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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1917
Page
3
Wilmington market listing prices for butter beef potatoes cabbage hides wool and onions with Wilmington naval stores showing rosin tar and crude oil prices and receipts for cotton spirits tar and other items. The column includes spot and crate prices for produce and notes weekly or daily figures for commodities.
In New York on October 20 the cotton market opened with a modest advance, then fell back as the day progressed. Prices touched 27.38 for January after the initial call, with reports of improved U S and weather conditions in the Eastern belt influencing sentiment. The market showed a cautious, wavering tone with bullish rumors fading as trading continued.
New York on October 20 reported spot cotton prices with middling grade at 28.65 cents per pound. The brief market note records the day’s assessed price for the lint in the immediate market and reflects textile trade activity.
Frosts at wintry points in the belt sparked buying at the opening of the cotton market in New Orleans today but the rise faded to one to seven points. By mid-morning persistent selling moved prices 12 to 16 points below yesterday's close, and late in the session the market showed a net decline of 24 to 27 points.
Spot cotton prices rise 25 points in New York with sales pending deliveries to arrive 796. Low middling quoted at 27.50 and middling at 27.50 with good middling values noted.
Freight tonnage and service rose sharply in July with 20.2 percent more ton miles than a year earlier. Freight cars and locomotives pending repairs dropped, signaling improved efficiency as railroads operated with lighter idle equipment.
The article notes that women are admitted to engineering courses at Kansas Agricultural College. It cites war demands pulling engineers from the state and says substantial practical engineering work can be handled by women.
Chicago gears up for an annual convention in the city next month hosted by the Illinois State Federation of Women's Clubs. The event showcases entertainment and activities organized by the federation for club members and supporters.
The Suffragists in New York City announce a great parade to close their state campaign at month end. American Girls Aid reports 9 460 cases of clothing and relief for war sufferers in France since founding. July figures show 4 460 repairs, down to 4 122 this July, a 7 6 percent drop. July railroad mileage rose from 4 4 to 68 8 miles for locomotives and freight cars from 26 4 to 28 3 miles, a 7 2 percent gain.
Utah Agricultural College swiftly trains young women to fill business roles left vacant by men entering military service. Mrs. W. J. Bryan accepts invites to speak in New York State supporting the upcoming woman suffrage amendment. Chisago Grand Opera Company premiers a chorus composed entirely of American girls.
Fairie Brown Alexander administratrix of A D Brown deceased warns all creditors to present claims at the A D Brown store by October 20, 1918 or be barred. Creditors urged to make immediate payment if indebted. Notice dated October 20, 1917.
New Bern North Carolina October 20 congressman George B Reed of Goldsboro visited to open Eastern Carolina Fair and greet hundreds of voters. Carteret county stock raisers push tick eradication with vats and dip. Officials warn hunters to prevent forest fires aided by State Insurance Department. Diphtheria cases reported but under control. Health measures by Prof H B Smith and C Lupton cite no outbreak. Public order described as excellent during the sixth Eastern Carolina Fair.
A vintage advertisement urges waking with a glass of hot water mixed with limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims internal cleansing prevents toxins entering the blood and promises improved health and appearance for those with dull heads foul breath biliousness or constipation.
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