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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1916
Page
3
Market notes show open and close prices for New York cotton with figures around 19.99 to 20.88 and receipts data. Savannah naval stores report spirits prices and rosin values with rosin and varnish ranges, reflecting grain and ship line activity and trading levels.
New York November 23. Cotton market shows continued liquidation with spot houses offering freely at Liverpool. Reports of easier spot in the Lowh and dec deliveries day notices looming, signaling lower prices before possible rebound. stock reactions varied across industrials and key names.
In trading on November 23 there was sharp liquidation in cotton with quotes about 28 to 37 points lower from the previous close. The January and May contracts opened lower and the market remained soft through the first hour, reflecting broad selling pressure.
Notice that a Hanover County Superior Court decree requires a sale by commissioner. On December 11, 1916, at noon at Wilmington court house, the real estate described as Villa View parcels will be sold to the highest cash bidder. The property is recorded in book 52, page Hiet sequitor, New Hanover. Commissioner C Caswell.
The stage of water in the Cape Fear River at Fayetteville North Carolina measured 2.5 feet at 8 a m yesterday indicating a modest rise from previous levels. The reading provides a snapshot of navigational conditions on the river.
A brief note describes enjoying an open fireplace during cool weather. The exchange mentions comfort and the appeal of warmth as a simple pleasure in the season.
Washington report notes increased work on wilt root-knot and anthracnose control in cotton and crops across the South. It highlights large seed programs in South Carolina Alabama and progress with Durango and Acala varieties, single stalk culture and Egypt seed adoption boosting yields and easing irrigation.
A vivid scarlet satin dress features layered fabric and silver edging. Diamond bows detail the bodice and shoulder, with a silver lace trimmed petticoat and silver medallions. An emerald green ribbon band accents the bodice for contrast.
New York reports there was no change in the high school gridiron leaders after last Saturday’s games. Georgia Tech still heads the sevens of the east with 387 points for eight games, Pennsylvania State moves into second place with 348, and Vanderbilt rises to third.
Helena Montana November 23 Miss Jeanette Rankin of Missoula who won Congress as a Republican spent 687.70 on her campaign per expense account on file at the Secretary of State's office.
Nelson Hines colored, a Chadbourn Lumber Company employee in the Southern city section, fell 12 to 15 feet from a log-slide shortly after 11 this morning. He was unable to walk and was taken to James Walker Memorial Hospital for treatment. his exact condition was not yet known.
The Pennsylvanian under Captain Tapsley cleared the Coast Line terminals this afternoon for Colon Panama and will sail late today or tomorrow morning. The vessel docked Saturday at noon to discharge a two part cargo of nitrate of soda and was described as one of the handsomest freighters to visit the port, drawing hundreds who inspected it Sunday.
Tidewater Power Company provides extra cars to transport patrons after the Maude Adams show at the Academy of Music. Cars will line up in front of the Academy and at Red Cross street Sunset Park Carolina and the Belt lines for their return home.
A deed of assignment by L H Marshburn who has run a grocery at Sixth and Castle streets appoints L T Landen as trustee to close out the business. L T Burton, Esq., is attorney. Landen is to sell stock and furniture, apply exemptions, cover costs, and pay W J Bradshaw 75 on first mortgage and W J Wilkins 431 on second mortgage plus attorney fees.
Deed filed conveys from W. M. Batson to J. R. Covill for $100 and other considerations a large tract of land in Harnett township facing the Sound. The property includes a substantial number of acres.
George M. Church and Harold A. Throckmorton, leading American tennis players, depart for Vancouver to sail to the Philippines for the Far Eastern championship games in Manila January. Throckmorton holds the national junior title and New Jersey State crown, while Church previously challenged for the national title and defeated Ichiya Kumagae, the reigning Orient champion. Kumagae aims for another shot at Church in Manila.
Huntington WV November 21 F R Pyle learns what happened to a baseball mailed to C L Talbott in South America Talbott asked for the ball but years later returned to the United States and blamed Pyle The South American postmaster reports the package wandered across the continent and post masters could not locate the owner The ball reportedly traveled about 25000 miles Pyle plans to seek its return and keep it as a souvenir
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