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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1917

Page

8

Market Review and Weather Notes on June 30 Cotton

Market closed irregular after a quiet session with steady early bids up to 12 points on favorable weather and Southwest demand. October slipped from 26.48 to 26.27 before recovering. New Orleans reports and crop data influenced prices including a 62.0 condition reading and acreage decrease. Government crop report anticipated. other lines show mixed gains and declines across futures and farm prices.

Ork Orlevn New York

New York Spot Action Quiet Middling

New York spot markets report quiet activity on June 30 with middling demand and a price around 27.25.

New York

New Orleans Cotton and Chicago Grain Movement Report

Cotton market opened higher then fell on liquidating sales with a steady close 12 to 16 points down from yesterday. Second bale of the new crop arrived from San Benito Texas while New Orleans trading showed a narrow range and light new business amid mixed futures. Chicago grain mixed with wheat new arrivals easing prices while corn and oats shifted on demand and weather. New York stocks rallied late after a weak start following ICC rate decision.

New Orleans San Benio Texas

New Orleans Spot Cotton Holds Steady Amid Quiet Trade

New Orleans spot cotton remains quiet and unchanged with 118 bales sold on the spot. Arrivals total 1600 with prices across classifications including good ordinary 24.62 and strict middling 26.55, receipts 4,808 and stock 204,792.

New Orleans

Cotton Seed Oil Market Closes Steady In New York

The cotton seed oil market closed steady in New York on June 30. Spot bids at 1.80, with January through December futures quoted in a narrow range from 15.50 to 15.86. Total sales reached 10,100 barrels.

New York

Americans Land In France Amid Enthusiastic Welcome

Troops arriving in a French port are greeted with excitement as transports dock and sailors cheer. Major-General William L. Sibert notes the sea was calm, while onlookers glimpse humor among troops and a German prisoner observing the scene.

Gleeves William L. Sibert Bon Mill Pond Navy Americas Cleveland France Segation

Turpentine and Rosin Trade Report From Savannah June 30

The Savannah naval stores report shows a turpentine firm with 381-4 sales, receipts 649, shipments 13, stock 21 652, and a rosin firm with receipts 2 296, shipments 500, stock 64 690. Price quotes range from B 5.30 to W W 6.80 and 700 in W. G. 6.75 to 6.80.

Savannah W. G W. W

Financial and Coffee Brief From New York Market

Mercantile paper and bills quoted with sterling and franc rates. Demand and cable exchanges listed for several currencies. Bar silver and Mexican dollars priced. Government and railroad bonds described as heavy or easy. Coffee futures steady with September and December quotes.

Financial New York Mercantile Paper

New Interest Quarter Begins at Local Bank

American Bank and Trust Co. announces a new interest quarter starting July 1. Deposits made in Savings Department on or before July 2 will bear 4 percent compound interest from July 1. Interest computed on October 1. Advt. 6 29 3t.

American Bank and Trust Co Savings Department Anmerican Bank’and Trust Co

Pershing visits French shores as troops reach safety

General Pershing, with General Helletier, inspects American troops in France as the first contingent arrives. Burgers, transports, and Navy ships bustle with orders while soldiers learn French and prepare to fight beside the French army. The scene marks a historic meet of two Allied commanders on French soil.

France Helletier Pershing Liber P Pershing Admiral Gleaves

Guests at Wrightsville Beach Cottage Paste

Miss Thelma Norris and Mrs H Cavenaugh of WaHate were guests at Wrightsville Beach yesterday. Miss Annie Bell Learned of Bur gaw was a guest at Wrightsville Beach yesterday. Mrs W S Markham and her two children of Durham are guests at the Kidder cottage at Wrightsville Beach.

Thelma Norris H. Cavenaugh WaHate Wrightsville Beach Annie Bell Learned Burgaw Wightsville Beach

Trained Nurses for War Times

Washington reports that only graduate trained nurses are chosen by the American Red Cross for war hospital service. Nurses' aides are specially trained. front line nursing is limited to base hospitals. US forces will deploy modern hospital equipment with top surgeons and nurses to France.

American Red Cross United States Uncle Sam France Red Cross General Pershing

Mrs. Williams Attends Baptist Assembly at Wrightsville Beach

Mrs. James A. Williams of Bladenboro arrived in the city yesterday to attend the Baptist Seaside Assembly held at Wrightsville Beach.

James A. Williams Bladenboro City Wrightsville Beach

Miss Nina Thomson Returns to Villa View Home

Miss Nina Thomson is back from a visit with friends in South Carolina and is staying with her sister Mrs. Trabue Barksdale at Villa View.

Nina Thomson South Carolina Trabue Barksdale Villa View

Mass at St Marys Star of the Sea Church at Wrightsville Beach

Mass will be conducted at St Marys Star of the Sea church on Wrightsville Beach this morning at 9 o'clock by the Very Rev. C Dennen of St Marys Pro Cathedral Wilmington.

Stt. Mary’s Star of the Sea Church Wrightsville Beach C. Dennen St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral Wilmington

Ministering Circle Spring Sale at Seashore Hotel

The Ministering Circle of the King's Daughters announces its annual spring sale at the Seashore Hotel next Saturday at 11 o'clock. Proceeds go to support the district nurse program.

King's Daughters Seashore Hotel

Model Sunday School Class at Harbor Island

Everyone is invited to attend a Model Sunday School Class at the Harbor Island auditorium this morning at 9:45 led by Rev. Dr. H. G. Roberson of Louisville Kentucky attending the Baptist Seaside Assembly.

Harbor Island H. G. Roberson Louisville Baptist Seaside Assembly

Funeral Services for George W. Reynolds This Afternoon

Funeral services for Mr. George W. Reynolds will be held at the Second Advent Christian church at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. J. P. King will preside with Rev. C. T. Green assisting. Interment will follow in Belle Vue Cemetery. Pallbearers are A. M. Cumber, J. F. Wolfe, A. G. Smith, John Lanier, A. D. Cashwell, and J. B. Davis.

George W. Reynolds Second Advent Christian Church J. P. King C. T. Green Bellevue Cemetery Messrs A. M. Cumber J. F. Wolfe A. G. Smith John Lanier A. D. Cashwell J. B Davis

Concerts at Lumina Worth Hearing Tonight

The Lumina concerts today promise good music with performances scheduled around 8:45 p.m. The showtimes are listed as 8:45 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. ensuring an enjoyable evening for attendees.

Lumina Adds Family Fun for July Fourth Celebrate

The notice promotes Lumina as an ideal spot for family outings on July Fourth with convenient options for parties and gatherings. It's a brief teaser inviting guests to enjoy a festive Independence Day.

Education in Wartime Urges Keeps Schools Open

United States Commissioner of Education Dr. P. P. Claxton urges maintaining all schools at full term and avoiding any closure during war. He stresses continued schooling for elementary to high school students, with selective wartime employment for some, to prepare for postwar reconstruction and global needs.

P. P. Claxton United States Russia China England France Italy Uni Universit Sno Ae Tne

Juniors urged to attend funeral of George W Reynolds

Juniors are asked to meet at the Junior Hall on Sunday July 1st at a time to attend the funeral of Brother George W Reynolds. W C Capps, Counselor, George Washington No 67.

George W. Reynolds W. C. Capps George Washington

Ital ians Occupy Eastern Agnella Pass After Austrian Withdrawal

Official report says Italian troops seized the eastern end of Agnella Pass after Austrian posts withdrew. The notice appears in United Press dispatch from Rome dated June 30. The item is followed by an unrelated bank advertisement noting July 1 deposits and savings department details.

United Pro Rome Agnella Pass

Best Orchestra to Perform Two Lumina Concerts

The Best Orchestra that has ever played at Lumina will give two concerts today at 3 45 p m and 8 45 p m Ady directed by the renowned ensemble in this rare home engagement.

Lumina Ady

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