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Ga E ae 7 Granulated, Dainty Lumps, Powdered, aS om Confectioners, Brown, Golden Syrup * 28 FF f ANN be i fortieth Year MICHIGAN TRADESMAN (Unlike any other paper.) Frank, Free and Fearless for the Good That We Can Do. Each Issue Complete in Itself. DEVOTED TO THE BEST INTERESTS OF BUSINESS MEN. Published Weekly By TRADESMAN COMPANY Grand Rapids E. A. STOWE, Editor. Subscription Price. Three doliars per year, if paid strictly in advance. Four dollars advance. Canadian subscriptions, $4.04 per year, payable invariably in advance. Sample copies 10 cents each. Extra copies of current issues, 10 cents; issues a month or more old, 15 cents; issues a year or more old, 25 cents; issues five years or more old 50 cents. per year, if not paid in Entered Sept. 23, 1888, at the Postoffice of Grand Rapids as second class matter under Act of March 3, 1879. DEVOTED LIFE TO SCIENCE. Since the death of Muir and Bur- roughs a place head and shoulders above our other naturalists had been taken by Enos A. Mills, whose un- timely loss will grieve a wide circle of admirers. In the daring of his in- timacy with wild mountain heights he sunpassed all other students of na- ture in this country or abroad. Since he established his cabin home on Lon’s Peak at sixteen he had lived in the Rockies, winter and summer. With- out a companion, without a weapon of any kind, with nothing but a handfu! of raisins and a few matches, he would range for days over the Continental Divide in the face of the bitterest mid- winter cold. For his ability to cross the high peaks and ridges when no- body else would venture out he was made the Government “snow observ- er,” while his studies of winter wind velocity upon the heights, where the blizzards became veritable tornadoes, were of high scientific value. He con- fessed to narrow escapes, as when he once plunged through treacherous ice and was instantly incased in frozen garmentst, with no shelter near: but he was heedless of danger. Self-schooled, Mills had not Muir’s pen for describing natural scenery, nor the literary and philosophical faculty of Burroughs. But he wrote a terse, direct English, free from empty theorizing or ornament, yet colored by his warm sympathy for his subject that it was a pleasure to read. The architecture of several of his books, compiled as they were from Magazine articles, was poor. That of others was good, and his brief “Story of a Thous- and Year Pine” is already a literary classic, studied as such in the schools. Mills holds his chief place in our nature literature as a delineator of the life of the fauna of the Rockies. His books upon the beaver and the grizzly bear and the chapters upon the moun- tain lion, smaller bears, wild sheep, deer and other animals scattered through his works have no competi. . tors. His conscientious adherence to the observed fact kept him far from the “nature fakers.” Twenty-five years of study went to his book upon the beaver. During one autumn he kept fourteen colonies of beavers under constant watch, visiting them on sixty- five successive days, several of them twice daily. He literally lived with the grizzlies to prepare his book upon them. A normal human being may be defied to read that work without an overwhelming desire to find a grizzly cub for a pet or without swearing eternal hostility to the human swine who shoot grizzlies, so warm is the feeling animating its pages. We had hoped for more such volumes from Mills’s pen. MONKEYING WITH BUZZ-SAW. Continued thought among retailers seems to be developing the idea that the National Retail Association was rather hasty when it allowed itself to be drawn into a formal proceeding before a Federal board, whose find- ings, if they favor the petition, will be far-reaching in effect and perhaps react unfavorably on the great bulk of retailers. Not only are consumers’ pools be- ginning to sit up and take notice but some chains are said to have hinted that if buying exchanges are recog- nized they will insist on a real quan- tity price rather than the limited one based on $200 a month, against which the present protest is made. As one good friend of the independent re- tailer puts it in a letter to this Paper: “If the testimony is true, the maxi- mum discount is $200 a month. Sup- pose, in order to avoid a flood of pool orders, they raised it to $1,000 or $2,000 monthly. The chain stores would be sitting pretty, but how about the independent? There’s a big ques- tion here and it is: ‘Is the retailer monkeying with the buzz-saw? “We know the position the Trade Commission took in the Mennen case; this one is similar. If the retailer wins, it means that the edict goes down the line from crackers to cereals, to soaps, to tobacco, etc. Does he wish to be pooled to death or force the jobber into the chain store business?” Steet ae ABANDONED CATS. This is the time of year when peor le are closing camps for their return to the city and leaving cats and other pets to shift for themselves. The bird defenders say that cats readily return to the wild and subsist on birds and small game, but this js true only of a few strong individuals. By far the greater number perish. There are merciful ways of putting an animal to death if it must be left behind, and to do so is by far the greater kindness. —_——_—_—_—_————— Make good or make room. GOLD AND INFLATION. A financial writer declares that. the enormous “hoard of gold in this coun- try is pushing it into inflation.” It is undeniable that our large gold holdings are a potential source of price infla- tion, but so long as they remain mere- ly a “hoard” they can have no such effect. Hoarded gold buys no goods or services and can therefore influence prices from neither the demand nor the supply side. In order to stimu- ‘ate an advanace in prices gold must either circulate or it must be employed as a reserve against expanding credits. So long as it lies idle it can no more make rrices go up than can the gold in one’s teeth or watch case. Every one knows that very little gold circu- lates in this country as money. It is seldom seen in cash transactions ex- cept on the Pacific Coast, where cus- tom or local pride makes it circulate concurrently with paper and _ silver. That the gold is not being employed as a basis for the expansion of credit can be seen from any recent weekly statement of the Federal Reserve * banks in which it appears that the proportion of gold to note and deposit liabilities is at a very high level, while bill holdings are at a low point. enn TURNING TO WIDER FABRICS. Buyers of ribbons, including both curters and retail distributors, are dis- tlaying a decided tendency now to- ward wide fabrics instead of the nar- row widths that have occupied the position of prominence for a long time. This dropping of the narrow ribbons has been confined almost en- tirely to fancy grades, and staples are holding up well. Some sellers report that staple narrows are increasing in - popularity. For their fancies and novelties the buyers are now looking toward wide ribbons, and a strong demand is noted for high grade numbers running up from $22.50 to $40 or $45 apiece. Nov- elty brocades, jacquards and fine metallic figured effects up to ten inches wide are in strong demand now and sellers’ shipping rooms are piled with these fabrics being shipped out as rapid'y as possible. The demand is largely for prompt delivery, although many of the mil- linery and dress houses are now ‘buy- ing for spring production, for delivery through January. Wide staples are not very active, but in narrows there is difficulty now in selling anything but staples, sellers say. THE FUTURE MONEY MARKET. A question that is arousing much interest and discussion in business circles is that of the probable duration of the present period of easy money. A few recent occurrences in the mon- ey market, such as the slight advance in the-rate of balers’ discounts, have - ADESMAN GRAND RAPIDS, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1922 Number 2036 been interpreted by some observers as signs that the tide of money: and credit has already touched its high point. The sudden increase in the volume of new securities offered in the New York market, noted during the past fortnight, and the seasonal call for funds to move the crops should be expected to take up some of the slack in the market, and the general expectation among bankers is that there will be more firmness in demand for funds during the next ninety days. It is stated, however, that credit facilities will prove ample for every need, and it is believed that the banks can meet all calls without resort in any large measure to redis- counting operations. This situation does not foreshadow any pronounced change in the state of the money mar- ket within the immediate future. eeeneeeeeninan aiienre ens TEST QUALITY OF HOSE. Large store buyers are investigating the quality of the various brands of silk hose being offered to them. Tests being submitted to the United States Testing Company, Inc., ask for the size of the thread, the number of strands of which it is composed, mic- roscopical examination of the con- struction of the foot, Percentage of weighting present and the strength of the fabric before and after having been submitted to the perspiration test. Comparison is usually made of two or three samples of hose, although one of the larger stores has recently had eight of the leading popular priced brands tested. A reaction to this growing interest of the buyer to de- termine the relative quality of the mer- chandise submitted to him is being found in the “check tests” which man- ufacturers are having made of their own and competitors’ hosiery. ceenepeneasenenaia een Country Hides Moving at Good Prices. Country Hides — Strong. Heavy steers listed 14@l6c asked; heavy cows 13%@l5c asked; buffs 14@15c © asked; extreme weights 15Y%@l17c asked; outside prices for shorthaired, free of grub stocks; bulls quoted 10@ llc asked. Calf and Kip—Active. Trading in first salt city calfskins at unchanged price of 21c; resalted fresh city calf- skins held at 20c; resalted lots- of cities and country calf quoted 15@18c asked. Kipskins also were active at 20c for first salt skins. Horse Hides—Firm. Values con- tinue to show a wide range, depend- ing on the individual lot; quoted from $4@5 asked for mixed renderers and countries, with up to $8 asked for heavy average, all renderers, with full heads and shanks, —_>+-__ Fortune may knock at your door but it wont waste much time hunting for the keyhole. ee Me ni) Facade oa: oe wa 1 ra er iN SY 2 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN September 27, 1922 Items From the Cloverland of Michi- gan. Sault Ste. Marie, Sept. 26—The fair at Pickford last week, which was ac- companied by three days of sunshine, was a decided success. Everyone re- ported a wonderful time and even the concession men left smiling. The merchants at Pickford did a good business during the fair and the ex- hibits were unusually good, much to the credit of Chippewa county and the community of Pickford. Ham Hamilton, of the Pickford grocery, had charge of the large refreshment stand which resulted in his being able to make a fat bank deposit at the close of the fair. “The pessimist puts two and two to- gether and gets four, but the optimist gets 22.” The building occupied bv the Liberty fruit store, at 120 Portage avenue, East, is being remodeled. The struc- ture is being moved back several feet and a new modern front will be in- stalled, which will add much to the appearance of the street. “The last rose of summer is not here yet, but our Palm Beach suits look like it.” Chas. Farm, proprietor of the Soo Bottling Works, at 303 Maple street, has purchased the property at 916 South Ashmun street. He will move the bottling works into the new quar- ters as soon as the remodeling is com- pleted. “Tell sonny the key to success fits the school room door.” The Arnold Transportation Co. which thas absorbed the Arnold Tran- sit Co. and the Island Transportation Co., is planning on building two new steel steamers for the Straits of Mack- inac and the Les Cheneaux Island ser- vice. The proposed new boats will be steel ships, about 155 feet water line, 28 foot beam by 33 feet on deck. The new steamers will greatly benefit St. Ignace, Mackinac [sland, Mackinaw City, Cheboygan and Les Cheneaux Island. The boats willbe of the most modern construction for the safety of passengers and the transportation of baggage and freight, including auto- mobiles. Alex Bush, the popular merchant of Rosedale, is a business visitor here this week. “The man who never misses a meal would miss one.” The Elite shop, at Manistique, has been purchased by Florence Williams. The business will be continued as here- tofore. The last passenger boat of the sea- son went down the river last week, which means that we will soon have another winter. However, this does not sadden the ‘hearts of the real Soo- ites, as it means that the partridge, football and hunting seasons will soon be at hand, and in the meantime we can enjoy a feriod of Indian Summer, which is considered by many to be the finest time of the year. Who with red blood and a clear conscience does not enjoy a Soo Winter with its many winter sports? Austin J. Lipsett, of the firm of Bainbridge & Lipsett, automobile mer- chants, has severed his connection with that firm and accepted the manage- ment of the Hewitt-Bell Coal Co., which was recently organized. Austin figures that there will be far more de- mand for coal during the next six months than there will be for cars. “A woman putting up preserves tells us that sugar prices are uncanny.” Clayton Schenk, formerly of the Marks-Schenk Co., is now associated with the Soo Machine & Auto Co. It is rumored that Mr. Schenk will soon be made manager of the concern. Twenty years ago this week the first anthracite coal shortage was serious here. Not a pound of it could be had in the citv owing to the strike. Schools all over the country which depended on hard coal for fuel had to be closed. However, from present indications there will be no coal shortage this year. George Lamb, formerly of the Soo, -but now a resident of Detroit, ac- companied by his brother, Jack, paid the Soo a visit last week. They are letting their friends in on a big land deal which they are interested in at Detroit. From the information given it looks as if the boys will soon be on Easy street, if their plans materialize, and they are giving their old friends a chance to get in on the ground floor. The Soo-Snows Railway, which has been proposed for many years is to become a reality in the near future, ac- cording to announcements made here. The new company has been organized with a capital of $250,000. The offi- cers of the new company are as fol- lows: George Combs, President; H. Appleton, Vice-President; M. A. Mc-° Queen, Secretary; F. H. Taylor, Treasurer. According to announce- ments made, a competent engineer will tbe on the ground the first of next month and the work will be rushed as much as possible. It is proposed to construct a line of railway from Sault Ste. Marie to Cedarville (Les Chen- eaux) a distance of thirty-six miles. The principle terminals will'be at Sau‘t Ste. Marie and at Cedarville, but di- rect connections and terminal facilities will be had at Pickford. At Sault Ste. Marie connections will be made with the Soo Line and the Duluth Shore Railway and also with the St. Mary’s Traction Co., where connections will be made to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. The Cedarville terminal will be so situated that the navigation of Lake Huron can be made available. It wil be the aim of the company to meet all requirements and facilitate the trans- portation or passengers and _ freightt. The equipment to be used are the Edison storage battery cars. A number of Michigan Soo people are vitally interested this week in re- ports coming from the Michipicoten gold district, in Ontario, relative to a new discovery of gold. Probate Judge Charles H. Chapman, of this city, is among those interested. Sam Billings, who has just returned from Michipi- coten, brings with him samples of the new gold discovery on the St. Mary’s claim in that section, stating that the find, which is one of the most spectacu- lar in Northern Ontario, was made on September 12 by Sam Biron, one of the oldest and best informed pros- pectors in the district. Samples of the new discovery are on view in the win- dow of the Daily Star, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Wakefield, a city of 4,152 people, has been called the “beauty spot of the Upper Peninsula.” It is at the inter- section of two State highways, M-12 and M-28, and is built on the shores of a beautiful lake, completely sur- rounded by hills. The city claims to have the finest, purest and coolest water in the world. The water is pumped from 400 feet underground to a solid rock tank, built inside of a hill 200 feet above surface. Sanitary con- ditions that are exceptionally fine were made possible by driving an eight by ten foot tunnel 1,600 feet in solid rock through one of the hills surrounding the city and from that a four foot trunk sewer of solid concrete drains the city. The system is continually flushed by diverting part of a river from its course. The trunk sewer, not including the miles of lateral systems, cost over $125,000. Wakefield city has a valuation of approximately $15,000,- 000, not including the school system. The mines are valued high, which lifts the biggest part of municipal debts from the people’s shoulders. The city tax rate for 1922 is $1.56 per $100 of assessed valuation. The city owns over $1,000,000 worth of utilities and roads, sidewalks and buildings. The new Memorial Community Building, now about completed. demonstrates a phase in the constructive spirit of the community which is well worth the consideration of other cities. It is a Barney Langeler has worked In this institution continu. ously for fifty years. Sue Barney says— “By Golly! This cold weather makes you think of home made bread made from American Eagle Flour or Quaker Flour.” American Eagle Flour made from the finest Kansas Wheat, giving four or five loaves more to a small sack than any other flour. Quaker Flour made from the choicest Minnesota Wheat for particular people. WoRDEN KALAMAZOO—LANSING—BATTLE CREEK - THE PROMPT SHIPPERS GRAND RAPIDS ({;ROCER COMPANY aaa Inca MO a Ja me tpeeammettenncsanetncey 0 el aR A BOE eat atc ee ee September 27, 1922 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN $300,000 building devoted entirely to concentrating and developing health, happiness and community spirit. No public or civil offices are in the entire building. The whole building is for recreation—opera house, gymnasium, swimming pool, banquet halls, club rooms, lounging rooms and dance floors, together with a swimming beach on the lake shore and fresh air porches. William G. Tapert. —__~-+-.—___. Rapid Growth of the Chain Store. The chain store convention, held in New York City last week, was more than a gathering of the few members in attendance; it was a mile stone in an evolutionary journey and com- manded far more attention than its own specific doings would normally. There was a good deal of informa- tion which came from it of greater in- terest to the grocery trade at large than to members only, and which tended to disclose the development of the system, both in its own volume and in the opinions of members to- ward those who would place obstacles in their path. While this convention represented about 13,000 stores, cap- italized at about $50,000,000 and doing what is claimed to be a business of about $600,000,000 a year, it was typi- cal and representative of even more stores and a new plan of merchandis- ing which is tearing down old idea's and compelling new economic con- siderations among those engaged in food distribution. A few years ago chain stores -were almost unknown West of Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. Old-line grocers in the West laughed at the idea of the plan spreading to their field. But to-day it has spread and one of the most vigor- ous elements at the convention was a solid-front from the Pacific Coast, which had crossed the continent to de- mand that Eastern manufacturers give them the same recognition that they accorded chains in the East. It is evident that, despite the efforts of standpatters to persuade manufac- turers that it is unfair to sell chain re- tailers on a jobbing basis, most of the Eastern chains are now having very little trouble in securing most of the established specialties on the whole- sale basis. and the Pacific Coast chains are demanding that they receive the same treatment. So firmly entrenched are these buyers that they are on one side demanding further recognition and on the other planning to strike back at those who they say have placed obstacles in their way. Some of the discussions proposing retaliation against manufacturers who will not regard them as wholesalers were es- pecially significant of the “cockiness” of the chain tore men. On the other hand, however, there was a covert warning from Commis- sioner Thompson, of the Federal Trade Commission, that the system is fac- ing the consequences of its own great development. He plainly said that they must study carefully the ends of service, rather than of selfish gain, and must see to it that there are no infrac- tions of the rules of fair trading and competitive conditions. Especially he pointed out that the chain store system must expect to be challenged on its greatness as a grow- ing consolidation in the direction of monopoly and hinted that already th -marks. Commission has received complaints which are directing attention to some of the competitive elements of the sys- tem in this direction.. This is some- thing long in the minds of observers but not heretofore spoken of officially. Another point Mr. Thompson made was also significant and it was diffi- cult to get at what inspired his re- He was talking about the trend toward a food trust and advised a greater degree of frankness with the public when he came out bluntly with the suggestion: “Who is back of you? The public is entitled to know and it will keep guessing a great deal that may be detrimental unless you ‘beat them to it’ and give the widest public- ity to all the facts about your business and who are behind you.” While it did not come out at the convention, manufacturers often com- plain of the dictatorial practices of chains in demand price concessions, and some of the delegates in the course of discussion hinted at the wisdom of a virtual boycott by each chain of manufacturers who would not sell them on a jobbing basis. On the other hand, Secretary Beck- mann made a frank claim that the chain can undersell consumers at a saving of 15 per cent. because of lower operating costs, smaller profits and elimination of waste. If this be true, it is a competitive item which de- mands and will receive careful con- sideration. But the convention cer- tainly did indicate that chain stores are attaining a stability that cannot be laughed aside or disregarded by grocers of the old line. During the convention there was a hint that it might be well to define just what a chain store is, as the basis for claiming and obtaining recognition as a jobber. One suggestion made, (and incorporated above, was the idea that any legitimate chain store should do the jobber’s functional work, es- pecially in respect to having a ware- house and doing other things not commonly done by retailers. This is real’'y in harmony with a good deal of thought underlying the proceedings: of the National Retail grocers’ Association against the Na- tional Biscuit Company before the Federal Trade Commission, aiming to make the biscuit company recognize a buying exchange as a single unit. . If the chains could be defined in a way not osen to eligibility of the buying exchanges it might be an interesting factor. Many manufacturers deny that a chain store and a buying exchange are alike and resent a decree that would arbitrarily make them so in the eyes of the Government. The chain store, however large the system, is singly owned and directed by one buying and selling mind. The buying exchange, on the con- trary, is not that at all, but made up of many and competing stores, whose heads are not bound to one course of conduct, or one credit rating, or one standard of distributing and displaying a manufacturer’s goods. Manufactur- ers claim they cannot sell a hundred stores in a pool as cheaply or satis- factorily as a hundred links of a chain under one management. Supervision and delivery are radically different. To Protect Your Profits we advertise KG BAKING POWDER Same price for over $() years 25 ounces for Ft : The price is plainly shown on the package and in the advertising. Your customers know that the price is right. It never is necessary for you to reduce the selling price on K C Baking Powder and accept a loss. In Selling K C Baking Powder Your Profits Are Protected The government bought millions of pounds Reduction in freight rates July 1, passed on to the trade in reduced list prices on K C Let us show you how to in- crease your baking powder profits by selling K C. Jaques Manufacturing Co. Chicago. Se 4 MOVEMENT OF MERCHANTS. Harrisville—The MHarrisville Grain & Lumber Co. has engaged in busi- ness. Nashville—R. C. Townsend is re- modeling and decorating his drug store. : Benton Harbor—A. Byer succeeds Arthur Friedman in the boot and shoe business. . Ypsilanti—J. W. Cadaret has closed out his stock of groceries and retired from trade. Detroit—George Wyvemblewaki has engaged in the shoe business at 7701 Harper avenue. Oxford—The Farmers State Bank has increased its capital stock from $20,000 to $30,000. Ishpeming—William Ripper will en- gage in the meat business at the cor- ner of Vine and Third streets, Oct. 7. Albion—H. S. Herriff will open a grocery in the Eastern end of the city, across from the Albion college campus. ’ Caseville—V. J. Wilson has sold his grocery stock and store fixtures to W. E. Bowerman, who will continue the business. DeWitt—E. J. Pierce Branch 14 grocery store has been opened in the Forbes building, with Bert Floriam as manager. Monroe—Clarence Schribner is re- modeling the old Record Commercial! ‘building and will occupy it with a stock of hardware. Reed City—W. T. Riggs has pur- chased the electric fixtures and lamps of C. H. Mannion and will carry a line of electrical goods. Grand Rapids—The Young & Chai- fee Furniture Co., 122-128 Ottawa avenue, has increased its capitalization from $280,000 to $360,000. Detroit—The Charles A. Gilligan Co., 16903 East Jefferson avenue, deal- er in groceries, etc., has increased its capital stock from $25,000 to $125,000. Owosso—Ambrose, William and Edward McPhillips have purchased the billiard parlor and cigar store of Merwin Roac, taking immediate pos- session. Mattawan — The Mattawan State Bank has remodeled its building, in- stalling a modern plate glass front, a new vault and adding many new im- provements. . Flushing—The Flushing Elevator Co. has been incorporated with an authorized capital stock of $30,000, $20,000 of which has been subscribed and paid in in cash. Constantine—T. C. Kinyon, recently of Kenosha, Wis., has purchased the boot and shoe stock of the late J. W. Hardy and will continue the business at the same location. Bad Axe—The Consumers Heating Co. has been incorporated with an authorized capital stock of $20,000, all of which has been subscribed and $10,000 paid in in cash. Laingsburg—C. B. Crook, dealer in general merchandise, ‘is remodeling his store building, installing a plate glass front, laying a new floor and making many other improvements. Kalamazoo—William L. White is erecting a store building of cement blocks and steel at 1941 March street, which he will occupy with a stock of groceries as soon as it is completed. Detroit—The Levine Clothing Cor- poration, 167 North Jefferson avenue, has been incorporated with an author- ized capital stock of $10,000, all of which has been subscribed and paid in in cash. Lowell—The R. C. Alden jewelry store has been closed on a chattel mortgage held by F. T. King. An effort is being made to dispose of the stock to some one who will continue the business. Michigamme—A. E. Archambeau, who conducts clothing stores here and in Marquette, has purchased the A. J. Belzer ciothing and men’s furnishings bankrupt stock and will consolidate it with his own. Lowell—Fred B. McKay and Grant Warner have rurchased the grocery stock of the Kuhn Grocery Co. and the bazaar and dry goods stock of G. D. Clintman and will continue the business at the same location. Detroit—The Gray Hub Co., 646 Catharine street, has been incorpor- ated with an authorized capital stock of $30,000, of which amount $25,000 has been subscribed, $200 paid in in cash and $13,800 in property. Jackson—R. G. Nichols has so‘d his grocery stock and meat market located at 155 Mitchell street to Mrs. Hazen Abbey and purchased the grocery stock of A. J. Manee, 427 West Ganson street, taking immediate possession. Detroit—The Industrial Products Corporation, with business offices at 1228 Penobscot building, has been in- corporated with an authorized capital stock of $3,000, all of which has been subscribed and $1,000 paid in in cash. Detroit—The Bentley Produce Co., 153 Monterey street, has been incor- porated to conduct a wholesale and retail business, with an authorized capital stock of $10,000, al! of which has been subscribed and paid in in cash, Ypsilanti—F. H. Niss‘y, dealer in crockery, glassware and bazaar goods, has leased the store building adjoining and will connect it with his own store by a large archway. Additional stock will be purchased and other lines added later. Detroit—The Shuler Carpet Co., 122 East Jefferson avenue, has merged its business into a stock company under the same style, with an authorized cap- ital stock of $50,000, of which amount $44 300 has been subscribed and $14- 000 paid in in property. Ishpeming—Harry Cox has resigned his position as head clerk in the gro- cery department of the store of. the Ishpeming Co-Operative Society and will engage in the grocery business under his own name Oct. 7. in the Simons building, Division street. Saaginaw—The A. E. Ensminger Co. has been incdrporated with an authorized capital stock of $25,000, $20,000 of which has been subscribed and paid in in cash. The Ensminger Co. is the new owner of the A: D. Phillippe department store stock. Lansing—Harry Herndon, 123 N. East street, has merged his fruit and produce busness into a stock company under the style of the United Produce & Storage Co., with an authorized capital stock of $200,000, of which amount $5},500 has been subscribed, MICHIGAN TRADESMAN $5,000 paid in in cash and $41,500 in property. Grand Haven—J. C. Jorgensen has merged his bicycle, motorcycle, auto supplies, parts and accessories business into a stock company under the style of Jorgensen’s Inc., with an author- ized capital stock of $60,000 common and $80,000 preferred, of which amount $70,000 has been subscribed and $20,000 paid in in property. Detroit—George Sufinsky, buyer at Crowley, Milner & Co., has been ap- pointed merchandise manager of that store’s women’s ready-to-wear, in both regular and popular priced depart- ments. He will be chief aid to J. B. Jones, general merchandise manager of men’s and women’s wearing ap- parel. Succeeding Mr. Sufinsky as buyer of ready-to-wear in the popular priced section, the store has engaged J. D. Low, formerly with Givens, of Buffalo. Mrs. E. J. Dakin, formerly with R. H. Macy & Co., Inc., New York, has been engaged as buyer of juvenile ready-to-wear, size 6 to 16, also succeeding Mr. Sufinsky. Lansing—Articles of consolidation have been filled by the directors of the United Produce & Storage Co., combining the Harry Herndon Pro- cuce Co., the Lansing Fruit Co., and the Simpson & Fuller Produce Co. The new company is capitalized at $200,000, with $46,500 paid in, the re- mander of stock to be disposed of in shares of $10 each. The main office is to be located at 123 North East street, the home office of the original Harry Herndon Co. The company will conduct a general retail and wholesale business in fruits, produce, butter and eggs, and act as commis- sion brokers in such commodities as well as operating a cold storage plant. and engaging in the manufacture and sale of artficial ice. Officers of the new company are: Harry Herndon, President; Charles Spencer, Vice- President; Carl Hoien, Secretary; O. D. Simpson, Treasurer; A. D. Fuller, Assistant Secretary. Officers of the company together with B. L. Ballard, will act as the board of directors. Flint—The Durant Boot Shop, Du- rant Hotel building, has been incor- porated with an authorized capital stock of $5,000, $4,000 of which has been subscribed and paid in in cash. Manufacturing Matters. Grand Rapids—The Thomas Can- ning Co. has increased its capital stock from $100,000 to $1,000,000. Waldron—F. W. King has sold his grist mill to Ray Sager, of Sturgis, who will continue the business. Decatur—The Detroit Celery & Pro- duce Co. has opened a branch here and will erect a modern celery packing plant at once. Detroit—The Lafayette Candy Man- ufacturing Co., 2902 Beals avenue, has increased its capital stock from $10,- 000 to $25,000. Detroit—The Aitken-Tremain Elec- tric & Machine Co., 1936 East Larned street, has changed its name to the Detroit Armature Works, Inc. Holland—The Komforter Kotton Co, is erecting a new factory 60 by 120 feet, brick, to cost $20,000. The capacity of the plant will be increased 30. per cent. September 27, 1922 South’ Haven—Field & Simmons, manufacturer of women’s ready-to- wear garments in Chicago, have leased the Armory building and open- ed a branch plant. Detroit—The Detroit Cotton Prod- ucts Co. has been incorporated with an authorized capital stock of $10,- 000, $3,000 of which has been sub- scribed and paid in in cash. Hudson—J. L. Moloney & Co. have sold their grain, seed and wool busi- ness to the Hudson Milling Co. The J. L. Moloney Co. has been in busi- ness here for the rast 34 years. Detroit—The Wilson Bui‘ding Co., 1440 Clay avenue, has been incor- porated with an authorized capital stock of $100,000, all of which ‘thas been subscribed and paid in in property. Muskegon Heights—The Solar Po- ‘lar Storm Sash and Screen Co. is building a new factory here and will be ready for operation in thirty days. The product is a metal storm and screen: sash. Detroit—The Federal Pattern Co; 8739 Kercheval avenue, has been in- corporated with an authorized capital stock of $5,000, of which amount $3,000 has been subscribed and $1,000 paid in in cash. Grand Rapids—The Thwaites Fur- niture Co., 27-29 Ionia avenue, S. W., has merged its business into a stock company under the same style with an authorized capital stock of $200,000 $75,000 of which has been subscribed and raid in in property. Saginaw—The Weed Destroying Machine Co., 611 Tuscola street, has been incorporated with an authorized capital stock of $90,000 common and $10,000 preferred, of which amount $51,300 has been subscribed, $250 paid in in cash and $51,000 in property. Cassopolis—The Peck Milling and Coal Co. has purchased the B. G. Phillips sawmill, located between the Michigan Central and Grand Trunk railways and will operate it in connec- tion wit its factory. The company manufactures a number of wood spec- ialties, and is employing twenty-five men. Other employes will be added. Allegan—An addition to the Weny & Hills vinegar plant has been con- structed, to contain a bottling plant, and the firm will place machinery for bottling their products in a manner similar to the Heinz brands. This will furnish work for ten more men and women. The sales in barrels, which this year amounted to 8,000, will be continued. Muskegon—The March Automatic Irrigation Co. 471 West Western avenue, has been incorporated to man- ufacture and sell devices used in sur- face irrigation, with an authorized capital stock of $10,000 preferred and 10,000 shares at $1 per share, of which amount 5,000 and 10,000 shares has been subscribed, $2,000 paid in in cash and $10,000 in property. Detroit—The Fixem Manufacturing Co., 3066 Van Dyke avenue, has been incorporated to manufacture and sell at wholesale and retail, certain pow- der to relieve burning, aching feet, known as Fixem, with an authorized capital stock of $35,000 preferred and 2,500 shares at $1 per share of which amount $10,000 and 1,260 shares has been subscribed, $1,260 paid in in cash and $10,000 in property. ~ September 27, 1922 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 5 Essential Features of the Grocery Staples. ~ Sugar—Since refiners got down to 6%4c for granulated, there has been no change in the situation. There is still some second hand sugar offered at a few points below 6%c. The de- mand for all refined sugar is poor. Refiners are complaining very much about lack of orders. Raw sugar has been censiderably unsettled during the week with a soft undertone. Local jobbers hold ‘granulated at 6.85c. Tea—The undertone remains rather firm, as desirable grades on spot are not plentiful, and any improvement in demand would doubtless stimulate advances. Foreign news continued bullish, particularly Indian, while the Japan varieties are sustained by a fairly active demand. Sentiment on the whole is optimistic and quite cer- tain of a hardening tendency in the near future, in keeping with the ex- pected betterment of business con- ditions throughout the country, Coffee—With demand continuing good and spot supplies, particularly of Nos. 3s to 5s, much depleted, the spot market for Santos coffee is firm. Rio, however, is a quarter of a cent lower than last week in sympathy with a lower market for futures on the New York exchange. Canned Fruits—Pressure of stock in a highly restricted market causes a. weak tone and very irregular prices for peaches, making it difficult if not mpossible to quote figures that will serve as a reliable guide to buyers. In other lines of California fruits busi- ness is of limited volume, but the better grades of apricots are not plen- tiful and are firmly held, while cher- ries are unobtainable from packers and under close control in second hands. There is a strong demand for pine- apple which brokers find hard to sat- isfy even in part. It goes without saying, consequently, that the market is exceedingly strong. Canned Vegetables—The develop- ments of the past few days would tend to indicate that the market for tomatoes is getting away from those buyers who have deferred contractirig for their normal requirements and that it would appear constitutes a very large majority of them. The freakish season affecting all of the principal producing sections has, without doubt, very seriously cut down the canning supply of tomatoes and the usual spectacle is presented for this season of the year, of num- erous factories being compelled to shut down for lack of raw material. There is, of course, the possibility that in what remains of the season a fairly abundant crop may be forth- coming, that will, as has happened frequently in the past, make up in no small measure for the poor results heretofore realized, but evidently the canners are not willing to take the chance and are strongly disposed to hold on to what they have rather than meet the present ideas of buyers. Con- sequently, the latter are finding it in- creasingly difficult to locate sellers at to-day’s inside quotations on good standard stock, in the several sizes. This applies not only to Eastern but California tomatoes. The prospective short pack of corn, the season for which is now drawing to a close, does not appear to stimulate buyers to ac- tion, although prices on desirable stock are not unattractive. While quiet on the surface the pea market is held to be in good shape, as the result of a steady although unostenta- tious movement into consumption of the more popular grades and sizes. The stock of desirable sizes of stan- dards has been worked down to a point at which canners are encouraged to increase their asking prices, feel- ing confident that all they may have in reserve will be required for con- sumption at these if not higher levels, before the new season approaches. Canned Fish—Is dull and easy. Maine sardine canners are threaten- ing to close their factories for the season, after accumulating a small re- serve, unless the demand, which to date has been dishearteningly light, shows improvement. Dried Fruits—Buyers of California bleached raisins are as eager as ever to secure supplies, but so far as first hands are concerned none are avail- able, while second hands who have deliveries coming to them on earlier contracts are inclined to carry them for a still higher market, where they are not required for their own use by such operators, with a prospect that there may be no further shipments on this season’s crop from Smyrna, while the quantity afloat is relatively small. California figs are gettng at- tention, with the result that the mar- ket has assumed a decidedly firm tone. The views on prices expressed by packers on the Coast, however, tend to repel important buying interest at this end. Buyers and sellers of Cali- fornia prunes remain at odds on prices. Neither will make any con- cession and business promises to re- main at a standstill indefinitely. Al- though Coast reports indicate that the pack of peaches has been cut some- what by the recent extreme hot weath- er, and that some packers have been compelled to enter the market as buy- ers in order to fill contracts, the sit- uation at the end of last week was unsettled with prices irregular and Eastern buyers withholding interest or taking hold sparingly. Apricots are not selling at the prices packers on the Pacific Coast demand and claim they must get to compensate them for the high cost of production and allow a reasonable margin of profit. Beans and Peas—Continued weak- ness rules the market for all varieties of dried beans. There is a pressure to sell in order to clean up old sup- plies and this is producing the mar- ket wholly in the buyers’ favor. New beans have not come in as yet, but will shortly. Green and Scotch peas rule about the same, with a moderate demand. Spices — There are many price changes this week, with many articles moving upward. Cloves are some- what easier owing to the recent small arrivals. Red peppers are steadier be- cause the surplus lots arriving earlier in the year are largely used up. Syrup and Molasses—Compound syrup is in better demand than for some time at steady to firm prices. Sugar syrups dull, but with a fairly steady undertone.. Molasses of good grade is rather scarce and is making prices steady to firm. There has been no change for the week, however. Cheese—The market is firm at about “%c per pound advance over a week ago. Stocks are slightly in ex- cess of what they were-last year and the consumptive demand is only fair. Provisions—The consumptive de- mand for smoked meats is very light and the market on some cuts is ruling about Ic per pound lower, while other cuts remain unchanged. Dried beef is steady at about lc decline. Barreled pork and canned meats are unchanged, with a light demand. Pure lard is steady at unchanged prices. Lard substitutes are in light demand at prices ranging about the same as a week ago. Salt Fish—The situation in mackerel is about as it was last. week. Irish fish is scarce and Norway mackerel re.:atively much more plentiful. News comes from Norway that the fishing has been unusually good this year and the fish of unusually good quality. Ap- parently we in this country are going to have a very fair supply of Norway mackerel this year. All this has created a better demand for Norway fish and for Irish, as prices are rela- tively lower. The general demand for other varities of salt fish has shown an improvement during the week, owing to cooler weather. ——_+--~+___ . Review of the Produce Market. Apples—Sweet Boughs, Wolf River and Wealthy command 75c per bu; Strawberry apples being $1 per bu.; Maiden Blush, Kings and Shiawassee Beauties bring $1 per bu. Bananas—7%c per Ib. Beets—$1 per bu. Butter—Receipts are about normal for the season. The consumptive de- mand has increased considerably dur- ing the past week. The bulk of the receipts are showing effects of the re- cent hot weather in the producing sections. The market is firm on the basis of about 2c per pound higher than a week ago. We do not look for much change from the present conditions in the immediate future. Local jobbers hold extra at 39c and fancy at 38c in 63 Ib. tubs; fancy in 30 Ib. tubs, 40c; prints, 41c. They pay 20c for packing stock. Cabbage—60c per bu. Carrots—75c per bu. Cauliflower—$2.50 per dozen heads. Celery—35c per bunch; extra jum- bo, 50c. Cocoanuts—-$7.50 per sack of 100. Cranberries—Cape Cod are now in market, commanding $6 per % (Phila- deiphia) barrel box. Cucumbers—Home grown, $1 per doz. Eggs—tThe production of fresh eggs is light and the market is firm at present, ranging about 3c higher than a_week ago. Storage eggs are in bet- ter demand as the weather gets cooler and the quality is running exception- ally fine this year. The consumptive demand has increased to a consider- able extent with the cooler weather. As the stocks of storage eggs are large we do not look for much change in prices during the coming week. Lo-. cal jobbers pay 36c for. candled, cases included. Cold storage operators are now feeding out their supplies as fol- lows: Birste 2 oe oe ee ee 30c Seconds 25 oe 28c Checkss' 2s ee 25c Egg Plant—$1.50 per doz. Grapes—4 Ib. baskets sell by the dozen as follows: CONCGEGS 25 Be $2.50 Niagatag: 265 ee 2.75 Delawares 250) oe 3.25 Bulk grapes command $1.90 per-bu. Green Corn—20c per doz. Green Onions—Silverskins, 25c per doz. bunches. Honey Dew Melons—$2.25 per crate of 6 to 8, Lemons—Sunkist. are unchanged from a week ago, present prices being as follows: S00) size, per box os $10.00 S00: Size; per box 2.202 2 10.00 270 size, per Pox (23.00 oe 10.00 240 size. per box 22 ee 9.50 Lettuce—Leaf, $1.50 per bu.; head, $2 per crate; Iceberg from California, $6.50 per case. Musk Melons—Home grown Osage, $1.25 per bu. crate; Hoodoo, $1.75 per crate. Onions—Home grown, $1.50 per 100 Ib. sack. Oranges—Fancy Sunkist Valencias are now held as follows: OQ se $12.00 126) es ae 12.00 150176. and 200 2) 8 ee 12.00 ZIG oe ee eee 12.00 252 (2 10.00 DSR se ee 8.50 Oe 5.50 Choice, 50c per box less. Parsley—50c per doz. bunches. Peaches—Gold Drop and Lemon Freeze fetch $1@1.25 per bu. Pears—$1.25 per bu, for Clapp’s Favorite; $1.50 for Anjous; $1 for Kiefers. Peppers—$1.25 per bu. for green; 30c per doz. for red. Pickling Stock—Cukes, 20c per 100; white onions, $1.25 per 20 Ib. box. Plums—Green Gages, $1@1.25. Potatoes—Home grown, 75c per bu. Poultry—Local buyers pay as fol- lows: Light; fowls.) 8 Go ee 16c Heavy fowls 235 6 22c Broilers, $ ib. -and up 220. 23c Broilers, 2 lb. and under _--__- l6c Cox and: Stags: 10c Pumpkins—20@25c apiece. Quinces—$2@2.50 per bu. The crop is reported to be large. Radishes—20c per doz. bunches. Squash—$1 per bu. for Hubbard. Sweet Potatoes—Virginia command $1 per hamper and $3 per bbl. Tokay Grapes—$3.50 per crate. Tomatoes—Ripe, 75c per bu.; 50c per % bu.; green, 50c per bu. Turnips—75c per bu. Wax Beans—$1.50 per bu. for home grown. —~-++___ If you think the old methods of store operation and management are easiest to follow, it is because you have never given the new methods a fair trial. — ++ >—___ Anything that makes people feel comfortable and cheerful in your store will result in their spending: more ‘money there. 6 Hold-Up Price of Coal Test of Ameri- can Loyalty. Clare, Sept. 26—One of the funda- mental principles in the foundation of our Government is a guarantee to the protection of human life. When Patrick Henry spoke those memorable words which afterwards became a powerful part of our consti- tution, “Give me liberty or give me death,” he voiced the sentiment of every true American at that time and out of the spirit of this utterance grew the foundation of a mighty Nation. To-day after more than a century and a quarter our country, with its wonderful natural resources under freedom and liberty, has become one of the greatest nations on the face of the earth in wealth, industries and commercialism. All this time men have loved their country and stood in its defense and felt honored to be a citizen of so great a Nation. During the great world war, when the loyalty of our citizenship was called upon in defense of our country, we stood the test and honor and giory added new luster to the old flag we love so well. To-day wherever the stars and stripes wave, at home or abroad, she is honored and respected by the civilized world because she represents freedom, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Shall our Na- tion under its great fundamental prin- ciples, as laid down in its constitution, proceed to higher and nobler attain- ments with our National representa- tives at Washington ever watchful for the best interests of the common peo- ple, because most of us are common, or shall we forget these essential prin- ciples and recede and fall as nations of the world have done in the past ages? These principles are being test- ed as never before and grave results may be the outcome. When the world war was forced upon us and our Nation called for men and money, the writer, like thou- sands of others, responded. The age limit prevented us from taking up arms and going to the front, but we did not stay home and keep still, but engaged in every drive made for Lib- erty bonds, Red Cross and Y. M. C. A. and gave talks from the platform of nearly every church, school and town hall in the county. Sometimes out every night in the week and glad to do it as a loyal citizen. I mention this merely to show that I feel I have a just right in demanding at this time more action on the coal question from Washington in behalf of the common people. The war ceased and readjustments began at once. But two great and essential elements refused to readjust labor and capital especially as to railroads and coal mining, both absolutely necessary to the successful pursuits of our National life and had it not been for the waring of these two great factors for the last six months commercial and industrial interests would now, in my opinion, be equal to or better than during pre- war times. ‘These two waring forces represent a small portion of the 100,000,000 peo- ple who are suffering most from the effects of the war. The shutting down of our coal mines and the tieing up of railroad traffic by these strikes nearly all summer have paralyzed the Nation’s business and suffering from cold now stares many people in the face, yet the most we have been handed is parleys from Na- tional headquarters. If all these par- leys were printed and put in one big book, it would be one of the Nation’s largest books of nothing you ever saw. becauase no strike is settled as yet. It is true the coal miners have gone back to work or most of them at the same pay as before; but on April 1, 1923, wages are to be readjusted. Then look out for another coal turmoil. Tihe railroad strike, we all hope, may be settled sometime, but it is far from being settled yet. We are glad coal is being mined again, as it is so essential * MICHIGAN TRADESMAN to life in this Northern country, es- pecially where timber has been made scarce. We are now able to get a little soft coal at $12 to $12.50 per ton retail and this is why this letter. We do not blame the retail dealer, as we have reasons to believe his profits are small. So to-day we are now asking our representatives at Washington who called to us in time of war for men, money and all, if necessary, to do their duty. The slogan of the Nation was what we do we must do quickly. We did it. — The citizens of our great Nation as never before are demanding the Presi- dent and his forces to act and use the same slogan as was used during the war. We understand a coal investigat- ing committee has been appointed to report in five months. Many of our people may be frozen by that time be- cause it is certain many families can never buy coal at $12.50 per ton. I would lige to enquire why our Na- tional representatives at Washington, if they are for the people’s rights, ap- point a committee to travel over the country to investigate, instead of call- ing every mine operator to appear in Washington, D. C., within forty-eight hours and show why, with the miners working at the same wages as last year and rail freight rates reduced 10 per cent., the consumer should be held up and robbed to the tune of $12 per ton for soft coal. I have in my office prices on Hocking Valley lump coal less than a year ago at $3.25 on car at mine. To-day I have prices on same for $6.50 at mine, 100 per cent. more than a year ago. Citizens are demand- ing the reasons for this. Will Wash- ington, D. C., respond? Since the war nearly everything the farmer produces has tumbled~in price from 50 to 100 per cent. and even more. Clothing has been reduced at least 50 per cent., dry goods have gone down 50 per cent. and wages have been lowered considerably, yet the few coal operators want a raise in that one article we must have of 100 per cent. Yet our mines are loaded. Senators and Congressmen of Mich- igan, you have a part to play in this gigantic hold-up and the common peo- ple of Michigan will expect something of you in their behalf. J. F Tatman. No Crown of Laurels Earned By Congress. Grand Rapids, Sept. 25—The long suffering American public is to be con- gratulated on the final adjournment of Congress, the first regular session since the administration of President Harding, after months of debating, squabbling and alleged investigating. Aside from the bonus fiasco, the en- actment of a tariff measure which car- ries with it not one iota of benefit ex- cept to the capitalistic few, and the creating of a few commissions, more or less, to feed at the public crib, all of - which actions will serve to unsettle financial and industrial conditions, no crown of laurels can be said to have been honestly earned by the people’s (?) representatives. Thanks to that possessor of a back bone, President Harding, the bearer of the tax burdens have been protected to a large degree, and it is only re- grettable that he could not have con- signed to oblivion the tariff bill also, which practically prohibits imports, hence the benefits of revenues deriv- able therefrom, and enables the “in- fant” industries to turn on the screws a little tighter. However, the public has not yet had its hearing, which takes place November 7, at which time many surprises are quite likely to be sprung, and, it is to be hoped, many drones eliminated from public life forever. Almost the entire time of Congress was taken up by politics, not iieces- sarily partisan, for the difference be- tween the two great “opposing” bodies was not discernable. Now these so-called statesmen will return to the constituency which has made their existence possible and en- deavor to explain the why and where- fore of their inactivity. Some will be returned—many for the last time, unless a pulmotor applica- tion is more effective than a real per- sonal ambition to serve—and promises to be good henceforth will be ram- pant throughout the land: but states- manship, of the standards of forty years ago. will have become oid- fashioned and forgotten. If there is no better way of “judg- ing of the future than from the past” decade, the American public has very little encouragement to look forward to, unless a political upheaval is staged in the near future. Among minor ac- complishments- of Congress, was the pasasge of a bill which provides equal citizenship rights for women. Under the provision of this act an American woman who marries a foreigner re- tains her citizenship in this country. Heretofore the citizenship of a woman was abrogated when she married an individual who had not attained the rights of a citizen of the United States, and while children of such an alliance born in this country automatically be- came citizens, the wife and mother could not regain such rights until the — and father became natural- ized. At least one Michigan Congressman, Roy Woodruff, of Bay City dis- tinguished himself during the recent session by his activities in trying to uncover frauds. He has also laid out a future program which is well calcu- lated to annoy war malefactors and, as he has no opposition for re-election, he wi'l have the pleasure of continuing his activities in that direction. Pos- sibly he will have undisputed right of way. However, no one need worry about inactivity on the part of Roy Wood- ruff. The meteoric ascendency of the Bull Moose party in this State twelve years ago landed him in a Congres- September 27, 1922 sional seat for one term only, but ob- servers felt that he would certainly come back. He went back to the dental chair in his home town, Bay City, and abided his time. He has come back and wi'l be heard from in the future. Not only wiil he be heard but his ac- tivities will be felt, and when the elec- torate of Michigan finally recovers from its inertia of the past few years, promotion as a reward: for faithful- ness will be coming to Roy Woodruff. When Congress November, it is said an attempt will be made to legislate the labor board gut of existence. Let us hope that such action gets beyond the conversation stage. The labor board has been a fraud. Whenever it functioned, which fortunately was but seldom, it did its level best to remove a few bricks from industrial foundations and it never was successful in helping or even pleasing anybody. The recent railroad strike was a ‘crisis in which this body absolutely failed. In fact, from the light of re- cent events we are almost uncharitable enough to assert that it was, in a carge degree, responsible for the rail- road strike. Its decisions, most fre- quently favoring the labor side of the controversy, were never satisfactory to either rarty, and they certainly de- layed the final treatment of the issue which was evident from the start. Labor legislation by all law making bodies has ever had one purpose in view—vote getting—and it is doubtful if it ever accomplished any results in such a direction. Labor organization never got anywhere in elections. Their political influence was of the will-o’- the-wisp variety, but when caught up with never delivered the goods. In the open the labor unionist was most formidable, but in secret his own selfish interests are paramount, and unity does not appeal to him. His promised support for the vote needer never developes, but the politician al- ways is ‘hopeful that something will tax. Wurzburg Dry Goods Co. 7% Cumulative Preferred Stock Unusually well protected as to assets and dividends. Your principal is protected three for one. Your dividends are earned more than four times. At least $20,000 of stock is retired each year, which con- stantly strengthens the position of the Preferred Stock. Old established business successfully managed. This preferred stock is preferred as to assets and dividends, and the Company has no bonds or other funded debt. Free from all personal taxes and normal federal income PRICE TO NET 7.10%. STOCK DEPARTMENT. Howe, Snow & Bertles Statistics and statements given above, while not guaranteed, are considered by us to be reliable, _ USE reconvenes in” Se OD eal iah Stat inadeccmatte sic neat Nasa eta apes teas en ae tient ONT RSS Ae ae sw ortnurepeeetereinacre September 27, 1922 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN eventually come out of it, hence class legislation galore, creation of bureaus, repositories for labor’s “dead ducks” and expenses for the masses. Like Major Emery’s legionaires— they ain’t. Kent county wants funds for plant- ing trees along its highways. The idea, while not new, is a very good one and could be adopted to great advan- tage by every county in Michigan. Proper varieties of trees. planted scientifically, wou!d certainly prove a great public asset, and enhance the attractiveness of our highways. Add to these occasional beds of -hardy flowers, and the setting will be com- plete. Frank S. Verheck ———_+- .______ Colors in Millinery. Rose and red shades are becoming very noticeable now in local millinery circles. Paradise, a rich rosy red; em- ber, a deeper red tone; Lucifer, a bright fire red, bittersweet and canna all ally for inveigling women to bright- ness in chapeaux. Paradise, in combi- nation with the brown family, beige or navy blue, is, according to the bulletin of the Retail Millinery Association of America, a splendid color for medium- priced hats. It continues: “The entire range of green is find- ing immense favor. First and foremost comes the Lanvin mignonette green that all ranks and levels of hatdom have adopted as the new note in Fall millinery. Chinese greens come sec- ond, and will probably thrive exceed- ingly well by Winter. “Speaking of the dull greens that are inspired by raisley’s predomination, credit must be given to paradise for finding such a source of origin, for that aforementioned shade, as well as the dull blues on the Copenhagen order and the entire range of shades found in the new nacre or changeable velvets, all found their vogue in the subdued blend of the Persian shawls. “Just as each color in its combina- tion has found a niche in hatdom, so is the entire paisley scheme anchored in the mode. Not only for hats, but in linings, wraps, dresses, trims and shawl throws is the original paisley esteemed by the fashion followers. Ostrich, velvet and tinsel flowers, printed velvets, duvetyns and even metal cloth affect a rich Oriental note with the perfect pride of excellent duplications. Royal blue also is in high favor, with black and browns supreme in service.” ——_.-+ + ____ Warns Against Hosiery Peddlers. So marked have been the inroads of house-to-house peddlers of hosiery on the business of dry goods and other stores which retail this merchandise that definite steps are being taken to check the practice so far as possible. Part of this action is sponsored by the National Association of Hosiery and Underwear Manufacturers, while other plans are being worked out by in- dividual wholesalers of hosiery, Among the latter is the Hosiery Distributors’ Syndicate, which has just brought out for display in retail stores an attrac- tive poster warning consumers against the trickeries of the peddlers and pointing out the dangers of dealing with them instead of legitimate retail- ers. eo ____ Just as long as your heart continués to beat you have a chance to make good in this world—if you are game. New Issue: The demand for gasoline and oil products is the greatest in the country. Standard Oil of Indiana and Sinclair Company, with refineries near Chicago, supply the bulk of the middle western demand. Profits in refining and producing may fluctuate, but the earnings of the pipe- line division of these companies must continue while the demand is being met. We consider the bonds described below a Standard Oil security and one of the best protected securities, as to assets and assurance of earnings, in the market today and accord them our highest recommendation. $25,000,000 Sinclair Pipe Line Company 5% Sinking Fund Gold Bonds Due October 1, 1942 Interest payable April and October first without deduction for Normal Federal Income Tax up to 2% Moplication will be made to list New York Stock Exchange. PROPERTY Standard Oil of Indiana has contracted to purchase for $16,000,000 in cash one-half interest in the outstanding stock of the Sinclair Pipe Line Company. The Company at the present time owns and operates 3,737 miles of pipe line. FINANCIAL After this financing balance sheet will show net assets, after deduction of CONDITION depreciation, reserve, and all indebtedness other than these bonds, of ap- proximately $56,000,000. Average net income available for interest charges, depreciation, Federal taxes for past three and a half years $5,167,000 or over 4 times annual interest charges. Net income for first seven months this year at rate of over six times interest charges. PURPOSE To finance in part extensive program upon completion of which present system will reach from Gulf of Mexico to Great Lakes and tap all impor- tant oil fields in central portion of United States. SECURITY These bonds constitute sole funded indebtedness and Company will cove- nant not to create any mortgage or pledge any of its assets without expressly granting equal security to these bonds. EQUITY Based on purchase price paid by Standard of Indiana, Capital Stock repre- sents equity of more than $32,000,000. CALLABLE Callable as a whole or in lots, of not less than $5,000,000 at any time at the option of the company at 103 and interest. SINKING - $850,000 a year to be set aside by Company, beginning October |, 1924, FUND for purchase of bonds. A detailed circular will be sent you upon request. For any information regarding the above issue call or write our nearest office. Price 95 and Interest—Yielding Over 5.40% Howe, Snow & Bertles (INCORPORATED) INVESTMENT SECURITIES GRAND RAPIDS SAV. BLDG. 120 BROADWAY 310 FORD BUILDING GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. NEW YORK DETROIT, MICH. Statistics and information contained in this oe agen me guaranteed, are obtained from sources. we believe to e reliable. LOWER FOOD PRICES. In spite of all the talk of higher prices, increasing costs of living, higher wages, and so on, the index of retail food prices compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows a drop of 2 per cent. during the month ended Aug. 15. Of the forty-three ar- ticles for which retail prices in fifty- one important cities are secured twen- ty-two declined during the month, eleven increased, and ten were un- changed. The recessions were greater both in degree and in number than the advanaces. For example, the greatest recorded increase was 7 per cent. for sugar, while the greatest de- crease was 28 per cent. in the case of potatoes. It is worthy of note also that while the general average of wholesale prices is 9 per cent. higher than it was a year ago, the average of retail food prices is 10 per cent. lower than it was a year ago. Whole- sale prices of all commodities, accord- ing to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, are 55 per cent. above the pre-war level, while retail food prices are only 37 per cent. above that level. These figures give business observ- ers something to think about. That food prices, both wholesale and retail, have recently been receding is due to the lower trend of prices for farm products. With the enormous in- crease in building throughout the country some deflation of rents is also expected. Such developments hardly make a strong case for further wage inflation and tend to strengthen the ‘view that the recent upward trend in several industries is a temporary af- fair, due to artificial conditions created by the strikes. These labor disputes have intensified the malad- justment of prices as between dif- ferent commoditiy groups, a situation which is generally regarded as one of the great obstacles to full business re- covery. Indeed, this check to the tendency of prices to “get back into line” may possibly prove in the long run to be one of the most costly effects of the strikes. The view that wage deflation is not yet complete, and that the recent arrest of the downward movement is only temporary, is set forth at some length in an article in the latest issue of the New York Trust Company’s publication, “The Index.” Attention is directed there to the similarity of the movements of wages and prices since the war in this country and Great Britain and to the fact that in the latter country, where there have been no recent labor troub!es to interfere, deflation is still in progress. It is in- teresting to note that since the ap- pearance of this article Sauerbeck’s index cf British wholesale prices has been published, and this shows a de- cline during August of approximately 9 per cent. So far there has been nothing in the recent movements of wages and prices in this country to cause forecasters, who have been pre- dicting a steadily declining course for wages and prices over a period of years, to reverse their opinions. TS JOE FORDNEY. After twenty-two years in Congress which brought him to the chairman- ship of the Committee on Ways and Means and joint author of an inde- fensible tariff bill Joe Fordney will stay at home, as he says, to tend to business. . In his way Joe Fordney is a signifi- cant American. Self-made in the rough school of the lumberman—a frontier business—Fordney possesses those sterling American virtues that may be grouped under the head of “git up and git.” He fought his way up in his locality and his industry, en- joyed politics, and held his constituents in the hollow of his hand. The Eighth Michigan district, would send him back if he chose, tariff or no tariff, bonus or no bonus. But he is getting along in years and, like a good busi- ness man, wants a little time to set his house in order. By the glacial-like process of senior- ity, Fordney arrived too late at his important chairmanship. He would have made an ideal chairman of the Ways and Means Committee anywhere from Grant to McKinley, but in 1922 the water was too deep for him. Pro- tection, a natural gospel for any lead- ing citizen of a district shifting from lumbering to manufacturing, was ever the burden of his song, and when he came to the seats of the mighty he could not comprehend that what was good for an industrially young and debtor nation might be poison for a producer of surplus goods and the custodian of most of the world’s fluid wealth. At sixty-eight he talked and thought as he had at fifty, but the world had changed. Though sound as a busy lumberman ought to be on most financial questions where protection was not an issue, Fordney slipped up on the bonus. It is probable that the declared himself early and then stuck to his guns out of pride. At various stages of his career he has shown a certain im- petuosity coupled with absolute in- ability to “back track.” Business man though he is, he would rather have business suffer the consequences of the bonus than go back on his word to support it. But his mind, which is an extraordinarily clear mind, though somewhat ridden by hobbies, must since have wondered where it was when he was committing himself to a bonus at any price. Men of the Fordney type are any- thing but indispensable in Congress. Eventually, however, when his suc- cessors have slipped by easy stages into the pit of vapid and visionary legislation, there will be a call from the country for a few hardheaded and practical fellows who can tell a hawk from a handsaw. Among those who answer that call will be men like Joe Fordney. They will hold the fort at Washington, remaining _ stationary while the times advance until, like Fordney, they are clearly seen to be obsolete. The standpatter of one gen- eration is the derelict of the next. THE PROBLEM OF TAXES. There are many legislative matters of interest to business men that will demand the attention of Congress when it reconvenes some weeks hence. First and foremost will be the subject of taxation. Such revision as was effected a year ago was admittedly a Piece of stop-gap legislation, and the. * MICHIGAN TRADESMAN revenue law will require further over- hauling. It needs to be remembered that taxes will continue to be heavy, in srite of all practicable Government economies. prospect of a deficit of some $600,000,- 000 at the end of the current fiscal year unless the various departments can find a way further to pare their expenditures. In addition to overhaul- ing the tax system Congress needs to make a close scrutiny of appropria- tions in order to make both ends meet and reduce the floating debt. The sales tax will again have its advocates. This is a possible means of raising considerabie additional revenue, but just at present this tax is “earmarked” for bonus purposes if it should go on the statute book. So long as the bonus advocates remain active new sources of revenue that may prove highly productive are likely to become additions to other taxes rather than substitutes for any of them. The mat- ter of the ship subsidy for which Con- gress is to be summoned in special session in November, while of con- siderable interest as a piece of busi- ness legislation, is of less importance than the subject of taxation. ii eaicesealeteesiaat toes eacieaci RETAIL CLOTHIERS’ CODE. The National Association of Retail Clothiers at the convention in New York last week adopoted a code of ethics for its members which pledges them to the highest standards of busi- ness conduct. The code cannot be re- produced in full in this column, but its princirles are worthy of note, and are of interest to consumers as well as to dealers. It defines the assets of every commercial institution as honesty and business character first, and after that service and merchan- dise. Advertising is defined as “a covenant with the public’ and the spoken or printed word is declared to be “as binding on performanace as an oath in a judicial tribunal.’ The as- piration of each member is described as an endeavor to administer the af- fairs of his establishment so that ser- vice to the individual consumer may not be diminished by reason of volume of trade, and the first duty is to ren- der interested and personal service. Labels, symbols or trade expressions which may lead the buyer to form an opinion of merchandise more favorable than it would be without such devices are denounced as unfair to buyers and contrary to the letter and spirit of the retailer’s code. The Democratic party of the Fifth congressional district has certainly sunk to the lowest depths of absurdity in nominating a notorious union labor exponent (for revenue only) as its candidate for Congress. The person who will make the race against Con- gressman Mapes has not a single qualification for the position and his affiliation with trades unionism (for revenue only) makes him a dangerous person to entrust with any responsi- bility, as well as an undesirable citi- zen in any community. When you find a man who has be- come successful and popular following the rule, “Every man for himself and the devil take the hindermost,” you find a man who doesn’t exist. At this moment there is a- September 27, 1922 ALL FOR POLITICAL EFFECT. Representative Blanton, of Texas, is a Democrat; but, strange as it may seem, he has some sense, even if he does represent a district which is over- whelming:y Democratic. Referring to the attempt on the part of some fool Republicans “to impeach Attorney- General Daugherty because he put a crimp in the strike of the murderous railway union shopmen by his Federal injunction, Representative Blanton made the following statement in the House: When the Attorney-General has. per- formed his duty—has taken action to have the law enforced in behalf of the people, there comes to this House a resolution to impeach him, to dis- credit his efforts before the country, and the administration, with its big majority, has not placed a single mem- ber on the floor to defend him. With railroads tied up, bridges dynamited and the peop‘e of the United States appealing to the administration to en- force the law, the Attorney seeks to act and then there is a cry to impeach. The Tradesman deplored the ap- pointment of Mr. Daugherty as At- torney-General, because it believed the position should have been bestowed upon George P. Southerland, who was recently elevated to the United States Supreme Court by President Harding —greatly to the credit of our Chief Executive—but when a man has the courage to defy 3,000,000 redhanded murderens who have taken the iron- clad oath of trades unionism and se- cures an injunction, based solely on the murderous actions of the union shopmen—thereby stopping the strike immediately and staying the hands of the miserable creatures who were ap- plying the torches of incendiarism and the daggers of assassination at the be- hest of union leaders—any cheap rotitician who criticises such an action in order to curry favor with union assassins ought to tbe kicked out of Congress and be made to bear the mark of Cain on his brow so long as he is permitted to breathe the air of a free country. (It will be free as soon as unionism is stamped out, root and branch.) RT NE CNC EN English is spoken more every day _than any other language, for the rea- son that the trade of the Anglo-Saxon race is larger than that of any other race, but to become “universal” it will have to undergo some changes. On last analysis, the object in life is art and beauty, and as a work of art Spanish stands pre-eminent, for the reason that every vowel has only one sound—as in music—do, re, mi, fa, al- ways the same invariably, whether be- fore or after a consonant or other vowel; and has only two double con- sonants—ll and rr, as in billiard and error. That is why any one knowing well his own language could learn Spanish without a teacher. Let us hope the time will come when in America we shall have an Academy of Lan- guages, in order that it may become of universal use, not only on account of the larger trade mentioned already, but also for its purity, naturalness and. beauty in writing and speaking. Italy, the mother of Latin, discarded a | } aormas September 27, 1922 MICHIGAN TRADBSMAN : Highland Manor, 49-59 Highland Avenue Highland Park, Michigan 7% First Mortgage Serial Coupon Bonds Total Issue ____ ~~ _.--$150,000 Valuation of Security __________- $330,000 ate July 24,1922 Interest Payable Jan. 24th and July 24th Maturities ____Serial 2 to 5 years Denominations $1000, $500, $250, $100, $50 Normal Federal Income Tax up to 4% Paid by Borrower Tax Exempt in Michigan BUILDING—61 Apartments of 2, 3 and 4 rooms and bath each. Main lobby tiled floor, marble wainscoting and_ attractive fireplace. Kitchens all completely equipped, having white enameled stone-lined refrigerators with mechani- cal refrigeration, full size white enameled 4-burn- er gas ranges and special sanitary composition floors. Reception room 18 x 18 on each floor overlooking main court. All apartments have bathrooms equipped with built-in tubs and showers, tile floors, enameled cabinets. Adjacent to laundry is a nursery play room for the accom- Some of the big busi- ness which surrounds Wolverine Bond and modation of tenants having small children. Electric elevator service. BORROWERS—The bonds are signed by Dunn Realty Co., a Michigan corporation, who have title to the property and are constructing the apartment and selling it on land contract to Mr. Roy L. Brown. EARNINGS—The net earnings are estimated at $38,000 per annum, or more than three and one-half times the greatest annual interest re- quirements on the bonds. 1—Home of Ford Motor Co. 2—Home of Dodge Bros. (Auto). 3—Home of Packard Motor Car Co. 4—General Motors Corp. Largest single office build- Mortgage Co. invest- ments and makes its bonds secured by first mortgage on improved “~ ing in the world. 5—Parke, Davis & Co. Phar- maceutical products. Larg- est in world. 6—Detroit Stove Works. Larg- est in world. real estate absolutely reliable. coe == eae ae a R N ———— ce = 2 SS SSS SS 7—Detroit Copper & Brass Rolling Mills. Largest in world. 8—Ford Blast Furnaces. Larg- est in world. 10 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN September 27, 1922 Men’s Shoe Styles in the Middle West. Time was, not long ago, when efforts of Western manufacturers to achieve style in men’s shoes was generally labelied as amateurish. But it is not so to-day. No question but that shoes made in Middle West factories are equal in style and finish to those made elsewhere in the country. Vast strides of advancement have been achieved by Western manufacturers in finish and style in men’s shoes. The purpose of this article is to pro- vide a skeleton idea of what these manufacturers are planning and have already achieved in the way of com- pleting samples for the selling season directly ahead. Attention is being paid to the minor details of finish, the ear-marks of re- finement and little touches of neat- ness more than ever before. Western manufacturers have recog- nized the need for holding to the light- er shades of tan, but at the same time they have injected a number of new tones in late samples which on the whole, makes it seem that shades are slightly darker than they were during the spring and summer season. This is nothing more than a natural tend- ency for this time of the year, as slightly darker shades are at once more practical and suitable for the later months. It is to be noted that black calf is on the program and must be consider- ed in the style category of the com- ing months. There seems to be a waning in the popularity of rough finished leathers, such as Scotch grains, these latter now being used as trimmings, or for the purpose of pro- viding contrast to bring out the lines of sadd‘es, aprons, etc. There seems to be a general ten- dency to tone down perforations con- siderably. Perforations are not near- ly as large as they have been in sea- sons past and the decorative note is achieved, in many cases, by the use of spaced stitching, not only on vamps and quarters but also on the tips and foreparts. Four rows of stitching are quite common. In some cases ‘the .four rows are close together while in others there is a space between either the two center rows or one on the outside with three on the inside. Pinked or scalloped edges are fairly popular when used on tips and vamps especially when these latter are spaced stitched as indicated above. A de- cidedly novel effect has been achieved by several manufactuers where tips are skived deeply, probably one-half inch or more and turned under to form a thicker beaded tip edge than has been the custom in the past. Tips skived and beaded in this way provide a heavy overlay effect at the fore part of the shoe and this works very nicely MOS eqn Ae CANE OAR Tin Si high Bluchers for men as they have in several of the new modified “Haig” lasts. There are evident a number of ef- forts to trim quarters by stitching in panel fashion. Likewise there are quite a few new back strap patterns, although in no case do these run to grotesque shapes. The apron effect is offered in quite a few lines of samples. Saddles seem to have. their place on the rrogram and are generally worked in as sport numbers. The full wing tip has seen its day as far as present styles are concerned and although there are quite a number of shield tips and several new tips with indented curves, most manufacturers are con- centrating on straight tip patterns. In nearly every line there are one or two plain toe numbers. A certain Proportion of young and well dressed men seem.to demand these and it is expected this demand will continue throughout the fall and winter. There are two distinct schools with regard to the trimming and finishing ot edges. One school claims that rolled edges are just as popular as ever, whi‘e the other side argues that 11-13-15 Commerce Ave. The BERTSCH shoe is so honestly made and so sen- sible and practical in de- sign and character that it insures the dealer against loss. IT IS A SELLER, and when sold its qualities so impress the wearer that he will want no other. Herold-Bertsch Shoe Co. Manufacturers of Serviceable Footwear GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. the time is now at hand for pushing square edges to the fore. There is no general tendency to extend edges any further than they were last season, in fact in most cases edges are slightly closer trimmed than they were. As to heels, very few manufacturers dare to extend the roll edge around the heel. They claim that this doesn’t go well during the colder months of the year and the idea has not found much favor with younger men since it was brought out. Manufacturers in many cases insist on extending the edge stitches all the way around the shoe encircling the hee!, and have |. achieved some very attractive appear- ances by this method. Some manu- facturers are offering one or two models fitted with flange heels. The general tendency is towards straight and square heels extending well under the arch of the foot. Quite a few heels as low as three-quarter inch are featured. The above size up has to do gen- erally with low shoes and while it is time to talk about high shoes, most manufacturers believe that this fall wil witness the greatest selling ever of low shoes for men’s wear, and also a generous sale of heavy winter ox- fords beginning rather early. They figure that it will require considerable cold weather before high shoes will be a big selling factor. This is an aftermath of the trend of women’s shoes. Most men, however, will insist on wearing high shoes when the weather gets cold and consequently Western manufacturers have provided just as much style in their Bals. and FIRE 120 W. Ottawa St. BETTER INSURANCE AT LESS COST During the year 1921 the companies operating through The Mill Mutuals Agency paid more than $5,800,000 in dividends to their policy holders and $8,300.000 in losses. How do they do it? By INSPECTION and SELECTION Cash Assets Over $22,610,000.00 We Combine STRENGTH, SERVICE, SAVINGS THE MILL MUTUALS AGENCY TORNADO Lansing, Michigan a ma ode ? eal September 27, 1922 in their oxfords. The Blucher pattern has found considerable favor in this locality, where it has been featured, and the late Fall lines at hand show this idea being quite extensively used though it is only fair to say that not more than five per cent. of patterns are Bluchers, and some dealers are de- cidedly and steadily opposed to the pattern. In high shoes, black calf Bals. are extensively featured and some manu- facturers say that black calf Bal. boots are apt to sell in equal proportion with tan calf Bals. and are so instructing their salesmene to advise retailers. There is not as much patent leather being used in high shoes as there is in low models. It is not desired to feature mat calf tops in combinaation with patent leathers. Now comes the most important consideration as far as styles of men’s shoes are concerned—the matter of lasts and vamp lengths. Several manu- facturers during the month recently closed speculated with models having vamp lengths as short as four inches, and sold some of these. It was found, however, that these eXtra short vamp lengths did not apreal as was expected and there has been a reversal of opinion on them. While the tendency is towards shorter foreparts, few dare to make up samples with vamps as short as four inches. Four and one- quarter and four and one-half inches seem to be better. There will be quite a number of four and three-quarter inch vamps on the market, especially in those lines with the slightly nar- rower toes. The “Haig” last has proven to be most popular and while the “Haig” of the present season is extensively fea- tured, it is generally modified for fall so as to provide new style lines and to afford more foot comfort, where such is possible. In the higher grade lines, especially, there is a tendency towards narrowing toes rather than broadening. This is an effort on the part of some manufac- tures towards neatness and trim lines. Regarding the fineries of finish re- ferred to there are such ideas as bead- ing heel edges at the top, pinking in- side quarter linings, providing stripped twill for inside linings and in some cases moderately decorating the top lift on the heel. Several manufactur- eers have achieved a very novel ap- pearance by running a fine black line around and close to the edge of the top lift on the bottom of the shoe. In these cases the heel and the entire bot- tom is generally natural finish. Salesmen for the St. Louis manufac- turers of men’s shoes are leaving with their new lines and inspection of them shows that low cuts again figure prom- inently. Some dopesters predict a call for as much as 60 per cent. for low patterns. Of high cuts, 75 per cent. will be Bals. and the balance Bluchers. Low flange heels will prevail and prob- ably 90 per cent. of the better grades will carry rubber heels, mostly of the one-half heel pattern. The modified French last with wider : toe seems to be a favorite. The so- called “Haig” last is expected to sell strongly. Some peforations are ex- pected to have a call, but these will not be so pronounced as they were MICHIGAN TRADESMAN last season, while fancy stitching will be seen mostly in the higher grades. In leathers, calf leather boarded and smooth is expected to lead in mahog- any, brown and black. These will be followed by mahogany and black kid. —H. L. Kisher in Shoe Retailer. —_>+—____ Port Huron Merchants See Big Fall Trade. Anticipating a brisk fall and winter trade that will equal and most likely excel sales of last year, Port Huron retail merchants are putting in a large supply of goods, according’ to a sur- vey made by the Chamber of Com- merce. “The business is here,’ stated a leading merchant, “and we intend to go after it. Our sales have picked up rapidly in the past two weeks and with any kind of real-fa:l weather we will be able to dispose of practically all of the new merchandise.” ; Show dealers, automobile agents, cigar stores, clothing and other retail- ers voice the same spirit of optimism. “Winter will see most of our stock sold,” said a men’s store manager. He stated that the sale of overcoats and hats was larger up to Sept. 25 than ali the month of the year before. He stated that heavy underwear was be- ing called for slowly, but the weather was not chilly enough yet to make the men discard their lighter suits. An- other men’s wear merchant asserted that the stock was of better quality than he had been able to buy in many years and on account of its display © value was selling fast. A local cigar merchant stated that sales had been increasing for several months over the quota last year. In anticipation of the fall and Christmas trade the store is buying heavily. Women’s wear is experiencing the same impetus, according to a depart- ment manager. He is not laying in a heavy stock of goods but has much more than last year. “Coai will be higher than last year, but obtainable,” a coal dealer said. He states that the cool weather has quick- ened sales, the people having been as- sured that there would be no reason for freezing this winter. Automobile sales the past week were considerab‘y better than last year, the survey showed. Not only did new cars sell fast, a number of the sales being for cash, but second hand cars went equally as swift. While the purchasing of automobiles depends on weather conditions, the auto dealers are opti- mistic over prospective sales. Show dealers report good stocks on hand and business coming along in good shape. Whether galoshes will be worn exclusively or whether the new Russian boots will be asked for is beyond the merchant’s guessing range. All the merchants interviewed stated that the fall and winter would mean prosperity for all of Port Huron.— Port Huron Times-Herald. i 11 Ee Roy Snyder, Studebaker Sales Agent Exonerated by Coroner’s Jury for Death of Mary June Reed Roy Snyder, Studebaker Sales Agent of Howell, Michigan, in com- ing from South Bend with a new car, came through Battle Creek on Thursday, August 10. He was meet- ing a street car on Maple avenue when Mary June Reed, seven years of age, ran back of the street car di- rectly in the path of the Snyder auto- mobile. He turned his car quickly to the right but as the child was only a foot and a half from the automobile he could not avoid running over her. She lived half an hour without regain- ing consciousness. Mr. Snyder went to the police de- partment and asked for an - investi- gation and notified the Howell Insur- ance Company who had a represen- tative in Battle Creek before eight o’clock. Witnesses were interviewed and the facts presented to the police department so they released Mr. Sny- der. However, an attorney started suit for $25,000 but they did not get service upon Mr. Snyder. The evidence brought was so clear that Mr. Robb and Mr. Howlett concluded that Mr. Snyder was not needed at the inquest and by staying outside of the county he would avoid the service of the summons. On Tuesday, August 15, after listening to seven disinterested witnesses in which it appeared that Roy Snyder was traveling at about eight miles an hour and the child ran in front of his car only about a foot and a half away, the coroner’s verdict was an unavoidable accident. Mr. Snyder was greatly relieved at this verdict and he has expressed his appreciation for the service received from the insurance company. Under the present conditions no one can tell when he will have an accident and even though one is innocent of any blame it requires an investigation and much expense. 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What’s a man going to do who is able-to work, needs work and cant find it?” That is the straight question a young man fired at me the other morning. It did not jar me greatly, becauase I have put that same question to myself often these past eighteen months when thousands of men from every walk of life have come to my office, and I could give most of them nothing more tangible than a shake of the head or an application card. Ben Street, a friend of years’ stand- ing, was one of them. A cripple, he found himself at fifty-two years of age out of work, distress knocking and the profession of telegraphy his only as- set, On the first of the month, with two other veterans of the key, he had received with his pay envelope a for- mal wish-you-well notice that he had plugged in for the last time. “Who’s the man with the say up at the Blank Manufacturing Co.?” he asked me. “There’s no use tackling them,” I re- plied. “They are hiring men only for the manufacturing end of the business, and you wouldn’t fit in there. The jobs in your line simply aren’t there.” “I’m not looking for a job,” was his answer. “I’m going to make one. What chance have I got alongside of scores of younger men if I sit around and wait for a job in my ‘ine to crop up? They need a branch telegraph office at the plant. I know, because when I was with the telegraph com- pany I handled all their business in and out. Their salesmen on the road are wasting hundreds of dollars every ‘month sending full-rate messages that are never, in fact, can’t be delivered until next day; messages that should be sent at night rates. They are send- ing long-winded day and night mes- sages, which ordinary business judg- ment tells you would make as good time under a two-cent stamp. The last day I was with the teegraph company they lost a sale because one of their salesmen down in Memphis asked for prices by a day letter that should have been flashed at full rates over our fast- est wire. Why, a live telegraph office at that outfit would save an operator’s salary in a week. Tell me the man to see; that’s all I want.” I told him. A few weeks later I dropped in for an evening. at Ben Street’s home. He was making corrections to some proof sheets labeled: Blank Manufacturing Co.—Instructions to Salesmen Regard- ing Use to Telegraph.” He had land- ed. The trouble with the average man out of work to-day is that he has lost perspective. He is as out of balance and mentally storm-tossed as an em- ployment manager who was in the office the other day. No man of my acquaintance ex- hibited a sounder common sense in his work or could hand out better advice to men out of work than he; but the very day that he found himself sep- arated from the old weekly payroll he was dazed and bewildered as a lost child at a circus. He surmised that there might be an ofening for him with a large engineering company, the president of which he had met casually a year or two before. What was his first move? Any man possessing a normal state of mind, in fact, almost anyone holding down a job, would seek a personal interview. If he risked a telephone conversation, it would be simply to arrange for an interview. My friend did nothing of the sort. He grabbed the telephone and attempted - to introduce himself, project his per- sonality over the wire and ask for a job. He received the inevitable answer. There was nothing for him with that concern. Now, I am not sitting in judgment, because, if suddenly I found myself in his position, I might do precisely as my friend did and get just about as tangible results. Last spring, not far from my home, a woman sat by an open window. The coupons from her last dividend paying investment had been returned by her bank marked “Interest in defaualt.” She had no trade, no special accomp- ‘ishments, no rooms to let out and no friends to whom she could turn. Hali-way down the block she noticed a flock of children frolicking on the steps and on the street in front of a fashionable apartment hotel. They were taking greater chances with the automobiles and traffic than do gamins of the tenement district. 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For nearly two months I endeavored to find a job for a young man of no rronounced abilities. Repeatedly he undershot or overshot his mark when I obtained personal interviews for him with employers. He had to have a job and the necessity of obtaining it and the haunting fear of failure each time he approached an employer who was willing to consider his qualifica- tions, paralyzed his chances. Finally an employer who recognized in the young man certain qualities which he admired, and who was willing to leave something to Providence, employed him. Within one week after starting work the young man telephoned me to ask my advice about accepting a position with another company, a_ position which he had been personally seeking for months, but which, until he had got his present job, he had lacked the punch and self-confidence to land for himself. To his credit he stuck to the employer who had taken a chance on him, but the incident, with scores of simijar ones which come to my atten- tion dai_y, show strikingly what having a job means to a man. I found a young man—call him Mc- Mahon—standing on the curb late one afternoon in front of the office playing _a lone hand against three men. They were the bird-of-passage type of which every employer had his fill during the war and periods when there has been a shortage of man power. “Waiting for the Robert E. Lee” was dedicated to the species; they were the chronic joy riders who would be hired in New York on the first of a month to work on a job in Chicago, with meals, lodg- ing and transrortation paid by the em- ployer; when real work stared them in the face upon their arrival in Chi- cago they would call on Smith of Pittsburgh, who happened to be hiring men to leave that night for work in the steel mills. Without doing a stroke of work they would “ship out” for Pittsburgh; another night’s lodging, three square meals and passing scen- cry. At Akron or Youngstown they would wave good-bye to Smith. Prob- ably on the first of the following month they were back in New York where they had started. It was one of the war’s greatest outdoor sports. For years these three tourists, and their kind, had been telling labor scouts, foremen, employers and the world in general where to “get off.” Now McMahon was volunteering that information to them. Very much expurgated the informa- tion ran about like this: “If you birds like Ireland or Russia or England or some other country better than this country, why don’t you go there? Why don’t you beat it? If I liked some other country better than I liked my own, I’d get there if I had to swim. Work? No, I ain’t working, but it ain’t because I don’t want it. I’m still looking. You birds are afraid you might find it. Why don’t you ship out? Take another ride; there’s a boat every day and the wind’s with you!” I listened for perhaps five minutes, and then I called him over. “Do you want a job, son?” I asked him. He said, “Yes, sir!” I told him to come to the office in the morning. He was there before I was, and then I learned more about him. At seventeen he had enlisted with a Massachusetts volunteer outfit and gone overseas. After he was dis- charged he went to work again in the © textile milis at Lawrence and married a girl who was working in the same mill with him. When the industrial shake-down hit New England, he and his wife moved to the city. They were living at 70814 N. Blank street in a 10 feet by 10 feet box that passed for a room. While he had been searching for work day after day for six weeks, his wife was doing kitchen work in one of the city’s restaurants. She made enough to pay the rent and buy food. His meals for one week had consisted of oatmeal with neither sugar nor milk—just oatmeal, straight. 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There were seven of these houses upon his mailing list. He received almost immediate replies from six of them, and out of these six, four asked him to call for a personal interview. He had no sooner closed with one than two other houses, after thinking over his suggestions, wished to close with him at once. His proposition, briefly, was to write pamphlets and these on the latest developments in metallurgy and industrial chemistry, as well as re- views of technical books for advertis- ing purposes. An ex-major was another of that self-reliant type. He had served an overseas branch of the Ordnance De- partment and carried with him the finest citations from the Commander- in-Chief and his superior officers that I have seen. He convinced officials of an iron and steel company to whom I referred him that he was more than a job seeker. He showed these officials how by the expenditure of one dollar they could make two dollars in the purchase and resale of Army Ordnance surplus steck. 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Allowing for the delivery of the postals within twenty-four hours, it banked on sub- stantially all of its former employes being back at their benches within two days. At the expiration of four days only thirty-one of the men had re- ported. As the work was of a highly technical nature and one in which the men had during the past five years be- come unusually proficient, it was de- sirable to make a special effort to get them back. The foreman accordingly jumped into his flivver and made a personal call at the addresses of the missing twenty-five. 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Schroader, who claims to have an office in Louisville, is send- ing out a “third and last letter” to gro- cers who signed notes for the Creasey crooks under false pretenses, reading as follows: Louisvilie, Ky., Sept. 18—This is the third and last letter I shall write you concerning your notes and contract due the Creasey Corporation. You have not even shown me the courtesy of a reply to my letters and I shall have suit filed immediately. The Creasey Corporation is a large and growing concern with an author- ized capital stock of $3,000,000, and is now operating about thirty-five branch wholesale groceries, each one of which has a membership ranging from 200 to over 1,000. It also has ‘several affiliat- ed houses operating on the “Creasey Plan.” By consolidating the purchas- ing power of these houses it is ob- viously possible to obtain better prices on some brands of merchandise than otherwise. The company has several thousand dollars due it on membership contracts and these have been flaced for collection. As fast as this money is collected it is sent to the various branches, thereby enabling these branches to carry larger stocks of merchandise and render a more valu- ab.e service to the members. The membership is growing very rapidly and this also strengthens the various branches and makes the memberships and stock of the corporation more valuable. The comrany is under ex- perienced and trustworthy manage- ment. The contract you signed is plain and easily understood. I do not believe you can avoid the payment of this contract and, to be frank with you, I must say that if you are solvent I pro- pose to prosecute the collection of same to the fullest extent of the law. The corporation informs me that it is ready, willing and able to carry out its agreement with you to the letter and insists that you do the same on your fart. I do not desire to sue on this claim as such action must cause unnecessary trouble for both you and my client. The proper thing for you to do is to carry out your contract, pay these notes and get your certificate. A mem- bership certificate entitles you to a line of credit in the Creasey Corpora- tion of $300 and if you co-operate with .your branch manager you should be able to make back your investment with your purchases. The certificate is also transferable and if you should desire to sell it you would be privileg- ed to do so. I have been fair with you in con- nection with this claim. I hope to hear from you by return mail, but if I do not hear from you within seven days from date hereof suit will be filed as above indicated without fur- ther notice or delay. D. D. Schroader. Of course; no sane merchant will Pay any attention to the threats of any legal lunatic who thinks he can scare Michigan merchants into contributing to the cofferes of the boss crook of the age by honoring notes obtained by fraud. —_~+--___ Beware of De Jonke and Davis. Kalamazoo, Sept. 26—A new brand of “confidence game” has recently been tried on some of Kalamazoo’s mer- chants, who have some worthless checks as souvenirs of their experience with a clever “crook.” The checks have been turned over to Sheriff Fred C. Putnam. According to the reports made to Sheriff Putnam, a man giving his name as John R. DeJonke, his address as 1701 South Burdick street and his oc- cupation as inspector for the American District Telegraph Co., went to the First National Bank Aug. 23 and started a checking account there, de- positing $75. short time afterward DeJonke visited several Kalamazoo clothing Stores, selected various articles of clothing and had them aid aside for him paying at each store a small de- posit by a check drawn on the First National Bank. As these checks went through and were paid without any difficulty, the merchants thought De- Jonke’s checks were good, and when he returned Sert. 12, took the articles of clothing he had had laid away and paid for them by check, no objection was made to taking the checks and letting him have the clothes. : As Sept. 12 was election day, th merchants did not discover until the following day that the checks were worthless. When the checks, totaling $150.68, came in to the bank, the balance in De Jonke’s account was $4.24. The matter was reported to Sheriff Putnam and was turned over to Under Sheriff Curtis A. Pringle for investigation. Undersheriff Pring’e found first that there is no such number on South Burdick street as 1701, and that no- body answering DeJonke’s description had been living anywhere in that part of the street where such a number might be located. According to the description given by the Bank and merchants, DeJonke is six feet one inch tall of slender build, weighing about 160 pounds, is about 26 years old, and light com- plexioned. Another worthless check which has been turned over to Sheriff Putnam was Dassed at Raymie Warren’s Sport Shop by a man calling himself Ralph Davis, recently. ‘ Davis bought a courle of boxes of shells. In payament for the shells he tendered a check for $28.45, made out to Ralph Davis and signed “W. H. Vandenburg” Kalamazoo grocer. It was drawn on the Kalamazoo-City Savings Bank. After cashing the check Mr. Warren, suspecting it was worthless, called the bank and found Mr. Vandenburg had no account there. He also ‘earned that Mr. Vandenburg had no employe named Raloh Davis, though Davis told Mr. Warren he worked there. Davis is about 38, five feet 11 inches tall, weighs 170 pounds, has a very dark complexion and a round face. —_— <— Boom Talk Stil Being Heard. Written for the Tradesman. Reports from different sections of the country indicate that much “boom talk” is still going the rounds. Not every one who predicts a boom really expects one. Much of this talk arises chiefiy out of a desire to make every- body feel a little better and thus, per- haps, to give an added stimulus to the fall trade. Talk of a boom, however, is derrecated by the more conservative business leaders, who prefer a continu- ation of the steady improvement of the past months rather than any sudden spurt of business with the inevitable reaction. Still, there are not a few who would like to see another boom in spite of the rough experiences of 1920. They desire it as a means of counter- acting the effects of the previous one, whose scars are still in evidence. There is a feeling that they have learned enough during the last few years to be able to gain all the benefits that can be derived from a new boom without suffering the ill results when the pendulum begins to swing the other way. They would “mop up” dur- ing the inflationist phase of the busi- ness cycle and then fortify themselves against. losses shed - the downward swing begins. . “other. words, their feelings may be summed up in the Ri ee Spe September 27, 1922 language of one business man who was__ son why a boom failed to follow the quoted in this column some months end of the strikes, in accordance with ago: “Give me the’ peaks of the busi- the rredictions. of certain optimists, ness curve every time and I’il take was the persistence of the cautious my chances with the valleys.” attitude among traders who now rec- There-are undoubtedly many busi- ognize the cycical nature of business ness concerns that have gone through’ phenomeria. William O. Scroggs. Previous boom periods and the subse- : ee quent periods of depression and read- 5 ee — we y) justment with a net gain as a result Grand Rarids, Sept. 26—The con- y ‘dis 4 ao ee . 1 fectioners of the United States have a, ee e Fores Name severa designated Oct. 14 this year as an an- i concerns that refused to regard the nual Nation-wide Candy Day. flush times of 1920 as more than a Suitable window trims and specia! ' transient condition, and, while making ae feature Oe day — ars Ln ees Pais ‘ail dealers, particular emphasis being ees: I'ke everybody else also made put on the giving of candy as a gift Preparations against the time -when to someone, as mother, sister, sweet- the inevitable reaction would set in. heart, kiddies, etc. Consequently when the storm broke It is the intention of the large candy two years ago they were not embar- pero ee = oon te such : Hs : : aa as ourse ves an 2TOO S ‘0, Oo see Passed with hage and opatly seers that the children in the hospitals and tories or with overextended credits. charitable homes are not overlooked. Such cases, however, were exceptional. We _ will donate amp‘e supplies of Moreover, they could never become candy to these institutions for that -the general rue, for the reason that Lees ; if every business concern followed. it - the plan to make this day as ' = : im:ersonal as possible, so far as the such a conservative policy booms such wholesalers and dealers are concerned, ’ as we have exp-rienced in past years the main idea being to make someone would never come. We are too close at cn Candy Day by the gift of i Rabie : 5 ee taney. : ‘ to rreent events ‘9 d ae sweeping con We will appreciate any space you clusions from what has occurred, but cive this event in your valued ‘publica- ’ it is quite possible that the chief rea- tion. National Candy Co. “ “THE SIGN OF QUALITY For Your Protection “Thc Flour the Best Cooks Use’ e © Will Delight You Everything baked of Lily White is uniformly good. The baking is even, due to the perfect gran- we, . erage’ ace: — ulation of the flour. Rolls, b’s- oe ee cuits and breads are wonderfully teasjoon ualt 6 tesco flavored, very light and tender gating powder, 1 cup sugar. and really tastey. Lily White is Sift all together and add i : . enough milk to make a soft milled especially for exacting Coney with Be pein women, who realize that supreme ere Pyinkle with 1-4 brown — quality is the wisest economy. sugar, 4 teaspoon cinnamon, % eup reer ag a ie t in 2-i ngths, ake i ‘ a aoe Why You Should Use Lily White REASON No. 5 Our Guarantee Sold With a G as We Guarantee you o Hh @ Guar st ee fo willlike Lily White Completely Satisty Flour, "the flour the : : best cooks use" bet- We are glad to guarantee Lily White. ter than any flour We know what goes into Lily White, you ever used for how it is made, and the results to be ~~ oo obtained from it by the home baker. ee bias Read our guarantee. You, too, will - for any oe know these things when you also anemaneer. yen a know Lily White. eG: not, your dealer will refund the purchase price.---He’s so in- Ask Your Grocer For It. structed. t GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN “Millers for Sixty Years” Ads like these are being run regularly and continuously in -the principal papers throughout Michigan. You will profit = by carrying Lily White Flour in stock at all times, thereby being placed.in pesition to supply the demand we are help- ing’to create for Lily White Flour. é ae Tn Ap, September 27, 1922 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN é 17 H. LAUGHLIN CHINA Buy the well known—popular—guaranteed brand of “LAUGHLIN CHINA.” give satisfaction and return sure profit on vour sales. yma hae 2m Rah 0 &D0Z 4° FRUITS & DOZ &” OAT MEALS ¥2 002.10" DISHES ¥2 DOL 12 PITCHER 10027 3b* BOWLS S CO. It will DOZ 7” NAPPIES 1 DOz 8” NAPPIES ane rerera THIS WARE SELLS EVERY MONTH IN THE YEAR AND THERE IS NO RISK IN BUYING “LAUGHLIN CHINA.” Note the Retail Price at which the chinaware will meet with ready sale and at decided reduction from former prices. We offer TWO SUGGESTED ASSORTMENTS OF WHITE WARE. You may add any other items your stock may need and it will be sent at corresponding low prices; or you may change the quantities of items shown as desired. SUNRISE ASSORTMENT DAYLIGHT ASSORTMENT oe Price fs oe Price e t 20 Sets of 6—Cups and Saucers ~~--~_--~-~---~-----.-_---__ $1.00 $20.00 es Des of 6--Cups and Saucers - 00 $24.00 20 Sets of 6—7 in. Dinner Plates, Act. 9 in. ~----------_-_ 1.00 20.00 16 Sets of 6—7 in. Dinner Plates, Act. 9 ~---_---~---__..._ 00 16.00 12 Sets of 6—4 in. Fruits, Act. 5% in. ~-------------__------ -50 6.00 4 Sets of 6—5 in. Pie Plates, Act. 7 in. --..__.-_________-__ a 3.00 12 Sets of 6—36s, Oatmeals .90 10.80 4 Sets of 6—4 in. Bread and Butter Plates Act. 6 in. __-___ -60 2.40 ond Eac 4 Sets of 6—7 in. Coupe Soups, Act. 8 in. ~-------_-_-____ 1.00 4.00 12 only of 6 in. Deep Nappies, Act.-7 in. ~--------_-__---_- -25 3.00 4 Sets of 6—36s, Oatmeals .90 3.60 12 only of 7 in. Deep Nappies, Act. 8 in. ~-_---------_---~-- .30 3.60 8 Sets of ¢-——4 in. Fruits, 5% im. 2222.5 2-2 .50 4.00 12 only of 8 in. Deep Nappies, Act. 9 in. ~-.---------_-_-_. 50 6.00 Each 12 only of 9 in. Deep Nappies, Act. 10 in. ~------_----_-___ -65 7.80 12 only of 7 in. Deep Nappies, Act. 8 im. ~-_----____-_._-__ .30 3.60 t2-only of 36s; Deen Bowis, 1% Pt. 22 -20 2.40 Vio boOnivOf JO5. een nOwis, 16) SPC. oe .20 2.40 t2 only Of 608; Deeb owls, te Pt. oe .25 3.00 6 only of § in. Platters, Act. 11% im. 022 -40 2.40 6 only of 10 in. Meat Platters, 13% in, ~---.---.---_-..-. -50 3.00 6 only of 10 in. Platters, Act. 138% in. ~-------_---.-.-____ 50 3.00 Bi onie Ol tes; Titcherns, OG: bbe oh. oe oe ee ee 75 4.50 4 only of Creamer, 1 Pt. 35 1.40 6 only of 30s, Pitchers, 3 Pt. -50 3.00 4 only of Covered Sugar .60 2.40 6 only of 36s, Pitchers, 2 Pt. - .40 2.40 4 only of Covered Vegetable Dish ~~--~-_-_-__-_-_-_-_____ 1.25 5.00 40 Doz. Retail Prices $95.50 386 Doz. Retail Prices $77.20 Please notice that prices given are suggested retail prices. The above carefully made up assortments of best sellers in WHITE CHINA WARE, can be shipped at once from our stock in Grand Rapids. No charge for package. You may change the quantities in the list to suite your stock.~ WRITE FOR DISCOUNT TO MERCHANTS. H. LEONARD G SONS LAUGHLIN CHINA SELLING AGENTS ASK FOR DISCOUNT FROM GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN MICHIGAN TRADESMAN September 27, 1922 = = = =, 4 DRY GOODS, . FANCY GOODS» NOTIONS ESL Bary Michigan Retail Dry Goods Association. President—J. C. Toeller, Battle Creek. _First Vice-President—F. E. Mills, Lan- sing. second Vice-President—W. Kalamazoo. Secretary-Treasurer—Fred Cutler, Ionia. Manager—Jason E. Hammond, Lansing. O. Jones, Wool, Woolens and Clothing. Figures showing the disposition of wool from the great producing coun- tries indicate that large quantities have been bought for other than immediate consumption. This country has been one of the large purchasers, the pur- pose being to have a lot of it on hand before the higher duties of the new tariff act become operative. In the last selling season there were disposed of no less than 2,980,892 bales of Aus- tralian wool, 926,000 bales of New Zealand wool and 450,000 bales of Argentine wool. South African wool, at the same time. has been cleared up at the source of supply. A conserva- tive calculation, according to a cor- respondent at Bradford, England, shows that wool consumers in import- ing countries have acquired about 1,- 700,000 bales in excess of the produc- tion of the four chief wool-growing countries. This does not mean, he adds, that consumption is to some ex- tent in excess of supply, but that large quantities of old stocks have been bought. In this country the last week has witnessed excessively large with- drawals of wool from bond in antici- pation of the tariff. It will be many months before all the accumulations will be used in the mills, which is cheerful to contemplate, because there will not be the immediate need for raising fabric prices. The Census Bu- reau’s report on activity in domestic woolen mills in August shows a slight improvement as regards wide looms, but less operation of the narrower ones. On carpets and rugs, however, there was a gain in working looms. A lessened activity was shown in woolen spinning spindles, but the reverse was true as to worsted ones. A notable happening in the goods market during the past week was the withdrawal of lines by the American Woolen Com- pany. This apparently means that they will be higher in price on future orders. It is already announced that the figures on dress goods, the open- ings of which are set for this week, will show advances. Clothing manu- facturers report a better business for practically all sections of the country. The outlook for Fall trade in women’s garments is constantly brightening. —__+-.—__. Cotton Needs and Fabric Prices. Reports from both official and un- official sources during the past week showed a deterioration in the condi- tion of cotton, attributed to unfavor- able weather and insect ravages. But the market failed to respond in the way of higher quotations. It may be due, in a measure, to the widely en- tertained notion that too high prices for cotton will tend to restrict its use. Then again, statisticians are beginning to revise their tabulations on the world’s consumption of the raw ma- terial. Predictions made before the war were to the effect that, about this time, over 20,000 000 bales per annum would be required to supply the world’s needs. Recently, however, it has been shown that the quantity now used is only about two-thirds what it was in the pre-war year. Should this continue to hold good, there will be no danger of a scarcity in the present cotton year, even though the supply be less than the recent estimate. But much of the statistical matter on the subject has little more than guesswork as a basis, especially that portion relat- ing to output in the Far East. This is one of the things that lends interest to the speculation in cotton. Activity seems to be increasing in the domestic mills.. According to the Census Bu- reau, a half million more spindles were in operation in August than in the month before, and the actual number of spindle hours was 607,818,000 great- er. In the goods market the features just now are the resumption of opera- tion in the Eastern mills and the ad- vances in prices of many of the fabrics, both in the gray and finished forms. Thus far, the advances have not served to restrict activity, because there is a real demand for the goods. Cooler weather has brought a number of hurry orders for knit underwear for immediate shipment. There is also more call for hosiery. _—2.2->_——_ The Contented Marriage. Monroe, Sept. 26—Intelligence or willingness to learn, faithfulness, pa- tience and broadmindedness to admit each other’s faults and correct them are the principles whereby a man or woman should guide their marriage. A man coming home to a neat and effi- cient wife in a home which shows her efficiency cannot telp but respect her. If he is a gentleman and helps her rather than tries to rule her, she can- not he!p but respect him. Adverse con- ditions in such a home bring out all the more the character of each party. Easy divorce will only tend to increase careless marriages. Ralph J. Kestler. We are manufacturers of Trimmed & Untrimmed HATS for Ladies, Misses and Children, especially adapted to the general store trade. Trial order solicited. CORL-KNOTT COMPANY, Corner Commerce Ave. and Island St. Grand Rapids, Mich. PSSSBRB ESRB SER SRE SB EB | Gloves Mittens Canvas Jersey Jersey Tick-Mitts Canvas and Leather Wool Knit All Leather in Mackinaw Cloth Horse, Pig, Mule Splits Horse & Pig Leather Choppers Suedes Kid and Henskin Wool Knit lush Automobile in | Lined and Unlined Gauntlets, Knit Wrist, Band Top, Elastic Wrists. All Styles and Grades. Daniel T. Patton & Company Grand Rapids,Michigan - 59-63 Market Ave. N.W. The Mens Furnishing Goods House of Michigan THE MARKET Is much stronger and during the past ten days many lines of mer- chandise have been advanced. The influence of the new tariff bill which became a law last week helped to further strengthen the domestic market, as many lines which have been imported will now cost more than they have been selling for. : Railroad conditions have made deliveries of merchandise very slow, but we are glad to say that we have in stock a very good line of fall merchandise, especially staples. We would appreciate your allowing our salesmen to show you what we have, or we would like to have you come and visit us. EVERY' WEDNESDAY is CITY DAY, when there will be SPECIAL BUYS in ALL DEPARTMENTS. We solicit your mail orders and will give you the same low prices and prompt deliveries the day the order is received. GRAND RAPIDS DRY GOODS CO. WHOLESALE ONLY ROO ERY mM NNOANNO NOGA NCO NCCAA Duro Belle HUMAN HAIR NETS : Have you our new three gross Metal Cabinet? It’s a beauty and real salesman, working for you every day. Get one through your jobber, and display it prominently. Sales and profits will then take care of themselves. NATIONAL TRADING COMPANY 630 SO. WABASH AVE. CHICAGO, ILL. ERR RMM MYM Y NEN MN MEY YEE EEE NYY NYE EERE EERE ESS SAGUAAOEGAOOODONOUDLOADEOUSUNOSOGNUOUDDOUNGUODOGHOOUGHEROGAUOUCUCSUOUCUOUOONOUQUUDOUCDOUUSUONORNOEUDNOONED? Announcement From Our Ready to Wear Dept. NORFOLK SUITS - We are carrying a very complete line of Boys two pant suits. All numbers finely tailored and made of good grade woolens. Both pairs of trousers full lined. A most desirable selection of patterns in blue, grey and brown mix- tures. Sizes 7 to 17. Priced from $6.25 to $9.50 each. Corduroy two pant suits In Norfolk Style, in sizes 7 to 17 @ $6.25 each. Quality Merchandise —Right Prices— Prompt Service | PAUL STEKETEE & SONS WHOLESALE DRY GOODS GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. SHOMUOQQCGQUSQUENAUQSEQQUESAUUAUGOUEQAUOGUOSULOSU0Q000O00U00N000U0QU000U0QU00UEEQEQRO0Q0U0000000000000001 USHOUERGUGRARORUREOETE i? b September 27, 1922 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN PRICES CURRENT ON STAPLE DRY GOODS. List prices corrected before going to press, but not guaranteed against changes. Dress Goods. 32 in. Wool Mixed Storm Serge -. os 36 in. All Wool Storm Serge —- ~~. [7% 44 in. All Wool Storm Serge ---... 97% 50 in. All Wool Storm Serge -..-.. 1 20- French Serges proportionately, Danish Poplar Oth ae Novelty Cheeks & Plaids 1 85 in. All Wool Coating -... 1 50@2 00 Linings. 30. in.. Black Satine —.~.....-.__._.. 18% 334 in. Satine, colors -_____.-___~.. 25 386 in. Satine, black & colors ner 36 in. Printed Satinette ----..__. 36 in. Radiant Bloomer Satin —. . a5 Gee Aik. FOrCaine 16% Windsor, Cambric 220 10% 36 in, Radiant Charmeuse —-____. 45 White Goods. All widths and both finishes of Indian Head, account strike, at value only. Ginghams and Wash Goods. 2c. im. Plain. Colors 220 nore 27 in. Checks & Plaids ~-~-_.....__ 32 in. Checks & Plaids ~_...--.___ ze 32 in. Checks & Plaids, better quality from) oo 23144@32% 2° in. “Vissues 2 35 ose ao /40° in: Volles: 220 40 in. Organdies, all colors ~-..____ is 32 in. Romper Cloth ~----________ 22% 27 in. Apron Ginghams ______ 2OUs a0) aD. CHOVIO tS ae 16% Plisse & Serp. Crepe, from -—---.. 25 Ob im. Chaties: 20200 Se 13% O23 3n. Madras 20.2 2 32 in. Suitings, from ~--_______ 22144@35 36 in. Chiffon, from ~_________ 3244@42% er Tn OPES Ss ee ee 30 36 in. Poplins, from --..-..._ 25 @42% Percales. 386 in. 64x60 -_..Lights 13%, Darks 14% 36 in. 68x72 __-_Lights 15%, Darks 16% 36 in. 80x80 ____Lights 18%, Darks 19% 2 Crashes. a8 in. 2. Bleached 22 22 he an. Po Brown: 22.05 21 Other grades accordingly and less 10% for quantities. 16 in. Irish Imp. Br. Linen Crash 15 in. Bleached Toweling —-._____ 06% 17 in. Glass Toweling, Red Stripe __ 18 in. Absorbent Toweling 16 in. Blea. Linen Crash, horn ison ES tin, ROG: Stay e268 115 20 in. Red Star re eee a 1 25 ta Hed Star 1 35 os An. Red. Star 1 45 At. Aik, eG EA 1 70 Less 10 per cent. : Damask, 64 in. Mercerized ~..-_.-___-________ 67% 12 im. Mereerized oo oe 58 in. Mercerized ~_._._.__.._______ 58 in. Bates or Imp. Hol. Red Dmk. 7 Pattern Cloth. 58x72 Mercerized ~---_.-_______-_____ 1 25 Larger sizes, good qual. from 2 50@3 00 Towels & Wash Cloths. Turkish Towels from $2.25@9.00 depend- ing on size and quality, and whether plain or fancy. Huck Towels from 62%c@$6.00 per doz. depending on size and quality and whether part linen, hemstitched, etc. Wash Cloths from 45c per doz. to $1.50 depending on size and quality and whether plain or fancy. Bath Sets from 15c@4l. 30 each. é Draperies. 84, in. Cretonne 20 16% Harmony Art Cretonne ___________ 25 Normandy Silkoline ~~....-._._____ 19% 36 in. Better Grades Cretonnes from 25c @62c, depending on quality. Scrims & Etamines, from _-__ 10%@19% 36 in. Plain & Fancy Marquisettes from 1644c@32éce, Manancne on quality. Curtain Nets from 25c@62%c, depending on width and quality. Blankets. 45x72 Cotton Felted Blankets ____ 1 07% 50x72 Cotton Felted Blankets ____ 1 20 54x74 Cotton Felted Blankets 60x76 Cotton Felted Blankets 64x76 Cotton Felted Blankets 64x80 Cotton Felted Blankets 68x80 Cotton Felted Blankets ___ 72x80 Cotton Felted Blankets Seconds about 5 to 10% less. Singles and Single 2nds proportionately. 64x76 Barlan Heather Plaid —_____ 1 85 72x80 Barlan Heather Plaid _____. 2 20 Seconds about 5 to 10% less. Singles and Single 2nds_ proportionately. 60x76 Plain Wooinaps ~.__._______ 2 30 60x80 Plain Woolnaps —...-_______ 2 50 64x76 Plain Woolnaps ~.._..______ 2 55 66x80 Plain Woolnaps —____.._____ 2 65 66x84 Plain Woolnaps —___________ 3 05 72x80 Plain Woolnaps —__....____. 3 00 72x84 Plain Woolnaps —---_.______ 3 15 Seconds about 5 to 10% less. Singles and Single 2nds proportionately 60x76 Woolnap Plaids ~_....._____ 2 50 60x80 Woolnap Plaids ~._........_ 2 65 66x80 Woolnap Plaids ......-_._. 3 00 12x84 Woolnap fon oes 3 45 Seconds about 5 to 10% less Singles ae Single 2nds proportionately. Comfortables, Indian Blankets & Bath Robe Blankets. 64x78 Bath Robe Comfortables -. 2 50 66x80 Bath Robe Comfortables . 3 10 72x80 Bath Robe Comfortables —. 3 25 64x78 Comfortables - -.-------..- : 00 66x80 Comfortables --_--_---.--.. 3 50 66x84 Two in one ~._.~----. 3 oes 75 (2x84. "Two in One 22.500 4 75 72x90 Bath Robe Blankets with Cords, Tassels & Frogs ---..... 4 00 Crib Blankets. 30x40: Stitched. 2025 70 30x40 Scalloped ~~~ ---------------. 75 aGxa0: Stitched oe 8 1 00 36x50 Scalloped - ~~. ...-_---_. 1 10 SGXh0 ROUnd: oe ee 1 37% Camp Blankets. Camp Blankets 2 2 50 Auto Robes. Auto: Robes oso ses 2 50 Wool Blankets. 66x80 Wool Mixed - _ -__--._ 5 75@6 25 66x :80° All Wool. 2200 7 nee 50 70x80 Wool Mixed -~s--_.-__ 6 50@7 50 70x80: All Wool 220-0227 8 50@12 00 Comforts. Small sizes cheap Grades ~_..-__-_ 22 50 Larger sizes, better grades PRONE a ie 24 00@48 00 Sheets. Gaxd@ Pequot. 2.22 so 13-75 Soxs99 Pequot coo 15 04 tee POCGUOL 2208S ee 15 25 T2899): PERUOt 22 16 69 Sis90” Pequot: = 2253 16 75 Sie09 Pegnagy coe 18 34 63x90 Pepperell —_ --- 12 25 63x99 Pepperell — - 13 39 72x90 Pepperell 13 45 72x99 Pepperell __ 14 71 81x90 Pepperell ~_..____ 14 35 81x99 Pepperell ~-__._--._-__ - 15 70 (2350 Lockwood 22202 22s ee 13 45 12x99 Lockwood “2.003 13 71 81x90 Lockwood 222 25-30 et 14 65 §1x99: Lockwood 22025220 16 03 Cheap Seamless Sheets ~---------- 13 50 Cheap Seamed Sheets ~_-----_-_--- 9 00 Pillow Cases. 42x56 Pequot. isso sa _ 3 96 40x06 PaGnOt (22 tee 4 20 £2286 Pepperalb. 22. oe 3 48 45x36 .Pepperell: (022 3 72 42x36 Lockwood —...-...-......-.... 3 48 45x36. Eockwood (0022 3 72 Cheap Pillow Cases —~---.----..----- 2 25 Bedspreads. (2x84 Bedspreads: 20) 1 50 Better qualities and larger sizes up to 5 00 Carpet Warp. White 42 Colors 48 Oilcloth. Gad WRAL oo se 2 85 5-4 Meritas White ~-_...--_--____-__ 3 35 5-4 Meritas Fancy ~~... -.-_---_.... 3 25 G-4 Meritas White .2..02. 0 200 4 50 6-4 Meritas Fancy ~-.--------------- 4 35 Batts. 3 Ib. Quilted Cot. Batts _... 67 per batt 3 lb. Plain Cotton Batt -._.. 65 per batt 8 oz. Small Cotton Batt _.10% per batt 10 oz. Small Cotton Batt -. 12 per batt 12 oz. Small Cotton Batt -. 16 per batt 1 Ib. Wool Batts ~--..----. 1 45 per batt Wide Sheetings. 7-4 Pequot Bleached —-....-_-...-- 43 8-4 Pequot Bleached -_ 48 9-4 Pequot Bleached — 53 10-4 Pequot Bleached 58 7-4 Pequot Brown 38 8-4 Pequot Brown — 43 9-4 Pequot Brown — 48 10-4 Pequot Brown ~__ 53 7-4 Pepperell Bleached _ 38 8-4 Pepperell Bleached —.. aD, $-4 Pepperell Bleached ~__...___-_ 45 10-4 Pepperell Bleached ~..-.-.-_-_ 50 8-4 Pepperell Brown ___-__.-_ _-__ 38 9-4 Pepperell aoe ae 42 10-4 Pepperell Brown ____...-______ 45 7-4 Lockwood Bleached es eee Oe 38 8-4 Lockwood Bleached ~___--_.__ 42 9-4 Lockwood Bleached _.-__-.___ 46 10-4 Lockwood Bleached __-._____ 50 8-4 Lockwood Brown ___.__________ 38 §-4 Lockwood Brown _..-.-_____-__ 42 10-4 Lockwood Brown ___-..-._____ 46 Tubings. 42 in. Pepperell oo se 30 49 in; Pepperell oe 31% 42 ine Pequot 252002 34 45 in, Pequot: 2202 ee 36 42° im. Canot a0 30 Sa CANOE oo ee 31% ; 3G: In. Tubing oe 25 : : 4-4 Bleached Cottons. ae as ee 18 ope 17 Cabot tei Pid ot of the Loom ~~. 22. 19 Au 16 Bie nia es oe areata rt ee 13 Brown Cottons. Bltback Rack Be ra 1444 Velvet Pe Giant ‘Cheaper Cottons Olt Cambrics & Nainsooks. Raye she oa eo eee a 21 Pt OB IOV G0 re 0 Old: Glory: 60) 1944 Piamond Hil: 22 15% Ticking. - Straw Ticking i002 0 15 Feather ickings from -*2 2. 2214@30 Fancy Satine Tickings from__ aes 36 in. Imp Hol. Ticking ~__.___-__ 4246 Denim. 220 21% 240 20 260 18% Prints. In Various colors: oo. -.- 10% Cheese Cloth. : 36 in. Bleached Curity Gauze ~.____ 06% Better Grades ~ _._____. 0744@08%@10 Flags. Small Spearheads, doz. -.----_--_. Larger sizes from 4x6 ft. to 10x15 ft. ranging from, each ~~ _____ $2.00@8.00 Napped Goods. 25 in. White Shaker ~_______________ 27 in. White & Twill. Shaker weit Cashmere “EPwill 2022500 16 7 in. Light Outings ~_._______ 183%@14% 27 in. Dark Outings ~__--____. . 144%@15% 36 in. Light Outings -_.-______ iseQue 36 in. Dark Outings ~--.._-___ 174.@18% Notions. Star Snaps, fro) o3 0 so 60 Kohinoor Snaps, gro. ~--_----_----- 60 Wilisnaps, ero: 2 oe 75 Satin Pad S G Garters, doz. ______ 2 00 Sampson fiy swatters, doz. .-._.-__ 15 Roberts needles, per M. —~__-_____- 2 50 Stork needles, per M. ~_--~--____ 1 00 Self Threading Needles, paper __.. 06% Steel Pins S. C., 300, per box -... 43 Steel Pins M.C., 300, per box -_-. 45 Brass Pins S. S., 160, per box -__. 43 Brass Pins S. C., 300, per box -_-. 175 Brass Fine M. C., 300, per box _... 80 @oats Phread, doz: 252250 be 59 Clarks M. E. Thread, doz. ~-_--.-- 59 J. J. Clarks Thread, doz. —-__.__. 56 Belding Silk, 50 yd., doz. —~--___-. 90 Cobro Silk net with elastic, gro. -_ 4 50 Gainsborough Hair Nets Single Strand Double Strand 2.2. 20000 1 00 Wolverine nets, gro. M. C. Crochet Cotton, per box 75 B-4 O. N. T. Cro. Cotton, per box 90 Silkene Crochet Cotton, per box __ 90 Sansilk Crochet Cotton, per box __ 55 M & K or Dexters Knit. Cot., white, HOE POX 23 ee 1 50 Black and colors 22200-0052. 5 2 r75 Allies Yarn, bundle —_____________ 6 50 Fleishers Knitting Worsted Skeins Fleishers Spanish worsted balls —__ Fleishers Germant’n Zepher Balls Fleishers Saxony Balls _----_---- 3 70 Fleishers Knitting Worsted Balls 2 Fleishers Scotch & Heather Balls 2 90 Excello Suspenders, doz. ~--------- 4 50 President Suspenders, doz. President Suspenders, Ex. Heavy 502 bo bo ap a =} De oS o ‘ Infants’ Hosiery. Cotton 1x1 Rib Hose _______-__--~- 1 00 Combed Yarn 1x1 Rib Hose ___---_ 1 85 Mercerized Lisle Hose, Cashmere ‘ Silk Hl. & toe, 60% Wool Hose 4 12% Silk & Wool Hose ___-..-..---..__ 6 12% Children’s Hosiery. BS No. 1 Cotton Hose ----_----- 2 10 /8 07% R. 2 Thread 200 Needle, 3 Ibs. 7 “s e 25/8" 7 oF: .65 Misses Mercerized 300 Needle Combed Yarn Hose ------_-----~ 2 25/7 R. .10 F. .05 Misses Cot. 28 oz: Dou. card. Hose 1 35 iE R. & F. Misses Merc. 344 Needle Hose —-_ 3 85 va R. .10 F. .05 Ladies’ Cotton & Silk Hosiery. 176 Needle Cotton Hose ~__-----.. 115 220 Needle Cotton Hose ~_----_--- 1 35 220 Nee. Co. Yarn, seam back Hose 2 50 232 ‘‘Burson’’ rib top 4 25 232 ‘“‘Burson’’ rib top, out size Hose 4 50 520 “Burson” split sole Hose --... 4 25 220 Needle Mercerized ~-------.._. 4 00 Pmt. 110, lisie, hem top 440 Needle full Mercerized Mibre> Stk Tose: 222 12 Strand Pure Silk Hose — Pmt. 110 Silk & Fibre --___- 260 N’dle 18 in fibre boot mock sm. 6 75 10 Strand 18 in. Boot Silk ~_.---_. 9 00 Ladies’ Full Fash. all silk Hose__21 00 : Ladies’ Fleeced & Wool. 220 needle, 2 lb. combed yarn ~_----. 2 25 200 needle, 2% lb. comb. yarn hose 3 00 200 n’dle, 2% Ib. O.S. comb. yn. hose : 25 176 needle out size Hose ~_--__-----. 50 Men’s Hose. E. & F. Hose Cotton ~ ----------... 1 40 Record, med. weight Cotton --.--. 1 90 . & D. Heavy Cotton Hose -------- 1 50 176 needle Cotton Hose ~-------.--- 1 25 200 needle combed yarn Hose --_--- 2 00 200 needle full mercerized Hose ---- q 85 240 needle fibre plated Hose ----.. 50 Pure Thread Silk Hose ~--------.... 6.00 Nelson’s Rockford socks, bdl. --.-.. 1 30 Nelson’s Rockford socks, bdl. ~-.-.. 1 45 pore Rockford socks, bdl. ---.-. 1 55 2% Do Wool: Sox oo 2 25. 3 Ib. Wool Sox -=------------ -. 3 60@3 76 ng ae i Childs Waists. Cub” Knit: Waist ooo : - (Rear winit Waist ooo Muslin Waist -~--------. 2 25@3 s0@e 2 Boys’ Underwear. Fleece Union Suits ~------------. 7 00/2 Rise .75 Egypt Ribbed Union Suits ----_. 4 aie “Hanes” No. 958 Ribbed U. S. 6 00/20 Rise 62% Part Wool Union Suits, all sizes ae 50 50% Wool Union Suits ~---_----- 13 50/24 Rise & Fall .75 Heavy Fleece Vests & Pants -. 3 50/16 Rise .50 Part Wool Vests & Pants -... 5 50/16 Rise of .50 Spring. Boys’ 72x80 pin check Ath. Stan. S. 4 75 “Hanes” 756 & 856 72x80 pin eices Atheltie: Suri oo-2 se 6 12% Misses’ Underwear. Vellastic Vests & Pants ------_- 3 00/16 Rise - rie Heavy Fleeced Union Suits ~---~- 6 50/ Rise an Med. weight Fleeced Union Suits 5 00/2 Rise .50 Part Wool Union Suits -~-----_- 11 5072 Rise .75 Vellastic Fleece Union Suits -__ 7 00/2 Rise .75 Spring Misses Gauze 12 ant Minion Suits .. 4 25 LSS1 ‘‘Sealpax”’ Athletic Suits -_.. 8 50 Ladies’ Underwear. 7 lb. Brush Back Vest & Pants, Reg. 7 25 Ex. 8 00 Heavy Fleece Vest & Pants, Reg. 8 25 Ex. 9 00 Wool-Vests & Pants —..--_-... Reg. 15 00 Ex. 16 50 Medium Wt. Ribbed U. S. -.-_Reg. 8 00 Ex. 9 00 11 lb. Brush Back Union Suits, Reg. 11 25 Ex. 12 00 Silkateen & Wool U. S. ~----- Reg. = be Mer. & Wool Union Suits -~_Reg. 23 00 25 00 Spring. 1x1 rib, 12 cut Vests, Dou. extra __ 3 00 1x1 rib Bodice Top Vests -...Reg. 2 15 Fre, 2 1x1 rib Tu. V. N. vests, lace tr. Reg. 2 25 Ex. 2 12 cut, lace & cuff knee Union Suit, Double Bx eo - 6 25 1x1 rib, band & bodice top lace union. SUES Reg. 5 00 Ex. 6 00 Men’s Underwear. Red Label Shirts & Drawers -_-. 9 00 Red Label Fleece Union Suits ~___ 16 50 Black Label Shirts & Drawers -_.. 8 50 Black Label Fleece Union Suits —. 15 00 1658 Hanes U. S. 16 lb. cot. ribbed 12 75 San. Fleeced Shirts & Drawers -_.. 6 50 ‘Hanes’ rib. shirts & drawers ~. 7 50 Wool Shirts & Drawers —___--_-_- 14 00 San. Fleeced Union Suits ~__--_-_. 12 00 Heavy Ribbed Union Suits ~_---- 13 50 Part “Wool Union Suits: 20300 36 00 Mer: & Wool Union Suits —~------- 34 50 100%. Wool Union. Suits oo 45 00 Spring. Lawrence Shirts & Drawers 7 00@7 50 Bal viggan Shirts & Drawers -_.. 4 25 Balbriggan Ecru Union Suits -_-. 7 50 Ribbed, Ecru Union Suits ~._____ 8 75 64x80 pin check nainsook, Ath. S. 5 37% 72x80 pin check nains. Ath. Suits 6 25 Fancy striped nainsook ~___-_____ 8 00 B. -V,° D Athletic: Suites. 12 62% BFancy Strip Madris: 2202.00 = 9 00 Bathing Suits for Spring Delivery. Men’s all pure worsted, plain -___ 22 50 All pure worsted with chest stripes 27 00@32 00 Ladies pure worsted plain ~___-_. 25 00 Ladies all pure worsted striped and eolor combinations ~__.----__ 27 00 up Men’s Dress Furnishings. Slidewell Collars, linen ~__.-__..____ 1 60 Flannel Night Shirts 33. 10 — 50 ‘“‘Linine”’ Collars, per Det 34% “Challenge” cleanable, doz. ~------_ 75 64x60 percale dress shirts ~---_-__ 8 00 68x72 percale dress shirts ~_-_---_. 9 50 Fancy Madras Dress Shirts 13 50@21 00 Silk & Satin Stri. on good gr. 22 50@36 00 Men’s Work Furnishings. No. 220 Overalls or jackets ~_-__-__ 13 50 No. 240 Overalls or jackets ~-----__ 12 00 No. 260 Overalls or jackets ~-.._-.. 10 50 Stiefels, 285, rope stripe, Wabash stripe Club or Spade overall or jacket, 2 seam triple stitched _. 13 50 Black sateen work shirts, good qua. 9 00 Golden Rule work shirts ____ 75 Piece dyed work shirts ___ a E624 Best Quality work shirts -_._9 00@16 50 Boys’ Furnishings. Knickerbockers ~_-------_--_- 6 00@15 00 Mackinhaws, each ~~ ~~~ ---_- 4 25@ 8 50 Overalls, Brownies, ete. --.. 6 50@ 9 00 Youths’ overall, 265 Weight —~--- 10 25 Coverall Heavy Khaki —____- 12 ee 50 68x72; Dress Shirts oo 50 “Honor Bright’ Stifels Wabash Stripe Romper, red trim “Honor Bright’ Khaki Romper, RC RE ae a es “Honor Bright’? Plain Blue Romper, ede (rin. oe 8 ee 0 Ladies’ Furnishings. Middy Blouses, red, green or navy, Parker Wilder, wool flan., each 4 00 Tricollette Overblouses, each: 30. 3 25 64x60 Percale aprons, Lights ~..... 8 50 64x60 Percale aprons, Indigo -----. 9 50 20 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN September 27, 1922 7 wirtidaine 2-1), Michigan Poultry. Butter and Egg Asso- Clation, Vresident- J.) W. Lyons, Jackson. Vice-lresident—Patrick Hurley. De- troit. secretary and Treasurer—Dr. A. Bent- ley, Saginaw. WNecutive Committee—F. A. Johnson, Detroit: H. 1. Williams. Howell: C. J. Chander, Detroit. No Change in General Level of Whole- sale Prices. Written for the Tradesman. Although the index for wholesale prices compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed no change for August, there was a considerable shifting among indices for the various commodity groups, the advances in the case of some being offset by the declines among the rest. The heaviest advance was made by the fuel and lighting group, whose index rose 6.6 per cent. during the month and is now nearly 50 per cent. higher than a year ago. The metals group also rose about 4 per cent. C oths and clothing, chemi- cals building materials, and the mis- cellaneous gzioup made advances of one or two points, while farm products and foodstuffs declined 3 per cent. and 2.7 per cent. respectively. The index for all commodities is now 9 per cent. higher then it was a year ago, but the indices for three groups—foods, chemi- cals and miscellaneous—are lower than they were at the end of August, 1921. In fact, the latest price statistics fail to - show any continuation of the evening- up process that was in evidence at the beginning of the year. In the com- modity groups in which there had been ‘ittle deflation, as for example in fuel, building materials, house furnishings and cloths and clothing, deflation has been arrested and in the case of the first two of these groups inflation has returned. These developments raise the question whether the pre-war re- lationship between commodity prices will ever be restored. If so, it is obvi- ous that a far-reaching readjustment in prices is yet to come. It is evident from the foregoing that such -price inflation as has occurred has not been general. The substantial advance in the prices of fuel and metals is a direct result of the recent strikes. Without the labor disputes, it seems reasonable to assume the gen- eral aveage of prices in August wou!d actually have been lower than it was in July. This fails to establish the case for widespread inflation. It has been stated, however, that the rail strike is responsible for the decline in prices of farm products and foods which offset the advances in other commodity grours during the past month. If the rail strike had inter- fered only with the export movement of farm products it migh thave been responsible for the drop in their prices, but it has interfered as much with the movement from the primary to the ter- minal markets as with the movement from the interior to the seaboard. The retarding of the movement from the farm to the terminal markets, instead of causing prices to decline, wou‘d rather have the opposite effect. William O. Scroggs. ——>-~.___ Ch'nece Create Two New Fruits. Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 23—Two Fuiorida horticulturists, one a Chinese and the other a Negro, have developed new varieties of fruits which the former be- lieves is destined to fill a gap in the fruit calendar of this section, and the other to introduce a new variety of grapefruit. Lue Gim Gong, the Chinese, whose estate near DeLand is one of the show places of Central Florida, gained in- ternational prominence some years ago when he disclosed the develop- ment of a new variety of orange pos- sessing unusual qualities, from the viewpoint of the citrus fruit grower. The orange, which was named the “Lue Gim Gong” in honor of its de- ve oper, now is produced throughout the state. In march, 1921, Lue Gim Gong announced the production of, and exhibited, a grapefruit remarkable for the penetrating power of its agree- able aroma. His experiments with citrus fruits are continuing. Hezekiah Brooks, Negro gardener and fruit grower of Miami, recently announced the successful conclusion of his attempts to produce a new variety of mango. The result is destined to fill a gap in the fruit calendar of this section because, he claims, the fruit ripens between November and January, a period dur- ing which the mango is not to be found in this market. The Brooks mango is similar to the Mulgoba in appearance and texture but is declared to be superior to that variety in flavor. Some experts pro- nounce it a cross of the Mulgoba and Sundash. Brooks has presented some of the new mangoes to Charles Deer- ing for propagation and experiments in the Deering estate here. — +... __ If you can make yourself just the right man for the place, you can name your own wages, within reason. PIOWATY METHODS INSURES PLEASURE AND PROFIT TO YOUR FRUIT AND VEGETABLE DEPT. He M. PIOWATY & SONS, of Michigan THE TOLEDO PLATE & WINDOW GLASS COMPANY Mirrors—Art Glass—Dresser Tops—Automobile and Show Case Glass All kinds of Glass for Building Purposes 501-511 IONIA AVE., S. W. GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN MILLER MICHIGAN POTATO CO. Wholesale Potatoes, Onions Correspondence Solicited Frank T. Miller. Sec’y and Treas. Ginetta eee BLUE GRASS [MUL (el Sronace KENT STORAGE ComMPANY OE Wisleesis Saree You Make Satisfied Customers when you sell “SUNSHINE”? FLOUR Blended For Family Use The Quality !s Standard and the Price Reasonable Genuine Buckwheat Flour Graham and Corn Meal J. F. Eesley Milling Co. The Sunshine Mills PLAINWELL, MICHIGAN If its Store or Office Fixtures you want—You'll find them attractively priced at Grand Rapids Store Fixture Co. 7 lonia Ave. N. W. Grand Rapids, Michigan Order a bunch of GOLDEN KING BANANAS of ABE SCHEFMAN & CO. | Wholesale Fruits and Vegetables 22-24-26 Ottawa Ave. _ Grand Rapids, Mich. WHEN YOU THINK OF FRUIT—THINK OF ABE. —— +f September 27, 1922 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN The Individual and His Chance. Detroit, Sept. 19—A man of middle age who has made several ineffectual attempts to secure employment wrote his troubles to a newspaper and asked: “What chance has a. man these days, anyway? The world, I have become more convinced as I grow older, cares nothing for the individual. I have a good education; I have filled respons- ible positions, but the business defres- sion of the last year crowded me out. Now I can’t get back, and I find no- body is willing to listen to my case or to give me even half a chance to show my ability. Talk of human brotherhood, .the increasing goodness in the world! It is al: froth; it doesn’t exist, as any one can find when he must make a real test of the case. The individual’s chance is mighty slim when everything becomes a system.” The feelings of this man have been shared by thousands of others. Usual- ly they come with fullest force when there has been misfortune. Perhaps it is the misfortune of another; death has taken away a friend or loved one, maybe one of youthful years and promise. The life savings of an honest and industrious individual have gone in a day and through no fault of the man. Or there is sickness, long weeks or months of pain or suffering. What does the world care? What does the wor:-d do about it? Does justice, right, prevail? Has the individual really a chance, or is there simply a sweeping forward of forces that, like the tempest in its fury, strike here and there and pass harmlessly eleswhere? Every one of us is likely to answer accordimg to his own experiences and the things he has been taught to be- lieve. Broadly, it must be recognized that, as Stevenson declares, “the ser- vices of no single individual are indis- pnsable.” Very likely nature recog- nizes the fact and the world of men, consciously or unconsciously, acts up- on the precept. Nature is seen to be so “careful of the type,” and “so care- less of the single life,” while ‘the in- dividual withers and the world is more and more.” In the apparent disregard for the in- dividual, however, there is no cause for depression, but rather a call to unusual action. Men whose examples others admire and would like to fellow have not despaired at their chance, no mat- ter how slim it appeared to be at any time. Despair was not the note of Stevenson while he for twenty-five years suffered illness and almost daily faced death; his time was not spent in complaining that individuality was re- sponsible for his condition; that it would have been only the simplest justice coud he have possessed the physical vigor of a mere ditch digger. The individual with the right stuff in him accepts the dare of nature and the world, with its systems, industrial and otherwise, and p.ays the game to the limit. If he loses, he will be content, but he will not be content to lose with- out an effort. His chances, he believes are even fair. He will profit by the individual action that the task de- mands, and as he profits he will aid the world forward. So the individual need not wither as the world advances. The individual who contributes anything to the wor'd’s progress has a chance for life and usefulness as long as time itself endures. The misfortune that leads to the philosophy of “no chance” is simply a test. J. V. Levison. —_++>___ It Blows Out Matches. Among the various labor-saving de- vices that will be displayed at the Electrical Show at the Grand Central Palace Oct. 7 to 14, is an electrical match extinguisher for men who like to take their pleasure 100 per cent. undiluted. It consists of a small motor on the shaft of which are mounted sev- eral curved arms. A variable resist- ance rheostat controls the speed and thus regulates the strength of the ex- tinguisher. A small lever starts and stops the device, which is equipped with a wire guard that serves as a guide in placing in it the match to be extinguished. It is said to be designed principally for the smoker who does not like to remove his pipe from his mouth after lighting up. The device has the further virtue of preventing an accumulation of tobacco smoke in the room if left in continued operation. ——__2-+ Canners Finding Pumpkin Shortage. One of the articles in canned foods that is attracting attention at present is canned pumpkin. The short sharp spell of hot weather which prevailed in Indiana and which had a damaging ef- fect on corn also damaged the out- look for a big crop of pumpkins, and the canners are not at all jubliant as to the rrospect for a big crop: There is no carry over of canned pumpkin whatever in first hands, and scarcelys any in second hands therefore the new pack will come on a bare market. The price for the new pack in Indiana is for standard threes 85c, and for standard tens $2.50, and for fancy twos $1, and for fancy threes $1.20. Sales of futures have not been large, but buying has begun and there are indications that canners will pack oniy the quantity that they have orders tor as has the custom for two years pre- viously. —_——_+-+—___ Canfield Case Appealed To Supreme Court. Crete, Neb., Sept. 25—You will, no doubt, be interested in learning that we have appealed the Canfield case and carried this matter to the Supreme Court. We believe the Supreme Court will reverese Judge Dunham’s decision, for we do not believe that the State of Michigan would enact any law that would show absolute favoritism and protection to an agent of any corpora- tion doing business in the State of Michigan when that agent falsifies his records and misappropriates his prin- cipal’s money. J. W. Messick, Sales Manager Crete Milis. +2 If genius, as has been said is the ca- pacity for taking infinite pains, then why cannot you and I be geniuses at whatever work we undertake? Moseley Brothers GRAND RAPIDS, MICH Jobbers of Farm Produce. Watson-HigginsMlg.Co. GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. Merchant Millers Owned by Merchants Products sold by Merchants Brand Recommended _ by Merchants NewPerfection Fiour Packed In SAXOLIN Paper-lined Cotton, Sanitary Sacks M. J. DARK & SONS GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Receivers and Shippers of All Seasonable Fruits and Vegetables ONIONS When you want fancy red or yellow globe onions, in any quantity, get in touch with us. We will take care of your needs to your complete satisfaction. Vinkemulder Company Grand Rapids, Michigan We Sell It For You Some grocery specialties require a lot of talk and a lot of hard work to get them across. The manu- facturer does not always give the co-operation that is needed to help the distributor. You dont have to talk Shredded Wheat It is sold before it goes on your shelves. We do the talking for you in the newspapers, and we put a free sample in every home. For fifteen years the sales of Shredded Wheat have never failed to show an increase over the sales of the previous year. Its supremacy among cereal foods is unchallenged. We are conducting a more extensive advertising campaign in 1922 than ever before—all of which makes business for you. MADE ONLY BY : The Shredded Wheat Company, Niagara Falls, N. Y. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN September 27, 1922 Dini: as So geet (ced - - = = ee Y — CS = moat pseu SaaS = 4 Michigan Retall Hardware Association. President—Charles A. Sturmer, Port Huron. Vice-President—J. Charles Ross, Kala- mazoo. Secretary—Arthur J. Scott, Marine City. Treasurer—William Moore, Detroit. Directors—R. G. Ferguson, Sault Ste. Marie; George W. Leedle, Marshall; Cassius _L. Glasgow, Nashville; Lee E. jiaray. Detroit; George L. Gripton, Brit- n. Suggestions For the Hardware Dealer in October. Written for the Tradesman. With the approach of October, the fall trade in the hardware store is well under way. Now is the time for good shooting displays. Guns, am- munition and other accessories make the most interesting ‘and attractive windows a dealer can show. There are a number of effective designs that can be utilized, and the range of display is a wide one; from the simrlest arrangement of guns, re- volvers, ‘shel's, powder, primers, knives and shooting garments to elab- orate displays showing a hunter’s camp or an actual shooting scene. Sporting lines such as these offer a pretty fair margin, since the enthusiastic sports- man usually wants the best goods, and the price is immaterial when he sees just the article he wants. Now is the time, too, to push the heating goods, and set the mail order house a different pace. Give these lines a good chance. Do not leave them hidden away at the back of the store, but move them to the front, and give them an occasional display. Here is a workable suggestion for a stove window: Along the ton of the window hang some ianterns on wire—stove pipe wire will do for this, since it does not show very much. If the window has one large pane of glass extending to the top or ceiling, a wire should hang from the center of the ceiling to with- in 5 or 6 feet of the bottom of the window. From this another wire should sant to right and left facing the window to within 3 feet of the window floor. Then, starting in the center, suspend lanterns by short lengths of wire about 12 inches apart, twisting the wire several times around so that there will be no slipping. Fill the hottom of the window with stove- boards arranged in a semi-circle, and set up.a large heating stove in the center far enough back so that when two lengths of pipe are run up and an elbow attached, the collar on the el- bow will make it look as though there was a flue in the window. If possible, have a large paste-board or dummy figure of a farmer in his shirt sleeves sitting on a lantern box. Place him directly behind the stove. Having his coat off suggests in a real- istic way the heat of the stove. Fasten to his outstretched had a small oil heater. Then place the smaller heating stoves around the semi-circle. In the spaces formed by the circle place a small oven for a base and on this a large oil stove. Fill in the space in front of the stoves with flue stops, col'ars, dampers and elbows. Place joints of different size pipe at each side. Then, with price cards on each stove, you have a pretty comprehensive, real- ly effective and not too elaborate win- dow display. For the next month or more, con- siderable window space should be given to stove displays. Do not over- crowd the displays, and be sure to use attractive and catchy display cards to point out the special features of the stoves shown. Oil heaters also de- serve some window disrlays, and large numbers of these smail heaters can be sold if they are properly featured. Stove accessories should not be for- gotten. There is hardly a home that is not in need of some article needed in connection with the heating sys- tem. It may be a coal shovel, a coal hod, ash sifter, ash can, stove lining, package of fire clay, stove board, flue stopper, collar, stove shovel, or any one of several dozen saleable articies. In your anxiety to push the sale of stoves themseleves, do not forget this potential but too often neglected de- mand for stove accessories. At this season of the year, too, a large number of householders are re- arranging the locations of their stoves and pipes that have laid idle since last winter. These people will be interest- ed in a display of stove polish, pipe, enamel, aluminum paint for pipes, small brushes, etc. Two or three old lengths of pipe partly re-varnished or refinished with aluminum will be sure to attract atten- tion. Do not forget that brushes are needed to apply the finishes, and the display should include an assortment of moderate price brushes with price cards attached. Use these disrlays to drive home the wisdom of securing al! Sand Lime Brick Nothing as Durable Nothing as Fireproof Makes Structures Beautiful No Painting No Cost for Repairs Fire Proof Weather Proof Warm in Winter Cool in Summer Brick is Everlasting Grande Brick Co. Grand Rapids Saginaw Brick Co., Saginaw Jackson-Lansing Brick Co., Rives Junction Foster, Stevens & Co. Wholesale Hardware ut 157-159 Monroe Ave. :: 151 to 161 Louis N. W. Grand Rapids, Mich. W. M. Ackerman Electric Co. Electrical Contractors All Kinds of Electrical Work. Complete Line of Fixtures. Will show evenings by appointment. 549 Pine Avenue, N. W., Grand Rapids, Michigan Citzens 4294 Bell Main 288 VIKING TIRES do make good VIKING TIRES give the user the service that brings him back to buy more. Cured on airbags in cord tire molds, giv- ing a large oversize tire. We have an excellent money-making proposition for the dealer. Write us for further information. BROWN & SEHLER CO. State Distributors Grand Rapids, Mich. Michigan Hardware Company 100-108 Ellsworth Ave., Corner Oakes GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Exclusive Jobbers of Shelf Hardware, Sporting Goods and FISHING TACKLE en irre niac pilaltaheeeses insu September 27, 1922 the necessary- accessories before the cold season really sets in. The turning of the leaves and the cool nights will shortly remind the merchant that the farmers will soon be, if they are not now, thinking of the comfort of their stock during the winter months. Here is a pointer for the merchant catering to rural trade. Horse blankets, halters and cow ties will be wanted, while probably the barns will be in need of fixing before they can be made habitable. Nails will be required, glass, putty and paint. Now is the time for the fresh coat of paint to be put on the buildings and fences. The wood is dry after the summer heat, and in the best condi- tion to receive and retain the paint. Give prominence to the paint depart- ment, and remember that an attractive window can be made of paint cans with their various labels, helped out by the handsome colored hangers fur- nished by the manufacturers. Paints are worth one, two or even more dis- plays, depending on the amunt of win- dow space at your disposal. As the season progresses, you can divert some of your attention from exterior paints to interior specialties; and sound the slogan, “Brighten Up for the Holiday Homecoming.” A very seasonable display can be ar- ranged Dy using lanterns, lamps, burn- ers, wicks, etc. The dark evenings at this season of the year create—in rural communities at least—a demand for these lines. A show card could be used to good advantage pointing out the special features found in the lan- terns disrlayed. Some of these fea- tures are, the size of the oil tank, the convenient handle, the extinguishing device, brass bowl, special style and type of burner, economical consump- tion of oil and time of burning with one filling, etc. The features to be played up, of course, depend on the particular lines you handle. Alarm clocks also are in consider- able demand, with the coming of shorter days and the tendency to sleep in. This line has become a popular sel‘er with the hardware trade, and sales can be immensely increased by means of attractive window dis- plays. Show cards, if used properly, can be made to create many sales in this line. Fall housecleaning is now in full swing and the housewife is interested in housecleaning necessities. There is such a large variety of housecleaning supplies that some very attactive dis- plays éan be contrived, the lines to fea- ture including curtain stretchers, dust- less mops, brushes, vacuum cleaners, carpet sweepeers, wool and feather dusters, polishes, brooms, step-ladders, pails; mops and a host of other articles. Feature prominently the idea of the housewife saving herself unnecessary labor by having a full equipment of ‘helps” with the exact article to do most quickly, easily and efficiently each class of work. A display that will attract consider- able attention can be arranged by ex- hibiting an assortment of apple-parers. A supply of apples can be secured at small cost, and these can be displayed on the parers in various stages of reeling. A stand or rack will prove the most conyenient device for dis- MICHIGAN. TRADESMAN playing the parers. A show card quoting prices should also be used; for many householders will readily purchase these articles when they find . out the small cost at which they can be:secured. Victor Lauriston. —__>-~9—___ Ericson Versus Columbus. Detroit, Sept. 26—In recent press announcements, with editorial com- ments, it is stated that among the figures at the entrance to the choir of St. John the Divine (New York) which have been accepted. by the Cathedral authorities as representing “the outstanding man of his century among those who have contributed most to the moral and spiritual growth of mankind in Christendom” is one of Christopher Columbus, the alleged dis- coverer of America, notwithstanding that America was discovered by the young Norseman, Leif Ericson, in the year 1000. As an American whose adoration for America is based on the knowledge of her sublime spiritual history, as a citizen of New York City versed in every footstep of her discov- ery and settlement, I ask that the “truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth” be represented in the buildings which are pointed out to tourists and students as representing in architecture and decoration histori- cal personages and events. Christopher Columbus never set foot on our America. It is, therefore, en- tirely irrevelant to place his statue in any American edifice, or to use his image and name in any historical or spiritual connection with this Nation. The founders of America revealed America as a living protest against the qualities and institutions which Colum- bus represents. Their theroic pioneer struggles for “freedom to worship God” cannot be overthrown through any reversal of truth. If the statue of. Columbus has been placed in this cathedral unthinkingly and through ignorance of the history of America, it will be immediately removed. The consecrated fighters for pure Ameri- canism await the result. Those in positions of authority have been given a sacred commission to perform and their decision will register their quali- neeser for Christian American citizen- ship. The young Icelandic pilgrim, Leif Ericson, representing a democracy founded on the true spirit of protest against attempted autocratic despotism —this young discoverer of America planted his standard on the shores of North America on what is now known as New Bedford, Mass., in the year 1000, thus definitely establishing the facts of America’s Christ-Anglo-Saxon discovery, “foretold from the founda- tion of the world.” The name “St. John the Divine” implies revealed “truth in the innermost parts.” To all who have had charge of this work I should suggest an earnest, careful study of St. John’s Book of Revelation, especially the last five chapters. St. Paul, John Wyckliff. George Washington, Abraham Lincoln (who were represented among the statues which have been accepted), themselves “temples of the living God,” and other divine democrats “who have contribut- ed most to the moral and spiritual growth of mankind in Christendom”’— these crusaders for the revelation of the Church Triumphant which St. John visualized point the way of en- trance to all who seek the beauty of its divine service and tender ministrations. “And there shall in no wise enter into it (this Christ-American edifice) any- thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination or maketh a lie; but they which are written in the Lamb’s book of life.” (Rev. 21, 27.) Christian-American. If part of your job is keeping watch of the stock, see that you never let your part of the stock run low without a word to the boss. Better speak too soon than too late. Freshly ground spices do their part H. J. Heinz Company combines care with expert knowledge in buying the spices used in Heinz Prod- ucts. Then, to be sure of the full flavor, these spices are not ground until they are ready to be used. The grinding is done in the Heinz Plant and the process receives careful Heinz attention. Conse- quently the unimpaired flavor of the freshly ground spices is one of the factors contributing to the good- ness of the 57 Varieties. This is one of the many things Heinz does to add to the distinctiveness which makes Heinz Products such favorites with the consumer and so profitable for the dealer. H. J. Heinz Company 57 Varieties SIDNEY ELEVATORS Will reduce handling expense and speed up work will make money for you. Easily installed. Plans and instructions sent with each elevator Write stating requirements, giving kind of machine and size platform wanted, as well as height. We will quote &@ money saving price. We are making a special offer on Agricultural Hydrated Lime in less than car lots. A. B. KNOWLSON CO. Grand Rapids Michigan Sidney Elevator Mnfg. Co., Sidney, Ohio FLOUR Why not join our long line of cus- tomers on flour. We have the leading brands sold in Michigan Ask any one of our boys, and they will tell you that Ceresota, Fanchon Red Star Are Trade Winners JUDSON GROCER CO. ‘GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 24 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN September 27, 1922 B SAN Shs Some Hotels on the Michigan Lake Shore. Ludington, Sept. 26—In a recent conversation with Ernie Ruhl, assist- ant manager of the Hotel Sherman, Chicago, which recently inaugurated the idea-of serving a dinner with an unlimited selection—“all you can eat for a dollar”—information was elicited to the effect ‘that actual observation and figures had demonstrated to the hotel people that, with an unrestricted selection, the average patron ordered no greater a variety of food than he would from the “choice of” variety of bill, and that the arrangement pleased said patrons immensely and proved profitable for the hotel also. This is just what I have claimed all along when discussing the topic with my hotel brethren of Michigan, The average hotel guest looks at the re- stricted bill of fare, as an imputation on the fairness of the customers and resents it. In my pilgrimage among Michigan hotel owners and landlords this coming winter I hope to find many institutions where all restrictions on menu selec- tions have been abolished, and more evidences of confidence are shown in the reasonableness of patrons. I shall also hail with pleasure evi- dences of simplification of bilis of fare. I am satisfied from my own experi- ence in catering to the public and from careful observation and enquiry else- where, that the discriminating public want simple menus, with food tastily prepared and daintily served. A desire on the part of the country landlord to excel in service the metropolitan in- stitution is commendable, to be sure. but it is not expected by the guests and not economically satisfactory. A wel balanced meal, without too many frills, will make a greater hit with customers, than a “fool meal” of great variety, but not appetizing. While we are on the subject of simple meals I want to especially commend a Sunday dinner served by my friend Swett, of the Occi- dental Hotel, Muskegon, for which a charge of one dollar was made. Soup—Tomato, with rice Celery Hearts One half spring chicken, Spanish style or Broiled Sirloin Steak Brown or mashed potatoes Egg plant, encasserole Sliced tomatoes, French dressing Fresh Peach Pie, a la mode Tea milk coffee iced tea An ample variety, ample portions and exceedingly popular. In the very excellent coffee room of the Occidental. recently enlarged, I find a very substantial reduction in charges made, For instance, an ex- cellent cup of coffee, with rich cream, is supplied for 5 cents, or a pot, con- taining two cups, for 10 cents. Coffee and rol's or bread and butter, 10 cents. Eggs, in any style, 25 cents: omelet, 30 cents; small steak, 40 cents; 2 chops, 50 cents, and potatoes, French fried or baked, 10 cents. : All of which represents substantial reductions from former charges and are most reasonable. : The Occidental, with over 300 rooms and representing a million dollar in- vestment is just coming into its own. - Completed just at the time when busi- ness depression was hovering over the country, it represented a very large load, even for such broad shoulders as nature bestowed upon Ed. Swett, but he tells me that his proposition has made good, financially, and I person- ally know its patrons -re pleased with the service they receive and_ the charges made for the same. The Pere Marquette Railroad through its unexplainab‘e policy of an- tagonizing the traveling nublic, and by such methods encouraging the estab- lishing of auto bus lines to take away the cream of its business, is now run- ning but one passenger train each way on the Pentwater division, has “build- ed better than it knew,” for to-day commodities and comfortable convey- ances make frequent (at least six) trips daily between Muskegon, Pentwater and Ludington, at slightly less than railroad charge, the result being empty coaches on the railroad and increasing antagonism on the part of former pa- trons. They still make an extra mileage charge for running in and backing out of Hart, whereby passengers are in- convenienced, and talk about the un- fair competition of bus lines. I am positive if the railroad management would pav less attention to earning dividends on watered stock and more attention to encouraging the good will of people who would patronize them if they had a chance, they might stand some show of paying dividends on the water just the same, and have some- thing left for rehabilitation of its property, now mentioned as a “right of way and two streaks of rust.” As I before stated, the bus lines have convenient schedules, and are well patronized and one of them brought me directly to the door of the Wigton Hotel, Hart, operated by D. C. Mansfield, formerly of the Park Hotel, Muskegon. The Wigton has been for many years the most popular institution of its kind on. the Pent- water division of the Pere Marquette railroad, and Mr. Mansfield’s adminis- tration of its affairs is adding luster to its reputation. It being fair week in Hart, traveling men had been warned of this annual event, but it didn’t seem to prevent their coming in large numbers and. notwithstanding Mr. Mansfield had read the riot act to them, he privately advised me he would take care of them all, as he did not expect them to pay much attention to his warning, The Wigton is an Ameican plan, $3 a day (page Pinkerton, Klare and Nor- ton) hotel and is prosperous, being 100 per cent. full most of the time, and here are samples of the menus: Metal Embossed Signs No Hunting — Private No Trespassing Other Wordings Furnished. Sizes 2% x 10% and 4% x 10 inches. Any two color combination in lots of 100 or more. Crowe Name Plate & Engraving Co. Sales Office 1414 Dime Bank Bidg. Detroit, Mich. Property Learn More—Earn More! You want to start Into a good position which will lead you steadily up the lad- der of success. Business Michigan’s most successful School for over a quarter century. Why not get out of the rut? Write for our beautiful new catalog. It is free. *‘A MOTOR CAR is only as good as the house THAT SELLS. IT.” We consider our Service organization second to none in Michigan. Consider this when you buy your NEXT CAR. Pierce-Arrow Franklin Oldsmobile F. W. Kramer Motor Co. Grand Rapids, - Michigan cODY HOTEL $1.50 up without bath RATES { 50 up with wate CAFETERIA IN CONNECTION \\ «qari perro te ota 7 Graham & Morton 17 CHICAGO $3.95 $isle $7,309 Round MICHIGAN RAILWAY LINES BOAT TRAIN 8 p. ni.—G. R. Time DAILY FREIGHT RATES LOWER MICHIGAN RAILROAD Foot Lyon St., Citz. 4322, Bell M 4470 GRAHAM & MORTON Pantlind Hotel Lobby Citz. 61111 Beli M 1429 CUSHMAN HOTEL PETOSKEY, MICHIGAN The best Is none too good for a tired Commercial Traveler. Try the CUSHMAN on your next trip and you will feel right at home. OCCIDENTAL HOTEL FIRE PROOF CENTRALLY LOCATED Rates $i.50 and up EDWARD &, SWETT, Mer. Muskegon i: Michigan ROOMS with Duplex Bath $2.00; 3 Short Blocks from Union Depot and Business Center HOTEL BROWNING MOST MODERN AND NEWEST IN GRAND RAPIDS With Private Bath $2.50 or $3.00 HANNAFORDS NEW CAFETERIA 9-11 Commerce Ave., or 45 Monroe Ave. For The Past 10 Years Prop. of Cody Hotel Cafeteria HOTEL WHITCOMB St. Joseph, Mich. European Plan Headquarters for Commercial making the Twin Cities of ST. JOSEPH AND BENTON HARBOR Remodeled, refurnished and redecor- ated throughout. Cafe and Cafeteria in connection where the best of food is ob- tained at moderate prices. Reoms with running water $1.50, with private toilet $1.75 and $2.00, with private bath $2.50 and $3.00. J. T. TOWNSEND, Manager. Men SS ee = | . MERTENS , FERRE PROOF One half block £asf of the Union Station GRAND RAPIDS MICH | Beach’s Restaurant | . Four doors from Tradesman office QUALITY THE BEST Western Hotel BIG RAPIDS, MICH. Hot and cold running water in all rooms. Several rooms with bath. All rooms well heated and well ventilated. A good place to stop. American plan. Rates reason« able. ‘WILL F. JENKINS, Manager. sian rsa Li ilies, Wi lbenihdi es SaaS SER Rea na Eee aa a rs tea PR eee —E—E——e ee ieee sees 2 ee tae i eee eX ede mfrnes— September 27, 1922 MICHIGAN ‘TRADESMAN 25 Breakfast. Fruit Oat meal, corn flakes, shredded wheat Country sausage Breakfast bacon Fried eggs poached eggs boiled eggs Scrambled eggs Fried potatoes Wheat cakes, with maple syrup Toast to order Cookies Doughnuts Coffee tea * milk Dinner. Macaroni Soup Celery Pickles Rice pudding Roast Beef with brown gravy Roast Pork, with apple sauce Baked Pork and Beans Mashed and steamed potatoes Creamed new corn Fried cabbage Apple pie, mince pie, pumpkin pie Cheese Coffee Tea Milk Supper. Beet pickles Baked apples Tapioca pudding, with whipped cream T. Bone steak breaded veal cutlets Cold meats Baked pork and beans Eggs as ordered Baked or Lyonaise potatoes Tea biscuits bread Sliced peaches and cream cake The individual charge for all meals is 75 cents. and silver immaculate and service by nicely groomed waitresses excellent. Ample bus line service brings you to Pentwater, which during the past year has shown marvelous improve- ments on its business streets by the erection sof several pretentious build- ings. J. H. Jensen, proprietor of the Tour- ist lunch room, has erected, in con- junction with W. H. Gardner, a most substantial and ornamental edifice, which would be looked upon with much pride in many cities of greater size, and thas established a wonderful reputation among tourists for the ex- cellence of his meals and the reason- ableness of his charges. His service is commendable.. Tf there is another grocery store North of Muskegon, one-half as attrac- tive as that of W. H. Gardner, my at- tention has not been called to it. Views of its show windows and in- terior would give an artistic effect to the Tradesman pages, if they had been obtainable. The display of fresh fruits and vegetables and the arrange- thent of its shelves, would and should interest other dealers in nearby towns. Some years ago the township and village of Pentwater displayed com- mendable enterprise by ‘paving its main street with concrete and building three or four miles of macadam road on the way to Ludington. Unfor- tunately for Pentwater and the travel- ing public, a portion cf the road at Pentwater’s expense had to be con- structed through another townshir— Weare. This completed road was turned ‘over to this last named town- ship with an agreement that Weare would keep it i nrepair. They abso- lutely and deliberately abrogated the agreement and to-day this is the worst stretch of road to be found anywhere on M 11 between Michigan City and the Straits of Mackinaw. In fact, if any mile of poor road on this trunk line of 350 miles were “boiled down” it could not equal this three mile stretch. Pentwater is now arranging to put in several miles of concrete over an- other route, so that the jungle ex- perience of tourists in Weare township will be eliminated. North of the Oceana-Mason county lines, the road is most excellent, and an auto bus line conveyed me to the Stearns, Ludington, which I will speak of next week. Frank S. Verbeck. ——_+2.———__ You cannot sell new goods with an old advertisement, but you can sell old goods with a new advertisement. “Compiled Laws of Michigan, Portions are ample, linen. $229 Mr. Hutchins Knew More Than the Lawyers. Allegan, Sept. 26—The importance of complying with the recording laws of this State relative to chattel mort- gage and conditional sales contracts was again brought home in the Federal Court last Friday, when District Judge Clarence W. Sessions sustained the order made by Referee in Bankruptcy, Willard J. Banyon, some time ago, disallowing the claim of Jennie B. Fouch, administrator, for the sum of $3,914 as a preferred claim and al- lowing the same as an_ ordinary claim in the bankruptcy of Louie J. Bressin and the Bressin & Shad phar- macy of Allegan. Upon the death of her husband, Mrs. Fouch, who was administrator of the estate, sold the pharmacy formerly conducted by her deceased husband to Louis J. Bressin and Roscoe D. Shad on contract, reserving title to the property. The contract was never recorded in the Register of Deed’s office for the county of Allegan, as provided by Section 11,988, of oo Last fall, after the pharmacy had been conducted some time in the individual name of Bressin and at a loss, he filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy, scheduling the claim of Mrs. Fouch as secured or preferred claim. The Hazeltine & Perkins Drug Co., of Grand Rapids, through its attorneys, Wilkes & Stone, of Allegan, filed ob- jections to the claim as a preferred claim by reason of the non-recording of the contract. The matter was first heard before Referee in Bankruptcy Banyon, at Kalamazoo, the claimant being represented by Clare E. Hoff- man, of Allegan, and Mason & Sharpe, attorneys of Kalamazoo, and Judge Banyon rendered a decision disallow- ing the claim as above stated. The claimant thereupon took an appeal to the District Court where Judge Ses- sions upheld the Referee’s_ ruling. Creditors will receive about 40 cents on the dollar. Had the Referee’s de- cision been reversed by Judge Sessions, they would have received only about 15 per cent. On being shown the above news item, Lee M. Hutchins cheerfully fur- nished the following comment on the outcome of the litigation: “Mr. Fouch and his wife were both customers of my company and I re- gretted exceedingly the necessity of appearing in an atagonistic position to Mrs. Fouch. Before any legal steps were taken I urged Mrs. Fouch to adopt a plan which I had worked out , by which she would have been able to secure every dollar of her claim and also pay the merchandise claims in full. The plan appeared to be so fair and generous on my part, because it in- volved my giving the disposal of the assets of the estate personal attention, that I could not but think she would be glad to avail herself of my services. Instead of doing so, she consulted her Allegan attorney, who intimated that I did not know anything about com- mercial law and that it would be an easy matter to overturn my conten- tion that by failing to record her bill of sale she had relegated herself to the ranks of the remainder of the creditors. Even when the Referee had decided the point in our favor, I renewed my suggestion to her, but her attorneys were so strenuous in thinking they could overturn me by a rehearing of the matter that I ceased from further importunities and bided my time, well knowing that when the matter got toa court of last resort my knowledge of commercial law would be vindicated and the contention of her attorneys would vanish in thin air. The Allegan attorney secured the assistance of Judge Mason, of Kalamazoo, who was equally strenuous in assuming that my contention was incorrect, but when these ‘egal luminaries appeared before Judge Sessions in the United States District Court, last Friday, they found they did not have a lee on which to stand and that the original ruling by Referee Banyon was the ruling that would stand. I regret the necessity of taking the position I did more than I can tell you, but when a country lawyer undertakes to tell me that I do not know anything about commer- cial law, it is up te me to vindicate my judgment, which I ‘thave done in this and every other instance.” 2-2-2 ___. Farmers Getting Their. Eyes Open About Birds. Grandville, Sept. 26—Here is an item worth considering. “Farmers in this county deciare they will work to have this protection made permanent, asserting that quail are the greatest enemies of injurious insects.” This exercpt is from Owosso and further states that quail are becoming so numerous along the highways that oftimes. motorists have to stop their cars to keep from running over them. Good again. The quails are learning the speeding motorist to mend his ways and obey the laws of the State. Having been protected for a number of years the quail is coming into its own; in fact, becoming so numerous in certain parts ba commonwealth as to be notice- able. _The fact, too, that farmers are be- ginning to realize the good these birds do is worth more than all the rest. Tillers of the soil have been remiss in their duties when they have’not only permitted, but asked legislation ex- terminating bird life in the State. They seem to be coming to their senses in some parts of the State at any rate. If the presence in vast numbers of this one insectiverous bird has taught the farmer a lesson, how about the other birds, among them: the omni- present sparrow, Small he is, but in- vincible in more ways than one, as our country folk are surely finding out. Nor is the sparrow the pest he has been nictured in the past. The spar- row is here to stay, even though un- ‘wise legislators have inveighed against him for many years. When the next newly-elected Legis- lature convenes at Lansing ‘et the far- mers petition for an abolishment of the present bird laws of our State. Such an act would add greatly to the future prosperity of the State and bring back after a time the good fruit we enjoyed before it was found neces- sary to engulf with poisonous sprays every tree and vine of a fruit-bearing nature. Nothing has been so good as before the era of bird destruction and the advent of poison sprays. The anti-bird laws have been all too strictly enforced. In fact persons to-day know nothing of the beautiful fruits and farm products enjoyed by the early settlers when birds abound- ed on every hand, and the fields and forests were filled with happy songs. The quail was nearly exterminated some years ago. It was a happy cir- cumstance to know that a few years of protection from pot-hunting sports- men has resulted in a new life for this pretty and useful bird. So plentiful are these in the vicinity of Owosso they feed in flocks upon the lawns of the city residents. Good again. The city dweller may realize how necessary, ‘how pleasing is the sight of these little feathered chaps to the pleasure of our people. Let us for once take heed of our dumb popula- tion and try to think in sympathy with their needs. Our winters would be dull enough without the birds, more especially the sparrow. There is no more beautiful bird, and in a way a useful one. Then why seek by law to exterminate one of man’s best friends? Now that farmers are becoming awakened to the fact that bird life is really necessary to their happiness and profit we may expect something will be done to save and conserve feathered life from the ban of the law. Old Timer. —_-+-3 If work were-half as popular as play, we'd all be happy and gay. Will Dig Deep For Iron Ore. Ironwood, Sept. 26—Following up rich deposits of iron ore which trace downward as they extend Easterly along the Gogebic range in Michigan, the Oliver Iron Mining Co. contem- plates sinking a shaft to a record depth of 4,000 feet. The deepest ore mine shaft now in operation is at the Davis mine, adjoining the Geneva mine, where the new shaft is being sunk. Ore is being mined at 2,600 feet here. It is estimated that more ‘than $1,000,000 will be spent in sink- ing the shaft, which will be steel-lined. Five years at the best will be required to complete the work, it was said. With everything past the experi- mental stage with the exception of one important question—that of the miners being able to stand the heat at that depth—the company is proceeding with work on the Geneva shaft. Min- ers are working more than a mile un- derground in the Lake Superior cop- per district about 100 miles from this ore mining point, but th> copper mines are nearer Lake Superior and engin- eer contend waters of the lake cool the rock, thus permitting work at this depth. Whether it will be possible to work men this far below the surface of the earth in a bed of ore rock is still an uncertainty, but with various other obstacles removed engineers consider it safe to proceed with the undertaking. Successful conclusion of this project will greatly lengthen the life of ore mining on the Gogebic range, location of the oldest properties :in.the district, and will therefore add millions of dol- lars to the wealth of this region, it is said. The company plans to start im- mediately, to sink a vertical mine shaft with six compartments, structural steel sets and concrete lath at the Geneva mine. —_2 22 Poetic Thoughts Expressed in Prose. Boyne City, Sept. 26—The annual argosy of the autumn has begun. The river is a silent pageant of falling leaves, gathered from the upper reach- es. Every breeze starts a miniature fleet on its final voyage to the great water. The frost is on the melons and the garden is putting on its mourning robes for the departing Summer. The evening shadows fall early and the homing lights gleam from the windows. The maples are beginning to be touched with crimson and wiil soon be lifting bare arms to a wintry sky. Soon also will .the grasshopper be appealing to the ant, for a part of his winter store, and the automobile bug be wondering where the winter fuel is coming from and - whether last winter’s clothes will stand another season. We are looking with fear and trembling for an invasion of the con- quering hordes of Grand Rapids wholesalers this week. We expect to look like a Kansas corn field after a flight of locusts when they leave us. Like the pagan worshippers of Darkest Africa, we are preparing our offering of peace, with the possibly vain hope that at least our hides will be left to make life possible. If any frantic ap- peals for assistanace or sustenance fill the ether to-morrow, you need be at no loss to know that the wholesalers are here. Maxy. —_> ++ —___- Luncheon Club To Resume. Grand Rapids, Sept. 26—The You- See-Tea Luncheon Club expect to re- sume Saturday noon lunches at the Pantlind Hotel Saturday. Oct. 7. Now, fellows, to start this off right, a good crowd is necessary and it will be Ladies Day and you must get your name in to either Henry Behrnan, Homer R. Bradfield or John D. Mar- tin not later than Oct. 6. You will hear more about the program in the issue of the Tradesman Wednesday, Oct. 4. Now don’t get mixed in this date. There is no luncheon this week, but next week Saturday. John’ D, Martin, MICHIGAN TRADESMAN a = oe = = s RIES: (at Mich. State Pharmaceutical Ass’n. Erp eoent--Geonge H. Grommet, De- troit. Secretary—L. V. Middleton, Grand Rapids. Treasurer—E. E. Faulkner, Middleville. Executive Committee—J. Skinner. D. D. Alton and A. J. Miller. Michigan Board of Pharmacy. Members—James E. Way, Jackson; Chas. S. Koon, Muskegon; H. H. Hoff- man, Sundusky; Oscar W. Gorenflo, De- troit; Jacob C. Dykema, Grand Rapids; J. A. Skinner, Cedar Springs. President—James E. Way, Jackson. Sec’y and Treas.—Charles §. Koon, Muskegon. Director of Drugs and Drug Stores— H. H. Hoffman, Sandusky. November Meeting—Grand Rapids, Nov. 21, 22 and 23. Rat Poisons. A great variety of poison for rats and vermin are put up under various names and in various forms. They consist mainly of arsenic, with the addition of some coloring matter or other substances. The following is typical: Wheat fiotr 2 1000 Psat oe 1000 Arsenic Trioxide = 100 Bieigt 5 ee 10 Oe Anise 1 Make into a paste. The “Spanish” rat poison is stated to have the following composition: Powdered Cantharides ______ 1 oz. Biown supar 1 oz. Be 2 grn. it Rhodium 10 drops On Caraway 2 10 drops ate firs 10 oz. Luminous phosphorus paste is a favorite rat poison as it shines in the night, attracting the attention of the vermin and at the same time acts as a poison. It is best made by melting phosphorus, 1 ounce, with petrolatum or lard, 1 pound, by means of a water- bath, and while melted and well mixed by agitation in a closely stopped wide- mouth bottle, allow to cool and solidify. This may be mixed with sugar, 1 pound, and flour, 1 pound, or sufficient to make a stiff. mass. ——_>2>___ Smallest Candy Store in New York. There is a little candy shop in Am- sterdam avenue, New York City, no bigger than a doll house. To spy it is to stop and peek in at its tiny cretonne covered shelves filled with confections. You knock at the window like Ansel and Gretel, and a head is poked out to ask whether you wish cookies, jam or fudge. Then you watch outside the window—the shop is not large enough to permit customers to enter—while the prorrietor weighs and wraps your candy. This candy kitchen is two and a half feet wide and not five feet long. All the candy is cooked on an elec- tric stove and kneaded on a marble top table in front of a window. The supplies have to be renewed each day. Two deliveries are made daily by a little girl in overalls with a market bas- ket, for many of the customers phone in their orders. The proprietor, a woman, came from California with but $40 in her pocket. The enterprise proved successful and she now earns a comfortable living. —_>2~—__ Laundry Soap. A good, common hard soap may be made from clean tallow or lard and caustic soda, without any very special skill in manipulation. The caustic soda indicated is a crude article which may be obtained from wholesale druggists at a moderate price. A lye of average strength is made by dissolving the soda in water in the proportion of about 2 pounds to the gallon. For the saponification of lard, a given quantity of the grease is melted by a low heat, and one-fourth its weight of lye is then added in small portions with constant stirring; when incorporation has been thoroughly effected, another portion of lye equal to the first is added, as be- fore, and the mixture kept at a gentle heat until saponification appears to be complete. If the soap does not readily separate from the liquid, more lye should be added, the soap being insoluble in strong lye. Whem separation has oc- curred, pour off lye, add water to the mass, heat the mixture until it is dis- solved, and again separate by the use of more strong lye or a strong solu- tion of common salt. The latter part of the process is designed to purify the soap and may be omitted where only a cruder article is required. The soap is finally remelted on a water- bath, kept at a gentle heat until as much water as possible is expelled, and then poured into frames or moulds to set. ———~+>.—___ Alcohol Injection in Facial Neuralgia. Strong a‘cohol, being a tissue fixa- tive, coagulates the albuminous ele- ments of the nerve fibers and dissolves the fatty sheath of Schwann. Degen- eration downwards of the nerve then results from the point of injection, and the process has been termed neuroly- sis. Regeneration of the nerve fiber occurs in the ordinary course, and may be more or less complete in two years. Sensation never returns so fully in the third division as after injection of the second division. Freedom from the neuralgia may practically be guaran- teed for twelve months, if the nerve has been properly hit, and in the ma- jority of cases the immunity from pain has been much longer, ranging up to thirteen years in the case of third division neuralgia. Four and five years is a quite common feriod for the immunity to last. Warding Off Bad Luck. An aviator was flying across a state when a monkey wrench which had been fastened to the seat of the aero- P'ane was jarred loose in some man- ner and fell. A motorist who had lost his way was speeding along a strange country road when the wrench dropped from the aeroplane, struck him on the head and killed him instantly. The chances of the monkey wrench falling at all were about one in 100,- -000. The chances of the aviator being in that identical spot when the wrench fell were about one in 100,000,000. The chances of the motorist being directly under the wrench when it landed were about one in 900,000,000,000,000. And when they searched the motor- ist at the morgue, they found that he wore a four-leaf clover in a stick pin, a swastika on his watch charm, and a rabbit foot on his key ring. And he had a lucky stone in his pocket and there was an old horseshoe nailed on to the seat of his automobile. —~><-.—__ Are They? The most religious state—Mass. The cleanly state—Wash. The most egotistical state—Me. The sickliest state—IIl. The most maidenly state—Miss. The most medical state—Md. The most paternal state—Pa. The mining state—Ore. The bunco state—Conn. The deep in debt state—O. The coy state—La. The oldest state—Ark. September 27, 1922 Y STRAIGHT SIZE— ” Dhe-Johnson ) Original 10*Cigar MANUFACTURED BY TUNIS JOHNSON CIGAR Co. GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN eS SS SS SSS FOI ONS VO AWLIO RWIE = = ———— SS SS NATION WIDE CANDY DAY Saturday, October 14th PREPARE FOR IT WRITE US FOR WINDOW TRIMS Svewbody Likes Putnam CANDY civic m, Factory fortune. 313-314-315 Murray Building INVEST FOR DIVIDENDS Investors are learning from past experiences that it is far better business judgment to invest in enterprises that are paying dividends, than to invest’ in enterprises that promise fortunes. More people have become independent by investments in dividend paying concerns than by investing with the expectation of making a We are completing the financing of an enterprise that has proven its ability to pay good dividends regularly. Full information can be had upon request. F. A. SAWALL COMPANY Grand Rapids, Michigan err September 27, 1922 Juggling With Our Language. St. Paul, Sept. 19—I- advocate a world English, with simplification in grammar, etc., and the use of a modi- fied phonetic alphabet for the con- venience of other nations, while re- taining our present standard or classi- cal English for our own use. English is composed of the best from ancient and modern languages, and with some slight changes in moods, tenses and spelling, would make the language par excellence for the world; that is, as a secondary language. Artificial lan- guages will find it difficult to meet the demand of the business and scientific world. Sir Walter M. Ramsey, the Scotch philologist, said that my suggestion faced the real difficulty in making English the world language, adding: “As proposed by you, the differentia- tion into high-class English and world English would preserve the true lan- guage and would tend to prevent those extreme forms of degradation which at present are coming into existence and gradually establishing themselves, be- cause a form of the language, common and simple and yet recognizably and intelligibly English, would take their place. I have seen no plan suggested to cope with this difficulty .except yours. You have at least seen the danger, and I am glad that Professor Zachrisson has set about devising, with the benefit of his experience as a teacher of English in a foreign coun- try, the task of helping along this plan.” Professor Gilbert Murray, of Ox- ford, said. he was anxious to see my suggestions attempted, while Viscount Bryce, Chairman of the British Aca- demy Committee to Study the Future of the English Language, thanked me for what he called my “ingenious plan a meeting the difficulties of the prob- m.’ Foreigners here and abroad are very diffident about writing what they fear is a misspelled and ungrammatical let- ter in standard English. Let us, how- ever, adopt “world English,” and that feeling will disappear. William Ripman, Executive Secre- tary of the English Language Club, writes: “We of the Simplified Spelling Society have some experience in the opposition raised by any reformed spelling, and we have come to have MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Wholesale Drug Price Current Prices quoted are nominal, based on market the day of issue. your view that it may be good policy to urge the adoption of simplified spelling for international purposes, etc. English is the language of the sea, of commerce and of freedom and democracy. It is the language of the racial group with which is affiliated one-third of the world and its people. In the United States and Canada, it is the language of a score of races from Europe and other lands, and world English will have a special appeal to these groups. It will enable many of them to learn English more readily, and they would, in turn, influence their relatives and friends in home lands to study it also. The only logical, practical method is to retain our present language and to adopt an entirely new method, as out- lined above. J. W. Hamilton. > Up-to-date store equipment means faster service, better service, with less help and less expense. It speeds up sales and cuts down costs. —_+->.———_ Buy according to the needs of your business rather than with a view to getting quantity discounts and job- bers’ prices. FOR SALE All of the Assets of Nulyne Labora- tories, Jackson, Mich., consisting of Buildings, Machinery, Miscellaneous Equipment, Raw and Manufactured Marks, Trade Names, Copyrights and Pharmaceutical Material, Patents, Trade Marks and Goodwill will be sold at pri- vate or public sale on October 2, 1922, at the offices of the company. The building is of modern factory con- struction type, three stories and _ base- ment, containing 80,000 sq. ft., with side track facilities, equipped with a complete steam and heating plant and sprinkled throughout. The machinery and equipment com- prises a complete manufacturing pharma ceutical plant in all departments. The raw and manufactured material, together with the machinery and equipment, will afford a most advantageous purchase. Inquiries from interested parties cheer- fully answered. The property is open for inspection at any time. By order BOARD OF DIRECTORS. [$@c—HOLIDAY SEASON—ISee vember. Grand Rapids, Sept. 10. We are pleased to announce that our line of Holiday Goods and Staple Sundries will as usual be displayed here in Grand Rapids building for the months of September, October and No- The line is complete and will be ready for inspec- tion on or about September 10th. We cordially invite our friends and eustomers to visit us and see the line. in our own Hazeltine & Perkins Drug Co. Grand Rapids, Michigan Acids Borie (Powd.) -. 17%@ 25 Borix (Xtal) -...-17%@ 25 Carbolic: 20222 39@ 44 Clie fe ee 62@ 70 Muriatic ~____. 34@ 8 Nitric wt. §=69@ 16 Omalic woes 2 20144@30 Sulphuric ~ 2. _ 34@ 8 Partarie: 25 25s: 40@ 50 Ammonia Water, 26 deg. . 10@ 18 Water, 18 deg. .. 8%@ 13 Water, 14 deg. _. 64%@ 12 Carbonate —._____ 20@ 25 Chloride (Gran) 10@ 20 Balsams Copaiba -_._______ 60@1 00 Fir (Canada) -__2 50@2 75 Fir (Oregon) ___ 60@ 80 BOP 5 3 00@8 25 OM 1 10@1 40 Barks Cassia (ordinary) 25@ 2n Cassia (Saigon) 50@ 60 Sassafras (pw. 45c) @ 40 — Cut (powd.) ----------.. 15@ 20 Berries Cubeb —_______ -- 1 75@1 85 Wiehe 25@ 36 Juniper 7@ 16 Pricky Ash ______ @ 30 Extracts Licorice ~_______ 60@ 65 Licorice powd. __ 70@ 80 Flowers APWICR 25@ 30 Chamomile (Ger.) 50@ 60 Chamomile Rom T5W1 25 Gums Acacia, Ist ______ 5 Acacia, 2nd _____ 230 by Acacia, Sorts ___ 2 Acacia, powdered 30 35 Alves (Barb Pow) 25 35 Aloes (Cape Pow) 26 36 Aloes (Soc. claled 70 76 Asafoetida -- 65@ 7 ‘ow. 1 00@1 25 Camphor -- 112@1 16 Guaiac ___ @1 ly Guaiac, pow’d___ @1 25 King 2200 @ 7 Kino, powdered_ @ 8 Myrrh 22 @ 170 Myrrh, powdered @ 75 Opium -__.____. 9 00@9 40 Opium, powd. 10 65@11 00 Opium, gran. 10 65@11 . Shellac -_....__ 1 00@1 Shellac Bleached 1 05@1 20 Tragacanth, pw. 2 25@2 50 Tragacanth ---- 2 75@3 25 Turpentine ~_____ Bo 30 insecticides Arsenic ---...-___ 12@ 20 Blue Vitriol, bbl. @ 7% Blue Vitriol, less 8%@ 15 Bordeaux Mix Dry 14@ 29 Hellebore, White powdered -.... 20@ 30 Insect Powder .. 45@ 76 Lead Arsenate Po. 29@ 3i Lime and Sulphur Dry -----.... 0944@23% Paris Green -... 30@ 43 Leaves Buchu -.----... 1 75@1 90 Buchu, powdered @2 00 Sage, Bulk —_.... 67@ 70 Sage, % loose _. 72@ 78 Sage, powdered. 55@ 60 Senna, Alex. -.. 75@ 80 Senna, Tinn. _. 30@ 85 Senna, Tinn. pow 25@ 865 Uva Ursi 20@ 265 Olis Almonds, Bitter, PUG 2 10 50@10.75 Almonds, Bitter, artificial Almonds, Sweet, true 2 50@2 76 1 00@1 26 Almonds, Sweet imitation -. 60@1 00 Amber, crude —. 2 00@2 25 Amber, rectified 2 =e: 50 Anise 12 ee 5@1 50 Bergamont -___. 6 00@6 25 Cajyeput. os 1 50@1 75 Cassia 28s 00@3 25 Cantor = 40@1 70 Cedar Leaf -.. 1 50@1 75 Citronelia -~----. 20@1 40 Cloves ~.-.--. —— 3 25@3 50 Cocoanut ~_----- 25@ 35 Cod Liver ~----- 1 30@1 40 Creten 2 2 25@2 50 Cotton Seed 1 25@1 35 Cubebs ~_- 8 50@8 75 Higeron ---. 4 00@4 25 Eucalyptus -- 75@1 00 Hemlock, pure_ 1 50@1 75 Juniper Berries 2 50@2 75 Juniper Wood 1 50@1 76 Lard, extra ---. 1 25@1 45 Lard, No. 1 ---. 1 10@1 20 Lavendar Flow 5 00@65 25 Lavendar Gar’n 1 75@2 00 Lemon 2200 1 75@2 00 Linseed Boiled bbl. @ 97 Linseed bid less 1 04@1 12 Linseed, raw, bbl... @ 95 Linseed, ra. less 1 02@1 10 Mustard, artifil, e @ 60 Neatsfoot __-__ 15@1 30 Olive, pure -_.. 3 75@4 50 Olive, Malaga, yellow -.-.... 2 75@3 00 Olive, Malaga, green - 50@1 00 Shearlings _______ 50@1 00 Tallow Prime 22 @5 ee eae @4 ING) 2) cee @3 Wool Unwashed, medium _ @33 Tinwashed, rejects @23 Unwashed, medium _ @35 HORSE RADISH Per doz.. % 02. 2232 1 25 JELLY AND PRESERVES Pure.- 20 1b. pallies .... 3-00 Pure 7 oz. Asst., doz. 1 20 Buckeye, 22 oz., doz. 2 00 O. B., 15 oz., per doz. 1 40 JELLY GLASSES 8: oz., per doz... 35 MATCHES. Blue Ribbon, 144 box. 7 55 Searchlight, 144 box. 8 00 Safe Home, 144 boxes 8 00 Red Stick, 720 lc bxs 5 50 Red Stick, 144 bxs ~~ 5 25 Cleveland Match Co. Brands Old Pal, 144 Boxes -__ 8 00 Buddie, 144 Boxes -- 5 75 Safety Matches. Quaker, 5 gro. case 4 75 Red Top, 5 gro. case 5 25 MINCE MEAT. None Such, 3 doz. -_ 4 85 Quaker, 3 doz. case _. 4 00 Libby Kegs, Wet. Ib. 25 MOLASSES. New Orleans Fancy Open Kettle --_ 60 Choice = 2532 48 Goed 22 b225. Se 36 SE es 32 Halt barrels 5c extra Molasses in Cans. Red Hen, 24, 2 Ib. -- 2 60 Ked Hen, 24, 2% Ib. 3 25 Red Hen, 12, 5 lb. -- 3 10 Red Hen, 6, oy Ib. =. 2 80 Ginger ¢ ‘ake, 2 24, 2 Ib. 4 Ou Ginger Cake, 24, 2% lb. 3 80 pert Cake, 12, 5 lb. 3 7d Ginger Cake, 6, 10 Ib. 3 50 Dove, 36, 2 lb. Wh. L. 5 60 Dove, 24, 2% Ib Wh. L 5 20 Dove, 36, 2 lb. Black 4 30 Dove, 24, 2% lb., Black 3 90 Dove, 6, 1 Palmetto, 24, 2% lb. ¢ 16 NUTS. Whole Almonds, Terregona.. 22 Brazil, Large -----. Fancy mixed —_-----_ 21 Fiberts, Sicily ------_ 16 Peanuts Virginia, raw 08% Peanuts, Vir. roasted aot Peanuts, Jumbo raw Peanuts, Jumbo, rstd 238 Pecans, 3 star ~_____. —- 22 Pecans, Jumbo ---_--. 80 Walnuts, Grenoble -. 34 Walnuts, Sorento ---. 35 Salted Peanuts Fancy, Now fb) 2 13 SUDO: oe ee 21 Shelled Almonds 2220 50 Peanuts, Spanish 125° ib. bags —..-- 11% Bilherte: oo 50 Pecans: ee 80 Walnuts. 222 75 OLIVES Bulk, .2° gal. kee _--. 3 00 Bulk, 3 gal. keg ___. 4 50 Bulk; 6 ‘gal. kee <2: %.00 Quart, jars, dozen -_ 4% oz. Jar, plain, dz. 5% oz. Jar, pl., doz. 10 oz. Jar, plain, doz. 16% oz. Jar, Pl. doz. 50 3% oz. Jar., stuffed_ 45 8 oz. Jar. Stu., doz. 2 40 9 oz. Jar, Stuffed, doz. 12 oz. Jar, Stuffed, dz PEAN UT aur re > OS DS Pt C9 DO bt ft on I OO on Qo Bel Car-Mo Brand 8 oz. 2 doz. in case 2 55 24 1..1b. pails 2.02 4 45 12 2) 1b. “pails. 222202 o- 4 25 9] 5 lb. pails 6 in crate 4 8 25 lb. pails 4 50 lb. tins PETROLEUM PRODUCTS Iron Barrels Perfection Kerosine Red Crown Gasoline, Tank Wagon Gas Machine Gasoline 40.2 V. M. & P. Naptha 26.2 Capitol Cylinder -_-. 42.2 Atlantic Red Engine 23.2 Winter Black 13.7 olarine Iron Barrels. Medium Light Medium heavy RCavy oe ee Extra heavy ~---- Transmission Oil Finol, 4 oz. cans, doz. Finol, 8 oz. cans, doz. Parowax, 100. 1 lb — Parowax, 40, 1 Ib. -- Parowax, 20. 1 Ib. — So bt ht OI Sp OTT 12 pt. cans 2 85 12 qt. cans 4 35 PICKLES Medium Sour Barrel, 1,200 count __ 13 00 Half bbls., 600 count 7 50 10 gallon kegs Sweet Small 30 gallon, 15 gallon, 2000 ~----- 17 50 10 gallon, 800 -~----- 12 75 Dill Picktes. 800 Size, 15 gal. PIP ES Cob, 3 doz. in bx 1 00@1 20 PLAYING CARDS Semdac, semdac, Broadway, per doz. -. 2 40 No. 90 Steamboat ---- 2 75 Blue. Ribbon .....--. 4 25 @riekett 325200) so ae 3 50 Bicvele- ss ee 4 50 ASH Babbitt’s Fe Te. acne S18 FRESH MEATS. Beet. Top Steers & Heifers 17 Good Steers & Heifers 15 Med. Steers & Heifers 13 Com. See & Heifers 11 Te ee ee 12 GOOG: 2.5 2 11 Median 9 10 Common —...-.--.---- 98 Mutton. COO a as ee 12 Meddtum © 222255500 =) 11 PE on 08 Heavy hogs 203) 1a | Medium hogs —_______ 12 bight hops. 20 12 Sows and stags ____ 09 DOTS opie ce ee 26 PRUE CES eee 20 Shoulders.) 3k. 15 TRADES os ee ae 16 SDPAPCTibS <2 12 Neck bones ________ 05 PROVISIONS Barreled Pork Clear Back __ 23 00@24 00 Short Cut Clear 22 00@23 00 Clear Family 27 00@28 00 Dry Salt Meats S P Bellies __ 19 00@21 00 Lard 80 Ib. tubs ____advance \% Pure in tierces 13@138% Compound Lard 12@12% 69 Ib. tubs _---advance % 50 Ib. tubs _-_-_-advance \% 20 Ib. pails _._._.advance %& 10 1b. pails ___.advance % 5 lb. pails __._.advance 1 3 Ib. pails _._.advance 1 Sausages Bolerna 2 EVOR 25 She an! oe Berar So ee ae ork (ies o2 22s “ Vent aires oye ccaadecy See TOnSUuG: 22 ii Headcheese ~__.-.____ 14 Smoked Meats Hams, 14-16, Ib. 22 @25 Hams, 16-18, Ib. 22 @25 Ham. dried beet Sé6ts. 2 38 @39 California Hams 14 @15 Picnic Boiled Hams: 2225 22 Boiled Hams ¢ 1 Minced Hams __ 14. @15 9 Bacon 4 ea 22 @36 ef Boneless _.._ 23 00@24 00 Rump, new _. 23 00@24 00 Mince Meat : Condensed No. 1 car. 2 00 Condensed Bakers brick 31 8 Moist in glass _-____ 00 Pig’s Feet Diss. 2o 15 % bbis:, 35: Ibss 22 4 00 eS ES 7 00 ae Bee ase 14 15 Tripe Kits; 15 Iba. 90 % bbis., 40 Ibs. ~-____ 1 60 % bbis., 80 Ibs. .---. 3 00 Casings Hors, per Ib: 220 @42 Beef, round set __._ 14@26 Beef. middles, set. 25@30 Sheep. a skein i 75@2 00 Uncolored Oleomargarine Solid Dairy ----_. svu@2s Country Rolls ~----- 22024 Gem NGG) oe oar 22 RICE Kaney Head #220255. 6@8 Bhite: ieee: 22 06 BYOKGR (2262 a eee 03% ROLLED OATS Steel Cut, luv Ib. sks. 3 4 Silver Flake, 10 Fam. 1 9 Quaker. 18 Regular —_ 1 30 Quaker, 12s Family —. 2 65 Mothers 10s, Ill’inum 3 30 Silver Flake, 18 Reg. 1 45 Sacks, 90 lb. Jute __ 2 80 Sacks, 90 lb. Cotton__ 2 90 SALAD DRESSING Durkee’s large, 1 doz. 6 75 Durkee’s med., 2 doz. 7 35 Durkee’s Picnic, 2 dz. 3 00 ~pider’s large, 1 doz. 3 60 Snider’s small. 2 doz. 2 35 SALERATUS Arm and Hammer -- 3 75 SAL SODA Granulated, bbls. _--- 2 00 Granulated, 100 lbs cs 2 25 Granulated. 36 2% Ib. packages .-...-- = 2 50 COD FISH. Middles: 220-0 15 Yablets, 1 lb. Pure -. 22 Tablets, % Ib. Pure, GOR ee oe 1 40 Wood boxes, Pure ---. 23 "WHOle: Co@: 22255) 12- Holland Herring Standards, kegs ------ 90 Yr. M. Kegs -- 1 00 Standard, bbls. 14 75 YS ME BIS. 2 ee 16 00 Herring K K K K, Norway -. 20 00 § Ib: patie oc ae Cut hunch 2 90 Boned, 10 Ib. boxes -. 15 Lake Herring ¥% bbi., 100 Ibs. ~-~-- 6 00 Macker Tubs, 50 Ib. "ahs fat 13 75 Tubs, 60 count _-_--- £ 50 White Fish Med. Fancy, 100 Ib. 18 00 30 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN September 27, 1922 SALT Colonial 24 2 Ib. _.. 90 Med. No. 1, Bbis. ____ 2 70 Med. No. 1, 100 Ib. be 90 Farmer Spec., 70 Ib. 90 Packers Meat, 56 lb. 56 Packers for ice cream 100 Ib., each ______ 95 Blocks, 50 Ib. ______ 47 Butter Salt, 280 Ib bbl. 4 50 Baker Salt, = Ib. bbl 4 25 100, 3 lb. T 07 = 7 y 8 _ A Merl CARES OF HARDENS Mortons Law ert the Five case lots SHOE BLACKENING. 2 in 1, Paste, doz. __ 1 35 E. Z. Combination, dz. . Dri-Foot, doz. ______ 00 Bixbys, na 1 35 Shinola, doz. _...__ 85 eS. rae Blackine, doz. _. Black Silk Priquid, dz. Black Silk Paste, doz. Enamaline Paste, doz. Enamaline Liquid, dz. CD pnt : eileen ~ o E Z Liquid, per doz. Radium, per doz. __._ 1 85 Rising Sun, per doz. 1 35 654 Stove Enamel, dz. 2 85 Vulcanol, No. 5, doz. 95 Vulcanol, No. 10, doz. 1 35 Stovoil, per doz. ____ 3 00 SOAP. Am. Family, 100 box 5 75 Export, 120 box ____ 4 65 Flake White, 100 box 4 50 Fels Naptha, 100 box 5 66 Grdma White Na. 100s 4 85 Rub Nv More White Naptha, 100 box __ 5 00 Swift Classic, 100 box 4 90 20 Mule Borax, 100 bx : = Wool, 100 box ______ 0 Fairy, 100 Dox 5 50 Jap Rose, 100 box __._ 7 85 Palm Olive, 144 box rH 00 Lava, 100 box ______ 475 Pummo, 100 box ____ 4 85 Sweetheart, 100 box _ 5 70 Grandpa Tar, 50 sm. 2 00 Grandpa Tar, 50 Lee 3 35 Fairbank Tar, 100 bx 4 00 Trilby, 100, 12c¢ _.__ 8 50 Williams Barber Bar, 9s 50 Williams Mug,, per doz. 48 Proctor & Gamble. 5 box lots, assorted Ivory, 100, 6 oz. _. 6 50 Ivory Soap Fiks., 100s 8 00 Ivory Soap Fiks., 50s 4 10 Lenox, 120 cakes ____ P. & G. White Naptha Star, 100 No. 11 cakes Star Nap. Pow. 60-16s Star Nap. Pw., 100-10s Star Nap. Pw., 24-60s Tradesman Brand. Black Hawk, one box 4 50 Black Hawk. five bxs 4 25 Black Hawk, ten bxs 4 00 Box contains 72 cakes. It is a most remarkable dirt and grease remover, with- out injury to the skin. CLEANSERS. ITCHEN LENZER He 09 69 OF OT me 69 OD > eo 80 can cases, $4.80 per case WASHING POWDERS. Bon Ami Pd, 3 dz. bx 3 75 Bon Ami Cak e, 3 dz. 3 25 Climaline, 4 doz. Jimx. 3 doz. _________ 4 58 France Laun, 4 ds. 3 70 Luster Box, 64 ______ 3 75 — No More, “100, 10 - Rub "No More, 18 Le. 4 25 —— Cleanser, 48, Soapine, 100, 12 oz. Snowboy, Snowboy, 24 Speedee, 3 doz. Sunbrite, 72 doz. 3 15 - 6 40 100, 10 oz. 4 00 Large .. 4 70 eee a ae 4 00 Wyandotte, 48 ______ 4 75 SPICES. Whole Spices. Allspice, Jamaica -_ @13 Cloves, Zanzibar ___. @45 Cassia, Canton ______ 16 Cassia, 5c pkg., doz. @40 Ginger, African ~---. @15 Ginger, Cochin —_____ 20 Mace, Penang —___._ 70 Mixed, Nee 4) ooo 22 Mixed, 5c pkegs., doz. oi? Nutmegs, 70-80 _____ Nutmegs, 105-110 _.. @38 Pepper, Black -- ____ @15 Pure Ground In Bulk Allspice, Jamaica _. @16 Cloves, Zanzibar @50 Cassia, Canton @22 Ginger, African — @22 Mustard —_.___ @28 Mace, Penang — @75 Nutmegs —._____ @32 Pepper, Black @18 Pepper, White @32 Pepper, Cayenne -~ @32 Paprika, Spanish -.. @32 Seasoning Chili Powder, 15c ___. 1 35 te 3 oz. —-. = Galen Bele 1 35 pasties Se Ponelty, 3% oz. --.. 3 25 Kitchen Bouquet —-___ 3 25 Laurel Leaves ...... 20 Marjoram, 1 oz, ~-.-.. 90 savory, 2 Of. 23 90 Thyme, 7.05. 2. 90 Tumeric, 2% oz. -... 90 STARCH Corn Kingsford, 40 Ibs. __.. 114% Powdered, bags - _.. 03 Argo, 48 1 Ib. pkgs Cream, 48-1 —_____. Quaker, 40 1 48 1: tie 3 75 Argo, . 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When I was a girl in school, “com- position writing” was a bug-bear; iargely, I am very sure, because I was required to write on subjects very far from my own life, and usually very far outside of the field of my interests and my knowledge. What could a little girl know of “Socialism” or of “Egyptian Explorations,” two of the subjects that I remember? Oh, yes, and “The Seasons,” and “Courage,” and “Across the Threshold”? How could a teacher get anything worth while out of children about such sub- jects? We were too young to have interest even in reading about them. Children in their early teens are in- capab‘e of abstractions such as these; they are altogether concrete in their interests. It is very different now. For the most part, teachers are using com- mon sense; they are asking children to write on subjects that they know something about; to tell of things seen with their own eyes or done with their own hands. They are not con- fining study of “English” to the read- ing of classical literature and writ- ing correctly, but are having the boys and girls in their classes tell about every-day experiences. I have been watching with much in- terest the development of the use of English in a boy I have known since he was a baby. I remember that when he was only nine years old he gave to us during a visit at his home one evening a really delightful travel-talk, dispaying with his new “radiopticon” picture postcards and photographs of places and things he had seen during the summer. It was a great experi- ence for the boy, and helped him to confidence and facility in expression of his ideas. This boy when he went to ee was a shied writer and speaker, and his fellow-students en- vied his “easy manner” in taking part in discussion. Wise and well-trained teachers now- adays encourage their pupils to give five and ten-minute “lectures,” allow- ing the others to criticise, so that all may get used to criticism, whether of subject-matter, repetitions, “hemming and hawing,” broken construction, obscurity, or other faults Lecture work like this is paralleled by drama- tization wherein the pupil learns the value of words and inflection and the difference between writing and speech and the limitations of each. The work in “English” must be closely related to the study in other subjects. The connection is not suffi- ciently emphasized in most schools, and scarcely at all in the average home. Few parents display much in- terest in what their children are studying, rarely bringing out in the family conversations the things that the chidren are learning at school. Why not encourage the children at home to make up little plays, drama- tizing a bit of their history, a story in literature? The child delights to throw himself into an impersonation, and so lose timidity and_ se!f-consciousness. All his after life, in business and so- ciety, will be the more efficient and powerful for just such simple things as this. Teachers who used to be burdened with the reading and cor- rection of numberless inane and per- functory compositions on absurd sub- jects of which the children could know nothing are learning that Eng- lish can be taught by the direct meth- over- od of speaking; that writing is only one method. of expression. Where both methods of expression Where both methods are used, with wide scope for originality and the discussion of things in which the children are interested, the purils gain SOLD EVERY WHERE RYZON REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. Increased leavening power. Home-baking insurance —no bad luck. You use less RYSON-raised cakes keep fresh longer. The special process of manufacture is the reason. RYZON, a slow, steady steady raiser, has greater raising power. Provides home baking insurance—no bad luck. You may mix batter today. Set in cool place, bake tomorrow. If your jobber cannot supply you address 40 Rector St., New York — rail cae er sniaNTeitliit r ~ 4 / { September 27, 1922 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 31 visib'y in freedom, vigor, and en- thusiasm. ; * We get our vocabularies from read- ing, speaking and writing; but mostly from our own free, spontaneous use of them in the discussion of things in which we are interested. We read and understand the meaning of hun- dreds of words that we do not use, and speak in a way very different from that in which we write. Only by the free and cnstant inter-play of all three methods can we gain facility in expression. Watch the small child in your home he is learning his speaking vocabulary chiefly from you and the neighbors and his playmates. Soon he will be- gin to read and write, and whether he gains vocabulary from that wil! de- pend almost entirely upon whether what he reads and writes gets into his life and daily use through the right sort of encouragement and practice. With small children letter writing is the first step, and a good one if it is rightly used. It is a step between speaking and formal writing; it is confined ‘o every-day language. It should be kept free to the greatest possible extent. The very best way to make children hate letter writing and prevent their ever being interest- ing correspondents is to be overcriti- cal of Getails in these early efforts. Youth is the. time for learning lan- guages, and especially for learning the right use of your own mother tongue by using it. Prudence Bradish. (Copyrighted, 1922. —— Proceedings of St. Joseph Bankruptcy Court. St. Joseph, Sept. 18—In the matter of the Moline Milling Co., bankrupt, an order was entered by Judge Sessions, sustaining the ruling of the referee in disallowing the claim of VanderMeer & Buys and dismissing the petition which was filled for the sum of $6,000, whereupon the referee directed the trustee to file his supplemental final report ard account for the purpose of calling the final meet- ing of creditors for the payment of a final dividend and administration ex- penses. Creditors will receive further dividends of about 35 per cent. Sept. 19—In the matter of John A. Mc- Cormick, bankrupt, of South Haven, an order was entered by the referee calling the first meeting of creditors at Hart- ford on Saturday, Sept. 30, for the pur- pose of proving claims, the election of a trustee and the examination of the bank- rupt. Sept. 20. In the matter of Cornelius Brown €o9., a corporation, of Hopkins, bankrupt, schedules were filed showing the following creditors: 3oR Glascott; Hopkins ...-.=---— $ 888.80 Dan Muche, Hopkins _--~-------- 166.27 Howard Bertch, Hopkins ~------- 31.8 Frank Tahaney, Hopkins -_----- 250.65 George Barnhardt, Hopkins -_~- 46.80 Baird Machine Co., Detroit ~----- 875.00 Barney & Smith Car Co., Dayton 1,863.00 Ndwards & Chamberlain Co., Weatamazoo so 470.20 Ge Mutman, Bay City 294.00 H. Kohnstamm & Co. —~-__.---- 159.60 Leitelt Tron Works, Grand Rapids 147.63 BA. be Blanc, Ateear — 2 375.99 A. S. Nichols Co., New York ---- 250.00 Whitaker Paper Co., Detroit _.-_ 268.88 Robert Bros., Hopkins —--~------ 144.50 Barclay, Ayers & Bertsch, Grand Rapids oO Se eer 214.93 Chase & Woodruff, Kalamazoo __ 1,709.05 Corlett Stone Lumber Co., Kala- WiaAUOO oe ee 1,014.10 Holcomb Co., Grand Rapids —---- 200.00 Hovkins State Bank. Allegan _-.. 4,830.00 Pulte Plumbing & Heating Co., Grand mapios -2.20 3 628.17 Paniville Co., Grand Ranids ----- 105.64 Braudy & Sons, Grand Rapids -_- 72.83 Fish & Fish, Allegan ~~~ --------- 31.00 Arco Co., Cleveland =----------- 56.00 Grasselli Chemical Co., Cleveland 37.58 Gray Orville, Hopkins __------.--- 61.85 Merritt Engineering & Sales Co., Lockport, NN: ¥=--_...<-_-.--_.-- Zhe A. B. Knowlson Co., Grand Rapids 38.95 Mich. State Tele. Co., Hopkins — 25.70 Glen Packard. Hopkins ---------- 45.50 Standard Oil Co., Grand Rapids --_ _70.51 Notes given for labor claims ---- l, 08.24 L. J. Adams, Hopkins ------ 10 Allegan Gazette -_--_--------- 22s fae ee Bardeen Paper Co., Otsego ------ 19.50 Coats Co.. Grand Rapids ,------- 3.50 Dendel’s Dept. Store. Hopkins --. 5.23 D. A. Holman, Hopkins -------- 4.50 Hopkins Booster, Hopkins ~------ 6.35 Hopkins Creamery, Hopkins ---- -65 Frank Lamphere, Hopkins ------ -40 Dr. N. E. Leighton, Hopkins ---~- 5.00 Lufkin Rule Co., Saginaw ------ 2.18 J. D. MeKinnon, Hopkins ~_-.---_ 1.49 Mauser & Green ___--_---------___ 9.00 OxWelding Co., Grand Rapids -. 18.82 Phillips Bros., Allegan ---------- 22.99 S. Simpson, Hopkins __--------_- 15.00 Stalter Edge Tool Co., Grand R. 4.50 TROPA 3 Se ose ee $20,286.65 Assets. Machinery, tools, equipment, fix- tures, belting, shafting, etc. $1,500.00 Sept. 21—In the matter of Thomas I. Hamden, bankrupt, of Kalamazoo, the trustee having filed his final report and account showing total receipts of $2,092.25 and disbursements of $245.80, with bal- ance on hand of $1,846.45, an order was. made calling the final meeting of cred- itors at the referee’s office on Oct. 3 for the purpose of passing upon the trustee’s final report and account and the declara- tion and payment of a first and final dividend, providing there are funds left to pay the same after the payment of the two preferred chattel mortgage claims amounting to $1,450 and the other ex- penses. There are not sufficient funds to pay the administration expenses in full. Creditors were directed to show cause why a certificate should not be made recommending the discharge of the bankrupt. Sept. 22—The District Judge, in the matter of Bressin & Schad, and Louis Bressin, bankrupt, of Allegan, upon the claim of Jennie B. Fouch, administrator made an order affirming the ruling of the referee in disallowing the claim as a secured or preferred claim, but allowing the same as an ordinary or unsecured claim. The trustee has been directed to file his final report and account prepara- tory to calling the final meeting of cred- itors for the. purpose of proving claims, the declaration and payment of a first and final dividend and the payment of administration expenses. Creditors wiil receive dividends of 35 to 40 per cent. Sept. 23—In the matter of Cornetius Brown Co., an order was entered by the referee calling the first meeting of cred- itors at the court house in Allegan on Oct. 3, for the purpose of proving claims, tre election of a trustee, the examina- tion of the officers of the bankrupt and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting. ———_s>_ 2 a The “I can’t” of many men is made up of nine parts laziness and one part inability. BUY NOW High Grade Aluminum Ware. 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Address No. 912, care Michigan Tradesman. 912 For Sale—Cash registers and store fix- tures. Agency for Standard computing scales. Dickery Dick, Muskegon, ae Pay spot cash for clothing and furnish- ing goods stocks. L. Silberman, 274 East Hancock, Detroit. 566 Open an accessory store and become independent, or add accessories to your other merchandise and make money. Write for a copy of the Blakeslee success, it is free. The most gripping merchandise story ever printed. E. A. BOWMAN, Inc. 41 Harper Avenue, Detroit, Mich. For Sale or Trade—Fine stock of im- plements, hardware and groceries in live town in Central Michigan. Sales about $20,000 per year. Business established thirty years. Good buildings. Age reas- on for selling. Address No. 919, care Michigan Tradesman. 919 Bell Phone 596 Citz. Phone 61366 JOHN L. LYNCH SALES CO. SPECIAL SALE EXPERTS Expert Advertising Expert Merchandising 209-210-211 Murray Bldg. 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No. 72 car Grocery Stores No. $i for Meat Markets No. 75 for Florist Shops “McCRAY REFRIGERATOR CO. 2244 Lake St., Kendallville, ind. GRAND RAPIDS SAFE CO. _ Dealer in Fire and Burglar Proof Safes Vault Doors and Time Locks Largest Stock in the State. Grand Rapids Safe Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. r 7 32 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN September 27, 1922 Critical Situation on the Turkish Frontier. Sept. 26—Smyrna in ashes! The situation means ‘war! These and other equally alarming reports come from the Far East. Where now would the United States come in had we joined the league of nations, so much harped upon a few month ago? Right in the midst of a legion of troubles with the necessity for sending troops to Europe once again. Those who advocated this country’s forming a part of a league with the nations of the old world for the pur- pose of keeping the peace of that world may now be able to see how wise we were in refusing to form any part of such a league. The best nations of Europe are like- ly to be drawn into another war be- cause of the unscrupulous Turks, the fighting Greeks, and, last but not least, the machinations of Bolshevik Russia. We would not like to be held in the least degree responsible for those Eastern troubles in which we have no interest other than that of common humanity for wishing the peace of the world. We are not in it this time. Blood has been shed all down the South- eastern slopes of Europe, and now that the Turk, the one-time “sick man of Europe,” is on the rampage, it looks as though war on a considerable scale would soon be raging in that quarter. The duplicity of England and France in their diplomatic bar- gains is directly responsible, and this same diplomacy would have been the cause of the shedding of American soldier blood were we now linked up in that league so fiercely urged by the upholders of Wilsonism. There is one alleged statesman who still urges that we enter the league— one J. Cox, of Ohio, who, it will be remembered once thought he was run- ning for President in opposition to Warren G. Harding. Such states- manship as his is very ill advised rght now—in fact, rather childish— since the league of nations, so far as the United States tying up with it; 46 as dead as the proverbial door nail. Although the big world war closed four years ago there has been no ces- sation of bloodshed since. Bolshevik Russia, together with Poland and some of the lesser members of Europ- €an governments, have been at it hammer and tongs, with scarcely a breathing spell. Now Mustapha Kemal Pasha is leading the Turkish hordes toward the Dardanelles, with the avowed ob- ject of capturing it, doubtless to be assisted by Russian troops, as_inti- mated by Leon Trotzky. With Rus- sia and Turkey in armed alliance the remainder of Europe may count on having their hands full to cope with the situation. Just now it is evdent the Allies made one big mistake when they con- sented to the continued automony of Turkey, a nation which has always been the plague of Europe. Prudent statesmanship would have decided against leaving the Turkish plague to still fester in the veins of European nationhood. It seems that jealousy between allied nations led to the sav- ing of the Turkish cancer to continue poisoning the blood of surrounding peoples. - And now that foolish policy is coming home to roost. The only peace that Turkey is en- titled to is utter and complete dena- tionalization. There can be no per- manent peace in Europe until this takes place. Gerthany, a little way off, is viewing the situation with com- plete and amiable satisfaction. Suppose war should break out along the Dardanelles, how long would it be before the whole of continental Europe and like enough England would again be engaged in bioody war? With Turkey, Russia and Ger- many on one side, what. might not be the fate of France and England in that new war for the supremacy of empire? We hesitate to believe this out- break is imminent, and yet the fires of revolution are burning everywhere. Greece has fallen an: easy prey to Turkish onslaught. Italy may or may not be involved, but one thing is as- sured, permanent peace in Europe is far, far away at this time, and we of the United States may thank our lucky stars that we refused to enter the league of nations, which has been the means rather than the prevention of renewed war. : Trotzky calls troops to colors; will rush army into war zone! Is there any meaning to be attached to this? Only a wild newspaper head- line, say you. True, perhaps, and yet who can doubt the intention of those Russian crazyheads to mix in a conflict which will involve continental Europe at the first available oppor- tunity? There has been a lot of small- brained figuring among the statesmen of the one-time allied nations to see how each one could put something over on his neighbor and add a little loot for his own country. The lack of honest, whole-souled dealing, one with another, has been detrimental to the peace and prosperity of those countries who came out of the big war victorious. They are, seemingly, going it blind, a thing that is to lead to any number of new complications, which surely will endanger the peace of Europe at a time when peace is the most desirable condition, and which is certainly necessary for the upbuild- ing of national life and prosperity. England and France may well look sharply after their steps lest they pre- cipitate the most unjust and causeless war ever started in this world of ours. Old Timer. —~+--___ Quality Does Sell Canned Pineapple. The quality influence in promoting the sale of canned foods is well and strikingly illustrated in the case of Hawaiian canned pineapple. A num- ber of years ago canned pineapple was supplied by Baltimore from fruit im- ported from the West Indies, and was shipped and received in an im- perfectly ripened state, because if shipped ripe it would spoil in transit. It was therefore fibrous and tough, and not very sweet until sugar was abundantly added. The pineapple which was canned in the Bahamas was subject to a duty of 20 per cent. which was afterward advancecd to 30 per cent., and it was packed from the same kind of fruit or the same variety as was that packed in Balti- more except that it was better ripen- ed, being packed near the fields where the fruit was grown. This variety was called by different names, the best known being Sugar Loaf. It was of a light color and was rather. tough and fibrous. The adding of the Hawaiian Islands to the United States and the discovery that the Cayenne variety of pineapple could be grewn to perfection in the volcanic soil and tropical climate of the islands, gave rise first to the im- portation of the fruit to a limited ex- tent, and afterward to the canning of- limited quantities on the islands. Of course the product was admitted to the other parts of the United States free of duty. The quality at once gave the pack of Hawaii great pres- tige and there was an urgent demand for it. The production has grown now to nearly 6,000,000 cases per an- num, and that amount is still insuf- ficient to supply the demand. The canners on the islands have taken gteat pains to keep up the quality of the product, and to improve it in every way possible. Not only that, but they kept the price down within reach of consumers and did not make the mistake, when they found it sell- ing without limit, of advancing the price, thereby checking consumption; but they Promptly increased the pro- duction in order to supply the de- mand. The result has been wonderful and it looks as if there is no limit to the demand. Which is a practical dem- onstration of the fact that quality canning and wise Management will sell canned foods. John A. Lee. —_2~-._ Gabby Gleanings From Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids, Sept. 26—Stockhold- ers of the Daggett Canning Co. are requested to meet at Coopersville at 10 o’clock Saturday morning of this week to consider the consolidation of that corporation with the Thomas Canning Co. under the same or another name. A. N. Borden is recovering from the effects of a broken rib, acquired while cranking his car some weeks ago. The Pere Marquette local train from Detroit, arriving in Grand Rapids at 9:45 p. m., has been restored. Those who came in on it Monday night were forced to patronize taxi cabs. Owing to engine trouble, it did not arrive until nearly 2 a. m. Tuesday. J. B. Olney “skidded” while unload- ing his grips at St. Joe last Thursday morning and was laid up the remainder of the week. Rev. A. W. Wishart, who has crossed more seas, traversed more rivers, visited more countries and cities and climbed more mountains than any other man in Michigan, as- serts that the view from the ridge road on the Old Mission Peninsula. North of Traverse City, is the finest view in the world—and he has seen all the vistas worth seeing. Six different bodies of water are distinctly visible from this point on a clear day—Lake Michigan, Lake Leelenay and West Bay on the West and East Bay, Torch Lake and Elk Lake on the East. Let a man get the idea that he is being wronged, or that everything. is against him, and you cut his earning capacity in two. It is better to pass for a man of plain common sense, in ordinary con- versation, than to attempt to be bril- Nant or facetious at an expense which you can not well bear for any. length of time. You may not be an Arctic explorer but it will pay you to experience the joy of self-discovery, for thereby you will open up whole continents of pos- sibilities in your nature which might otherwise remain undiscovered. Prosperity will speed up as soon as you do. The man who sees only his selfish point of view shackles his POssibilities tc sell and places himself on the scroll of failures to satisfy. The ideas that you master and the ideals that you imrose on yourself measure how far you can go. When we avoid our neighbor who is suffering, when we wrap ourselves in the cold blanket of selfishness, we forget the possibilities of real hap- Piness, for true happiness comes only through sympathy and by comparison. The suffering of others softens our hearts and makes us sensible to our own blessings. Every man has some Outstanding quality that will work him into success if he will only work with it. The point is, find this necessary quality; and the punch is, work for all you are worth with it. _———?>>- oe. Refund the money or exchange the goods as cheerfully as you sold the article. San RE SNS SEEN TEST SE RTE How To Make Use of a Trust Com- pany. Signalizing the completion of its thirty-third year in business, the Mich- igan Trust Company has just issued a new pocket-size booklet, entitled “Ex- ecutor, Administrator, Trustee, Guar- dian, etc.” To a man in the street it shows the “why” of a trust company; gives a narrative of the Purposes serv- ed by this strong financial institution. Here is shown the division of its work into departments for the better hand- ling of the different classes of prop- erty which come under its care. As described in the little booklet, the trust company carries into its care of estates and accounting for the proper- ty of others, into its court work and into the active management of the business affairs of its clients as fine a system of labor-division as would be required in a modern industry. Each part is so dovetailed into the whole that error cannot creep in and re- sponsibility never slackens. The economies and guaranties gained by sucha service, over the best endeavors of an individual in the same fosition are at once apparent. The Paragraphs covering “cost” will be of Particular interest to persons who wish to avail themselves of trust company service, but who may have regarded it as expensive. The Michigan Trust Company is shown to be pub“ic-spirited and help- ful to every trust coming under its care, from the financing and recovery of a disabled industry down to grat- uitously administering the littlest fund to benefit a lone orphan; whether it accepts the custody and responsibility of millions or only rents a safety-box to a housemaid for the keeping of a few papers. The possibilities are well indicated in connection with safe and profitable investment of savings; the building-up of living estates; relief from their care and management; and finatly, taking upon it broad shoulders the protection of estates for the benefit of those who come after. The new booklet is beautifully print- ed with special cover design and is a worthy member of the group of re- cent rublications by the Michigan Trust Company. They are all well worth reading. New Peanuts Are Due Soon. New crop peanuts will soon be available in the Southeast and South- west, although new stock will not be ready in Virginia until October. The condition of the crop Sept. 1 was fat below normal in all sections, and the yield is expected to be at least 100,- 000,000 pounds less than that of last season. Rainy weather has interfered with work in the fields in Virginia and North Carolina and some peanut plantings became very grassy before they could be cultivated. In the Southeast the growing crop is in fair conditon but the acreage is materially less than that of last year. Reports from Texas indicate that the outlook for the growing crop is poor, be- cause of continued lack of rain. Crop failures may result in some sections from lack of rain and unless it rains soon it is said that many Texas farm- ers will begin gathering the vines and baling them for feed. * Sree en EEE cpa ed Liane eee stare L NT VN a SSS ESTABLISHED 1855 ST-LOUIS A typical Brecht installation. Modern display counters and refrigerators will add fifty per cent to the appear- ance, economy and sales power of your store. Let us tell you why Brecht six-inch wall refrigerators are _pre- ferred by progressive market men. Write Dept. B. THE BRECHT COMPANY - ST. LOUIS, MO. BRANCHES New York: 174-176 Pearl St. Liverpool, England Capetown, S. A. es Madrid, Spain Sydney, N.S. W. San Francisco: 67 Second St. Buenos Aires, A. R. Shanghai, China "i : 3 ah MAIN OFFICES AND FACTORIES: ST.LOUIS, MISSOURI ASK YOUR JOBBER FOR > || Hart Brand Canned Foods HIGHEST QUALITY Our products are packed at seven plants in Michigan, in the finest fruit and vegetable belts in the Union, grown on lands close to the various plants; packed fresh from the fields and orchards, under highest sanitary conditions. Flavor, Texture, Color Superior. 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