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Who doesn’t sit and whittle on the fence
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SOME TRENDS IN TRADE.

 

Sidelights on the General Business
Situation.

Where are sales activities likely to
be most productive in the next month,
in relation to last year’s returns? Stan-
dard Statistics names the following
centers: the textile districts of Massa-
chusetts and the Carolinas, the shoe
cities of Massachusetts and New York
State, Albany, Newark, Trenton, Bal-
timore, Washington, Milwaukee, St.
Louis, Knoxville, Colorado Springs,
Tucson and Portland, Oregon.

Railroad loadings and electric power
consumption indices last week made
poor comparisons with last year, but
it should be remembered that this year,
because of unseasonable weather and
ford’s delay in coming out with new
models, any normal seasonal increase
will come later than in 1931, thus mak-
ing week to week comparisons difficult.

Great Britain ended her financial
year on March 31 with a balanced
budget anda surplus of 364,000 pounds
sterling. She is entitled to lots of
credit, but she didn’t have the help of
our Congress.

Will the three largest motor com-
panies increase their sales volume and
will they make a profit? They have
slashed prices and each seems deter-
mined to get an increased share of the
available business. In the same week
that they advertised new models at
lower prices, Auburn advanced its price
$100 on all models.

The combination of price and qual-
ity. in this year’s automobile crop
should be a test of both the public’s
willingness and its ability to buy. Mr.
Chrysler says that his current Ply-
mouth at $495 is faster and ten times
as smart as his 1924 Chrysler at $1,800;
that it is the same size and just as
powerful.

The railroads, like the motor com-
panies, are giving the people more for
their money. Ejighteen-hour trains to
Chicago are now available at the same
price as the former twenty-hour sched-

ules; extra fares have been eliminated
on all other trains on the Boston-
New York-Chicago-St. Louis run, and
the C. & O. will later in the month
offer a completely air-cooled and con-
ditioned train for long-distance travel.

The Department of Agriculture esti-
mates that on Jan. 15 the average price
of all farm products in the country was
only 63 per cent. of the average of
the last five pre-war years, and that
the average price of goods which
farmers are accustomed to buy was
121 per cent. On this basis, farmers,
as a group, are able to make only 50
per cent. of the purchases which they
were accustomed to make in the pre-
war years. But as compared with the
industrial situation in the large cities,
it is well to remember that the farmer
in most cases owns his home and has
a plentiful supply of vegetables and
faithful standbys in his cows and
chickens.

The ability of the public as a whole
to buy has dropped 42.7 per cent. since
its peak in August, 1929, according to
a new index. The index is made up of
three components: Farm income, de-
rived from crop and animal market-
ings, multiplied by their prices, ad-
justed for the cost of farm machinery
and materials; factory payrolls; rail-
way wages. Each factor is adjusted
for seasonal variation and the whole is
then adjusted for cost of living, as
shown by the National Industrial Con-
ference Board figures.

Bank debits for the week ending
March 30 declined 12 per cent. from
the preceding week, but for many of
the reporting cities only five business
days were included because of Good
Friday holiday.

Industrial leaders hope that Mr.’

Hoover will publicly advocate the pur-
chase of their products, just as he
urged last week the purchase of auto-
mobiles as a “real contribution to em-
ployment.”

Payments to American farm equip-
ment companies of acceptances due
so far this year from the Soviet gov-
ernment for shipments made in previ-
ous years have been met on schedule,
but indications are that increasing
scarcity of foreign currency is making
the Soviet authorities ask the privilege
of payment in rubles on new purchases.

Financial skies are clearing up. Bank
failures are fewer, re-openings more
frequent, and nearly all of the changes
in last week’s Federal Reserve state-
ment are favorable. Hoarding seems
to ‘be decreasing, for currency in cir-
culation showed the largest decline
since the last week in 1931. Gold hold-
ings are up slightly, and both the out-
standing credits and the deposits of
local reporting banks are higher.

Colonel Leonard P. Ayres, in ap-
plauding the expositions held in fifty-

five cities by the General Motors Cor-
poration (and which were attended by
1,500,000 people in the first two days),
said: “The financial crisis is past. The
time could not have been chosen bet-

ter (for the exposition). It presents to

the people of all sections an example
of business courage, and unshakable
confidence in the future that must
prove contagious.”

Building construction, as measured
by F. W. Dodge data, was for the first
three weeks of March off 72 per cent.
from last year, and the first quarter
showing will be almost as bad. The
sharpest declines are in public works
and utilities. The U. S. Bureau of
Labor says that last year homes were
built for 98178 families in the leading

237 cities. In 1925, the peak year for
residential construction, there were
491 222.

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Gabby Gleanings From Grand Rapids.

James E. Granger, (Stone-Ordean
Co., wholesale grocer of Duluth), is
in the city for a few days, called here
by the illness of his brother, Will E.
Granger. The latter is so far recover-
ed that he will probably accompany
his brother on his return to Duluth
the latter part of this week. Possibly
he will conclude to become a perma-
nent resident of the City of the Un-
salted Seas.

A. E. Brooks, who was engaged in
the manufacturing confectionery busi-
ness in this market all his life until his
retirement from business, two or three
years ago, will be 90 years old Aug. 16.
He is in good health and is full of
hope and courage for the future. His
birthday should take the form of a
civic celebration.

Frank S. Verbeck, our hotel cor-
respondent for many years, started
from ‘this home in Los Angeles last
week for Michigan, where he expected
to surprise his hotel friends in their
state convention at Lansing this week.
While about 100 miles out of Los
Angeles he was taken with a sudden
attack of acute indigestion, which
forced him to return home and take
to his bed. The attending physician
reports that the trip can possibly be
undertaken again in the course of a
few weeks.

Oscar J. Levy, who has been city
(Grand Rapids) salesman for A. Kro-
lik & Co., of Detroit, for the past
twenty-six years, has taken a similar
position with Chas. G. Graham & Co.,
direct mill selling agents and dry goods
commission merchants. Mr. Levy is
one of the best posted dry goods sales-
men in this market and will make a
record with his present connection.

A. L. Averill, retail grocer, has
moved his stock from 1589 Plainfield
avenue to 701 Knapp avenue.

IN THE REALM OF RASCALITY.
Questionable Schemes Which Are
Under Suspicion.

The Apple Hat Co., of St. Louis
distributor of: caps “without orders,”
which ‘has been in a constant wrangle
with retailers throughout the country
on account of this utterly dishonest

system of distribution, is no more.

It folded up last week, and was con-
solidated with the National Manufac-
turing Co. of St. Louis, another whole-
sale cap and hat concern,

In response to an enquiry as to
whether the consolidated company
would continue the system of sending
out shipments of hats and caps to mer-
chants without orders, the National
says in a letter dated April 1, 1932:

“We wish to advise, in answer to
yours of March 31, that there will be
no more Apple caps shipped without
orders, as we have consolidated the
firm, and this company will sell both
Apple caps and the Eddie Cantor caps,
but through salesmen and mail orders.
There will be no shipments unless or-
dered.”

Just what led to the consolidation is
not known. One report is that finan-
cial difficulty was what caused it. An-
other is that the Apple Hat Co. had
aroused so much antagonism among
retailers by its system of shipping a
merchant a lot of caps without orders,
and expecting him to return them, or
sell them, that it could not continue
in business, Also it is known that the
United States Post Office department
did not think much of the Apple meth-
ods of trying to force merchants to
pay for caps they had not ordered and
did no twant. The Post Office ruled
that no merchant was obliged to re-
turn unordered merchandise, delivered
to him without privilege or opportun-
ity of examination. Merchants were
taking advantage of that ruling, and
this involved the company in consid-
erable loss.

The Apple Co. resorted to all sorts
of high-pressure measures to enforce
collection of accounts alleged to be
due for caps which the merchant had
not ordered, and it was some of this
strong-arm stuff that got the company
in bad with the Postoffice inspectors.
Their last stunt was to send to the
debtor a copy of a letter which they
pretended to have sent to the Post-
master General of the United States,
notifying the P, M, G. that the mer-
chant had stolen their caps and that
the Government should get after him
and throw him into jail. Of course,
they sent no such letter to the P, M.
G.—it was just a bluff, but the P. M.
G. didn’t like having his official name
and title used in such a questionable
collection scheme. So it was the Ap-
ple concern that was in bad with the
Postoffice department, not the mer-
chant who refused to return or pay
for unordered caps...

  

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Of the Retail Grocers’ Convention at
Battle Creek. :

The Tuesday afternoon session of
the (Michigan Retail Grocers and Meat
Dealers convention was set aside for
round table discussion of practical busi-
ness problems as an experiment.

At practically every convention a
great deal of dissatisfaction is mani-
fested by retailers who have traveled
often hundreds of miles at considerable
expense in the hopes of being able to
learn how to solve some of their try-
ing problems and are usually subjected
to listening to long, tiresome, theoretic
prepared speeches that could just as
well be published and read at their
leisure.

Following the showing of the film
entitled “How to build community
prestige,” the discussion was conduct-
ed by Past President Gerrit Vander-
Hooning, of Grand Rapids. *

A number of outstanding prominent
retailers of Michigan, Illinois and
Indiana were in attendance, and the
matter of anti-chain legislation was
first discussed and requested to in-
struct the officers as to what action
should be taken in regard to retail
sales tax. After considerable discus-
sion, the matter was referred to the
Legislative Committee.

The cost of doing business was then
taken up, the matter of advertising and
delivery, consuming greater part of the
afternoon, which was participated in
freely by the membership. and at 5
o'clock the discussion was discontinued
to give way to the presentation of
premiums.

An expression was requested by
President Schultz as ‘to whether the
members approved of the roundtable
discussion as a substitute for the usual
written speeches, and it was over-
whelmingly evidenced that the round-
table discussion was’ preferred,

Future conventions will, no doubt,
find programs made up of important re-
tailer problems, assigned to various
prominent retailers, with an opportun-
ity to specialize on the topics to be
discussed and assigned to them far in
advance of the convention, so the mat-
ters can receive the benefit of careful
study long previous to presentation.

At the Wednesday forenoon session
the following officers were elected:

President—Paul ‘Schmidt, Lansing.

First Vice-President—Theo, J. Bath-
ke, Petoskey.

Second Vice-President — Rudolph
Eckert, Flint.

Treasurer—Orla H. Bailey, Sr., Lan-
sing.

Directors—John E. Lurie, Detroit;
E. B. Hawley, Battle Creek; Ward
Newman, Pontiac; Hans Jorgenson,
Muskegon; L. V. Eberhard, Grand
Rapids,

The Board of Directors held an ex-
ecutive session immediately following
final adjournment of the convention
and unanimously elected Herman Han-
son Secretary.

Grand Rapids was unanimously
chosen as the 1933 convention city.

The following resolutions were
unanimously adopted:

Resolution No. 1.

Whereas—The Federal bankruptcy
laws are an extreme hardship on the
retail food industry, permitting filing
of voluntary bankruptcy and rendering
it impossible to recover for necessaries
of life sold to bankrupt; and

Whereas—The retail food industry,
dealing in the necessities of life that
are consumed are impossible to re-
possess or protect iby liens of any na-
ture; and

Whereas—The losses suffered by
bankruptcy proceedings add to the
cost of retailers’ cost of doing business,
thereby penalizing the general public;
therefore be it

Resolved—We, the members of the
Retail Grocers and Meat Dealers As-
sociation of Michigan, in convention
assembled this sixth day of April,

MICHIGAN TRADESMAN

1932, urgently appeal to the members
of the Judiciary Committee to report
favorably on House Rule 7430 provid-
ing for exemptions from all bankrupt-
cy proceedings of debts incurred for
the necessities of life; and be it further

Resolved — Our representatives in
Congress and Senate be urged to sup-
port the amendment to the Federal
bankruptcy ‘aw providing for the
barring of discharge of debts for the
necessities of life; and be it further

Resolved—The Secretary of this As-
sociation of (Retail Grocers and Meat
Dealers be instructed to forward a
copy of these resolutions to the Michi-
gan members of Congress and Senate.

Resolution No. 2.

Whereas — Our present business

chaos is largely responsible due to un-

sound and uneconomic practices of

various natures; and

‘Whereas—A price maintenance bill
has been introduced in our ‘Congress
and Senate on a number of occasions
by various sponsors; and

Whereas—A price maintenance bill
known as the ‘Capper-Kelly bill is
again being considered in its original
form by our Senate and known as
Capper-Kelly fair trade bill S 97; and

Whereas—Our Association has ex-
pressed itself favorable on several pre-
vious occasions to the enactment of a
price maintenance or fair trade bill,
therefore be it

Resolved—We, Retail Grocers and
Meat Dealers of Michigan in executive
session assembled in the city of Battle
Creek this sixth day of April, 1932,
again go on record as favoring not
only the enactment of the Capper-
Kelly fair trade bill S 97, but instruct
our officers to take the necessary
means required in the introduction of a
fair trade bill in our Michigan State
Legislature during the 1933 session;
and be it further

Resolved — Our’ membership and
friends be informed when ‘the bill is
being introduced in the 1933 Michigan
Legislature, as an added precaution
against further delay on the part of
our United States Senate in acting on
the ‘Capper-Kelly bill, that they may
contact their Representatives and State
Senators, urging them to support a
State fair trade measure, as a further
protection,

Resolution No. 3.

Whereas—Our Federal Trade Com-
mission has endeavored to regulate the
abuses practiced by ‘the trade channels
by the adoption of a voluntary code
of ethics and rules for the guidance of
the trade, and

Whereas—The rules established for
the regulation of the grocery trade has
not been concurred in by various
branches of the food industry, thereby
failing in its purposes; and

Whereas — The Honorable Gerald
P. Nye, member of the ‘Senate from
the State of North Dakota, having
keenly observed the honest endeavor
of a portion of the trade channels to
regulate and eliminate the trade abuses
and realizing the inability of the Fed-
eral Trade Commission as being pow-
erless for lack of legislative authority
to enforce same; and

Whereas—Senator Nye has _ intro-
duced three measures in the Senate of
the United States known as Senate
bill 2626, “An act to create a Federal
Trade ‘Commission, ‘to define its
powers and duties.” Senate bill 2627,
“A bill to establish a Federal Trade
Court,’ and Senate bill 2628 “To
amend the act entitled ‘an act to create
a Federal Trade ‘Commission’;”
therefore be it

Resolved—We, members of the Re-
tail Grocers and Meat Dealers As-
sociation of Michigan, in executive
session assembled in the city of Battle
‘Creek this sixth day of April, 1932,
express to the Honorable Gerald P.
Nye by a vote of confidence and ap-
preciation for his efforts in our behalf;
and be it further

Resolved—Our Secretary be instruct-
ed to communicate with the Michigan

Senators, urging their co-operation
with Senator Nye in the establishment
of a Federal Trade Commission sup-
ported by a Federal Trade ‘Court, in
order ‘that trade abuses may be curbed
and that the trade channels may be
freed of obstructions detrimental to the
public in general,
Resolution No. 4.
Whereas—It has been called to our
attention that the large chain organ-
izations are conducting brokerage busi-
ness in fresh fruits and vegetables; and
Whereas—It has also become known
that large amounts of fresh fruits and
vegetables are being solicited from
producers by said brokerage auxiliaries
in excess of their own retail require-
ments; and
Whereas—The surplus fruit and
vegetables are being offered and sold
by said brokerage auxiliaries to
wholesalers and produce terminals, to
be resold to independent retailers; and
Whereas—The system is placing the
independent retailers at a great dis-
advantage in meeting the competition
of the syndicate chains; therefore be it
Resolved—We, the members of the
Retail Grocers and Meat Dealers As-
sociation of Michigan, in convention
assembled this sixth day of April, 1932,
instruct our Secretary to obtain the
names of brands resold in this manner;
and be it further
Resolved—The members of our As-
sociation lend their efforts in making
these facts known to other retailers
throughout the State of Michigan, that
they may guard themselves against
this unsound business practice and un-
fair competition.
Resolution No. 5.
Whereas—It has been our privilege
to be the guests of the Battle Creek
Retail Grocers and Meat Dealers and
the management of the ‘W. K. Kellogg
Co., for three days while in convention
assembled; and
Whereas—During our three days’
sojourn our hosts have cheerfully and
graciously devoted much time, effort
and expense to provide every possible
comfort in making our visit a most en-
joyable one; therefore be it
Resolved—We, the Retail Grocers
and Meat Dealers Association of
Michigan, in executive session as-
sembled this sixth day of April, 1932,
in the city of Battle Creek, express our
appreciation and gratitude to our hosts
for the cordial and wholesome enter-
tainment while in attendance at this
thirty-fourth annual convention,
Resolution No. 6.
Whereas—Our constitution and by-
laws does not provide for any compen-
sation for the performing of the detail
work and care of our Association
finances, and
Whereas—Our Treasurer, Orla H.
Bailey, Sr., has served faithfully and
unselfishly as guardian of our finances
for the past two years; therefore be it
Resolved—We the members of the
Retail Grocers and Meat Dealers As-
sociation of Michigan, in annual con-
vention assembled in tthe city of Battle
‘Creek this sixth day of April, 1932, ex-
press our sincere appreciation for the
efficient manner our finances have
been guarded; and be it further
Resolved—The ‘Secretary and Presi-
dent of our Association be instructed
to issue and approve a warrant on the
treasury to be paid to Treasurer Orla
H. Bailey, 'Sr., to the extent of $50 as
a token of our sincere appreciation.
Resolution ‘No. 7
Whereas—Our State Association de-
velopment has been greately hampered
for a number of years, due to the lack
of sufficient finances ‘to contact the re-
tail grocers and meat dealers through-
out the State; and :
Whereas—It has been the policy of
all Food State Associations, wherever
organized, to sponsor as a medium of
contacting ‘the retailers effectively and
economically by means of an Associa-
tion owned trade publication; and
Whereas—The publications are be-
ing financed by display advertising, the

April 13, 1932

same as any privately owned publica-
tion; and

'Whereas—The officers and directors
of our Michigan Association have avail-
ed themselves by authority of a refer-
endum vote polled iby mail of this
means of contacting Michigan retail-
ers of food for the purpose of closely
uniting the membership and encourage-
ment of non-members to affiliate, there-
fore be it

Resolved—We, the members of ‘the
Retail Grocers and Meat Dealers As-
sociation of (Michigan in executive ses-
sion assembled in the city of Battle
Creek, this sixth day of April, 1932,
highly commend our officers and di-
rectors for their initiative in the in-
auguration of the Wolverine ‘Retailer
monthly publication; and be it further

Resolved—The membership be in-
vited to express themselves freely in
the columns of our publication in any
matter pertaining to the betterment of
our business.

All Resolutions sponsored by indi-
vidual members of our ‘Retail Grocers
and ‘Meat Dealers Association of Mich-
igan appearing on our records to be in
good standing, and recommended by
the Resolution Committee to the con-
vention, Herman Hanson, Sec’y.

—_—_+ > ____
Proceedings of the Grand Rapids

Bankruptcy Court.

Grand Rapids, April 4—We have re-
ceived the schedules, order of reference,
and adjudication in the matter of the
Michigan Oil Heat Engineers, Inc., a
Michigan corporation of Muskegon, doing
business as a mercantile corporation. The
schedules of the bankrupt show assets
of $3,599.9, with liabilities listed at $9,-
166.20. The list of creditors of said bank-
rupt is as follows:

City of Muskegon 2202000 $ 18.24
W. V. Beauvais, Manistee -------- 45.40
c. A. Cloeting, Muskegon --_------ 600.00
Harvey Wilson, Muskegon ____-_-- 11.67
Mrs. W. Whitecomb, Muskegon -- 20.00
Peoples State Bank for Savings,
MuSKepOn 22202 ee 275.00
Manistee County Savings Bank,
Manistee. ues si 389.00

Nat. Lumberman’s Bank, Muskegon 460.55
Alert Pipe & Supply Co., Bay City 79.51

Alamo Furnace Co., Muskegon --. 1.25
American Printing Co., Manistee__ 20.60
Chas. H. Alexander, Grand Rapids 30.06
Auto Garage, Manistee -------~-- Ray ey
American Society Heating & Ven-
tilating Eng., New York -------- 5.00
Auto Sales Corp., Chicago ~_------ .39
Hero D. Bratt, Grand Rapids ---. 4.25
Consumers Power Co., Muskegon 7.00

Central Electric Co., Grand Rapids 35.16
Century Eng. Corp., Cedar Rapids 42.78

Dickery Dicks, Muskegon -------- 12.50
Dana Printing Co., Muskegon ---- 3.0
Eastside Lbr. & Muskegon Salvage

Co. -Miskeroen) 2 creo 1.75
F'rred W. Field, Manistee ~------_--- 115.638
Greater Muskegon Chamber of Com-

merce, Muskegon... 25.00
BE. J. Hudlin, Muskegon __--_----- 26.88
Harvey Auto Co., Manistee ------ 34.82
Alfred J. Hunter, Muskegon ~-_--- 181.48
Isabella Co., Mt. Pleasant ~~ ------ 2.40
Johnston Bros., Ferrysburg ------ 55.00

Kernit Incinerator Co., Milwaukee 206.70
isnudstrup Elec. Co., Manistee -- 291.05
Lange Transfer, Muskegon ------ 15.41
Lakeside Co., Hermansville ~_----- 107.80
Muskegon Transfer Co., Muskegon 1.19
Muskegon Building Mat. Co. Mus. 15.00

McDonnell & Miller, Chicago —~----- 47.36
G. F. Macklam, Manistee -_---~-— 28.00
Wm. Miller Hardware, Manistee_-_ 9.68
L. C. Monroe, Muskegon -_-_------ 131.99

Michigan Mutual Liability, Detroit 23.46
Mid-West Oil Burner Co., Chicago 453.50
Mich. Associated Phone Co., Musk. 20.75
Minneapolis-Honeywell Regulator

Co.,: Minneapolis 26.00
Chronicle, Muskegon ___.--------- 155.60
Mich. Bell Telephone Co., Manistee 8.00

Naphsol Refining Co., N. Muskegon 6.90
News Advocate, Manistee -------- 37.20
Wm. V. Newkirk, Chicago -------- 35.10

National Chevorlet Sales, Muskegon 62.65
Max E. Neal, Manistee ---------- 10.00
Olson Lumber Co., Manistee —~----- 2.33
Penn Elec. Switch, Des Moines Ia. 41.00
Perfection Stove Co., Cleveland -- 419.31

Quaker Mfg. Co., Chicago ~------- 175.91
Rayl @Co,, Detroit 32 oe 28.00
W. J. Stewart, Muskegon ------ 51.35

Super Service Stations, Muskegon 26.70
Steketee & Son, Muskegon -_----- 6.25
E. H. Sheldon Co., Muskegon ---- _ 8.00
Terminal Arcade Bldg.Corp., Mus. 880.00
Tisch-Hine Co., Grand Rapids ---- _ 8.00

Terminal Stationery, Muskegon -- 17.95
Tyson Transfer Co., Manistee ---- 33.18
Towner Hardware Co., Muskegon 13.75
John Wood Mfg. Co., Chicago ---- 413.00
Western Union, Muskegon -------- 5.74

Nat. Lumberman’s Bank, Muskegon 100.00
Manistee Co. Sav. Bank, Manistee. 1,350.00
Muskegon Construction Co., Musk. 110.00
Heth Oil Heating Co., Grand Rap. 55.00
Mid-West Oil Burner Co., Chicago 447.00
Motor Wheel Corp., Lansing ------ 187.00

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April 13, 1932

Cc. A. Cloeting, Lansing --..-_-- 555.63

April 5. We have received the sched-
ules, order of reference, and adjudication
in the matter of George E. Howk, doing
businness as Sanitary Milk Co. The
bankrupt concern is a resident of Kala-
mazoo. The court has written for funds
and upon receipt of same the first meet-
ing of creditors will be called. The
schedules of the bankrupt show assets
of $3,540, with liabilities listed at $12,-
447.93. The list of creditors of said bank-
rupt is as follows:

City Treasurer, Kalamazoo  __---- $ 62.06
Kenneth Beringer, Kalamazoo --. 21.00
Kenneth Howk, Kalamazoo ___--- 155.00
H. Fluewiling, Kalamazoo -------- 40.00
P. James, Kalamazoo 2052s 164.82
Kalamazoo Industrial Bank —-_---- 264.00

Cherry Burrell Corp., Detroit --1,058.00
Burge Ice Machine Co., Chicago__ 120.00
Universal Glass Co., Parkersburg,

eG) cee aan ns eee 579.00
Dudley Paper Co., Lansing ------~- 108.00
R. B. Rair, Kalamazoo 2-2 120.00
i. @O: Picks: ‘Otsego 22 146.72
iL. C. Verhage, Kalamazoo -_______ 58.92
W. Ehulbert, Otseso 202 2 121.11
W. Orr, Otsego: 20 137.60
J. art, Alamouiis ssi 3s 44.49
HD. Van Zette, Kalamazoo 121.92
L. A. Verhage, Kalamazoo ------ 113.87
W. Sebering, Otsego 13.11
Hm. RR: Barnes, Otsego =. 11.60
B. fh: Howell, -Otseso 2 35.40
W. Pll Plainwell 222 76.40
Po Paver, Otsero,. 22 ee 154.69
K. Potter, Otségzo: 20 tee 64.72
H. W. Brooks and O. Stratton,

OlUSGZO. (oe es 162.80

Taylor Instrument Co., Rochester, ae
Blue Valley Creamery Co., G. R. 50.00
Kalamazoo Machine & Tool Co.,

Kalamazoo 23202 3.00
R. Van Dam. Kalamazoo. —_-_—--— 165.00
Kal. Chemical Co., Kalamazoo -~ 18.50
Doubleday Bros., Kalamazoo ---- 2.15
Wigginton Co., Kalamazoo —_-.---- 4.25
Geo: Sterns, Hopking 22.93.02" 4.00
Wrank Buskirk, Hopkins —_._._—— 6.00
Glenn: Platt; Hopkins ——-.----- 8.00
le Culver, Hovukine ..... 2.50
Roy Hines, Blopking, 22 ioe 5.00
i. Kischelaar, Hopkins 22.000 3.00
M: Novasel. Hopkins, 22.0000 52.00
i Maus; Martin 220 oo 200.00
Consumers Power Co., Grand Rap. 155.00
Ellicott & Yeiter, Grand Rapids -_ 11.00
W. I. Patterson, Grand Rapids —~--- 505.00
Royal Stevens Garage, Kalamazoo 5.55
Lowell Ledger, ‘Lowell 2... 10.00

Oppenhuizen Market, Grand Rapids 32.00
Glenn Lewis Grocery, Grand Rapids 82.00
Superior Fuel Co., Grand Rapids 36.00

Eleanor Van Haften, Kalamazoo__ 14.50
R. DD. Stockine. Lowell 9 40.00
W. M. Muller, Grand Rapids -_-- 150.00
H. C. Snow, Paterson, N. J. ----1,000.00
Conway & Salisbury, Kalamazoo 75.00
Dr. Den Bleyker, Kalamazoo ------ 33.00
EG. Morean, Detroit - 375.00
Dr. Byers, Grand Rapids —_________ 35.00
DP. Strubble, Shepard: 2-0 42.00

Consumers Power Co., Kalamazoo 72.00
Mich. Bell Telephone Co., Kalama. 45.00
Van Westenbrugge Co., Grand R. 14.00
W. S. and J. E. Graham, Grand R. 78.00

M. Parmley, Hopkins ~_-___--_-_- 12.95
Dodge Garage, Kalamazoo -------~ 11.15
Subar Bros., Grand Rapids ~----- 21.00
Acorn Refining Co., Cleveland, Ohio 8.00
Buurma Coal Co., Kalamazoo __-_ 47.00
Business Service Co., Plainwell__ 45.00
R. G. Goembel, Kalamazoo ___--_-- 35.00
Klose Elec. Co., Kalamazoo ___--- 60.00
Y. Ver Dries, Kalamazoo —~_-------- 11.00
Cramer Elec. Co., Kalamazoo -_-. 18.00
Quality Tire Co., Kalamazoo _----- 20.00

Peters Brake Service, Kalamazooz 9.00
Paul Steketee & Sons, Grand Rap. 25.00

April 5. On this day was held the first
meeting of creditors in the matter of
Szekely Aircraft & Engine Co., Bankrupt
No. 4834. The bankrupt was present by
A. E. Szekely, president of the corpora-
tion, and represented by attorneys Knap-
pen, Uhl, Bryant & Snow. Creditors
were present in person and represented
by attorneys Hilding & Baker. Claims
were proved only. The bankrupt’s presi-
dent was sworn and examined without
a reporter. Grand Rapids Trust Co. was
elected trustee, and its bond placed at
$5,000. The first meeting then adjourned
without date.

On this day also was held the first
meeting of -creditors in the matter of
Walter Olson, Bankrupt No. 4836. The
bankrupt was present in person, but not
represented by attorney. One creditor
was present in person. Claims were
proved and allowed. The bankrupt was
sworn and examined wthout a reporter.
Fred G. Timmer, of Grand Rapids, was
named trustee, and his bond placed at
$100. The first meeting then adjourned
witout date. :

April 6. We have received the sched-
ules, order of reference, and adjudication
in the matter of Tony Varisco, individual-
ly, and doing business as Twin City Gro-
cery and Market, Bankrupt No. 4859. The
bankrupt is a residet of Benton Harbor,
and his occupation is that of a mer-
chant. The schedules of the bankrupt
show assets of $3,028.95, with liabilities
listed at $5,392.21. The list of creditors
of said bankrupt is as follows:

Arnold Bros., Chicago -...- -_ $110.60
Armour & Co., Chicago —~_-----___ 23.06
J. S. Biersdorf Co., Chicago ____-_ 50.46
G. BE. Bursley & Co., Elkhart, Ind. 379.08

Bussolocchi Bros., Chicago ----___ 129.85

MICHIGAN TRADESMAN

Brogno & Mustari, Chicago -~~----- 260.30
Twin City Plumbing Co., St. Joseph 162.00
Colgate Palmolive Co., Chicago -- 37.52

Daken Produce Co., Benton Harbor 8.30
Durant-McNeil-Horner Co., Chicago 84.42

Barl Eales €o., Chicago —_.-_-___ 10.51
Farmdale Foods, Inc., Chicago -- 57.61
General Cigar Co., Chicago -----. 16.00
G. H. Hammond Co., Chicago ---~ 289.36
Hills Bros. Coffee, Chicago ------ 30.96
Geo. H. Jung Co., Chicago ———__.. 42.00
Hoosier Coffee Co., South Bend__ 2.16
Hartford Creamery, Hartford ---~ 121.76

Levy-Ward Grocer Co., South Bend 150.01
Kidd, Dater & Price Grocery Co.,

Benton Harbor 2... 122.89
Lockway Stouch Paper Co.,
Benton THWarhor cst 00 oe 389.96

G. H. Heinz Co., Grand Rapids -_ 49.95
Michigan Fruit Co., Benton Harbor 163.12
W. F. McLaughlin & Co., Chicago 38.61
Chicago Macaroni Co., Chicago __-_ 971.96
Oscar Mayer & Co., Chicago ~_--- 105.88
Nat. Biscuit Co., South Bend, Ind. 42.76
Nehi Bottling Co., Benton Harbor 2.65

Pillsbury Flour Mills, Chicago ~--- 372.40
Perfection Biscuit Co., Fort Wayne 30.75
Pure Food Service, Kalamazoo__._ 8.54
Plough, Ine., Memphis, Tenn. ---_ 16.00
Roma Reinhardt, Benton Harbor 44.62
A Russo & Co., Chicazo ______ 1062.38
Steele Wedeles Co., Chicago ~_---- 42.52
Sawyer Biscuit Co., Chicago ------ 40.99
Swift & Co... Chieago — 82.69

Simon Bros., South Bend, Ind. ~~ 651.36
Standard Oil Co., Grand Rapids -. 10.00
Twin City Milling Co., St. Joseph 11.72

Thomas J. Webb, Chicago -_---- 25.50
Paul Ziebart, St. Joseph ~.._----- ~ 131.30
H. O. Wilson, Benton Harbor -_-- 16.10

In the matter of Garrit Ver Burg,
Bankrupt No. 4546, the trustee has here-
tofore filed his final report and account,
and a final meeting of creditors was
held Feb. 19. The trustee was present in
person. Claims were proved and allowed.
The trustee’s final report and account
was considered and approved and allow-
ed. An order was made for the payment
of expeses of administration and pay-
ment of preferred labor claims, as far as
funds would permit. There were no
objections to the discharge of the bank-
rupt. The final meeting then adjourned
without date, and the case will be closed
and returned to the district court, in due
course.

April 6. We have received the sched-
ules, order of reference, and adjudica-
tion in the matter of Joe Wepman, in-
dividually and doing business as Joe’s
Cut Rate Store, operating in the city of
Grand Rapids. The schedules of the
bankrupt show assets of $1,446.61, with
liabilities listed at $5,248.30. The court
has written for funds and upon receipt
of same the first meeting of creditors
will be called. The list of creditors of
said bankrupt is as follows:

@ity of Grand Rapids . 9.7 $ 33.07
Curry Publ. Co., Grand Rapids __ 100.00
Carson, Pirie Scott & Co., Chicago 883.18

Bhim: Co:, Chicazo 75.00
Endicott-Johnson Shoe Co., Endicott,

ING Ye ee ee 143.41
H. J. Hagen, Miami, Florida ____ 130.00
Hackner Neckwear Co., Chicago __ 29.50
Herald, Grand Rapids _.-.....___ 24,52
Fonta. Corp..: long 2 33.50
International Handkerchief Co.,

a LLL... 7.41
Phillip Jones Corp., Detroit —____ 144.44
Dr. David Kliger, Detroit ___.____ 110.00
Chas. Myers & Co., Chicago —~-__-__ 146.00
Myer Suit Case Co., Detroit ~---~-_ 40.25
Royal Cap Co., Chieago =. 56.00
Racine Trunk Co., Racine, Wis. -_ 25.00
Sweet-Orr & Co., New York City -. 80.17
Good Hold Mfg. Co., Chicago __-_ 24.00
Bates Thompson Corp., New York 230.84
Triangle Neckwear Co., Chicago -_ 81.25
Van Leeuwen Dry Goods Co., G. R. 10.00
Western Hosiery Co., Chicago -_ 91.05
Irving Wepman, Lowell ____------ 450.00
Wiltie Wepman, Lowell ._.._..._._ 300.00
Ben Wepman, Lowell ~--_--__---- 1,500.00

Herpolsheimers, Grand Rapids —_ 170.89
Dr. Elmer Schnoor, Grand Rapids 64.00
Dr. Harry Leiffers, Grand Rapids 63.75
Post & Van Daalen Transfer Co.,

Grand Rapids: 2225000 7.00
Dr. C. DeJong, Grand Rapids __-_ 6.00
Consumers Power Co., Grand Rap. 48.77
Mich. Bell Telephone Co., G. R.__ 19.30
Michigan Trut Co., Grand Rapids 125.00

In the matter of George Engel, doing

business as Engel Lumber Co., alleged
Bankrupt No. 4790, the adjourned hear-
ing on composition offer was held March
11. Vote of the creditors present and
represented with claims proved and al-
lowed, accepted the alleged bankrupt’s
offer of composition of 10 per cent. in
cash. Certificate was made to such effect
and returned to the district court for
further proceedings.
: In the matter of Henning Manufactur-
ing Co., alleged Bankrupt No. 4795, the
adjourned hearing on ‘composition was
held March 16. Vote of the creditors
present or represented with claims proved
and allowed voted to accept the alleged
bankrupt’s offer of composition of 20
iper cent. in cash. Certificate to such
effect was made and returned to the
district court for further proceedings.

In the matter of Earl H. McCormick,
Bankrupt No. 4807, the sale of assets was
held March 29. The trustee was present
in persoy and acted as auctioneer. Sev-
eral bidders were present. The highest
being deemed by the trustee insufficient
in amount was refused of confirmation
and the sale adjourned without date.

In the matter of Glenn E. Martin,
Bankrupt No. 4835, the first meeting of
creditors was held March 4. The bank-
rupt was present and represented by at-
torney C. Sophus Johnson. Creditors
were represented by attorneys Knappen,
Uhl, Bryant & Snow and Boltwood &
Boltwood. Claims were ‘proved. The
bankrupt was sworn and examined with
a reporter present. Fred G. Timmer, of
Grand Rapids, was appointed trustee, and
his bond placed at $500. The first meet-
ing then adjourned without date.

April 7. We have received the sched-
ules, order of reference, and adjudication
in the matter of Paul Robinson, Bank-
rupt No. 4861. The bankrupt is a resident
of Muskeon, and his occupation is that
of a lineman, for Consumers Power Co.
of that city. The schedules of the bank-
rupt show no assets, with liabilities listed
at $1,372.91. The court has written for
funds and upon receipt of same the first
meeting of creditors will be called.

April 7. We have received the sched-
ules, order of reference, and adjudication
in the matter of John Starr Clark, Bank-
rupt No. 4862. The bankrupt is a resident
of Plainwell, and his occupation is that
of a heating engineer. The schedules of
the bankrupt show assets of $3,105, with
liabilities of $6,784.20.

April 7. We have received the sched-
ules, order of reference, and adjudication
in the matter of Paul D. Hagan, Inc.,
Bankrupt No. 4855. The bankrupt is a
resident of Grand Rapids. The sched-
ules of the bankrupt show assets of
$7,754.01, with liabilities of $11,734.50.
The list of .creditors of said bankrupt is
as follows:

Personal property tax ——_.__...__ $ 7.00
State, County and School and

City tam 25.32
Veryl Gill, Grand Rapids -_------ $U.00
Gerard Klunder, Grand Rapids -.-. 30.00
Harold Driscal, Grand Rapids ~--- 273.00
Aviation Magazine, New York -- -96

American Gas Journal, New York 52.00
American School Board Journal,

Newaukee, Wide —-.- 142.68
Bixby Office Supply Co., Grand R. 8/.58
Bradstreet Co., Grand Rapids ---. 47.50
Building Age, Chicago —___.______ 190.50
Damera Shop, Grand Rapids ~_---- 1U6.U0

Catholic School Journal, Milwaukee 147.90
Central Trade Plant, Grand Rapids 141.85
Central Studo, Grand Rapids -.-. 15.50
Commercial Art Engraving, G. R. 224.338
Commercial Art Label Co., G. R. 38.33
Consumers Power Co., G. R. ---~ 38.80
Crescent Engraving Co., Kalamazoo 4.62
Catholic School Interests, Grand R, 64.24
Campau Tower Corp., Grand Rap. 59.50
Chemical & Metallurgical Engineer-

ings Naw York 2 150.00
Canadan Chemistry & Metallurgical,

‘Toronto, Ont... 32.99
Free Press, Detroit —..._________. 71.40

DeVolksvriend, Orange City, lowa 14.86
Electrical Merchandising, New Y. 62.50

Farm Journal, Philadelphia —~----- 235.00
Field & Stream, New York ~----- 158.27
Herald, Grand Rapids ~——--._.._._ 60.40
G. R. National Bank, Grand Rapids 398.00
G. R. Labor News, Grand Rapids -. 1.80

G. A. Association of Com., G. R. 50.00
G. R. Electrotype Co., Grand Rap. 98.00
Cornelius Hoffius, Grand Rapids__ 180.00
Delione Publ. Ce. ...._____.__._ 121.58
Hunter-Trapper-Trader, Columbus = 8.33
Hunting & Fishing, Boston, Mass. 116.01
Industrial Arts & Vocational Ed.,

Milwaukee, Wis, = 40.00
Industrial & Eng. Chemistry, N. Y. 106.85
Industrial Education Magazine,

Peoria. Si 178.50
Journal of Home Econ., Baltimore 25.00
Journal of Business Edu., New Y. 62.06
Journal of Education, Boston -.-. 67.50
Gazette, Kalamazoo —~_...___.____ 61.59
Keen-Art Printing Service, G. R. 48.50
Kunsky-Trendle Broadcasting Corp.,

Grand Rapids _, hadelo
Michigan Bell Tele. Co., Grand R. 56.74
Modern Hospital, Chciago -------- 81.78

Monarch Printing Co., Grand Rap. 286.56
National Sportsman, Boston, Mass. 26.78
Outdoor Life, Mount Morris, Ill._. 42.97
Olsen Publ. Co., Milwaukee, Wis. 110.00
Pencil Points Press, New York ~~ 213.00
Pittsburg Plate Glass, Grand Rap. 4.50
Peninsular Club, Grand Rapids -. 67.10
Progressive Grocer, New York ~~ 146.62
G. R. Electrotype Co., Grand R. 200.00
Reed Engraving Co., Grand Rap. 80.06
Retailing Magazine, New York --~ 228.56
Geo. R. Reneker Co., Chicago ---- 2.55
Abe Schefman Co., Grand Rapids 4.21
Lawrence Scudder Co., Grand Rap. 696.24
American Home Security Bank,

Grand Rapids ._..__.. 170.00
Science Press, New York --~------ 184.96
Star Transfer Line, Grand Rapids 2.25
Standard Rate & Data Service, G.R. 30.00
Sioux Center News, Sioux Center,

lowe 2 6.35
Shaw Printing & Lithographing

@o., Grand Rapids ._..________ 2.00
Tish-Hine Co., Grand Rapids ---. 3.75

Tri-Art Printing Co., Grand Rapids 334.58
Travis, Merrick, Johnson & McCobb,
Grand Rapidg 285.69
Wealthy Hts. Printing Co., G. R. 28.50
Weiss & Weiss, Grand Rapids ---- 500.00
West Dempster Co., Grand Rapids 18.60
Western Union, Grand Rapids ---. __ 9.96
Bawin C. Gamble, Grand Rapids__ 2,799.50
William Peterson, Grand Rapids__ 113.00

Harold Driscal, Grand Rapids -.-_ 63.30
Thord Bruce, Grand Rapids ------ 10.00
Remington Rand, G. R. —--------- 462.19

Commercial Art Engrav. Co., G. R. 100.00
Reed Engraving Co., Grand Rapids 202.00

3

April 8. We have received the sched-

ules, order of reference and adjudication
in the matter of William Y. Kooiman,
doing business as Bellview Grocery,
Bankrupt No. 4864. The bankrupt is a
resident of Muskegon Heights, and his
occupation is that of a retail grocer. The
schedules of the bankrupt show assets
of $16,826.71, with liabilities listed at
$14,579.14. The list of creditors of said
bankrupt is as follows:
City of Muskegon Heights -------- $ 60.00
Dayton Scale Co., Dayton, Ohio -- 185.00
Piper Motor Sales Co., Muskegon 150.00
Holland Furnace Co., Holland ~~. 340.00
Lloyd J. Bell, Muskegon Heights 1,055.00
Muskegon Hts. Dairy, Muskegon

THis. oe 29.00
L. A. Scholtens, Muskegon ------ 89.00
Schutz Cookie Co., Grand Rapids_. 38.00
Hume Grocer Co., Muskegon ---- 3,750.00

Witt & Van Andel, Muskegon __ 2,400.00
John Stark, Muskegon -.._..._. 900.00
First State Savings Bank,

Muskegon Heights ——__....__. 1,095.00
Nat. Lumberman’s Bank, Musk..- 310.00
Steindler Paper Co., Muskegon -_ 360.00
Muskgon Candy Corp., Muskgon__. 340.00

Hecht Produce Co., Muskegon --~ 264.00
Levy Produce Co., Muskegon ---. 9.50
Schillacci & Co., Muskegon ------ 169.00

Roman & Dykstra Coal Co., Mus. 65.00
Steele & Weedler Co., Chicago-. 10.50
W. Bend Aluminum Co., West

Hong Wis ee 30.00
Cc. W. Mills Paper Co., Grand R. 160.00
Cc. F. Farley Co., Grand Rapids__ 100.74
Ferris Coffee & Nut Co., Grand R. 30.00
Blodgett-Beckley Coffee Co., Toledo 28.00
Swisher Grocery Co., Muskegon. 32.00
Anderson Packing Co., Musk. Hts. 400.00
Muskegon Baking Co., Muskegon 1,100.00
Lee & Cady Co., Grand Rapids -. 15.50
Swift & Coe.,. Chicago ___......_... 42.50
Fredricks Lumber Co., Muskegon 75.00
Hts. Lumber Co., Muskegon Hits. 65.00

Peoples Milling Co., Muskegon ~-~ 500.00
Hekman Biscuit Co., Muskegon -_ 7.00
Red Star Yeast Co., Muskgon ___-_ .40
Blatz Brwing Co., Milwaukee ---. 7.50

Fabeis Baking Co., Grand Rapids 15.00
Merchants Service Bureau, Musk. 175.00
Muskegon Co-operative Oil Co.,
MShenOn 2 35.00
Piper Motor Sales, Muskegon --_~ 150.00
I. Van Westenbrugge, Grand Rap. 20.00
Holland American Food Co., G. R. 28.00

Sunshine Mills, Plainville ~------- 10.00
Dr. E. N. D’Alcorn, Muskegon -~. 27.00
Dr. E. H. Medema, Muskegon -__-. 6.00

In the matter of Clarence F. Merrifield,
Bankrupt No. 4503, the trustee has here-
tofore filed his final report and account,
and a final meeting of creditors was held
Feb. 18. The bankrupt was not present
or represented. The trustee was not
present or represented. The trustee’s
final report and account was considered
and approved and allowed. Claims were
proved and allowed. An order was made
for the payment of expenses of admin-
istration, and a first and final dividend
to creditors of 4 per cent. No objections
were made to the discharge of the bank-
rupt. The final meeting then adjourned
without date, and the case will be closed
and returned to the district court, in due
course.

April 8. On this day was held the first
meeting of creditors in the matter of
William C. Dennes, Bankrupt No. 4840.
The bankrupt was present in person and
represented by attorney Charles H. Far-
rell. Creditors were present and repre-
sented by attorneys Jackson, Fitzgerald
& Dalm; Albion B. Titus; Wendell Brown
and Galen Renkenberger. Claims were
proved and allowed. The bankrupt was
sworn and examined before a reporter.
M. N. Kennedy, of Kalamazoo, was ap-
pointed trustee, and his bond placed at
$500. The first meeting then adjourned
without date.

On this day also was held the first
meeting of creditors in the matter of
March Wells, Bankrupt No. 4800. The
bankrupt was present in person and rep-
resented by attorneys Renihan & Lillie.
Creditors were represented by attorneys
Butterfield, Keeney & Amberg and Seth
R. Bidwell. Claims were filed only. The
bankrupt was sworn and examined before
a reporter. A. J. Curtis and Fred G.
Timmer, of Grand Rapids, were apopinted
joint trustee’s with bond of $600. The
first meeting then adjourned without
date.

April 9. We have received the sched-
ules, order of reference, and adjudication
in the matter of James Jacobsen, Bank-
rupt No. 4865. The bankrupt is a resi-
dent of Pine township, Montcalm county.
The court has written for funds and upon
receipt of same the first meteing of cred-
itors will be called. The schedules of
the bankrupt show assets of $3,750, with
liabilities of $3,982.75.

In the matter of Addac Co., Bankrupt
No. 4854. The first meeting of creditors
in this matter has been called for April
26.

In the matter of Arthur R. Swanson,
Bankrupt No. 4841. The first meeting of
ereditors has been called for April 26.

In the matter of Michigan Oil Heat
Engineers, Inc., Bankrupt No. 4858. The
first meeting of creditors in this matter
has been called for April 26.

In the matter of Earl J. Newton,
Bankrupt No. 4856. The first meeting
of creditors has been called for April 27.

In the matter of Benjamin F. Krasner,
Bankrupt No. 4805. The first meeting of
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MOVEMENTS OF MERCHANTS.

Manistique—Mrs. D. J. Livingstone
has opened a bakery and lunch room
in the Snyder building.

Hillsdale—Sydney Tye, of Jackson,
has opened a bakery in the True Blue
Press building, Broad’ street.

Detroit—The Leather Makers Pro-
cess Co., 1603 Dime Bank building, has
decreased its capital stock from $200,-
000 ot $50,000.

St. Ignace — Fire of undetermined
origin, destroyed the store, post office
and living rooms over head owned by
Clarence B. Dell, of Ozark.

Otsego—Burrell Tripp, veteran busi-
ness man of Allegan, has opened a
drug store adjoining his department
store in the Edsel building.

Hancock—Roy Warren, proprietor
of the Sanitary Bakery, has removed
his equipment to the Warren Bakery,
on Warren avenue and will continue
the business.

Detroit—The Independent Packing
Co., 2745 Humbolt avenue, wholesale
and retail, has been incorporated with
a capital stock of $5,000, all subscribed
and paid in. ;

Flint—The Flint Sash & Door Co.,
Inc., Davison road and Dort hyway,
has been organized with a capital
stock of $5,000, $1,500 being subscribed
and paid in.

Detroit—The Consolidated Stamping
Co., 2755 West Fort street, has been
organized with a capital stock of 10,-
000 shares at $1 a share, $2,000 being
subscribed and paid in.

Detroit—Publix Shoe Repairs, Inc.,
2132 Grand River avenue, has been
organized with a capital stock of 10,-
000 shares at $1 a share, $1,000 being
subscribed and paid in.

Detroit—The Pacific Fish Co., Inc.,
1350 Adelaid street, has been incor-
porated to deal in fish at wholesale and
retail with a capital stock of of $4,000,
all subscribed and paid in.

Detroit—The Eastern Public Market
Co.. 1466 East Vernor Highway, has
been organized to deal in meats and
groceries with a capital stock of $10,-
000, all subscribed and paid in.

Nashville—Donald Hess, 33, man-
ager of the furniture and undertaking
frm of C. T. Hess & Son, died April
9, at Hastings, as the result of com-
plications following an operation.

Bay City—Earl G. Ejichorn, former-
ly of Levy & Eichorn, Center avenue,
has engaged in the shoe business un-
der the style of Eichorn’s Shoe Salon,
Washington and Fourth avenues.

Marcellus—Raymond Bent, 40, own-
er of the general store at Howards-
ville, five miles east of here, died of
heart trouble which developed from an
attack of influenza, suffered a year ago.

Detroit—Warehouse Groceries, Inc.,
Fort and McKinstry streets, has been
incorporated with a capital stock of
50,000 shares at $1 a share, $35,010
being subscribed and $10,000 paid in.

Detroit—The Montieth Co., 3511
Trumbull avenue, has been incorporat-
ed to conduct a general mercantile
business with a capital stock of $50,000,
$10,000 being subscribed and paid in.

Ironwood—The St. James Hotel Co.,
Inc., has been incorporated with a
capital stock of $20,000 common and

MICHIGAN TRADESMAN

$10,000 preferred, of which amount
$20,905 has been subscribed and paid
in.

Lawton—C. A. Fuhrman, who has
conducted a drug store here for the
past thirty-two years, has closed out
his stock and will retire from trade,
giving his attention to his farm in-
terests.

Dundee—The Monroe County Bank
and Dundee State Savings Bank have
been merged. The re-organized Mon-
roe County Bank has capital of $40,-
000, surplus of $25,000 and deposits of
$650,000.

Owosso—Shippee & Fisher are now
established in the remodeled Donovan
building with their stcok of tires, auto
accessories, sporting goods, paints,
wall paper, etc., the stock being greatly
expanded.

Mackinaw City — Fred Page has
purchased the C. E. Hunt department
store, stdck and store building, of
which he has been manager for several
years and will continue the business
under his own name.

Lowell—The Real Sweet Shop, which
has been undergoing’ extensive im-
provements since being taken over by
its new proprietors, Mr. Jensen and
Mr. Hixson, had its formal opening
Saturday of last week.

Mackinaw City—George Carlton has
purchased the store building in which
he formerly conducted a meat market
and will remove his market into it as
soon as the interior of the building has
been remodeled and redecorated.

Laingsburg—Leland Helfer has re-
signed his position as manager of the
Rose & Vail meat market, which posi-
tion he has held for the past two years,
to accept a position as electrician at
Ithaca with the Consumers Power Co.

Cadillac—The stock of the bankrupt
McCormick drug store has been pur-
chased by a Mr. Marmon, it is report-
ed, who will remodel the store building
by installing a modern front, new fix-
tures and a soda fountain before open-
ing for business.

Northville—B. A. Stephens, who has
been out of the grocery business for
a year and a half, has again entered
it by taking over the Northville Gro-
cery, his former store. He will continue
the management of his bazaar store on
North Center street.

Lansing—Bert Davis, former man-
ager of the grocery department of the
F. N. Arbaugh Co. has leased the
store at the southwest corner of Len-
awee street and Washington avenue
and will occupy it with a complete
stock about April 30.

Cheboygan—Charles M. Meyer has
purchased the interest of his partner,
Arthur Schmidt, in the men’s cloth-
ing and furnishings stock of Schmidt
& Meyer and will continue the busi-
ness under his own name at the same
location, 327 North Main street.

Mt. Clemens—The Daner Drug Co.,
located at 28 South Gratiot avenue, for
seventeen years, will remove to the
Slush building, Gratiot and Cass
avenues, May 1. The store is being
completely remodeled inside and out
and re-decorated. A tile front will be
installed.

Detroit—Grocers’ Wholesale Ter-
minal, Inc., 159 12th street, has been
incorporated to deal in produce, meats,
vegetables and other goods, with a
capital stock of 1,000 shares of A at
$10 a share and 4,000 shares of B at
$10 a share, $10,000 being subscribed
and paid in.

Ludington—C. E. Weinert has re-
moved his drug stock and store fixtures
from Pentwater and consolidated’ it
with the stock of the Red Cross Phar-
macy at 130 West Ludington street,
which he has purchased. of Frank Lop-
penthien, who established the business
twenty-two years ago.

Niles — Benjamin R. Randall has
merged his lumber and building ma-
terials business into a stock company
under the style of B. R. Randall Lum-
ber Co., 11 Wayne street, with a cap-
ital stock of $10,000 preferred and 500
shares at $1 a share, $10,500 being
subscribed and paid in. 6

Wayne—John C. Wilson has engag-
ed in business at 2912 North Washing-
ton street under the style of the
Northside Hardware Co. All mer-
chandise is arranged so that every-
thing in the store may be seen and
inspected, thus making it easy for cus-
tomers to make prompt selections.

Berrien Springs-—Henry Kephart,
85, veteran local druggist, has been
given a life certificate in the Michigan
State Pharmaceutical Association, of
which he has been a member since
1884. A letter of congratulations, ac-
companying the certificate, carried an
invitation to attend the 50th annual
meeting of the Association in June.

Grand Haven—Mrs. Lucy Callister,
a former resident here, has returned
and engaged in business in company
with her ‘brother-in-law, Charles
Reghel, under the style of the Kara-
mel-Korn Store, at the corner of First
and Washington streets. Karamel-
Korn is a comparatively new and pop-
ular confection.

Harrisville—The hardware store of
Yockey Bros., one of the largest in
Northeastern Michigan, was damaged
by fire which started in the basement.
The stock and building were damaged
to an estimated extent of $20,000, which
is partially covered by insurance. Office
records were saved. The firm, which
is twenty years old, plans to rebuild
the store.

Crystal Falls—Elnar Johnson and
Albert H. Axelson have engaged in
business under the style of the Crystal
Grocerteria. The stock will consist of
groceries, cold meats, fruits and vege-
tables. Baskets will be furnished for
the customer to gather his wants and
purchases will be checked with the
cashier for payment before the cus-
tomer leaves the store.

Tron Mountain—Suit for $25,000 has
been started by Alfonso Celli, admin-
istrator of the estate of Palmina Celli,
his wife, against the Cudahy Brothers
Packing Co., of Wisconsin, and John
Schinderle, Iron Mountain merchant.
The suit is the outgrowth of the death
of Mrs. Celli, Fem. 21, 1931, from a
disease diagnosed as trachina poison-
ing caused by eating pork sausage.

Royal Oak—Codling’s, Inc., dealer
in furnishings for men and women,

  

April 18, 1932

shoes, etc., has filed a voluntary peti-
tion in bankruptcy. J. F. Codling has
been named receiver and will continue
the business as usual and hopes after
a time it may be possible to lift the
receivership. Restricted credits, due
to general business conditions and
made more acute by the closing of
Southern Oakland county banks are
given by Mr. Codling as reasons for
the step.

Detroit—The opening this week of
the Benefit Food and Household Ex-
hibit at convention hall drew a large
crowd and an attendance of 300,000
is estimated for the week. The show
at which exhibitors from all parts of
the United States are displaying their
wares, is said to be the largest of its
kind ever held in the Middle West.
Hundreds of dollars worth of groceries
will be given away to visitors to the
show in addition to 100 orders for
groceries. The event is sponsored by
independent grocers of Detroit, local
wholesale firms joining with them in
bringing it to a successful fruition.

Marquette—Orders received by the
Cleveland Cliffs Iron Co.’s_ chemical
plant in North Marquette and develop-
ment of a new product in the charcoal
department have combined to assure
continuous operating for the rest of the
vear, E. T. Olson, acting manager of
the plant, announces. Depletion of
surplus stocks of acetic acid at plants
of major users has brought a flood
of contracts, assuring operation of the
plant at full capacity. Under Olson’s
direction, research work carried on in
the charcoal department has resulted
in manufacture of activate charcoal.
This product has several chemical uses
and the market is expanding rapidly.
One new unit for its production is
turning out about two tons daily at
the C. C. I. plant, and it is expected
several more will be constructed and
put in operation during the summer.
The personnel of the plant has been
increased from 80 to 108 during the
last several weeks, Olson stated, and
it is expected that more men will be
put back to work in the near future.

 

Manufacturing Matters.

Detroit—The Eaton Axle & Spring
Co., 9771 French Road, has changed
its name to the Eaton Manufacturing
Co.

Detroit—The Schaefer-Wetcher Co.,
Inc., 341 East Woodbridge street. has
been organized to manufacture and sell
sanitary and janitor supplies with a
capital stock of $5,000, $2,000 being
subscribed and paid in.

Detroit—The Maher Manufacturing
Corporation, 1826 Sixth street, has

.been organized to do manufacturing

for the automotive industry with a
capital stock of $50,000, $30,000 being
subscribed and paid in.

Pontiac—The Pontiac Paint Manu-
facturing Co., Inc., has acquired Meade
Hardware, Orion. The store will be
conducted under the Meade name, but
purchases will be made at the Pontiac
company offices, under its supervision.
A complete stock of hardware, paints,
wallpaper, electrical appliances and
other items will be handled.

 

  

 

April 138, 1932

Essential Features of the Grocery
Staples.

Sugar—Local jobbers hold cane
granulated at 4.60c and beet granulated
at 4.40c,

Tea—The past week has brought
very few incidents to the tea market.
Ceylons and Indias are firmer with an
upward trend in primary markets, In-
formation came from China that Hoo-
chow Gunpowders are likely to ad-
vance at least a cent within the week.
This refers to new crop teas. The first
hands demand for tea has been no
more than fair. The consumptive de-
mand is about unchanged.

Coffee—The future market for Rio
and Santos coffee, green and in a large
way, has been rather dull during the
week, but nevertheless has shown
some firmness on account of the up-
ward fluctuations in Brazil. Spot Rio
and Santos sold in the same way is a
small fraction higher than a week ago.
The spot business in coffee is quite
sluggish, Milds show a further frac-
tional decline for the week. The job-
bing market for roasted coffee is un-
changed and will not change until
there is some more decided change in
green coffee. Consumptive demand
for coffee is about ordinary.

Canned Fruits—The California fruit
situation is unchanged. Many of the
offerings from the Coast are limited
in variety and lacking in desirable
counts, and the control of the Cling
Peach Agency appears more improved,
The future of peaches depends on the
willingness of the two large outside
packers, California Packing ‘'Corpora-
tion and Libby, to keep their prices up
to the level of the agency, at least, and
the cleaning up of any stocks which
might be moving on resales.

Canned Vegetables—Prices continue
steady in a general way, although
trade confidence in several of the
steady items has not reached the buy-
ing point. This is particularly true in
fancy Maine corn, which has held up
very well on an advanced basis of
80@90c, factory, and sold very little.
Maryland tomatoes have been very
firm, but the volume of trading has not
supported the prevailing price level.
The trade still wants to buy cheap peas
at the old prices, but is having no more
than a partial success, while fancy
peas at attractive prices are neglected.

‘Canned’ Fish—The cut price on
Puget Sound sockeye halves to $1.75
by the Pacific Salmon Sales Corpora-
tion undoubtedly establishes the mar-
ket at that level, although all salmon
interests which pack sockeye salmon
have not met the decline. Japanese
cral) meat prices may come along at
any time and considerable trade inter-
est has been developed over what the
new price schedule will be, because of
the decline of the yen.

Dried Fruits—Prices are showing a
little steadier tone in California, which,
if continued, will be a great help, While
there is little profit to be made in most
‘tems as at present priced, stability
at least will have the effect of restor-
ing a little confidence. Prunes con-
tinue in a very unsatisfactory position,
but have probably run the limit as far
as discounting foreign conditions and
other factors in distribution are con-
cerned. The pool movement in Cali-
fornia is still making progress. No

prices might go even lower.
prune interests deny Government re-

 

MICHIGAN TRADESMAN

other item shows the folly of unre-
strained price cutting as do prunes.
Certainly many old timers in the busi-
ness feel that the volume sold in do-
mestic markets this past season would
have been as large at higher prices, if
stability had been effected earlier in
the season. Low prices mean nothing,
if there is a fear in the trade that such
Oregon

ports that about half of the last prune
crop is still in the Northwest, either in
the hands of growers or packers. They
say that one-third of the crop at the
most is the approximate amount. Indi-
cations on the ‘Coast are that evap-
orated apples are showing a little more
firmness. Apricots are unchanged in
price.

Beans and Peas—Most of the list of
dried beans continue weak, neglected
and dull. Pea ‘beans started the week
steady, but later eased off and so did
California limas. ‘Perhaps yellow split
peas are a little stronger than they
were, but dried peas generally are
weak and dull.

Nuts—The market is showing a firm-
er price tone here and some jobbers
report that ‘business has been stimu-
lated satisfactorily by the Jewish holi-
days. Domestic nuts are firmer, Dia-
mond large budded walnuts, which
opened at 23c per pound last October,
are selling at 32c per pound now, and
hard to get. California almonds are
scarce. Brazils have shown a little
better price tone, also. The shelled
nut market is routine. Prices are held
to a narrow range,

Rice—Rice not show much
day-to-day change, but prices are be-
ing pretty wellmaintained. The rough
rice market is showing more strength
than clean rice, although millers are
operating very cautiously, and holding
down their purchases to a replacement
scale. Fancy Blue Rose rice is quoted
at 3c here and extra fancy at 3%c. The
long grains are moving in a routine
way,

Salt Fish—A very quiet market is
reported in mackerel and other salt
fish for the week. The market is in
healthy condition on account of com-
paratively small stocks, speaking par-
ticularly of mackerel, The demand,
however, needs considerable revival
‘before there will be any activity. Prices
are unchanged for the week.

\Cheese—Cheese has been quiet and
barely steady since the last report...

Sauerkraut—Sauerkraut prices were
maintained. There was only a routine
demand. Most of this was for bulk
kraut. Good kraut was reported rath-
er scarce.

Vinegar—The demand for all sorts
of vinegar was reported slow, consum-
ers buying for needs only. Prices have
been reduced about 5 per cent. in the
past week.

does

Syrup and Molasses—The produc-
tion of sugar syrup is now quite light
and this has produced an active de-
mand and healthy situation. Compound
syrup is unchanged for the week with
only a hand-to-mouth demand. Mo-
lasses is in very moderate demand at
unchanged prices,

+> +.

Maybe Nero fiddled while Rome
burned, ‘but he didn’t do it to hold his
job in ‘Congress.

Review of the Produce Market.

 

Apples—Current prices are as fol-

I p

lows:

Baldwins, 2% in., A grade --_--_- $1.35

Baldwins, 234 i. (C pradé _..__ 1.00

Bananas 234 m. A grade _.. 1.35
’ 4 ’ 5

Wehicious, 214 in, A grade ._____ 175

Delicious, 214 in., € grade .__.._ .90
, /4 , 5

Greenings, 'R. I., 2%4 in., A grade 1.25
Jonathans, 214 in., A gerade’ _.._ 1.35
Spies 3 in. Bake 20) 175
Spies 204 in. A srade 4 1.25
Spies 274 in, © grade o.oo 1.00
Washington ‘box apples are sold on
the following basis:
Bxtea taney Delicious $3.00
Haney Peleus 9 2S
Betta faney Romes 2... 225
Baney Romes (22 200
Extra fancy Winesaps _.____..___ 200
Bancy Winesaps 0.500000 1.75
3Jananas—44%4@5c per Ib.
Butter—The market has declined
314c per lb. since our last report a

week ago. Jobbers hold plain wrap-
ped prints at 19c and 65 Ib. tubs at
18c for extras.

Cabbage—Texas,
Calif., $4 per crate.

Carrots—$1.20 per bu, for old; new
from Texas or -Calif., $4.25 per crate or
$1 per doz.

Cauliflower—$2 for box containing
6@9.

Celery—30@50c according to
box of 15 bunches, $1.50.

Cocoanuts—90c per doz. or $3.50 per
bag.

Cucumbers—lIllinois hot house, $1.50
per doz. for extra fancy,

Dried Beans—Michigan jobbers pay
as follows for hand picked at shipping
station:
©. EH Pea from elevator ....--_- $1.70
Pea from farmer 1.40
Light Red Kidney from farmer -- 1.50
Dark Red Kidney from farmer -- 2.40

Eggs—The demand for fine fresh
eggs during the past week has been
good but the market has been con-

$4.25 per crate;

size;

 

tinuously ruling weak, with the sup-
ply about equal to the demand. Prices
have declined lc per doz. since a week
ago. Jobbers pay llc for strictly fresh
and hold candled fresh at 13c.

Grape Fruit — Florida commands
$3.75 per box; ‘bulk, $3.75 per 100.

Grapes—Calif. Emperors, in
with sawdust, $6.25.

kegs

Green ‘(Onions—Shallots, 60c per doz.
Lettuce—In good demand on the
following basis:
Imperial Valley, 6s, per crate---$4.00
Imperial Valley, 5s, per crate--_ 4.50
Home grown, leaf, 10 Ibs. _----_ .70
Lemons—Present quotations are as
follows:

Goo Sunkist (2 oe $5.50
SOO; Sunisise (i 5.50
960 (Red Wall. 5.00
S00 (Red Ball. 2 Oe

Mushrooms—40c per one tb. carton.
Oranges—Fancy Sunkist California
Navels are now sold as follows:

ee as $3.75
Ce 4.00
oe eee 4.25
ee 4.25
2G 4.25
a ee 4.25
2 ce ae 4.25
SS ee ee 4.25

Floridas—$4 per box; bulk, $5 per 100.

Onions—Michigan, $9 per 100 Ibs.
for yellow; Texas Bermudas, $4.75 per
crate.

Parsley—40c per doz. bunches.

Potatoes — On the local market
transactions hover around 45c per bu.
In Northern Michigan carlot buying
points the price ranges from 20@25c
per bu.; Idaho, $2.25 per 100 Ib. sack.

Poultry—Wilson & Company pay as
follows:

 

Heavy fowls 45200000 15¢
Eight fowls: 20 13c
bueks 2 l6c
Geese 202 Ilc
No. F Fuskey 200 18c

Spinach—$1.35 per bu. for Texas.
Sweet Potatoes—Kiln dried Indiana
Jerseys, $1.75; Tenn., $1.50.

 

Tomatoes—Hot house. $1.50 per 7
lb. basket; $1.65 for 10 Ib. basket.
Veal Calves — Wilson & Company
pay as follows:
Paney oo 6@7 Yc
God oe 6c
Medium 22.0000 5c

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Oppose Sales Tax,
Declaring that “any form of sales
tax will increase the cost of living to
the American people and will inevit-
ably lead to a ‘falling-off of consumer
demand,” the National Retail Dry
Goods Association has expressed its
emphatic opposition to any form of
fax, PF. A. CO Cotell

president of the association, having is-

general sales
sued the following statement on this
subject:

“Opposition to this measure is based
upon the following reasons:
Any tax 1s
contrary to the fundamental principle
of taxation, inasmuch as it is not based
upon ability to pay.

“Second.

“Pirst. form of sales

Any form of sales tax will
increase the living to the
American people and will affect most
severely

cost oF

those in the lower income
class, because a greater percentage of
their income is spent in living costs.
“Third. It is a tax on consumption
which will inevitably lead to a falling-
off of
affect adversely the industry and com-

consumer demand, which will
merce of our Nation.

“Our Board of Directors further
recommended that the Federal budget
be balanced at the earliest practical
moment, that the ‘base of the personal
and that
sound, real and effective retrenchment
of governmental expenses be effected.”

income tax be’ broadened

—_——_++.—___—_
Ward’s Sales Drop.
February sales of Montgomery
Ward & Co. totaled $11,963,366 this
year, as compared with $15,244,975 in
the same month of 1931, a decline of
21.5 per cent. The two months’ total
of Ward sales for the year is $23,991,-
420, as against $31,865,213 last year, a
decline of 24.7 per cent.
ee
About the only state right that re-
that of feeling independent
while asking for a handout.

mains is

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Even now America has a finger in
half of the world’s business and a nose
in the other half.

—_——_—_ <->.

Nature is kind. Monkeys, for in-
stance, can’t have a “boom” by eating
up next year’s ‘bananas.

 

 

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MICHIGAN TRADESMAN

  

April 13, 1939

 

MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE

Much Mercantile Property Is Over
Insured.

In the year 1930, there were 170
store fires in Kansas, which did $650,-
000 damage.

In the same year there were forty-
seven fires attributed to incendiarism
—but only a small portion of these in-
cendiary fires were in stores.

In the same year, the state fire
marshal investigated 307 fires in which
arson or incendiarism was suspected,
but there were only thirty-six arrests
for incendiarism during the year.

A well-known fire insurance adjust-
er whose work takes him over the
state considerably says:

“Fire insurance companies are all
jumpy nowadays. They are being hit
by so many incendiary losses that they
don’t know what steps to take. ,. The
business depression is the cause of it,
of course, People get into financial
trouble, and they decide to burn their
property to get the insurance. Fires of
that character are getting so numerous
that the companies are greatly worried.
They are afraid it will keep up as long
as the depression lasts, and they don’t
know just how to meet the situation.”

When Douglas Graham, state fire
marshal, was told of the adjuster’s
plaint, he said:

“T can tell him what to do, and how
to protect his companies. Cut down on
the amount of insurance which they
are carrying. These companies know
that there are great numbers of prop-
erties which are over-insured, especial-
ly the personal property, household
goods, mercantile stocks, etc. The in-
surance companies are much more
careful not to over-insure buildings, be-
cause the Kansas law says that in the
case of a total loss on a building, the
amount of the insurance is supposed
to represent the correct value on the
building. But the companies are very
much inclined to over-insure other
classes of risks. With the decline in
the values of buildings it is probable
many buildings are also carrying more
insurance than they are worth.

“When an investigation of a fire is
called for, and it is shown that the
policyholder has a clear record, J al-
ways feel like telling the insurance
companies that they should pay what
the policy calls for. If they have over-
insured the risk, they are to blame.

“If the insurance companies would
quit writing more insurance than
property is worth, their losses from
incendiary fires would be materially
reduced.”

Generally the first thing which the
state fire marshal’s office investigates
in case of a suspicious fire is the ques-
tion of over-insurance, If the building
is not over-insured, and the policy-
tholder’s record is clear, that is about
as far as the investigation goes.

In some of the investigations made
within the last few months, here are
some of the examples of over-insur-
ance in stores and mercantile stocks
which have been disclosed:

Value of stock $1,400; insured for
$2,100.

Value of building, $15,000; insured
for $23,000.

Value of stock $6,000; insured for
$7,000.

 

Value of ibuilding $860; insured for
$3,000.

Value of stock $2,000; insured for
$4,900.

Value of stock $700; insured for $1,-
200.

Value of stock $600; insured for $1,-
200.

Value of stock $27,000; insured for
$30,000.

Value of stock $450; insured for
$800.

These are all actual cases, taken
from the state fire marshal’s records.

Insurance companies say they can’t
prevent over-insurance because the
commissions received ‘by the local
agent depend upon the amount of in-
surance he writes. He therefore is
eager to write just as much as possible,
and he does not question an applicant
very much as to the actual value of
his household goods or his stock of
merchandise. He ‘figures he is justi-
fied in taking all the applicant wants
to give him, and he depends upon the
insurance adjusters to protect his com-
pany in case there is a loss,

‘But there are many insured policy-
holders who have a foolish idea, ap-
parently, that if an insurance company
takes their m6éney in payment for $5,-
000 fire insurance, the company there-
by agrees to pay them $5,000 in case
their property burns up. ‘This is not
the case, with a mercantile stock,
household goods or other personal
property. The company agrees to pay
them only the amount of their loss, and
the amount of that loss must be de-
termined by bargaining between the
insured and the adjuster. — Topeka
Merchants Journal.

—_+~-+>____

When On Your Way, See Onaway.

Onaway, April 12—The largest vote
in years was polled at the election
held Monday when the youngest can-
didate for city commissioner Jed the
field in a three cornered race. ‘Clayton
Smith, the popular young’ grocer
known as “Smitty,” is the youngest
man ever elected to that position in
Onaway and by virtue of his office be-
comes a member of the county board
of supervisors.

J. A. ‘Hannah, of the 'M.'S. C., gave
a very interesting talk Thursday night
relating his six months of travel in Eu-
rope. After hearing his descriptions,
such remarks as these were heard:
“Europe must be wonderful, the archi-
tecture must be beautiful, Ireland
must be awful, etc., but give us Amer-
ica.” Too true—in spite of the depres-
sion. in spite of unemployment and
everything that looks bad, let’s look
around; give us America.

And Dr, A. Huebner, just returning
from ‘Alma, says, “Give me Onaway.”
The doctor changed his residence from
Onaway to Alma six years ago, but
has decided to return because—well,
the doctor has many friends there and
he likes this country best of all. So say
we all.

H. C. Hutchinson, proprietor of the
Pigeon River Fruit Farm, of Afton, is
in town this week arranging for a
series of advertising slides in the New
Onaway theater. Herb ‘knows his
raspberries,” likewise his Montmoren-
cy cherries, wonderful strawberries
and early tomatoes enter into his fruit
growing also and his large acreage in
the Pigeon river valley, adjacent to
Onaway, is producing fruit of excel-
eet quality which finds a ready mar-

et,

‘News reaches us from Vancouver
announcing the death of Harry Bye,
formerly engaged in the grocery busi-
ness here for a number of years, being
succeeded by ‘Clayton Smith, Ned Bye

was well known as a band leader, con-

ducting classes in Cheboygan. The re-

mains will be taken to Niagara Falls
for burial.

P. J. Cryderman and his son, Arthur,
have decided after four years trial that
Onaway is a better place in which to
live than Alma and have returned to
their farm, just outside of the city, and
will make improvements and farm in
the good old way just as they used to
do and be glad of it; so are we.

(Squire Signal.

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Select High Style Shoe Colors.
Selection of three high fashion colors
for women’s shoes for Fall is announc-
ed this week by Margaret Hayden
Rorke, managing director of the Tex-
tile Color Card Association. The col-
ors are cinder brown, a dark brown
for the all-occasion shoe; Porto, a rich
red of the wine family, and sunrust,

for wear with town and country
clothes. Advance swatches of the
hues, which were selected jointly by
tanners, shoe manufacturers and shoe
retailers, have just been sent to the
shoe and leather trade.
———_»+—___.

‘The little boy in the third row will
now tell us how many grave problems
America has solved ‘by waiting for
Congress to do something.

——_>>>___

There’s a bright side. After watch-
ing great minds combat the depression,
you should be rid of your inferiority

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April 13, 1932
Lines From Grand Rapids Council,
No. 131.

W. R. Docker, who formerly sold
soda fountain supplies in this territory
for Smith+Hungerford ‘Co., and was
later transferred to Milwaukee, is cast-
ing ‘longing eyes at Michigan. In a
letter to the Secretary recently he ask-
ed to ‘be remembered to all the boys
and expressed the wish that he might
mingle with them again. The Council
will welcome Brother Docker into our
midst again, if fate and fortune direct
him hither,

The Salesman’s Club of Grand Rap-
ids, which meets each Saturday at the
Rowe Hotel, English room at 12:30 p.
m., for luncheon and a good time so-
cially, will have a musical entertain-
ment next Saturday. While all the
talent has not been announced, this
much has been released: that ‘Carl and
Herman Kerchner, father and _ son,
well known artists will be the head-
liners. Men, if your time and engage-
ments permit you to attend one of
these meetings, you will be so well re-
paid, you will attend regularly.

Grand Page of Domain of Michigan
and former Secretary of Grand Rapids
‘Council, No. 131, Allen F. Rockwell,
has attended the annual memorial ser-
vice of our council, since the service
was inaugurated. His absence last
Sunday caused considerable apprehen-
sion, because it was so unusual. Glad
to advise all readers of this column
that Brother Rockwell and wife were
celebrating the birthday of Mrs. Rock-
well’s mother, who lives near Howell,
on the farm where she and (Mr. Smith
began their married life. Her mother,
Mrs, Addie Smith, is eighty-five years
of age, and in excellent health, either
doing or supervising her own work
about the household. Mrs. Rockwell’s
father passed on to his reward twenty-
one years ago.

‘We are unable to see it any other
way, but that next Saturday night will
be a big night in Grand ‘Rapids Coun-
cil. We have previously reported that
the team work in ‘business committee
was holding a party in the Loyal Order
of Moose Temple. At the time it was
first announced, we did not realize that
it would be a State affair. We have
learned recently that the \Secretary has
invited Bay ‘City, Owosso, Saginaw,
Lansing, Battle ‘Creek, and Kalamazoo
councils and a good representation has
been promised. Brother “Jim” Daly,
editor of the Sample Case, will be
present; he will give us the only speech
of the evening and those of you who
have heard him know you have a real
treat coming. Meeting opens at 7:30
p. m. and it will be an evening of en-
tertainment. ‘This is open to all mem-
bers and their friends and families. A
charge of fifty cents per person will
cover all the costs, refreshments, danc-
ing and other entertainment, Some of
the lucky ones will receive some valu-
able and appropriate prizes. This
party is a new feature incl Cd
circles. It will be a-winner. Again,
we urge you to come and be there at
7:30 p. m.

There is no question about our mem-
bers being men of ambition. We see
indisputable evidence of this on all
sides. But the ambition of Brother
Marion D. Estee, Herkimer Hotel,
who is recovering from the ‘flu, caused

MICHIGAN TRADESMAN

him some trouble and his friends un-
easiness, when he returned to his work
before fully recovering. He suffered
a rather serious relapse, but is making
progress in recovering his strength and
former health,

Report has just come to us that
Edward T. Donahue, the well-known
salesman for the National Candy Co.,
and an old-time member of No. 131,
has just been honored by being elected
Exalted Ruler of Grand Rapids Lodge
No. 48, Benevolent Protective Order
of Elks. Thus is merit recognized.

+> +
Items From the Cloverland of Michi-

gan.

Sault Ste. Marie, April 12—Now that
election is over and the defeated candi-
dates have congratulated the successful
opponents, everybody seems happy
again and getting down to business,
looking around the corner for prosper-
ity. Navigation opened last week, but
very few boats ‘have passed through.
It looks as if there will be no heavy
traffic. ‘It has ‘been rumored: that the
Pittsburg Steamship Co. will have not
more than thirty boats out this season,
but we hope this report is not correct
and that the usual number will again
be in service. We usually figure much
added activity at the opening of navi-
gation, While we are a lot of optim-
ists, yet we feel that things seem to be
getting “no better fast.” Now we will
look forward to the tourist season,
which will soon ibe upon us. Every
effort has been made to attract tour-
ists. Much publicity and advertising
have been attended to. Several new re-
freshment places with gas stations are
going up at the city entrance in addi-
tion to the many which were built last
year, which shows that there is no
lack of confidence for the future.

T. H. Story, who for the past sev-
eral years conducted a general store
and gas station at McCarron, sold out
last week to Oliver ‘Christie, a well-
known farmer at ‘McCarron. Mr.
Christie has re-stocked the store with
merchandise and will continue the
business, ‘Mr. ‘Story has not as yet an-
nounced his intentions for the future.

Fenlon Bros., at Hessel, are remod-
eling their meat department and in-
stalling a new electric refrigerator,
getting ready for the tourist season.
This is one of the largest general
stores in the community and stocked
with the best of everything to be found
in an up-to-date store. Joseph Fenlon
is always on the job himself, which ac-
counts for their success.

Emory ‘Gravelle, member of the firm
of ‘Ermintinger & ‘Gravelle, returned
last week from Rochester, Minn.,
where he underwent an operation. He
is much improved in health and will
soon be able to attend to business
again. He was away about three
weeks,

Stanley D. Newton, the popular
editor for the Upper Peninsula De-
velopment Bureau, was a business
caller here last Monday, being a guest
at the Rotary dinner. ‘Mr. Newton's
main object was to cast ‘his vote, as he
is still a Sooite and believes that every
person should cast his or ‘her vote on
election day. We agree with him, but
sorrv that so many spay so little atten-
tion to voting, thinking that their vote
would make no material difference.
One of our merchants told of his de-
feat last year, being only two votes
behind his opponent. When one of
his customers told him the next day
how sorry he felt that he did not cast
his vote, as the had six votes in his fam-
ily which would have elected the mer-
chant,

If people had to pay to listen to
radio programs, there are many which
never would be heard,

‘The ‘Mining News, Florence, Wis.,
weekly, lost its building and plant by
fire March 18. The Mining News was
founded in 1880 by J. F. Atkinson. Ex-
Governor ‘Chase S, Osborn was the

editor ‘from 1883 to 1887. He moved
to Sault Ste. Marie in the latter year
and the paper was taken over by
George C. Youngs. Mr. Youngs died
in 1915 and his son, Chase Osborn
Youngs, has since been editor. It is
hoped to resume publication shortly.

A fifty piece military band will be
one of the attractions of the citizens
military training camp at Fort Brady
in July. The members will be chosen
from those who attend the camp, and
a competent instructor will be in
charge.

Frank Brock, who has been conduct-
ing a retail bakery on South Ashmun
street, has closed the bakery and will
engage in some other line of business.
It has been an uphill proposition with
him and his first adventure at the
‘baking.

Silver dollars are once again in cir-
culation here, according to William
3arry, manager of the Montgomery
Ward store.

Remember how enthusiastically we
sang “Over There’? What we need
now is a spirited song entitled, “Come
Across.” William G, Tapert.

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Garden Tools Lead Hardware Sales.

Garden accessories lead ‘all other
hardware items in the volume of sales
this week. Ready-made wire garden
fencing, spades, hoes and other tools
and sprinkling apparatus were re-
ordered in quantity by retailers. Sev-

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seeds, bulbs and shrubs report that 15
per cent. of the week’s sales are on
such supplies. Wire screen cloth and
upholstery hardware are in limited de-
mand. Builders’ hardware is more ac-
tive than at any time since the first
of the year, but volume is still far
below the normal for this season.

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Anklet Orders Show Gain.

With the approach of warmer weath-
er, demand for women’s and children’s
anklets is expanding rapidly. Some
mills are having difficulty in making
quick deliveries. The chain stores are
giving these goods a big play and
styles selling at about 85 cents per
dozen are in heavy demand for the
5 and 10 cent groups. Mesh styles,
which are comparatively new in these
goods, appear to be gaining favor, par-
ticularly in the children’s lines, and
mills expect a fairly large volume of
business on them before the season is
over.

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A PLEA FOR FAIR PLAY.

General Atterbury, in the annual re-
port of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company, makes a strong and con-
vincing plea for his own and for all
the railroads of the country for equal-
ity of opportunity to participate in the
Nation’s prosperity, a right which has
been denied to them because of the
unregulated competition which they are
obliged to meet. His reference, of
course, was to the competition of the
transportation facilities which use the
public highways without making ade-
quate contribution toward the cost and
maintenance of them.

The remedy for the existing condi-
tions, in General Atterbury’s opinion,
is the co-ordination of all transporta-
tion facilities to provide the maximum
of service. This does not mean the
curtailment of bus and truck services;
it means operation of them upon terms
and under conditions which shall put
them on a plane of equality with the
railroads, “the fundamental and basic
transportation agencies of the coun-
try.”

How far some such plan of co-ordi-
nation is needed is illustrated by the
Pennsylvania’s, report, showing that
because of the business depression and
the unregulated competition it is com-
pelled to meet, the company’s net in-
come in 1931 was $19,545,000, a de-
cresae of $49,625,000 from 1930, and
that, in spite of economies that re-
duced expenses by $75,000,000. Gross
income declined more than $122,000,-
000. Notwithstanding this decline, the
net results of the year’s operation were
better than those attained by railroads
generally. Another hopeful sign noted
is that given by the recent recommen-
dations by the Interstate Commerce
Commission for the co-ordination of
rail and highway traffic and the regu-
lation by Federal law of interstate bus
traffic.

DIVERTING CAPITAL.

In the discussion of taxation meas-
ures now before Congress the argu-
ment has been revived that higher
levies upon individual and corporate
income will divert capital from busi-
ness or productive enterprise into tax
exempt securities. The investment,
in such cases, it is inferred, disappears
into thin air. No one sells the tax
exempts and receives money for other
use. The Federal Government, state
or municipality spends nothing for
work and materials.

But even if this argument could
stand up there is a good deal to be
said for diverting capital from produc-
tive enterprise. One of the chief
causes. of the business collapse was
the use of too much money in plant
and market expansion. Almost every
manufacturer and distributor can view
the effects in his own field—ruthless
competition, price cutting and wage
slashing.

That competition will grow keener
isntead of subsiding is the judgment
of many business observers. Through-
out this depression economies have
been worked out, cheaper processes
developed and new products. prepared.
Before the collapse there was a re-
duction in the number of employed,

 

 

and greater efficiency in industry will
mean still fewer jobs.

A curb on industrial expansion
might be desirable, particularly if it
means greater output and unimproved
buying power. It was, perhaps with
some appreciation of this problem that
the sales tax was defeated. Purchas-
ing power is the key log of the whole
economic jam and a proper tax pro-
gram will be shaped with that thought
foremost.

 

BUSINESS STALEMATE.

Beyond some results from the auto-
mobile selling drive, there were few
developments in business during the
week worthy of special mention. Tax
legislation and further declines in se-
curity markets have apparently caused
another stalemate for the time being.
Foreign news was also discouraging.

Little response is found so far to
the credit relief measures recently
adopted. In fact, there have been in-
creased bank failures, particularly in
the Northwest and Central States. Res-
cue efforts have evidently been con-
centrated on large enterprises, some
of which must undergo re-organization
in any event.

Automobile manufacturers report
fair response to their sales campaigns.
Production has been increased, but
along cautious lines. Some orders
have been received by the steel in-
dustry from the motor car producers
but not yet in the volume desired. The
upturn in automobile output almost
saved the weekly business index from
its dceline to a new low, but all the
other series dropped.

Figures for ‘building contract awards
last month have been completed and
show some gain over those in Febru-
ary. The increase, however, is less
than a third of the usual seasonal ex-
pansion.

The decline in commodity prices has
almost halted, although there is little
evidence yet that quotations have
reached the firming stage. ‘“Sensitive”
prices, which usually point the general
trend, have resumed their advance,
however, after a brief interruption.
This rise started early in February.

 

 

FINLAND’S EXPERIMENT.

Many Americans will be watching
with keen interest what happens in
Finland during the next few months.
If it succeeds in taking its fall off the
water wagon, signalized by the repeal
of Prohibition, with decorum, repeal
in this country will receive a new
source of support. Finland has an op-
portunity to demonstrate that tem-
perance is a better method of coping
with the liquor problem han Prohibi-
tion by having experience with both
methods. Reports of the first day of
operation under the new regulatory
laws which have replaced the absolute
ban on all sales of liquor are encourag-
ing. Finland did not go wild in one
great orgy of drinking. The change
was welcomed enthusiastically, but the
police reported no increase of drun-
kenness over the days of Prohibition.
There was no disorder. Under the new
regulations liquor dispensed through
the State monopoly will not be cheap,
and a narrow margin of profit will be

left for the hotels and restaurants al-
lowed to sell it. In addition, the nec-
essary passbooks may be easily re-
voked and the quantity of wine, beer
and liquors which can be kept in the
home is strictly limited. The test which
Finland must undergo is to answer
the question of whether under this
system the state can drive out the
bootleggers or not, and it is one from
the result of which America may well
profit.

 

SAVING THE SEALS.

An instance of what conservation
ably handled can do is always provided
at this time of the year with the an-
nual migration of the famous Pribilof
Island seal herds. In 1910, when the
Government took over the unusual job
of protecting these animals, the num-
ber of seals in these herds was about
132,000 and they were being killed so
rapidly that the extinction which had
already overtaken the sea otters of
these waters appeared to be their cer-
tain doom. To-day, however, the num-
ber of seals is estimated at 1,125,000
and under official supervision from
55,000 to 60,000 can be taken annually
without depleting the herds. They are
guarded by United States Coast Guard
cutters on their Northern migration
to Bering Sea, and, except for the
members of one Indian tribe in Wash-
ington, still allowed by treaty to kill
seals in the open sea, the ban upon
pelagic hunting is absolute. A _ cen-
tury ago the trade in sea otter skins
along America’s Northwest coast was
our chief contact with that part of the
world, but in the lack of any attempt
at conservation the sea otters soon
disappeared. Their fate as contrasted
with the remarkable increase in the
seal herds serves as a reminder of the
foresight which led the Government to
come to the rescue of the seals twenty
years ago.

 

MANY IDLE PAPER PLANTS.

With the large surplus of productive
capacity in the pulp and paper industry
steadily growing, the possibility that a
fair percentage of the idle 10 per cent.
of the country’s more than 800 plants
may not be re-opened is regarded in
the trade as an encouraging sign for
the future prospects of the industry.
Business conditions are not expected
to be sufficiently improved for the next
few years to warrant the re-organiza-
tion of these companies during that
period, and at the end of that time the
expense of repairing machinery and
renewing production will be almost
prohibitive.

At the present time the decline in
demand for newsprint and book papers
has hit those divisions of the industry
badly. The latter group is operating
at about 65 per cent. of capacity, but
large stocks on the market are having
a depressing influence on prices. The
boxboard division is the most favorably
fixed from the standpoint of sales, pro-
duction running about 85 per cent. of
capacity, but rampant price cutting has
reduced mill profits. The elimination
of some of the small marginal pro-
ducers during the next year or so is
expected to place the industry in a
sounder position.

TOO LONG DELAYED.

Soon after the depression started it
was argued in many ‘quarters that
lower wages would restore prosperity,
since such a move would mean lower
prices, larger orders and_ increased
employment. Now that this formula
has failed to bring about recovery, the
excuse is offered that wage reductions
were too long delayed to be effective.

Actually, what was ignored by ad-
vocates of this plan was that no pro-
vision was made for the debtor class.
Lower wages would hurt no one if
prices were correspondingly reduced,
but only if that person was free of
debt. Otherwise, he would be paying
off a debt contracted at the high level
in reduced income or revenue.

Governments are in the same fix
as individuals. For their relief prices
must move up to previous levels, they
must adjust their debts on the new
and lower basis, or else they must ob-
tain longer periods within which to
pay. Adjustments along all three lines
are now in process, since it is obvious
that creditors cannot enforce the exact
terms of their contracts unless they
wish to suffer tremendous losses, which
would be aggravated as such enforce-
ment spread.

 

 

QUALITY TREND GAINS.

Consumer response to quality goods
is steadily growing, despite the “glori-
fication” of cheapness. Customers who
have been influenced by the heavy em-
phasis on price are now returning their
patronage to stores which have pre-
served their prestige, kept up quality
standards and maintained complete
stock assortments.

Retailers_and manufacturers can ef-
fectively work together to improve
standards of quality, a trend which,
however, does not mean raising prices.
The corset manufacturers are an out-
standing group which has not traded
down, but has devoted itself to featur-
ing new quality merchandise in which
the customer has been interested and
for which she has been willing to pay
a fair and not a cheap price.

Dramatization of quality is the need
of the moment. Using similar meth-
ods other manufacturers, working with
retailers, can increase the profitable
outlet for their products, retain patron-
age for the store and give greater sat-
isfaction to the consumer.

 

DRY GOODS CONDITIONS.

Fairly good gains have been reported
in retail trade during the past week
and business in some instances ex-
ceeded pre-holiday volume. The
weather is counted the best influence
on the side of rising sales, since the
general situation remains much the
same and security prices sag. Women‘s
apparel and. accessories account for the
increases. Men’s wear trade is slow
and home furnishings volume is off.

cep cee eas

The ‘business enterprise that en-
dures and prospers over a span of
time has been founded upon the con-
fidence of those comprising the mar-
ket to whom it sought to sell its mer-
chandise, service, intelligence, apprecia-
tion and goodwill.

 

 

 

  

 

 

April 13, 1932

OUT AROUND.

 

Things Seen and Heard on a Week
End Trip.

Last Saturday was about as fine an
early spring day as I have ever experi-
enced. The sky was so blue and the
sunshine so bright that brief calls on
some of the merchants of Belding and
Greenville would have brought me
much joy but for one thing—business
is not quite so good as we would like
to have it. Because of that defect J
found several merchants who were in
anything but a joyful mood. With the
failure of the only bank and the sus-
pension of operations on a large scale
at the silk mills Belding is certainly
hit pretty hard. It is now very gen-
erally conceded that the bank will not
be re-organized. Banking facilities in
the future must come from the creation
of an entirely new bank with capital
from outside sources. Just now such
a thing does not appear to be very
likely to happen, because under pres-
ent conditions the banking business is
not a very profitable undertaking.
With the return of normal times, of
course, ‘these conditions will right
themselves.

 

I greatly regretted the amalgamation
of the Belding and Hemingway inter-
ests, because even my limited knowl-
edge of the two companies led me to
believe that the Belding organization
was in better shape to withstand the
crisis I could see coming to the silk in-
dustry than the Hemingway organiza-
tion could. The sale and disintegra-
tion of the Hemingway properties in
the East now lead me to the conclu-
sion that better times are in store for
the Belding end of the organization.
Reports from original sources are to
the effect that this improvement will
soon be made manifest in a most sub-
stantial manner by the employment of
additional workers in the Belding
mills,

 

At Greenville I noted that Erik A.
Eriksen had taken back the grocery
stock he sold about two years ago to
D. S. Blanding and is again numbered
among the food dispensers of the city.
Mr. Eriksen took advantage of his
temporary retirement from trade ito
make an automobile trip to the Pacific
coast, accompanied by his wife and
two children. They made their first
stop at Seattle and covered all the
cities en route as far ‘South as San
Diego. Just before they reached Cali-
fornia line they purchased some Cali-
fornia oranges, which they were forced
to see destroyed by an officer of the
state before being permitted to invade
California. While at San Diego he
conceived the idea of crossing the line
into Mexico for an hour or two. While
en route to the ‘Mexican town on the
border he purchased a dozen oranges
for 15 cents. Three of the oranges
were still left when he entered Mexico,
but on his return to the ‘California line
he was forced to relinquish the Cali-
fornia fruit he had purchased in that
state an hour before. These two ex-
periences gave him a very unfavorable
opinion of the narrowness and nasti-
ness of the men who are acting under
instructions from the fruit bureau of
that great state, which antagonizes

MICHIGAN TRADESMAN

everyone who visits it by its arbitrary
legislation against the fruit of other
states which is vastly superior in qual-
ity to California fruit and the drastic
manner in which they enforce fruit
laws to prevent anyone from eating
fruit produced in other siates while
they are in California. Considering
that the tourist crop is the most valu-
able asset California possesses, it is
certainly very inhospitable to force
people who want the best to eat the
poorest stuff produced in this country,
so far as quality and flavor are con-
cerned.

 

The merchants in every town I visit
nowadays appear to think their com-
munity is hit ‘harder by the present
slump in business than any other
town. [ fail to see it that way. Busi-
ness conditions are not good in any
town. In some cases the situation has
been complicated by the failure of one
or more banks, In all cases there is
much unemployment for the town peo-
ple, inadequate markets for the farmers
and altogether too low prices for the
staples they produce. The attempts of
the Government to help the farmers
have been attended by the most
wretched failure and fiasco ever wit-
nessed in this country. The millions
Uncle Sam has poured out with reck-
less prodigality has been worse than
wasted. Most of it has been absorbed
by dishonest officials and useless dis-
bursements which are worse than im-
becile. Presidents ‘Coolidge and Hoover
are blamed for this condition, when
that responsibility rests solely on ‘Con-
gress for creating boards and bureaus
which have not properly functioned
and which have done much to precipi-
tate the present period of loss and un-
certainty. The present Congress shows
little disposition to correct the utterly
reckless expenditures it has foisted on
the country and brought it to the brink
of universal bankruptcy. I do not
know how it is going to be accomplish-
ed, but something must be done to
curb the socialistic, anarchistic and
chaotic trend of the times on the part
of many of our congressmen or the
country will surely land in the region
where the devil is supposed to hold
full sway.

 

The special session of the Michigan
legislature is, thus far, anything but
reassuring. Nearly every member
seems to have some pet hobby he in-
sists on riding. Personal whims,
caprices and prejudices are in evidence
on every side. As yet no competent

‘leadership has appeared, nor is it likely

to be in evidence so long as the in-
significant ideas of small men are per-
mitted to be exploited.

 

As was to be expected, the attend-
ance of retail grocers and meat dealers
at the Battle Creek convention last
week was very disappointing. Few of
the old wheel horses were in evidence,
owing to unfortunate differences of
opinion which have become very com-
mon during the past two or three years,
Unless some reasonable compromise
is effected very soon the organization
will necessarily reach the point of dis-
integration. The programme arranged
by the officers oppears to have been
carried through with fidelity and care-

fulness and the entertainment features
presented by the Battle Creek hosts
were certainly carried oui to the com-

plete satisfaction of all concerned.
Through the courtesy of Secretary

Hanson, J was able to present this an-
nual report last week and the resolu-
tions approved by the Committee on
Resolutions this week.

For many years I have had the
pleasure of a call once a year—usually
just before memorial day—from a life-
long friend, William H. Hoops, for-
merly of Grand Rapids and for the
past forty years a leading and most
successful business man of ‘Chicago.
Mr. Hoops’ mission each year was to
visit the grave of his wife in St.
Andrews cemetery on Madison avenue.
I usually took Mr. Hoops to the ceme-
tery in my car, always stopping a few
moments to call on Mrs. S. M. Lemon,
on Jefferson avenue, who was the
widow of Mr. Hoops’ one-time partner
in the wholesale grocery business.
While he performed certain religious
rites at the grave of his wife, I sat by
the grave of a long-time friend, Pat-
rick H. ‘Carroll, who is buried on the
lot adjoining the lot in which Mrs.
Hoops was buried, and went over in
detail the events which brought the
lives of Mr. Carroll and myself so

closely together.

 

I was greatly shocked to receive a
telegram from a son of Mr. Hoops
Saturday evening announcing the death
of his father Saturday noon after an
illness of only two days, When I came
to Grand Rapids in 1877 Mr. Hoops
was on the road, selling groceries for
the old-time wholesale grocery house
of W. J. Quan & Co., of Chicago. He
was the most successful and the most
energetic traveling salesman I ever
knew. He had his trade so trained
that in nine-tenths of the towns he
visited his customers brought (their or-
ders and a check for the last order to
the train as it stopped at the depot for
a moment. [I do not know how much
Mr. Hoops made in those days, but his
income must have been around $10,000
per year. He lived like a prince in his
own home on South Union. street,
drove a span of horses which was the
envy of his friends and always dressed
like a Beau Brummel.

 

The retirement of John 'Shields from
the wholesale grocery house of Shields,
Bulkley & Lemon afforded Mr, Hoops
a long-coveted, opportunity to identify
himself with ‘the wholesale grocery
business asa partner. Purchasing the
interest of the Bulkley estate in the
house, the corporate ‘style became
Lemon, Hoops & Co. and later Lemon,
Hoops & Peters. Mr. Hoops threw
into the business all the energy at his
command and the business prospered
greatly.

A few years later the Jumbering con-
cern of Wilson, Luther & Wilson, at
Luther, failed. Mr. Hoops succeeded
in effecting the purchase of the prop-
erty, which included many thousand
acres of virgin ifine timber, mills and
store. His associate was Joseph
Tucker and ‘the firm name was known
as Tucker, Hoops & 'Co. It required
about a half dozen years to cut the

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timber and wind up the business.
Both he and his partner retired from
the business with ample fortunes.
While he was looking up another busi-
ness undertaking, because his nature
was such that he could not remain idle
a day longer than necessary, a very
unfortunate situation changed the plans
of a lifetime. Mr. Hoops was greatly
in love with Grand Rapids and disliked
to leave the city of his adoption, but
was forced to take such a step because
of a controversy he had with Bishop
Richter over the education of his chil-
dren. Mr. Hoops was chairman of the
committee in charge of St. Andrews
school on Sheldon avenue, which was
conducted in a building which was un-
sanitary, badly out of repair and a
wretched fire trap. In behalf of his
committee he asked the bishop for
funds with which to put the building in
proper condition. The bishop refused
to grant the request, whereupon Mr.
Hoops took his children out of the
school and sent them tto the public
schools. The bishop peremptorily de-
manded that they be returned to the
Sheldon street school on penalty of ex-
communication from the church. Mr.
Hoops thereupon wrote the bishop
that he would save him that trouble
by removing to another diocese. ‘Thirty
days later he was a permanent resi-
dent of Chicago, where he became very
popular with ‘the princes of the church
because of his religious activities and
large benefactions. ‘He was a close
personal friend of Cardinal Mundelein
and was frequently entertained ‘by the
cardinal at his residence.

 

The Sheldon street school house was
condemned by the fire department, the
building department and ithe health de.
partment. Bishop Richter defied the
city and \State and refused to listen tto
their demands that the building be
abandoned. In the meantime, while
court action was being demanded by
the public authorities, the building
burned, [tt was subsequently replaced
by an up-to-date building in every
way worthy of the city and church.

 

Mr. Hoops moved to Chicago in 1893
and immediately purchased the Hotel
Mecca on South Wabash avenue. He
conducted the hotel during the world’s
fair, losing about $125,000 during the
six months ‘the hotel was kept open.
He then offered the furniture for sale
at auction. He was surprised to find
that the auction idea was so popular
that he obtained more for the furnish-
ings than they had cost him the spring
before. This situation gave him an
idea which enabled him to recoup his
losses of the summer season. As soon
as |the sale was over each day furnish-
ing goods houses replaced ‘the goods
sold during the day and the next morn-
ing the red flag of the auctioneer
brought the usual crowd of buyers, I
have seldom seen a man make $150,000
where he lost $125,000 in this manner.

 

Mr. Hoops then engaged in the real
estate business and added $250,000 to
his already ample fortune. Then tthe
idea of establishing an antique store
came to him and for thirty years he
was the leading dealer in that line in
Chicago. His place of business was on

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10

FINANCIAL

History of the Banking Industry in
Emmet County.*

 

Banks as now established or that
have been established in Emmet coun-
ty since its organization furnish but
jittle data of value to your historical
society. The subject of banking, how-
ever, embracing every feature of in-
dustrial and social life, furnishes much
that is worthy of a place in your
archives, Banking in its various forms,
is as old as man himself, It is chiseled
on the tablets of stone and all history
bears evidence pertaining to banking.
Like every other industry, banking has
undergone many changes and is yet
but partly understood in many locali-
ties. Banking is the essence of all
business enterprise, the foundation on
which nations are established. To
some it is merely a depositary for safe
keeping of money and the performance
of the minor duties connected with
banking, The various forms of bank-
ing and the commodities used in repre-
senting values are so numerous as to
exclude detailed mention. Wood,
stone, skins of animals, bone and vari-
ous metals have all been used to repre-
sent money or value, down through
the ages to the present time, when
gold and silver are the recognized
standards of money throughout the
world. While we have an established
standard of international and domestic
banking, yet the various forms of
banking must, of necessity, conform
to the needs of the country or locality.
Indeed, in our own country, we find
many forms of banking. From the
stocking bank to the great city sky-
scraper ‘bank, there seems to be little
in common, yet both may be consider-
ed in the line of banking. The neces-
sity of banks was recognized by the
framers of our constitution. President
George Washington, on February 25,
1791, approved the act of our first
Congress in establishing the first bank
in the United States. From this small
beginning, under wise leadership and
governmental supervision, we are the
foremost banking nation on the earth
and the dollar is now the standard for
computation of money value through-
out the world. ‘Our banking system is
responsible for the development of our
Army and Navy, our Merchant Marine,
our great railroad system, our fac-
tories, our farms and our great indus-
tries throughout the land. As the ulti-
mate results from the farm depend
upon the man behind the plow or of
definite execution from the man _ be-
hind the gun, so, too, must the indus-
trial development of our country, de-
pend upon the man behind our money.
The physical labor of the average
banker is a minus quantity, but the
mental labor required of the successful
banker in the twentieth century pulls
hard on even the strongest constitu-
tion and many are the premature
wrecks of hitherto strong and vigor-
ous manhood, Banking requires men
of high mental attainments of strong
will power, of broad mind and the
ability to foresee future events. With-
out assuming that the writer possesses
these qualifications, it is nevertheless
true, that these elements are ever pres-

 

*Paper read by Wm. J. Clarke before
Emmet County Historical Society.

  

MICHIGAN TRADESMAN

ent in the successful banker. Much of
our money in circulation has but little
intrinsic value, but is based on or repre-
sents actual values stored in vaults
throughout the country, and as the
Stars and Stripes stand for American
ideas and ideals, so does our currency
stand for the value behind it. Speak-
ing of our National emblem, it may not
be out of place at this time and under
present warlike conditions to say that
our National flag, “The Flag of Lib-
erty and Freedom,” is among the old-
est of National banners. It is older
than the present British Union Jack,
older than the French Tri-Color, older
than the flag of Spain and many years
older than the flags of Germany and
Italy. Long may it wave.

Returning to the subject, let us sup-
pose that there were not any banks in
the country. What then? Do you
think we could get along without them?
No place for the safe keeping of money
with the attendant sequence of rob-
bery, murder, arson and all attending
crimes. No place to provide funds for
the development of our natural re-
sources, followed by a condition of
chaos and National decay; no provision
for the transfer of money in liquida-
tion of indebtedness in the transaction
of business. But why consider such
conditions? The banking system of
the United States covers every part of
the country and reaches into many
foreign lands. Banks have followed
the pioneer in opening new territory to
civilization, the gold seeker in quest of
gold, the lumberman in subduing the
forest and the farmer in preparation of
the soil. Banking facilities is an ac-
cepted necessity everywhere. Our
own Michigan enjoys excellent bank-
ing facilities, as does our own county
of Emmet. The inception of banks in
this county is not so remote as to be
beyond the memory of some now liv-
ing, although barter and trade with
the Indians was conducted for many
years prior to the advent of modern
banking, The first bank in Emmet
county was established in the spring
of 1878 by P. B. Wachtel and _ his
father, John Wachtel, of Petoskey,
under the name of Wachtel & Com-
pany. The firm name _ was later
changed to Wachtel & Quinlan, Mr.
Thomas Quinlan having purchased an
interest in the business. In 1882 Mr.
Quinlan sold his interest to W. L.
‘(Curtis and James R. Wylie, and the
firm name changed to Curtis, Wachtel
& Co., later to Curtis & Wylie, under
which name the business was con-
ducted until the organization of the
present First National Bank. The
second bank established in the county
was at Harbor Springs in 1882 by A.
J. Southard. This was succeeded by
Wade B. Smith, later by Curtis &
Wylie, Clarke & Shay, George B. Mar-
tin, until the organization of the Em-
met County State Bank in 1905. The
First State Bank, of Petoskey, organ-
ized in 1895, was the third bank to be
established in the county and con-
tinued under the same management
until the death of its president, Leon
Chichester, a short time ago. This
bank is now being liquidated, pending
re-organization. The fourth bank in
the county was that of Gogardus &
Buttars, of Pellston, which was suc-
ceeded by the Pellston State Savings

Bank, the latter having been organized
in 1910, The fifth bank to be estab-
lished in this county was the private

bank of McPhail, Richardson & Tag-
gett, of Levering, in 1906 now the

State Bank of Levering. The sixth
and last ‘bank established in the coun-
ty, is located at Alanson, and is known
as the Citizens Bank of Alanson. Thus
we have four incorporated banks and
two private tbanks, six in all, supplying
ample banking facilities to the people
of Emmet county.
—_2++>___

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A merchant was persuaded to buy
a parrot. It had traveled far and could
jabber in several languages. He or-
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The same day his wife had ordered
a chicken for dinner, On leaving the
house she said to the cook, “Mary,
there’s a ‘bird coming for dinner. Have
it cooked for Mr, Richards when he
gets home.”

Unfortunately, the parrot arrived
first, and Mary followed instructions.
Dinner was served.

“Whats this?’
Richards.

Mary told him,

exclaimed Mr,

“But, for goodness’ sake, Mary,” he
said, “this is awful! That bird could
speak three languages.”

“Then why the dickens didn’t he say
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Taking Advantage of Low Stock
Prices.

Current stock prices are being used
by some organizations as an argument
for getting funds turned over to them
for investment. They state that be-
cause of the present low level of secur-
ity prices it will be possible for them
to make immense profits for their sub-
scribers. In some cases the predic-
tions of profits are fantastic.

For example one organization is re-
ported to claim that if one pays in $10
a month for twenty years ‘his capital
at the end of the period will be $18,-
000. This means profit and interest of
$15,600 on an average capital invest-
ment of $1,200, or 65 per cent. a year
for twenty years, Never in the his-
tory of the world has there been an in-
vestment available to the general pub-
lic which could promise such a rate of
return with any certainty.

The basis of the promise of such
handsome profits is the course of stock
prices between 1920 and 1929. An or-
ganization may show with accuracy
that had it purchased in 1920 the
stocks now in its portfolio, the profit
in 1929 would have been at the above
rate. The fact that there was such an
increase in security prices between
1920 and 1929, however, is no indica-
tion that the experience will be repeat-
ed in the next ten years.

Even longer and more stable periods,
in fact, cannot be taken as a guide to
the appreciation of stocks within the
next few years. Our industrial and
business situation to-day is quite dif-
ferent from that of the nineties or the
early part of this century. The nor-
mal growth at that ‘time may well be
very different from the normal growth
in the immediate future.

This is not a question of being
“bullish” on the United States. It
merely is a question of recognizing
that fundamental economic conditions
have altered within the past few years
and that this will be reflected in the
future of our capital markets.

Investment organizations with wise
managements are well aware of this
fact. Accordingly they do not make
such claims as that cited above in an
attempt to get funds. Rather they
limit themselves to promising that
their best judgment will be used in
making investments and that if this is
superior to the judgment of the indi-
vidual investor he will gain by letting
them handle his funds.

It is this type of institution which
performs a real function in our eco-
nomic organization for the small in-
vestor and for those who do not have
the facilities or inclination to handle
their own investments, It is regret-
table that the good work of this type
of institution is hindered by those who
promise profits of several hundred per

‘Ralph West Robey.
[Copyrighted, 1932.]
—_+2+>__
Cost of Living Seventeen Per Cent.
Lower Than in 1929.

According to the National Industrial
Conference Board the cost of living in
the United States has declined 17 per
cent. in the last two years. Contrasted
with this is the fact that the average
of wholesale prices is now at about
the pre-war level. This is another
major disequilibrium in the economic

cent.

MICHIGAN TRADESMAN

system which must largely be elimin-
ated before there is general business
prosperity,

The greatest declines in 1930 and
1931, as shown by this study, were in
food and clothing. Food prices have
fallen 27.7 per cent. from 1929 and
clothing 25.7 per cent. Rents in the
same period were reduced 14.4 per
cent. The remainder of the family ex-
penditures taken into consideration by
the ‘Conference Board have fallen sub-
stantially less. The cost of coal, gas
and electricity is only 4.3 per cent. be-
low that for 1929, and sundries are
only 4 per cent. less,

All such measures of the cost of liv-
ing necessarily are of limited applica-
bility. The composition of the budget
of factory workers is quite different
from that of clerical workers. It is
impossible, therefore, to have a cost of

living index which reflects changes
equally well for all classes of wage
earners,

Another objection to such indexes is
the difficulty of getting satisfactory
quotations. In food and clothing there
are vastly different prices quoted for
the same product. The same is true, to
a lesser extent, virtually in all of the
nonstandardized commodities entering
into a family ‘budget. Because of this
it is always questionable whether an
index of the cost of living for one year
is comparable with that for the preced-
ing year. When ‘the comparison cov-
ers a long period it is always necessary
to allow for considerable inaccuracy.

In spite of these limitations it prob-
ably is reasonably accurate to say that
the cost of living in this country has
declined between 15 and 20 per cent.,
in ‘the last two years. The significance
of this is that it indicates the amount
of reduction which may be made in
wages on the average without curtail-
ing consumption,

If wage cuts go beyond this it neces-
sitates a lower rate of consumption and
thereby, from the point of view of the
whole economic system, defeats the
purpose of the economy. In other
words, because of the lower volume of
consumption resulting from the wage
cuts, producers have to curtail output

still further and reduce wages still
more,
Such a vicious circle is extremely

hard to break. In fact, it can be brok-
en only by products being offered at
such attractive prices that the public is
willing to draw upon its savings in or-
der to take advantage of the bargains.
This means that prices fall below a
reasonable figure, as measured by pro-
ductive efficiency. In many instances
this is the situation to-day,
Ralph West Robey.

[- Copyrighted, 1932.]
—__+~++—___
Successful Trading—Price and Yield
in Stock Analysis.

Other things equal a stock should
sell in the open market for a price
higher than its book value. This is
due to the fact that the company’s
stock should be showing a profit above
its dividend. Consequently its book
value is increasing, which should ac-
count for the price at which it should
sell above its book value if there are
no adverse factors present. Many
financial writers state that with good
earnings, prospects, management and

a good business that the stock is worth
from 25 to 75 per cent. above its book
value. This margin should be higher
for low priced stock, gradually becom-
ing lower for stocks selling above
twenty-five,

In actual practice earnings are more
important marketwise than book value,
and as recently mentioned this same
thing is true in relation to price. A
formula for connecting earnings with
price is called price-earnings ratio and
is the number of times actual annual
per share stock earnings for which the
stock should sell in the open market.
The actual ratio used must be de-
veloped from the book value, manage-
ments, and future prospects.

It is generally recognized that the
average stock should sell at least six
times the earnings. In the past bull
market this ratio was moved up con-
siderably and the majority sold from
15 to 20 times earnings which was only
based in confidence of future growth.

This question of price earnings ratio
is closely related to stock market
analysis. During 1928 and 19290 a new
school of analysis used the high price
earnings ratio, while the old conserva-
tives held that prices were too high
which was eventually proved to be the
correct interpretation of this formula.
Until the past few years the true and

conservative ratio was 10.1. This
seems to be logical, based on two
theories that the investor should re-

ceive a return of 6 per cent. on his in-
vestment and that from the standpoint
of conservative accounting a corpora-
tion should pay out not more than 60

 

11

per cent, of its net profits for one year;
also that a corporation should retain
40 per cent. of net profits for reserves
and other corporation purposes.
Jay H. Petter.
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Oh Would It Be.

A little bit of snow

A little bit of ice

For two or three weeks or so
Would make the coasting nice.

Be what you ought to be
And be it when you should
Winter is mockery

That brings no coasting good.

A lot of glary ire

And not a lot of snow

Would make the skating nice—
The finest sport we know.

Be what you ought to be
Of course be very nice
But most assuredly

Let winter do the ice,

A little bit of girl

Became a maiden too

And then she tried to curl
The straightest hair that grew.

Be what you ought to be
And too because you could
No life is mockery

Would you do, what you should.
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Retail Grocers and Meat Dealers Associa-
tion of Michigan.
President—Paul Schmidt, Lansing.
First Vice-President — Theodore J.
Bathke, Petoskey.

Second Vice-President — Randolph
Eckert, Flint.
Secretary — Herman Hanson, Grand

Rapids.
Treasurer—O. H. Bailey, Sr., Lansing.
Directors—Hans Jorgenson, Muskegon;
L. V. Eberhard, Grand Rapids; John
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Disloyalty Never Did and Never Will
Pay.

Last week I referred with full ap-
proval to exertions which tended to
promote our business as -such, and for
everybody, contrasted with what is at-
tempted for any segment of the trade.

I had in mind a story in the Grocers
Advocate, San Francisco, signed Anna
Richland, which protested against the
continual mention of cut prices on
soaps, sugar, milk and other items so
quoted to the utter weariness of the
reader and treated of the hundreds of
grocery items which held real—and
unfortunately novel—interest for the
housewife.

The story is built around an old-
fashioned grocer, called Gruff, whose
character is somewhat overdrawn but
serviceable none the less, who has in
stock an endless lot of fine groceries
which, for lack of sales effort, gather
dust, but in which every woman would
be interested if she could know about
them,

The inference is plain. It is also
solid suggestion. It is that grocers
forget a bit about price competition
and devote themselves to the sale of
goods that please the customer and
pay them. This reasoning is all to the
good and it is all to the good of all
the trade. Any individual grocer can
apply it. Any chain merchant can
implement its teachings. That is what
I mean: effort for the good of the gro-
cery business as such. That is always
constructive.

The editor of the Modern Merchant
and Grocery World recites how the
Frankford Grocery Co, goes after its
disloyal members; quotes incidents of
disloyalty and ends up with the

capitalized words: DISLOYALTY
NEVER DID AND NEVER WILL
PAY.

Is that constructive or destructive
criticism? I ask because [ lately re-
cited how flagrantly one grocer had
contravened the spirit of the stop-price
plan on coffee. JI did not say what he
should have done. I thought the in-
ference was plain enough. [ find that
Frankford did not say what this dis-
loyal grocer should have done, It left
that to inference.

It always has seemed to me fair to
assume that any thoughtful reader
could reason out for himself the infer-
ence when a story is told. Inasmuch
as men who read at all are apt to be
thoughtful, this catches most of them.
None can write for me who do not
think for themselves,

But lest anybody think I leave the
question open, let me now say that
every grocer who is loyal to his as-
sociation and its efforts will back up
the stop-price plan. Also—this is
kindergarten stuff—this does not mean
that he must or can throw out every
article without the stop-price regula-

MICHIGAN TRADESMAN

tion. It does mean that every intel-
ligent man can so display favored ar-
ticles that hé will sell more of them
and so hide what he does not favor
that he will sell less of them and his
efforts will tend to retard their dis-
tribution, Grocers have known and
practiced this for generations. [ do
not believe bright grocers have for-
gotten how to do it. J like to leave
something to the imagination of bright
grocers. They can do their own rea-
soning.

Do you know Ledford of Berkeley?
If you ever get into that town—and if
you are near, you should make a busi-
ness of getting there—visit his market.
His background is fascinating. He
was fireman on a locomotive with no
experience whatever as a grocer, His
father-in-law died and left him a little
family grocery ‘business in a location
literally surrounded by chain units.

Ledford filled his windows with the
same cut-price items offered by the
chains—and lost ground steadily. Then
he got counsel from William Butler,
who revamped so many California gro-
cery stores before he was called to his
present New York job. Butler’s coun-
sel was on the Anne Richland plan:
Cut out the price stuff, where you have
no chance, and get after the selection
which will appeal to your trade.

When you see Ledford’s present
market, in his own fine building, note
its character and realize that it was
occupied only about three years after
he had fallen heir to the little family
store, you will be able to write the rest
of his story yourself,

Let it be repeated often, until it
sinks into the consciousness of every
merchant, that price is the fourth ele-
ment in a service business and the
third is a cash-carry store. Price is
tmportant—just as a third or a fourth
of anything is important, but investi-
gation and experience both show that
it comes last of the three or four ele-
ments respectively.

In cash-carry the elements in their
order are these: The goods themselves
—that is, the assortment and general
character; second, the _ personality,
which means the character of the folks
who are in attendance; third, price. In
a service store third place is occupied
by credit-delivery and price is fourth,
or last, again.

When we get this slant on merchan-
dising and realize what the personal
element means in a service store—
how vastly the average thereof sur-
passes that of the cash-carry store—
we shall have no difficulty in getting
over our fear of mere price.

And that gets me to the discussion
of what is to-day called “profitless
selling,’ which is deplored as worse
now than ever. That really makes me
want to laugh, gentlemen; for as I
look about me now, I fully believe
that you can hardly realize how goods
were given away forty and fifty years
ago. Believe me, things are vastly
better now than they have been in the
past because there is much more
science in the business now,

It is said that we shall arrive where
we shall regard this present condition
as a bad dream, [ think that a reason-
able expectation, but the improved
condition will come about through the
elimination of a big percentage of

present-day incompetents, plus the
narrowing of margins to a point where
enlightened merchants will know where
the bottom really is. Witness the gro-
cery business in England, where gro-
cers have the stamina to know when
they had best forego sales as unprofit-
able.

Our chains know that now. Daily,
hourly, they forego sales which would
have to be made on a plan other than
what they have adopted or which in-
volve lines they have decided not to
carry. Having elected to operate
middle-of-the-road stores, carrying a
narrow range of stock, selling for ab-
solute cash with no delivery, they cut
themselves off from a _ tremendous
trade which automatically belongs to
the service merchant. Let the service
grocer realize this fact and devote him-
self primarily to his own line and he
will make money.

J shall say more of what hampers
him in this at another time, but it is
not chain competition primarily.

And for self-deception, let’s refer to
Will Rogers. He says that down in
Oklahoma times are so hard that it is
difficult to ‘find parking space in most
towns. Paul Lovewell, the genial,
adds of Kansas that if times were not
so hard there, Kansans would own a
car for each inhabitant instead of for
every three persons, as now.

Paul Findlay.
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MEAT DEALER

Michigan State Assoclation of Retail
: Meat Merchants.
President—Frank Cornell, Grand Rapids
Vice-Pres.—E ¥. Abbott, Flint.
Secretary—E. J. La Rose, Detroit.
Treasurer—Pius Goedecke, Detroit.
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American Food Store Service Best in
the World.

In a recent radio talk on the Armour
& Co. program J. Walter Tyler, presi-
dent of the National Association of
Retail Grocers, said:

“The National Association of Retail
Grocers, of which J have the ‘honor to
be president, is made up of tens of
thousands of men. Their interests are
local rather than National and their
ambitions have to do with being good
merchants and good citizens. There-
fore, I shall forget for the moment the
National aspect of the association and
talk as I would to my customer just
around the corner.

“T want you to know tthat your gro-
cer ‘has kept lin step with the times and
is as much a factor im your life now
as he was ‘back in those good old days
when you received a ‘bag of candy as a
receipt for the payment of the grocery
bill on Saturday night,

“Just close your eyes for a moment
and picture that grocery store of a
generation ago. Remember how sacks
of flour, boxes of crackers, and bar-
rels of sugar anid beanis and rice ciut-
tered up the floor and made it difficult
to get to the wrapping counter? Re-
member ithe shelves that ran clear to
the ceilings and ‘how goods were piled
in every available spot because they
had to be bought in large quantities. to
make up for the uncertainties of de-
livery? Remember ithe candy case at
one end of the counter, the scales in
ithe middle, and the coffee grinder at
the other end, and how sometimes you
were allowed to operate the grinder?
The molasses jug and the coal oil can
were taken into the back room to be
filled and a potato from floor bin was
used as a stopper. In ‘the spring there
was a counter for radishes, green
onions and leaf lettuce with a spray of
water playing over it, but most of the
year it was just a storage shelf. Nearly
everything in the store was in barrels,
boxes, bins or sacks, and housewives
ordered in quantity because the two
or three deck delivery wagons made
the rounds only twice a week or every
other day at best.

“The old ‘time grocery has passed
out gradually but completely and in its
place is a food store which is just as
modern in its way as is this marvelous
instrument that is carrying my voice
over the country. We humans are
prone to overlook obvious things and
we pay little attention to things which
give ‘little trouble. Therefore, I think
it is permissible to point out the ex-
cellence of the service rendered by
your neighbor, the grocer.

“In contrast with the store of a gen-
eration ago the modern grocery is ar-
ranged so as to be pleasing to tthe
eye and convenient. Stocks aire always
fresh because they can be replenished
as often as is desirable. Foods are

packaged to assure sanitary handling
and branded so that you may obtain
those whose quality and taste are most
pleasing to you. The grocer, in co-

MICHIGAN TRADESMAN

operation with National food distrib-
uting organizations like Armour &
Company, ‘has liberated you from the
restrictions of season and location and
you are now able to obtain from your
grocer the world’s finest food products
almost without regard to time of year
or distance from the source of produc-
tion,

“In mo other country in the world
are the people so well serviced by their
food merchants. Quality and vamniety
are the best, and terms are made to
fit the needs. ‘Cash and carry markets
are available for those who want them,
but the retail food business of Amer-
ica is firmly founded om a service basis
and it is not amiss to say that in times
such as these through which we have
‘been going, the ability and willingness
of the great majority of retail grocers
to extend credit has been a godsend.
Their interest in their communities and
their faith in their neighbors have
made it possible for hundreds of
thousands to obtain food supplies when
wages were anything but regular and
adequate, and when good times: come
again, as they certainly will, [ am sure
you will remember that your neighbor,
the grocer, was your friend in need.
It is not his nature to tell you how
well he serves or how much he means
to your community, but as president
of the National Association of Retail
Grocers J] have tried to do so in the
few minutes allotted to me.”

—_———~> + <-____

Not in Love With Chain Stores.

The real trouble with the coun-
try’ as I see it, is the constant and
continuing centralization of wealth
and power in a few hands. Every
period of inflation followed by
deflation we go through makes
this condition worse.

lt may not be quite statistically
true, but it is literally true never-
theless, that already 10 per cent.
of the people of this country own
or control 90 per cent. of its
wealth. The ratio will be much
worse when we emerge from this
depression. Billions of dollars in
securities were unloaded upon the
inve-ting public at inflated values
during the boom. Now during the
depression such of these securities
as have real value—and a lot of
them had and have—are being
purchased back by the wealthy
few at bargain prices. When the
depression is over we will find a
still smaller percentage of the
people owning a larger share of
the wealth and sources of wealth
of the country.

Monopolies, mergers and com-
binations, chain stores and chain
banks, holding companies and
interlocking directorates, unbrid-
led speculation on the stock and
commodity exchange, tax exempt
bonds — these are the means
through which the 10 per cent.
have obtained and are holding 90
per cent. of the wealth and
sources of wealth in this country.

We do not need a weakening
of the anti-trust laws; we need a
strengthening of these laws; we
need a breaking up of moncpo-
lies.

We need regulation of holding
companies and combinations in
the interest of the public welfare;
we must revise our economic sys-
tem so that the community mer-
chant, the community banker, the
community itself, can receive an
adequate return in the exchange
of its goods and not send all the
profits on transactions to the
financial centers of the country.

I repeat what I have said be-
fore, that emergency relief meas-
ures are not enough. We must
change our fundamental concep-
tion of production and merchan-
dising’ so that the producers of
basic commodities, and industry
and labor and business dependent
upon prosperity of basic com-
modities, get enough of a return
to make them prosperous—and
allow them to purchase the prod-
uct and services of manufacturing,
transportation, industry and fi-
nance. We cannot have prosperity
in this country until the farmer
gets a fair price for his products.

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And that wil not be a pleasant
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of advance buying from jobbers this
week, Breakfast cereals and canned
foods, chiefly vegetables, benefit by
the increased call. So far as cereals
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ume comes as a result of special sales
efforts on the part of producers, who
are holding their prices at former
levels but are granting special induce-~
ments in ‘the form of “free deals” and
other offers to increase the size of the
average order, In canned goods, dis-
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HARDWARE

Michigan Retail Hardware Association.

President—Chas. H. Sutton, Howell.
Secretary—Harold W. Bervig.
Treasurer—William Moore, Detroit.

Things That May Help the House-
cleaning Trade.

Most of the routine methods of
handling certain classes of trade are
excellent. They get results. Because
things ‘have always been done in cer-
tain ways is no reason to despise those
ways of doing business. A great deal
of trouble, expense and waste in the
hardware business as elsewhere is due
to ithe occasional heedless tendency to
discard tried and proven methods in
favor of promising but untested varia-
tions.

This does not mean, however, that
the hardware dealer should cling too
conservatively to the selling plans he
has always used. Experiment is de-
sirable. But experiment should be
reasonably cautious; and based on a
careful preliminary study of actual
conditions.

It is worth while to try to look at
your business from a new angle and
to get your public to look at it from
that new angle. Take, for instance,
housecleaning. lines, which are now
timely and should be featured.

The routine method of pushing
housecleaning lines isto put on a win-
dow display, use newspaper space,
show the goods prominently in the
store and perhaps send out a circular
letter to a select prospect list, This
method is good. It has been used for
years; it will go on being used for a
great many more years, because it gets
results,

But in your displays, your advertis-
ing, your circularizing you may do
two things. You may merely talk and
show the goods themselves. Or you
may talk and depict ideas—some of
them ideas new to your customers, and
even to yourself.

Do you realize, for instance, that
housecleaning lines are of two kinds?
First, the articles necessary and de-
sirable for the actual work of house-
cleaning. Second, the articles that
will be needed. after housecleaning is
over. Thus, in the first class, it is de-
sirable for the housewife to have the
most complete equipment possible for
the work; since, the more complete the
equipment, the less the drudgery. And
in the second class come the articles
whose need will be disclosed by a
thorough overhauling of the thouse.

There is an idea to play up in your
display or your sales talk. In house-
cleaning, the housewife is doing more
than cleaning; she is taking stock, A
broken lock may need replacement,
some room may need refinishing in
flat tone wall paint, worn out kitchen
utensils may reveal themselves, the
leaky taps may become more than
usually obvious. 3

Play up in one of your displays, and
in your newspaper space, the idea of
attending to these needed repairs and
replacements while housecleaning is in
progress. That's a new angle for a
good many of your customers.

Here’s another idea that at will pay
to get across to your public. Many
housewives carry on with inadequate
equipment. They imagine that when

MICHIGAN TRADESMAN

they do without things they sorely
need, they are “economizing.”

To get across your idea, you may
try a frontal attack based on the
slogan “False Economy.” But a better
method probably is to stress the posi-
tive benefits of efficient and complete
equipment—the elimination of drudg-
ery, backaches, headaches, worry and
dissatisfaction; more than that, the
fact that the housewife who does her
work with the minimum of worry and
drudgery i$ the one who keeps her
looks, One dealer brought out this
idea very neatly in a big show card.
On ‘this he pasted two figures cut from
magazine advertisements. One was a
tired, worn, frowsy woman with a
broom, ‘The other was a youthful
looking matron reclining in a comfort-
able chair, Here was the accompany-
ing dialogue:

“What, Mrs. Jones! You don’t say
your housecleaning is done already!
Why, you look as fresh as a daisy!”

“Well, Mrs. Smith, proper equipment
makes quick work. I spend on labor-
saving devices and save on good
looks.” :

But a lot of people can’t buy every-
thing they should have for house
cleaning, Not all at once. A dealer
met this situation, and laid the founda-
tions of a good many further orders,
by outlining on paper what he con-
sidered a complete and ideal outfit for
housecleaning. Then he cut ‘this down
to the bare essentials, which were still
considerably more than some of his
customers had. He displayed and ad-
vertised “A complete Housecleaning
Outfht—Now, or Eventually.” He
tried to sell the complete outfit. He
stressed its desirability. ‘But in the
nine cases out of ten where the house-

‘wife couldn’t see it, he followed with

the suggestion, “Why not buy the most
necessary things now and add to your
equipment as you are able? In that
way you'll pretty soon have everything
you need and you will hardly notice
the cost.”

As a result, in a great many cases,
he sold what he had listed as essential
articles—and from time to time house-
wives, educated to that idea of making
their equipment complete ,would buy
additional articlles from the list. Stress-
ing the complete equipment in the first
place gave a definite objective toward
which they could work.

This dealer kept a list of housewives
with whom he discussed the idea and
who bought incomplete outfits; so that
he could follow them up from time to
time.

Another unusual slant on house-
cleaning is prevention. Make the
housecleaning easier by preventing dirt
from accumulating, For instance
plenty of mats outside the doors, with
footscrapers as well, will keep the dirt
out of the house. ‘Cheap but pretty
wastebaskets in every room will save
an immense amount of work in sweep-
ing and picking up fragments of waste
paper that otherwise is thrown on the
floor. 'This idea may be advantageous-
ly elaborated in a special display.

A different angle of the same idea
is suggested by the advertising slogan
“Don’t Let Things Get Your Goat.”
A window display shows some familiar
goat-getting things—the faucet actual-
ly leaking, the broken pane with a rag

stuck in the hole, the tarnished silver
the rusty stove pipe. With each was
indicated the obvious remedy—a new
rubber washer, a new pane and putty,
a can of silver polish, a can of stove
polish, and so forth; each with a card
indicating that a few cents would elim-
inate the source of annoyance. A new
idea to a lot of customers who let such
things run for weeks, months and even
years. Victor Lauriston.
—_> 2. o>

Hardware Men Retaliate.

Turning the tables on grocers who
for some time have been making
special offers of chinaware, hardware
and the like, with grocery products,
San Francisco hardware dealers are
offering grocery products free with
hardware sales. Each week in the
campaign is devoted to a special offer
—a half pound of tea with each teapot
or soap with a scrubbing brush.

—_—_» > >—_
Thinks Unit Store Plan Would Re-
store Normal Conditions.
Greenville, April 6—In regard to
business conditions to-day, it strikes
me that they cannot improve until a
stabilizing level has been reached
where opportunities to further rot out
the underpinning have been absolutely

removed,

For one thing, I believe as long as
there is an overproduction of food this
pirating will continue and not until an
actual shortage in farm produce ar-
rives will it stop. If that is so, mil-
lions of farmers are yet to be out of
luck. JI am leaving beneficial legisla-
tion out of the question, because I find
in talking to business men and com-
mercial travelers, that they do not ex-
pect any beneficial legislation to be
enacted and neither do I.

If enough of our legislators could
think alike and if enough of them were
interested in the welfare of the com-
mon people, various plans to bring
quick and permanent relief could be
presented. One plan would be to have
just one retail business owned by one
man, either gas station, newspaper or
what have you, and if any man was
found to be in a buying group, he
would be warned and for the second
offense get Hail Columbia.

The importance of retailing is para-
mount: in fact, I consider the retail
store as the key to the whole situation.
It would be impossible for manufac-
turers to cut corners with a one man
unit store plan and it could be out of

the question for the retailers to do

much funny business if it was illegal
to unite into buying groups.

_Every traveling salesman in or out
of a job can see that this unit store
plan would restore his useful function
in the scheme of distribution. I real-
ize that millions looked: upon the com-
mercial traveler as excess baggage and
were apparently willing to face starva-
tion rather than see him have a home
and job, but now I believe many see
the shortsightedness of this attitude
and understand that the greater the
number of jobs, the greater the pros-
perity.

Also under this unit group plan, the
farmers’ market would be restored and

April 13, 1932

he himself re-established in his once
enviable station. Furthermore, under
this plan no licenses for or class legis-
lation against any particular type of re-
tailing would be needed, neither would
price maintenance acts be necessary.

Being of the third generation of an
unbroken line of retailers and running
a store which has operated continuous-
ly since 1870, I am, of course, vitally
interested in the situation.

Of course it would seem as though
in this hectic, lurid and putrid condi-
tion that only some wild-eyed legisla-
tion, commensurate with conditions,
but never heard of before on land or
sea, would be the only thing that
would hit popular fancy, even though
it died aborning.

What we want is more horse sense
and less progress. Solon was noted
largely for ‘this horse sense. If he was
here to-day he would roll up_ his
sleeves and straighten things out with
a yank, provided, of course, he could
crash through the cordon of silk hats.
We have Solons to-day but they will
never get a chance. Furthermore,
horses are out of date and are no
longer used as a ibasis for computing
the values of ‘human thought.

I feel secure in the conviction that
nobody will take ‘these words seriously
—let’s all continue to quaff the dregs
of commercialism thrown to us by
monopoly,

Hurrah for Progress!

(C. L, Clark.
—___» +2
A Business Man’s Philosophy.

Pyschologists advise parents to let
a child feel successful in small ways,
so that it may be encouraged to aspire

to greater things.

This is
adults.

Success breeds confidence and con-
fidence breeds success,

In training young men for new
work, the veteran teacher does his
utmost to get an early “victory” for
his pupil. The memory of one suc-
cess soothes the bruises of a dozen
failures,

Except in special cases of unwhole-
some conceit, the teacher is cruel and
stupid who leads a novice inito certain
disaster.

Victory is the best of tonics. J once
argued with a woman that it was bet-
ter to do a few things well than to do
many things indifferently. She would
not concede my point, but I think that
I was right. I prefer to be an out-
standing player of one game rather
than a mediocre player of a dozen
games. William Feather.

> + +

A Scotchman was engaged in an
argument with a conductor as_ to
whether the fare was 5 or 10 cents.
Finally the disgusted conductor picked
up the Scotchman’s suitcase and tossed
it off the train just as they passed over
a bridge. It landed with a splash,

“Mon,” screamed Sandy, “isn’t it
enough to try and overcharge me, but
now you try to drown my little boy?”

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DRY GOODS

Michigan Retail Dry Goods Association.
President—Jas. T. Milliken, Traverse

City.

Vice-President—George C. Pratt, Grand
Rapids.

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Men’s Wear Buying Fair.

Orders for men’s and boys’ clothing
and furnishings for this week are re-
ported as only fair. Some business is
being placed on popular priced suits,
but demand for topcoats has tapered
‘off. In the furnishings division, the
basque shirt meets with increased
favor. While it is available to sell from
50 cents to $2.95, the best style appears
to be the $1.95 range. Mesh shirts
are also prominent in ‘the orders
placed, and the fact that many styles
are now pre-shrunk has eliminated the
caution shown by stores in pushing

this item last season. Wool ties to
sell for $1 feature the neckwear
division.

A

To Revive Old Stationery Styles.

Revival of stationery styles of ten
years ago is planned for the coming
Christmas season by a number of
manufacturers. An outstanding fea-
ture of the holiday lines will be a re-
turn to the cloth-covered cabinet-style
‘box, which will be offered to retail
around $1. Due to the low silk prices,
producers plan to substitute that ma-
terial for the cretonne covering which
was popular in 1922, The continuing
demand for wide assortments of mer-
chandise has forced manufacturers to
bring out three times the normal num-
ber of holiday styles in papers and
packaging and compelled the revival of
popular items of earlier years.

——__~>- -—__—
Sales Tax Again Worries Trade.
Recent confidence in the garment
trade that the possibility of a manufac-
turers’ sales tax had been eliminated
has given way to misgiving that the
Senate may act to restore this levy.
The heads of two leading trade as-
sociations are watching the situation
very closely and their organizations
will be represented immediately in pro-
test against the levy, should it be con-
sidered again. They point out that
the original consideration of the tax in
the House had caught the trade un-
awares, but this will be avoided when
the bill comes up for action in the
Senate,

—_»+>—__
Hollow Ware Volume Lower.
Only a few factories in the silver
and pewter hollow ware industry suc-
ceeded in maintaining volume in the
first quarter of this year. Exceptional
prices quoted by one or ‘two manufac-
turers brought their plants an abnor-
mal amount of business, but the re-
mainder reported a drop of approxi-
mately 25 per cent. in volume of trade,
compared with the first three months
of 1931. Current buying is practically
at a standstill, with retailers planning
to defer June wedding gift and other
purchases until the middle of next
month,
—_+ + >_
Colonial Lamp Trend Waning.
Manufacturers of popular-price lamps
and lamp shades turn to new lines of
merchandise this week to replace the
Colonial styles now being featured in

MICHIGAN TRADESMAN

popular goods. The move is prompted
by the belief that the call for $2.95 and
$5 Colonial lamps, which were develop-
ed as Washington Bicentennial special-
ties, will wane at the end of this month,
The new numbers now on display in
selling offices feature pottery and
plaster bases with parchment shades.

Both shade and base are decorated
with floral design on a pastel back-
ground.

 

——_~+~++
Garden Pottery Trade Off.

Inclement weather has reduced gar-
den pottery sales this season to the
lowest point in years. ‘March orders
fell more than 50 per cent. behind
those of March, 1931, and purchases
this month have been at a correspond-
ingly low level. The trend has dis-
couraged the entire trade. Both sales
agents and producers point out that it
will be difficult to make up for the
lost volume, no matter how active the
market may grow in the remaining
weeks of the season. Low-end prod-
ucts retailing below $5 are tthe only
goods in demand at this time.

——_>++___
Slip Cover Sets Sell Freely.

Manufacturers of ready-made slip-
cover sets report an active demand for
goods to retail around $10. The sets,
which include covers for a couch and
two chairs, were produced in volume
at popular prices for the first time this
year, and the trade has been watching
the result with interest. Heavy re-
orders from retailers who held early

promotions on the sets have been
numerous over the last two weeks.
Linen and cotton sets in floral and

awning-stripe designs are reported out-
standing.

—>++___
Plan Electric Appliance Sales Drive.
Increased sales of all types of home

electnical appliances, including refrig- .

erators and air conditioners, is sought
in an educational campaign to be start-
ed this week by manufacturers. Home
service employed by
utility companies in all parts of the
country, will be sent to New York
City during the week to attend confer-
ences at the Electrical Association of
New York, Inc. Lectures on the
merits and uses of all types of ap-
pliances and lighting equipment will be
given by representatives of the pro-
ducers. More than 150 women sales
representatives are expected to attend
the sessions.

saleswomen,

©
Cotton Rugs Received Here.

A large volume of European cotton
rugs in small sizes have made their
appearance in floor coverings market
this week. The goods, shipped here
by France, Belgium and other Euro-
pean countries, represent merchandise
ordinarily sold to England, but which
has been. diverted because of tariff and
exchange difficulties in England. Of-
fered here to retail from $2 up, the
rugs are proving a profitable item for
main floor table sales in department
stores, and have been ordered in large
quantities for immediate delivery.

> -o

Rayon Price Guarantee Restored.

Restoration of the price guarantee
on rayon yarns, which was dropped at
the beginning of the year, was an-
nounced last week by the Du Pont
Rayon Co. last week and the Amer-

ican Glanztoff Corporation, following
a similar action by the Tubize-Chatil-
lon Corporation on the previous day.
Both companies are guaranteeing their
list prices for ninety days from date of
invoice to weavers and sixty days from
date of invoice to knitters. The Amer-
ican Glanzstoff Co. emphasized the
fact that the guarantee was against a
decline. The statement of the Viscose
Co. that it would not guarantee lists
has created some uncertainty in the

market.
——_. >

Substituting Goods Without the Cus-
tomer’s Consent.

The question of the liability of a re-
tail merchant for the unauthorized
substitution of merchandise, when a
customer asks for a given article under
its trade name, has been the cause of
considerable litigation. And the courts
have quite uniformly held that
practice of this kind constitutes a clear
violation of the rights of the owner of
the trade named article asked for, and
may subject the merchant to an in-
junction and, damages if the facts war-
rant.

Of course this does not mean that a
merchant does not have the right to
sell a customer some other make of
article than the one called for if he
can. And so long as he lets the cus-
tomer know just what he is getting
well and good. But when a customer
asks for an article under its trade name
and the merchant delivers an imitation
or substitute without explanation he
is treading upon dangerous ground.
Now let us see how the courts have
ruled in cases of this kind.

In one case of this kind a manufac-
turing put out a cleaning
powder under a trade name, and built
up a reputation for it through years of
National advertising. A retail grocer
stocked this powder and advertised it
for sale. He also stocked a similar
product of another company, and when
his customers asked for the Nationally
advertised powder delivered the other,
without any explanation to the cus-
tomer. This went on for some time.

Finally the manufacturer of the Na-
tionally advertised powder had this
practice called to its attention, and
brought suit in the Federal court for
an injunction against the grocer. In
finding for the manufacturer and in en-
joining the grocer the court said:

“The acts complained of are unlaw-
ful, The customer at a grocery is not
compelled to inspect every package
called for to see that he gets what he
orders. He has the right to assume
that he gets what ‘he orders. The mer-
chant, by assuming ‘to fill the order,
represents that the goods put up and
delivered are those ordered, The man-
ufacturer of an article placed upon the

any

company

 

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market for sale has the right to de-
mand of the dealer who purports and
advertises to sell it that he deliver his
product when called for by the cus-
tomer.”

So much for that case, and the rule
announced therein is supported by the
great weight of authority, and the
courts are open to grant relief to any
manufacturer or seller of goods under
a particular trade name, where it ap-
pears that the good will of such trade
name is being impaired by the substi-
tution of other goods under its color.
As was said by ‘the court in another
character.

“It is a fundamental principle of the
law that use of a
reputation which another has acquired
in a trade name or mark for the pur-
pose of deriving such advantage in the
manufacture and sale of the goods as
arises from the good will and reputa-
the manufacturer.
Courts demand a high order of com-
mercial integrity in the use by com-
petitors of a name under which a rival
gained reputation, whether
that name is strictly a trade mark or is
descriptive of quality merely, and from
attempts to obtain the
reputation of another.”

And in another case of this kind a
manufacturer of oil, which was mar-
keted under a trade name, found that
a retailer was substituting another oil
when motorists called for his product,
and brought suit for an injunction. The
that the customers
were not aware of this substitution but
accepted the substitute thinking they
were getting what they called for. On
the above state of facts, the court in
granting an injunction against the re-

case of this

one cannot make

tion of original

business

all filching

evidence showed

tailer said:

“The unauthorized and undiscovered
substitution of one article of sale for
another is familiar ground for injunc-
tion against the seller.”

In the light of the foregoing, it is
clear that a retail merchant may let
himself in for a costly dispute by en-
gaging in the practice of substituting
goods without the customer’s consent.
Of course the great majority of mer-
chants indulging in this
practice; if they do not have an article
called for, or for any other reason de-
sire to sell another brand, they will
state the case frankly to the customer
and let the latter decide, which they
And, need-
is the only safe-and
one
that will pay big dividends in the long
run, Leslie Childs.

wee

are above

have a perfect right to do.

less to say; this

honorable policy to follow, and

Parents are people who hide their
the think the
children blameless because they also
hide their sins,

sins from children and

Corduroy Tires

Known from the Canadian Border to the Gulf—and from New
York Harbor to the Golden Gate—the Corduroy Tire has in ten
years gained a reputation for value, for superlative performance
and dependability that is second to none!

The Corduroy Dealer organization dots the nation’s map in
metropolis and hamlet.
allegiance to the Corduroy Tire because of long years of unfail-
ing tire satisfaction to the motorists of the country.

Go to your Corduroy Dealer today. Ask to see the tire. Big—
Sturdy—Handsome in all its strength and toughness, the Cor-
duroy Tire will sell itself to you strictly on its merit.

CORDUROY TIRE CO.
Grand Rapids, Mich.

It is an organization that swears

 

 

16

HOTEL DEPARTMENT

Hotels As Public Utilities.

St. Johns, April 11—Long before the
era of the public utility as we know
it to-day hotels or inns, as they were
called at that time, flourished in all
parts of this country, from the days of
the early settler when migrations from
one locality to another were the order
of the day inns always played an im-
portant part in the development of the
locality. The development and prog-
ress of tthe original thirteen colonies
is closely related with the advances
made in inn keeping. With the blazing
of trails, and new settlements, to-day
in practically all of the Atlantic sea-
board states one cam still see the re-
mains of what ati one time long ago
was considered the most important de-
velopment in the community, the inn.
Long ‘before the revolutionary war the
inn played a most important part in
the affairs of jthe local and state gov-
ernments, throughout the New Eng-
land states as well as New York, iPenn-
sylvania, New Jersey, the Virginias and
the Carolinas, the history of each lo-
cality is closely related with Ithe inns
of those times, many of tthe notable
figures in Almerican history are record-
ed as patrons of the early imns and
many of the mow historical occurrences
we read about ‘had their inception in
the local inn under the benevolent
watchfulness of the bonifaces of those
days. If the history of early American
inn keeping could be recorded in book
form for the present generation to
read and enjoy what a wealth of in-
formation and historical lore we would
have. As the original thirteen colonies
grew in power and wealth what had
formerly been nothing but a place of
shelter where food and refreshments
could be had by the weary traveler the
inn gradually developed and kept pace
with the times, and by ‘the time tthe
Civil war arrived American inns had
attained a high development and
achieved for themselves a _ position
commanding the respect and admira-
tion of the people. Much of the his-
tory of the civil war originated in the
local inn, Government and military
officials of the North and South plan-
ned many of their official acts ‘behind
the closed doors of inns, operated by
patriots all of whom played an import-
ant part in the events that followed.
During the sevenlties, eighties, and
nimeties, the inn assumed larger pro-
portions and itook on tthe name of ho-
tel. ‘Many of the famous social and
political leaders of the times are re-
membered for the great banquets and
gatherings that took place in the re-
nowned hotels of that timie wherein
famoys men and women carved for
themselves a niche in the halls of
fame or ‘history. Hiotel development at
that time depended almost entirely up-
on the whim of some local individual
who having made a fortune for him-
self and desiring to penpetuate his
name for years to come would almost
singlethanded ‘build a hotel in his own
community as a monument for the
townfolks ito point at proudly, the
financial returns on the investment be-
ing a matter only for individual con-
sideration and under those conditions
whether or not profits followed the in-
dividual and iniot the general public was
the winner or loser. Beginning in the
early part of the 20th century hotel
building took on the proportions of
big business, companies and corpora-
tions were organized, stocks and bonds
were offered and sold to the general
public, unwise and unrestrained pro-
motions engineered by unscrupulous
individuals resulting in serious losses
to the investiors were put over white
the state stood by complacently. The
type of ownership changed, Whereas in
the old days the traveler was greeted
by the owner or some member of the
family the new order of things made
such a procedure almost an dmpossibil-
ity, the fact that the new hotel repre-

 

MICHIGAN TRADESMAN

sented an investment that oftentimes
ran into the millions made the manage-
ment of such an institution one that
should have required the services) of
a man of mutch fimancial experience and
ability and the money used. to finanice
such an undertaking generally came
from the purses of public investors.

During tthe past fifteen years hotel
business in all parts of this counttry
and especially in Michigan has under-
gone some radical changes. ‘To-day in
this State the hotel industry represents
an investment of over 250 million dol-
lars. ‘Much of the stocks and ‘bonds
issued to finance this investmenit is
held in the hands of many of our citi-
zens, residents in all parts of this
State. ‘While the methods used to
finance a new hotel are less complicatt-
ed than ithe methods used to promote
our public utilities such as the tele-
phone, power, gas and bus. lines, etc.,
the operation of hotels requires that a
reasonably sure income shall be earn-
ed in order that the stock and bond
holders can receive a return on the in-
vestment, Without such a promise on
the part of the promoters ‘hotel securi-
ties would be of little value and prac-
tically unsalable. Let us now consider
what makes the business of hotel op-
eration one equally as important as
any other public utility in the State of
Michigan.

Inasmuch as hotel building and op-
eration requires the use of millions of
dollars each year, the public is: asked
to invesit money with the understand-
ing that it will receive a financial re-
turn on the investment. Every man
and woman investing money 1s ‘honest-
ly conviniced in hits or ‘her mind that
the statements: made by the salesman
as well as the chart showing the prob-
able income and profits after making
allowances for all the overhead charg-
es are ample and sufficient to pay the
expected dividends, Assuming the
promoters are strictly ‘honorable men
and do not in any way knowingly
misrepresent to the buyer the facts as
they honestly see them it is still true
that many owners of hotel securities
are unable to realize any profits on
their investments, even in good times.
What then, are some of the contribut-
ing factors that make ‘the sale of hotel
securities easy and why do so few
hotels pay the investor as expected?

Wihen our public utilities: desire to
sell stiock to finance themselves in a
new branch of the business or when
they desire to raise money to carry on
the legitimate purposes for which they
are organized they are by law com-
pelled to show before the utilities com-
mission the need and necessity of the
new project planned, the commission
generally ‘looks closely in the proposi-
tion anid sometimes will refuse or will
make alterations in the demands of the
petitioner always having in mind the
probable earning power of the new
project relative to assuring the investor
a reasonable return on the investment,

and in order to make doubly sure the

investor will not lose his investment
insofar as human foresight can prevent
it the commission ‘will order the utility
to make certain definite charges to the
public for its services. This system as-
sures the utility, the investor and the
general public a square deal insofar
as human ingenuity, and lhonesity of
purpose can make it, and as a further
safeguard for the utility and investor
the comimissiion will refuse its approval
to any new scheme in a competitive
territory unless it cain be showmni clearly
and ‘beyond reasonable doubt the ter-
ritory now being served can absorb
profitably for tthe promoters. and in-
vestors more services than is being
provided by the present occupant of
that territory, And all this is as it
should ‘be,

With hotel promotions and financ-
ings the story is entirely different, be-
yond securing the consent of the se-
curity commission when planning the
issue of stocks and bonds for a new
hotel. Little thought or consideration

by the State is given the matter, who
the promoters are, what ulterior mo-
tive exists behind the scheme, is there
need of a mew hotel in the territory to
be served, does the public demand new
hotel facilities, is the set up for the
new hotel ‘financially sound, can a new
hotel meet the competition of thie old-
er established places in price, as it
must if it wishes to pay dividends these
days, is the ‘hotel ito ‘be a commercial,
residential, or resort proposition, anid
having decided the type of hotel to be
built will the present investment in the
business be placed in jeopardy by the
addition of new competition or will
the new ‘hotel find itself unable to copie
with the situation arising from its
presence in a field already overcrowd-
ed. This and’ many other points of a
technical and financial nalture should
receive ‘the close attention of the State
before permitting the launching of a
project having nothing behind it ex-
cept the desire om the part of some-
one to sell something that will net a
fine percentage or commission, The
history of hotel promotions and financ-
ing in Michigan during the past fifteen
years is one that should cause a blush
of shame to all respectable and honest
citizens. ‘Millions of dollars contribut-
ed in a large measure by men and
women knowing nothing of the in-
tricacies of ‘tthe ‘hotel operation have
been separated from their savings by
glib and: ‘high pressure salesmen only
to realize when too late the fact that a
new hotel, no matter how busy it may
appear to ithe outsider, is often rumning
behind in meeting its obligations anid
must go through a process of re-
organization to save itself from going

 

Hotel and Restaurant
Equipment
H. Leonard & Sons
38-44 Fulton St., W.
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

 

 

Warm Friend Tavern
Holland, Mich.

Is truly a friend to all travelers. All
room and meal rates very reasonable.
Free private parking space.

GEO. W. DAUCHY, Mer.

 

CODY HOTEL

GRAND RAPIDS

RAT ES—$1.50 up without bath.
_ $2.50 up with bath.

CAFETERIA IN CONNECTION

 

 

April 18, 1932

 

“A MAN IS KNOWN BY THE
COMPANY HE KEEPS”

That is why LEADERS of Business
and Society make their head-
quarters at the

PANTLIND
HOTEL

“An entire city block of Hospitality’
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.
Rooms $2.25 and up.
Cafeteria -t- Sandwich Shop

 

 

Park Place Hotel

Traverse City
Rates Reasonable—Service Superb
—Location Admirable.

GEO. ANDERSON, Mgr.
ALBERT J. ROKOS, Ass’t Mor.

 

 

New Hotel Elliott
STURGIS, MICH.

50 Baths 50 Running Water
European

D. J. GEROW, Prop.

 

 

NEW BURDICK

KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN
In the Very Heart of the City
Fireproof 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.
RESTAURANT AND GRILL—
Cafeteria, Quick Service, Popular
Prices.

Entire Seventh Floor Devoted to
Especially Equipped Sample Rooms
WALTER J. HODGES,

Pres. and Gen. Mgr.

 

 

HOTEL

ee

Universally conceded to be one of
the best hotels in Michigan.
Good rooms, comfortable beds, ex-
cellent food, fine cooking, perfect
service.

Hot and Cold Running Water and
Telephone in every Room.

$1.50 and up
60 Rooms with Bath $2.50 and $3
HENRY M. NELSON, Manager

 

 

MORTON
HOTEL

rrand Rapids’ Newest
Hotel

400 Rooms “i 400 Baths

RATES
$2.50 and up per day.

 

 

 

 

Occidental Hotel

FIRE PROOF
CENTRALLY LOCATED
Rates $2.00 and up
EDWARD R. SWETT, Mor.
Muskegon -j- Michigan

 

 

Columbia Hotel
KALAMAZOO
Good Place To Tie To

 

 

“We are always, mindful of
our responsibility to the pub-
lic and are in full apprecia-
tion of the esteem its generous
patronage implies.”’

HOTEL ROWE

Grand Rapids, Michigan.
ERNEST W. NEIR, Manager.

 

 

 

 

 

April 13, 1932

MICHIGAN TRADESMAN

 

on ithe financial rocks, while the small
investors is left to hold the ‘bag, Such
a condition is a blot on the name of
Michigan anid should not be tolerated.
Michigan. cannot afford to have it said
its ‘hotels are unsafe as an invesitment
any more than it can afford to have
it known throughout the country its
public utilities are unsound and should
be left severely alone. This. Staite has
the enviable reputation among  in-
vestiors as being a money maker with
its public utilities and thotels are no
less important than its power, gas and
light companies, all of which neceive
and enjoy state supervision. giving the
investor a feeling of security obtained
in but few companies at the present
time,

Competition to-day has practically
ceased to be the life of trade, on the
contrary competition has ‘become the
ghost of failure. Ethics long recogniz-
ed as the foundation of good business
have ‘been. cast to the winds and re-
placed by practices so contemptible
thalt a few years ago anyone resorting
to such flow down and diirty tactics
would be ostracized and shunned by all
respectable people, and yet, swhen
looking at the situation as it actually
is the wonder becomes immediately
apparent itthat in the face of such un-
ethical praictices we still have business
institutions who refuse to stoop so
low as to deliberately injure a com-
petitor. Hotel operation like other
nes of businesis finds competition so
keen that some operators will not
hesitate to resort to any scheme if an-
other name can be added on the daily
register. Unfair and unrestrained com-
petition has not only been ruinous to
the investor but it has created a situa-
tion where even good morals thave be-
come involved and in some cases. giv-
ing the industry a black eye. Such a
condition should not be allowed to
exist if our State thinks anything of
“4s good name.

There is a growing feeling througlh-
out the country among right thinking
and ‘broadminded people that after all
competition is mot the most desirable
thing to have to-day under present
conditions, while it may be true that
in some cases competition has made it
possible to secure commodities at pres-
ent, lower in price than formerly exist-
ed, the ‘harm ‘being dome to the finan-
cial structure of this Nation far out-
weighs any considerations accruing
from the saving of a few pennies or
dollars if in doing so it becomes neces-
sary to jeopardize the entire stability
of this) Nation. Competition arising
from the overcrowded banking situa-
tion in this State and Nation has
wrought havoc with the banking busi-
ness asa whole. Would it not thave
been better a few years ago to have
refused permission to individuals at-
tracted ‘by the lucrative banking \busi-
ness as it existed then. Men who were
not competent or qualified to enter
such a technical field as banking and
whose greatest desire was to handle
other people’s money with a view ‘to
making a profit in doing so,. would tt
not have been better to have these men
remain outside of the banking field
rather than have those same banks
closed to-day and ‘the customers un-
able to draw a penny belonging to
them and in many cases facing the
grim realization that in the final ac-
counting to be made possibly only a
small percentage of the savings will be
salvaged? In the field of the automo-
bile, competition may be forcing the
price down to an unheard of level and
vet mitlions of dollars have been lost
‘nm awiomobile promotions in the past
«wenty years or more simply because
the promoters failed to take into con-
sideration the competitive angle so
long as the general public could be
influenced to put its money into it
when all ithe information and signs
pointed clearly to an already over-
conowded industry dominated by only
a handful of men. What if the price
of the automobile is low to-day is that

enough to justify the millions of dol-
lars lost to thousands of men and wo-
men who could not resist the blarney-
ing of the oil promoter? Had the
State exercised its authority and pre-
rogatives years ago we might have few-
er automobile manufacturers to-day but
we would have more stability in the
industry and more people able to come
to the assistance of the Government in
its efforts to revive business. In the
world of railroading competition in the
form of the automobile and bus has
practically made railroad securities
next to worthless, Our big financial
institutions which have invested in the
past billions of dollars when. railroad
securities were gilt edge and Al, find
their investments almost at the vanish-
ing point. No doubt the railroads
themselves are to blame for much of
their present troubles, When business
was easy to get, when an issue of
watered stock was floated without
questions ‘being asked by the Govern-
ment and a gullible public was taken
in to the tune of millions every year,
railroading was profitable: but with the
advent of the bus and auto the situa-
tion changed almost over night and
with the encouragement and sanction
of our State and Federal Governments
who: allowed unrestrained competition
so long as the applicant could pay the
fee asked, our railroads found them-
selves playing a losing game which in
turn caused enormous losses to in-
vestors who had a right to expect their
government would at fleast make an
effort to protect them, Whether or
not it is better for the people to lose
the railroads and the millions of dollars
in taxes paid by them each year and
build ‘highways for common carriers
is unnecessary to discuss as the answer
is already known. Unrestrained com-
petition is one of the most damnable
curses the powers of hell with all the
fiendishness Satan could command
ever used to scourge the people of
this country within the past twenty-
five years. Either our Government
must put a stop to unnecessary com-
petition or the financial structure of
this Nation, now beginning to shake,
will collapse and plunge us into abys-
mal depths from which it will never
emerge,

Ais everyone knows Michigan is
gradually becoming a winter and sum-
mer resort state. A numiber of agencies
are at work developing the recreational
facilities with the object in view of in-
ducing people from other states ito
come to Michigan and spend their va-
cation. Thus far the results have been
gratifying, Millions of dollars from
other sections have been spent in this
State and the surface of recreational
possibilities has barely been scratched.
Almost overnight there has developed
varied types of business whose only
claim to continued existence seems to
be the ease with which the tourist and
his money can be parted. All along
our highways and on the outskirts of
almost all our communities shacks. un-
der various names and aliases have
sprung up like weeds and all of them
ostensibly catering to the comfort and
welfare of the stranger. Unfortunate-
ly for Michigan many a stranger at-
tracted to these places by appearances
thas discovered when too late what un-
bridled and unrestrained competition
can do when our State permits, as it
does, a free and unregulated business
to be carried on by an unscrupulous
and profiteering individual. Our State
government thas seen the desirability
and benefits accruing from the pres-
ence of thousands of individuals vaca-
tioning in Michigan and appropriates
$100,000 per year to advertise the
beauties of Michigan lakes, streams
and forests likewise several organiza-
tions spend another $100,000 or more
each year to bring the tourist here, but
after getting the tourist within this
State there is at least a moral obliga-
tion on the part of our Government to
see to it that the stranger is fell fed,
well housed, properly entertained, and

reasonably safe from the rapacity of
individuals who feel their future busi-
ness dioes not depend upon what is
done to the visitor to-day; as next day
and next year there will be a new crop
to carry on ‘with, ‘No host would think
of inviting friends to spend the week
end with him and ignore them entirely
after they had arrived, which is ex-
actly what the State is doing,

Anyone who has toured through the
White Mountains, or along the coast
of Maine, Massachusetts, and other
Atlantic seaboard states during the
summer months immediately is struck
iby the enormous: amount of money in-
vested in hotel facilities catering ex-
clusively to the thigh grade type of
visitor, the man who really has money
to spend and demands the best. Such
a clientele is not built up over night
it is only after painstaking effort and
expenditure of much time and money
that New England finds its tourist
business receipts running into the mil-
lions each year and rapidly increasing.
Michigan can profit greatly if it will
only set itself to the task of inviting
capital to provide high class facilities
to the better class of tourist, if it wall
make the investor feel his investment
w:ll mot be jeopardized or rendered
futile from the encroachments of un-
scrupulous competition. Nothing is
more discouraging to ‘legitimate busi-
ness than to see swarms of competitors
fighting madly for every crumb of
business and often resorting to un-
ethical practices to get it. In days
gone by when this country was young
and growing fast competition was de-
sirable. History records many cases
where the arrival of a new competitor
was actually of benefit to the industry
and raised the standard of business all
along the line, and so long as this
country could absorb the developments
created by new capital all was well. But
when the time arrived as it has when
competition degenerated into a mad
scramble for business where ethics and
sound business ‘principles were cast
aside competition ‘became a distinct
liability and caused losses running in-
to the billions to men and women who
through no fault of their own were
forced to bow to the power of greed,
enviousness and jealousy. What a
stupendous price legitimate business
has had to pay because our Govern-
ment refused to recognize the inevi-
table and take steps to protect its peo-
ple. Let us discard the worn out
theory, this is a lfree country in busi-
ness matters and adjust ourselves to
conditions as they actually are.

Hotels are public utilities and the
future safety of the industry demands
that steps.be taken to safeguard the in-
terests of all those concerned in it. No
business can grow and prosper when
forced to \balances itself on the ragged
edge of ruination, A. C. Martin.

——+~.__
Why California Is So Particular.
Los Angeles, April 8—We have

‘been checking up some of the points
you raise rather carefully and want to
answer specifically a few of the state-
ments you make concerning ‘California
fruits.

In the first place the embargo on
certain Michigan fruits in California
is not a trade embargo in any sense
of the word. This state, in common
with many others, has certain fruit and
plant quarantines—you have them in
your own state at certain times on cer-
tain crops—and that which affects
Michigan apples in California is to pro-
tect our fruit crop here in this state
against the oriental fruit moth, which
is common in ‘Michigan, but which so
far has been kept out of California.
California ‘State Quarantine No. 3 on

this particular pest embraces fruit
from twenty-six states and Eastern
(Canada,

Although our apple crop in this
state is an important one our prin-
cipal concern in respect to this destruc-
tive pest is for peaches, as this is the
largest peach producing state in the

17
Union. It is our understanding that
this pest is already established in

Florida, so perhaps they do not have
a quarantine against it in that state.

The reason why Florida oranges are
not shipped into California is that our
state quarantine here has a regulation
against fruits from states which suffer
from citrus canker, and that serious
disease has caused great losses in the
state of Florida. So far, it is not es-
tablished here. On the other hand, we
have certain pests and diseases here
in (California which they do not have
in Florida. One of those is brown rot,
which is established here, but not in
Florida. Florida, having a humid
climate would suffer very seriously
from brown rot if it should become
widespread there. As a result, they
have a quarantine against California
citrus fruits for this particular reason.
Recently, however, the quarantine on
California lemons going into Florida
has been raised, providing the lemons
are properly processed and treated, and
we also have the opportunity of ship-
ping oranges into Florida during their
off season, or from May to October,
providing they also are properly treat-
ed and certified,

There is probably no one thing
which causes agriculturists and horti-
culturists more effort and more ex-
pense than this control of diseases and
pests which have spread across the
United States with alarming rapidity
in recent years. California, being
favored by an isolated position and
with a very large agricultural and fruit
industry within cher borders, has
recognized the seriousness of this
situation and many years ago estab-
lished stringent quarantine regulations
to keep infected fruit, vegetables and
other products outside of her borders.

Nevertheless, one industry alone,
that of raising citrus, spends over five
million dollars a year merely in the
control of citrus pests. This is solely
aside from the losses caused by these
pests which, no doubt, aggregate un-
told millions besides.

We believe this explains the reason
why Mr. Heald’s apples were excluded
from California and we feel perfectly
safe in saying that if ‘California citrus
fruits had any insect pests, or any
disease which might spread to the ap-
ple orchards or other fruit industries
of Michigan, your state would be per-
fectly right and proper in barring our
product,

As for your statements about the
superiority of Florida fruit over Cali-
fornia that is largely a matter of judg-
ment. The mere fact that the Ameri-
can public consumes in the course of
a year about twice as much citrus
iruits from California as they do from
Florida is an indication that we still
have some satisfied consumers and be-
lieve that we are able to deliver a sat-
istactory product to the American pub-
lic. We do not believe that our prod-
uct is inferior or that the public think
that it is. If such was actually the
case our industry would not be able to
grow to its present proportions where
our-ageregate turnover is in excess of
a hundred million dollars a year in
selling citrus fruits alone. :

. James O. Cook,
Calif, Fruit Growers Exchange.
—_>---___
Devotion.
Alone. Alone.
This self, myself, alone.
Ties, I thought my own,
Eeenly have flown

Sec’y
Alone!

And
Bereft

Alone!

Old

a pathways dearly known
1e

thorn has overgrown
Hither, thither strewn
As ill winds have blown
And moan
And moan
And moan.

But these I now condone
Then deaf to monotone
Love, from wrecks alone,
Builds anew a throne
To be. -

Alone.
Charles A. Heath,

 

DRUGS

Michigan Board of Pharmacy.
President—Clare F. Allen, Wyandotte.
Vice-Pres.—J. W. Howard Hurd, Flint.
Director—Garfield M. Benedict, San-

dusky.

Examination Sessions—Three sessions
are held each year, one in Detroit, one in
the Upper Peninsula and one at Ferris
Institute, Big Rapids. This year’s Big
Rapids session will be held June 21, 22
and 23

Michigan State Pharmaceutical

Association.

President—J C. Dykema, Grand Rapids.

First Vice-President—F. H. Taft, Lan-
sing,

Second Vice-President—Duncan Wea-
ver, Fennville.

Secretary—R. A. Turrell.

Treasurer—Clarence Jennings,
rence.

Things To Be Considered in a New
Location.

Croswell.
Law-

 

A druggist in a New England city
recently sent the following letter to
the Druggists’ Research bureau:

“We would be pleased to receive the
bulletins you have published concern-
ing the drug trade.

“We are particularly interested in in-
formation that would assist in selecting
a new location: for after over fifty
years in the same place, where changes
of all kinds have taken place, we are
forced to vacate.

“From hearsay we are told that stores
in towns of from 4,000 to 6,000 are
more prosperous than the average
stores in a small city of 13,000 like
this city. Is there any evidence to
bear out this idea?

“There is also evidence that stores
with agency lines are the most pros-
perous. Is this true?

“Any information you may give us
will be greatly appreciated.”

In reply, the Druggists’ Research
bureau wrote as follows:

We are pleased to send you what
information we can in reply to your
letter.

We judge from what you say in your
letter that you are forced to vacate
your present location through inability
to renew the lease or some similar
consideration. We assume that this is
true rather than you have found it
desirable to move from your present
location on account of changes in busi-
ness conditions there. If this latter is
the case, however, please let us know
because our answers then would be on
a somewhat different basis.

On the assumption that you have
been forced to vacate your present lo-
cation, we offer the following sugges-
tions as a means which may be of some
service for you in proceeding to a de-
cision upon a new location.

The fact that you have been more
than fifty years in your present loca-
tion indicates, of course, that cus-
tomers over this long period of time
have formed a habit of coming to the
corner where you now are. Therefore,
it may be desirable to get a location
as close as possible in order to profit
from this habit people have of coming
to this corner to do business with you.
It may be that there is no suitable
location close by which can be ob-
tained at a reasonable rental. You
should not expect to pay more than
3 to 5 per cent. of your anticipated
receipts as rental. Therefore, it is an
easy matter to determine the reason-
ableness of the rental asked for a pro-
posed new location. For instance, if

MICHIGAN TRADESMAN

a desirable location is offered to you
at $100 a month on a long term lease,
this means that $100 should not be
more than 3 to 5 per cent. of the busi-
ness you expect to do in that locality.
That is, you should be able to do in
such a location $2,000 to $3,300 a
month business. An easy way to cal-
culate the business necessary for any
proposed rental is to divide 3 or 5
into the monthly amount of rental and
the result, when the proper decimal
point is set down, is the monthly busi-
ness necessary to justify the rental. It
is then a matter of your judgment and
experience and familiarity with the
conditions in the city to determine
whether or not such a volume of busi-
ness is possible to obtain profitably
in that location.

Another way of proceeding to deter-
mine the place to relocate the store is
as follows: Go back over one or pos-
sibly two years’ prescription files, if
you have an important amount of pre-
scription business. If you have deliv-
ery records for the same period, they
will be helpful to you, too. Also, if
you have an important amount of
charge business, that will help. With
these records of your customers it is
possible, by tabulating their addresses,
to see where the ‘business that your
store gets is coming from. It is well
known in the retail drug business that
people won’t go far out of their way
to patronize a drug store if the same
or better service can be obtained close
at hand. Therefore, the ideal situation
is to locate the store in a place which
will be as accessible as possble to the
greatest number of actual and potential
customers. We think that perhaps a
record of the addresses of a sufficient
number of your customers for a year
or two back may give an indication
of -the area in the city from which
you are getting most of your business.

It is perfectly true, of course, that
you may be able to obtain business
profitably from other sections of the
city. At the same time, it is highly
important to remember, however, that
one of the greatest values your store
has.is the fifty years’ good will accu-
mulated in the present location. As a
practical matter, you know it is far
easier to get additional business from
satisfied customers than it is to at-
tract new business into the store.

When you have settled upon one or
two or several locations which seem
to fulfill these conditions in as large
part as possible, there are physical
facts about the proposed new location
which add or detract from it. Natural-

ly a building which is in bad condi-

tion is a handicap and may cost you
money in order to put it in the proper
condition. Also if the ‘building has
steps up or, worse, steps down at the
main entrance, that is a handicap.
Similar disadvantages are poorly ar-
ranged show windows and poor light-
ing and other physical conditions in-
side.
overcome these by alterations. But
naturally a store which already has
satisfactory features has an advantage,
other things being equal, over a store
which needs extensive alterations be-
fore it is suitable for your business.

Of course, you may be able to -

The surroundings which the store

has are also important. Locations
next to churches and banks are not
usually considered desirable because
people visit such localities only oc-
casionally and are not then in the
shopping frame of mind.

Also locations near garages
poolrooms and, similar businesses are
not desirable because of the physical
appearance they create and the loafers
and hangers-on which usually are about
them. This is prticularly important
for a drug store because a large part
of its business comes from women.
Women naturally are timid about ap-
proaching a location which has unde-
rirable surroundings of ‘his kind.

The side of the street on which the
store is located also is a factor. If
the store is in the center of the city,
as we assume it now to be, it is desir-
able to be on the side of the street on
which the greater number of people,
particularly shoppers and women, cus-
tomarily pass. It is amazing many
times to note the variations in the
number of persons on two sides of the
same street. Oftentimes, during shop-
ping hours, one side of the street will
have three times as many shoppers as
the other. This is important because
one of the best advertising mediums
a drug store has is its windows and
the more people who see the windows,
the more opportunities for sales. You
can easily compare the relative value
of the two sides of the same street by
counting, several times during the
week, the number of passersby on both
sides of the street for several hours,
particularly hours in which your ex-
perience indicates you are likely to
obtain the greatest part of your busi-
ness.

Often the shady side of the street
is the more popular side because it is
cooler in summer and. drier in winter.
This may be offset. under some -special
conditions, however, by the topography
af the city or some other physical fac-
tor which diverts traffic to the other
side of the street. As we say, you can
determine this if you think it desirable,
by a comparative count of the number
of persons passing during shopping
hours on both sides of the street.

Drug stores almost uniformly have
the best success in corner locations.
The reason is that a corner is more
accessible and is seen by more people
than is an inside location. This is im-

 

and

April 13, 1932

portant for druggists because most of
the purchases are small casual purchas-
es and a drug store must be close itn its
customers to get this business.

On the other hand, in the centers
of even the smallest cities, it is a fact
that middle-in-the-block stores  suc-
ceed and succeed because they are in
the heart of the shopping sections.
Corner locations are of the greatest
importance for drug stores in neigh-
borhood. locations.

We don’t think there is any cause
for pessimism about the future of the
well-managed individually-owned drug
store, regardless of the size of the city
in which it is located. Competition is
a factor even in the most remote local-
ities because mail order houses and
peddlers are active as competitors
while in the larger cities large num-
bers of drug stores are competing with
each other. The success of a drug
store is an individual matter which
depends in large meaure upon the
proprietor himself. The only insuper-
able conditions are those in which so
many drug stores are striving for busi-
ness in a particular locality that there
simply isn’t enough business for all
of them.

In the United States there are about
60,000 drug stores to serve the ap-
proximately 120,000,000 people in the
country. This means, in turn, that the
average population served by each
drug store is approximately 2,000 peo-
ple. With nine drug stores to serve
the 13,000 people of your city, it may
appear at first glance that there are too
many drug stores in your city. How-
ever, this is not an unusual condition
because the city very well may be a
trading center for a large surrounding
population and thus the actual number
of possible customers available for the
drug stores of the city may be very
well considerably more than the 13,000
who live in the city itself.

A number of drug stores with agency
lines have achieved unusual success.
One reason is, of course, that agency
lines are usually put in those stores
which have the greatest success or the
greatest prospects of success. Another
reason is that most agency lines carry
with them not only merchandise but
selling help which can be used ef-
fectively and profitably in the opera-
tion of the store.

Those druggists who have been
willing and able to use this selling help

 

 

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have thus achieved unusual success
with agency lines. It is true, also, that
the consumer demand, particularly in
some sections of the country, for
agency merchandise is great enough
to draw to these stores having the
agency an extraordinary amount of
business. The crux of the whole situa-
tion is, however, not the obte‘ning of
the agency but the effective use of its
advantages.

We hope that the information in this
letter is of some service to you. If
we have not answered your questions
fully, or other questions occur to you
after reading the letter, we shall be
glad to tell you anything that we can.

Auto Plants Delay Glass Orders.

To date the flat-glass industry and
other suppliers of glass products to
the automobile manufacturers have
noted no increase in orders or ship-
ments. It is felt that the selling cam-
paign now being pushed by the auto-
mobile makers cannot be-expected to
bring immediate results, but the glass
manufacturers interested continue
hopeful. Sales and shipments of win-
dow glass have eased up somewhat and
the distributors appear to be waiting
for consumer demand. Demand for
plate-glass from the mirror makers is
extremely slow.

—_>+-+—____

Linoleum Advance Spurs Buying.

Increased purchasing of lightweight
linoleum producst is reported in the
hard-surface floor coverings market
this week. The orders are prompted
by belief among buyers that manufac-
turers wll follow the lead of a major
producer and advance quotations on
the lighter weight linoleums next
week. The Armstrong Cork Co., lino-
leum division, announced some time
ago that prices of certain of its low-
end products would be increased 6 to
10 cents per yard, effective April 18.

MICHIGAN TRADESMAN

WHOLESALE DRUG PRICE CURRENT

Prices quoted are nominal, based on market the day of issue.

The cheaper grades of felt base and
linoleum products are the only hard-
surface lines in which consumer buy-
ing has been active in the last few
months.

——_+++__—
Cheap Unpainted Furniture Sought.

An active demand for unpainted fur-
niture to retail in the low-end brackets
is reported by manufacturers special-
izing in this type of merchandise.
Bedroom suites as well as kitchen and
dining-room pieces are finding a ready
market with consumers, it was said.
Because flaws in workmanship or ma-
terials are apparent in the unpainted
type of furniture, the market in other
years was restricted to more expensive
pieces. It is pointed out that products
offered now are not subjected to the
critical inspection buyers formerly ex-
ercised.

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ism that makes all men equal; lifting
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SPRING SPECIALTIES

Marbles — Jacks — Rubber Balls

Base Balls — Playground Balls

Tennis Balls — Tennis Rackets

Tennis Sundries — Golf Complete Sets
Golf Balls — Golf Clubs — Goif Bags

Golf Tees — Golf Practice Balls
Sport Visors—Swim Tubes—Swim Animals
Bathing Caps—Bathing Slippers—Swim Aids
Sprayers — Rogers Paints — Paint Brushes
Sponges — Chamois Skins — Electric Fans

Soda Fountains and Soda Fountain Supplies
Largest Assortment in our Sample Room
We have ever shown and only the Best
Advertised Lines — We certainly invite your
Lines now on display.

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Acids
Boric (Powd.)-. 11%@ 26

Boric (Xtal) -. 11%@ 26
Carbolic 36@ 43
Citra) = 40 @ 65
Muriatic —_.._._. 3%@ 10
Nitrie 2... 9 @ 15
Osalte 8 8. 15 @ 25
Sulphuric _____ 3%@ 10
Tartarie 2.2 35@ 45
Ammonia

Water, 26 deg... 06 @ 18
Water, 18 deg... 5%@ 13
Water, 14 deg.-. 5%@ 13
Carbonate -.-... 20 @ 25
Chloride (Gran.) 08 @ 18

Copaiba, ......__ 50@ 80
Fir (Canada) -. 2 75@3 00

Fir (Oregon) ~~ 65@1 00
rem 2. 00@2 20
Tolue 2 1 50@1 80

Barks
Cassia (ordinary). 25@ 30
Cassia (Saigon) -. 40@ 60
Sassafras (pw. 45c) @ 35
Soap Cut (powd.)
3

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Berries
€ubeb 2 @ 75
Wish) oo @ 2
sumer 22 10@ 20
Prickly Ash —__.- @ 50
Extracts

Licorice, box -. 1 50@2 00
Licorice, powd. ~. 50@ 60

Flowers
Aroles 0 75@ 80

Chamomile Ged.) 35@ 45
Chamomile Rom. @ 90

Gums
Acacia, Ist ..._._ @ 650
Acacia, 2nd _---- @ 45
Acacia, Sorts __. 20@ 30

Acacia, Powdered 25@ 35
Aloes (Barb Pow) 35@ 45
Aloes (Cape Pow.) 25@ 35

‘Aloes (Soc. Pow.) 75@ 80

Asafoetida -. .__ 50@ 60

POM @ 5
Camphor —...___ 80@1 00
Guaige 2. @ 60
Guaiac, pow’d -.- @ 70
King oo @ 90
Kino, powdered__ @1 00
WEVErriy oo @ 60
Myrrh, powdered @ 75

Opium, powd. 21 00@21 50
“Opium, gran. 21 00@21 50
Shellac, Orange. 25@ 35
Shellac, White -. 35@ 45
Tragacanth, pow. 1 26@1 60

Tragacanth _... 1 75@2 25
Turpentine ~__. @ 2
Insecticides
Argenio .... CT 20

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Blue Vitriol, bbl. @ 0
Blue Vitriol, less 07@ 15
Bordea. Mix Dry 11%@ 21
tiellebore, White

powdered —_.___ 20@ 30
Insect Powder__ wW@ 40
Lead Arsenate, Po. 11144@26
— and Sulphur

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Paris Green  -. 231446@43%
Leaves

Sage, Bulk _... 25@ 30

Sage, % loose __ @ 40
Sage, powdered__ @ 35
Senna, Alex. -... 50@ 175
Senna, Tinn. pow. 30@ 35
Uva Ural 20@ 2%

Olls

Almonds. Bitter,
true, os... @ 8

Almonds, Bitter,
artificial _.____ 00@3 25

Almonds. Sweet,
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Almonds. Sweet,
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Amber, crude -_. 75@1 00
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Anise 20.00 1 25@1 60
Bergamont --.. 5 00@5 20
Cajeput 1 50@1 75
Cassia ~~. 2 25@2 60
Castor ...........1-36@1 60
Cedar Leaf -.... 2 00@2 25
Citronella ~~~ T5@1 20
Cloves 2... 2 50@2 80
Cocoanut __.__ 22%@ 35
Cod Liver ~_--- 1 00@1 50

Groton 2. 8 00@8 25

Cotton Seed -_.. 1 25@1 50
Cubehe ...._... 5 00@5 26
Bigeron --.-~-~--- 4 00@4 25
Eucalyptus ---. 1 00@1 25

Hemlock. pure_. 2 00@2 25
Juniper Berries. 4 00@4 25
Juniper Wood ~ 1 50@1 75
Lard, extra -... 1 55@1 65
Lard, No. 1 -... 1 25@1 40
Lavender Flow... 6 00@6 25
Lavender Gar’n. 1 25@1 50
DOO 2 00@2 25
Linseed, boiled, bbl. @ 61
Linseed, raw, bbl. @ 58
Linseed, bld., less 68@ 76
Linseed, raw, less 65@ 73
Mustard, artifil. oz. @ 30

Neatsfoot  -..-_- 1 25@1 35
Olive, pure -... 3 00@5 00
Olive, Malaga,
yellow 2 50@3 00
Olive, Malaga,
green 22. 2 85@3 25

Orange, Sweet 4 00@4 25
Origanum, pure 2
Origanum, com’] 1 00@1 20

Pennyroyal -... 3 25@3 50
Peppermint -... 3 50@3 75
Rose, pure __.. 13 50@14 00

Rosemary Flows 1 50@1 75
csteeehiescies 12 50@12 75

Sassafras, true 2 00@2 25
Sassafras, arti’l 75@1 00
Spearmint —...._ 3 00@3 25
Sperm 1 25@1 50
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‘Toe USP... 65@ 75
Turpentine, bbl. _. @ 53
Turpentine, less 60@ 68
Wintergreen,

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Wintergreen, sweet

Lo ae --- 3 00@3 25
Wintergreen, art 75@1 00
Worm Seed -... 6 00@6 25
Wormwood -.. 7 00@7 25

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Bromide 54@ 71
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fodida 2 4 06@4 28

Permanganate __ 224%@ 35
Prussiate, yellow 35@ 45
Prussiate, red __ 70 75
Sulphate 35@ 40

Roots

Alzanet _...__. — %80@
Blood, powdered___ 30@ 40
Calamus 23@
Elecampane, pwd. 20@ 30
Gentian, powd. _ 15@ 25
Ginger, African,

powdered ______ 20@ 25
Ginger, Jamaica. 40@ 60
Ginger, Jamaica,

powdered -____ 35@ 4
Goldenseal, pow. 2.00@2 40
lpecac, powd. __ 3 00@3 60
Licorice: 0. 35@
Licorice, powd._. 15@ 25
Orris, powdered. 85@ 40
Poke, Powdered 25@ 40
Rhubarb, powd. _. @1l
Rosinwood, powd. @ 60
Sarsaparilla, Hond.

SrOune 2 @1 00
Sarsaparilla, Mexic. @ 50
MOUS oo = 70
Squills, powdered 704 80
Tumeric, powd... 15@ 26

@

Valerian, powd.

Seeds
Amise) 22 15@ 20
Anise, powdered _. @ 25
Bind, ia: 2. 13@ 17
Canary . 10@ 15
Caraway, Po. 25 20@ 25
Cardamon -_____ 2 00@2 25
Corlander pow. .30 15@ 26
Pe 15@ 20
Fennel 0. 20@ 30
Bias 2 6@ 15
Piax, ground ..... 6@ 15
Foenugreek, powd. 10@ 20
Hominy oo. 8@ 15
Lobelia, powd. -_.. @1 100

Mustard, yellow 10@ 20
Musard, black... 20@ 25

Ceney 2... 15@ 25
Quinee 2 00@2 25
Sana@ite 2.0. 30@ 40
Sunflower -.-.... 12@ 18

Worm, American 25@ 30
Worm, Lavant — 5 00@5 75

 

Tinctures
Aconite -.... @1 80
Aloes’ ........ @1 56
Asafoetida @2 28
Arnica 2. @1 50
Belladonna __~____ @1 44
Benson... @2 28

Benzoin Comp’d. @2 40
Bune @2 16
Cantharides —- .. @2 52
Capsicum ........ @2 28
Catechu .......5 @1 44
Cinchona ........... @2 16
Colchicum ...... @1 80
Cubes 4... @2 76
Digitalis: .......... @2

Geman _... a 1

Guaiea .......... @2 28
Guaiac, Ammon. @2 04
odie a. @1 25
lodine, Colorless_ @1 50
ram, Clg. @1 56
Wee oo @1 44
Myven 2. @2 52
Nux Vomica  ___ @1 80
Onuwmn. @5 40
Opium, Camp. —. @1 44
Opium, Deodorz’d @5 40
Raateart ........ @1 92

Paints
Lead, red dry __ 12@12%

Lead, white dry 12@12%
Lead, white oil ~ 12@12%
Uchre, yellow bbl. @ 2%
Ochre, yellow less 3@ 6
Red Venet’n Am. 34%@ 7

Red Venet’n Eng. 4@ 8
POtGy oo 5@ 8
Whiting, bbl. ___ @
Witte 5%@10
Rogers Prep. _. 3 45@2 65

Msceillaneous

Acetanalid ...... 57@ 176
AMM 2 vi@ 13
Alum, powd. ____ 054%@1j
Bismuth, Subni-

ale 1 72@2 00
burax xtal or

powdered _..... o@ 13
‘antharides, po. 1 25@1 60
Calome: ..........., 2 12@2 40
Capsicum, pow'd 42@ 66
Carmine 8 00@9 00
Cassia Buds -_.. 35@ 45
Cloves 2... 25@ 35
Chalk Prepared... 14@ 16
“hioreform 47@ 64
Choral Hydrate 1 20@1 60
Cocaine 12 85@13 50
Cocoa Butter -... 40@ 85
Curss, lst, less 30710 to

40-10%

Copperas ~._____ 3%@ 10

Copperas, Powd. 4@ 10
Corrosive Sublm 1 37@1 60

Cream Tartar -... 25@ 40
Cultie bone ... 40@ 60
Dextrine _.____ 6%@ 15

Dover's Powder 4 00@4 50
kimery, All Nos. 10@ 16
Emery, Powdered @ 16
Epsom Salts, bbls. @03\%
kpsom Salts, less 34%@ 10
Ergot, powdered __ @4 00
Flake, White ___ 15@ 20
Formaldehyde, lb. 09@ 25
Gelatine 60@ 70
Ulassware, less 55%
Glassware, full case 60%.
Glauber Salts, bbl. @ 03
Glauver Salts less 04@ lv
Glue, Brown -_.. 20@ 30
Glue. Brown Grd 16@ 22

Glue, White -___ 138 35
(zlue, white grd. 2 36
15@

Glycerine 35
Hee 2 60@ 75
Ogee eae 6 45@7 00
lodoform —__...._ 8 65@9 00
Lead Acetate __ li@ 236
Mace. 4 @1 60
Mace powdered__ @1 60

Mentha). 4 88@6 00
Morpnuine _... 13 58@14 33
Nux Vomica —.._ 26
“ux Vomica, pow. 15@ 26
Pepper, Black. pw. 835@ 45
Pepper, White, po. 55@ 65
Pitch. Burgundy. 10@ 20
Quassia, 15@ 20
Quinine, 5 oz. cans @ 57
Rochelle Salts ~.__ 30g 31
>accharine __.._ 2 3 76
Salt Peter .. 10@ 22
seidlitz Mixture 30@
Soap, green -... 12%@
Svap, mott cast —
Soap. white Castile,

Cane: 6. @15 00
Soap, white Castile

less, per bar _.. @1 60
Soda Ash 3@ 10
Soda Bicarbonate 3%@ 10
Soda. Sal ......
Spirits Camphor @1 20
Sulphur, rol ....... 4@ 11
>uiphur, Subl. .. 4%4%@ 10
Tamarinds _.... 20
Tartar Emetic .. 60 60
Turpentine, Ven. 60 16
Vanilla Ex. pure 1 50@2 00
Venilla Ex. pure 2 25@2 60

. Zine Sulphate _. 06@ 11

Webster Cigar Co. Brands

Websterettes -...... 33 50
Cricese . , 33 50
Webster Cadillacs .. 75 0¢
Golden Wedding
Panatellas -...-... 78 00
Commodore -......... 96 0

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GROCERY PRICE CURRENT

These quotations are carefully corrected weekly, within six hours of mailing
and are intended to be correct at time of going to press. Prices, however, are
liable to change at any time, and merchants will have their orders filled at mar-
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ADVANCED DECLINED
K. C. Baking Powder
Kellogg Corn Flakes
Post Toasties
AMMONIA Pep: No: 224. --. 2 70 Piums
Parsons, 64 0Z. ~----- 295 rep, No. 202 ------- _200 Grand Duke, No. 2%-- 3 25
Parsons, 32 oz. ------ 3 85 Krumbles, No. 424 --. 270 Yellow Eggs No. 2%-- 3 25
Parsons, 18 0z. ------ 4 20 Bran Flakes, No. 624 2 45
Parsons, 10 oz. ------ 270 tsran Flakes, No. 602 1 60 Black Raspberries
Parsons, 6 02. ------ 180 Riee Krispies, 6 oz. -- 225 No. 2 __-_----_----_-- 65
Rice Krispies. 1 oz. -- 1 10 Pride of Mich. No. 2__ 3 10
All Bran, 16 02. .---- os.
All Bran, 10 oz. ------ t Red Raspberri
an fe, & oN et
Kaffe Hag, 6 1-Ib. bo No a 2 3.16
cans --------------- 275 Marcellus, No. 2 ---—_- 3 60
Pride of Mich. No. 2__ 4 00
BROOMS :
Peacock, 4 sewed -- 3 45 Strawberries
Our Success, 5 sewed 56 25 No. 2 —--------------- 1%
Hustlers, 4 sewed _.600 8 0z @ -—----------- 1 40
Standard, 6 sewed __ 750 Marcellus, No. z -_-__ 3 26
Quaker, 5 sewed _.8 40 Pride of Mich. No. 2. 8 60
s aceca a 6 50
Boe eee 1 75
Whisk, No. 8 -——---- a” CANNED FISH
Clam Ch’'der, 10% oz. 1 36
Clam Chowder, No. 2. 2 75
ROLLED OATS Clams, Steamed, No. 1 2 75
Purity Brand Clams, Minced, No. % 2 40
Instant Flakes ean Haddie, 10 oz. 3 30
10 lb. pails, per doz. 8 80 : am Bouillon, 7 02.- 2 30
15 Ib. pails, per doz. 1170 -Qeitaa yh oe ee ee
a . = od
25 Ib. pails, per doz. 17 65 — Cod Fish Cake. 10 oz. 1 =
APPLE BUTTER " t Cove Oysters, 5 oz. -. 1 35
Quaker, 12-38 oz.. doz. 2 00 ‘PReniu 4 | ae ee
Musselman, 12-38 oz. Gas | ool 1, wet ------ 1 85
ie 2 00 ard’s, % Oil, Key -_ 5 40
Sardines, % Oil, k’less 4 15
Sen: net — ? =
BAKING POWDERS _ gmall, 248 -—------- 1 77% mon, Med. Alaska
Royal, 2 oz., doz. -.._ _ 9% ae 12s San 2 15 Salon, Pink, Alaska 1 35
Royal, 4 oz., dos. __. 1 Sardines, Jud ~~ = ve Ze
Eel sen, tee Regular Flakes |. Sardines, Cal. —-—__—- 1 10
con eee i Te ee Te Yan Cones
Royal, 5 Ibs., doz.___. 24 50 TEC, 12s... 2 95 doz, --------------~
China, large, 12s ---- Tuna, %4s, Van Camps,
_ Chest-o-Silver, lge. -- 2 98 doz ee 1
= 9 288 *Billed less one ee Tuna, 1s, Van Camps,
Soy ne package in each ca doz, 2 3 60
Post Brands.
Grape-Nuts, 248 ~----- 3 80 CANNED MEAT
Grape-Nuts, 50 ------ 140 Bacon, Med. Beechnut 3 00
instant Postum, No. 8 5 40 Bacon, Lge. Beechnut 2 10
instant Postum, No. 10450 Beef, Lge. Beechnut 56 10
ee Pgstum Cereal, No. 0 2 75 Beef, No. 1, Corned -- 2 40
Post Toasties, 36s -- 250 Beef, No, 1, Roast -_ 2 70
Post Toasties, 24s -- 2 : <ve 2M Of ane a : :
> et B eet, OZ. ua, sii.
Post's Bran, 24s Reef No 1 Rinut. sli 4 =9
oe é Onions, s. 2 70
hili Con Car., 1s --.- 1 20
a Neviled Ham. 4s _--- 1 60
Solid Back, 8 in. -_ 150 Deviled Ham, %e ---_ 2 &5
Solid Back, 1 in. ---- 1 76 Potted Beef, 4 oz. __.. 1 10
evs Pointed Ends _.------ 1 25 Potted Meat. “4% Libhy 52
eared Potted Meat, % Libby 80
r 4 Potted Meat, % Qua. 75
3 Stove 180 Potted Ham. Gen. 4 1 46
shaker --------------- 90 Vienna Saus. No. % 1 00
KC, 10c size, 8 oz. __ 8 20 No. 50 --------------- 2 60 Vienna Sausage, Qua. 90
Ke, 15c size, 12 oz 4 40 Veal Loaf, Medium __ 2 25
KC, 20c size, full lb... 6 80
KC, 25c size, 25 oz. -- 9 00 : Baked Beans
KC, 50c size, 50 oz. -- 8 60 225 Campbells __---------- 70
KC, 5 Ib. size —----_- 6 50 60 Quaker, 16 oz. —----. 60
KC, 10 Ib; size ..-.-.- $ 50 Fremont. No. 2 ___-__ 1 26
Van Camp, med. --_.. 1 25

BLEACHER CLEANSER
Clorox, 16 oz., 248 .. 8 8
Lizzie. 16 0z., 128 _--. 2 15

BLUING
Am. Ball.36-1 0z..cart. 1 00
Boy Blue, 18s, per cs. 1 35

BEANS and PEAS

100 Ib. bag
Brown Swedish Beans 8 50
Dry Lima Beans 100 lb. ; 90
Pinto Beans ---------- 60
White H’d P. Beans : 75
Split Peas, Yell., 60 Ib. 3 65
Split Peas, Gr’n, 60 Ib. 3 90
Scotch Peas, 100 Ib. -- 5 20

BURNERS

Queen Ann, No. 1 -- 1 16
Queen Ann, No. 2 -- 1 25
ahite Flame, No. 1
and 2. doz. --------

BOTTLE CAPS
bl Laenuor. 1 gross
pkg.. per gross ------ 15

BREAKFAST FOODS
Kelloaqo’s Rrande we
Corn Flakes, No. 136
Corn Flakes, No. 124 2 50

BUTTER COLOR
Dandelion 2 85

CANDLES
Electric Light, 40 Ibs. 12.1

Plumber, 40 Ibs. ----- 12.8
Paraffine, 6s --------- 14%
Paraffine; 12s ------- 14%
Wicking -------------- 40
Tudor, ~. per box -- 30
CANNED FRUITS
Hart Brand
Apples
No, 2 .......__-____ 495
Blackberries :
Pride of Michigan .--- 3 25
Cherries
Mich. red, No. 10 ---- 6 25
Rod. No. 2 -_.._._- 3 50
Pride of Mich. No. 2-- 3 00
Marcellus Red ~—----- 2 56
Special Pie ---------- 1 35
Whole White -------- 3 25
Gooseberries
Noe 30) 2 8 50

Pears
Pride of Mich. No 2% 3 60

CANNED VEGETABLES
Hart Brand

Baked Beans
Medium, Plain or Sau. 60
No. 10 Sauce ~--------. 4.00

Lima Beans
Little Quaker, No. 10 11 50
Little Quaker, No. 1-- “ 25

Baby, No, 2 23s 10
Baby, No. 1 2.2 — 1 25
Pride of Mich. No. 2__ 1 70
Marcellus, No. 10 ~--_ 7 50

Red Kidney Beans
0

NO, 10.) 2

NOS Boe ee 110

8: OF) ao 75
String Beans

Little Dot, No. 2 -.-. 2 40

Little Dot, No. 1 ~~. 1.80
Little Quaker, No. 1-. 1 60

Little Quaker, No. 2_. 2 20
Choice, Whole, No. 2__ 1 90
Choice, Whole, No. 1_. 1 25
Cut, No: 10 220 2 9 50

at, No, 2 oo 1 75
Cut. No; 2 2 1 10

Pride of Mich., No. 2-- 1 26

Marcellus, No. 2 ------ 11

Marcellus, No. 10 ---- 7 25
Wax Beans

Little Dot, No. 2 ---- 2 55

Little Dot, No. 1 ---- 1 80

Little Quaker, No. 2-- 2 25
Little Quaker, No. 1-- 1 45
Choice, Whole, No. 10 10 75
Choice Whole, No. 2 2 00

Choice, Whole, No. 1 1 35
Cut, No. 10 ~--------- 9 50
Cut; No; 2. 22. 1 15
Cut. No. tf 2 = 1 15
Pride of Michigan -- 1 35
Marcellus Cut, No. 10_ 7 25
Beets
Small. No 2% _. _-- 3 00
Extra Small, No. 2 -- 2 80
Fancy Small No. 2 -- 2 25
Pride of Michigan -_ 2 00
Marcellus Cut, No. 10 5 25

Marcel. Whole, No. 2% 1 75

Carrots
Diced, No, 2 -------- 90
Diced, No. 10 -------- 5 25
Corn
Golden Ban., No. 2-- 1 45
Golden Ban., No. 10 10 00
Tittle Quaker. No. 11 35

Country Gen., No. 1-- . 95
Country Gen., No. 2-. 1 45
Pride of Mich., No. 1 90

Marcellus, No. 2 ---- 1 10

Fancy Crosby, No. 2-- 1 30

Whole oe 6 Ban-
tam. No. 2 — 1 80

Peas

Little Dot, No. 2 ---- 2 40

Little Quaker, No. 10 11 25

Little Quaker, No. 2 -- 2 15

Little Quaker, No. 1_-
Sifted BE. June, No. 10
Sifted E. June, No. 2--
Sifted E. June, No. 1--
Belle of Hart, No. 2--
Pride of Mich., No. 2--
Marcel., E. June, No. 2
Marcel. B. Jn., No. 10
Temonlar FE. In.. No. 16

Ung at at et et CO DD
np
on

 

Sauash 2
Boston, No. 3 -------- 1 35

Succotash

Golden Bantum, No. 2 2 10

Hart, No. 2 ~--------- 95

Pride of Michigan -- 1 85

Marcellus, No. 2 ---= 1 35
Tomatoes

No: 10) 36 80

Noo B46 2 2 25

No 2) 1 60

Pride of Mich., No, 2% 2 00

Pride of Mich., No. 2--1 35
CATSUP

Sniders, 8 0z. ~------- 35

Sniders, 14 oz. -------- 2 15

Sniders, No. 1010 ---- .90

Sniders, Gallon Glass 1 25

CHILI SAUCE

Sniders, 8 oz, --------- 2 10
Sniders, 14 oz. -------- 3 00
Sniders, No. 1010 ---- 1 25
Sniders, Gallon Glass_ 1 45

OYSTER COCKTAIL
Sniders, 2
Sniders,
Sniders,
Sniders,

3
Gallon Glass 1 45

CHEESE
Roqnetort 200 60
Wisconsin Daisy —-_____ 17
Wisconsin Flat —.._____ 17
New York June ~_------ 27
MAD (SAgO) 220 ce 40
RICK 2 ees 19
Michigan Flats -_-_-- _ 17
Michigan Daisies —____ 17

Wisconsin Longhorn _-_ 17
Imported Leyden -___. 27
1 Ib. Limberger
Imported Swiss --__- _- 58
Kraft Pimento Loaf __ 26
Kraft American Loaf __ 24
Kraft Brick Loaf ~_-__. 24
Kraft Swiss Loaf ______ 32
Kraft Old Eng. Loaf. 46
Kraft, Pimento, % Ib. 1 85

 

Kraft, American, % Ib. 4 88
Kraft, Brick, % Ib. — 1 85
Kraft Limburger,4 Ib. 1 85

CHEWING GUM
Adams Black Jack ---- 65
Adams Bloodberry ---- 85

Adams Dentyne ------ 65
Adams Calif. Fruit -- 65
Adams Sen Sen ------ 65

Beeman’s Pepsin ------ 65
Beechnut Wintergreen-

Beéechnut Peppermint_-

Beechnut Spearmint -- _
Doublemint ------------ 63
Peppermint, Wrigleys -- 6
Spearmint, Wrigleys -- »

Juicy Fruit -~--------- 6h
Krigley’s P-K --------- 65
TONG 2-220 65
Teabery. 22... = 65

 

Droste’s Dutch, 1 Ib... & 56
Droste’s Dutch, % Ib. 4 .@
Droste’s Dutch, % Ib. 2 35
Droste’s Dutch, 5 Ib 60

Checolate Apples ---- 4 50
Pastelles, No. 1 ---- 12 $¥
Pastelles, % Ib. ------ 6 &0
Pains De Cafe —------ 3 00
Droste’s Bars, 1 doz. 2 00

Delft Pastelles ----- 2 15

1 Ib. Rose Tin Bon
Bons Ss 8 QU
q ae Lede Tin Bon :
Herc Nee e ne oo
13 tg cia De Cara-
que. 222 20
12 oz. Rosaces ------- lu 80
% Ib. Rosaces -------- 7 80
% Ib. Pastelles ------ 3 40

Langues De Chats -- 4 80

CHOCOLATE
Baker, Prem., 6 lb. % 2 50
Baker, Prem., 6 Ib. 1/5 2 70

SLOTHES LINE

 

Hemp, dU ft. --. 2 vu@2 20
bab toa Cotton,

DO ft. 22 1 50@1 75
Benided, 60 ft.; 22> 90
Sash Cord ------ 1 75@2 25

COFFEE ROASTED

Lee & Cady

1 Ib. Package
Arrow Brand —...__.. 20
Boston Breakfast ---- _
Breakfast Cup ------
Imperial 222000 31%
Te 17
MaIOREIC 6 29
Morton House ------ 3546
INedrow 2 0-2 28
Quaker). ss (OO

McLaughlin’s Kept-Fresh

 

Coffee Extracts
M. Y., per 100 ---_--
Frank's 50 pkgs. --. 4 25
Hummel's 50 1 Ib. 10%

CONDENSED MILK
Leader, 4 doz. ------..
Eagle, 4 doz. --._.__. 9 00

MILK COMPOUND
Hebe, Tall, 4 doz. —..
Hebe. Baby, & doz. -.
Carolene. Tall, 4 doz.
Carolene, Raby ------

EVAPORATED MILK

 

WPage,. Tall: os soos 3 e
Page; Baby 20220 3 0

Quaker, Tall, 1044 oz. 2 4
Quaker, Baby. 4 doz. 1 43
Quaker, Gallon, % doz. 2 85
Carnation, Tall, 4 doz. 3 15
Carnation, Baby, 4 dz. 1 58
Oatman’s Dundee. Tall 3 45

 

April 13,

Oatman’s D’dee, Baby
Every Day, Tall —___
Every Day, Baby ____

Pet, Talis oo 3 15
Pet, Baby, 4 dozen __ 1 58
Borden’s Tall —_--.___ 45
Borden’s Baby -_-_--__ 3 45
CIGARS
Canadian Clubs --___ 35 00
Hemt. Champions —-_ 38 50
Webster Cadillac ____ 75 00
Webster Golden Wed. 75 00
Websteretts ~--_.____ 38 50
Cincos 2h 8 50
Garcia Grand Babies 38 50
Bradstreets ~-..--____ 38 50
La Palena Senators. 75 00
Oding, oo 8 50
Throw Outs —-_-.____ 37 50
R G Dun Boquet -__ 75 00

Perfect Garcia Subl. 95 0¢

Budwiser 2202 19 50
CONFECTIONERY
Stick Candy  Paiis

Pure Sugar Sticks-600c 4 00
Big Stick, 20 lb. case 17
Horehound Stick, 5 Ib. 18

Mixed Candy

 

Kindergarten ._.____ 16
MCadOr 11
French Creams ________ 13
Paris Creams a2. 14
Jupiter: 2 10
Fancy Mixture ________ 16
Fancy Chocolate

5 lb. boxes
Bittersweets, Ass’ted 1 50
Milk Chocolate A A 1 50
Nibble Sticks ~_______ 1 50

Chocolate Nut Rolls —
Blue Ribbon i 28

 

Gum Drops Pai
Champion Gums _._____ rT
Challenge Gums ____. as
Jelly Strfings oo 16
Lozenges Pails

A. A. Pep. Lozenges __ 14
A. A. Pink Lozenges __ 14
A. A. Choc. Lozenges__ 14

Motto Hears t._.__.__.__ 18
sidiled Miuk Lozenges ._ 2*
Hard Goods Pai
Lemon Drops __________ i"
VU. F. Horehound drops 15
alise Squares oo. 16
Peanut Suauares _____ on a4
Cough Drops Bxs
Putaam(s: oo 1 35
Smith Bros 1 45
Pudong foo se 1 45
Speciaitiee

Pineapple Fudge

italian Bon Bons ______ :
Gauguel Cream Mints. 28
Handy Packages, 12-10c 76

_ COUPON BOOKS

oG iconumic grade 2 at
iv keonomic grade 4 ol
ov0 Keconomic grade 20 vv
1uv0 Economic grade 37 50

Where 1,000 books are
ordered at a time, speciai-
ly printed front cover 1s
furnished without charge.

CREAM OF TARTAR
6 Di: Doxes (22 ou Aa

DRIED FRUITS
Appies
N. Y. Fey., 60 lb. box 13
N. XY. Hey., 14 OZ. PKR. Lo

Apricots
Evaporated Choice —_ 13
Evaporated, Fancy —_ 18
bKuvaporated, dlabs

Bx Maney: jo 25
Citron
10 1D: Dox fa 24
Currants
Packages, 14 oz, -_.. 17%
Greek, Bulk, lb. -.--. 164s
Dates
Imperial, 12s, Pitted 1 85
Imperial, 12s, Regular 1 40
Peaches
Evap. Choice -----.. 18%
Waney: coo.
Peel
Lemon, American ----. 24
Orange, American —_---- 24
Raisins
Seeded, bulk ~_-.._--- 8%

Thompson’s s’dless blk 8%
Thompson’s_ seedless,

A OR. 22 ee 10
Seeded, 15 oz. -------- 10

California Prunes
90@100, 25 Ib. boxes__@05
8 25 lb. boxes.._@05%4
. boxes__@06
. boxes._@06%
. boxes._.@07
. boxes__@08
. boxes._.@10%%
. boxes._@14
. boxes--@16

 

April 13, 1932

Hominy
ist tu. sacks __ 3 60

trot

Bulk Goods
Bipow, 20, 1b.) 22-2. 5
Egg Noodle, 10 Ibs. -_ 15
Pearl Barley
(UO 6 oe ee 00
Barley. Grite oo. 5 00
Chester: 222200 3 50
; Sage
Gast India. o90 oe 10
Taploca

Pearl, 100 lb. sacks _. 7%

Minute, 8 OZ., 8 doz 4 Vo
Dromedary Instant __ 3 50
Jiffy Punch
3 doz. Carton ____-_-- 2 26

Assorted flavors.

FLOUR
Vv. C. Milling Co. Brands
Lily White —._....___ 5 10
Harvest Queen ----__ 5 20
Yes Ma’am Graham,
0s) Coe ae 1 40

Lee & Cady Brands
Home Baker -__.___.
Cream Wheat ------

FRUIT CANS
Mason
F. O. B. Grand Rapids
Fialf pint 2222

One pint 7 35
One quart 2. 8 55
Efaif galion —_.
ideal Glass Top
Halt pint =... uu
Ofie pint = os 9 50
One quart 2... | yt te
Galf gallon __________ 15 40
GELATINE
Jell-O, 3 doz.: ---.--__ 2 37
Niimule, A dow, 2 8 4 ud
Plymorth White -_-- 1 55
Quaker, 3 doz. ------. 1 75

JELLY AND PRESERVES
Pure, 30 lb. pails ---. 2 60
Imitatin, 30 ib. pails 1 60
Pure. 6 oz., Asst.. doz. 90
Pure Pres., 16 0z., dz. 2 20

JELLY GLASSES
8 oz., per doz.

Margarine

1. VAN WESTENBRUGGE
Food Distributor

 

Cream-Nut, No. 1
Pecola, No. 1

BEST FOODS, INC.

Laug Bros., Distributors

 

Nucoa, 1 Ib.
Holiday, 1 Ib.

Wilson & Co.’s Brands
Oleo

 

oo ee oem e
Special Roli 13
MATCHES
Diamond, 144 hox -- 4 75

rehlight, 144 box_- 4 75
Onto Red Label, 144 bx 4 75
Ohio Blue ‘Tp, 144 box 4 75
Ohio Blue Tip, 720-1c 3 80
*ReRilable, 144 ----——-
*Federal, 144 ----------

Safety Matches
Red Ton. 5 grofl case 4 15

MULLER’S eee
Macaroni. 9 oz. -_-__ 2 20
Spaghetti 9 oz, -.-.__ 2 20
Hibow Macaroni, 9 oz.

Noodles, 6 oz. ____
Vermicelli, 6 02.

bo Alphabets, 6 0z.__ 2 20
Egg A-B-Cs 48 pkgs.__

NUTS—Whole
Almonds, Tarragnna_-_
Brazil, large —..-___.__
Fancy Mixed -_-____
Filberts, Sicily ~---_
Peanuts, Vir. Roasted
Peanuts, Jumbo, std.
Pecans, 3, star -._-_- 25
Pecans, Jumbo
Pecans, Mammoth
Walnuts, Cal. .-_- aoe
Hickory 2.2022

Salted Peanuts
Fancy, No. 1

Shelied
Almonds Salted -_______ 95
Peanuts, Spanish
125 lb. bags ~-__--- a. -
Filberts
Pecans Salted
Walnut California  -_.. 40

MINCE MEAT
None Such, 4 doz. _ 6 20
Quaker, 3 doz. case __ 3 15
Yo Ho, Kegs, wet, Ib. 16%

OLIVES

4 oz. Jar, Plain, doz.
8 oz. Jar, Plain, doz. 1
16 oz. Jar, Plain, doz. 2
Quart Jars, Plain, doz. 3
5 Gal. Kegs, each ____ 7
3 oz. Jar, Stuff.. doz. 115
8 oz. Jar, Stuffed, dozz. 2
16 oz, Jar, Stuff., doz. 4

2

1 Gal. Jugs, Stuff., dz. 2 40
PARIS GREEN

AG ee

1a 2 ee:

a8 and 68 22 36

PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
Including State Tax
From Tank Wagon

Red Crown Gasoline __ 15.3

Red Crown Ethyl -_-_ 18.8
Stanoline Blue ---____ 13.3
in tron Barrels
Perfection Kerasine —. 10.7

Gas Machine Gasoline 38.2
Vv. M. & P. Naphtha__ 16.4

1SO-VIS MOTOR OILS
In tron Barrels
Hight oe eee 17.2
Medium 22520 77.2
CaNy Sooo 77.2
Ex. Heavy 2. 77.2

oO
olarine
iron Barrels
Hieht 2 oe
Medium. 2.072.
Heavy 22200

  

Special heavy ..____.
Extra heavy —..--
Polarine “Hh 2220
Transmission Oil --_- 62.
Finol, 4 oz. cans, doz. 1 45
Finol, 8 oz. cans, doz. 2 25

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RNRNNNN
bo bo dS DV PS dO bo

 

Parowax, 100 Ib. -___ 7.3
Parowax, 40, 1 Ib. __ 7.56
Parowax, 20, 1 lb. __ 7.8

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Dy

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: cos Cee
Semdac, 12 pt. cans 2 95
Semdac, 12 qt. cans 4 90

PICKLES

Medium Sour
5 gallon, 400 count .- 4 75

Sweet Small
5 Gallon. 590 —-_----- 7-25

Dil) Pickles i
Gal, 40 to Tin, doz. -- 8 15
32 oz. Glass Picked-- 2 25
32 oz. Glass Thrown -- 1

MICHIGAN TRADESMAN

Oi Pickles Bulk

o Gab, 206.0
16 Gal, GhO 2 11 25
45 Gal 1300... : 30 00
PIPES
Cob, 2 doz. in bx. 1 0U@1 2v
PLAYING CARDS
Battle Axe, per doz. 2 65
Bicycle, per doz. ---- 4 70
Torpedo, per doz. ---. 2 60
TASH
Babbitt’s, 2 doz. ---- 2 75
FRESH MEATS
Beet
Top Steers & Heif. --.. 14
Good Strs & Hf. _. i

Med. Steers & Heif. -_ 10
Com. Steers & Heif. -. 09

Veal
Top 22.20 1
Good: 22.2. 11
Medium 22.0.3 9
Lamp
Spring Lamb —_..__...... 16
O0G 222 13
Medium —...0 FC
Poor 225 08
Mutton
Good 8 a 08
Medium 2.0200 06
PO0r 2220 04
Pork
Loim, med. 2.02. 10
Butts 22 09
Shoulders 22200 06%
Spareribs 222 0644
Neck bones -... 03
Tremmings 25 06
PROVISIONS
Barreled Pork
Clear Back _. 16 00@20 00
Short Cut Clear -_.. 16 00

Dry Salt Meats

D S Bellies 18-29@18-10-8

Lard

in tlerees =.
tubs ~.-_advaiice a
lubs -.--advalice %
Pails ____wuvance %
palls _._.advance %
d iv. pails _-_--advance 1

3 ib. pails ___-advance 1

Compound tierces --_- o

Pure
ov Lb.
av ib,
Zu ib.
Lu ib

Compound, tubs

Sausages

 

eal
Tongue, Jellied ~_-___ 25
Headcheese -_-.----____ 15

Smokea Meats
Hams, Cer. 14-16 lb. @15

Hams, Contes Skinned
1G-18 Ibo @15
Ham, oi bevel
Knuckles 20: @25
California Hams -._ @12%
Meme Bollea
Hama, oe @16
Bolled Hams —...__ @22
Minced Hams ----__ @15
Bacon 4/6 Cert. _-_. @15
Beet
Boneless, rump --..@22 00
Liver
WCC 11
Cale 40
Pork 222 04
RICE
Fancy Blue Rose ----. 3 50
Kancy Head .-... 06%
RUSKS

Postma Biscuit Co.

18 rolls, per case -___ 1 80

12 rolls, per case ---. 1 20

18 cartons, per case_. 2 15

12 cartons, per case__ 1 46
SALERATUS

Arm and Hammer -_ 3 75
SAL SODA

«. anulared, 60 Ibs. cs. 1 35

ranulated, 18-2% Ib.

packages —.._._ 1 10
COD FISH

Niicdidigs 222 20

Peerless, 1 lb. boxes 19

Old Kent, 1 lb. Pure 27
Whole Cod lits

HERRING
—— Herring
Mixed, Kegs -------- 76
Mixed, half bie.

Mixed, bbhis. .._.__.___
Milkers, Kegs ------ 86
Milkers, half bbls. ~---
Milkers, bbls. .__.--___.

Lake Herring
% Bb, 166 ibs. —__-

Mackeral
Tubs, 60 Count, fy. fat 6 uv
Pails, 10 Ib. Fancy fat 1 50

White Fish
Med. Fancv. 100 tb. 12 @
Milkers, bbls. ------ 18 50

K K K K Norway -- ‘ 50
8 Ib pails 40
Cut Lunen i 50
Boned, 10 Ib. boxes __ 16

SHOE BLACKENING

2 in 1, Paste, doz. -._ 1 130
E, Z. Combination, dz. 1 *
20

Dri-Foot, doz. ---~--
Bixbys, Dos... 1.30
Shinola, doz ...-__ yu
STOVE POLISH
Blackne, per doz. —_-. 1 30

Black Silk Liquid, dz. 1.30
Black Silk Paste, doz. 1 2:
Enameline Paste, doz. 1

Enameline Liquid, dz. 1 30
E. Z. Liquid, per doz. 1

Radium, per doz. —_..1 30
Rising Sun, per doz. 1 30
654 Stove Enamel, dz. 2 su
Vulcanol, No. 10, doz. 1 30

Stovoil, per doz. ...._ Ra
SALT
F. O. G. —— _—
Colonial, 24, 2 lb. --.. 95
Colonial, 36.1% oe 1 20
Colonial, lodized. 24-2 1 35

Med. No. 1 Bblis. -__. 2 90
Med. No. 1, 100 lb. bk. 1 00
Farmer Spec., 70 lb. 1 00
Packers Meat, 50 Ib. 65
Crushed Rock for ice
cream, 100 lb., each 85
Butter Salt, 280 lb. bbl.4 00
Block, 50 Ib. '
Baker Salt. 280. Ib. bbl. 3 80

6, 10 lb., per bale __-_ 93
20, 3 Ib., per bale __-_ 1 00
28 lb. bags, Table __._ 40

 

Free Run’g, 32 26 oz. 2 40

Five case lots ------ 2 30

Iodized, 32. 26 oz. -- 2 40

Five case fots ------ 30
BORAX

Twenty Mule Team

24, 1 Ib. packages -._ 3 35
#8, 10 oz. packages -_ 4 40
96, % oz. packages __ 4 60

CLEANSERS

   

80 can cases, $4.80 per case

WASHING POWDERS
Bon Ami Pd., 18s, box 1 90

Bon Ami Cake. 18a __1 62%
Brille a. Loge Sk
Climaline, 4 doz. ____ 3 80
Grandma, 100, dc ---- 3 cv
Grandma, 24 Large -_ 3 59
Snowboy, 12 Large -. 2 55

Gold Dust, 12 Large
Golden Rod, 24
La France Laun., 4 dz.
Old Dutch Clean., 4 dz.
Octagon, 96a —....__..
Rinse, 406
Rinse, 244 0
_ No More, 100, 10

Rub No More, 20 Le.
a Cleanser, 48,
Sani ‘Fash. i doz -_
Sapolio, 3 doz -—____
Soapine, 100, 12 oz. —_-
Snowboy, 100, 10 oz. __
Speedee, 3 doz.

Sunbrite, 60s —.....___

Wyandotte, 48s ____--

Wyandot.-Deterg’s, 24s
SOAP

Am. Family, 100 box

Crystal White, 100 -__
Bie Jack. 6@5 ...._
Fels Naptha, 100 box
Flake White, 10 box
Grdma White Na. 10s
Jap Rose, 100 box —___
Fairy, 100 box —....._..

Ol Ge Co Go G2 om DO

hom DO AI Scot ce

m wo

5
2
3
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Palm Olive, 114 box i

Lava, 50 box —.....W_ 2 25
Octagon, 120... 6 00
Pummo, 100 box ..___- 4 85
Sweetheart, 100 box __ 5 7
Grandpa Tar, 50 sm. 2 10
Grandpa Tar, 50 lge. 3 50
Trilby Soap, 100, 10c 7 25
Williams Barber Bar, 9s 50
Williams Mug, per doz. 48
SPICES
Whole Spices
Allspice, Jamaica -... @24
Cloves, Zanzibar -_.. @43
Cassia, Canton —.____ @24
Cassia, 5c pkg.. doz. @40
Ginger, Africa  _._.. ey
Mixed, No. } @30
Miaed, oc pKgs., uvZ. wa
Nutmegs, 70@90 ___. @50
Nutmegs, 105-1 10 _.. @48
Fepper, Black _._._ @23
Pure Ground in Bulk
Allspice, Jamaica -... @25
Cloves, Zanzibar --.. @45
Cassia. Canton ._ @25
Ginger, Corkin —._.. @27
MusarG@ oo @26
Mace, Penang —...._. @85
Fepper, Biack @W25
Numtegs ...._..... @31
Peperver, White ._.... @38
Pepper, Cayenne —_- _ @36
Paprika, Spaish ..____ @36
Seasoning
CAM Fowder, lac .... a 4
CGIGEY Salt, 4 G4. .. 2 vu
Sage 2 Oe 2. 85
ioe «6 4 5d
yo) Sa iia Ree ISSR EE Aictached se igh rine i vd
SURGILY, dy of. ...... 6 Ze
duilthenm Bouquet -__. 4 ov
hepure: Leuves 8 au
Marjoraiu, OR vy
savory. £ Of. 2. 7d
Soseiue. ) us. 24 vu
Tumeric, 2% oz. .._. 75
STARCH
Corn
Kinsford, 24 lbs. -... 2 30
Powd., bags, per 100 3 25
Argo, 48, 1 Ib. pkgs. 3 63
Cream, 24-1 ......... $20
Gioss
Argo, 48, 1 lb. pkgs. 3 03
Argo, 12, 4 ih. phew. 2 17
Argo, 8, 5 lb. pkgs.__ 2 46
Silver Gioss, .5, is .. bi
Elastic, 92 pkas. .... 2 65
Piset, 4ae)
Tiger, SO ite, .......... 2 76
SYRUP
corn
Blue Karo, No. 1% —. 2 54
Blue Karo, Nu. 6, 1 dz. 3 63
Blue Karo, No. 10 ... 3 32
Red Karo, No. 1% —-_ 2 75
Red Karo, No. 5, 1 dz. 3 79
Red Karo, No. 10 -... 3 59
imit. Mapie Flavor
Orange, No. 1%, 2 dz. 3 10
Orange, No. 5, 1 doz. 4 74
Maple and Cane
Kanuck, per gai. -... 1 60
Manuckh, > gun can .. © of
Grape Juice
Welch, 12 quart case 4 40
Welch 24 pint case__ 4 50
Welch 36-4 oz. case -_ 2 30
COOKING OI8L
Mazola
Pints. 2 dom 2. 4 60
Qusris, 1 doa. ___.--. 4 30
Half Gallons, 1 doz, 7 75
Salions. %& doz... 7 &

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TABLE SAUCES

Lee & Perrin, large_. 6 15
Lea & Perrin, small_. : 35

 

TEA
Blodgett-Beckley Co.
Royal Garden, % lb... 15
Royal Garden, % lb. -. 177

: Japan
Medium ........._..... SI@47
Cigies 36@49
Vaney 2 7
No. & Nive...

1 lb. pkg. Sifting —_ ii@iz
Gunpowder
Choice: 40
Pandey 2... inn OO
Ceyton
Pekoe, medium -— ____._ 48
English Breakfast
Congou, medium ..._. ais: a
Congou, Choice __.. 45@46é
Congou, Fancy ____ 42@43
Oolong
Mea 3y
Cuelee 220 46
Caney oo bu
TWINE

Cotton, 3 ply cone ___. 25
Cotton, 3 ply Balls ____ 37

VINEGAR

F, O. B. Grand Rapi
Cider, 40 Grais ——

17
White Wine, 40 grain__ 20

WICKING
No. @, per grees —...... 80
No. I, per grossa ._... 1 26
NO. 4, per gross ......... i ov
No. 3, Der groge ....... 2 30

Peerless Kolls, per doz. yv
Rochester, No. 2, doz 60
Kochester, No. 3, doz. 2 00
Kayo, per doz. 7

WOODENWARE
Baskets

Bushels, Wide Band,

wood handles

Market, drop nandie__ yu

Markel, siggie handle_ yo

Marugt, Gira... 1 ou
SPHRt, GATES once —— 3 5U
Splint, medium —.___ 7 bu
Sonne, ook 2... 6 bu
Churns
Barrel, 5 gal., each __ 2 40
Barrel, 10 gal., each. z 66
3 to 6 gal., per gal. __ Lo
Pails
10 qt. Galvanized __.. 2 bu
44 yt. Galvanized Z So
14 qt. Galvanized -_... 3 lv
1Z qt. Wlaring Gal. Jr. 0 uv
1G ot. Tin Deiry —... @ ov
Traps
Mouse, Wood, 4 holes. 6
Mouse, wood, 6 holes_ iv
Mouse, tin, 5 holes __ bo
Hat, W00d ...... oc cnen 1 vu
iS, OOCTRE 43 i vu
Mouse, spring ~~... 20
Tubs

Large Galvanized -... 8 76
Meuiuin Galvanized .. 7 7d

Domai Galvanized -... 6 75
Washboards
Munnes, GIGDO sanccwie 6

 
 

brass, single

ulass. single

Duuble Peerless ~.-.-. 8 bu
Singie Feerless -_--.. 7 ou
Northern Queen —_---- 5 bu
Universal... 7 2

Wood Bowls

id i. Butier ..... 5 00
iS th. BOLIGE 2. y vu
li in. Butter .......... 13 OU
iS in, Mutior —......... zo vu

WRAPPING PAPER
Fibre, Manila, white -. 05

NO. 5 Pie ccccceencs 06%
Butchers D FF ......... 06%
Meee 06%
Mratt Stripe ............. 09%
YEAST CAKE
Magic, 9. Gat. anne 2 76
Sunlight, 3 doz. ...... 2 70
Sunlight, 1% doz. --.. 1 36
Yeast Foam, 3 doz. -. 2 70
Yeast Foam, 1% doz. 1 36

YEAST—COMPRESSED

Fleischmann, per doz W
Red Star, per doz. ---- 20

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22

SHOE MARKET

Michigan Retail Shoe Dealers Association.
President—Elwyn Pond, Fiint.
Vice-President—J. E. Wilson, Detroit
Secretary—Joe H. Burton, Lansing.
Asst. Sec’y-Treas.—O. R. Jenkins
Association Business Office, 907 Trans-

oortation Bidg., Detroit.

 

Unbridled Competition Must Cease.

Uppermost in the minds of thinking”

men is the subject of competition,
which has reached a point of such bit-
terness that there is doubt as to
whether there will be any profit for
any business this bitter year. The
utterance by Justice Louis D. Brandeis
of the Supreme Court of the United
States, last week, was most timely. He
said: “Many persons think that one of
the major contributing causes for ex-
isting conditions has been unbridled
competition.”

We wrote to the Clerk of the Su-
preme ‘Court for the complete opinion
and find this paragraph as the key-
note of his opinion:

“Increasingly, doubt is expressed
whether it is economically wise, or
morally right, that men should be per-
mitted to add to the producing facili-
ties of an industry which is already
suffering from over capacity. In justi-
fication of that doubt, men point to the
excess capacity of our productive
facilities resulting from their vast ex-
pansion without corresponding  in-
crease in the consumptive capacity of
the people. They assert that through
improved methods of manufacture,
made possible by advances in science
and invention and vast accumulation
of capital, our industries had become
capable of producing from 30 to 100
per cent, more than was consumed
even in days of vaunted prosperity;
and that the present capacity will, for a
long time, exceed the needs of busi-
ness. All agree that irregularity in
employment—the greatest of our evils
—cannot be overcome unless produc-
tion and consumption are more nearly
balanced, ‘Many insist there must be
some form of economic control. There
are plans for proration. ‘There are
many proposals for stabilization. And
some thoughtful men of wide business
experience insist that all projects for
stabilization and proration must prove
futile unless, in some way, the equiva-
lent of the certificate of public con-
venience and necessity is made a pre-
requisite to embarking new capital in
an industry in which the capacity al-
ready exceeds the production sched-
ules.”

The above paragraph states a case;
but there will be many difficulties in
the road for any such solution. The
inalienable rights of the individual and
the basic principle of states’ rights are
still to be considered. But it is well
to have had high opinion on the sub-

ject of “unbridled competition” ex-
pressed so clearly at this time.
Thinking down the retailer's path

we believe that a partial solution of
some of the problems of competition
is possible on a small scale by mer-
chants in town getting together and
setting up some sort of standards of
service. May we ask you to again read
page 16 of the issue of March 26 of the
‘Boot and Shoe Recorder. This page
‘thas been accepted by a number of local
associations as the basis for the “new
competition” which is a trifle more

MICHIGAN TRADESMAN

friendly, We can state the case best
iby this little story:

Take four brothers. Let each open
a shoe store on the four corners of two
intersecting streets. Give them equal
floor space; equal window display; and
let them cater to the trade. How long
would it be before these stores begin
to differ one from another? Not much
more than a minute! Henry’s store
would take on the character of Henry.
Bill’s store would look like Bill. Pete’s
store like Pete and George’s store like
George. These four stores would
speedily constitute a shoe marketing
center,

Now, if they could remember that
they were brothers as well as competi-
tors, everything would be O. K. They
would fight fair. They would adver-
tise on the square and would endeavor
to make each for himself a profit—and
tolerate the other three making a
profit. Above all, they would not
spread harmful rumors about a com-
petitor’s prices, principles, or personal
standing,

In a way, a single industry such as
shoes can develop that sort of family
spirit. In fact, the industry may be
forced to some such reasonable com-
petition if it is to continue sane and
healthy. The first requisite is a sense
of proportion, Short-sighted is the
policy which counts on personal selfish-
ness as the master motive of human
action.—Boot and Shoe Recorder.

a
Sidelight on the Progressive Voters
League.

Grand Rapids, April 5—The latest
issue of the Michigan Tradesman con-
tains several observations on the now
historic political campaign with par-
ticular reference to the activity of the
colored people under the auspices of
the Progressive Voters League. As a
life-long friend of the colored people
with a deserved reputation for gener-
osity and justice toward them I am
sanguine that you will welcome our
picture of our participation in that
campaign,

Please let us assure you that the
avowed objective of the organization is
to gain proportional political represen-
tation in civic affairs through the po-
litical solidarity of our group. The
most cursory survey will show that
our group has not received recogni-
tion commensurate with its strength.
Closer examination will reveal that the
determining factor has been subjec-
tive. Our group has never functioned
before this recent campaign as a unit.
It has not had clearly before it the
necessity of a clearly defined purpose.
On that factual basis our organization
was formed a year ago to remedy, so
far as possible, this most infelix condi-
tion. So that now prospective condi-
dates for office have to deal with an
organized group through their chosen
representation rather than with irre-
sponsible individuals, as heretofore.

This fact proved irksome to many
candidates. It was singular for them
to be interviewed and adjudged by an
organization of our group. It was
from those candidates who were not
endorsed that the idea emerged that
the colored people were jeopardizing
their community prestige because of
their gullibility and greed. Yet I can-
not think of a single aspirant for office
who did not covet our endorsement,
even those whom we did not endorse.

i assume that the charge that we
sought large sums of money from
candidates was made by a candidate
whom we did not endorse. From
whatever source the rumor came the
fact is that no candidate was endorsed
or rejected because of his desire or
refusal to make a contribution to our

campaign fund. His Honor, Judge
Hess, was more than willing to con-
tribute, but we did not endorse him.

As an experienced member of our city .

judiciary I am sure he will verify this.
‘At the risk of repetition let me say that
the fact that a candidate was willing to
give financial aid to our work was not
the decisive factor in ‘his endorsement.
‘Some candidates were endorsed who
did not make any contribution what-
ever. All reports to the contrary not-
withstanding, our ostensible purpose
was our real purpose.

I quite agree with you that such a
policy is odious. The ideal would be
to raise that fund ourselves. Just as
the true ideal would be for us to sup-
port our religious, social and educa-
tional projects. So limited, however,
is our group income, particularly so
now, that we cannot realize that ideal.
We did make a contribution, but the
ageregate was insufficient to reach the
desired end. Candidates for office of
necessity must expend some money to
insure ‘their election. We ask merely
whether they contribute what we esti-
mate as a reasonable share of total ex-
pense involved. It is not mandatory.
Jur budget covers work in those sec-
tions where Our people reside in larg-
est numbers. The funds are spent for

literature, poll workers (unemployed

people), cars, places for mass meetings
and sundry items. No officer, com-
mitteeman or member appropriates
any of that money for his personal
use. Nor has any endorsed candidate
felt that he was buying the support of
the organization. Candidly, for the
first time, I am reliably informed, the
negro vote was not for sale. The ac-
cusation that we demand or extort
large sums of money for our support is
groundless. [I venture to assert that
the candidates who were not endorsed
by us spent more money to gain the
negro vote than our approved candi-
dates.

Perhaps it is true that we are too
gullible. Human beings for the most
part are too naive in the credulity. But
our organization tried ‘to avoid the
glib candidate with profuse promises.
We endorsed those candidates who
agreed with us that such patronage as
came under their immediate province
ought to be distributed proportionately,
We sought no preference for our
group. We did ask, as every group
should, that no discrimination in ap-
portionments would obtain. With re-
luctance, I again refer you to Judge
Hess. In conference with us he ex-
pressed the utmost agreement with
our procedure. Indeed no candidate
dissented or criticised our policy until
after he had‘ascertained that his name
was omitted from the list of endorse-
ments. J] assert that no candidate was
endorsed on the basis of extravagant
pledges. For example, Judge ‘Hess’
opponent did not pledge to do a single
thing more than Judge Hess himself.
I reiterate we probably are too gullible,
but we tried to chart a rational course.

April 13, 1932

As a fellow minister, \ was gratified
to note such a fulsome tribute to the
minister of the Community A. M. E.
church, the Reverend W. H. Jones.
The task of the ministry has ‘been
magnified immeasurably, so that any
word which mitigates in any degree
his manifold problem is to be com-
mended. Believe me when [ say that
(present writer excepted) Mr. Jones
is not alone in his adherence to the
unchanging ideal of the minister and
the church. There are other ministers
of our group equally as deserving as
he. You may be unaware that this
very fidelity to the interest of their
fellows has accentuated the difficulties
of their ministry. Just as soon as cer-
tain candidates discovered that they
were not acceptable to the Progressive
Voters League, they instigated a pro-
gram of intimidation, directed to the
ministers of our group. Our clergy
were threatened with the alienation of
financial support unless they consented
to foster certain candidates. All forms
of coercion were employed, subtle and
otherwise, to force them into line, As
men they refused. Yet they are no
less the servants of the Church Cath-
olic and representatives of Him who
is the crucified than before this cam-
paign. To penalize them for the sin-
cerity of their motives with the di-
vorcement of needed friends would be
a ruthless reprisal against a group of
men whose lives are consecrated to the
social good. I wish it were possible
to include them in the category in
which you have so graciously listed
Mr. Jones. The people who know
them best will attest the range and
depth of their virile religious interests.
It is probable that they go a step fur-
ther than Mr, Jones and feel that re-
ligion should be vitally related to the
whole of life. JI do not presume to
speak for them, yet I am almost in-
sistent that religion is dynamic and
should produce personal goodness and
social righteousness. Hence the re-
ligious man is to seek the redemption
of the community as mass as well as
of the community as individuals.

I have written at length, Mr, Stowe,
because I wanted you as the tested
friend of our group to understand our
motives. ] believe your evident sense
of fairness and your inherent spirit of
tolerance will lead you to a just and
proper appreciation. Now that the
campaign is history perhaps things
will appear in their more natural rela-
tions,

I have the deepest appreciation for
the enrichment of our community
through the quality of your spirit.

(Rev.) H. Laurence McNeil,
Pastor Messiah Baptist Church.

—__—— - . —— -
A Christian land is one where people
support colleges to destroy the faith
they have taught their children.

Never yet thas the world made
progress by waiting for the guidance
of those whose nests are feathered.

ositive protection
profitable investment
‘1 the policy of the

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MICHIGAN 244 SHOE DEALERS
MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

Mutual B utlding

Lansing, Michigan

April 13, 1932.

DETROIT DOINGS.

 

Late Business News From Michigan’s
Metropolis.

The Industrial Department of the
Board of Commerce has announced
the publication of its annual compila-
tion of factual information useful to
manufacturers and firms desiring to
know the advantages of Detroit, Amer-
ica’s Fourth City. The publication
shows the rapid growth of Detroit with
respect to population and industrial
expansion.

Walter Picard has moved his drug
business from 1000 Helen avenue to
2644 Jefferson avenue, Trenton.

Bez Pharmacy succeeds the H. & H.
Pharmacy at 1689 West Grand boule-
vard.

John Richard, now operating a drug
store at 6718 Warren avenue, West,
will officially open the Oxford Phar-
macy at 2601 Telegraph road, Dear-
born, April 2.

A new wholesale business has been
opened by the City Packing Co., at
3257 Michigan avenue.

Floyd Halladay, who conducts the
Hotel Norton Pharmacy at 40 Jeffer-
son avenue, West, recently opened a
second store at 324 State street, in the
Book Tower Garage.

W. E. Heyn, who conducts seevral
drug stores under his own name, re-
cently added a fifth store when he
purchased the drug store of C. L.
Richter, at 11259 Mack avenue.

Felix Nowacki has succeeded John
Richard in the drug business at 7003
Warren avenue, West.

C. V. Sherman, Detroit sales man-
ager of Best Foods, Inc., announces
the removal of the Best Foods, Inc.,
offices from their former location at
9215 Quincy avenue to 4180 Joy road.
The new offices are just around the
corner from the former location, Mr.
Sherman said. He also reported that
Best Foods, Inc., telephone number
has been changed to Euclid 7280.

Edmond Lams is opening a grocery

and meat market at 306 Harper
avenue.
Ceron Adkins recently succeeded

Robert Loomis in the drug business
at 6100 Vernor highway, West.

Max Goldhoff, who conducts the
Sago Drug Co., at 8500 Harper avenue,
recently purchased the Weisinger
Pharmacy at 2000 Michigan avenue.

Irving Belinsky, who conducts the
Film Exchange Drug Store at 2300
Cass avenue, recently succeeded V.
Swajian in the Harmon Pharmacy, at
10357 John R. street.

Irving Eisenman opened the Eisen-
man Pharmacy at 11548 Dexter ave-
nue, March 17, having moved to this
location from 8101 Linwood avenue.

A. A. Wolpert moved from 15956
Livernois avenue to 13800 Puritan
avenue, the location formerly occupied
by Jas. Haynes.

A benedict of last month was Abe
Cherrin, manager of the Joseph Kohn
Co., wholesale tobacco dealers, 1335
Napoleon street. Mr. Cherrin, who
has ‘been in the Kohn company em-
ploy for eight years, and Miss Ann
Lacow, 2660 Clements avenue, daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Lacow, were
recently wedded at the Congregation

MICHIGAN TRADESMAN

Emanuel. Following the wedding, Mr.
and Mrs. Cherrin left for a two-weeks
motor trip through the East.

For all the confusing rapidity with
which they have occurred, recent price
changes on motor cars have followed
a clear-cut rule. This is the general
sentiment in Detroit and the logic of
it is apparent. The explanation is of-
fered, that where prices have been cut,
the reduction has been based upon the
hope for increased sales in the most
keenly competitive battle the industry
has ever known. On the other hand,
increases have meant a_ withdrawal
from this struggle in the hope of larger
profits on the volume of business that
is to be had outside the war-like pop-
ular price field.

Ten days have served to fix with
finality that most thrilling of competi-
tive set-ups which exists in the in-
dustry to-day. It is the one involving
Chevrolet, ford and Plymouth. With
its base price roadster model at $445,
Chevrolet is $15 under ford and has the
lowest priced model of the trio. Model
for model, with this one exception, the
two are even in price or with Chevrolet
slightly below. Plymouth, which is
making its fight on body size to a con-
siderable extent, has a base price road-
ster model at $495. The main argu-
ments beyond price in each case are:
Chevrolet, economy; ford, eight-cylin-
der performance, and Plymouth, large
dimensions.

When the low-medium price cars,
such as Pontiac and Essex, went back
to somewhere near their prosperity era
prices at the beginning of the year—
with new features increasing value, of
course—it was one of the most sig-
nificant price shifts at the moment. It
was thought to have a degree of per-
formance that would hold out through-
out the year. Pontiac’s cut of $50 in
price, therefore, came as a surprise to
many. The base price model in the
line now is $635.

In size, the most drastic of price
cuts so far this year is that in the
Hupmobile six-cylinder line, which
puts it in a different class. The $795
mark is a new low for Hupmobile
products.

Has ford flung one of his character-
istic challenges to the remainder of the
industry in his failure to incorporate
some form of free-wheeling in the new
car? That question has emerged here
since the first excitement of the new
car’s introduction has abated. The
reason for the failure to include this
feature is said to be ford’s idea that
coasting in a light car having the speed
performance of the new eight hardly is
consistent with safety.

Floating power, Chrysler’s engine
suspension development, became Eu-
rope-bound this week. A deal was
consummated by which Andre Citroen,
the “ford of France,” obtained the
manufacturing rights from the Chrys-
ler Corporation. The use of the cor-
poration’s version of automatic clutch
also was included in the agreement.

—_—_22>—_

Your customers are your com-
petitor’s prospects always. Do you
make the same effort to hold them
you did to get them?

OUT AROUND.
(Continued from page 9)
Wabash avenue, in the rear of the
Congress Hotel. Less than a year ago
he purchased the building he had oc-
cupied so many years. ‘Two of his
three sons, J, T. and Howard, will
probably continue the business. The
third son, Fabian Hoops, ‘lives in Cali-
fornia, and a daughter, Mrs, John L.
McImnery, is the wife of a well-known

Chicago attorney,

 

As I have previously intimated, Mr.
Hoops was the greatest steam engine
in human form [I ever knew. Such a
thing as being tired appearedi to be al-
together foreign ito his make-up. He
made several trips ‘to Europe each
year to purchase goods for ‘his store
and side trips to Japan, Alaska and
Honolulu whenever the opportunity
presented itself. He was a master
host and entertained his friends with
a prodigality seldom seen in this
world, J have never seen his equal as
a worker and entertainer. [ never ex-
pect to see another like him if I live
to be 100 years old.

 

For many years [| have cherished the
thought that Grand Rapids did some
things quite well, but the events of the
past two years ‘force me to the con-
clusion that when it comes to creating
an auditorium we are the biggest fail-
ures on earth. Two years ago the
voters of (Grand Rapids authorized a
bond issue of $1,500,000 to construct
a civic auditorium, largely because a
large number of working people out of
employment would be greatly benefit-
ed ‘by the erection of such a structure.
The city commission took the matter
in hand and has been wrangling over
it ever since until a few days ago when
contracts were signed for the con-
struction of the ‘building. Nearly half
the population of the city insisted on
being heard in regard to the under-
taking and the little fragment of union
men still left made enough noise for
ten times their number. Suits and
counter suits, charges and counter
charges have been heard and passed on
by an indulgent and long-suffering pub-
lic. Of course, if the people at lange had
any confidence whatever in the city
manager, matters would have been
greatly expedited, but everything Mr.
Welsh touches immediately becomes
muddled. Let us hope from now on
the proceedings will be marked with
less incompetence and. pettiness and
that decency and sanity may prevail.

 

I have heard a large number of
speeches over the radio by members of
Congress in reference to the duty of
our National legislators in our present
economic extremity, but the ‘half hour
talk by Senator Vandenberg Monday
evening was the clearest and strongest
exposition of the subject it has been
my good fortune to listen in on. I
candidly believe that Senator Vanden-
berg is the most useful member of the
United States Senate at this time be-
cause of the careful study and deep
thought he has given Governmental
theories and practices ever since he
was a young man; that he devotes
more time and thought to the subjects
he has to pass on than any other mem-
ber of that legislative body; that he

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can express himself the most clearly
and constructively of any ‘Senator and
that his career in the Senate is rapidly
making him the most logical and avail-
able candidate for the presidency on
the completion of Hoover’s second
term in the White House.
E. A. Stowe.

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Business Wants Department

Advertisements inserted under this head
for five cents a word the first insertion
and four cents a word for each subse-
quent continuous insertion. If set in
capital letters, double price. No charge
less than 50 cents. Small display adver-
tisements in this department, $4 per
inch. Payment with order is required, as
amounts are too small to open accounts.

For Sale or Trade—40-room hotel, com-
plete, up-to-date. In most beautiful re-
sort town in Michigan. Making money.
For smaller hotel in Southern Michigan,
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one of the best small cities in Ohio.
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Grant’s and other big chain stores in the
same section. Suitable for drug _ store,
ladies’ ready-to-wear, shoes, or depart-
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io.

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April 18, 1932

 

Memorial Service Held By the Local
U. C. T.

The writer recently saw the poetry,
published below, in the office of one
of the leading implement dealers in
Michigan. It seemed to fit in with
the Team Work in Business program
so well that I obtained permission to
copy it.

“Tye been in fights’ and the old man
glared,

“and I always got whipped when I got
scared. :
Folks have forgot how to stand and grin,
When hard luck socks them in the chin,
There’s too much groanin’—not enough

laughs
Too many crepe hangers — too many
graphs—
It sure don’t help a sick man’s heart
To think of nothing but his fever chart

There’s too many experts tellin’ how come
The whole blame world is on the bum.

There’s too many people with an alibi-—
Td druther listen to a darn good lie
As soon as folks quit hanging crepe
You will see business in darn good shape
I've got no use for golf as a game,
But I speak the language just the same;
There's too few drivers, and too many
putts—
Plenty cold feet, and not enough guts.
You ain’t my son, but if you was mine
I’d darn soon teach you not to whine.”
He wasn’t cultured and his words were

rough,
But the old boy seemed to know his stuff.

Unless it was positively necessary
for some of our members to be absent
from the memorial service of last Sun-
day afternoon, held in the Loyal Order
of Moose Temple, they did themselves
and their families an injustice in mis-
sing the most beautiful and impressive
service of the year in U. C. T. circles.
This service is conducted by the Past
Counselors and they did their parts
in an exceptional manner. The Mem-
orial address, prepared and delivered
by brother W. H. Zylstra, was the
address of a statesman; even better, a
Christian statesman. He said, in part,
“Again we assemble to reverently pay
tribute to our departed brothers who
have entered into eternal rest. Each
year at this time, we pause to cast
aside the burdens. of turmoil and strife;
to think seriously of our obligations
to our fellow-men, which is, after all,
the sublime thing in life.” The depart-
ed brothers have passed through the
experience of death, and gone on to
their reward into the realms of the
great beyond; only their memory
lingers on; the deeds and acts of their
lives become their living memorials.
With this thought in mind I shall
speak to-day on, “The Art of Being
Human”. If we are the standard bear-
ers of the “Art of Being Human’, we
shall not go far astray. Perhaps to-day
as never before in the history of our
great commonwealth, have our obliga-
tions to our fellowmen been more
urgent or more real. I am mindful of
the fact that noble efforts are being
put forth to relieve the suffering and
heal the wounds of despair, and yet
I know there is suffering beyond the
power of human tongue to tell, and
beyond the human mind to under-
stand. To-day, the brightest spot in
our future is clouded, and the night
of uncertainty seems to grow darker.
Oh! why all this anguish, heart-ache
and despair? Why! because some have
forgotten, “The Art of Being Human.”

To-day, throughout the length and
breadth of our great land, hundreds
of thousands of our people are suffer-
ing the want of proper food and cloth-

ing. They ilve to be sure, but how?
Starvation is not the word; they are
not starving, for when they starve they
die. What actually is taking place is
that the poor, especially children are
undernourished. We cannot hope that
these little children in such environ-
ment, can ever be what we want them
to be; strong and rugged to carry on
the human race for future generations.
I know that children are suffering. I
see them every day. They do not com-
plain, but just think it is their lot. The
Master has said. “Suffer the little
children to come unto me, andi forbid
them not, for of such is the Kingdom
of Heaven.”

There has been no famine. God in
His infinite mercy has blessed us
abundantly with more food than all
suffering humanity could consume, and
yet they cannot obtain the proper food
that their bodies require. There is no
shortage of fuel. The Great God so
created the earth that limitless seems
to be the supply of coal, with which to
keep us warm through the long cold
period of winter, and yet our poor are
suffering for the want of fuel. They
cannot obtain it because of man’s greed
for gold. There is no shortage of ma-
terials for clothing. The fertile fields
in the sunny South have produced cot-
ton in abuandance; more than our peo-
ple could use. We export enormous
quantities to foreign countries, and al-
ways carry over a surplus from year
to year. Our wool industry is much
the same. There is no shortage of
wool. Our markets are flooded with
raw wool most of the time, and yet
the poor suffer for the want of it and
are unable to obtain it. Bountiful are
the supplies, and yet those who most
need them cannot obtain them, because
of man’s greed for gold. Some have
forgotten, “The Art of Being Human.”

Our own organization, The United
Commercial Travelers of America, is
a representative body of men, who
have always been the message bearers
of goodwill, men who were clad in the
armor of optimism and hope; with
words of cheer to the despondent and
discouraged and sympathy to the op-
pressed. As a class they have been
outstanding leaders in learning and
teaching “The Art of Being Human.”

It is time for sober thinking and
sane action. This, brothers, is your
task and mine. In all the wreck and
ruin there are two things that can
never be destroyed. Hope and Faith.
They will never die. Hope that the
darkest days are over; hope that these

‘ evils shall be destroyed. Faith in the

future; faith that out of the ruins, shall
rise in all its glory, a new era of
brotherly love, peace on earth, goodwill
toward all mankind. Faith that we
understand that we live our lives to
prepare for death; of this, John G.
Whitter has written,

The tissue of the life to be
We weave with colors all our own
And in the field of destiny

We reap as we have sown.

Let us live on through our allotted
time, in such a way that we will fulfill
every requirement in, “The Art of
Being Human.” Official Reporter.
——__ + -— —-—
The question of the hour is “What
time is it?”

Asks For Recount on Sunday Closing
Ordinance.

A partial recount of the vote cast
in the recent election on the pro-
posed ordinance which would require
the compulsory closing of all grocery
stores in Flint on Sundays is asked
in a petition by Rev. H. L. Peden,
pastor of a Seventh Day Adventist
church and leader of the groups which
opposed the ordinance.

A recheck of the ballots is asked
only in the thirty-four precints in
which the proposed ordinance carried.
According to unofficial figures, the
ordinance carried by only sixteen votes
in Flint’s largest of elections, the fig-
ures being 18,654 in favor of the ordi-
nance as compared to 18,638 opposing
it,

To make the recount possible, the
petitioner deposited $170 with the city
clerk, or $5 for each of the precincts
in which the recount was requested.
Under the old charter a deposit of $10
per ward was required, the maximum
not to exceed $100. When ward lines
were eliminated, however, this was
changed to $5 a precinct without a
maximum figure.

Rev. Mr. Peden charges fraud and
mstake in the counting of the ballots.
Mutilated ballots were counted, he al-
leges, when they should not have been
counted while legal ballots were not
counted. Many ballots were cast by
persons improperly registered, he al-
leges, while many votes cast in favor
of the ordinance are illegal because
they were illegally sworn in.

The petition is addressed to the
board of city canvassers, which is the
old city commission, and of which Mr.
Vermilya is the clerk. Rev. Mr. Peden,
the petitioner, says he is a registered
voter in the city of Flint and that he
voted in the election. These are re-

quirements provided for in the statute.
—__+++—____

Fight Tax on Sales.

Stating that it represents stores hav-
ing an annual volume of approximate-
ly $500,000,000 and that its members
employ some 60,000 persons, the Re-
tail Dry Goods Association of New
York has voiced its opposition to any
form of proposed sales tax in the fol-
lowing telegram of protest to Repre-
sentative Crisp, of the House Ways
and Means ‘Committee:

“We are opposed to this particular
proposal and to any form of a gen-
eral sales tax because: First, we know
that the payment of such imposts must
be passed on to the final consumer
and, as a result, the tax ‘burden will
fall most heavily on those least able to
bear it. Second, raising the price of all
consumers’ goods by even so small an
amount as 1% or 2 per cent. will result
in further increasing the consumers’
buying resistance and thereby delay-
ing the return of confidence and cour-
age so much needed to bring back the
conditions that will insure the steady
development of industry and business.

“Tt is further resolved that we fully
recognize the importance of balancing
the Federal budget at the earliest pos-
sible date. We ‘believe this should be
accomplished, first, by a further re-
duction in the expenses of government;
and, second, we believe that by broad-
ening the base of the personal income

tax, the actual tax burden will fall
most lightly on those least able to bear
it and there would be much less inter-
ference with the steady development
of industry and _ business. With
simplified tax returns and the aid of
employers, such taxes even in small
amounts can be collected at reasonable
costs.”

—_—__~ + + ___.
Opposes Chain Tax,

In opposing all proposed chain store
tax legislation at a hearing ‘before the
Committee on Taxation of the Mass-
achusetts Legislature, Daniel Bloom-
field, managing director of the Retail
Trade Board of the Boston Chamber
of Commerce, declares that “chain
store taxes will destroy the advantages
which the consumer now has in the
way of low prices for merchandise and
the result of taxes of this nature will
be greatly increased prices and a high-
er cost of living.

“Retail stores are already paying
about 10 per cent, of all taxes in this
country,’ Mr. Bloomfield pointed out,
“paying ifar more in taxes than they
receive in profit. At the present time,
there are too many inefficient retailers
and their incompetence should not be
the subject of paternalistic legislation.
The greatest degree of mortality is
among the weak, poorly ‘financed, bad-
ly managed stores with a small turn-
over, usually under $25,000 a year. The
others continue to do business and in
many cases prosper, in spite of chain
competition, Chain stores do only
21.5 per cent. of the total retail busi-
ness of the United States and there
are 159,826 chains out of a total of
1,549,169 retail stores in the country.”

The Special Committee on Chain
Store Taxation of the Boston Chamber
of Commerce has gone on record in
opposition to all of the bills proposing
to use the taxing or licensing power
to regulate retail stores and, more par-
ticularly, chain stores.

—__~+-o-o--_—

In Appreciation of Arthur Gregory.

Some men on account of their stir-
ring lives become the subjects of
famous biographies. There are other
men who live quiet lives, full of an ac-
tivity which makes only for the com-
fort and happiness and joy of those
about them. These write their own
histories in the hearts of their friends.

Jolly, fun loving, a great kidder and
practical joker, it can ‘be said that he
never uttered a word that stung or
played a joke that hurt.

Always a hard worker, it was char-
acteristic of him that when force of
circumstance compelled him to aban-
don the line of business the had follow-
ed for nearly fifty years, he took up an
entirely new line with energy and en-
thusiasm,

While he was aware for some time
that he was afflicted with the ailment
that so suddenly terminated his life, he
never let this knowledge interfere with
a pleasant greeting and a happy jest
whenever he met a friend.

His character is fully illustrated in
the brief lines of the poet:

The man worth while
Is the man who can smile
When everything goes dead wrong.
Charles N. Remington.
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