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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1917
Page
8
New York June 9 spot cotton holds steady at 23.80 middling as July and other contracts rise on stronger demand and covering. Prices for July advance about 17 points, while delays trigger brief profit-taking and a steady undertone develops. later figures show further gains and a mixed close with overall firm sentiment.
The New Orleans cotton market opened with a 15 to 18 point rise in the first half hour as months reached new highs for the season. Moderate buying met limited offerings while bullish sentiment led. Short sellers covering caused renewed strength and late-day quotes showed Retrive months up, with overall advances of 35 to 39 points.
Washington reports a nationwide Marine Corps recruiting week aimed at 4 000 enlistments to reach 30 000 strength. The campaign marshals business, schools, churches and media to showcase the service and its overseas role. The article explains age and health requirements and outlines on board ship duties and field units.
New York theatre leaders announce up to three new houses on Forty second and Forty third streets to open next Fall. Prolific writers Clare Kummer and Arthur Hopkins loom large as new productions and star casts attach to upcoming seasons.
Market items include naval stores with rosin and tar prices, local cotton and farm goods, fruits and vegetables, and bond and stock listings. The note cites various regionally quoted prices and active market context, mentioning Knieles Orchestra at Lumina and New York trading trends for June 9.
The June 9 cotton seed oil market in New York ends firm with spot bids at 16.45 and futures ranges from 16.46 to 16.70 for several months, total volume 19,800 contracts.
New York sugar futures opened irregular as shorts covered into the weekend. Closing prices ranged from one point lower to three net higher with 5,700 tons traded. July 5.08, September 5.19, December 6.02, March 4.64. Raw sugar steady. Molasses 6.01, centrifugal 5.89, refined steady, fine granulated 7.50.
An advertisement proclaims Ironized Paw-Paw Tonic as the ideal spring medicine to revive nerves, strengthen the stomach, and restore healthy vigor. It cites a Norfolk farmer testimonial detailing relief from weak heart and indigestion after using the product, and notes availability through local druggists and mail orders.
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