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The house is simply stacked with flowers, They are everywhere— But she lies smiling there, all by herself, And does not care! Parowax | Season @> ay ] a HIS IS PAROWAX SEASON —'the time of year when Parowax sales run the largest. For the housewives of the Middle West know that nothing else protects their preserves from mold and fermentation like an air tight seal of Parowax. This year, the sale of Parowax is larger than ever before. Each year there is an in- crease in the number of women who use this modern way of preventing their preserves from*spoiling. The dealer who sells Parowax profits by this demand. Keep the Parowax packages out on your counter, so that your customers will know that you handle it. , Standard Oil Company [Indiana] SREPEEEEEE EEE EE ESE EEE EE EEL EE EEE EE EET ES ELE EE EEE EET EE EEE ELE EELELEL ELLE ELIE EL EEE ESE EEE ELSE ELE LELELEEIES EL EELL LESS Forty-fourth Year MICHIGAN TRADESMAN E. A. Stowe, Editor PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE TRADESMAN COMPANY GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN (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. Subscription Price. Three dollars per year, if paid strictly in advance. oe 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 old, 15 cents; issues a year or more old, 25 cents; issues five years or more old 50 cents. Entered Sept. 23, 1883, at the Postoffice of Grand Rapids as second class matter under Act of March 38, 1879. SIGH FOR GOOD OLD DAYS. Life grows steadily more complicat- ed. One can recall without too much effort the good old days when there were, for example, only two kinds of eggs. An egg was not a thing of delicate shades and distinctions; it was like the characters in the fiction of the day—either very good or very bad. The literary analogy holds, for to-day it is a difficult matter to distinguish the hero from the villain in our current novels. A local grocery store has just added this sign to its collection relating to eggs: “Eggs fresh-laid by young chicks!” The exclamation point seems to indicate that the last word has been said. The new variety of eggs will hardly come as a surprise, but there will still be a few old-timers who will wonder just why it is necessary to ad- vertise the age of the egg producers. A good old hen who has led a respect- able life should be able to produce as delicately flavored a breakfast egg as any flapper pullet. One is almost inclined to suspect grocers of searching the dictionary for new phrases to apply to eggs with no other purpose in mind than to lure a few more pennies from the pockets of producers. They have already estab- lished a distinction between white eggs and brown without the most remote basis. Indeed, some other cities pay more for brown shells, under the im- pression that the contents are richer, which is just as foolish the other way. It is the American tendency to be willing to pay a little more under the impression that the purchaser is getting the best the market affords, and one may trust the merchants to play up to this psychology. If something isn’t done about this egg business we shall all need a book of instructions contain- ing full explanations of all the mul- titudinous phrases applied to this popu- lar food. One sighs for the good old days of blacks and whites, when a good egg was to be eaten and a bad one to be taken out and buried. CANNED FOODS CONDITIONS. The old bugaboo of carryover cans ned foods has bobbed up again and there is talk of unsold peas, corn and tomatoes from last season in larger volume than previously estimated. There is no way to determine the un- sold portion of 1925 pack and one guess is as good as another and in a buyer’s market the excess is no doubt magnified. New pack tomatoes and corn are un- known totals and where the former has been estimated at 10,000,000 cases against 19,000,000 last year, the tenden- cy has been to revise the 1926 figures upward on account of the rumored 2,- 000,000 or more case pack in California. Similarly corn statistics are being re- vised until some advance the predic- tion that there will be little difference between this year’s output and that of last season which was a record. The California fruit pack was large and there is more or less uncertainty and weakness in that line although it is largely confined to the medium and undergrades. The Alaska salmon pack was one of the largest put into the can, and so on down the line. There may not be an excess of can- ned foods, but at least there is an ample supply and with no famine to face, there is little incentive to buy ireely for later needs. Added to this is the fact that many packs are lower than earlier in the season which does not make a buyer happy or sanguine. The problem of the trade for the next few months will be one of liquidation of present holdings, to clean the decks for the opening of 1927. with the view of establishing winter and spring outlets which will absorb, to the best advantage of all concerned, the tangible supplies which now seem to be a burden. Distribution, when carried far enough, will auto- matically take care of the problem of replacement. Lo PIE HAS A PEDIGREE. The march of standardization keeps right on. The American Gas Associa- tion, investigating the culinary situa- tion in the United States, finds a coun- try-wide longing for two comestibles —pie and angel cake. Pie, of course, lends itself to endless variations in the hands of master bakers, but the lunch- counter variety, of whatever alleged in- gredients, has no more individuality than a can of pork and beans. And pie has a pedigree, a place in history. Look what it has done for New Eng- land. Not even that much can be said for angel cake. Its origin is unknown and at best it is a thoroughly frivolous article of diet. But it is not so much the choice of GRAND RAPIDS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1926 these two that is discouraging as that the whole country has come to a uni- formity of taste in matters of food. The diet of a section used to be repre- sentative of its spiritual outlook; there was something solid and enduring, al- beit a bit heavy, about a New Eng- lander’s pie breakfast, just as there was something gay and light and a little wicked about New Orleans cook- ing in its best days. The South’s hot hiscuits and hog and hominy, the Pennsylvanian’s scrapple, the Bostonian’s codfish balls were revelatory of the character of the people who consumed them, valuable indices to mind and spirit. But what can anybody deduce from the con- sumption of syndicated bread, canned meats, ready-made coffee and all the othet products of a machine age? We may be “more of an entity than ever before,” as the Gas Association report cheerily remarks in its conclu- sion, but what a lot of gustatory de- light has vanished in this unifying process! Cannot we be a united coun- try without giving up our individual- ity? IN ORDER TO LIVE LONGER. One of the dicta of a wise physician with a sense of humor was that the best recipe for longevity lay in the contraction of some durable ailment early in life which would necessitate the foilowing of a sensible regimen. He added that the strong man who never gave a thought to health usual- ly came to the end of his days much sooner than his weaker brother who was forced to use his intelligence to keep going. Professor Irving Fisher, who is so optimistic as to think the span of life may be lengthened to eighty years in this generation, recovered from tuber- culosis at the age of twenty-three and so should stand an excellent chance of doing his part toward increasing the average length of life. All man needs to do in order to live longer, in the belief of Professor Fisher, expressed before the meeting of the American Public Health Association, is to apply a small part of the health knowledge that has been accumulating through thousands of years. Such common- sense rules as regular exercise, plenty of sleep, fresh air night and day and a balanced diet, as he says, are observ- ed by few, although we are all ready to admit that they are sound and good. What sort of race shall we be when we do observe these regulations and supplement them by making use of every other possible aid to longevity? We should not only live to be eighty but remain in full possession of our faculties as well. There is nothing in the suggestions of Professor Fisher at all impracticable or visionary. We know enough to enable us to live longer; we have only to apply our Number 2250 knowledge if we wish for more days in this troubled world. BARBERS STILL NEEDED. Up to the present time no system of philosophy has been strong enough to grow hair on a bald head. There have been innumerable attempts to perform this miracle, but the philosophers them- selves, from Socrates down, have been as hairless as the dogs of Mexico, usually consoling themselves with the belief that as man grows in intelligence 3ut an Eng- lish scientist rises to declare that hair has nothing to do with the mind. It is a mere matter of heredity and can be regulated like any other growing plant. On the perfection of his ex- periments, it is prophesied, hair cut- ting, shingling and bobbing will be- come unnecessary. The art and style of the will be controlled some- what like the wireless and the radio. Whether the color of the hair can be controlled the dispatches do not in- dicate, but if particular spots on the head can be selected on which to grow luxuriant locks, there is no reason why the color cannot be controlled as well. But the scientist errs when he _ in- timates that barbers will become ex- tinct. His discovery is but the be- ginning of better times for the barber. With the ability to control the spots where the hair may be grown, as well he grows more hairless. hair as the color, barbers will become head- scape gardeners, introducing patterns, figures and combinations in colors on individual heads, resulting in a more picturesque world. eee There has never been any serious uestioning of the right of the press to the title of “the fourth estate,” but a pretty quarrel is in the making over the proper application of the next label, “the fifth estate.” Somebody claimed it a few days ago for the numerous and presumably powerful tribe of golfers. That claim is now challenged on, behalf of the scientists, who, it is stated, were formally invest- ed with the order nearly two years ago at the centenary of the Franklin In- stitute. It would be a bold arbiter who should undertake to decide be- tween two such aggregations of claim- ants as the golfers and the scientists. But we venture to advance a sugges- tion for the peaceful and just deter- mination of this question of who really and truly constitute the fifth estate. Some golfers are scientists. Many scientists are golfers. Let the scientist golfers (who are not necessarily iden- tical with the scientific golfers) and the golfing scientists be intrusted with the delicate task of saying whether they belong to the fifth estate as golfers or as scientists. The sooner this ques- tion is out of the way the sooner the world can face the problem of who constitute the sixth estate, 2 IN THE REALM OF RASCALITY. Cheats and Swindles Which Merchants Should Avoid. Watervliet, Oct. 28—I was advised to write you with regard to a swindl- ig game that was put over on some or the residents of Watervliet. I own a restaurant here and two of the girls im my cmploy and I were swindled ou: of $16. This man (there were two of them) pretended to represent the Smartsilk Hosiery Mills, of Newark, N. J. He had a full line of samples and order blanks, assuring the public that the representatives of this com- pany were bonded by a National secur- ity company, etc., so we gave him an order, paying cash instead of having the parcel mailed C. O. D. When we did not receive the hosiery I wrote the company and received no reply. Then I sent a registered letter which was returned unclaimed. I presume he is still at large. He signed the name F. Jordan to the re- ceipts and the address of the concern was given as Smartsilk Hosiery Co., 583-85-87-89 North Third St., Newark, N. J. : : I thought possibly he might be ap- prehended through your paper. Eleanor Dill. The above concern, which purports to be located in Newark, is rated with- out any capital whatever by the mer- cantile agencies. It is evidently a fly- by-night affair which changes location as often as the moon changes. People who entrust money to strangers they have never seen before and will prob- ably never see again have only them- selves to blame if they find they have been duped. They can always secure wonderful bargains from chaps who never intend to ship the goods. They may not be able to get such remark- able advantages from local dealers who are always ready to make good any shortcomings, but they get the goods. The Realm has no way of tracing such chaps as the crooks who Watervliet sel- the than one day at a time and usually make visited because they dom use same name more long jumps from town to town, so as to make it difficult for the victims to communicate with each other. Otsego, Oct. 27—I am again back in my hotel in Otsego and | cannot get along without your valuable paper, which I took for several years. When I left here, three ‘years ago, the party I rented te wished to continue the paper, so I turned it over to him, Mr. Muiler. He afterwe-°s rented the place to H. B. Rose, from Charlevoix, who has just left here, owing all the business men with whom he had anv dealings. I feel the people of Michi- gan ought to know just what kind of a man he is, so as not to be caught as we have been. When he rented this place he claimed he owned Rose Lawn Hotel, a beautiful place in Charlevoix. He showed every one the picture of it. I asked him why he wanted a small one like this. He said he wanted a year round house for a permanent home, so every one trusted him. You can write up there and find out about him and any business man here. He closed the hotel here and sent the boarders away and everything in the worst kind of shape. I wish your re- porter could come here and write him up in the Realm of Rascality. I am sure the people would thank you. He went away owing me $300 rent, be- sides smashing everything up. I have opened the house and hope it will soon be in good shape again. Mrs. Nora B. Doyle. Enquiry of the merchants of Otsego discloses the truth of all the charges MICHIGAN made by Mrs. Doyle. Rose victimized the business men of Otsego in such a manner and to such an extent that there is no doubt of his true character. He should be held down to cash in all future transactions. Daivd D. Buick, many years ago connected with the Buick Motor Car Co., but in no wise responsible for its present success, is appearing in mag- azine copy and as the headliner in cir- culars issued by the Detroit School of Trades, 217-21 Woodward avenue. Since his early connection with the Buick Motor Car Co., Buick has pro- moted an oil concern in Jackson and an automobile company in Grand Rapids, neither of which was success- ful. In recent circulars, headed “Now Let Buick Himself Train You Quick For Big Paying Auto Jobs,” he is de- scribed as a “famous expert and en- gineer.” The Better Business Bureau has been unable to learn that Mr. Buick has an engineer's degree from any college or university whatsoever. After vigorous protest the school has agreed to discontinue Buick’s name in connection with its advertising. Al- though there has been some complaint with the promises to secure school’s alleged employment for regard to students and concerning alleged “high pressure” out-of- town representatives, it is understood from reliable sources it is equipped to give the training advertised. methods of some The so-called Automobile Abstract and Title Company of Chicago is the subject of many enquiries. One Sny- der, initials unknown, is the Michigan promoter. Efforts to locate the com- pany in Chicago have been unavailing. The stock cannot legally be sold in Michigan. The to the time to time. “salary buyers” activities come this from They are a phase of the attention of office loan business which is extremely in- sidious to the needy employe and very profitable to the loan sharks. The man who is “hard up” turns to almost any means of obtaining money for his im- mediate use. The “salary buyer” offers to buy a portion or all of his future wages for a certain period of time. Once the victim has fallen into this trap he finds he is unable to pay the principal at the time it is due and has to make continued renewals for which he is charged a high rate of interest. The company presses him for pay- ment from time to time with threats of garnishment which would probably cost him the loss of his job. The in- terest charges run from 240 per cent. per year up. This process of “bleed- ing” the necessitous borrower is being worked on a National scale. These activities are being fought by the Rus- sell Sage Foundation, legitimate loan companies, and Better Business Bu- reaus throughout the country. The Michigan Short Term Loan Act, now in effect, was especially prepared to take care of the situation. In a case before the Federal Trade Comniission sometime ago the attitude of the Commission toward the misuse of the word “free” was set forth in the TRADESMAN following excerpts from the cease and desist order which ordered the re- spondent to cease “Representing to prospective purchasers that any part of a combination offer is in fact or in effect given free of charge when the recipient must pay a consideration for element of the to receive purchasers and some entitled the whole or combination to be the alleged gift. “Goods are frequently pictured with ‘Absolutely Free’ and similar captions On page after page accept apparently desirable in glaring type. readers are importuned to many kinds of merchandise at no expense of time, November 3, 192¢ money or effort—if we accept the true meaning of the word ‘free.’ “It is obviously because many read- ers do accept this meaning of the word that the advertisements pay. Un fortunately, a large class of our popu lation still ignorantly believes or {o; lornly hopes that it may be possible {, secure something of value for nothing. and the free advertisement and offer: are patently designed to appeal to th; class. : “Check up a number of these fre offers, read the advertisements care fully, answer them, and you will find that all are misleading, according ¢ the actual meaning of the word ‘free’ aye eee meee i ee "ER Hi They Are Sate | | and the | i| Interest Is Sure | i VERY BOND WE SELL WAS | HI BOUGHT BY US FOR OUR OWN | INVESTMENT. | We offer our customers no other kind. | When you buy bonds from us, you are buying securities which, after close investigation, we | considered a safe and profitable investment Hh for us. | | Why not invest your money along with that | of this strong and conservative company, and HH} know that you have SAFE securities yielding | a good rate of interest? | THE | | MicuicanyTeusr Hk COMPANY | GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN } The first Trust Company in Michigan SSS re I We offer | HIGH GRADE MUNICIPAL PUBLIC UTILITIES INDUSTRIAL AND REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE BONDS (Our Real Estate Mortagage Bonds guaranteed, if so desired, by one of } the stronnest Surety Companies.) | | | CALL OR WRITE Us FOR OUR OFFERINGS. Michigan Bond & Investment Co. | INVESTMENT SECURITIES | 10th Floor Grand Rapids National Bank Building GRAND RAPIDS GRAN D GRAND RAPIDS PAPER BOX Co. Manufacturere of SET UP and FOLDING PAPER BOXES RAPIDSs$& ™M I Cc B §G A N 26 November 8, 1926 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 3 that most of them are highly question- able, and that a large percentage of the advertised free propositions are undoubtedly fraudulent. “Judging from the large number of such offers and their persistence, the free offer business is highly profitable, and millions of dollars change hands every year because of its promotion, and on a basis that is, at ‘least, de- cidedly unfair. From the many com- plaints that have reached the Com- nussion we know that a large volume of merchandise is sold by this method at prices above its actual value, and that a great many practically worth- less articles are marketed profitably. “There can be no doubt that the en- tre method of merchandising arouses suspicion of all advertising in the minds of many people, and that it con- stitutes a demoralizing infiuence that hinders and obstructs many efforts in the field of ‘legitimate enterprises. It appears to be equally as certain that the innumerable free propositions ad- vertised and personally offered are an impositions on the public. At least, the many complaints regarding them strongly indicate that they come well within the prohibitory provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act, which provides that whenever the Commis- sion has reason to believe that an un- fair method of competition has been used against the public interest it shall issue its complaint.” —_+-+>___ Sibley—Michigan Foundation Co. ras purchased an additional tract of five acres near its present plant. The i.ew area will be used to take care of the increasing demands for greater storage and manufacturing space of the company. The Michigan Founda- tion Co. was organized only two years 2.0, but has shown tremendous growth in that period. £52 i % 3 e sediee %: Sent es g minder ME he fy sere @ Y actly fo SE" RK What Pine Planting Will Do in Fifty Years. We have here a picture taken in August, 1926, on Sec. 19, Tp. 27 N. R. 8 W. It shows part of an old tram- road of lumbering days—a _ nearly level stretch of about a half mile with white and red pine bordering the road- way; a beautiful drive that has great use as an interesting object lesson when we study the facts. To make this tramroad the sand was leveled and at that time the stand- ing virgin timber was spreading the pine seed profusely. The fresh min- eral soil was a good seed bed and along the edges the little pines found a chance to grow and did not there obstruct the operations of the tram and were not seriously injured. They show what could have been done with the whole 640 acres of the section they are on, if the science of forestry had controlled operations. On page 218 of the report of N. Y. State Conservation Commission, 1924, there is a yield table for white pine showing at the age of fifty years on soil of No. 2 quality the yield will be 46,000 feet of 1 inch boards per acre. If you go to a lumber yard to buy pine lumber it is safe to say the price will be at least $60 per M., and 46,000 feet would be valued at $2,760. In other words, from that acre up North would come that value of $2,- 760, which would be divided into the various shares of costs and outlays for distribution and sale—for hauling and freighting—for sawing and machinery —for cutting and logging—and for cost of timber on the stump. This will bring to your consideration the facts that show the possibility of develop- ment of our State’s resources when we utilize the full power of our pine land. Now consider this particular land along another line. It is State land in charge of the director of conserva- tion, Why not have, as a director, a man who has taken five years training in forestry, so that he can judge and de- cide with some measure of accuracy the reproductive value of the various kinds of soil to be found on State land and with clear vision as to conditions that will come in fifty or 100 years? We are likely to lose much by fixing our attention on game cover to the exclusion of accurate knowledge con- cerning the conservation of the inher- ent power of the soil to reproduce the very valuable white pine. Well grown white and red pine will be a game cover and at the end of fifty years the commencement of log- ging will usher in busy seasons of re- munerative return on the investment. We will have serious need of the lumber and will then realize that use for growing good timber is the highest use in conjunction with its recreation- al value. Frederick Wheeler, Vice-President Mich. Forestry Ass'n. Pioneer Merchant Retires From Busi- ness. Frank Caley, who sold the South End grocery last week to Quick & Bean, has promptly embarked in busi- ness again, having bought the Mc- Derby stock of groceries and dry goods. This is an old established busi- ness, and Mr. Caley announces that he will continue handling the same kind of merchandise, with the addition of several new lines of goods in the gro- cery department. Mr. McDerby is retiring from busi- ness after a period of over forty years of public service. In his prime of life he was keenly interested in civic af- fairs, held various offices in village, township and county, and was a factor in the commercial progress of the community. In recent years, however, his health has been somewhat impaired and the active management of the store had been turned over to his son, J. Clare. Mr. McDerby came to Nashville from Bellevue in the early 80’s and clerked for four or five years for D. C. Griffith, who conducted a dry goods store in the Kleinhans building. In 1886 he bought out the George Francis grocery, where C. T. Munro is now located, and moved to the Kraft store when that block was first erected. This business he sold to E. B. Town- send & Co. in April, 1898, and a few months later bought the Buel & White stock in the frame building razed to make room for the White Rose gas station. In 1900 the stock was moved to the present location. The McDerby’s will continue to make Nashville their home, and J. Clare will engage in the insurance business, having taken the agency for the Mutual Life Insurance Co. of New York.—Nashville News. DEL MONTE SLICED PEACHES Continuous advertising —constantly increasing in popularity Der. Monre Sliced Peaches are becoming more popular every day! Their wide adaptability of use— their simplicity of service—give them a distinctive place that no other product can fill. In addition to this, we are run- ning special color pages in the lead- ing women’s magazines and The Saturday Evening Post to make them even better known. This consistent support, coupled with the usefulness of the product itself, offers every dealer an excel- lent opportunity for new canned fruit volume. 4 MOVEMENTS OF MERCHANTS. Saginaw—The Daniels Jewelry Co., of Lansing, has opened a branch store here. Muskegon — The Brunswick-Ewen Lumber Co., has changed its name to the Brunswick Co. Tonia—The Fidelity Corporation of Michigan has increased its capital stock from $75,000 to $250,000. Lawton R. W. Yaple, recently of Vicksburg, has opened a clothing and men’s furnishings goods store here. Detroit—The Perfection Appliance Co., 2111 Lyman Place, has increased its capital stock from $200,000 to $500,- 000. Grand Rapids—The A. Himes Coal Co., 500 Shawmut street, N. W., has decreased its capital stock from $75,000 to $25,000. Detroit—The Davy Co., Dexter boulevard and Detroit Terminal Ry., has changed its name to the Davy Fuel & Supply Co. Lowell—Ralph Stewart, recently of Grand Rapids, has leased the A. J. Bjork bakery and will continue the business under his own name. Marcellus—Indiana capitalists will soon open a new bank in the building once occupied by the First State Sav- ings Bank, under the style of the First State Bank. W. C. Page & Co., dealers in grain, fuel, etc., for over 60 con- tinuous years, will retire and Edward H. Spencer and Otto L. Rubach, long- time employes, will continue the busi- Ionia ness. Detroit » The G. H. Brown Co., 5936 John R. street, has been incorporated to deal in auto accessories, with an $30,000, subscribed authorized stock of $5,000 of and paid in in cash. Muskegon—The Budd Jewelry Co., Inc., 182 West Western avenue, has been incorporated with an authorized capital stock of $15,000, of which amount $8,000 has been subscribed, $3,000 paid in in cash and $3,000 in property. Detroit—The Alfred H. Panyard Sales & Service Co., 429 East Frank- lin street, has been incorporated to deal in auto parts and accessories, with an authorized capital stock of $5,000, all of which has been subscribed and paid in in cash. Detroit—The Harlem Marble & Tile Co., 11720 Cloverdale street, has merg- ed its business into a stock company under the same style, with an author- ized capital stock of $25,000, of which amount $18,800 subscribed and paid in in cash. Detroit—Guy H. Smith, Inc., 2801 Humbolt avenue, has been incorporat- ed to deal at wholesale and retail in poultry, eggs, rabbits, veal, etc., with an authorized capital stock of $15,000, $9,000 of which has been subscribed and paid in in cash. Detroit—The Levine Waste Paper Co., 2017 First National Bank build- ing, has merged its business into a stock company under the same style, with an authorized capital stock of $5,000, all of which has been subscrib- ed and paid in in cash. Benton Harbor—The Benton Har- capital which has been has been MICHIGAN TRADESMAN bor Motor Sales, Inc., Territorial street, has been incorporated to deal in motor vehicles at wholesale and retail with an authorized capital stock of $30,000, $12,000 of which has been subscribed and paid in in cash. Grand Rapids—I. B. Ginrich & Sons, Fulton street and Market avenue, have been incorporated to deal in motor vehicles, etc., and to conduct a garage with an authorized capital stock of $100,000, $65,000 of which has been subscribed and paid in in property. Lansing—The Briggs Co. 412 East Wichigan avenue, has taken over the stock and business of the Clark Coal Co., 414 East will merge it with its building ma- terials, etc., business. J. Frank Clark Kalamazoo street and will be manager of the fuel depart- ment. Lansing — Baker & Woodmancy, North Lansing, who recently purchased the stock of the Sadler Hardware Co., 331 North Washington avenue, have completely remodeled the interior of the building, reorganized and restocked it and will continue the business under their firm name. Grand Rapids—The Link-Petter Co., investment bankers in the Michigan Trust building, sixth floor, will occupy new quarters on the seventh floor about Noy. 15. Alterations and im- provements are being made to provide hardware dealers in a suite of six rooms with corridor en- trance. Enlarged space will take care of the rapidly growing business of the corporation, which started in the pres- ent quarters three years ago. Manufacturing Matters. Hartford — Bergmann & Walker, Inc., has been incorporated to manu- facture parts for chairs with an author- ized capital stock of $15,000, all of which has been subscribed and paid in in property. Grand Haven—The Hommel Shirt factory, which has been closed for some time, is to be taken over by the Kinsey Manufacturing Co. Operations will be started early in December with about 100 employes. Detroit—The General Office Supply Co., 1-251 General Motors building, has been incorporated to manufacture and deal in office furniture, with an author- ized capital stock of $50,000, $15,000 of which has been subscribed and paid in in cash. Grosse Ile—The Arveo Industries, Inc., 147 East River Road, has been incorporated to manufacture radio and automobile specialties, with an author- ized capital stock of $1,000, all of which has been subscribed and paid in in cash. Detroit — The Blackett-McHenry Co., 814 East Seven Mile Road, has been incorporated to do sheet metal work, heating, etc., with an authorized capital stock of $10,000, of which amount $5,000 has been subscribed and paid in, $1,000 in cash and $4,000 in property. Detroit—The Arts Products Manu- facturing Co., Inc., 2696 W. Grand boulevard, has been incorporated to manufacture and sell store equipment display furniture, etc., with an author- ized capital stock of $10,000, all of which has been subscribed and $1,000 paid in in cash. Niles—The Dual Co., manufacturer of metal stools at Niles, has filed arti- cles of association showing capital stock of $10,000 with $4,070 subscribed and paid in. The officers and directors include the following: L. Walter Har- ter, president; Arthur G. Stone, treas- urer; and Attorney Philip A. Hadsell, vice-president and_ secretary. Battle Creek—The Evans Manufac- turing Co., avenue C and 12th street, manufacturer of insecticides, germi- cides, chemicals, etc., has merged its business into a stock company under the same style, with an authorized capital stock of $40,000, of which amount $20,000 has been subscribed and paid in, $300 in cash and $19,700 in property. Detroit — The Hutto Engineering Co., 515 Lycaste street, manufacturer and dealer in service tools, etc., has merged its business into a stock com- the of the Hutto Engineering Co., Inc., with an author- ized capital stock of $300,000 preferred and 200,000 shares at $1 per share, of which amount $134,700 and 127,176 shares has been subscribed and $261,- 876 paid in in property. pany under style Muskegon—The Woodlawn Sieeve Piston Ring Co., aided by a loan of $10,C00 from the Greater Muskegon Industrial Foundation has started con- struction of a factory at Sixth street and Laketon The company March and the capitalization was tripled from $50,000 to $150,000. At that time the name was changed from the Woodlawn Pis- ton corporation to the present name. avenue. Was reorganized last Manistee—Tunis Johnson, head of the Johnson Cigar Co., Grand Rapids, manufacturer of the Van Dam Cigar, has opened a branch factory at Man- istee, operations already being under way. Alex Cichy, formerly foreman of the Consolidated cigar factory at Manistee, is manager of the new Van Dam branch. The opening of the new industry in Manistee is most timely, as it will afford employment for skilled workers let out by the passing of the Consolidated. Mr. Johnson enjoys in highest measure the confidence of the business public of Manistee, having started the Dutch Master factory here eight years ago. Gabby Gleanings From Grand Rapids : —U. C. T. Notes. _ Grand Rapids, Noy. 2—While visit- ing the Secretary-Treasurer of Grand Rapids Council recently, he showed me a re-instatement blank of a former member of our local Council. This brother had allowed his membership to lapse and was prevailed upon by an- other brother to sign a reinstatement blank, and agreed to send his check for reinstatement on next pay day. He failed to do so and before another pay dav was killed in an automobile ac- cident while coming into Grand Rap- ids, and he was without the protection ot the United Commercial Travelers of America—all because he had been a little careless. “Even as you and I.” With the payment of $5 for reinstate- ment, his widow would have received $6,300 and the United Commercial Travelers of America would rather pay a claim to a widow than not Pay it, but Insurance to be effective must be kept November 3, 1926 in force. The brothers who have not paid the assessment No. 186 are now on the delinquent list and, in the event of accident, Grand Rapids Council and the order of U. C. T. can do nothing for you. The first dance of the season, which was held in the Pantlind Hotel ball- room last Saturday evening, was a huge success. The attendance for the first dance was above normal, the decorations artistic, the music delight- ful and the cider and doughnuts that the Pantlind Hotel served all combined to make the evening one round of pleasure. Members of the U. C. T. who fail to attend our dancing parties are missing something quite worth- while. The ladies of the Salesmen’s Club will be in charge of the meeting Nov. 6, and while no program has been announced, their meeting has always been the best one of the year. We are sure that all salesmen in Grand Rapids who attend this meeting will be richly repaid. Brother John B. Olney will cele- brate his twentieth anniversary the sixth of this month, which is next Sat- urday. This reads like a “typograph- ical error,” but it is not the annivers- ary of his birth or the anniversary of his wedding day, but twenty years have gone by since he entered the employ of the American Type Founders Co.., with general office in Chicago and branches in the leading cities of the world. He has worked Michigan ter- ritory continuously since, being a mem- ber of their sales force, and has doubled the volume of business several times over what they had when he was assigned this territory. The Sales- men’s Club of Grand Rapids hope they can induce Mr. Olney in the near fu- ture to talk at a Saturday luncheon on “Looking backward over twenty vears of progress in the printing in- dustry.” Two prominent members of Grand Rapids Council, brothers A. G. Kaser and M. W. Osborn, have proven them- selves community builders the past summer on a large scale. One of the larger things they did was to purchase forty acres of land about six miles from Campau Square on the East, which is traversed on one side by M 16 and on the other by M 21 and sub- divided it into 197 large lots, which are selling rapidly from $250 to $1,500 each. They have named their sub- division “Orchard Homes,” as nearly every lot has from two to four fruit trees which are bearing delicious fruit. There are now four streets crossing this sub-division, which will be paved soon, and which bear the gither class- ical names of DelRay, Orchard Grove, Orlando, Miami, Edgewood, Argo. Undoubtedly the January breezes of Michigan will be tempered on Orlando and Miami avenues. The regular meeting of Grand Rap- ids Council will be held in the Coun- cil rooms in the Rowe Hotel, Saturday evening, at 7:30 p. m. We have quite a large class to be initiated and other business matters to receive attention. Cards for the ladies on the mezzanine floor from 8 to 10 p. m., when refresh- ments will be served. A social hour of dancing will then be held in the Council room. Henry Gannon, who has been con- nected with Hibbard, Spencer,, Bart- lett & Co., of Chicago, is now associat- ed with Foster, Stevens & Co. Thomas B. Ford has had his ter- ritory enlarged by his house so that he now covers seventeen counties, ex- tending as far North as the Straits. He continues to make Flint his head- quarters. Lee M. Hutchins has recently had drafted and has published a booklet setting forth in concise language the best methods of bequeathing either Principal or income to the Westminis- ter Presbyterian church, of which he is a member. Like everything Mr. Hutchins does, the work is well done. The Scribe. November 3, 1926 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Essential Features of the Grocery Staples. Sugar—Jobbers hold lated at 634c. Tea—The market has shown com- paratively little change since the last report. Buyers appear to expect lower prices on black teas and are holding back on this account. Some of the prices obtained on India teas at the auctions during the week showed a slight ease off. Ceylons are about un- changed. Formosas still show an ad- vancing tendency. cane granu- Coffee—The market has shown sev- eral fluctuations during the past week, but most of them have ‘been upward. Green Rios and Santos coffee in a large way, are possibly half a cent higher for the week. This seems to be entirely due to firm news from Brazil. The undertone, however, is not very solid and no one would be surprised to see the market turn again downward. Milds show no change for the week. The jobbing market for roasted coffee is about steady, with a fair demand. These prices are very. slow to follow fluctuations in the green market. Canned Foods—Only a few days are left during which to prepare for Can- ned Foods Week which is always an important event in the year, but this season more vital to canners and dis- tributors than ever before as there is perhaps a larger total of foods on hand to move during the next twelve months than in any other similar per- iod. Not all of last year’s immense production was moved and this year there has been undoubtedly a larger pack than anticipated earlier in the season. The welfare of the industry is more or less bound up in the prob- lem of moving existing supplies to the best advantage. Not alone is the matter of foods on hand to be con- sidered, but much depends upon liqui- dation as to how 1927 packs will be taken by the trade. Canned Foods Week focuses attention on liquidation and the spotlight should not be taken from that phase of the market during the remainder of the season. Wiscon- sin canners have authorized an adver- tising appropriation of $300,000 to be utilized in increasing the sale of peas. Production of late years has been larg- er than the gradually expanding out- lets and the need of a stimulant is keenly recognized by all. It is appar- ent in the unsettled and weak market. Corn also borders on weakness, while tomatoes are temporarily off, although the future of this article looks promis- ing. Low grade California fruits are being offered at discounts, while a number of fish packs, notably salmon. are quiet. The chief demand now is for the items which happen to be scarce. There are quite a few of them but as they are more or less of the smaller packs they do not affect the staples. Dried Fruits—Raisins are firmer in California and there are no extremely low prices on bulk Thompsons or other packs. Spot offerings are not burden- some although bleached are fairly plentiful and are not as firm as other types. New pack package Muscats are available and are readily absorbed. Bulk Muscats are at hand. California prunes vary according to size. Large packs at the source can be had at dis- counts but there is no real pressure to sell the smaller counts. Little Coast buying has been done during October. Oregon prunes are about steady and have not been active of late. Spot old crop is about cleaned up and is offered in a few sizes. Peaches and apricots have more than held their own all week, more because of the statistical position of both fruits than to any animated demand for Coast replacements. Pea beans are not very active, but are undoubtedly firm- er. California limas are still rather soft. Red and white kidneys are slow and fairly steady. Black-eyed peas are steady and unchanged and in light de- mand. Beans and Peas Cheese—The market steady week. Offerings light and demand fair. had a been has have Nuts—For more than a year walnuts have been one of the features of the market and now the situation is more hectic than it has been during all of that period, although quite the opposite from the 1925 crop season when low prices and general dissatisfaction pre- vailed. There are no cheap walnuts to be had now nor are any in sight for some time to come. European and domestic crops were reduced by un- favorable growing conditions. Cali- fornia packers have been forced to make pro rata deliveries of the better grades and cannot tell now how short they will be. Rises in foreign exchange have increased import costs, with the added factor that the crop in France is short and in some districts unfavor- ably colored and wormy. French ship- pers find it difficult to get nuts which will pass inspection and if they assume the risk of getting them past the Fed- eral authorities they add to their prices to cover what amounts to an insurance. If importers have to take the risk they have to use the same safeguard. The crop is late in reaching distributing markets and with virtually no carry- over the situation is more or less acute. Shelled almonds are being quoted at higher prices abroad despite the out- look for a large crop. The advances are partly due to the exchange and to the demand for early shipments to all world markets. Spot almonds in the shell are held firm as they have been established this season on a popular price basis. There has also been a good call for Brazil nuts and filberts. Hallowe’en outlets were fully as large as usual and already Thanksgiving wants are being covered because of the many strong features of the mar- ket. Provisions—The demand has been fair during the week, without change. Rice—Domestic rice has reached a basis which many factors think will be the low of the season, but there is a general hesitancy to accept the present range for later wants until the latent strength of the mar- ket has been tested. Buying here and at the mill is not very heavy, al- though it is continuous. Mills are able to liquidate rices as they are ready for shipment and in this they have the co-operation of planters who have not been forcing their unmilled rices on the market. Salt Fish—The only development during the week has been an advance in the Norwegian exchange, which has caused a tendency to advance Nor- wegian mackerel. The demand for shore mackerel has been so good this season that it is reported to be fairly well sold out of first hands. In this event the demand for Norwegian and Irish fish will no doubt increase. Shore mackerel holders are already asking an advance on account of presumptive scarcity. -—___—_o 2? >—____ Review of the Produce Market. Apples—Strawberry, Wagners and Wealthy command 60c@$1.25 per bu. Bananas—8@8%c per Ib. Beans—Michigan jobbers are quot- ing as follows: Cin Pea Beang 20 $5.60 Eaght Red Ridney 2 8.60 Dark Red Kidney 200050. 8.50 Beets—$1 per bu. 3utter—The market for fine cream- ery has ruled firm during the past week. The reason is that offerings have been rather light, while the de- mand has been good. Jobbers hold fresh packed at 47c, prints at 48c and June packed at 44c. for packing stock. Carrots—$1 per bu. They pay 25c Cauliflower—$2 per doz. Celery—50@75c per doz. Cocoanuts—90c per doz. Cranberries—$4.75 per 50 lb. box of Early Black; $5.50 for Late Howes. Eggs—Receipts of fine fresh eggs continue to be quite limited. The de- mand takes all that come and would ‘ake more; the result is an advance of lc per dozen since the last report. Local jobbers are paying 46c this week for strictly fresh. Egg Plant—$1.50 per doz. Garlic—35c per string for Italian. Grape Fruit—$7 per crate for Seal Sweet from Florida. Grapes—Calif. Emperors, $2.50 per Niagaras, $2.50 per doz. 4 lb. baskets; Delawares, $3 ditto. Honey Dew Melons—$3 per crate for either 6, 8, 9 or 12. Lemons—Quotations are now as fol- lows: Cate. SOO) Stmiist Go $5.50 SOU ned Bal 5.00 O00; Ned Bale 5.00 Lettuce—In good demand on the following basis: California Iceberg 4s, per bu. ~.$4.25 Hot house leaf, per bu. ________ 2.00 Onions—Home grown, $2.25 per 100 Ib. sacks; Spanish, $2 per crate. Oranges—Fancy Sunkist California Valencia are now on the following basis: Ce $8.50 10) 8.50 Ce 8.50 OO 8.50 COO 8.50 (1S eS 8.50 ee 8.50 20 ee 8.50 ee 8.50 Sunkist Red Ball, $1 cheaper. - Florida fruit commands the following: Poe $6.00 Oe bi25 Fe 5.00 Parsnips—$1.25 per bu. Pears—$3 per crate for Calif.; $2 per bu. for Flemish Beauty; Kiefers, $1 per bu. Peppers—Green, $1.25 per bu. Pickling Stock—20c per 100 for cukes; $1.50 per 20 Ib. box for white onions. Potatoes—Home grown $1.10@1.20 per bu. Poultry—Wilson & Company pay as follows this week: eavy fowls 200 20c Paeht fowls) 20 3 ole l4c Springers, 4 Ibs. and up 3 20c¢ Protea) ~ 24 durkeys (aney) young | age aurcey (Old Forms) 22.0 28c Dueks (White Pekiis) = 20c Geese 14c Radishes—1l5c. Spinach—$1.25 per bu. for home grown. Squash—$1.25 per bu. for Hubbard. String Beans—$2.50 per bu. Sweet Potatoes—$3.25 per bbl. for Virginia. Veal Calves—Wilson & Company pay as follows: Batiey oe ee 16Y%@I17c COO 2 l5c Median 12c Poor 2. 10¢ Wax Beans—$1.75 per bu. > Who Will Succeed President Stevens? The which has been a foregone conclusion death of President Stevens. for some weeks, renders necessary the selection of a new executive head for the Michigan Trust Co. Before Mr. Stevens consented to accept the posi- tion, it was tendered to Willard Kee- Philip H. John Duffy and Stuart E. Knappen, all of whom ney, Travis, declined to relinquish their own occu- pations in exchange for the position which Mr. many years. Whithey dignified for so Now that another vacancy has been occasioned by death, but two men ap- pear to be available for President at this time—Noyes L. and 1T. William Hefferan. Both men are en- ergetic and capable of an almost in- amount of Mr. Avery is better acquainted with the routine work connected with the office, Avery definite hard work. because he has practically acted as executive head of the company most He had plans all made to make a trip around the world next year, to occupy from four to eight months,: but regretfully of the time for the past year. relinquished his intention at the request of the directors, thus demonstrating his keen appreciation of the situation and his devotion to the best interests of the institution. Mr. Avery is a very rich man and has large personal in- terests which demand much of his time and attention. At present writing it looks as though Mr. Avery would be prevailed upon by the directors to ac- cept the position of President tempor- arily, pending the selection of a per- manent executive as soon as an avail- able occupant for the President’s chair can be located and installed. GONE TO HIS REWARD. F. W. Stevens, President Michigan Trust Company. Frederick W. Stevens, President of the Michigan Trust Co. since 1923, died soon after 10 o’clock Tuesday morning at his home, 40 South Pros- pect avenue. His death followed a long illness which in the past few days has been complicated by pneu- monia. Mr. Stevens was born at Clinton, Lenawee county, May 24, 1865. His father was of English descent and his mother Scotch. When he was two ears old his family removed to Os- ceola county, locating on an uncleared homestead two miles South of Ash- ton. Two years later the family, with the exception of the oldest son, re- moved to Hersey, then just beginning, where the father pursued the occupa- tion of carpenter and joiner, his life occupation. Eight years later (1877) the family removed to Grand Rapids, locating on the West Side. Here the subject of this sketch became a cash boy in a dry goods store, working twelve hours a day, and on Saturdays thirteen. After one year of that he resumed school, first at the Union school, later at the old Central High, assisting in the support of the family by carrying, selling and folding news- papers. After two years of schooling, at the age of 15, he entered the law office of Taggart, Stone & Earle in the capacity of office boy and had no schooling thereafter. He lacked two years of graduation in the High school. After five years in this law office, with the changes that came about in the firm in the meantime, he entered the law department of the University of Michigan, graduating therefrom two years later. His first introduction to the bar of Kent county was as the partner of William Alden Smith under the style of Smith & Stevens. This relation continued three years, when Mr. Stevens was appointed Assistant United States District Attorney, dis- charging the duties of that office two years. He then formed a copartner- ship with the late M. J. Smiley and William Alden Smith under the firm name of Smiley, Smith & Stevens. Five years later, Mr. Smiley having in the meantime left Grand Rapids and Mr. Smith having been elected to Congress, this relation was severed and he be- came a member of the legal firm of Crane, Norris & Stevens. Three years later Mr. Stevens retired from this re- lation to accept the position of Gen- eral Counsel for the Pere Marquette Railway. This connection necessitat- ed his removal to Detroit, where he remained eight years. In the later years of his service of the railroad company his duties became more and more executive and brought him in touch with the Eastern concerns in- terested in the property and in 1909 he received an offer to remove to New York and join the staff of J. P. Mor- gan & Company, not, as generally supposed, in a legal capacity, but in the general business of that firm. He remained with that house seven years, retiring in 1915, devoting a year to travel in China and the other coun- tries of the Orient. In 1916 he re- MICHIGAN TRADESMAN turned to this country and located at Ann Arbor, erecting a beautiful resi- dence on Ferdon Road, engaging in special matters, principally for J. TL. Morgan & Company, relating to the financial affairs of corporations in dif- ferent parts of the country. In 1920 he was appointed Representative in China of the so-called American Group in the International Consortium for China, this group being one of four, the others British, French and Japanese; the American group con- sisting of about forty leading banks reaching from the Atlantic to the Pacific, headed by J. P. Morgan & Company. Mr. Stevens gave himself wholly to this work until the spring of 1923, when he returned to his home in Ann Arbor. ber of the Congregational church. He had no fraternal connections and own- ed up to but one hobby, which was horseback riding. In June, 1923 he received the honorary degree of Doc- tor of Laws from the University of Michigan. Mr. Stevens assumed the duties of his new position at a most opportune time. During the thirty-four years Mr. Withey had guided the organiza- tion with a firm hand, he had placed it in a proud position among the financial institutions of the country. Mr. Stevens assumed the chief execu- tive management while the company was at the flood tide of prosperity and usefulness. He gave it added prestige because of his wide acquaintance and association with the leading financial The Late Frederick W. Stevens. In casting about for a successor to President Withey, who felt compelled to retire from the exacting duties of that position because of advancing years, the directors of The Michigan Trust Company unanimously decided to tender the position to Mr. Stevens. After considerable delay, Mr. Stevens accepted the office, the considerations connected with the return to the home of his boyhood to accept this highly honorable position outweighing those arising from his new home in the University city. Mr. Stevens was married August 28, 1888, to Nellie M. Henshaw, of this city. They had one son, who died at the age of 13 and was buried in Valley City cemetery. Mr. Stevens had long been a mem- houses of this and other countries. Under his administration the Michi- gan Trust Company continued to be a leader in all movements having for their object the advancement of the community, the development of the State and the onward march of trust relations along safe and sensible lines. The presence of Mr. Stevens in the home of his boyhood and early man- hood proved to be a genuine asset to the community. Personally, Mr. Stevens was one of the most companionable of men. Never forward in pressing his claims for recognition and naturally obliv- ious to public recognition or applause, Mr. Stevens pursued the even tenor of his way with care and thorough- ness, weighing every question pre- November 3, 1926 sented to him in the cold light of fact and always acting in accordance with his experience. He did not make friends as easily as some men, but once formed, a friendship with him became the relation of a lifetime, never to be disturbed or impaired by minor consideration. To this quality, acquired early in life and ad- hered to steadfastly during his varied and useful career, is to be attributed much of the success he achieved, the friends he made and the reputation he enjoyed as one of the foremost men of this century in his line of work. —~>->—___ At Last We Learn How It Happened The subject of women in business comes up with considerable frequency, and in this connection it interested me to refer back in one of my scrap-books to a prophecy I made in a New York newspaper a few years ago as the re- sult of a diligent enquiry among the men of my acquaintance with particu- lar reference to the subject of the en- franchisement of women. This prophecy was to the effect that men, feeling that for too many gen- erations they had been the mainstays of civilization and being, most of them, by nature lazy and of what is eu- phoniously called the vagabond type, were anxiously waiting for an oppor- tunity to shift the burden of political responsibility and the financial main- tenance of the home to the shoulders of what was once known as_ the sheltered sex. I tried to get my warning through to other women, but they would not listen or, listening, would not heed, and now it is all coming true. First, the loafing of the men, which I am forced to admit they do more competently than women. Another manifestation is seen in the forcing of women into political jobs and the insistence that women be employed in business. Men marry business women nowadays, while in times gone by a woman who worked outside the home was almost as safe any .from the perils of matrimony as a nun. Husbands are now known in isolated Cases to permit their wives to con- tinue in business after marriage. Park benches are occupied solely by loafing men; golf clubs are increasing in number and more and more closely limiting the hours when women may use their links. One man recently had the audacity to tell me he hoped to see his daughter a Vice-President of the United States, and another, I hear, insists on doing the dishes so his poor wife will have no excuse for giving up her business career. My prophecy is coming true, and women are again the victims of man’s perfidy. I shudder to think what the future may have in store for us. Flora S. Hazard. —_>--.—____ Apt Illustration. “Strange that with your liking for the fair sex you never married.” “Oh, I don’t know. A man may love flowers and not care to be a gardener.” —_22+->___ Every man owes some of his time to the upbuilding of the profession to which he belongs.—Theodore Roose- velt. November 3, 1926 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 7 Great Distinctions Made These Days in Selling Eggs. Portland, On Oct. 22—The days when “eggs was eggs” are recalled wistfully by the Canby Herald, in those days, says the Herald, there were just two kinds of eggs—good and bad. There were no shades, no variations, no particular desires on the part of anyone to establish “grades.” Con- tinuing, the Herald tearfully says: “That’s all changed now. ++ Michigan’s Young Niagara. Tahquanemon Falls, in Luce county, Upper Peninsula, is a sort of Young The drop is from 40 to 45 according to the depth of water going over the bring. The width of the fall is 200 feet. The water crops into a pool about 1,000 feet long Niagara. fet, about and with veritical walls rising above it 40 to 100 feet. The upper walls are covered with large hardwood and some spruce and pine. Heavy mist rises from the bottom of the plunge and great masses of foam float out, unbrok- en until they catch the current in the gorge below. A few miles down the river is a smaller fall, equally beau- tiful. The falls is the third greatest in the Great Lakes district, being exceeded only by Niagara and St. Anthony’s at St. Paul, Minn. It is practically unknown to Michiganders, excepting lumbermen and hunters, because of its inaccessibility, but making it accessible would be a simple and inexpensive matter. — candies excel for . the price asked _ dowe hope to ob- tain Hey interest _ THE BIG COTTON CROP. How American cotton dominates the world has never been more forcibly shown than at the present time. The two successive record crops have not only pulled down prices of the staple everywhere, but they have set afoot movements for restriction of produc- tion in other cotton-growing countries. Egypt is one of the latter. That coun- try is taking up a proposition to cut down its cotton acreage by one-third during the next three years. If this is decided on, it will be done because the power to do so is in the hands of the Egyptian government. Meanwhile the small growers are protected from being compelled to sell their cotton by advances from the banks. In India and in other countries where cotton is grown in quantity the matter of acre- age restriction has become a_ live question. This is even more the case in certain British dominions and colo- nies in which cotton growing has been coddled by the associations with Gov- ernment backing or bounties and which find it hard, with cotton sell- ing at a low figure, to keep going. They were encouraged to proceed with their work when cotton was bringing 20 cents a pound or over, but there is no encouragement when it gets down to 12 or 13 cents a pound. One wild idea which they entertained was that the Americans were purposely turning out large crops of cotton so as to suppress or discourage the growth of it elsewhere. This was given utterance to in a recent letter to the Trade and Engineering Supple- ment to the London Times by a cor- respondent. He called attention to larger crops here in recent years in the face of falling prices. To this was added: Suspicion is not unnaturally engen- dered that some artificial influence is at work, and there is, of course, the possibility that the United States has taken note of the Progress made re- cently by Empire cotton growing and is deliberately endeavoring to retain her predominant status as a cotton growing country by forcing down the price for a time in the hope of dis- couraging the cultivation of the crop in the newer cotton growing countries. American experiénce in regard to rub- ber and tin has perhaps contributed to the desire to maintain supremacy in cotton cultivation. This certainly ought to be consoling reading for the Southern cotton planter. WOOLS AND WOOLENS. There is not a great deal of move- ment in wool at present, either here or abroad. It is quite generally believed that any change in prices will be to- ward lower levels, taking into account the available stocks and the probable demand. On the other hand, no pro- nounced break is regarded as likely in view of all the circumstances. The next series of auction sales of Colonial wools in London, which will begin on Nov. 23, will afford a test of what may be expected. During September, the activity of domestic woolen mills was greater than in the previous month, though less than in September, 1925, in all except the worsted spindles in operation, which last month were more active even than in the same month last year. The consumption of wool "pa ratively MICHIGAN TRADESMAN last month was the greatest for any month of the year and surpassed that for September 1925. At present the mills are pretty well occupied in filling orders, but few new ones are coming in. Spring orders for women’s fabrics still leave much to be desired. Condi- tions are somewhat better in men’s gcods, though a large share of busi- ness still remains to be done. There is a pretty general agreement that the attempt to hoist prices has fallen flat and was a foolish move on the part of some small factors who thought the time ripe for a little gouging. The garment trades, despite the fact that the strike of the workers is still in progress manage to turn out sufficient supplies to meet the demands. Com- mild temperatures have lessened the call for such goods thus far, and this has been an aid in the matter. UNETHICAL PRACTICES. A movement has been launched, un- der the auspices of the Trade Rela- tions Committee of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, to pro- mote the self-regulation of business and the elimination of unethical prac- tices. It is somewhat more compre- hensive than most attempts of a similar kind which have been brought to no- tice within the last half dozen years or so. The usual method has been for manufacturers, wholesalers or retail- ers respectively to make agreements among themselves as to the ethical Principles they would abide by. In a few instances the agreements have been made to cover two or three of these groups. But all along there have arisen trade disputes which there was no way of settling except by an appeal to the courts. Sellers have been loath to resort to this remedy, not only be- cause it would result in the loss of customers, but also because of the in- terminable time it takes to get a case to a final decision. Now it is proposed to have a series of merchandise groups each composed of three manufacturers and a similar number of wholesalers and retailers, and to establish a nation- al committee to serve as a clearing house for the entire movement. Doubt- less adequate machinery will be pro- vided for putting the plan into opera- tion. But this implies that resort be had to this method of avoiding fric- tion. Unfortunately, those given to un- ethical practices are not willing to give up the temporary advantages which sometimes result from their lack of good faith, And the question will arise, How are they to be compelled to change their views? ‘neeteeeeendessnemnstinaienntititens COTTON AND COTTON GOODs. Before last Monday’s estimate of the cotton crop was issued all interested were convinced that it would show a tetal of 17,000,000 bales or thereabout, With an estimate of nearly half a million bales more, the trade appeared somewhat stunned, but it has since accommodated itself to the quantity without any sensational break in prices. All through the week the range has been narrow and there was a slight firming up following a report of a heavy frost in some of the Coast States. Unless next Friday’s Govern- ment estimate shows further gains, it .tributor to the consumer. is regarded as likely that present prices will remain fairly stable. Adjustment of the prices of cotton goods to the new raw material levels is the next stage. This will not be as difficult as some thought, because mills have for some time been working on a nar- row margin. There has, however, lately been an increase in production in the cloth mills, but stocks have been moving out fairly well. Some softening in prices of gray goods has teken place and commitments for fu- ture deliveries are on a lower basis than for spots. Prices of printed and other finished goods, excepting per- haps bleached fabrics, have been main- tained. In knit underwear there ap- fears to be some confusion. Certain heavyweights are let out at value on memorandum. Not much business has yet been done on lightweights. In these, as in the case of other cotton goods, branded ones will hold their own better than those which are not trade-marked. Not much is doing in cctton hosiery. AN OPENING WEDGE. Canned Foods Week, now at hand, comes at a logical and an opportune time to set the wheels of distribution turning fast enough to carry the pres- ent supplies from canner and dis- Every ef- fort should be made to increase the number of empty tin cans put out with the ashes and rubbish, for canned foods are not out of the picture until the can is emptied and discarded. In view of existing conditions to-day Canned Foods Week this year is of supreme and unusual importance to every branch of the canning and dis- tributing industry. It deserves 100 per cent. co-operation with the sac- rifice of other interests whether per- sonal or of business. Most factors have appreciated the opportunity af- forded by Canned Foods Week and have been giving it loyal support, but there are wholesalers and _ retailers who have not given it the attention it deserves. le Thomas A. Edison’s animadversions upon the radio contain much that is startling, notably the statement, “There isn’t 10 per cent. of the interest in radio that there was last year.” Super- ficial observation in New York would lead one to think otherwise, although it is only reasonable to expect some abatement of the wild craze that swept the country a few months ago. It is quite possible that Mr. Edison’s inter- est in his newest invention, the forty- minute phonograph record, may have colored his opinion somewhat. There was a large element of the sensational in the first flush of interest in radio; most persons were fascinated by the idea rather than by the results attained. But there have been innumerable im- provements in sets and corresponding improvements in the quality of the Programs, and only a few days ago the annual radio show in New York attracted more than 200,000 visitors. A place exists for both radio and phono- graph, and the same adjustment will take place in this field that has taken place over and over again when some new invention threatened for a time to supplant an older device. aye November 3, 1926 DRY GOODS CONDITIONS. On the eve of the Indian Summer it is not amiss to call attention to a circumstance that is periodically re- current. This is the disposition on the part of many to regard the year as composed of two seasons instead of four. This bent is responsible for many aberrations in business that do not make for orderly marketing of goods or for the making of profits. It tempts many merchants to waste efforts in trying to push the sales of goods ahead of the period for which they are especially adapted, with the very natural result of making them appear stale when that time comes, so that they are ready for the bargain counter when they should be really selling best. At present there are nearly two months left of Autumn and yet some are already bewailing the lack of interest in garments for Win- ter. By the time the real demand comes in from consumers, not only the manufacturers of this apparel, but even the dealers in it will be more concerned about Spring requirements. Manufacturers, of course, have to plan ahead because it takes time to decide on styles, select fabrics and put the goods through the making processes. But quantity production in advance of actual orders is rather a hazardous proceeding in these days of piecemeal buying, and facilities are now such that merchandise can be turned out very quickly when required. There is every reason why _ seasonal requirements should be met as needed and not be- fore. So far as general conditions go, the past week showed no change. Buying capacity remains at a satisfactory point, despite the inroads of instalment purchases, which continue to be the despair of many real or would-be economists. Thrift appears to be es- tablished fairly generally, according to the reports of savings institutions and building and loan associations. The political campaigns in progress all over the country have had absv- lutely no effect on any kind of busi- ness, not even on stock speculation, as no one believes that the results of the elections will cause any change in the tariff or fiscal policies of the coun- Nor are there any other disturb- ing influences at work to interfere with production or sales of commodities. In some of the primary markets there is a partial lull just now which is seas- onal. Production is going on to pro- vide for orders placed some time ago. In certain other lines, notably the silk one, there is a hesitation due to price fluctuations in the raw material and an uncertainty as to styles. Retail trade is gaining momentum in all the great centers, and the stores in the metro- politan district are showing increased sales in nearly all departments. A feature lately has been the greater buy- ing of men’s goods. From out of town demands keep coming in for merchan- dise of all kinds to fill out stocks which were not ordered in sufficient quantity beforehand, and the number of buyers arriving in New York on the same errand, mostly from nearby points, is keeping up remarkably well, « November 3, 1926 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 9 OUT AROUND. Things Seen and Heard on a Week End Trip. My half holiday last Saturday was mostly devoted to attendance on the funeral of Suel A. Sheldon, who died at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rap- ids, Thursday morning. The funeral was held in the Methodist church at Marne under the auspices of De Molai Commandery, Grand Rapids. The ser- vice conducted by the presiding officer and the prelate was solemn, dignified and almost sublime. Twenty members ef the fraternity made the pilgrimage to Marne to pay their last tribute of affection to their deceased brother. I first met Mr. Sheldon about fifty years ago, when he was devoting his summers to his farm a mile or so North of .Marne and his winters to the sale of wagons in the West for the Jackson Wagon Co. His energy, re- sourcefulness and ready repartee won my admiration and as soon as I could afford to add him to our staff he be- came a member of the Tradesman family, renewing his connection with the publication from time to time as he could be spared from the strenuous duties of an active and successful farmer. In addition to maintaining a home in the village of Marne, he rear- ed and educated two sons, starting them both in professional pursuits— one at Houghton and the other at Saginaw. On account of impaired eyesight he was obliged to relinquish his road work for the Tradesman about two years ago. I have known many merry men in my day, but I cannot now recall a man who did more to keep his associates and customers good natured and _ in- terested than Suel Sheldon. His sallies of wit and his keen knowledge of human nature enabled him to score successes denied to men less favor- ably endowed with those qualities. He might be temporarily deceived by a designing debtor, but sooner or later he turned the tables on the delinquent to his complete discomfiture. He was equally at home in the office of the millionaire or the business place of the smallest merchant. He had a line of talk adapted to men in any condi- tion of life and never failed to find language to express himself in such a way as to attract the interest of his auditors. I never expect to see his like again. At Coopersville I was pleased to note that the partition in- the Lillie general store had been removed and the grocery department changed from the rear to the East side of the store, where it receives the prominence it deserves. The former location of the grocery department is now occupied by the shoe stock. At Eastmanville the Samuel Lieffers general stock and store building have been moved across the street, so that the building no longer presents a menace to auto drivers who might be disposed to turn too short a corner at undue speed in making for the road which crosses the bridge. The store now stands back from the street on both sides, presenting a much more imposing appearance. Two summer residents of Eastman- ville—Noyes L. Avery (Michigan Trust Co.) and T. William Hefferan (Kent State Bank)—appear to be vie- ing with each other in making per- manent improvements of a most at- tractive character. Mr. Avery has re- cently purchased all the farm lands across the street from his home for a mile in extent and is improving the properties on a most gigantic scale. He has also purchased a half mile of water frontage across the river from his home, which gives him complete immunity from disturbance by picnic parties or hilarious disciples of John Barleycorn who might otherwise be disposed to make the nights hideous with song and loud talking. The build- ing operations undertaken by Mr. Avery are on an extensive scale and if he keeps the pace he has set for himself he will soon find himself one of the biggest gentleman farmers in Michigan. The appearance of Broadway, the 100 foot highway which has long been one of the chief glories of Lamont, has been greatly changed by the demoli- tion of the old Congregational church, which has withstood the ravages of time for seventy-five years. In its place will soon appear an attractive Swiss chalet, designed by Benjamin & Benjamin, who have just completed the creation of a $500,000 development for William K. Kellogg, the Battle Creek food manufacturer, on the North end of Gull Lake. The chalet is located on the high bank, just back of the old church, commanding a_ remarkable view up and down the river for five or six miles. It is to be completed, ready for occupancy, by June 1. Ad- ditional land has been purchased on the East, so the lot on which the new home will be located will have about 225 foot frontage on Broadway and 250 feet on the street running down to the river. The premises will be landscaped by one of the most expert men in that line of business. The church was originally con- structed of clear white pine lumber, utierly devoid of knots. The material thus salvaged will be utilized in the erection of the new home. The bell will go to a Dutch Reformed church in Grand Rapids. The pulpit has al- ready been installed in the Galewood branch of the City Rescue Mission. The church “had touches in its history. The first pastor was Rev. James Ballard, of Grand Rapids. During the civil war the front door was never locked. On the receipt of the morning and evening papers from Grand Rapids each day the people gathered at the church to hear the news of the war read by the village reader. John Brown, Jr., spoke twice in the church while he was rais- ing a regiment of six footers to avenge the death of his father and ensure the freedom of the slave. He secured two additions to his avenging host in La- mont. As a boy I lived in Lamont during 1870 and 1871 and listened repeatedly to the daily recital of the incidents of the Franco-Prussian war by the vil- lage reader in the store of George Luther who conducted a general store on the river bank for many years. I lived nearly across the street from the many historic church and ran over to the bluff back of the church hundreds of times to witness the old Daniel Ball and Wil- liam H. Barrett—steamboats then ply- ing regularly in Grand River between Grand Rapids and Grand Haven— salute each other as they steamed passed Lamont. At that time the land across the river was covered with a heavy growth of hardwood, but the wonder- ful view of the river impressed me to such an extent that the was never impaired. Now, after the lapse of mere than haif a cen‘ury, I own the spot on which these boyhood memories centered and will soon be able to sit on my own porch and ruminate on the events of a lifetime. Brief calls on J. J. Wolbrink & Son, Allendale, Gemmen Bros., Blen- don, and William E. Haas, Bauer, re- vealed good reports as to business con- ditions and hopeful expectations as to the coming winter trade. memory En route home I was delayed by an accident which appeared to be easily explained. A ford car, badly smashed up, was in the ditch on one side of the road, and a larger car, somewhat disabled, reposed in the ditch on the opposite side. The ford car had been driven by a youth with a retreating chin and a. receding forehead who did not look as though he had brains enough to drive a pig to market, and the larger car driver smelled so strongly of liquor that I would have beaten a retreat if any one had struck a’ match to Hght a cigar. I did not stop to enquire who was responsible for the accident, because I could easily see that either driver was a potential murderer, if the opportunity for kill- ing presented itself. Fortunately, no one was injured. Any officer who would recommend a driver’s license to either party should be made to pay the penalty for such a violation of com- mon sense and public safety. It is altogether too easy for incompetents and drunkards to obtain licenses to drive cars—licenses which sooner or later turn out to be death certificates. It looked Saturday as though the short detour around the new bridge just East of Marne would be closed in a day or two. This detour has been a disgrace to the State or county, whichever inflicted it on the public. Ten dollars would have put it in de- cent condi‘ion, but the man in charge of the improvement evidentiy had very little regard for the comfort and safety of travelers to maintain such a wretched fifty feet of temporary road- way, full of ruts and elevations. If he owned an interest in the only spring factory in ‘Michigan he could served his own selfish more acceptably than by maintaining such an outrage for so long a period. have interests no I can see one thing very plainly and that is that passenger coaches and freight trucks are storing up trouble for themselves by the ruthless manner in which they “hog” the road on our cement highways. The passenger coaches are not so blamable, because most of them run faster than the aver- age motorist wishes to drive. The freight truck driver usually takes his position in the middle of the road and refuses to swing over to the right side when implored to do so by a motor driver who happens to be in a hurry to reach his destination. Frequently and long continued horn blowing sel- dom receives any recognition or re- sponse from the truck driver. When I finally pass him at a cross roads or country village and impede his fur- ther progress by throwing my car across the road in order to secure an explanation of his conduct, he insolent- ly informs me that he did not hear my warning. When I call his attention to the fact that the law requires him to install a looking glass on his car, so adjusted as to enable him to see approaching vehicles from behind, he invariably replies: “To hell with the law.” I have reported these cases, together with the number of the licenses car- ried by the trucks, so often to county sheriffs without result, that I have concluded to take the law into my own hands and swear out warrants before prosecuting attorneys where flagrant cases of this kind are brought to my attention. I may not accomplish much, considering the large number of ignor- ant, arrogant and utterly reckless truck drivers who constantly violate every rule of the road and every pro- hibition in the statute books, but I shall certainly cause some of the vio- lators to wish they had been a little more courteous in dealing with people who have just as much right on the public highways as they have. E. A. Stowe. ——~+-.___ Hard-Surface Goods Did Well. In a few more weeks one of the best seasons experienced by manufacturers of linoleums and other hard-surface floor coverings in some time will come to an end, and new prices will be is- sued for Spring. An interesting thing about the current season is that felt- base goods, which for several seasons have been the football of the trade, have come through it without prices being cut to keep up volume. In the linoleum end of the market every- thing seems to have done well except printed goods which, although they have sold, have felt more than any- thing else the competition of felt backs. Manufacturers are approaching the new season with considerable optim- ism, and promise a number of novel- ties. New things in inlaid linoleums, in particular, are in prospect. —_.-->—___ Good Demand For Gloves. Although the cold weather has yet to spur the consumer demand for wo- mens gloves to marked activity, a nice re-order business in some varieties is reported by wholesalers. Business in fabric gloves is said to be particularly active, and in the popular priced mer- chandise these types are expected to sell particularly well. Novelty kid gloves have been well ordered in ad- vance, and lower temperatures, to- gether with buying for the holidays, are counted on to stimulate further purchases. The fancy cuff continues a leading style feature in both kinds of gloves. —_+-.___ Don't fail to have the soot removed from all smoke pipes; if not cleaned the pipe may overheat and start a fire when you start to operate the furnace. 10 SHOE MARKET Trials and Tribulations of Early Shoe Dealers. Speaking more particularly to the younger generation among the shoe retailers and including the younger men in the traveling fraternity, there seems at the present time a feeling that the trials and tribulations of this present period are more numerous and more severe than in the old days. This is an error. Consider the profits per pair at re- tail to-day and compare these with the nickel-per-pair profit which we used to figure in the days during and around 1875, soon after I came to this city of Indianapolis. Those were the days without fixed prices, when sales were preceded by haggling and the length of our day’s work lasted well into the night, depending considerably upon the weather, whether it was fine or stormy, but seldom did those days terminate before midnight. In the old days merchants in the same line of business were seldom on speaking terms. Those were the days when gaslight was the most modern method of illumination. I remember that our show window contained four gaslights and that as the night wore on and the customers were fewer and farther between that I would put out one of the lights in our window and then go to the door and watch until the fellow across the street put out one of his lights. Then I'd put out another of the lights in our display window and he’d do the same and so finally we'd both close. And the next night we, in our store would wait for the other fellow to make the start as we had done the preceding night. I well recall the experiences which attended the movement I was privi- leged to start for a 6 o'clock closing hour just as soon as I could gain the support in our trade to make such a movement effective. We hear considerable nowadays of the successes of starting on a limited capital and I honor those men who place their ability above all material assets. I sometimes look back on the start that I made in the shoe business with my savings of just $167, to which I added the proceeds of a $200 mortgage on which it was necessary to pay $75 commissions and 10 per cent. interest. Those of us who are in business to- day and who can look back on those days gone by have some advantage because we can recall how many hard- ships were overcome and perhaps a brief reference to these experiences may be of some value to those who are younger in the merchandising of shoes. We older merchants remem- ber how it was necessary to fight to Stay in business and that this fighting included the laying of plans well in ad- vance; that it called for the exercise of staunch judgment and at all times working with our hands and minds. This stabilization of effort will accord others, as it has those of us in bygone days, a satisfaction that is greater than mere earnings alone can render. There were eight years after I en- gaged in business on my own account that I did not permit myself to attend MICHIGAN TRADESMAN a show. Such may not be just the sacrifices that we have to make to-day but there are corresponding sacrifices to be made if we are to reap a meas- ure of success. Stabilization of prices constitutes one of the advantages with which we are enabled to do the job to-day. There isn’t the haggling with which we had to contend fifty years ago. We used to have to fight to get the price and still make the sale. Kip boots used to sell for $4 per pair and we sold a good grade of split boots for $3.50 a pair Many’s the time that my hands have been red and sore from removing the pegs from a shipment of those old peg- ged boots. This haggling on the price used to be fraught with trials and tests of our patience. Out in the country there was a sort of purchasing agent idea that was carried out by one man who would come to town for the rest. Be- fore he left town he’d call on his neighbors and learn how many _ of them wanted to buy a pair of boots and for every man that wanted a pair of boots he'd cut another notch on the stick. Then to town he’d come with his stick and from store to store he’d go and try to play one dealer against another so as to buy, let us say, fifteen pairs of boots at the lowest possible retail price. And after you’d worked for three hours trying to sell fifteen pairs of these boots at, say a special price of $53, which was the lowest figure you felt you could take without losing money, your temper would be given a jolt and a test by this country- man telling you that the best he was going to offer was $45 for the fifteen Pairs. Experiences like this were the fore. runners of the movement to stabilize asking prices in retail stores and it was a real satisfaction to have a part in the efforts which brought this about. Jas. K. Smith’ —_2+.___ Bad Weather Would Help. A little bad weather would not come amiss right now so far as the shoe trade is concerned. Not only would it give stimulus to the movement of stocks of rubbers and other protective footwear from the shelves of the re- tailers, but it would stimulate consum- er buying, at least so far as men are concerned, of heavier footwear for late Fall and Winter use. While there has been a nice business done by gen- eral wholesalers of shoes in the last week, and through most of the current month as well, the continuance of good weather has worked against the sale of men’s shoes of the “stouter” kinds. This, coupled with the marked hand- to-mouth purchasing of women’s shoes by retailers, has kept the level of October business from reaching Sep- tember’s excellent figures. ——_+>>—__. Holiday Goods Heavily Bought. Regardless of some business devel- opments which are not altogether fav- orable, retailers have strong confidence in the outlook for the holiday season. Many kinds of merchandise of either a gift or utility nature, which usnally sell well from Thanksgiving to Chris, mas, are being heavily ordered at the present time. In certain lines such as silk underwear, leather goods, novelty jewelry, toys, perfumery and the like, the pressure for suitable delivery is very strong on manufacturers who are operating their plants at capacity. There is every reason to look for a larger turnover in dollars than last year, which set a new record, accord- ing to well posted retail opinion. ———_+ +. Doll Demand Is Active. With much late business placed, doll manufacturers are endeavoring to make delivery of merchandise in ac- cordance with buyers’ wishes. Orders have been coming in at such a rate that the plants will be operating at capacity for some weeks to come, and buyers expecting to get spot merchan- dise after Nov. 15 are not likely to meet with much success, according to leading manufacturers. The realis‘ic infant and mama types of dolls con: tinue to have the bulk of the demand, justifying the continued confidence of manufacturers in the appeal they have for consumers. Prices so far have not been advanced. —~++>___ Millinery Styles Being Bought. Felt hats are selling actively in women’s millinery. High colors are featured and the felt is frequently combined with black satin or failles. A variety of shapes is offered, includ- ing the small poke, the roll back, “off- the-face” and the tan. Velours are in some demand, particularly the velour cloth beret tam, which serves as an all-round sports hat. For dress wear hats of maline and satin, rhinestone trimmed, are popular in the small, medium and large shapes. Satin hats, however, have the greatest call in this class, being combined with metal- lic cloths. —_~2+.___- Warns of Possible Returns. Returns of women’s coats so far this season have been moderate. This is due to the shortage of merchandise and the strike in the coat industry. With rumors of strike settlement in the air, however, the National Wholesale Wo- men’s Wear Association is warning manufacturers that there may be an attempt by some retailers to return merchandise without reason. The as- sociation is asking manufacturers to co-operate by reporting the retailers who make the returns, in the belief that “only by concerted action can the matter of returns be improved.” Michigan Shoe Dealers Mutual Fire Insurance Company LANSING, MICHIGAN PROMPT ADJUSTMENTS W. L. H. BAKER, Secy-Treas. P. O. Box 549 ~—<=—osagoesccscnesscnccnecencanncnancmacessenenmemmmmnenmmemsememane November 3, 1926 EASY -PROFITS You will find in the numer- ous items such as Shoe Pol- ish, Laces, Insoles, Arch Supports, Foot Remedies. Our complete stock is at your command. BEN KRAUSE COMPANY 20 S. Ionia Ave. GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN FOR YOU JOHN COMER A black blucher oxford with wave tip, top sole, harness stitching and flanged heel. Uppers of winter weight calf. The top sole will pro- tect you against rain and slush and it’s the last word in style. Ask your dealer for Style 983. He can get you a pair from stock Nov. Ist. The price will be five dollars at retail. e HEROLD-BERTSCH SHOE COMPANY Manufacturers Since 1892 Grand Rapids, Michigan LANSING, MICH. November 3, 1926 CROSSED THE DARK RIVER. G. J. Brouwer, Secretary Grand Rap- ids Calendar Co. Gerrit J. Brouwer recently died at the Cleveland clinic hospital. The funeral was held at the late home of the deceased, 439 Thomas _ street. Burial was in Oakhills. Mr. Brouwer was born near East Saugatuck, Mich., May 12, 1875, his antecedents having been Holland on both sides. He worked on the farm and attended the district school until 16 years of age, when he went to work in the general store of Jacob Heeringa at East Saugatuck. Two years later he came to Grand Rapids and went to work in the delivery de- partment of the Herpolsheimer Co. One year later he moved over to the wholesale department of the P. Steketee & Sons, occupying successive- ly the positions of stock-keeper in the notion department, order clerk, house The Late G. J. Brouwer. salesman, road salesman, buyer in the notions, hosiery and white goods de- partments and credit man. Ten years were devoted to the work of the last position, making twenty-eight years altogether he was in the employ of the Steketee house. Jan. 1, 1922 he re- tired from that connection to take the position of Secretary and Treasurer of the Grand Rapids Calendar Co., where he expected to achieve a large measure of success. Mr. Brouwer was married about 27 vears ago to Miss Josephine B. Thibout of Grand Rapids. They had a son 22 vears old and a daughter, 16 years of age. The family resided in their own home at 439 Thomas avenue. Mr. Brouwer had been a member of the Christian Reformed church on La- grave avenue thirty-four years and was an elder of that organization. He also taught a class of girls in the Sun- day School. Mr. Brouwer was a pleasant gentle- min, who was cautious in business, reliable in statement and dependable in every walk of life. ——~+->__ Death of Hon. S. A. Sheldon. Suel A. Sheldon, of Marne, died at the Butterworth hospital, Grand Rap- ids, last Thursday morning as a re- MICHIGAN TRADESMAN sult of an operation for intestinal ob- struction. He was taken to the hos- pital during the night and died while on the operating table. Death was unavoidable on account of the nature of his malady. Mr. Sheldon was born Dec. 6, 1850, and has been active in business and agricultural pursuits all his life. He was, in addition to con- ducting several farms which he owned near Marne, on the road at an early date for the Jackson Wagon Co. cov- ering several Western States. For the past forty years he has worked off and on for the Michigan Tradesman in connection with the subscription de- partment. He was an honorary mem- ber of the Masonic Lodge of Marne and was connected with the Chapter, Council, Knights Templar, Consistory and Shrine in Grand Rapids. He was one of the organizers of the Odd Fel- lows Lodge in Marne, which celebrat- ed its fiftieth anniversary two months ago. He was State Senator twice, having been elected in 1897 and 1905. Besides his wife, to whom he has been married about forty years, he leaves two sons, Churchill, of Han- cock, and Dr. Suel Sheldon, Jr., who is a practicing physician in Saginaw. The funeral was held in the Meth- odist church at Marne, Saturday after- noon, under the auspices of the De Molai Commandery Knights Templar. Tribute From an Old Friend. Detroit, Oct. 30—Once more I take my typewriter in hand to inform you that we are all well and hope that these few lines will find you enjoying the same blessing. : I see that one more of the old timers, Suel A. Sheldon, has gone to his reward. When I first knew Suel he was a babe in arms and unable to talk vlain, a handicap she thoroughly overcame later. They got his age a little high in the Detroit papers as he was two years younger than I am and I am only 78 to-day. I see that you have another young man in Grand Rapids whose life dates back a lone time, Capt. Charles E. Belknap. He never gets old. If I remember rightly you are no spring chicken. “Men may come and men may go, but now and then one goes on forever. Suel stayed pretty well in the race. If I remember rightly, I was a recruit or so intended for Capt. Belknap’s Company. But I got the measles at the barracks at Grand Rap- ids, also the B. lice and the war was over before I got over my infirmities. I have never applied for a pension. Suel Sheldon’s family when he was a small child kept a lumber camp for a time in the woods, adjoining my father’s old farm, three miles South of Eastmanville, near Grand River. My father was a pioneer lumberman at that point in that day. I am going down to Sebring, Flor- ida, leaving Nov. 2. Will drive down. Have home there. Come down. This is not a very choice piece of literature, but I thought you might have time to read it. Hiram Potts. ——— To Make Largest Flag of Rayon. The largest American flag ever made in the United States is now being manufactured for display at the Ameri- can Rayon Exposition to be held at the Hotel Pennsylvania during the week of Jan. 17, 1927. This gigantic flag will be made of rayon and will cover the entire ceiling of the roof garden of the hotel. 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The Old National has their scrap books back to the organiza- tion of the First National in early war days; the Grand Rapids National can show files back to the organization of the old City National, in war days; the Grand Rapids Savings back to 1872 and the Kent State back to 1884, when the Kent County Savings Bank was organized. The Home bank’s files go back only four years unless it has acquired the scrap books of one of the older banks which has been closed. These scrap books may not be listed high among the tangible as- sets and it is certain they would not bring much at a forced sale, but the banks nevertheless value their scrap records and are careful to keep them up to date. When new bank state- ments are called, in almost every bank, the scrap book becomes the center of interest for little groups of the bank Comparisons are made with statements and these also officials. the preceding comparisons are more often to see how the other fellows are getting along than to detect changes in its own condition. In the banks that can claim gains the scrap book conference is productive of good cheer and congratulation; in the others, the alibi machine goes into action. In addition to its scrap books the Old National has the compiled bank statements of all the city banks back to the statements of Oct. 11, 1889, cov- ering a period of thirty-seven years. These compiled statements fill two books and are so nearly complete that they furnish an almost perfect record of city banking as reflected in the statements. The compilation shows total resources. loans and discounts, bonds and mortgages, cash resources, surplus and profits, and finally the commercial savings, due to banks and total deposits. Each classification in its particular section of the bank is so arranged that the eve can follow the progress of the years as the pages are turned and instant comparison can be made one bank with another at any date desired. The record thus pre- served is of unusual value and interest and its duplication would be difficult. In October, 1889, with a population of about 60,000, Grand Rapids had five National banks, the Old, the National City, the Grand Rapids, the Fourth and the Fifth National, and two State banks, the Grand Rapids and the Kent County Savings. The total capitaliza- tion was $2,400,000, with total surplus and profits of $529,440. In the present year of grace with 169,000 population we have two National banks, the Old and the Grand Rapids and three State banks, the Grand Rapids, the Kent State and the Home, with combined capital of $3,550,000 and combined sur- plus and profits of $4,033,593. The in- crease in capital has not been so marked, but four of the present day banks each has greater surplus and MICHIGAN TRADESMAN profits than the total of thirty-seven years ago. The total resources in 1889 were $9,- 260,430; the total now is $90,701,674. The loans and discounts then were $6,- 294,048, and now they total $43,066,- 305. The bonds and mortgages in 1889 were $498,596 and now $12,401,- 329. The subject to check deposits were $2,536, 604 and now $25,567,973. The savings deposits have increased from $3,503,383 to $41,695,545 and the total deposits from $6,007,071 to $76,- 559,369. The city’s population has in- creased a little more than two and a half times. The comparison is well calculated to give us a “chesty” feeling, that sense of gratification which fol- lows honorable achievements and a substantial confidence in the future. If for no other reason than to furnish a foundation for such sentiment, it may be the compilation and preserva- tion of the old records have been worth while. The Old National’s ancient records are not confined to the bank state- ments. It has the bank clearings back to the organization of the clearing house in December 1885, and these are by months except for nine of the earlier years when total for the years The Clearing House As- sociation itself produce a record, nor anywhere near it. The Clearing House managers, changing from time to time, did not pass on the statistical records, with the result that most of them were lost. The clear- ings in 1885, it may be noted, were $21,428,206. The clearings now aver- age nearly $40,000,000 a month, or nearly double per month what they were in 1885 for the entire year. are given. cannot such Another interesting compilation is of the city’s building statistics back to 1899, when the issuing of permits began. In 1899 561 building permits were issued for a total of $657,053. How this compares with present day conditions may be indicated by $9,- 300,075, as the record for the first nine months this year, with the probability that the total for the year will ap- proximate $12,000,000. Those old records, banking and building, are valuable for reference and comparison and the Old National is not selfish in its holding of them. They are accessible to anybody who wants to know or to whom tthe in- formation seems desirable, and es- pecially to the newspapers. The notable feature of the Oct. 8 bank statements was the shrinkage in deposits as compared with June 30. The savings and certificate deposits fell off $1,482,135, the commercial $715,593 and the total $2,102,652. As compared with April 12 the total is $3,599,910 less, the commercial de- posits bearing the brunt. A little un- derstanding of local conditions takes all the “alarm” out of this showing. Since the beginning of the year trans- actions have been put through involy- ing the conversion into liquid cash of something like $10,000,000 values. These transactions include the sale of the Leonard Refrigerator Co., $6,000,- 000; sale of the Michigan Chair Co.. $1,000,000; sale of the Fourth National more than $1,000,000, and the refinanc-. ing of the American Seating Co. Large November 3, 1926 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. “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. | OUR OBLIGATION We realize at all times, that « it is the duty of this insti- tution to do everything to conserve, protect and pro- mote the interest of its pa- trons. We solicit and _ accept patronage, fully cognizant of the trust which is repos- ed in our own judgment and integrity. On this basis, may we serve you? “The Bank Where You Feel At Home” rand Rapids Savings Bank OFFICERS ~ ra #nLiA.a ALDEN SMITH, Chaianan of the Boara Division and Burton CHARLES W. GARFIELD, Chairman Ex.Com. GILBERT L. DAANE, President « ARTHUR M. GODWIN, Vice Pres. ORRIN B. DAVENPORT, Ass't Cashier EARLE D. ALBERTSON, Vice Pres. and Cashier HARRY J. PROCTER, Ass't Cashier EARL C. JOHNSON, Vice President H. FRED OLTMAN, Ast Cashier dhe Bank ‘Where you feel at Home TONY NOORDEWIER, As’t Cashier Office Cor. MONROEandIONIA Branches Grandville Ave. and B St. West Leonard and Alpine Leonard and Turner Grandville and Cordelia St. Mornoe Ave. near Michigan Madison Square and Hall E. Fulton and Diamond Wealthy and Lake Drive Bridge, Lexington and Stocking Bridge and Mt. Vernon Division and Franklin Eastern and Franklin OLDEST SAVINGS BANK IN WESTERN MICHIGAN RE as Sana, November 3, 1926 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 13 amounts of the capital released by these transactions went into the banks as deposits, and the shrinkage in de- posits now is merely the withdrawal of this money for reinvestment. A study of the statements shows that the withdrawals have been in certificates, while savings bank deposits show the usual gains to be expected in a town of full employment of labor at good wages. In connection with the shrink- age of deposits it is said one bank had to dig down for something more than $1,000,000 on twenty-four hours no- tice. It turned the trick without diffi- culty, but had to call on the Federal Reserve Bank to help it out. The Oct. 8 bank statements, it may be added, show a wholesome expan- sion in loans and discounts to $43,066,- 308, a gain of $1,840,553 compared with June 30 and of $2,651,055, com- pared with a year ago. The hand-to- mouth plan of doing business still pre- vails, but the increase in loans and dis- counts is an indication of steady con- fidence in general conditions and prospects and some inclination to ex- pansion. Grand Rapids is now in the $100,- 000,000 class in the matter of banking resources. The grand total as of Oct. 8 was $100,013,385, of which the Na- tional banks held $38,322,342, the State banks $52,379,332 and the trust and other institutions, $9,311,711. Five years ago we pointed with pride to a total of $73,572,978 and ten years ago we thought $53,512,137 was some- thing grand. The National banks have not been called on for the usual fall statements and it is probable now that they will not be. The State banks were called as of Oct. 8. It is unusual for the two banking systems, National and State, to be out of step in the matter of statements and just why it should be this time has not been explained. -_— woo New Stimulus in Investment Bond Market. Sentiment on the future of invest- ment bonds has undergone a distinct change for the better within the last fortnight and the marked success of recent new issues is driving home the point anew that the demand for se- curities of quality is greater than the supply. It is not necessary to turn back in history so very far to find ex- pressions of uncertainty over the de- gree of success that might accompany any effort to bring out such prominent new foreign flotations as of late have gone over strong. If tangible evidence is wanted of what the authorities in the financial district all say—which is that sentiment is improving—it may be found in the hearty reception that was accorded to the two important issues, one ofo foreign and one of domestic origin, that came out on Monday and Tuesday respectively of last week. Efforts of the Belgian people to put their currency on a gold basis through the flotation of a large stabilization loan were met both abroad and here by an instant and heavy oversubscrip- tion. In the rush for the new bonds at London investors entered orders enough to cover available supply thirty times and at New York the $50,000,000 issue was quickly taken and went im- mediately to a smart premium above the syndicate price. Even so attrac- tive, an ordering as the new Belgian obligations would not have received such good treatment at the hands of investors at all times in the recent past. Likewise a domestic issue of 5 per cent. bonds offered at par, the new Western Union derscriptions, met so broad a demand that they at once went higher. These things are interesting not so much for the success they reveal of the issues mentioned but for what is known about the general market in in- vestment bonds of high standing. It is never possible even in the conserva- tive markets to say precisely what has changed sentiment at any particular moment but several influences have contributed, presumably, to the in- creased activity of late in bonds. In the first instance the approach of the seasonal peak in commercial demands for funds has diverted money in sub- stantial volume to the bond market. Movement of the agricultural crops began earlier than usual this year so that it was to have been expected that a relaxation in the requirements from the farm regions might come sooner than usual. Then the expectations of a recession in general business activity in many quarters has tended to invite an in- creasing degree of conservatism on the part of careful investors in their choice of what to put into their strong boxes with the result that an already good demand for bonds has ‘been acceler- ated. These are observations that may be made on the general position of bonds but in the fresh confidence that has been stirred in obligations of coun- tries that seek stabilization is an in- fluence that also must be reckoned with. Enquiries that come to the prominent investment institutions of Wall Street, and to those all over the country, reflect an interest in foreign securities that grows with each new step toward an establishment of sound financial conditions abroad. Paul Willard Garrett. [Copyrighted, 1926] —_>-+—___ Cod Migrate To South. Movement of cod to and from Nan- tucket Shoals appears to be influenced by the presence and activity of the rock crab, which is the principal food of the cod on the shoals, and which is somewhat smaller than the specie found along the Southern section of the Atlantic seaboard and Chesapeake Bay, according to a _ statement of William C. Schroeder, of the United States Bureau of Fisheries of the De- partment of Commerce. From late Spring to Fall these crabs are abundant and active on the shoals. With the advent of cold weather it ap- pears that the crabs bury in the mud and the cod moves Southward to warmer water in search of his daily menu of crabs. The crabs are abun- dant and available in lower New York Bay and along the Jersey coast in the Fall and early Winter. From January to March the South- ward migration of the cod is con- tinued to Southeastern New Jersey and farther. NEW ISSUE: $600,000 ALASKA REFRIGERATOR | COMPANY MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN 6% First (Closed) Mortgage Gold Bonds Due September 1, 1941 Direct obligation of Alaska Refrigerator Company, which was established over forty-five years ago. This Company now recognized as one of the largest manufacturers of Refrigerators in the wor!d. Secured by First Mortgage on all the real estate, buildings, and fixed equipment, which has been appraised as having a sound value of $1,193,000, making this approximately a 50% loan. Net Earnings for the year ended June 30, 1926 were $314,880 —over 8! times interest requirements on this issue. Mortgage provides a Sinking Fund sufficient to retire in excess of 60% of this issue by maturity. Tax exempt in Michigan. PRICE 100 AND ACCRUED INTEREST TO YIELD 6% HOWE, SNOW & BERTLES (Incorporated) Investment Securities GRAND RAPIDS NEW YORK CHICAGO DETROIT SAN FRANCISCO All information given herein is from official sources or from sources which we regard as reliable, but in no event are the statements herein con- tained to be regarded as our representation. $6,000. Whitehouse, Lucas Co., Ohio, 6% Waterworks Ex- tension Notes due Feb. 10, 1928, denomination $1,000, principal and interest due Feb. and Aug. 10, payable at the Village Treasurer’s Office, Whitehouse, Ohio. FINANCIAL STATEMENT cues CEO Cth | WECM NNER ERG CR eg $993,370. Total Debt (including above) _____ 50,660. NCR WN LOE PC $23,100. Population, 1920 Census ________ 513 Opinion, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, Cleveland. Price to net 5.00% These notes are a general obligation of the Village of Whitehouse, Ohio, and we believe they provide an attractive short term investment. If inter- ested 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 ONAL BANK Intelligent, helpful financial service for | the business man in Western Michigan is one of the most important functions of the Old National. cA Bank jor Everybody_ MONROE AT PEARL NO BRANCHES 14 Melon Cutting Ahead For the Com- mon Stock. When the American Light & Trac- tion Co. was organized, a quarter of a century ago, its financial structure followed the lines then most approved. Only two classes of stock were issued, common and preferred, and both had equal voting power in shaping the company’s policies. Class A and B common, and prior participating and debenture preferred stocks in those days were unknown, and the no pars had not been discovered. The old model in financing is far out of date. The company is planning to modern- ize it. The first steps in this direction will be taken at a meeting of the stockholders to be held Dec. 8. Hew far the movement will go has not yet been indicated. The first steps will be: Limit the issue of old 6 per cent. cumulative preferred stock to the $14,- 236,200 now outstanding; authorize $50,000,000 634 per cent. cumulative prior preferred stock, of which enough will be issued to offer the holder of the old 6 per cent. stock a share for share exchange, the balance to be held for serial issue as needed. The old stock has full voting power and is now redeemable. The new issue will be without voting power, and will be re- deemable at any dividend period at 115. In effect, the plan will center control on the common stock and will make it possible to retire the preferred stock if it should be so desired. Con- trol of the company has been an issue since the death of Emerson McMillan and was particularly acute last spring, when several interests were actively bidding for it. The elimination of the preferred stock voting power, it is ex- pected, will simplify the problem. For the year ending Sept. 30, the American Light & Traction balance was $7,773,545, equivalent after pay- ing $854,172 dividends on the pre- ferred stock, to approximately $20 a share on the $34,811,400 common stock outstanding. After the payment of $3,393,750 dividends on the common, a balance of $3,525,623 remained for surplus or better than 10 per cent. and this increased the surplus to $18,- 964,401. The surplus now shows a comfortable margin over the $14,236,- 200 preferred stock outstanding, and in addition to this the company has nearly an equal amount laid away in special reserves. The balance sheet shows $1,011,385 cash and temporary investments of $19,860,614, a total of $20,871,999. The company could re- tire its preferred stock and scarcely miss the money, and it is likely some- thing of this sort is in mind. What the next step toward modern- izing the financial structure will be has not been indicated, but the show- ing of earnings, surplus, resources and quick assets seem to hold very choice promises of melon cutting for the common stock at no distant future. American Light & Traction has al- ways been a favorite with Grand Rap- ids and Michigan investors and a large amount of the stock, both common and preferred, is held here. —_2>+.__ Why Wages Are Altogether Too High Statistics on wages may he dry usually and like dust brushed aside when possible but from Albany to-day MICHIGAN TRADESMAN comes a report on factory earnings that unfolds a story of wide import. Without here going into details it may be recorded that the weekly earnings of New York State factory workers rose in September appreciably over the August level and reached the high- est average in history. Widespread activity perhaps contributed more to this result than any general upturn in rates but the incident will call to the attention of students some important features of the present period in the business cycle. Not the least of these is the position of the man that works for wages. The pay for workers does not at the pres- ent moment represent the largest num- ber of dollars ever received for a given amount of labor in all industries. In consequence demands for better pay continue. With the efforts of wage earners to improve their standards of living everybody sympathizes. Those that have no heart for the human ele- ments involved look upon the move- ment as a matter of good business. What the laborer does not appear to understand, however, is that while his money return may not universally represent the maximum on record the fall in commodity prices rapidly is lifting his real wages to the highest level in history throughout the world. Wholesale commodity prices the world over have been falling for two years, and in this country they have dropped an appreciable distance in the last year alone. If the output of gold at the Transvaal has reached its peak and the annual contributions of new yellow meal from that field, which supplies about half of the total mined in the world yearly, are destined to diminish in future years, as the au- thorities believe, the price trend may well continue downward. All of which is to say that a declining trend in com- modity prices and consequently in liy- ing costs may in itself leave to the wage earner a larger and larger pro- portion of his dollar for use as he de- sires. Some of the economists of highest rank in the country and some of the shrewdest minds in the financial dis- trict express themselves as sympa- thetic to the desires of labor for bet- ter pay but fear that demands for high- €r wage rates is not the best approach to that problem. They point out that if labor can hold its present pay it really will enjoy an increased purchas- ing power as time goes on. In press- ing their demand for more dollars at a time when the movement in commodi- ties is working towards higher real wages the working man, it may ap- pear in the end, is working against his own best interests. Paul Willard Garrett. [Copyrighted, 1926] —___+ > _ Wind Starts Forest Fires. Australian bush fires are not always caused by careless persons, according to a correspondent of the Sydney Bulletin, who reports that he has seen trees, particularly stringy-bark, the limbs of which have crossed and grown so closely together that a heavy wind lasting twelve to fourteen hours have caused to smoulder through fric- tion. When dry many varieties of trees become easily fired. More than 14,000,000 pounds of minerals are used annually in the manufacture of REYNOLDS SHINGLES Minerals are impervious to fire ¢ Grand Rapids Trust Company Receiver for H. M. Reynolds Shingle Co. PROD ZTRADE MARKS THEY MUST ({sm\¥mead) BEGOOD November 3, 1926 Fulfilling A Need It has been rightly said “That no ser- vice can or should endure which does not fulfill a human need.” The Grand Rapids Trust Company is a service corporation. Aside from selling high-grade securities it has nothing to sell except its service. We maintain for your use a Trust De- partment, a Safety Deposit Department, an Investment Department, in fact, every kind of trust company service. The fact that this service has fulfilled a human need is evidenced by our steady growth. We have served others, we can serve you. ne aS [RAND RAPIDS TRUST [‘OMPANY GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN iB November 38, 1926 Some General Advice To Investors. Don’t invest your money with strangers. Deal only through a repu- table investment house—one that will always be there when you want it and that will deal honorably. Such houses have built up their business and repu- tation through satisfactory dealings with customers and they cannot afford to jeopardize their reputations through giving any but careful and conscien- tious service. It is to thei radvantage to sell you the kind of securities most appropriate to your personal means and requirements, and their experts and statistical departments are at your service. Invest in the kind of securities best adapted to your own circumstances and to the purpose for which you are building up an estate. Don’t purchase marketability at the expense of high yield unless you really need marketability. Don’t sacrifice a considerable amount of interest in order to obtain tax free securities unless your income is such that the tax free feature is of real benefit to you. Don’t invest all your money in one security or one type of security. Di- versify your holdings widely, so as to minimize the risk of loss. Don’t touch your invested principal. Keep it intact and working for you. Don’t spend the income from your investments for current needs. Rein- vest the interest as it is received and in that way keep adding to your prin- cipal. Principal will not of itself in- crease, but can be made to do so with increasing rapidity through the re- investment of the interest it produces. Don’t speculate unless you can weil afford to do so—and then only with part of your funds that you can afford to lose if necessary, having the main portion of your funds invested in sound securities. Don’t keep funds idle, waiting for the market to go lower before invest- ing. The interest lost while your money is idle is frequently greater than any advantage gained through purchasing at a lower figure—and often the lower prices you are waiting for do not materialize. Don’t sacrifice safety of principal in order to obtain a higher interest yield. To risk one hundred dollars of prin- cipal in the hope of receiving one or two dollars a year more in interest is folly. Invest intelligently. Investigate each security carefully before you purchase it. Don’t try to get rich quickly. Make haste slowly, but build for permanence so that, when you no longer are able to earn, the money you have worked for will work for you and support you in comfort during the rest of your life. —_>-.—__ Vault Doors Not Always Fire Proof. In years previous, vault doors, which in reality are merely two steel doors separated by a vestibule ranging from 2 to 8 inches deep, have been consid- ered fireproof. Recent tests, however, have proven that doors of such con- struction will stand a fire test of ap- proximately only six hours. Accord- ingly the Underwriters’ Laboratories is conducting tests on vault doors of a new type of construction which they MICHIGAN TRADESMAN hope to find actually fireproof. A door is considered fireproof if it will keep the heat two inches from its inner surface at a temperature averaging 300 degrees for a comparative time limit. One hears of many cases where fire has crept through a supposedly fire- proof elevator door. Upon examina- tion, however, it is found that the door itself is not lacking, but the framing, etc., around it. Hence, the Underwriters’ Laboratories has been trying to bring about a test wherein they can O. K. not only the door itself, but the framework, hanger, hardware, etc., which are necessary parts to the door proper. Unforeseen difficulties have arisen, however, in conducting these examinations as by Union rules. no door manufacturer is allowed to make any of the hardware which goes with it. The necessary door acces- sories can only be made by a sole manufacturer of this product. To ex- amine a door complete with its fitting, it would, of course, be necessary *3 have the door shipped from plant to plant, having the necessary parts at- tached, which would involve a great expense. The manufacturers naturally will not consent to this. These diffi- culties are being slowly unravelled, and some sort of an agreement is ex- pected in the near future. —_~>---—__ Purple Instead of Red Lights. Purple lights will soon designate fire alarm boxes in Detroit if recom- mendations of the city council are fol- lowed. The council decided on the change in lights because of the cus- tom of using red lights as traffic sig- nals. Because of the large number of red lights citizens are unable to tell which designates the location of fire boxes. Experiments have proven that purple lights are visible under unfav- orable conditions caused by smoke or fog. The boxes will be illuminated by special type of lamp with a purple lens on each side. The words, “Fire alarm box,” are to be placed on the posts in letters discernible at a distance of 300 feet. The use of purple lights for any other purpose will be forbidden. —— +3. Fire protection engineers who have been studying the dust explosion haz- ard learned long ago that this hazard was due to very fine particles of dust accumulating about the plant and ready if there is one slight explosion to become suspended in the air and thus continue in a series of explosions. These engineers are now experiment- ing with chemicals to try to develop, if possible, a chemical which in this industry or that industry will cause these very fine particles of dust to coagulate or group themselves together thus producing such large Particles that they are not likely to become sus- pended in the air from any cause and become subject to explosion. — +++ Don’t look for a gas leak with an open flame light; you will be sure to find it. Use an electric flashlight, and test suspected pipes with soapsuds. Just thinkine of wceciden tee Will never, never do; Remove the trash and ill hung wire And fix the faulty flue. ' 23. A horse has got a head, you know, Yet must be guided with the reins; A Match has got a head, also, But you must furnish all the brains. 15 OUR FIRE INSURANCE POLICIES ARE CONCURRENT with any standard stock policies that you are buying The Net costs BOT Less Michigan Bankers and Merchants Mutual Fire Insurance Co. of Fremont, Michigan WILLIAM N. SENF, SECRETARY-TREASURER SAFETY SAVING SERVICE CLASS MUTUAL INSURANCE AGENCY “The Agency of Personal Service’ C. N. Bristot, H.G.Bunpy, _____ Winning Personality Necessary For Success in Business. Grandville, Nov. 2—I have often re- marked upon the fact that it is the man and not the soil when one is speaking of successful farming. It is the same with successful mer- chandising. In competing with mail order houses a merchant makes a mis- take who reads his customers a hom- ily on the ethics of right and wrong. People in general have a desire to be independent and they will not accept lectures as to their duties in life, not at least from men in business. It is far better to let the other man have his way as to his personal duties where trading is concerned. The mer- chant having provided a trading post for the public must cater to the needs of that public and let the preacher do the moralizing where mans’ soul is concerned. The dealer who always has some- thing to offer for public betterment isn’t the one to carry off the bun when it comes to selling goods. There are times and places to talk about making people better but that place is not from behind the counter of a store. “Why do you go down to that river- side store so often?” asked a man of his neighbor, “when we have stores much nearer?” “Well, I'll tell you, partner,” re- turned the one addressed, “it’s because Jake Solon is so mighty nice to me. He’s as gentle as a lamb; never asks me why I send money to a mail order store, as I do sometimes, but just gives me that pleasant smile of his, tends right to his knitting, and always tells the truth about the goods he sells. He’s that friendly you'd think he was a brother. Oh, there’s a difference in men who keep stores, and Jake Solon is one of the different kind. I’d drive a dozen miles to get a pound of tea of him rather than to go into the near- est store for it.” The geniality and strict probity of TRADESMAN the riverside merchant won the public, and although his store was in an out- of-the-way place it was seldom vacant for want of patronage. Once upon a time this spot by the riverside was a Stirring lumber town, with several stores and mills. To-day it is almost deserted, and one would hardly look for a successful merchant located in the cemetery of an old time milltown. Nevertheless Solon has here struck his gait, and is building up a truly prosperous business on the ruins of a onetime prosperous town. “He is so gentle and considerate,” said one old lady. ‘Why, he keeps a big armchair for we old folks to rest in while the men folks are doing their trading. If Mr. Solon had been a preacher he would have made a stir 1n the community and proved a drawing cata.” All of which was true with respect: to the man in question. It was the man and not his isolated location that made this merchant. The man and not the business is the idea. There are merchants in divers small towns in America who are mak- ing fortunes while many city mer- chants go into bankruptcy. Where once stood a thriving lumber village now only a few inhabitants re- main. Back from the immediate set- tlement a considerable farming com- munity has grown up, from which this well thought of merchant is getting his customers. Many go miles to his store because of his personality rather than trade with merchants nearer ‘it hand. It is well worth while to cultivate an engaging personality. It is certainly a drawing card in this day of quick locomotion by car and automobile. Merchant Solon of the riverside has a nod and a friendly smile for every- body who enters his store. He does not forget the tired matron with the babe in arms, nor the fidgety little old lady from wayback. One and all are on an equal footing when they enter his door, and at one side near the back of the store, is provided a rest room where the mothers and_ babes may find privacy for themselves. This riverside merchant is a veritabie encyclopedia of knowledge. “Ask Jake Solon, he knows,” is a frequent remark and his advice is often of the first or- der to people in difficulty of either head or heart. ¢ This genial storekeeper seems to delight in making other people happy He will often go out of his way to please a customer. He has no harsh words to say of mail order houses or those who patronize them. It would be hard to find a man who is better liked than this merchant of the great outdoors. The town in which he operates is several miles from the railroad, yet he has customers who live near rail- way villages, customers who have been Grawn by the personality of the man lo become regular traders at his store. It seems to be a pleasure for men and women to go out of their way to trade at Jake Solon’s Store. Why is it? Plainly not because the goods he sells are so much superior to others. The only answer is that the personal- ity of the man draws, and that is what is necessary for success in any line of endeavor. The man and not the business. Combined with all the pleasant qual- ities of this merchant’s nature the Strictest honesty is very prominent. Little children like him, even dogs wag their happiness when he looks at them. It is worth while to be a man like this, even though the being so added not a penny to his accumulations. The man, not the business is the secret of success, whether in the store, on the farm or in the mill. Old Timer. November 3, 1926 MEN OF MARK. E. L. Leland, Landlord Warm Friend Tavern, Holland. Evard L. Leland was born in Sau- gatuck Dec. 20, 1877. His father was a native of Massachusetts. His mother was born in Vermont. His father con- ducted a general store for Johnson & Stockbridge, the pioneer lumbermen of Saugatuck and Singapore for many years. Mr. Leland attended the public schools of Saugatuck and graduated from the high school at the age of 20. His first business experience was as a local fire insurance agent, which oc- cupation he pursued for four years. He then formed a co-partnership with his father and engaged in general trade at Saugatuck under the style of Leland’s Department Store. He con- tinued this business twenty-five years and seven months, when he sold his stock to his stepson, Robert Williams, of Chicago, who will continue the busi- ness at the same location. Seven years ago Mr. Leland and his wife opened the Leland Tea Room at Saugatuck. Four years ago they open- ed Leland Lodge, a well-kept lodging establishment adjoining the Tea Room. Both undertakings are kept open only during the resort season. They have been conducted so much to the liking of Mr. Landwehr, dominant owner of the Warm Friend Tavern, that he pre- vailed upon them to take the manage- ment of his hotel, which they did Oct. 15 of this year. They have already made many changes from the shiftless methods of the former manager, es- pecially in the dining service, and con- fidently expect to see the Warm Friend Tavern take high rank among the first-class hotels of the State. Mr. Leland’s former wife, Miss Florence Williams, was the mother of three children, all living. She died some years ago and Mr. Leland mar- ried Mrs. Frank Williams, of Chicago, in 1922. This union has proved to be a most fortunate one for both parties. Mr. Leland belongs to the Masonic lodge in Saugatuck and the Elks lodge in Holland. He owns up to no hobby. He attributes his success in both mer- chandising and hotel keeping to the fact that he always aims to give every- one a square deal and make every one satisfied. Mr. Leland sticks close to his office in the hotel, which is just behind the clerk’s desk, with an open door—al- ways kept open—between the two departments. This enables him to hear all that is said to the clerk by guests and enables him to straighten out-any difficulties or controversies which may arise between clerk and patron, thus keeping as customers men who might be inclined to seek accom- modations elsewhere. Mr. Leland has also many other good ideas which have been suggested to him in his past experience which he will put into prac- tice from time to time. Mrs. Leland has also many well-defined ideas on hotel keeping, which will enable her to be of great assistance to her hus- band in their new undertaking. —————)-— > : There are several angles to every question, but they are not all right angles, —.. 26 November 3, 1926 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 17 900 Merchants are ready to vouch for Red ArrowService. Here’s what they are saying: * € *& “We inaugurated the Red Arrow Service in April. Our May sales showed an increase of 10.7%, June 16.38% and July 26.5%.” That’s what Mr. Jettinghoff of Delphos, Ohio writes about Red Arrow Ser- vice. e S$ A Lewistown, Mo., merchant writes of Red Arrow ... “Saturday was the biggest day in Lewistown in the point of crowd since the farmer’s picnic last year, thanks to Red Arrow.” RED ARROW “In spite of a raging bliz- zard Red Arrow Service brought great crowds to town today.” This Webster City, Ia., merchant’s letter is Just one of the many testimonials for the ability of Red Arrow to pull trade. Nothing can take folks away from your store when you have Red Arrow Service. Not even a blizzard, mail order catalogs or peddlers. It’s the best service a merchant or a group of mer- chants can offer. A 52-week sales service which costs less than you are very probably spending now on spasmodic sales. Red Arrow isn’t an old time ‘Put on a Big Sale’’ idea which brought in the cus- - tomers and cash one day and left you to losses the rest of the year. Red Arrow brings additional profits the whole year. A plan which has been successfully adopt- ed by individuals and groups of mer- chants. Only One Red Arrow There is only one Red Arrow Service. Don't let any salesman tell you he has something ‘“‘very similar.’’ Our service has proved a success in every instance and we do not want to be confused with one of the many unsound so called ‘“‘busi- ness booster’ schemes which blossom out each year. So we ask you, please, do not judge us by any experience you may have had with others. Give us a fair trial. We Do the Work Red Arrow isn’t a service we sell you for so much money, then leave you to work out your own salvation. No sir! Accept the work of Red Arrow and you accept the work of a whole organization . . . one which works right with you all the time. And when your big sale days come off Red Arrow directs the work in your store. Your particular problem is closely studied by our expert merchandisers and every- thing is done to make your sale most successful. In other words, Red Arrow does the work and supplies the materials. All vou have to do is co-operate and watch your sales double themselves over last year’s showing. Our Guarantee Nor do we ask you to take our word for it. We guarantee a 25 percent increase in sales . . . guarantee it with a bond in your own bank. That’s on the square, isn't it? Write Today Drop us a card today. We will send a special representative to explain the whole system to you or send you complete writ- ten information. Just as you prefer. Either without obligation. Red Arrow Service Company Springfield, Illinois 18 DRY GOODS Michigan Retail Dry Goods Associatior. President—H. J. Mulrine—Battle Creek First Vice-President—F. E. Mills, Lan- ng. ee Vice-President—G. R. Jackson Flint. Secretary-Treasurer—F. H. Nissly, Yp- silanti. Manager—Jason E. Hammond, Lansing. si Blouses Now Sold as a_ Separate Garment. The general improvement in the blouse business this Fall is attributed by manufacturers to the fact that the blouse is now being sold on its own merits as a garment and less as an accessory to the suit than formerly. Until lately the chief demand for blouses was for the tailored silk or broadcloth models, but this Fall there is a wider variety of waists being sold than was the case for several seasons. As Spring is the most important sea- son for these lines, the current Fall revival of them is regarded as an es- pecially favorable sign for next sea- son. In spite of the fact that some blouse manufacturers have been attracted to the dress business, and some of them have combined the two enterprises, there are several who have adhered strictly to the original line. There is now ample business to keep all their plants busy, and there is stimulation in the general activity, for the creation of authentic styles. Manufacturers in this market say that for the first time in many months buyers are coming into showrooms not ' only interested in style articles that are not standardized, but sometimes with suggestions for particular gar- ments that they think will sell well. Due to this encouragement, novelties are being brought out and disposed of successfully. The velvet blouse, which has been inspired by the two-piece velvet dress, is among the models that are in de- mand, and these are sold separately. The matter of getting a skirt to match them, attached to a foundation, is comparatively simple. It is the blouse that shows the workmanship and stamps the quality of such a costume, and to this extent the blouse may be regarded as a self-sustaining article of dress. Manufacturers represented in the membership of the United Women’s Wear League of America say that tailored biouses are as popular as they ever were, an dthat sport and “Tom boy” skirts have supplemented the de- mand created by tailored and knitted suits. Many “tuck ins” are being made and sold for wear with separate skirts, and there is also a demand for fine flannel blouses for sports wear. In a word, the whole trade is under- going a healthy expansion founded on a sound basis of styles. * —_=5_ Negligees Continue To Do Well. Business in women’s negligees con- tinues very active. Both staple and fancy merchandise is selling well. In the former, corduroy robes to retail from $3.95 up are meeting with a strong call. In higher priced Zarments those of crepe satin, metal cloth and brocaded chiffon are most in demand. Wholesalers here comment on_ the larger volume of business being done MICHIGAN TRADESMAN in the more expensive negligees this Fall. Some of the smaller retailers who have purchased only scantily such merchandise heretofore have been re- ordering. American beauty, black, coral and jade are leading colors in the crepe satin robes. Pajama lounging robes, comprising black satin trousers and printed silk jackets, are also meet- ing with a good turnover. —— +> Price Increases Held Back. Price advances on men’s wear fab- rics are not being made by leading sellers, and indications are that these factors will not announce increases during the remainder of the light- weight season. Additional business for Spring is coming in slowly, with fur- ther activity being dependent on the degree of success the clothing manu- facturers meet with in the showing of their Spring lines. As far as heavy- weight fabrics are concerned, the ex- pected demand for overcoatings has not yet materialized, owing to warm weather. It is reported, however, that some buyers have been sounding out the market in overcoatings for Fall, 1927. Prices of these goods are ex- pected to show an advance over the levels for this year. —_+~+-__ Greater Fall Turnover Awaited. Most clothing manufacturers now have their salesmen on the road with Spring lines. Early reports indicate that a “fair response” is being given the new offerings, and that business will compare favorably with last year. The buying is inclined to be cautious, with the influence of the budget sys- tem of purchasing stronger than here- tofore. It is generally. remarked that the stores would like to see a greater turnover of Fall merchandise at this time. There has been a lack of con- tinued cold weather to stimulate sell- ing, and poor local conditions exist in certain sections; but even considering these factors it is believed that the general turnover of Fall merchandise is fully as active as it was last year at this time. —~-+>___ Real Pearls Are in Demand. Whether the partiality of Queen Marie for pearls is responsible or other- wise, the fact remains that the de- mand for genuine pearls in this mar- ket at present is better than usual at this time of the year, when much of the pearl business is done. The recent enquiry has been mostly for necklaces and ropes of fine pearls, which are very scarce and which were notably lacking in those obtained in the fish- ing season recently closed. Separate pearls of necklace size for replace- ments are also being asked for, as are matched pearls in sizes ranging from 15 to 25 grains for earrings and studs. Quite a good demand is also in evi- dence for pearls running from 8 to 18 grains for use in men’s scarfpins. —~+-.__ The employer is responsible for sell- ing the goods; the employe is respons- ible for seeing to it that he has goods to sell. For Quality, Price and Style Weiner Cap Company Grand Rapids, Michigan November 3, 1926 SHEEPSKIN COATS for Men and Boys . THESE PROFITABLE ARE Quick a. SELLING ou KIND FOR YOUR THAT ro SATISFY AND WINTER oe TRADE CUSTOMERS We offer for immediate delivery four numbers in sheepskin coats of the better class. All have full cut beaverized collars. The s'eeves are lined with blanket cloth and have heavy knitted wristlets, the pockets have leather reinforcements and all seams are double stitched. Heavy moleskin underarm shields on all numbers except No. 600 604—Youths’ coat. Forest green mole shell. Two pockets. Sizes 78-20-32-34-36 oo 600—Men’s coat with four pockets. The two lower pockets have $7 50 flaps. Dark drab moleskin shell. 36 inches long. Sizes ° Oh 0st 2 44 eG AR ee ee EACH Size 50—Price $8.50. 602—-Men’s coat. Dark drab heavy moleskin shell. 36 inches $9 00 long. Full belt and four pockets. Sizes 38-40-42-44-46-48. e Size 50—Price $10.00 EACH 601—Men’s coat. Extra heavy drab moleskin shell. 36 in. long, $10 75 All-around belt and four pockets. Sizes 38-40-42-44-46-48, e Size 50—Price $11.75. EACH EDSON, MOORE & COMPANY 1702-1722 West Fort Street DETROIT 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 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. No extra commission c ing fees or any other extras. ee ae ee References: Any Bank or Chamber of Co . mmerce of Battle Creek, Mich., or Merchants’ Creditors Association of U. S. Suite 304 Ward Building, Battle Creek, Michigan For your protection we are bonded by tt i New York City. y the Fidelity & Casualty Company of November 3, 1926 Wages Paid As Guide For Retailers’ Purchases. A plan, originated in the Middle West for aiding merchants to gauge their purchases for a given period, might be adopted with profit in other parts of the country, particularly in industrial centers. It consists of hav- ing a report compiled weekly by the Secretary of the Chamber of Com- merce, showing the total payrolls of the city’s various enterprises, this infor- mation being used by retailers in the Chamber’s membership as a guide to buying. If the report shows a steady drop in the wages paid, thus indicating a de- pression in business, the merchants take this as a warning signal and go slowly in placing orders. On _ the other hand, a rising total of payments is a signal for preparing for an active consumer demand. Although the fluctuations indicated by the reports are in wages, rather than in salaries, and are most appli- cable as direct buying guides to the cheaper lines of merchandise, they are also found, when downward, to pre- sage some slowing up in the demand for higher-priced merchandise on the part of customers not directly affected by the slump. This is believed to be due to the unwillingness of plant own- ers and executives to sanction large purchases by their families when the downward trend of wages indicates a depression. Some trouble may be found in put- ting such a plan in operation, it is said, because not all manufacturers like to give out information concern- ing their business. This can be got around, however, by use of a secret key device, through which the con- cerns reporting are known only to the man who makes up the final report. Excellent results are said to be ob- tained by the plan, chiefly through the reduction of losses resulting from forced mark-downs when consumer de- mand is limited by employment con- ditions. ——_ 2 Swim the Channel Game. Based on the recent English Chan- nel swims, a game is about to be placed on the market in this country. Swimmers start from the French coast and race across the Channel to the English shore. They are advanced by the spinning of a needle, which in- dicates how fast they proceed, and meet several hazards and set-backs on the way across. The different loca- tions in both France and England are plainly marked on the board, so giving the game the value of an education in geography. The board is of metal, lithographed in many colors. On the reverse side is a checker board, a box of checkers being also included. Four swimmers are provided for playing the game, which is priced to retail at $1. ——_>-~>—____ Women’s Neckwear Sales Heavy. The large sales of women’s neckwear that characterized the early part of the season in this market show little sign of falling off. Since the begin- ning of the Fall buying neckwear man- ufacturers have had difficulty in get- ting enough operatives to take care of all their orders. As the present active season follows two dull ones, it forced MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 19 manufacturers to readjust their plants and working forces at short notice. This was not an easy matter. In the business now being received here, ac- cording to the United Neckwear League of America, there is a divers- ity of merchandise specified. Included in it are various types of collars, col- lar and cuff sets, vestees, scarfs and yard goods. —_~+2+>___ Mill'‘nery Trade Looking Ahead. With the great bulk of the business in high-class millinery now done for this season, the leading houses in the trade are completing plans for Win- ter resort and early Spring lines. The outlook for the new season is particu- larly bright so far as Milan straw is concerned, in spite of the higher cost of this material growing out of the rise in lire exchange. A French visca body known as choquette is also very well thought of for the new season, as is a Swiss material called chalet. A wide variety of colors will mark the new chapeaux, twenty shades recently having been selected for the coming season by a representative committee appointed for that purpose. —_+-.___ Ornament Accessories Do Well. Manufacturers of dress and coat ac- cessories and trimmings report an un- usually good demand, as the present vogue calls for a great use of metallic, floral and other ornamentation. The metallic effects include braidings, bandings and inserts worked out in simulations of gold and silver, partic- ularly the latter. Floral merchandise comprising single flowers and corsage bouquets are in particularly good de- mand. Outstanding are roses with me- tallic threading and chrysanthemums, which are featured for wear on both dressy and sports coats. Buying by consumers at present is particularly active. —_~+++___ Knitted Silk Garments Favored. An unusually active demand for wo- men’s fancy knitted silk underwear is reported by manufacturers of these garments. Deliveries on orders recent- ly placed for them specify delivery as far ahead as Jan. 1. Styles of these garments are not unlike those now favored in crepe de chine underwear, with lace and ribbon trimmings. All the pastel shades are also shown and favored in the garments contained in the knitted lines, prominent among which are nightgowns, combinations and “‘step-ins.” Staple articles, such as bloomers and union suits, are also having a ready sale here. —_>+>—___ Strong Vogue For Blue Cheviots. The demand for blue cheviots con- tinues the outstanding feature of the buying of men’s fabrics for immediate delivery. The “blue suit” in fact is one of the best selling types at the present time, and retailers have found it necessary to reorder these suits in better proportion than suits of other colors or fabrics. 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It is just as im- portant to insure invest- ments against loss and this is now possible with our 6% Insured Bonds. Under both State Eye M (ye JerF i Supervision We -2- Boston Baked Beans With Pork. Saturday night in New England: would be nothing more than any other night without baked beans with pork and brown bread. When a real New Englander comes to New York he wants his pork and beans cooked Bos- ton style and wanders around from one restaurant to another in search of them. He never finds them, but he tries and tries, hoping that some day he will fird someone who knows how to prepare them. In this :espect he is like the Southerner who searches New York for his hot raised biscuits. It seems strange that good food so popu- lar in one section should be entirely neglected in another. We are going to tell you how Boston baked beans and pork is prepared and we hope its use will become general and that Sat- urday night and Sunday morning will be blessed with this appealing and satisfying dish. Take a quart of small white or red kidney beans and put them in soak in cold water on Friday night. During the night they will swell and in the morning cover with fresh water. Then heat slowly until skins begin to burst, but do not allow the beans to become broken. Scald one- half pound of salt pork and scrape clean. Put a slice in the bottom of the pot and score the remainder through the rind the thickness of fair- ly thick slices. Bury the pork in the beans, leaving the rind exposed. Add one cup of boiling water to which has been added one tablespoon salt, 34 tablespoon mustard, three tablespoons sugar, two tablespoons molasses. Cover with boiling water. Cover and bake slowly, adding more water as neces- sary. Bake about six to eight hours, or until soft, removing the cover dur- ing the last hour so the beans and pork will brown well. This batch is supposed to serve 12 persons, but the chances are they will be found so de- licious only enough will be left after supper on Saturday night from a fam- ily of four to do for breakfast on Sun- day morning. These beans and pork are always eaten with brown bread, the making of which requires a separate lesson, and until the method of making soft, luscious brown bread is learned it had better be ordered from a good bakery. This kind of a meal will be found economical and thoroughly sat- isfying, and it will be only a short time before the members of the family will look for Saturday night just as good housewives look for pay day. Every Saturday night should be the unbroken rule for this dish until it becomes a habit. Then make it a perpetual one. A person does not know this delicacy until it is tried. —_»+-___ Argentine Turkey Dines on Padlock. John Guy, butcher at the Albany Hospital, wasn’t at all sure that he had not dressed an ostrich, instead of what he supposed was a turkey, when he found a good-sized padlock in the bird recently. Guy, with two .years’ ex- perience as a butcher, has dressed many turkeys, but never before a bird that revealed such an astonishing ap- petite as this Thanksgiving Day fowl, which came to the hospital from 3uenos Aires, Argentina. Turkeys in that country can hardly be classed as epicures. It was found that this bird with the unusual diet had not only consumed a padlock but also a dozen lottery tickets. It was not an excep- tionally large turkey either. ———_0-+—__ — Buchanan— James K. Rousselle, manufacturer of leather specialties, has merged his business into a stock com- pany under the style of James K. Rousselle, Inc., Main street, with an authorized capital stock of $18,000 com- mon and $12,000 preferred, of which amount $13,300 has been subscribed and $13,100 paid in in property. Yellow Kid Bananas all year around Bananas are the year ’round fruit. They are clean, wholesome, nutritious and delicious. “Yellow Kid” formly good. The Vinkemulder Company GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN Send in your orders. Bananas are uni- JOWNEY'S HOLIDAY PACKAGES ARE WONDERFUL IT’S A PLEASURE TO SELL Good Candy See OUR line of Hard Candy and Holiday Mixtures before placing your Christmas Orders. Priced right,too NATIONAL CANDY CO.,INC. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Dhami For Your Particular Patrons Recommend FRANKLIN DAINTY LUMPS They are exactly the right size and shape for Tea and Coffee. The Franklin Sugar Refining Company PHILADELPHIA, PA. “A Franklin Cane Sugar for every use” HARDWARE Michigan Retail Hardware Association. President—George W. McCabe, Petos- ey. or reniiemt—C. L. Glasgow, Nash- 2, Secretary—A. J. Scott, Marine City. Treasurer—William Moore, Detroit. Vv Selling Paint During the Late Fall. Written for the Tradesman. A customer stepped into a hardware store late in October to purchase a package of gold bronze. “I’m thinking of doing quite a bit of inside painting,” he said to the clerk. “But I guess it’s getting pretty late in the season to start now. After one gets settled for the winter, he hates to mess up the house.” “Yes,” said the clerk. late to start now.” That ended the conversation. The customer went out. The clerk did not make any enquiries regarding the work he wished to do nor did he offer any suggestion as to how the work might be done. He simply adopted a perverted interpretation of the dic- tum. “The customer is always right” and let business slip through his fingers. This attitude on the part of sales- people is one of the reasons why a number of hardware dealers have an unnecessary dropping off in their paint trade in the late fall. The old super- stition that paint is a spring and fall line and that nothing can be done with paint after the weather gets rough, is a superstition that dies hard. It is true that late in the fall the dealer cannot expect to do the same volume of business as during the spring or early fall; but so far as in- terior paint specialties are concern, there is no closed season. It is never too late or too early to do a bit of in- terior painting. Nevertheless, toward the beginning of November, there is a tendency on the part of some hardware dealers and their salespeople to relax their selling efforts in the paint department. To begin with, even in the early part of November there are still some lingering opportunities for outdoor paint. Indian summer often brings with it a spell of very decent weather. And, weather permitting, even house painting can be attempted with a rea- sonable expectation of satisfactory re- sults; while the painting of barns and outbuildings is timely. The trade in barn paint is barely touched in most rural communities. Barns and outbuildings are fairly shrieking for the protection and adorn- ment paint gives them. The value of a farm property is immensely increas- ed by a cost of relatively cheap paint. Quite often, when the season’s work is finished on the farm, there still re- mains a margin of good weather in which the farmer can use a few days to good advantage touching up his barn and outbuildings, before the bad weather really sets in. The paint dealer should be alert to develop such possibilities in his com- munity; and should bear in mind that even if he does not secure many sales this season, his missionary work along the line of paint education will not be wasted. His efforts now to educate the farming community to the value “Tt is pretty MICHIGAN TRADESMAN of barn paint will, particularly if kept up year after year, bring substantial results. However barn paint is a less im- portant item in the paint department than interior specialties. A splendid trade in inside finishes can be worked up in November. In the lengthening evenings the householder has plenty of time to undertake many painting jobs around the house. Floors, walls, furni- ture, woodwork, etc., can be greatly improved in appearance by the ap- plication of paint or varnish. Screen enamel is also a good line to push at the present time. House- holders are putting away their screen doors and windows for the winter, and _ if screen enamel is featured and adver- tised a good many sales should result. At the same time storm doors and windows are being put up in readiness for winter; and a window display or advertisement featuring paint for storm windows should create business. Concrete paint for concrete blocks, foundations, floors, etc., also possesses business-getting possibilities. | Many owner of buildings have not yet heard of the advantages to be gained by using paint on concrete surfaces. Varnish stains, stove pipe enamel, wall finishes, floor paints, varnishes, enamels and similar lines can be suc- cessfully pushed at this season of the vear. If these lines are kept well to the front and are properly featured, a large amount of extra trade can be picked up during the late fall. The development of this trade is largely a matter of education: and edu- cation is largely a matter of news- paper advertising, window display and personal salesmanship. The need for paint exists; but it is not realized. It is the part of the aggressive paint dealer to bring that need home to his customers. 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VALLEY CITY MILLING COMPANY Grand Rapids, Michigan WORDEN GROCER COMPANY THE PROMPT SHIPPERS A Big Winner QUAKER COFFEE HOT FROM THE POT SATISFIES ML La MSL Makes customers repeat WoRDEN GROCER COMPANY Wholesalers for Fifty-seven Years Ottawa at Weston - Grand Rapids The Michigan Trust Company Receiver Foster Stevens & Co. o/-39-61-63 Commerce Ave., S.W., where we will conduct a wholesale business exclusively, retiring completely from the retail field. New lines are being added to our stock and it will be our policy and pleasure to try and take care of all your requirements. and we shall solicit your business by offering careful and prompt service. FOSTER STEVENS & CO Founded in 1837. We are moving into our new location at Our prices will be right 57-59-61-63 COMMERCE AVE., S. W. GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN ints 24 COMMERCIAL TRAVELER Model Hotel Conducted By Charley Renner. Mishawaka, Ind. Nov. 2—About once a year I am compelled to come down here to Charley Renner’s hotel, the Mishawaka, and prove t- him that my digestive tract is still functioning properly. If there is any one individual in the world who can awaken one’s ap- petite from inertia, it is this same Renner. His food offerings are never like anyone else’s; they are of the home tested brand and different from anything you ever heard of, and when Charley issues a command, what’s the use of trying to “side step.” Probah'-- no one in the hotel world is a more outstanding figure than this unusual individual who is beloved by all who know him, and who doesn’t? His acquaintance in Michigan is legion, his successes have been marvelous. If I were to attempt to describe his ac- tivities and locations for the past thirty-five years, an atlas of the world would be required, and through all of his successes and vicissitudes, he has greeted the world with a smile that is convincing. Six years ago he leased th- Hotel Mishawaka and four years later ac- quired it by purchase—a $250,000 proposition—on a “shoe string,’ as Charley characterizes it. During that period he acquired, operated and sold at a profit the Urbana-Lincoln, at Urbana, Illinois, and also purchased the Edgewater Beach Club, at St. Joseph, Michigan, which he trans- formed from a money-loser into a money-maker. Every detail of hotel operation is at his finger tips and a knowledge of pub- lic requirements, with a desire to meet them, accounts for his rap‘d rise in the profession. His early career was closely connected with the widely- known Harvey system, which has pur- veyed to patrons of the Santa Fe system for a life time; he doffed his chef’s uniform to join Roosevelt’s Rough Riders in 1888, enlisting in New Mexico, and after the Spanish awakening, went back to the range and moulding board. Henceforth, for a period of twenty-eight years, he has 1 -en employed in, operated and owned hotels, and for the past decade has been identified with Michigan enterprises. His Hotel Mishawaka is as unique as its proprietor, architecturally and in detail. It is not of the cut and dried variety, neither is it an asylum, but a real home. Rules and regulations it has none, but evidences of hospitality are everywhere. Everyone loves this genial host, and how can they help it, if they would, for he meets their every requirement, with comfortable and modern rooms, and to-day’s offerings in everything you would like to eat. A spacious lobby and _ lounging room, ball room, banquet hall, various dining rooms, and a_ well-equipped cafeteria, which serves hundreds daily. And at the helm, at all times, is the indefatigable Renner, not only engaged in preparing the food that is served, but with an observant eye as to the reception of his offerings by his pa- trons. Mr. Renner still owns and operates Edgewater Beach, at St. Joe, and will be greatly disappointed if he does not, before long, enter into activities in Michigan, on a large scale, which will add to his prestige. Following on the heels of many i iv i he 1926 complaints received during t tourist season in regard to the poor quality of food and accommodations given by manv of the farm houses and boarding houses catering to motor tourist travel along the hivhways, the American Automobile Association has issued a statement declaring that the State health authorities must extend their supervision of such places in the _ interest of public health and safety. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN The complaints come from every section of the country, it having been found that there is everywhere along the highways places offering tourists accommodations which are in no way equipped to give a standard of service which safeguards health requirements. The report states that “in too many instances these boarding houses do not come up to the minimum require- ments of the State health denartments, either as regards sanitation, food or water. Ig many states there is no supervision whatever of these estab- lishments. The number of complaints clearly show that in a great many in- stances they are not equipped to take care adequately of the traveling public. In many instances the conditions do not come anywhere near ordinary sanitary requirements.” My own observation satisfies me that the “room and bath” which we see broadcasted by signs along the highway are but a short removal from the wash tub of our grandsire. Ninety- rine times out of a hundred, the tour- ist who enters such places has nro knowledge ac to who is running them, what previous sickness the place may have harbored or wkether he ca: te- rend upon getting pure food or un- polluted water. Such institutions I would consider “gvpping’ contrivances for obtaining money under false pretenses and [ understand that there are organizations which undertake to supply signs to people who cannot undertake to pre- pare them, or even read them after they have Leen supplied. This is mis- leading to a large extent, because many cf the road signs, in their preparation, show a low order of intelligence and sound a warning to the approaching tourist. The Michigan authorities are doing everything they can under conditions which are new to them and not con- templated by any laws of health, but it would be a good thing if this de- fect was remedied at the next session of the Legislature. Such action would restore public confidence in such in- stitutions as deserve patronage and -put out of business the others. Our legitimate resort places are in- spected carefully each year by the proper authorities, who at the same time are not legally empowered to en- ter private institutions, hence there is always a possibility of the spreading of communicable disease, and _ the danger of typhoid fever, and other ail- ments attributable to bad food and un- safe water supplies. Mr. and Mrs. Tupper Townsend, of the Hotel Whitcomb, at St. Joseph, are enjoying a motor trip in the East, which took them all the way from Lake Michigan to Boston Harbor. After spending several days in Boston, with visits to many nearby places of historic interest, they left for New York City, going later to Atlantic City, and for a visit with Roscoe Tompkins, formerly resident manager of the Book-Cadillac, Detroit, but now in charge of the Sea View Golf Club, at Absecon, N. J. The Townsends will motor homewards via Washington and the Allegheny Mountains, and reach home during the present week. One can never measure the influence _ that a few words placed on a sheet of white paper may have on the individual who receives it. For instance, if you have occasion to mail a forwarding re- quest to the Morton Hotel, Grand Rapids, you will in return receive a letter from Manager Taggart, advis- ine you of its receipt and number of letters, if any on '-nd, which have been forwarded to you. Not such a labor- ious thing to do, but such a conveni- ence. It is well worthy of emulation. At the last annual meeting of the Michigan Hotel Association, President Anderson, in his annual eddress, sug- gested the appropriateness of a mem- orial for the late James R. Hayes, dean of Michigan hotel operators, to be erected somewhere in the State, men- November 3, 1926 Hotel Roosevelt Lansing’s Fireproof Hotel 250 Rooms—$1.50 up. Cafeteria in Connection Moderate Prices One-half Block North of State Capitol CHAS. T. QUINN, Mer. Occidental Hotel FIRE PROOF CENTRALLY LOCATED Rates $1.50 and up EDWART R. SWETT, Mgr. Muskegon ote Michigan Hotel Whitcomb ST. JOSEPH, MICHIGAN Announcing Reduction in Rates Rooms with Lavatory $1.25 and $1.50 per day; Rooms with Lavatory and Private Toilet $1.50 and $1.75 per day; Rooms with Private Bath $2.00, $2.50 and $3.00 per day. All rooms Steam Heated. Cafe in connection, best of food at moderate prices. J. T. TOWNSEND, Manager 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.’”’ HOTEL RICKMAN KALAMAZOO, MICH. One Block from Union Station Rates, $1.50 per day up. JOHN EHRMAN, Manager Warm Friend Tavern Holland, Mich. Under the new management of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Leland offers a warm welcome to all travelers. All room rates reduced liberally. We set a wonderful table in the Dutch Grill. Try our hospitality and comfort. E. L. LELAND, Mgr. HOTEL KERNS LARGEST HOTEL IN LANSING 300 Rooms With or Without Bath Popular Priced Cafeteria in Con- nection. Rates $1.50 up. E. S. RICHARDSON, Proprietor WESTERN HOTEL BIG RAPIDS, MICH. Hot and cold running water in al! rooms. Several rooms with bath. All rooms well heated and well venti- lated. A gocd place to stop. Amer- ican plan. Rates reasonable. WILL F. JENKINS, Manager It is the Tuller Facing Grand Ci the heart of Detroit. eo leasant rooms, $2.50 and up. ard B. James, Manager. DETROIT, MICH. HOTEL ULLER Phone 61366 JOHN L. LYNCH SALES CO SPECIAL SALE EXPERTS Expert Advertising Expert Mrechandising 209-210-211 Murray Bldg. GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN HOTEL OLDS LANSING 300 Rooms 300 Baths Absolutely Fireproof Moderate Rates Under the Direction of the Continental-Leland Corp. GrorcEe L. Crocker, Manager. Ask about our way. Barlow Bros., Grand Rapids, Mich. Wolverine Hotel BOYNE CITY, MICHIGAN Fire Proof—60 rooms. THE LEAD- ING COMMERCIAL AND RESORT HOTEL. American Plan. $4.00 and up; European Plan, $1.50 and up. Open the year around. CUSHMAN HOTEL PETOSKEY, MICHIGAN The best is none too good for a tired Commercial Traveler. Try the CUSHMAN on your next trip and you will feel right at home. Columbia Hotel KALAMAZOO Good Place To Tie To Henry Smith Floral Co., Inc. 5&2 Monroe Ave. GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN PHONES: Citizens 66173, Bell Main 17° Four Flags Hotel ‘ NILES, MICH. 4 80 Rooms—50 Baths 30 Rooms with Private Toilets C. L. HOLDEN, Mgr. ‘ November 3, 1926 tioning Mackinac Island, the scene of former activities of this virile indi- vidual. No action was taken on the suggestion, but the thought has not been lost sight of by many of his friends, both in and outside of the Association. Arthur S. White, in a previous issue of the Tradesman, favors such a memorial and thinks that either Grand Rapids or Detroit should be selected as the site for same, on account of long associations in both places, but offers a tangible suggestion that such selection be left to Mrs. Hayes, all of which is most reasonable. In addition to being a great hotel man, Mr. Hayes was also an honored citizen, and in the undertaking: sug- gested no doubt many people in all walks of life would be glad to make contributions to such a memorial, hence in such an undertaking, a com- mittee, including workers in and out of the Association, should be found. John, A. Anderson, Hotel Harrington, Port Huron, as chairman, would, no doubt, meet with general approval. The writer will be glad to contribute his services in such a work, and hopes some action will be taken in the premises without delay. The career of A. B. Riley, manag- ing director of the Savoy Hotel Com- pany, Detroit, who alone was re- sponsible for the conception and uti- mate completion of that hostelry with- in a period of nine months, is most in- teresting. In 1896 he started his career with his father in Chicago. In 1904 he severed this connection and joined the Fred WHarvey System, where he remained for twelve years, being manager of their restaurant at The Needles, Arizona, at the time of leavin when he associated himself with catering enterprises of import- ance with the Southern Pacific Rail- way in Colorado and Arizona, coming from there to the management of the Hote!’ Bancroft, at Saginaw. Later on he opened a hotel of his own, the Indiana, at Wabash, selling out same to become Manager of Olympian Fields Country Club, at Chicago. Last vear he was made Manager of the Carlton-Plaza, Detroit, resigning same to take charge of the construction of the Savoy. With him as associates at the Savoy, are his son, John A., as ac- tive manager, who took un his work with the Harvey system and collabor- ated with him until he sold the In- diana property. When A. B. left the Carlton-Plaza to superintend the con- struction of the Savoy, the son be- come manager of that institution. He also comes to the Savoy with a fund of experience to his credit. In the selection of his official staff Mr. Riley has been particularly fortunate. As assistant managers he has A. C. Row- land. who was associated with several of Chicago’s leading institutions, and L. H. McCoy, who is well known in Detroit, having been on the front office force of the Madison-Lenox and Statler. Every employe has been selected with due regard for his peculiar fitness for the position allotted to him and the operation of the Savoy Starts off with a vim that promises success. As to the physical merits of the establishment 7 will have more to say at a later date. Frank S. Verbeck. —_+-—__ Items From the Cloverland of Michi- gan. Sault Ste. Marie, Nov. 2—Now that J. H. Wager, the popuar pop corn man, has pulled up stakes and moved to the South, we can expect the first touch of winter. For many years Mr. Wager has hit the Soo at the start of Summer weather and left just before the snow was in evidence. Charles Depaul, of the Soo Amuse- ment Co., has sold his Princess theater in the Canadian Soo, to the L. W. Amusement Co. and will devote most MICHIGAN TRADESMAN of his time to his two movies on the American side of the river. All that the United States Army needs to become world’s champions at presenting arms is for one more queen to come to this country. According to the records obtained by our Civic and Commercial Associa- tion the tourists spent here this sea- son over one-half million dollars. The number of visitors was 62,802, an in- crease of 25,302 over last season. Sec- retary Cummings sends out thousands of pieces of literature throughout the country each year, broadcasting in- formation about the beauties of this vicinity for summer visiting, so that the old saying, “it pays to advertise,” made good. According to the plans of the State Highway Department and the Chip- pewa road commission it looks as if automobile traffic between the Soo and Detroit would be possible all dur- ing the winter. Let us hope that the trial will be a success. The Trout Lake Rod and Gun Club held its annual banquet last week at Birch Lodge, after a successful hunt, bagging fifty-one ducks, two snipes, one fox, one coyote and one bob cat. Frank Koski and his team won the first event, while Mr. Dell’s team was second. One hundred and seventy-two members were seated at the banquet Saturday night, after which a varied programme was carried out, consist- ing of speeches, appropriate stories and music. A good time was had by all. DeTour is to vote on a $9,000 bond issue to be used as an initial payment on an electric light plant to cost $17,- 000. The DeTour people want an electric light plant and there seems little doubt but that the voters will de- cide the question in the affirmative. An electric light plant, the new hotel and other improvements made during the summer will put DeTour back on the map and it should make a big hit with the tourists next year. Situated at the mouth of the Saint Maries river, with Drummond Island opposite, with a good ferry to take care of the cars crossing over the river, one would have to go some to find finer scenery and greater natural resources than DeTour has to offer. Dave Hackney left last week via his new Lincoln limousine to attend the Michigan-Illinois game at Ann Arbor. He was accompanied by his wife. En route they stopped at De- troit to take in the radio show. C. J. Farley & Co. will open a branch office here within the next week. They are known at Grand Rapids as dis- tributors of Dennisons goods and man- ufacturers of Strong Alls long wear overalls and coveralls. H. T. Stears, Northern representative, will be in charge here. Their sample room will be located at the corner of Ashmun and Maple streets. Mrs. A. J. Eaton has again been ap- pointed by Secretary Hoover to serve as chairman of a committee to con- duct a better homes campaign in the Soo. A very successful exhibition was conducted here last spring under the chairmanship of Mrs. Eaton, assisted by various committees. We are somewhat sorry not to be able to brag about our football team this season, as they are a fine bunch of fellows, but we have not been able to bring home the bacon so far this season. Frank Gillott, the well-known South side grocer, who has been doing a successful business for the past sev- eral years, has decided to discontinue credit and change to cash. This is a move in the right direction, which will put him in line to battle with the chain stores. As far as we are concerned they can call it a closed incident, so long as Aimee doesn’t insist that it was Char- lie Ross and Pat Crowe who kidnapped her. William G. Tapert. 25 IN THE HEART OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS Divison and Fulton $1.50 up without bath “or $2.50 up with bath CODY CAFETERIA IN CONNECTION Morton Hotel » pest are cordially invited to visit the Beautiful New Hotel at the old location made famous by Eighty Years of Hostelry Service in Grand Rapids. 400 Rooms—400 Baths Rates $1.50, $2, $2.50 and up per day. Menus in English WILLIAM C. TAGGART, Manager HOTEL BROWNING “fc GRAND RAPIDS Corner Sheldon and Oakes; Rooms with bath, single $2 to $2.80 Facing Union Depot; Rooms with bath, pa $3 to $3.50 Three Blocks Away. None Higher. European Plan HOTEL CHIPPEWA = ,,2 2, 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 In KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN is the famous NEW BURDICK _ ‘i; Yerz,Heart Fireproof of the City Construction 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 eee eee eee aes Service, Popular Prices re Seven oor voted to Especially Equipped Sample Rooms WALTRR J. HODGES, Pres. and Gen. Mgr. . The Pantlind Hote The center of Social and Business Activities inGrand Rapids. Strictly modern and _fire- proof. Dining, Cafeteria and Buffet Lunch Rooms in connection. 750 rooms Rates $2.50 and up with bath. i i { 26 DRUGS Michigan Board of Pharmacy. President—Claude C. Jones. Vice-President—James E. Way. Director—H. H. Hoffman, Lansing. Coming Examinations—Grand Rapids, Nov. 16, 17 and 18; Detroit, Jan 18, 19 and 20. Starch Shaving Lotion. A shaving lotion containing starch may be made according to the follow- ing formula: Starth, powdered __... 1 part Givycenne 2 10 parts Wipohet 2 25 parts Water te make 100 parts Perfume as desired. Make a solution of the starch by boiling it with the water and glycerine until clear; cool and add the alcohol. There may be some precipitation, so the mixture should be allowed to stand for several hours and then filtered. A suitable perfume would be carnation or lilac extract, or bay rum may be sub- stituted in proportion for the alcohol and water menstrum. If the mixture is too thick, use less starch or dilute the starch solution with a mixture of alcohol and water in the proportions given in the recipe. Starches vary in thickening properties, so some experi- menting may be necessary. Alterna- tive formulas for perfume may be worked out by dissolving essential oils or synthetic perfumes in the alcohol, adding coloring if desired. —_+-~2—— —_ Black Ink For Hand Stamps. Aniline colors are usually employed as the tinting agent for these inks. The following makes a black ink: NMiscosin, 220 3 parts Woaler 6 15 parts Alcohol _...» NS parts Giycetine 0 70 parts Dissolve the nigrosin in the alcohol; add the glycerine, previously mixed with the water, and rub well together. To see whether the ink is properly made, spread some of it on a strip of cloth and try it with a rubber stamp. On paper the separate letters must be sharp and distinct. If they run at the edges, there is too much glycerine, and more dye must be added; if the im- pression is indistinct and weak, the ink is too thick and must be diluted with glycerine. There may be some difficulty in securing nigrosin at the present time. Lampblack mixed with glycerine to proper consistency might be used, but it rubs off more readily than does the aniline ink, which sinks into the pores of the paper to a greater extent. a Moth Paper. Phenol 1 ounce Caniokor 26 1 ounce (Ol cedar 2 1% ounces iSasoline 2 16 ounces Dissolve the camphor in the phenol and add, with the oil, to the gasoline. Shake well until dissolved. Now cut some blotting paper into pieces about 3 by 6 inches, soak them in the liquid and hang up to dry. Wrap ten shee‘s in waxed paper and enclose in a suitably printed en- velope. A good seller. The paper might have a dash of perfume of some kind added when dry, but the smell of cedar is more appropriate, and if this does not stand out as prominently as MICHIGAN TRADESMAN desired, a drop or two of the oil should be added to each sheet. ——__>->___ Hydrogen Dioxide Mouth Washes. 1 Resorcinol: 220 50 parts Zinc chloride --__ -___ 0.3 part Menthol 2. 5 parts Thyme) oo 2 parts Eucalyptol --.. \% part Camphor - 22 % part Oil of wintergreen ______ Y% part Pacohol 2 2 250 parts Solution hydrogen dioxide 200 parts Water, enough to make 1000 parts 2 Ahymol 22 0.5 part Nienthot: 2 .05 part Baccuate 0.5 part Algona! 70 parts Hydrogen dioxide solution 120 parts Face Lotion. Caustte potash _2 2 pounds Cottonseed oil ~--________ 6% pounds Cocoanut off 08 5 pounds PACONGL oo 7% pints Water, distilled, q. s. for -. 5 gallons Dissolve the caustic potash in 2% pounds distilled water. Warm and mix together the cottonseed oil and cocoanut oil. Then add gradually the solution of caustic potash to the warm- ed oils and keep on shaking or stirring until you have complete saponification, and then add the balance of the dis- tilled water, gradually. Lastly, add the alcohol, also gradually. —_+2>—___ Linoleum. Polishes. White ceresine ~---__._____ 1 ounce Hard paraffine _____________ 2 ounces Oil of turpentine -___-_____ 4 ounces Benzine 90 1 ounce Dissolve the solids in the turpentine and benzine. Yellow ceresine __--______ 4 ounces acd parattin 0 | 2% ounces Boiled linseed oil _----___ 1¥% ounces Oil of turpentine ~____-__ 16 ounces Oil of mirbane 2. ¥% drachm Dissolve with the aid of gentle heat. ———— Black Indelible Ink Without Silver. Manganese sulphate ______ 100 grams Gum arabic: 2 150 grams Potassium carbonate _____- 20 grams Make a saturated solution of the manganese sulphate and add to it the gum arabic, which has been previous- ly dissolved in the water, to make a solution of the consistence of a thick syrup. With this write on the linen; then pour over in the potassium car- bonate, and afterward dry with a hot flatiron. ee Solutions For Perspiring Feet. l Balsam Pera 15 minims Formic acid)... 1 drachm Chloral hydrate -______ 1 drachm Alcohol, to make _____- 3 ounces Apply by means of absorbent cotton. 2, Boric acid . 15 grains Sodium borate _____- 6 drachms Salicylic acid ~-._____ ‘6 drachms Glycerne 9 1% ounces Alcohol, to make ____ 3 ounces For local application. Salicylated Talcum. l Salicylic acid 1 drachm Salcum 2 6 ounces Lycopodium __2 3 ounces Diareh 8 6 drachms Zine oxide 22 1 ounce Perfume, quantity sufficient. 2. tannotorm —9-0 1 drachm acta 20 2 drachms Lycopodium) (22200) 237 30 grains Use as a dusting powder. ——_~>- 2 Mocking Bird Food. Hemp seed 20020 2 2 pounds Rape seed 22 1 pound erackers 200 1 pound ace % pound Cornmeal 2 % pound Pte on % pound Grind to a coarse powder and mix well with the oil. —_——_22>___ Bedbug Killer. Camehor 2 124 ounces Paragin wax: 2. ee 12% ounces Rape seed oil _.-________ 25 ounces Benzine, to make ________ 1 gallon Mix them. Cost, per gallon, 96 cents. —_»os Postoffice Methods. Does it not appeal to you that an organization of such proportions as the United States postal service must suf- fer from lack of continuity of policy? Periodical changes in officials mean changes in policies and usually wipe out any progress made previously. Would any corporate or private con- trol fail to meet the ebb and flow of activities which sweep sections of our country according to season? Florida and California in Winter need greatly increased mail service, foilowed by a lull, when Northern and Western re- sorts show a great increase. Can’t you visualize the United States Steel Corporation meeting this situation with a mobile force shipped as needed? Would any modern business organ- ization wait years to build new post- offices, with the public annoyed and harassed, and then, on building, find the lack of space just as urgent as it had been years before when the situa- tion should have been met? William E. Castle. ——_2> +--+ ____ A Woman’s Love. Written for the Tradesman. The man who really, truly shares Just one true woman’s love Is one who in perfection fares Beneath the blue above. The man who really, truly knows Just what it is to share A woman's heart in all his woes Has little need of prayer. The man who truly can confide In her who shares his plea, Though it be worded or implied May truly thankful be. The man who truly can depend On one true woman’s heart Has in his life the sweetest blend That nature can impart. The man who truly lives for one Who is his help and stay, Already has the battles won That press upon his way. And so the man who truly shares Deservingly her love, Is one who in perfection fares Beneath the blue above. L. B. Mitchell. —___-~5_ No Publicity Wanted. A man attacked by two highway- men put up a terrific fight. Finally he Was overcome and searched. All they found on him was a dime. The bandits were amazed. “Say,” exclaimed one, “you don't mean to ‘ell us you put up a battle like that for a measly dime? Why, we al- most had to kill you.” “Well.” answered the victom, “the truth of the matter is I didn’t want my Cnanc’a!l condition exposed.” November 3, 1926 Getting All the Business There Is. An expert outlines the process oi putting away winter clothing as fol- lows: Say we have a man’s suit. First, brush it thoroughly. Then use your cleaning fluids. This should be done out of doors to avoid risk of explosions. Then air suit thoroughly in wind and sun. This may take the greater part of a day. Then arrange your garments on a hanger and place them immediately in a i‘ightly sealed tar bag. Write label describing the suit and paste it on bag. Finally, hang bag with contents in a closet that is not used much. When a suit of clothes is handled in this manner, and the bag is tight, no moths will get in. When moths do get into clothes they do enough damage to make any pre- caut ons seem well worth while. Moths in fact will usually ruin a suit beyond any hope of repair. Or you can brush, clean and air a suit, then pack it in a tight box with moth balls or camphor or both. Paste label identifying suit on box. If you pack away a suit already in- fested with the eggs of the moth, grave risks are run. Some people do not seem to understand this. Tar bags, moth balls annd camphor are. useful because moths do not like to come around where they are, con- sequently spend little time in looking for crevices or breaks in containers. You cannot take too many precautions. Dark apartments are always favored by moths, which do not like sunlight. Many housewives hang clothes neat- ly in a closet, air them once in a while, and say: “Well, they look all right. I do not think the moths will both us this year.” You never can tell. Maybe the moths will bother them maybe not. Last summer a housewife watched and aired clothing in this way for two months, then got a little careless, and ‘when she again examined the clothing it was nearly cut into shreds—six hun- dred dollars worth of stuff gone. A sad experience, this. Now when you advertise putting away clothing in this manner you have a chance to sell Whiskbrooms, Tar bags Cleaning compounds . Clothes hangers Paste Glue Wrapping paper Camphor Camphor preparations Moth balls Fine brushes Mucilage Dyes Twine or fourteen articles instead of one or two. This is what is meant by getting all the business there is. The druggist is doing the customer a service in making these suggestions. In wrapping a box we should use substantial wrapping paper and fasten the corners thoroughly with strong mucilage or glue. Make half a job of it and the moths will get the best of November 38, 1926 you. Bags and boxes must be tightly sealed. Pasting on a label is a wise precaution. For it may be that after all the clothing has been nicely packed away John gets an invitation to take a flying trip to Canada, whereas every box comes open while he paws around for his blue suit. Too much trouble. Too much work for mother. One careful housewife had a suit nicely encased in a tar bag. She knew about the label idea, so she started to write a description of the suit upon the bag itself. The heavy stub pen must have punctured the bag. At any rate when the bag was opened out flew a cloud of moth. Pasting on a label avoids this risk. The thing is to avoid packing away any moths. Brush the clothes thoroughly first, and don’t use worn- out brushes for this purpose. A good whisk is the thing for men’s clothing, a fine brush for more delicate fabrics. In the spring, as the time approaches for putting away winter clothing, a druggist can run a little series of win- dow trims with accompanying placards. He shows whiskbrooms and explains why it is necessary to brush the clothing. He shows cleaning compounds and explains why it is necessary to clean the clothing. He shows hangers and tar bags and explains where they come in. He shows wrappng paper, paste, mucilage, glue, twine and explains why it is desirable to have a box wrapped sealed and labeled. In manner he displays the requisite goods and compiles his pla- cards. A little work is involved but re- sults should make up for that. Many customers will be impressed. Those neglecting to take precautions will this MICHIGAN probably get from the moths a lesson that they will not soon forget. We don’t want this to happen. Advertis- ing of this kind is really helpful and thoughtful customers will appreciate it. —————~>+ > Sandy Was Too Smart. An Aberdonian, hearing that a doc- tor charged 6s 6d for a first consulta- tion and 2s 6d for a second, went to him and said, “Here we are again, doc- tor.” “T don’t remember seeing you be- fore,” said the doctor. “Oh, yes, I was here last week,” lied Sandy. “Oh, indeed, I had forgotten. How are you keeping?” “Not at all well, doctor, not at all well.” “Let me see,” replied the doctor; “just continue your last prescription for another week. That will be two shillings and sixpence, please.” —_~+-.___ A fool, in reckless driving folly, or one whose evil mind prayed for a ma- lign happening, turned in a false alarm at Lexington Thursday mid- night. The firemen answered, their truck thundering on its way, a fire- man at the wheel, crue! Death direct- ing him. Three firemen, answering duty’s call are dead, another wounded to gratify the folly of the fool or the perverse devil of some pervert. What we have expected here has happened elsewhere —othrs have paid for the from which we benefit. A chain-gang sentence must be meted out to the one who next gives a false alarm, here or elsewhere.—Asheville Citizen. —_~++.___ You may get some fun out of read- ing the modern “Confession” maga- zines, but you will make more money reading the experiences of other mer- chants as recorded in the trade papers. warning own building 38-44 Oakes St. supply of: CANDLES, ETC., ETC. once while complete. Manistee HOLIDAY GOODS We are showing this year a wonderful line and you had better hurry along for it is now on display at Grand Rapids in our We still have a most excellent PERFUMES, TOILET WATERS, SAFETY RAZORS, VA- CUUM BOTTLES, HARMONICAS, TOILET SETS, WHITE AND FANCY IVORY SETS, ATOMIZERS, INGERSOLL WATCHES, BIG BEN CLOCKS, BOX PAPERS, BOOKS, KODAKS, YALE FLASHLIGHTS, PARKER FOUNTAIN FENS, POKER SETS, PIPES, CARDS IN CASES, LEATHER GOODS, MUSIC ROLLS, INCENSE BURNERS, CANDLE STICKS, MEMORY BOOKS, SMOKERS ARTICLES, BOOK ENDS, WAX SETS, TOY BOOKS, BIBLES, RATTLES, GAMES, TISSUE PAPER, XMAS CARDS, TAGS, SEALS, PAPER NAPKINS, DECORATED XMAS CREPE PAPER, We would be much pleased if you would inspect our line at Hazeltine & Perkins Drug Company Wholesale Only MICHIGAN Grand Rapids TRADESMAN WHOLESALE DRUG PRICE CURRENT Prices quoted are nominal, based on market the day of issue. Acids Boric (Powd.) -. 12%@ 20 Boric (Xtal) 15 @ 435 Carbolie oo.) 34 @ 40 Citra 50 @ 65 Murfatic —..... 3%@ 8 Nittie 20 9 @ 15 Oralie oo 165 @ 26 Sulphuric ___-- 34@ 8 Tartaric. 2... 40 @ 650 Ammonia Water, 26 deg... 06 @ 16 Water, 18 poo ee 13 Water, 14 deg... 04%@ 11 Carbonate ooo 20 25 Chloride (Gran.) 09 @ 20 Balsams Copaiba _.-_.. ---_ 85@1 25 Fir (Canada) -. 2 75@3 00 Fir (Oregon) ~~ 65@1 00 Peru ...----.. 3 00@3 25 Teh 2 00@2 25 Barks Cassia (ordinary). 25@ 30 Cassia (Saigon)-. 50@ 60 Sassafras (pw. 50c) @ 650 Soap Cut (powd.) Me 1 25 Berries Cubeb 2. sie @1 @0 Bish @ 2 Juniper 12@ 25 Prickly Ash -.. @1 46 Extracts Eicorica 22.22 60@ 65 Licorice, powd, _.. 50@ 60 Flowers Arnica 2. @ 30 Chamomile (Ged.) @_ 60 Chamomile Rom... @ 60 Gums Acacia. Tat 50@ 55 Acacia, 2nd ._-_ 45@ 60 Acacia, Sorts --. 20@ 26 Acacia, Powdered 35@ 40 Aloes (Barb Pow 25@ 35 Aioes (Cape Pow) 25@ 35 Aloes (Soc. Pow.) 65@ 70 Asafoetida ------ 50@ 60 POW 75@1 00 Camphor _..._- 1 05@1 10 Guaise oo @ 80 Guaiac, pow’d __ @ 90 Kine 2 @110 Kino, powdered__ @1 20 Myrrh eta gee a @ 60 Myrrh, powdered @ 65 Opium, powd. 19 65@19 92 Opium, gran. 19 — 92 Shellac 65@ 80 Shellac Bleached 70@ 86 Tragacanth, pow. @1 75 Tragacanth __. 1 75@ 2 35 Turpentine ~...._ @ 30 Insecticides Arsenite .000 0 8@ 20 Blue Vitriol, bbl... @07% Blue Vitriol, less 08@ 15 Bordea. Mix Dry 138@ 22 Hellebore, White powdered ___.. 18@ 30 Insect Powder __ 35@ 46 Lead Arsenate Po. 18@ 31 Lime and Sulphur Dee + 23 paris Green __-___ 20 37 Leaves Bochu. 2. 85@1 00 Buchu, powdered @1 00 Sage, Bulk ~-_-.. 25@ 30 Sage, % loose —. @ 4 Sage, powdered. @ 36 Senna, Alex. _... 50@ 15 Senna, Tinn. --. 30@ 36 Senna, Tinn. pow. 25@ 35 Uva Urai --...... 20@ 25 Olis sees Bitter, true — 7 50@7 75 Abeonde: Bitter, artificial _.._._-_ 3 00@3 25 Almonds, Sweet, true -.-----.-. 1 50@1 80 Almonds, Sweet, imitation __.. 1 00@1 25 Amber, crude __ 1 25@1 50 Amber, rectified 1 50@1 75 Arise 1 40@1 60 Bergamont ___-11 50@11 75 Cajeput _......_. 1 60@1 75 Casale. 4 00@4 25 Caster 2 1 40@1 65 Cedar Leaf __.__ 1 75@2 00 Citronella __.-.. 1 25@1 50 Cloves 2.5 3 00@3 25 Cocoanut -.---- 25@ 35 Cod Liver -..... 1 ol 85 Croton ...2.. 3. 2 00@2 25 ~ Cotton Seed .__. 1 25@1 45 Cubebs 6 50@6 76 Bigeron --.--... 9 00@9 26 Eucalyptus -.-. 1 25@1 60 Hemlock, pure-. 1 75@2 00 Juniper Berries. 4 50@4 75 Juniper Wood — 1 50@1 75 Lard, extra _... 1 55@1 65 Lard, No. 1 _... 1 25@1 40 Lavendar Flow... 7 50@7 75 Lavendar Gar’n 85@1 20 ono 4 25@4 50 Linseed, raw, bbl. 90 Linseed, boiled, bel. @ 3 Linseed, bid. less 97@1 10 Linseed. rw, less 1 00@1 13 Mustard, artifil. o2. @ 36 Neatsfoot ~~... 1 35@1 50 Olive, pure -... 3 75@4 50 Olive, a, yellow ..---... 2 75@3 00 Olive, Malaga, green 2 75@3 00 Orange, Sweet -- 5 00@5 25 Origanum, pure_ @32 60 Origanum, com’! 1 00@1 20 Pennyroyal -... 3 25@3 50 Peppermint __ 12 50@12 75 Rose, pure ~~ 13 50@14 00 Rosemary Flows 1 25@1 60 Sandalwood, EH. he 16 50@10 75 Sassafras, true 1 nei 00 Sassafras, arti’l 1 0 Spearmint _._.. 9 00@9 25 Sperm -........ 1 60@1 75 Toney | @9 2: Tar USP Turpentine, bbl, @1 00 Turpentine, less 1 o7@1 20 Wintergreen, eRe 2 6 00@6 25 Wintergreen, sweet ren 3 00@3 25 Wintergreen, art 75@1 00 Worm seed __.. 8 00@8 25 Wormwood ---- 9 00@9% 26 Potassium Bicarbonate -.-. 35@ 40 Bichromate —_--. 15@ 26 Bromide | ....._.. 69@ 85 Bromide —......_ 54@ 71 Chlorate, gran’'d. 23@ 30 Chlorate, powd. or Xtal eee 16@ 25 Cyanide 30@ 90 logide 22 4 66@4 86 Permanganate -- 20@ 30 Prussiate, yellow 40@ 50 Prussiate, red __ @ 70 State: 5 35@ 40 Roots Alkanet 2232 30@ 385 Blood, powdered. 35@ 40 Calamiua ooo. 35@ 75 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. __ @7 00 Licorice -..-..__... 35@ 40 Licorice, powd.-. 20@ 30 Orris, powdered. 30@ 40 Poke, powdered. 35@ 40 Rhubarb, powdered @l 4 Rosinwood, powd. Sarsaparilla, Hond. Srouse Sarsaparilla Mexican, 3 @ Giycerme __.. 2@ Sduilie 2 35@ Squills, powdered 60@ Tumeric, powd... 20@ Valerian, powd.._ @1i Seeds Anisg -.. 2 @ Anise, powdered. 35@ Bird. Ie ce 13@ Canary 10@ Caraway, Po. .30 25@ Cardamon -..___ 3 75@4 Coriander now. .30 Dill 1 Fennell — 25@ Fiax _ 6 6S Flax, ground --.. 08@ Foenugreek pow... 15@ Hemp .......... . §@ Lobelia, owd. —__ @1 Mustard, yellow. 17@ Mustard, black _. 20@ Poppy 2 15@ Quince ........ 1 25@1 Hane 22 bi Sabadilla Be nee 50@ Sunflower ee 11%@ Worm, American 30@ Worm, Levant... 4 50@4 Tinctures Aconite -.----.-- @1 Ales. 3. @1 OCR @1 Asafoetida ...... @2 Belladonna ---._- @1 35 Hensowe @2 10 Benzoin Comp’d_ @2 65 Richa @2 5b Cantharadies __-- @2 Capsicum ....-. @2 20 Catechu ...._.... @1 76 Cinchonga —_..____. @2 10 Colchicum _...... @1 80 Cubebs —... @3 0 Digitalia sts @1 80 Gentian ......... @1 35 Ginger, D. S. -- @1 30 Gusiag 2 @2 20 Guaiac, Ammon. @2 00 IOGNG oo @ % lodine, Coloreless @1 50 Iron, @1 36 Kino ... @1 40 Myrrh @2 50 Nux Vomica _ ca @1 55 OO oe @3 50 Opium, Camp. @ % Opium, Deodors'd @3 50 Rhubarb —..._... @1 70 Paints Lead, red dry -- 154% @15% Lead, white dry 15% @15% Lead, white oil__ 154%@15% Ochre, yellow bbl. @ 2 Ochre, yeliow less 3@ 6 Red Venet’n Am. 3%@ 7 Red Venet’n Eng. 4@ 8 Putty .............. §@ § Whiting, bbl. _.. @ i Whiting %y@ iv L. H. P. Prep... 32 va@s 2. Rogers Prep. -. 3 08y4 ¢: Miscellaneous Acetanalid --.-.. 47@ 55 Ay O8q@ 12 Alum. powd. and ground — 09@ 16 Bismuth, Subni- me ........ 3 87@4 07 Borax xtal or powdered -_... O07@ 12 Cantharades, po. 1 50@2 00 Calomel a ares 4g Capsicum, pow’d 3aq@ 0 Carmine 7 00@7 50 Cassia Buds -.-. 35@ 40 Cievesa 50@ 65 Chalk P repared__ ne 16 Choloroform --.. 60 Chioral Hydrate 1 a1 85 Cocaine __..... 12 10@12 8@ Cocoa Butter ___ BS 29 76 Corks, list, less. 40-10% Copperas --.-.-. 10 Copperas, t’owd. 4@ le Corrosive Sublm 1 80@2 00 Cream ‘Tartar s1@ 6 Cuttle bone --.. 40@ 50 Dextring. 6@ 15 Dover's Powder 3 50@4 Ou Emery, Ail Nos. 1lu@ 16 Emery, Powdered @ 15 iupsom Salts, bbls. @ Epsom Salts, less 4%@ lv krgot, powdered .. @2 00 Flake, White ---- 15@ 20 Formaldehyde, lb. 15@ 30 Gelatine -....._... 80@ 96 Giassware, less 55%. Glassware, full case 60%. Glauber Salts, bbl. @02% Glauber Salts less 04@ 10 Glue, Brown _... 21 30 Glue, Brown Grd 15@ 20 Glue, white _... 27%@ 35 Glue, white grd. a 36 Glycerine 36@ 66 Boe... 70 85 tOGme : = 6 90 Iodoform -.-... ig 65 Lead Acetate ._ 30 Meee 1 50 Mace, powdered ey $i 60 Menthol 2... 7 50@8 00 Morphine __.. 11 18@11 Nux Vomica ~.. Nux Vomica, pow. Pepper black, pow. Pepper, White, pw. Pitch, Burgudry Quassia -_-....... Quinine, 5 oz. cans Rochelle Salts -. Saccharine ~~... Salt Peter -...... hW@ Seldlitz Mixture 30@ Soap, green _..... 15@ Soap mott cast. 22%@ Soap, white castile Coe Soap, white castile less, per bar @1 Soda Ash .....__. 3@ Soda Bicarbonate 3%@ Soda, Sal 02%@ Spirits Camphor @1 Sulphur, roll -... 34%@ Sulphur. Subl. .. 4%@ Tamarinds —-..- 20@ Tartar Emetic -. 70@ Turpentine, Ven... 50@ Vanilla Ex. pure 1 7593 Vanilla Ex. pure 2 5693 Zinc Sulphate __.. 06@ ing and are intended to be correct at time of going to press. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN GROCERY PRICE CURRENT These quotations are carefully corrected weekly, within six hours of mail- Prices, however, are liable tc change at any time, and country merchants will have their orders filled at market orices at date of purchase. ADVANCED DECLINED Argo Starch Kerosine nee Coffee Pork Raisins Lard Gasoline Smoked Meats AMMONIA Instant Postum, ee. a 5 44 net 3% oz. oe i -> ott ' 7 Instant Postum No. 10 Sseef, 5 02Z., ua. sli. ae ere eae oh 856 On Gael hp As ce Ne ee 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 Fost Toasties, 36s __ 43 45 Chili Con Ca, 1s 1 35@1 4 : ore eta Post Toasties, 24s -. 345 Deviled Ham, \s - 8 2 —_ Post’s epee 24s _... 270 Deviled Ham, %s —_ 8 60 ROOMS Hamburg Steak & cai oe [ee o 16 Standard Parlor, 23 Ib. 8 25 Potted Beef, 4 oz. __ ancy Parlor, 23 Ib. -. 9 25 Potted Meat, % Libby 525 Ex. Fancy Parlor 25 ib. 9 75 Potted Meat, % Libby 92% Ex. Fey. Parlor 26 Ib. 10 00 Potted Meat, % Qua. 90 Rey 1 75 coe —. _ % a 7 7 ienn aus., le Whisk, et Vienna Sausage, Qua. 96 BRUSHES Veal Loaf, Medium —_ 2 66 Scrub Solid Back, 8 in. ---_. 1 50 Baked Beans Solid Back, 1 in. _--118 Campbells, 1c free 5 --1 a. Pointed Ends ------- 125 Quaker, 18 oz. _---__ tove Fremont, No. 2 -----. 1 20 sal snider, No. 1 _..... BS Snider, No. 2 Pty O41, la Van Camp, small _-_ 86 Be ED, — 6 00 Van Camp, Med. --.. 1 15 10. Ib. pails, per doz. 8 50 15 Ib. pails, per doz. 11 95 25 lb. pails, per doz. 19 50 BAKING POWDERS Arctic, 7 oz. tumbler 1 35 Queen Flake, 16 oz., dz 2 25 Royal, 10c, doz. _______ 95 Royal, 6 oz., doz. __ 2 70 Royal, 12 oz., doz. __ 5 20 Moyal, 5 ib. 1 20 Pocket. 16 oz. doz. 1 26 K. C. Brand Per case 10e size, 4 doz. -..... 3 76 lic size, 4 doz. ___... & 60 20c size, 4 doz. —..... 7 20 25c size, 4 doz. -_____ 2 20 50c size, 2 doz. .-___ 8 80 80c size, 1 doz. -.____ 8 85 10 Ib. size, % eg _. 8 7 6 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. oe all aiene eee 60 Sum 76 Fruit Diops == 90 Caramels. 70 Sliced bacon, large __ 6 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 butter, 16 oz. 4 05 Peanut butter, 10% oz. 2 75 Peanut butter, 6% oz. 1 75 Ieanut butter, 3% oz. 1 15 Prepared Spaghetti - 140 Baked beans, 16 oz.__ 1 40 BLUING The Original Condensed Z., 4 dz. cs. 3 00 z., 3 dz. cs. 3 75 BREAKFAST FOODS Kellogg’s Brands, Corn Flakes, No. 136 3 45 Corn Flikaes, No. 124 3 45 Corn Flakes, No. 102 2 00 Pep, No. 224. 2 4 rep, wo. 202 _.. 1 75 Krumbles, No. 424 ___ 2 70 Bran Flakes, No. 624 2 45 Bran Flakes, No. 602 1 50 Post’s Brands. Grape-Nuts, 24s _____ 3 80 Grape-Nuts, 100s ____ 2 75 Instant Postum, No, 8 5 40 BUTTER COLOR Dandelion, ----------- 2 8 CANDLES Electric Light, 40 lbs. 12.1 Plumber, 40 lbs. __-__. 12.8 Paraffine, 6s ~----_... 144 Paraffine, 128 ------.. 14% Wicking —... gp Tudor, 6s, per box —_ 30 CANNED FRUIT Apples, 3 ib. Standard 1 50 Apples, No. 10 _. 4 75@5 75 Apple Sauce, No. 10 8 00 Apricots, No. 1 1 75@2 00 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@2 75 Blueberries, No. 10_. 13 50 Cherries, No. —. 8 7 Cherries, No. 2% _.._ 4 50 Cherries, No, 10 -.. 14 00 Loganberries, No. 2 -. 8 00 Loganberries, No. 10 10 00 Peaches, No. 1 1 50@32 10 Peaches, No. 1, Sliced 1 25 Peaches, No. 2 Peaches, No. 2% 265 Peaches, 2% Cal. 3 00@3 25 Peaches, 10, Mich. _. 8 50 Pineapple, 1 sl. —. 1 76 Pineapple, 2 sl. -. 2 606 P’apple, 2 br. sl. _. 3 40 P’apple, 2%, sli. __-_ 3 00 P’apple, 2, cru. --._ 2 60 Pineapple, 10 cru. —_ 9 50 Pears, No. 2 16 Pears, No. 2% ----. 4 26 Plums, No. 2 _. 2 40@2 60 Plums, No. 2% ------ 2 Raspberries, No. 2, blk 2 90 Raspb’s, Red, No. 10 13 50 Raspb’s. No. 10 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 5 Clams, Steamed, No. 1 2 00 Clams, Minced, No. 1 3 25 Finnan Haddie, 10 os. 8 30 Clam Bouillon, 7 oz.. 2 50 Chicken Haddie, No. 1 2 75 Fish Flakes, small -- 1 36 Cod Fish Cake, 10 oz. 1 35 Cove Oysters, 5 oz. 1 65 Lobster, No. %, Star Shrimp, 1, wet Sard’s, % Oil, Ky — Sardines, 4 Oil, k’less Sardines, 4% Smoked Salmon, Warrens, %s Salmon, Red Alaska Salmon, Med. Alaska 2 85 Salmon, Pink Alaska Sardines, Im. %, ear en Sardines, Im., &, 25 Sardines. Cal. __ 1 s5Q1 80 Tuna, %, Albocore __ 95 Tuna, 4s, Curtis, doz. 2 20 Tuna, %s, Curtis, doz. 3 5€ Tuna, 1s, Curtis, doz. 7 00 CANNED MEAT. Bacon, Med. Beechnut 3 Bacon, Lge Beechnut 6 Beef, No. 1. Corned __ 3 ; Reef No 1 Roast _ 3 1 Beef, No. 2%, Qua. sli. 1 60 CANNED VEGETABL&S. Asparagus. No. 1, Green tips — 3 76 No. 24%, Lge. Green 4 ~ Ww. ‘Beans, cut 2 1 “et Ww. Beans, 10) Green Beans, 2s 1 isos as Green Beans, 10s —. @7 5@ L. Beans, 2 gr. 1 35@32 65 Lima Beans, 28, Soaked - Red Kid. No. 2 ---_-. 1 2 Beets, No. 3, wh. 1 756@2 ‘e Beets, No. 2, cut _. 1 26 Beets, No. 3, cut —-. 1 60 Corn, No. 2, stan. _ 1 25 Corn, Ex. stan. No. 2 1 56 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 -_ 2 00 Okra, No. 2, cut —_ 1 76 Dehydrated Veg. Soup 90 Dehydrated Potatoes, lb. 45 Mushrooms, Hotels -.-. 37 Mushrooms, Choice 8 oz. 48 Mushrooms, Sur Extra 60 Peas, No. 3, BE. J. —. 1 65 Peas, ‘gu 2, Sift, Se. 2c de Peas, Ex. Fine, French 35 Pumpkin, No. 3 1 35@1 45 Pumpkin, No. 10 4 00@4 75 Pimentos, %, each 12@1¢ Pimentoes, \%, e 27 Sw’t Potatoes, No, 2% 2 26 Saurkraut, No. 3 1 scot 50 Succotash, No. 2 1 65@2 60 Succotash, No. 2, glass 2 80 Spinach, No. 1 ----.. 1 26 Spinach, No. 2-. 1 60@1 96 Spinach, No. 3__ 2 Spinach, No. 10_. 6 00@7 06 Tomatoes, No. 2 1 20@1 30 Tomatoes, No. 3, 1 90@1 80 Tomatoes, No. 16 — 6 00 CATSUP. B-nut, Small --__ 1 90 Lily of Valley, 14 oz. __ 2 68 Lily of Valley, % pint 1 75 Paramount, 24, 8s —-. 1 46 Paramount, 24, 168 _. 2 40 Paramount, 6, 10s — 10 06 Sniders, 8 oz. --_-_.. 1 176 Sniders, 16 oz. -----_ 2 55 Quaker, 8% oz. ~-..-. 1 25 Quaker, wee Oz. 1 40 Quaker, 14 oo 8 oe 1 Quaker, Gatlon Glass 12 00 CHILI SAUCE Snider, 16 os. -..... 8 36 Snider, 8 oz, -.._..... 3 30 Lilly Valley, 8 os. _ 2 86 Lilly Valley, 14 oz. -_ 3 50 OYSTER COCKTAIL Sniders, 16 oz. —--__._ 3 50 Sniders, 8 oz. ------__ 2 50 CHEESE BRoguefort ..... - 52 Kraft, Small tins Kraft, American -~ 1 66 Chili, small tins ____ 1 ¢ Pimento, small tins __ 1 65 Roauefort. small tins 2 25 Camenbert, small tins 2 25 Wisconsin New 24 as0REROrn 2 28 Mich. Flat Full Cream 25 Michigan Daisies ____ 25 New York New 1926 __ 30 Sap Sago oo 38 Brick oo 30 CHEWING GUM. Adams Black Jack —_.. 65 Adams Bloodberry _... 66 Adams Dentyne Adams Calif. Fruit _.._ 65 Adams Sen Sen ______ 65 Beeman’s Pepsin ______ 65 Beechnut Wintergreen _ 70 Beechnut Peppermint _ 75 Beechnut Spearmint ___ 70 sienna —* PK oo Bs eee Seatercy eee ae —- 65 COCOA. Droste’s Dutch, 1 Ib._. 8 50 Droste’s Dutch, % Ib. 4 50 Droste’s Dutch, % Ib. 2 35 Droste'’s Dutch, 6 lb. 60 Chocolate Apples os. 660 Pastelles No. 1 _____12 60 Pastelles, % Ib. Pains De Cafe ______ 3 00 Droste’s Bars, 1 dos. 2 00 Delft Pastelles ____ 2 15 1 Ib. Rose Tin Bon ns —: 20 12 os. Rosacez ______10 80 % Ib. Rosaceg ....._ 7 80 % Ib. Pastelles _..... 3 40 Langues De Chats __ 4 80 CHCCOLATE. Baker, Caracas, %s ___ 37 Baker, Caracas, %s . 35 COCOANUT Dunham’s 15 Ib. case, %s and %s 48 15 Ib. case, %s ________ 47 16 ib. case; es 2 46 CLOTHES LINE. Hemp, 50 ft. ____ 2 00@2 25 a Cotton, 5 ---... 3 50@4 00 Braided, 50 ft, _.__-... 2 25 Sash Cord ---. 3 50@4 00 HUME GROCER CO. ROASTERS MUSKEGON, MICB COFFE ROASTED 1 ib. Package Melrose 22 36 Tiverty 2 28 UAKOR 23 ans - Nedrow 0 Morton House _________ re Reng 38 Royal Club: 220 e. 42 McLaughlin’s Kept-Fresh Vacuum packed. Always fresh. Complete line of high-grade bulk coffees. W. F. McLaughlin & Co., Chicago. Maxwell House Brand. 2 9b. tins: 2 49 Sab Ins co 1 44 Telfer Coffee Co. Brand OKAY | oe 42 Coffee Extracts M. Y., per 106 ______ Frank’s 5@ pkgs. __ 4 25 bo Ib. Hummel’s 10% CONDENSED MILK Leader, 4 doz, ________ 6 75 Eagle, 4 doz. -..._____ 9 00 MILK COMPOUND Hebe, Tall, 4 doz. __ 4 50 Hebe, Baby, 8 dos. __ @ 40 Carolene, Tall, 4 dos. 8 80 Carolene, Baby ane eo oe EVAPORATED MILK Quaker, Tall, 4 dos. __ @ 68 Quaker, Baby, 8 dos 4 55 Quaker, Gallon, % dm 4 58 Carnation, Tall, 4 dos. 5 60 Carnation, Baby, 8 dz. 4 90 Every Day, Tall -.-. 5 00 Every Day, Baby -.-- 4 90 Tall Pet, Tall 60 Pet, Baby, 8 oz. 90 Borden’s Tall 5 00 Borden’s Baby __ 4 90 Van Camp, Tall —. 490 Van Camp, Baby -.-- 3 75 CIGARS G. J. Johnson’s Brand G. J. Johnson Cigar, 10 ic --—-------—---- 15 00 Tunis Johnson Cigar Co. Van Dam, l6c -.-_.. 75 00 Little Van Dam, 5c — 87 &@ Worden Grocer Co. Brands Kine Hdward: =) 32 50 Master Piece, 50 Tin. 36 00 Canadian Club __.__. 35 00 Little Tom ~_-_-.__ 37 650 Tom Moore Monarch 765 i) Tom Moore Panatella 75 00 T. Moore Longfellow 95 00 Tom M. i ica 115 06 Websteretts 7 60 Webster Cadillac _._.__ 75 00 Webster Knickbocker 95 00 Webster Belmont___110 00 Webster St. Reges__125 00 Tiona 88 88 Clint Ford — 35 60 CONFECTIONERY Stick Candy Pails Standard 22 16 Jumbo Wrapped -____ 19 Pure Sugar Sticks 600s 4 20 Big Stick, 20 lb. case 20 Mixed Candy Kindergarten ader Fancy Chocolates 5 Ib. Boxes Bittersweets, Ass’ted 1 70 Choc 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 —.____ 1 16 Gum Drops Pails Amine fo Champion Gums Challenge Gums Havorite: 200 Superior, Boxes Lozenges Pails A. A. Pep. Lozenges A. A. Pink Lozenges 16 A. A. Choc. Lozenges 16 Motto Hearts -_______ 19 Malted Milk Lozenges 21 Hard Goods Pails Lemon Drops —.._..__._ 19 O. F. Horehound dps. __ 19 Anise Squares ~.___.._ 19 Peanut Squares _______. 18 Horehound Tablets —._. 19 Cough Drops Bxs Putnam's 1 35 Smith Bros. —...____ -- 1 50 Package Goods Creamery Marshmallows 4 oz. pkg., 12s, cart. 85 4 oz. pkg., 48s, case 3 40 Specialities Walnut Fudge —_- ___ 2. 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, 5c ____ 80 Yankee Jack, 34, 5e -_.. 80 Mich. Sugar Ca. 24, Be 80 Pal O Mine, 24, 5e -._. 80 Say Mister, 24, 5c ______ 80 Malty Milkies, 24, Bc —. 80 COUPON BOOKS 50 Economic grade 2 50 100 Economic grade 4 60 500 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 6 Ib. boxes -..._._____. 38 November 3, 1926 DRIED FRUITS Apples N. Y. Fcy., 50 lb. box ig N. Y. Fey., 14 ox. pkg. 16 Apricots Evaporated, Choice __ 30 Evaporated, Fancy __ 32 Evaporated, Slabs __ 26 Citron 10 lb. box —___ 48 Currants Packages, 14 ox, _. 15 Greek, Bulk, Ib. -__._. 18 Dates Dromedary, 86 ..... § 75 Peaches Evap. Choice, un. ..__ 2 Evap. Ex. Fancy, P. P. Peel Lemon, American ...... 94 Orange, American _.____. 84 Raisins, T enna s DP Of et 10% Seeded, 15 oz. ________ 11% California Prunes ona tee. - ~ boxes 2 @70, 26 lb. boxes 10 so@ee, ro ib, boxes _.@11 40@50, 25 lb. boxes --@12 30@40, 25 lb. boxes __@15 20@30, 25 Ib. boxes --@22 FARINACEOUS GOODS Beans Med. Hand Picked — S% Cal. Limas _.__._.__ 18 Brown. Swedish —____. 08 Red Kidney Farina 24 packages __________ 8 60 Bulk, per 100 Ibs. __._ 06% Hominy Pearl, 100 Ib. sacks .. 3 50 Macaroni Mueller’s Brands 9 oz. package, per dos. 1 80 9 oz. pac » per case 3 60 Elbow, 20 Ib., bulk —. 3 40 Egg Noodle, 12 ibe. . 3 82 Egg Noodles, 6 ozs. — 3 66 Macaroni, 9 os. .... 3 60 Spaghetti, 9 os. 2 60 Quaker, 3 doz. ___. 8 @0 Pearl Barley Chester —_____. 4 6 0000, 10 Barley Grits 50 Scotch, Ib. -....wHw. @By& Split, lb. yellow _______ us Split green __._______ 0 Sage East India 10 Tapioca Pearl, 100 Ib. sacks __ 09 Minute, 8 oz., 3 doz. 4 05 Dromedary Instant -- 3 56 FLAVORING EXTRACTS Dos. Vanilla 2 2b oo PURE % ounce -_ 1 35 1 80 _.. 1% ounce ___ 1 80 320 _ 3% 300 __ 2 § 50 __ 4 UNITED FLAVOR Imitation oe 1 ounce, 10 cent, dos. 3 ounce, 15 cent, dos 1 3 ounce, 35 cent, doa, 3 4 ounce, 30 cent, dos. 8 2 Jiffy Punch 3 doz. Carton ______. Assorted coe FLOU Cc. Milling sl Brands Lily White ____._____ 9 90 Harvest Gasab ee 9 80 Yes Ma’am Graham, OR a FRUIT CANS F. O. B. Grand Rapids Mason. Halt pint 2. 8 40 One pint 200: 8 4 One: quart (6 Half gallon _________ 12 8 Ideal Glass Top. Rubbers. Half pint 2 : 50 Qne pint ss One quart _____. i 1 Half gallon -_..___ 15 7§ ww eo w November 38, 1926 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 29 GELATINE OLIVES. ’ Pork L a Bulk, 5 gal. keg __-_ 9 00 ,;. : ake Herring WASHING POWDERS uart Ji P bight hoes) oo 18 : . vee a 2 pai Co ’ ° Mia ies i % VBE, 100 Ibs... 6 50 aa Ami Pd, 3 dz. bx 3 75 Japan. hear ‘ eal, keg. 5 45 Loins, aoe ~-~------ 17 Mackerel a at st os = Medium -_---.-.-~-- 27@33 int, Jars, doz 2 836 s COe re RO peg aa cee Choice 9 meerecnenton aici neat an ee ge ee oe eee Se aes ik es stot 5% oz. Jar, pl., doz. 1 60 Shenlaar oe se oa ’ i No. 1 Nits —. Jar, plain, doz. 2 35 eae wenre ne wo== 19 7 ee ee Gold ‘Dust “—— a: +00 a ee ry ” oz. Jar, PI. Le e ones —-_______ i i st, 12 Large 3 ‘ oz. peg ated, dz. 3 50 PROVISIONS of Fancy. 100 lb 18 00 in 4 Gon. sachet P a Fancy i eae ee ae 4@ —— On. dav, stuffed dow 350 = Bassieh Pee | ke oa Brance Faun, 4 da. ee eee 16 oz, 1 doz. case .. ¢ 00 Barreled Pork La France Laun., 4 dz. 3 60 1% On, 4 doe came 8 48 a os Jar, Stuffed, a, sas 7 Clear Back a as SHOE BLACKENING Wistar Ban 54 1% tex oe ne doz. free with 5 cases. 29 oz Jar, stuff. OD cuore Gat Cees WGIE Oe 2 Cetin ac 1 eS Cee 4 az 8 40 ees a aie a7 Jello-O, 3 doz. 3 45 Panis ¢ ed dz. 7 00 Dry Sait Meate E. Z. Combination, dz. 135 Rinso, 40s -_____---___ 3 20 English Breakfast Minute, 3 doz. 405 yy S GREEN S P Bellies __ 28 00@30 Dri-Foot, doz. _____. 00 Biko, 245 5 25 Congou, Medium -____. 28 Plymouth, White e566 ig ----—--------- 31 ae 60 Bixbys, Dow oe 1353 Rub No More, 100, 1% Congou, Choice ____ 35@36 quker, 145... 308 2 27 9 Shinola, doz, 0. 7. 90 On = 225 Congou, Fancy ____ 42@43 HORSE RADISH nd Ss ----------- 27, = Lard tub No More, 20 Le. 4 00 Pet don Blok PEANUT BUTTER Pure in tierces = 151% STOVE POLISH Sraaeae Cleanser, 48, Oolong : ea 60 lb. tubs ___.advance % Blackine, per doz. 1 35 aC Om $5 Median _.. JELLY AND PRESERVES 50 lb. tubs _-_advance % Black Silk Liquid, dz. 149 $2”! ‘Flush, 1 doz. -- 226 Choice ----_--_________ 46 Fre, 30 Ib. pails ---- 3 30 20 Ib. pails ___.advance % Black Silk Paste, doz 1 76 Sapolio, 3 a B45 Fancy ---_--------__.. 50 Imation, 80 Ib. pails 1 75 ish cain advance & Suawaltue Paste. ac tag Combine, 100. 12 ox 648 Telfer Coffee Co. Brand Pure, 6 oz.. Asst, doz. 1 10 Gib. patie advance 1 ‘itiamaline Liquid, da 435 seowree: 20%. 10 on. 4 00 W. J. G. ---.-------- -- 59 Buckeye, 18 oz., doz. 2 00 3 Ib. pails advance 1 _E. Z. Liquid, per doz. 140 Specdee’ 3 don ~~ 7 20 TWINE JELLY GLASSES Compound tierces _.. 12 Radium, per doz. 185 gpeoetee: 3)dog. ------ 7 20 Cotton, 3 ply cone a 8 on. oe ee Compound, tubs _____ 12% Rising ‘Sun, per doz. 1 35 7... a eo 2 00 Cotton, 3 ply pails ____ 40 OLEOMARGARINE ‘ oo camel oe 2 80 ee | Woel @ pig 18 - ausages : ol, No. S, doz. (95 Van Westenbrugge Brands a Pager = ’ 15 Yuleanol, No. 10, doz. 1 35 SPICES caer, ag’ INEGAR : arload Distributer “1th pis i 14. Stovoil, per doz. -___ 3 0¢ | oe 3 6 om & dae th case ks my Whole Spices. White Wine, 80 grain__ 26 ee eee ee White Wine, 40 —TeoAT falh wtitgd ome Bonen oa ois a seach dunn ——- $i io RING {/ 8 a eemmmemme NOR enn amare aa mse Colonial, 2 us : —— 1 NE gem zs 7 — — Tongue, Jellied __-_.._ 35 Colonial, i a Serna 1 - Cassia, Canton ----_- @es «69. ©. per gross OK See ce Headcheese -_-------- 18 Colonial. iodized, 24-2 200 Ginaer, Adrien’ Ot Ne ae oe pais, Med. No. 1 Bb: © 60 bs pat Afvican _.____ @is No 2. per gross ____ 1 & Bt ee i Sees ease a On 3; PETROLEUM PaocucTs Smoked Meats a, No. 1, 100 Ab. be. 83 Mee Pets ine a Vearices ticle ev Gua. 90 on ron Barrels Hams, C L 2 mer Spec., lb. 90 re, Fenang -_---__- 1 : S, Nueces fib 27 Perfection Kerosine __ 14.6 a any Se ae oe Packers Meat, 56 Ib. 67 ee Pig _ aca @24 a aig so | ; fams, Cert., 16-18 Ib. 33 Crue Mixed, 5c pkgs., doz. @45 ‘ochester, No. 3, doz. 2 00 Nucoa, 2 and 6 Ib. _-— 26% oe Gasoline, Ham,’ dried’ beet ee en a5 Nutmegs, 70@90 _... @78 Rayo, per dos. a © ilson o.’s Brands _ 1ank ON ______ : Knuckles @32 B Ss oe nn ins lal — ee 25% Solite Gasoline ______ 20.7 California Hams __-__ @19 ae a a 280 Ib. bbl. 4 24 Pepper, Black _____- oe WOODENWARE ee 20 ea Gasoline 41.1 pjenic Boiled Baker Salt, 280 Ib. 7 Baskets . . . z ) a Spectal BOR ee % Capitol Chae 3920p nams, ---------- 35 @37 100, 3 1b. Table Pure Ground in Bulk Bushels, narrow band, MATCHES ius Gea Wee 3 Ga es SE Miepice, Jonsien . G8 TS aes -_--— 1. Suen te i Wikter Black egg Mince awe - @19 28, Cloves, Zanzibar ___. @4¢ ushels, narrow band, Disuond til bon 4 a e Bacon oo 33 @44 28 lb. bags, Table Cassia, Canton ______ a? wood handles _____ 80 Searchlight, 144 box__ 6 25 | < Ginger. Corkin _...._ @ 38 Market, drop handle 90 Ohio Red Label, 144 bx 47 arine Beet Mustard @32 Market, single handle 95 Ohio Blue Tip, 144 box 6 2 Boneless, rump 26 00@28 0u i a eS a Ohio Blue Tip, 720-1c 4 50 Rump, new -- 27 00@30 0 i a Oe noe 0 Safety Matche Iron Barrels Mince Meat NUeMeme a6 Spint, medium 7 80 y ches Light 2.2 : Pepper, Whit Spli Quaker, 6 gro. case 425 Medium _..........” mere Condensed No. 1 car. 2 00 Pen ar ee @ ------ co =O ine, smalk 6 bu Giese wee pe he Goatoeet Bakers brick: 3 Paprika, Spanish. @42 Churns. Nous Such, 4 dos. ¢ 47 Special heavy ----. — 68.2 outa ama Barrel, 5 gal., each 2 40 uaker, 3 doz. case __ 3 60 oxtra heavy —.-----_- 70.2 Pig’s Feet Seasoning Sarrel, 10 gal., each. 2 56 Libby, Kegs, wet. lb. 22 ‘Transmission Oil -_-_ 62.2 3 to ¢ gal., per gal. -_ 16 Finol, 4 oz. cans, Cooked in Vinegar Chili Powder, 15¢ ___. 1 35 MOLASSES Hot ee Ge 4 he 256 ee Fl te Parowax, 100 Ib. ___-- 9.3 % bbls., 35 Ibs. -_-_- 4 60 a ae ce oe oe Vere Parowax, 40, 1 Ib. 9.5 be 10 00 On Sate 125 Ne. 2. Star Carrier. 16 d0 ae Garlie —_. i. N Star E Parowax, 20, 1 Ib. 9.7 | ie Se 25 60 aoe ee eee 1 35 o. 1, Star Egg Trays 6 25 us b Kite 16 bs 1 75 Ponelty, ome Of. =. 325 #£x4No. 2, Star Eau wave 12 50 = % bbls., 40 Ibs. ——--—- 3 50 ao oO oe % bbis.. 80 Ibs. ____-- 5 00 rel Ledves _____ 20 op Sticks Marjoram, 1 oz. . 90 Trojan sprin = an s = 2 00 Casings Savory, | 07 22) 90 Eclipse patent s 4 s y pring 2 06 Hogs, Med., per 1b. _-@57 Per case, 24, 2 Ibe, 240 qyretin he conno— Sek ie Beef, round set __.. 23@36 Five case lots ___-_- 2 30 : — " ng : ony Mop Heads ; os Beef, middles, set__ @1 : 2 oz. Cot. Mop Heads 2 55 sueen « en ae 65 eo ee STARCH 16 oz. Cot. Mop Heads 3 20 a SOAP Corn Palls Gold Brer Rabbit RICE Am. Family, 100 box 6 30 Kingsford, 40 Ibs 11y 10 qt. Galvanized __.. 2 50 No. 10, 6 cans to case 5 70 Fancy Blue Rose ---. 06% Export, 120 box ---. 4 80 Powdered, bags ______ 4 op «=: 12: at. Galvanized -_._ 2 75 fe be ees : Raney Head Og Bie Sour vem me toot fe Arco, 46, 111 phew 360 fa at Calantead EE 7 7 is sono) 48) Broken ----~---_--__- 3% an a 03 S Cream, 48-1 _. 4 80 “ qt. aring Gal. Ir. 5 06 No. 1%, 36 cans to cs. 5 15 en oe Set ““ Bels Naptha, 100 box 5 50 Quaker, 40- 10 qt. Tin Dat Green Brer Rabbit ROLLED OATS 1.0 ain " Cote No. 10, § cans to case 4 45 asne Flake, 12 Fam. 2 25 a ne Mor ae Gloss Traps o. 6, cans to case 0 uaker, 18 Regular __ 1 80 aptna, ox 2 400 Arvo, 48. 1. Ib. pkes. 3 60 Mouse, Wood, 4 holes. 60 No. 2%, 24 cans to cs. 4 95 oe - = pe : . Quaker, 12s Family _. 2 70 Rub-No-More. yellow 5 vu Argo, 12, 3 Ib. oe 2 Pi Mouse, wood, 6 holes. 70 No. 1%, 36 cans to cs. 4 20 ’ at. 5 Mothers, 12s, M'num 8 26 Swift Classic, 100 box 4 49 Argo, 8, 5 lb. pkgs 335 Mouse, tin, 5 holes __ 65 jo os ace weicktes Nedrow, 12s, China _. $25 20 Mule Borax, 100 bx 7 55 Silver Gloss, 48, oe Se ee 1 00 No. 10. 6 i 0) tee aes Ser aos Sacks, 90 Ib, Jute 320 Wool, 100 box _____-- 6 60 Elastic, 64 pkgs. ___ 5 35 ‘tat, spring --------_- 1 00 No. 5, 12 cans o case 325 Half bbis., 300 ae Sacks, 90 lb. Cotton __ 3 25 fairy, 100 box ______ Bian Steer, 48-1 2 350 Mouse, sprig ------- 30 No. 2%, 24 sca G te ee pete aa ; " Steel Cut, 100 Ib. sks. 3 50 Jap Rose, 100 box __.. 735 Tiser, 50 Ibs. --______ 06 Tubs o. 1%, 36 cans oe ce 3 00 oe Palm Olive, 144 box 11 00 i Sweet Small RUSKS i , ? coR Large Galvanized ____ 9 25 New Onieane 30 Gallon, 3000 _____- 42 00 : Lava, 100 box __-_.. 4 90 N SYRUP. Medium Galvanized __ 8 00 Fanc 5 gallon, 500 ~.------ 8 25 Holland Rusk Co. Octagon 6 35 Sma!l Galvanized __.. 7 90 i Open Kettle -. 74 Brand Fummo, 100 box _... 485 p =. beta : : ee 6? Dill Pickles x Blue Karo, No. 1% 2 29 Washboard Cee on ae 41 00 Size, 15 gal. _.-. 10 00 28 roll packages -_.. 2 30 Sweetheart, 100 box _6 79 Blue Karo, No. 5, 1 dz. 3 11 ~ogihenama ie Hall barrels 6c extra : PIPES co an — packages fii) geo Grandpa Tar, 50 sm..210 Bine Kara No. 16 a 91 ech ian a ~----- : a pore clases a. . carton packages -- 5 20 Grandpa Tar. 50 Ige. 350 Red Karo, No. 1% __ 2 57 co a . 86, 2 Ib. Wh. L. 5 60 ae cae ee Red Karo, No. 5, 1 dz. 3 49 Double Peerless --—- $ 60 Bere M4; 3% Ib Wh. L820 Battle “Axe, per doz. 2 75 SALERATUS ot ee Hed Karo, No 10 329 single Peerless 7 Bee a ack - 30 Dievele 22 2 475 Arm and Hammer -_ 376 Trilby Soap, 100, 10c, 7 30 Imt. Maple Flavor. One isin ena 7 3s Dove, 6, 10 Ib. ge L 4 45 rare POTASH . SAL SODA Wilhams Barber Bar, 98 50 Orange, No. 1%, 2 dz. 3 02 Oy eee rete een ey oer metres 5 Palmetto, 24, 2% 1 525 Babbitt’s, 2 doz. --_ 2 75 Gow ba te Williams Mug, per doz. 48 Qienee: No. 5, 1 doz. 4 19 Window Cleaners NUTS. FRESH MEATS Granulated, 60 Ibs. cs. 1 60 manme, Ne. ----- 38 12 fa 1 65 Whole Bee Granulated, 36 2% Ib. CLEANSERS ‘Maple. 14 im, ---------------- 1 85 ie =. Top Steers & Heif. @17% parkages -__------__ 2 40 16 MN. -~---~-=------ == 30 Brazil. N egona__ «0 Good Steers & H’f. 14@16 Green Label Karo, Wiese Gaee » New -----.--- 15 Med. Steers & H’f. 13% @15 COD FISH Green Label Karo __ 4 19 me eee ae ie 21 Com. Steers & H’f. 10@12% middies _____--.______ 15% — is ee 5 - Peanuts, Virginia Raw 13% Cows Tablets, % Ib. Pure, i Maple and Cane va mee ae Peanuts, Vir. roasted 10% 2°P, ------ 2---------- 14 Tablets, 1 Ib. Pure -. 19% : Mayflower. per gal _ 165 19 im. Butter -.___ 25 00 Peanuts, Jumbo, rstd 10% G00d ---------------- gee ae eee ae ‘ Peanuts, Jumbo Medium 22. 12 Wood boxes, Pure -. 29% B WRAPPING PAPER , fstd 11% iow Z Map! Pecans, 3 star ______ ommon -.---------- hole Cod -__________ 11% FE : Ce Fibre, Manila, white. 06% Pecans, Jumbo _*___ io Veal. i Michigan, per gal. __ 250 No. 1 Fibre _. 08 Pecans, Mammoth _.. 50 Ton ee 19 Herring H Welrne oes get % 80 Butchers Manila ___- 06% Walnuts, California __ 28 Good Ja 18 Sictace: Herning ee eat ae ‘ 5 > “ = seh ee Pernut- Medium eae 15 ck ae <8 TABLE SAUCES Kraft Stripe -----__- 09% ‘Jumbe OG Sori oe Mixed, half bbls. __-_ 9 50 Lea & Perrin, large__ 6 0 YEAST CAK Spring Lamb -------- 25 Mixed, bole 2 8 00 FANS “"'ScOUR Soe foe ee 888 Mace. ' Shelled. nod ee 25 iio taig ie Scp ; , = o Magic, 3 doz, —______- 2 70 zO08 “0 | Milkers, Kegs) 1 10 UBS ist Pepper 1 sunti : ‘Almonds’ 2 70 Maiti: (2 23 : : - -POL! ee eg ee en 60 Suntight, ¢ doz. — 27 Milkers, half bbls 10 2 R Peanuts, Spanish, Poor ----------------- Wis th an ce os = --- 24@ Sunlight, 1% doz. ---- 1 3b ch: as 11% Siuetens. KK KK, woes is te She wo Pe ay oy 4 25 Yeast Foam, 3 doz. .. 2 70 Filberts ---------_---. 82 © Good _---------------- u £h pals = os te Aa a, «Et Poem, 1 Gon 2 Me le 10: Medium 222 2s 12 Cut Lune ~ 160 AY gual YE wa 2 OU a ek eee . 1, small 2 5 315 AST—COMPRESSED Q Poor -rrrs------------ 10 Boned, 10 - boxes .. 20 80 can cases, $4.80 per case Ca 3 om _...._ 3 89 Fleischmann, per gos & 30 Proceedings of the Grand Rapids Bankruptcy Court. Grand Rapids, Oct. 22—-We have received the schedules, order of reference and ad- judication in the matter of James Mona- han, Bankrupt No. 3015. The matter has been referred to Charles B, Blair as ref- eree in bankruptcy. The bankrupr is a resident of Muskegon, and his occupa- tion is that of a switchman. The sched- ules show assets of $400 of which $100 is claimed as exempt, with liabilities of $1,115.60. The court has written for tunds and upon receipt of the same, the first meeting of creditors will be called promptly and note of the same made herein. The list of creditors of said bankrupt are as follows: First State Bank, Muskegon National Lumberman’s Bank, Musteron oo 125.00 Muskegon Savings Bank, Muskegon 170.00 Sherman G. Draggoo, Muskegon __ 275.00 S. A. Jackson, Muskegon ________ 8.00 ----$ 30.00 Muskegon Storage Co., Muskegon 11.50 Pine St. Furn. Co., Muskegon ___ 25.40 }. G. Turner, Muskegon __. 5.00 EK. R. Lee, Muskegon 36.45 James Coyne, Muskegon _______ 8.20 N. G. Vanderlinde, Muskegon ____ 43.00 M-11 Garage, Muskegon ________ 10.50 G. Schroeder, Muskegon ___ 20.15 John R. Hilt, Muskegon ___ 29.45 W. J. Brinnen Lbr. Co., Muskegon 20.97 Lange Transfer Co., Muskegon __ 9.00 W. L. Tenny Co., Muskegon Hts. 16.45 Jobn Bowman, Muskegon ________ 8.93 F. Mueller, Muskegon _______ 58.50 W. J. Carl, Muskegon Hts. ______ 19.53 Wittel Tire Shop, Muskegon ____ 18.00 Musk. Rag & Metal Co., Muskegon 21.50 John Kolkema, Muskegon ________ 9.00 Charles Watson, Muskegon ______ 12.50 sroadway Battery Shop, Muskegon OS eee 15.00 Erinnen Roach Coal Co., Muskegon 16.00 Little Henry, Muskegon __ 45.09 VanDam Hardware Co., Muskegon 22.00 Carlson Grocery Co., Muskegon __ 6.00 John Hatsema, Muskegon ______ 6.10 Towner Hardware Co., Muskegon 9.00 Oct. 23. We have to-day received the schedules, order of reference and adjudi- cation in the matter of Bernard H. Block, Bankrupt No. 3013. The matter has been referred to Charles B. Blair as referee in bankruptey. The bankrupt is a resi- ‘lent of Muskegon, and the schedules show assets of $25,000 with liabliities of $16,- (28.68. The first meeting of creditors will be called promptly and note of the same made herein. The list of creditors of said bankrupt is as follows: Black Diamond Coal & Mining Co., mca: --~$5,700.00 Indian Refining Co., Detroit ____ 199.05 Harlan Coal Co., Cincinnati ____ 530.3 Keystone Consolidation Publishing o., Chicago 20.00 James McDermot, Muskegon __ 175.00 Chronicle, Muskepon «ss 150.00 Markle Cement & Coal Co., Mus- Meon 125.00 Louis Allen, Muskegon ___ 40.00 Central Pocahontas Coal Co., inca 252.40 Blue Diamond Coal Sales Co., CIpCinnags 20 ae 1,598.02 Logan & Kanawha Coal Co., Cincinati eee = Sere taleigh Smokeless Fuel Co., Cincinatyi SG 373.13 George S. Ellis Est., Grand Rap. 3,818.13 Shoel Creek Coal Co., Cincinnati 149.07 Cosgrove & Co., Chicago ____ Sosa Chi. Coal & Mining Co., Chicago 1,237.07 What Cheer Coal Mining Co., Bay City __ ee a eee Bloch Corp., Jacksonville, Fla. 3,000.00 Ogle Coal Co., Indianapolis, Ind. 7,000.00 Oct. 23. We have to-day received the schedules, order of reference and adjudi- cation in the matter of Melvin Nisqander, Bankrupt No. 3014. The bankrupt is a resident of Petoskey, and his occupation is that of a laborer. The schedules show assets of $125 with liabilities of $619.80. The court has written for funds and upon receipt of the same, the first meet- ing of creditors will be called, and note of the same made herein. The list of creditors of said bankrupt are as fol- lows: Charley Smith, Petoskey ________$135.00 Northern Garage, Petoskey 31.00 Dean Brothers, Petoskey 10.00 Roy Rurcies Garage, Petoskey 11.00 Harry Hinkely, Petosker, 30.00 Home Meat Market, Petoskey __ 15.00 John Friend, Petoskey 200 6.00 S. A. Williams, Petoskey «12-00 C. L. Boleo Coal Coo., Petoskey __ 600 Petoskey Ice & Fuel Co., Petoskey 9.50 Liberty Store. Petoskey =. 12.00 Braimer & Bain, Petoskey > 12.00 Mr. Sallar, Petoskey 2205 es ppg Mich. Tanning & Ext. Co., Keg- Ome 2s 7.50 Swart Grocery, Petoskey (2 26.00 Gorgren & Robinson Garage, Pe- toskey es : ta a John Sabiteaskey, Jr., Petoskey __ 15.00 Melchiny Furn. Store, Harbor Springs 14.00 Marshall Hdwe. Co., Harbor Springs 3.50 Words & Angles Garage, Harbor Springs we ae ee 3.5 Homer Sly Garage, Petoskey ____ 9.00 Frymans Shoe Store, Petoskey __ 6.80 MICHIGAN Liesmer Store, Petoskey -____.__ 6.00 Smith & Lake, Petoskey ________ 10.00 Garmans Garage, Petoskey ______ 4.00 Botkey Gros., Petoskey _..__ 5.00 Melchings Gas & Oil Co., Harbor 12.00 Stien Clothing Store, Harbor Spgs. 11.00 Brown Garage, Petoskey —_______ 8.00 John Whiumer Balery, Petoskey. 24.00 John Conklin, Petoskey __________ 16.00 Cooks Electric Co., Petoskey 31.00 Comstock & Son. Petoskey 29.00 Barbor Drug Co., Petoskey ______ 40.00 Eakel Drug Co., Peteskey ________ 12.00 Fotchmans Dept. Store, Petoskey 15.00 Oct. 22. We have to-day received the schedules, order of reference and adjudi- cation in the matter of James K. Shana- han, Bankrupt No. 3016. The matter has been referred to Charles B. Blair as ref- eree in bankruptcy. The bankrupt is a resident of Lawton, and his occupation is that of a merchant. The schedules show assets of $707.26, of which $302 is claimed as exempt, with liabiiities of $5,559.20. 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: Edson-Moore Co., Detroit _...____ $ 05.00 A: Brouk & Co; Detroit =: 49.53 Broadway Neckwear Co., New York 12.30 Bremen Mfg. Co., Bremen, Ind. __ 11.43 Bender-Zimmer Co., Miiwaukee__ 45.58 Lakeside Ave., Cleveland ____ 137.59 Brown Sehler Co., Grand Rapids 106.41 Cleveland & Whitehall Co., New- pure MN ee at Cambridge Rubber Sales Corp., CHICA PO ee 37.99 Chesterneld Pant Mfg. Co., Benton BURT bor oe 57.84 Chew Garment Co., Geneva, Ind. __ 25.00 Clinton Shoe Mfg. Co., Clinton, Ia. 40.385 Dovery & Co., Johnston, N. Y. 80.50 Everstyle Hosiery Co., Cedarsburg, WESCORSIN 2 aa ae Friedman Neckwear Co., Milwau- BeBe eee 6.98 Grip Bow Tie Co, Omaha 63.30 uron Overai Co:; Ubly .. 26.07 Hirth-Krause Co., Grand Rapids _ 120.01 Lee & Cady, Kalamazoo = 10.00 Lockway-stouck Co.. Benton Har. 50.74 Magic Leather Treatment Co., Detroit pumas or ieia 12.19 Modern Cap & Hat Co., Milwaukee 114.75 Marion Rubber Co., Grand Rapids 26.18 None Better Mfg. Co., Harttord City, Inds ee ao a Ohio Pant Mfg. Co., Cleveland __ 10.79 Perry Glove & Mitten Co., Perry —. 234.38 Daniel Patton Co., Grand Rapids 56.15 Phillips-Jones Corp., New York__ 109.22 Sexton Mfg. Co., Fairtie.d, Ul. 22.23 Smith-Lockwood Co., Omaha ____ 61.46 Schwartz Paper Co., Chicago ____ 52.00 Star Paper Co., Kalamazoo _. _ 45.10 D. ©. WVactor Co., Cleveland: 20:44 Versai.les Overall Co., Versailles, MONG ee ee — 68.25 Weingart Cap Co., Chicago _______ 56.75 Wolverine Shice & Tanning Co., BOCKIONnG 0 1753.65 Marshall Field & Co., Chicago __ 31.48 luinda Blair, Battle Creek _______ 650.00 M. P. Cohen & Co., New York __ £9.91 Greentield Glove Mfg. Co., Green- Reg, img 49.36 Martin Bonsdortf, Chcagzo ___ 9.00 Oct. 21. On this day was held the first meeting of creditors in the matter of Irene L, Townley, Bankrupt No. 3006. The bankrupt was present in person and represented by Ciapperton & Owen, at- torneys. Creditors were present in per- son and represented by Corwin, Norcross & Cook, attorneys. Claims were proved and allowed. ©. W. Moore was elected trustee and his bond placed at $500. The bankrupt was then sworn and examined without a reporter. The first meeting then adjourned without date. On this day also was held the sale of assets in the matter of Irene L. Town- ley, Bankrupt No. 3006. The bankrupt Was present in person and by Clapperton & Owen. Creditors were present by Cor- win, Norcross & Cook. Bidders were present in person. The property was sold to Grand Rapids Store Fixture Co. for $400. The sale was confirmed and the meeting adjourned without date. On this day also was held the sale of the balance of the personal property in the matter of Shupp & Andrus, etc., 3ankrupt No. 2965. There were no ap- bpearances on behalf of the bankrupts. The trustee was present in person. The property offered for sale was sold to G. R. Store Fixture Co. for $115, with the exception of a certain railing, which was sold to G. R. Credit Men's Association for $6. The sales were confirmed and the meeting adjourned without date. Oct. 25. On this day was held the first meeting of creditors in the matter of Carl Gentz, Bankrupt No, 3004. The bankrupt Was present in person and represented by A. E. Ewing, attorney. No creditors were present or represented. One claim Was proved and allowed. The bankrupt was Sworn and examined, without a re- porter. No trustee was appointed. The first meeting then adjourned without date and the case has been closed and returned to the District Court as a case without assets. Oct. 25. On this day was held the first meeting of creditors in the matter of Carl Gentz, Bankrupt No. 3004. The bankrupt TRADESMAN was present in person and represented by A. E. Ewing, attorney for the bank- rupt. No creditors were present or rep- resented. One claim was proved and allowed. The bankrupt was sworn and examined, without a reporter. No trus- tee was appointed. The first meeting then adjourned without date and the case has been closed and returned to the dis- trict court. Oct. 22. (Delayed). On this day was held the sale of certain real estate in the matter of Alice S. Vaughan, Bank- rupt No. 2738. The bankrupt was not present or represented. The trustee was not present or represented. The prop- erty offered for sale, as shown by tne notice to creditors, was sold to L. D. Darnell, of Stanton, for the sum of $1,300, The meeting and show cause then ad- journed without date. Oct. 25. On this day was held the first meeting of creditors in the matter of tobert Huff, Bankrupt No. 3002. The bankrupt was present in person and rep- resented by attorney Judson E. Richard- son. No creditors were present or rep- resented. No claims were proved and allowed. No trustee was appointed. The bankrupt was sworn and examined, with- out a reporter. ‘The first meeting then aijourned without date and the case has been closed and returned to the district court as a case without assets. On this day also was held the sale of real estate in the matter of Blue Ribbon ice Cream Co., Bankrupt No. 2907. The bankrupt corporation was not represent- ed. The trustee was present in person and represented by attorneys Jackson, Fitzgerald & Dalm. The mortgagee was represented by Mason & Sharpe, attor- neys. Bidders were present in person. The property was so'd on final offer to Cornelius Leeyen Dyk, of Kalamazoo, for $6,675. The bid was accepted free and clear of taxes and the existing mortgage set forth in the petition of the trustee. Oct. 25. We have to-day received the schedules, order of reierence and adjudi- cation in the matter of William Huizenga, Gankrupt No. 3017. The matter has been referred to Charles B. Blair as referee in bankruptcy. The bankrupt is a resi- dent of Benton Harbor, and his occupa- tion is that of a laborer. The schedules show assets of $625 of Which $125 is claimed as exempt with liabilities of $3,161.59. 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: Lora W. Huizenga, Benton Harbor $150.00 Dr. R. A. Buckuer, Gilmon, Ill. __ 30.00 Comstock Elevator Co.. Ashkum, are eee ee ee ee Sy ea 11.00 Farmers (Co-operative Store, Ash- Ram, -00 Farmers Elevator Co., Dantorth, 2 ee ee 115.00 Dr. Fordyce, lman, 0 72.00 Eden N. Frietag, Danforth, Ll.__ 271.00 Frank Johnson, Dantorth, 1: 1600 John Kremer, Danforth, Il. ______ 30.00 Merkle & Drazy, Ashkum, Ti. Henry Siemons, Danforth, El. 6. 42-00 Dr. W. H. Whitsitt, Danforth -- 22.60 Dr. A. R. Buckner, Gilman, Ill. __ 60.00 varmers Trust and Savings Bank, Ashhum, A First National Bank, Gilman, Ill. 160.00 Charles Kremer, Danforth, Ill. ____ 750.00 John Kremer, Danforth, Ill. _____ 635.00 Dr J. EK. Mcintyre, Tremont, it. 500.00 In the matter of Goodyke & Palmbos, el... baiukiupt No, zY¥ol, the trustee has filed in court his report of the receipt ol an offer irom William De Pree & Sons, of Zeeland, in the sum of $2,500 for all of the assets of this estate, as shown by the inventory and appraisal on file, ex- cept such as has heretotore been reclaim- ed. The property for sale is appraised at $4,988.96. The property consists of furniture, musical instruments, rugs, music, pianos, ete., and is a complete Stock and the attendant fixtures of both a furniture and a music Store, located at eecland. The sale will be held at the office of the referee, in Grand Rapids, Nov. 5. The bidding will be at open auc- tion and to the highest bidder. An in- ventory is in the hands of Robert Ss. Tubbs, trustee, Grand Rapids National Bank building, and in the office of the referee and either may be seen by parties i.terested and provision will be made for seeing the property offered for sale prior to the date fixed for the sale. All interested should be present at the time and place of sale as above indicated. In the matter of Raleigh O. De Weerd, Bankrupt No, 2895, an order has been made tor the payment of expenses of administration to date. tn the matter of Raber Lumber Co., Gankrupt No. 2929, an order for the pay- ment of expenses of administration has been made. Oct. 28. On this day was held the first meeting of creditors in the matter of Jay Oberley, Bankrupt No. 2009. The bankrupt was present in person and rep- resented by attorney Calvin L. Bancroft. Creditors were represented by Gr. R. Credit Men’s Association and by C. W. Moore, agent. Claims were proved and allowed. The bankrupt was sworn and EE November 3, 1925 examined, without a reporter. C. W. Moore was named trustee, and his bond placed by the referee at $500. The first meeting then adjourned without date. On this day a.so was held the first meeting-of creditors in the matter of N. Robert Anderson, Bankrupt No. .o00/. The bankrupt was not present in person, but represented by Harry H. Geoghan, attorney for the bankrupt. Creditors were represented by Harold H. smedley. Ciaims were proved and allowed. George D. Stribley was named trustee, and his pond placed at $1,000. Tne first meeting then adjourned until Nov. 12 for the examination of the bankrupt. Oct. 27. We have to-day received the schedules, order of reference and adjudi- cation in the matter of George E. De- Graw, individually and George E. DeGraw and Ray Richmond, copartners trading as Red Front Service & Storage, Bank- rupt No. 3018. The matter has been re- ferred to Charles B. Blair as referee in bankruptcy. The bankrupt concern js located at Grand Rayids, and their oecu- pation is that of a macninist and garage man. The scheduies show assets of non- with liabilit.es of $936.33. The schedule. of George E. DeGraw shows assets oO. $95.63 of which the tuil interest is ciaim- ed as exempt with liabilities of $1,380.70. The court has written for tunds an, upon receipt of the same, the first meet- ing of creditors will be called and noire ot the same made herein. ‘The list o. creditors of said bankrupt are as fol.ows National Discount Corp., Grand R. $204.5. Industrial Bank, Grand Rapids __ 240.0 Mackinaw Trail Oil Co., Grand R. 26.6 Brown & Sehler Co., Grand Rapids 60..u Sherwood-Hall Co.. Grand Rapids 45.0 Comstock & Graves, Grand Rapids 40... ..3, Peters, Grand Rapids =. 195.0u G. A. Ass'n of Com., Graad Rapids 12..u Consumers Power Co., Grand Rap. 16.6. automotive Hlec. Battery Co., Grand Hapidg i ee as Creston Paint Store, Grand Rapids kivraid, Grand Kapids —... | 37.50 Press, Grand Rapids 200 Topp Oil & Supply Co., Milwaukee 20.40 White Printing Co., Grand Rapids 39.1, 17.95 Creston Elec. Co., Grand Rapids__ 15.91 A.emite Lubricator Co., Grand Rap. 60.t0 Mich. Beil Tel. Co., Grand Rapids 44.8 Consumers Ice Co., Grand Rapids 8.33 Russeli Mfg. Co., Cnicaso 76 8 Uct. 28. We have to-day received the schedules, order of reference and adjud.- cation in the matter of Garrett Heuvel- horst, Bankrupt No. 3019. The matter has been referred to Charles B. Blair as rei- eree in bankruptcy. The bankrupt is a resident Ot Grand Rapids, and his occu- pation is that of a laborer. The court aS written tor funds and upon receipt of the same, the mtrst meeting of creu- itors will be called, and note otf the same made herein. The schedu.es show assets of $365 of which $325 is claimed as €X- e-npt, with liabilities of $2,115.23. les list of creditors of said banxrupt are u follows: Herpolsheimer Co., Grand Rapids $ 83.02 Franklin Fuel Co., Grand Rapids 38.tu Paul Steketee & Sons, Grand Rap. 45.4, Sanitary Miik Co., Grand Rapids 13,1; Dr. A. A. Hook, Grand Rapigs 2: 20.0 Kast End shoe Co., Grand Rapids 10.:5 Norwood Market, Grand Rapids __ 3g.uy G. R. Savings Bank, Grand Rapids 100.03 KNdward L. Kampenga, Grand R. 671.31 Kdward Kampenga, Grand Rapids 1,040.40 Oct. 29. We nave to-day received th: schedules, order of reference and adjud.- cation in the matter of Joseph J. Biek, Bankrupt No. 3020. The matter has been referred to Charles B. Blair as referee in bankruptcy. The bankrupt is a resi- dent of Dowagiae, and his occupation 1.3 that of a retail grocer. The schedules show assets of $500 of which the full in- terest is claimed as exempt, with liabili- ties of $3,507.74. The court has written for funds and upon receipt of the same, the first meeting of creditors will be called and note of the Same made herein. The list of creditors of said bankrupt are as follows: Oscar Mayer Co., Fort Wayne ____$ 23.0) Heit Miler & Law. Fort Wayne __ 27.6) G. H. Hammond, Chicago... 22.4) Goode:l & Peck, Marceilus _______ 13.10 Levy Ward, South SOOT oe as 5.00 Michigan Fruit Co., Benton Harbor 15.¢9 Piowaty Fruit Co., South Bend __ 28.83 Hodges & McIntosh, South Bend 19.15 Pervection Biscuit Co., Fort Wayne 60..4 Kidd, Dater & Price Co., Benton AageDOr oe 342.56 S. B. Wholesale Grocer Co south Bend | 62.54 S. F. Snell, Dowagiac _ 109.91 G. i, Bursley, Niles: 2 5 Ge 130.08 Wm. Barentsen Candy Co., Benton Harbor 2 eee Franklin MacVeagh, Chicago Sawyer Biscuit Co., South Bend __ John H. Forler, Niles REN eal aS SLT H. PP. Buzzell, Kalamazoo 32s Dowagiac Fruit Co., Dowagiac __ K. B. Schmidt, Niles atin a len Standard Oil Co., Grand Rapids__ ©. S. Hubbard Ice Co., Dowagiae 43.7 Dowagiaec Dai y News Dowag ac __ 30.6 Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Dowagiac 15.00 E. J. Robinson, Dowagiac _... 45.00 Dr. Geo. W. Green, Dowagiac ___ 70.00 B. J. Cleenweick & Son, Kalamazoo 33.36 se eda st Dt; yn, n, y. Be is ns he a - wpe oOo °C. UI set adaehaa sae November 3, 1926 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 31 DeLeeuw Bros., Kalamazoo ______ 32.54 Independent Oil Co., Kalamazoo __ 9.69 Lee & Cady; Kalamazoo _ =. 41.52 Little Bros., Kalamazoo __________ 3.85 The Piper Co., Kalamazoo _._ 18.57 Carl F. Skinner Candy Co., Kala- mae 2.24 16.49 Frank Spalla Fruit Co., Kalamazoo 48.42 Worden Grocer Co., Kalamazoo __ 24.31 Arbuckie Eros.. Chicarco ...... 12.00 Milham Mercantile Agency, Chicago 15.00 E. LL. ¥Yaple;: Kalamazoo 2200 330.75 Dr. E. G. DeWitt, Kalamazoo __ 43.00 Dr. W, E. Collins, Kalamazoo ____ 5.00 Charles Biek, Sr., Dowagiac ____ 550.00 Charles J. ‘Biek, Dowagiac _.__._ 482.47 A. M. Adama, Kalamazoo _.....__ 300.00 August Born, Dowagiac ___.-_._._ 115.00 EF. PB. Boreh,; Dowaeie: ooo 08 65.00 Oct. 29. We have to-day received the schedules, order of reference and adjudi- cation in the matter of Genevieve B. Mal- loy, Bankrupt No. 3021. The matter has been referred to Charles B. Blair as ref- eree in bankruptcy. The bankrupt is a resident of Grand Rapids. The schedules show assets of $4,342.30 of which $65 is claimed as exempt, with liabilities of $3,342.76. The first meeting of creditors will be called promptly and note of the same made herein. Tne list of creditors of said bankrupt are as follows: Vid National Bank, Grand Rapids $1,800.00 Claude G. Piper, Grand Rapids __ 845.00 Worden Grocer Co., Grand Rapids 40.50 National Grocer Co., Grand Rapids 9.39 National Candy Co., Grand Rapids 26.10 Heyboer Co., Grand Rapids —____ 2.70 Sanitary Mild Co., Grand Rapids __ 10.28 Muir Plumbing Co., Grand Rapids 7.35 J. O. Gilbert Chocolate Co., Jackson 41.99 Folgera, Grand Bavidse _...... 4.00 KE. N. Cooper, Grand Rapids --.._ 65.50 Gas Light Co., Grand Rapids _ 10.00 arctic Dairy Products Co., Grand Rapids: 2 ee 373.95 L. P. Cody, Grand Rapids ________ 175.00 Thomas P, Bradtield, Grand Rapids 95.00 Winegar Furn. Co., Grand Rapids 5.50 On this day was held the first meeting of creditors in the matter of Fred Elbers, Bankrupt No. 8010. Tne bankrupt was present in person and represented by attorneys Corwin, Norcross & Cook. No creditors were present or represented. No claims were proved and ailowed, no trustee was appointed. The - bankrupt was sworn and examined, without a re- porter. The first meeting then adjourned without date and the case was ciosed and returned to the district court as a case without assets. In the matter of Groening Bros. & Wilde, Bankrupt No. 2732, the final divi- dend to creditors has been computed and found to be 21.39 per cent. Oct, 29. On this day was held the first meeting of creditors in the matter of Amos M. Carpenter, Bankrupt No. 2979. ‘he bankrupt was present in person and represented by attorneys Jewell, Face & Messinger. Petitioning creditors and creditors generally were represented by Fred G. Stanley. Several creditors were present in person. Claims were proved and allowed. The bankrupt was sworn and examined before a reporter. George Rogers, of Kalamazoo, was elected trus- tee and his bond p.aced at $2,500. The creditors present and represented appoint- ed appraisers. The first meeting then adjourned without date. Nov. 2. We have to-day received the schedules, order of reference and adjudi- cation in the matter of Decatur Co-oper- ative Association, Bankrupt No. 3022. The matter has been referred to Charles B. Blair as referee in bankruptcy. The bankrupt concern is located at Decatur, ‘he schedules show assets of $14,422.64, With liabilities of $35,489.44. 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: County of Van Buren _... $1,188.38 W. G. Lindsley, Decatur __________ 600.00 Calv.n D. Millard, Decatur ________ 600.00 Will Youne, Decatur. 600.00 Jay Lyle, Arley Lyle, Will Young, W. G. Lindsley, Calvin G. Millard, Carl E. Wickett, Waldo E. Phil- lips; af) of Decatur 9. waa? 50.00 Allen Blett, Decatur ____ 0 W. O. Bowers, Decatur __ 50.00 Copley, Hecatur 2 300.00 Jos. Chabitch, Decatur ____________ 200.00 Andrew Coy, Decatur ____________ 100.00 Guy Collins, Decatur 100.00 Ernest Cole, Decatur ____....____ 50.00 ira. Cole, Decatur = 50.00 Fred Wert, Decatur =... 50.90 Lew Fosdick, Decatur ____________ 100.00 A. J. Goble, Decatur --- 200.00 G. A. Griffiths, Decatur __________ 350.00 iva, Gould, Decatur 22 100.00 Mary E. Haydon, Decatur ___ 100.00 Ione Haydon, Decatur _______ 100.00 Charles E. Hugh, Decatur ____-___ 150.00 R. L. Johnson, Decatur __________ 160.00 Melvin Lyle, Decatur ____________ 250.00 Arthur Lake, Decatur ____________ 100.00 Jos. Lapekas, Decatur ___________ 200.00 Dr, J. E. Maxwell, Decatur ______ 200.00 Owen Marks, Decatur ____________ 50.00 Arthur Marks, Decatur ____________ 100.00 Will Myrkle, Decatur _.__.._-_____- 150.00 James McLeese, Decatur ________-_ 150.00 Jos. Matuscek, Decatur ___.---____ 200.00 Enos Maxam, Decatur ____________ 50.00 James Orr, Decatur 3 400.00 Damiel Orr, Decatur 2 150.00 Wine .Orr, Decatur 50.00 James Osborn, Decatur ____.._ 200.00 George T. Pomeroy, Decatur ______ 100.00 Guy Ritherford, Decatur ______ 100.00 Claud Stern, Decatur... 100.00 H. ©. Sutton, Decatur = =. 100.00 Lewis Sherburn, Decatur _________ 150.00 C. M. Stover, Decatur 150.00 VanZelfda Bros., Decatur ________ 200.00 John Vandenberg, Decatur ________ 100.00 Harm Vanderplough, Decatur ____ 100.00 F. H. Woodman, Decatur __._.___ 600.00 Jay byle Deeatur oo 100.00 C.D. Millard; Decatur 200.00 WHE Young, Decatur 200.00 Michigan Farm Bureau, Lansing 9,915.54 Jackson Cency Co., Jackson ____ 922.32 Triangle Coal Co., Auburn, Ind.__ 755.79 Voight Milling Co., Grand Rapids 458.83 G. R. By-Products Co., Grand R. 250.00 Adams Bag Co., Chagrin Falls, O. 214.99 Ruggles & Radamaker, Manistee__ 210.08 White Bros, Scotts 274,17 Rowe Mfg. Co., Galesburg, Ill. __ 140.18 Fruit Growers Ass’n., Benton Har. 60.28 Central West Coal Co., Cincinnati 91.15 John Baumgarth, Chicaso =. 25.20 Bryant Engineering Co., Port Hur. 14.00 Russell Mining Co., Minneapolis __ 17.50 Bi. Knight, Decatur = 51.32 Woolf Auto Co., Decatur ________ 7.34 Mrs. A. Greenman, Decatur ______ 20.14 beo Mose, Dccatur 2 38.23 Tennessee Copper & Chemical Corp., Hockiand, Ghigo 484.00 _———_2o-2?>_____ Are You Getting What You Are Working For? (Continued from page 20) tune—you will have got what you have intended to work for.” A book might be written to tell all the collateral benefits that will accrue to Jenkins as a result of acting on Hoyt’s advice. For the beginning of business insurance is the beginning of accumulations, and that is not merely to get on the road to solid results, but it is the beginning of true character building. Incidentally, from almost the minute Jenkins starts his business insurance he will find himself regard- ed more seriously, treated more re- spectfully and more generally receiv- ed as a substantial business man in his home community. Let him continue to put away his $150 monthly—and not more—during fifteen years, and what will he have? Based on 6 per cent. compounded semi-annually, he will then have $21,- 783.60, though his own money accumu- lations, the total of his $150 monthly payments, will have been $13,500. This means that somebody else has worked for, accumulated and handed over to Jenkins a clean profit of over $8,000. But again, the influence of this system on Jenkins will have been such that, fifteen years hence, this $21,000 will be one of his minor holdings. “What is the road to success?” asks the modern young man. Jim Hill in- dicated it when he said: “Are you able to save money? If not, drop out. The seed of success is not in you.” If this young man—or young wo- man, for that matter—stays to dis- cuss the proposition, he will likely ob- ject that “saving is too slow—you never get anywhere that way—it takes so much more to start now than in the old days.” Like the young man of old, he will be apt to “go his way sorrowing.” Nevertheless it is true. Jim Hill was sound. To be able to save is the touchstone of character and the will—plus ability—to succeed. But let this fact sink in as a con- vincer: Jenkins was not restricted to savings. He did not have to wait for accumulations. He could go right on with his work. And so can the young man. He can work just the same. The fact that he rigidly saves 10 per cent. of his income will not hinder him from devoting himsel simultaneously to any present work. And take it from the word of one who erstwhile was young and now is what some call old: The joy that cometh to him who hath saved a competence is beyond any words of mine to describe. Paul Findlay. —_2-._____ Your trade becomes a_ profession when accuracy is your aim. SIDNEY ELEVATORS Will reduce handling expense and speed up work—will make money for you. Easily installed. Plans and in- structions sent with each elevator. Write stating requirements, giving kind of machine and size of plat- form wanted, as well as height. We will quote a money saving price. signa Elocatos Mnfg. Co., Sidney, Ohio $2,100,000 PEOPLES LIGHT AND ¢ POWER CORP. { First Lien 512% Gold | ¢h Bonds, Due July 1, 1941, { at 95'% and Interest, to f Yield Over 5.95% Sale of electricity is the main revenue of this corporation. Properties include 28 fully equip- ped power plants in 12 states, Wisconsin, Min- ( nesota, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Ver- mont, Washington, Ore- gon, Idaho, California, Arizonia. Gross _ rev- enue for year ending July 31, 1926, $1,636,- 704; expenses, $901,641. (} Balance, $735,063, or 2.3 times interest re- quirements on this is- sue and securities of constituent companies which are pledged as @ security for this issue. A.E.Kusterer& Co. INVESTMENT BANKERS BROKERS 303-307 MicHiGcan Trust Binge. PHONE 4267 ) A ~~ Bal al Watson-Higgins Milling Ce. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. 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. 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 irsertion. !f set in capita! letters, doubie 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 smali to open accounts. LAKE MICHIGAN FRONTAGE—Have several large stretches of beautiful sand beach on north shore of Lake Michigan, which comprise about the last real bar- gains in desirable frontage along that entire shore. Also have bargain on Black Lake and two on Drummond _§Isiand. Royal Fultz, Cheboygan, Mich. 411 ONLY DRUG STORE AND FOUNTAIN —IOWA town, 500 population. No fix- tures to buy. SMITH REALTY, Adrian, Minnesota, 412 For Saie—Ten display cases (Silent Salesman), in good condition. Sizes 9 ft. to 14 ft. in length. Pricel attractively. Hesse Bros., 1996 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, Mich. 413 DRUG STORE—MODERN, IN GCyTY 85,000, doing annual business $85,000. P. O. Johnson, 400 Main St., Peoria, Ill. 414 For Sale—We offer choice bright new crop sorghum in barrels only @ 70c per galion, F. O, B. Cannelton, Ind. Quality guaranteed. Irvin Bros., Cannelton, Ind. 415 Store For tent—Best neighborhood corner location for drug store in Mus- kegon. In block with grocery and mar- ket. Reasonable rent. Paquin Bros., Muskegon, Mich. 416 SEVERAL excellent grocery and meat locations available; established business; big expansion in General Motors taking place. Come to Flint; you can make money here. Act quickly. Write Moffett Grocer Co., Flint, Mich. 408 For Rent—Brick store building with basement. Equipped with modern meat market fixtures. A meat market and grocery have occupied this for last fifteen years. Good location in Grand Rapids. Will give lease to responsible party. E. I. Bates, 1306 Sigsbee St., Grand Rapids, 410 GROCER BUSINESS FOR SALE—Con- sidered one of the best in Muskegon. Fix- tures include coffee roaster, mayonnaise machine, and peanut butter machine on which a fine business has been estab- lished. Good telephone and_ transient business. Good business for two if one cannot handle. Will sell building or rent. Reason for selling, owner is interested in another business. Address No. 405, c/o Michigan Tradesman. 405 Wanted—National cash registers, Bur- roughs adding machine, and floor cases, A. L. Redman, Olney, II. 394 I WILL PAY CASH for part or whole stocks of General Dry Goods, Shoes, Furnishings, Clothing, and Bazaar Goods. Call or write Jack Kosofsky, 1235 W. Euclid Ave., Northway 5695, Detroit, Mich. Pay spot cash for clothing and furnish- ing goods stocks. LL. 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. EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR RIGHT PARTY Offering for sale first class com- munity grocery store located in town of 6,000. Excellent location, turns over stock between ten and eleven times a year. Modern and attractive home attached, just the thing for man and wife who are looking for a good buy. $10,000 will take it, and to the right par- ties will offer satisfactory terms. Death of owner makes immediate sale necessary. Address Box 389, care Michigan Tradesman. 32 Wiser Policy To Buy as Needed. Written for the Tradesman. Many of the larger traders in wheat futures, as well as in cash grain, are distinctly bearish on the present mar- ket, yet prices have shown a gain dur- ing the past two weeks although some of this gain has been lost recently; possibly it is one of those cases where there is too much bear sentiment. There is an old adage pertaining to this which goes about as follows— “when the market is weakest is when it is strongest, and when it is strongest then it is weakest.” As far as the sup- ply and demand situation is concerned wheat does seem to be high enough, but not so high as to warrant a major decline. Grain men, as well as flour buyers, are playing a “waiting game” apparently not having been able to make up their minds strongly enough to take an active part in either the buying or selling of futures, and un- doubtedly their attitude is influencing the average merchandiser of both flour and wheat. It is rumored another attempt will be made to pass, at the next session of Congress, another McNary-Haugen Bill, and possibly it will come nearer number of votes next time as the Southern cot- ton planter is now interested in having the price of his product supported by Government legislation, and while it is very improbable such Legislation, or attempted Legislation, will ever become a law (it would be most unfortunate if it did) nevertheless discussion of the subject may induce speculation on the long side of wheat and result in higher prices temporarily, but it is going t require increased demand, a legitimate receiving the necessary demand, to bring about higher prices that are based on a sound foundation, or materially reduced estimates will do the same thing, and any advance or decline that is not fundamentally sound cannot be lasting and might better never occur. There are literally millions of people in the United States who could eat more bread and less meat for the good of their health and purse; there are other millions in Europe and Asia who would love to eat more white bread if they had the money with which to buy it; it is possible more damage has been done the Canadian crop than estimated; Argentina may yet have a killing frost; grain men may yet become interested actively in the long side of wheat: the price may ad- vance; we do not know about all this. Maybe folks in the United States will again eat six bushels of wheat per capita; maybe the black bread eaters of the world will be able to scrape up enough money to buy wheat bread, and maybe not. We subscribe, or rather our company does, to a few mar- ket report organizations who tell us in their “dope” just what the market is going to do, and when it is going to do it; they tell us how we can get rich without running our mill by following their advice as to buying and selling of futures, and they do all this for a paltry sum. They like us: want to see us succeed and tell us how for a mere pittance. Now this is all very fine; MICHIGAN TRADESMAN these folks are more benevolent than the writer, however, for if he knew how to make a million or two, actually knew, not guess he knew, he would do so and tell the other fellow about it afterwards, and my business ac- quaintances, splendid men, all say they have to look out for themselves, or be out of luck, so we accept “market dope” with a grain of salt. Market reports have their place, but they are not infallible for the simple reason that human beings are not infallible, and furthermore they deal with more or less uncertainties, consequently good business men with sound reasoning ability allow for these frailties, using their own best judgment, and in the meantime depend upon that never- failing resource—hard work and sound sense combined—to make themselves a living and pay their stockholders dividends. If we were to offer anyone advice it would be to the effect that through experiences of to-day you should be a better merchant to-mor- row, and carve your name in your pro- fession or business in the highest pos- sible niche, not by guessing the mar- ket, but by rendering the best possible service to the greatest possible num- ber of people. There are times when the market affords an opportunity for profit on the long side, but we believe this is a time to cover requirements only without anticipating the future too far in advance. It seems to be the wiser policy to buy as needed. Lloyd E. Smith. ——_..s When On Your Way, See Onaway. Onaway, Nov. 2—Yes and the sur- rounding country. In a Detroit week- ly paper a few weeks ago appeared a beautiful picture taken in Presque Isle county, near Onaway: the title of same being “Peaceful Waters, not so very far from Detroit.” It is nice to learn that Michigan is becoming so small that Detroit is now only a short way from Onaway, therefore we take the liberty of embracing a few miles of surrounding country of which Onaway is the hub, and try and de- scribe some of the sights worth see- ing at this time of year. Many miles of extraordinary sights are available in much less than ten hours’ driving and tramping. We headed Westward and for forty miles threaded our way through beautiful woods, their trees rapidly releasing their foliage to fur- nish a winter carpet for the forest, only the evergreens remaining intact and some of the brown beech leaves still clinging, perhaps, to conceal the little squirrels from danger while gathering their supply of nuts. Up over the hills—and high ones, too— we view in the distance Burt and Mullet lakes, famous for summer homes; also numerous small lakes now showing more clearly than dur- ing the summer when hidden by trees. And the winding-rivers—Black River, Pigeon River and Sturgeon River— streams that apparently defy the roads to follow them in their courses. Final- ly we reach Thumb Lake, now re- named Lake Louise. Were vou ever there? Its crystal waters, studded with wooded islands, where the trees are wrapped with the winding bitter- sweet vines, their bright red berries hanging in clusters like bunches of grapes. Why depend upon holly and mis‘letoe for Christmas decorations when Michigan ‘produces her own? Could you have seen our car bearing the bundles of bitter sweet you might have become incited to envy. But we haven't started home yet: after a hearty chicken dinner with Billy Lawrence, the caretaker, we start our tramp, fitted with boots for the oc- casion. We come to Mountain View Park—rightly named, tco. Here, overlooking the lake, picnic parties would find real enjoyment during the summer and only too soon will Lake Louise be surrounded by beautiful cottages, sure to come into its own like all lakes in Northern Michigan. Spiritwood Mountain, also _ rightly named, claims an elevation of 1407 feet. If you doubt it attempt the climb. We did, and the distant space was hard to conquer. Away beneath stretched the white sandy shore showing Lonesome Pine Beach, Cres- cent Beach, Skookum Beach and Long Point. The whirr of a partridge now and then proves that the hunters have not murdered them all. We saw no deer or bear, but they frequent these grounds. The tracks are there any- way. We encounter a game warden. “Any hunters at your place, Billy?” Yes, but he hunts with a camera and re- quires no license; go to the house and see some of his pictures. The bird season is closed and the partridge and pheasant may enjoy their freedom. The patrolling game wardens have had a busy time and without the support and co-operation of all hunters to which they are justly entitled. Why should we not assist and encourage the wardens in their task, instead of hindering them, as some are wont to do? Are not game laws enacted for common good and preservation of wild life? Honk, honk, honk. No, it’s not the sound of auto horns, but gaze into the sky; such a sight, myriads of wild geese flying South; flock after flock, containing hundreds of them, some flying high like threads in the air, V shaped, of course. Others not far above our heads as though seek- ing a resting place; this continued un- til after dark and they may have alighted upon the lake, perhaps safely concealed by the darkness, to continue on their journey from an early morn- imo: start Billy said. “Look for a snow storm now. It is on the way.” He was right. It appeared to-day, just a few hours behind the geese. A nature lover, for such this man is, knows these signs, for has he not tramped the woods for years in search of ginsing and golden seal, thus hav- ing an opportunity to study nature and its seeming mysteries? This is why he has selected for his home the val- ley with its surrounding hills, where his row boats are for hire on the lake and where he is able to enjoy what comes natural to him, namely, out door life. Why should we look for- ward to winter as a hardship as we grow older? Look back and remem- ber how we greeted the first snow storm with glee as the vcungsters still are doing. Should we not have the same respect for nature’s ways by throwing out our chest and breathing deep, away down, filling our lungs with God’s pure oxygen? It is wrong to fear cold weather—a sure sign that we are getting timid. I: doesn’t pay. An ice cold bath, the thoughts of which mav scare some people, will re- vive a weak heart, stimulate life and you immediately become a new per- son. Throw away your drugs and in- vigorate with nature’s remedies. Visit Lake Louise any time of the vear and return via Onaway. With apologies to brother Mc- Cutcheon for infringing on his Char- levoix county territory. Squire Signal. Beware of Any Fraud Conducted By Sweeney. The Tradesman has _ repeatedly warned its readers against any scheni promoted by the notorious John M Sweeney, of Chicago, who appears to be capable of launching more shady propositions than any other man in November 3, 1926 the swindling game. These warnings cover a period of about a dozen years, during which time Sweeney has ex- ploited several new swindles each year. For a long time it appeared to be impossible to keep track of his numerous activities, but now that Chicago has a Better Business Ba- reau, the Tradesman can secure long- needed co-operation in keeping track of the activities of such Chicago crooks. The following letter is self- explanatory: Chicago, Nov. 2—The National Advertisers Syndicate is operated by John M. Sweeney. Mr. Sweeney also operates the U. 5. Factories (not incorporated), the Manufacturers and Wholesalers Pro- tective Association and the U. S. Com- mercial Agency. He states quite frankly that the Manufacturers and Wholesalers Protective Association js a collection Agency in his office. Mr. Sweenev operates from an of- fice in the Plymouth building in Chi- cago in a suite of three rooms, and keeps five girls busy answering cor- respondence sending out leads. Te admits sole ownershiv of the above concerns. He is also identified with “Radio Money” proposition, a copy of which confidential report I am sending you. He is also supposedly affiliated with the Par Mutual Trading Corporation of Chicags, which is engaged in the same line of activities. We have not been able to determine his connection, if any, with the Manu- facturers Publicity Service, 118 South LaSalle street, Chicago, which is an- other concern of the same type and caliber. For a stipulated sum the merchant obtains either a complete radio outfit or a chest of silver or an automobile, as the case may be, and a large num- ber of keys, a padlock, two master keys, display banners, and advertising hand bills. For each purchase of a specified amount of merchandise, a customer is given a key. Among the keys is one which will unlock either the radio outfit, chest of silver, auto- mobile or whatever it may be, and after the keys are disposed of, the holders are invited to try out. their keys. The person having the key which fits the padlock is the winner of the set. Threatening letters sent to the peo- ple who refuse the merchandise may as well be thrown in the waste paper basket. There is no question but what the user of this lottery scheme is liable under both the State and Federal laws. and a merchant contemplating the use of such a proposition would do well to consider this before signing a con- tract with any of Sweeney’s firms. There appears to be a difference of opinion as to the liability of the Na- tional Advertisers Syndicate for sell- ing this lottery scheme, as the com- pany itself does not operate the lot- tery, but merely sells the materials to merchants, who assume the responsi- bility when they advertise this scheme under their own name and as their own. The question of the responsi- bility. of the lottery seemingly is based on the owner and operators as to the lottery. Sweeney. has always declined to give any trade references although he made a statement, contained in a re- port sent out by R. G. Dun & Co. August 8, 1925 We are always glad to be of anv assistance to you at any time and thark you for calling this to our at- tention. Chicago Better Business Bureau. — +2 >___ To-day is the day to do what you have planned for to-morrow, and what you forgot to do yesterday. (Xe) 15324) Pe ae ea ah O let hy eee DUK: COFFEE DWINELL-WRIGHT COMPANY Boston, Mass.; Chicaqo, III.; Portsmouth, Va. 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