricultural Week were completed in Lincoln. The event features prominent state speakers, static meetings and sectional conferences on agricultural problems and rural welfare starting next Monday.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska Farmers’ Congress University Farm

Prince Golitzine Succeeds Trepoff as Russian Premier

Prince Golitzine, a conservative Russian politician, takes over from General Trepoff as premier. He favors aggressive wartime action, marking the first time a prince has held the post. An expert worker in a British needle factory performs a remarkable feat drilling a hair’s breadth hole through a sewing needle.

Prince Golitzine Trepoff General Trepoff Russia

Be Sure Safeguard Your Health Claim

A brief health notice urging safeguards against constipation biliousness and malaria. The fragment emphasizes taking no chances with health and seeks preventive remedies.

Season of change as major league managers debut

National League leaders list. Jack Barry of the Red Sox and Fred Mitchell of the Cubs emerge as new managers. Barry, a top player, will be the AL's only playing manager. Mitchell, veteran pilot, previously coached Harvard and led the Braves in Stallings absence. Other veterans Connie Mack John McGraw Clark Griffith George Stallings remain in command.

Jack Barry Red Sox Fred Mitchell Cubs Barry Bill Carrigan Keystone Worcester Mass Chicago Cubs St. John, N. B Boston Americans Athletics Philadelphia Nationals Brooklyn Toronto International League George Stallings Braves Harvard Crimson Connie Mack John McGraw Giants Clark Griffith Washington Hughey Jennings Detroit Tigers Miller Huggins St. Louis Cardinals Wilbert Robinson Bill Donovan New York Yankees Pat Moran Phillies Clarence Rowland White Sox Lee Fohl Cleveland Christy Mathewson Cincinnati Reds Jimmy Callahan Pittsburgh Pirates Fielder Jones St. Louis Browns Callahan Jones

Fourth National Bank Leads Atlanta Prosperity With 21 Percent Earnings

Atlanta bank results show Fourth National Bank posting 21.16 percent net earnings in 1916 from a $600000 capital. Dividends paid total $72000, undivided profits rise by $50000, and deposits surge to $3.832 million. James W. English resumes presidency with John K. Otley and Charles I. Ryan as vice presidents and cashier, all re-elected by directors.

Atlanta Fourth National Bank South Fourth National James W. English John K. Otley Charles I. Ryan

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