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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1917

Page

6

Market Review and Trade in War Shares and Cotton Market

The report notes moderate initial irregularity in New York trading with stocks recovering on short covering after overnight gains. United States Steel and Bethlehem Steel led advances among key issues. heavy stocks like Sinclair Oil and Saxon Motors lagged, with steel and rails showing mixed activity. Cotton futures rallied with active buying and higher prices amid forecasts of government acreage changes and concerns over rainfall in the South West. prices surged with contracts near gains of about 235 points before later fluctuations.

New York Wall Street United States Steel Bethlehem Steel New Stock Rose & Point Crucible Baldwin Locomotive Mexican Petroleum Sinclair Oil Saxon Motors

New York Spot Cotton Price Report

New York spot cotton is ready with middling grade quoted at 27.15 cents per pound. The bulletin lists current pricing for immediate sale and delivery, reflecting market conditions in New York on June 23.

New York

New Orleans Cotton Market Rises on Dry Weather

New Orleans June 23 high values in cotton emerged at market open on buying interest amid continued dry weather in the belt. Active months gained 32 to 58 points as contracts met demand. Havre cotton exchange indicated improving sentiment with closing steady at an advance to 49 points.

New Orleans Havre

New Orleans Spot Cotton Prices and Movement

New Orleans spot cotton quotes show firm to steady pricing with mixed movement. Market notes indicate varying grades from good ordinary to good middling and slight gains in some classes, with sales and arrivals reported for the day.

Cotton Seed Oil Market Closes Firm in New York

The cotton seed oil market closed firm on June 23 with spot and futures bids. Notable quotes: June 15.45, July 16.48, August 16.44 16.45, September 16.42 16.43, October 16.00, November 16.31 16.12, December 16.04 16.05, January 16.07. Total sales reached 9,400 barrels.

New York Élois Iui

Eggs and Poultry Market Report Airs New York Prices

Butter firm with higher creamery quotes. fresh gathered eggs steady to higher with firsts and extras noted. Cheese firm with state fresh specials and receipts. live poultry dull with chickens and fowls near prior levels and turkeys at twenty.

New York

Wheat Prices Edge Higher as Weather Lifts Futures

Chicago grain markets opened higher on wheat amid improving conditions and expectations of ships to Europe. July futures rose, with September firm, while corn declined on week end profit taking. Oats and pork prices moved with the cereal rally and meat demand.

Chicago Europe Tly Asil Senge Ln Pork Arhiy Sally Ove Pleuber Sate le Ard — Aera Es Ig Bembe Seekonk Hs — Oe

Savannah Naval Stores Turpentine and Rosin Totals

Turpentine receipts 634, shipments 339, stocks 19 964. Rosin receipts 789, shipments 1 531, stocks 63 804. Quotes list B and D 5.30 B 5.60 F G H I 5.85 K 6.10 M 6.30 N 6.65 WG 6.85 WW 6.95.

Savannah Turpentine Rosin

Market Summary: Mercantile, currencies and bonds

New York financial notices list mercantile paper at 5.5 1/2 percent, sterling 60 day bills at 4.72, commercial 60 day bills at 4.71 1/4, demand at 4.75 3/4. Cables show 4.76 7/16 for 60 day, francs 5.74 1/2, guilders around 4.15 1/2. Bar silver at 78 1/2, Mexican dollars at 61 5/8. Government bonds listed as strong, railroad bonds irregular.

New York Mercantile Paper

Days of grace for auto licenses extended

The police department granted a three day grace period for renewing auto licenses to reduce arrests today. From Wednesday morning drivers without licenses will be strictly inspected. New rules require applicants to write the ten key chauffeur regulations on the license blank. Headlight use and four candle power lenses with proper design are now enforced statewide. Speeding enforcement continues to be strict to protect pedestrians.

Williams Police Department Chief Williams

King Constantine Steps Down in Greece During Crisis

Rome report states King Constantine did not abdicate but left temporarily to allow return later. Agency Nazionale story notes the move as cautious and informed amid Greece's political turmoil.

Eres United Press Rome Constantine Greece Agenzia Nazionale

Glorious Surf Bathing At The Beach Today

Glorious surf bathers enjoy a sunny beach day with the Lumina bathing pavilion offering 400 bath rooms for visitors.

Lumina

Housewives urged to report food preservation totals

A city and county appeal asks every woman and club to report at once the number of cans jars and other containers of food preserved. The report to W A McGirt New Hanover Food Conservation Commission costs one cent and aims to inform Governor Bickett of local progress.

Bickett W. A. McGirt New Hanover Food Conservation Commission

Lumina Concert Today by Kneisel Orchestra Ad

Advertisement notes concerts at Lumina today featuring Kneisel's orchestra. Program details not provided in the read text.

Kneisel Advt

Wood pricing notice from Oak Wood yard

Oscar P. Peck advertises mixed wood and pine wood loads with prices of 1.50 for oak wood, 1.60 for mixed wood, and 1.35 for pine wood. All wood sent C.O.D. at delivery.

OPEGIAL RIDERS CONTINUE BUSY

The article details ongoing efforts by the High School Girls Emergency Club and allied units to manufacture and ship medical cushions pillows pads and slings for soldiers in Paris and war zones. It notes quantities packed 504 items 190 pounds in eight boxes and 65 comfort bags plus the need for supplies tables machines and patterns. It also reports shortages in thread bandages and various dressings and urges support for continental aid missions and local fundraisers.

National Surgical Dressings Committee New York Paris Peter Cooper Willie Walker Maud Bullock Delgado Greenfield Catherine _ Kennedy Brooklyn Garden City Long Sunset Park Carrel Madame Lyautey the Invalides

Red Cross Appeal Seeks Linen and Volunteers

The local Red Cross Society asks for old linen crinoline in five yard lengths and more workers especially in cutting. They must complete a shipment next week with bandages pads gauze and wraps and report last week donations from multiple individuals and groups including Sunbeam Club and Miss Annie Hart.

Red Cross Society E. T Draper Annie Hart Annie Kidder W. L

American Society in Buenos Aires to switch July 4 celebration

The American Society in Buenos Aires will replace its usual dinner and dance with a patriotic entertainment on July 4. The event reflects a change in plans for the Independence Day celebration by the expatriate community.

Buenos Aires

Billy Sunday Revival to Stir Atlanta with 10000 Seats

United Press reports Billy Sundays six week revival will start November 11 in Atlanta. A 10000 seat tabernacle will be built on the old circus grounds on Jackson street. A New York committee arrives July 5 to plan final details as cantonments near completion and draftees assemble in Atlanta.

United Press Atlanta Billy Sunday Jackson Street New York

Ironized Paw-Paw Remedy Promises Strength and Vitality

A vintage advertisement touts Ironized Paw-Paw as a liquid tonic combining NUX LRON and Paw-Paw. It claims to build strong iron men and rosy cheeked women, boosts appetite and energy, and is sold for $1.00 with a formula on every bottle. Interstate Drug Co. of New York distributes, Wilmington stores stock it.

United States of America Europe Wilmington Elvington Interstate Drug Co., Inc New York

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