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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1916
Page
3
This morning's cotton market in New York shows firmness with a good undertone. Johnston Storm and Co warn that submarine activity could disrupt shipping, affecting wheat stocks and potentially cotton, so they cannot advise purchases based on current statistics.
The cotton market opened steady with modest declines then recovered to new highs as December and January futures rose to 17.44 and 17.39 respectively. Across equities, irregular gains appeared with Sugar, Gas shares advancing and United States Steel and copper issues rising, while Norfolk and Western and Union Pacific added about a point. Wilmington and Savannah naval stores prices are listed, and a broad slate of New York Spots and major industrials show varied movement with several rail and steel names noted.
The Buffalo Bill 101 Ranch show tours Wilmington with Preparedness a major feature. Col. Cody leads a program loaned U S regulars for authentic army maneuvers cavalry drills and an Indian battle. Also includes cowboys scouts Indians and frontier scenes, with parades and a recruiting tent on show day.
Harold De Forest of Wetmore Kansas had two hammer toes amputated to pass the West Point entrance exam. He was discharged from a local hospital after the operation. The incident is noted alongside a humorous exchange about writing and a comment on President Wilson and England.
Readable fragment lists sunrise and sunset times with partial digits. Sky chart notes sun rise around 6:22 and set near 5:42, but several characters are garbled leaving uncertain minutes.
Stage of water in the Cape Fear River at Fayetteville North Carolina measured at 8 a m yesterday stood at 2.6 feet indicating moderate flow conditions for the period.
Local shop I Shrier advertises new weekly arrivals including collars ties hosiery neckwear shirts and more. The notice highlights ongoing stock refresh and weekly update.
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