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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1917
Page
3
Readable fragments show market spot values for cotton and related staples with numbers like 19.00 at Wilmington Charleston and Norfolk, plus an older figure 19.38 and stray references to Savil and NNA.
The New York cotton market traded steady to higher with May and July futures lifting a few points while weather prospects in the Southwest and favorable conditions east of the river supported limited local selling. Spot cotton held at middling 19.10 cents.
Liverpool on March 30 reports good middling at 12.87 and low middling at 12.59 with sales totaling 10 000 including 500 for speculation and export receipts 8 000 and futures described as easy.
Market brief notes show activity in local markets with Wilmington naval stores receipts and cotton figures. The fragment records small quantities and price-like figures, indicating a routine summary of market movements.
Turpentine firm trades 443-4 with receipts 4 shipments 332 stocks 8 426. Rosin firm 84 receipts 494 shipments 69 266 stocks. Quotations: B D E 5.50 F G H I 5.60 K 5.70 M N WG 5.75 WW 5.80.
War shares rise at the open as United States Steel Bethlehem Steel Republic Iron Sloss Sheffield Steel Crucible Steel Virginia Iron advance 4 to 1/2 points. Leathers and Oils climb 1 to 2 points with Baldwin locomotive and Marine preferred. Wilson Packing trends up as Ohio Gas Montana Power and Malting absorb. Rails and Metals move within fractions.
Mr and Mrs William Jacquelin Boykin announce the marriage of their daughter Frances Taylor to Thomas Davis Meares Jr on Wednesday evening April eighteenth at eight thirty at St Timothy s Church Wilson North Carolina.
The crowning event of Easter week will be the presentation of The Affinities at the Academy of Music on Thursday April 12. Miss Sallie Oldham and Miss Janie Meares headline with Mrs W O S Sutherland and Mrs C H Clark in leading roles. Tonight at Ger m ania club the first rehearsal of the Suffragette group will be held at 8 o clock with business women invited to participate. Other acts rehearsing include the Debutantes Texas Tommy dancers Century Girls and the Sweetheart Chorus.
In New York on March 30 coffee futures ease with Rio No.7 at 91-2 and May at 7.65 while July advances to 7.78.
Mr. Raymond Hunt assistant general manager of Tidewater Power Company traveled from New York after a three hour executive session of the American Railway Association at 8 West Fortieth Street headquarters. The gathering aimed to prepare maps and data for submission to the War Department for national defense. Fourteen committee members from across the country attended or were represented. Gen. George H. Harriss of Washington presided.
Rev. J. H. Shore presiding elder delivered a splendid sermon to a large congregation at Trinity Methodist Church last night. Services continue through the week with Rev. W. V. McRae to conduct tonight. Holy Communion will be observed Sunday morning with Rev. Shore in charge. Cottage prayer meetings are held in members homes in the afternoons as interest remains high.
An advertisement promotes Jad Salts as a safe inexpensive remedy to clean and stimulate kidneys. It claims high water intake and a daily tablespoon of the salts mixed in water will relieve backache and bladder irritation by flushing waste and acids from the urinary tract.
Advertisement notes quarter begins April 1 at American Bank and Trust Company. Deposits made by April 2 earn 4 percent compound interest from April 1.
Rheuma sold by R. R. Bellamy and druggists promises faster, lasting relief from rheumatism. It allegedly removes poison secretions through bowels and kidneys and is endorsed by Dr Lyons after review of the formula, urging sufferers to try Baoan.
The Baltimore Orioles crushed the Wilmington Light Infantrymen at Sunset Park with a dominant hitting display. Young Horne started for the Soldiers but faltered after five innings, giving way to Ed Boswell who closed out the game as the Birds exploded for seven runs in the eighth.
Resinol Ointment and Soap are praised for treating eczema and other skin eruptions. Doctors report regular prescriptions and positive outcomes, noting quick relief from itching and inflammation.
Recorder Harriss heard a set of cases this morning. Rogers and Keen faced affray charges but were left open. Willie McKay was charged with assault with a deadly weapon. Tom Howe and Frank Howard faced assault charges. John Jacobs to be tried in juvenile court.
The message touts Style-Plus All Wool fabrics at 17.00 dollars nationwide with guaranteed satisfaction. It notes growing demand from Maine to California and claims other makes cost more or less, while hats, ties, shirts, and hosiery are available to complete Easter outfits.
Catalog copy lists Silk Crepe de Chine and Taffeta dresses in multiple styles and colors with prices from $5.95 to $18.50. Dresses include Crepe de Chine, Taffeta, and Silk combinations in seasonal shades and sizes.
Easter Dress Up Week features a wide range of chic hats and millinery. Showrooms advertise attractive, distinct styles at popular prices despite high material costs, promising the prettiest headwear for the season.
Easter neckwear in Georgette crepe de chine and pongee available in plain or sport designs from .50 to 1.50. Silk gloves 50c to 79c. Fabric handbags in novelty shapes from .98 to 1.50. Crepe de chine handkerchiefs embroidered in colors, .25. Silk hosiery in shades, from .59 to 1.25. Neck beads in pearl and amber 25c to 50c. Ribbons plain and fancy. Babies caps dresses and undergarments offered.
A local ad spot highlights women’s Kid Boots priced from 7.00 to 8.00 and Dorothy Dodd Low Shoes 3.50 to 5.50. Ralston Shoes offers men’s styles from 4.50 to 6.00 with a full line of children’s Easter footwear also advertised.
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