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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1918
Page
7
Market and marine news fragment mentions Wilmington Charleston Norfolk and Peers with scattered figures. No clear event or outcome. lacks full names or dates for a definite item.
Plans for the Eastern North Carolina farm demonstration agents convention to convene next Tuesday in Wilmington detail a three day program. Sessions open at 9 am with addresses by Dr Dan T Gray G A Cardwell and Dr O B Hess. A public meeting Thursday at 2 pm at the Court House will address pork production goals and food supply needs.
A recent wind storm with 46 mph winds and 0.44 inches of rain caused scattered damage from Wilmington to Winter Park and Scott's Hill. Windows blown, trees toppled, and a two story house wrecked at Scott's Hill trapped two men who were later rescued with only minor injuries.
Fragmentary text suggests a sailor or crew member penned a note about impending shore leave or voyage timing. Readable terms indicate a maritime context with possible references to ship, port, and day. Further details are unclear from the damaged OCR.
The New Orleans cotton market finished steady with a slight decline of 21 to 30 points. Prices hovered around 30.85 to 30.50 per unit, with several figures showing minor movements and quotes across different grades.
Spot cotton in New Orleans on January 15 shows prices down with 25 points off and sales at 96.15 to arrive 54.4, low mid at 31.75 and good middling at 52.00. Receipts stand at 401,300. Bare are.
Public sale set for February 16, 1938 at Wilmington Court House door. W. A. Simon Annie T. Simon and C F Howell Jesmee Howell defaulted on mortgage deeds. two parcels in Block 20, City of Wilmington, described as lots 1–2 and adjacent lot No. 2, totaling land in New Hanover County. Attorney W B McEoy announces auction for cash to highest bidder.
A highly anticipated volley ball match at the YMCA gymnasium is set for 5:15 this afternoon. The Minsters' Class team, seasoned players, aims to win all five games, while the opposing team also reports strong practice and confidence.
Chicago hog prices range from 13.50 to 16.60 with heavy hogs at 15.90 to 16.60 and mixed at 16.90 to 16.55. Cattle receipts 800 with native steers 8.20 to 13.60, stockers 6.80 to 10.85, cows 6.80 to 11.75, calves 8.50 to 15.50. Sheep 1,000 with wethers 9.50 to 13.25 and lambs 14.00 to 17.50.
Business Men feel confident in finding open spots on the floor to turn the tables. With many men available, captains have yet to choose the opening lineup, which will likely include J. C. Wessell as captain and HB. Pickard J. F. Roache Alex Sprunt Ed Ahrens J. B. Rice and Dr. Green. Ministers field Rev. H. W. Koelling captain alongside Revs J. A. Sullivan Wm. Baker A. L. Goodrich W. V. MacLea T. P. Allen F. B. Clausen with Referee-Director J. B. Huntington.
A New Yorker Edward J. Woods 1815 B Station BH New York City offers a free book claiming easy and quick banishment of tobacco or snuff habits. It reports health benefits such as calmness tranquil sleep clear eyes normal appetite digestion vigor and increased efficiency plus relief from nervous irritable feelings and morbid cravings.
Person offers to buy old and broken dentures for cash by mail. Pays $2 to $15 per set and buys old gold silver and broken jewelry. Requests parcel post return mail and will hold goods 10 days for sender approval. Contact L Mazer 2007 So 5th St Philadelphia Pa. 1-15-30 tj
Report shows assets totaling 3 441 507 28 with loans of 1 881 785 68 and real estate, cash items, and U S deposits. Liabilities include capital 200 000 00, undivided profits 932 855 80, and deposits 3 003 533 45. Bank officers certify accuracy January 14 1618 in New Hanover County North Carolina.
Second day of the damage case in the United States District Court as P B Riley sues Waccamaw Lumber for 15000 dollars in damages for injuries alleged during employment. Attorneys began the argument before the jury and expected to continue into the afternoon.
Mr C B Hinnant will deliver a lecture to the city’s mothers at Hemenway school on Thursday December 17 at 4 o clock. Mrs W L Beery Civic Department chair calls listed ladies to meet at 401 Market street tomorrow at 4 for NC Forestry Association delegates and to arrange entertainment for visiting delegates and the January 25 convention.
A physician endorses Rheuma the remedy sold by R R Belle and all druggists claiming quicker lasting relief. He notes Rheuma clears secretions through bowels and kidneys and differs from common treatments. M C Lyons backs its composition and urges sufferers to try Rheuma.
An advertisement claims Q ban Hair Color Restorer revives natural hair color and shine for gray streaks. It says the product is not a dye, won’t stain the scalp, won’t wash out, and won’t interfere with washing or waving. It adds a money back guarantee and lists druggists as sellers.
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