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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1917
Page
3
Market commentary from New York discusses census data lowering anticipated cotton supply and steady to lower prices. It notes December contracts easing, active positions selling under yesterday’s close, and Wall Street liquidity shifting as traders respond to weather delays. Spot cotton in New York is quoted around 29.05 cents.
In Orleans on Oct. 25 the cotton market opened with a reactionary tendency and larger estimates later. first half hour trading fell 1 to 60 points from previous, while May 31 futures held steady around 31.69. Spot cotton remained unchanged with arrivals of 368 bales and middling to good middling prices quoted at 27.75 and 28.25 respectively, with receipts at 11,342.
York December 25 reports the cotton seed market closing steady. Spot price 19.00 by tipper 19.50, December 17.60, aes 1750, March 17.45, May. Total sales 16 300.
Spirits 48c. Rosin 5.50 and 5.30. Tar 3.15 and 16c. Crude 4, 4, 3. Receipts Cotton 975. Tar 60.
Chicago reports fresh upturns in corn due to scarce offerings and short covering. December corn advances to 1.16 5-8, May to 1.12, with oats and hogs rising, lifting provisions and broad market gains. New York steamship shares lead stock list with energy across rail and industrials mixed.
Tonight in the YMCA gymnasium the Thursday Night Volley Ball League will host two doubleheaders. Captains Koelling and McManus lead the early matches while Avery and Cates face off in the second, with equal records and a chance to move into the win column.
Tomorrow evening the Temple of Israel will organize all committees suggested by the U S Food Administration through cooperating organizations representing various religious bodies. The ceremony precedes active food conservation during this national stress and all Israelites are urged to attend the patriotic Sabbath eve service.
An advertisement describes a new ether compound named Freezone sold in small bottles for a few cents. A few drops on a tender corn or callus allegedly dissolves the soreness and loosens the corn so it can be lifted off with no pain or skin irritation. Women urged to keep Freezone handy.
W H Blankenship of Richmond spoke to about 50 Coast Line clerks at the Orton Hotel outlining unionist views on the clerk controversy. Competing reports say walkouts have crippled the system while officials claim vacancies are filled. Coast Line insists the situation is not serious and clerks are content with pay and treatment.
Sam Hill, a colored driver for the Wilmington Furniture Company, yesterday halted a runaway horse attached to a delivery wagon after the animal bolted. Hill displayed notable skill in reining in the frightened animal, which suffered several bruises.
Summons issued in the action of C. J. Reaves against Augusta J. Bynds alias May Clifford and J. K. McIlhenny. No complaint filed yet though damages are likely for a collision weeks ago when defendant's car struck the plaintiff’s wagon near Greenfield. J. A. MacNorton, Esq., represents the plaintiff.
Queen Marie of Romania tells the Associated Press that Romania will fight to the bitter end for freedom and the rights of small nations. She thanks America for aid linked to Wilsonian ideals and asks the US to continue support as Romania endures war, famine, and disease.
New York reports that during the Liberty Loan parade starting this afternoon 20 000 bond holders lined up as the Liberty Loan committee announces the one billion dollar milestone has been reached in the Federal Reserve District.
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