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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1917
Page
3
New York reports a steady start with futures for October around 20.52 and daily moves near 0.20. Buying in the South supports prices while early selling and government factors restrain gains. Cotton closes steady with October near 20.74 and spot prices at 21.70 for middling.
Regularity prevailed in early gin cotton with nearby months 5 to 8 points up and distant months slightly higher. By 30 minutes into trading prices stood 7 to 10 points over yesterday's close as bullish crop accounts supported the market.
Liverpool on September 18 reports improved inquiry and steady values with good middling at 17.00 to 17.45 and sales of 3,000 bales, including 2,700 American. Receipts total 17,000 bales, futures largely unchanged. New Orleans spot gains 19 points with good middling at 20.38 and receipts 4,261. Marine and weather news noted alongside market data.
Chicago traders pushed corn values higher on frost predictions and improved crop outlook. Oats rose with buying by a large elevator, while steel, petroleum, and tobacco issues showed strength amid unsettled market nerves.
A crowded local page lists contestants and addresses from Lumberton to Wilmington seeking victory in a Briscoe Automobile contest. Names like Grace Redmond Nina Pallard Edna Charles and Mildred Scott appear among many North Carolina residents and firms.
The cotton seed oil market closed firm in New York. Spot bids stood at 11.70 with futures for September 16.75, October 15.91, November December 15.49, January 15.48, February 15.50, March 15.60 and April 15.65. Total sales reached 16,700 barrels.
King George visited the river Clyde in Scotland today and boarded an American patrol ship. The crew cheered the king as he inspected the crew’s quarters and congratulated the officers on having such fine ships.
The Norwegian foreign office reports two ships sunk by German submarines off Cane St. Vincent and near Christiana. The Askelad of 2283 tons lost 11 sailors with 10 saved including the captain. the Rein of 1175 tons lost ten crew with nine saved.
The public shows rising trust in Ironized Paw-Paw, touted as a superior liquid remedy over tablets. A testimonial from B. Barrett of Columbia, S.C., claims three bottles cured indigestion, liver, and constipation issues, restoring normal sleep and bowel function.
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