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Three wives sat up in the lighthouse tower, And they trimmed the lamps as the sun went down; They looked at the squall and they looked at the shower, And the rack it came rolling up ragged and brown! But men must work and women must weep, Though storms be sudden and waters deep, And the harbor bar be moaning. Three corpses lay out on the shining sands In the morning gleam as the tide went down, And the women are weeping and wringing their hands For those who will never come back to the town; For men must work and women must weep, And the sooner it’s over, the sooner to sleep— And good-bye to the bar and its moaning. Charles Kingsley. A REAL MAN The test of a man is the fight he makes, The grit that he daily shows, The way he stands on his feet and takes Fate’s numerous bumps and blows. A coward can smile when there’s naught to fear, When nothing his progress bars, But it takes a man to stand up and cheer While some other fellow stars. 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General Offices and Plant Newaygo, Mich. i & bed | mh ee - tt sia pes ie a aaa ae ek as =e) rm Of Fe et mt Oe OU Oe es om tt C8 ro) —_ a & se = =—| & es 7m = 8 OS Os Ss Fortieth Year GRAND RAPIDS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1922 Number 2046 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 ‘ H. A. STOWE, Editor. Subscription Price. Three dollars per year, if paid strictly in advance. Four dollars per year, if not paid in advance. : Canadian subscriptions, $4.04 per year, payable invariably in advance. ple copies 10 cents each. 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. Entered Sept. 23, 1883, at the Postoffice of Grand Rapids as second class matter under Act of March 3, 1879. THE TREND OF BUSINESS. With the passing of Thanksgiving Day, the holiday ‘buying season is on in earnest. For that matter, owing to the lateness of the occurrence of the holiday, the buying started in fairly well during the last week. The evi- dences all indicate a prosperous sea- son, with the buying pretty generally distributed between articles of utility and luxury. If performance bears out promise, the retailers will close their year in a more cheerful frame of mind - than that of a twelvemonth ago, and will be better prepared financially to buy for future needs. It has to be borne in mind, however, that the ex- tent of the holiday buying is by no means a criterion by which to judge that for ordinary needs. The loosen- ing of purse strings for gift purchases comes rather into the same category as the expenditures for amusements. Sentiment governs in both cases, and prudence is often lost sight of. This is what explains the seeming anomaly of crowds filling costly seats at frize- fights, football matches and _ other sports, to say nothing of theaters and cabarets, when times are hard and economy becomes a virtue by neces- sity. After the turn of the year will come the real test of hcw far the pub- lic is willing to go in accommodating itself to advancing prices for a great many of the articles known as staples which, year in and year out, form the bulk of the purchases. On this point one man’s guess is as good as an- other’s. So far as general conditions are concerned, and upon them depends both the capacity and willingness to buy, these are declared to be improving right along by the banks and credit agencies. Collections, too, are show- ing up better in most parts of the country. That intangible, but no less potent thing called confidence is also more in evidence. New enterprises keep coming into being and unemploy- ment is becoming more rare. If sur- Plus stocks are quite small in the pos- session of jobbers and retailers, they are none the less so in the case of the general public which has been buying sparingly, and only as needed, for a year or two. This makes necessary more frequent purchases, and will in- sure considerable of a demand for some months to come. All things wear out or become obsolete after a while and must be renewed or replaced. The quantity of buying that will be re- sorted to will depend, to a certain ex- tent on the matter of price, but a lot of purchasing will have to take place for the really exigent needs. It is noteworthy that, after a rather ex- tended experience with things made to sell “at a price,” many are now turn- ing to wares of better quality as being really cheapest in the end. There is a limit, of course, beyond which the bulk of the people cannot go, owing to pecuniary limitations. Shelter and food, the prime essentia!s of existence, are still too high proportionately to permit of free spending for other necessaries. But wage adjustments are, in a number of instances, per- mitting a little more leeway. The business trend is upward, although it is moving slowly. a nasi — i a December 6, 1922 4 ducted on the American plan at rates of $10 ner day up, but at that figure it is good value and one should not fail to at least partake of one of its superb meals, even though stopping at one of the more modest hotels with which Palm Beach abounds. My original itinerary contemplated a trip to Key West, from Miami, prin- cipally for the satisfaction of a desire to view the wonders of that engineer- ing triumph which makes it possible to land the trains of the Florida East Coast Railroad in that city over the concrete causeway traversing many miles of reefs and keys (small islands), but also the somewhat lesser ambition to meet up with Henry Clay, Manual Garcia and other Old Masters now en- gaged in the manufacture of cheroots, but my host had many other surprises in store for me, so I willingly decided to forego the pleasure of visiting the Key. City, as well as a voyage on the Gulf of Mexico from Key West to Tampa City. Of delightful Miami I will speak in a future communication. Frank S. Verbeck. —_—_22-—————_ Items From the Cloverland of Michi- gan. Sault Ste. Marie, Dec. 3—Ben Scott, superintendent ofthe Bartlett Lumber Co., at Shelldrake, was a business visitor in the city last week. John France, our popular court stenographer and veteran hunter re- turned last week from his hunting lodge in the vicinity of Strongs with one of the largest wolves ever seen in the county clerk’s office. This was Mr. France’s thirtieth successful year hunt- ing, but the first year he succeeded in getting a wolf, the bounty on which was $20. His many friends are eager to get the wolf story from him, which 1s very interesting. “Getting money before spending it is preventive of gray hair.” Art. Trombley, known as the Soo’s smallest jeweler with headquarters in the Bruhn hardware store, has out- grown his present location and has rented the building at 325 Ashmun street, recently vacated by the Ameri- can Express Co. This is Mr. Trom- biey’s second year in ‘business, and if he continues as successful, he will soon be known as one of the largest jewel- ers in the city. “Popular songs pass out quickly be- cause people want fresh air.” _The Civic & Commercial Associa- tion deserves many thanks from _ the entire community as a result of its success in obtaining a sufficient num- ber of cars for farmers and hay ship- pers throughout this territory. The railway company is making a special effort to supply cars and this is doing much towards lining up business for the shipping community. Dave LeMere, the well-known lum- berman of DeTour, was a business visitor here last week, ordering sup- plies for the winter. He expects to take over the DeTour Supply Co., at DeTour, about the first of the year. Heretofore Mr. Lamere was one of the largest stock holders in the com- any. _ A United cigar store will be opened in the near future in the Empire, where Mr. Sam Kirvan is at present the pro- prietor. It is understood that Mr. Kirvan will be manager of the new cigar store, which will be the first United cigar store to be opened in the Upper Peninsula. It is a distinc- tion for the Soo in the fact that these stores are seldom opened in cities with less than 25,000 population. “The wine of one of our home- brewers blew up. The drinks were on the house.” Walter Dixon, for many years pro- prietor of the Dixon livery and auto station, died sudden!y last week. The cause of death was heart trouble. Mr. Dixon ‘has ‘been a resident of the Soo for years and leaves many friends to - mourn his death. The bereaved wife and family have the sympathy of the. community. é MICHIGAN TRADESMAN A. W. Dawson,” President of the Civic & Commercial Association, is making a visit to Grand Rapids and points in Wisconsin in connection with the Association and it would not be surprising to hear of his returning with another factory. N. L. Field, one of Rudyard’s lead- ing merchants, was a business visitor in the Soo last week. Miss Lena Seaman, manager of the general store of the late Ludlow Sea- man, at Drummond Island, was a busi- ness visitor here last. week, orderine supplies for the winter. She reports there is a possibility of the State park being located there and that the resi- dents there are looking forward to telephone service to the main line in the near future. Somehow the rule makers never get very far ahead of the rule breakers William G. Tapert. Honor To Whom Honor {s Due. Sault Ste. Marie, Dec. 2—I have been a subscriber to your paper for a number of years and have been in- terested in the volume of good infor- mation to the merchant especially in our local column news which is sent you by Mr. Tapert boosting for our home town, but as he is too modest to mention himself as a booster, I thought that possibly you might be interested to‘know what we town pec- ple think of him and am enclosing a clipping from our local paper, the Soo Times, issue of Dec. 2. A Subscriber. William G. Tapert. When writing up the “Live Wires” of Sault Ste. Marie, the Times would commit a great error should it fail to contribute a few lines complimentary to William G. Tapert, the genial man- ager of the Cornwell Co., one of the bgigest institutions of its kind in the entire country. The writer had the pleasure of going through the plant and can say with all candor that it was certainly an eye-opener. The Cornwell Co. occupies its own build- ing, one of the most modern in the city, located at 707-709 Ashmun street, equipped with everything to be found in the big packing plants of Chicago, Omaha, and Kansas City. From the cold storage rooms to the egg can- dling and confectionery departments everything is of the most modern type. From a sanitary standpoint everything known to science has been installed. The Cornwell cold storage plant should be visited by all who believe in twentieth century methods of doing things on a large scale. William Tapert is big in brain, big in heart and big in new ideas, which he is bringing into existence every day. Commends the Sanity of the Trades- man. Rochester, N. Y., Dec. 4—Thank you again for your valuable assistance in our fight to keep down the mis- branding of waste vinegar—a fraud ypon honest manufacturers, honest re- tailers and. the -ultimate consumer. Every biow helps in a fight. Speaking personally, may I add that the sanity and common sense of so many articles printed in the Trades- man comes as a breath of cool air on a sultry day after the mountains of piffe with which so many American publications of all sorts are filled at this time. I believe if every business man in the United States would read your paper carefully, he would not be so apt as he is at present to be swept away by every ism and “movemeiut” ” to which his weary attention is called incessantly ‘by persons who either have nothing better to do or are draw- ing a personal profit from their par- ticular nostrum. I was particularly overjoyed by the article by Mr. Frank S. Verbeck on Government paternalism, printed in your issue of November 29. It was re- freshing and unusual. Paul Benton, Sec’y American Cider and Vinegar Manufacturers Association. 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Grand Rapids, Mich. ee aA MICHIGAN TRADESMAN \e AN Ne. — NY nu = ONS | at? = = af _\\ OA) = _ SF Fee ES Movement of Merchants. McBrides—William Nauto succeeds M. J. Christian in the grocery busi- ness. Flint—-A. M. Barnes, dealer in boots and shoes, has filed a petition in bank- ruptcy. Diamond Springs—Garrett DeYoung succeeds P. J. Huizen in the grocery business. Allen—V. L. Cory has added a line of stationery and a news stand to his drug stock. Detroit—C. J. King, dealer in shoes, is reported to have filed a petition in bankruptcy. Ferndale—The Leasia Motor Sales Co. has changed its name to Wallace Hartman, Inc. Adrian—The Adrian State Savings Bank has increased its capital stock from $120,000 to $150,000. Bancroft—T. R. Cudney succeeds John Neal in the hay, straw, potatoes, poultry and produce business. Ironwood—The Lesselyong Hard- ware Co. has increased its capital stock from $25,000 to $50,000. Detroit— The Mercier-Bryan-Lar- kins Brick Co., Miller road near Mich- igan, has decreased its capital stock from $60,000 to $40,000. Elk Rapids—A. Gumpert is closing out his stock of men’s furnishings, etc., at special sale and will retire from trade owing to ill health. Middleton—David Grabaugh has purchased the Dodge brick store build- ing and will occupy it with his meat market as soon as it can be remodeled. Atlanta—G. M. Rouse, doing busi- ness as the Atlanta Hardware Co., has sold his stock to Carl Briley, who will continue the business under the same style. Lansing—Sanders & Newsom are erecting a modern store building which they will occupy with their stock of hardware, etc., as soon as it is com: pleted. Albion—F. E. Kiff has sold his gro- cery stock to George Heels, for the . last fifteen years head of the shipping department of the Union Steel Prod- ucts Co, Grand Rapids—The Holden Hotel Co. has increased its capital stock from $160,000 and 1,600 shares no par value to $250,000 and 2,500 shares no far value. Detroit—Murray W. Sales & Co., 315 North Jefferson avenue, wholesale dealer in plumbers’ supplies, has in- creased its capital stock from $40,000 to $1,000,000. Lansing—J. A. Angell and Louise Hunt have engaged in business in the Arcade under the style of the Strand Music Shop, specializing in musical instruments of all kinds. Owosso—D. H. Wrenn & Co. have purchased a store building and will occupy it with their jewelry and sil- verware stock as soon as the altera- tions have been completed. Eaton Rapids—Mrrs. J. A. McAllister has purchased the store building of Dr. RC. Rolls and will occupy it with her stock of millinery as soon as it can be remodeled and redecorated. Jackson—The Jackson Gravel Co., 225 Liberty street, has been incor- porated with an authorized capital stock of $10,000, all of which has been subscribed and paid in in property. Marcellus — Patch & Remington, hardware dealets, have dissolved part- nership and the business will be con- tinued by Frank W. Patch, who has taken over the interest of his partner. Kalamazoo—Handley Motors, Inc., has been incorrorated with an author- ized capital stock of $1,000 preferred and 600,000 shares at $1 per share, of which amount $1,000 and 7 shares has been subscribed and paid in in cash. Sault Ste. Marie—The Pittsburg Supply Co. has been incorporated to deal in ship supplies, etc., at wholesale and retail, with an authorized capital stock of $250,000, of which amount _ $96,000 has been subscribed and paid in in cash. Benton Harbor—S. Caplan & Son, 52 Elm street, have merged their dry goods business into a stock company under the same style, with an author- ized capital stock of $10,000, of which amount $3,700 has been subscribed and paid in in property. Detroit—The Detroit Shoemakers Corporation, 1008 Brush street, has been incorporated to deal in shoe leather, shoe findings, etc., with an au- thorized carital stock of $5,000, of which amount $2,600 has been sub- scribed and $1,000 paid in in cash. Mount Clemens—The Standard Gar- age, 63 North Front street, has merged its business into a stock company un- der the style of the Standard Garage & Auto Sales Co., with an authorized capital stock of $15,000, all of which has been subscribed, $500 paid in in cash and $9,500 in property. Escanaba—Paulson Bros., dealers in autos, auto parts, accessories, etc., have merged their business into. a stock company under the style of Paulson Bros. Motor Car Co., with an authorized capital stock of $5,000, all of which has been subscribed and paid in in property. Detroit—McBryde’s Boot Shop has disposed of its men’s shop on the main floor of the David Whitney building, to the A. E. Nettleton Co. The store will be known as the Net- tleton Boot Shop. Guy Billings has been secured as manager. Mr. Bill- ings was associated with the Rogers Shoe Co., and later with the McBryde Boot Shop. He brings to his new position a wealth of experience. Ex- tensive alterations are being made, in- cluding new lighting fixtures, new floor furnishings, new chairs, a new entrance and a deeper display window. Ishpeming—George Feigel, who re- cently returned here from Detroit, where he spent the past several years, has taken over the management of the Atlantic & Pacific Co.’s store. He is familiar with this business as he man- aged one of the Smith company’s chain stores in Detroit for some time and he is also familiar with methods of busi- ness in vogue in this territory. Marshall — Probate Judge Hatch granted a motion made by John W. Bailey to have the case against William M. Hoffmaster, former well known Battle Creek dry goods merchant, dis- missed. Hoffmaster was brought into court on petition filed by his wife to have him adjudged 2 spendthrift. She c‘aimed that a year ago he had an es- tate valued at $168,000, and now it is about $30,000. She alleged Hoffmaster was spending the money for liquor. Mrs. Hoffmaster was represented by Attorneys W. E. Ware and R. H. Kisschman, and Hoffmaster by John W. Bailey. A week ago, Hoffmaster was on the witness stand nearly all day and denied he ever became in- toxicated. Ludington — Marshall Brayman, whose death occurred at Custer vil- lage, was one of the prominent figures i: the business life of Ludington dur- i-g pioneer days. He conducted a grocery store and also was engaged in early lumbering operations. The family of which he was the head has been leader in the social life of the community for upward of fifty years. For many years Mr. Brayman con- ducted a pin mill and basket factory at Custer, employing several hundred hands. After the plant was destroyed by fire he conducted a general store there which also burned but was re- built. Of four sons, Edgar Brayman lives at Custer and _ succeeded his father in active management of the store. Dr Charles Brayman lives at Cedar Springs while L. M. and Clar- ence Brayman live in the East. Manufacturing Matters. Detroit—The Michigan Tool Co. has increased its capital stock from $70,- 000 to $150,000. Bridgman—The Mathieu & Sons Foundry Co. has increased its carital stock from $6,000 to $100,000. Onaway—The Lobdell-Emery Man- ufacturing Co. has increased its cap- ital stock from $150,000 to $450,000. Detroit—The New Corunna Brick Co., 3049 Gratiot avenue, has increased its capital stock from $25,000 to $200,-— 000. Detroit—The Liberty Starter Co., 2281 West Fort street, has increased its capital stock from $150,000 to $1,- 000,000. Adrian—Clough & Warren succeed the Manaphone Corporation in the manufacturing of furniture and phono- graphs. Detroit—The Jenks & Muir Manu- facturing Co., auto cushions, has in- creased its, capital stock from $300,000 to $300,000 and 30,000 shares no par value. December 6, 1922 St. Joseph—Cooper Wells & Co., spinning and knitting works, has in- creased its capital stock from $500,000 to $1,000,000. Detroit—The Palmer-Bee Co., trans- mission, pulleys, machinery, etc., has increased its capital stock from $100,- 000 to $1,000,000. Sturgis—The Morency-Van Buren Manufacturing Co., plumbers. brass goods, has increased its capital stock from $20,000 to $250,000. Detroit—The -Paige-Detroit Motor Car Co., McKinstry and Fort street, West, has increased its capital stock from $5,000,000 to $7,000,000. Saginaw—The Erdman-Guider Co., _Holmes street, manufacturer of auto bodies, etc., has increased its capital stock from $500,000 to $1,000,000. Port Huron—The New Egyptian Portland Cement Co. will start manu- facturing operations not later than March 15, and the plant will have capacity of 1,000,000 barrels a year. Detroit—The Wayne-National Fix- ture Co., 1828 Gratiot avenue, has been incorporated with an authorized capital stock of $10,000, all of which has been subscribed and raid in in property. Durand—Beadle & Elliott will re- move their bakery to a larger store building on Main street, as soon as it can be remodeled and the modern new machinery they have purchased can be installed. Grand Rapids—The Furniture City Creamery Co., 112 Ionia avenue, S. W., has been incorporated with an author- ized capital stock of $9,600, all of which has been subscribed and paid in in cash, Detroit—The Detroit Durant Co., 2842 West Grand boulevard, has been incorporated with an authorized car- ital stock of $300,000, $165,000 of which has ‘been subscribed and paid in in cash, Alma—The Central Michigan Leath- er Co. has been organized to manu- facture Spanish leather for upholster- ing furniture, automobiles, etc. The company will open its plant for busi- ness as soon as the necessary ma- chinery can be installed. Hamtramck—Ryniewicz Bros. & Co., Inc., has been incorporated to manufacture tools, dies, auto parts, etc., at 2648 Botsford avenue, with an authorized capital stock of $50,000, all of which has been subscribed, $2,000 paid in in cash and $17,249 in prop- erty. Detroit—The Mundus Products Co., Ltd., manufacturer of non-intoxicat- ing ‘beverages, etc., has merged its business into a stock company under the same style, with an authorized carital stock of $200,000, all of which has been subscribed and paid in in property. Watervliet—The Watervliet Cham- ber of Commerce is trying to secure the removal of a factory from Wabash, Ind., to this place. The company has for several years been engaged in the manufacture of automobife trailers and orchard wagons, and the greater part of $25,000 in stock required to se- cure the industry has been subscribed by Watervliet people. The village is also negotiating for the erection of a factory to manufacture the newly patented Hogue bushel baskets for fruit shipping. Ss bitaaonenaibeian oR SRT. ee > Sa aeRO DERI iN ie temeepnie eRe : era teers, Ss bitaaonenaibeian oR SRT. TRADESMAN 5 December 6, 1922 aoe MICHIGAN Pe ae a: —— ae § = x # 3 3 ’ ' qe oY ty Ja <4 itt 7 G GROCERY 4+» PRODUCE MARKET hye F ct sgyae = Cal oN EK ns ASS Ly CS eve if we t Essential Features of the Grocery Staples. Sugar—The market is unchanged from a week ago. Tea—The tone is firm with prices for pekoes, generally, showing an up- ward inclination, while Congous are very sparingly obtained at the inside prices. China, greens and more par- ticularly pingsuey gunpowders are the subject of buying interest and are held very firmly Coffee—The local spot coffee mar- ket is quiet, but the tone is steady and prices are unchanged. Canned Fruits—The canned fruit market optside of the one exception of Hawaiian pineapple is not active in a large way in the various important Eastern distributing centers where the question ‘of financing and housing goods is of more concern at the mo- ment than is that of contracting ad- ditional stocks for later use. The mar- ket is not weak, but the lull which al- ways occurs at the end of the year seems to have started earlier than usual, Consumption of fruits has been fair for the season and the retail ele- ment is a constant factor, but in that field also the tendency is to buy as the goods are actually needed. Hawaiian pineapple is not affected by the same conditions which apply to the other items. The summer pack was short of trade needs. The winter canning is not large enough to make up the short- age. There is nothing in sight to warrant the belief that lower prices will rule; in fact, higher levels are ex- pected by most factors in all lines of sliced packs. Peaches are steady with the buying for future requirements rather limited Apricots are in no more than routine demand. Fruit salad is gaining in demand, although some distributors complain that the de- mand so far this season has been something of a disappointment. Cher- ries are firm but not active. Apples are firm in the country but local job- bers are inclined to wait until they need the goods rather than to stock up in advance. Canned Vegetables—Contract stocks of tomatoes are taking care of the dis- tributing wants of jobbers who are not buying important blocks in the coun- try. Southern canners will not shade their asking prices, preferring to wait for an increased demand after the turn of the year. There are sufficient California tomatoes on the spot to satisfy passing wants. Corn is steady, but quiet. While in the 10c retail class it sells readily to the consumer, all dis- tributors seem to prefer to buy as they need the goods. Standards can be bought at the factory at 82144@85c and seldom for less for bang-up quality. No change has occurred in peas. There is not a great deal of country buying, but enough to sustain prices. ' Canned Fish—The local interest in Alaska pink salmon on the coast is not keen. Chums are relatively stronger than pinks, as they are less plentiful, since the pack went more to the latter than to the former. Reds are quiet at prevailing quotations. Chinooks are wanted, but are hard to find. Maine sardines are held above jobbers’ ideas and are not selling in an important way. Stocks are concentrated largely at Eastport and Lubec, with little in the outside districts. California and foreign sardines rule steady. Lobster, crab meat and tuna fish are all in favor of the seller. Small stocks of shrimp are also held on the spot. Dried Fruits—Wires and _ letters from the source show little change in the dried fruit situation on the Coast. Packers admit that there is no extra- ordinary heavy buying going on in any line, but there certainly is no weakness shown in California by independent operators, who look forward to a steady movement during the balance of the season of sufficient volume to ef- fect a complete clearance in all items save raisins. There is a relatively larger stock of raisins in sight in Cal- ifornia than of other commodities, but packers think that a steady consump- tion and reopening or widening of markets and outlets which were more or less closed during the period of high prices will enable distributors to clean up the 1922 crop. Buying for forward shipment is light, as most job- bers are depending upon what goods they have already under contract. _Bulk Thompsons on the spot show some weakness, as there is pressure to sell among the weaker holders. Sup- plies of currants in sight for the holi- days are light and anything here is more readily sold than bought. Nearby arrivals are also in demand, but there is not so much call for forward ship- ments. Lack of available fast steam- ers to bring the currants here in time for Christmas checks that sort of buy- ing interest. The pinch in supplies of prunes on the spot has passed, and with steamer arrivals tending to create a surplus there is a disposition to shade prices on the dock to move the goods before carrying charges ac- cumulate. While some interest is shown in December-January shipment, there has been a lull also in this form of trading. Fancy apricots are scarce on the spot and in the West, driving the trade more to extra and extra choice: grades, which are favored also because they are cheaper. Nothing more than a routine demand for ‘peaches is to be noted. California and . Smyrna figs are firm. Molasses—The market remains firm, with a fair amount of business being noted. Corn Syrup—The market remains steady. There is a fair enquiry in the market as a whole, but buyers seem to be content in placing orders as they actually need supplies. Spices—Both Singapore and Mun- tok peppers are in strong hands, and with foreign markets higher prices here are also doing better. ports from Zanzibar state that only a few shipments have been made from that market up to Nov. 15, and the heavy shipments of new crop of cloves will most likely come forward in the near future. The new crop of Cochin gingers are still very high. Rice—The local trade is quiet, but supplies are light and are slow in com- ing from the South. Southern mar- kets are active and firm. Foreign rice is easy in tone. While prices look at- tractive there is no speculative trading to buy ahead on the chance of ad- vances later in the season. Enough stock is held here to meet the narrow outlet. ———_+-2-- Review of the Produce Market. Apples—Tallman .Sweets and Wolf River command $1 per bu.; Snows, Jonathans, Kings, Shiawassee Beau- ties, Spys and Baldwins fetch $1.50@ 2 per bu. Bananas—84c per Ib. Beets—$1 per bu. Butter—The market is stronger and higher than a week ago. Local job- bers hold extra at 53c in 63 lb. tubs, fancy in 30 lb. tubs, 55c; prints, 55c. They pay 20c for packing stock. Cabbage—60c per bu.; red 75c per bu. Carrots—$1 per bu. Cauliflower—$3.50 per dozen heads. Celery—35c per bunch; extra jum- bo, 50c. Christina Decorations — > Retailers should now place their orders for Christmas trees, holly wreaths, mistle- toe and other decorative items, say those in the trade, if they would ob- tain prompt deliveries and selected _ stock. Most handlers buy these goods in limited quantities and it is obvious that the earlier thé merchants order is handled the better will be the as- sortment from which his order will be filled. Cocoanuts—$6.50 per sack of 100. Cranberries—Late Howes have been advanced to $8.50 per % bbl. (50 Ibs.) Cucumbers—lIllinois hot house, $3.50 per doz. Eggs—The market on fresh is drop- ping rapidly. Local jobbers pay 50c for fresh candled,-cases included. Cold storage operators are feeding out their supplies as follows: Birstg ee 32¢ Seconds 22.05 28c Cheeks 2 25c Egg Plant—$2 per doz. Grapes—Calif. Emperors, $5.50 per 30 Ib. keg; Spanish Malagas, $9. a for 40 lb. keg. Green Onions—Chalotts, 90c per doz. bunches, Honey—32c for comb; 25c for strained. Honey Dew Melons—$2.25 per crate of 6 to 8. Lettuce—Hot house leaf, 20c per Ib.;: Iceberg from -California, $6@6.25 per case. Recent re- - Onions—Home grown, $2 per 100 Ib. sack, Lemons—The market has lowered $1 per box, present quotations being as follows: S00 -sine, per box 0 22 $11.00 300: size, per bex 0. aa ts 11.00 270 size, per box 22-23 11.00 240 size, per box _=..-.-_____-- 10.50 Oranges—Fancy Sunkist Navals are now in market. They are sold-on the following basis: BO a $6.75 26 ee 6.75 150.376: and 200 2 6.75 CIO 2 ee ee 6.75 DRA ee ee 6.75 2OS. ee ee 6.75 oa ee 6.75 Choice, 50c per box less. Floridas are selling as follows: as follows: ESQ $7.50 $26) i ee 7.50 Parsley—75c per doz. bunches. Pears—$1 for Kiefers. Peppers—Florida, 75c for small basket containing about 18. Potatoes—Home grown, 50c per bu. Poultry—The market is unchanged except turkeys, which are 2c lower. Local buyers now pay as follows for live: geht fowls 3205922) 3 ee 12c Heavy fowls: ot Se Heavy sptiigs 520 5 Se 17c Cox and: Stags 2203 10c TUSREVS 2255) ee 30c Diels) es 18c Geese he ee 15c Paying prices for dressed are as fol- lows: urkeys 2 Pe 33c Ducke: 32 2 e e 22c Gee ee ee 19¢ Quinces—$2@2.50 per bu. Radishes—75c per doz. bunches. Squash—$1 per bu. for Hubbard. Sweet Potatoes—Virginia command 85c per hamper and $2.50 per bbl. Tomatoes—6 Ib. basket of Califor- nia, $1.50. Turnips—75c per bu. —_—__+ + >—____ Kellogg Company Will Re-Organize. Battle Creek, Dec. 5—The Kellogg Toasted Corn Flake Co. is about to be re-organized, for greater efficiency, the plan having been put before the stock- holders for approval. Under the plan there will be an is- sue of $1,800,000 preferred stock and $400,000 no rar value common. Those holding stock now can exchange it for either $16.66 in cash (per $10 share), $20 in preferred stock or four shares of common. The present anna is $900,000. Details of the sobensdualin are subject to the approval of the general . Plan by the stockholders. The name of the new corporation will be the Kellogg Company and it will be organized under the laws of Deleware. —_—__>- 2 -—____- Corporations Wound Up. The Following Michigan- corpora- tions have recently filed notices of dissolution ‘with the Secretary of State: Famous Sausage Works, Flint. Frischkorn Homes Se Detroit. Detroit Nipple Mfg. & Pipe Cutting Co., Detroit. Guntrup-Perry Co., Detroit. Michigan Bent Rim & Basket Mfg. Co., ‘ Lowell. Old Securities Corporation, Detroit. Anderson-Buchanan Co., Escanaba. All-Star Features, Inc., Detroit. Detroit Nut Co., Detroit. Leno : eases Baan Seen RNR Eli ad 6 ' MICHIGAN TRADESMAN December 6, 1922 IN THE REALM OF RASCALITY. Cheats and Swindles Merchants Should . Carefully Avoid. Sale of Stevenson Gear Stock Sus- pended. The Detroit Office of the Michigan Securities Commission recently un- earthed instances where the purchasers of stock from Thornburg-Robinson Co. had been unab‘e for weeks to ob- tain delivery of securities. The com- _ pany explained there had- been delays in transfer on the part of the Steven- son Gear Co.,. at Indianapolis. Present indications are that Thornburg- Robinson Co. was not obtaining the stock direct, but through an agent in Indiana, who bought it far below the sale price; and his inability to buy the stock at all times caused the delay. Stevenson Gear Co. balance sheet as of March 31, 1922, showed total assets of $1,671,401.21, of which $605,298.95 was cost of development, and $730,- 468.21 was receivable on stock sub- scriptions. Beware of Lincoln Housing Trust. Detroit, Dec. 1—About nine months ago I bought a $2,000 certificate from the Lincoln Housing Trust and am now at a loss to know whether to lose what I have in or continue. Have paid in $90 and they will refund only $28. Have not had a cent of interest, and cannot understand why they can- not refund at least 50 per cent., as it was clear money to them. Will I be money ahead to accept $28 as pay- ment in full? Just what are the prob- abilities of my being able to- borrow on their certificate? ‘The man who sold me my stock told me they were lending in eighteen to twenty-four months; but the Detroit manager, now says they will be in a position to lend money on a three years’ certificate. Any assistance you can render will be appreciated. Belle M. Brown. We have found difficulty in confirm- ing the statements of salesmen mar- keting Lincoln Housing Trust certifi- cates For instance, their assertions that prominent local bank and trust company officials were to become trustees for the plan were denied. You want to know when your “loan turn” will come, so you can borrow $2,000 from the pool at 4 per cent. There must have been approximately $15,000,000 of certificates in force nine months ago when you took your place in line, most of. which were entitled to loans before you get yours. April 30, 1922, the company reported $18,, 600,000 certificates in force; and in thirty-three months’ operation, had made real estate loans amounting to $600,000. This would not necessarily mean, as might at first appear, that your loan turn is twenty-five to 100 years away. Doubtless. a-vast majority of certificate holders, “in the dark” like yourself as to when the loan turn will come, will fall ‘by the wayside, and accept a small fraction of their in- vestment as payment in full. If these holders be ahead of you in the loan line, lapsation speeds your turn. Otherwise they delay you. As regards these lapsations, the fiscal agency may at its discretion buy in the turns of those dropping out who are almost due for loans and it ‘selis these priorities at a considerable profit to large investors who are in a posi- tion to bargain for a written guaranty as to when the loan will be made. And, unlike you, the fiscal agency can as- certain where the particular certificate stands in the loan line. When you bought your certificate, did you believe that the trust funds were to be lent only on real estate mortgages such as a bank would ac- cept? Careful examination of the terms of your certificate will show you that (unlike banks, which are limited to loans of 50 per cent. of the appraised value of real estate), the trustees of the Lincoln Housing Trust may lend up to 80 per cent. of such value as they and the fiscal agents shall. determine, and the collateral may be either real estate or “its equivalent in safety and security approved by the trustees and fiscal agents.” Agents of the Fiscal Agency tell us that trustees are themselves heavy purchasers of certificates. Other blind loan pools have been declared lotieries by state and Federal courts. The Michigan Compiled Laws, 1915, Sec. 8091-8106, set forth the so-called tontine-mercantile act, which would seem to require com- panies of the type of the Lincoln Housing Trust to deposit with the Secretary of State,, state, Federal, municipal or other approved securi- ties valued. at not less than $100,000 to safeguard local investors. The Lin- coln Housing Trust has not complied with this law, we are advised. How the Supreme Court of Michigan would rule as to the legality of the Lincoln Housing Trust contracts under these circumstances is an interesting ques- tion; but one which it will not pay you to litigate for $62. A score or a hundred certificate holders in your position might band together to deter- mine this matter, however. The Better Business Bureau of De- troit has contended from the outset that the principal appeal of this plan is the speculative time element; that its safety margins are low; that it should at least be compelled to comply with the tontine law. Unable To Get Performance. The misfortune of aother chain loan pool, selling certificates to those hop- . ing to build homes on loans from the pool, are being brought to light in a suit against the American Syndicate Corporation, 508 Free Press building, Detroit. “Investors” who have applied to the Better Business Bureau for assistance, state that the company runs blind ad- vertisements in the classified columns of; Detroit newspapers, offering to lend money to prospective home build- ers. Those who answer the advertise- ments are advised that the company will lend money—when the prospec- tive borrower has paid 10 per cent. of | the amount he desires to borrow into the treasury of the company in the form of “home purchasers’ certifi- cates.” The company promises to build houses on lots “in any part of the city;” but when application is made to have the building done, the com- pany refuses to build except where the cost of the lot is less than 25 per cent. of the total investment; and a marked preference is shown for lots owned by the American Syndicate Corporation or its officers. Supposedly, the “investor” may re- ceive his money back, when the cer- tificate is paid up in full, on 20 days’ notice. An employe of a public plant in Detroit has $1200 in certificates on which he cannot get repayment; a young woman filed suit early in No- vember has a similar matured claim of $450; and numbers of others say their experience with the company has been identical. Apparently such a loan pool could be successful if it had perpetually in- creasing growth, so that the payments from new certificate holders produced a volume several times as great as the maturing certificates on which loans were due. Duncan ‘MacDonald, general man- ager of the American Syndicate Cor- poration, admitted several months ago that there were 200 certificate holders desiring ‘building operations either paid up in full or ready to make im- mediate rayment, for whom the com- pany cou'd not build due to lack of funds. The company is now endeavoring to sell a $500,000 preferred stock is- sue to obtain money to handle its ma- tured certificates. = eres — A GOOD RECIPE FOR PARKER HOUSE ROLLS 2 eups scalded milk, 3 table- spoons butter, 2 tablespoons” sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 yeast cake dissolved in 4 cup lukewarm water, Lily White Flour. Add butter, sugar, and salt to milk; when lukewarm, add dis- solved yeast cake and three «cups of flour. Beat thor- cughly, cover, and let rise until light; eut down, and ' add enough flour to knead (it will take about two and one-half cups.) Let rise Lily White ‘‘The Flour the Best Cooks Use” Will Satisty You Better Lily White Flour is dependable. The best cooks for three gen- erations have found it the best flour for all general baking. Young women with little ex- perience are surprised and pleased with their baking triumphs. of the finest wheat, because it is clean and better milled, and because the baking results Unauthorized Stock Sale. Lansing dispatches and word re- ceived at the. Detroit office of the Michigan Securities CommiSsion’ in- dicate that at a special meeting of the Securities Commission the L. R. Steel Service Co., with offices at 1702 Real Estate Exchange* building, Detroit, was ordered to stop selling stock in the Steel Realty Co., Inc. Scores of requests from salesmen and others have come for information concerning the chain of industries be- ing promoted under the name of L. R. Steel and by the L. R. Steel Service Co. They include chain stores, chain restaurants, chain farms, a sugar re- finery, a candy factory, coal fields, two real. estate owning and leasing com- panies, and possibly a chain of hotels. These enterprises are so linked to- gether that each buys from or sells to the others and while one profits others of the chain may lose money in the same transaction. Since the Service Corforation is stock holder in all the enterprises, and makes a commission on the stock sales of all, it profits so long as any of the constituent com- panies profit. The balance sheet of the L. R. Because it is made again, toss on slightly flour- ed board, knead, pat, and roll out to one-third inch thickness. Shape with bis- cuit-cutter, first’ dipped in flour. Dip the handle of a ease knife in flour, and with it make a_ crease through the middle of each piece; brush over one-half of . each piece with melted butter, fold, and press edges together. Place in greased pan, one inch apart, cover, let rise, and bake in hot oven twelve to fifteen min- utes. prove up, Lily White is guaran- teed to be better than any other flour you ever used. Why You Should Use Lily White REASON No. 15 Proper Balance, Color and - Flavor There is a greater difference in flours than most people realize. Lily White is a quality flour—the highest quality. It has the right balance, color, flavor and granula- tion. Try Lily White once and know the difference: always. VALLEY CITY MILLING COMPANY GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN **Millers for Sixty Years” ae me principal ng being p . Ads like these are being run regularly and continuously in pers throughout Michigan. You will profit y White Fiour in stock at all times, thereby d in position to supply the demand we are help- ing to create for Lily White ur. eager mat sista Neate “Strobe ome Sear December 6, 1922 Steel Co., Inc., and constituent com- panies for 1921 showed that the com- panies had lost in operations for the year $211,845.97 and had taken an in- ventory loss of $473,467.05. Never- theless dividends amounting to $211,277 were paid during the year. Organiza- tion and financing expenses were Car- ried as an asset of $5,747,357.73. But this did not worry the stock salesmen, as knowledge of the financial condi- tion of the company did not enter into their training. Every morning, before going out to sell, they gathered for a “pep service” at 1702 Real Estate Ex- change building. Total stock sales of the Steel or- ganizations to date are estimated at nearly $40,000,000. Stock in some of the member companies, issued at $225, may be had from some dealers in New York at the present time for about $88. Stock salesmen for the Steel enter- prises expressed surprise when told that there was one of the stores of the Steel chain here in Detroit. It is a small general store at 7847 Ferndale avenue. —_—_>2> > Proceedings of Grand Rapids Bank- ruptcy Court. Grand Rapids, Nov. 25—On this day were received the schedules, order of ref- erence and adjudication in bankruptcy in the matter of William L. Monroe, Bank- rupt No. 2185. The matter has been re- ferred to Benn M. Corwin as referee in bankruptey, who has also been appointed receiver. The bankrupt is a resident of the village of Marne, and has conducted a confectionery, soft drink and bowling place at such village.. The schedules of the bankrupt list assets in the sum of $3,075.10, of which the sum of $500 is claimed as exempt to the bankrupt, and liabilities in the sum of $1,517.30. The funds requested for the calling’ of the first meeting have been furnished and such meeting will be held Dec. 18. An inventory and appraisal of the assets of the bankrupt is on file in the office of the referee. A list of the creditors of the bankrupt is as follows: : Internal Revenue Dept.__ amt. unknown Frank P. Andringa and Isabel Andringa, Marne .-—.--_______._ $507.00 G. R. Store Fixture Co., Grand R. 220.78 Charles Batson, .Conklin ------~- 407.07 Putnam Candy Factory, Grand R. 50.00 General Cigar Co., Grand Rapids__ _6.75 xX. Cigar Co., Grand Rapids —_--- 34.08 H. Schneider Cigar Co., Grand Rap. 6.65 Tunis Johnson Cigar Co., Grand R. 17.50 National Grocer Co., Grand Rapids 3.87 Kelly Ice Cream Co., Grand Rapids 126.00 Arctic Ice Cream Co., Grand Rapids 7.70 Rysdale Candy Co., Grand Rapids 92.92 Frank Andringa, Marne -_-------- 11.98 Burel! & Goodnough, Marne amt: unkn’n Lyon Bros., Grand Rapids -_---~-- 15.00 Worden Grocer Co., Grand Rapids 20.00 On this day also were received the schedules, order of reference and adjudi- cation in bankruptcy in the matter of Benjamin EH. Dayrell, Bankrupt No. 2186. The matter has been referred to Benn M. Corwin as referee in bankruptcy, who has also been appointed receiver. The bankrupt is a resident of Grand Rapids and has conducted an automobile acces- sories establishment under the name of Wolverine Motorists Supply Co. The schedules of the bankrupt list assets in the sum of $9,089.20, of which $1,900 is claimed as exempt to the bankrupt, and liabilities in the sum of $20,043.33. The first meeting of creditors has been called for Dec. 9. A list of the creditors of the bankrupt is as follows: Cc. G. Kuennen, Grand Rapids _-$5,100.00 Arrow Grip, Glenn Falls, N. Y. ----. 28.00 Ashland Mfg. Co., Ashland, Ohio Ete P. M. Hutchings, Grand Rapids -. 52. Dalton Adding Machine. Co., Grand PAWS oe 80.00 Dayton Rubber Co., Chicago ~----- 242.15 Blliott Service Co., New York ---- 5.00 Falor Rubber Co., Chicago -~---- 341.10 Frank Spark Plug Co., Grand Rap. 12.24 Press, Grand Rapids ----------~- ‘61.60 G. R. Tire & Rubber Co., Grand R. 175.00 Bip Graphite Co., Chicago ---. 13.50 : . Lyon, Grand Rapids -_.--- 30.00 National Engraving Co., New York 30.00 Standard Register Co., Dayton__.- 35.00 Serfling-Sinke Co., Grand Rapids 30.60 Penna. Rubber Co., Detroit --.-~- 268.20 Stewart-Warner Produce Co., G. R. 123.83 J. C. Youdan, Grand Rapids ------ + 50.00 Chas. A. Coye, Grand Rapids ---. 5.95 M. J. Goodman, Cleveland -.------ 14.00 ~G. R. B. & G. Club, Grand Rapids 25.00 G. R. Directory Co., Grand Rapids 30.00 Mich. Polish Co., Holland -_--~--- 10.80 Popper Addison Co., Cincinnati -- 92.80 Raw Hide Products Co., Kenil- worth, N. J 32.58 E. F. Roche, Grand Rapids _.._-- 21.00 A. W. Rosen, New York —------- 91.66 Stevens Davis Co., Chicago ----.. 18.50 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Howard Severance Co-, Chicago 18.50 U. S. Rubber Co., Chicago _---__ 418.02 Tisch Auto Supply Co., Grand Rap. 120.00 Curtis Tire & Rubber Co., Rochester: 220 8,775.00 Flake Products Co., Dtroit ___---~- 65. Cc. Leonard & Sons, St. Louis 68.40 A W. H. Howell Co., Geneva, Ill. -- 86.70 Brander, Oost & Douma, Grand R. 20.00 Dr. Geo. S. La Fevre, Muskegon_ 197.00 J. P. Quarry Co., Chicago —-___--_ 39.00 Hoebeke Bros., Grand Rapids -_.. 40.00 Holland Furnace Co., Grand Rapids 216.50 Soph & Hank, Muskegon --_----- 62.00 Erwin M. Treusch, Grand Rapids -_ 31.00 A. H. Kollenberg, Grand Rapids -_ 45.00 W. U. Telegraph Co., Grand Rap. 3.70 Citizens Tel. Co., Grand Rapids -. 4.50 Nov. 27. On this day was held ‘the first meeting of creditors in the matter of Edward and Leo Symzak, individually, and as Symzak Bros., a co-partnership, Bankrupt No. 2172. The bankrupt was present and also represented by Carroll, Kirwin & Hollway, attorneys. No cred- itors were present or represented. No claims were proved and allowed. It ap- peared that the estate contained no as- sets over and above the exemptions of the bankrupts, therefore the same were confirmed to them and the estate closed. The first meeting was adjourned no date. The case has been closed and returned to the district court. On this day also was held the first meeting of creditors in the matter of Gust P. Nelson, Bankrupt No. 2176. The bankrupt was present in person. No creditors were present or represented. Several claims were proved and allowed against the estate of the bankrupt. Alfred Cc. Chapman, of Cadillac, was appointed trustee and the amount of -his ‘bond placed by the réfere at $500. No ap- praisers were appointed from_ the. fact that the assets are allin cash. The bank- rupt was then sworn and examined with- out a reporter. The first meeting then was adjourned no date. Nov. 28. On this day was held the first meeting of creditors in the matter of Liberty Candy Co., Bankrupt No. 2179. The bankrupt was present by its officers and by Dilley, Souter & Dilley, attorneys. Hilding & Hilding were present for cred- itors. Several claims were allowed against the estate. of the bankrupt. Frank V. Blakely was elected trustee and _ the amount of his bond placed by the referee at $500. Andrew Slootmaker, one of the officers of the bankrupt, was then sworn and examined without a reporter. The first meeting was then adjourned to Dec. 9, at which time the stock and fixtures of the estate will be sold to the highest bidder. An offer in the sum of $750 has been received by the court and an order to show cause issued to all creditors to show cause why such offer should be accepted. All interested are requested to be present on the date and at the time above named. An inventory and ap- praisal is on file at the office of the ref- eree and may be seen there. On this day also were received the schedules, order of refrence and adjudi- eation in bankruptcy in the matter of Henry B. Hudson, Bankrupt No. 2188. The matter has been referred to Benn M. Corwin as referee in bankrupt. The bankrupt is a resident of Grand Rapids and conducted a tire service station at such place. The schedules of the bank- rupt list assets in the sum of $9,801.54, and liabilities in the sum of $28,954.70. From the fact that all of the assets of the bankrupt are either of doubtful value or have secured claims against them for more than their value, the court has writ- ten ‘for funds for the first meeting of creditors. Upon receipt of such funds the first meeting will be called and note 7 of the same made here. A list of the ereditors of the bankrupt is as follows: State of Michigan, taxes ____-_-- $ 25.00 Syracuse Rubber Co., Syracuse 23,000.00 Chattel Loan Co., Grand Rapids 716.80 Chandler Motor Sales Co., Grand RAG ee 980.00 Firestone Tire & Rubber Co., Grama Rapids 23 4.60 Tisch Auto Supply Co., Grand See hse eee a amt. unknown Association of Commerce, G. R. 12.50 Brown & Bigelow, Grand Rapids 34.01 Commercial Credit Co., eo Res 35.00 Herald Publishing Co., Grand R. 66.99 R. G. Dun & Co., Grand Rapids 10.56 Osborne Co., Grand Rapids _-__ 65.00 G. R. Savings Bank, Grand R. 100.00 Kemper-Thomas Co., Grand R. 50.00 De Coyne Adv. Co., Grand Rap. 160.00 Thomas Andrews, Grand Rapids _ 1,00.00 Dayton Rubber Co., Dayton -_-- 1,450.00 National Credit & Adjustment Co., Grand Rapids 2.50002 98.90 The following are liabilities on_ bills, notes, ete., which should be paid by makers, endorsers, drawers, etc.: Dr. George W. Ferguson, Grand R. $108.52 Chaffee Bros., Grand Rapids ------ 361.42 R. L. Gregory, Grand Rapids ---_ 27.90 E. E. Jenks, Grand Rapids ------ 25.00 A. C. Barker, Grand Rapids —_---- 100.00 Morris Plan Bank, Grand Rapids -- 500.00 Dec. 1. On this day was held the first meeting of creditors in the matter of Michigan Logging Co., Bankrupt No. 2152. The bankrupt was represented by Travis, Merrick, Warner & Johnson, attorneys. Petitioning creditors were present by Clapperton & Owen. No creditors pres- ent in person. Several claims were al- lowed against the estate of the bankrupt. Cc. V. Hilding was appointed trustee by the referee, and the amount of his bond placed at $500. The first meeting of ereditors was then adjourned to Dec. 27. MAN capacity. they may be. MICHIGAN STATE A MESSAGE TO SALES AGERS Ee. (ER Na Your salesmen need your inspiration every day. If you could have them all in your office every day, you could keep up to the highest pitch their enthusiasm and. ambition and steadily increase their productive The telephone will carry to their ears the impelling power of your voice, no matter how scattered and distant Our representative will gladly call and explain how you can use Long Distance most effectively. He will supply you with forms and show you how to place a number of calls—to be talked on in the order and at the time you specify. Let Them Hear Your Voice—Use Long Distance TELEPHONE CO. e i : : COST OF GOODS TO RETAILER. Little serious attention has been given to the suggestion from Senator Watson of Indiana to compel retail clothiers to mark the cost price on their merchandise. If such a proposi- tion were enacted into a law, one effect would be to put a premium on the ef- forts of unscrupulous dealers, who would put false cost markings on their goods. This is always provided that any National law of the kind could be made operative anywhere outside ‘of the District of Columbia. The only power Congress has on such a subject is confined to interstate commerce. Where clothing is made and sold in the same state its merchandise could not be affected by anything that Con- gress might do. There would also be an unfair kind of competition be- tween goods of this kind and those which were sold in a state other than that in which they were manufactured if a law of the kind proposed was really put in operation This might re- sult in the establishment of branch finishing plants in the states in which it was intended to sell goods. But the absurdity of the suggestion goes back of all the considerations men- tioned. What good would it do for customers to be informed of the first cost to the retailer of the wares he sells? How would they be able to de- termine from this what ought to be a fair selling price, without knowing what the cost of carrying and selling are? The consumer’s protection now is in the active competition that exists everywhere in the matter of clothing. No trust, no combination controls it or is able to. In clearance sales goods are even disposed of at a loss to the retailer. At the best the latter’s mar- gin of profit is comparatively low, and the knowledge by the consumer of what the retailer pays for his goods could not force a reduction in selling price. Since the Joint Congressional Com- mittee of Agricultural Inquiry issued its voluminous—rather than luminous —report showing that most of the consumer's dollar paid for distribution of commodities, there has been _ dis- position to believe that many eco- nomic evils would cease with direct dealings between producers and con- sumers. But there are many instances to the contrary. Take the case of the five big packers for example. Their distribution system was supposed to be so good and economical, as well as direct, that it was often referred to by others than themselves in rather superlative terms. But now comes Secretary Toulme, of the National Wholesale Grocers’ Association, to show that the notion was a fallacy. He says that the attempt at a com- bination of certain of the packers is really an admission of the failure of direct selling, especially of competitive non-perishable food products, because “the costs of going around the whole- sale grocer are too high.” Formerly, the packers made use of the latter who, “selling and distributing several thousand commodities, did the work of distribution cheaper than the man- ufacturer selling but one line,” as Mr. Toulme puts it. One of the packers has made a great success in the cereal business by letting wholesale grocers MICHIGAN TRADESMAN handle the product. The reason given is that the latter already have the equipment and highly specialized or- ganization for distribution to the re- tailers, while their “costs and profits are forced to the lowest minimum by the keenest competition.” Evidently, direct se‘ling is not such a panacea as some think, especially when it involves the duplication of existing systems of distribution. MORE MERGERS MAY COME. Predictions that the period of busi- mess recovery would be marked by in- tense competition are being fulfilled. Every phase of the business cycle like the present is marked by growing competition, and at this time the struggle bids fair to be especially vig- orous in certain lines which during the war period were geared up to produce more than the country’s re- quirements in normal times of peace. Such competition proves eventually to be a centripetal force; that is, it is an impelling influence in the direction of industrial combination. It is quite natural then that there should be mergers and rumors of mergers. The Bethlehem-Midyale combination has been effected after a plan for a merger of the Midvale with two other com- fanies had been abandoned, and there are reports that the new com- bination may be broadened by the addition of other steel concerns. Meanwhile a similar tendency has ap- peared in the packing’ industry, and the Federal Government now -has be- fore it a plan for the consolidation of Morris & Co. with Armour & Co. It is hardly likely that the trend towards consolidation will end with these two developments. Even if no more merg- ers should be completed, however, it is quite probable that competition will be deprived of its cut-throat charac- ter by the srread of the trade asso- ciation idea. By means of such as- sociations competition may be stiil re- tained as a vital factor in business, but it can be rendered intelligent, co- opertative and constructive and with more freedom for individual initiative than is possible under complete con- solidation. PROFITEERING CROOKS. A Saginaw shoe dealer toid Con- gressman Fordney he would have to charge a dollar more for a pair of shoes because of the tariff, and as sup- port for his proposition showed the Congressman a letter from a New York manufacturer. The letter was shown to the wrong man. The manu- facturer’s letter was sent to Washing- ton and the Government will investi- gate a conscienceless profiteer. Hides and leather are on the free list. Another dealer told the Congress- man’s son that he would have to charge more for a piece of silk because of the tariff. Investigation showed that the silk was made in Connecticut. Another statement coming to the Congressman’s attention was that woolen goods would be higher because of the tariff on wool. The Fordney tariff bill rate on wool is 30 per cent. lower than that of. the emergency tariff, in force for sixteen months. Mr. Fordney cautions people to be- ware of profiteering crooks. The woods appear to be full of. them. - price for fabrics. GAINS IN NET SALES. Reports of wholesale trade from all the Federal Reserve districts are not yet available, but such statistics as are at hand show much improvement over ‘ast year. In the New York Reserve district net sales by wholesale establishments were 13 per cent. greater in October than for the same month a year ago. Improvement has been most pronounced in sales of ma- chine tools, which increased 242 per cent. over October, 1921. A year ago the machine tool business was in the doldrums, and the strong recovery is especially significant, inasmuch as heavy purchases of machine tools in- dicate future expansion of production. Sales of women’s clothing increased 58 per cent., whereas those of men’s clothing declined 5 per cent. The great variation in these two lines is attributed to two factors, the weather and the new styles. The unusually mild autumn has delayed the pur- chase of fall and winter clothing for men, while the radical changes in styles of women’s dresses have neces- sitated the buying of new wardrobes. An increase of 32 per cent. in sales of jewelry and of 30 per cent. in sales of diamonds points to the revival of luxurious spending and further prog- ress away from the depressed condi- tions of 1920-21. The Federal Reserve agent for New York reports that wholesale merchants whose business is nation-wide have lately noted a relatively greater increase in sales in the Western, Middle Western and Southern states than in the North Atlantic states. This does not mean that the last-named section is less prosperous than the others. It was the first to experience the trade re- vival, and the October report shows that other sections are now beginning to catch up with it. THE COTTON MARKET. Day by day quotations of cotton on the exchanges have more of a lure to speculators than they do to, those who make use of the fibre in the man- ufacture of goods. The latter are more concerned in selling their wares on the basis of a margin sufficient to cover overhead and a profit, and have been trimming their sails to corres- pond with the prices at which their raw material has been obtained. As they buy only when the price is suit- able, except in case of emergency, they study the general trend of the market rather than the temporary ups and downs. Sooner or later, they know, values are fixed by the law of supply and demand, and speculative activity, although it may temporarily check the operation of that law, has to give way to it in the end. The sup- ply this year is as yet an uncertain quantity. Consumption in domestic mills has been increasing lately and so have the exports. The latter, in October, amounted to 798,664 bales, making a total for the first quarter of the cotton year of 1,440,362 bales. It is not expected that this average will be kept up, particularly in case prices show an increase. Thus far only part of the increase: in the cost of cotton has*been shown in rises in A. disposition is shown to test out the markets to see December 6, 1922 how far it is prudent to go. This holds true also in the case of knitted wear. The principal feature in the goods market during the last week was the naming of gingham prices by the Amoskeag Company. The in- creases asked were favorably received. As there will not be enough of the goods to go around, allotments wil! be made. WOOLS AND WOOLENS. Perhaps the most notable feature of the auction sales of wool abroad during the past week was the increas- ed attention given to crossbreds, which strengthened prices of these coarser varieties. American bidders, as be- fore, were a factor in this result. Everything indicates that there is not likely to be any lowering of values in the immediate future and this con- tributes to the sense of security felt by the bidders. Trading in this coun- try is on a moderate basis, but values are upheld because of the tariff. A rehearing in the matter of the duty on carbonized wool has resulted in an affirmance of the opinion that such wool is subject to a tax of 33 cents per pound and 20 per cent. ad valor- em. The matter will be taken to the courts for a decision. The Carded Woolen Manufacturers’ Association has again taken issue on the matter of the size of the duty on wool. This time it is in the form of a letter to Senator Smoot. of Utah, who tried to show that the imposts of the Ford- ney-McCumber act are lower than those in previous tariffs. Not only is this contention riddled, but the asso- ciation shows that Senator Smoot himself in 1909 denopnced a duty on scoured content, such as the present law provides, as utterly impracticable. The goods market shows few features. Mills are busy filling their spring or- ders and have done nothing to in- dicate fafl prices, excepting as to cer- tain overcoatings. Dress goods in demand have advanced in price. Bet- ter orders are coming in for spring clothing. The Chicago Tribune, which is about the poorest excuse for a newspaper in America, made a bad break last week by announcing that the market price on turkeys had slumped 15 cents per pound because of heavy receipts. With two exceptions the statements of the Tribune were correct. The market price did not slump and the receipts were not heavy. Any reader who as- sumes that he can place any reliance on any statements the Chicago Tribune makes regarding mercantile or mar- ket matters will wake up some morn- ing and find he is woefully deceived. Among the technical addresses which will be delivered at the annual convention of the Michigan Canners Association next week will be that of H. A. Noyes, research chemist, who has spent a long time in investigating the subject of perforation or pin- holing and has collected some very interesting data. No fruit canner or chemist can afford to miss this paper. The Michigan canners have an annual loss of from $50,000 to $100,000, due to this trouble, and it is believed that Mr. Noyes has found a satisfactory method of correcting the defect which causes it. ree al wines omnes apsiaattomomeiesesnaesn ln testurt pst ie sepeniinn A , cece Rete I Serre ote ee — . saattomemeieigcisessa nse irx retort sense rn eg mememcaen ni eee December 6, 1922 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN WHEN WINTER COMES - P olarine / THE OLD weather imposes new operating conditions on your trucks and automobiles. These must be met if your machines are to deliver maximum service. Nearly all makes and types of engines require a lighter grade of Polarine Oil in winter than in summer. Heavy oil congeals in cold weather and does not flow easily through the lubricating system. Unlessthe correct winter grade of oil is used, some parts of your engine may operate without oil until the heat from the engine causes it to flow readily. Scored cylinders, burned bearings and a host of other damages result when this condition occurs. : Not only do you pay for these repairs, but while they are being made you lose the time of the machine and the driver as well. GUARD YOUR HAULING COSTS If you would guard your hauling costs, use Polarine. Itismadein four grades—Medium Light, Medium Heavy, Heavy and Extra Heavy, one of which lubricates correctly your machine during cold weather. Do not rely on hearsay or the judgment of those not qualified to select this correct grade. Remem- ber there is only the right grade and the wrong grade of lubricating oil—there is no such thing as a second best grade. Consult the latest Polarine Chart of Recommendations, which our lubricating engineers have com- piled in co-operation with manu- facturers of automobile engines. Thischartisdisplayed by all Standard Oil a(t at Company (Indiana) iB (essaion| agents and most Pol- ~—<|\" arinedealers. It will be sent you free on request. STANDARD OIL COMPANY. (INDIANA) » 937 S. Michigan Ave. Michigan Branches at Detroit, Saginaw, Grand Rapids Chicago, Ilinois i ' & ; : : a ‘ ‘ 2 : 5 | S & 4 10 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN December 6, 1922 = MURA ca = om =o = What the Style Report Means To the Shoe Merchant. When such well known authorities as Mrs. Rorke, of the American Color _ Association, and Miss White of “Vogue,” are invited to a joint con- ference of shoe men it marks a step forward in the scientific planning of shoe styles to be worn with the gar- ments planned for the coming season. These women are among the foremost authorities on the question of colors and materials that will make up the costumes of the coming season, and when shoe merchants have this knowl- edge they can buy shoes with much more certainty than otherwise. These experts predict that the big colors for spring in fabrics to be used largely in women’s wearing apparel will be the soft and woody shades of brown and tans, sand color, beige, and many shadings of the grays bordering on the medium. Then, of course, b‘acks will continue to bulk large in sales, and the always staple navy blue and moderate shades of brown will be bought by conservative trade. Sport clothes are predicted to be as fopular among the younger set for next summer as they were last year. The materials will be in high and striking colors, such as green, reds, rose, fawns and blues Skirts will be shorter than the ex- treme lengths which have been seen his fail. They will be of a graceful and common sense length averaging eight inches from the floor. With the foregoing facts as a basis on which to build, an analysis of probable sales in shoe materials is helpful. For the early months there is no doubt that black satin and patent leather will be in big demand in the dressier footwear. After April 1, a de- crease in the demand and sale of these materials may be expected and the coming in of colors such as grey, biege, tan caf and combinations. Many authorities believe that tan calf in medium light shades is due for a big revival after Easter in turn foot- wear as well as welts and in dressy and fancy patterns. This will prob- ably be more true in the big cities than in the smaller cities and towns. Grays and other shades of ooze leathers will have their real sale in the bigger cities. The members of the sty:e conference were emphatic in warning the smaller merchants of the danger of buying too many styles of high type shoes that are short lived as a rule. Patterns will consist of straps, pumps with smaller varieties of tongues, plain oxfords and oxfords with cut-outs on sides in- open work effects, and plain strip or opera pumps. Both one and two straps are recommended. There was a decided undercurrent evident that the too fre- quent introduction of patterns was not wise, that the average merchant could not afford to keep up with such a fast game, and too much money was lost by introducing one style after an- other. The average merchant makes the mistake of buying too many kinds of patterns in too many varieties of leathers and colors If he selects an at- tractive pattern he shou!d buy it in patent leather only, and select another pattern on which to build his black satin number. Still another pattern in gray suede, and something different in tan calf, and so on, thus having many patterns and many materials represented in his stotk and a larger assortment of sizes. Reports show that oxfords form a big percentage of the sales of the aver- age store the country over, and that any fears of oxfords taking a back seat are unfounded. This bears out the forecast made early in the season. And it is worth while knowing that even in big cities there is an insistent demand for walking oxfords with low heels, 8/8 and 9/8 high. There is often a big difference in the sa‘e and demand for certain types of footwear in different sections of the country. The conference might recom- mend some things that will be good for the larger merchants to handle in a big city, but which would be danger- ous for others to buy. In fact, the big ones get burnt quite as often as the smaller retailers. Then the spasm of- one style after another has tended to cause merchants to lose their sense of fitness. The two strap pump so good 12 and 18 months passed out as a style in favor with the merchants, but to- day it is going as strongly as a style with the women as ever and se'ling freely in the stores where stocked. The recommendations of the confer- ence are safe and sound, and based on the women’s styles in garments. There will be new patterns brought out every week, and merchants. should not feel that the style committee has double crossed them. if this happens. It is bound to happen every season, and it is a factor beyond the control of any committee. Many of these innovations are plain gamble for the biggest of the merchants, and should be let alone by the average retailer unless he has a big fo lowing of customers who will buy extreme styles in big quantities. Therefore, a safe plan for buying for the next few months is to feature . black satin and patent leather in style shoes, to be followed by gray ooze, beige, black ooze, both plain and trimmed styles. The stock of blacks should be pretty well so'!d out by April, and a stock of colors provided High Tops On the Floor for Immediate Delivery 414—16 in. Smoke Wolv. Kip Blucher 4 inch Cuff Munson Last Wing aap -twO PON Soles: Memes oe a z 451—14 inch Tan Trenchide Biucher Tip 6 inch Cuff '% Double Sole ee a , 466—i2 inch Smoke Wolv. 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Manufacturers of Serviceable Footwear GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. eee en — seeming sera wrn' tate cetnrege nprecrn meres ssinciecanitnin SCN 9 ae OE PE a NA _— am mapne ano i ae ; ygackenen ernment Fe iia wien cores ee : seinen December 6, 1922 * MICHIGAN TRADESMAN | il to take the place of black after April 1. It should be remembered that gray often has been good for a short run only, and should be bought on the “hit and run” basis. Get a few in and get them out early and don’t reorder while the sale is brisk. It is usually the last lot purchased that sticks. After the sale for these novelties has run its course, there will be a good season for attractive tan calf shoes in almost any sort of pattern which is simple and not too ornate and fancy. The men’s style recommendations are sound without going into much de- tail. It can be said that while the committee placed first choice of leath- ers on the cherry red order, this may be true for the entire country but an explanation goes with the recom- mendation—the thhigher the grade of shoe, the more light and medium light tans will be bought and sold. This applies particularly to the big cities. The medium grades will sell in medium and lighter colors in bigger quantities than real dark. In the lower grades, and when sold in smaller towns, the colors will average darker than in the big cities. and in the higher grade stores. ,Plain toe blucher oxfords are expected to sell well, and fancy stitching of many rows will out-sell perforated shoes although perforations are not entirely passe. Black shoes for men are becoming stronger day by day.—Shoe Retailer. | —_——_1~<-~—__—_- Remarkable Financial Record Made By Venezuela. St. Petersburg, Florida, Dec. 3— During the period of the Civil War, the United States Government con- tracted a debt of approximately four billion of dollars and, notwithstanding the intervening years of prosperity, at the ‘beginning of the kaiser’s war, fifty-five years later, over one billion of dollars of these obligations still re- mained unpaid. : : We have ever had feelings akin to pity for several benighted God for- saken poverty stricken frovinces of South America, included among them being Venezuela, and remembering that only a few years ago certain Eu- ropean warships were sent over there to try and collect interest and other arrears on its foreign debt, we are much surprised to find on an author- itative statement that this little domain has paid off every cent of this indebt- edness: in fact, every other form of indebtedness and that a few bonds is- sued by municipalities not: yet ma- tured are owned by the National Gov- ernment of Venezuela. i This information, surprising in it- self, especially as the per capita in- debtedness was much grater than that borne by the United States at any time until during recent years, we looked up further statistics, and here is what we discover: That Venezuela surpasses’ the wealthiest South American countries in per capita developed wealth, rank- ing second only to Uruguay. And she also has a fat cash balance in her Na- tional treasury. : All of which is due to the policy of the government in fostering industrial enterprises, not by paternalism, sub- sidies or impassible tariff walls, or surrendering to labor fanatics, but rather by encouraging home invest- ments, manufacturing for home con- sumption with a future ambition to be- come exporters. I am opposed to increasing our al- ready cumbersome bureau organiza- tion, but if Senator Caraway succeeds in carrying out his program of side, tracking defeated incumbents of Con- gressional seats and preventing their participating in the deliberations of Congress, why not load some of them on-to war vessels now in disuse and send them down to Venezuela to take lessons in real sensible, honest gov- ernment. Of course, such a proceeding would be a little bit tough on these poor be- nighted Venezuelians, but they might be kent in cages, where they would also answer the purpose of object les- sons. Appropos of Senator - Caraway, he proposes that the Senate shall declare that in its opinion members of both houses who were defeated in the recent election ought to abstain from voting on all legislation except routine mat- ters during the remainder of their terms and that chairmen of important committees out of sympathy with the wishes of the people, as expressed in the recent election, should resign. While such a program would re- sult in a reduction of representation, it might also reduce an evil from which the good, patient people of the Repub- lic are now suffering, in that misrule would ‘be minimized and the populace would enjoy a breathing spell. Of course, no member would give a rap whether such a resolution as Caraway’s was adopted or not, as their legal rights could not be interfered with, but it would be for the general good if they accepted the suggestions incorporated in the resolution and did resign. The fact, however, remains that these vanquished members will con- tinue to retain their seats until March 4 next, but it ought not to discourage any agitation looking to the future seating of Congressional representa- tives as soon as possible after the election results were known, so that a policy demanded to-day might be acted on promptly by members elected on a platform in which such policy was an important part, and not wait until thirteen months hence, when the necessity for such action may have long since ceased. Frank S. Verbeck. Wm. D. Batt FURS Hides Wool and Tallow Agents for the Grand Rapids By-Products Co.’s Fertilizers and Poultry Foods. 28-30 Louis St. Grand Rapids, Michigan are NURS lod shoe Why an Havanas Differ The ones you like are made of mellowold Havana, aged for years like wine. The ones that appeal less to you usually are made of less seasoned tobacco. ‘To be always sureofa satisfying Havana,smoke Mi Lola. 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The bill is sponsored in the House by Rerresentative Golds- borough, of Maryland, who announces that he wil endeavor to have the Committee on Banking and Currency report. it next month. Briefly the bill provides for a bi-monthly readjust- ment of the bullion content of the dollar, with the purpose of keeping its purchasing power at a fairly con- stant level. The adjustments of the weight of the dollar are to be based on an official index number of whole- sale commodity prices prepared by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. If, for example, this index shou!d show an in- crease. of 1 rer cent. in prices during the: sixtySday period, the Director of the Mint’ would be notified of that fact and he would then calculate a “per centage correction” to be added to the existing weight of the gold dollar. This does not mean that all the gold coins are to ‘be melted up and recoined with this added weight. On the contrary, the bill stipulates that no more gold coins are to be struck and provides for fhe-conversion of-the existing god coinage into bullion. Against its hold- ing of bulliofi the Government will is- sue. bullion doWar certificates redeem- able in gold whose quantity at any given time will depend on the ‘atest computation of the official index num- ber. In like manner, persons holding free gold may exchange it for these bullion certificates, but the ratio of exchange will depend on the index number. It will be noted that the plan depends uron an accurate and truly represen- tative index number of commodity prices if it is to work wel! in prac- tice. Whether such an index can be devised is open to question. As an illustration of the difficulty of devel- oping one that will truly represent conditions for all classes of people and for all sections of the country it is only necessary to point to the wide varia- tions during the past month in the three leading index numbers. prepared in this country. For October Brad- street’s index showed an advance in wholesale commodity rrices of 6.7 per cent.; Dun’s showed a rise of 3.8 per cent., and that of the Bureau of Labor Staitstics a rise of only .7 per cent. These differences are due to the varied price data assembled and the different modes of “weighting” the several commodities. The process of prepar- ing ‘an index has to be determined © ' students somewhat arbitrarily. Such consid- erations show the difficulty and per- haps also the danger of employing an index number of prices for any more important rurpose than what the de- vice is used fof at present. It is a useful means of gauging the general trend. of prices. but to make monetary transactions depend so largely upon it would be an unsafe proceeding. If it be granted, however, for the sake of the argument that a com- plete'y satisfactory index number for stabilizing prices could be devised by a group of statistical geniuses in the Government service, the troubles of the price stabilizers would not be at an end. Suprose some such plan had been in operation on October 1 of this year. In the five weeks following that date the price of cotton rose 30 per cent. This would surely have caused a rise in the official index number, even if all the prices of'a‘l other com- modities had remained _ stationary. Consequently the weight of the gold dollar would have been increased, and when that was done the prices of the commodities that otherwise would have remained stable would have de- clined. In that event the so-called “flexible dol‘ar,’ instead of keeping most prices steady would actually have upset them. The price of cotton rose, not because gold was losing pur- chasing rower, but because of short supply and strong demand. Stabiliz- ing the dollar would be effective in preventing price fluctuations only when they are due to changes in the commodity value of gold. It cou'd never prevent sharp fluctuations due to, short crops or bumper crops or strikes and these’ things play their part in rrice phenomena as well as changes in the purchasing power of gold itself. If a coal strike should send fuel up to famine prices the ad- dition of a grain or two to the weight of the dollar would not relieve the situation. It would, however, create disturbance in the prices of other com- modities not affected by the strike. The scheme is directed at on!y one and frequently a minor source of trouble. It is quite generally admitted by of our existing monetary system that it is far from ideal and that the gold standard does not nec- cessarily represent the last word in human achievement. A really work- able pian that would have prevented such extreme fluctuations as have oc- curred since the war wou'd have saved the country from much loss and suffer- ing. It is to be remembered, however, that these violent movements were due to the war itself rather than to the fixed dollars under the gold stan- dard, and that they have been even worse in the countries that. were forced | TRADESMAN December 6, 1922 PERKINS, EVERETT & GEISTERT CIT2. 4334. Ag t-te te ao cee eet “BELL. 290. SSS Direct wires to every important market east of the Mississippi. A statistical service unsurpassed. Fenton Davis & Boyle BONDS EXCLUSIVELY G. R. NAT. BANK BLDG. Chicago GRAND RAPIDS First National Bank Bldg. Telephones hy bien ae Detroit Congress Building CADILLAC STATE BANK CADILLAC, MICH. 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It is the duty of every man to make a will: to name a trust company as executor and trustee; to keep his will up-to-date. Does your will conform to your ideas to-day? You are invited to consult our officers on all trust matters. f;RAND Rapios TRUST [{OMPANY GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Ottawa at Fountain Both Phones 4391 en December 6, 1922 > to abandon that standard. The coun- try has passed through three major crice swings within a century, and each of these was precipitated by a great war. It is extremely doubtful if any monetary scheme well adapted for times of peace will work satisfac- torily under conditions like those pre- vailing during the Napoleonic wars, our Civil War or the World War. Every substitute for the present mon- etary system that has been brought forward so far is based on patent eco- nomic fallacies, but the critics should not assume that reform is neither pos- sible nor desirable. The strenuous op- position of many leading bankers to the establishment of the Federal Re- serve system and their later admission that they were wholly in the wrong on this point should show us the need of being open-minded. William O. Scroggs. ———_++-2____ _ Two Tendencies of the Times. The present session of Congress, which terminates on March 4th, has an overcrowded calendar; moreover, the different political groups will be so aligned against one another that serious legislative mistakes may not, after alf, occur. Still, Washington oc- cupies a large part in business thoughts and plans, for, as the Presi- dent of the American Bankers As- sociation pointed out in his address before the recent convention of that association in New York, “the two tendencies which to-day need most careful diagnosis and handling, in so far as their effect upon the future of our Nation internally. is concerned are, first, class movements, the out- growth of social and economic unrest, which tend to advance the interests of one group at the expense oi the Na- tion as a whole; and, second, paternal- ism in government, which finds en- couragement in the assumption that government is the final resting place for all the trials and tribulations of the people and possesses some mysterious power for the solution of every trouble, real and fancied.” The mood of. the agricultural com- munities is one that has a large influ- ence on the country’s legislators, some of whom would solve the troubles re- sponsible for that mood by special enactments. Although, on the whole, the American farmer has large crops this year, he has not enjoyed any such measure of prosperity as he had hoped for; as a matter of fact it has come to a commonplace to say that the low market for farm products, and the farmer’s other troubles, have seriously impaired the Middle West’s financial standing and purchasing power. The forces responsible for this are variously described. We are told that the farmer’s distress comes from a lack of proper credit relief. We are to’d that his need is for a new system of warehousing and marketing, for MICHIGAN TRADESMAN : : 13 adequate transportation facilities, and lower freight rates. We are told that his need is to diversify his efforts, de- voting his time to making money in industrial pursuits in the months when farm work is not pressing. We are told further that he is the victim of a maladjustment of prices, in which the things he has to buy are too high in comparison with what he has to sell. No one disputes the importance of. ‘any of these factors which contribute to the farmer’s unhappy state. Credit facilities for financing his marketing operations, relief from the railroad congestion, cheap transportation, and a readjustment of prices so that he may buy the things he needs without improverishing himself, all are essen- tial to the farmer’s continuing pros- perity. Deflation, which brought down the level of those things which the farmer has to seil, did not bring down in any like degree the level of labor and rents, which the farmer has to pay. All these factors are generally recognized as having made the bur- den of the agricultural community a heavy one. But beyond and above ail these factors, the farmer’s chief need is an adequate market for his products. A certain part of his output cannot be * consumed at home; it must ‘be sold to foreign buyers if he is to earn a fair living. His distress, such as it is, traces itself directly to the impaired purchasing power of overseas mar- kets. It is Europe, then, that holds the soiution to the West’s troubles; when the war demand was at its height the farm prosperity that came from ful- filling that demand offset all other considerations. It is roughly figured that the market for 30 per cent. of our wheat output and 50 per cent. of our cotton output is abroad; thus the restoration of the purchasing power of foreign markets has a vital interest for the American farmer, for until that comes about there must be a constant adjustment of output in the United Statés, together with an adjustment of prices to their proper relationships. —_+->———_ A Hundred Years To Come. Oh, where will be the birds that sing, A hundred years to come? The flowers that now in beauty spring, A hundred years to come? The rosy lip, the lofty brow, The heart that beats so gayly now, Oh, where will be love’s beaming eye, Joy’s pleasant smile and sorrow’s sigh, A hundred years to come? Who'll press for gold this crowded street, A hundred years to come? Who'll tread your church with willing feet, A hundred years to come? Pale, trembling age and fiery youth, And childhood with its brow of truth, The rich and poor, on land and sea, Where will the mighty millions be A hundred years to come? We all within our graves shall sleep, A hundred years to .come; No living soul for us will weep, A hundred years to come; But other men our land shall till, ‘And others then our streets will fill, While other birds will sing as gay, As bright the sunshine as to-day, A hundred years to come. ll CONSERVATIVE INVESTMENTS We have at all times a list of high grade investment bonds from which to choose. Corrigan Hilliker & Corrigan Investment Bankers and Brokers Citz. Ground Floor Michigan Trust Bidg. 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OLDS President Chairman of Board Offices: 4th floor Michigan Trust Bldg.—Grand Rapids, Michigan GREEN & MORRISON— Michigan State Agents i ANSE RNS i aS EG PER OE: USN ETE ye SEAR SEO a ma Hostaaas 4 Ft 4 a BS 14 Four Measures Which Are Econom- ically Objectionable. Reports come from Washington that the programme of tax revision to be fostered by the so-called “radical” fac- tion includes the restoration of the ex- cess profits tax, higher inheritance taxés, a tax on the undistributed earn- ings of corporations, and a tax on stock dividends. It is even proposed to make the tax on undistributed earnings retroactive. In one respect these four schemes are all alike: they are designed to appeal to the masses as measures that will “soak the rich.” A year ago members of Congress from the Middie West were outspoken in their opposition to the repeal of the excess profits tax, and they succeeded in August, 1921, in striking out from the new revenue bill as reported from the Ways and Means Committee the provision for the repeal of this tax as of January, 1921. It was argued that manufacturers had made their profits and already passed the taxes on them to the public and that they should therefore be made to disgorge. This argument had no foundation in fact. There is only one way in which taxes can be shifted, and that is by additions to prices; but at that time prices had been steadily declining for more than a year. Nevertheless, the insurgents had their way, and the excess tax was refained for another year; that is, taxes on excess profits of 1921 were to be paid in 1922. It is now proposed by the radical leaders to re- tain the tax as a permanent feature. In 1920 the leaders of both parties were committed to the repeal of the excess profits tax, which as an emer- gency measure of the war period proved very productive, but which in times like the present has little or nothing in its favor. The Government’s income from this source has been steadily declining and a preliminary report from Washington this week shows that receipts from income and profits taxes together during the past fiscal year have dropped 35 per cent. be!ow those of the preceding year. Not only is the excess profits tax dwind- ling in productivity, but it acts as a deterrent to business enterprise, and in combination with other tax burdens is hampering the progress of busi- ness revival. The farmer-labor ele- ment by insisting on the retention of taxes that discourage investments in factories, railways, and other es- sential enterprises is cutting off its nose to spite its face. It may be ar- gued that this group cannot have its way in the present Congress, and that as the new Congress may not meet for more than a year any discussion of the tax programme of the “radi- cals” is premature Nevertheless, it is to be recalled that in the summer of 1921 the insurgent element was able easily to force the retention of this tax for another year, in spite of the best laid plans of the Administration leaders in both Houses. The proposal to impose a tax on stock dividends, making these taxable income, is intended to counteract the effects of the Supreme Court decision in 1920, which declared that such divi- dends were not income. To give the stockholder in a corporation three . MICHIGAN TRADESMAN pieces of paper worth $100 each in ex- change for one piece worth $300, does not increase his capital or his income any more than the breaking up of a five-dollar bill into “ones” increases the wealth of its owner. Yet because the corporations which are now de- claring stock dividends are generally those that the politician regards as “rich,” meaning that they have ac- cumulated large surpluses, he thinks it the quintessence of statesmanship to “soak it to ’em,” or rather to their stockholders. Ciosely connected with the rroposal to tax stock dividends is the plan to lay a progressive and retro- active tax on undistributed earnings. The objections to a tax on undis- tributed profits are compelling, and earlier efforts to secure a levy of this character have rightly been defeated. At a time like this, when innumerable corporations are struggling with the problems of readjustment and thus need to conserve all their resources for the development of their business, such a tax would be especially unfor- tunate. Sound finance and business conservatism have caused many cor- porations to adopt the policy of “cloughing under” a goodly portion of their earnings instead of paying them out as dividends to their stock- holders. This strengthens the posi- tion of the corporation and also en- hances the value of its securities. It is to be noted: that the surplus is not held as so much cash, but takes the form of working capital. A retroactive tax on such a surplus becomes there- fore tantamount to a capital levy. It penalizes sound business for not dis- sipating its substance; whereas the fly- by-night concerns and others that skimp their maintenance costs for the sake of larger dividends will go scot free. A more objectionab‘e form of taxation would be hard to devise. William O. Scroggs. LALLA LALLA AL LMM hhhihthde VALMdhddbssshssihssdshddsddddddddddddsseeeeLeLLELLccc MM sssssssssddsissitiiddihis partment we offer only such bonds as are suitable for the funds of this bank. 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A fine illustration of the value of avoiding a too hasty conclusion of the origin of a fire occurred not long ago. 34% Fourth National Ban United States Depositary Capital $300,000 Surplus $300,000 3% interest paid on oO semi-annually. interest paid on Certificates of Deposit if left one year. iu Clinton Bishop GRAND RAPIDS MICHIGAN Savings Deposits, payable OFFICERS Wm. H. Anderson, President; Lavant Z. Caukin, Vice-President; J. Clinton Bishop, Cashier. Alva T. Edison, Ass’t Cashier; Harry C. Lundberg, Ass’t Cashier. DIRECTORS Lavant Z. Caukin ° Wm. H. Anderson Christian Bertsch David H. Brown Marshall M. Uhl Sidney F. Stevens Robert D. Graham Samuel G. Braudy Samuel D. Young James L. Hamilton Citizens Long Distance Service Detroit. 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With the weather about freezing, the man who rented one-half of the garage, drove into it about 8 p. m., turned off his lights, shut down the motor, got out of the car and attempted to turn on the garage light which hung almost within reach. He received a shock which caused ‘him to let go in a hurry. He had had the same trouble before— some part of the socket probably was shorted. ‘As he told the store after- ward, he reached up again and im- mediately the whole upper part of the garage burst into flames. He rushed into the house to te‘ephone the fire department, which, upon arrival, found the structure fully involved in flames. No amount of questioning would change his story that the fire started simultaneously with his attempt to turn on the light. There was no gasoline in the building except that in the automobile and ‘he insised the fire had not started in the car but had started above. His contention was borne out by the fact that the car was barely scorched. This looked like a clear case of crossed or defective wires and hanging on a wire hook made it look conclusive. However, the owner of the garage was just as emphatic, insisting that the wires were not to blame, but upon being chal- lenged to advance another plausible theory, could not do so. Resort was had to the public garage where the damaged auto had been taken and_ still the cause proved elusive. The owner of the public garage finally solved the puzzle by stating that he had so‘d five gallons of alcohol to the owner of the auto just the day before. The whole reconstruction of the puzzle was then easy. Seeking to avoid another freezup of the radiator which he had experienced before, he put all the alcohol into the radiator. He drove the hot machine into the garage; shut off the motor, the fan MICHIGAN TRADESMAN stopped; the fumes of alcohol started rising and filled the upper portion of the garage. Still spreading, the fumes came into contact with the hot exhaust ripe and flashed upward at the same instant he was attempting to turn on the garage light. In doing this, he was looking upward and a‘l he saw was the flash which was mistaken for a flash from the wires. Alcohol fumes have caused fires under the hood of an auto in exactly the same manner out in the open street. Other instances of a similar char- acter can be cited wherein from a casual survey, crossed wires could easily be assigned as the cause of the fire, but upon further investigation, other causes were definitely given. M. S. Phillips. —_——_.2>——_ The Cheerful Optimist. The real optimist isn’t a silly in- dividual who believes that everything in the wide world is all right. He has horse sense enough to know better than that. He knows that some things are wrong—continually wrong—radically wrong. i But he isn’t content to leave them so. He believes conditions can be bet- tered. And he puts forth this best efforts to realize upon his belief. And the does it all cheerfully. The genuine pessimist doesn’t hold that everything is dead wrong; some things are all right, to his way of thinking—himself, and his beliefs and opinions, for instance. But he believes that most things are wrong— irretrievably wrong— hopelessly wrong. And they can’t be helped, he de- clares. So he lies down upon the job—and mopes and mourns. The optimist grins and goes to work; the pessimist grouches and re- mains idle. The one takes to hard work; the other talks of hard luck. The one sings a song of cheer; the other drones a dirge of gloom. The one sees the clear sky through the clouds; the other sees nothing but the clouds. ‘The optimist has a saving sense of humor; the pessimist isn’t so blest. —_.-.--2 Life should consist of doing, not merely being. 15 Grand Rapids Merchants Mutual Fire Insurance Company Economical Management Selected Risks Conservative but enjoying a healthy growth. 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THIS ea HAS HAD THIRTY-TWO YEARS OF SUCCESSFUL UN- DERWRITING EXPERIENCE. THIS GOMPAN HAS THE LARGEST SURPLUS _ IN opie i TO INSURANCE CARRIED OF ANY COMPANY IN THE STA THIS uae an HAS RETURNED NEARLY TWICE AS MUCH tN DIVI- S SINCE ORGANIZATION AS IT HAS PAID IN LOSSES. THIS COMPANY HAS RETURNED A DIVIDEND OF NOT LESS THAN 50% FOR THE PAST 27 YEARS. THIS COMPANY WRITES ON APPROVED MERCANTILE, DWELLING AND CHURCH RISKS. DIVIDENDS 50% If you want to cut your insurance costs in half, write C. N. BRISTOL, State Agent, FREMONT, MICH. CALUMET, MICH. SEE Ahi ADO OE RE a a area a ae 16 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN -December 6, 1922 The Dry Goods Dealer and Style. Written for the Tradesman. Temperamentally and personally; al- so very quietly, to be sure, the dry goods dealer may disclaim any ardent’ and special interest in styles and style- tendencies. At the same time, let it not be forgotten, every dry goods dealer is a se‘ler of style. Willy-nilly, the thing we call style is so woven into the dry goods business that we cannot separate the latter from the former, even assuming that such a thing were desirable from a merchandising point of view. Therefore the whole question of style involves some _ considerations which are of tremendous importance to every dry goods dealer in the land. Style enters largely and figures prom- inently in so ‘many of the lines he handles. The dry goods dealer should be an authority on styles. It is easy to sell certain kinds of dress fatterns and certain types of blouses—because they are just the things in those lines which every particular woman shopper in your community wants; and she wants them because they happen to be the accredited style of day. Now suppose your intimate knowledge of the in- evitable style-movement had made it evident to you some months ago just what was going to come about, you could have done two very profitable things: first, you could have applied certain sales stimulants to certain dress ratterns and blouses which, from the sty e standpoint, were destined to be- come less desirable as the new mode came on; and, in the next place, you could have supplied yourself with just the dress materials and the blouse stocks the ladies are now calling for. The authority on style is not the fel- low who simply keeps up with it. The man who is merely keeping up with style isn’t moving fast enough. He ought to keep two or three fu‘l jumps ahead of it. The dry goods dealer of the smaller town or city should get the Sunday editions of two or three big metropoli- tan newspapers and study the pages devoted to women’s styles in hats, dresses, smocks, footwear, etc. And he ought to read two or three of the more advanced and reliable fashion journals such as the local dressmakers read and devour. And if the salesmen making your territory know anything important along this line, don’t let them get out of your town until you have extracted this information. It will pay you to keep informed on the matter of style; and especially to study all the tokens and significant intimations which point to coming fads. Styles move out from the great style centers in what may be called con- centric circles or waves, widening as they move, until by and by. they reach the remotest village. And herein the small dry goods dealer of the more remote towns and cities has a decided advantage. He can anticipate the style’s arriva! in his section, and pro- vide himself with ample lines of the new goods which the advancing style is popularizing all along the line of its march. Where style-waves come from two or more different big style centers, the dry goods merchant will have to do like the weather man does: estimate the velocity of the approach- ing waves and.determine which will arrive first; and then consider what effect the one will have upon the other. tyles of the East are more strongly influenced by New York modes than are the styles of the Mid- Western section. At most seasons of the year style-waves are sent out from strategic points North, but in the winter they proceed from the fashion- able- watering-places of the South where the aristocrats of dress are be- sporting themselves beneath the sunny skies. Experience and observation will enable the dry goods dea‘er to be- come an excellent judge of such mat- ters so that it will not be altogether a matter of guesswork to forecast the ‘style which is going to arrive in his section first and rrove the stronger in- fluence. It occurs to the writer, that possibly somebody may rise up at this point and remark that all this is well enough for the dressmaker or milliner, but the dry goods dealer is a mascu‘ine-mind- ed person and styles don’t greatly ap- peal to him. He tries to buy what the women want, but he waits and lets them make known their wants first. If so, then his policy is dead wrong, and he hasn’t really gotten into the game. He is missing both the big profits and a lot of fun. he thing to do is to develop a sympathetic attitude and a real inter- est in this whole business of style, for it is a matter of prime imrortance to the dealer. Popular screen idols of the feminine persuasion and actresses who are great favorites on the speaking stage, and great ladies of the land who are so eagerly sought by the cameramen of the daily press—these set the pace in styles. The kind of hats, dresses, coats and footwear these ladies wear have much to do in determining the coming vogue; for fundamental the in- stinct of imitation determines styles. Apart from imitation there would be no such thing as style; every woman in the land would wear the thing that happened to please her own whim. And it isn’t disrespectful in the least to say that woman is a creature strongly endowed with the imitative instinct. All of us are, for that matter; men as weil as women. In a recent book, by Elizabeth W. Ross, entitled “A Road to Remem- brance,’ I was interested to read the following: “My father was a dry goods mer- chant, and I had good clothes and was considered a leader of fashion in my set. My ideal was Mrs. Abraham -Lincoln, whose picture was often in the papers of those eveentful days. My form was not unlike that of Mrs. Lin- coln’s; I dressed my hair like hers and wore a net; then I had-a black silk dress made with a long train, around which was a white swiss under-ruffe, so I was a good likeness of the first lady of the land. In my maturer years I have often been taken for Lydia. E, Pinkham, so my conscious arid unconscious efforts have led me to look like two of America’s illustrious women. “Sometimes when I hear criticisms of the modern young lady’s manner of dress, I just cannot help but remind the carpers of the time when we wore a full pound of jute switches on our heads, and round, roomy, hoop skirts, and bustles on which we Could safely carry an ink bottle, and sleeves that locked like inflated balloons. I wonder that the boards of health did not ar- rest us for carrying around and scat- tering disease germs in those street- sweeping dresses. But come to think, that was before the days of germs and heaith boards.” Frank Fenwick. >>> Proceedings of St. Joseph Bankruptcy Court. St. Joseph, Nov. 27—In the matter of Riley W. Schaeffer, bankrupt, of Sturgis township, St. Joseph county, the trustee filed a report showing sale of the hard- ware stock located at Kort Wayne, In- diana, to Delt D. Church for $2,925. Un- less cause to the contrary is shown, the Same will be confirmed by the referee within five days time. In the matter of Walter F. Clements and Edgar E. Pauley, a co-partnership of Clements & Pauley, at Benton Harbor, the trustee filed his supplemental final report and account, whreupon an order was made by the referee closing the estate and discharging the trustee. Nov. 29—This day was held the first meeting of creditors at the court house in Allegan of George Titus, of Otsego, Ned Dansby, of Wayland, Edward N. Henningston, of Hopkins, and George F. Shepley, of Plainwell, bankrupts. In the first three cases, as there were no assets no trustees were appointed, and the cases will be closed at the proper time. In the latter case Rowland L. Soule, of Plainwell, was elected trustee and his bond fixed at $1,000. Colonel Leach, Ray Honeysett and John Blair, of the latter place, were appointed ap- praisers. The bankrupt was sworn and examined by the referee and attorneys present, without a reporter, and following his examination by a unanimous vote of the creditors present and represented the trustee was authorized and directed upon the inventory and report of appraisers being filed to sell the assets of the bank- rupt estate at public or private sale, a bid having being made in open court for the same at $2,250. The meeting was adjourned for four weeks and the exam- ination of the bankrupt continued until the adjourned date. Nov. 27. George F. Parsons, real estate dealer, of Kalamazoo, and formerly en- gaged in the same business at Jackson- ville, Florida, filed a voluntary petition and was adjudicated a bankrupt. The matter was referred to referee Banyon. The schedules show no assets, over and above the bankrupt’s exemptions and liabilities in the amount of $11,615 listed as follows: Atlantic Nat. Bank, Jacksonville $ 700.00 Florida Nat. Bank, Jacksonville 1,000.00 Fourth Nat. Bank, Jacksonville 300.00 Stuart Beirnstein Co., Jacksonville 150.00 Florida Abstract & Tile Co., CRERHODVTE 15.00 Hughes Lumber Co., Flint ______ 250.00 Industrial Savings Bank ________ 175.00 Boomhower Auto Supply Co., Pepttie, “A PGen eee a 40.00 Detroit News, Detroit ___________ 175.00 Detroit Saturday Night, Detroit__ 50.00 Belknap Wagon Co., Grand Rapids 150.00 Detroit Free Press, Detroit _____ 10.0 First National Bank, Watervliet 3,000.00 Peoples Bank, Jacksonville ______ 250.00 First Germania State Bank, Jack- SONViNe 2S A a 400.00 $11,615.00 Dec. 1. In the matter of John Renger, Renger & Sons, a co-partnership, and other bankrupts, of Kalamazoo, the ad- journed first meeting of creditors was held at the referee’s office and the trus- tee’s first report and account, showing total receipts of $110, were considered approved and allowed. Claims were al- lowed and the meeting adjourned for thirty days. In the matter of Edward N .Henning- ston, bankrupt, of Hopkins, no cause to the contrary having been shown, an order was made closing the estate and recommending the uischarge of the bank- rupt. The record book and files were returned to the clerk of the court. Dec. 2. In the matter of George H. Shepley, bankrupt, of Plainwell, the in- ventory and report of appraisers was filed showing property of the appraised value of the sum of $2,817.73. Henry Cornhill & Sons, of Kalamazoo, submitted a written offer of $2,250 for the store and bakery fixtures, stock and auto de- livery wagon which offer was aecom- panied by deposit of $200. Unless eause to the contrary is shown, tne offer will be ratified by the referee upon the ex- piration of the usual five days time. —_———-.-—-— If you are told that “honesty is the best policy” believe it, but avoid practicing honesty simply because it is policy. Real integrity needs no incen- tive. Five Points Worth Remembering 1. No Rot. Rubber to 2. Phosphor Bronze Springs Give Easy, Lasting Stretch. 3. Years’s Wear Guaranteed. 4. Slip-Loop Back Gives Added Comfort. 5. Their High Qual- ity makes Satis- fied Customers for you. a y > Write toda and pocket-book. a mes Nu-Ways are Sold Direct; Excello Brand thru Jobbers. Combination Xmas gift package of Suspenders and garters wins the eye Cash in on this for your Holiday trade. cd December 6, 1922 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 17 allt | | a Will You Pay Net Cash 10 Days For Quantities of | Staple Dry Goods Below Mill Prices? Of Course!! Any Merchant Would! Then Read and Act Quickly {titi | =| Rin eee Realizing the upward tendency of Cotton, Wool and Silk, and increasing labor costs, all year we have been The accumulating our present stock of $500,000 of Dry Goods and Notions. Most of it is owned on the basis of | 7c Ticeon Cotton or less, and Cotton is now 25c. Why Now in order to promptly meet our obligations, we need to SELL during December for Cash at least $250,000 of our stock. The best and quickest way is to offer our stock in large quantities at ridiculously low | prices for Net Cash in 10 days—Hence this sale. What Everything in our stock will be included in this sale—Nothing reserved. We will make low prices on small = bine B quantities but the real slashes and cuts in prices will be for larger quantities, and tremendous cuts in prices will =! tcl a be made for merchants who will take large quantities of any one item. All this will be shown on our Circulars— ye Watch for them. = oe Our stock is divided about as follows: Piece Goods and Blankets $175,000, Notions $75,000, Hosiery $50,- * =| How 000, Knit Goods and Underwear $100,000, Men’s Furnishings $75,000, and Ladies’ Ready-To-Wear $50,000. ‘ =| Priced. ‘ Piece Goods and Blankets include Dress Goods, Linings, White Goods, Ginghams, Percales, Wash Goods, & — Crepes, Plain and Fancy Turkish Towels, Huck Towels, Bedspreads, Damask, Crash, Toweling, Romper Cloth, == Watch our Cretonnes and Draperies, Cotton and Wool Blankets, Wash Cloths, Bath Sets, Longcloth, India Linons, Shirtings, f Ciccolars. Madras, Cotton and Wool Batts, Eiderdown, Oilcloth, Carpet Warp, Bleached and Brown Cottons, Wide Sheet- = a ings Bleached and Brown, Nainsooks and Cambrics, Sheets, Pillow Cases, Pillow Tubing, Straw and F eatherproof a Noss Ticking, Denims, Khaki Cloth, Plain and F ancy Outings, Cashmere Twills, etc. = 3 ec The other stocks include the usual items usually found in a stock of staple wholesale dry goods. See our = \ Circulars for details. = : > T Our only terms will be NET CASH 10 DAYS. We reserve the right to accept or reject any orders or to insist yy er on payment of cash before delivery. L Time of Sale The Sale will begin at 7:30 a. m. Monday, December 1 1, 1922. We will accept orders in the House, or = and How through our salesmen, or by telegraph or telephone at our expense, by mail or otherwise. First come, first ea Purchases served. This opportunity will be first given to our customers and if all merchandise is not sold then, same will “ Can Be Made | be offered to merchants everywhere. The Sale will continue until our stock is reduced to the extent desired. ( Think of what merchandise you will need the remainder of this year, of what you will need for your January and February sales, of what you will need for Spring and even next Fall, and then plan on visiting us. LTT Miscel- laneous 4 Read Dry Goods Economist, issue of Nov. 25, 1922, first page on ““Why Cotton Goods Prices May Go Information | Still Higher.’ Think of raises of 10% to 25% every time any merchandise is offered for later delivery and how you can save all the way from 10% to 50% by buying at this Sale AND WHAT YOUR CASH WILL lll TC » USM , ACCOMPLISH FOR YOU. = Ke dend After this Sale is over, and our stock reduced we will still be in position, on account of old advance pur- D5 4 rq Addenda ) chases, to solicit your business with a complete stock and prices as low as or lower than any. aS al Lowest Prices For Large Quantities Staple Dry Goods—NET CASH TEN DAYS = itd : = 1G Nothing Reserved. Each Item Offered Subject To Prior Sale St | f = 5 K\s | Grand Rapids Dry Goods Company GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN Exclusively Wholesale Re SALT A DIFFERENT SALE AND THE BIGGEST YET—WATCH FOR OUR CIRCULAR gyi Ol UL ATT NTT ped SAT pe ol TRUST MMMM ST ae ISR) SRS bed SAT TRAST SE 18 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN December 6, 1922 Utilizing the Direct-mail Approach. Written for the Tradesman. There are great possibilities for the dry goods dealer in cards, letters, leaf- lets, folders and other kinds of adver- tising, especially if sent out -as first Cass mail. But there are two things essential to the success of every direct-mail cam- paign: first, you must have a live mail- ing list; second, you must have some- thing worth while to send your pros- pective customers. If it is a card, a-letter, a folder, or a booklet, let it be a good one. Make it brief and concise and free from all hackneyed, stock phrases. If you use illustrations, use good ones. And see that your printer does his work right. Many dry goods dealers of the smalier communities cannot get a first class job of printing at home—simply because the local printer or printers haven’t the right sort of type face, and maybe couldn’t do the work sat- isfactorily if they had. In that case send the job to an out-of-town man. Maybe there’s a good printing estab- lishment in the county seat town or some other nearby city. See the fore- man personally, if you can, or if that isn’t convenient, write him explaining just what you want—the size and sort of type face, the format, and the sort of paper you want, and get his esti- mate. Good copy plus good typographical work means good literature to mail out; and without the right sort of literature the dealer had better not at- tempt the direct mail approach. Here’s the way one enterprising de- partment store called attention through a form letter to an advance spring suit sale: On a sheet of plain correspondence stationery, 6% x 10% inches, folded twice from the bottom, and apparently typewritten (though really printed), they had the following statement: Dear Madam: As one of the closer friends of the store, we take pleasure in informing you of a— Private Showing and Sale of New Spring Suits Most Unusually priced at $39.50—in our Salon of Dress, Third floor, on Thursday, Friday and Satur- day of this week. To this showing you are most cor- dially invited. You will be interested to know, we are sure, that the price we name, be- cause of an extremely fortunate cir- cumstance, averages considerably less than the regular wholesale price of these garments. Another big advantage of this private sale, which we are sure you will appreciate, is the fact that it en- ables you to select from the complete stock—to choose before the offering is advertised to the genral public. It is only to a limited number of customers that this opportunity is an- nounced—among whom we feel it is a privilege to include you. Yours very truly, The M— & C— Co. Enclosed with this letter was a pre- sentation card with a blank line on which was written with pen the name of the lady receiving the letter. This card reads as follows: This card, upon presentation in our Salons of Dress, Third Floor, will privmeee. to a private showing of Advance Spring Suits offered at private sale, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, February 16, 17 and 18. The M— & C— Co. Cards of various sizes, printed on good white post card stock, can also be used to good effect; and such cards can be mailed out under a one-cent stamp. A Southern dry goods dealer recently used a particularly good card in which he accomplished a two-fold Eurpose: name‘y, called attention to the second and closing week of his an- nual white sale and also got in an ef- fective word apropos a special silk hose sale. The card was 5 x 7 inches, which makes a very attractive size; and reads as follows: The 35th Annual White Sale Closes Saturday, the 26th, at 7 p. m. The exceptional offerings of which have made this the most successful of our 35 white sales. If you have not filled your wants completely, we sug- gest that you take advantage of the special price now in effect. For the Week of February 20th We announce a special sale of fine quality silk hose manufactured by one of the best and oldest hosiery mills in the entire world. These hose are structurally perfect, but on inspection at the mills were not passed as firsts, on account of slight shadings All have the nonravel stop, which dis- tinguishes this manufacturer. The grade that we usually sell at $3 will be placed on sale at $1.95. Other higher grades will be offered at like reduc- tions. We consider this sale the most op- portune selling of silk hose since 1915, and advise all our customers to take advantage of these exceptional offer- ings. L— H— One of the obvious advantages of the direct mail approach is that there is no waste circulation. You have, it is assumed, a live mailing list made up exclusively of people in your com- munity. All of them are actual or potential customers of your store. Each piece mailed out goes to some individual and gets at least one read- ing. Another good thing about this man- ner of advertising is its flexibility. You can use it in so many ways. You can build up a campaign using this sort of advertising exclusively, or you can use it in connection with your news- paper advertising. Look into the possibilities of the di- rect mail approach. Frank Fenwick. —_ +++ English Store Charges Admission at Door. Those American mothers who are in the habit of treating their offspring to a round of free amusements and entertainments at the different Ameri- can department stores at the holiday season would be given what would seem like rather a rude surprise should they visit Wile’s, a large toy and sporting goods shop, located in the center of Manchester, Eng., and be politely informed at the door that the admission price would be 3d. Wile’s has a floor space of 150 by 40 feet and at the ‘holiday season em- ployes 160 clerks that are kept so busy they cannot possibly take care of the trade. In order to keep out idle sightseers and give the prospective customers a better opportunity to inspect the mer- chandise it was decided to make “a charge of 3d for admission and issue tickets showing the date. If the visitor’s purchases exceed this amount, he is refunded the amount of admis- sion; if not, the charge stands. According to the manager of Wile’s this system operates greatly to the ad- vantage of the store and prospective customers. It attracts people who realize it will be worth their while to shop there. It allows the store a small revenue to compensate for the loss of display and space, and it af- fords bona fide customers very much better service. holiday trade. two, three or six to the box. This system is not merely an experiment, but has been tried out for several years and even with it in force the store has had to close the two entrances at certain intervals to re- lieve the congestion. 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. Send us your open orders. Handkerchiefs This is one of the items you never have too many of for We still have stock of practically any thing you need. Men’s, ladies’ and children’s, prints or plain goods, initials, silks, pongees and embroidered, in fancy packings, We guarantee satisfaction. | Quality Merchandise—Right Prices—Prompt Service | WHOLESALE DRY GOODS didididhssdssididididdidiiddddddddddddddddiddddaddididdddiiadlddilass VZ HUMAN HAIR NETS becomes a repeat customer. Every form of dealer co-operation—window displays, counter cards, display cabinets and $1.20 More Profit per Gross than any other advertised hair nets. NATIONAL TRADING COMPANY PAUL STEKETEE & SONS GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. LLL LLL Ld ddddddldulllLihitisisdiiididiidddiiddddddididsdbdddtsdbssdd CHICAGO, ILL. EEE DURO-BELLE Quality is a Known Quality—each user 630 SO. WABASH AVE. FOR CHRISTMAS Garters and Garter and Arm Band Sets in Christmas Ti § Cut Silk Fore-in-hands, _ { Grenadines, Knits. Hockey Protecto Caps Articap and Others. Paris and Boston Boxes. - Mufflers Silk and Angora. Handkerchiefs in all grades. Daniel T. Patton & Company Grand Rapids, Michigan ~- 59-63 Market Ave. N.W. The Mens Furnishing Goods House of Michigan BHHRERBE RE REREREEREBEREREEE EEE = arin ak eis aici ; pa ot = rants ac mina Rl SAMI TS ‘eh inin ace tn asain ~~ Prncastinmieiii Peete ae — ~catntcntinnte se otne December 6, 1922 ; MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 19 Childs Walsts. PRICES CURRENT ON STAPLE DRY GOODS. nt CAmbrios & Nalnsooke, =| “Cub” Kpit Waist —-—____ 2 0 . . ° Ss Sts le tenis ithe i a ea ae ear’ ’ ais ck ci sciatic! So ae List ree corrected before going to press, but not guaranteed Berkley. | Se occas 21 Muslin Waist 22503 50@4 50 against changes. ee ene = ' Diamond Hil} 223 ee ee Boys’ Underwear. Dress Goods. Som Py en ee — & Bath sas Fleece Union Suits, Heavy _____. 7 00 fa in. oS obe Blankets. cking. : : Bu wale ee uy 64x78 Blanket Comfortables -____ 250 Straw Ticking -_.-_____"_______.___ 16% | Egypt Ribbed Union Suits ______ 4 25 /20 44 in. All Wool Storm Serge _ _ 97 66x80 Comfortables _. 3 10 Feather Tickings SPOR oo 84%@30 s . Rise se 50 in. All Wool Storm Serge ______ 1 20 72x80 Comfortables .. 3 25 Fancy Satine Tickings from. 29%@35 Hanes” No. 958 Ribbed U. S. __ 6 00/ French Serges proportionately, 64x78 Comfortables -- 3 00 36 in. Imp Hol. Ticking ~-_..._.__ 42% s a : Rise .62% Danish Poplar Cloth _.........___ 42 66x80 Comfortables -_--._.-._-__. 3 50 Part Wool Union Suits, all sizes 12 00 Juilliards Novelty Checks & Plaids 1 85 Ee Be a en pe Denim. a1, O® Woot Union Suits —___._ wo Ge 54 in. All Wool Coating __.. 1 50@2 0 Corts, Tussle & Prose 400 240 20 Heavy Fleece Vests & Pants xin! 00/18 ._ Linings. : . ¢ 30 in. Black Satine .__..... 18% 30x40 Suinuet Blankets. 70 Prints Part Wool Vests & Pants “mee aa 36 in. Satine, black & colors 25@35 30x40 Scalloped ___._............... 5 In Various colors : 10% Spring : . ae ee Bloomer Satin ---. ae 36x50 Stitched ___________________. 1 60 ee Boys’ 72x80 pin check Ath. Stan. S. 4 75 Windsor Gasaic i” sexe) pcalicped ----——--------_--- Pi hk Bes 4 “Me Ste Oe 12% a AMDTIC -~—---—=~—--~—--- x Und a 6 in. Bleached Curity Gauze ~~... eltie “Suit 2 36 in. Radiant Charmeuse __._-_. 471% : Better Grades ___...__ -. 074%4@081%4@10 White Good. Camp Blankets. Misses’ Underwear. ie Occe. Camp Blankete 000 2 60 Flags. Vellastic Vests & Pants —_______ 3 00/16 Indian Head. Small Spearheads, doz. ............ 1 Rise .37 so. 30. Sott Minish (oo ee 21% Auto Robes. Larger sizes from 4x6 ft. to 10x15 ft. Heavy Fleeced Union Suits -_____ 6 50/ ie eee po oe Fei Ee ORE rr 7 eee tom, cock --___- eT aoe seek bc suits’ OOF o SOtt Minish 2.00 ee ; e on Sui ein Sott-Pinish: 200 OCs oe 36% Wool Blankets. Napped Goods. : . le .50 All Linen Finish %c yard more. 66x80 Wool Mixed —__-_____._ 5 75@6 25 25 in. White Shaker .________.-_____ ll Part Wool Union Suits —.______ 12 50/2 aox 0 a eet qo ae . 27 in. White & Twill. Shaker 12%4@14% Nobasis is tiie cua R : fe 2 Ww a x: oo oo. Cashmere Twill 2 elastic Fleece Union Su amen / Rae: parade bapeas Ree 70x80 All Wool ...._----.-.-- 8 60@12 00 27 in. Light Outings ———----_- agi a Rise .75 a os Secon tee 27 in. Dark Outings -._.-__--_ pring. | a2 in: Checks & Plaids ——~—-"-"-- 31 casan agen cnea®?mfonte oa 5o 38 in: Light Outings ————-———- irm@iee Leer’ Gauze J? cut Union Suits — 4 36 32 in. Checks & Plaids, better Tcaeer aisen Reine onda 86 in. Dar utings 222s P ie PO aay Bsr o------2-+------ 33 Oust from 2 24 00@48 00 Notions. Ladies’ Underwear. : 9/0 in. Vole Sheets. a ee eT rn a Vert © Pete, Hew, 7 40 in. Organdies, all colors _...__._ 421%, 63x90- Pequot — 18 75 Kohinoor Snaps, gro. es i. 32 in. Romper Cloth ___........___ 22% = 63x99 Penuat 2 04 #$Wilsnaps, gro. ----~_- —s-- -, 1 Meee Wiceos: Veet & Fanta, ———¥ aa 27 in, Apron Ginghams 12%@14% 72x90 Pequot — 15 25 Satin Pad S G Garters, doz 4 Oe Weel Vaal & bane Reg. 15 00 27 in. Cheviots 0 16 72x99 Pequot _ 16 69 Sampson fly swatters, doz. ne eee ee Ex. 16 50 Plisse & Serp. Crepe, from —__... 25 81x90 Pequot — 16 75 ##Roberts needles, per M. —. 2 50 Medium Wt. Ribbed U. S Rez. 8 00 SFB RR eee 13% 81x99 Pequot — ee ee. oe Se ae oe in. Maotas oo es 63x90 Pepperell 12 25 e readin e , eee itn Yani , 19 95 32 in. Suitings, from uo w ite 24 @ 35, 63x99 Pepperell 39 — ine _ ae — bet a pa o 11 Ib. Brush Back Union Suits, ie ie in. On, from: 2.2 72x90 P. ee 13 4 stee ns M.C., 2 ae ; WNT a S? ic Poedne ee 72299 Pepperell ce 1471 Brass Pins S. S., 160, per box ---- S Siketeen & Wook US. 2. aoe = - 36 in. Péplins, from __________ 274%@42% = 81x90 Pepperell ____ 1435 Brass Pins S. C., 300, per box ---- . Mer. & Wool Union Suits __Reg. 23 00 81x99 Pepperell 15 70 ‘Brass Pins M. C., 300, per box -... 90 Lockwood ______ 5 Coats Thread, doz: 200202000 59 . Ex. 25 00 Percale. taxi Lockwood -——---——- OS ee in. os : si Wwooe —__-__-______ - Sa : ee xl rib, 12 cut Vests, Dou. extra _. 3 00 S¢ in. 68x72 “Lights 16%, Darks 16% $1%90 Lockwood —-W--77-—77777> 18 3a Belding ‘Silk, 60 yd. doz, Tz. $0 181 rib Bodice Top Vests —Reg. 2 15 36 in. 80x80 ----Lights 19 , Darks 20 Cheap Seamless ‘Sheets 22222 13 50 Cobro Silk net with elastic, gro. -. 4 50 1x1 rib Tu. V. N. vests lace tr FE 5 fo Crashes Cheap Seamed Sheets ______________ 9 00 oe ee Nets 80 eee i = 2 60 3 Mpia Strand 2 3 1g Jn. P Bleached! —"o—-______ Pillow Cases ype Strand ooo Pe ee ae ee Other grades accordingly and less rs = 220 ROM. G Crochet Cotton, per box 75 ane a ee OF QUARUOS, 2 eae De “4 0. N : 90 Union sults --~---___ ww es. 16 in. Irish Imp. Br. Linen Crash 16 aeite no ome Fics ue Ci ie 90 : 00 15 in. Bleached Toweling -.._____ 06 aa. 396 Sansilk Crochet Cotton, per box __ 55 Men’s Underwear. a 17 in. Glass Toweling, Red Stripe __ 12 ei Knit. Cot., white Red Label Shirts & Drawers _____ 9 50 18 in. Absorbent Toweling __..._- 16 a ee ce ~----------------=- — : Pe + Dexters Kni ee 1 50 Red Label Fleece Union Suits ____ 17 00 16 in. Blea. Linen Crash, from 20 to 25 nen ve ee, eee Black and colors ------ pee iar i Ge Hes pie Poona Gales Sons ee 2 30 Bedspreads. Allies Yarn, bundle ---_______- --- {2 *58 3U. Ss ie : i 113.6 it ie Red Ber 72x84 Bedspreads + --150 Fleishers Knitting Worsted Skeins 2 30 oe eee Pe ribbed ——- ne Red Star ————--—-----------—- 115 Better qualities and larger sizes up Fleishers Spanish worsted balls -- 260 Unde" Sib, shirts @ deceee 2S = in. = sal Se ee ee : ms to 5 00 Fleishers Germant’n Zepher Balls 3 70 Wool Shirts & Drawers wers 14 00 24 in. Red Soo Fleishers Saxony Balls ___--_-_-_ 3 70 San Fiecd Sa ae 14 00 be ed Star ~----.._______ w-o~-- 1 45 Carpet Warp. Fleishers Knitting Worsted Balls 2 60 Heavy Ribbed Union Suits _......~ 13 50 27 - Red Star -.---..________ 170 White 45 Fleishers Scotch & Heather Balls 2 90 Part Wool Union Suits _.._...... 36 00 Teay 38 Ter, ast Colors 50 ee peace: Oe = Bere 4 or Mer. & Wool Union Suits ___-____ 34 50 esident Suspenders, Bee : ae a Suits ce Sistah in Olictoth. President Suspenders. Ex. Heavy 6 00 100% Wool Union Suits __________ 48 00 72 in. Mercerized ________.____...__ 82 5S in. Mercerized 2.0 5 58 in. Bates or Imp. Hol. Red Dmk. [75 Pattern Cloth. 58x72 Mercerized ~_.-....._........... 1 35 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 6214c@$6.00 per doz. depending on size and quality and whether part linen, hemstitched, etc. Wash Cioths from 45¢ per doz. to $1.50 depending on size and quality and whether plain or fancy. Bath Sets from 75c@$1.30 each. Draperies. 82 in. Cretonne —........._________ 16% Harmony Art Cretonne —__________ 25 Normandy Silkoline eee ecm cesy 19% 386 in. Better Grades Cretonnes from 25¢ @62c, cepecn ae on quality. Scrims & Etamines, from -__. 10%@19% 36 in. Plain & Fancy Marquisettes from 1644c@32%c, depending 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 ____ 1 387% 60x76 Cotton Felted Blankets ____ 1 55 64x76 Cotton Felted Blankets ____ 1 70 64x80 Cotton Felted Blankets _.._ 1 70 63x80 Cotton-Felted Blankets __._ 2 00 72x80 Cotton Felted Blankets ____ 2 15 Seconds about 5 to 10% less. Singles and Single 2nds_proportionately. 64x76 Barlan Heather Plaid ______ 2 10 72x80 Barlan Heather Plaid. _.____ 2 20 Seconds about 5 to 10% less. Singles and Single 2nds proportionately. 60x76 Plain Woolnaps __._..______ 2 30 64x76 Plain Woolnaps _. 66x80 Woolnap Plaids _ 72x84 Woolnap Plaids __ Seconds about 5 to 10% less. Singles pnd: Magis 2nds proportionately. 60x76 Woolnap Plaids _____. a - 2 60 60x80 Woolnap Plaids .___...._.__ 2 65 66x80Wool nap Plaids _ aa $ 26 72x84 Woo b= Sn 3 65 lai kcal Seconds about 5 to 10% less. Singles and Single 2ndz proportionately. Batts. 3 Ib. Quilted Cot. Batts _._.. 80 per batt 3 lb. Plain Cotton Batt .... 75 per batt 8 oz. Small Cotton Batt ..10% per batt 10 oz. Smali Cotton Batt .. 12 per batt 12 oz. Small Cotton Batt -. 16 per batt 1 Ib. Wool Batts ..._..___ 1 45 per batt 2 Ib. Wool Batts ~........_ 2 50 per batt Wide Sheetings. 7-4 Pequot Bleached _ 45 8-4 Pequot Bleached _ 50 . 9-4 Pequot Bleached _ 55 10-4 Pequot Bleached _ 60 7-4 Pequot Brown —___ 40 8-4 Pequot Brown ___ 45 9-4 Pequot Brown ___ 50 10-4 Pequot Brown _____ 55 7-4 Pepperell Bleached 38 8-4 Pepperell Bleached 42 9-4 Pepperell Bleached _ 45 10-4 Pepperell Bleached ___ 50 8-4 Pepperell Brown ________ - 38 9-4 Pepperell Brown __..-_________ 42 10-4 Pepperell Brown —..._..______ 45 7-4 Lockwood Bleached __________ 43 8-4 Lockwood Bleached __________ 48 9-4 Lockwood Bleached ____._____ 53 10-4 Lockwood Bleached __________ 58 8-4 Lockwood Brown _____________ 43 9-4 Lockwood Brown ____________ 48 10-4 Lockwood Brown —___________ 53 Tubings. M2 in, Pepperell 30 45 in. Popperell 31% 42 fn: Peat 34 a5 ime Preenuot oo 36 ae Reh. Cee eg 30 a5 in, Cabot eae OG in. Tubing oe ek 4-4 Bleached Cottons. Ronedale oo as Hope 17% Cabot 17 Fruit of the Loom —....___________ 19 Auto 16% Pie agate ee ee 14 A 4-4 Brown Cottons. Black Rock 2 ee Ee Velvet 13 Giant 13% Cheaper Cottons -.-.-._.______10%@l11 infants’ Hosiery. Cotton 1x1 Rib Hose ____--_____-_- Combed Yarn 1x1 Rib Hose ___-_. Mercerized Lisle Hose, Cashmere Silkk Hl. & toe, 60% Wool Hose 4 12% te i] a Silk & Wool Hose -_----~-------.- 6 12% Children’s Hosiery. So No; Ef Cotton Hose 2303) 2 221% oe : 3 Ibs. on'9 2 26/8 h: 200 Needle, Ss. on / ease R, .10 F. .05 Misses Mercerized 300 Needle Hose oe 2 25/7 Combed Yarn ‘ Ee 4 F i . 28 oz. Dou. card. Hose / Misses Cot. oO! ne athe . 344 Needle Hose -_ 3 85 ee R. .10 F. .06 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 Needie Mercerized —_ --- 4 00 Pmt. 110, lisle, hem top --.---._.. 4-00 440 Needle Top full Mercerized: __ 5 25 Fibre Silk Hose 4 12 Strand Pure Silk Hose = Pmt. 110 Silk & Fibre ~-_-_.____._ 8 50 260 N’dle 18 in fibre boot mock sm. 6 75 10 Strand 18 in. Boot Silk —....-.. 9 00 Ladies’ Full Fash., 42 Guage, all Sik. FlOs6 2 19. 50 Ladies’ Fieeced & Wool. * 220 needle, 2 Ib. combed yarn ___._. 2 25 200 needle, 24% lb. comb. yarn hose 3 00 200 n’dle, 2% Ib. O.S. comb. yn. hose 3 25 176 needle out size Hose ~..-...-__.. 2 60 Men’s Hose. E. & F. Hose Cotton ~__-__-_--.-____ 1 50 Record, med. weight Cotton -— .... 1 90 R. & D. Heavy Cotton Hose ______ 1 60 176 needle Cotton Hose ~......__. = 1 25 200 needle combed yarn Hose __.__. 2 00 z00 needle full mercerized Hose ____ 3 00 240 needle fibre plated Hose —_.-__ 4 75 Pure Thread Silk Hose -...........- 6.00. Nelson s Rockford socks, bdl. ~__.__ 1 40 Nelson’s Rockford socks, bdl. __..-_ 1 50 Nelson’s Rockford socks, bdl. ~_____ 1 65 2% 1b. Wool Sox 2225.2. ~- 2 25 & Ib: Wool Sox 2 3 50@8 75 Spring. Lawrence Shirts & Drawers 7 00@7 50 Bal viggan Shirts & Drawers _... 4 25 Balbriggan Ecru Union Suits —.__ 8 00 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. Vi BD. Athletic Shits 2. 2 12 50 Fancy Strip Madris — __.________ 9 00 Bathing Suits for Spring Delivery. Men’s all pure worsted, plain ____ 23 50 All pure worsted with chest stripes ‘ 27 00@32 00 Ladies pure worsted plain ____.___ 25 00 Ladies all pure worsted striped and color combinations ~ ___.____ 27 00 up Men’s Dress Furnishings. Slidewell Collars, linen ..._.________ 1 60 Flannel Night Shirts __._____ 10 50@13 50 “Linine”’ Collars, per box __ 35 “Challenge’’ cleanable, doz. -~2% 64x60 percale dress shirts — 8 00 68x72 percale dress shirts 50 = ag 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 _______ 16 FO No. 240 Overalls or Jackets ________ 13 50 No. 260 Overalls or Jackets ________ 12 00 Stiefels, 285, rope stripe, Wabash stripe Club or Spade overall or jacket, 2 seam triple stitched __ 15 00 Black sateen work shirts, good qua. 10 50 Golden Rule work shirts ~_________ 8 00 Piece dyed work shirts ~._.______ 7.62% Best Quality work shirts _...9 00@16 50 Boys’ Furnishings. Knickerbockers —~-......._____ 6 00@15 00 Mackinaws, each -__.. ~-~ 4 25@ 8 50 Overalls, Brownies, etc. .... 6 50@ 9 00 Youths’ overall, 265 Weight —__.__ 10 25 Coverall Heavy Khaki ______ 12 00@16 50 68x72’ Dress Shirts 8 50 “Honor Bright’ Stifels Wabash Stripe Romper, red trim ____..__ 7 50 “Honor Bright’? Khaki Romper, eee tite ae “Honor Bright’ Plain Blue Romper, ROG trim: 7 60 : Ladies’ Furnishings. Middy- Blouses, red, green or navy, Parker & Wilder, wool filan., each 4 00 Tricollette Overblouses, each -..... 3 25 64x60 Percale aprons, Lights ...... 8 50 64x60 Percale aprons, Indigo -— -__- 9 50 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN December 6, 1922 — = ve 2y = oe: BUTTER, EGGS 4*> PROVISIONS = i -_ —_— 3 eo Michigan Poultry, Butter and Egg Asso- ciation. President—J. W. Lyons, Jackson. Vice-President—Patrick Hurley, De- troit. Secretary and Treasurer—Dr. A. Bent- ley, Saginaw Executive ‘Committee —F. A. Johnson, Detroit; H. Williams, Howell; C. J. Chandler, Detroit. Some Facts About the Introduction of Grape Fruit. St. Petersburg, Florida, Dec. 3—At Ocala I was shown an orange tree said to be over 100 years old (115 I believe, to be exact), which still makes an an- nual offering of 60 boxes of oranges. As with our own orchards in apples and some other fruits, the tree begins to bioom in less than two years, but the commercial grower discourages early fruiting and the blossoms are picked off before the fruit begins to form, leaving the vitality of the tree to become enhanced. Unlike most of our Northern fruits, orange trees com- ing from seed produce fruits true to- variety. The trees bloom most pro- fusely i in March, but with the multitude of varieties it is not unusual to find blossoms and ripened: fruit in close proximity to each other in almost any month of the year, though the heaviest crop’is usually harvested in Novem- ber. Before the days when Florida be- gan to commercialize its sunshine and climate, the original settlers did not intentionally shut out the rest of the public, but they were simply ignorant of their great possibilities and pro- duced in a limited way by crude meth- ods the products which are now given to the outside world in enormous quan- tities in a systematic manner, with great pecuniary advantage to them- selves. Undoubtedly the settler of half a century ago knew that people came there to spend their money and enjoy the environment, but they were raisin: and selling oranges, and oranges would stll continue to be their princi- pal resource had it not been for the influx of Northern resorters who dis- covered in Florida greater possibilities than the settlers ever dreamed of. A few years later we of the North began to hear of Jacksonville, and Jacksonville for many years was the mecca for people of other climes who wanted to escape the long, cold win- ters. But the production of oranges alone interested its permanent popula- tion. Then came the Northern fruit raiser and agriculturist who saw a practical use for the sunshine and climate, not altogether limited to “re- sorting.” To be sure the mild climate was a lure, but the hard headed New Eng- lander saw the fossibilities of ad- vantages in greater development, and I might assert with reason that the brain and energy which have developed this region were a product of the country of cold and snow. Here we learn that the improve- ments in the quality of the orange, once the old time variety replete with seeds, was largely due to experiments made by one William Chase Temple, who produced, after a period of.a score of years, the seéed‘ess variety which has entirely supplanted _ all others. At Winter Haven, near Lakeland we motored through the extensive Cody orchard develored in the past fifteen years. Mr. Cody, a resident of Cleve- land, got stuck in the sand area with his automobile at that time—so the story goes—and while waiting for somebody to come and give him a “tow, conceived the idea of raising citrus fruits and to-day has a fifty acre orchard which yields him a profit of $50,000 per year. I might also add that we had no difficulty in navigating, as the road difficulties which Mr. Cody encountered have been overcome by concrete. We asked about the origin of the grape fruit which in more recent years has become almost a necessity in fill- ing out the breakfast menus, and which I had supposed was a recent develop- ment from the orange. To my sur- prise, I learned the grape fruit was introduced many years ago from Spain, but as few had discovered the excel- lent qualities of its fruit, it was used largely as a shade tree. How desirable the fruit really is considered to-day nearly everyone knows, but how few realize that a tree fifteen feet-in height and six inches in diameter, will produce a ton of per- fect fruit. or that it gained its name not from any resemblance to the grare, but because it grows in clusters simi- lar to the vineyard product. I saw limbs no larger than a man’s wrist on which could be counted a few hundred yellow balls. The grape fruit harvest had not fairly begun, but the characteristics of the tree are not dissimilar to the orange, in that blossoms, fruit and foliase are in evidence at all times. Frank S. Verbeck. ——_>- 2 —_____ Rats and Mice Will Gnaw Matches. Several years ago an article ap= reared telling of a series of interesting experiments conducted on a number of captured rats, wherein they were sub- jected to treatment which would in- duce them to gnaw at matches with which they were plentifully supplied. The matches were all duly accounted for after the experiments and in no case was a match found which had been gnawed—the rats preferring to starve to death. The article made a profound impres- sion on the writer and he promised himself he would never be guilty of b'aming rats or mice. Actual occurrences since then have’ taught that they are to be blamed and positive evidence is at hand to back ug the charge. On a hot summer evening, about 9 o’clock, the family living in a second floor flat were downstairs getting a breath of cool air. Some one happen- ed to go upstairs and found the kitchen full of smoke, which was finally lo- cated as coming from the zinc-covered top of the kitchen cabinet. A box of matches was kep here out of reach of Moseley Brothers GRAND RAPIDS, MICH Jobbers of Farm Produce. BLUE GRASS BUTTER and EVAPORATED MILK FRESH and SWEET ARE LEADERS AT YOUR GROCER MENT STORAGE COMPANY GRAND RAPIDS ~- BATTLE CREEK holesale Distributors HOW ABOUT OFFICE SUPPLIES? DESKS, CHAIRS, TYPEWRITERS, RIBBONS, CARBON PAPERS, ETC. REMEMBER Grand Rapids Store Fixture Co. HAS SPLENDID ASSORTMENT 7 Ionia 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. MILLER MICHIGAN POTATO CO. Wholesale Potatoes, Onions Correspondence Solicited Frank T. Miller, Sec’y and Treas. - Sos tate 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 Swirt CIGARS “NOTHING FANCY BUT THE TOBACCO” STRICTLY HAND MADE—POSITIVE REPEATERS Distributed By LEWELLYN & CO. WHOLESALE GROCERS GRAND RAPIDS DETROIT December 6, 1922 the children and this box of matches was found to be on fire. They were troubled with mice. No one, so far as could be ascertained, had been up- stairs. How did the matches catch fire? Fire started in a‘ girls’ bedroom after midnight, also in the summer. The girls were away for the night and had not been in the room since 7 o’clock that evening. There was no lamp; no electric wiring; nor anything in that room to start a fire and yet it did start in the back of a bureau or dresser. They were troubled with rats and there was plenty of physical evidence of their presence. Can any one advance any reasonable theory of the cause of this fire other than rats, after those of spontaneous combustion and midnight trowlers have been eliminated? These two cases bear only circum- stantial evidence of the mischievous- ness of these rodents, but the follow- ing is even more conclusive. Keeping a few matches in the draw- er of his desk at the engine house (which is admitted as a bad practice), the writer noticed that the mice had invaded the drawer, chewed up some papers and scattered the few matches there. Upon examination, the matches showed unmistakable evidence of hav- ing been gnawed. On one the print of the teeth is plainly marked on the head, and on the other at the base of the head. These were the only two matches in that drawer. If this does not constitute good evidence, then the rats and mice shou‘'d never be ac- cused again. A pair of uniform trousers hung suspended from a bar attached to the ceiling of a closet. The only way a mouse could get to the trousers was to crawl up the wall, along the ceiling and thence to the trousers. With all kinds of other. material of easy ac- cessibility to experiment with, this is just what one of them proceeded to do. Without injuring the cloth in the slightest, he or they chewed the hard bone buttons on the trousers to such an extent that they had to be replaced. Why did they go so far out of their way to do this? A cat is said to sharpen its claws by scratching at a tree-trunk or a table leg, etc. Probably a rat or mouse sharpens its teeth by gnawing at any hard substance which presents itself, and when matches are left around, the hard head presents some- thing of interest—well figure it out yourself. 2-2 Keep To the Right. Detroit, Dec. 5—Time was when, notwithstanding the large number of people in all cities of any size, progress in walking and driving was compara- tively easy. a different condition has developed. To walk upon the sidewalks and ob- serve the long-established rule of “keep to the right” is to be blocked at every step. Crossing of streets has become almost impossible, and a dis- tinct menace to life itself. The driver of horse, automobile or truck is kert at constant, unnecessary nervious tension by the lawlessness and ‘carelessness of other drivers. On the streets where children play it is a stunt to see how close they may keep an auto or how long they may hold up a passing car without being struck by it. And this dangerous mental attitude is held not only in traffic but in all the affairs of - men, Since the war, however, -,. Michigan’s most successful MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 21 What is the reason? Just why does one persist in walking on the left hand side of the street or on the left of a passer-by when the rule is the right? Why bump into people? Why drop your newsparers on the streets? W1) do drivers of trucks or autos disregard the rules of the road and cut in or pass on the right instead of the left? What is the answer? Thoughtiessness, indifference, ignorance. The first principles of living are obe- dience to law and consideration for others. What are we to do about this selfish state of the public mind? There is an unfailing remedy, and only one. It does not-in the least matter what any one believes or thinks about uni- versal law and truth, it always works the same, whether we act with it or against it, consciously or unconscious- ly. We must wake up to the funda- mental principles of truth and realize that what we do to others we do to ourseives, that the Golden Rule and its resultst are not a pretty fable nor a weak sentimentality. It has been said as a joke that the Puritans came to America to worship God in their own way and to make every one do the same. It is not such a bad joke, after all, and a good lead to follow. They built a country that has been and still is a good place to live in. Let us keer it a good place to live in. Let each one of us acknowledge the law of right and practice it. Let every se f-respecting citizen of these United States begin on New Year’s Day to observe the rules of the road and keep to the right in thought, word and deed. Let us make it a personal a National, a worldwide movement. M. E. Woodruff. +s Paradoxes in Nature. Detroit, Dec. 5—A woman wanted a girl baby, so she advertised for it. She found on her doorstep, with a note. It wasn’t wanted at its own home. Strange, paradoxical world in which one woman yearns for foster mother- hood and another, with the pearl of real motherhood, wants to get rid of her child! Strange, paradoxical world in which half the population looks forward to families of children and half of it flirts with birth control! Strange, paradoxical world which finds reople in real poverty sweeten- ing their lives with babes and people in comparative wealth declaring they have not enough income to raise a family! It was Bacon who said: “Children sweeten labors, but they make misfortunes more bitter; they increase the cares of life, but they mitigate the remembrance of death.” Isn’t it typical of men and women that half of them look to the sweet- ness children bring and half of them to the ‘bitterness they add to mis- fortune—the care they add to living? The latter do not think how pleasant the added labor; they look with sour faces at the hole that comes with the doughnut. Perhaps it is well that humanity is this way. The great man is he who does not lose his child’s heart. The great—the truly great—are lovers of children. But what a strange world we would have if all were great, as strange as an army all generals. Benedict Bloom. ———_ Learn More —Earn More! You want to start Into a good position which will lead you steadily up the lad- der of success. FALL TERM SEPTEMBER 5 fo 22 ~_ BUSINESS. School for over a quarter century. Why not get out of the rut? Write for our beautiful new catalog. It Is free. 4 Help Yourselt Every time you show a woman | that Royal Baking Powder is the best for her to buy you have helped to make her a buyer of quality products. And you have helped yourself. For every woman who buys quality prod- ucts helps to raise the class of your trade. The grocer who builds for the future is constantly striving to better his trade by recommend- ing such quality products as Baking Powde Absolutely Pare The best known—the best liked—sells itself Contains No Alum—Leaves No Bitter Taste be x The Vinkemulder Company GRAND RAPIDS Yellow Kid Bananas Sunkist Oranges Fancy Florida Grapefruit Late Howe Cranberries Sweet Potatoes Grapes, Nuts, Dates, Figs. Quality—Reasonable Prices—Service M. J. DARK & SONS GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Receivers and Shippers of All Seasonable | Fruits and Vegetables So hielo MICHIGAN TRADESMAN December 6, 1922 ~— _ —_ — = : = A mat) te “Michigan Retall Hardware Association. President—Charles Sturmer, Port uron. ee entry Charles Ross, Kala- Tigers asthinr J. Scott, Marine City. Treasurer—William Moore, Detroit. ae G. Ferguson, Sault Ste. Marie; Georg Leedle, : Cassius L. ‘Gias ow, Nashville; Lee E. cerey, Detroit; George L. Gripton, Brit- n. Good Window Displays Will Help Your Holiday Trade. Written for the Tradesman. There is no time of the year when window display is so helpful to the hardware dea‘er as during the Christ- mas season. Everyone tries to out- shine his competitors, of course; but the entire public is in a receptive and buying mood and your offerings are sure to be scrutinized by a host of people who, normally, might pass by with barely a casual glance. I asked an experienced window trim- mer for some ideas on the subject of Christmas window trims. “First,” he said, “begin early. Try and be the first to make a showing of your suggestions for Christmas gifts. One reason for this is that the first impression made on a person’s mind is the impression most likely to last. If he sees something in your window that appeals to him as a suitable gift for some individual he has in mind, and this is the first suggestion made along that line, he will not forget it, whatever counter-suggestions. may come to him later. He may not buy immediately; but that article will go into his Christmas list, and, linked with it, the name of your store. “T would caution the hardware deal- er against novelty windows at this season. What do I mean by novelty windows? Well, the sort of window display constructed so‘ely for the pur- pose of attracting attention. Some merchants, for instance, install moving apparatus, others put in changing lights or flashes; and many, far too many, take up valuable space with Santa Claus figures, artificial chim- neys, etc., to harmonize with the sea- son. This is, I consider, an old and worn-out feature in Christmas window decoration, and does only one mer- chant any good—that is, the merchant who carries an extensive line of toys. The majority of hardware dealers do not go into this line so extensively as to make their sole appeal to children. - They must reach the older fo‘ks as- well. “Use these things on a small scale to give timeliness and color and back- ground to your display. That is all right. But do not give them so much space as to prevent your window func- tioning as it should, along the line of making rractical gift suggestions to people who are in search of gifts at this time of year. The big Santa Claus will attract attention; but you also want to sell goods. Soa smaller Santa Claus and more numerous and varied gift articles in your display will, to my way of thinking, produce better results. “Another suggestion that will prove of value is to use various little signs in your windows, not large half sheets, but small cards about 4 x 8 inches, to call attention to something useful for some particular relative or friend. Here’s a sample: Is Father getting old and nervous? Why not a safety razor for him? “With a few minutes spare time quite a few of these little cards can be prepared. They add immensely to the practical suggestiveness of the display. By all means have a price on each ar- ticle shown. Then, do not use any fancy figures or lettering, but some- thing neat and plain made by hand, that can be read at a glance. Avoid the use of long phrases. “Make your backgrounds attractive, design something special for the class of goods you wish to display, take plenty of time and figure out exactly what you intend to use to display your goods on. Put your decisions on paper and then follow them out. Do not try to make a window display by merely starting to work in the win- dow and arranging things as you go. Have a fixed rlan before you start, think it over well, decide on your colors, what you think will show the goods to the best advantage. All de- tails should be carefully planned be- fore you begin work. Then, do not vary irom your plan. This also en- ables you to put up the display in much less time, as by having your p.an to guide you, you can do the work more rapidly. However, do the work neatly, and by all means keep your window clean. “Keep your windows lighted at night. This of course applies to show 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. Grand Rapids, Mich. Foster, Stevens & Co. Wholesale Hardware wt 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 SCHOOL SUPPLIES Pencils Tablets Paints Ruled Papers, etc. WRITE US FOR SAMPLES The Dudley Paper Co. LANSING, MICH. Michigan Hardware Company 100-108 Ellsworth Ave., Corner Oakes GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Exclusive Jobbers of Shelf Hardware, Sporting Goods and FISHING TACKLE Ld ¥ eet as December 6, 1922 = MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 23 windows the year around. Merchants generally are fast awakening to the - fact that where attractive window dis- tlays are constantly used, they lose money by not keeping their windows lighted. During the holiday season it will be wel to keep windows. lighted from about 5 to 11 p. m. © “When designing your window, be sure to figure on showing the assort- ment of goods, For instance, you are presenting a class of goods made in several sizes or grades, each having a different price. Show each price, give the public the assortment to select from, yet arranage the goods artis- tically and keep them classified as to sizes and prices.” . Another experienced window trim- mer gives some practical hints as to the most efficient methods for putting together an effective display. “The first thing, of course, is to de- cide what goods are to be displayed. The next step is to form some idea of the arranagement to be made. Before installing any of my better displays, I always draw on paper a p‘an of the background and floor space of my window, and after drawing some de- sign whigh I know can be carried out with the materials at hand, I proceed to decide on a color scheme which would be most in keeping with the class of goods to be displayed. This last feature is very essential to a good - display, not only for the very artistic effort of a good color combination, but for the advantage resulting from util- izing the reflection obtainable from a light colored background. A _ light colored background is more attractive, displays the goods more distinctly, and will not cause a reflection in the glass of outside objects as a dark back- ground will do. “Any pillars, I-beams or other struc- tures for ornamental or other purposes can usually be made of refuse timber, od crates, etc., and after being cover- ed with some cheap cloth, can be given a coat of alabastine. “With all ornamental pieces com- pleted and in place, and the extreme background being given the desired color, the next step is the placing of the goods themselves. As this is what all previous work has been leading up to, strictest attention should be given. to details’ at this juncture. The pre- vious work wil: be more or less spoil- ed by putting in too much or not enough, or through failure to keep a balanced effect throughout the entire cisplay, regardless in most cases of the class of goods installed. “It is advisable to begin at the cen- ter all designs to be made of the goods themselves and it frequently adds to the appearance of the win- dow to have the central design set for- ward from the line of the balance of the background, a‘though this will be governed more or less by the class of goods displayed and by other condi- tions. “After the installation of the goods, the next point is price cards. The rresence of these is important, if not absolutely vital. An artistic display without the goods heing priced is more or less an advertisement, but what the merchant is looking for is present and direct results, which, in window trim- ming, are more in evidence with goods price-tagged than otherwise “In summing up the requisites of a good window display the following are to be considered essentials: Good coor combination, ornamental struc- tural work, artistic designs made by the goods themselves, the pricing of goods in clear, plain figures, careful attention to the details in arrange- ment, and the observance of economy so far as is consistent with the dis- play.” ‘It may be added that displays should be changed regularly, and as frequently as possible. Twice a week is not too often. These changes will enable the dea‘er to display a wide variety of gift goods in the very limited time at his disposal. Victor Lauriston. ——_2++>—____ Said a Nebraska dealer: “With me a sale is a sale when it is satisfactory. If a customer buys an article of me, takes it home and finds out it is not just what he wants, and returns it to me in a reasonable time in as good condition as it was when he bought it, I take it back and give him other goods for it. In case he doesn’t want other goods then I cheerfully give him back his money. I have fo‘lowed this rule and practice for years, and so far I have made a success. I re- main in business by permission of my customers. Should they decide for any reason to withdraw their business from me I would be out of business. I want my customer to feel satisfied as far as possible.” R. & F. Brooms Prices Special... $ 7.25 No. 24 Good Value 7.75 No. 25 Velvet _. 9.00 No. 27 Quality__ 10.25 No. 22 Miss Dandy 10.25 B. 2 B. O. E. __ 9.50 (ET ei ae | Freight allowed on shipments of five dozen or more. 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Ask Sidney Elevator Mnfg. Co., Sidney, Ohio about our way BARLOW BROS. Grand Raplds, Mich. OLD MONK OLIVES The most attractive line in the market. Old Monk Olives are the finest in the market. Only the choicest variety are packed under this famous brand. There are many varieties of Olives same as Apples, Pears or other fruit. Consider the difference between the famous Delicious or Jonathan and the Ben Davis, which commands the market. It is the same with Olives. In offering OLD MONK Olives to the trade we consider quality above everything else. OLD MONK Olives are plump, firm and meaty, they have that 'Tangy Delicious flavor so rare in other packs. JUDSON GROCER CO. GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN Roe eere ae Li olis SHOR ane December 6, 1922 OMMERCIAL TRAVELEB: Reve ety Aunees = — = spo - = = Shaped A aN Gabby Gleanings From Grand Rapids. Grand Rarids, Dec. 5—Regular study for even a brief period each day, definitely directed toward a fixed achievement, will soon make a well- informed man and in time a specialist, out of one wholly untrained in the be- ginning. Remember that it is special- ized and not merely vague and general knowledge which counts. The post- ponement of the beginning of study has cost many a man a fortune. To undertake a worthy course of action is commendabie, but to follow this up to a successful climax takes real effort, and honest-to-goodness stick-to-it-iveness. Nothing worth- while is gained without effort, and sometimes the Fates require that we shall be tested thoroughly now and again. Periods of discouragement, the necessity for a temporary sacrifice, and the demand for an actual showing of our strength of purpose are some- times the necessary passports which we must present before we can travel any farther. “Remember that the adage can scarcely be improved upon which says, “Whatever is worth doing is worth doing well.” Thoroughness is an ob- vious requirement of all satisfactory work, and yet surprisingly few people are thorough in planning out or ex- ecuting and in finishing up. Thorough- neses and application are what make real progress possible. It doesn’t make any difference who furnishes the opportunity—you, indi- vidually, are the person who must make the most of it, and must turn _ whatever advantages may-accrue to your own accotnt. Other people, quite naturally, are too busy looking after their own affairs to be planning for you. Besides, you would prob- ably -consider it an impertinence if they undertook to override or to dominate. Each man who makes any progress in the world must use his own brains -with which to direct and im- prove his own affairs. Youth is inclined to want its own experience, often forgetting that to obtain this individually may be very expensive. It is surely better to climb by standing on the shoulders of those who have gone before than to insist on original experience in all things. At the same time, when our best judg- ment rejects the honest acceptance of previous findings we are entirely justified in the exercise of mental or physical initiative. Success is never gained through the slavish following of past precedent, nor is it won by fear of the present or future. Success is the doing of the duty of to-day in the best possible way, so as to make the roadway smooth for progress to- morrow. Ageressiveness is perfectly justified, but should never be interpreted as the right to run rough-shod over some- one else Fair play, in both the dark and the open, makes for friends and fortune. And fair play is giving the other fellow a square deal, as well - demanding it for ourseves. The wise man continually plans for reserves of cash, knowledge and health so that an emergency will not suddenly bankrupt him. It is never safe to be operating on the edge of the margin, for there are too many unexpected. Situations likely to arise. Keep well within the bounds of the safety zone. Appreciate the value of time which comes not back. Make every day a definite forward step, if only a short one. Keep your eye on the road ahead, but measure accurately as well, from time to time, the distance which you have traveled. By doing this, you will gain an incentive to beat your own record—and that is what you must do, regardless of what the other fellow is doing. To be successful in anything, one must cultivate the habit of thinking completely around his problem, little or big. To be satisfied with thinking two-thirds or three-fourths of the way around is to stand back deliberately while some one else gains greater effi- ciency, prestige and leadership. Many people fail because they do not think their problems through and take time enough to do them properly. Some people prosper where others fail. The ones who prosper fit them selves for acceptable service through training and discipline. The failures are seldom willing to acknowledge that it was their own faut, because they would not make the necessary preparation. Geniuses are usually or- dinary folks who have made them- selves extraordinary through concen- tration, practice, and study, until they have become experts. The world has plenty of vacant places of importance for the man who is prepared. Russell Pettibone, who has been liv- ing in California for two years, is again making his home in Grand Rap- ids. Mr. Pettibone represents the Cincinnati Coffin Co. William E. Haas is rebuilding the store building at Bauer which was re- cently destroyed by fire. It will be 24 x 40 feet in dimensions, two stories high, with a two-story dwelling house attached. The largest real estate deal consum- mated in the Southwestern section of Michigan in years involving approxi- mately half a million dollars, was com- pleted when Simpson Acres,.a corpora- tion at Keeler, sold its entire holdings of farming lands and Keeler indus- tries to Harry Weinstein, of Chicago. The property includes five farms ag- gregating 653 acres, the Keeler can- ning factory, pickle factory, sawmill, blacksmith shop and warehouse and four residence properties’in Keeler. In exchange the Simpson Acres corpora- tion comes into possession of three apartment buildings in Chicago. Simp- son Acres will also retain the big general store and merchandising busi- ness at Keeler. The purchaser of the Simpson Acres industries is a well known Chicago business man who has been identified with a number of suc- cessful Chicago enterprises. His brother, Jacob Weinstein, will become manager of the interests at Keeler. The plan of the Weinstein brothers is to establish a colony at Keeler and bring a number of families from Chi- cago to conduct the farms and other industries they have acquired. They also plan to still further develop the fruit industry on their farmina lands, and to enlarge the canning and pickle industries. From its inception the af- fairs of Simpson Acres have been un- der the direction of N. F. Simpson, who is one of its largest stockholders. Stockholders in the corporation in- clude some of the best known business men and capitalists in Michigan, and the undertaking represented one of the largest farming ventures in the State. Among the prominent Simpson Acres ie a es Rooms without bath, $1.5C-$2.00; with show- Club Breakfast 20c to 75¢ or a fa Carte. Wire for Reservation. é i © 4 bi (sb oF er or tub, $2.50. Luncheon 50c. Dinner 75c. ee y “Py en) 13 } CODY CAFETERIA IN THE HEART OF THE CITY Division and Fulton RATES ) $550 up with bath { $1.50 up without bath IN CONNECTION 3 Short Blocks from Union Depot and Business Center HOTEL BROWNING MOST MODERN AND NEWEST IN ROOMS with Duplex Bath $2.00; 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 PETOSKEY, ‘WV cUSHMAN HOTEI MICHIGAN The best Is none too good for a tirec Commercial Traveler. Try the CUSHMAN on your next trir and you will feel right at home. Beach’s Restaurant Four doors from Tradesman office QUALITY THE BEST OCCIDENTAL HOTEL FIRE PROOF CENTRALLY LOCATED Rates $1.50 and up EDWARD R, SWETT, Mar. Muskegon a3 Headquarters for Michigan 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. able. WILL F. JENKINS, Manager... HOTEL WHITCOMB St. Joseph, Mich. European Plan Commercial Mer 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. Rooms 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 Rates reasac. Oo a eS ee Sn bk ee es ek A A ck ka na ce December 6, 1922 stockholders are Paul H. King of De- troit; Fred M. Warner, former gover- nor, of Farmington; O. H. L. Wer- nicke, Grand Rapids furniture man, now of Gull Point, Fla.; Fred L. Simp- . son, of Hartford; Dr. Pray, of Jack- son; Edward Frensdorf, Hudson; M. E. Dunkley, Kalamazoo; M. H. Lane, Kalamazoo, and Dr. Shumway, Lan- sing. Well might it be written that the old time pep which at times lies dormant but never dead shall rise in majesty to meet its own. It has been months since Grand Rapids Council, No. 131, displayed so much enthusiasm as at their regular meeting last Saturday which, starting at 2:30 p. m., lasted well into the night. After the regular routine of business and initiation was out of the way the meeting was turned into a sociable smoker, luncheon and entertainment and we doubt if even the oldest and most active member pres- ent ever dreamed there was so much latent ability stored up in the mem- bers of No. 131. There was A. T. Heinzelman, the ventriloquist, mono- logist and general entertainer; Joe Vander Meer, the soloist; Lee S, Conklin, the spellbinder; A. N. Bor- den, the pugilist; H, A. Blazer, the modern Caruso: Jas. H. Bolen, the reader, and the U. C. T. quartette consisting of Ted Hensel, Dan Ver- giever, A. H. Behrman and “Ottie” Heinzelman. The entire program, un- der the leadership of the immortal Behrman, was more or less extem- Poraneous;—although it is said Jim Bolen had practiced for several days on his rendition—was well received and was a big surprise to many who did not dream of the talent pent up within the members of Grand Rapids Council. We must not forget “sister” Ghysels, Ernest’s manager, whose adept and skillful touch of the Piano keys added charm and rhythm to the occasion and made it possible for “Red” Conklin and “Ottie” Heinzel- man to shine as stars of the Nth mag- nitude. The musical program was as- sisted by Jack Anderson and Mr. Lewis. W. J. Sheldon (National Bis- cuit Co.) was initiated into the order. The January meeting, to be known as “the Jas. H. Bolen class,” in honor of our worthy Senior Counselor who, with his family, will leave early in January for California, will be con- ducted along the same lines as was this December meeting. Every effort will be made to initiate the largest class in the history of Grand Rapids Council and if the pep and enthusiasm display- ed last Saturday night is any criterion, we will go over the top good and big. f we have omitted mention of any one who contributed to the splendid array of talent at this meeting, kindly call up the writer and we will gladly write an annex in next week’s columns. Many of those who attended the You-See-Tea luncheon Saturday, Dec. 2, were positively glad they were there. The music was excellent. Don’t think we ever had a better lunch served than was served that day and as soon as the Rev. James Hailwood, who was the guest of the meeting, began to talk every ‘one fully realized we were go- ing to listen to as good a talk as has ever been given at any of these meet- ings. Rev. Mr. Hailwood took for his subject The Gift of Vision, which naturally brought his talk as one of wonderful inspiration. It was the re- gret of all of those present that he could not have been allotted more time, - but he certainly told us as many good things in a short space of time as it. was rossible for any person to do. A question came up as to whether or not it was advisable to try to continue these Saturday noon luncheons, as it was drawing close to the Christmas season. However, it was the decision of all present that luncheons would be held for the next two Saturdays, Dec. 9 and 16. That will mean that Satur- day of next week will be the last luncheon until after Christmas. The committee is working to make Satur- dsy, Dec. 9, paper salesmen’s day and a letter will be mailed to all of the ‘ MICHIGAN TRADESMAN paper salesmen of the city and a talk will be given by Ned Carpenter on the manufacture of paper from the start, either of the pulp product or the jute. Just what kind of a meeting will be held Dec. 16, is not yet fully decided, but the committee has it in their mind if they can get the proper co-operation from the wholesale hardware dealers of the city of Grand Rapids, to make it hardware salesmen’s day and that will probably be the last luncheon until after New Years and sometime during the January furniture season there will be a furniture salesmen’s day and it is the hope of the committee to. secure for that meeting one of the best known and “biggest” furniture men of Grand Rapids. - A. Campbell, who has been en- gaged in general trade at Darrah, nine miles south of Mancelona, for more than twenty-one years, is in town for a few days, viewing the sights and . renewing old acquaintances. He is on his way home from a swing around the cities of Southern Michigan, cov- ering a period of three weeks. The Hawk a Friend to the Farmer. Grandville, Dec. 5—“Farmers have always considered the hawk a men- ace, but John Finley of the United States Biological Survey, is of the opinion that the bird is a friend of the soil tillers. He pointed out that hawks feast on mice and rats when they are unable to get baby chicks. Finley has entered a protest against killing of hawks and owls.” The above extract from a news- paper tells the whole story. When the public press begins to sound a warning along sane lines where bird life is concerned, then we have hopes of a reformation in the way of bird destruction which has been going on for so many years in America. From time immemorial hawks, crows and owls have been at the mercy of the boy and man with a gun. No protective laws for such as these, not even a good word from any source until now. Liight seems to be dawning even among the most benighted class of our people. The little sparrow, one of the most beautiful as well as use- ful of God’s creatures, is still under the ban, but when the hawk and owl come in for a word of praise, look out. We shall see more of this demand for non-interference with birds before long. Already the crows are singing their matutinal songs of early morn- ing, reminding one that the snows of winter are not far away. The caw of the crow has been in the past like a red rag shaken in the face of an angry bull to many of our people, yet the crow is as certainly a useful bird as are hawks and owls. Each and every one is a part of crea- tion and entitled to life and happiness in the field of bird endeavor. What a drear and silent world this would be in winter but for some of the despised feathered tribe in evi- dence each day, storm or shine. The crow and the sparrow are usually in evidence throughout the long Mich- igan winter. To kill such is a moral crime which should no longer be re- garded with studied indifference as has been the case in the past. Whenever man breaks through the laws of nature there is sure to come punishment. Farmers begin to realize that a mistake was made when any of our birds were ostracised, hated and destroyed. Poisons in the place of birds is an ugly consideration, one that is making for more disturbance in agricultural affairs than all other ills combined. It is a matter for serious considera- tion. How can it be possible to con- tinually saturate vines, trees and vege- tables with deadly poisons without deleterious results? Many sudden deaths may be attrib- uted to the eating of fruits or vege- tables from which the poison sprays have not been fully dissipated. Still we continue to go on increasing our poison drenches over everything we eat in fruit and vegetable line, or is it better to turn away from false gods and get back to nature as represented by insectiverous birds? Drop the poisons; let the birds come in to take their place, Our people have been wont to listen to the teachings of college presidents and professors in agricultural schools. Now here is a man of considerable prominence, Mr. Finley, of the United States Biological Survey, who has en- tered a protest against killing of hawks and owls, If We can get the people interested in the matter of their best interests, a start may be made toward reform- ing the greatest evil this country has ever been afflicted with, the infamus game laws of the various states. A law which not only urges, but Pays a premium on slain birds, is a disgrace to any human organization. Without birds the world would be- come a barren waste. With half-the birds shot to death by rambling hunt- ers or poisoned by thoughtless farm- ers, the world is suffering as never before. The right sort of education would have prevented all these mis- takes of our lawmakers. Let the chil- dren be taught from infancy to re- spect and love our feathered popula- tion, and within a few years the poison-maker would have to withdraw from trade and our fruits and flowers, our grains and vegetables would be far more wholesome for human con- sumption and enjoyment than they are to-day. Our newly-elected Michigan Legis- lature will soon gather at the capitol for the purpose of making more laws for our government and supposed well being. It is up to them to take heed to what Mr Finley has said, and go about correcting the mistakes of past legislators. Michigan is in the front rank with regard to education and farming. Why should it continue groping in the dark ages of heathenism where bird pres- ervation is concerned? Old Timer. Has No Use For the Owl Family. Pontiac, Dec. 5—I would like to say a word about the nature and value of the owl family. I have a bird sanctuary, partly wooded, which has been a very attractive place to all manner of birds, from the great blue heron down to the humming bird. I have seen the nests of many owls which I have taken out of hoi- low trees and I can say truthfully that I have never seen the skeleton of a single mouse in or’ near them, and my place is infested with mice. The nests belong to the great horned owl, the barred owl, the short eared owl and the screech owl. Starting with the last named little pest, his peculiar habit is to go around the oriole’s nest hanging on the end of a branch of a huge elm. Reaching into the nest with his talons, he pulls out the young orioles and I would often find them here and there on the ground, half eaten. Other birds’ nests were served in the same way. I have seen this little owl sitting on the outer edge of a big hollow on a high elm, dart down in broad daylight and grab a song sparrow in a twinkling. Like all owls, they have a most cruel method of killing. They hang on to the bird with their talons, allowing the bird to struggle and turn over and over; but they hang on until death overtakes the victims. The short eared owl amuses him self by cleaning out all the quail Had my place been marshy, he would kill all the woodcock and snipe a; well. He is a destructive devil, feed- ing largely on valuable birds, such as meadow larks. I never saw this owl do one good thing, while the screech owl, though killing many song birds, did kill some English sparrows. As for the great horned owl, he is, I think, a most diabolical creature. He destroys an incredible amount of 25 game all the year around. I killed 147 one winter in my valley, the year there was a plague among the rabbits up North and the great horned owls descended en masse on_ their way South. I had a wonderful oppor- tunity to note the extraordinary pow- ers of this comparatively light bird; its extremely cruel methods of killing and its ability to stop at almost noth- ing in its destructive habits. Start- ing with the smaller breeds of ducks, it progressed through the geese, finally killing one of my valuable swans. My love for this fowl is not, of course, very great because of the great loss I sustained during two winters on my bird sanctuary, in birds I had pur- chased at considerable expense. As for the losses in the neighborhood, up and down the creek, this owl kill- ed every muskrat (his method of killing the muskrat was the most humane of any, as he quickly pierced its heart with his talons and then swallowed it whole, starting at the head, without tearing the muskrat at all); all the rabbits, a lot of the farm- ers’ poultry, and two litters of pigs. I had abundant evidence of the strength of this bird when I saw how one old peahen was killed. The owl pulled the head and neck off the body and swallowed them; returning the next day to make a feast off the body, I caught him, The Government reports in favor of the owl. If confined to the barn owl, I fully agree with, as it is a mouse killer par. excellence. It leaves birds alone. I cannot say a good word for any other variety of owl except that the screech owl occasion- ally kills English sparrows, and the great horned owl sometimes grabs a crow. If these two varieties would confine their depredations to the Eng- lish sparrow and the crow I’d be willing to give them a monument. If any one can go out into the deep woods on a summer night and hear the terrible cries of the unfortunate useful birds and animals that are kill- ed by these owls, I think he would quickly conclude that the murderous branches of the owl family ought to be exterminated. G. H. Corsan. +>. Drug Firm Prosecuted For Use of Red Cross. : Detroit, Dec. 5—H. G. Wilson,. of the Wilson Sales Co., 44-46 McGraw building; has been arrested by Federal officers on a charge of making un- authorized use of the insignia of the Red Cross of America on boxes of aspirin tablets. The Wilson company sells its product in nine states, and the prosecuton was ordered from Wash- ington, the department of justice mak- ing the complaint. It is alleged by the Federal authori- ties that the Wilson company first labelled its product Gold Seal aspirin. Then it adopted a new label bearing the Red Cross, and this proved popu- lar. In the advertising matter issued by the company the cross appeared although it was not colored red, as it ‘was On the boxes of the tablets. The warrant was authorized by Gerald Groat, Assistant United States Disrict Attorney, and immediately afterward Wilson was arrested. This is said to be the first case in this district brought under the statute of 1905 for the protection of the Red Cross. The penalty is a fine of from $100 to $500 or one year’s imprison- ment, or both. Commerce, I come no more in grey disguise With grasping hands and greedy eyes Living on larceny and lies. No longer does my mighty host Of ministers and servants boast Of giving least and getting most. : But now with eyes greed cannot blind With willing hands and open mind T live in service to mankind And hold him first above the rest Who wears this motto on his breast “He profits most who serveth best.’ >. * Muskegon—The Lakey Foundry & Machine Co. has increased its capital stock from $1,200,000 to $1,700,000, 26. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN December 6, 1922 Peanut Oil As a Base For Camphor Liniment. Oleum Arachis (Peanut Oil) is ob- tained from the seed of Arachis, hydro- gen by cold expression It is a blood non-drying oil, consisting of the gly- cerides of several fatty acids. The _color is straw yel ow and the odor and taste is nutlike and agreeable. In 1909, I presented a paper on camrhor liniment, at the N. J. P. A. meeting, suggesting for the 1910, U. S. Revision, a 20 per cent. camphorated oil, using peanut oil as a proper base. This was, however, not adopted, but I trust the 1920 U. S. P. Revision will, so as to improve this erhbrocation from a therapeutic standpoint, as it was indeed a great mistake to have ever employed cottonseed oil as a base for camphor liniment or any other lini- ment. All must agree that it lacks the em- ollient and penetrating properties which the physician desires when he exhibits this agent. Applied by fric- tion it is usually of a sticky nature, and not properly absorbed by. the dermal surface. If we, however, re- place this cottonseed oil with peanut oil this would not be the case. E. A. Sayre, some time ago stated that the present preparation of cam- phorated oil is nice to look at, but looks should not be allowed to dis- place medicinal value. The use of cottonseed oil is no doubt a mistake, and it should promptly be displaced by another oil which is readily absorbed. There can be no doubt but what the exhibition of camphor liniment as a mild counter irritant _has- diminished since the cottonseed oil was substitut- ed for olive in the formula, as, when associated with olive oil, it was much used in the treatment of sprains, bruises, chilblains and glandular swell- ings. Frictions with a dependable camphor liniment are of intrinsic value to relieve neuralgia and muscular pains and combined with oil of turpentine it forms a useful application for chest affections. : A satisfactory formula of camphor liniment in the U. S. P. will indeed per- mit the conservative physician to adopt some valuable combinations for therapeutic exhibition, as, for example, the addition of oil of wintergreen, menthol, chloroform, turpentine and other anodyne, alternative antiseptic and counter irritant agents. In the British Pharmacoepia we find that a pure olive oil is the vehicle for the camphor and is popular among prescribers because of its antiseptic counter irritant and absorptive action. A good oil base for any agent de- signed for external application will al- ways yield most gratifying results, and this car: be conspicuously accrued from a pure peanut oil. It has been my custom for years to prescribe a camphor liniment made with an olive oil or peanut oil, so that I could anticipate marked improve- ment from its frictions or inunction. Some will contend, however, that I might just as well employ cottonseed oil, as the olive oil is sometimes adul- terated with cottonseed oil. This, of course, is true, so far as the cheap grades of olive oil are concerned, but not so with the better kind, as a per- fectly pure olive oil has always been obtained in the market, and is still if you pay the price. Another claim made is that we should employ cottonseed oil as a base in,liniments, because it is a product of the United States and cheaper than olive oil. So is peanut, therefore, why not use it, and so far as therapeutic value is concerned, it stands next to olive oi, and certainly surpasses oil of benne. The U. S. P. cites of camphor lini- ment as follows: This preparation is not intended for hypodermic use. It seems to me that the next revision should state which kind is, as this is a most important matter. Potter states that subcutaneous injections of camphor in doses of one grain dis- solved in 15 minims of olive oil are employed with excellent results iu tneumonia, typhoid fever and other conditions when collapse is imminent. The power of producing sedation of the nervous system and stimulation of the heart have been utilized in the treatment of tetanus, and may be efhi- ciently emp!oyed in many affections. Given hypodermically a sterile cam- phorated oil has been found useful for arresting pulmonary and other forms of hemorrhage. It is also efficacious in relieving severe pain in cases of sciatica and neuritis. In France hypodermics of 1:10 solu- tion of camphor in olive oil, perfectly sterilized by the cabannes method, were widely employed during the se- vere epidemics of grippe and pneu- monia in order to avert threatened cardiac failure.” In view of the fact that progressive physicians of this country will exhibit camphor by. the subcutaneous route as much as they do in France, I be- lieve it of paramount importance, from a clinical standpoint, to include in the next U. S. P. revisions a dependable formula of camphorated oil for the purpose, with a proper method of sterilization. ‘Regarding the preparation of cam- phorated oil for external exhibition, it should be a simple one, so as to re- duce volatilization to a minimum. Several methods have been proposed. One is to powder the camphor by the addition of a little gasoline and add- ing the powdered camphor to the oil. Others. recommend the use of circu- latory displacement. It seems to me that the best pro- cedure would be to reduce the camphor into small pieces, and then rapidly in- troduce the same into a glass bottle and add the oil, cork, and set it away in a warm place, dissolving the camphor by occasional agitation. Philemon E. Hommell. —_2++2>—___ Why Eggs Are High in Price. November is the time when the farmer feeds his hens a bushel of grain for every egg produced. The old hens were marketed when prices for poultry were higher than now. Even when pullets are given the best of care but few begin laying before Dec. 1 and the care which the average farmer gives his hens will not secure eggs before February. . Minion. —_22a—__ The business of to-morrow is going to be made by to-day’s advertising. STRAIGHT SIZE— The Johnson Original lo#Gigar MANUFACTURED BY TUNIS JOHNSON CIGAR CO. er oe ‘‘+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. ek Pierce-Arrow Marmon Oldsmobile -F. W. Kramer Motor Co. Grand Rapids, - Michigan We are making 2 special offer on Agricultural Hydrated Lime in less than car lots. A. B. KNOWLSON CO. Grand Repids Michigan Right Prices Quick Service CHRISTMAS PACKAGE CHOCOLATES JowNEy’s WE ALSO MAKE A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF FANCY HOLIDAY HARD CANDIES Putnam Factory, GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 1229 Madison Ave. Calendars! Calendars! LEST YOU FORGET. If you have neglected to place your order DO IT NOW! We are still in a position to supply your wants. Get im touch with us. The Calendar Publishing Co. G. J. HAAN, President and Manager. WE ARE LOCATED ON THE SQUARE Grand Rapids, Mich. December 6, 19232 ~< MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Cultured Coffee Co. Seriously Handi- capped. Colon C. Lillie is sending out flam- boyant circular letters exploiting the capital stock of the Cultured Coffee Co., the inference being that the pur- chase of the few shares may make the holder independently rich. The Trades- man knows little about “cultured coffee” and cares less, because it is be- ing placed on the market by reputable houses in an entirely reputable man- er; but the methods pursued by the men who are selling stock in the par- ent company—the company which licenses coffee jobbers to sell the medicated coffee—are open to grave objections. In the first place, the in- dustrious stock salesmen assert in cold type that the Michigan Securities Com- mission has placed the seal of approval on Anza coffee. As the Commission does not deal with commodities—does not see that woolen goods contain no cotton and that coffee beans contain no bugs—the statement is false and mis‘eading and ought to be severely dealt with by the Commission. Another bad feature is the connec- tion of Colon C. Lillie with the com- pany, because the has proved to be a hoodoo te about every undertaking he ever espoused or became connected with. Many years ago he preached the doctrine of “more overrun” to the manufacturers of creamery butter— which is only another name for inject- ing more water into butter. Many creamery owners who acted on his ad- vice soon found themselves face to face with the Federal courts, which fined them so heavily that many of them were never able to rally from the penalties the Government enforced. He even took his own advice as man- ager of the Coopersville creamery, in consequence ‘of which the stockhold- ers practically lost their investment. Then he tried ‘banking as President of the Coopersville State Bank. The bank managed to survive the ordeal, but Lillie is no longer connected with the institution in any. capacity. Then he took up stock fire insurance and _al- lied himself with the notorious Colfax Gibbs and a gang of crooks which ought to be playing checkers with their noses at Jackson prison. Within two years more than a million dollars contributed by accommodating stock- ho‘iders was squandered. Hundreds who paid $1,500 for $1,000 stock hold- ing in the Lillie company now have $200 in stock, with no immediate pros- rect of any dividends on the reduced holding for many years to come. It appears to be so with everything that Lillie touches. No matter how bright the prospects are, failure appears to be written in large letters over any cause he espouses or any company he connects himself with. If any reader of the Tradesman buys stock in the Cultured Coffee Co. after this plain statement, he will have only himself to biame if the project goes bad and the only dividends he receives are disappointment and dis- gust. —_—_2~+>___ The Salesman’s Alphabet. Always Never Be . Oppose. Cheerful Preach Decided Quality. Earnest Respectfully Friendly. Suggest. Give Talk Honest Up Information. Values Judge Without Kindly. Exaggeration Listen Yet Minutely. Zealously. E. E. Whitney. —__~+-+___ Use your everyday activities as a tool to eliminate the weak and to de- velop the strong points of your char- acter. FREEZABLES MAY WE REMIND OUR FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS THAT THIS IS THE OPPORTUNE TIME TO ORDER FREEZABLE GOODS IN QUANTITIES SUFFICIENT TO CARRY THEM THROUGH THE WINTER MONTHS. THE RAILROADS WILL NOT TAKE ANY FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSSES IN TRANSIT, DUE TO FREEZING OF MERCHANDISE. THIS PUTS IT SQUARELY UP TO THE RETAIL TRADE. WE HAVE THE READY SELLERS IN STOCK, AWAITING YOUR EARLY ORDERS. Hazeltine & Perkins Drug Co. Grand Rapids, Michigan WHOLESALE DRUG PRICE CURRENT Prices quoted Acids Boric (Powd.) _. 17%@ 25 Borix (Xtal) _._..17%@ 25. Carbolic ~._______ 61@ 66 Citric 226 62@ 70 Muriatic _____.__ 3%@ 8 INGtKIC# ooo 9@ 15 Oxalie 205.45 20%@ 30 Sulphuric _______ 34@ 8 Tartarie 2.02. 40@ 50 Ammonia Water, 26 deg. _. 10@ 18 Water, 18 deg. _. 8%4@ 13 Water, 14 deg. _.6%@ 12 Carbonate _______ 20@ 25 Chloride (Gran.) 10@ 20 Balsams Copaiba _________ 60@1 00 Fir (Canada) __ 2 50@2 75 Fir (Oregon) ___ 60@ 80 Peres oe 3 00@3 25 Poly a 1 25@1 60 Barks Cassia (ordinary) 25@ 30 Cassia (Saigon)__ 50@ 60 Sassafras (pw. 45c) @ 40 Soap Cut (powd.) SOG ele 15 20 Berries Cubeb: 22023 1 75@1 85 BIS ca ss 25@ 30 Juniper __.. 7@ 15 Pricky Ash _______ @ 30 3 Extracts PACOricg = 2c. 60@ 65 Licorice powd. __ 70@ 80 Flowers ATH IGA. 2808. 25@ 30 Chamomile (Ger.) 40@ 50 Chamomile Rom 75@1 25 Gums Aeacia. Ist 2 50@ . 55 Acacia, 2nd ______ 45@ 50 Acacia, Sorts ___ 20@ 30 Acacia, powdered 30@ 35 Aloes (Barb Pow) 25@- 35 Aloes (Capé Pow) 25@ 35 Aloes (Soc. Pow.) 7u@ 45 Asafoetida _____ 5@ 1d OW 1 00@1 25 Camphor ______ 1 15@1 20 Guaigie: 2.5 @1 lv Guaiac, pow’d __ @1 25 FEIp ee @ 75 Kino, powdered_ @ 85 Myrrh 28 @ 380 iver 85 Myrrh, powdered_ @ 95 Opium, powd. 11 00@11 20 Opium, gran. 11 er 20 Shellac ________ 1 00@1 15 Shellac Bleached 1 05@1 20 Tragacanth, pw. 2 25@2 50 Tragacanth ---. 2 50@3 00 Turpentine ______ 25@ 30 Insecticides Arsenic ________ 17%@ 25 Blue Vitriol, bbl. @ 7% Blue Vitriol, less 8%@ 15 Bordeaux Mix Dry 14@ 29 Hellebore, White powdered ______ 20@ 30 Insect Powder __ 50@ 80 Lead Arsenate Po. 29@ 31 Lime and Sulphur Dye ae 0944@23% Paris Green -... 30@ 43 Leaves Buchy oso 1 75@1 90 Buchu, powdered @2 00 Sage, Bulk ______ 25@ 30 Sage, % loose _._. 72@ 78 Sage, powdered. 55@ 60 Senna, Alex. ___ 75@ 80 Senna, Tinn. ____ 30@ 385 Senna, Tinn. pow. 25@ 35 Uva: Ursi i. 20@ 25 Olls Almonds, Bitter, ERUG 28 7 50@7 75 Almonds, Bitter, artificial ____ 2 50@2 75 Almonds, Sweet, tre. oes 80@1 20 are nominal, based on market the day of issue. Almonds, Sweet, imitation —-.___ 60@1 00 Amber, crude __ 2 00@2 25 Amber, rectified 2 25@2 50 AMSG: ooo 1 25@1 50 Bergamont —____ 5 00@5 25 Caseput. (2226 2 1 50@1 75 Cassin: 22s 2 65@3 00 Castor 22s 1 40@1 70 Cedar Leaf __.___ 1 50@1 75 Cintronella —____ 1 00@1 20 Cloves __-.-2:_... 3 00@8 25 Cocoanut 22 25 35 Cod“ Liver: 222 = 1 30@1 40 Croton: 220.0 2 25@2 50 Cotton Seed ____ 1 25@1 35 @ubebs 222 8 50@8 75 Bigeron 2225005. 4 00@4 25 Eucalyptus - ___ 90@1 20 Hemlock, pure. 2 00@2 25 Juniper Berries_ 2 00@2 25 Juniper Wood__ 1 50@1 75 Lard, extra -.__ 1 25@1 45 Lard, i 2. E 10@t 26 Lavendar Fiow 5 00@5 25 Lavendar Gar’n 1 75@2 00 Lemon 2s 1 50@1 75 Linseed Boiled bbl. @ 95 Linseed bid less 1 02@1 10 Linseed, raw, bbl. 93 Linseed, ra. less 1 00@1 08 Mustard, artifil. oz. 50 Neatsfoot ~_____ 1 15@1 30 Olive, pure ~_.. 3 75@4 50 Olive, Malaga, yellow 2. 22.- 2 75@3 00 Olive, “Malaga, preen: 28 3s 2 75@3 00 Orange, Sweet. 4 50@4 75 Origanum, pure.- @2 50 Origanum, com’l 1 00@1 20 Pennyroyal ____ 2 50@2 75 Peppermint ___. 4 25@4 50 Rose, pure _.__ 12 00@16 00 Rosemary Flows 1 25@1 50 Beco E. es 10 a“ 25 Sassafras, true 1 50@1 80 Sassafras, arti’] 1 00@1 25 Spearmint ______ 4 50@4 75 IDGR MY Co 1 80@2 05 Pansy too 3 14 00@14 25 se fof] 9 ho] Serene ese 50@ 65 Turpentine, bbl._ @1 64 Turpentine, less 1 71@1 79 Wintergreen, leah ee ae 6 75@7 00 Wintergreen, sweet birch: 3 75@4 00 Wintergreen, art 95@1 20 Wormseed _____ 5 00@5 25 Wormwood ___ 13 50@13 75 Potassium Bicarbonate _____ 35@ 40 Bichromate 2 _____ 15@ 25 Bromide: 022020 8 45@ 50 Carbonate _______ 30@ 35 Chlorate, gran’r 23@ 30 Chlorate, -powd. OF tak coe oe 16@ 25 Cyanide _ _ 3b@ 50 TOdide se 4 43@4 60 Permanganate 25@ 40 Prussate, yellow 45@ 55 Prussiate, red 65@ 75 Sulphate. 26 35@ 40 Roots Atkanet = 25 © io. @ 40 Blood, powdered. 30@ 40 Ga lanrun eo 85@ 75 Elecampane, pwd 25@ 30 Gentian, powd... 20@ 30 Ginger, African, powdered _... . 55@ 60 Ginger, Jamaica 60@ 65 Ginger, Jamaica, powdered _.__. 42@ 50 Goldenseal, pow. 5 50@6 00 Ipecac, powd. oe @3 00 Licorice ________ 40@ 45 Licorice, powd. 20@ 30 Orris, powdered 30@ 40 Poke, powdered 30@ 35 Rhubarb, powd. 1 00@1 10 Rosinwood, powd. Sarsaparilla, Hond. ground 22 2 1 25@1 40 Sarsaparilla Mexican, round 28) 2 65 Squilig | 35@ 40 Squills, powdered 60@ 70 Tumeric, powd. 15@ 20 Valeran, powd. 40@ 50 Seeds POSS 5 383@ 35 Anise, powdered 38@ 40 Bind; is 22 13@ 15 Canary 2. 9@ 15 Caraway, Po. .40 28@ 35 Cardamon -_ __ 1 60@1 75 Celery, powd. .45 .3 40 Coriander pow. . Dill DD eee 10 20 Fennell ~..-._____ 25@ 235 igs ee % 13 08%@ 13 Flax, ground __ Foenugreek pow. Hemn. 222 8@ i5 Lobelia, powd. _.._. @1 25 Mustard, yellow_. 15@ 25 Mustard, black _. 15@ 20 Poppy 2238 oe: 30@ Shae pee Se 2 25@2 50 Rabat igeee 15@ 20 Boe alia ene 20@ - Sunflower —____ 1%@ Worm, American 30@ ra Worm Levant @4 50 Tinctures Aconite: 2222-2 2. @1 80 PIOES Sac eet M145. APDiGa oS @1 10 Asafoetida -_____ D2 40 Belladonna —_____. 1 35 Benzoin —_...-___ D2 10 Benzoin Comp’d 2 65 veh ee 2 55 Cantharadies ___ 2 85 Capsicum 2... = 2. 20 @atechu: 20850 175 Cinehona. 2. 2 10 Colchicum ______ 1 80 Cubebs 2.2232 3 00 Digitalis: 2 @1 80 Gentian (25 1 35 Ginger, De Ss @1 80 GusigG 920 @2 20 Guaiac, Ammon. @2 00 Toding (2 @ 95 Iodine, Colorless @1 50 Fron: eloe 27s ei 35 EO es oe eee 1 40 Myrech 2 @2 50 Nux Vomica ____ 2 55 Opin oe 3 50 Opium, Camp. @ 85 Opium, Deodorz’d @3 50 Rhubarb _________ @1i 70 Paints. Lead, red dry 1384%@13% Lead, white dry 13%@13% Lead, white oil 13144@13% Ochre, yellow bbl. @ Ochre, yellow less “= PUR iy See Red Venet’n Am. 3% Red Venet’n Eng.” Whiting, bbl. = oe 56596 Whiting: 2.23 4 H. P. Prep... 2 60@2 75 Rogers Prep. _- 2 60@2 75 Miscellaneous Acetanalid . - 45@ 55 AO os O8@ 12 Alum. powd. and SPOUN Go 0o9@ 15 Bismuth, Subni- trate (22s 3 Goes 7b Borax xtal or powdered ____ 0o7@ 18 Cantharades, po 1 75@6 00 ~~ Caloniel oo 1 60@1 77- Capsieum 55@ 65 Cammring | 2023s 6 00@6 60 Cassia Buds -... 25 3d Clovese. 25a « 55 50 Chalk- Prepared. 14 14 Chloroform _ 7@ 6 Chloral aes = ~ 1 8 Cocame: 2°: 3 0@12 25 Cocoa Butter __._ 55¢ 75 Corks, list, less 40@50% Copperas: 2 2%@ 10 Copperas, Powd. 4@ 10 Corrosive Sublm 1 54@1 71 Cream Tartar __.__ 35@ 45 Cuttle bone -... 55@ 175 Dextrine 28 %@ 15 Dover’s Powder 3 50@4 00 Emery, All Nos. 10@ 15 Emery, Powdered 8@ 10 Epsom Ealts, bbls. @ 3% Epsom Salts, less 44@ 09 Ergot, powdered so @i-6 Flake, White __.. 15@ 20 Formaldehyde, = 17@ 25 Gelatine _______ 1 30@1 50 Glassware, less 55%. Glassware, full case 60%. Glauber Salts, bbl. @03%4 Glauber Salts less 04@ 10 Glue, Brown __.. 21 30 Glue, Brown Grd 124@ 20 Glue, White _._._. 25@° 35 Glue, White Grd. 25@ 35 Glycerine ~___.___ 4@ 32 Hops 25 5@ 75 Fodine.. ¢ fee 65 Iodoform =. __ T5@7 20 Lead Acetate __ * 739 25 Lycopodium _._ 1 0 co 15 Magee oie 75@ 80 Mace, powdered 95@1 00 Menthol ~ 2... 11 50@11 75 Morphine ______ 8 70@9 60 Nux Vomica —___ @ 30 Nux Vomica, pow. 15@ 25 Pepper black pow. 32@ 35 Pepper, White _. 40@ 45 Pitch, Burgundry io 15 Quassia ee ea 1 Quinine ___ Rochelle Salts Saccharine ___ @ Saft Peter _______ 11@ Seidlitz Mixture 30@ 40 Soap, green -__.. 15@ 30 Soap mott cast. 22%4@ 25 Soap, white castile CAS. se 1 50 Soap, white castile less, per bar _... @1 25 Soda: Ash 2 = 04@ 10 Soda (> babar 3%@10 Soda, Sal _______ @ 08 Spirits uae @1 35 Sulphur, roll __._. 3%@ 10 Sulphur, Subl. —__ von 10 Tamarinds _____ 25 Tartar Emetie __ 70 @ 2 Turpentine, Ven. 50@2 2 Vanilla Ex. pure 1 75@2 38 Witch Hazel __ 1 47@2 00 Zinc Sulphate ._ 06@ 15 i i 2. & ee = & 2 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN December 6, 1922 GROCERY PRICE CURRENT These quotations are carefully corrected weekly, within six hours of mail- ing and are intended to be correct at time of going to press. Prices, however, are liable to change at any time, and country merchants will have their orders ‘filled at market prices at date of purchase. ~ ADVANCED DECLINED oe Broom are Apricots Veal wine aisins Loins Karo Syrup Prunes Butts Cheese Shoulders wit eds = Spareribs mt. aple avor Maple Karo AMMONIA Stove - Lunch Tongue, No. 1 5 50 Arctic Brand Woe 4 a ee 110 Lunch Tongue, No. % 3 55 16 oz., 2 doz. in ae ve No. 2 ee 135 Deviled Ham, % -_--_ S per sa d oe Vienna Sausage, sm. 1 1 82 48. Se OR, 2 18 Noe. Ae 90 Vienna Sausage, Lege. 2 90 Parsons, 3 doz. small 56 00 No. 2 __-_------------- 125 Sliced Beef, small _- 1 85 aareone. : — — , - NO. 35S 2 00 peneees Fc yect pt. 2 > ‘arsons, oz., ige 35 Boneless Pigs Feet, qt. 5 5 Silver Cloud, 3 dz. sm. 4 80 BUTTER COLOR Sandwich Spread, % 2 00 Siiver Cl’d, 2 dz., med. 4 60 Dandelion, 25c size ~_ 2 85 Baked Beans Silver Cloud, 2 dz. Ilge. 6 70 Nedrow, 3 oz., doz. 250 - poochnut. 16 oz. 30 One -case free with five. CANDLES Campbells ee ee eae AXLE GREASE Electric Light, ,_ £0 lbs. 124 x enue se 18 02. ; re Plumber, 40 Ibs. ___- € » - 2 : Parathne, 6s a oe 144% Snider, No. 1 --__.__ 90 Paraffine, 12s __--__-- 14% er No. = see eo Wicking. 6.0 40 Jan Camp, Small _.- Tudor, “s per box _. 30 Van Camp, Med. -... 1 65 48, 1 Ib. -.------------ _= 25 24, Ib. 10 Ib. pails, per ‘per doz. 8 20 15 lb. pails, per doz. 11 20 25 lb. pails, per doz. 17 70 BAKING POWDERS Calumet, 4 0oz., doz. te Calumet, 8 oz., doz. 1 95 Calumet, 16 oz. ,doz. 3 35 Calumet, 5 Ib., "doz. 12 76 Calumet, 10 Ib., doz. 19 00 K. C., 10c doz. --.. 92 K. C., 15e doz. --. 1 37 K. C., 20c doz. _-._ 1 80 K. C., 25c doz. _.-_ 2 30 K. C., 50¢ doz. — 4 40 K. C. 80¢ doz. ---- 85 Flake, 6 oz. -- 1 25 Flake, 25s, Keg 14 ee © © Bp. Royal, 10c, doz. ------ 95 Royal, 6 oz., doz. -_ 2 70 12 oz., doz... 5 20 Royal. 5 16. 1 20 Rumford, 100, doz. —. 95 Rumford, oz., doz. 1 85 Rumford, b oz., doz. 2 40 Ryzon, 5 lb. -------- Rocket, 16 0z., doz. i d Peari Jennings Condense ear "P-B “Seal Cap”’ 3 doz. Case (15c) ---- 3 75 Silver Cloud, 3 dz. sm. 3 80 Silver Cloud, 2 dz. lge. 3 80 with perforated crowns. One case free with five. BREAKFAST FOODS Cracked Wheat, 24-2 Cream of Wheat ---- Pillsbury’s Best Cer’l Quaker Puffed Rice-- Quaker Puffed Wheat Quaker Brfst Biscuit Ralston Purina ---~--- Ralston Branzos Raiston Food, large -- Ralston Food, small_- Saxon Wheat Food -- Shred. Wheat Biscuit Post’s Brands. COW DOOD PRE OTD Ae © oO o Grape-Nuts, 24s ------ 3 80 Grape- -Nuts, 100s __-. 2 75 Postum Cereal, 12s -- 2 25 Post Toasties, 36s -. 2 85 Post Toasties, 24s -- 2 85 Post’s Bran, 24s ---- 2 70 BROOMS Leader, 4 String ---. 4 50 Standard Parton 23 Ib. 7 00 Fancy Parlor, 23 Ib. 8 50 = Fancy Parlor 25 lb. 9 50 . Fey. Parlor. 26 lb 10 50 73 pipe se 2 00 4 2 2: Whisk, No. 3 Rich & France Brands, _ Speoat 2 25 “No. 24 Good Value -_ 7 75 No. 25 Velvet —----_-- 9 00 No. 27 Quality No. 22 Miss Pandy -- 10 25 No. B-2 Best on Earth 9 50 BRUSHES crub Solid Back, 8 in. _--. 1 50 Solid Back, 1 in. ---. 1 75 Pointed Ends ----.... 1 25 CANNED FRUIT. Apples, 3 lb. Standard 1 75 Apples, No. 10 _-4 25@4 50 Apple Sauce, No. 2_ 2 35 Apricots, No. BS 1 90@2 60 Apricots, No. 2 ~--..- 2 25 Apricots, No. o% 2 25@3 50 Apricots, No. 10 9 00@13 50 Blackeerries, No. 10. 9 00 Blueberries, No. 2 ~. 2 50 Blueberries, No. 10__ 11 50 Cherries, No, 2.-3 joss 50 Cherries, No. 2% 4 00@4 95 Cherr’s, No. 10 11 50@12 00 LOpEnDErTace No. 2 — 3 00 Peaches, 1 8 Peaches, No. 1 Sliced 1 -. Peaches, No. 2 ~.-.. Peaches, No. 2 » Mich 2 60 Peaches, 2% Cal. 3 00@3 75 Peaches, No. 10, ch 7 75 Peaches, No. Pineapple, 1, sli. 1 85@2 00 Pineapple, 2, sli. 2 90@3 25 Pineapple, 2, Brk slic. 2 25 Pineapple, 2%, sl. 3 Bhar 25 Pineapple, No. 2, ¢ 2 25 Pineap., 10, — 7 “30@8 00 Pears, No. —----- 3 25 Pears, No. 2% ---.-- i 25 Plums, No. 2 ~.--.--. 2 25 Plums, No. 2% ------ 3 00 Raspberries No. 2, blk. 3 25 Raspb’s, Red, No. 10 9 75 Raspb’s, Black No. 10 11 00 Rhubarb, No. 10 ~~~. 6 25 CANNED FISH. Clams, Steamed, No. 1 1 76 Clams, Minced, No. 1 2 590 Finnan Haddie, 10 os. 3 30 Clam Bouilion, 7 oz. 2 60 Chicken Haddie, No. 1 2 75 Fish Flakes, small __ 1 35 Cod Fish Cake, 10 oz. Cove Oysters, 5 oz. —- Lobster, No. %, Star Lobster, No. \%, Star Shrimp, No. 1, wet — 1 80 Shrimp, | No. 1, dry -. 1 80 Sard’s, 4 Oil, x. 4 25@4 75 Sardines, uy Oil, k’less 3 85 Sardines, Ma Smoked 7 00 Sardines, % Mus. 3 85@4 - Salmon, Warrens, %s 27 Salmon, Warrens 1 ib. 3 90 Salmon, Red Alaska__ 2 80 Salmond, Med. Alaska 1 66 Salmon, Pink Alaska 1 40 Sardines, Im. %, ea. 10@28 ROOT RAR ~ on Sardines, Im., %, ea. 25 Sardines, Cal. _. 1 75@2 10 Tuna, %, Albocore --~ 90 Tuna, %, Nekco ---- 1 65 Tuna, %, Regent -.. 2 25 CANNED MEAT. Bacon, Med. Beechnut 2 70 Bacon, Lge. Beechnut 4 50 Beef, No. 1, Corned —. 2 65 Beef, No. 1, Roast —- 2 65 Beef No. % Rose Sli. 1 75 Beef, No. %, Qua. sli. 2 25 Beef, No. 1, Qua. sli. 2 35 Beef, No. 1, B’nut, sli. 5 70 Beef, No. Y, B'nut sli. 3 15 Beefsteak & Onions, s 3 35 Chili Con Ca., 1s 1 35@1 45 Deviled Ham, ws .. 2 20 Deviled Ham, %s -.. 3 60 Hamburg Steak & Onions, No. 1 --.--- 3 15 Potted Beef, 4 oz. -_._ 1 40 Potted Meat, 4 a 50 Potted Meat, % “ibby 90 Potted Meat, Potted Ham, Gen. 4 2 15 Vienna Saus., No. % 1 35 Veal Loaf, Medium __ 2 30 Derby Brands in Glass. Ox Tongue, 2 Ib. __-. 18 00 Sliced Ox Tongue, % 4 30 Calf Tongue, No. 1__ 5 50 Lamb Tongue, Wh. 1s 5 00 Lamb Tongue, sm. sli. 1 60 CANNED VEGETABLES. Asparagus. No. 1, Green tips --- 3 90 No. 24%, Lge. Gr. 3 75@4 50 Wax Beans, 2s 1 35@3 75 Wax Beans, No. 10 __ 6 9 Green Beans, 2s 1 60@4 75 Green Beans, No. 10— Lima Beans, No. 2 Gr. 2 8 25 Lima Beans, 2s, Soaked 95 Red Kid., No. 2 1 30@1 55 Beets, No. Beets, No. Beets, No. Corn, N Corn, No. Corn, No. Corn, No. Corn, No. Hominy, No. 3 Okra, No. 2, whole -- © , Fy. glass Okra, No. 2, ent aod Dehydrated ‘Veg Soup 7 1 15@1 35 2, wh. 1 60@2 40 2, cut 1 25@1 75 3, cut 1 40@2 10 2, St. 1 00@1 10 2, Ex.-Stan. 1 2, Fan 1 60@2 25 3 25 1 90 Dehydrated Potatoes, Ib 45 Mushrooms, Hotels --_ 38 Mushrooms, Choice --~ 48 Mushrooms, Sur Extra 65 Peas, No. 2, Peas, No. 3, Sift., Peas, "Ex. H.J. 1 25@1 80 Fine, French = Pumpkin, No. 3 1 oS Pumpkin, No. Pimentos, %4, Pimentos, %, Sw’t Potatoes, No. 2%4 10 each “isis each =. 2 ig Saurkraut, No. ak BP Succotash, No. 2 1 60@2 35 Succotash, No. 2, glass 3 45 Spinach, Ne. 4 1 35 Spinach, No. -2 1 35@1 50 Spinach, No. 3 2 15@2 25 Spinach, No. 6 00 10 Tomatoes, No. : 1 “30@1 60 Tomatoes, No. 1 90@2 25 Tomatoes, No. i glass 2 85 Tomatoes, No. a Be ae B-nut, Large ~~~. -.- 2 95 B-nut, Small 1 80 cd ibby; 14-02. 2 90 Libey. S OF. 3 oo 1 90 Van Camp, 8 oz. ---- 1 75 Van Camp, 16 oz. --- 2 75 Lilly Valley, pint -. 2 95 Lilly Valley, % Pint 1 80 CHILI SAUCE. Snider, 10; 02. 25s 50 Snider, 8 oz. -------. 2 35 Lilly Valley, % Pint 2 40 OYSTER COCKTAIL. Sniders, 16 oz. ~----- 3 50 Sniders, 8°02. — 2 35 CHEESE Roguetort ©... 55 Kraft Small tins ~--. 1 40 Kraft American ----- 2 75 Chili, small tins ~---- 1 40 Pimento, smali tins_. 1 40 Roquefort, small tins 2 25 Camembert, small tins 2 25 BITS ro 28 Wisconsin Flats ---- 30 Wisconsin Daisy -—--- 30 TOVERGEN oe 31 Michigan Full Cream 29 New York full cream 32 Sap Sago --- --- 35 CHEWING GUM Adams Black Jack — Adams Bloodberry Adams Calif. Fruit ---- 6 Adams Sen Sen _------ 65 Beeman’s Pepsin -_---- 65 Beechnut. 225 70 Doublemint ~----------- 65 Jey Pret 2 65 Peppermint, Wrigleys.. 65 Spearmint, Wrigleys ~~ 65 Spic-Spans Mxd Flavors . Wrigley’s P-K ---.-.-- Ze wane 65 CHOCOLATE. Baker, Caracas, %s —- 35 Baker, Caracas, %s —. 33 Baker, Premium, %s —-. 35 Baker, Premium, 4s —. 32 Baker, Premium, %s 32 Hersheys, Premium, ibs 35 Hersheys, Premium, %s 36 Runkle, Premium, %s-_ 34 Runkle, Premium, ¥%s_ 37 Vienna Sweet, 24s -_. 1 75 COCOA. Baker’s ¥%s- ~---------__ 40 Bakers 48 22 42 Bante. 68s 43 Bunte, %. 1b. 35 Bunte, 10507202 32 lb. Droste’ s Dutch, 1 Ib. 9 00 Droste’s Dutch, % Ib. 4 75 Droste’s Dutch; % Ib. 2 00 Hersheys, %s 3 Hersheys, %s Huyler Lowney, %s - Lowney, Lowney, %s Lowney, 5 lb. cans Van Houten, 4s Sop Van Houten, %s —__---- 75 COCOANUT. ys, 5 lb. case Dunham 50 148, & th. ease U2 48 Y%s & Ys, 15 lb. case 49 Bulk, barrels Shredded 22 96 2 oz. pkgs., per case 8 00 48 4 oz. pkgs., per case 7 00 nega ES LINE. Hemp, 50 %t. 1 50 Twisted ci 50 ft. 1 75 Braided, 50 ft. 2 75 Saah Cord 2 3 75 COFFEE ROASTED Bulk RO % POTN oe 23@24 Maracaine os 26 Guatemala —-__._--_ 26 Java and Mocha -_---_ 39 BOOT 27 Peaberry «2 26 McLaughlin’s XXXX McLaughlin’s XXXX pack- age coffee is sold to retail- ers only. Mail all orders direct to W. F. McLaugh- lin & Co., Chicago. Coffee Extracts 3 Per 200: 3 j= Frank’s 50 pkgs. —..... Hummel’s 50 1 Ib. —- dou ae CONDENSED MILK Hagle, 4 doz. ----.____ 9 00 Leader, 4 doz. ~---___ 5 60 MILK COMPOUND Hebe, Tall, 4 doz. Hebe, Baby, 8 doz. Carolene, Tall, 4 doz. 4 00 Carolene, Baby staan} 4 00 EVAPORATED MILK Blue Grass, Tall, 48 Blue Grass, Baby, 72 Carnation, Tall, 4 doz. Carnation, Baby, 8 dz. Every Day, Tall Every Day, Baby ---. 4 00 Goshen, Tall ~-----_- 75 Goshen, Gallon —- __--- 75 Oatman’s Dun., 4 doz. Oatman’s Dun., 8 doz. POC Ta oo Pet, Baby, 8 oz. Silver Cow, Tall ---- He CO OT OT OT OT OT OL OT me OT OT O71 OO OT e or Silver Cow, Baby --. 5 15 Van Camp, Tall -__. 5 25 Van Camp, Baby -.-- 3 95 White House, Tall __ 4 85 White House, Baby —- 4 75 CIGARS Lewellyn & Co. Brands Mi Lola . Capitol, 50s .-.---_- 125 00 Favorite, 50s ..-... 115 00 Victory, 50s --_.---_ 00 Buckeye, 50s -_--.- 4 00 Panetela, 50s -_-_-_ 5 00 oe pemnosere) A 00 Red-O, 100s _..----- 37 50 Swift Perfecto, 50s --.-- 95 00 Blunts, : Bw Worden Grocer Co. Brands Harvester Line. Kiddies, 100s ~_----__ 37 50 Record Breakers, 50s 75 00 Delmonico, 50s ~--___ 75 00 Epicure Panetela, 50 75 00 Perfecto, 50s 95 00 The La Azora Line. Agreement, 50s __.__ 58 00 Washington, 50s __._ 75 06 Sanchez & Haya Line Clear Havana Cigars made in Tampa, Fla. Specials, 50s — ..___ 75 00 Diplomatics, 50s —-_ 95 00 Bishops, 50s —_..__. 115 20 PER. DOS oo 125 v0 Orig Favorita, 50 ___ 135 00 Original Queens, 50s 150 00 Worden Special, 25s 185 00 A. §S. Valentine Brands. Little Valentines, 100 37 50 Victory, 50, Wood __ 75 00 DeLux Inv., 50, Wd. $5 00 Royal, 25, Wood —. 112 00 Abram Clark, 50 wd 58 00 Alvas, 1-40, Wood __ 125 00 Webster Cigar Co. Plaza, 50s, Wood -. 95 00 Pantella, 50, Wood _ 95 00 Coronado, 50 Tin __ 95-00 Belmont, 50s, Wood 110 00 St. Reges, 50s, Wood 125 00 Vanderbilt, 25s, Wd. 140 00 Ignacia Haya ‘Extra Fancy Clear Havana Made in aaa . Delicades, 50s -____ 115 00 Manhattan Club. 50 136 00 Starlight Bros. La Rose De Paris Line oer 50s ._. 55 . Rouse, 60s ---_-.____ 115 Pantanular Club, 258 150 oe Paimas, 258 175 00 Perfectos, 25s Rosenthas Bros. R. B. Londres, 50s, Tissue Wrapped -. 58 00 R. B. Invincible, 50s, Foil Wrapped --... 70 00 Union Made Brands El Overture, 50s, foil 75 00 Ology, 686. 2 58 00 Our Nickel Brands Elnainag B06 Se 31 00 New Currency, 50s —. 35 00 New Panteila, 100 __ 37 50 Henry George, 100s 37 50 Cheroots Old Virginia, 100s . 20 00 Stogies Home Run, 50, Tin 18 50 Dry Slitz, 100s ...... 26 50 CIGARETTES. One Eleven, 15 in pkg 96 Beechnut, 20, Plain ~_ 6 00 Home Run, 20, Plain 6 00 Yankee Girl, 20, Plain 6 00 Sunshine, 20, Plain — 6 00 Red Band, 20 _— - 6 00 Camels, 20, Plain -_.. 6 40 Lucky Strike, 208 eee : a Sweet Caporal, 20, pl. Windsor Castle Fag 20 3 00 Chesterfield, 10 & 206 3 Piedmont, 10 & 20, Pl. 6 30 Spur, 20, Plain —__-__ 6 00 Sweet Tips, 20, Plain 7 60 Idle Hour, 20, Plain — 7 50 Omar, 20, Plain -_.. 8 00 Falks Havana, 20, Pl. 9 75 Richm’d S Cut, 20, pl. 10 00 Richm’d 1 Cut, 20 ck. 10 = Fatima, 20, Plain -._. 8 0 Helmar, 20, Plain .. 10 50 English Ovals, 20 Pl. 10 50 Turkish Trop., 10 ck 11 = London Life, 10, cork 11 5 Helmar, 10, Plain -. 11 b0 Herbert Tarryton, 20 12 25 Egyptian Str., 10 ck. 12 06 Murad, 20, Plain --.. 15 60 Murad, 10, Plain -.. 16 00 Murad, 10, cork or pl. 16 00 Murad, 20, cork or pl. 16 00 Luxury 10, cork —.. 16 90 Melachrino, No. 9, cork or plain 00 Metachiine No. 9, 20, cork or plain i¢ 00 Melach’o, No. 9, ae 16 50 Melach’o, No. 9, 20, St 16 5¢€ Natural, .10 and -20__ 12 Markaroff, No. 15, 10, Benson & 1S Pie 10 20 Rameges, 10, Piain 17 60 Milo Visiter’ 10, Gold 20 00 Deities, 10 ----.-_.-- 21 00 Condex, 10 -_---.-.- 2 Phillips Morris, 10 _. 21 00 Brening Own, 10, Pi. 28 00 Ambassador, 10 -_.. 30 00 Benson & Hedges Tuberettes ~_---_ ie 90 POT oe oe 0 Pall ae Rd., 20, pl. 21 9 5 55 00 CIGARETTE PAPERS. rs La Croix, Wh., dz. 48 iz La Wheat Br., dz 48 hig Zag, per doz. .... 84 TOBACCO—FINE CUT. Liggett & Myers Brands Hiawatha, l0c, doz. _. 9 Hiawatha, 16 oz., dz. 11 00 Red Bell, 10c, doz. _. 96 Red Bell, 35c, doz. -. 2 95 Red Bell, 75c Pails dz. 7 40 Sterling, 10c, doz. ~. 96 Sweet Burley, 10c, dz. 96 Sweet Burley, 40c foil 3 Swt. Burley, 95c Dru. 8 Sweet Cuba, 10c, dz. Sweet Cuba, 40c, doz. 3 85 Sweet Cuba, 95c Pail 8 Sweet Orange, 10c, dz. 96 Scotten Dillon & Co. Brand Dan ~Patch, 10c, doz. 90 Dan Patch, 16 oz., dz. 7 50 Ojibwa, 10c, doz. -.. 96 Ojibwa, 8.02:, doz. .. 3 85 Ojibwa, 95c, doz. -.__ 8 50 Ojibwa, 90c, doz. -.-. 8 00 Sweet Mist, 10c, doz. 96 Uncle Daniel, 10c, doz. 96 Uncle Daniel. 16 oz. 10 20 J. J. Bagley & Co. Brands. Mayfiower, 16 oz., dz..16 00 P. Lorrilard Brands Pioneer, 10c, doz. .. 96- Tiger, 10c, doz. Tiger, 50c, doz. -.._ 4 80 Weyman Bruton Co. Brand Beet Cut, 10c, doz 95 W-B Cut, ‘10¢, doz. .. 95 PLUG TOBACCO. American Tovacco Co. Brands. Amer. Navy, ldc doz. 1 00 Amer. Navy, per plug 64 Jolly Tar, 24, per plug 16 Gold Rope, ‘10c, doz. 1 00 Boot Jack, lbc, Piper Heidsieck, Piper Heidsieck, Spear Head, 10c cuts 100 Spear Head, per plug 68 Square Deal, per plug 64 Standard Navy, 8 ple 64 Town Talk, per plug 56 Liggett & Meyers Brands. Clipper, per plug -.__ ‘56 Chops, 10c, doz. 96 Drummond Nat L 15e 1 44 Honey Dip Twist, 10c 96 Granger Twist, 10c,dz 96 Horse Shoe, per plug 74 J. T. Bright, per plug 66 J. T. Smooth, plug. 24 J. T. R. and R., plug 24 King Pin, per plug ~ 33 King Pin, 10c cuts, ea. 03 Masterpiece, per plug 41 Picnic Twist, 10c, doz. 96 Spark Plug, per case 1 92 Star,-per plug <<... Uncle Sam, 12 10c cut 2 56 Dillon & Co. Brands. Sracer, per plug ~-__ 33 Cream De Menthe, 10c 96 Peachey, per plug <2 Oe Stronghold, per plug. . 64 Yankee Girl, per plug 56 Scotten, P. Lorillard Brands. Climax, 10c tins, doz. 96 Climax Smooth, vlug 72 Climax Thick, per plug 72 Red Cross, 10e cuts... $6 Red Cross, per plug_ 48 R. J. a Lomngve Co. Apple, 5 Ib. Butt, lb. 72 Caramel Twist, per lb. 34 Gravely Superior, 10c 96 Humbug, per Ib. -s_. 1 22 Kismet, per Ib. 1 Liberty Bell, per Ib. 65 Maritana, 15¢ Foil, dz. 1 44 Mickey Twist, per lb. 72 John J. pauley & Co. Brands. Maple Dip, per plug. 58 SMOKING TOBACCO, American Tobacco Co. Brands. Banner, L. C., 10c, dz. 99 Banner, Le C., 40c, dz. 3 84 Blue Boar, 25¢ Foil 2 28 Blue Boar, 30c Vac tin 2 76 Bob White, gran., 10c 99 Bull Durham, 10c, dz. 99 Gran., 10¢, dz. 99 Five Bros., 10c, doz. 99 Giant, L. C., 10c, dz. 99 Giant, L. C., : . 2 88 Giant, L. C. Pails, dz 6 84 Garrick, 30¢c ¥oil, dz. 2 70 Imperial Cube Cut, 30c 2 88 ee Ta ee ‘Cut 1 53 yrtle Navy ug Cut 99 Myrtle seer: lic Si 1 44 9 Nigger Hair, i0¢, ‘ 99 Nigger Hair, Pails, * - 40 Nigger Head, P. C. 1 99 Old English, C. C. 160° 1 53 Peerless, L. C., 10c.. 9 Peerless, L. C. Pails 7 4 Rob Roy, L. C., l0e 9 Rob Roy, L. C., 40e 3 84 Rob Roy, L. C., pails 8 40 Peston, Z G. 35¢ dz. 3.36 Sweet Maple Scrap see OG Soldier Boy, L. C., 10c 99 Soldier Boy, L.c., pail 7 33 Tuxedo, Gran. Tuxedo, Gran. Cut COnw plugs, 8 oz, tins =. 6 72 - Yale Mix., 15 vac. tin 1 44 — 15@1 49 —— = saan aS Sic Se ae se ae ae gO aes - December 6, 1922 : MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 29 Liggett & Meyers Brands. msscualea oe Co. Currants Meal NUTS. Veal. Briar Pipe, doz. ...._ 96 Package, 14 0g. ~__--___ 27 CBOE ca 12 Cuban ster, b. Gr ide 96 sammy Boy Scrap, dz 96 Boxes, Bulk, per Ib. 2. 24 oe b ah ag 11 : , we Cigar Clippings , PROLOG oe 255 Almonds, Terregona__ 20 di 10 : Cuban Star, Pails, dz. 6 90 iavena” Siseecch oe Peaches Golden Granulated __ 270 Brazil, Large ________ 14 Medium -~-—.__.-_---.. Bore Clin Geen kc. Gk evan Blossom” foc gen EveP- Fancy, Unpecled 20 Wheat ile oe 18% Ae 25 Gorn Gake, Gran. 25¢ 2 40 Knickerbocker, 6 oz. 30¢ ©VaP- Fancy, Peeled -- 22 No, 1 Red ___--______- it ee eee i Corn Cake, Gran., 50c 4 80 wow 10c, doz. 96 Peel No. 1 White --------- A peannis Wie ocecae Peer 2 18 i Duke’s Mixture, 10c__ 96 Royal ston tae — 3 = Lemon, American ___._ 26 Oats 59 Leanuts, Jumbo raw 13% Mutton. Glad Hand, L. C., 10c 96 R Mi z Orange, American _____ 28 Carlots ----. See Se ov “Peanuts; Jumbo, yetd 116 Good 2 13 rows L. C., 10c__ 96 Bota fee oo ~ ; . Rais Less than Carlots ---- 55 pecans, 3 star _._.____ 22 Medium (22 ee 12 rowler, L. C., 25c__ 2 56 ' : aisins Corn Pecans, Jumbo _____. 80 HOGG be ee 09 ‘Growler, L. C., 50c__ 5 00 Seeded, bulk ________ 13 ‘ 7 . eee Bene «eae hee i ee La Turka, Plug C, 5c 1 44 Larus & Bro. Co.’s Brands. Seeded, 15 oz. pkg. _. 14% Cha cae poo 85 Mature, Gotoraia. ogi eas oa Poco) ily Noon Hour L. C., 10ec 96 Hdgeworth Ready Rub- Seeecs, Thompson ye ee Salted Peanuts Picket hoe 11% 0. U., Gr. Cut P., 10c gs _ bed, 17¢ Tins -_____ 162 Seedless, 15 oz. pkg. 14 ney Fancy, No. 1 ---s-ss tom 18 O. U., C. P., 90c jars 9 00 "dgeworth Ready Rub- Carlots ~-----~_----__ ic 0G Junho 22 Mute oe ee 16 Pilot, Long Cut, 25¢ 2 50 bed, 8 oz. tins, doz. 7 00 California Prunes Less than Carlots -_ 20 00 Shelled Spies ee 13 she Pir Bos 10c, ‘doz o6 Edgeworth Ready Rub- 90-100 25 lb. boxes acm Feed ‘Almonds. Sf. 60 fe ‘Seal eet aeons 16 Plow Boy, 70c’ Pails. 7 10 _ bed, 16 oz. tins, dz. 14.50 80-90 25 Ib. boxes __@1 Street Car Feed -___ 36 00 Peanuts, Spanish, wae 13 Summertime, 10c, dos. 94 @deeworth Sliced’ Plug, 70-80, 25 Ib. boxes __ D11% No. 1 Corn & Oat Fd 36 00 125 ib. bees 4 foe 08 Summertime. 20c. dz 2 4 7e tins, doz . 1@@ 60-70 25 Ib. boxes --@14 Cracked Corn ______ 6 00. Filberts 222 50 PROVISIONS Summertime, 65c Pails 6 50 “dgeworth Sliced Plug, 50-60 25 Ib. boxes -_@15 Coarse Corn Meal __ ae G0)" Pecanm 2a a ae 95 ! NS Ss t Ti T 10 a 96 Sie tine: dhe. ee 365 40-50 25 Ib. boxes __@16 Walnuts 15 Barreled Pork ‘ Welw Cae tine sen 30-40 25 Ib. boxes __@18% Oe OO ee or Clear Back __ 23 00@24 00 t eive u lug, c 96 Mason, pts., per gross 9 70 OLIVES. Short Cut Clear 22 00@23 00 Velvet, Cut Plug, tins 153 United States Tobacco Co. farninacEOUS GOODS Mason, ats., per gross 10 65 Union Workman Scrap, Milk Chocolate A A__ 1 95 Dromedary Instant __ 3 50 PETROLEUM PRODUCTS 5 ° 6 Clear Family__ 27 00@28 00 Velvet, Cut Plug, 8 oz. 6 72 ee oon eee Beans Mason, % gal., gross 13 75 oe 3 oF Kee I : ‘ Dry an — Velvet, C. Pl., 16 oz. 15 84 Sh lbe TH "doz. 144 Med. Hand Picked -_ 07% Ideal Glass Top, pts. 10 50 Bulk’ 3 iS k g So) ge Sop Bellies 19 00@21 00 i Yum Yum, i0c, doz. 96 See tee ea ee eg Cat bimes co 11 Ideal Glass Top, ats. 1200 Git; Oy" aosan 7 5 Os = Yum Yum, 70c pails 6 80 nag, foc rapers, doz. 9 Brown, Swedish ---. 08 Ideal Glass Top, % 4 4 Jars, dozen _ 2 Lard Dill’s Best, 16c, doz. 15 Red Kidney 2220525 09 Oe 16 00 % oz. Jar, plain, dz. 1 35 80 Ib. tubs ----advance \% i Loriliaed% Seana Dill’s Best Gran., 16¢ 1 52 5% oz. Jar, pl., doz.160 pure in tierces 14@14% ioe GS fon, 9g Dill’s: Best. 17e “Tins 1 52 Farina Jello-0, 8 dom 3.45 10,0%,,J8%, Diain, dos. 2 36 Sin ef naan erap, doz. 5 -O, oe oz. Jar OZ a Buzz, L. C., 10c, doz. 96 Snuff. = cee san igen a Knox’s Sparkling, doz. 2 25 316° oz. Jar., stuffed_ 1 45 He oie: oe cgi a Buzz, L. C., 35c, doz. 3 30 Copenhagen, 10c, roll 64 Bulk, per eee ociaed, dos. 225 8 oa. Jar. Stal dom 440 59 t nalla ~“adeance % Buzz, L. C., 80c, doz. 7 90 Seal Blandening, 10c_. 64 Hominy Minute, 3 doz. __._.. 405 9 oz. Jar, Stuffed, doz. 3 50 10 1b pale = advance % Honest Scr a doz. 96 eal Oa tapes’ ae bf Pearl, 100 tb. sack 2650 Plymouth, White 165 12 oz. Jar, Stuffed, dz 460 “g jp. bang -~-29vance | i Ceo se owe. Be, c Ree Doan Desc Soran da Se Scot Nockoppina. luce 64 eae oe ee Nes PEANUT BUTTER. 3 Ib. pails ____advance 1 Stag, Cut P., 10c, doz. 96 Seal Norkopping 1 Ib. 85 Domestic, 20 Ib. box 07% Single cases _. 5 16 =<. Sausages Union Leader, 10c tin 96 Domestic, broken bbls. 06% 2% cases 5 04 Bologna ------_-___. -- 12 Union Leader. 50c tin 4 80 CONFECTIONERY ices 2 a 2 Ge Wa canes 7 496 Liver —-----------naa= - 2 Union Leader, $1 tin 9 60 orton Coney EOUO cocias 8 dos. 8 ak te han 4 87 ta saab Sanaa ane 1 Union Leader, 10c, dz. 96 Standard --___________ Quaker. 2 doz. ~185 % cases, 24 to case_ 2 60 ork ——-——-—---——— 18@20 Union Leader, 15c, dz. 144 Jumbo Wrapped ____ 18 ms oes : 2 Veal ~---------------- “ War Path, 35c, doz. 3 36 Pure Sugar Stick, 600's 4 20 Pearl Barle CHLORINATED LIME. Tongue - 3 ° aaa eaacneese Big Stick, 20 Lb. case 18 Ghoster§ © en Qe i: Headch Scotten Dillon Co. Brands _. _ Mixed Candy Pails ag 2 6 cakes Cane 4 40 ‘_ Smoked aaeene 7 i Dan Patch, 10c, doz. 96 Kindergarten --__-__- 18 Peas 10 cases, case -...-. 4 32 Boe i is’ 4 i ee . . Dillon’s Mixture, 10c 98 a. as - 16 Seetch, Wi ose 0814 % case, 25 cans to en dried cous 2 = iE “2p 9%. O. P.,s85c, doz. __ 8 90 frank Gre SDUG OH Cee 07% case, case —_________ 2 35 Bel Car-Mo Brand sets 38 @39 : G. 0. P., lc, doz. —- eee reams = La foe SE cattoniia Bane © Gas } Pee Eas, et i0c a Grocers East India — pase aia 07% * : us er eee 42 hoe Boiled 9 Peachy Scrap, 10¢, dz. 36 Fancy Chace ies eis 5 une pany 6 in crate :, > holed Hama 32 O33 . i 25 PERRIS 2 oye te , a Peninsular, 8 oz., dz. 300 Bittersweets, Ass’ted 175 Pearl. 00 Ib. sacks __ 07% seb. ting i, eet eee i ee Reel Cut Plug, 10c, dz 96 Choc Marshmallow Dp 160 Minute. & oz., 3 doz. 4 0h ee 22 @36 Beef Boneless __.. 23 00@24 00 ie: dag 96 Nibble Sticks ________ 2 00 Iron Barrels Way Up, 10c, doz 96 Primrose Choc. _____ 1 25 FISHING TACKLE Perfection Kerosine __12.6 Rump, new __ 23 00@24 00 Way Up, 3 o2,, doz. 3 26 “No. 12 ‘Choo. _ 60 Cotton Lines ted Crown Gasoline, Mince Meat Way Up, 16 oz., doz. 710 Chocolate Nut Rolls “4 90° No. 2, 15 feet __.____ 15 Tank Wagon _.__.. Condensed No. 1 car. 2 00 Way Up, 16 oz. pails 7 40 No. 3, 15 feet ________ 1 66 Gas Machine Gasoline 37.2 Condensed Bakers brick 31 Yankee Girl Scrap, lc 6 Gum Drops Palle No. 4, 15 feet ________ 1 80 P. Naptha 23.2 Moist in glass ______ 8 00 auine. pee z No. 5, 15 feet ________ 1 95 Capitol Cylinder __.. as Pia’ a ene Pinkerton Tobacto Co. - Ghellense Game ia NO 8: 16 feet 2 10 wie eee ae ee 2 15 Ametoan eitt'iie, x 90 SRE oe Boman, Uh cae 6 a tee Oe ee merican Star, 10c, dz 5 REDORIOP (oe a per yards 5 G@ | 80 ware teen---- Big 9, Clip., 10¢, doz. 96 Loasacae Pails Medium, per 100 yards 7 25 ile ‘aise. & dos 2 60 o.arime 1 bbl. —----________ 14 15 Pineioa sho a; 4Uc : 3 A. A. Pep. Lozenges 16 Large, per 100 yards § 0 150 size, 3 ae eae 3 75 pees SE Tripe ; Pay Car Scrap, oo az 96 A- A. Pink Lozenges 16 Floats 2be size, 2 doz. ._____ 4 00 Iron Barrels. crag oy a eee ey 1 = ¢ j Pinch Hit Scrap, 10c 96 A: A- Choc. Lozenges 17 No. 1%, per gross wd. 5 00 1 case free with 10 cases; Medium Tight. 2. 57.2 % bbls., 80 lbs. _.__.. 3 00 Red d Man Scrap, doz. 96 bs aa a seek y ae ee gross, weet . ue % case free with 5% cases. Medium heavy _..... 59.2 Casings sacar orse Scrap, doz. 96 er gro. woo : HORSE RADISH Heavy 22 62.2 a Ogs, ‘per Ib. 22. 42 Hard Goods. Pails Hooks—Kirby Per doz., 7 oz. _______ 125 Extra heavy --_-._... 67-2 Beef, round set ~~ git J. J. Bagley & Co. Brands. Lemon Drops ______-- 18 Size 1-12, per 1,000 105 JELLY AND PRESERVES Hino don coms das fan Hoch, middles, et Broadleaf, 10c ______ 96 O. F. Horehound Dps. 18 Size 1-0, per 1,000 __ 120 Pure, 30 Ib. pails _. 2 15 Finol, 8 of. cans, dow 1:90 Sheep, a skein 1 75@2 00 i en. 10c, dow. ye Anise Squares ______ 18 = Size 2-0, per 1,000 __145 Pure 7 oz. Asst., doz. 1 20 Peccuae te Ta ae Uncolored Oleomargarine uckingham, 15c tins i 44 Peanut Squares ____- 20 Size 3-9, per 1,000 __165 Buckeye, 22 oz., doz. 200 L2rowax, 100, esos ' Gold Shore,’ 15c, doz. 1 44 Horehound Tablets -- 20 Stze 4-0, per 1000 210 Euskeves : Parowax, 40, 1 Ib. 74 Solid Dairy a ele Hazel Nut, 10c, doz. 93 Size 5-0, per 1,000 __ 2 45 Co Oe, Ber Gos. 240 Parawax, 20. 1 Ib. 7.6 Counters Hells 22@24 Kleeko, 25¢, doz. 240 | Por cos cones. a : , ’ aa : 4 worn GRASSES Gem Nut) a Vid Colony, Pl. GC. i7¢ 163 Cracker Jack, ze Sinkers 0z., per doz. —--_-___ 35 RICE Old Crop, 50c, doz. __ 4 89 Checkers, Prize --___ 878 no. 1 ee 6 MATCHES. Fancy Head __:___-__ 08 Ked Band, Scrap, 10c 96 Cough Drops No. © cep eee ot Elbe Rilton, 144 box. 7 66 Blue Rose —-____- 5%4@6 eee Tips. 15c, dos. 1 44 Boxes No. 8, per gross __.. 90 Searchlight, 144 box. 8 00 DrOken 03% vi Fruit, 10c, doz. 96 Putnam’ Bese chee 1 30 No. 4, per gross _____ 1 20 Safe Home, 144 boxes 8 00 ROLLED OATS Wild Fruit, 15c, doz. 144 Smith Bros. _________ 150 No. 5, per gross _____ 1 60 Red Stick, 720 1c bxs 5 50 Steel Cut, 100 Ib. sks. 3 25 Independent Snuff Co. Package Goods ae g, Se on ae oo et oie ras R a 1 30 o. 7, per gross _____ leveland Match Co. uaker egular —_ New Factory; lic, doz. 96 4 02. pkg, ids, cart "95 — e pe Brands Quaker, 12s Family _— 2 10 , : : ‘o. 9, per gross _____ : others s, Ili’num 25 i New Factory Pails, dz 760 4 02. pkg, 488, case 375 170° 39 Mee eos «6b 75 Silver Flake, 18 Reg. 1 45 ; Speciaities. Sacks, . Jute =. . cca eos _ Arcadian eon Bons ____ 19 FLAVORING EXTRACTS Sacks, -90 lb. Cotton_. 3 25 Hight Bros!, c, doz. 6 Walnut Fudge _)- 23 ennings ~ Eight Bros., Pails, dz. 8 40 Pineapple Fudge _.____ 21 Pure Vanilla buses Gee a ae 16 %) R. J. Reynolds Tob Cc a aoe a Mints" 7c i Durkee’s med., 2 doz. 7 35 ‘ - J. ynolds Tobacco Co. National Cream ints ure Lemon Durkee’ icnic, 2 dz. 3 00 Brands. Silver King M. Mallows 30 aD Per vo é ; a 2 85 Snidece oo dca. 3 50 A os Old Pal, 144 B _. 800 Semdac, pt. cans , a es wince euee aus LA Ounce 175 Buddie, 144 Boxes 676 Semdac, 12 at. cans 435 Stder we — Old Rover, 10c, doz. 96 100 Economic grade _. 4 60 2,Oumce ----_________- 2 75 Safety Matches. PICKLES Arm and Hammer --_ 3 75 Our Advertiser, 10c, 96 500 Economic grade 20 00 Hs) SS 306 Quaker, 5 gro. .case 4 75 Medium Sour SAL SODA Prince Albert, 10c, dz. 96 1.000 Economic grade $7 50 Le el orgs an caer Red Top, 5 gro. case 5 25. Barrel, 1,200 count __ 13 00 bl 2 00 Prince Albert, 17c, dz.153 ‘Where 1,000 books are [on i aa a ea - MINCE MEAT Half bbls. 400 count 7 56 Genes: EE ae ge waeeai - SS _- we time, rene 7 Dram, Assorted _._ 135 None Such, 3 doz. _.485 10 gallon kegs -__ 550 Granulated, 36 2% Ib. : utaae Aithee foe” sa wince Guacee. 1% Ounce, Assorted... 1 75 Quaker, 3 doz. as? 5 3 a a sae a3 09. packaues: 2 50 Ee * 5 . i egs, Tet, : , <<< and ant ~ oe = FLOUR AND FEED - 5 15 gallon, 2000 ______ 17 50 Middl COD FISH. 15 Prince e 5 Oz. CRISCO. MOLASSES. 10 gallon, 800 --_.. 12 75 i €8 --~---~~~------- ora oe. 5e, doz. ‘ = 36s, 24s and 12s. Valley City Milling Co. New Orleans Dill Pickles. Tablets, 1 Ib. aoe -- 22 > ___ ‘ The bankrupt was presen nk- R. A.. é ad. Haven _..-_-- Z Rapids ids __ 55.00 ¢ lose Co-operative Fupt was, sworn and-cxamined bythe 3, Britten, Grand Haven =< 15.00 Mille’ Faper, Supply, Grand Rapids 12.00 Canadian a rupt was’ sw ter. One claim larke, Cedar Springs ------ 10.00 G. n, Grand Rapids ------- — Sek piored oad aiiowed. against ‘ = gs Stcrnbéck, ot ge = mame re Auto Inn, wane ae pane oe Toronto press dispatches announce ed from Dowd, Gra fan 2 0.00 insey Shirt Co., Grand Ra ges : , S tive estate of the bankrupt. It seat ial a J. M. nd Rapids ____ Kinsey Shirt , ds _._ 175.00 d Farmers’ Co-opera pt an el Chaw, Gra: 4 20.00 haw, Grand Rapi that the Unite the examination of nos that he had Manu hill, Grand Rapids ~~ ---- 5.00 arl Muns int casi 500. -” a Gahiy close from the schedules file ts E. G. Schill, d Rapids ______ a Geo. Tilma, Gran cee 4000.0 Cc any; Ltd., will probably s of the asse : Idjian, Gran ; _ 25.00 , Grand Rapids ompany, : Se ee oe ~ cz “Witherell, Sear Rapids Buel aoe ae Coie Garment Co., $6000 63) ‘etdees cow being —,. — ns. e€ exemp- . S. Dorff, 3 ee ' pa---5----5-5---55------ 3 i anding —. ee Set off to foes orga Ar Schaal, Grand —oeT napiis ce 20.00 cee Smith, naa Chicas or terse Clemes, general Pa Ri ot a a ee d and return A. Vander Koppel, ; oo ae tmer Woolen Co., ae he financial statem rupt and the case close : : ee: is, Grand Rapids -__ 9 Detm Go. & Cut Rate out the wales Gn tule ‘day. were received aie cg ears. aaa apids ine 1750 Wosice Ge. Chicago oe 4027.87 company, stated that the 2 ees nd adjudi- iette r Shae .00 x: s9) RAICASO Be een : stores ne Pi png Ssteeey Ge eee matter of e Pp cane Grand Rapids -------- 10.00 Siadioca pation House, Chicago Te favored the closing of a cation in ban ni Bankrupt No. 2192. S. Deno, Stanton Se oe 2.00 lins Ice Co., Grand Rapids —__- 10.00 hout the province. aes 2 gee en referred to Benn =. E. Burt, Grand Rapids —__----- 10.00 Raneteon Coal Co., Grand ee. 300.09 throughou ; for the year, as ee Ses, Bee in bankruptcy, who Stephano, —— oe FP Cuemberoin, Now York 700.00 “The net trading loss for the y is ‘0 i onklin ~___~-----~--- in, om . un d receiver. John Gilbert, Co : -- 5.00 J. Pp. Chamberlai 500.00 y the statement, amo has also been we of the city of Larink, Grand Rapids ------ 7.50 ierman Berke, New York ---- 136.00 shown by e So ee wits ana ee tailor ore ~ Cc. Brows. ee eee 10.00 Hoeai. eee ete 4,000.00 $56,222. Out of the pra r — h place Bers. a Kelly, Gran apids ..... 10. Frank Carro “boo oe! land 625.0 BS 1 d out with a loss ated a tailor shop at suc d has taken : lenk, Grand Rapids _- 0 & Billstein, Cleve “00 ine have been close gone ‘ot cies. The schedules i. G. Shaughwiessy, Grand none 10:00 United Woolen Gnd poate eS 10050 Pe $76,978. The loss incurred by the charg ts in the sum x" homas, Gran eee er 10.00 ank Warren, , te 10.00 ’ . : : ‘ of of oar “which $500 is eee . @ a ~--_ 10.00 rE Werner, oo Boviae aa Toronto store is the — ae : o a t, and liabilities ee ee eee 25.00 A. Stonehouse, : 7.5 Z : fit an OSs ac- exempt to a eee The first meet- oe Wride, Ada ids 2 Oa gs. Friedley, a ae ae 10.60 importance in the pro i Bsaee & ‘ag of creditors will be oe ‘ist of ic So Oy ——, Rapids pee paced . aa Por tens Giana Raplde Pry <4 count for the year ende 978 wa ec ° is ’ é aa . aM. s j . was credit Sof the bankrupt aS) ne e200 b 6. Guiniford, aoe Hapige --- 10.00 kG. ee apie o 10.00 1922, as the most of the $76, ese creditor: Sa ' SA peeces yer, Grand haplds ~---~- 00 C. Mee, Gr ide. 5. Z erations oO E ¢ ds (taxes) eee See ee ee ee 10. J: d Rapids h h the ope City of Grand Rapi dad Rapids __-_ 61.00 Gazan, Grand Rapids ____- 7.50 John Smant, Gran a 7.50 lost throug tak at ae 12.00 § Yeiter, Grand Rapids —--_- 17.50 H. De Groot, Grand Rapids 7.50 in that city. Helen Veller, Grand Rapids ______ 44.09 Henry eb ; Hd. Sleigh, Grand Rapids ida bo gg Store 1 Ni isbure sted Sing a ae 9.34 W. Boreeld, Grand ees eas 10-00 Fe Finckle, Grand Rapids —_-- The produce branch 6 os Martha Jingle, apids ____ 177.15 ' E. Landis, Grand Rapids _____- 10.00 ee = ; the Wingham , Roman Waiski, neve won ‘Rapids 38.00 a Mellema, Grand Rapids -------- 10.00 Michigan Canners Asso- lost $11,416; : + Siaith's See wrong ee —. 162.12 i? Mayville, Grand Repits 20.00 Program of Michig ben $1,099; the milling department, x rand napldsS _____ _. i \ : a . . “i ’ ’ i u ane. aoe oe Se c.f Curtis. Grand ston somes 10.00 ciation oe i Falls, $4,870; the livestock va at : » Grand Rapids -___ 380. J. nen, ids . c. : ae : oss on ee ee Grand Rapin 19506 yan een wapian prio oc Puts: aes Friday, President Montreal, $1,621, oe — to Frank Adams, Grand nna 5 cg eae ote Wine Gand Rapids __-- 10:00 Address— > Lan- trading by the head office eae EGTaS , ‘ es i. Eee A e an Ta g ° Theo. #lobert. Grand R: “Rapids —- _- = Droese, ee ee eeen 10.00 Michigan Agricultural College, $4,877. To offset this there a a BS es ; M. E. Curtis, ag 10. . : he Toron- M. Eby, ane eg age oe - F. J. Miller, Great a cada oe 10.00 sing. f Secretary and Treasurer profit of ieblega a ee oe CG apids —_-___ . . J. Ledger, ids 2 2 Sc . Report o nd produc ’ Anna Novak, Grand Rapids 20.83 H. J Grand Rapids -_ D to creamery a ; : ¥ d Rapids ____ =x. D. Holt, Gr __.. 10.50 : ck “Goie National Bank, Grand apids 500.00 B.D. Holt,'Gy at AR tet $7440 by the West Toronto livestock New Hapland Mutual Life Insur- esos ee Rapids mie ee —— Appointment o ee es branch, with a profit of $306 by Ss ins. Co. MU- - ep Gpnet, Grand Hae . " x NW. England Lite ins. Co. Mil ne Se. vee Grand Rapids = 12°00 To < John A. Lee, Guelph warehouse. livestock and he 2 eens ee ee : Foods eck : : = the livestoc be eaigge asd re em s. Co., Boston 270.00 4H. Lynch, Blanchard 10.00 Canned Re The profits in tual Life Ins. Co., Boston 27 James Ly d Rapids -__- Associa : Mich. Mutual ie 4 fas 30:00 J. Krananberg, (Grand } a co. Secretary Western Canners Toronto creamery showed that ae : an, G ee a Gonkin . : . Be sis -O. H. prawn. Sen ania oe 10.00 = S. Moon, Conklin Rapids ---- 20.00 tion, Chicago. : apany could more materially ass G: J. Brenner, Grana Rapids ——_—~ 10:00 H. P. Wright, Grand Rapids _-- 10.00 Address—W, P. Hartman, Director oo in marketing their prod- - J. 5 ie : F. Ahrens, Gran ds __.. 15.00 : ds, Lansing. the farmers Klaas Balk, Grand Rapi ae 10.00 4H. Grand Rapids - ds & Standards, La rere closed, he r d Rapids -- 10. Geo. F. Wolfe, ids ---- 1000 Bureau Foods ; If the stores wer C. A. Northrup, ane aan _ 2.00 d Wood. Grand Rapi 10.00 Moore, President ucts. need ee) eat i 5.00 GH Robinson, Ypsilanti, ---—~—-- 20.00 Address—James ee tinued, there would be no : ee ee — Ss Clark, Grand Rapids --_--- ee ee 1 Canners Association, Roches- conti : 5 in unpaid subscrip- Leonard Kerr, Lowell _-_________ 25.00 ZB. di Beling ‘00. «30 National Can s for the $323,854.75 in unp ~ : d Rapids ____ Henry_Friedley, ids __-. 25.0 i h would Tony Garbown, Gran ids __-_ 10.00 formley, Grand Rap 5.00 ae : ollected, as there a ay Eerewan Grand Rapids ———— ao re iu Basoncon, — eS oe 10.00 sr Inspection — George Stout, on ake ‘6 fe a working. cap- o 2 ids : J. Taylor, es 5.0 é i e Pe dec son, Grand Rapi L. W Ms d Rapids . és sti f Ramh Jessop Grand Bapins eqn ‘oe F. L. ee Gana Hacaie peat ee Chief Inspector, Morley. oe tal in apite of last year’s losses 6 “ i Rapids ~----- : A. E. Stevens, ids __-- 10. : Cleaning Meth- R. A. Pringle, Grand aaiae 5.00 ht, Grand Rap 00 d Sanitary Cle : ---- . S._Wrig gs Safe an ee $388,597. : G. lL. Bernard, Grand Rap - 10.00 M Wright, Grand Rapi 7.50 h District Man- ee, he business, said ee ee oe. Exe8 Villiams, Grand Rapids_- 00 ds—C. M. Mathews, One feature of the Rapids ______ Francis Williams, Yaga 5. oO dotte. hat the ee arene d Rapids -_ 10.00 S. Blake, Grand Rapids 20.00 B. Ford Co., Wyando 1 was the fact tha John D. Martin, Gran id — 10.00 RB. S. ffeles, Grand Rapids —--- 5.00 ager J. B. ine rge Mr. Clemes, : one Geo. eeser Nes Grand ee 10.00 = “Miller, ee ~----- 10:00 Uniform Cost Accounting ee chinieey Waa aiaeucally Lge uce, ee 20.00 . BE. M. a ea atin ie : p = x- FW. comcn Cicmmt Hapale eae 10.00 Goo Byes, Grant ar pes 25-00 E. Decker, Manager et ie done & Duemess — $00 000 x ¢ P= meron si m ’ Ty: 0 piieesaieeeress . . : . ’ C ot aawtader. Grand a ne 15.00 ae ge Sikes Grand Rapiia: as partment, Michigan Trus ’ imately $18,000,000 ee ee Uraic: ee 2 Rapids __-___ : F. J. Mo Wociterd 2s es : ipment. e S. Wynants, Grand jag =. 10:00 H. Colman, Rockford __- 25.50 Rapids. worth of equipm h : Cc. B. Luce, Grand =e ids ____ 10.00 T. S. Brown, Grand Rapids -_---- 5.00 Friday, 10 a. m. d., for the past year shows ee ee eee Se ae icks, Grand Rapids —- 00 Taree» ies? _salers, Ltd., 5. da Rapids ____ L. E. Hendric i de 10.0 hantable Cherries? Cc. M. Krusinga, at acute Boonen 10.00 H. Hill, Grand Rapids _-__- 10.00 What are Merchar : a profit of $328. David Ornee, Grand aa 9 we : ’ Wilber, Reed’s Lake —_-- 10.00 : : f{ this subject Dr. ap Grand Rapids ___ Wm. R. Meee . ussion 0 a ee E. C. Drake, orune Lae Soy 10:00 a Higin” Grand Rapids — oo 10.00 - i cu represent the Bureau of Hides, Pelts and Furs. — Se eee. eae ids ___- 15.00 Connor, Grand Rapids ---- 10.00 idea », the State ee 11 = Fe ee Rapids pe a C. Pease. a ee 25.00 Chemistry; W. C. rahe Roach Green, Ho. 4 oa a i. ward A. 5 “rand Rapids __ : O. Simpson, Gran eee ee 15.00 t of Agriculture; : oe A D. R. Pemberton, — ids __-_ 10.00 ’ Postma, Grand Rapids --___--- 10.00 Departmen ing in- Cured, No. 1 ------------------------ 11 2 ent, Grand Bev Rapids ee 5 Le ee 2:00 d Mr. Reynolds, the canning pi Be ae 0 Sore Cp ce ee CR 5 y. > -— eage 3 A S ,, = See cee ey : : D. E. Van Patten, soe be nids _-___ 10.00 E. Quigley, Grand Rapids - 15.00. 40 Burkhart and Mr. Giifckin, green, No. Co 134% G. H. Young, Gran a Rapids eS Stewart, Grand Rapids ___- 10.00 dustry and Mr. Bu eee Be Oe 16 J. A. Knowski, Gran eS “ae 15.00 John ter, Grand Rapids -_ “00 h rowers. seeemat, OUTS NO. 2 eo - 1414 : Bi a Rapids 22 = Fred Jj. Baxter, fag 10.0 R rs, the cherry g Calfskin, ; Noo 20 ae : W. L. Keer, Grand Bosads 10.00 : a, Grand Rapids 20.00 ogers, se Calfskin, cured, } a Oe 7 - Glascow, Grand Rapids -- .00 A. Kuizema, Ape : : Michigan cherry C No. 1 _-_-_------------------- 3 00 — Hall ee eg 15-00 oe Monk, ‘Cadiliac, ———— re 10.00 — = New York, Ohio Horse, No. 2 Pi 15@1 } Harry Housto Ravids a AM ohn Redden, Grand Rapids ______ 10.00 industry wi Pe 5@1 * D. Curry, Grand oe . 10.00 Jo R. Everhart, Freeport —_------ 14.00 ; oS Wet oe 50@1 25 Sam Tony, Grand Rap pids __ 10.00 F. R. noes Sone Bes ne eee aa Wiscons: o 2 DMG 50@1 00 ee hues’ Grand Gopiae 2.44 A.J. Van Farrow, che 10.00 cultural Statistician, Lansing. , See @7 . H. Mason, apids -- 20.44 | se wt’ Jones, Gran oe ae Danes a ee tick mo ae 10.00 | ee Mansna, ‘Grand ‘Rapids 7B Relation of the iP : ag es R. A. Tucker, Rapids ______ 10. P. H. Conklin, Gran ids as : the canning industry— wo. Peg Se ncn mee ae ee cae W. A. Mair, Grand i ee os 1088. Hicuk-daenas, Grand —— --_ 10.00 Horticulture to f r of No. 2 Sa eal 35 W. R. Lewis, Bee So 5.00 H. Piaget, Flushing, L. I. _---- 20.00 R. Gardner, Professo fine ie ee @35 noes Rapids __-- Prof. V. R. ; ; hed, medium -- @30 J. Hand, Grand Rapid Rapids 10.00 . V. Snyder, Grand Teo D0 Unwas oe ae ees ( ee oe ene, Baie 20.00 HE ‘Bienbaai, Zeeland -------- 10.09 Horticulture, East eee: foe ee ness Dr. ’ Grand Rapids _- : Jacob Elenbaas Pando os : £ oon Session. r Furs 3 00 F. ‘Van Maldegen, d Rapids ee 10.00 Marvin Elenbaas, < RS 6 10.00 A tern . tors Nos st 222 2°00 oe ie os 10.0) John, Zink, Grand Rapids ——-———-- 7130 Factory Process Studies of Fac A fee oe ee - Christianson, oe ee 15.00 = t Martin. ee a 7.50 Claimed to Affect Perforation—H. : Skunk, - No: 2 Se ‘ 50 { .Schupe, Grand Rap ida 2 OO 3 Keating, Gran ap aaa ist, Lansing. Skunk, : ne at ek ee u A. W. Olson, 'Grand Rapiag 10-00: Plows, Grand Rapids 35.00 Noyes, ee Mink) Medina 00s 3 50 Pe en ee eae . J. W. Goods d Rapids .--_ 5. Discussion by Dr. Fi , ae wae mr Bee eee a nae"! deen SF ee ee oe 7.50 isc Miroin Contidental woe a - Herman Arnson, oo Seana 12.00 7. J mee. Cree. Rapids ---. 7-50 i... Can Co.; Dr. Morgan, ; C ee ae 3 £0 J. A. Kelly, Hollan feet ae 10.00 -&. W. Jorglieb, Se reais Pees 15.00 - Dr. Bigelow, National Can- Bacooon, Penn oes H. A. Tunis, Grand Rapids - -- 20.00 p W. Zinn, Gran is 12.50 Can Co.; . a wae 1 00 , Grand Haven ____ , Grand Rapi "50 og: Me ee oe Cc. W. eee Rapids -_-__-_- red 8. 8. eet omen --------=----- va = ners Association. TE: Muskrats, Fall _-..- Ro ee ee 50 i a een Grand Rapids --_- . = e Mitchell, Williamsport, oer es 0.00 Northwest Canning Methods—H. L. Muskrats, oa cee erate aae 19 E. ish, oa Grand Banies ———-—-- 10.00 : Co., Chicago. Muskrats, Kitts ------_- ee a 20.00 A. S. Shaw, Grand Rapids ___-_- “00 ink, American Can Co., —_++2>—___ oe ee Sree ae 10.00 A: KE. Calton, cone 0.00 Wuenink, : s o. uo- ae ia i wens, Grant Sapas ne ee Geena ernie ines Rousd table discussion. a pup To win and keep friends, be o ie enone, Grand Rapids <= ies Geo Hallway, Gust meri 23°09 plymen_ invited -to- participate, hn Zeldam, Grand Rapids _----- Craig, Rapids__ : : Pritchard, Grand Rapids -. 750 Prank Vander Til, Grand Rap Chas. Pritchar : we Watch for this copy. tis going to make a ‘hit’ Nolte the sign we sugges} below for your window he we with this Christmas advertise- ment which appears in all impor- tant womens magazines inDecember A Christmas Idea for Grocers:— E reproduce above (about one-ninth actual size) a full page Christmas advertise- ment that we have scheduled for appearance in 16 important women’s magazines with a total circulation of 16, 180,124 copies. You can make it work for you by putting a sign In your win- Little dow with a display of 5c Pack- ages—the sign to read, ‘‘Make Two-Dozen Kiddies Happy for $1.00.’ You'll sell lots of little pack- ages with this suggestion. No reason why grocers should not have a special Christmas offer in their windows and draw people in to buy. Try and see. Use Sun-Maids _ Christmas Raisins Sell Them for 5c. To Protect Your Profits we advertise BAKING POW DER Same price for over 3() years 25 ame 25 The price is plainly shown on the package and in the advertising. Your customers know that the price is right. It never is necessary for you to reduce the selling price on K C Baking Powder and accept a loss. In Selling K C Baking Powder Your Profits Are Protected The government bought millions of pounds Reduction in freight rates July 1, passed on to the trade in reduced list prices on K C Let us show you how to in- crease your baking powder profits by selling K C. - Which there By Jaques Manufacturing Co., Chicago “Shake hands with health every day’ “ spill tne <3 j S any cloth. H & black oltf i Ht. You'll fin 1or—use that Whe SQ . \ hind the ° dium, but f < an$ WO eggs mt hem for hin) a . : Sake crack | i and tuck | \ practice hisk ollar. He'll " to - se an hour, ther - days. To@as .. Sf2 or 3—most ent. He'll g Wwilt be differ learns that, Bry when he wer it.” but he’ll get 9 parting With thes into Gusta’ (Brenda went ok at her fi Wake a last k 1 in the bed & Pras rolled uj * shining bla faveriong hat: Khe pillow. } Were closed. Gs large mor and his pu, in the mor mouth was veyed him wi S&. ‘ing how sheg n. Three ye} oung, roman + things wer SS eS . D she had gi‘ 3 For his sake of the phon . SS S . a big Gra work she }} her orderly. = Streak of r wretly despisq lage Gustav slipped easi at. He hac violinist in ¢ position of > “movie palal && Market stree ympho..y of , SS ; . 3 8 Iwiboasted a € ade good m ; S x WW lee Crass Ay sorts. He n beyond: tha! Rie SAR AFR ’ * “S : ned heavily N Ss . . care. He le ¢ergrown chy S . S jon, no desi one apartm| ed from aried of her other. He w seed him, & him. She ni became pet pelts and he aally ‘teartuf table, occasic - before By ke nigh: hat she wa warned him All America‘ is doing it/ The new Sunsweet slogan—“Shake hands with health every day”—is getting across in fine, forceful fashion. All America is doing it! And the big, stir- ring newspaper campaign we are about to run in the metropolitan markets of = the country wiil “shake up” America to the vital health-message back of Sun- sweet. Yes—and to the big story back of our new 2/[b. carton. Almost over night this 2-lb. Sunsweet carton has beenaccepted thenation over as the new way to buy prunes. Clean, compact, convenient! No shrinkage of fruit. No loss from down weight or eee sampling. You lose no time wrapping. cAUrT, You have no packaging expense. It auto pRUNE™ me matically increases your unit of sales. And—it gives you an automatic display of Sunsweet Prunes for your windows and shelves. Stock up now - fe ene os and send for Paul Findlay’s new book, adh “Shake hands with profit every day.” porn hrat atest i California Prune & Apricot Growers with profit every day.” Assn., 1258 Market St., San Jose, Cal. SUNSWEET CALIFORNIA'S NATURE*FLAVORED Sia camara hago noe pig in nmenattinds adh ON tag LE at Ni 3 accent na ee oe