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Public Reference Libsasy, Library St P Gd ro COGX = for the canning season The canning season has started, and there will be an immediate increase in the demand for Parowax. If you have not already ordered your supply, do so now, so that you will be ready to meet the demand. Every year there is a large increase in the demand for Parowax for the seal- ing of jams, jellies and preserves. Housewives have learned that pre- serves which are sealed with Parowax never ferment or mold. Parowax seals the fruit flavor in, and keeps the molds and ferments out. Parowax is also used in the laundry as an aid tosoap. A quarter of a cake of Parowax, shaved into the boiler with the usual amount of soap, loosens the dirt in the clothes and saves rubbing. Parowax will pay you a good profit. Display it on your counter, so the housewives will know that you handle it. Standard Oil Company [Indiana] | ¥ Dia ep aS, 5B aa r 4 - ten ener : - cr t ‘i -s. 4 ‘ ‘ . ¢ ; a ¢ , 2 Ba Pipe ify 5 ear aN U ies C4) Ses RUD ~ aD 4 ADESMAN Forty-third Year GRAND RAPIDS, WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 1926 Number 2235 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 B. A. STOWHD, Editor. Subscription Price. Three dollars per year, if paid strictly in advance. Four dollars per year, if not paid in advance. Canadian subscription, $4.04 per year, payable invariably in advance. Sample copies 10 cents each. Extra copies of current issues, 10 cents; issues a month or more oid, 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 WOOLEN MARKET. Auction sales of Colonial wools be- gan in London on Tuesday and are still in progress. The offerings consist of 147,000 bales of which about 75,000 are merinos. From the meager re- ports received the only thing clearly apparent is that merino prices are bare- ly holding their own and that coarser wools are somewhat- lower. At the sale which closed last month about 51,500 bales were held over out of a total of 117,937 cataloged. Americans brought only about 1,000 bales. Im- ports of wool to this country keep dropping, the total for the week ended July 10, being only 1,771,479 bales, of which over a million bales were of mohair. Trading in wool continues to be somewhat listless. Sets of the Government wool and top standards will be ready for distribution at about the beginning of August but it will take some time before enough of them are available for the trade and for producers. The main topic of interest in the goods market during the past week was the opening of fancy trop- icals by the American Woolen Com- pany, at prices showing reductions of from 9.6 to 12 per cent. This move by the company is regarded as an in- dication of its purpose to drive for volume business. Other concerns are also opening their tropical lines at corresponding levels. Not a great deal of business has yet been booked. Mean- while, the manufacturing clothiers are kept fairly busy in attending to fall demands from retailers. The move- ment of women’s wear fabrics is ham- pered by the continuance of the gar- ment strike, and considerable delay will occur in the openings of spring fabrics. FIRETRAP SUMMER HOTELS. Apparently a summer season is not complete withoui one or more fire tragedies. Last year there were many, extending all the way from Florida to Maine. Fires in this country rank first among disasters. According to the National Board of Fire Underwriters, our fire loss in 1924 was at the rate of more than $1,000 every minute, day and night Fifteen thousand lives are sacrificed in this way every year. Fire departments are indispensable, but no sort of protection can save combustible construction. The only way America will ever reduce its great loss of life and property by fire is through universal adoption of construc- tion and building materials which will not burn. Europe learned the lesson generations ago. The sooner we learn it the better. Manufacturing plants, department stores and office buildings to-day are constructed with every care to make them immune to fire. Many a summer hotel needs to follow the same course instead of depending entirely upon scenery and location as attractions, with little or no attention to the safe- ty of guests. Last season the Nation was stirred by the news of a great hotel fire at Palm Beach. That fire caused the loss of millions of dollars of property and many lives. Palm Beach learned its lesson and the new hotel rising amid the ruins of the old is of concrete, with every precaution taken to make it thoroughly safe from fire. The country is united in the move- ment to make schools and homes fire- proof. A similar drive toward safety in resort hotels would be of incalcu- lable value. The public would not be long in showing its preference for vaca- tion places provided with such hostel- ries. COTTON STRONGER. About as surprising a thing as has been recently noted in commodity levels was the strength shown during the past week in cotton prices. These were apparently influenced mostly by the reports of weather and weevil con- ditions in the growing districts. Pos- sibly other factors were the increase in exports in June, which was the first for any month this year, and the in- creased consumption of cotton by do- mestic mills in the same month, in spite of the reports of curtailment of operations. During the month the ex- ports totaled 364,774 bales against 217,- 786 bales in June, 1925. The consump- tion of cotton was 518,504 bales as compared with 494,083 in the same month a year ago, though the spindles operating were only 31,770,900 instead of the 32,287,564 of June, 1925. Cur- tailment in the American spinning sec- tion of the British mills still continues. Standardizing in cotton is to be ad- vanced one stage further at an inter- national conference to be held at the American Embassy in London next month. Thus far, grades have been established. Now it is proposed to fix standards for lengths of staple. Coincident with the firmness in the raw material, prices of cottons showed similar strength, gray goods advanc- ing about a quarter of a cent a yard with a fair amount of trading. Other constructions, including finished goods, also partook greater confidence, with indications of possible price rises. Dis- tribution of cotton fabrics continued fairly active. There are signs of more interest in knit goods. Spring under- wear is being |jshown and the formal openings are announced to take place to-morrow. Prices will be somewhat lower, as was expected. Hosiery, also, is coming in for more attention from buyers. The reference to the unsanitary con- dition of many of the roadside eating shacks by Mr. White in his letter on another page naturally suggests the necessity of State supervision of the most strenuous character. Unless im- mediate action is taken by the State health department to remedy some of the abuses which have crept into the business, the discriminating portion of the traveling public will come to look upon all of these stands with sus- picion and disgust. Rightly conduct- ed, they can be an assistance to the traveler and a source of profit to the owner, but they must be kept scrupu- lously clean, sell only healthful foods and beverages and charge only rea- sonable prices. Unfortunately, most of the stands are conducted by people who have had no previous experience in catering to the public and who jump into the business without the neces- sary requisites for success. Instead of confining their stock in trade to palatable food and wholesome bever- ages, they mostly depend upon non- descript articles which are _ poorly cooked and illy served and soft drink beverages which have no_ nutritive value whatever. It is noticeable that those stands which serve milk and buttermilk under strictly sanitary con- ditions appear to be doing well. The same is true of fru‘t juices which are properly prepared and served from ice cold containers, but in many cases the juices are so carelessly made and so diluted with water as to come under the definition of slop. The ambition to cater to the hunger and thirst of the passing traveler is a worthy one, but it should be confined to those who have an adaptation for the business and who have due regard for the rights of those they undertake to serve. One of the necessary parts of an automobile, when touring, is a pocket full of ten dollar bills. FIRST AID FOR HUSBANDS. A humble citizen points out a de- fect in our governmental system which has escaped the notice of political philosophers from De Tocqueville to David Hirshfield. a denizen of Chicago, the humble citi- zen informs Uncle Sam that he is about to embark upon the sea of Confessing himself matrimony and that he would like to know what it is all about. Specifically, he would welcome “any literature in regard to ideals which the Govern- ment advocates toward marriage and the size of the family the Government ” (‘That last clause seems to harbor a hope that a bonus wants one to have. is offered for every child after the first half dozen. Officials at Washingtor. have been busy passing his letter from one to another, in the hope of side- stepping the humiliation of having to admit that here is something for which the founding fathers forgot to provide. Great Britain evidently has an offi- cial who is in charge of such matters— at least, there is a Secretary of Home Affairs. Let the present agitation for a Sec- retary of Education in this country be dropped until there has been duly in- stalled at the Cabinet table the head of a Department of Domestic Rela- tions. THE NORSE EXPLORERS. It is not strange that scientists are incredulous about the runic writing discovered near Spokane, Wash., and about the translation which indicates that a party of Norsemen reached that point more than nine centuries ago. That Viking coyagers could have penetrated the trackless wastes of pre- historic America for so great a dis- tance from any poss‘ble landing place accessible to them from the Atlantic is amazing enough. But it is just as ex- traordinary that painted runes upon the rocks could have survived the storms of nine centuries. It is a problem for the archaeologists and students in these ancient writings to settle. If the transcription of the runes made by Professor Opsjon shall be verified by other experts the theory of early Norse explorations upon this continent will have been immensely strengthened. No one doubts now that Columbus was anticipated in his discovery, but his voyages led to per- manent results of world-wide signifi- cance, while those of his predecessors are confined to a few heaps of stones and, perhaps, to fragmentary runes upon the rocks. Many a young fellow starts out to set the world on fire without carrying any fire insurance. We learn wisdom from failure much more than from _ success.—Samuel Smiles, ea Be < IN THE REALM OF RASCALITY. Cheats and Swindles Which Merchants Should Avoid. Beaverton, July 12—I am enclosing a letter received from the Standard Raincoat Co., of Detroit, along with a half dozen raincoats I did not order. I am taking the advice of the Trades- man. When they want them they can come and get them or pay me for sending them back. Am I right? A. A. Zimmerman. We think you do perfectly right in consigning the shipment of raincoats to the back end of a drawer which is seldom used and we hope you will re- fuse to return the coats unless they send you a dollar for your trouble. They will make a great pretense of forcing payment, and possibly threat en you with suit and other dire dis- asters, but our advice is to ignore their entreaties, threats or cajoleries. That is the only way we can ever put a stop to this wicked practice of send- ing stuff out without an order. The Standard Raincoat Co. is not rated at all by the mercantile agencies, which shows very plainly that it is a fly-by- night. The Federal Trade Commission has issued orders to cease and des*st. in connection with the following con- cerns: Cohn-Hall-Marx Co., New York, ad- vertising as cocoon cloth and fabric containing no. silk. Minneapolis Woolen Mills Co., Inc., Minneapolis, falsely representing that respondent operates mills, thus saving the purchaser the middleman’s profits. Western Woolen Mills Co., Minne- apolis, falsely representing that re- spondent operates mills, thus saving the purchaser the middleman’s profits. Reading Saddle & Manufacturing Co., Reading, Pa.. branding and ad- vertising as steel tools made of a metal other than steel. Home Art Co., Chicago, falsely ad- vertising value and nature of prem- iums for selling respondent’s products. Ohio Leather Co., Girard, branding and advertising as “Kafford Kid” leather manufactured from the skins of calves. Rubinow Edge Tool Works, New- ac NO, as steel tools made of a metal other branding and advertising than. steel. J. L. Heaps, doing business as the Civ'l Service Correspondence School, from using and displaying the words “civil service” as a part of a trade name or upon catalogues, letterheads, stationery, letters, advertisements, cir- culars, literature or other advertising matter or otherwise in connection with the solicitation of customers or stud- ents or the sale of its course or courses of instruction. From publishing and circulating or causing to be published and circulated throughout the various states of the United States advertisements, circu- lars, booklets, letters, circular letters, catalogues, literature or any _ other printed or written matter wherein it is stated, implied or imported or held out to the public: That it is a part of the United States Government or of the United States Civil Service Commission or in any manner connected therewith. That the United States Government MICHIGAN TRADESMAN is in need of employes to be selected, appointed and employed from the reg- ister of eligibles of the United States Civil Service Commission. That the United States Government is seeking employes through respond- ent. That respondent’s customers or students will secure employment in the civil service of the United States. That an examination or examinations prescribed by the Civil Service Com- mission is or are pending when not announced by said Civil Service Com- niussion. The Michigan Fruit Punch Co.. mentioned in this department last week, turns out to be a copartnership composed of C. Freyling, Sr., C. Frey- ling, Jr., and William Dill. The goods are made in a private house at 1706 Center street and shipments are made from a store at 301 Grandville. The C. O. D. shipment sent to the Retail Grocers and Meat Dealers Associa- tion of Bay City was due to an error on the part of the Freylings in mis- reading a letter sent them by a retail grocer of Bay City. —_2-~»_ Late News From the Head of Lake Charlevoix. Citarlevorx, July 20—1 was very much pleased to see B. Herman back on the job in the Central drug store after his rather long vacation trip to Grand Rapids, Grand Haven and Chi- cago. He is looking and feeling well and ready for the season’s work. Paul Hoekstra, of the Hoekstra Shoe Co., Grand Rapids, calls on the local trade three times a year and claims to have made several new ac- counts on this present trip. Several local readers of the Michi- gan Tradesman remarked to me they would appreciate it if we changed the wording of the heading of my reports to Lake Charlevoix, in place of Pine Lake. Maybe we can oblige them. Among the arrivals at the Elston are Mr. and Mrs. Simon Ullmann and Mrs. Ochs. of Cincinnati. Mr. U. is of Ullmann & Co., wholesale cigars. He has been connected with his house fiftv-three years and_ still enjoys an active life. This is his first visit to Charlevoix the beautiful. I am told there is a beutiful sign out on M 11 advertising Lake Char- levoix. The Indians of Northern Michigan will hold a picnic in Charlevoix the Beutiful Aug. 4 and 5 at the local auto park. They will be in their or- iginal costumes and play Indian games have war dances and perform an In- dian christening. Our local band will give concerts during the picnic. There w'll be speakers here from Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Cross Village, Wall- pole Island, ete. I had the pleasure of meeting H. D. Smith, of Fisherman’s Paradise, Bell- aire, and was glad to hear that he en- iovs reading our local reports in the Michigan Tradesman. L. Winternitz. —_22s__ One Way To Do It. A scientific man recently undertook to demonstrate that the civilization of a people could be accurately determ- ined by the frequency with which they bathed. According to his schedule the grades of civilization were as follows: American and Englishman—Once a day. Frenchman—Twice a week. Hollander and Scandinavian—Once a week. Italian and Russian—Once a month. Belgian—Once a year. German and Turk—Never. July 21, 1926 More Profit to You by increasing turnover. When you sell goods with an established price which protects your margin of profit—then rapid turnover makes you money. In pushing KG Baking Powder Same price for over 35 years 25 mnie 5 (more than a pound and a half for a quarter) with the consistent quality and price advertising behind it— with the price plainly shown on the label— you can increase turnover and get more profit on your baking powder investment. The Government Used Millions of Pounds A aman Rt a. 4 > { “ A ~~ r oe a 4 4 » ans $ ? { I { + . a “a le 3 "| i r ~ ‘ » { - “ A ~~ cr wa. Ee i 4 July 21, 1926 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Items From the Cloverland of Michi- : gan. Sault Ste. Marie, July 20—Fred Shaw, of the firm of Gamble, Robin- son & Shaw, wholesale produce deal- ers, left Thursday with his wife and family for an extended automobile trip. They expect to stop at Phila- delphia to visit a short time before continuing the trip East. George Bailey, manager of the shoe department of Cowan & Hunt, enter- tained twenty of his friends at his summer home on Sugar Island Sun- day. The party arrived via boat and found a buffet lunch awaiting them, after which the men folks went to the horse shoe links, where some expert work was accomplished. Wesley Clark, Dr. McCandless, Nelson Hall, Robert Cowan and A. J. Jean made the highest score. The weather was ideal and a good time was had by all. One of the worst storms in many vears struck here last Friday about midnight, doing many thousand dol- lars’ damage, tearing down the roof of the Soo gas plant, injuring Frank Oster. the well-known restaurant man destroving many large trees and sign boards and caused a commotion at the camp site, which was filled with tourists. Walter Dennis, 65 vears old, retired farmer and well known in this city, died suddenly at the canal office at the locks Saturday. Death was due to heart disease. Up to fifteen years ago he was one of the most prosperous farmers in the county. At that time he moved to the city and later was dispatcher at the canal for the Lake Carriers Association. He was a mem- ber of the Masonic order, also the Knights of Pvythias. George Bell has opened a_ tailor shop at 110 East Spruce street in the place recently occupied bv Mrs. Katherine Johnson. Mr. Bell bas had vears of experience in all branches of the business. The location is good and he should do well. Sam Kokko has sold his soft drink plant, known as the Soo bottling works, to William and Herman Haa- pala. The new firm have had vears of experience at the business and are well and favorablv known in the city. Dancing in bathing suits is being frowned upon perhaps because thev are too warm for such strenuous ex- ercise. Clarence W. Tapert. of the Tapert Specialty Co., left last Sunday for a week’s trip to Toronto and Niagara Falls via auto. He will also visit a dav at Detroit. Mrs. Leo Langley has installed a soda fountain and opened an ice cream parlor in connection with her grocery store on Bingham avenue. F. W. Baldwin, who for the past year has been conducting two stores. a grocery and meat market, has dis- continued business and accepted a position as solicitor for the Puritan dairy. William G. Tapert. ——_——_ | —s>__- Roadside Eating Shacks Should Be Inspected. Traverse City, July 20—Tourists and resorters are arriving in goodly numbers and hotels and rooming houses are filled nightly. Many of the arrivals have traveled from far distant states. The free camps are the scenes of much activity. Seemingly they are needed to accommodate trav- elers who would not find accommoda- tions at the hotels or rooming houses. Roadsides are lined with little shacks where refreshments are served. They are becoming more and more numerous and are _ less profitable than gas statio s in a large city. These shacks affect the business of the ho- tels and restaurants in the towns un- favorablv and seldom reward the ill- advised owners. There are too many of their class. Lacking the facilit‘es for preparing and serving food de- cently they are more of a nuisance than a public necessity. In the towns places of entertainment are licensed, inspected frequently by local or State officials, and properly regulated. Fre- quently spoiled food and milk is de- stroved. Regulation should be ex- tended to the roadside shacks in the interest of the public. Canners are disposing of the crop of sweet cherries and preparing to operate on the sour crop, the gathering of which will commence next week. Reports concerning the size of the crop grown in this region differ. One author'ty said that while the trees were loaded with blows only fifty per cent. matured. Other reports from those more well informed as to the situation state that a fair vield is ap- parent. The writer, in motoring through the cherry producing regions this week, noticed many trees that bore no fruit, and others that were heavy with Montmorencies. A med'um vield ensures better prices for the growers than a full crop. Potatoes are in bloom and promise at this time to be a normal crop. Much depends upon the weather. The sea- son has been dry. A good crop of hav has been harvested, although the quantitv will not be sufficient for the needs of farmers as usual. Feeding of stock commences in November and continues until the following June, as a rule. Last vear ‘mmense quantities of baled hav were brought here from other states to supply the deficiency. Much of it was spoiled and cattle would not eat it. Corn is backward, but the prevailing hot weather is hestening its growth. Building operations are on a larger scale than during any year of the pas* decade. Latest improvement in that ne is a new depot for Traverse Citv. Work has been commenced on _ the structure. It will be for the use of the Pere Marquette Railroad. Arthur S. White. 2s o> Only a Baker’s Dozen Left. In making up a list of local mer- chants who were actively engaged in business when the Tradesman was es- tablished, forty-three years ago, the Tradesman can recall but twelve who are still living, as follows: Wilder D. Stevens Chas. -H. Leonard Charles W. Jennings Edward Frick Richard D. (Dick) Warner J. Geo. Lehman B.S. barns Fred C. Beard IL. So Freeman Geo. R. Perry C. N. Remington A. E. Brooks If any friend of the Tradesman can suggest any additions to this list, we shall be glad to receive same. The only local man who is still ac- tive in the banking business after a lapse of forty-three years is Charles W. Garfield. ——__2>++___ Lines of Children’s Clothing. Fall lines of clothing for small chil- dren show many combinations of fab- rics and not a little novelty in design. Jersey is combined with velvet and corduroy in some practical two-piece models consisting of bloomers and dress. Jersey is also combined with woolen plaids, which are used for col- lars and cuffs. One of the novelties shown is a coat dress of navy serge with a cape back, the edges of which are piped with bright red. Smocking and embroidery are used considerably to diversify trimmings. According to the Infants’; Children’s and Junior Wear League of America, houses not carrying stock are promising deliveries in late August. Why no other raisins can please customers like SUN-MAID \ \ THEN yousend | ~ a customer Sun-Maid raisins, you know she is going to be satis- fied. Sun-Maid raisins are the kind practically all wo- § men now prefer. >< Extra plump, richer in flavor, especially clean, uniform, Sun-Maid raisins are un- like all other kinds. Sun-Maid alone is equipped to produce raisins of such qual- ity. For instance, only selected raisins, the fruit most perfect for home cookery, go into your Sun-Maid cartons. Other rai- sins that meet the needs of bakeries and other markets go into commercial packs. The rest Sun-Maid turns into valuable by-products in great conversion plants. Thus Sun-Maid maintains the highest quality in each of its packs. No other packer has facilities to do this. To be sure you please customers who buy raisins, supply Sun-Maids—always. And to build a larger raisin volume, keep Sun-Maid ously. raisins It pays! displayed — continu- A new conversion unit where Sun- Maid makes by- productsof raisins it doesn’t pack oe Distributed by SUNLAND SALES COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION Offices throughout the World ' ; 4 MOVEMENTS OF MERCHANTS. Dowoling—C. A. Pratt succeeds Vert Robinson in general trade. Grand Ledge—Jay C. Shipman suc- ceeds Ude Blakesley in the grocery business. Greenville—Howard Svenden suc- ceeds E. V. Svenden in the grocery business. Detroit—Joseph Gordon has engaged in the boot and shoe business at 2000 Gratiot avenue. Lansing—Miss Jane O’Grady has opened a Beauty Shop at 125 East Washtenaw street. Detroit—The Baker-Strong Motor Car Co. has changed its name to the Strong Motor Car Co. Detroit—The Reliable Shoe & Dry Goods Co. has engaged in business at 8807 Harper avenue. Battle Creek—H. B. Mosher suc- ceeds L. Coleman in the grocery busi- ness at 766 Marshall street. Kalamazoo—M. G. Lacey & Sons have opened a radio and auto accessor- les store at 1358 Portage street. Detroit—The Neuhoff Drug Co., 1815-21 Parker avenue, has increased its capital stock from $100,000 to $150,- 000. Saginaw—Abe Dembinsky, proprie- tor of the Rival Shoe Store, has sold his stock and fixtures to the Economy Shoe Store. Flint—The Woodin & Barnes Co.. autos, auto accessories, etc., has in- creased its capital stock from $50,000 to $100,000. Unionville—Thieves entered the gen- cral store of John F. Beatenhead and carried away stock to the amount of about $600. Stronach—Charles Wisner has sold his stock of general merchandise to Arnold Krumroy, who will continue the business. Ithaca—John H. Hodges, dealer in groceries, etc., died at his home July 15. The burial was at Evart, his former home. Fenton—A. Donovan, proprietor of the Donovan chain of auto accessories stores, has opened a similar place of business here. Lansing—Archie Stabler, proprietor of Archie’s Clothes Shop, 120 North Washington avenue, is closing out his stock at special and trom trade. Saginaw—The Valley Oi] & Gas Co., 608 Eddy building, has been in- corporated with an authorized capital stock of $50,000, all of which has been subscribed and $15,000 paid in in cash. Battle Creek — The Porter-Frisch Co., 14-16 West State street, has been incorporated to deal in furniture and furnishings, with an authorized capital stock of $25,000, $9,000 of which has been subscribed and paid in in cash. Detroit—The Rayl Co., 1223 Gris- wold street, has been incorporated to deal in hardware and allied lines, with an authorized capital stock of $250,000 common and $150,000 prefer- red, of which amount $2,500 has been subscribed and paid in in cash. Detroit—The Congress Wallpaper & Paint Co., 150 East Jefferson avenue, has merged its business into a stock company under the same style, with sale will retire MICHIGAN TRADESMAN an authorized capital stock of $50,000, all of which has been subscribed and paid in, $45,000 in cash and $5,000 in property. Fremont—Crandall & Ensing have been incorporated to deal in general merchandise and to conduct an under- taking business, with an authorized capital stock of $40,000 of which amount $30,000 has been subscribed, $1,376.51 paid in in cash and $28,623.49 in property. Detroit—The John W. Reed Co., 3-128 General Motors building, elec- trical equipment, etc., has merged its business into a stock company under the same style, with an authorized capital stock of $25,000, of which amount $6,000 has been subscribed and $2,500 paid in in cash. South—Haven—E. 0. Goldsmith, wholesale and retail cigar and tobac- co dealer, has sold his stock and busi- ness interests to W. W. Goldsmith, who will continue the business. Detroit—Louis M. Dunn, 362 East Larned street, clothing, etc., has merg- ed his business into a stock company under the style of Louis M. Dunn, Inc., with an authorized capital stock of $25,000, of which amount $18,000 has been subscribed and paid in, $4,000 in cash and $14,000 in property. Alpena—The Heath Adonis Oil Co., oils, greases, gasoline and auto acces- sories, has merged its business into a stock company under the style of the Heath Oil Co, 117 Washington avenue, with an authorized capital stock of $50,000, of which amount $25,000 has been subscribed and $16,500 paid in in cash. Big Bay—A petition for receivership of the Lake Independence Lumber Co., requested by the holders of the bonds of the company, has been granted. Liabilities of the company amount to $1,000,000 and are said to be covered by the assets of the company, which include 26,000 acres of timber land, a private railroad and a big saw mill. Wacousta—Herbert Hemingway has sold his stock of general merchandise and store building to Charles Burmas- ter, of Williamston, who has taken possession. Manufacturing Matters. Zeeland—The West Michigan Brass Co. has increased its capital stock from $50,000 to $75,000. Detroit—The Elwood Machine & Tool Co., 995 Sherman avenue, has in- creased its capital stock from $30,000 to $100,000. Bay City—Fire destroyed the plant of the Chatfield Milling and Grain Co., with loss placed at $60.000. It was insured and the mill will probably be rebuilt. Fordson—The Detroit Automatic Sealing Vault Co., 8899 Thayer avenue, concrete burial vaults, has been in- corporated with an authorized capital stock of $2,000 all of which has been subscribed and paid in in cash. Iron Mountain—The Iron Mountain Mining & Manufacturing Co. has been incorporated with an authorized capital stock of $750,000 and 30,000 shares no par value, of which amount $750,000 has been subscribed and paid in in property. Detroit—The Seward Cigar Co., 6307 Rehns avenue, has been incorporated to manufacture and sell cigars, with an authorized capital stock of $20,000, all of which has been subscribed and paid in, $10,000 in cash and $10,000 in property. Detroit—The Ladd Manufacturing Co., 2987 Gladwin street, has been in- corporated to manufacture and deal in glass washing compound, with an au- thorized capital stock of $2,000, all of which has been subscribed and $1,000 paid in in cash. Coloma—The Southern Michigan Products Co., has been incorporated to manufacture and sell cider, vinegar, pickles and deal in farm products, with an authorized capital stock of $10,000, $7,100 of which has been subscribed and paid in in cash. Escanaba—The Escanaba Broom Co., 308 Ludington street, has merged its business into a stock company un- der the same style, with an authorized capital stock of $100,000, of which amount $30,500 has been subscribed and paid in in cash. Detroit—The Globe Textile Co., 149 West Larned street, linens, rugs, cot- ton goods, etc., has been incorporated with an authorized capital stock of $50,000 common and $100,000 prefer- red, of which amount $50,000 has been subscribed and $30,000 paid in in prop- erty. Mt. Pleasant—With six carloads of machinery being placed by the Amer- ican Enameled Products Co., which is now establishing a branch factory in Mount Pleasant at the former plant of the Transport Truck Co., every ef- fort is being made to rush construc- tion and erection, preparatory to get- ting under production. — ++ s___ Muskrat Table Delicacy. Muskrat is good food, according to Dr. Charles E. Johnson, New York State College of Forestry, Syracuse University. Fried muskrat, roast musk- rat and stewed muskrat are some of the styles in which the flesh of these animals has been prepared. Some day muskrat en casserole will be served at a fash‘onable function and will be- come a popular item on the menus of cur leading restaurants and_ hotels thereafter. It is recommended, how- ever, that in preparing this food the meat be soaked over night in salt water to destroy the gamey flavor. Fried muskrat is prepared by letting the meat lie in salt water for an hour, then it should be dried and dipped in hatter of flour and meal and fried in lard. The same preliminary prepara- tions in the case of roast muskrat. It should be roasted in a pan containing water, salt, pepper, butter and a little onion. Flour should be sprinkled over and it should be basted until thorough- ly done. —_222_ Expect Good Trade in Bags. Manufacturers of women’s bags ex- pect an active Fall season, in line with their experience of recent years, dur- ing which sales volumes have tripled in many cases. The price of bags, how- July 21, 1926 ever, has not advanced during this period. The increase in sales is as- cribed to the fact that women now regard them as accessories which, like shoes, must match the rest of an out- fit. Frequently women buy more than one bag a season in consequence, and manufacturers must constantly offer new styles, some of them unique. A large envelope bag, 7% by 14 inches, is now being sold. It is of cross grain seal and is to retail at $35. It has a passport pocket. 22> Fails To Get Injunction To Halt Air- plane Motors. Lincoln, Nebr., July 19—A tempor- ary injunction to prevent an aircraft corporation’s planes from flying over the premises of Emil Glatt, whose farm adjoins the flying field, has been denied by District Judge Stewart. Ty addition to the injunction, Mr. Glat: asked $10,000 damages, as told in “The Produce News” last. week. He com- plained that the noise of the airplane motors frightened his chickens, dis turbed his rest, produced nervousness and was detrimental to his general health. 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Send Us Your Order To-day Tradesman Company Grand Rapids, Michigan 4 ~ a“ 4 eo ~ < ba 7 “ ~ ad ’ Pa se 5 i SS ont 4 . — gS Wy se peg os Set Go 8 Bs ee ew me AN we Q eh a ee * July 21, 1926 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Essential Features of the Grocery Staples. Sugar—Jobbers hold cane granu- lated at 6.35¢ and beet granhlated at 6.15c. 1ea—The business is moving stead- ily ahead with a good fair general de- mand, but no very large buying, in spite of great firmness in most lines. Java teas are particularly firm in pri- mary markets, so are Ceylons. China teas appear to be firmer here than for some time, with some grades quoted 2 cents a pound higher. The only tea which shows any sign of softness is India, which is selling cheaper, but holders say on account of poor quality. Coffee—The market during the past week has been dull, with a few small fluctuations, most of which have been downward. All grades of Rio and Santos are a shade lower than they were a week ago. Easy news from Brazil appears to be the reason. As to milds, they also show a slight de- cline for the week, on account of an over-supply and a light demand. The chance is, however, that milds will ad- vance again shortly. Canned Fruits—There is enquiry for new pack fruits, including California assortments and Hawaiian pineapple, but canners have booked up enough to satisfy them and in pineapple are with- drawing offerings. While there is a big pack in prospect in California there have been no cheap offerings and pack- ers have not been competing to sell against their prospective packs. Canned Vegetables—Tomatoes are easy on old packs which has softened futures and has checked buying of new goods. There is a moderate turnover of carryover at irregular prices. Corn is not an important item just now as it is taken as needed. Peas have been firmer at State factories during the past week. Some canners have made ad- vances but buyers are only mildly in- terested and have not done a heavy business to make up for their neglect of the market earlier in the season. Old pack stocks in second hands are changing hands where samples sub- mitted show the quality to be up to the requirements.of the purchaser and the price is attractive. Dried Fruits—It takes more than bullish ideas and the naming of prices by a seller to make a market as is evidenced by the course of the new crop peach and apricot markets. Buy- ers have not accepted the views of sellers as to values and beyond cover- ing nearby wants have so refused to go into new packs extensively that an easier undertone developed last week. Peaches are being offered at discounts and while not shaded as frequently, apricot packers are ready for business. The question of apricot tonnage is not so much considered by the trade as the prospective turnover during the next twelve months based upon the high opening. Markets have been tested and it has been found that apri- cots have sold slowly. The consumer knows nothing about the bare market or old crop, the ideas of growers or anything beside what is asked at retail for the fruit and the price suggests curtailed buying. There are no heavy supplies on the spot and they move slowly. There is no more business in new crop raisins than in other packs. Independents are quoting and are get- ting orders for cars for early shipment. Spot stocks are generally light and are in much more limited assortment than usual. The demand is better than usual for the season. Prunes are quiet on old crop but are steady in tone. New California fruit has not been quoted while the Northwest has firmer ideas and is withdrawing offerings pending re-estimates of the crop. Canned Fish—In fish the most im- portant pending change is the advance of 15c which will be made in Maine sardines of the oil grades to occur July 26. It has brought about more buying for shipment before July 30. Pink salmon is doing better on the spot in a jobbing way without any change in prices. Some cheap lots below present Coast replacement costs are available. Fruit Jars—The 35c per gross in- crease on fruit jars has been put into effect by most jobbers who have ad- vanced their lists. Production by man- ufacturers has been cut down with the idea of keeping only enough stock to supply jobbers. Much of the trade is reported as having short stocks and running close. Retailers should keep on hand at least two or three weeks’ supply. : Beans and Peas—All varieties of dried beans are dull, with an easy feel- ing on nearly everything No material declines have occurred during the week. Green and Scotch peas are also dull and unchanged. Provisions—The hog market in pri- mary markets has shown considerable uneasiness during the past week. In the beginning the market was very weak, but later it strengthened. East- ern jobbing prices were unchanged, with the market for the full line of hog products fairly steady. The demand is light. Beef products are also in very light demand, with a quiet market and fairly steady prices. Cheese—Cheese has been in fair de- mand during the week, with a con- tinued firm market on account of the comparatively light offerings. Syrup and Molasses—Molasses is moderately active, without change in price. Sugar syrup is also unchanged and fairly active. Compound syrup for the season is moving very well at steady prices. Salt Fish—Mackerel is selling in a small way at unchanged prices. There is no disposition on holders’ part to shade prices, as it probably would not increase the demand. Nuts—The turnover of shelled nuts and meats would be heavier if holders would loosen up and make more lib- eral offerings on the open market. They can make profits now but they do not care to sell themselves out of house and home so long before new crop comes in when there are several good selling months ahead, including the Jewish holiday outlets. Walnuts in the shell have shown a decided brace and are being firmly held. often for advances. There is a good undercur- rent in almonds and filberts while Bra- zils are about steady and hardly paral- lel other nuts for the reason ‘that new crop Brazils are available while the other nuts are mostly carryovers. The shelled market is really spectacu- lar. Walnuts lead and are being eag- erly sought but not offered freely. A high opening on new crop is possible. —_+-.___ Review of the Produce Market. Asparagus—$1.50 per doz. for home grown. Bananas—64%@/7c per Ib. Beans—Michigan jobbers are quot- ing new crop as follows: C. EF Pea Beang $4.30 light Red Kidney —-.--.-_---- 8.50 Dark Red Kidney ...-.2 8.25 Brown Swede ©8000 02. 5.00 Cranberry Beans 2.2) 7.75 Beets—Home grown, 40c per doz. Brussel’s Sprouts—Florida, 25c per quart. Butter—The market has shown no particular change during the past week. The undertone started in to be rather strong, and the result is a slight ad- vance. The demand has been no more than fair during the entire week. Hold- ers sell fresh packed at 39c and prints at 4lc. They pay 24c for packing stock. Cabbage—Home grown is now in market, commanding $1 per. bu. Cantaloupes—Arizonia are held this week as follows: Jivcb Ge $4.25 Standands) = 051 eo 3.75 Pony, 2 oe 2.50 tats) ns 1.75 Carrots—Home grown, 30c per doz. bunches. Cauliflower—Florida, $2.50 per crate of 9 to 14 heads. Celery—Home grown brings 60@75c per doz. Cherries—$3 per 16 qt. sour; $3.25 for sweet. Cocoanuts—$1 per doz. Cucumbers—$1.40 per doz. for home grown hot house; Illinois hot house commands $2.25 for 2 doz. box of fancy and $2.50 for extra fancy. Eggs—Fine fresh eggs are scarce and have been picked up promptly at top prices as soon as they arrived. A large part of the receipts are under the first grade. The only change during the week has been a slight fractional advance in the best grade of eggs, followed by about the same decline. Local jobbers pay 26c for strictly fresh and hold candled at 28c. Garlic—35c per string for Italian. Honey—25c for comb; 25c _ for strained. . Honey Dew Melons—$2.75 per crate for either 6, 8, 9 or 12. Lemons—Quotations are now as fol- lows: crate for S00 ‘Sunkist 22522 oe $7.00 300) Red Ball 2200000 7.00 300 Red Ball 2.02.0. 7.00 Lettuce—In good demand on the following basis: California Iceberg 4s, per bu. -~-$6.00 Garden grown leaf, per bu. ---. .75 New Potatoes—Virginia cobblers fetch $1.50 per bu. and $4.50 per bbl. Onions—Texas yellow, $2.25; Texas white, $2.50; Spanish, $2.25@2.50 per crate. Oranges—Fancy Sunkist California 5 Valencia are now on the following basis: 5000 $6.50 eG ee 6.50 E76) ese 6.50 BOQ 250 eee 6.50 20) ee 6.50 7) (9 he ee ead 6.50 BO ee 6.50 280 2 6.50 S44 ee 6.50 Sunkist Red Ball, 50c cheaper. Peaches—Georgia Belles command $2.25 per bu.; Georgia: Elbertas fetch $3. Both varieties are fine in quality. Peas—$2 per bu. Peppers—Green per basket. Poultry—Wilson & Company pay as follows this week: from Florida, 75c Hleavy fowls 220 25c bieht fowls ....5...... 22c Springers 4 lbs. and up ------.. 30c Brotietg 2250 18@25c Turkey (ancy) youne 2.0. 39c Markey: (Old Poms) .. 2 0 32c Ducks (White Pekins) __..______ 26c Geese 65 ee 2) i5e Raspberries—$4 for red and $3.75 for black—16 qt. case. Radishes—25c for outdoor grown. Spinach—$1.50 per bu. for home grown. Strawberries—$2.50@2.75 per 16 qt. crate. String Beans—$1.50 per climax bas- ket. Tomatoes—Florida, 75c¢ per 6 Ib. basket; home grown hot house, $1 for 7 |b. basket or $1.25 for 10 Ib. basket. Veal Calves—Wilson & Co. pay as follows: Wanee 18c Good) 2g 17s Medium 2225052 13c BPOOk 12c —_+<-~+____ Teacher Didn’t Know Pop. “But, Freddy,” insisted his tearher, “if your father owed the butcher $12 and the grocer $16, he’d have to pay more than $5.75.” “No, he wouldn’t,” Freddy replied. “That’s all it cost us to move.” ——~-~-.—____ Perspiration Powder. Sahieyite, Acid, =. 10 grs. Bismuth Subnitrate ___.______ 15 grs. Aine Oleaté 222 20 10 grs. This has been recommended against profuse or fetid perspiration. —_2-.___ America at Geneva has retiterated the warning that it cannot allow the carrying out of a disarmament plan to be placed in charge of any internation- al body. This notice conforms ac- curately to American policy. The United States is ready and eager to enter into an agreement, through an international conference, for limitation and reduction of armaments. In mak- ing this agreement compromises and arrangements will be considered and bargains will be struck. But once the treaty is in force, the execution must be left entirely to the United States. This is not the league of nations idea. The league would have a committee at Geneva to check up, verify and super- vise. The United States is properly not ready to go this far in the sur- render of national sovereignty. 1B 2 6 EASTERN MICHIGAN HOTELS. How They Look To Boniface. Maretta, Ohio, July 20-——A two weeks’ yisit back in Michigan. travel- ing nearly 1,500 miles, stopping once. twice and three times at many cities and villages, with stop overs at many hotels, revives many interestine hote! facts of ye olden days which will come into good play as IT continue this series at articles. The new Hotel Lincoln, at Brighton, ans only about twenty rooms and already has demonstrated that this is not enough Was told that owner. Leitch, will build cn more rooms at once. Feeding facilities at this hotel] are very ample, more than generally ‘embraced in a hotel of 100 rooms. the Ohio cont | 1 For years at Mt. Clemens the Ho- tel Sherman was known as a com- nercial hotel. However, scme of the her hotels were favored by some oj he boys on the road: believe the Media under the management of “Pop” Simptone, along the early 1900s drew many of the boys, he extending a very attractive rate. The Sherman changed propr‘etor- hip a great many times and I believe i am safe in saying, never was con- idered a money maker. To-day it is Practically out of business, a few rooms being used only, office up- tairs, etc. Think the commercial DOYS are go'ng most any where. the Media still catering to and en oying i good patronage from this source, as well as its bath house folks. A marked change at the Media is i’s ceeding feature. The formeriy spacious ind most attractive dining room has deen converted into a very large par- lor, also for dancing and_ society events, an add‘tion built at the rear of the criginal building wherein is a larze coffee shop, tables and counter. The room is very attractive: the feaiure has been ‘farmed” cut to a Greek, | should say. The foods are only fair. the service about as usual attending such places. Unable to cet a straw- berry shortcake there at noon times, with oodles of berries on the market, and while the menu read, ‘Fresh strawberry sundae, the berries were of the stewed or canned variety. A hotel such as the Med‘a. the writer believes, should never “farm out” its din‘ng facilities. No other marked changes at Mt. Clemens which I could observe in my short visit there. All we older fellows can remember the Oakland, at, St Clair Large, rambling building, doing a marvelous business at t'mes, with many ups and downs, and finally going out of busi- ness, torn down, and now only fond memories of at. times a m‘ghty good place —__—_ Another Chapter on Enforced Sunday Closing. Brohman, July 15—In reply to E. M. Barr, of Jackson, I will say that I think the grocers of Lansing did a wise thing to pass a city ordinance to close groceries on Sunday; but why not do the same thing in Jackson and other cities of Michigan? There are a thousand resorts in Michigan which sell ice cream and soft drinks which carry quite a lot of groceries. Are you going to call their places groceries and close them up? Also he mentions about all business being closed in Canada on Sunday. Now I say that would be a more fair proposition than trying to close any one kind of business: also if Mr. Barr is not satisfied with the way things are run in the United States, why doesn’t he move to Canada? I would like to have Mr. Barr see some of the traffic which comes from Indiana into Michigan on Sundays, es- pecially on the Niles-South Bend road, and what do they come for, if not for pleasure? Do you think that if they did not travel on Sunday they would wait until Monday? I would say a good share of that business would be lost to Michigan if everything was closed, and to. close one business and not another is dis- crimination—something that never did get by in these United States. Why not try local ordinances. Be- gin at home, run your own city, with which you are more acauainted. and not try to run the aoe State in order a few more dollars in your own Se. E. W. Cantrell. — —-” Confucius said: “Silence is a_ true friend that never betrays.” MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Opening of the Hotel Olds, at Lansing Marietta, Ohio, July 19—Mrs. Hoag and the writer were most fortunate in being among the nearly 500 partici- pating in the official opening of the Hotel Olds, Wednesday evening, July 14, as the personal guests of Manager George Crocker. The event of the day and night was a public reception. During the after- noon more than 10,000 people inspect- ed the building. All lobby space, as well as club floor, reception rooms, parlors, dining rooms and three floors of hotel were thrown open to the visitors. At 7 p. m. a most delightful eight course dinner was served the stock- holders of both the building and op- erating companies, their wives, friends and a very good attendance of Michi- gan Hotel men, with most excellent musical and other entertainment pro- gram. There were also short talks by some half dozen men prominent in the creation of the Olds and a final ad- dress by W. R. Dawes, President of the Chamber of Commerce, Chicago, on the subject of “Economic condi- tion of the West, with spec‘al refer- ence to transportation.” After that dancing until a late hour. The Hotel Olds, with its 300 rooms, will meet with success or else Lansing will fail to live up to its progressive reputation of the last few years. It is, indeed, a well built, appropriately ee and delightfully located ho- tél. Lobby, public parlors, dining room, etc., are the same as the Book-Cadil- lac, Detroit, one flight up, allowing shops and coffee shop on the ground floor. The first floor above the lobby is given over largely to the Lansing City Club, with spacious reception, lounging and reading rooms; a ladies cafe, a men’s grill room, served by a special kitchen, etc., all maintained by the hotel management. There are a few private dining rooms on this floor, held by the hotel, as well as a large ball room. which can also be used as a banquet hall, either for the Club or for the hotel. It is, indeed, a most wonderful layout. Hotel Olds has cost better than two million, subscribed by some 500 stock- holders, mostly Lansing residents, with R. E. Olds principal promoter and subscriber. The operating company, known as the Olds Hotel Operating Co., with some 300 stockholders, also made up largely of Lansing citizens, with the Continental-Leland Corporation as di- rectors, placed the furnishings and equ‘pment, estimated at half a million. George L. Crocker, originally of Chi- cago, at one time at the Durant. Flint. last several years at Minneapolis, is manager for the operating company. He is a high class man in every re- spect. While the Olds may not “burn ’em up,” so to speak, at once, it will suc- ceed. Lansing is entitled to a modern ho- tel and I believe the city and State people will lend liberally to its sup- port. Reno G. Hoag. ——_—e a _ A Good Selling Talk. A party of traveling men, seated in the lobby of the hotel, were brageg’ng about the splendid firms they worked for, each one trying to outdo the other. They told how rich, how progressive, how big, and how fine were their re- spective companies, how many people they employed, how many stores sold their stocks, and so forth. “No house in this country, I am proud to say, has more men and women pushing its line of goods, than mine,” proudly remarked one in the corner, who had not yet been heard from. “Wihat do you sell?” “Baby carriages,” he replied. Don’t Say Bread — Say HOLSUM WoRDEN (GROCER COMPANY THE PROMPT SHIPPERS Don’t hesitate to recommend OPW GD SALAD DRESSING Wonderful Spread for the Kiddies Bread TOY MEU AM NL ear Loy It makes friends for the dealer WoRDEN (GROCER COMPANY Wholesalers for Fifty-seven Years Grand Rapids Ottawa at Weston - The Michigan Trust Company Receiver ee eee ee ee eee ema LARGER BUYING POWER. General conditions likely to affect business prospects all over the coun- try are gradually becoming apparent to merchants who try to get a line on the probable trend for the remainder of the year. Not all the data are as yet available for actual assurance, but enough of them are to show the prob- abilities. among these are those relating to agriculture and industries. Those whose incomes are derived from these Fundamental the great basic sources loom up large among the buy- ers of commodities. Their position this year is better than it was a twelve- month ago. Enough is already appar- ent about the country’s main crops to indicate that the farming population will be in a position to pay for the'r needs and have something left over. A similar condition prevails among those concerned in the larger indus- tries, which are not confronted with any such widespread strike as the one by the anthracite coal miners a year ago. The only big labor disturbance visible now is that in the garment field, and this, in the nature of things, is not likely to last long. Taking all things together, the indications point to a larger buying power on the part of the people than was the case in the last half of 1925. At the moment, the primary markets are beginning to show signs of activity, and the merchants who are going to the primary mar- kets are s‘eadily increasing in num- ber. Much of the purchasing by re- tailers is for immed‘ate needs, and there is also considerable call for Fall dresses. There are, however, enquiries in other directions which lead to the belief that the buying of an extensive range of articles will soon occur, and preparations for th’s have been made. With the opening of the buying sea- son, the problem of selling is obtrud- ing itself more and more. Present-day methods on the part of retailers con- tinue to make it harder for producers than ever before to gauge the season’s demands sufficiently in advance to make adequate provision for. At the beginnng, there is apt to be little more than sampling, which fails to show any marked trend either toward style or quantity that may later be called for. This is particularly disconcerting in those lines where the style element is the principal factor toward favor. There is no doubt that reta‘lers are encouraged in their dilatory ways of buying by what is told them after they visit the primary market and frequent- ly by resident buyers who believe they can bring pressure on prices in this way. To meet this kind of tactics cer- tain manufacturers of women’s wear restrict their own purchases of fabrics or refrain from cutting up goods until orders are well in hand. If all of them in any particular line would do this there world be a resultant scarcity of merchandise which would lead to price advances retailers were forced to come into the marke: for seasonal supplies. But the trouble is that there always will be enough manu- facturers to take a chance on getting rid of what they can make up to pre- vent any condition like this arising— at least that has been the case hither- to. A greater unanimity would have when the MICHIGAN TRADESMAN beneficial effects, and this May yet come from the gradual elimination of the concerns which tempt the fates by a disregard of the elementary prin- ciples of merchandising. CO-OPERATIVE COLLAPSE. The collapse of the Girard Grocery Co., of Philadelphia js 4 genuine sur- prise in trade circles. For years it has been pointed out by organized retailers as the shining ideal of their co-opera- tive buying hopes and has been re- peatedly used as a taunt to the old- line wholesalers and made to do duty as a type of how much the retailers could save by owning their own buying agency. : Its misfortunes were wholly unher- alded in trade circles, although the company was known in a cautious Way to be passing up its discount privileges and letting its bills run; even to the extent (according to-more or less in- side gossip) of about $40,000. which it might otherwise have added to its earnings for the year. It has been re- puted to have done a business of $3,- 700,000 last year at a profit of $70,000 and at a cost of very slightly over 3 per cent. According to the statement of its counsel, the slump in sugar in 192] is given as the chief cause of the down- fall, but most grocers are skeptical of this, well known that most houses were able to amortize their sugar losses within the past five years and even make money on prudent buying in harmony with because it is grocery their refiners. Just what loss on sugar the Girard made is not sated, although it is placed by insiders at about $800,000. One of its largest refineries is, however re- ported to have recorded losses against the Girard of only $75,000 or $80,000. Whether it made similar losses with other domestic refiners is not known, but a more considerable portion of its misfortune in that respect is said to be due to the purchase of Java sugar at the top market. The prevalent opinion is that. the company has made the error of “skat- ing on too thin ice” in the matter of profit margins and has not laid aside suicient a tempesfftuous one. However, dates; and the surprise of its col- pecially a ttmpestuous one. However, it paid a surplus last year of 8 per cent. to stockholders and reported a surplus of almost $40,000; this as of June 30 a year ago. Whether or not the concern will be rehabilitated is as yet problematical. Philadelphia leaders are of both opin- ions until the facts are fully disclosed. There are over 1,200 members involvy- ed in the loss of its service, if it liqui- lapse will prove a serious obstacle to the growth of buying exchanges—at least when they are operated on too close margins. Evidently good man- agement is as great an essential in a buying exchange as in any other type of grocery store and success is largely a matter of personnel, rather than the product of co-operative magic. Tt will please your friend if you finish your line of talk and let him begin on his. CONDONING CRIME. It is anything but a pleasant duty which the Tradesman discharges else- where in this week’s paper in un- masking some of the crimes of the greatest thief who ever disgraced the criminal annals of Grand Rapids—a man who continually forced himself on pulpit and platform to prate of re- ligion, morals, right thinking and right living, while at the same time he was looting the business of a thousand stockholders who trusted to his in- tegrity, inveigling his close personal friends into enterprises which were doomed to disaster because they were dishonestly conceived and executed and lavishing money and presents on persons of the opposite sex who had no legal or moral claims on him for such recognition. The Tradesman would not be so ex- plicit and exacting in dealing with this case if the condition of the public mind and consc‘ence was more severe, be- cause in the opinion of the Tradesman the attitude of the people in permitting such crimes to go unpunished is scarcely less reprehensible than the crimes themselves. The man who condones an offense because the per- petrator is his friend or because he is a friend of the fam‘ly of the per- petrator is hardly less blamable than the principal who commits the crime. No intelligent reader need be told that we live in an age of unexampled rottenness. Wherever the probe of in- vestigation is applied to cases of be- trayal of trust, the reeking stench and pus of corruption ‘s sure to follow. As these cases are disclosed from time to time we begin to wonder whether the air of heaven has not descended to take up the more reeking stench of the stews and slums and sinks which fester from the very depths of hell’s lowest deeps. Why has this terrible blight come upon us? Solely and simply because directors DO NOT DO THEIR DUTY AND DIRECT and also be- cause of the indifference with which people who are wronged condone the crimes of those who should be pun- ished for their misdeeds. Until these two wrongs are righted we may con- tinue to see the sickly stream of crime and rottenness continue at high water mark. See NOT A NATIONAL ANTHEM. Discussion of the merits of “The Star-Spangled Banner” is always as thought productive as it is fruitless. Our would-be National anthem is to be condemned for two reasons: (1) its words are out of date; (2) its mus- ical text is poor. The words of “The Star-Spangled Banner” are provincial and jingoistic. The song is unworthy of the name of National anthem because it is ana- chronistic—not because it is Anacreo- nistic. What we want and ought to have is a folksong that is idealistic, that breathe a love of human brother- hood. Present reality is too full of unkindness, selfishness and insularity. We have developed beyond 1776 and 1812. We need a National song that expresses and inspires us with an in- ternational altruism. If we are no longer merely colonial or provincial, July 21, 1926 let us have a folk-song that is world wide in its outlook and all-embracing in its sympathy—hatred for none. The musical text of “The Star Spangled Banner” deserves condemna- tion because it fails to pass the two tests of good folk-song: A good folk- song has no intervals greater than fourths, and it stays within the octave. If a melody skips from “e” to “b” or runs off the staff we may be sure it is not a genuinely popular tune. The common people find it hard to sing intervals greater than a_ third. Melodies exceeding an octave in com- pass are difficult for the majority of voices. Judged by the standard of words and music “The Star-Spangled Ban- ner” is worse than second rate. Its words are out of date and unbrotherly; its musical text is not a true folksong. Maybe we shall not have a true folk- song until we are truly one folk. Francis Scott Key’s composition is unworthy of the present purpose of a National anthem, but since nothing better is offered as a substitute what shall we do but continue to sing the thing? SALES OF TEXTILE GOODS. Some progress is reported in the concerted movements for bettering the cotton and woolen industries. Thus far, however, the efforts have been toward getting the various interests in each to co-operate in the formation of organizations for such joint action as may be agreed upon. It is conceded that the two textile industries have not been able to co-ordinate supply and demand and that periods of enforced idleness by the mills have resulted. The suggestion has been made that a scrapping of superfluous machinery might help in bringing about better conditions, but the suggestion has not been received with any degree of en- thusiasm. Each concern thinks that the scrapping should begin at the other fellow’s plant. In this respect the matter is very like the attitude taken by cotton growers when consid- ering a restriction of acreage to be planted. The textile mills may be confronted with the question whether it is better to have their machinery operated for two-thirds of the time or to have two-thirds active for the en- tire year. This is presupposing that the markets for the output cannot be enlarged by greater domestic consump- tion or by increased exports or both. While exports of cotton goods have held up quite well lately, they have not shown any gain as a whole, while they form only a small percentage of the domestic production at the best. So the great effort must be toward in- creasing the domestic consumption of cotton goods. The same thing holds true regarding woolens, and in an even greater degree, because, com- paratively, the exports of woolen goods are so much smaller than those of cot- ton. To increase the use of either cot- ton or woolen fabrics, the appeal must be made to the consumer. How to reach and convince the latter will still remain the problem even after all the manufacturers have agreed upon united effort. - *' ' < ’ r ay ree a “4 1s 4 ‘ x ie r << . ‘ ~ : r y Put 4 i - , 4 “ ~ 4, 7G - 2 & & . J “ ~ ‘ 2 Y¥ @ » ie = & Be e At a < 4 ~'= * : . ‘ ) a“, e “ ¥ ¥ 7 = r ‘ mo! 2 £ SSeS? SOD TEROEEY: 0 * ¢ / July 21, 1926 GUY WINCHESTER ROUSE. Brief and Dispassionate Review of His Criminal Career. Duty to self and the public he serves occasionally compels the editor to say and do things which are very unpleasant; but when duty calls only the craven fails to obey. I have known Guy W. Rouse over thirty-five years. When I made his acquaintance he was a clerk in the Grand Rapuids Savings Bank. I think I met him first through the medium- ship of Charles W. Garfield, who was then President of the Bank. Mr. Garfield was very fond of Mr. Rouse from the time he was a small lad. It was Mr. Garfield who gave him his first position in the Bank and who watched over him with zealous care, as he has dozens of other young peo- ple in whom he was interested. Mr. Rouse came from a good fam- ily on both sides. His father, Wm. H. Rouse, belonged to that great class of men who never get very far in the world, financially speaking, but he was honest, truthful and worked hard to support his family. I never heard him complain over his inabil'ty to rise above the dead level of mediocrity. We were thrown together frequently during the eight years we were ten- ants of the Blodgett building. Prob- ably a hundred times during those years he borrowed a dollar of me on Saturdays to buy his wife a box of candy. He said he formed that habit before they were married and never permitted the lapse of years to change it. I thought it was one of the most beautiful traits in a man I ever had brought to my attention. He never failed to repay the loan the following week. Mrs. Rouse was a Winchester, which means that she was frugal, lov- able and faithful to every duty—an inspiration to her family and one who carried with distinction and worthi- ness a name that will be remembered for all time in the history of this city. How the son of such parents could develop into a thief who brought grief and disaster to a thousand fire- sides is one of the things I will never be able to explain. When the Worden Grocer Co. col- lapsed about twenty years ago as the result of the defalcation of Mr. Butts and the mismanagement and_ suicide of Mr. Worden, Mr. Garfield urged that Mr. Rouse be given an opportun- ity to assume the management of the wrecked establishment. Several stock- holders came to me for my opinion of Mr. Garfield’s plan and I advised against its adoption, because I did not think any one could revive the fallen fortune of the institution. Mr. Gar- field was so insistent in the matter, however, that the stockholders adopted his suggestion and installed Mr. Rouse as Manager. Within a short time the confidence of Mr. Garfield in his protege was fully justified. Mr. Rouse entered upon his new duties with zest and determination. He was always at his desk at 7 o'clock in the morn- ing and frequently worked late in the evening hours. Within a half dozen years he brought order out of chaos and from that time on for many years the Worden Grocer Co. occupied a MICHIGAN proud position in the trade and Mr. Rouse was hailed as a Moses. On his assumption of the manage- ment of the business I immediately tendered him any assistance in my power and did all I could in all the ways I could to make his administra- tion the splendid success it proved to be. I made frequent allusions to this circumstance at the annual gatherings of the Worden Grocer Co., confessing my mistake in misjudging Mr. Rouse’s ability and congratulating him on the achievement he had accomplished. I was never connected with the com- pany in an official capacity, but I pur- chased stock in the corporation from time to time at Mr. Rouse’s request until my holdings aggregated $15,000. About six years ago Mr. Rouse con- ceived the idea of buying additional wholesale houses and he carried this plan into execution until the company had well-organized branches at Lan- sing, Battle Creek and Kalamazoo. I always opposed this extension with all the power I could command, but my advice received no consideration. Not content with the general man- agement of four wholesale houses, Mr. Rouse induced his friends to join him in other lines of business, such as the manufacture of furnace regulators and radios. His selection of lieutenants was not always wise and, as a result of crookedness and bad management, he sunk about $400,000 which he in- duced his friends to invest in the un- dertakings. On the collapse of the Sahlin Manufacturing Co., Mr. Rouse utilized the plant as a radio factory, using a large portion of the money he secured to embark in the manufacture of radios to liquidate the debts of the Sehlin Co. This, of course, was a very dishonest act on his part. I fully believe that if the money contributed to manufacture radios had been rigidly devoted to that purpose and honestly administered, the Michigan Radio Co. might have been a success. Because IT was not then aware that Mr. Rouse was a scoundrel, I followed him to the limit and subsequently charged off to profit and loss more than $40,000 as a penalty of the confidence I re- posed in him. About a dozen years ago an event occurred in Mr. Rouse’s life which ap- peared to cause him to reverse the close application and careful scrutiny he had given the business up to that time. He appeared to lose interest in the painstaking methods which had brought him success and devoted most of his time afternoons and evenings to card playing and other activities which precluded his giving his business the time and attention it required. He usually got down to his office for an hour in the morning and about the same length of time in the afternoon. Mr. Garfield and the writer made fre- quent and urgent personal protests to him over the manner he was neglect- ing the business and the way in which he was permitting the overhead to in- crease to an extent that absorbed all the profits, but he never acted on our entreaties or made any change in his habits. Because of his refusal to mend his ways, Mr. Garfield retired from the board of directors. By the end of 1925 Mr. Rouse ceased coming to the TRADESMAN office at all and took up his residence in Mt. Clemens. The credit of the house had in the meantime been de- stroyed by the failure to discount bills and later on the inability of the house to meet its bills at maturity. A friend- ly suit was brought against the com- pany by the Woolson Spice Co., which resulted in the appointment of the Michigan Trust Co. as receiver. In the meantime Mr. Rouse confessed to his friends that he had betrayed the confidence reposed in him by abstract- ing over $200,000 which he was un- able to repay; also that he had _ per- sistently and repeatedly falsified the books, records, papers and reports for the past six years to an extent that cost the company several hundred thousand dollars. Altogether I think the stockholders of the Worden Gro- cer Co. are a million dollars worse off than they would be ‘f Guy Rouse had been an honest man. Mr. Rouse’s methods of were many and varied. Among other crimes he “borrowed” $113,047.97 from the company, leaving I. O. U’s in place of the loan. He created the Carp Lake Lumber Co. as_ his personal property more than twenty years ago and shipped the concern goods to the extent of $68,561.94, which was the amount due Feb. 9. He juggled the sales of capital stock to his own profit and covered the transactions up under book entries which no one—himself included—can explain or make clear to the auditors. His false reports to the Government, State and county involv- ed the payment of more than $50,000 taxes in excess of what should have been paid. Some of this money can probably be recovered, but the recov- ery involves an almost endless amount of detail work which will cost the com- pany hundreds of dollars. A sorry feature of the situation is that Mr. Rouse cannot see the havoc he has wrought in the proper Light. He insists that everything he did was for the good of the stockholders; that the receiver did him a great injustice in depriving him of the management of the business; that he will make proper restitution for his steal'ngs, if given an opportunity to come back into the business. I am one who believes that he has at least $50,000 salted some- where, because I do not believe a man of any sense whatever would draw $12,000 salary and steal $234,395.56 without making some provision for the future, knowing (as he must have known) that exposure and disgrace would ultimately result from his es- pousal of a crim‘nal career. On the occasion of his return to Grand Rapids to “help straighten things out” he told me in the home of his sister that if the Michigan Trust Co. would permit him to resume the management of the business he would cover the “overdraft,” as he called it, by perfectly good collateral within three days. I asked him what the col- lateral consisted of, but he refused to answer. Mr. Rouse assumed much promin- ence in church and social welfare work. He subscribed liberally to all good causes brought to his attention, but of late years has paid no pledges ex- cept such as were made in the name of thievery 9 He held himself up as thinking! and disclosures but a the company. an exponent of right right living, but recent show that he was anything paragon of virtue and manhood. I consider Mr. Rouse’s defalcation the worst calamity which has ever oc- curred in Grand Rapids, because it in- volves more than a thousand stock- holders, many of whom can illy afford to suffer the loss he has brought to their doorsteps. Much of the stock was sold by Mr. Rouse personally. He made all kinds of promises regarding the redemption of the stock, providing any purchaser ever needed the money, and many in- vestors investment in the light of a temporary expedient, to be withdrawn at will. A large percent- age of the and women he in- veigled into his company are people of small means who keenly feel the considered his men loss they have sustained. I think the directors of the com- pany are personally responsible for this great calamity, because they per- mitted the business to go on from year to year without having an audit made of the books. If they had done their duty—according to the definition of director in dictionary ever published—they would have saved the stockholders this million dollar loss and saved the commercial interests of the city the disgrace which now con- fronts us. One or more of the directors were fully cognizant of the fact that Rouse had been constantly stealing from the company for years, but failed to ac- quaint the other directors of the fact under a criminally mistaken idea of “loyalty to the chief?” I say such loyalty is all bosh. It is as repre- hensible as the acts of the thief him- self. It is not a pleasure for me to write in this manner of a man who has been my friend for thirty-five years; a man whom I trusted because I believed him to be honest. I write as I have be- cause Mr. Rouse assumes that his only crime is in being found out and some of his friends ‘nsist that he has been persecuted pour hands by the hatful in helping him on I think he should serve time at Jackson or Leavenworth, or both, may come to understand who. steals a hundred thousand is no better than the man who ham; that a thief is a th'ef, no matter how or where he op- erates, and that when thievery is ac- companied by betrayal of trust the cr‘minal has committed the worst crime in the calendar. I have delayed writing this article six months in order that no one could say that I wrote hastily or in anger or without accurate knowledge of the amount involved in his stealings. I have eliminated all hatred from my heart and write solely in sorrow and sadness—sorrow for the worthy peo- ple of moderate means who have been robbed; sadness for the man who calmly and deliberately embarked on a criminal career while professing Christian leadership, and now regards himself as a martyr to circumstances, instead of the monstrous thief he is. If he showed the least repentance for every and money in_ his his way. so that he that the man steals a en Te wits naesadivoseitierin' 10 the crimes he has committed—the least compassion for the people he has wronged—I could cheerfully hold out a helping hand in assisting him to re- gain the proud position he once held in the estimation of his friends: but wh he prates about being abused and double crossed and insists that all the wicked things he did were done in the interest of the stockholders, I have en no patience with or compassion for him. Whether he is properly punished for his misdeeds remains with his ormer stockholders. Any one of them can swear out a warrant for his arrest nd the prosecuting attorney of Kent ity assures me he will do his best see that he is vigorously prosecut- I will not. lift to prison, nor will I throw any tumbling blocks in the way of any stockholder who undertakes to punish my hand to send him for the wrongs he has committed, suffering he has caused and the re roach he has brought on an honor- ‘ie business, an honorable family and shocked and outraged community. E. A. Stowe. What of the Future? ording to the report of Lawrence lider & Co., expert accountants Noyed by the Michigan Trust Co. determine the exact status of the Worden Grocer Co., there was a deficit of $538,347.34 on Feb. 9, of which $234,395.56 represented the amount abstracted by Guy W. Rouse. The Michigan Trust Co. took pos- session of the business as receiver un- der the direction of the United States Court Feb. 9 and has given the trust vigorous administration. Its first aim was to secure a competent manager. In this the receiver was very fortun- ate. W. Arthur of Mc- Keesport, Penn., was engaged and en- tered upon the work of rejuvenation March 16 with a care and thorough- ness wh’ch has excited the commenda- Gilleland, tion of every one interested. Mr. Gilleland capable to undertake the work of re- experience, has shown himself building by reason of knowledge of the business. iron will, Instead of giving the business two hours a day that t'me to his desk at resourcefulness and po’se. and devoting most of private business, he is at 7 o'clock in the morning and never 1 Within two took hold the over- reduced $99,000 per leaves until 6 p. m. months after he head had been Vear. Under the present Management the volume of business has shown a re- markable increase, the increase being about 40 per cen*., as compared with four months ago. At the present rate the total sales for the year will be over 3% mill‘on dollars. The cred't of the company has been re-established, its prestige largely re- stored, stock amplified, its bank account changed from an overdraft to Instead of himself, its oc- the door locked and bol‘ed. Mr. Gilleland has his desk near the entrance from the elevator, where he sees everyone the office. Ths enables > greet every customer of the house who calls and such other callers as he wishes to meet. The purchase a handsome balance. cupying a room by with who enters hm t MICHIGAN of the wholesale stock of the Kent Grocer Co. gave the company control of several valuable factory brands. The stockholders and customers of the house have responded to the appeals of the manager with singular fidelity and accorded the house more generous Support than it ever has received in the past, because of the confidence re- posed in him. With the gradual in- crease in sales and the enormous re- duction of executive and selling ex- pense, the business is well started on the way to gradual recovery. It will, of course, require some years to re- pa‘r the enormous losses incurred by the previous Management and re-organization and scaling down of some stock holdings may be found necessary later on, but every stockholder begins to realize that his interest is being conserved in every possible Way and that the Worden Grocer Co. will in time again take rank among the well organ‘zed, well managed and profit producing wholesale grocery establish- ments of the country. Within a short time the company will be in a position to begin the reduction of its merchan- dise and bank indebtedness, depending the expediency with which disposition can be made of the buildings and real estate it owns in Lansing, Battle Creek and Kalamazoo. somewhat on Mr. Gilleland js well and favorably known as a successful manager in the trade and his personal acquaintance and friendship with many of the ex- ecutive officers of the concerns from whom goods are purchased has had much to do in the restoring of credits and confidence and securing their co- operation. ee Inclined To Be Some Pessimistic. The Tradesman is in receipt of the following letter from a correspondent from one of the best county towns in Central Michigan: seat _ Enclosed circular tells about the go- ing out of business sale of One of our old established firms. During the past vear two mercantile firms have re- tired from business, but in the‘r place we have two large new garages and about half a dozen new oil filling sta- tions. What is the answer? As you drive through the country you will find more vacant farms each vear and many of the farmers are sticking to the old place, although not making a dollar. The farm mort- gages in this country amount to over 10 billions of dollars: taxes increas‘ng, With the Proceeds of sale of a bushel of corn a farmer used to be able to buy his wife or daughter a good pair of black lisle hose priced at 25 cents per pair. Now they must have silk hose to match their gowns and it takes six to eight bushels of corn to buy them. The silk is grown in the Orient, while the cotton we used to think was good enough was grown by the Southern farmer in our own country. The question is, where are we drifting? We have two picture shows in town and two or three nights of the week they are packed to the doors. Our streets are crowded with automobiles from the country. Every farmer must have an auto because his neighbor has one. and they have to ride in them. regardless as to whether the cows are milked, pigs fed or corn cultivated. A farmer who buys a $1,000 car finds it costs him the amount of his jn- vestment to own it each vear—de- Preciation, gas, oil, license, insurance, tires, repairs and interest on invest- ment. July 21, 199° TRADESMAN "MEMBER 1a e \f BR FEDERAL RESERVE “SEY > j % OUR OBLIGATION . We realize at all times, that ‘ it is the duty of this insti- tution to do everything to conserve, protect and pro- s. 8 mote the interest of its pa- : trons. : i We solicit and accept patronage, fully cognizant é of the trust which is repos- a ed in our own judgment and integrity. “¥ On this basis, may we serve Main Office me Cor. MONROE and IONIA : & 3 Branches “The Bank Where You Grandville Ave. and B St. Feel At Home” West Leonard and Alpine Leonard and Turner Grand Rapids : @ <<<" Savings Bank Bridge and Mt. Vernon fai oS Grandville and Cordelia St. Division and Franklin a . - : OFFICERS Eastern and Franklin *nLIA.a ALDEN SMITH. Chaianan of the Boars Division and Burton Mornoe Ave. near Michigan Madison Square and Hall E. Fulton and Diamond Wealthy and Lake Drive Bridge, Lexington and CHARLES W. GARFIELD, Chairman Ex. Com. GILBERT L. DAANE, President od ARTHUR M. GODWIN, Vice Pres ORRIN B. DAVENPORT. Ass’t Cashier dhe Bank EARLE D. ALBERTSON. Vice Pres. and Cashier HARRY J. PROCTER, Aus't Cather ‘Where you feel EARL C. JOHNSON. Vice President H. FRED OLTMAN, Aw’t Cashier eo TONY NOORDEWIER, Ass't Cashier OLDEST SAVINGS BANK IN WESTERN MICHIGAN — : * A CAMPER’S + SUPPLIES ta These dealers all line of tents, Play tents) tables, cots, etc. for campers. & tte sy * es [ ~ : XN ¢ XN s ENJOYABLE OUTINGS carry a complete (umbrella, tourist, wall, * is beds, chairs, Stop at the nearest dealer and in- spect the line. Fox Textile Products Co., Ypsilanti. Lansing Tent & Awning Co., Lansing. Grand Rapids Awning & Tent Co., Grand Rapids. _ " IXalamazoo Awning & Tent. Co., Kalamazoo. Muskegon Awning & Mfg. Co, Mus- kegon. x Vu, Pontiac Tent & Awning Co., Pontiac. a Erne & Trim Shop, il Dy a i Ii nee | 0 Puy | ‘ut “ih fie » ( re — TM TI Hl TTT a hh Ce - ‘ rae You are entitled to a generous profit ; on each and every sale of Rumford. It is the product that makes con- tented customers because it is pure Pa 4 and wholesome. Rumfordisa steady seller and gives you consistent profits. . ~* RUMFORD CHEMICAL WORKS | Providence, R.1. - }- ‘ Hy ey Y rr aH July 21, 1926 _ SHOE MARKET These Will Keep Them Guessing. A shoe retailer has asked us for some ideas for a guessing contest, to be used as a feature for his summer sale. There are innumerable kinds’ of “stunts” in use, but care must be taken in advertising any such con- test or you may violate certain strin- gent postal regulations. The safest thing to do, after you have worked out the guessing details of any such plan you may want to use, is to go to your postmaster and tell him what you want to do and get his o. k. Otherwise you may be unable to ad- vertise the details of your contest in newspapers or letters, as he may be required to prohibit using the mails. your As for actual ideas for such con- tests, here are a few: 1. Guess the exact hour when an alarm clock in your window will stop running. 2. Guess the number of beans in a jar, 2. Guess the number of matches in a box. And in five minutes you can think of a dozen others just as ef- As for details of how to ap- yourself fective. ply the guessing contest to your par- ticular needs, that is up to you. One guess free with every purchase, or one guess to every person who comes into your store is the usual method. If you use a guessing contest this sum- mer send us your advertising, so we can tell others just how you did it! ——_—_—_» +. ___ For a July Window of Sports Foot- wear. striking have a For a window of sports footwear make a rough that’s found on every tee of a well regulated golf course. Paint this white, and have lettered on it the usual inscrip- tion, “No. 9, 365 Yards, Bogey 5” or whatever similar numbers your fancy dictates. If there is a particularly difficult hole on the local golf course, get the inscription on the box at the tee and have this placed on your box. It will be readily recognized by every golfer. Place this box in the center of your window. with a bag of golf clubs lean- ing against it, and whatever other things you can arrange to carry out the idea. Group around this your smartest sports and summer footwear carpenter model of the sandbox and you will have a window that peo- ple will stop to examine. —_+++_____ Men’s Shoe Demand Varied. \nalysis of the business taken so far on men’s fine shoes for Fall deliv- ery shows it not only to be substan- tially ahead of last year’s in cases, but to be more varied than that of 1925. Orders placed by retailers in the East and South, especially in the latter section, show a marked prefer- ence for oxfords of the light, custom type, as against brogue effects. Busi- ness from the West and Middle West, on the other hand, shows a preference for the heavier type of footwear, al- most though in many of the larger places a fair share of the custom styles has been ordered. In apparently no sec- tion, however, has the blucher type of MICHIGAN TRADESMAN oxford sold as freely as the manufac- turers thought it might. A nice “at once” business in general lines is re- quarters here, with white buck and_ other sports models showing up well in it. Make Good Trade Builders. A neighborhood shoe store in De- troit wraps in every package a little that reads as follows: “Extra Pair of Laces Free! When you need a ported in some novelties in Shoe Laces card new pair of laces for the shoes you have just purchased, present this card and we will give you an extra pair free.” When a customer presents one of these cards he is shown to a seat and the new laces are put in his shoes if he des‘res. ‘Phe store claims that this gives him a chance to mention any new styles or special bargains he may have, and he often makes sales that otherwise he would never get. owner of the This is a simple, inexpensive way of building good will, and getting added business, too. >. ___ Offers Cheap Electric Toaster. A novel electric device in the form of a toaster to reta‘l at 10 cents is now offered by a prominent Eastern con- cern. It is made of asbestos, to which the heating element is attached, and stands on four legs like a small elec- tric stove. The legs are attached to a metal frame which encloses the as- bestos. The toaster accommodates only bread at a one good-sized slice of time, but the horizontal position of the heating element is said to make the toast‘ng process more rapid than on some of the higher-priced devices placed heating ele- that require the bread to be almost vertically. The ment is of fine coiled wire, and is said to be similar to that of more expensive toasters. No cord comes with the de- vice, but it ‘s equipped with a stand- ard plug connection. —_>— ___ Revival of the “Miser” Bag. While leather bags of the envelope variety are expected to remain ular among women during the Fall, one manufacturer reports good pop- sales of moire silk bags with frames. Among the styles which he is offering is a revival of the “m/‘ser” bag of twenty- five years ago. This is of the frame variety, is of moire silk patterns and has a pannier handle. It derives its name from the two-knob-frame purse compartments, one on each side. It was supposed that one compartment would be funds while the other would hold transient money. used for retaining The manufacturer 1s not con- fident that the feature will prove pop- the tt he suggests that one of the compart- ular to-day for purposes, and ments be used for make-up. The bag is to retail at $10.50. SS Velvets Are in Demand. Velvets and velveteens continue ac- with the chief demand for the former coming from the millinery trade at the pres- ent time. When the dress trade com- mences production of Fall merchan- dise in volume it is expected that a large call will come for velveteens from this source, owing to the favor- tive, manufacturers report, able style trend toward this mater‘al. Some manufacturers foresee an ad vance in prices later in the season, owing to a possible shortage. Orders thus far are running ahead of last year, with the retailers yet to be heard from. Colors which are being speci- fied are Chanel red, various greens and navy. ee gg Is Your Mailing List in Good Condi- tion? Mailing lists have one bad fault. They soon get out of date if they are not carefully time, your mailing list and remove all the revised from time to July is a good time to go over names of persons no longer prospects. 3e sure you have correct addresses and that spelled. mames are all correctly Nothing is more irritating to the average man than to receive let- ters in which is name is not correctly spelled. The best way for a shoe retailer to keep an accurate list is on cards, al- arranged. New can then be added from time to time in the proper places, and out-of-date names removed without the rest of the list. Your list is not really 100 per cent. efficient unless card addition to the name and address, all phabetically names disturbing each carries in such pertinent data, as size, style pre- ferred, etc. With this information at hand, you can go through your list whenever you have a special offer, and select only the names of those likely to be interested. —_+--.___ A woman, like a printer, can make pie out of anything. 11 Selling Work Shoes. A shoe retailer in a farming com munity felt he was not getting his share of work shoe business, and he suspected the mail order houses were the cause. So he searched the market for an 1 shoe value that could stand Cxira: 20 mal order 4 yetety + secured ; ~ut nia order competition, ecuread a2 Cum from the manufacturer and prepared a large circular. In this he openly stat ed that he had a better work shoe value than could be bought by mat!, quoted } his price, and invited anyone’ who wanted to compare the shoe with simi lar mail order shoes to come to his store. He had secured specimens of the shoes sold by the big mail order houses and prepared a display in h’s store to prove his point. Mr. Mrrcuanr: Give your Iindings Department a little more attention and. you will find profits far beyond your expectations. We are at your service and endeavor at all times to carry a complete stock’ We are waiting your inquiry. BEN KRAUSE Company 20 S.lonia Ave. Grand Rapids,Mich. The Firestone Franchise on rubber footwear may be open in your territory Ask our salesmen or write for particulars. We are sole distributors for Michigan. Herold-Bertsch Shoe Le ae Michigan Shoe Dealers - Mutual Fire Insurance Company | LANSING, MICHIGAN PROMPT ADJUSTMENTS W rite L. H. BAKER, Secy-Treas. P.O. Box 549 LANSING, MICH. meses eiamaticteani eo susaie stow ssenectas tusade ena aia ili ia adndinsnnd omens FINANCIAL | Commonwealth Power Corporation Now Approaches $300,000,000. Hardy, George E. president of the Commonwealth Power Corporation, is regarded in the financial district as one of the most conservative public utility officials in the country. His state- ments in Commonwealth’s 1925 annual report, which was made public recent- ly, therefore, should carry considerable weight with investors. Discussing the outlook of the com- pany for 1926, Mr. Hary said: ‘While a somewhat hesitant attitude about the course of general business during 1926 is apparent in some quar- ters—and this attitude may continue until the condition of crops is more definitely known—it is generally be- lheved that a large volume of business will be done and the consequent de- mands for electricity and gas should be maintained at a high level, thereby benefiting companies serving diversi- fied industrial and commercial terri- tories. “If this expectation is realized your should establish a new high earnings record in 1926.” At the end of 1925 the Common- wealth Power Corporation and_ its subsidiaries had total assets of $284,- 802,681. Of this, $253,468,093 repre- sented property, plant and investments and $20,478,707 current assets. Its to- tal funded debt in the hands of the aggregated $130,136,100, or slightly more than fixed The bonds were followed by $120,151,240 of capital stock. The ratio of current assets to current liabilities company and its subsidiaries public one-half of assets. Was nearly 3 to 1, while working cap- ital and surplus stood at $24,012,515. Sales of electricity by the system in the first six months of 1925 were the largest in its history and were approx- imately 21 per cent. larger than in the corresponding period of 1924. Com- parative figures for the remainder ot the year are somewhat unsatisfactory in view of the fact that in 1925 they included results from operations of the Tennessee Elecric Power Company, control of which was acquired in July. For comparative purposes, however, figures have been compiled on the basis of giving effect to operations of the Tennessee Company for the two-year period, making jt possible to judge more easily the natural growth of the They show that 1,277,370,522 kilowatt hours of electricity were sold in 1925, as compared with 1,005,855,275 kilowatt hours in 1924. Gas sales in system. 1925, on the same basis, were 5,310,973,- 900 as against 4,337,707,400 the year before. The Aluminum Company of Amer- ica increased its purchases of electricity from the Commonwealth system to a very marked degree, the total in 1925 being 43,224,002 kilowatt hours! ,as against 17,073,200 in 1924. thing was true of the Georgia Railway and Power Company, which purchased 69,378,000 kilowatt hours in 1925, as contrasted with 14,721,050 the year be- fore. Sales to these two companies, it is The same MICHIGAN TRADESMAN explained, were shown separately be- cause they are considered “special busi- ness,” which varies greatly from year to year, depending on the power gen- erating facilities of such companies and the rainfall in the Southeast. Because of the unusually dry weather in the territory it was necessary for them to purchase a large portion of their requirements in 1925 than in 1924. More than $26,000,000 was expended by the system last year for improve- ments and extensions Approximately 70 per cent. of this was devoted to the electrical department and 25 per cent. to the gas department. It is interesting to note that, with the exception of only $230,000 issued to refund underlying securities retired by sinking fund, all of the Common- wealth system’s remaining financial re- were provided reserves and quirements last year from through the sale of stock. [Copyrighted, 1926.] —_++>—____ More About the Pop-gun War. The silly campaign of a Western grocery trade paper to sweep back the tide of chain store development by a pop-gun campaign for strictly home consumption of innocent, gullible, babes-in-the-wood retailers, has drawn this comment from the Grocery World of Philadelphia: “All these anti-chain campaigns seem to lose sight of the fact that the people they ought to work on are con- sumers. What good does it do to at- tack a chain store through a grocer’s Every grocer is sold on the earnings and paper? ‘dea to begin with, of course. It is the consumer who has to be sold be- fore the fight will get anywhere, and waged within the trade never get to the consumer. campaigns “There way to keep chain stores from getting into a town and that is to tie up the real estate so they can’t get anything. If the merchants and real estate owners of a town of 5,000, say, including owners of vacant lots, could agree that chain stores were a disadvantage to the place and the townspeople, they could sew up the situation so that no chain store could ever enter. The difficulty would be to hold the real estate owner whose place remains idle month after month. Whether this would interfere with the anti-monopoly laws is a matter for serious consideration, but my off-hand judgment is that it would not. Mean- while, chain stores will continue to go wherever there are places for them and owners willing to rent.” is only one Why not add: ‘“—and people to buy in preference to the old-line mer- chants?” A famine in store property won't do it. Did anyone ever hear of peddlers and “rolling stores” and mail- order houses and tent-shops where rent had nothing to do with it. There are buckets and mops and brooms and pumps and what-not, but the tides of the ocean still invade beaches where the terrain offers an opening. —_2+.____ Good Advice. “What kind of a husband would you advise me to get?” “You get a single man and let the husbands alone.” Grand Rapids National Bank The convenient bank for out of town people. Located on Campau Square at the very center of the city. Handy to the street cars—the interurbans—the hotels—the shopping district. On account of our location—our large transit facilities—our safe deposit vaults and our complete service covering the entire field of banking, our institution must be the ultimate choice of out of town bankers and individuals. Combined Capital, Surplus and Undivided Profits over $1,500,000 GRAND RAPIDS NATIONAL BANK GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. July 21, 199¢ ) SEEN EEaee Kent State Bank “The Home for Savings” With Capital and Surplus of nearly Two Mil- lion Dollars and resources exceeding Twenty- Three Million Dollars, invites your banking business in any of its departments, assuring you of Safety as well as courteous treatment. Investment Securities E. H. Rollins & Sons Founded 1876 Dime Bank Building, Detroit Michigan Trust Building, Grand Rapids New York San Francisco Boston Chicago Denver Los Angeles $45,000. Clermont, Florida, 6% Improvement bonds, dated Jan. 1, 1926, due $5,000. each Jan. 1, 1928-36, denomination $1,000., interest Jan. and July 1 at The American Exchange Bank, New York. FINANCIAL STATEMENT et ae ee Population, estimated 2.000 Opinion, Caldwell & Raymond, New York Price: Par and interest netting 6%. If interested please wire or write us VANDERSALL & COMPANY 410-416 Home Bank Bldg., Toledo, Ohio 29 So. LaSalle St, 1006 Penobscot Bldg., Chicago, Illinois Detroit, Michigan $3,922,440.00 127,736.68 alee S Pi July 21, 1926 Will Have More Wheat But Less Corn, Now for the first time this year we may formulate an opinion on the size of the 1926 crops and the conclusion to which the estimates point throws light on the general state of prosperity. What the American farmer always wants is, of course, a bumper crop and a stiff price for what he hauls to the market. Usually the two ideals are not realized in the same season. From the new Government estimates it now appears that the agricultural districts this year will at least enjoy abundant harvest and from the fact that the composite condition of all crops stands 6.4 per cent. under the average for ten years a good price might be predicted. But the prospect for a combination of heavy priduction and high prices is not so bright when the situation in the key commodities is studied. More wheat than was indicated a month ago, more than the 1925 harvest yielded and more than the average out- put for the last five years is the pres- A jump in the estimated total of winter wheat for this year more than offsets the loss of spring wheat so that the wheat yield may ag- gregate 767,762,000 bushels. That compares with the abnormally small 1925 harvest of 669,000,000 bushels. It means that the American farmer should have 100,000,000 more bushels of wheat to market in 1926 than he had in 1925. Certainly that will swell the purchas- ing power of the grower if he can seil at a price favorable to him but of that he cannot be assured unless the Cana- dian crop shrinks, as to-day’s estimates indicates, or oversea demands multiply. Eight per cent. less corn will be pro- duced this year than last, if present calculations hold, but this is more sig- nificant for its bearing on hog prices than on the price of the commodity since most of our corn is marketed in the form of live stock. At the mo- ment hog prices are relatively high and corn prices low but the disparity be- tween the two gradually will be cor- rected and may mean somewhat lower hog and higher corn prices during fut- ure months. With an enormous cotton crop in prospect the chance is small that the Southern planter may receive a price much above 20 cents but the farmer in that region is in better position to face a low price this year than the farmer elsewhere. If a reduction in the price of the raw material spreads the use of cotton and restores life to the cotton goods industry, furthermore, as it undoubtedly will tend to do, the Southern planter in the end may find that a modest return in this instance is a blessing in disguise. That the farmer this year will harvest a good crop now seems to be a reason- able expectation so far as the staples go but what may be the price at which he can market his goods depends upon world conditions not yet known. [Copyrighted, 1926.] —_++ > Signs That Building Boom Is Losing Momentum. In sizing up underlying trends in building the shrewd prophet will look Cut Prospect. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 13 beyond the reports of large volume that continue to flow in. So surprised have some commentators been with the upturn in activity during the first half of 1926, when the building vol- ume ran 13 per cent. above that for the corresponding months a year ago, that they fail to see something even more significant. Most of the increased activity in building early this year came in the Florida and New York City districts but the boom in both of these centers is losing its momentum. Contracts awarded in New York last month re- flect the smallest volume of construc- tion that had been recorded for any month in a year and the shrinkage has been especially marked since the be- ginning of the present calendar year. The same conclusion is reached on an examination of reports for the whole country. In actual figures the volume remains high but the momentum of the forward movement shows plainly that a reversal in trend has been in the making for months. As recently as last August the con- tract awards exceeded those for the same month in the year previous by 65 per cent. but month by month the ratio of gain over the preceding year has fallen until now the volume is down on a level with that for a year ago. Even an analysis of the 1925 build- ing permit figures reveals the fact that when compared with 1923, the gains have not appeared in groups. that would indicate the greatest stability. In that year the largest per cent. gain came, for example, in amusement buildings. Hotels came next. Apart- ment buildings were sixth on the list in the per cent. of gain, factories were tenth and public works were last. So far has the war shortage been made up that the availability of funds at reasonable rates has become even a more stimulating factor in the in- dustry, perhaps, than the actual need of floor space. With funds in large volume available and seeking employ- ment builders have found it easy to raise money and the demand for new apartments and _ offices they have stimulated by the introduction of new wrinkles in building. All of which is to say that a decline to the level of 1925 in the second half of 1926 would not be surprising and some very good authorities reckon that the total may fail to equal the volume of last year. Certainly a substantial portion of the activity may be traced to the cheapness of money and any pronounced change in the price of money would be reflected in a reces- sion of building efforts. Paul Willard Garrett. [Copyrighted, 1926.] —_—__2-e oe ___—— Novelty Slickers Offered. The slicker style still leads in the sale of raincoats to women and girls. High shades in solid colors or in plaids predominate. Among the novelties be- ing sold is a three-piece set consisting of umbrella, hat and coat of the same plaid material, and all water proofed. This set retails at $9 for girls and at $13 for women. 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We would be pleased to put you on our mailing list for our monthly circular, “Investment Suggestions”. PPL PLGLLGLODLOLOOLDLOOD GOOD OD SD PHPGPLLOLGOS 20200002. THE Michican [RUST COMPANY GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN POCODObb6bbb 620 The first Trust Company in Michigan 3 PEP GLPCLOOLOOLDS 200000022 POPPGGGLDGGGLGODGLOLOLDLOLDS PRILODS THE TOLEDO PLATE & WINDOW GLASS COMPANY Mirrors—Art Glass—Dresser Tops—Automobile and Show Case Glass All kinds of Glass for Building Purposes 601-511 IONIA AVE., S. W. GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 14 Liability of Merchant To Replace Broken Windows. The use of plate glass in business premises is so common in this day and time, that a store room facing upon a street would hardly be considered com- plete without one or more windows of this kind . real money when same is purchased in However, plate glass costs large dimensions, and the question of who 1s Lable for its replacement, in case it becomes broken, is one of im- portance to every retail merchant oc- cupy‘ng rented or leased premises, case of this kind I necessarily be decided in the light of its facts, and the terms of the 1 precludes the statement of a general rule that would Of course, eacl nust which lease involved, apply in all situations. However, there is much ‘authority to the effect that where a tenant agrees to keep the premises in good repair, and a plate glass window is included over which the tenant has control, he will be liable to replace such window if it is broken, in the absence of a stipulation in the The applica- tion of this rule of liability may be lease to the contrary. illustrated by the following: kind a which In one case of this tenant 1 1 1 . ee - ee Jeased a business room faced upon a street. The lease was in writ- among other things, provided “should ing and, that the tenant keep the premises in tenantable repair, damage by fire, unavoidable casualty and usual wear and tear excepted.” Now, this location contained a plate window of considerable size, glass which was broken by a third person running into it from the street. Neith- er the tenant nor the landlord were to blame for this damage, and the queés- them tenant re- replace the tion arose as to who between should bear the loss. The quested the landlord to course it had to be re- placed, but the landlord declined to do glass, as of so. The tenant thereupon rep!aced the glass and brought an action to com- pel the landlord to bear the expense. This action was based upon the ground among other things, that the breaking of the glass was an unavoidable cas ualty with’n the terms of the lease that bound the landlord to replace it Upon the trial of the cause in the lower court a judgment was rendered in favor of the landlord. From this the tenant prosecuted an appeal, and the higher court in reasoning on the question before it, in part, said: “It would have been incompatible with the purposes of the lease and the valuable use of the room by the ten- ant for the landlord to have any right l exterior of the cleaning of both its (in the absence of would naturally be under the control of the .tenant. One of ° Tor pusiness over the The outside and inside of contro window. express agreement) the uses of a tenant of a room naturally might be the display of his name and occupation These factors lead to the conclusion that prima facie and in on the window. the absence of agreement, the lease ‘n the case at bar included the whole of the plate glass window. Following the above line of reason- ing, the court proceeded to state its conclusions as to who must bear the MICHIGAN TRADESMAN loss. In this connection it was, among other things, said: “Since the plate glass window was included within the lease, the obliga- ton to repair rested upon the tenant and not upon the landlord in the ab- sence of some contract covering the subject. The breaking of the window through accident or negligence by an outsider, for whose conduct neither the landlord nor the tenant were re- sponsible, was not an ‘unavoidable casualty’ within the meaning of those words in the lease exonerating the ten- ants from keeping the premises in re- follows that the defendant (landlord) is under no liability to the plaintiff (tenant) for window.” par. it replacing the In the light of the facts and holding of the foregoing decision, it is ob- that retail merchant rents or leases premises, that have ex- vious where a pensive plate glass windows, the ques- tion of the liability for their replace- ment should be covered in the lease. If the lease provides that the landlord shall be liable the merchant need give the subject no further thought; if on the other hand the lease requires the merchant to assume such liability he forewarned and protect himself by insurance. will be may Leslie Childs. See Active Business in Belts. Manufacturers of men’s belts report goods for de- livery in the interval before the pre- an active business in sentation of holiday Ines next month. Aniong the novelties which are sell- ing well are cowhide belts embossed alligator and rattlesnake skin. These retail at $1.50 and $1 re- spectively. Widths of 13. and ly inches are preferred, since the 1 inch to imitate width is no longer popular. Cocoa, gray and blue are leading shades, Fancy suspenders of high-colored rib- bon are in demand among young men, but th’s is not hurting sales of belts, since the when latter are also worn suspenders are used. Shirt Styles For the Fall. The plain white collar-attached shirt w.ll still lead during the fall, manu- facturers say. Solid-color shirts are said to be rapidly decreasing in popu- larity. In their place there is a gen- eral demand for neat patterns on light grounds. The comfort of the consumer is considered the important factor in the popularity of the collar-attached shirt, and the diminished demand for collar-to-match models. The collar of the latter variety had a displeasing tendency not to be avaiable when wanted. Some ascribe the rise of a demand for neckband shirts, which is also forecast for the fall, to this ten- dency. ——__2~--___ Continue Your Summer Weight Ad- vertisements. Don't let down on your campaign to sell men’s summerweight shoes as the season progresses. When July brings some really hot weather you have an excellent opportunity to make a renewed drive on summer weights. Many men who have read your earlier advertisements, but have not responded will be more receptive when the sidewalks really begin to sizzle! July 21, 19 1 A Dollar’s Power Affects ) Your Life Insurance No doubt when you completed your life insurance program it was with the view of accomplishing certain things. Life insurance programs, like your will, should be changed from time to time to meet changed conditions. ‘Twelve years ago sixty cents had the purchasing power of a dollar today. Dur- | ing the meantime the power of a dollar | has fluctuated above and below its power of today. Also, during the meantime your family obligations have probably changed. Your life insurance is planed for future obligations. Today is the future of yester- day. Keep your plan up to date. We do not sell insurance. FrFRAND RAPIDS [RUST | OMPANY GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN | I am not very friendly to col- lection concerns, but this one happens to be on the square— one in a thousand. Mr.Stowe Says Only one small service charge. ing fees or any other extras. References: Any Bank or Chamber of Commerce of Battle Creek, Mich., or this paper. Merchants’ Creditors Association of U. S. 208-210 McCamley Bidg., Battle Creek, Michigan For your protection we are bonded by the Fidelity & Casualty Company of New York City. 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Write us fo uotati GRAND RAPIDS F Renters eed nee MICHIGAN 4 ed » July 21, 1926 Fail to Understand Continued Rise in Stock Prices, If the upturn in the stock market has puzzled the prophets in the last two months the continued high speed in business confounds them even more. All that the forecasts of January 1 predicted for 1926 has failed to appear. What they declared would not happen actually has happened. Virtually all of the financial authorities felt that a dstinct turn for the worse in business would come before the year had redch- ed its mid point and the always bold market prophets did not hesitate to Say that the peak of the bull market would mark he beginnings of a bear movement in stocks. In view of these beliefs so recently held it is profitable and interesting nowo and then to take a fresh inventory of opinions in Wall Street. That all authorities in the financial district would subscribe to the same outline of underlying conditions no- body expects but the shift in senti- ment during more recent weeks never- theless may be regarded as fairly gen- eral. In amusement the business men now are saying that industry has not fol- lowed the course so carefully marked out for it by the commentators and that, as if to show its own independ- ence, trade has improved just when according to schedule it should have fallen off. Activity in the three key industries where, if anywhere, reces- sion should have occurred to bear out the prophecies, reflects new high rec- ords. In the building industry a 13 per cent. gain over 1925 for the first six months fairly dumfounds everyone, In the motor industry competition is keen but the demands for cars keeps close to the record pace in output. In the steel industry business, everything considered is picking up and the Steel Corporation is operating at 85 per cent. of its capacity. These signs when combined with a two months’ rise in the stock market that has lifted dozens of important issues to new record peaks has so re- vived confidence that it now borders on enthusiasm. Rampant enthusiasm always is dan- gerous when it develops after a period of prolonged prosperity for it some- times leads to the making of commit- ments too far into the future. It would be unfortunate if business men at this point suddenly threw off the caution that has so effectively helped them to preserve and lengthen the period of prosperity. Nothing would kill the goose that lays the golden egg quicker than for industry now to speed up sroduction and thus erect the structure tor inventory accumulations. Without for a moment failing to ap- preciate the developments in trade most authorities express surprise over the continued rise in stocks. No grounds for further marked expansion in industry from these levels is seen at the moment and unless the future offers something special why, they ask, should stocks continue upward? Per- haps one explanation is to be found in the extra disbursements expected soon in numerous leading issues and MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 15 not so much, as some investors must assume, in the outlook for another business boom on top of the one now at hand. Paul Willard Garrett. [Copyrighted, 1926.] —__>+-2__ Creed Adopted By Advocates of Mu- tual Insurance. I Believe —in the fundamental principle of Mu- tual Fire Insurance. —in the savings hat can be and are made to property owners, who, by co-operation in the purchase of fire insurance from Mutual Fire Insur- ance Companies, secure benefits and service they cannot otherwise get. —that Mutual Fire Insurance, having been brought about by the men who organized our Government, is enti- tled to just as careful consideration by the insuring public as they should give to our Government, itself, -that Mutual Fire Insurance gives a greater benefit to American insur- ance buyers, and is more stable and reliable than other insurance sys- tems. —that Mutual Fire Insurance is con- ducted on a high standard and does not appeal to the insurance buyer because of its reduction in cost of insurance so much as it does because of the great service it renders. —that Mutual Fire Insurance has been and is now a growing and increasing element in the development and con- duct of our National business life. —that the continued growth of Mutual lire Insurance and its service to the public depends upon the insurance buyers who have discernment to know that any plan of insurance protection honestly conducted and which brings large benefits and les- sened cost to its buyers is something that should be promoted. Therefore —I am willing to advocate Mutual Fire Insurance in my home town because I have proved it is worthwhile and have benefited by its operation. I propose to my business associates and by friends and all others that they take advantage of its benefits. Everett H. Tripp, Sec’y Mutual Re-Insurance Bureau. >> Few 1927 Bathing Suits Sold. Not for a long time has a wholesale bathing suit season got away to a slower start than that for 1927. Two reasons for this were advanced yes- terday. One was the irregularity with which the new lines have been opened, and the other was the position of buyers in regard to prices. Their atti- tude is that the difference between the new season’s figures and last sea- son’s does not sufficiently reflect the market changes of the past year. The new prices are lower than those of last season, although the declines are not very sharp, and the feeling is that when more wholesalers get into the market buying will begin in an active way. 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Grand Rapids, Michigan OUR FIRE INSURANCE POLICIES ARE CONCURRENT witb any standard stock policies that you are buying Tene cots @O% Less Michigan Bankers and Merchants Mutual Fire Insurance Co. lof Fremont, Michigan WILLIAM N. SENE, SECRETARY-TREASURER feng Pp RCS EAR eS Ha ae th et Rrra eR Me ee PAREN Kathe A RO RET CELT Oe 16 OUT AROUND. Things Seen and Heard on a Week End Trip. I am anxious to include Lansing, Flint and other interior cities in my week-end calls, but when the weather is aS warm as it was last Saturday my automobile just naturally heads toward the lake shore, where the cool winds from the water and_ the pounding waves on the shore brought me sur- cease from the sorrow I experienced ‘n writing the Guy Rouse article, pub- lished elsewhere in this week’s paper. At Coopersville I stopped long enough to call at the Daggett cannery, which was working full force on the last run of cherries. At Nunica I added the Nunica State Bank to our list, greatly to my pleas- ure and satisfaction. I did not stop again until we drew up at the water front at Lake Harbor, where Paul Rader has certainly work- ed a revelation. Besides creating a tabernacle and refreshment stand of ample proportions, he has put in a wide cinder roadway to the lake shore, amplified the bath house and created a beautiful new cafeteria which cer- tainly looks very inviting. It is located on the shore in plain view of the beach, surf and passing vessels. The bathing beach is one of the best on Lake Michigan, marred only by the lowering of the water level by the larceny and greed of Chicago. If there is any more restful place than a sandy beach on the East shore of Lake Michigan I have failed to find it; and I would also travel a long dis- tance to find such a place. The ex- hilaration of a stiff breeze, coupled with the restless water and the con- stantly changing scene on the face of the lake, are a comb‘nation which bring me more repose and genuine rest than any other situation I have ever experienced. I had scarcely got- ten settled for the afternoon, dreaming of the glorious goodness of God in providing such wonderful resting places for his people, when my rever- ies were disturbed by my three lady passengers, who apparently possessed that quality so aptly described by George Eliot as “woman’s hunger of the soul—forever unsat'sfied,” and we were soon on our way to Muskegon, North Muskegon, Whitehall and Mon- tague, where we again traversed the wonderful “channel road,” which fol- lows the contour of White Lake to the channel which empties it into Lake Michigan. We discovered new beau- ties and attractions along this road, which is well worth a day’s journey to inspect. If this thoroughfare was near Grand Rapids or Detroit, it would re- ceive prominent mention in the news- papers every day, but Montague does not appear to have a realizing sense of the wonderful asset which this road would be to the town if it was prop- erly exploited. I do not know of any six mile road anywhere which has so many attractive outlooks and view- points. The next thing to it, in my opinion, is the six mile stretch run- ning along Muskegon Lake from North Muskegon, which should be traversed by every person who has the means at his command. When MICHIGAN TRADESMAN this thoroughfare is extended to Lake Michigan, it will make one of the most beautiful avenues of travel in the State. At Whitehall we just naturally dropped around to the beautiful home of Charles Seager, who has done much to popularize good music for the people of Western Michigan. Mr. Seager is not only a wonderful musician, but he is a composer of songs, operas and operettas and a con- ductor of no mean ability. If he was located in Boston or New York, in- stead of Whitehall, his name would be in the papers constantly, but be- cause he lives quietly and unosten- tatiously in a small town the people do not rush in crowds to see him like they do to the roaring Niagara. He has his own work tto do in the world and he does it and the world is better for his having lived on it. I could not pass by the Peck Hotel at Montague, without dropping in and shaking hands with the worthy peo- ple—husband and wife—who have owned and conducted the hotel for the past twenty-four years. Mr. Peck will be 84 years old March 20, 1927, but he could give many a younger man cards and spades on how to conduct a country hotel, and his wife knows how to keep the dining room and kitchen as inviting as ever. The ho- tel was erected in 1873—fifty-three years ago—but is kept in good con- dition by the watchful eye of the capable landlord. Noticing a new store across the street from the hotel I dropped in on Sweet & Son and secured their sub- scription. I am glad to have such enterprising merchants on my list and they will have the blessed priv- ‘lige of perusing and profiting by the best trade journal on earth for the year to come. E. A. Stowe. —_2+-2____ Not Giving Up at Sixty Years of Age. Written for the Tradesman. Any sympathetic person, getting ac- quainted with Mrs. Shipley three years ago, could hardly fail to be troubled about the little lady’s future. She made no secret of it that she wanted to earn. With her it would not be a case of working for the sake of achieving a cherished ambition or of following some calling because of hav- ing leisure time and a natural liking for extra money. She actually needed to make her bread and butter. Not that she was clear down and out. She wasn’t. She had some means safely invested, but greatly desired to keep what she had as provision for later years when she could not work. Beyond the interest which she re- ceived from this investment — an amount not nearly enough to live on— she was without income. The prospect would be dark for her if she must al- ready begin to draw on her principal. She was, as she still is, a widow without children, and with no near relatives to fall back on. Small and not very strong, she was sixty and looked every day of it. Her case was beyond the power of the beauty doctor. The attempt to make Mrs. Shipley ap- pear anything but elderly would re- sult, not in a semblance of youth, but in a ghastly caricature of rejuvenation. To the enquiry, “What have you done?” Mrs. Shipley’s reply would have been that in early life she was a teacher and that after her marriage she had for some years continued her Later she had well work in the schools. taken private pupils. She was educated and in her time had considered good and effic’ent profes- that was back in her been sionally, but home city and except as to the private pupils, a long while ago. She had now removed to another state, where, with. her years against her and no ac- quaintance with superintendents, any school position was utterly out of the question. Her other work in I‘fe had been keeping house in her own home. A bright, refined, intellectual wo- man but industrially impossible! would seem to describe her. Apparently she needed to be sheltered and cared for. In her new location Mrs. Shipley suc- ceeded in picking up a little money coach'ng backward students, but she soon saw this was too uncertain to be depended on. What could there be for her? As to trying to fit herself for some other oc- cupation, training would not make her younger. And what is there, in all the range of callings in which women of education usually engage, that offers any chance for a woman of sixty to gain a foothold? In practically every employment, whenever a new applicant is to be taken on, the cho‘ce inevitably goes to some younger woman, because of her smarter appearance and_ her probable greater efficiency. Does some one say that no woman ought to arrive at three score years without having enough laid by to keep her during the remainder of her life— that she herself or else those near to her must have been at fault if there is any necessity for her to look to her own efforts for a livelihood? Regarding any situation that is hard to grapple with, there is a type of mind that reasons that everything js all wrong or that situation never would be. But the impartial observer of hu- man lives knows that we have no right to say that all who are poor are direct- ly responsible for their poverty, any more than that all who have abundance deserve praise for their more comifort- We can’t tell just why some things are as they are. able circumstances. With Mrs. Shipley and her husband —the latter passed away some years ago after a lengthy period of ill health —there was a sad story of a struggle against adverse circumstances. They were not winners. They were never extravagant—indeed they always lived economically, but their income usually was small. It was a case where for- tune never smiled for long at a time. After Mr. Shipley’s going she lived on, managing in some way to make ends meet, until for reasons that need not be gone into here, she decided it was best to make the change of resi- dence already spoken of. When everything was disposed of she found —and this was no surprise to her— that her resources were very limited. A less courageous soul would have felt like giving up. Mrs, Shipley knew of a reliable institution, an Old Peo- ple’s Home, that would take what means she had and guarantee to give her maintenance and care as long as July 21, 199¢ she might live. Thus she could hav: shifted the responsibility for her sup- port off from her own seemingly in- adequate shoulders. But she was noi ready to part with her independence and surrender irrevocably her little fund of money. Then an opportunity came to her, A woman considerably older than her self, a Mrs. Jenning, in good circum stances financially but all alone, need ed some one to live with her and do most of the work of her small house hold. A mutual acquaintance recom mending Mrs. Shipley for the place, Mrs. Jenning gave her a trial. The wages offered were not large, but with room and board included, the pay looked good to the little widow. Here was something to do that her physical strength was equal to and in which her age was not a serious handicap. It must be borne in mind that in al- most all places where a domestic help- er is wanted, the work would be far too heavy for her even to attempt. Mrs. Shipley’s mind grasped the possibilities the position might hold for her. Earnestly and thoughtfully she tried to make good, using to the best advantage such powers and abil‘ties as she possessed. She was fortunate in having the golden quality of adaptability—some thing rare in a person past middle life. Without sinking her own individuality ‘n the least, she was ready to subor- dinate her personal preferences. She modified some of her ways of cooking and housekeeping in order to conform to her employer’s ideas. Se saw that Mrs. Jenning, aged and lonely, need companionship as well as assistance with the actual work of the home. Without being officious or in- trusive, Mrs. Shipley interested her- self in the things Mrs. Jenning liked, was unfailingly self-controlled and and cheerful, talked enough and never too much, took pains to make herself agreeable. Thus she began and thus she has held out. Both women being well-informed, they found they had many tastes in common and are remarkably congenial. Having made herself indispensable, Mrs. Shipley is treated as she deserves to be, like an equal, never as a servant. Financially she feels that she is pros- pering. She has time to do most of her own sewing, her expenditures are light, and she is laying by a good part of her earnings. Furthermore, she is finding in her useful and active life, happiness and content. Her hours off duty she wise- ly spends in a way to gain real recreation, mental or physical. She belongs to a little club. Sometimes she treats herself to a lecture or a good show. Frequently Mrs. Jenning provides entertainment for both of them. This is the story of how one brave little woman has succeeded. So com- petent has she proved that it seems likely she will be able to fill her pres- ent position or one similar to it for quite a number of years to come. It is not offered as a complete solution of the problem of every elderly wo- man who may need to earn a liveli- hood. But it shows how using the abilities one possesses, bringing the ra” ‘4 . en *‘ i. July 21, 1926 right spirit to one’s work, and being willing to adapt oneself to other peo- ple, may win out even when there is the handicap of years or the lack of physical strength. Ella M. Rogers. —_2-.___ Poleboat Days on the Muskegon River Grandville, July 20—-While there are SO Many newspaper men expatiating on the beauties of old father Nature in the Michigan of to-day, these descrip- tive articles carry Old Timer back to the early days, before railroads and steamboats, when Michigan was the haunt of the red Indian and the un- tamed wildcat. Those were the days worth living, and yet no historian’s pen has as yet seen fit to garland our literature with descriptive articles of that time. In old poleboat days, when the iron horse had not yet penetrated the wil- derness, there were scenes of sylvan beauty undreamed of to-day, with only a meager number of human whites to enjoy the whole year’s outing under the boughs of the great wilderness, or gliding down the waters of the wind- ing rivers on raft or in canoe. Old canoeing days one might call them, vet the poleboat came in at an early time and became the common carrier for the new settlers at different points along the Muskegon, than which no more romantic stream ever gurgled its waters between forest crowned bluffs or wound its way through marshy lowlands to the great lake below. There were two notable boats at one time, the Enterprise and Boxer, rivals in a way for the upriver traffic from the mouth, later known as Mus- kegon. Long John was captain and owner of the Boxer, a thorough riverman. When questioned as to his idea of naming his craft after a defeated 3ritish cruiser of the last war with England, he growled out the fact that he thought the daring redcoat had made a very commendable scrap, and as there was already an Enterprise building, he decided that he would construct her rival. The two poleboats made many trips up and down the winding Muskegon, passing between Newaygo and the mouth. The dam at the former place precluded farther navigation. The Forks, nine miles up the stream, now known as Croton, was then but an in- significant lumberin~ point. In the early spring days suckers and milk was the chief diet of the up- river inhabitants from the fact that no farming community had as yet been developed, as was later the case back from the river. No railroad had yet reached so far into the pines when these poleboats flourished. It was not until after the civil war that a railroad penetrated as far North as John A. Brooks’ town of Newaygo. All news came either by stage or private conveyance, so that early reports from the seat of war were sometimes several days in reach- ing the heart of the wilderness. What is now known as_ Blanch Lake, at Grant, was then Betts Lake. The last name was given by that stirring early citizen, D. P. Clay, when he pushed a railroad North from Grand Rapids to the banks of the Muskegon. A trip from Muskegon to Newaygo on one of the poleboats was an ex- perience never to be forgotten. It was a slow trip, and yet an enjoyable one. Very few passengers, however, essay- ed this route into the wilds. Wagon trails along the bluffs were more con- venient and the heavily laden lumber wagons soon made travel by land quite feasible. : These roads were not run on section or quarter lines, but were made through the woods, crooking around the bad places, avoiding as much as possible obstacles which nothing but the ax could remove. A loaded wagon MICHIGAN TRADESMAN driven up the stream from Muskegon usually required nearly a whole day to get from the mouth to Sand Creek, twentv miles up the stream. Later this Sand Creek was organized into the township of Bridgton, which ex- ists to this day, one of the thriving communities of Newaygo county. 3ridgeton and Brooks were long the main townships of the county, with I. D. Merrill and James Barton as supervisors, respectively. The navigation of the river by pole- boats gradually diminished, and in 1857 the “Newaygo,” a steam craft built at Cleveland, came to take the place of the hand-pushed boats. This latter was a very good craft for the time and flourished a number of years, finally going out of commission when other and larger boats came to take its place. The Sand Flats were then an ob- struction which finally brought atten- tion from the State and the Beard im- provement was the result, a job which cost fifty thousand dollars, and al- though accepted by the Governor, was never paid for. Old Michigan owes that debt to this day. To-day renewed attention is being manifest toward the beauty spots of old Michigan, and none can rival some of those existing to-day on the banks of the river which at one time was the king of all rivers as a producer of pine lumber. When that river was full of floating pine logs, when the Sand Flats miti- gated strongly against navigation, all the steamboats that ever floated be- tween its banks essayed navigating the Muskegon. These flourished for a few months or years, and finally passed away forever. The advent of rail- roads did away with the necessity for boat navigation, and later the trucks of automobile factories explore many of the hidden beauty spots of the wind- mg river, casting aside forever the glamor of old poleboat davs: days that are but a memory with the oldest in- habitant. The newer life of to-day, with its wonderful improvements in air and on earth, has done away with those old makeshifts, with an _ entirely new world pressing for recognition. Whether these new modes of living, traveling and communicating by phone and radio will bring more happiness than that of the past is a question. Old Timer. ——_~-.___ Getting Negligee Lines Ready. Manufacurers of negligees are now at work on their fall lines, most of which will be completed by the end of next week. Some of the new models are already being shown, but it is con- sidered a little too early to put com- plete lines on display. Among the new things in a quilted robe that shows fancy geometrical designs in the stitch- ing in place of the usual squares and diamonds formed in this way. Indica- tions are that a number of silk robes with albatross linings will be show again this fall, as they have proved their value over a period of several seasons. — ~--.____ Women’s Handkerchiefs Brighter. More vivid patterns and colorings are favored for women’s silk handker- chiefs for the fall. Hand blocked Turkish and Egyptian effects predom- inate. Despite an increase in the size of the handkerchiefs from eight inches to ten and a half and eleven inches, prices will be lower owing, it is said, to the reduction of labor costs, particu- larly in Japan, where this has been made possible by the falling yen. Handrolled edges are still popular, as are the sheer fabrics. 17 “Tt’s All In The Shreds” “It’s all in the Shreds’* —- When we coined this slogan twenty years ago we could not foresee what a comprehensive slogan it is. It described in five words the food value of the whole wheat and the reasons for the shredding process. But now the slogan means much more. All sorts of bran foods are in the market; but Shredded wheat contains all the bran of the wheat. Many new wheat porridges are also appearing in the market; but you can make the most delicious porridge you ever ate out of Shredded Wheat. Therefore—“‘it’s all in the shreds’ — and you can season it to suit your own taste. Could there be a more perfect food? The Shredded Wheat Co. Niagara Falls, N. Y. DO YOU KNOW That 52% of your entire year’s business on KELLOG’S CORN FLAKES is during June, July, August and September. Is your stock sufficient to meet this peak-season demand! PLAY SAFE and ORDER NOW! CORN FLAKES ln eg Bice: BONES eat ws a Cae aeaeeaatis etapa a Permmmes te cater ee ti ioavnet ines 18 DRY GOODS Michigan Retail Dry Goods Association. President—H. J. Mulrine—Battle Creek. First Vice-President—F. E. Mills, Lan- sing. Second Vice-President—G. R. Flint. Secretary-Treasurer—F, H. Nissly, Yp- silanti. Manager—Jason E. Hammond, Lansing. Jackson, Proceedings of the Annual Conven- tion at Mackinac Island. Lansing, July 20—Michigan is a great State and as a resort State is fast becoming the playground of the Nation. One of our speakers at Mack- inac Island mentioned the resort busi- ness as third in rank as an industry. Recognizing the growing importanace of our State as a place for tourists we yielded to the requests of our friends at Mackinac Island and located our convention there for this year. No more beautiful spot could have been selected and the courtesies shown us at the Grand Hotel were splendid in every way. item that was overlooked and those who attended certainly enjoyed a most delightful time. It would hardly be fair to mention individually one speaker on the pro- gram as having made a valuable con- tribution to the convention without mentioning each and every one. Two speakers were not able to come, but there were so many other addresses scheduled for the program that the absent speakers were hardly missed. The banquet served by the hotel Management without extra charge to the guests of the hotel with the beau- tiful printed menus and music furnish- ed by Fisher’s orchestra of Kalama- zoo, was an affair long to be remem- bered. The meeting was in charge of former President. J. C. Toeller. Two addresses of very high order by Ray Morton Hardy and F. J. Nichols were listened to, aand the music, dancing and recitations by the colored waiters of the hotel was certainly a unique af- fair. Many members indulged in danc- ing until midnight. On account of the importance of the topics discussed we mention the ad- dresses of Roy A. Cheney, Secretary Knit Underwear Manufacturers of America, of Utica, New York, on Standardization of Sizes, From the Viewpoint of the Manufacturer and the address on Scientific Merchan- dising from the Unit Control Stand- point by Sheldon B. Hickox, of Bos- ton, Mass. These addresses were worthy to be placed on programs of National conventions. Our members will do well to communicate with these gentlemen regarding the subjects dis- cussed by them. Vice-President F. E. Mills, in a very happy speech, presented Mr. Bullen with a beautiful traveling bag as a token of appreciation of the members of the Association for his faithful and efficient service to the Association: during the past vear. Mr. Bullen responded feelingly and the applause which followed indicated the affection which the members of our organization have for him. We hope to hold one of our group meetings this fall in the beautiful new hotel, the Parker Inn, Albion, and again have Mr. Bullen with us with his happy personality. H. J. Mulrine. President of the L. W. Robinson Co., Battle Creek, has served the Association for two years as its Secretary-Treasurer. His elec- tion as President of the organization for the ensuing year was unan‘mous and we may congratulate ourselves that a man of his quality and enthu- siasm in our organization is willing to serve as its President. We have not as vet conferred with the new President regarding matters of policy which he may formulate, but we have no hes‘tancy in saving that the work, so far as the chief officer is concerned, will proceed with ability. Mr. Mulrine has several neighbors in Battle Creek who are members of the We cannot think of one. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Association: also our former Presi- dent, J. C. Toeller, retired from active retail business, who will give him the very best of assistance. You may look forward, therefore, with some ag- gressive plans for the good of the or- der. We have the promises of Prof. Carl N. Schmalz, of Ann Arbor, and Ray Morton Hardy, of Lansing, that they will assist us in our group meetings this fall. A meeting of the board of directors will be called as soon as it seems desirable at some central point, probably Lansing, when plans for our future work will be presented and passed upon. We will recommend that group meetings be held at Albion, Fremont, Traverse City, Midland and Imlay City. These towns are all equipped with good places for holding the meet- ings and we have loyal members in each place who can look after the lo- cal arrangements. Since the Michigan highways are so excellent in every direction, the mem- bers of our organization who reside in the nearby towns will have no diffi- culty in attending a meeting in any one of these places. At the first meet- ing of the board of directors I will recommend that our next convention be held earlier in the year, probably in March or April, nearer to the cen- ter of population so that a larger number of our members will find it more convenient to attend. We have a very urgent invitation from the Mayor, Board of Commerce and citizens of Battle Creek. Since our first convention was held there, nearly ten years ago, we believe it would be a good plan to return to Battle Creek and make a special at- tempt to secure the attendance of all the persons who were members at that time. Resolutions Adopted at Mackinac Island. The chairman of the Resolution Committee submitted the following report: Whereas—The officers of this As- sociation in recommending Mackinac Island and the Grand Hotel as the place for holding the convention, have shown excellent judgment in their choice; therefore be it Resolved—That we approve of said choice and express our thanks to them for the pleasure thus derived: it is also Resolved—That we extend a hearty vote of thanks to the management of this delightful place for the excellent service and courtesy extended to make our convention so pleasant and en- joyable. Whereas—We have observed with keen regret that the familiar face and personality of our former President Joseph W. Knapp, has not been among us on this: occasion and since the cause of his absence is on account of his desire to conserve his health: therefore be it Resolved—That we send to Mr. Knapp our congratulations that his health is improved and that we sin- cerely trust that by rest and relaxa- tion he may continue to enjoy good health and be privileged to meet with us many times in the future. Our As- sociation has been ably served by him and we cordially extend to him and Mrs. Knapp our best wishes and kind regards. Whereas—Our retiring President, George T. Bullen, has given faithfully and loyally of his services, therefore be it Reselved—That we express our sin- cere thanks to him for such services and wish for him many years of health and happiness. Whereas—Since Michigan is won- derfully situated to be the playground of the central portion of the United States and a place where thousands of people may find pleasure and recreation: therefore be it Resolved—That we heartily com- mend the organizations for making Michigan the tourist state and we fur- ther commend the State authorities for the extension and improvements of our highway system. i Whereas—Since the general condi- tion of the countrv regarding credits, buying facilities are so satisfactory at the present time; therefore be it Resolved—That we rejoice in our present prosperity and pledge ourselves to faithfully co-operate with all civic bodies having for their purpose the stabilizing of business conditions. Whereas—Since the United States Chamber of Commerce has not done all possible for the St. Lawrence Deep Waterway, we recommend the estab- lishment of a Central States Chamber of Commerce that would promcte this great project with all possible facility. We heartily endorse the efforts of those congressmen and the different organizations that are striving to re- lieve the general farming depressions. Resolved—That we commend the authorities of the University of Michi- gan, including the Regents, and the Department of Business Administra- tion for establishing the Department of Business Research in our great in- stitution at Ann Arbor. Resolved—That this convention does hereby go on record as being opposed to any wholesaler or jobber doing business in the State of Michigan to sell merchandise, directly or indirectly, to hotels, public or private institutions, hospitals, etc., or to individuals, ex- cept through some local retailer in the locality, where such hotels, public or Private institutions or persons may be located. Whereas—The cost of doing busi- ness is so high and getting higher all the time, we are opposed to the adding of anything to this cost which does not add to the value of the merchan- dise; therefore be it Resolved—That we regard all trad- ing stamps or gifts of any nature or any artificial stimulant as a menace to public welfare and recommend the discontinuance of such methods on ac- count of added cost to the consumer and the resultant embarrassment of business conditions. Resolved—That we _ congratulate ourselves on the election of H. j. Mulrine as president of the Association and pledge to him and his associate officers and directors our hearty good will and support. New Officers. President—H. J. Mulrine. Creek. First Vice-President—F. E. Mills, Lansing. Second Vice-President—G. R. Jack- son, Flint. Secretary-Treasurer—F. H. Nissly, Ypsilanti. Battle Directors. Geo. E. Martin, Kalamazoo. A. E. Frandsen, Hastings. W. E. Thornton, Muskegon. H. G. Wendland, Bay City. D. Mihlethaler. Harbor Beach. Sam Seitner, Saginaw. W. H. Bicknell, Clare. Ex-Officio Directors. D. M. Christian, Owosso. T. W. Knapp, Lansing. T. C. Toeller, Battle Creek. J. B. Sperry, Port Huron. G. T. Bullen, Albion. Jason E. Hammond, Situation in Notions, Although the sales of notions dur- ing the spring season were somewhat unsatisfactory, owning to the unseason- able weather, orders placed by jobbers during the past month have shown some improvement. Merchandise in chief demand has been dress shields and various rubber goods items, Trim- mings are still quiet, owing to the style trend in women’s apparel, but the vol- ume of sales in silk and cotton thread has been satisfactory. Cretonne spec- lalties, such as shoe bags, have also- been selling in good quantities. July 21, 1926 Duro Belle HAIR NETS FOR SMART COIFFURES One of the charm- ing new _ styles, with braided ‘“‘bis- cuits” of artificial hair pinned on, or long hair braided — and protected with a Duro Belle hair net. SELL THEM BY THE DOZEN! Bei nteed 7] SAI ae LT Uae! oe IRO-KNOTS Women like the protection of the Duro Belle Dozen Package. Write direct to your jobber for a supply. FREE! Beautifully lithographed displays! Ask your jobber for our free ad- vertising material. NATIONAL TRADING CO. 630 South Wabash Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. 67-69 Irving Place NEW YORK CITY For Quality, Price and Style Weiner Cap Company Grand Rapids, Michigan Your Next Tire Be a Corduroy --Built as good as the best and then made better by the addition of Sidewall Protection THE CORDUROY TIRE CO. GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN Side wall Protection - S. PAT. OFFICE) Added Reinforcement. An original Patented and Visible Plus Feature }) TRIM AND TASTY Jobber CRESCENT GARTER CO. Sis Broadway, New York City o- o- July 21, 1926 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 19 Situation in Underwear. From the mass of rumors and re- ports current in the underwear end of the knit goods trade, only two things seem to stand out with any degree of definiteness. One is that prices for the 1927 season will be than those of a year ago. somewhat lower The other a generally larger part in men’s underwear than is that color will play it ever has before. In fact, the best indications are that, except for the cheaper lines of staples, color will be the rule rather than the exception. Al- though selling agents seem particular- ly unwilling to give out actual prices of the new lines for publication, claim- ing that they must protect their job- bers by withholding such information from the retail trade, enough has leaked out from one source or another to indicate reductions on lines opened so far that range from 12% cents to $1.371%4 per dozen. The former figure is the cut reported in staple nainsooks; the latter affects some of the higher- grade lines of lightweight ribs. The middle of next week is expected to see the new season in full swing. —_++.___ Why Trimmings Are “Slow.” Two reasons are advanced as to why, with the general acceptance of larger hats by American women, there has not feen the looked for increase in the amount of trimming used. One is that the sale of profusely trimmed hats, which usually also means the retail sale of shapes and trimmings. brings with it the need of millinery workrooms, an expense that most re- tailers do not look upon with favor. With small hats and quite generally untrimmed large ones in favor, the workmroom staffs have either been re- duced to a minimum or diverted to some other work. The other retarding influence on the wide use of millinery trimmings was said to be the way in which the decorations add to the cost of the hat. In connection with this it was said that many American women are suffering from a “cheap hat complex,” and that, until this efrect of the small untrimmed chapeau wears off, trimmed hats will not come into general vogue. ——_»-2>___ Business in Silk Undergarments. Following an active spring season in women’s silk undergarments, manufac- turers are looking forward to the sus- taining of business at this satisfactory level during the fall. The tendency toward elaborate garments, embellish- ed by new types of laces and hand- made flowered trimmings is welcomed by the industry, which has found fault in the past with the choice by women of garments in plain, solid colors. Chiffon, georgette and crepe de chine are the favored silks. The lowered price of these materials, amounting to 10 per cent. less than a year ago, is responsible for some of the increase in business. Further stimulus has come from the decreased yardage going into garments, owing to the shortening of skirts. Whereas a chemise formerly was 30 inches in length, the average is now 33 inches. A further reduction of almost 10 per cent. in the cost of the garments is permissible. Textile Printers Are Busy. Not for a long time, if ever before, have leading cotton textile printers been so busy at this time of the year in meeting demands on them for goods for prompt shipment. The present rush is attributed not only to the hand- to-mouth buying methods practiced so largely nowadays by the cutters and jobbers, but also to the demands made by retailers on both of these factors as a result of the sudden coming of real summer weather. Both seem to have been caught short of ready sup- plies, hence the desire for immediate shipments. In the patterns especially wanted are the so-called English prints, these effects being sought on ground cloths ranging all the way from the cheaper lines of percales to the better grades of broadcloths. The business now coming in is putting the printers in a very strong position as regards future prices. —_++>—___ Little Profits in Fall Silks. Silk manufacturers who have been taking heavy losses on their spring printed fabrics—in some cases as high as 50 per cent. of the cost—are obtain- ing some satisfaction from the fact that retailers are doing an active busi- ness on this merchandise by selling it at a very close margin. Since over- production as well as the unfavorable weather conditions was responsible for these losses, some fears are expressed that similar conditions may crop up during the fall reason. Manufacturers are pricing the leading fabrics—satin crepes and cantons—very low, it is said, in an effort to obtain business. Little fear is felt that the garment strike will affect this business, as the most important silk used by the cloak and suit industry for linings is crepe de chine. ++. —___ Large Squares For Scarfs. Thirty-six inch squares of imported tori silk are reported to be in demand for men’s mufflers and women’s scarfs for the Fall season. These have hand- blocked patterns and hand-rolled edges and retail from $3 to $6. For women’s mufflers, the squares are in vivid col- ors, with Egyptian, Turkish and Grecian patterns. The colors and pat- terns are more conservative for men’s wear. The squares are also offered in geometric patterns in quiet shades for men’s evening wear. It is intended that they be worn under fur coats by both men and women. They are also made in heavy qualities of crepe de chine and silk. —_>-.____ Hides, Pelts and Furs. Greer No fo 07 Grécre Neo. 2 06 Cured, NO. Foo 08 Cured. No 2 07 Catfiskin, Green, No. bo. 2) 12 Calfskin, Green, No. 2. 10% Caliskin. Cured. No. tf Ig Caltskin, Cured, No. 2 0.2 11% PhOrs@. NG 3 00 Frorse, No. 2 2 2 00 Pelts PINS 50@75 Sheeritngs oo 10@25c Taliow. Prime 07 ING. Ue 07 DG HUY, UBER SS nes mee Reema 06 Wool. Unwashed, medium _.--_~-.-_______ @35 Unwashed, rejects: 30. @2 Unwashed. fine ....... @30 EDSON, MOORE & CO. AND IPSWICH MILLS have taken the gamble out of hosiery buying IPSWICH MILLS, Ipswich, Mass. EDSON, MOORE & CO., 1702-1722 FORT ST., W., DETROIT, MICH. Right in Detroit in Edson, Moore and Company’s fine modern warehouse there is always on hand a com- plete service stock of Ipswich Hosiery. This means that every Ipswich merchant in Michigan has quick access to immediate deliveries of this famous, nationally advertised hosiery. This service stock of ae ae LAWR Ipswich Hosiery takes speculation out of hosiery buying. Ipswich Hosiery enables you to give the fullest value to your customers. In pushing Ipswich you are pushing a brand that has been famous for more than a century and that is becoming better known from month to month through powerful, continuous advertising. ENCE & CO., Sole Selling Agents Sh oe Lee i The eee iT eel mute) a ree ER: RETAIL GROCER Retail Grocers and General Merchants Association. President—Orla Bailey. Lansing. Vice-Pres.—Hans Johnson, Muskegon. Secretary—Paul Gezon, Wyoming Park. Treasurer—F. H. Albrecht, Detroit. Pointed Questions—Can You Answer Them? Written for the Tradesman. “Where can I buy right without giv- amount of time and ing a great thought to the matter? During the past 30 days I have made three pur- chases of sugar, ten bags at a t'me— and where did I buy it? From a com- petitor, a powerful organization with two stores who offered sugar at 25c under what my jobber wanted. When I reported this to a traveling man he replied in effect: ‘There is a certain risk in buying, a certain element of chance all must take to buy in quan- tities; a few months back when sugar was selling low, I should have bought a carload, much as I could handle, and not expect the jobber to buy it and hold it until I needed it.’ or as ‘He explained that raw sugar cost so much, refining so much, freight, brokers’ commissions, etc., so much, which made a total of around $6 per bag, so when sugar sold around $6, it must be self evident that it could go no lower, hence was a good time to But where does he get those figures? How is a small retailer to get this information, and how to know that it is reliable—then how is he to know that sugar or any other item will not sell below cost. I notice now there are tales of canners tired of sell- ing tomatoes and corn under cost; with hints that now is a good time to buy futures and quantities of some canned goods.”’ In 1895 or thereabouts I bought my last car of sugar. It was bought on the basis of an absolute cinch, a ‘sure thing” if ever one came anybody’s way. For here was a tariff change which made it perfectly certain that, on a certain future date, the sugar market would respond with an advance to a new level. buy. The sugar came, was wumloaded and paid for. It advanced. But apparent- ly the advance had been fully discount- ed by many others, because there was a slump in sales and the sugar mar- ket dropped. By the time our last barrel was sold, we were in precisely the same position we should have oc- cupied had we purchased just as we needed sugar. True, we had _ lost nothing. Everything considered—in- terest, discount, storage—we had played precisely even. But where was the fun in that? We had assumed some element of risk—for nothing. That convinced me with finality that sugar would always be a gamble and thenceforward I bought it twice, thrice or more times weekly until the fall of 1914, when it seemed such a good gamble that I bought ahead again, and profited liberally thereby. But October, 1914, hence cashed in on all advances to that time. We know that thousands of retailers and jobbers got caught badly, many d’sastrously, when sugar slumped in 1920-21. For sugar was not the only thing that then “sold also I discontinued business in MICHIGAN TRADESMAN below cost of production”—not by a long shot. What, now is the position of a man who buys sugar daily or every other This: That he neither makes nor loses by any speculative element. He runs no risk. He has no capital in- vestment because his sugar always is day? sold before it is paid for, even on the ten day discount plan. Hence, sugar then becomes the soundest legitimate Nor is there anything to prevent purchases being made at lowest costs when such become avail- able. merchandise This is better than bothering one’s head about statistics—which truly, in the hands of the half-informed, are the third kind and most dangerous kind of lies. Of course, the papers are full of. hints and suggestions that merchants better stock up on futures this year. Did you ever know it to be otherwise? This is the time when canners and the canning interests, including job- bers who have not yet learned better, work the buy-propaganda to the ut- most limit. There never yet was a year in which plenty of reasons could be found why the merchant should not buy himself rich on futures and quan- tities. But sound merchandising is based on principles, expedients. The man who runs his business right has thought out the rules that can be de- pended on for sound operation. He is not stirred by vagrant currents of events, opinions, news or stories. If he has observed what goes on around him on every hand, he knows. that men enter business every day in the year and, if endowed with the seed of success, they grow and prosper, mak- ing money rapidly, regardless of the time or year. Yet obviously such men must buy on the market when they open up—they have no advantages in the way of “owning their goods right.” not If, then, this is true and works with those who are new and untried in busi- ness, where can it be unsound for those who have all the advantages of' established and experience? Answer: It is equally good medicine for both Goods can always be bought. And it is almost always better to make five or six turns of any stock at any kind of margin than to make one turn at the widest margin. There are exceptions, but re- member that exceptions do not con- stitute the rule. For the slightest net earnings, many times repeated, always figure out ahead of any probable earn- ings made once. business classes. But if you have a line, a brand with which your trade is familiar and you want to insure continuity of such sup- ply, you will do well to contract for deliveries thereof. And do not be misled in this by the “delivery up to February” plan. For most losses occur after February. In fact, one reprehensible trick of canners is to sell all futures possible on a given level of prices, deliveries extending to February. That is apt to give them a full clean-up. Anything left there- after is velvet. So usually what re- mains is thrown on the market, re- gardless of prices. So what you have July 21, 1926 A Delicious cookie-cakes and appetizing crackers — There Hekman food-confection for every meal and for every taste. ekman biscuit Co Grand Rapids.Mich. : eames — —————— M. J. DARK & SONS GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. e is a ~ Receivers and Shippers of All Seasonable Fruits and Vegetables THIS GROCER SAYS: “Into our store, regularly, come our Yeast-for-Health enthus- ’ iasts. They become friends; they get a habit of coming to see us. They are a ‘peppy’, healthy lot; and they eat a lot of groceries. We know, because we sell them all the groceries they eat.”.—W. Harry Knox, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. FLEISCHMANN’S YEAST service Coast Sold From Coast to Originated and Made Only by , , NATIONAL CANDY CO., INC. PUTNAM FACTORY Tr July 21, 1926 _MEAT DEALER carried nets you nothing but loss and regrets. “Second,” continues my questioner, “and of much more importance is how to sell. I realize that is the all im- portant thing, but how to go about it and get help to do it is what bothers me. My help is honest and can take orders satisfactorily, but that about ends their usefulness. They do little real selling. I frankly admit I don’t know much about this myself. I have tried always to justify myself some- what on this because I am very hard of hearing and fail often to understand what a customer asks or remarks, But how can I sell more goods? Must I use circulars, newspapers, make better displays, solicit personally, or how?” Here is a bond of understanding sympathy; for it has been my fortune to have much experience and contact with the deaf for, lo, these forty years. And of all human afflictions, I know of none that is so hard to bear up under. Deafness is not visible, and when the deaf fail to understand or misunderstand — especially if, being to the infirmity they seek to fide it, as deaf en- deavor unfortunates are regarded as dull, stupid or lacking in attentiveness. As a matter of fact, many who are deaf are keenly intel- I'gent and alert and if not so terribly handicapped could run rings around most of their thoughtless critics. But, specifically, what to do? That is hard to say without full local ac- quaintance. All forms of advertising are good. Window and inside dis- plays are institutional. Everybody should utilize capacity, being careful to keep them at the very best always. sensitive many who are to do—these those to the limit of But here is the basic thought: De- spite price competition, you remain in business and prosper. Why? What are the things about your business that attract folks over lower prices else- where? Study those and stress them to the limit. Strive always to direct attention to those elements in your goods, and away from thinking that sugar at rock bot- tom figures is the keystone of your arch; for obviously, it cannot be, since despite your price on sugar being often h’gher than that of your neighbors, you do business and even sell plenty of sugar. If you will give me more informa- tion on your environment and _ local circumstances I shall be glad to dis- cuss this factor further. Paul ——_~2-.__ System in Buying Meat. The words “system” and “efficiency are closely connected in the human mind and the application of them so restricts the inherent freedom folks have come to believe is theirs that op- position often arises in the human breast at the very mention of the words. Some people in business po‘nt out that the application of system to their expensive and cumbersome that worse results come from its institution. We are not altogether out of har- with such a Viewpoint, except store service. Get Findlay. 9 business is so mony MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 21 that we would like to point out that when so-called system so cramps the style of a business or a home that worse results obtain, a close analysis of the situation reveals the fact that instead of system being instituted it was left out and disorganization was inserted under its name. System, whether applied to business or the home, does not injure the business or the home, but does make things bet- ter and more profitable, as well as adding to the pleasure of either or both. There is nothing more annoy- ing for the moment than trying to think what kind of meat will furnish the greatest amount of satisfaction for the family without at the same time adding too much to thé already heavy expenses. Unfamiliarity with all the poss‘ble cuts or proportions and their cost, especially their relative makes the job of what is best difficult. The retailer can help you if asked to do so. A chart can easily be prepared to include the vari- ous things that can be served as meat. This may be a single list down the left-hand side of a long sheet of paper. If such a list of possible kinds of meat is handed to the cashier of the re- tailer she should be prepared to fill This could be cost, selecting in the price of each. repeated as often as is thought neces- sary, Say, once every two weeks or so. This practice is very interesting and educational, as well as economical, since it makes possible the purchase of the kinds of meat that happen to be reasonable in price. After doing this for a short time it will surprise the customer to notice how familiar he has become with the different kinds of meat and how much he has saved. Nothing could be more pleasant and interesting to the customer than run- ning his eye down the column of kinds of meat and accompanying prices when making up his mind what he is going to buy. It is like ordering from a bill of fare in a public dining room. If dining rooms find it beneficial to use such a plan, why not equally prac- tical in buying from stores? —_+~--+___ “Apple-a-Day” a Myth. Although consumption of apples in the United States is less than the pro- verbial “apple a day,” averaging about three apples a per capita, the American people lead the apple eaters, according to the Depart- ment of Agriculture. Estimates for the British Isles average about two apples a week, and in most countries of Continental Europe the consump- tion of apples is comparatively light. Of the fruits exported from the United States, apples rank value, week world as first in point of with total exports as fresh fruit for the year ended June 30, 1924, of 2,032,000 barrels and 6,198,000 boxes, valued at over $23,000,000. The United Kingdom purchases about three-quar- ters of our surplus apples, while the largest percentage of dried apples goes to the Netherlands, Germany and Scandinavian countries. —____2o<-2_____ Natural Enough. Diner—Why does that dog — sit there and watch me all the time? Waiter—You’ve got the plate he usually eats from, sir. NEW POTATOES & CANTALOUPES We are again distributors of that excellent American Beauty brand Cantaloupes. Flavor and condition fine now, and prices within reach of everyone. New Potatoes from the Carolinas are cheaper and moving well. Send us your orders. The Vinkemulder Company GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN | Glass Counter Guards Practical counter protection can be had at very low prices. Let us quote you on your requirements. We also build SHOW CASES and STORE FIXTURES. Write for our catalogue. SAGINAW SHOW CASE COMPANY, Ltd. SAGINAW, W. S. MICHIGAN irri GROCER handles few products that cause more “kicks” than coffee. Yet often poor coffee is not his fault and not the fault of the customer. Cof- fee can be good only when it is roasted just right. Sell White House Coffee. Makes good, whoever makes it. DWINELL-WRIGHT CO. Boston Chicago Portsmouth, Va. LEE & CADY Wholesale Disributors for Michigan Lower Peninsula ‘The Flavor is Roasted In! MICHIGAN TRADESMAN July 21, 1926 HARDWARE Michigan Retail Hardware Association. H President—George W. McCabe, Petos- ey. Aalacye taal L. Glasgow, Nash- ville. Secretary—A. J. Scott, Marine City. Treasurer—William Moore, Detroit. Are Special Publicity Efforts Worth While? Written for the Tradesman. The publicity efforts of the hard- dealer are in most instances pretty well confined to newspaper ad- vertising and window displays, with occasional circularizing, chiefly in con- nection with the paint department. In addition it is safe to say that the average hardware dealer spends con- siderable money on program and similar “advertising,” not because he believes it has any value, but because he does not like to offend local people. Newspaper advertising and window display are, however, the staple, every- day features of the hardware dealer’s publicity campaign; and it is from these two sources that his biggest re- sults come. A permanent business of any size could not very well be built up if the store windows were neglect- ed and no use was made of newspaper space. While a great deal of the so-called “advertising,” outside these two agen- cies, is worthless, there are dealers who have got or claim to have gotten good results from special publicity efforts. For instance, a hardware dealer whose store is located in an outlying section of a large Canadian city, and who because of the purely local char- acter of his trade did not feel justified in using daily newspaper space, has made good use of advertising blotters. One year he sent out a number bear- ing a talk on lawn mowers, and his sale of lawn was a record breaker. The lawn mower sales con- tinued into a second year, in fact, when the dealer devoted his blotter adver- tising to other topics. Some dealers send out souvenirs and depend on the distribution of printed matter from door to door. Generally speaking, these methods seem to have little practical value unless worked in conjunction with regular advertis‘ng and window displays. In the long run they are probably just as expen- sive. Dodgers are useful for special occasions, but seem hardly the most economical form of regular advertis- ing. Of course, there are cases where the dealer, if he desires to make any kind of bid for publicity, is compelled to re- sort to these methods. This is usually the case w‘th the dealer in the large city whose business is confined to a section of the community. Circulars sent by mail seem to be ‘ar more effective than the same cir- ware mowers culars distributed from door to door. - The postage stamp has a decided psy- chological value; so has the individual address on the envelope. The more the circular can be made to look like a personal letter, the better. As an adjunct to a live advertising campaign, the sending out of good ad- vertising literature and letters is often very effective. For instance. the mail- ing of personal letters or circular lit- erature to store prospects has been found a most effective method of stir- ring up trade in specific lines. Such advertising seems, however, to be more effective in pushing sales of, say, elec- tric washers, paints, or some specific line, than in boosting general sales. The consensus of opinion is that program advertising is worthless; and that a lot of advertising schemes being peddled by slick promoters are even worse. With the program advertising, wh’ch is usually promoted by local people, the dealer has to consider the question of whether or not a refusal will give offense. Dealers who have put the matter on a plain business basis and told the local promoters of such schemes just why the advertising could not help them, tell me they have not suffered any direct or traceable loss of business. The knack of a firm but pleasant refusal can be developed by the tactful dealer. As for schemes brought by outside promoters, no_ considerations need weigh except the actual value of the scheme to the individual merchant; and he is well advised, even where a scheme appears promising, to put upon the promoter the onus of delivering the goods and proving value before the merchant signs anything or parts with any money. As a rule, the same amount of money put into regular ad- vertising med‘ums or into special ad- vertising stunts devised by the mer- chant himself, will produce bigger re- than any advertising scheme peddled by a slick promoter. Exhibits at fall fairs may be classed under the head of special publicity ef- forts. ——___ Sport Coats Predominate. The popularity of sport coats for women seems assured for the Fall sea- son, manufacturers believe. Buyers of ready-to-wear apparel have thus far allotted a considerable portion of their colorful budget to these garments in some — cases as high as 50 per cent. Manu- facturers ascribe this vogue to the novelty of the materials used, as com- pared with the lack of novelty in the textiles used for dressy coats during the last few seasons. This year the most desirable materials are plaids in various combinations, and fur trim- mings are very popular. The straight silhouette remains unchanged, style variations being confined to pockets, cuffs and the types of furs used. Sales in these garments are now an all-vear- round affair, for in the summer they are used as travel coats. —_2-.___ It is easy to gain a reputation as a philosopher. Simply talk about some- thing you do not practice. Bell Phone 596 Citz. Phone 61366 JOHN L. LYNCH SALES Co. 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NEW PERFECTION The best all purpose flour. RED ARROW The best bread flour. Look for the Perfection label on Pancake flour, Graham flour, Granulated meal, Buckwheat flour and Poultry feeds. ‘Western Michigan’s Largest Feed Distributors. A COMPLETE LINE OF (good Brooms AT ATTRACTIVE PRICES CAMS Michigan Employment Institution ror the Blind SAGINAW W.S.. MICHIGAN |. VAN WESTENBRUGGE Grand Rapids - Muskegon Distributor Nucoa The Food of the Future CHEESE of All Kinds ALPHA BUTTER SAR-A-LEE BEST FOODS Mivonaise Shortning HONEY—Horse Radish OTHER SPECIALTIES Quality-Service-Cooperation Ra ea ert SRNR ADEN sat caNeNdS Om Smet, 24 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN July 21, 1926 COMMERCIAL TRAVELER This and That Peculiar to the Hotel Business. Glen Lake, July 20—The help situa- tion among the larger hotels, as well as among the resorts, is one of the greatest problems these operators have to face. Even in the country there is a delicacy among people who are really willing to work, to present themselves for situations because of embarrassment about negotiating for a situation. Hotel employment is something which should be brought to the atten- tion of any household when necessity requires that some members of the family seek outside employment. This especially applies to rural communities contiguous to resorts. And it should be also known that ability and service are as well reward- ed in this as anv other line. Every domestic science class in our schools should be shown that hotel and general catering ‘s a high art, re- munerative and patriotic. The world’s greatest industry is gormandizing and the wonderful suc- cesses which have been accomplished by many who have taken up this study are heard of daily. In fact, the greatest achievements of the future are quite likely to be along the I'nes of personal service to the public. It seems to be a question without argument that the good roads program which is being carried out in Mich‘- gan will ultimately develop the larger population centers and popular re- sorts, but will it not be at the expense of the smaller towns? This is a question that is not only interesting hotel men and the business men of the towns. but the wholesalers as well. It is of the most vital im- portance to the hotel industry. for if the larger shopping centers are going to grow more rapidly and the smaller towns decline under the influence of good roads, the hotels in these two classes of cities wll be very greatly affected. On the surface, there seems to be no doubt that good roads ar2 bring- ing trade to the larger centers in ereater and increasing proportions. The merchants of these towns have larger stores, with greater variety of merchandise from which the patrons mav select: and sometimes these mer- chants can offer better prices. too, than can the merchant in the smaller town. It is said that most whole- salers are concentrating attention on the smaller towns, primarily because of the increasing volume of business from the merchants there. But the wholesalers also consider the factor of traveling expenses—the salesman can take their full ine of samples by train to the population centers and make the trip pav well on account of the amount of orders. taken. Certain wholesalers are passing up the «mal! towns which, thanks to the efficienc> of the ra‘lroads. must he reached bv motor cars with small trunks and short sample lines, or which require more time between trains than these accounts justify. Some of these whole- salers are said to be willing to sacri- fice the small town trade, even though thev must sell at closer margins to the heavier buvers. Hence the neglect of the small towns bv the jobbers is acting as a further reason in lowering the merchand’se standards of their merchants. Other jobbers. however. claim that the small towns will alwavs be trade centers for certain classes of buvin« for their commun'ties: and. as a con- sequence. they give special attention to this class of trade. while some com- petitors neglect it. Here is where the good roads and auto come in. though of necessity, the sample I'nes carried by the salesman visiting the smaller places are most limited and confined largely to staples rather than special- ties. So, after all, while there is sure to be a visible dropping off in the com- mercial trade among the strictly rural hotels, there will be at the same time an increase of tourist business. brought about by good roads which offsets this to a certain degree. Always the stores in the small towns will be called upon to carry “neces- saries.” The wholesaler realizes this necessity and will send out his emis- saries and gather in this class of busi- ness. If the country hotel man is keen to the situation he will nurse the com- mercial trade by running a_ hotel which will compare favorably with his competition in other towns and con- tinue reaching out for tourist bus‘ness, remembering, however, that the com- mercial man is with him the year round and is alwavs entitled to rea- sonable first consideration. Some time ago I registered a com- plaint about the insufficient markings along Michigan Trunk lines. but I want to be fair, and T unhesitatingly “take it all back.” My recent trip with the hotel men was a real demon- stration to the effect that in the “far reaches” the main traveled arteries are verv well and systematically marked. and the traveler who goes astrav is alone to blame. if he can read Eng- lish. Even the small towns whose identity used to be an enigma are telling ore all about themselves—es- pecially who they are. and how “wel- come” you are to look them over. Most people like vegetables, but they do not find sufficient of them on the ordinary bill of fare. In fact, they are deficient on the tables of manv of the resort hotels. and vet some of them obtain prices that would certain- lv warrant them in providing any- thing the guest might ask for. I am not inveighing against can- ned roods I have alwavs been strong for them, but their one idea has been to preserve vegetables against a time when fresh ones were not readily ob- tained. I know of a resort hotel where top notch prices are obtained and where during all last season not a sien of new green peas was in evidence on their table—just canned peas. nothing more. The operator explained to me that shelling peas required so much time, it was inconvenient to serve them. Shame on him! If he dis- plaved one-half as much enterprise in supplying delicacies for his table as he has always done oz b's decorations, he would employ extra help to shell peas and then serve them copiously. However, I know another resort op- erator who has not in seventeen years used any canned vegetables of anv description, except tomatoes, and _ his guests show their appreciation by coming back each vear and bringing their friends with them. Some of these people shout to high Heaven about their “chicken and fish dnners” and then lead vou to a table where canned corn or succo‘ash are prominently displaved. Chicken and canned goods are obtainable anywhere, but fresh vegetables—well. that is a white horse of another color. The real reason why canned vege- tables are placed on so-called high class tables is not because the fresh are unobtainable, but because some lazy, slovenly chef does not want to exert himself in the effort to prepare the fresh and the landlord allows him to put it over. Suppose the canned as nutritious as the people are not all patronizing sani- tariums for their health Thev all possess palates and these palates com- municate to the brain a sensation of nleasure when the possessor finds that he is getting what he went out in the country to find—fresh vegetables. The habit of eating between meals and an abnormal desire for more food is never so prevalent on a diet of fresh vegetables, as when being fed up on the canned varietv, because of the mineral salts, which ‘f properly pre- pared, they contain. Fresh vegetables article is just fresh. summer Corner Sheldon and Oakes; Facing Union Depot; Three Blocks Away. HOTEL BROWNING GRAND RAPIDS Rooms with bath, single Rooms with bath, double $3 to $38.50 None Higher. 150 Fireproof Rooms $2 to $2.60 HOTEL CHIPPEWA European Plan MANISTEE, MICH. HENRY M. NELSON, Manager New Hotel with all Modern Conveniences—Elevator, Etc. 150 Outside Rooms Dining Room Service Hot and Cold Running Water and Telephone in every Room $1.50 and up - - 60 Rooms with Bath $2.50 and $3.00 Excellent Culsine Turkiah Baths WHEN IN KALAMAZOO Stop at tne Pack-A mexican Teotel Headquarters for all Civic Clube Luxurious Rooma ERNEST McLEAN, *«-, In KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN is the famous NEW BURDICK " The Only All New Hotel in the City. Representing a $1,000,000 Investment 250 Rooms—150 Rooms with Private Bath—European $1.50 and up per Day RESTAURANT AND GRILL—Cafeteria, Quick Service, Popular Prices Entire Seventh Floor Devoted to Especially Equipped Sample Rooms WALTER J. HODGES, Pres. and Gen. Mgr. the Very Heart of the City Fireproof Construction MORTON GRAND RAPIDS’ 400 Rooms—400 Baths NEWEST HOTEL Rates $1.50, $2, $2.50 and up per day HOTEL The Center of Social and Business Activities THE PANTLIND HOTEL Everything that a Modern Hotel should be. Rooms $2.00 and up. With Bath $2.50 and up. GRAND RAPIDS PAPER BOX Co. Manufacturere of SET UP and FOLDING PAPER BOXES GS Rk AN D m A PE D = MM ff ©€ HB tt G AN OPEN ALL YEAR THE OTTAWA HOTEL Ray Lugenbell, Mer. European Flan Cheboygan, Mich. Rates $1.50 up a’ 1S ss i | n m IK A D -AMUSEMENT- SEEKERS fl = f§ Daily Matinee 3:00. Nights 8:30. KEITH-ALBEE New York VAUDEVILLE Introducing Six High Grade Acts Matinees, 10c, 20c, 30c. Downtown Ticket Office: New Show Thursday Box Office Phone 22496. Nights, 20c, 25c, 50c Peck’s Drug Store ow ee ORS oe pig ae ear esis areca eee ie ee gk py nS nw in July 21, 1926 tend to prevent or correct the disease known as anaemia, which is due to a lack of red corpuscles in the blood; they also tend to prevent constipation and its attendant ills. But whether vegetables have any medical qualities or not makes little difference. The real point is that peo- ple do not give up a comfortable home in the city to come to your resort just because of the climate or environment altogether. You advertise these lead- ers—fresh eggs, milk and vegetables— and they fall for your announcements, and if you then proceed to try to fill them up with the canned article, you are doing something reprehensible and obtaining money under false pretenses. Mr. Resort Operator! This may not apply to you, but it does to a lot of your neighbors who are catering to royalty at top-notch prices, and giv- ing them something that every beanery —down to 15 cents a throw—gives daily, just because the can opener is the cheapest utensil about their kitchens. . One of my greatest pleasures on the recent hotel men’s tour was the priv- ilege of inspecting the kitchens of the various institutions visited. When I made the request of one operator, he said: “Why, most certainly. I esteem it an honor to have a visit from an in- dividual who knows more about the hotel kitchens of Michigan than any living person.” On my various visits I have, as I before stated, visited the culinary department of hundreds of hotels. Many of the larger city hotels es- teem it a favor if they are privileged to throw open the doors of their food preparation departments for the in- spection of a discriminating public, and employes in such departments usually take pride in explaining de- tails of more or less interest to the public. These visits are at times in- teresting to the outside world who seldom have a true conception of what restaurant operation really contem- plates. Several hotel managers of my acquaintance have invited in domestic science classes from educational in- stitutions, and the value of such in- spection is great. These visits from schools really serve more than one purpose—the educational idea of the teacher. They also key up the hotels so visited to always keep their work- ing departments in ship shape for in- spection; not a special preparation for these visits, but to influence the heads of departments and the employes to have a sense of their responsibility and ability; to be painstaking in their work and keep their surroundings in orderly shape, not only for home in- spection, but that of transient guests as well. It also promotes that very good idea that gives confidence to patrons in eating establishments, that food preparing rooms are always in shope for inspection. The hotel kitchen that is sloppy and untidy is never open for such in- spection. Every department of this kind should be presentable whether open or not, and any influence that helps keep them presentable should be wel- comed by good intentioned hotel op- erators who mostly are in love with their profession. Clean workine con- ditions have a tendency to induce clean people to embark in the business: con- sequently the effect is far reaching. My own investigations, heretofore referred to, have carried me into all these various hotel kitchens, which in a majority of cases I found them con- ducted under the strictest of sanitary conditions, while a few, welJ—the least said about them the better. The Michigan State Board of Health is supposed to make a rigid inspection of all hotels catering to resort patron- age, but sooner or later its field of op- eration will extend to all hotels and restaurants enjoying public patronage and there will be no joke about it. All responsible operators are in favor of such inspection. : One cannot help but enjoy the MICHIGAN TRADESMAN editorials which appear weekly in the Hotel World, presumably from the pen of its venerable founder, Henry Bohn. They are always interesting and mean something. When he speaks it is from actual knowledge, and most assuredly understandable. Some time ago he took stock of the commercial traveler and his relation to the hotel, and I mate a few excerpts here that the hotel man and his principal patron may go over it tovether: “The commercial traveler often re- minds the commercial hotel operator that the hotel could not exist without the traveling man. Let us admit it. We will ask, first, does the traveling man travel for the purpose of patron- izing the hotel or to sell goods? If there were no traveling men—no sys- tem of selling goods or doing business through traveling representatives— there would be no commercial hotels in many towns. The hotel exists be- cause there is a demand for it by trav- eling men. To argue that the hotel man should thank the commercial traveler becauase he travels and stops at hotels is silly. The hotel man should no more kiss ‘the hand of the traveler for his patronage than the patrons should kiss the hand of the hotel man for giving him a haven and food. It is purely a mutual business Proposition. The hotel man wants to sell his goods and the commercial tour- ist wants to buy them. The adjust- ment of supply and demand is the hard nut to crack here as in many other in- dustrial relations. “Some time ago the secretary of the T. P. A. called at this office to discuss some hotel matters. He complained that the members had much cause for complaint because the hotels housed conventions during the middle of the week when the rooms were needed by commercial travelers. We admitted the fact, but denied the hotel man’s responsibility for the condition. We spoke to him as follows: ‘You gentle- men of the road represent in the all- together the men who hold these con- ventions, and you should have more influence with them than the hotel man has. Now if you can induce these men to hold their conventions on Fri- day, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, you will find all the rooms you need in the hotels on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. It is not the fault of the hotel man that in the middle of the week the hotel i: overcrowded and Saturday, Sunday and Monday tthe house is more than half empty and losing money.’ “The great change that has come over the system of commercial travel together with the chain store system and increased methods of transporta- tion which shorten the stay of guests is in the effect on hotel business for- gotten by the traveler. The district salesman living in the district and largely operating with the automobile, who spends the week end at home, no longer brings seven days’ revenue per week to the hotel. The analysis of results is simple. The buyer or con- sumer must pay the cost of the soods, and if the commercial traveler wants a good hotel only five days in the week and the hotel man must run seven, he is the fellow who will have to pay or help pay—in higher rates— for the two or three days that the hotel does not pay operating expenses. The dancer must pay the fiddler.” It would be an ideally correct ar- rangement if conventions could be arranged for on the davs of the week when the hotels are equipped to take care of them, in which case the trav- eler could have his room when he requires it and the hotel man could turn into an asset the week-ends where he now waits around looking for some m'racle to happen, and even up. Frank S. Verbeck. —~+->____ Sow an act and you reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap a destiny. In Line For Another Year. The annual meeting of the stock- holders of the Valley City Milling Co. was held in the English room of the Hotel Rowe Tuesday afternoon. The following directors were elected: F. N. Rowe, F. E. Martin and Henry Hagens. At the meeting of the new board of directors the following officers were elected: President—F. N. Rowe. Vice-President and Treasurer—F. E. Martin. Secretary—Henry Hagens. Fred N. Rowe was elected General Manager; F. E. Martin, Assistant Manager; Martin Vermaire, Sales Manager; Henry Hagens, Traffic Manager; Elsie Smith, Assistant Sec- retary; Bertha Fahringer, Assistant Treasurer; Robert Salin, Superintend- ent of the plant; William J. Traynick, Cashier at the plant; H. H. Ryde, Chief Engineer. —~+-.___ Royal Tastes in Cheese Are Extreme- ly Opposite. London, July 16—A sidelight on royal tastes in cheese was furnished last week by the visit of King George and Queen Mary to the Royal Agri- cultural Society’s Show at Reading. “I like the blue mottled cheese,” re- marked the King, as the royal couple drew abreast of a stall of dairy prod- ucts. “T don’t,” Queen Mary promptly re- torted, “they’re full of animals and not good for you. I prefer Cheddar.” An official who was in attendance explained that what the Queen took for “animals” were really fungi. Nev- ertheless, her Majesty refrained from sampling the strong cheese in which the King delights. White Lip Stick. 25 OCCIDENTAL HOTEL F FIRE PROO CENTRALLY LOCATED Rates $1.50 and up EDWART R. SWETT, Mgr. Muskegon 8-3 Michigan HOTEL DOHERTY CLARE, MICHIGAN Absolutely Fire Proof Sixty Rooms All Modern Conveniences RATES from $1.50, Excellent Coffee Shop “ASK THE BOYS WHO STOP HERE” CODY CAFETERIA Open at 7 A. M. TRY OUR BREAKFAST Eat at the Cafeteria it is Cheaper FLOYD MATHER, Mgr. Columbia Hotel KALAMAZOO Good Place To Tie To WESTERN HOTEL BIG RAPIDS, MICH. Hot and cold running water in all rooms. Several rooms with bath. 1 rooms well heated and well ventilated. A good place to stop. American plan. Rates reasonable. WiLL F. JENKINS, Manager. WOLVERINE HOTEL BOYNE CITY MICHIGAN Fire Proof—60 Rooms THE LEADING COMMERCIAL AND RESORT HOTEL American, Plan $4.00 and up; European Plan, $1.50 and up. Open the year around. White Was 80.) 300.00 Gm. Spermacei 20a 300.00 Gm. HOTEL KERNS Liquid Petrolatum ______ 400.00 Gm. Largest Hotel in Lansing a 30 Rooms With or Without Bath i. Popular Priced Cafeteria In Connection Poimake 2. 1000.00 Gm. Rates $1.50 up E. S. RICHARDSON, Proprietor HOTEL OLDS HOTEL RICKMAN LANSING KALAMAZOO, MICH. 300 Rooms 300 Baths Absolutely Fireproof Moderate Rates Under the Direction of the Continental-Leland Corp. Grorce L. Crocker, Manager. Hotel | Whitcomb Mineral Baths THE LEADING COMMERCIAL AND RESORT HOTEL OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN Open the Year Around Natural Saline-Sulphur Waters. Best for Rheumatism, Nervousness, Skin Diseases and Run Down Condition. J. T. Townsend, Mgr. ST. JOSEPH MICHIGAN r Ask about our way. BARLOW BROS. Grand Rapids, Mich. One Block from Union Station Rates, $1.50 per day up. JOHN EHRMAN, Manager HOTEL HERMITAGE European Room and Bath $1.50 & $2 JoHn Moran, Mgr. CUSHMAN HOTEL PETOSKEY, MICHIGAN The best is none too good for a tired Commercial Traveter. Try the CUSHMAN on your next trip and you will feel right at home. CODY HOTEL GRAND RAPIDS $1.50 up without bath RATES $3):3) up with bath CAFETERIA IN CONNECTION Henry Smith Floral Co., Inc. 52 Monroe Ave. GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN PHONES: Citizens 65173, Bell Main 178 26 a oe — MICHIGAN TRADESMAN July 21, 1926 DRUGS Michigan Board of Pharmacy. President—Claude C. Jones. Vice-President—James E. Way. Director—H. H. Hoffman, Lansing. Coming Examinations—Detroit, June 15 to 17, Marquette, Aug. 17 to 19. During the Next Three Months. The months of August, September and October bring many Harvest Home Picnics and Fish Frys and “Old Home Weeks.” They offer the retailer an excellent opportunity to tie up his advertising with the spirit of the cele- bration. At the time of the Harvest Home picnic you can hold a “Harvest Sale” or a “Harvest Home Sale.” During this sale the store should be appro- priately decorated with sheafs of grain, fruit, etc., and the windows given over to exceptionally sized yields of prod- ucts from farms in that locality. Use light brown price tickets as a color scheme for advertising and decorating, If your town has an “Old Home Week” when former residents of the town are invited to visit their old home, you will want to dress your windows for the occasion. An at- tractive window in sentiment with the week can be made by using the fol- lowing idea. Enquire among your customers if they possess old school pictures. Such pictures of pupils of different grades are usually taken on the closing day. After you have obtained the loan of several of these pictures place them in your window, close up to the glass. Mark them with name of school, its teacher and year taken. Next chip from song book the words and music of “Home Sweet Home” and hang in window, and through the window place picture of family and home life, inter- twined among streams of bunting or color. If possible substitute historical pictures of your city for those of home and family life. Across the window hang neatly lettered streamer “Wel- come Home, Former Citizens. Do you recognize in these pictures many of your former playmates or neighbors?” Such a window will breathe with sentiment and memories which will at- tract both visitors and residents. Castile Soap. Castile soap must henceforth be Castile soap and nothing else, namely “soap made of olive oil with no ad- mixture of other fat,” according to a ruling issued by the Federal Trade Commission and noted in our news columns. The ruling is in line with pharmaceutical progress. and whereas the Ninth Revision of the United States Pharmacopoeia followed the ti- tle “Sapo” or soap with the explanatory synonym “White Castile Soap,” in the Tenth Revision this has been changed to read “Olive Oil Castile soap.” The restriction in name is another step for- ward towards the much desired stan- dardization of nomeclature. —_-2s.o->______ Hair Curling Cream. Powdered Castile Soap _____ 2 ozs. Cin Asabie 2 ozs. sapon Wan 12 drs. Ween 1 oz. Sow 4 ozs. Oil of Rose Geranium ______ 1 dr. Benralichyde —........._. 10 drops Artificial Neroli Oil _______ 30 drops Water 4 ozs. Dissolve the soap in one-half the water, heated to the proper degree; dis- solve the acacia in the other portion of water and mix the two solutions and place on the water-bath. Add the fats and glycerin. When the wax and tal- low have melted, remove from the bath and thoroughly stir. —_~+~-.__ How To Bring a Greedy Druggist To Time. Melvin, July 19—I am in the gro- cery business, carrying a little dry goods in stock. Our druggist has put in many things that belong to my busi- ness. He keeps bread, butter, meat, lemons, oranges, potatoes, sugar and many other things that I think does not belong to his business, while there is a law which forbids us grocerymen from carrying drugs or medicine in stock. Now what I want to know is if there is a law to protect us grocery- men or can a druggist carry such a mixed stock of groceries and drugs if he sees fit to do so. Please let me know if there is any law or protection for a grocerman and where to look for it. John Stanley. We are sorry to say that you have no remedy at law te protect yourself against the greed and avarice of such a druggist as you describe. The drug- gists of Michigan, through the con- nivance of Governor Groesbeck, have secured legislation which practically confines the sale of drugs and drug sundries, as well as grocery sundries, to the drug trade exclusively. This sort of chicanery was brought about through H. H. Hoffman, who is sup- posed to represent the drug trade of the State, but who is simply the po- litical henchman of Governor Groes- beck. He spends nine-tenths of his time in boosting our czar governor and one-tenth of his time in behalf of the drug trade. The only way we can see that you can remedy matters is to put in a line of patent medicines and all of the other things which are per- mitted to be sold by a grocer, sell them at actual cost and advertise this fact extensively. This will do more to put a crimp in neighbor druggist than anything else you could do and will probably result in his seeking an agreement with you to cut out the sale of potatoes and fresh meat in consideration of your giving up the sale of patent medicines. — + -.___ Lip Rouge. Liquid Petrolatum _______ 389.00 Gm. White Wax 278.00 Gm. Spermaceti 278.00 Gm, Cammine 55.56 Gm, Perfume to suit, To make oo 1000.00 Gm. Rub the carmine to a smooth paste with the liquid petrolatum, then add remainder of liquid petrolatum; melt the wax and spermaceti and add the carmine mixture. Run through an ointment mill. ee For Keeping Hair in Curl. Borax Powder 1 oz. ae AG 30 grs. Spirit of Camphor 6 drs. Vale, Wa. 16 ozs. Dissolve solids in warm water, and when cool, add the camphor. Wet the hair with above and roll on papers as usual, let dry, unroll, and form into ringlets. —_—_—_»2-e_____ Should Be Mentally Alert. A soda fountain is no place for one who is a loafer or who is inclined to shirk his duties. When business is normal, things move pretty fast, and when one of the frequent rush per‘ods come, the fountain becomes a scene of frenzied activity. The dispenser has to be not only physically alert, but also mentally alert. a Buttermilk Lotion. Lactic Acid (10 per cent.) ____ 2 drs. Giveemn ae YY dr. Essence of White Rose _____ 1% drs. Tincture of Benzoin ________ 1 dr. Distilled Water 6 ozs. Mix the acid and glycerin with the water and add the essence and tinc- ture previously mixed. —_22»__ Nail Enamel. Eosin, Alcohol Soluble ___--- 10 grs. White Wax 2 \Y% dr. POM Baran 1 oz. Spermacel (0 y% dr. Dissolve the eosin in the smallest amount of alcohol necessary, melt the ingredients togeher and stir in the eosin solution. —_~+ + >___ Liquid Face Powder. Zane Oxide 2 54.00 Gm. Bismuth Oxychloride ___. 54.00 Gm. Distilled Water ~-.-----____ 807 Cc. Glycenn 2 67.00 Cc. Perfume to suit, To make <2 1000 Cc. e] 0] Banking Under both State and lederal Supervision We are as near as your mail box. As easy to bank with us as mailing a letter. Privacy No one but the bank’s officers and yourself need know of your account here. Unusual Safety Extra Interest Send check, draft, money order or cash in registered letter. Hither savings account or Cer- tificates of Deposit. You can withdraw money any time. Capital and surplus $312,500.00. Resources over $5,000,000.00. Send for free booklet on Banking by Mall HOME STATE BANK FOR SAVINGS“ Micaican ws $1,650,000 GRAND RAPIDS SHOW CASE COMPANY Grand Rapids, Michigan Fifteen Year 6% Sinking Fund Gold Debentures, Due April 1, 1941. Direct obligation of the Com- pany whose tetal assets, less depreciation, are valued at over $7,000,000. Current Assets as of November 30 1925, are in excess of thirtee times current liabilities. . For the four years and eleven months, ended November — 30, 1925, average annual net income, as certfied by independent audi- tors, after Federal Taxes (com- puted at current year rates— 13%) but before depreciation and interest paid and after ad- justment of officers’ bonuses to new basis, was about 6%, times total annual interest charges on this issue. Price 9914 to Yield 6.05% Howe, Snow & BERTLESixc. Investment Securities GRAND RAPIDS New York Chicago Detroit All information given herein is from official sources or from sources which we regard as re- liable, but in no event are the statements herein contained to be regarded as our representa- tion. 6% INSURED BONDS Take the Risk Out of Investment These bonds are secured by carefully investigated first mortgages on homes, each of which has an ap- praised value twice the amount of the mortgage. In addition the principal and interest is guaranteed by the United States Fidel- ity & Guaranty Co., which has assets of $48,000,000. These bonds may be pur- chased on a 12 months payment plan. INDUSTRIAL COMPANY ASSOCIATED WITH INDUSTRIAL BANK GRAND RAPIDS MICH- IGAN rr ’ * ae MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 27 A New Type of Doll. to those now used for babies. Another WHOLESALE DRUG PRICE CURRENT A new type of baby doll which is feature is the special construction of : being offered for the holiday season the eyes, which are mounted on springs Prices quoted are nominal, based on market the day of issue. is one with arms fastened to the body . wey , : Cotton Seed 1 65@1 75 Belladonna ----__ @1 35 in such a way that its hands may be - Lis a - ie — Boric eras 12%@ 20 Cubebs a 6 ee Benzoin -~-------- @2 10 position should the child push them in Boric (Xtal) 15 @ 25 Higeron ------__ 9 00@9 25 Benzoin Comp’d_ @2 66 placed in its mouth in a typical posi- : . pe Carbolic "~ 39 @ 46 HBucalyptus ---_ 1 25@1 50 Buchu -_.------- @2 56 tion of an infant. Th while attempting to close them. The Carbolic ------_- Hemlock, pure-. 1 75@2 00 Cantharadies _.-. @2 86 : : ¢ doll comes in ; . a “ @ ° Juniper Berries. 4 50@4 75 Capsicum -----. @2 20 sitting and standing models and is nes price of me doll ranges from a “2 15 Juniper Wood - 1 wee - ao Pay ¢3 a clothed in cabric, lawn and blankets $2 to $15, depending on the size and pic alle ee oe “ ras ge a : 2eO1 ao en @1 80 ‘hich fas Z it in a wav similar Cc SS Used 2 eee ere Lavendar Flow__ 8 00@8 25 Cubebs —_- @3 00 which fasten about it in a way similar the clothes used Tartaric ----_-- 0 © Viana Garn 85@1 80 Digitaiis @1 80 Lemon... 00@4 26 Gentian -__.-___ @1 35 mn Ammonia Linseed, raw, bbl. @ 95 Ginger, D. S. — wi 30 Linseed, boiled, bbl. @ 98 Guaisc ~ --____. @2 20 bi caried = pea a g z Linseed, bid. less 1 02@1 15 Guaiac, Ammon._ @2 00 < <= Water, 14 deg... 06 @ 11 Linseed, rw. less 105@1 18 lodine .----__. @ 96 Umi mer ecia ties Carbonate ay 20 @ 25 Mustard, artifil. ox. @ 35 iodine, Coloreless @1 60 Shicrida (Gran.) 09 @ 20 Neatsfoot -----. 1 35@1 60 Iron, Clo. --.---__ @1 35 Bett Pl Y Ord N F ee Olive, pure ---. 3 75@4 60 Kino ____-______ ae Pt . etter ac ou Olive, Malaga, Myrrh . . — cau or Balsams yellow... 2 75@3 00 Nux Vomica ___. g3 = r Copaiba ____.____ 125 Olive, Malaga, Opium —... INSECT DES TROYERS DRY CLEANERS Fir (Canada) os geet 80 a. aoa : oes - Opium, ba = Sea —. 65@1 00 range, Sweet -_ Opium, Deodors’ WALL PAPER CLEANERS Be ee ee Cena ox pure @2 $2 Rhubary — @170 o e Origanum, com’'l CHAMOIS SKINS HAT CLEANERS Tolu ------------ 3 25@2 50 Pennyroyal —-- 4 00@4 25 clues nN P int .. 22 60@22 76 ain SPONGES STRAW HAT COLORING Barks ee eee SHOE POLISHES DYES SHOE DYES Cassia (ordinary) 25@ %0 Rosemary Flows 1 25@1 60 J SHOE BRUSHES FEATHER DUSTERS Window Brushes, Window Rubbers, Vacuum Bottles, Ete. SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PAINTS Complete Line Everything They Make SPORTING GOODS Baseball, Tennis, Golf Goods—F ull Line BATHERS SUPPLIES Hats, Caps, Slippers, Water Wings, Ear Drums, Water Balls, Bandeau’s, Suit Carriers, Ete. FOUNTAIN SUPPLIES Everything for the Fountain. If you have no catalogue write for one. Hazeltine & Perkins Drug Company Wholesale Only Manistee MICHIGAN Grand Rapids A good seller A splendid repeater HOLLAND RUSK AMERICA'S;FINEST TOAST Place your order today All jobbers. | HOLLAND RUSK CO., Inc. Holland, Michigan “A.RWALKER CANDY CORP. << Owosso MUSKEGON GRAND RAPIDS KALAMAZOO DETROIT Cassia (Saigon). 50@ 60 Sassafras (pw. 50c) @ 650 — Cut (powd.) ‘ Te «626 Berrles Cubeb @1 60 Fr 22 @ 3% Juniper ____.__ —.~ 10@ 20 Prickly Ash -... @1 35 Extracts Licori¢a 2... 60@ 65 Licorice, powd. _.. @1 00 Flowers Arnica -... @ 30 Chamomile (Ged.) @ 40 Chamomile Rom... @ 60 Gums Acacia, Ist _.... 50@ 65 Acacia, 2nd __.. 45@ 50 Acacia, Sorts -.. 20@ 256 Acacia, Powdered 35@ 40 Aloes (Barb Pow 25@ 35 Aloes (Cape Pow) 25@ 35 Aloes (Soc. Pow.) 65@ 70 Asafoetida ---_.- 50@ 60 Pow. =... 75@1 00 Camphor oo 1 05@1 10 Guaiae 2... @ 90 igi pow’d __ @1 00 King 22200 @110 Kino, powdered_- @1 20 Myrrh ee @ 60 Myrrh, powdered @ 65 Opium, powd. 19 65@19 92 Opium, gran. 19 65@19 92 SHEUaE ooo 65@ 80 Shellac Bleached 70@ 85 Tragacanth, pow. @1 76 Tragacanth ___ 1 75@ 2 265 Turpentine ______ @ 320 Insecticides Arsenic 0 “< 20 Blue Vitriol, bbil._ OT Blue Vitriol, less 08@ 15 Bordea. Mix Dry 13@ 22 Hellebore, White powdered ooo Insect Powder —_ Lead Arsenate Po. Lime and Sulphur Dry Bol See 8@ 23 Paris, Green _.._. 20@ 37 Leaves Buehu 220. 0:0 85@1 00 Buchu, powdered @1 00 Sage, Bulk ~_-___ 25@ 30 Sage, % loose —. @ 40 Sage, powdered__ @ 36 Senna, Alex. -... 50@ 15 Senna, Tinn. -_. 30@ 236 Senna, Tinn. pow. 25@ 36 Uva Urai —__. — 20@ 325 Olis Armaan Bitter, MUG 2 50@7 15 Ateonda Bitter, artificial _.____ 3 00@3 25 Almonds, Sweet, tre, 1 50@1 80 Almonds, Sweet, imitation __-. 1 00@1 45 Amber, crude __ 1 25@1 560 Amber, rectified 1 50@1 75 Anige —_.._...... 1 §@@1 7 Bergamont -10 00@10 25 Cajeput 1 50@1 75 Cassia _... ——-- 4 00@4 25 Castor 22205! 1 55@1 80 Cedar Leaf ___. 1 75@2 00 Citronella ._-.._ 1 25@1 60 Cloves... 3 00@3 25 Cocoanut -..--.. 25@ 35 Cod Liver -..___ 1 65@1 85 Croton ___._. 38 00@3 36 Sandalwood, E. I. oe 10 50@10 75 Sassafras, true 1 75@2 00 Sassafras, arti’! 75@1 00 Spearmint -... 9 50@9 75 Sperm —..._... 1 50@1 75 Teney 2. 10 — 25 Tar USP ooo... 656@ 75 Turpentine, bbl. @94% Turpentine, less 1 02@1 14 Wintergreen, leat 6 00@6 25 Wintergreen, sweet bitch 22... 3 00@3 25 Wintergreen, art 60@1 00 Worm seed -... 9 00@9 25 Wormwood ---- 9 00@9 25 Potassium Bicarbonate -... 35@ 40 Bichromate —----_ 15@ 26 Bromide —....... 69@ 85 Bromide —....... 54@ 71 Chlorate, gran’d_ 23@ 30 Chlorate, powd, Or Xtal 2 16@ 26 Cyanide —-__.__.__ 30@ 90 Tedide: 00 | 4 66@4 86 Permanganate -. 20@ 30 Prussiate, yellow 65@ 76 Prussiate, red __ @1 00 Bamnate ........ 35@ 40 Roots Alskanet _._....._ 30@ 35 Blood, powdered. 35@ 40 Calamus _..... 35@ 7d Elecampane, pwd 25@ 30 Gentian, powd._. 20@ 30 Ginger, African, powdered -___. 30@ 35 Ginger, Jamaica. 60@ 65 Ginger, Jamaica, powdered -_.-.. 45@ 50 Goldenseal, pow. @8 50 Ipecac, powd. __ @8 00 EdCOricg: 0 35@ 40 Licorice, powd.-_. 20@ 30 Orris, powdered. 30@ 40 Poke, powdered. 35@ 40 Rhubarb, powd. 75@1 00 Rosinwood, powd. @ 40 Sarsaparilla, Hond. ground - 90 Sarsaparilla Mexican, Giyeerine ..._.._ 382@ 62 Squie 2 35@ 40 Squills, powdered 60@ 70 Tumeric, powd.._. 20@ 25 Valerian, powd.__ @ 7 Seeds ANIGe@) oo @ 3 Anise, powdered. 35@ 40 Bird i@ ... 7 17 Canary 2.00 10@ 16 Caraway, Po. .39 25@ 30 Cardamon -_._ _ 4 00 Coriander pow. .30 ao 25 Ba ae 26 Hennell ... so 40 Soe O8@ 15 Flax, ground --.. 08@ 15 Foenugreek pow... 15@ 26 Hemp 8@ 15 Lobelia, powd. ~~ @1 25 Mustard, yellow. 17@ 26 Mustard, black _. 20@ 25 Peppy 2. 5@ 30 Quince 2... 1 25@1 50 Rape io 20 Sabadilla -....___ 38@ 45 Sunflower --.-.. 11%@ 15 Worm, American 30@ 40 Worm, Levant. 4 50@4 75 Tinctures AConite, 2.20 @1 80 Aloee @1 45 Arnica... @1 10 Asafoetida -._. @2 40 Lead, white ary 15% @15% Lead, white oil__ 154% @16% Ochre, yellow bbl. @ 2% Ochre, yeliow less 30 6 Red Venet’n Am. 3%@ 7 Red Venet’n Eng. 4@ 8 Rutty 2. 5@ 8 Whiting, bbl. _... @ 4% Whiting -.-..... 6%@ 10 L. H. P. Prep._. 3 05@3 26 Rogers Prep. -. 3 05@8 26 Miscellaneous Acetanalid -.-.. 47@ 65 Ue oe w@ 12 Alum. powd. and Ground .... 09@ 16 Bismuth, Subni- ate... 8 87@4 07 Borax xtal or powdered .... 07@ 12 Cantharades, po. 1 76@2 00 Calomel ---.-..- 2 02@2 22 Capsicum, pow'd 48@ 65 Carmine 5... 7 00O@7 60 Cassia Buds -.-. 385@ 40 Cieves 60@ 56 Chalk Prepared__ ace 16 Choloroform --.. b1@ 60 Chloral ee Ps te 85 Cocaine ~_.-_ 10@12 80 Cocoa Butter _.. 55@ 175 Corks, list, less. 40-10% Copperas ~~... 2%@ 10 Copperas, Powd. 4@ 10 Corrosive Sublm 1 66@1 &0 Cream Tartar __ 31@ 328 Cuttle bone .._ 40@ 60 Dextrine -~...__ 15 &@ Dover’s Powder | 3 b0@4 00 Emery, Ail Nos. 10@ 15 Imery, Powdered 8@ 10 kpsom Salts, bbls. @ Kypsom Salts, less %@ lv Ergot, powdered -- @2 00 Flake, White --.__ 156@ 20 Formaldehyde, lb. 12@ 30 Gelating 80@ 90 Giassware, less 65%. Glassware, full case 60%. Glauber Salts, bbl. oun Glauber Salts less 04@ Glue, Brown __-. 21@ 20 Glue, Brown Grd 15@ 20 Glue, white __.. 27%@ 35 Glue, white grd. 25@ 36 Glycerine ve 54 Hops ooo 85 Jodie 6 isos 90 lodoform § __.___ 7 36@7 65 ead Acetate _. 20@ 320 Mace 22 @1 50 Mace, powdered _ @1 60 Menthol _.. 7 50@8 00 Morphine __.. 11 18@11 93 Nux Vomica .... @ 30 Nux Vomica, pow. 17@ 25 Pepper black, pow. 40@ 50 Pepper, White, pw. 50@ 55 Pitch, unary 1240 20 12@ quienes 5 oz. cans @ 659 Rochelle Salts -.. 30@ 36 Saccharine ~.___ @ 80 Sale Peter ....__. 11@ 22 Seidlitz Mixture Lge 40 Soap, green _.-___ 15@ 30 Soap mott cast. 22%@ 26 Soap, white castile cas Dest @13 60 Soap, white castile less, per bar __. @l 45 Soda Ash __-._... 3@ 10 Soda Bicarbonate 3%@ 10 Soda, Sal __--.. 02%@ 08 Spirits Camphor_ @1 35 Sulphur, roll --__ 34@ 10 Sulphur. Subl. -. 44%@ 10 Tamarinds __--___ 20@ 26 Tartar Emetic -. 70@ 76 Turpentine, Ven.. 50@ 15 Vanilla Ex. pure 1 75@2 25 Vanilla Ex. pure 2 50@3 00 Zino Sulphate _... 6@ 4 28 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 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 tc change at any time, and country merchants will have their orders filled at market vrices at date of purchase. ADVANCED Veal Jelly Glasses Fruit Cans == DECLINED Smoked Meats Colonial Sait aoa = 2 —=3 AMMONIA Instant ream. 2 2 9 ‘2 00 ey 3% oz. ang = : . ic 75 Instant Postum No. eef, 5 oz., Qua. sli. a a to ee eeu Cane 0235 Beef, Nod! Boat, ai eo ‘Arctic, 32 oz. 1 dz. cs. 3 25 Postum Cereal, No. 1 270 Beefsteak & Onions, s 3 46 Quaker, 36, 12 oz. case 3.85 Post Toasties, 368 -. 345 Chili Con Ca, 1s 1 36@1 45 : ee Post Toasties, 24s -. 345 Deviled Ham, %s --_ 3 20 — Post’s Bran, 248 .... 270 Deviled Ham, aaa 3 60 Hamburg Steak Jewell, vanoows 5 25 Onions, No. 1 _---_ 3 16 Standard Parlor, 23 Ib. 8 26 Potted Beef, 4 ox. __ 1 10 ancy Parlor, 23 Ib. — 9 26 Potted Meat, % Libby 52% 4 36 6 00 8 50 10 Ib. pails, per doz. 15 Ib. pails, per doz. 11 95 25 Ib. pails, per doz. 19 50 BAKING POWDERS Arctic, 7 oz. tumbler 1 36 Queen Flake, 16 oz., dz 3 26 Royal, 10c, doz. Royal, 6 oz., doz. , 12 ox., b. wo a Q a =A N 2 De ee 80c size, i} 10 lb. size, % gory 6 46 Freight prepaid to jobbing point on case goods. Terms: 30 days net or 2% cash discount if remittance reaches us within 10 days from date of invoice. Drop shipments from factory. BEECH-NUT BRANDS. Fruit i ee ——- ae ae Sliced bacon, large __ 5 40 Sliced bacon, medium 3 30 Sliced beef, medium - 2 80 Grape Jelly, large ... 4 50 Sliced beef, large ____ 4 50 Grape Jelly, medium__ 2 70 Peanut buttes, 16 oz. 4 Peanut butter, 10% oz. 2 Peanut putter, 6% oz. 1 Peanut butter, 3% os. 12 Prepared Spaghetti ana Baked beans, 16 oz.__ 1 BLUING The Original Condensed 1h 2 oz., 4 dz. cs. 3 00 3 0Z., 3 dz. cs. 3 75 BREAKFAST FOODS Cracked Wheat, 24-3 3 85 Cream of Wheat, 18s 3 90 Cream of Wheat, 24, 14 oz. Pillsbury’s Best Cer’l 2 20 Quaker Puffed Rice__ Quaker Puffed Wheat 4 30 Quaker Brfst Biscuit 1 90 Ralston Branzos ____ 3 20 Ralston Food, large __ 4 00 Saxon Wheat Food oo Vita Wheat, 12s ____ 1 80 Post’s Brands. Grape-Nuts, 24s __.._ 3 80 Grape-Nuts, 100s _.._ 2 75 tusteat Postum. No. 8 5 4 Ex. Fancy Parlor 25 lb. 9 75 sd Fcy. Parlor 26 Ib. _ 00 oe eee 75 Whisk, No. 3 _....__. 2 Zs BRUSHES Scrub Solid Back, 8 in. ----_ 1 50 Solid Back, 1 in. __.. 1 75 Pointed Ends --.---.. 1 25 Stove Beker 2 1 8@ Ne. 50 2 2 00 Pearess 2 60 Shoe No: 6-6) 2 25 No. 2. 8 BUTTER COLOR Dandelion, -—-...-.___--- CANDLES Electric Light, 40 Ibs. 13.1 Plumber, 40 Ibs. 12.8 2 8 — Tudor, 6s, per box — 30 CANNED FRUIT Apples, 3 lb. Standard 1 560 Apples, No. 10 -_ 4 75@5 76 Apple Sauce, No. 10 8 00 Apricots, No. 1 1 75@2 = Apricots, No. 2 --_-_ 3 00 Apricots, No. 2% 3 00@3 75 Apricots, No. 10 _— 8 25 Blackberries, No. 10 10 50 Blueber’s, No. 2 2 00@32 75 Blueberries, No. 10. 14 50 Cherries, No. 32 --- 3 76 Cherries, No. 2% --— 4 50 Cherries, No. 10 -. 15 50 Loganberries, No. 2 -- 3 00 Loganberries, i“ 10 10 00 Peaches, No. i 1 50@32 10 Peaches, N: » Sliced 1 25 Peaches, 27 Peaches, Ne 2% Mich 3 ie Peaches, 2% Cal. 3 00@3 26 Peaches, 10, Mich. — 8 60 Pineapple, 1 sl. -_. 1 76 Pineapple, 2 sl. —.. 2 60 P’apple, 2 br. sl. _ 3 40 P’apple, 2%, sli. -_-. 3 00 P’apple, 2, cru. ___ 3 6 Pineapple, 10 cru. — 9 00 Pears, No. 2 —_---.. - 3 16 Peara, No. 24% —__ 4 25 Plums, No. 2% Raspberries, No. 2, blk 2 90 Raspb’s, Red, No. 10 13 50 Raspb’s, Black, No. 20 14 00 Rhubarb, No. 10 4 75@5 50 Strawberries, No. 10 12 00 CANNED FISH Clam Ch’der, 10% oz. 1 35 Clam Ch., No. 3 ___-.. 3 50 Clams, Steamed, No. 1 2 00 Clams, Minced, No. 1 Finnan Haddie, 10 os. 3 30 Clam Bouillon, 7 os.. Chicken Haddie, No. 1 Fish Flakes, small -- 1 35 Cod Fish Cake, 10 oz. 1 35 Cove Oysters, 5 oz. Lobster, No. %, Star 2 90 Shrimp, 1, wet ___ 1 90 Sard’s, % Oil, Ky — Sardines, % ov, k’less 5 Sardines, 4% Smoked 6 75 Salmon, Warrens, ¥%s 2 80 Salmon, Red Alaska 4 25 Salmon, Med. Alaska 8 40 Saimon, Pink Alaska 1 95 Sardines, Im. \%, ea. eo Sardines, Im., %, Sardines, Cal. _. 1 &@1 30 Tuna, %, Albocore __ 9 Potted Meat, % Libby 92% Potted Meat, % Qua. 90 Potted Ham, Gen. % 1 85 Vienna Saus., No. % 1 45 Vienna Sausage, Qua. 95 Veal Loaf, Medium __ 2 65 Baked Beans Campbelis 0. eo » Quaker, 18 oz. ..__ Fremont, No. 2 -..... l ie Snider, No. i ss Snider, No. 2 ~..-..1 4 Van Camp, small ____ Van Camp, Med. -._. 1 is CANNED VEGETABLES. Asparagus. No. 1, Green tips . 3 75 No. 2%, Lge. Green 4 50 W. Beans, cut 2 1 465@1 4 W. Beans, 10 ~_--__ @i Green Beans, is 1 45@2 35 Green Beans, 10s _. @7 5@ L. Beans, 2 gr. 1 35@32 65 Lima Beans, 2s, Soaked 95 Red Kid. No. 2 -___ 1 25 Beets, No. 2, wh. 1 75@2 40 Beets, No. 2, cut _.__ 1 26 Beets, No. 3, cut —._. 1 60 Corn, No. 2, stan. __ 1 25 Corn, Ex. stan. No. 2 1 55 Corn, No. 2, Fan. 1 80@2 36 Corn, No. 10 ~. 8 00@10 75 Hominy, No. 3 1 00@1 15 Okra, No. 2, whole: 3 0@ Okra, No. 2, cut —_ 1 78 Dehydrated Veg. Soup 90 Dehydrated Potatoes, lb. 45 Mushrooms, Hotels -... 37 Mushrooms, Choice 8 oz. 48 Mushrooms, Sur Extra 60 Peas, No. 2, E. J. __ 1 65 Peas, No. 2, Sift, June Peas, No. 2, “Ex. sift. mn 2. 26 Peas, Ex. Fine, French 25 Pumpkin, -No. 3 1 35@1 45 Pumpkin, No. 10 4 00@4 75 Pimentos, %, each 12@14 Pimentoes, %, each — 27 Sw’t Potatoes, No. 2% 3 25 Saurkraut, No. 3 1 40@1 60 Succotash, No. 2 1 65@3 50 Succotash, No. 2, glass 2 80 Spinach, No. 1 ---._. 1 26 Spinach, No. 2__ 1 60@1 90 Spinach, No. 3__ 2 10@3 60 Spinach, No. 10__ 6 00@7 00 Tomatoes, No. 2 1 05@1 25 Tomatoes, No. 2 glass 2 60 Tomatoes, No. 3, 1 90@1 80 Tomatoes, No. 10 .. 6 0 CATSUP. B-nut, Small _-_._.__ 1 90 Lily of Valley, 14 oz. __ 2 60 Lily of Valley, % pint 1 75 Paramount, 24, 8s _._ 1 46 Paramount, 24, 1lés _ 2 40 Paramount, 6, 10s — 10 00 Sniders, 8 oz. —__. 1 75 Sniders, 16 oz. -.-... 2 55 Quaker, 8% oz. --..-_ 1 25 Quaker, Hy hogs ie : 40 Quaker, 14 1 90 Quaker, Gallon Glass 12 00 CHILI SAUCE Snider, 16 os. _....._ 8 30 ait a SO om th lid he, 5 \ Tuna, 4s, Curtis, doz. 2 20% Tuna, %s, Curtis, doz. 3 50 > Tuna, 1s, Curtis, doz. 7 00° CANNED MEAT. Bacon, Med. Beechnut 3 30 8% Bacon, Lge Beechnut 65 40% Roquefort, small tins Beef, — 1, Corned _3108 Beef, No. 1, Roast ____ 3 16 Beef, No. 2%, Qua. sli. 1 60 Snider, 8 oz. _._.._.____ 2 30 ‘Lilly Valley, 8 oz. _. 2 25 Lilly Valley, 14 oz. __ 3 50 OYSTER COCKTAIL. Sniders, 16 oz. -.____ 3 60 Sniders, 8 oz. -._...__ 3 60 CHEESE Roquefort; _..__._ 52 Kraft, Small tins ____ 1 65 x Kraft, American ____ 1 65 . Chill, small tins ____ 1 6A Pimento, small tins __ Camenbert, small tins 2 25 Wisconsin New ______ 24 Longhorn ... Michigan Full Cream 21 New York Old 1925 __ 33 New York New 1926 __ 28 PAD Beso 2 40 Bare 24 CHEWING GUM. Adams Black Jack ____ 65 Adams Bloodberry ____ 66 Adams Dentyne -_____ 65 Adams Calif. Fruit ___ 65 Adams Sen Sen ______ 65 Beeman’s Pepsin _____. 66 Beechnut Wintergreen _ 70 Beechnut Peppermint _ 75 Beechnut Spearmint ___ 70 Doublemint Peppermint, Wrigleys __ 65 Spearmint, Wrigleys __ 65 Juicy Fruit 65 Wrigley’s P-K _____ — 65 Ore ee aoe oo 65 COCOA. Droste’s Dutch, 1 Ib.__ 8 50 Droste’s Dutch, % Ib. 4 50 Droste’s Dutch, \% Ib. 2 35 Droste’s Dutch, 5 lb. 60 Chocolate Apples sine i Pastelles No. 1 _____ 12 60 Pastelles, % Ib. ____ 6 60 Pains De Cate 3 00 Droste’s Bars, 1 doz. 2 00 Delft Pastelles ____ 2 15 1 Ib. — Tin Bon One 8 00 7 vu “Rose Tin Bon ee 00 13 ag ‘ae De Cara- Oe oe 13 20 12 oz. Rosaces ______10 80 % Ib. Rosaceg ______ 7 80 % Ib. Pastelles ______ 3 40 Langues De Chats __ 4 80 CHOCOLATE. Baker, Caracas, %s ___ 37 Baker, Caracas, \%s __ 35 COCOANUT Dunham’s 15 Ib. case, %s and Ks 49 15 Ib. case, %s ______ —_ ss 15 lb. case, %s —-_______ 47 CLOTHES LINE. Hemp, 60 ft. _______ —s HUME GROCER CO. ROASTERS MUSKEGON, MICE COFFE ROASTED 1 Ib. Package Re SADerey 29 uaker: — 2 Nentww 20 Morton House __...... 48 m0 - 39 Royal Cinb _ McLaughlin’s Kept-Fresh Vacuum packed. Always fresh. Complete line of high-grade bulk _ coffees. W. F. McLaughlin & Co., hicago. Maxwell House Brand. 22> tne 2 50 ‘os. on... Ae Telfer Coffee Co. Brand BoKAay 2 Coffee Extracts — 4 36 10% CONDENSED MILK Leader, 4 doz. ________ 6 75 Eagle, 4 doz. _________ 8 00 MILK COMPOUND Hebe, Tall, 4 doz. —_ 4 50 Hebe, Baby, 8 doz. __ 4 40 Carolene, Tall, 4 doz. 3 80 -Carolene, Baby ______ 3 50 EVAPORATED MILK Quaker, Tall, 4 dos. __ 4 65 Quaker, Baby, 8 dos. 4 55 uaker, Gallon, % ds. 4 50 Grees, Tall 48 __ 4 6 Blue Grass, Baby, 96 Blue Grass, No. 10 — Carnation, Tall, 4 dos. Carnation, Baby, 8 dz. Every Day, Tall ---- Every Day, Baby ---- Pet, Tall Pet, Baby, 8 oz. Borden’s Tall Borden’s Baby Van Camp, Tall ----. Van Camp, Baby ---- 3 76 © o CIGARS G. J. Johnson’s Brand G. J. Johnson Cigar, 10c 15 Tunis Johnson Cigar Co. Van Dam, 10c -___ 75 00 Little Van Dam, bc — 37 60 Worden Grocer Co. Brands Master Piece, 50 Tin 35 00 Canadian Club 35 00 iatiie Tom —... 37 50 Tom Moore Monarch 175 00 Tom Moore Panatella 75 00 T. Moore Longfellow 95 00 Tom M. Invincible 115 00 Websteretts ___._..._ 387 60 Webster Cadillac -__. 75 00 Webster Knickbocker 95 00 Webster Belmont_-__110 00 Webster St. Reges__125 00 Starlight Perlas -... 90 00 Starlight P-Ciub —_ 1 35 00 one -- 30 00 Clint Ford -_____-.. 35 00 CONFECTIONERY Stick Candy Pails Standard oo 16 Jumbo Wrapped -____ 19 Pure Sugar Sticks 600s 4 20 Big Stick, 20 lb. case 20 Mixed Candy Kindergarten __....___ 17 PROPER 16 mm 1 Oo oe 12 French Creams -.--..-- 16 AAO 19 OpCRTs il Fancy Chocolates 5 lb. Boxes Bittersweets, Ass’ted 1 70 Choe Marshmallow Dp 1 70 Milk Chocolate A A 1 70 Nibble Sticks ~_--____ 1 85 No. 12, Choc., Light — 1 65 Chocolate Nut Rolls — 1 80 Magnolia Choc -..... 115 Gum Drops Pails AMIBS 16 Champion Gums -___. 16 Challenge Gums —-___.. 14 Mavorite: 2230 19 Superior, Boxes -__..__ 23 Lozenges Pails A. A. Pep. Lozenges 18% A. A. Pink Lozenges = A. A. Choc. Lozenges 1 Motto Hearts ________ i9 Malted Milk Lozenges 21 Hard Goods Pails Lemon Drops —._._____ 19 oO. F. arciouna dps. -. 19 Anise Squares ~_.______ 19 Peanut Squares ________ 18 Horehound Tablets ____ 19 Cough Drops Bxs Putnam Ss oo 1 35 Smith Gros. _. 1 50 Package Goods Creamery Marshmallows 4 oz. pkg., 12s, cart. 85 4 oz. pkg., 48s, case 3 40 Specialities Walnut Fudge —_-______ 22 Pineapple Fudge ______ 21 Italian Bon Bons ______ 17 Banquet Cream Mints_ 30 Silver King M.Mallows 1 50 Walnut Sundae, 24, 5c 80 Neapolitan, 24, 5¢ -____ 80 Yankee Jack, 24, 5¢ ____ 80 Mich. Sugar Ca.. 24, 5¢ 80 Pal O Mine, 24, 5¢ ____ 80 Say Mister, "24, Se ss 80 Malty Milkies, 24, 5c — 80 COUPON BOOKS 50 Economic grade 2 50 100 Economic grade 4 50 500 Economic grade 20 00 1000 Economic grade 37 60 Where 1,000 books are ordered at a time, special- ly printed front cover is furnished without charge. CREAM OF TARTAR box 6 le. ee ...-. July 21, 1926 DRIED FRUITS Apples N. Y¥. Fey., 50 Ib. box 15% N. Y. Fey., 14 ox. pkg. 16 Apricots Evaporated, Choice — 30 Evaporated, Fancy __ 36 Evaporated, Slabs — 38 Citron 10 ib. box Currants Packages, 14 ox. _... 15 Greek, Bulk, lb. -..... 18 Dates Dromedary, 368 ..__.. 6 75 Peaches Evap. Choice, un. .... 87 Evap. Ex. Fancy, P. P. 80 Peel Lemon, American ...... 34 Orange, American ...... B Ralsine. Seeded, bulk ~...___.. 19 Thompson's s’dles bik 9% —e S seedless, Of. im Ik Senton 15 oz. . California Prunes 90@100, 26 lb. boxes -~@08 60@70, 25 lb. boxes __@10 50@60, 25 lb. boxes __@12 +0@50, 25 Ib. boxes __@13 30@40, 25 lb. boxes __@16 20@30, 25 lb. boxes _@25 FARINACEOUS GOODS Beans Med. Hand Picked __ 05% Cal Limas Brown, Swedish —-_____ 08 Red Kidn Foe Farina 24 packages __________ 2 50 Bulk, per 100 lbs. ____ 06% Hominy Pearl, 100 lb. sacks — 3 50 Macaroni Mueller’s Brands 9 oz. package, per doz, 1 80 9 oz. package, per case 2 60 Elbow, 20 Ib., bulk __ 2 40 Egg Noodle, 12 ipa, .. 2 Egg Noodles, 6 ozz. __ 2 Macaroni, 9 oz. Spaghetti, 2 oe : 2 Quaker, 2 doz. _._.__ 9 Pearl Barley Chester 22 a ween a ee Grite, 2. Peas Scotch, Ib. ~_-__ ok Split, Ib. yellow —____ Split green 2... 233 33% We East India ——— Taploca Pearl, 100 Ib. sacks _. 07% Minute, 8 oz., 8 dos. 4 65 Dromedary Instant __ 8 60 FLAVORING EXTRACTS Doz. Dos. Vanilla PURE Lemon 135 _. % ounce -_ 1 35 1 80 __. 1% ounce 1 3 20 __ 3% ounce __ 8 ounce __.. 8 ounce _._ § UNITED FLAVOR Imitation Vanilla 1 ounce, 10 cent, doz. 9¢ 2 ounce, 15 cent, doz. 1 25 3 ounce, 25 cent, dos. 2 0C 4 ounce, 30 cent, doz. 2 25 Jiffy Punch 3 doz. Carton ______ Ss 26 Assorted flavors. FRUIT CANS F. O. B. Grand Rapids Mason. Sot pint os 8 25 ONG, DIRE 2 8 35 One Guart 9 60 Malt eatlion 12 60 wee Glass Top. ubbers, Half an peg ged ; 50 One mint 9 80 One quart 11 75 July 21, 1926 M I GELATINE CHIGAN TRADESMAN Buk, 5 cal cee : . OR oa ‘ Por Bute Foor, dozen _ o oe 19 pores Paste, doz. 1 35 29 - ave ee n ‘ ° Bulk. 3 wal keg 22 8 60 ete bas i o = setae Liquid, ds. 1 36 WASHING POWDERS. Pint, Jars, dozen “3.25 Butts a 18 Radium, per doz, <--- 1 83 Bon Ami Pd, 3 dz. bx 375 TEA. oz. Jar, plain, doz. GS Hatta 2 9 Rising S$ mm —. & 85 mi Cake, 3 dz. 3 25 Japan. 5% Oo : » doz. 1 35 Sh ot 27 un, per doz. 1 Brillo a wae ‘ Medi lig aE a Shoutasis —W-—T. e Viteanol, No.8) "don 38 Climatine, (don 4 30 cae gee 0 oz. Jar, Pl. | . 235 Neck bones _________. Wotaniel No. ts doz. 96 Grandma, 100, bc io te 3 oz. Jar, Sti doz...425 PROVISIONS | 06 Ss nol, No. 10, doz. 1 35 Grandma, 24 Large — Nii 54@5y : , Stu, d PROVISION tovoil, per d Gol rge — 3 75 bs ok 6 oz , doz. 1 35 Ss on. 2 8 6 old Dust, 100 1 lb. pk --- 26 oz., 1 d . Jar, stuffed, dz Barreled Pork 0 Gold a 4 00 pkg. Sifting —-—_. 13 3% oz., 4 on, case —- 6 00 oe stuffed, doz. 3 50 neoee Back _. 34 50@35 00 Colonial, Pgh iy : aoe 2 Large 3 2¢ Gunpowde One doz. free with 5 c 3 60 — Jar, Stuffed, ort Cut Clear34 50@35 00 Colonial, 36 1%. Hi On ing @ doe oc 45 Choice -__ ' Jello-O, 3 doz cases. 9 of Jar stuff 4 50@4 75 Dry Salt Meats Colonial, lodized, 24-2 196 Ba Wrance Pau ¢ dn na hes 38 Minute, 3 doz. _____- 2 os. Jar, stuffed dz. 7 00 S P Belifes __ 28 00@30 09 Med. See a baster gag aa aa 3 60 ween anna an 40 Plymouth, White ____ : . RIS GREEN _ : Lard Med. No. 1, 100 Ib. be 250 Dld Dutch Clean. 4 375 Deke Ceylon Quaker, 3 doz. _____. 2 4 60 Ib in tierces ____- % eke Spec., 70 bg - Rinso, 40s - az : = 7: medium ._..__... 5B HORSE RADISH . tubs ____advance ackers Meat, 56 Ib. Minko, 46600 nglish Breakfast Per doz., 5 oz. ee - pele Aarne it emo Rock for ice 57 say No More, 100, 1*_ = oo. ae um... er mee . ----advanc ach 7 ~---------- -= oice -... 3 JELLY AND PRESERVES Tin ae ~-cLadvance (i... 2a. i de More. “18 Te. 4 86 Congou. Fancy ---- i248 Tmitation. 30 ag ---- 3 30 3 Ib. ----advance 1 Baker Salt. 280 lb. bbl. @ 40 20 eanser, 48, : . pail . pails ___-ad t $80 1b bbl 416 Sent Puck 1 a Oolon oo tos Ak ee i 15 Gua Gace vance 1 100, 3 Ib. Table __ iw sai woh 1 on 6 = Metom Precio. 6 Buckeye, 18 ; a Compound Ss ---. 18% 70, 4 lb. Tabl ---- 5 75 Sapolio, 3 d . £6 Che -- 36 JELLY ee doz. 2 00 » tubs ~_--- 19 28, 10 lb. Table Sr 6 25 Soapine 1a i ------ 15 Fancy Ce ae eee sy a GLASSES biedncins Sausages 28 Ib. bags, Table __ 5 00 Snowboy, 10 2 oz. _ 6 40 Vater Gila Ga 50 mm. per doz. | ne ra ora 15 , bane . 43 Seno hen. 0 10600 40 WoT E offee Co. Brand OLEOMARGA a ee 14 Speed ee ee 59 RINE. Frankfort _ ees oe, oe 7 20 Tw Van Westenbru Pai ae 19 mbrite. 72 doz. __-- Cotto INE Cc ugge Brands oo 18@20 Wyandotte, 48 4 00 n, 3 ply cone 4 arload Distributer Bel Car-Mo Brand Ce 19 : Ven oreree (a 4 75 Cotton, 3 ply pails ——- o 24 1 Ib. pails Tongue, Jellied a — Wool, 6 ply oo ae Se 2 ee in case Headcheese -_—--—-- 18 ry SPICES VINEGAR ate . pails, 6 in Smoked Meats | : Cide NEGAR 12 2 lb. pails __. crate _ Cert., 14-16 Ib. 36 MORTO Whole Spices Serie fo Grain 29 14 Ib patie. oe lams, Cert., 16-18 Ib 37 = Allspice, Jamal : White ae 80 grain__ 26 50 Ib. tins 22 Ham, dried beef Cri) Cloves * Senatbar -—- os ies 0 Gee. OF oe oo @34 = a. a6 lee WICKING PETROLEUM PRODUCTS ooo oo @aa =) oa. be pkeg., doz. a ee f per gross : Nucoa, 1 Ib. Pepto _ Iron Barrels Hams . = Pani African _-_.-_ @15 No. 2. per gross -... 1 26 Nucoa, 2 and 5 lb. ___ ee Red Chow rippin sag Boiled Hams —_. 4s 5 Mace, P ee eae @30 No. al i aa os Wilson & Co.’ - —-— 26% Tank n asoline, Minced ana 504@46 S Mi , Penang =. 1 10 Weurices Roll ae. 29 an Certified o.’s Brands s i Wagon _______ 19.7 Bacon - — @20 oe Not 5. @34 Rodhoct olls, per doz. 90 Nae lO eae 25% Gs ite Gasoline fre ecm | 22. Tee Ue anos 37 @48 ixed. 5c pkgs., doz. R shester, No. 2, doz. 50 Special Roll cron career 20 vy Machine Gasoline sa Boneless Beet hahha FGgeee .. ae a No. 3, doz. 2 00 wa-an=-=-- ay Wap, &P- Naphtha 2.6 Rum 5 rue BF ean ae Nutmegs, 105-110 _. @70 ee 7 Sw co Atlantic Red i a 29.2 : Nainas When =o id case, 24, 2 Ibs 2 40 epper, Black ----. @45 WOODENWARE Swan, 144 e n eat. ve : a= 2 Diamond, ii box ‘ Z Winter Black — 123 Ca aenned pe 1 car. 2 00 Todtzed 24, 2 Ibs ae b = Pure Ground in Bulk Bushel Baskets eo Di box-_ 6 25 I Moist in Pi igae brick 31 ae . anes Jamaica _ @18 wire tpanaia — Ohio Blue Ti el, 144 bx 4 75 oO arine Pig’s Feet -* Cassia. aoe naan (EAC Bushels, narrow band, ” ae a oh ee ee PG gol a en @or wood hand es ue Tip, 720-1c 4 50 % ieee had in Vinegar ‘uate Corkin ____ @38 Macut a ae ee 80 Saf —— le, fem Rea ; ae . drop hand! a ~ Matches Light _ Barrels. ¥% pbbis., 35 lbs. ____- 2 50 a @32 + Market. single bn 85 ‘Sus on th wee en ee 4 60 Pepper, Black ______ 130 Market, extra * _ MiNee eer a. 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Mop Heads 3 N 0 ut, 100 Ib. sk B oth dair c s 3 20 No. Seg age to case 5 95 RUSKS sks. 360 Pee te 100 Ibe dairy 8 Ki ’ Palls o. cans to cs. 6 20 . ck “C" 100 Ib. - ngsford, 40 Ib i att os oe ee trolach Bn .sack 80 Powdered, a 4 10 qt. Galvanized - Green Brer ee * ead = Am SOAE Argo, 48. re or 409 12 at. Galvanized —__- : 7 No. 10, 6 cans to case 4 45 18 roll packages Exp Family, 100 box 5 96 Cream. 48-1 pkgs. 4 08 14 qt. Galvanized ___- 3 10 No. 5, 12 cans to case 4 70 aT fo eee omy Bie Fou og Guster, 2 4 80 be at. Flaring Gal. Ir. 5 00 apie 2%, 24 cans to cs. 4 95 ee 12 pt. cans 2 70 18 oe packages __ 5 20 Flake Whit ene 0 07 0 at. 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Galvanized --.. 9 26 Half barrels 5c extra 800 Size, 15 gal ---- 10 00 ete I rete ig i ee Corn eet ee o_o Molasses in Cz PIPES. doz. ie a ure __ 19% ac agon a Blue Ka nized ..-. 7 00 Dove, 36, 2 Ib Pea Cob, 3 doz. in bx. 1 00@1 29 Wood Lexes, Pure -- 1 het Wee Sa Blue eo Ne eS Wasnneerts Dove, 24, 24 ip Wh. L$ 20 oo, CARDS | Wescce Uae a ae ce a ee Blue Karo, oo ee 5 50 a ) ) Se eee to hy skeen m. c ela -- rass, sing ---<<- Dove, Es 2% Se 70 Dicycle ee ce Herring oo Tar, 50 Ige. 3 ee nos Hac, Peta oe Gings. ao ~------- 6 00 Dove, 6, 10 Ib. Blue L ‘ 1 POTASH in Polar hig Herring Cocoa Cena ‘ Red Karo, No. 10 . : - Double Peerless __--- ~ Paimetio, 14, 2% tb. 6 25 Babbitt’s, 2 doz 2 Mixe egs -_. Fairbank Ta’ ---- 2 86 ay Single Peerless _____- : : ' , 2 doz. 275 Mixed, half bbis. —— Trilby S Tar, 100 bx 4 00 Imt. Maple Flav Northe Seer 7 50 NUTS. FRESH M Guséen this is : = aes Soap, 100. ihc, 7 2 Oven or. ern Queen ___-_ 5 50 : Ae ; , , 0 ge, No. 1 Univers Whole a Beef See Milkers, Kegs _______ 18 50 Baty ea li Bar, 98 50 Orange, No. o Pi ? 00 VGUSGR Soe 7 25 Almonds, Terr Top Steers & Heif. @17% Milkers, half bbis. __ [7 s Mug, per doz. 48 Orange. No. 10 . 4 19 Window Clea egona._ 30 : : if. @17% M ee ti “(i 3 99 ners Brasil, New __---- Me Good Steers & H’f. 4G 16 lilkers, bbls _ __- CLEANSERS 2 i 2 Fancy mixed -------- 2 Med. Steers & Hf. 13% @15 . K KK, Norway __ 20 00 Maple. alll 1 65 Filberts, Sicil oct on Com. Steers & H’f. 10@12 Ib. pails -__ a rca “0 1 85 Pean if Y ------ 28 . 10@ 12% Cut Lunch i E46 G Zon all 2 30 p uts, Virginia Raw 0942 Cows Boned 10 aa 1 60 S 3reen Label Karo - eanuts, Vir. roasted Top —--- - 10 lb. boxes ' = 6 59 Wood Bow Peanuts, Jumbo, rstd er Gaga oe eee 14 euH os i 13 in. But - Peanuts, Jumbo, rstd ae Medium ____- ee u % ~vbi., , i00 oo ; Maple and Cane 15 in. bie ------- 5 00 Pecans, 3 star ------ 24 Communion oe ae - Sicha 6 50 Hy) Misiones. pee cl Ve ae 9 00 Pecans, Jumbo -_---- 40 ys ag ‘Tubs, 100 Ib. fney fat 2 F ma. 186 «(19 tH. Buiter 18 00 —— Mammoth _. 50 Top _ pea : Tubs, 60 count a mace. WRAPPING PAPI 25 00 ee Oe -- 25 at 2 Mes White Fish 25 Michinen aple. WRAPPING PAPER e eanuts. MCA eee ed. Fan : , per gal. __ Mibre, M dose Mas 3 oo 14 saa Lem eee 18 SHOE SS Welche cee gal _ 3 Bui 1 ae” solace =" eee eee 7 ei amb. BL utcl ------ eR 1; pores ean ie te 2 in 1, eo Ses epee ra Manila __-- 0614 ao oA LZ ce oe ee ee Almonds a ein 30 dp ombination, dz. 1 3 raft Stripe - E -—-—- sh eee ri- 1 ae 5 Oe eet ee 09 Peanuts, Spanish, ae 28 Bixbys, Doz. aa. 00 Lon & Ferri! sma. = a0 aan Filberts eo “2 a. Shinola, doz. _------- i 86 Pepper .—---- a : 35 Magic, 3 doz fe nan : 14 STOVE POLISH 90 niet ma CS . es aa 2 70 ‘Cie } 10 mien 12 Blackine, per doz 1 Tobasco, 2 oz. ee 42 Sunlight, 1% aaa ------ ; 77 Ro eee of tr 13% Black Silk Liquid, dx. 1 . Pee’ You, 9 oz., doz. 2 70 Yeast Foam, 3 doz, _- 2 70 oe Black Silk Paste, doz. 125 80 can a : lange one "5 20 Yeast Foam, 1% doz. 1 35 f cases, $4.80 Ol oe Y per case Capers, 3 os. = — a oo schmann, per doz. 30 30 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN July 21, 1926 Proceedings of the Grand Rapids Bankruptcy Court. Grand Rapids, July 13—We have to-day receveid the schedules, order of reference and adjudication in the matter of John J. Karpienia, Bankrupt No. 2959. The matter has been referred to Charles B. Blair as referee in bankruptcy. The bankrupt is a resident of Grand Rapids, and his occupation is that of a grocer and meat dealer. The schedules show assets of $2,500, of which $250 is claimed as exempt, with liabilities of $5,306.34. The first meeting of creditors will be called promptly, and note of the same made herein. The list of creditors of said bankrupt are as follows: City of Grand Rapids, taxes ____$ 25.00 National Cash Register Co., Dayton 95.50 Dayton Scale Co., Grand Rapids __ 475.00 Armour & Co... Chicago ___.. «173.90 mornis & Co. Chicago 190.00 Plankington Pack. Co., Milwaukee 278.00 R. Gunx & Co., Milwaukee ______ 54.40 Wett & Zoncker Co., Milwaukee __ 76.09 Post & Brady, Grand Rapids ____ 358.3 J. Wapner, Grand Rapids _______—s_- 33.24 J. Smallegan, Grand Rapids 71.00 Brower Bros., Grand Rapids 70.00 Thomasma Bros., Grand Rapids __ 72.18 Wagner Bros., Grand Rapids ____ 49.63 John Rauser, Grand Rapids 31.27 Boot & Co., Grand Rapids ~__ 18.00 National Grocer Co., Grand Rapids 109.42 Rademaker-Dooge Grocer Co., iyand Rapids =. i en BG Worden Grocer Co., Grand Rapids 12.2¢ Watson & Higgins Milling Co., Raeeen PR 30.00 Holland American Food Co., Grand Ee ee 19.50 John Dlugolinski, Grand Rapids __ 39.25 Hekman Biscuit Co., Grand Rapids 66.98 W. F. McLaughlin & Co., Chicago 19.5 Van Den Brink & Sons, Grand ea 30.00 Bay State Fishing Co., Boston __ 5.70 Moon Lake Ice Co., Grand Rapids 10/.25 C. W. Millis Paper Co., Grand Rap. 33.54 W. E. Roberts, Grand Rapids ____ 26.18 Thiebout Bros., Grand Rapids _____2.;4 Mid-West Casing Supply Co., Ceciars oo 59.50 oo 238.78 Swift & Co., Chicago eae Louis Pfaelzer & Sons Co., Milwau- ee 140.85 Steindler Paper Co., Muskegon . 89.45 Abe Scheffman & Co., Grand Rapids 28.40 S. R. Dykstra, Grand Rapids OL Ti John Chudecki, Grand Rapids ____ 540.00 Frank Konezalski, Grand Rapids 280.00 G. B. Reader, Grand Rapids i 40.00 Industrial Bank, Grand Rapids 360.00 P. Stackowiak, Grand Rapids : 55.50 Wilson & Co., Grand Rapids __ 125.00 G. R. By-Products Co., Grand Rap. Collins Northern Ice Co., Grand R. Cc. G. Bullock, Grand Rapids Charles W. Henning & Sons, Saginaw : 36.41 Ryskamp Bros., Grand Rapids 20.00 T. Schillace & Co., Muskegon 48.29 Press, Grand Rapids 39.84 Jay Eaton & Co., Grand Rapids 56.02 Walter Kondracke, Sand Lake 15.00 Schust & Co., Grand Rapids 19.44 Murdock & Co., Grand Rapids : 14.55 Bobsin & Co., Chicago ____ 5.76 J. Van Westenbrugge, Grand Rap. 29.50 G. R. National Bank, Grand Rapids 20.00 Mich. State Tele. Co., Grand Rap. 4.50 Lake Shore Seed Co., Dunkirk, N.Y. 3.60 Consumers Power Co., Grand Rapids 7.C0 July 13. We have to-day received the schedules, order of reference and adjudi- eation in the matter of E. Lee Merrill, Bankrupt No. 2960. The matter has been referred to Charles B. Blair as referee in bankruptcy. The bankrupt is a resident of St. Joseph, and his occupation is that of a hotel clerk. The schedules show assets of none with liabilities of $967.20. The court has written tor funds and upen receipt of the same, the first meeting of creditors will be called, and note of the same made herein. The list of creditors of said bankrupt are as follows: Peoples National Bank, Ypsilanti $260.00 D. Donald Way, Lansing sist 70.00 Lavanway Motor Co., Eau Claire 40.00 Michigan Fuel & Light Co.. Benton Herpor e 2 Paul Raschke, Chicaro _.._.. 30.00 Farmers & Merchants National Bank, Benton Harbor ee eae LaSalle Extension University, Chicago : ae 94.00 Doebeli Clothig Co., 3enton Harbor 112.00 Simon Style Shop, Benton Harbor 7.50 Square Drug Co., St. Joseph _- 9.19 Ankli’s Grocery, St. Joseph ____-_ 55.00 Wolf's Market, St. Joseph ________ 18.79 Kasischke Grocery, St. Joseph ____ 1(.95 Newland’s Furn. Store, St. Joseph 4.00 aroost Bros, St. Joseph _. __... «= 38.58 St. Joseph Music House, St. Josepn 15.00 Dr. F. M. Gowdy, St. Joseph ___. 40.90 Dr. -. iL: Keyes SE Joseph 2. 13.35 No. 2956, the funds for the first meeting Potter's Drug Store, St. Joseph 9.45 George Bridgman, St. Joseph ____ 45.00 Chaddock Ins. Agency, Benton H. 13.15 In the matter of Wiliam A. Fishel, Bankrupt No. 2652, the first and final dividend to general creditors has been computed at 11.12 per cent. In the matter of Cal Wells, Bankrupt No. 2956, the fuds for the first meeting have been received and such meeting has been called for August 3. In the matter of Elizabeth Reidenbach, Bankrupt No. 2957, the funds for the first meeting have been receved and such meeting has been called for July 26. July 14. We have to-day received the schedules, order of reference and adjudi- cation in the matter of Patrick Donahoe, Bakrupt No. 2962. The matter has been referred to Charles B. Blair as referee in bankruptcy. The bankrupt is a resi- dent of Kalamazoo and his occupation is that of a moulder. The schedules snow assets of $200 of which the full interest is claimed as exempt, with liabilities of $4,824. The court has written for funds, and upon receipt of the same, the first meeting of creditors wiil be called, and note of the same made herein. The list of creditors of said bankrupt are as fol- lows: Ben Cool, Carseland, Alberta, Came, BOD aD R. N. Van Bibber, Beynon, Alberta, Cannes 825.00 Dr. Geo. Whitemore, Drumheiler, Alberta, Canada __. 20.00 Jack Sangster, Rosebud, Alberta 130.00 Rosebud Meat Marke, Roosebud, Alberta, Canada ea : 50.00 J. MeBryan, Rosebud, Alberta 17.50 G. L. Hanson, Beynon, A.berta . 111.09 Dr. Tiffin, Roekyford, Alberta __ 25.00 Dr. G. E. Coleman, Calgary, Alb. 145.0 Dr. Fred Stocklan, Calgary, Alb. 90.00 Dr. Hynes, LaCombe. Alberta 45.50 Cockshut Plow Co., Calgary, Alb. 60.00 L. A. Phillips, Carseiand, Alberta 190.00 W. P. Fredrick, Strathmore, Alb. 175.00 YB. Drolet, Niles == SOD Phillipson Clothing Co., Dowagiac 90.00 Thos. R. Doaghue, Dowagiac ______ 3.00.00 Leo A. Donaghue, Dowagiac ____ 300.00 ydecg____ ,, Tftov; ; ( cemfwyptaoinemfwypao In the matter of Quincy Branch, doing business as Quincy Branch Co., Bank- rupt No. 2/73, the trustee’s final report and accornt has been filed and a nnal meeting of creditors has been called for August 4. The report and account of the trustee will be considered, administra- tion bills paid and a final dividend to creditors declared and ordered paid. Juiy 17. We have to day received the order of reference and ad*adication in the matter of Harry Epstein, Bankrupt No. 2954. The matter has been referred to Charles B. Blair as referee in bank- ruptecy. The bankrupt is a resident of Kalamazoo. The occupation of the bank- rupt is that of a merchant tailoring and selling of clothing and men’s wear at Kalamazoo. An order has been made to file schedules, as the case is an in- voluntary case. Mr. M. N. Kennedy of Kalamazoo has been appointed custodian. Upon receipt of the sehedules, the list of creditors will be made herein, and tie first meeting of creditors will be prompt- ly called. July 1/. We have to-day received the schedules, order of reference and adjudi- cation in the matter of Frederick RB. Hackett, Bankrupt No. 2964. The matter has been referred to Char.es B. Blair as referee in bankruptcy. The bankrupt is a resident of Grand Rapids, and his oc- eupation is that of a clerk. The sched- ules show assets of $150 of which the full interest is claimed as exempt, with lia- bilities of $4,608. The court has written for funds, and upon receipt of the same, the first meeting of creditors will be called, and note of the same made herein. The list of creditors of said bankrupt are as follows: Harriett Mathews, Grand Rapids $ 48.00 George Dodson, Grand Rapids 75.00 Thomas Humphreys, Grand Rapids 85.00 Dunham & Cholette, Grand Rapids 150.00 Maude Goward, Grand Rapids __4,250.00 In the matter of Arthur H. Lord, Bank- rupt No. 2024, the trustee’s final report and account ras been filed and a_ final meeting of creditors has been called for August 4. Tre final report and account of the trustee will be considered, ex- penses of administration ordered paid and a first and final dividend to general cred- itors ordered paid. In the matter of Elsie L. Gilmore, Bankrupt No. 2846, the trustee has filed his final report and account and a final meeting of creditors has been called for August 4. The trustee’s final report and account will be considered, administra- tion expenses ordered paid and a dis- tribution of the funds made as far as the same will permit. There will be no dividends for general creditors. July 19. We have to-day received the schedules in the matter of William R. Goode, Bankrupt No. 2948. This was an invoiuntary case. The first meeting of ereditors will be called promptly, and note of the same made herein. The list of creditors of said bankrupt are as fol- lows: E sie R. Hannah, Traverse City $3,000.00 Alemite Lubricator Co., Detroit__ 148.37 Osborne Co.. Newark. N. 3. _.... 42.31 Ackerman Electric Supply Co., Grong Rapids: 223.7 John R. Santo, Traverse City ____ 291.12 Morley Bros., Saginaw __- 199.85 J. H. McGough Estate, Traverse ay : ona 885.65 Western U. Tel. Co., Traverse City 2.01 Cy of Traverse City 2 3.93 Rokos Bros., Traverse City _.___._ 11.05 T. C. Gas Co., Traverse City .._ 34.82 Sich. Ben Tet to... 11.95 Denny’s Battery Sta., Traverse C. 27.49 A. OD. Miller, Traverse City _...__ 3.15 Arms & Cole, Traverse City —_____ 1.71 Cc. J. Litscher Elec Co., Grand R. 1,135.56 Commercial Electric Supply Co., DoaPO 183.82 3 L’s Electric Co., Traverse City 62.36 Herald & Record Co., Trav. City 109.77 Cleveland Tractor Co., Cleveland 475.53 Northern Michigan Service Co., traverse (0G 26.78 Linde Air Products Co., New York 24.25 Tisch Auto Supply Co., Grand Rap. 383.66 T C. Battery Co., Traverse City 100.00 Vacuum O11 Co., Derott _..... 128.70 Boyer Campbell Co., Detroit __._._._ 3.28 3urkhead & Lils, Traverse City__ 50.00 Detroit Electric Co., Detroit ______ 27.03 Geriach Barisjiow Co., Joliett _... 11.62 Hannah Lay Merc. Co., Traverse C. 93.64 Stark Motor Supply Co., Trav. City 1.80 Mrs. E. R. Hannah, Traverse City 1,207.50 T. C. 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Main St° 0) CCT REFRIGERATORS Sor all Purposes © REYNOLDS - Slate Clad é « By ’ i 7 Ps ) 4 tg July 21, 1926 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 31 Chuck Oven Roast For Sunday Dinner A very profitable cut for the fair- sized family to use as an oven roast for the Sunday dinner and one that will give perfect satisfaction provided it is selected with care and prepared properly, is the fifth rib of a five-rib chuck. It resembles the roasts cut from the set of ribs usually utilized as roasts or occasionlly as steaks. The resemblance is particularly applicable to the bone and meat and the amount of fat will be considerably less than if cut from the smaller end of the rib set. The cut will be thicker than the regular rib roasts and a cartilaginous bone will run through the center of it. It may be entirely boned and tied and roasted flat in the pan or the bones may be left in, but the center bone should be removed to make slicing Another popular way to pre- pare this cut is to remove all the meat above the center bone, leaving the ten- der lower part for oven roasting. The part removed may he used for stew, chopped meat, boiling or pot-roasting. This manner of preparation is particu- larly satisfactory when a two-rib piece is cut from the set of ribs at the thick end. The width of the piece then makes it possible to roast it with the bones resting on the pan and it will not have qu‘te so much tendency to fall apart when slicing on the table. The of a chuck roast, either a one or a two-rib piece, will not be much more than half as much a pound as the roasts from the thin end of the rib set, but the flavor and tenderness will be about the same, especially if prepared as outlined. It may be in- teresting to housewives to know that tests have shown that the percentage of lean on a chuck roast is about 64 per cent., fat about 21 per cent. and bone about 15 per cent. This percent- age applies to steer chuck ribs of quite fat beef and in the ordinary beef of satisfactory quality the fat content will be four or five per cent. lower. By the way of contrast, roasts from the thin end of the rib set, when of the same quality as the other mention- ed, the fat content runs as high as thirty-seven per cent. By a rather singular coincidence the cost of the roasts from the thin end of the rib set is not only much higher per pound than the roast, but the edible portion is much less, which makes the cost as eaten and a half to three times as much. If you are trying to save on your meat bill and also get satisfaction try the chuck rib. easier. cost chuck sometimes two ee Intemperate Meat Eating. We had occasion to discuss meat eating the other day with a man who claims his health ‘s much improved since he stopped eating meat from the larger animals and confines himself to poultry. His case interested me very much and he talked at length about his former habits. It seems he ate meat in exceedingly large quantities. He said that he thought nothing of eating a large porterhouse steak at one meal alone. He said he would buy several ribs of beef and eat as much as three ribs himself. He said he ate sparingly of vegetables and fruit when he could get all the meat he wanted. Then his kidneys went back on him and his doctor ordered him to stop eating red meat. Since he stopped his kidneys function satis- factorily, he claims. We are not sur- prised that the doctor told him to eat no meat. We are surprised that he was alive when the doctor called. It is a wonder that he did not drop from sheer body-machine clogging. The worst toper that ever gave atmosphere to a Bowery saloon never practiced in- temperance more than this meat drunk- ard. Eating in such quantities a food so high in protein and excluding from his diet the vegetables and fruits that should have furnished bulk, roughage and carbohydrates was little less than slow We have investigated other cases where men have claimed better results from less meat and in several of them the facts were about the same, though in most instances less in degree. Such abuse of a whoic- some and nutritious food is lamentble and it is fortunate that not many over- load the system as the intemperate meat eaters do. If the man I talked to the other day had eaten any other kind of food as intemperately as he ate meat the results would have been just as bad. If we are to enjoy good healt} we must not practice excessively things that have become habits. In this man’s case meat eating had become a habit. He actually became a glutton. We have pointed out aga‘n and again that we are not defending the freer use of meat against the opinions of competent physicians, nor do we advise persons suicide. who are not well either one way or the other, but claim that a sensible amount of meat, together with other healthful foods, is beneficial to any person in good health and gives to the body the essential that the system really needs — Handkerchiefs Cut in Size. Styles in men’s silk handkerchiefs for the Fall are largely influenced by the snug-fitting clothes now popular. To eliminate the pocket bulge where caused by handkerchiefs, sizes have been reduced from twenty to eighteen inches and some buyers are now re- questing seventeen-inch Soft, light fabrics such as crepe de chine and georgette are also being used in the Fall merchandise instead of habu- tai in an effort to reduce bulkiness. Despite the reduction in size and the cut in the cost of silk, the popular price of fancy handkerchiefs is now $1.50 and $1, rather than 50 cents, be- cause of the demand for improved quality. Striking designs in blue and maroon predominate. —~+-.___ Fabrics in Juniors’ Coats. In misses’ coats and suits the same fabrics which have been popular dur- ing recent seasons—bolivias and cash- meres—continue to hold attention for the fall. In children’s coats and suits, suedes, velours and bolivias, as well as various novelty cloths, are being given preference, and such embellish- ments as mandel and opossum furs. A feature which one manufacturer is incorporating in children’s coats for fall is said to be meeting with great popularity. It consists of a two-inch This we do elements goods. turn-up on the inside of the coat. permits the use of the coat for more than one season in the case of rapidly growing children, since the surplus cloth may be let out as needed. 2+. A Change of Face. Roger, ordinarily quite a peaceable child, came home after a fight with his new neighbor. “Why, Roggy, I’m you!” mother said sternly. ashamed of “And I’m certainly surprised at that new boy’s fighting. I thought he had the nicest face!” “Well, he ain’t now!” replied Roger reminiscently. ~~ The statement is made that auto- mobile license fees produce more than twice as much money as is required for the upkeep of the highways. $1,650,000 GRAND RAPIDS SHOW CASE COMPANY 15-Year Sinking Fund Gold Debentures, Due in 1941, at 9914 to Yield 6.05% The Grand Rapids Show Case Co., with plants in Grand Rapids, New York, Baltimore and Portland, Ore., is the largest manufacturer of store fixtures in the world. Net sales for 1925 were $7,500,000. Total assets less depre- ciation, over $7,000,000. Net quick assets, $4,- 200,000. Net income for year ending Nov. 30, 1925, $829,000. Sinking fund calls for annual payments of $172,000. AE Wisrencr’ Co. INVESTMENT BANKERS AnD BROKERS MICHIGAN TRuSsT BUILDING. citizens 4267 BELLMAIN 2435 Business Wants Department Advertisements inserted under this head for five cents a word the first insertion and four cents a word for each subse- quent continuous insertion. If set in capital letters, double price. No charge less than 50 cents. Small display adver- tisements in this department. $4 per inch. Payment with order is required, as amounts are too small! to open accounts. For Sale—Plumbing and heating busi- ness with opening for good furnace man. Best location. Established 18 years. No limit to business. Is leading firm in this line. Reason for selling, age and health. Have other lines. Take as much as you want. Will invoice and sell or rent build- ing. Write for full details. Box 126, Marengo, Illinois. 331 FOR SALE OR LEASE—Fully equipped modern meat market. Cooler, blocks, slicer, meat chopper, counter. display cases, scales, etc. Great opportunity for a good butcher. We supply city trade, boats, county farms, ete. Can be had on reasonable terms to right party. Walther Department Store, Bay City, Mich. 324 Bakery For Sale—All modern equip- ment. Population about 4,000. A good business and growing. Reasonable terms. Write for full particulars, Lock Box 142, Fenton, Mich. 325 For Sale—Grocery stock and fixtures. Cream, egg, and poultry business in con- nection. Corner location. Store building just redecorated, inside and out. This business is located in one of the best farming districts in Northwestern Ohio. Stock and fixtures at invoice. A _ real proposition for one who wants a _ busi- ness. Very good reason for selling. Ad- dress No. 328, c/o Michigan Tradesman. 328 FIRE AND BURGLAR PROOF SAFES GRAND RAPIDS SAFE CO. Tradesman Building FOR SALE—16-room hotel, doing nice business, fourteen miles from Detroit city limits. Famous for chicken, frog and steak dinners. Billiard, pool room and soft drinks in connection. All furished and in good town. Have lease for four more years at low rent. Will sell cheap for cash. Apply H. M. Fawcett, South Lyon. Mich. 329 WANTED—Good paying GROCERY or GENERAL MERCHANDISE | stock in Northeastern or Northern Michigan. Write full particulars. Address No. 330, c/o Michigan Tradesman. 330 FOR SALE—Grocery store and fixtures which will invoice at about $2,900. Good location in live town of 2500. Reason for selling, poor health. Address No. 319, c/o Michigan Tradesman. 319 FOR SALE—Up-to-date confectionery and cafe. Good business. Wish to re- tire. Sell very cheap. Central Michigan. Grand Trunk line. Address No. 316, c/o Michigan Tradesman. 316 Pay spot cash for clothing and furnish- ing goods stocks. L. Silberman, 1250 Burlingame Ave., Detroit, Mich. 566 CASH For Your Merchandise! Will buy your entire stock or part of stock of shoes. dry goods, clothing, fur- nishngs, bazaar novelties, furniture, etc. LOUIS LEVINSOHN. Saginaw. Mich. ARE YOU SELLING OUT? Will pay highest amount in Cash for your entire or part of stock and fixtures of any description. Call or write Jack Kosofsky, 1235 W. Euclid Ave., North- way 5695, Detroit, Mich. Sand Lime Brick Nothing as Durable Nothing as Fireproof Makes Structures Beautiful No Painting No Cost for Repairs Fire Proof Weather Proof Warm in Winter—Coo!l In Summer Brick is Everlasting GRANDE BRICK CO., Grand Rapias. SAGINAW BRICK Co., Saginaw. JACKSON-LANSING BRICK CO., Rives Junction. FIRE AND BURGLAR PROOF AFES Grand Rapids Safe Co. Tradesman Building 32 Death of Lewis E. Hawkins. Lewis E. Hawkins, 80, who was one of the pioneer wholesale grocers of Grand Rapids, died Saturday at his home, 473 East Fulton street. He had been in ill health for several years. Surviving are a son, L. Randall Haw- kins; a daughter, Mrs. Julia Hawkins March, and a grandson, Louis James Hawkins, all of this city. Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon and_ burial was in Oak Hill cemetery. Mr. Hawkins was born in Rhode Island in 1847 and came to Grand Rapids in 1856. He attended the city schools and his first employment was as a clerk in John Kendall’s dry goods store. In 1868 he entered the employ of L. H. Randall, pioneer wholesale grocer doing business un- der the style of L. H. Randall & Co., with T. S. Freeman as partner. He was admitted to an interest in the business, with no change in the style of the firm, this being one of Mr. Randall’s ways for the encouragement of young men who showed ability. In 1879 Mr. Randall withdrew to some extent from the business to give his attention to the Farmers and Mechan- ics Bank, which he organized and which later became the Fourth Na- tional and the firm name was changed to Randall, Freeman & Hawkins. A year later Mr. Randell withdrew from the business and the firm name became Freeman, Hawkins & Co. In 1885, with George R. Perry, Mr. Haw- kins purchased the Freeman interest and the firm became Hawkins & Perry. In 1892 Mr. Perry withdrew and Haw- kins & Co. succeeded. A year later the business was sold to the Worden Grocer Co. Mr. Hawkins went to Colorado in 1895 and remained five years. Upon returning he organized the United States Packing Co. and carried on this business for ten years, selling to Sulzberger & Sons Co., later Wilson & Co. He then gave his attention to his real estate and other business in- terests. In politics Mr. Hawkins was a Democrat and in the ’80s and early 00s was a recognized party leader in local affairs. He never sought per- sonal preferment. The workings of the old caucus and convention system afforded an excitement he enjoyed. The only office he ever held was as a member of the fire and police board, appointed by Mayor E. B. Dikeman in 1887 for the full term of six years. Mr. Hawkins was one of the organ- of Eureka lodge, Knights of Pythias. He was one of the earliest members of the old Owashtanong club and for many years was a mem- ber of the Peninsular club. He was married in 1870 to Miss Edith Sligh, who died several years ago. izers ———~+ 2. _____ Gabby Gleanings From Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids, July 20—The Wor- den Grocer Co.. having come into pos- session of the Kent Grocer Co. branch establishments at Lansing and Battle Creek, have decided to remove the stocks to their own buildings in those cities, thus saving a matter of $4,800 per vear they would otherwise expend in rentals. A. T. Monson (Class Mutual Insur- MICHIGAN TRADESMAN residence at Fremont, is erecting a frame two-story house on Maxwell avenue, East Grand Rapids. The loca- tion affords a commanding view of Reed’s Lake. H. A. Torson, Manager of the Her- old-Bertsch Shoe Co., has returned from his summer home at Fair Hills on Pelican Lake, Minn. He is spend- ing a day or two this week at the Soo in company with his Upper Peninsula salesman, Mr. Clug, of Mancelona. Aside from the fact that North Da- kota is suffering from lack of rain, Mr. Torson says that all the reports he received from the Northwest were very favorable, indicating that stock and grain conditions are better than they have been for years. Edward A. Withey, 75 years old, died at his home in Fenton July 17, following a general break-down in health. He was engaged as a travel- ing salesman for more than _ thirty vears. After retiring from the road he engaged in business in Detroit for several years, until three years ago when he removed with his wife to Fenton. He was a member of the Knights of the Grip, United Com- mercial Travelers, and had been a member of the Owosso Masonic lodge for more than forty years. Charles Wissner, who has been en- gaged in general trade at Stronach for several years, has sold his stock and removed to Grand Rapids, where he will engage in the dry goods and house furnishing goods business on Plain- field avenue. His son, who has been connected with the Thomas chain store system in this city for the past vear, will be associated with his father. An important hearing by the Inter- state Commerce Commission is sched- uled for this month, dealing with the vital question of interstate bus and trucking regulation. Facts disclosed at the sessions will be made the basis for recommendations to Congress for necessary legislation. The extensive use of these commercial moter vehicles has necessitated a revision of existing statutes, as the mresent laws covering steam and electric roads have been in- adequate to meet the rapid increase in motor transportation. Public hearings have been scheduled for thirteen cities, including Chicago, and the fact-find- ing groups then will digest the infor- mation in a series of additional ses- sions at the National capital. In addition to controversies between states, the survey of the bus field should include an investigation into the best means of co-ordinating the bus service with that of other common carriers. Some interesting informat‘on rela- tive to the rapid expansion of the bus business has been provided by the Na- tional Automobile Chamber of Com- merce. Although the bus is comnpara- tively new, it reports that 70,000 of these vehicles are now in regular ser- vice. Of this number 28,000 are own- ed by 6.500 compan‘es. routed in pas- senger service on fixed schedules, with an average of twenty-five miles a trin. producing a daily average of 250,000 miles of highwav traffic. Twenty per cent. of the total are owned by 250 electric railway lines, while thirtv-one ra‘lroads are using busses in supple- mental service. There are 2,500,000 trucks in service, but 80 per cent. of the total are owned hv nrivate oper- ators engaged in direct distribution of their own commodities. Kummerfeld’s Cosmetic Water. Powdered Camphor ________ 6 parts Paria i 6 parts Precipitated Sulphur ------ 20 parts dome Water, 160 parts —— >. James A. Mitchell, meat dealer at Iron Mountain, renews his subscrip- tion to the Tradesman and says, “I have saved a great deal by taking your advice on collection agencies.” Corporations Wound Up. The following Michigan corpora- tions have recently filed notices of dis- solution with the Secretary of State: ‘Charles Dreifus Co., Detroit. Neville Steering Wheel & Manufactur- ing Co., Wayne. ' Michigan Chair Co., Grand Rapids. + Furniture City Realty Co., Grand Rapids. Stone-Hoult Furniture Co., Grand Rapids. Neller-Harley, Inc., Lansing. ge & G. Specialty Co., Grand Rap- ids. Hawthorne Land Co., Detroit. Park Lane Corp., Detroit. City Bakery Co., Grand Rapids. Turbine Auto Washer Co., Three Rivers. Nielsen Products Co., Detroit. Selden Holding Co., Detroit. Fisher Body Corp., Detroit. Michigan Securities Corp., Grand Rap- ids. Center Line Improvement Co., Detroit Edward G. Budd Manufacturing Realty Co., Detroit. Holden Hotel Co., Grand Rapids. Douglas Store Co., Ionia. L. C..Smith & Bros. Typewriter Co., Detroit. , Waterford Lakes Estates, Detroit. Harbor Electric Co., Harbor Beach. Albert J. Martell, Inc., Grand Rapids Standard Lumber Corp., Detroit. Rindge-Krekel Co., Grand Rapids. Lapeer County Press, Lapeer. Gersting Realty Co., Detroit. Louis Brawer Co., Detroit. Muskegon Plumbing & Heating Co., Muskegon. Franklin Land Co., Detroit. Castle Theater, Detroit. Club Aluminum Co., Chicago-Detroit. Dean Emerson, Inc., Detroit. Simplex Castings Machine Co., Bright- moor. Hirth-Krause Co., Grand Rapids. Lansing Lumber Co., Lansing. Krass Lumber Co., Lansing. Timinga Peoples Hall Co., Liminga. The Hub. Inc., Detroit. Amendt Milling Co., Monroe. Caro Water Works Co., Caro. Log Cabin Land Co., Detroit. Kell-Oil Heater Co.. Coldwater. Blum Dairy Co., Faithorn. Turner & Moore Manufacturing Co., Detroit. Kibbie Fruit Exchange. Kibbie. Roehm Steel Rolling Mills, Detroit. Michigan Auto Finance Corp., Detroit Hinkley Motors, Inc., Detroit. Vermontv'lle Gleaners’ Assn., Ltd., Vermontville. Joseph T. Dionne Bldg. Co., Detroit. —__»72+>—_—_—_ New Crime Code. The National Crime Commission, acting through a committee, offers to the bar, the courts, the legislatures and the people the outline of a code for criminal procedure. This seeks to remedy the faults of present codes. The recommendations include safe- guards against “third degree” methods in forcing confessions and against the loose and dangerous use so often made of the insanity plea. Two of the important changes ask ed would give judges the right, as at common law, to comment on the evi- dence and to comment also on the failure of a defendant to testify. In all felony cases a five-sixths verdict of the jury would be sufficient to convict, ex- cept in cases where death may be the penalty. , The reform of criminal procedure is demanded by the present situation in the half-world of crime, by our laggard courts and by a more or less menaced society. —_~2-.___ Allen & Allen, grocers at Niles, say, “We sure appreciate the Tradesman.” July 21, 1926 Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, has at long last been made a National shrine. This home on the little mountain overlooking the Jeffer- son estate long since passed out of the family of the author of the Declara- tion. For years efforts have been made to raise the necessary $500,000 for its purchase. It is now, as it should have been a generation ago, dedicated to the Nation. As a truly National shrine it has a place with Mount Vernon, that other Virginia homestead, in the heart of the people. Bought by National subscriptions and dedicated with patriotic ceremony on the 150th anniversary of the master work of its builder, it is more than the home of Thomas Jefferson. It stands as a memorial to a great American and a great apostle of democracy. ——_++>—___ Girdling of the globe in twenty- eight and a half days, a whole week under the best previous record, brings up in new form the old question asked in regard to race horses. If Phineas Fogg of Jules Verne’s “Around the World in Eighty Days” had had the advantage of airplanes, would he not have done as well as Messrs. Wells and Evans? The question is as un- answerable as its prototype regarding the record Maud S. might have made if she had had a_ pneumatic-tired vehicle to pull instead of the old- fashioned high-wheeled sulky. But the honor of breaking a record must go to the one that does the breaking, regardless of what a former champion might have done if he had had the chance. tfand Rapids vale COMPANY OLDEST LARGEST STRONGEST Handlers of £afes in Michigan No Commission too Large No Order too Small a Our prices are 10 to 20 per cent. lower than those of Chicago and Detroit dealers, due to our low overhead. TY - vt Wy : ye ! ‘J 7 t vig i} 4 4 » £4 } , b tet my Soto &