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A = Still in thy right hand carry gentle peace, To silence envious tongues. Be just, and fear not: Let all the ends thou aim’st at be thy country’s, H Thy God's and truth’s; then if thou fall’st, O Cromwell, a wy Thou fall’st a blessed martyr! Serve the king; rc And prithee, lead me in: ca ES There take an inventory of all I have, a To the last penny; ‘tis the king’s; my robe, Ss And my integrity to heaven, is all Te . I dare now call mine own. O Cromwell, Cromwell! c ad Had I but served my God with half the zeal E I served my king, he would not in mine age Have left me naked to mine enemies. a William Shakespeare. cs 4 MA =e Eee DY KA aD A S Bn Ife peal T Test 29TH a 23 ili (esl 23 Usa lIT TITTIES 2S TTT 3 lila aa Wholesale Only Wholesale Only DISTRIBUTORS of PINE TREE Brand FARM SEEDS Vigoro Inoculation Semesan Bulk GARDEN SEEDS Packet Vegetables and Flowers We specialize in LAWN GRASS and GOLF COURSE Mixtures SEEDS Write for our special prices INSTANT SERVICE Telephone 4451 ALFRED J. BROWN SEED CO. 25-29 Campau Ave. Grand Rapids, Mich. Wholesale Only Wholesale Only Let’s Go/ Make your plans today to attend the National Association of Retail Grocers Convention in St. Louis, June 6, 7, 8 and 9 at the Hotel Jef- ferson. You'll get a world of ideas out of it. And you'll have a grand time, too. All railroads make a special offer of—Fare and One-half for Round Trip Tickets—Good for 30 Days. Get your certificate when buying ticket. (This advertisement is run in the interest of the National Association of Retail Grocers by Standard Brands Incorporated) FIRE and BURGLAR PROOF AFES GRAND RAPIDS SAFE CO. 31-33 Ionia, N.W. Tradesman Bldg. Are the canned foods you feature grown and packed in your home state? W. R. Roach & Co., Grand Rapids, main- tain seven modern Michigan factories for the canning of products grown by Michigan farmers. A complete line of canned vegetables and fruits MICHIGAN BELL TELEPHONE CO. ae. . i, A i EN PO “Yes, sir, Mr. Brown, [ll report tomorrow at eight’’ RICHARDS GOT THE JOB BE- CAUSE HE HAD A TELEPHONE When an application is made for work, employers are quite likely to ask for a telephone number. For they know that the easiest and quickest way to get into touch with additional help is by telephone. Your home telephone is an important asset in business and social life. It places you within instant reach of business associates and friends. > And, in emergencies, such as fire or sudden sick- ness, it will summon help immediately. Of all the things you buy, probably none gives so much for so little as your telephone. GRAND RAPIDS PAPER Box Co. Manufacturers of SET UP and FOLDING PAPER BOXES SPECIAL DIE CUTTING AND MOUNTING GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN HIGA GRSS ADESMAN Forty-ninth Year GRAND RAPIDS, WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 1932 Number 2538 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN E. A. Stowe, Editor PUBLISHED WEEKLY by Tradesman Company, from its office the Barnhart Building, Grand Rapids. UNLIKE ANY OTHER PAPER. Frank, free and fearless for the good that we can do. Each issue com- plete in itself. DEVOTED TO the best interests of business men, SUBSCRIPTION RATES areas follows: $3 per year, if paid strictly in advance. $4 per year if not paid in advance. Canadian subscription, $4.04 per year, payable invariably in advance. Sample copies 10 cente each. Extra copies of urrent issues, 10 cents; issues a month or more old, 15 cents; issues a year or more ald, 25 cents; issues five years or more old 50 cents. Entered September 23, 1883, at the Postoftice of Grand Rapids as second class matter under Act of March 3, 1879. JAMES M. GOLDING Detroit Representative 507 Kerr Bldg. DETROIT DOINGS. Late Business News From Michigan’s Metropolis. Revival of the beet sugar industry in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan, call- ing for ithe re-opening of at least twelve of the sixteen mills in this State will put many idle men to work and release between $12,000,000 and $15,- 600,000 of “new” money ito farmers and factory workers. This plan is revealed by A. D. Brewer, secretary of ‘the Mount Clem- ens Board of Commerce, who has been active in re-organization of beet grow- ers in the three states. Rehabilitation of the industry, Mr. Brewer says, revolves around a fonm of contract under which the grower becomes a partner in the business, He is guaranteed $4 a tom on delivery of his beets to the mills and receives half of the profits of the ‘finished product. If all stocks are not disposed of by April, the grower receives his share regardless, based on the average net price for the season. This insures him around $6 a ton, which makes beets his best cash crop, according to agri- culturists. The effect of re-opening of the mills will be beneficial, acconding ‘to Fred Crawford, of Saginaw, vice-president of the Michigan Sugar Company, Each mill, he said, consumes from 14,000 to 16,000 tons of coal, an equal tonnage of limestone and 5,000 itons of coke, in addition to chemicals by the car- load and other materials, An order confirming thie composition offer of 25 per cent. and calling for distribution of deposit has been: eniter- ed by the court in the involuntary bankruptcy proceedings against Ruby Stores Co. The offer is payable 10 per cent. in cash and 5 per cent, in one, two and three months following con- firmation. A'ssets are given as $43,969 and liabilities, $83,601 in schedules filed. Order confirming 20 per cent. com- pensation offer and calling for distri- bution of 10 per cent. cash deposit has been entered by the U. S. Court here in involuntary bankruptcy proceedings against Samuel Fleischer, retail dry goods and furnishings, 11202 East Jefferson avenue. The remainder is payable 5 per cent, in two months and 5 per cent. in four months, Assets are given as $13,284 and liabilities $51,245 “am schedules filed. Davidson & Silverman have engaged in the women’s apparel business and will act as Detroit distributors for Eastern manufacturers. Both men have had experience in this line in the local territory. D. Davidson was obliged to retire from business about a year ago on account of ill health. He reports a complete recovery. Gilbert E. Miller, better known to the public as “Square Deal Miller,” re- tail jeweler, 401 West Grand River avenue, will run for sheriff of Wayne county on the Democratic ticket, ac- cording to a committee of his friends. This is Mr. Miller’s initial fling at politics, although he has been a mem- ber of the Zoological Park Commis- ston for several years. At a banquet held at the Detroiter Hotel last week to celebrate the suc- cess of the Benefit Food Exposition held in Convention hall last month, announcement was made of proceeds of $15,000 which was turned over to the local Welfare Department, In ad- dition six loads of groceries valued at $10,000 were turned over to the Wel- fare Commission for distribution ‘to the city’s needy. The Exposition was sponsored by ‘the Independent Retail and Wholesale Grocers’ Association. Archie Miller Reid, veteran Detroit druggist, died last week after a linger- ing illmess. Mr. Reid was. well known throughout the State and city as a legislator and councilman and was prominent in Masonic circles, having helped to found Composite Lodge, No. 499, of this city. A local wholesale jeweler is adver- tising extensively in Detroit papers the public auction of a quarter-million dollar stock, open to the general pub- lic. A wholesale furniture firm is ad- vertising its stock to the public through newspapers and radio at wholesale prices. It will be interest- ing to learn the reaction of the retail stores from whom these firms in the past have derived their livelihood. Twelve men, whose service with the Ferry-Morse Seed Co. averaged. ‘fifity- three years each, attended a dinner last week given by ‘the company’s Fifty Year Club. Twelve others, with the company for fonty years each were invited guests. Colonel ‘William T. Radcliffe, oldest in point of service, has been with the ‘firm sixty years, joining when the population of De- troit was 79,000. The company was founded in. 1856. Motor company executives are giv- ing more ‘than casual consideration to the question of whether they are offer- ing too much variety to the buying public. Dealers have protested they find it impossible to finance tthe pur- chase of a complete line of chassis models and body types and that they lack the space in whieh to display them properly. To these objections the factory executive adds the thought that perhaps the appeal of some types is too limited to justify their continua- tion. A reduction in the number of body types would not surprise a great many observers here. Some of ‘the smaller manufacturers already have shortened their lines, Will May be the industry’s first 200,000 car month this year? Many observers here believe it will. Those uttering the prophecy point out that ford mow is capable of a monthly out- put of 50,000 units and that the general acceleration in buying is sufficient to justify an increase in schedules on the part of manufacturers generally. Interest in the Indianapolis Memo- nial Day 500 mile race is keener than ever this year. The reason is that the passenger car industry has taken up racing again. Eight converted stand- ard models are being prepared for the grueling drive. It is not merely curios- ity to see how ithe standard car com- pares. with the special race model, but the prospect of an actual victory over the latter that has evoked the enthus- iasm of motor manufacturers. Five of the ten finishers last year were stock products fundamentally. That fact influences Detroiters in their hope for a stock car victory this year. Of the eight passenger cars being pre- pared for this year’s race, five are Studebakers, two are Hudsons, and one is a Hupmobile. ‘Still others may be entered, making the entry list read even more like those of the old days. Business is improving in ‘the tire in- dustry. The United States Tire and Rubber Co. ithis week launched a 15 par cent, increased production sched- ule. The plant will operate five days a week with three eight hour shifts. It has been working on a four day basis. Another 15 per cent, production in- crease is on thie schedule for June. That the doughnut tire is proving popular is indicated by the fact that this department of the plant is work- ing on a seven day week basis, —_+++—___ Sane Action Will Ultimately Prevail at Cadillac. The good people at Cadillac appear to be a little in doubt as to the ex- pediency of their enforcing the $100 annual license fee they recently em- bodied in an ordinance. The measure is said to owe its existence to the ac- tivities of a local baker, who has been shown that if it is proved to be valid the same kind of protection can be thrown around local bakers in towns near Cadillac, where the Cadillac baker is now delivering bread ito mer- chans and hetels. It is not intended to apply the license fee to manufac- turers or jobbers who have _ local branches or stores in Cadillac or ‘to jobbers who deliver goods which have been previously ordered. It is imtend- ed to apply it to tobacco and fruit men who come to town and peddle their products from door to door or from store to stone. Ex-City Attorney Taggart, of Grand Rapids, holds that the ordinance is clearly illegal and cannot be enforced by tthe courts. The Attorney General of Michigan writes that while the law is evidently illegal, he does not think it is incumbent on him to hand down an opinion to that effect at this stage of the game, These are not his exact words, but embody the substance of his letter to the Grand Rapids Associa- tion of Commerce. In the meantime Traverse City has enacted a similar ordinance with $50 annual fee and Petoskey has sent for a copy of the Cadillac ordinance, which would naturally lead to the belief that some enactment of the kind is under consderation by that municipality. The Tradesman believes that local merchants should be protected from the presence of itinerant peddlers of fruit and vegetables, who display their products on the street corners or ped- dle them from door to door, The same is true of any attempt to dispose of any article in the food line. Regular merchants are in a position to handle this class of merchandise. Jecause they pay taxes on their stocks and store buildings or both they should have complete immunity from illeguti- mate competition which bears none of the ordinary expenses of maintaining the city. When any municipality goes beyond this line and undertakes to in- terfere with the distribution of goods not produced in the city, it is clearly treading on dangerous ground, which the courts will not sanction or permit. Spasmodic attempts of this character have been made many times by differ- ent cities and towns in Michigan dur- ing the past fifty years, but whenever they have exceeded their authority the attempts have ended in failure. ——_>+ >> The Low Down. Absolute knowledge I have none, But my Aunt’s washerman’s sister’s son, Heard a policeman on his beat Say to a laborer on the street, That he had a letter just last week Written in the finest Greek From a Chinese coolie in Timbuctoo, Who said that the Cubans in Cuba knew, Of a colored man in Texas Town, Who got it straight from a circus clown, That a man in Klondike heard the news From a gang of South American Jews, And someone far off in Borneo, Who heard a man who claimed to know A swell society female fake, Whose mother-in-law will undertake, To prove that her husbad’s niece Has stated in a printed piece, That she has a son who has a friend Who knows when the depression will end. ae aa aga ap MICHIGAN TRADESMAN May 11, 1932 GETTING A GOOD START. Traffic Men Come To Support of Lloyd Smith. The Tradesman has been favored with a copy of a letter recently sent to Mr. Lloyd Smith, of Plainwell, by the wmiter: Grand Rapids, May 5—I have just read, wiith considerable interest, your article which appears in the May 4 issue of the Michigan Tradesman with reference to the present level of de- murrage charges as related to existing commercial and shipping conditions, and also with reference to the minimum carload weights as related to present sales or purchasing conditions. These subjects are scheduled for consideration by the Transportation Committee of our Association at ats meeting to be held within the next week and J am certain that all of the members of our ‘Committee will very much appreciate the outline of your views as they appear in the Michigan Tradesman. While I am not in posi- tion to speak definitely for the Associa- tion of Commerce until our Transpor- tation Committee shall have consider- ed these subjects and made known to me their views and wishes relative thereto, I have no hesitancy in ‘saying that my personal opinion is substan- tially im accord with your own views. The carriers have always asserted that demurrage charges do not represent the collection of a charge for the use of equipment, but rather constitute a penalty for unreasonable detention of equipment which was required for the direct service of transportation, Hav- ing in mind that the charges do repre- sent a penalty, then the measure of that penalty should be harmonious with the actual effects of withholding the equipment from the transportation service. Certainly the effects of de- tention of equipment at a time such as this, when there is a tremendous sur- plus of equipment, are far less hurtful to tthe interests of the carriers than at a time when, as was the case when the present level of demurrage charges was established, there was a vary marked shortage of equipment. The present high demurrage charges were estab- lished when it was necessary to keep equipment rolling almost constantly in order to take care of the demands of the shippers for cars in which to trans- port their commodities, To-day when a car is released, the chances are that it will simply be held at some terminal po‘nt for some time until some other shipper happens ‘to want a car of that type or size. ‘Another justification for the high level of demurrage charges at the time this level was established was to make impossible or at least unattractive the utilization of railroad equipment for storage purposes. To-day there is a surplus of storage facilities and vacant warehouses which can be had for a song and a reduction in the present level of demurrage would not serve to convert railroad equipment into stor- age facilities, as might have been the case a few yeams ago, I may say, too, that, speaking from my own personal viewpoint, I am in thorough agreement with you in your assertion that the railroads could profitably reduce the minimum carload weight not only on grain products, but on the general run of commodities, As a matter of fact, the carriers are al- ready ‘finding it desirable to experi- ment with minimum weight reductions. I have just seen a freight tariff of the Baltimore & ‘Ohio Railnoad establish- ing a rate to apply on furniture, mini- mum weight 6,000 pounds, from New York to Hagerstown, Maryland, and Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to take ef- fect this month, ‘The ordinary mini- mum weight on mixed furniture is 12,- 000 pounds and the lowest minimum weight now prevailing on any articles of furniture in this territory is 10,000 pounds, As a matter of fact, the low- est minimum weight provided for in the classification at present is 10,000 pounds. I am very strongly of the opinion, and have so stated to various railroad executives, that the railroads must fit their offerings of service and charge to the demands and require- ments of the general shipping public if there is to be any recovery from the present slump in railroad traffic, When a man has a chance to sell 25,000 pounds of grain products or feed, it would certainly be advantageous for the railroads to have their tariff pro- visions make possible the economical shipment of such a quantity instead of informing the shipper that he can ship the 25,000 pounds but he will have to pay for additional transportation of 15,000 pounds which he does not and cannot ship. ° In all fairness to the railroads, I want ‘to say that my contacts with ther executives and my conferences and exchange of correspondence with railroad traffic men and their rate and classification committee representatives convinces me that they are extremely anxious to meceive constructive sug- gestions which may lead to an up- building of railroad traffic. J am cer- tain that the railroads will gladly and thoroughly consider definite sugges- tions such as are discussed in your anticle in this week’s issue of the Tradesman, In connection with your comments as to the level of freight cosits as re- lated to present commodity prices, I think you will be interested in the fol- lowing excerpts from a speech deliv- ered before the National Retail Dry Goods Association eleventh annual convention, in New York City, on Feb. 10, 1922, by General Atterbury (at that time vice-president of the -Pennsyl- vania Railroad and now president of that railroad) : “Freight rates, which are such a large factor in our business: life, have been measurably adjusted, but still re- main at too high a level. Manifestly there can be mo return to normal busi- mess conditions until the price of tran's- portation bears a proper relation to commodity values. The business of this country has been developed on the wide distribution of commodities, en- couraged by freight nates that bore a proper relation to the prices of the commodities, and as these prices fall, so should rates be adjusted.” “The railroads are vitally interested in an early return to a proper ratio be- tween commodity values and costs of transportation, In fact, if the present condition of high rates long continues, many industries will be re-located at points nearer consumption, the rail- roads losing traffic, and the industries their investment.” General Aitterbury’s remarks with reference to the relationship of freight rates tio commodity prices, while bear- ing upon conditions existing in 1922, are just as thoroughly pertinent to the conditions existing at the present time. As first stated herein, our Trans- portation Committee has not yet con- sidered or acted upon these specific matters and I am merely outlining here my own personal views andi as- suring you that I shall advise you promptly as to ‘the action taken by our Committee after consideration of these matters at its meeting next week, Leo E. Golden, Traffic Commissioner Association of Commerce. Referred To Committee. Grand Rapids, May 9—Supplement- ing my letter to Mr. Lloyd Smith, At the meeting of our Transportation Committee to-day the Committee au- thorized the appointment of a Special (Committee ‘to make a thorough study of the matter of demurrage charges and carload: minimum weights and au- thorized this Special Committee to take such action as it believed desir- able, The Special Committee as appointed by Chairman L. M. MacPherson 1s as follows: ‘Mr. Henry Hagens, Valley City Milling Co. : Mr. James Bale, Grand Rapids Plas- ter ‘Co. Mr. F, E. Jones, Furniture Manu- facturers ‘Warehouse Co. Mr. Lester Neper, Kroger Grocer & Baking Co. Mr. Adrian Van Keulen, len Winchester Lumber Co. Ex-Officio Members: Mr. L. M. MacPherson, Seating Co. Mr. Leo E. Golden, Grand Rapids Association of Commerce. Tit is the intention of this ‘Committee to meet within the present week and determine the course of action to be taken. Leo E. Golden, Traffic Commissioner Association of Commerce, (chairman), Vian Keu- American Glassware Demand Still Quiet. In flat glass, there has been an up- ward movement in demand for safety glass, but the volume is not large. In glassware for the home, table and: kitchen, there has been no improve- ment, although buying is expected to spurt as warm weather advances. While production of bottles and con- tainers is ahead of the rate of five months ago, there is mo sustained strength to demand, The dominance of price and the persistent shopping around of volume buyers is arousing much discussion among glassware manufacturers and producers are com- ing to the point where they will insist on profitable production, whether measured in barrels or carloads, the publication says. —_—_++2—__—__ Findlay, Ohio, digs a hoarded silver dollar out of a clock and shows how far and fast it can travel in a month. A brass frame is attached to the big tarnished simoleon as anchorage for a tiny record book. At the end of 30 days the dollar has bought $58.32 worth of goods. The record shows it has been in twenty store cash registers re- leasing shoes, hosiery, groceries, cloth- ing, bread and ice cream sodas. It pays the water bill, phone bill, gas bill; it goes in weekly pay envelopes, is three times donated for charity, is deposited in a church collection plate, passes through two banks, buys admissions to: picture theaters, pays for dinners in restaurants, and is recaptured after changing hands for a manicure. Now President Hoover will sign the worn notebook, anid the dollar will be set up as a itruly shining example—of how sad silver dollars in hoarding may readily become cart wheels and speed up the country’s commerce, —_+-- + ___ Home Accessories To Benefit. Retailers expect the approaching Summer will see a sharp increase in the amount of home entertaining, a trend which will have a beneficial ef- fect on a variety of home accessories. Adult games, Summer furniture, items for lawn parties, outdoor home equip- ment for children and gardening sup- plies were cited as lines which are re- flecting a demand which the stores are tracing to the rise in finding amuse- ment at home. In some quarters the view was held that this development will prove even more of a factor for the coming Fall should economic con- ditions continue without material im- provement, IN THE REALM OF RASCALITY. Questionable Schemes Which Are Under Suspicion. A corporation manufacturing soft drinks will cease use of the word “Vichy” either independently or in connection with the word “artificial” or with any other words, so as to de- ceive purchasers into the belief that its product is Vichy or an artificial Vichy, when such is not the fact. An dndividual dealer in a variety of products, including hosiery, lingerie and neckwear, will cease use of the word “knitting” as part of, or in con- nection with her trade name, either in- dependently or in conjunction with any other words so as to deceive purchas- ers into the belief that she owns, con- trols, or operates a mill or factory wherein the products she sells are manufactured, when such is not the fact. She will also stop use in adver- tising or on labels of exaggerated statements respecting the value of her products in excess of their usual sell- ing value, and use of the word “silk” to describe products not composed of silk, the product of the cocoon of the silk worm, The word “imported” will no longer be used in. connection with the word “oenuine’ or any other words by an individual manufacturing flavoring ex- tracts, or in any way that would de- ceive purchasers into the belief that his products are of foreign manufac- ture, Two companies selling ladies’ hats will cease use of the word “Panama” in any way which would deceive buy- ers into believing that their hats are manufactured from ‘the leaves of the Jipijapa, in accordance with the process used in the manufacture ot Panama hats, when such is not the fact, ‘Co-partners selling and distributing fabrics used for manufacturing umbrel- la covers will stop use of the word “taffeta” either independently or in connection with other words, as a trade name or brand for a product not composed wholly of silk, the product of the cocoon of the silk worm, unless when the word “taffeta” is used to de- scnibe a product composed in substan- tial part of silk, it be accompanied by some other word printed iin type equal- ly as conspicuous so as to clearly in- dicate that the product is not com- posed wholly of silk, but contains a material or materials other than silk. —_++ > Kills Chain Tax. By a tie vote of 65 to 65, the Massa- chusetts House has refused to over- turn the report of the Committee of Taxation on the five different pro- posals to license and tax chain stores doing business in Massachusetts. The vote, taken after a long debate, elim- inated the passage of any chain store taxation legislation in the state this year, Following the vote, the House ac- cepted the adverse reports on the ifive bills, a measure similar to that taken in the Massachusetts Senate 4 week previously, May 11, 1932 SOME TRENDS IN TRADE. Sidelights on the General Business Situation. Freight car loadings in recent weeks, when broken down into their compo- nent parts, have indicated that busi- ness at least is not getting any worse. Loadings of ore, coal, and grain have fluctuated widely, but miscellaneous and l.c.l. freight have shown slight im- provements over preceding weeks. Miscellaneous freight, usually regard- ed as the best barometer of traffic, has gained for three consecutive weeks, and this is contrary to the normal seasonal trend for April. The increase in demand which the steel industry predicted for the last half of April and the first part of May is developing, although so far to a lesser extent than had been anticipat- ed. Henry ford has adopted a sched- ule of about 42,000 eights for May, and ten days ago began to specify steel for volume production. Chevrolet has scheduled 60,000 cars in May as against 45,000 in April. The output of electricity last week declined 12.3 per cent. from last year. Normally at this time of the year there is a tremendous outlet for electrical energy on the Pacific Coast for irriga- tion projects, but ample rains this year made it unnecessary to pump water. Power for industrial use also is in lesser demand. Domestic consumption is steady. The volume of commercial paper outstanding on March 31 totaled $105,- 606,000, according to the tabulation prepared by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. This represents an in- crease of two million over February, and is the first instance of a month to month increase since July, 1930. An easing of credit, and a greater demand for credit, usually signals business im- provement. That New York City banks are in a highly liquid state can be seen in the current surplus of $41,000,000 over and above reserve requirements which they now have on deposit at the Federal Reserve. If income tax collections during March are a criterion of what may be expected during the remainder of the year, the Government will collect only 60 per cent. as much money as it did last year. March collections of 192 million dollars showed a decline of 137 million from last year. Automobile dealers seem to have joined the other merchandisers who are operating mn a hand-to-mouth basis, and the big motor companies are therefore unable to produce on the most economical fixed-output basis. General Motors will try to make it easier for consumers to say “yes” by offering a new time payment plan which will run for eighteen months. The Chicago and Northwestern Railway is going out vigorously after business it has lost to the trucking companies. and on the Chicago to Milwaukee run is offering a compart- ment-car service. The cars will have four compartments of 768 cubic feet each, and are being offered to shippers MICHIGAN TRADESMAN at $15 per compartment, regardless of the weight or type of traffic carried. The Northwestern and other roads centering in Chicago are going after the trucks in still another way by using the railroad-owned Railway Express Agency to take over freight forward- ing now being done by independent trucking companies. The new service will apply on a radius of a hundred miles, and will provide door-to-door delivery. The experiment of road's in the Southwest to capture l.c.l. busi- ness from the trucking. companies by reducing rates was unsuccessful be- cause door-to-door delivery was not offered. According to estimates made by. the Interstate Commerce Commis- sion the volume -of highway trucking, expressed in ton miles, was in 1929 approximately 6 per cent. of the vol- ume of steam railroad traffic, and: last year it grew to approximately 8 per cent. April figures of the American Tele- phone and Telegraph Co. indicate a check to the losses of telephones in service which had been. running with- out interruption for six months. Production of cigarettes during March declined 14 per cent. from last year. Manufactured tobacco was the only tobacco item to show a March increase over last year, At the recent annual meeting of the Owens-Illinois Glass Co. the president announced that the company’s plants at Newark. Ohio, and Evansville, In- diana, will be ready to start making beer bottles in the event that Congress legalizes the beverage. It isn’t the only company which is thirstily awaiting the word “go.” The period of the boom was roughly five years—1924 to ’29. If the predic- tion of Colonel Ayres is correct—that we will be back at normal in 1934— the depression will have equaled the span of the boom. Owners of motor vehicles paid out 334 million dollars last year in regis- tration and license fees. Firestone is perfecting a new rail- road tire—pneumatic, and similar in appearance to an automobile tire, but with a rubber insulated steel flange to fit tracks. In recent trials between Miami and Jacksonvlle the trip of 406 miles was made in 378 minutes, in- cluding stops, which is forty-two min- utes better than the best previous rail time between the two cities. —_—_>>>___ You Know the Kind. A.pompous stranger stalked into the office and demanded to see the man- ager. “I’m sorry, but he’s not here,” re- plied the clerk, “Is there anything I can do?” “No,” snapped the visitor, “I never deal with underlings. I'll wait until the manager returns.” “Very well, take a seat,” said the clerk, and went on with his work. About an hour later the man became impatient, “How much longer do you think the manager will be?” he demanded. “Nearly two weeks,” was the reply. “He went away for his vacation day before yesterday.” When a Famous Lawyer Made His Own Will The late Lewis Cass Ledyard was one of the best known members of the American Bar. He was legal counsel for great business lead- ers, corporations, and large estates. Few men knew better than he the responsi- bility entailed in the administration of Trust Funds over a long period of years. He knew that even the best of business friends or members of his own fraternity could not look forward to continuous life. When he made his own will, Mr. Ledyard named as trus- tee under his will a Trust Institution — that is, a corporation which has perpetual life, under its charter. This high legal endorsement of Trust Services such as we render should carry weight with men and women of Grand Rapids who have property to leave. THE MICHIGAN TRUST co. GRAND RAPIDS THE FIRST TRUST COMPANY IN MICHIGAN 4 MOVEMENTS OF MERCHANTS. Alden—C. E. Higgins, veteran local druggist, died May % following a stroke of apoplexy. Tonia—Henry Jackson has sold his grocery stock to Romeo Glossi, who thas taken possessiion. Flint—The Flint Structural Steel Co., Box 88, has changed its name to the Genesee Steel Co. Blissfield—The Great Lakes Sugar Co. has decreased its capital stock from $300,000 to $200,000. Petoskey — The Petoskey House Furnishings Co., has increased its cap- ital stock from $40,000 to $65,000. ~ Detroit—The Wm. J. Oddy Co., 23 Erskine street, has changed its name. to the American Shade Cloth Co. Grand Rapids—The Bultema Tim- mer Fuel Co., 374 Market street, S.W., has increased its capital stock from $20,000 to $40,000. Detroit—Paul’s Cut-Rate Drug Co., 3401 Hastings street, has been incor- porated with a capital.stock of $7,000. $3,500 being subscribed and: paid in. St. Ignace—The Northern Hotel has been painted on the outside, redecorat- ed throughout and is now open for business announces O. P. Welch, man- ager. Detroit— The Michigan Wool & Tannery Corporation, 2516 Orleans street, has been incorporated with a capital stock of $31,000, $17,500 being subscribed and paid in. Detroit—The Wire & Iron Prod- ucts, Inc., 18481 Stoepel avenue, has been incorporated with a capital stock of $5,000, $3,000 of which has been subscribed and paid in. Detroit—The General Cold Storage Co., 1599 East Warren avenue, has been incorporated with a capital stock of 5,000 shares no par value, $47,000 being subscribed and paid in. Flint—Wards, Inc., 427 South Sagi- naw street, has been organized to deal in ready-to-wear garments for women, millinery, etc., with a capital stock of $5,000, all subscribed and paid in. Petoskey—Arcadia, Inc., 323 Mitch- ell street, has been organized to deal in food, candy, ice cream and conduct a restaurant, with a capital stock of. $15,000, all subscribed and paid in. Midland — Fire, believed to have “originated in an adjoining garage, de- stroyed the store building and stock “of the Bartlett & Asch grocery, en- ‘tailing an estimated loss of $10,000. Flint—The Shoe Centre, Inc., 224 ‘South Saginaw street, has been incor- . porated to deal in shoes at retail with’ a capital stock of $10,000, of which $6,000 has been subscribed and $1,100 ‘paid in. Detroit—Muroy & Pritchard, Inc., 14328 Grand River avenue, heating and - plumbing, has been incorporated with a capital stock of 100 shares at $20 a. ‘share, $2,000 being subscribed and paid in. . Hastings“W. G. Epley, who con- ducted the Sherman House at Allegan ‘for the past nine years and.earlier, con. | ducted a hotel at Charlotte, has ‘leased the Parker House, taking immediate possession. ~~ 9 = coerce MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Albion—Robert C. Baker, who sold his interest in the R. C. Baker & Co. grocery stock, North Superior street, to his father, Charles H. Baker, has taken the position of manager of the Cities Service filling station. Detroit—The Lumber Dealers Sales Corporation, 5105 Loraine avenue, has been organized to deal in building ma- terials, sash, doors, etc., with a cap- ital stock of $25,0000, $15,000 of which has been subscribed and paid in. Detroit—Hughes & Hatcher, Inc., 2305 Woodward avenue, dealer in clothing for men, have merged the busiriess into a stock company under the same style with a capital stock of $1,000, all subscribed and paid in. Detroit — The Michigan Boiler & Sheet Iron Works, Inc., 4120 West Jefferson avenue, has merged its busi- ness into a stock company under the same style with a capital stock of $2,500, all subscribed and paid in. Hudson—Edward. Frensdorf, dealer in wool, grain and other farm prod- ucts, has merged the business into a stock company under the style of the Edward Frensdorf Co., Inc., capital- ized at $1,000, all subscribed and paid in, Detroit—The Honey Baked Ham Co., catering wholesal eand retail, has merged its business into a stock com- pany under the same style with a cap- ital stock of $12,500 common and $12,- 500 preferred, $1,000 being subscribed and paid in. Battle Creek—Schroder’s, Inc., 33 West Michigan avenue, has been in- corporated to deal in women’s apparel, accessories, conduct a beauty parlor, etc., with a capital stock of 10,000 shares at $1 a share, $2,500 being sub- scribed and paid in. Ironwood—Definite action the organization of a new bank to re- sume the business of the former Iron National Bank was taken at a meeting recently when a working committee of ten members was appointed to solicit capital for the venture. Pontiac—The Mary Stewart Can- dies, Inc., of Lansing, conducting the Mary Stewart Tea Room at 18 Sagi- toward naw street, has opened the Mary Stewart Restaurant at 82 Saginaw stret. It also conducts shops in Lansing and East Lansing. Ishpeming—F J Tompkins has re- moved his drug stock from the Kirk- wood block where it has been located for the past twenty years, to the Pilo building on East Iron street. The new location gives the store more floor space and has been redecorated and modernized. St. Johns—B. N. Martin who has conducted bakeries in several towns . for the past eighteen years, has opened _ axbakery in the Merrill building. Mr. Mr. Martin is also conducting a gro- cery store and bakery at Pewamo and will supply his Pewamo store with baked goods from the ovens in St. Johns. St. Johns—Lester Smith and Arden Cook,. both experienced in the grocery “business, have purchased the grocery stock of Stephen Temple, located at <2 == ¢he-eorner of Clinton avenue and Ross street. They have remodeled and re- decorated the store and will conduct a Red & White store, Lee & Cady being their supply house. Gladstone—I. N. Bushong, president of the Northwest Cooperage & Lum- ber Co., died at his winter home in St. Petersbug, Florida, May 7, follow- ing a brief illness. The body will reach Gladstone on Wednesday morning and after funeral service on Thursday, the body will be taken to the old family home at Leipsic, Ohio, where intern- ment will be made. Decatur—In the bankruptcy case of Ervin G. Goodrich, men’s furnishings, the trustee’s final report has been ap- proved and accepted and payment of expenses of administration ordered. A first and final dividend of 33.4 per cent. was declared. No objection was made to the discharge of of the debtor and the case will be returned to District Court at Grand Rapids. Ishpeming — Automatic Utilities, Inc., with headquarters in Marquette and a branch in Hancock, has leased a store in the Thoney building. 106 North Main street for a term of years, remodeled it and has opened a store. The company has the county agency for Frigidaire refrigerators, Petro- Nokol automatic oil burners, Delco light products, Delco gas, and other appliances. Grand Haven—In the case of John Grubinger, doing business as the Style Shop, the Peoples Savings Bank of Grand Haven has started to realize on its claim against the estate by attach- ing the store property at 240 Washing- ton street, Grand Haven, held jointly by Grubinger and his wife, Esther, and which is valued at $12,000 in the sched- ules. Stock is value at $3,000; fixtures, $750 and debts due on open account, $1,500. Midland—E. L. Gardiner is remodel- ing the Gardiner building to accommo- date at least seven independent mer- chants under one roof. It is under- stood that Mr. Gardiner will occupy one department with a complete stock of furnishings for men and William Schutte, formerly manager of the lo- cal Mark’s store, will conduct a de- partment dealing in accessories for motor vehicles. The names of the other five department owners have not been learned. Kalamazoo — The Mattison Drug Co.. 116 West Michigan avenue, con- ducting one of the largest drug stores in the down town district, has closed its doors after twenty-one years at the same location and will retire perma- nently from business. Inability to se- cure a new lease at advantageous terms is given as a reason for closing by the owner, Charles R. Greene. The stock of the store will be sent to the Greene Drug Store at Walnut and Davis streets and the fixtures stored. Manufacturing Matters. Corunna—The Corunna Manufactur- ing Co. has been organized to manu- facture and sell truck and auto cabs, with a capital stock of $30,000, all of which has been subscribebd and paid in. May 11, 1932 Ann Arbor — Automatic Heating Service, Inc., 323 East Hoover avenue, manufacturer of heating, ventilating and air-conditioning apparatus, has been incorporated with a capital stock of $45,000, $3,500 of which has been subscribed and paid in. —_~+~++___ Orders on Vacation Items Start. Wholesale distributors of vacuum bottles, automobile luncheon kits and other seasonal items in that field, placed a normal quantity of orders in the market this week. Buyers delayed their purchases for more than six weeks, but are now taking ‘their regu- lar volume of goods. Purchases of the vacuum bottles were confined chiefly to the quart and gallon sizes to retail up to $5. Luncheon kits retailing up to $20 were in demand, —_> ++ ____ Fund To Protect Canners. Establishment of a fund of $50,000 to be used in meeting claims against canners and distributors of canned foods, arising out of illness or injury due to products of manufacturers and distributors of canned foods, has been announced by the National Canners’ Association. The money, taken from the Association’s reserve fund, is to be used in payment of judgments or set- tlements im excess of $3,000 and not more than $25,000. “In the past two or three years,’ an executive of the Association states, “the number of claims reported to the Association has greatly increased. A large proportion of these claims have proved unfounded. Prompt and thor- ough investigation of such complaints and adequate defense against unfound- ed and unjustified demands for dam- ages have become increasingly im- portant to both canner and distributor.” —_——_+ + +. The Only Trail. Life is indeed an adventurous climb Of hazardous, thrilling ascent, Each foot costing dearly in valor and strength As each climber’s best efforts are bent. Step after step the courageous gain ground, Keeping nerves and steel muscles so taut! Then, a giddiness sick grips both head and stout heart As we peer in the wrought. Canyon’s God’s The mountain of Life harbors only ONE TRAIL That ascends to its coveted crest— A trail that is fraught with hopes, fears, faith and doubt— A trail full of glorious test. Frank K. ——_> + ->—__- What business has gained in Amer- ica, politics has lost. The flower of American manhood does not go into politics, but chooses industry instead. In England just the reverse is true, and very frequently English men devote their lives unselfishly to improving the state of the nation. | think an interchange might work out very nicely. Let your men run our business and we might lend you some of ours to run your govern- ment, [ think I might make a present of this idea to the League of Nations. —Winston Churchill, — ++ >___- Those Joneses Again. Newedd: ‘I wonder why it is we can't save anything.” Mrs. Newedd: “It’s the neighbors, dear; they are always doing something we can’t afford.” Glew. young young pe May 11, 1932 Essential Features of the Staples. Sugar — Local jobbers hold cane granulated at 4.50c and beet granulated at 4.30c. Tea—The first hands sale of tea during the week has been: quiet, large- ly because the London market, which influences ours a great deal, has been marking ‘time. About the middle of the week, however, London markets started up again and Ceylons and Indias firmed up a fraction, On this side, however, prices did not material- ly change. There is some talk in Washington of an import tax on tea, but nobody seems to expect it ito come, Prices generally in this coun- try are about the same as they were a week ago with a moderate demand. Consumptive demand for tea will im- prove as soon as the weather gets siet- tled ion a warmer basis. Coffee—The market for future Rio and Santos, green and in a large way, has been quite nervous during the past week and has moved both up and down. Part of this is due to talk in Washington of a tariff on coffee. Meanwhile ‘the destruction of surplus coffee proceeds in Brazil on a large scale. Possibly actual Riio and Santos is a fraction higher for the week. Milds are showing rather weak undertone and are a small fraction lower since the last report. Jobbing market on roasted coffee is steady to firm as far as Rio and Santos are concerned. There has been no general change in price, however. “Canned Fruit—California fruits are dull. The Cling Peach Agency has practical control of stocks now, but there appears ito be very little demand from distributors. ‘Canned Vegetables—The very cheap corn offered by some Midwest packers appears to have been cleaned up. Spot peas are offered at a wide range of prices, particularly the higher grades. Stringless beans are cleaning up at prices below any normal level. Canned Fish—New prices on lobster have been named during the week showing a rather wide variance in sellers’ ideas. Prices vary as much as 25 cents a dozen, half pounds, All packers have mot yet named prices. Japanese crab meat is slightly lower. New prices on ‘Columbia River salmon have been named on a very moderate General demand for salmon is Grocery basis. only fair. Dried Fruits—The dried fruit mar- ket held generally steady the past week, Prices here are so closely in line with Califonnia that shading is be- ing held to a minimum, Small prunes are in definitely light supply here. The movement of 50s-60s has been such that there is little left, while the snialler sizes in many cases are un- obtainable. This is due in large part to the low prices and comparatively large expenses involved in moving “hem. The export outlook for prunes, as well as all dried fruits, is unfavor- able. The large markets abroad have either already raised tariffs, or put into. effect quota restrictions on imports. The same situation overshadows ‘the Canadian market. Raisins fortunately are holding steady, and ithe uncertainty of future action has been cleared up by the pool in its offering of the re- MICHIGAN TRADESMAN mainder of its crop at ‘the last price basis. If raisins are to be cleaned up well in advance of the new crop, the present rate of sales must be maintain- ed or increased, with warmer weather to work against. Other dried fruits have been so nearly sold up that there is little more to say about them. The lower grades) of apricots are very scarce and firm, Beans and Peas—Some strength has appeared in dried beans during the week, but has mostly been: confined to pea beans, which are stronger and a litthe higher. The balance of the lisit is still neglected and weak. This also applies ito blackeye peas. Cheese—Cheese has had a_ quiet week, but a firm undertone and. slight advances. ‘Nuts—The market is draggng here, with little offered from primary mar- kets by way of replacements. Stocks in ithe hands of importers are light; but there is no desire on the part of the trade to take more than is neces- sary for immediate requirements, The best French and Italian walnuts are running very scarce. Almonds have been well sold up and there is no definite change in filbents abroad. In- terest in new crop filberts is moderate. Pickles—Pickles in glass are firmly held. There has been a fairly good demand for these, Barrel dills ane in- active, however. Consumers show some preference for Western over Southern grown dills. Sweet mixed in glass doing a fair business. Lisi prices for dills are reported lower, Rice—The long grains are unchang- ed, but are well held at present price levels and in moderate supply. Busi- ness in this market is largely of a re- placement character, but spot rice ap- pears to be finming up a little in the South in view of the prospects of a reduced crop in the coming season. Salt Fish—The demand for macker- el has been very quiet during the week. On account of a poor demand, com- paratively litth Norway and Irish mackerel thave been coming in. In spite of this prices are easing off to some extent, Sauerkraut—Sellers of sauerkraut found the market slow. Barrel sales have been light, Prices had an easy undertone, a quotable reduction mark- ing No, 3 and 10 cans. Syrup and Molasses—Demand for sugar syrup is mioderate, but prices are firm and reduction is not exces- sive. Compound syrup is unchanged with a fair demand. Molasses only moderately active without changes in price. Vinegar—Vinegar remains very firm in tone, although there are no changes since the advance last week. A good demand is evident. April sales are slightly ahead of March and April lasit year. >> Review of the Produce Market. Apples—Current prices are as fol- lows: Baldwins, 2% in., A Grade __~-$1.25 Baldwins, 2% in., C Grade ---- .90 Delicious, 2% in., A Grade __--- 1.75 Pewaukees, 21% in., A Grade ___ 1.25 Spies, 3 ih. Baking: 2.--_t_/-_12 1.75 Spies, 2% in., A Grade -------- 1.75 Spies, 2% in.,.C Grade ~------- 1.00 Washington box apples are sold on the following basis: Extra faney Delicious _-.._____- $3.00 Baney Delicious 2 2.75 Hxtra Paney KRomes «225 Maney IOMmeS 25 2.00 Extra fancy Winesaps —__.._-_- 1.75 oe a 1.60 $1.75 for 24 bunches; home grown, 90c per doz. bunches. Bananas—44%4@5c per lb. Beans—New from Calif. or Florida command $3.50 per hamper for green or wax. Butter—The market is lc lower than a week ago. Jobbers hold plain wrap- ped prints at 18%4c and. 65 Ib. tubs at 17%c for extras, Cabbage—Texas, $5 per crate; Mo- bile, $5.50 per crate. Carrots—New from Texas or Calif., $3.75 per crate or 80c per doz. Cauliflower—$2 for box containing 6@9. Celery — Home grown, bunch; Florida and Calif., bunch. Cocoanuts—90c per doz. or $3.50 per bag. Cucumbers—Illinois hot house, $1.20) per doz. for extra fancy. Dried Beans—Michigan jobbers pay as follows for hand picked at shipping station: €. H. Pea from elevator ------ $1.85 (Rea from farmer —. 2.0... 1.45 Light Red Kidney from farmer -- 1.40 Dark Red Kidney from farmer -- 2.00 Eggs—The market is 1c higher than a week ago. Jobbers pay 12c for 56 lb. crates, 12%c for 57 and 58 Ib. crates and 13c for 60 Ib, crates, Grape Fruit — Florida commands $4.50 per box; bulk, $5 per 100. Green Onions—Home grown, 20c per doz. Lettuce—In good following basis: Imperial Valley, 6s, per crate ~-$3.75 Imperial Valley, 5s, per crate -. 4.00 Home grown, leaf 10 Ibs. ------ .75 Lemons—Present quotations are as follows: Fancy Winesaps Asparagus—lI Illinois, 60c per 50c per demand on the Woe Summise 2) $5.00 860 -Sunkict 800 BO Red Bal 2 4.50 G00 Red Ball ..-..... 4.50 Mushrooms—40c per one lb. carton. Oranges—Fancy Sunkist California Navels are now sold as follows: ee $4.50 jo ae EC Garin ee 4.50 ee 4.50 oe 4.50 P| aS SOI ele LAGE meine ais 4.50 CEN Se es 4.50 EO 4.50 oe 4.00 Floridas—$4.50 per box; bulk, $5 per 100. New Potatoes — $2.50 per bu. for Florida or Texas. Onions—Texas Bermudas, $3 per 50 lb. sack for white; $2.50 for large yellow and’ $2 for small. Parsnips—85c per bu. Peas—Green,; $2.50 per bu. for Calif. or Florida. Pineapples—Floridas command $2.75 ior 16s and 18s and $3 for 24s and 30s. 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 30@35c per bu.; Idaho, $2.25 per 100 lb. sack; 28c per 15 Ib. sack. Poultry—Wilson & Company pay as follows: biéavy fowls. 0 15¢ bigit fowls’... 12c Pruchs 2 12c Geese oo 10c No. ft Parkeys a 15c Spinach — 90c per bu. for home grown, Strawberries—$3@4 for 24 qt. case from Mississippi. Swete Potatoes—Kiln dried Indiana Jerseys, $1.75; Tenn., $1.50. Tomatoes—Hot house, $1.40 per 7 Ib. basket; $1.50 for 10 Ib. basket. Veal Calves — Wilson & Company pay as follows: ManGW io 6@7 Vc Good 9) 2 6c Medijit 2005002 Se ————_+ Swagger Coats Active in New York. Women’s and misses’ swagger coats, May sales and special promotions of lingerie and two store-wide events attracted outstanding response in New York stores last week, accord- ing to analyses by shoppers of the Meyer Both Retail Reporting Bureau. Swagger coats, which have been popu- lar for weeks, were featured by both price and fashion stores concurrently, with the $15 and $29.50 brackets favored, Concentration on the middle rather than the lower-price lingerie lines was significant, with new merchandise fea- tured. Active sitone-wide event items included $3.99 five shelf metal cabinets, 44 cent full-fashoned chiffon hosiery, 63 cent women’s straw hats, 98 cent men’s wool sweaters, $11.99 women’s and misses’ coats, six for 34 cents wo- men’s pure linen handkerchiefs, 77 cent women’s handbags, two for 83 cents women’s fabric gloves, 69 cent wo- men’s rings, 49 cent umbrellas and 44 cent silk print ascost, Among unadvertised items, 32 cent printed crepe scarfs, $1.39 and $1.95 Japanese coolie coats, the latter with pajamas, and $1.84 large matching gilets stood out. ——_+- > —____ The Road Home. I am going far they say When I leave this house of clay; If the road leads over yonder Then I wonder—yes I wonder If betimes it turns to come Back again to folks at home. I cah never, never see How you could eternally Journey on alway apart Without passing where you start; So I’ll drop in oft on you Just to whisper how-d’ye’do. Universes may be great But when once you contemplate All the greatness of desire All the hearts with love afire How can all eternity Keep such love from finding thee. In the quiet, in the night In the morn of new-day light In the summer, in the frost Near or far a kindred host Of beloved must surely be In each others company. I am going far they say Pretty soon—but when away Will be planning too, with you Every day what we will do For I reckon oft I'll come Back to be with those at home. Charles A. Heath. 6 May 11, 1932 MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE Will Stampede To Buy. A few weeks ago an insurance man predicted that when business does finally turn upward and prices begin to advance, the stocks of all goods and raw materials will be so depleted that there will be a rush to buy. This pre- diction is borne out by something Roger W. Babson, the business statis- tician, said very recently. His asser- tion is that “The present contraction will be carried too far, and when this condition is generally realized, mer- chants and manufacturers will stam- pede to purchase as they stampeded to sell in 1929.” ——_2»2>—___ Mutual Assessment, Stock company representatives make much ado about the assessment liabil- ity of mutual insurance companies, arguing that the insurance buyer never can tell what the insurance is going to cost in a mutual company. The argu- ment continues that the stock company customer knows just what he will have to pay for his protection. The argu- ment seems good. ‘Take the San Francisco disaster for an example. A few years after that conflagration, stock company rates had to be increas- ed, to cover the added cost of the big fire. Within a comparatively few years after the fire, policyholders in stock companies, by reason of the in- creased rates, paid additional prem- iums equal to many times the total loss caused by the conflagration. In the meantime a number of stock com- panies failed, or compromised their losses on a percentage basis for 0 to 90 per cent. of the losses so that a great deal’ of the money never eventually got back to many policyholders who suffered the losses in the disaster. The only difference between the stock policy and the mutual policy seems to be that the stock assessment is lange, sure and continuous while the mutual assessment is uncertain, usual- ly small and not sure. But the insurance buyer can be sure of one thing, that neither the stock company nor the mutual will give back more money than the policyholders in the aggregate give to the company. That is the one sure thing in in-sure- ance. The insurance buyers, as a whole, must pay the whole cost of the insur- ance whether that cost be reckoned: as a premium or as an assessment. All insurance is mutual in that feature. —__ oo A New Model. During their prolonged excursion into the wonderland of finance—so rudely interrupted in the fall of 1929 —the great stock fire insurance com- panies built up such an imposing afflu- ence that some unprejudiced observers wondered why they did not re-organ- ize as investment companies pure and simple. The obvious reason is, of course, that the excursion was largely financed by their policyholders, who quite naturally expected delivery of that which they had purchased. Now that circumstances have forced the stock companies back into ther proper business, that of underwriting, which they have long admitted will not yield MICHIGAN TRADESMAN a legitimate return on the capital in- vested, it seems in order to enquire whence they expect sufficient profits to satisfy their stockholders. Perhaps the numerous reductions in capital stock during 1931 suggest the answer. Perhaps, after all, a huge aggregation of capital—that bulwark of safety for the policyholder—is not so necessary an adjunct of the fire insurance busi- ness as the public has been asked to believe —Firemen’s Bulletin, ———_> +> Agents Going Mutual. In these times of depression when a saving of from 20 per cent. upward on any item of expense is a consideration to most insurance buyers it is no won- der that fire insurance agents through- out the country are taking on the repre- sentation of mutual fire companies in increasing numbers. Many agents are making thorough local surveys to de- termine how much business is going to the mutuals and what are the fu- ture possibilities. 'The Fairmont Daily ‘Sentinel of Fairmont, Minn., in announcing that the Palmer-Edwards ‘Co., one of the largest old-line insurance agencies in that section, had gone over to the mu- tuals and will hereafter sell insurance in mutual companies said: “Long and loudly has Fairmont groaned under the exactions, of old-line insurance with high rates and small credit for eliminations of fire hazards. For several years there has been on the part of business men a turn to the mutuals, which have found a way to share with policyholders a very sub- stantial part of the huge earnings built up by the ‘board rates,’ established by state authority in conformity to the demands of the old-line companies. “Insurers can hardly be blamed for considering what appears to them a clean saving of a fourth or more in their insurance costs.” Announcing the drastic change of policy of the staunchly conservative Palmer-Edwards Co., R. W. Palmer says: “We realize that the time is not far distant when all insurance will be mu- tual insurance. “Take Martin county for example. Ninety-nine per cent. of all farm in- surance is written in the Farmers Mu- tual, Nearly all Fairmont business places now have mutual insurance and many of them are carrying nothing else. “Ford Motor Co., Swift Packing Co., Chrysler Motors, the big boys all carry mutual insurance. Why? Because it is just as good and costs less.” ees A Business Man’s Philosophy. Something for fathers to think about: A group of 369 high school boys and 415 girls were asked to check a list of ten desirable qualities in a father. The quality that received the largest vote was “spending time with his children.” The quality that received the second largest vote was “respecting his chil- dren’s opinions.” Other qualities were rated in the fol- lowing order: 3. Being an active church member. 4. Being a college graduate. 5. Never nagging his children about what they do. 6. ‘Making plenty of money. 7. Being well dressed. 8. Being prominent in social life. 9, Having a love of music and poetry. 10. Owning a good-looking car. The investigation was made by Mr. and Mrs. Robert ‘S. Lynd, authors of “Middletown.” William Feather. —__»+2s—_——_ Stores Cautious on Straw Hats. While the trade is hopeful that low- er prices on straw hats will stimulate business during the coming season, which opens in about a week, -retailers have stocked these styles cautiously. Body hats are expected to provide the bulk of the business, but the sailor types in the $1 to $1.95 range will be promoted widely, The anticipated ac- ceptance of men’s wash suits may stimulate sales of straw hats, it was thought, but, on the whole, the indus- try is doubtful that business will show any material difference from the low levels of the last few years. —_++ + To Enforce Olive Oil Label Rule. Importers of olive oil have been warned by the Department of Agri- culture that regulations calling for ac- curate labeling as to the liquid content of containers of imported olive oil are to be strictly enforced. After Aug. 1, according to a special bulletin from the Department, the conditional re- leases formerly permitted on inaccu- rately labeled shipments will be dis- continued. The advance notice has been sent out to give amporters plenty of time in which to transmit the warn- ing to foreign sources of supply, the ages. GRAND RAPIDS, Mutual benefit, protection and responsibility has been the object of all organized human efforts throughout It’s the underlying principle of Mutual Insurance. THE GRAND RAPIDS MERCHANTS MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY affiliated with the Mich- igan Retail Dry Goods Association offers all the benefits of a successful organization. 319-320 Houseman Building MICHIGAN Minneapolis, Minnesota And Benjamin Franklin was Chairman of the Board In 1752 Benjamin Franklin called together a meeting of prominent colonists in the Court House at Philadelphia and outlined a plan whereby at a small yearly cost each of them could be insured against loss if his home burned. Thus was founded the oldest insurance company in America—a Mutual. The spirit of thrift and industry became the characteristics of Mutual insurance. The remarkable stability and vitality of Mutual insurance is based on adherance to these aims. The Federal Mutuals strictly observed Mutual principles during 32 years of successful operation. Thus they have been able to furnish sound insurance at the lowest possible cost. FEDERAL HARDWARE & IMPLEMENT MUTUALS Retail Hardware Mutual Fire Ins. Co. Hardware Dealers Mutual Fire Ins. Co. Stevens Point, Wisconsin Minnesota Implement Mutual Fire Ins. Co. Owatonna, Minnesota OUR FIRE INSURANCE POLICIES ARE CONCURRENT with any standard stock policies that you are buying The Net Cost is 30% Less Michigan Bankers and Merchants Mutual Fire Insurance Co. of Fremont, Michigan WILLIAM N. SENF, Secretary-Treasurer a. May 11, 1932 Lines of Interest To Grand Rapids Council. _L. V. Pilkington, Past Grand Coun- selor of Michigan, who has held a posi- tion of responsibility in the sales de- partment of Thomas Wilson & Co., distributors of Oldsmobiles in Grand Rapids territory, has accepted a posi- tion with the United Securities Co., of Kansas City, Mo, Brother Pilkington will be located in Grand Rapids, as- sociated with their local organization, maintaining their offices at 20 Foun- tain street. The best wishes for his success are extended by Grand Rapids Council, Frank Colegrove, residing at 332 North Lafayette avenue, a compara- tively new member of the order, seems imbued with the right spirit for ad- vancing the interests of 131. He is taking a very keen interest in the af- fairs of the Council and has accepted the chairmanship of the membership committee, which has a real job to per- form. Brother Colegrove covers West- ern Michigan in the interest of the Rumford ‘Baking Powder Co. A letter from Alva Crusen, Los Angeles, ‘Calif., conveys the rather de- pressing information that Mrs. Crusen met with an accident, breaking both bones in her right ankle. The ankle is very painful and physicians advise them that she probably will not have the use of it for several months. 3rother Crusen is improving; he went Westward last year seeking relief from asthmatic affliction, and while he ds en- joying better health, he is not entirely free from the old trouble. They live at 377 Bale Vista Trail, Los Angeles, Calif. When in Michigan, Brother Crusen worked Northern Michigan in the interests of the Hiazeltine & Per- kins Drug Co., and maintained a home on Lovett avenue, East Grand Rapids. The Team Work in Business group held a meeting Saturday noon at the Elk’s cafe with an attendance of about twenty-five. The meeting was con- ducted by Brother DeGraff, who gave the group a rousing talk ‘on the meth- ods of securing new members for Grand Rapids ‘Council, The team that secures the Jargest number of mem- bers between now and the first meet- ing in September, will be guests of the Executive Committee at a steak din- ner—time and place to be selected later. The Team Work in Business is a definite program and you all will do well to support it whole-heartedly. In- teresting and instructive talks were delivered by Rutledge W. Radcliffe, Frank Colegrove, Walter S, Lawton, B.C. Saxton and Homer R. Bradfield. F. A. Simonds, residing at 729 South Prospect ‘avenue, who has been con- fined to his. home for the past two weeks by illness is rapidly recovering. He has held a membership in 131 for twenty-eight years and we are all glad to learn of his recovery. Business may be a little slow for some of us, but we are happy to re- port that Raymond W. Bentley and 7 Clyde Larraway are each driving new Oldsmobiles, which were furnished by Row Motor Sales of Burton Heights. M. D. Estes, who has fully recovered from an attack of the flu, is back on his old territory with a line of ladies hosiery. He will continue to make the Herkimer Hotel his headquarters. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN At the annual election of officers, May 7, the Ladies Auxiliary selected the following to direct their affairs for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. F. L. Kuehne, Vice-President, Mrs. Frank Colegrove, Treasurer, Mrs. Robert E. Groom; Secretary, Mrs. Harry Nash. Mrs, L. L. Lozier was elected a dele- gate to the State convention to be held at Kalamazoo June 2, 3 and 4, and Mrs. Frank Holman was elected an alternate, Wie are glad to report the organization in a very strong position regarding finances, membership and morale. To possess strong recuperative powers is very desirable. These are dependent largely upon right living, ambition and energy. Last Friday evening Fred DeGraff was reported seriously ill to the Senior ‘Counselor. Early Saturday morning tthe S, C. has- tened to the Herkimer Hotel to render aid and assistance to his co-worker and learned that Brother DeGraff was al- ready out and on the job soliciting business for his firms, That is a fine example of individual effort, as. well as Team Work in Business. The message from the leader in Team ‘Work in Business last’ monith was so impressive that Brother John B. Olney sent same to the manager of his firm in ‘Chicago. It reached the office of the Post-Tribune at LaSalle, Ill., and the following editorial was published, based upon the message: TO-DAY’S BEST THOUGHT We're All Hurting Business. A traveling salesman, representing a big concern visited the Post-Tribune office Friday morning. He informed the writer that his company had order- ed their salesmen “not ‘to enquire of newspapers how their business was.” His company, through investigation, found that nearly ninety per cent. of the salesmen of various lines made the mistake of “discussing business.” Another salesman calling at this office Friday morning stated that his company has a new machine on the market which will ifill a long-felt want. The machine has been built, ready to sell, yet they are making no effort to push its sale until the demand arises, which they know is sure to happen. Here’s optimism for you, Two brothers, friends of the writer, conducted a clothing store in a certain city. No matter how terrible business was, no matter how ‘terrible the weath- er was, to them everything was al- ways “fine.” One Sunday afternoon one brother went’ om an auto trip with about twenty-five other cars. His car slid off ‘into a ditch and had to be pulled out, One of the tires blew out—they cost $50 then—and on Monday the writer enquired as to what kind of a trip they had, knowing of the trouble experienced, The answer was just the same as always, “fine.” Probably this was carrying the mat- tier 'too far, for no one.-would agree that such an experience was “fine.” Yet there was no loss of spirit here. Men and women visit a store to pur- chase something. They “sense” the spirit of the store. They go home and mention their shopping experience of ithe day and say something favorable or unfavorable about their trip. Many of these customers can be influenced to speak of their visit to these stores as “fine.’ They can take away with them “glad tidings” as easy as “sad tidings.’” Some of us are our worst enemies. We all have money invested in busi- ness ventures of one kind or another. We all are trying to do the best we can to make the best of things as we find them. ‘We can help ourselves a great deal by being the conveyors of optimism, by cultivating some of the spirit, at least, of the clothing merchant men- tioned above, whose only answer to anything about himself or his business was “fine.” Let’s stop hurting our own business, Official ‘Reporter. Oe Corporations Wound Up. The following Michigan corporations have recently ‘filed notices of dissolu- tion with the Secretary of State: Michigan Coffee Co., Inc., Detroit. G. F. Stearns Lumber Co., Grand Rapids. ‘Central Trading Co., Detroit. Sloane Co., Detinoit. Turner Bros, Land Co., Detroit, Turner Bros. Transfer Co., Detroit. Ira Carley Lumber Co., Ingalls. Thompson Auto ‘Co., Detroit. Second Boulevard Putt-A-Round Co., ‘Highland Park. N. Kappaz Grocery, Inc., Detroit. McGiverin-Larned Co., Detroit. National Electric Products Lansing, Shaw Book Shop, Grand Rapids. Berrien County Finance Corp., Ben- ton Harbor, Schraner and Son, Detroit. Buckeye ‘Blower Co., Detroit. Exchange Realty Co., Mit. Clemens. Western Poultry Co., Inc., Detroit. Detroit Furniture Parts Corp., Detroit. Howard H. ‘Parsons & Co., Detroit. R. Chain Stores, Inc., Detroit, Corp., 7 Seal Chemicals Process, Inc., Detroit. E. T. Barnum, Detroit. Royal Oak Firestone Service Stores, Inc., Royal Oak, Battle Creek Firestone Service Stores, Inc., Detront. Lansing Firestone Service ‘Stores ,[nc., Lansing. Jackson Firestone Tire Stores, Inc., Jackson, Lesher, ‘Whitman & Co., Lansing, Carrollton Steamship Co., Saginaw. Carroll Windiate Co., Bay City. Battle Creek Letter Shop, 3attle Creek. Alex Reid Drugs, Inc., Detroit. Traverse City Transportation Co., Traverse City. Lorraine Manufacturing & Importing '‘Co., Grand Haven. Niles ‘Gas Light Co., Niles. Cadillac Muskrat Co., Cadillac. Maise Corporation, Detroit. Cut Rate Merchandising Co., Detroit. Solco Land Co., Detroit. Detroit Door and Sash Co,, Detroit. Schreiber Fire Proof Door Co., De- itirort, —_—_—_-@ Weak Prices Retard Shoe Sales. Uncertainty on prices continued to hold down the volume of shoe sales during the week, although a faint gain is registered over that of the previous week, reports from manufacturers in- dicate. In the men’s ranges, sport styles are a little more active in the popular price brackets, with juvenile numbers also coming im for a fair share of the business. Women’s styles are re-ordered in fair fashion, Produc- tion is reported to have declined slightly during April and plants are operating cautiously, keeping a close watch on their stocks. Expectations are that the second quarter ‘total will be somewhat below that of the cor- responding period of last year. Sanitary Plant. 2101 Godfrey Ave. Koeze Mfg. Co. Announces full production in their Food Products. e Bel-Car-Mo Peanut Butter Blue Bell Peanut Butter Cream-Nut Peanut Butter Blue Bell Salted Peanuts Elite Blanched Salted Peanuts Complete line of Raw and Salted Nut Meats These Products are the result of rigid tests in selecting, blanching, and toasting the choicest varieties of Peanuts. These Products manufactured fresh daily in our new Modern Koeze Mfg. Co. Grand Rapids, Michigan RECASTING GROUPS. Throughout this period of Congres- sional hysteria, preceded as it was by meeting emergencies as they came along with emergency methods, it has been impressed upon many business men that the present set-up of trade and industrial organization leaves a great deal to be desired. The drive on Congress by many special interests was in a large degree responsible for the ensuing confusion. In the mean- time almost three years of business depression have gone by without a sign of any real program of rehabili- tation from any leading business group. Abroad there is not this conflict of interests nor failure to work out a joint effort for economic welfare. Busi- ness in operates very closely with the Government. There is at least the appearance of unity and co-ordination, even though there may be difficulties within. most cases Some reasons for confusion in this country are readily apparent. Our leading organization, it is held, is not really representative of the trade and industrial interests, but leans toward the professional classes. It is pointed out that the divergence of interests explains why there are groups of man- ufacturers and distributors in many cities which have commerce chambers. Similarly, there is little co-ordination between the many trade bodies and little appreciation of the common ob- jectives toward which they might all strive with benefit. Liason has been established on very small scale. It is suggested that we probably have too many associations and not enough good ones. Obviously, the answer to this prob- lem is a recastnig of organization so that a common business program may be achieved which would give due recognition to all interests, including those of employes and the public, and a proper system of contact and co- ordination so that there may not be so much wasted effort. After all, special interests stand to gain less through winning their than through sharing in the general eco- nomic welfare. own objectives RETURNS TO SANITY. The turnabout in Congress, follow- ing the special messages of President Hoover on the necessity of avoiding delay in balancing the budget, and an- nouncement of another wage cut by leading steel producer, were features of the week in the general business situation. While business interests condemned Congress for its vacillation and unsound proposals, it was true, as Mr. Hoover pointed out, that a good deal of the trouble could be traced to business itself as represented by the “locust swarm of lobbyists.” Toward the week-end it wa_ indi- cated that Congress might return to the methods of order and dispatch which marked passage of the earlier remedies for the credit situation. Pub- lic sentiment as measured by the ad- justed figures for money in - circula- tion appears to be see-sawing a little. The adjusted figures were lower for the last week reported, but the decline MICHIGAN TRADESMAN so far has run only a little further than half the increase which started last December. Gold withdrawals, which may be taken as a measure of senti- ment abroad, again started in volume. Little in the way of favorabie de- velopment could be found in business last week, which was natural, in view of uncertainties here and abroad. T,he New York Times weekly business in- dex dropped to a new low, although steel activity and automobile produc- tion were higher and power output was unchanged. Cotton goods cur- tailment has been forced by dragging demand. heavier stocks and very low prices. With respect to the steel wage cut of approximately 15 per cent., set for May 16, it is worthy of note that many steel prices continue at the same levels as a year ago. Rails are still quoted at $43 a ton. Agricultural prices are very much lower, but galvanized barb wire is higher than last year. This naturally poses the question of how lower wages and decreased farm in- come can be expected to support prices very little under hoom-time quotations. DRY GOODS CONDITIONS. Trade activity continues at its re- cent level. It has been running some- what over the decline which would be represented by the drop in prices over the year. This means that unit trans- actions as well as dollar volume are below the figures for a year ago. Women’s apparel and accessories drew the best demand, but increased interest was reported in Summer furniture and furnishings. Men’s wear trade still showed little gain. The réduction in unit transactions has brought about eqort to increase the size of the average sale. The qual- ity campaign endorsed by many re- tailers is aimed at this objective, but there are still numerous instances of very low price goods being featured in advertising promotion activities. As merchandising activities view it, prices was and sales the emphasis upon low started during emergency conditions and was not given proper study from the standpoint of desirable store policy: The result has been that most stores have been driven into such operations when many of them could do much better by limiting the very low brack- ets and adding to their medium price lines. Now that the slump in prices ap- pears to have spent most of its force, it is suggested that retailers might analyze all price lines and, through adequate tests, determine just what trade they desire to attract and adjust merchandise and accordingly. Many new prices have come into pop- ularity, and probably some additional ones might be introduced with profit. prices THE FOUR-LINE PLAN. Concluding its hearing of testimony and argument, the Interstate Com- merce ‘Commission has ,begun final consideration of the proposed “four- party” railroad consolidation, designed by the New York Central, the Penn- sylvania, the Baltimore & Ohio and the Chesapeake & Ohio as a substitute for the five-system plan put forward by the commission in 1929. Numerous local objections raised to the “four-party” plan. Phila- delphia business bodies especially ob- jected to inclusion of the Reading and Central Railroad of New Jersey in the proposed new and enlarged Baltimore & Ohio system. Virginia representa- tives fought allocation of the Virginian Railroad to the Pennsylvania and Chesapeake & Ohio lines, and similar New Eng- land opinion was more or less divided. Some opponents there were vehement ‘n demanding that the Pennsylvania be forced to relinquish its holding in the Soston & Maine and the New York, New Haven & Hartford. general objections raised were those of labor that the consoli- dations would tend to reduce employ- ment. The Virginia spokesmen, as collateral to their local arguments, as- serted that the immense cost of financ- ing the changes could not be under- taken by thé railroads at this time. In the offing, meanwhile, had appear- ed a Senate plan for enquiry into all railroad consolidation moves. It is obvious that consolidation, in any form, will face a stern battle before it can be accomplished. were protests arose elsewhere. Among COMPANY STORE QUESTION. To many retailers the problem of company stores is a serious one and apt to grow more serious as time goes by. Coal dealers are congratulating themselves upon their success in stop- ping a rubber company from permit- ting its employes to buy Tuel at whole- sale prices after the threat was made that tire orders would be placed else- where if the company did not accede to their request. As it turns out, how- ever, the coal was bought co operative- ly and the arrangement may be con- tinued. The stand of retailers appears to be that they. have a God-given right to sell the consumer everything that he buys, co-operative associations not- withstanding. Such an interpretation of the retailer’s place in the scheme of things can be questioned very eas- ily. If the spread between wholesale and retail prices grows too wide, then there is every reason to believe that other means besides purchasing from retailers will be found. A. concern specially organized for the process of distribution should be able in most cases to sell more cheap- ly than one which takes on the task as an extra service. On the other hand, the adoption of the company store plan as an effort to lower wages should be discouraged. Carrying this method to its logical conclusion would mean put- ting many retailers out of business, increasing the surplus of labor and forcing still lower wages. THE KREUGER AFTERMATH. The reaction in Sweden to the reve- lation that Ivar Kreuger, who built himself a financial empire of match- sticks, was in the way of being the world’s most extensive swindler has naturally been exrtavagant. For in his May 11, 1932 own country this man was regarded, almost fanatically, as one who could do no wrong. His suicide and dis- grace have given the Communists heretofore a negligible factor in “ss den, an opportunity to make consider- able strides. The situation is made more serious by an additional compli- cation. Until a few months ago the Swedish people were among the most prosperous in the world and, had hard. ly been touched by the present almost universal depression. The workers, enjoyed advantages and which prevail in few other Now that their wages are beng reduced and they find that they cannot pay their rents they are in no pleasant mood to contemplate coolly the fraudulent manipulations of the man they had come to revere as the “Match King.” Americans will be more greatly interested in the $400,- 000,000 which Kreuger took from th‘s country and applied for the rescue of Central and Eastern Europe. But the Swedish government will be more par- ticularly especially, benefits countries. inade- quacies in Swedish law which permit- ted this man to go so long undetected. concerned with the COAL-OIL LAMPS. The news that Mr. Coolidge is hav- ing electric lights installed in the cen- tury-old farmhouse at Plymouth, Vt., which he retains as his summer home, may be deplored by persons who like to see traditional conditions preserved. Few incidents of the last decade have been more impressive than the de- scription of Mr. Coolidge taking the oath of office as President by the light of a kerosene lamp in his father’s old home. fashioned Americanism. That was a touch of plain, old- Lovers of the simple life may deem it sacrilege to supplant the domestic illumination of another era in such a dwelling. But this house and many others of equal or greater antiquity once coal-oil lamps as a modern conveni- ence. For they date back to the period when houses were lighted by whale- oil lamps, tallow candles or the flick- ering rays from fireplaces. Thus “the old order changeth, yielding place to new.” But most Americans demand electric lighting and other modern con- veniences in their own homes, leaving the use of coal-oil lamps to those who live the simple life either by necessity or by choice. welcomed THE SUN’S FRECKLES. When the sun has an outburst of figurative freckles during an off year. even the amateur astronomers get busy with smoked glass and textbooks. For sun spots are one of the enduring mys- teries of the heavens. They occur in cycles, being plentiful every eleventh year. Yet this year, not one of the plentiful seasons, is now offering a large collection of sun spots visible to the naked. eye. Even those who lack time or interest to gaze at these blem- ishes on the sun’s face cannot, if they listen to the radio, completely escape the sun spots, if, as is supposed, sun spots have something to do with mag- netic fields and: electrical impulses. * . — May 11, 1932 OUT AROUND. Things Seen and Heard on a Week End Trip. ‘Having been driven home by snow the last time we visited Lansing we concluded to repeat the undertaking again last week, but found so many good friends in North Lansing and East Lansing that we did not get into the metropolitan district at all. Lan- sing is rapidly becoming a great and beautiful city. The more I see of the city the more I think it would require a week at least to call on all the good friends the Tradesman has in that rapidly expanding community. ‘At Portland J was pleased to find a former Grand Rapids man establishing himself in tthe restaurant business at the Old ‘Homestead eating place on U S 16 in the East end of town. I refer to Mr. Poole, who has had ex- tended experience as a traveling sales- man in Grand Rapids and as caterer in Chicago. At the last named place he was associated with Lew. Quitman, whose reputation asa genial boniface is country wide. They organized the business of manufacturing sandwiches for manufacturing establishments which enjoyed a large patronage during good times when many men were employed. Mr. Poole will give the people of Portland and the tourists who patron- ize his establishment the best restau- rant service they have ever been able to obtain in Portland. Leonard Belen, who conducted a grocery store at 2222 North East street (U ‘S 27), Lansing, for several years, is now local distributor for the Jersey Farm Baking Co., manufacturer of the Farm Crest line, Childs & Co., who conduct a very attractive grocery store at 2312 East Michigan street, Lansing, have trans- ferred themselves a few doors East on the same side of the street. Their new number is 2320, where they have more room than in the old location. It is always a pleasure to call at the grocery store of O. R. Adams, at East Lansing, because the appearance and atmosphere of the establishment im- mediately impress the visitor with the idea that he is in the presence of a master grocer. I wish I could apply this remark to more ef my readers and patrons. When [ think how com- paratively easy it is to create a beauti- ful grocery store in these days of handsome bottled goods, canned goods packages, packaged foods and attrac- tive fruits from the temperate and semi-tropical zones, I cannot under- stand why every grocery store is not made attractive and inviting. Certain- ly if any place of business ought to be made beautiful it is one where hu- man foods are offered for sale. One reason why I wished to visit the financial section of Lansing was to ascertain how the negotiations are coming on regarding the purchase of the idle Durant plant by the Bur- roughs Adding ‘Machine Co. As the proposed purchaser is one of the out- standing manufacturing industries of the country its removal from Detroit MICHIGAN TRADESMAN to Lansing would give Lansing most remarkable business impetus. J hope ‘the deal is promptly consummated. R. E. Olds has given much thought of jate to the creation of an entirely new industry in Lansing in the enor- mous building he recently purchased near the Durant plant—the production of ‘an article used in nearly every home in the land—on a most extensive scale. Because ‘Mr. Olds is successful in nearly everything he ever undertakes, I hope he decides to go ahead with this undertaking at an early date, largely because it would furnish em- ployment to a large number of men and thus reduce the percentage of un- employment in the ‘Capital City. It strikes me as little less than re- markable that a man who has had as taking, but I am disposed to make no modification in my estimate of Mr. Olds and the ideals he evidently cher- ishes, because J think I know my man and the guiding star he has followed with heart and hand to make his city great and prosperous, One feature in Mr. Olds’ make-up particularly appeals to me—his ability to select associates who are equal to the responsibilities placed on their shoulders. Hie had many applicants for the position of assistant in the de- velopment of his new undertaking, but finally decided on William G. Farns- worth, of this city, as the most avail- able man for the position. Mr. Farns- worth is one of the most remarkable men [ have ever known and has been able to assemble a mass of information covering ‘the state of the art of the arti- Miss Ella M. Rogers. many birthdays as Mr. Olds has had and who has tefit few fields to conquer in the manufacturing line should de- cide to embark on a new undertaking of such large promise at this time, but I think I can see why he is willing and anxious to make such a sacrifice—he wants to see Lansng continue to grow and prosper; he wants to see idle men given employment at a time when un- employment is working havoc with the well being and morale of the working people of his adopted city; he wants. to add one more successful institution in Lansing in addition to those he has done so much to create and maintain. I can put my finger on a dozen men who will take me to task for making this general statement regarding Mr. Olds—men who are jealous of his standing and envious of the success he has achieved in nearly every under- cle Mr. Olds has in mind, which I do not think any other man in America could have accomplished in so short a time and at so litthe expenditure on the part of Mr. Olds, Pending the decision as to when the undertaking will be launched, Mr. Farnsworth is visiting the numerous properties Mr. Olds owns in various parts of the country and making his master detailed re- ports on their conditions and prospects, I think when he has completed this assignment and handed in his reports to his employer, the latter will feel he has additional reason ito believe that he has made no mistake in the selection of his newest employe. J am informed by an officer of the Federal Trade Commission that initial steps have been taken to bring the code of ethics recently promulgated by 9 that organization before the courts for judicial review. If the action of the Commission is sustained by the courts, the advantage in buying now held by the chains will be entirely eliminated. This will place the independents and the chains on an even keel, so far as the purchase of goods is concerned. These rulings were published in the Tradesman of April 6. So far as I can determine the Tradesman is the only trade journal in the United States which has given publicity to this re- markable ruling. [I frequently find good merchants who have not yet read the ruling, which leads me to think that many independent merchants are sleeping at the switch. I should think that an opportunity such as has been presented by the Federal Trade Com- mission would be watched with the keenest interest. About the time the Tradesman was established ‘the H, 'S. Rogers Co. was engaged in general trade in Copemish. The company, as I recall it, was com- posed of Mr. Rogers and his three daughters. He was postmaster at Copemish, which was so small a town that fast trains on the Ann Arbor road did not stop there. The mail route agent on the train threw the bag in- tended for Copemish off as the train went through town. On one occasion the bag hit Mr. Rogers and killed him. The daughters continued business there for several years, when they pulled up stakes and removed to Cali- fornia, locating at Long Beach, a sub- urb of Los Angeles. Dorothy Dix wrote the Woman’s World department in the Tradesman for about twenty- five years. Then she resigned because she had made an exclusive contract to write for the Hearst papers. Miss Ella M. Rogers stepped into the breach and handled the department very satisfac- torily for many years. She still sends us a contribution wheniever the spirit moves and she can find time to break away from the grocery store long enough to put her thoughts to paper. I do not think she ever sends us a con- tribution until she has given her sub- ject careful consideration. This week I received a reminiscent letter from Miss Rogers, which I am very glad to reproduce in this department, as fol- lows: Thirty-five years ago, May 5, 1897, the Tradesman made its first publica- tion of my works, The piece was an essay on “How ito Successfully Con- duct a Retail Grocery Store”—an en- try in a contest for a prize offered by the National Cash Register Co. The judge deemed O. F, Conklin’s ‘essay best and’ he was given the prize, I took exception to their award on the ground that his work was not entitled to a place in the competition. Both sides of the wordy combat which fol- lowed appeared iin succeeding isswes of your periodical. While I did not suc- ceed in getting a voiding of the judge’s verdict and a “new trial,’ you rather admired, I think, the fight I put up and asked me to become a contributor. Your check for a one column article that appeared not long afterward was the first money I ever got for writing. It was a big dollar. ‘In the years since you have brought out, I estimate, fully 1,000 articles of mine, which altogether would make from twelve to ‘fifteen books. of the size of a 90,000 word novel. More than half of the time, either from being too busy with stone work (Continued on page 23) ee ahearae SISSTRNSS ypR er aR eg 3 10 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN May 11, 1932 FINANCIAL Lessens Probability of Needed Re- forms. It now is evident that unless much additional pressure is put upon Wash- ington the Federal budget will not be balanced for the year ended June 30, 1933. Even the prospect that the budget will be brought into ap- proximate balance on paper rapidly is disappearing. Unless there is a change of heart in Congress in the near future business will be forced to Government borrowing for another year. The House has revealed that it is unwilling, or incapable, either to en- force necessary Federal economies or to impose taxes heavy enough to off- set the deficit for next year. The tax bil it sent to the Senate would be suffi- cient to balance the budget on paper only in the event that a rigorous econ- omy program was adopted. Instead of adopting such a program, however, the House has refused to provide for any substantial savings. On the con- trary it has passed bills imposing ex- penses which we could not afford even in days of greatest prosperity. It is still too early to draw final con- clusions as to what the Senate may accomplish, Its action to date, never- theless, does not furnish much basis for optimism, Its committee has made numerous changes in the House tax bill but the resulting measure, it is be- lieved, would provide less revenue than the bill of the lower branch, ‘Here again, therefore, the adoption of a rigorous economy program will be necessary to bring the budget into ap- proximate balance even on paper. There still is the possibility that the Senate will go further in this direc- tion than the House. It is not at all certain, however, that it will run what it considers the political risk of reduc- ing Federal expenditures to a reason- able figure. From the point of view of getting our Federal finances in order, then, the outlook is discouraging. Addition- al taxes will be imposed but the pres- ent indication is that they will fail to balance the budget by a wide margin. The Government, accordingly, will be forced to make further heavy demands upon the money market. If our Federal financial problems were faced squarely, and the obvious solution followed, there would be a genuine basis for a restoration of pub- lic confidence in this country and an upturn in business activity. In fact a program of real economy combined with taxation along sound lines would give a greater impetus to business than anything else within the power of either Congress or the Administra- tion, Ralph West Robey. [Copyrighted, 1932.] ——_2 2 > Goldsborough Bill Means Suspension of Gold Standard. Passage of the Goldsborough bill in the House reflects the bankrupt intel- ligence of that part of our Government in ‘financial matters. If the bill ever were to become law it would mean that our central banking authorities would have the choice between disobeying the law and wrecking our financial structure, The general belief is that it will not be enacted but the over- fiscal whelming vote by which it passed the House makes it a question of first im- portance, In its present form the bill places upon the Federal Reserve Board and the Government the legal responsibil- ity of raising wholesale commodity prices to the average level prevailing between 1921 and 1929, and thereafter of maintaining such a price level. It is not stipulated in the measure how this is to be accomplished beyond the general provision that it would be by the control of credit, The duty of stabilzing the value of the dollar, how- ever, is placed squarely upon the Fed- eral Reserve Board, the Federal Re- serve banks and the Secretary of the Treasury. Lifting commodity prices to the 1926 level can be accomplished only by inflation. There is abundant evi- dence to show that that level was artificial and represented a failure of this country to complete the liquida- tion of the inflation incident to the war. If the level is to be restored, therefore, it can be accomplished only by follow- ing some inflationary means, In general, there are three possible inflationary policies which might be followed. First of these would be for the Federal Reserve system to inject an enormous amount of purchasing power into the economic system through open market purchases. Our Federal Reserve systef has been fol- lowing this policy for over two months without its having any effect as yet up- on the commodity price level. The second course of inflaton is for the Federal Government to borrow heavily, turn the bonds over to the Federal Reserve Banks, get an equiva- lent amount of currency or credit and then use these funds for the meeting of its deficit, the granting of loans and making contributions to special groups. This policy in certain respects also has been followed during ‘the past two years it has not been sufficient to off- set the liquidation and deflation in other directions. The third method of inflation is for the Government to issue fiat money for the purpose of meeting its deficit, the granting of loans and making con- tributions to special groups. This policy ultimately means a greater or lesser repudiation of the currency of the country. Nevertheless, if we were to have compliance with the require- ment of the Goldsborough bill—that pre-depression prices be restored—this is the policy which ultimately would have to be adopted, It is possible that the members of the House in voting for the Golds- borough bill did not realize that it points inevitably to the issue of fiat money and the suspension of the gold standard by the United States. This is the case, however, and in a very true sense, it may be said that the financial stability of this country rests upon the defeat of this measure. Ralph West Robey. [Copyrighted, 1932.] ——_> +> Buying of Bonds. Many conservative investors who started buying municipal bonds kept away from corporation bonds as they claimed the bonds were too specula- tive. There are, however, just as many pitfalls in the municipal bond field but the average investor is unaware of them. However, they regard with alarm the risk inherent in corporation obligations. Occasionally, disaster in the form of receivership overshadows in their minds the long record con- tinuation of the payments and their obligations which most corporations have made. Some investors, accustomed to buy- ing railroad and public utility bonds, also regard industrial bonds with a de- gree of skepticism. The question is sometimes asked, therefore, as to what degree corporation bonds are specula- tive, Tio a great extent most compota- tion bonds do contain an element of business risk. The corporation life might be prosperous or may suffer re- WE RECOMMEND Low priced bonds in the tol- lowing groups as exchanges for weak or defaulted secur- ities. Railroads Public Utilities Industrials List furnished upon request. J. H. Petter & Co. 343 Michigan Trust Building Phone 4417 verses. The end of its existence may be sudden, resulting from some un- disclosed weaknesses but in most casies a corporation balance sheet discloses this before it actually occurs. If one were to attempt a sweeping generalization of safety in corporation bonds, it would be safe to say that the best loan would be one which confers the most benefit on society. Many ex- amples can be given, such as purchase of leading public utility bonds as com- pared with a loan to a small corpora- tion which is replenishing its working capital through the sale of new securi- ties or one that has lost its working capital in the manufacture of some products or any other item which oc- curs in any industrial enterprise. To ¥ West Michigan's oldest and largest bank solicits your account on the basis of sound polli- cies and many helpful services ... OLD KENT BANK 2 Downtown Offices 12 Community Offtices GRAND RAPIDS NATIONAL BANK UNIT OP Established 1860 Incorporated 1865 THE ONLY NATIONAL BANK IN GRAND RAPIDS The Largest National Bank m Western Michigan INCORPORATED . May t1, 1932 show staple which measures ithe maximum service to the public, it must have a good history and profits should accrue from the entire organization rather than from ithe skill earning power, of one individual. This, of course, alone is mot a sound basis for a long term loan but good management is necessary for the company to per- petuate itself. If the corporation is engaged in fundamental service such as transpontation, power, manufacture of basic commodities, it should indi- cate a maximum service as a basis for the bond issue, Jay H. Petter. —— > -o Proceedings of the Grand Rapids Bankruptcy Court. Grand Rapids, May 2—We have re- ceived the schedules, order of reference, and adjudication in the matter of Charles W. Bly, Bankrupt No. 4888. The bank- rupt is a resident of Charlotte, and his occupation is that of a laborer. The schedules of the bankrupt show assets of $8,125, with liabilities at $8,125. The court has written for funds and upon receipt of same the first meeting of cred- itors will be called. In the matter of Benjamin F. Krasner (individually, Bankrupt No. 4805, _ first meeting of creditors was held April 27. Bankrupt present in person and by attor- ney Homer H. Freeland. Bankrupt sworn and examined without reporter. Claims proved. R. Dale Law, Grand Rapids, trustee. Meeting adjourned without date. April 27. We have received the sched- ules, order of reference, and adjudication in the matter of Cecil Faust Haight, Bankrupt No. 4888. The bankrupt isa resident of Belding, and his occupation is that of a hardware dealer. The sched- ules of the bankrupt show assets of $3,846.60, with liabilities listed at $5,842.73. The list of creditors of said bankrupt is as follows: City Treasurer, Belding ---------- $155.19 Philbrick Hardware Co. —----_----- 55.29 Perfection Stove Co., Cleveland, O. 27.14 American Gas Machine Co., Mibert liea, Minn. -- —-- 13.92 Saginaw Hdwe. Co., Saginaw ----- 15.88 Fulkerson Bros. Handle Co., Puxsico, Mo. 2 37.78 Morley Bros., Saginaw ------ 44.76 Isconard Seed Co., Chieago —.---- __ 33.76 Wehrle Co., Newark, Ohio —---_--- 3.66 Pontiac Nursery Co., Romeo --—---- 41.30 Pioneer Rubber Mills, San Fran- : ciseo, Calif. ---------------------- 23.63 Strong Mfg. Co., Sebring, Ohio —_ 3.59 Mantle Co., Chicago —-_-_________ 16.85 Detroit Mich. Stove Co., Detroit__ 1.48 Sheboygan Coaster Works, Sheboy- iy gan, Wis. ----------------------- 5.75 Cc. Emrich, Columbus, Ohio ------ 1.38 Ss. A. Weller Co., Zanesville, Ohio 26.83 T. M. Kruth Co., St. Louis, Mo._- 9.46 Paper Makers Chemical Corp., Kalamazoo =. 22.11 J. Oliver Johnson, Inec., Chicago__ 9.88 Davis Linzer & Sons, New York-_- 12.07 Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co., G Re 16,37 Seymour Mfg. Co., Seymour, Ind... 37.00 Star Stoneware Co., Crooksville, O. 21.96 Wood Specialty Co., Greenfield, Ind. 15.00 Vanderstel’s, Grand Rapids ------ 1.65 Foster Stevens & Co., Grand Rap. 43 Ferry Morse Seed Co., Detroit __ 2.13 WwW. Bingham Co., Cleveland __._ 55.86 Bostwick Braun Co., Toledo ------ 290.76 Brush Pottery Co., Zanesville, ©. 19.10 R. Hersshel Mfg. Co., Peoria, Ill. 11.30 A. & J. Mfg. Co., Gadsden, Ala. -- 8.13 Standart Bros. Hdwe., Detroit -__- 83.14 Export Products Co., Grand Rapids 9.98 Chicago Paint Works, Chicago --- Rollman Mfg. Co., Mount Joy, Pa, .50 W. S. Lambertson, Belding -__--- 620.00 Associated Trucks. Grand Rapids__ 43.7 D City of Belding -~------------------ 159.19 Belding Savings Bank, Belding —— | .50 A. J. Moore, Belding -------------- 23.25 Michigan Bell Telephone Co., G@. Rk. 9.00 Consumers Power Co., Grand Rap. 8.00 Vincent C. Haight, Belding ~--__- 1,336.80 We have received the sched- ules, order of reference, and adjudication in the matter of Henry Gildemeister, Bankrupt No. 4882. The bankrupt is a resident of Belding, and his occupation is that of a grocer. The schedules of the bankrupt show assets of $6,079.38, with liabilities of $4,257.62. The court has writ- ten for funds and upon receipt of same the first meeting of creditors will be called. The list of creditors of said bank- rupt is as follows: Keith P. Gildemeister, April 27. Belding __$ 337.50 3elding Savings Bank, Belding -- 1,200.00 yo eatienccr Take Odessa ——_- 500.00 Roy Taylor, Belding See oe 11.72 Armour & Co., Chicago ---------- 5.75 i. E Erimble, Belding ---------- 10.00 Mich. Produce Co., Carson City 2 Grok Jonia Creamery Co., Tonia, 222055" 11.60 Farmers Co-operative Creamery, ae Naranac = 05) ee : Beechnut Packing Co., Canajo- i harie, New York --------------- 8,92 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN A. E. Brooks & Co., Grand Rapids 3.22 C. W. Mills Paper Co., Grand Rap. 65.00 Harry Meyer, Grand Rapids ------ 6.98 Francis H. Legget, Detroit ~------ Ad: Kasper ©o., Chicaro —__-__ Rademaker Dooge Grocery Co., G.R. 1. Van Westenbrugge, Grand Rapids V. C. Milling Co., Grand Rapids -- Deshler Broom Co., Dashler, Nebr. 5 ~3 CMON HO c ~S oS i ow NOS or Oo Keith Gildemeister, Belding ~----- i Owosso Mdse. Co., Owosso —----~-- 5.68 Belding Basket Co., Belding -_-~- 35.39 H. B. Zuederhoak Coffee Co., G.R. 11.44 Watson-Higgins Milling Co., G. R. 3.40 Robinson Milling Co., Salina, Kan. 4.00 BB: Miller & Co., Chicago... 48.00 G. B. Farrington Co., New York -_ 16.42 Foote & Jenks, Jackson —_--_.-___ 11.65 Hills Bros. Coffee, Inc., Chicago -_ 7.40 Shedd Products Co.,; Detrot —--_. 2.72 John Hoffmann & Sons Co., Milwau. 3.84 Pfaffman Egg Noodle Co., Cleveland 15.30 Lane Bros, Grand Rapids +. 4.30 Sprague Warner & Co., Chicago ~~ 116.80 3rown Seed Store, Grand Rapids 17.00 Colgate-Palmolive-Peet Co., Chicago 22.60 D. M. Ferry Seed Co., Detroit _-_-_ 12.60 smyrna Milling Co., Belding ---_ 28.95 Beldine Oi Co., Belding: 2. 36.53 S. H. Hill Broom Co., Paxton, Ill. 32.50 Lee & Cady, Grand Rapids —_______ 35.01 Pilsbury Products Co., Grand Rap. 6.67 H. J. Heinz Co., Grand Rapids __ 20.60 Jennings Mfg. Co., Grand Rapids 19.24 West Mich. Grocer Co., Grand Rap. 84.29 Northrup King & Co., Minneapolis 10.46 Schiuset Co., (Saeimaiw. oo 3.16 Hekman Biscuit Co., Grand Rapids 5.20 Mich. Bell Tele. Co., Belding ---. 13.85 Belding Savings Bank, Belding ~__ 323.85 D. D. Skellinger, Lake Odessa ---. 175.00 C. E. Battdorff, Grand Rapids _._. 81.38 G. R. State Savings Bank, G. R._. 90.00 John Nash, Belding oo 2.10 Holsum Bread Co., Grand Rapids 5.02 iL, BH. Green, Belding __.. 4.60 Consumers Power Co., Belding -_-_ 8.25 Wm. Bradley’s Sons, Greenville -_ 62.75 April 27. Im the matter of Paul D. Hagen, Inc., Bankrupt No. 4855, first meeting of creditors was held to-day. Bankrupt present by Edwin C. Gamble, Treasurer, and represented by Travis, Merrick, Johnson & McCobb, attorneys. Creditors present and represented by at- torneys. Claims proved and_ allowed, certain claims objected to. Fred G. Tim- mer, Grand Rapids, trustee. Treasurer of corporation sworn and examined before reporter. Meeting adjourned without date. April 27. On this day first meeting of creditors of Tony Varisco, doing business as Twin City Grocery & Market, Bank- rupt No. 4859, was held. Bankrupt present in person and by attorney George H. Bookwalter. Attorneys Willard J. Ban- yon and Frank W, Hammond present for creditors. Bankrupt sworn and examined before reporter. Claims proved and al- lowed. Certain claims objected to. M. N. Kennedy, Kalamazoo, trustee. Meet- ing adjourned to May 11. April 28. We have received the sched- ules, order of reference, and adjudication in the matter of Gustav Minikel, doing business as the American Bakery. The bankrupt is a resident of the city of Benton Harbor, and his occupation is that of a bakery proprietor. The sched- ules of the bankrupt show assets of $8,- 327.16, with liabilities listed at $9,287.40. The list of creditors of said bankrupt is as follows: County Treasurer, Berrien County, taxes 2 se dol.be Chas. Conkey, Benton Harbor —-2,060.00 Sam Welke, St. Joseph ..__.._._._ 1,605.00 J0onn King, Benton Harbor ___.... 1,775.00 W. & H. Boardman, Benton Har. 1,294.98 Boehms F'eed Store, Benton Har. 314.06 Twin City Milling Co., St. Joseph 250.00 Standard Brands, Inc., Chicago __ 399.42 Lockway-Stouch Paper Co., Ben. H. 80.13 Saniwax Paper Co., Kalamazoo __ 75.00 Ad. Seidel & Sons, Chicago —_____ 122.36 Bennett Oven Co., Battle Creek _. 33.00 Consumers Coal Co., Benton Har. 49.65 Jesse B. Toland Co., Benton Har. 5.00 Chas. W. Gore, Benton Harbor _. 45.00 W. McNamara, Benton Harbor ____ 300.00 Kidd, Dater & Price, Benton Har. 327.38 Adolph Minikel, Bangor .... 175.00 Paul Minikel, St. ‘Jdseph -.. 16.00 Mich. Fuel & Light Co., Benton H. 5.90 Mich. & Indiana Fuel & Light Co., Benton ‘Harpor 2.220 9.00 City Water Dept., Benton Harbor 14.00 April 28. We have received the sched- ules, order of reference, and adjudication in the matter of Stanley Marcynski, doing business as the Gold Star Bakery and in- dividually. The bankrupt is a resident of Grand Rapids, and his occupation is that of a proprietor of a bakery. The sched- ules of the bankrupt show assets of $38,- 059.44, with liabilities listed at $38,486.57. The list of creditors of said bankrupt is as follows: Taxes, Grand: Rapids 2200) 2 | $528.56 Mrs. S. Jurkiewicz, Grand Rapids 144.00 Peter Arszulowicz, Grand Rapids__ 112.86 Steve Karpinski, Grand Rapids __.. 52.70 Ignace Krzesinski, Grand Rapids __ 163.00 G. R. National Bank, Grand Rap. 4,464.40 Otto M. Falarski, Grand Rapids__ 1,500.00 Peterson Oven Co., Chicago ______ 776.95 Old Kent Bank, Grand Rapids__21,370.00 Anheuser Busch Yeast Co., G. R. 36.35 American Bakery, Grand Rapids... 20.15 H. E. Barkley, Grand Rapids ---. 29.70 Becker Bros., Grand Rapids ~__--- 94.75 G. R. Buick Co., Grand Rapids --- 22.40 Blue Valley Creamery Co., G R. 34.56 Bear-Stewart Co., Chicago Geo. Connor & Sons, Grand Rapids 15.20 KE. B. Gallagher Co., Grand Rapids 87.48 L. J. Holland, Inc., Grand Rapids_. 19.00 Johnathan Hale & Sons, Ionia ~. 12.35 Home Fuel Co., Grand Rapids —___ 555.72 Joe Eowe Corp., Chieagzo 77.75 Kalamazoo Veg. Parchment Co., WarimazoG 2200 141.93 Kiefer Tire Service, Grand Rapids 10.83 Morton Salt Co., Chicago. 24.20 Malone Oil Co., Cleveland, Ohio... 13.26 Walter & Edw. Mikulski, Grand R. 182.00 Pine Ave. Dairy, Grand Rapids ~~ 222.36 Ryskamp Bros., Grand Rapids ~--~ 1383.72 Joseph Vrena, Grand Rapids -_---- 3.25 vo t Unger Comm. Co., Cleveland, Ohio 102.50 Tennis Transfer Line, Grand Rap. 10.80 Voigt Milling Co., Grand Rapids__ 515.51 Watson-Higgins Mfg. Co., Grand R. 123.70 Wolverine Spice Co., Grand Rapids 102.00 Ignace Krzesinsky, Grand Rapids 5,000.00 Stefania Jurkiewicz, Grand Rapids 600.00 Red Star Yeast Co., Grand Rapids 350.00 Community Service Garage, G. R. 15.00 April 26. On this day first meeting of creditors in the matter of Michigan Oil Heat Engineers, Inc., Bankrupt No. 4858, was held. Bankrupt was present in per- son by Phillip H. Beauvais, President, and represented by Campbell & Campbell, attorneys. Harold H. Smedley was pres- ent for creditors. President of bankrupt corporation was sworn and examined without a reporter. Claims proved and allowed. George D. Stribley, Muskegon, was appointed trustee. ed no date. Meeting adjourn- UNDER THE TOWER CLOCK ON CAMPAU SQUARE 1l April 27. On this day first meeting of creditors in the matter of John Starr Clark, Bankrupt No. 4862, was held. Bankrupt present in person. No attor- neys or creditors present. sworn and examined by Kennedy, Kalamazoo, trustee. adjourned no date. : In the matter of Harold R. Pease, doing business as Pease Drug Store, Bankrupt No. 4593. The trustee as heretofore filed his final report and account, and a final meeting of creditors was held April 19. Bankrupt was referee. M. LN. Meeting The bankrupt was not present or repre- sented. The trustee was present in per- son. Claims were proved and allowed. An order was made for the payment of expenses of administration as far as the funds on hand would permit. No objec- tions were made to the discharge of the bankrupt. Final meeting then adjourned without date. There were insufficient funds for any dividends to creditors. In the matter of William Y. Kooiman, Bankrupt No. 4864, first meeting of cred- itors held April 28. Bankrupt present in (Continued on page 12) Real Estate Bonds Guaranty Trust Issues Bankers Trust Issues BOUGHT SOLD QUOTED We invite your inquiry regarding unlisted Bonds. Field & Company 1026 Buhl Building DETROIT Phone Cadillac 8888 SS OT ee This bank will never outgrow its friendly interest in its customers. The spirit here will never change. Helpfulness is the very foundation on which we have built. ' SO Ore An- Old - School - Principle In a Modern Institution A spirit unchanging through the years. Our service has broadened, our business increased. But this is one old-fashioned principle which we will never give up. DALE GRAND RAPIDS SAVINGS BANK “te Bank Where You Feel at H ome” 17 Convenient Offices Fa ltl ll nt nn ln natn NO ee eee co aaa Le bs . 2 : i, + : + . Fe $ = oe Le ts i - 12 RETAIL GROCER 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 Lurie, Detroit; E. B. Hawley, Battle Creek; Ward Newman, Pontiac. Who Will Distribute Perishable Mer- chandise? Ten years ago perishable merchan- dise was distributed altogether by in- dividual merchants—grocers and fruit and vegetable dealers. Not a dollar’s worth went through chain grocers, To-day fully half of the fresh fruits and vegetables consumed East of the Mississippi River are sold by chain grocers, and the bulk of our population lives East of the big river. Do such facts mean anything to in- dividual grocers? Considering how our people have gone over to a diet of fresh produce in recent years and how the proportion of fresh produce to other foods increases annually, it seems to me that here is something of abso- lutely vital importance to individual grocers, What is wrong and what must we do about it? ‘In the brief space on this one article, I shall try to suggest an answer, reasoning from point to point, Everybody says that a great trouble with our economics is distribution; and everybody believes this—except, perhaps, as it impinges on his own business. So let us get outside our business for a few minutes, look at actual facts dispassionately, and see where they point. Ten years ago the average expense of distributing groceries was 16% per cent. ‘Basing my arguments on that fundamental, I worked out plans for the sale of citrus fruits, the idea being to shorten the distance between pro- ducer and consumer while providing a perfectly fair, logical margin for the grocer. The plan started on 167% average ex- pense, Based on short purchases, with stock turn every forty-eight hours, shrinkage would be negligible; but allowance was made for shrinkage and loading of 3% per cent. Then 5 per cent, was added for profit, Thus we had a total margin of 25 per cent., with allowance for a profit twice the aver- age of 2% per cent. During travels into forty-seven states, totaling more than 105,000 miles, I never failed to convince grocers and jobbers, either individually or in assembled meetings, that this reasoning was unimpeachable, During all the intervening years, the Sunkist organization has consistently pursued the same reasoning, both through the printed word and by per- sonal representatives, but never has the average retail margin fallen below 27 per cent, and much of the time it has been above 29 per cent. What do those figures signify? Let us take that portion of the 1930-31 crop of ‘California citrus only that was distributed by the Sunkist folks. The retail value of it was $404,191,616. The retail margin on it was 29.2 per cent. which figured out $118,428,143. The grower got $135,000,000. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Had the retail margin averaged 25 per cent., the consumer would have paid $16,167,664 less for those fruits— and please observe that J am illustrat- ing by only the major portion of citrus fruits from one state, ‘But there is more to it than that. For in the intervening years the aver- age margin in groceries has gone down about 4 per cent. with a decline in ex- pense ratio of 334 per cent, Hence, if 25 per cent, was sound in 1921, 21 per cent. is right now; and 21 per cent. would be 8 per cent. less than was ac- tually taken. Then if the 1930-31 citrus marketed by Sunkist alone had logically con- formed to theoretically accepted eco- nomics, that crop would have reached the consumers for $32,335,328 less than it actually cost the eaters thereof. And yet we are not finished, for with less general margin and improved methods of handling, shrinkage and loading must be reduced and profit must be narrowed. Hence that crop should have been distributed for 10 per cent. less retail margin than it ac- tually carried, and if that had occur- red, the consumers would have paid, for that one segment of one crop, $40,- 419,161 less than they did pay. I am not able to demonstrate my next point, but I unhesitatingly assert om the basis of all business experience and observation, that if that crop had been handled by retailers for forty million odd dollars less, those retailers would have made more money than they did make—net—and individual retailers would have distributed a greater proportion of that crop than they did distribute. “There is that scattereth and yet in- creaseth, and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.” I pass you that saying of ‘Solomon without comment; but I urge that everybody think it over afresh. Solomon was one of the best business men who ever lived—and he is that yet, wherever you find him, But we are not yet done with this argument, For we have dealt only with averages so far, and it must al- ways be remembered that an average —any average—is the mean figure be- tween extremes. And we have ex- tremes in citrus fruit margins so wide that they indicate inevitable and press- ing danger to the individual retailer who does not heed them and: watch his step in line with logical deductions therefrom. As long ago as 1919, thirteen years ago, large retailers of perishable prod- ucts were handling citrus fruits for much less than 25 per cent. They worked on 20 per cent. generally— often 16 per cent.—not infrequently for 15 per cent.—exceptionally for 12% per cent. This was before the gala days of chain expansion and growth. So when the chain came to be an im- portant factor, it commonly handled such fruits for 15 to 20 per cent. Note, then, the next point, for it is mighty important. ‘That point is this: If the chains and other big handlers worked on margins of 15 to 20 per cent. and the average retail margin remained at 27 to 29 per cent., retailers other than chains and big marketers obviously retained mar- gins far in excess of either 27 or 29 per cent, Indeed, anybody who has circu- lated among retailers knows full well that such was the case. I have found plenty of grocers getting 35, 40 and even more than 40 per cent—and per- sisting in such practices, even after a clearly logical argument against them. A clear grasp of such facts and due reflection thereon will enable any mer- chant to make a fairly accurate guess at why corporate grocers distribute such an overwhelming proportion of fresh fruits and vegetables to-day. And there is only one possible way to correct this tendency and turn back to non-corporate grocers a larger share in this highly desirable, vitally important business, That is to narrow margins in keeping with service rendered and general market circumstances. Let me say again that J report what I see. I do not make conditions. Eco- nomics proceed in their accustomed course regardless of whether I report what I see or keep silent. Because I have the welfare of the grocer at heart, I tell him what I see—more, perhaps, when I feel sure he won't like the story than when [ think it may please him. The non-corporate merchant must revamp his outlook on perishables, He must regard them seriously, appreciat- ing the fact that they are the most im- portant line he handles. He must be more alert to conform to seasonal cir- cumstances, selling small oranges when such are abundant and large ones when the trees give large ones. And he must jump quick to change when change is indicated. Action along the entire line in keeping with this must be his daily practice, if he is to retain his place in distribution. He must shorten the way and lessen the cost of the journey between producer and consumer, not because he is a philanthropist, but because he will go into the discard if he does not do just this. Paul Findlay. ——— Proceedings of the Grand Rapids Bankruptcy Court. (Continued from page 11) person and by attorney Harry Geoghan. Louis Landman, attorney present for creditors. Claims proved and allowed. Bankrupt sworn and examined before re- porter. Fred G. Timmer, trustee, Grand Rapids. Petitions for reclamation and objected claims referred to trustee for investigation. Meeting adjourned no date. In the matter of Stanley Hattis, indi- vidually and doing business as Cinovox Co., Bankrupt No. 4829, adjourned first meeting of creditors held April 28. Bank- rupt present in person and by attorney Dorr Kuizema. Trustee present; cred- itors present in person and by attorney Menso Bolt. Bankrupt, previously sworn, further examined without reporter. Meeting adjourned no date. In the matter of DeVaux-Hall Motors Corporation, Bankrupt No. 4786, special meeting of creditors will be held at the office of the referee, 831 Michigan Trust building, Grand Rapids, May 13, to con- sider and pass upon trustees’ first report and account, receivers first and final report and account, and other matters in- cident to the administration of the estate. -, oS G. A. LINDEMULDER CO. Wholesale Grocer 1438-1440 Eastern Ave., S. E. Little Boy Blue Canned Goods The Wm. Edwards Co. Olives Libby, McNeil & Libby, Inc., Canned Goods RED CROSS Macaroni and Spaghetti May 11, 1932 May 2. We have received the sched- ules, order of reference, and adjudication in the matter of Hama H. Bush, Bank- rupt No, 4887. The bankrupt is a resi- dent of Grandville, and his occupation is that of a tinsmith. The schedules of the bankrupt show assets of $189, with liabil- ities of $828.41. The court has written for funds and upon receipt of same the first meeting of creditors will be called. May 2. We have received the sched- ules, order of reference, and adjudication in the matter of Homer C. Potter, Bank- rupt No. 4886. The bankrupt is a resi- dent of Potterville, and his occupation is that of a merchant. The schedules of the bankrupt show assets of $600.22, with liabilities listed at $1,716.12. 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: Armour & Co., Lansing -~-------~ $ 18.28 Arctic Dairy Products Co., Lansing 68.75 Berne Overall & Shirt Co., Berne, PG) ee ee 7.87 Betty’s Candy Kitchen, Battle Cr. 14.80 Charlotte Fruit Co., Charlotte __ 21.37 Crego Candy Co., Lansing __-_--_ 35.20 Detroit Cabinet Coffee Co., Detroit 3.36 Capital City Cigar Co., Lansing__ 35.00 Elliott Grocer Co., Lansing ~-_---- 113.50 Kine & Klas, Lansing -~-------- 6.00 L. I. Frohman & Co., Chicago -_ 3.20 Independent Biscuit Co., Lansing 8.59 Wm. T. Christmas & Co., St. TLowis Me. 22s 9.21 Hekman Biscuit Co., Grand Rap. 11.00 Lawrence Baking Co., Lansing -_ 22.50 L. Perrigo Co., Allegan _____---__- 13.90 Merkle Broom Co., Paris, Ill. ---_ 20.50 Cc. F. Mohrhardt & Sons, Lansing 2.35 Millett Elevator & Coal Co., Thansing (ee ee 14.50 Ohio Butterine Co., Cincinnati --__ 6.90 Proctor & Gamble Distr. Co., Cincinnati 222500 3.00 Thomas Milling Co., Lansing ---- 17.74 Star Market, Lansing -_---------- 17.00 Star Paper Co., Kalamazoo __-_-_-- 29.68 Olgate-Palmolive-Peet Co., Chicago 13.00 Vv. Cc. Milling Co., Grand Rapids 8.65 Oo. P. DeWitt & Sons, St. Johns 170.66 Mich. Butter & Egg Co., Lansing 25.62 O. D. Kenny Co., Columbus, Ohio 7.24 Herrud & Co., Grand Rapids ---- 27.00 Pulver Oil Co., Lansing ~~--------- 40.00 L, CC. Harris, Lansing —__----___ 13.49 Sentz & Son, Marshall ~_-------- 2.00 Schust Biscuit Co., Lansing ---_ 11.49 Charlotte Candy Co., Charlotte -_ 135.00 Colborn-Fulton Lumber Co., Charlotte: <2" se ae ee 110.00 Dr. G. F. Bauch. Lansing —____-- 120.00 First Nat. Bank, Charlotte __--_-_- 380.00 Lee & Cady, Lansing — 90.78 Barry & Eaton Fire Insurance Co. Charlotte =] 17.50 First National Bank, Charlotte -_ 40.00 In the matter of Christopher C. Mer- chant, Bankrupt No. 4872. The first meeting of creditors has been called for May 18. In the matter of Clifford T. Myers, Bankrupt No. 4867. The first meeting of creditors has been called for May 18. In the matter of Jack A. Zeilstra, as Zeilstra Electric Co., Bankrupt No. 4881. The first meeting of creditors in this matter has been called for May 18. , In the matter of Chris Ruck, Bankrupt No. 4870. The first meeting of creditors has been called for May 17. In the matter of Mileham-Ruck Con- struction Co., Bankrupt No. 4871. The first meeting of creditors in this matter has been called for May 17. In the matter of Roy Milleham, Bank- rupt No. 4869. The first meeting of cred- itors in this matter has been called for May 17. In the matter of Henry Gildemeister. Bankrupt No. 4882. The first meeting of creditors in this matter has been called for May 17. In the matter of Cecil Faust Haight. Bankrupt No. 4883. The first meeting of creditors in this matter has been called for May 17. In the matter of Gustav Minikel, as American Bakery, Bankrupt No. 4884. The first meeting of creditors has been called for May 16. In the matter of Joe Wepman, Bank- rupt No, 4860. The first meeting off cred- itors has been called for May 16. In the matter of Stanley Marczynski, as Gold Star Bakery, Bankrupt No. 4885. (Continued on page 22) Grand Rapids, Mich. % fi oP fm 2 a May 11, 1932 MEAT DEALER Michigan State Association of Retail : Meat Merchants. President—Frank Cornell, Grand Rapids Vice-Pres.—E Y. Abbott, Flint. Secretary—B. J. La Rose, Detroit. Treasurer—Pius Goedecke, Detroit. Next meeting will be held in Grand Rapids, date not decided. Are You Cutting Prot From Beef Flank? We have been told by many of our dealers that the only use they have found for flank is hamburger. Of course, this is a very possible means of disposing of it, but there is at least one section of the flank that can be used in a more profitable way. ‘The inside of the flank is covered with a thin membrane or skin. When this is stripped off, the flank steak can be clearly seen. It is a section of all lean, no bone, or tendons. It can be easily removed by loosening one end and pulling the whole lean strip out. iNow this is a cut which is prized by many who know it. Flank steak is economical, as there is no waste. It is full of goodness, because it is muscu- lar, due to the fact that this section of the animal has been given constant exercise by breathing, This means an abundance of blood has always been present in this section, and that more of the flavorful substances have been deposited there than in some of the less frequently used muscles. Two very definite things can be done that will aid in transforming this coarse fibered, less tender steak into one of tenderness. First, the long fibers can be shortened by scoring, that is, cutting the surface on both sides in to a depth of about one-fourth inch in a criss-cross fashion so as to form diamond-shaped cuts. This can be done by the dealer, or if he is too busy, by the housewife. Second, the housewife can express her culinary ability by cooking this cut properly. She will sprinkle it with salt and pep- per, rub it with flour, and brown. it nicely in hot lard. She will then add water and cook it slowly in a covered pan until it is very tender. Some housewives like to split the steak so as to form a pocket, then stuff it with bread dressing and bake it slowly in a covered plan until ten- der. If this is done, the steak should not be scored. Other housewives brown the steak, then cover it with sliced onions, to- mato juice, and diced cooked bacon, and bake it slowly until tender. Another way of preparing this steak for attractive counter displays, as well as for tastiness in the cooked meat, is to score it on each side, then lay thin slices of bacon over the one surface and to roll all together so that the bacon is on the inside. The loose edge is fastened in place by thrusting skew- ers in about one and one-half inches apart. cut between the skewers. Very at- tractive rolled patties result. A slight variation of this same idea will also help move some of the suet which is generally on hand. A strip of suet one-half inch by one-half inch and as long as the steak is used. This is rolled into the center and the loose edge of the steak skewered in place. The roll is then cut between the skewers and the rounded edge of each After this is done, the roll is_ MICHIGAN TRADESMAN resulting patty is covered with a thin strip of bacon. The housewife will then prepare these by seasoning them well with salt and pepper, rolling them in flour, browning them in hot lard, and cooking them slowly in steam in a covered pan until tender. The unpopularity of flank steak in some sections of the country can gen- erally be traced to the fact that the housewives do not know how to pre- pare it in order to bring out its good- ness. The dealer who will pass these suggestions on the correct preparation on to his customers, can build up a demand for this cut, and in return will enable himself to enjoy a good margin of profit. Ruth W, Heath. —_ +2 >—___ Food Sources and Use in Curing Ailments. Somebody has aptly likened the vitamins to spark plugs and thereby awakened an interest among thousands of people, for who does not drive a car these days, and who does not ap- preciate that without spark plugs the engine will not respond to the urge to drive? Just so with those human spark plugs, the vitamins, and they are just as elusive to the understanding of the layman who knows nothing of the workings of hiis human engine as to the one who drives a car without un- derstanding what makes it go. Time was when people were wiilling to live a rather half-way existence; if they did not feel particularly well part of the time, that was their misfortune. And there were others who had such marvelous energy that no task seemed too great for accomplishment each day, but that was their good luck. Now we bring science to an under- standing of such cases and know that there are many factors that make up the sum total of health, among the most important of which is right food. We have learned that we can provide protein enough and_ eat sufficient calories, without losing weight to keep us going—yes, into adult life—yet with less strength than we are entitled to; and we are no longer satisfied to see our children grow up tall and thin and wiry, easily tired, and with teeth that easily decay. Just providing food, even though it satisfy the tastes of the family, is not enough. Unless it contains the vita- mins, the magic that unlocks the door of health, children may not maintain their health during that rapidly grow- ing period, mothers may not produce the healthiest offspring or bring them successfully through infancy, and adults may succumb to ill health at the very time when their ability to achieve should be at its height. Without vitamin A growth is inter- fered with, ‘The little child found at a nutrition clinic who was seven inches shorter than the average, doubtless was not supplied with vitaman A dur- ing infancy and early childhood. It could not be attributed entirely to heritage. The richest sources of vitamin A are whole milk, butter, green leafy vege- tables, eggs and liver. The greener the vegetables or foods of a yellow color —green lettuce, carrots, yellow corn— seems to indicate a richer content of this vitamin. Poor appetite and poor digestion often keep children from gaining and adults from enjoying life fully. Nerves often accompany this condition. In such a case vitamin B must be missing. Substitute whole grain cereals and breads for that white bread and pastry habit, increase the use of vegetables of all kinds, partake liberally of fruit of all kinds, be sure milk is not neglected—and the human engine will respond normally and health will be restored, Probably the widespread knowledge that orange or tomato juice are essen- tial during infancy has led many mothers to make these foods a part of the family diet. Such foods are rich in vitamin C, lack of which has such a profound effect on tooth de- velopment, and protection against scurvy. Vitamin D, the richest source of which is cod diver oil, has been widely advertised through the wizardry of its protection against rickets, Other fac- tors also concerned with this are sun- light and foods rich in calcium and phosphorus, But it has now been determined that protective vitamin D is developed in the skin as a result of the exposure to sunlight and that foods otherwise lack- ing in this vitamin may be irradicated and so develop this vitamin, Elizabeth C. Nickerson. —2+ > Big Change Coming in Soft Drink Bottles. The packers of soft drinks have practically agreed with the Govern- ment upon a program of reducing the styles and sizes o fbottles used for soft drinks. The Government has is- sued a summary of the plan which shows a reduction in soda and import- ed ginger ale shape bottles from 15 capacities to 12, from 78 heights of bottles to 6, and from 16 weights to 8. In water and water shape ginger ale style bottles the reductions are as fol- lows: From 11 capacities to 3, from 13 heights to 3, from 18 weights to 4. In other style bottles the reductions have been similar, The Government thus summarizes the advantage of this move to every- body involved in the distribution and consumption of soft drinks: To the Producer and Manufacturer. 1. Less capital tied up in slow- moving stocks. 2. More economical manufacture due to simplified inspection require- ments, longer runs with fewer changes, less idle equipment, less stock to handle, reduced clerical overhead, etc. 3. More permanent employment as contrasted with present seasonal em- ployment. 4. ‘Larger units of production and less special machinery. 5. Prompter delivery. 6. Less chance of error in shipment, 7. Less obsolete material and ma- chinery. To the Jobber, Wholesaler and Re- tailer. 1. Increased turnover. 2. Elimination of stock, 3. ‘Staple line, easy to buy, quick to sell. 4. Greater concentration of sales efforts on fewer items, slow - moving 13 5. Decreased capital invested in stocks and repair parts on hand. 6. Less storage space required. 7. Decreased overhead, handling charges and clerical work. To the Consumer. 1. Better value than otherwise pos- sible. 2. etter repairs. 3. Better quality of product. service in delivery and +++ New Lines For Grocers. If the plans of the Independent Grocers Alliance, of whith J, Frank Grimes is the head, are developed along the lines laid out at the recent 1..G. A. meeting, members of the al- liance will not only handle tobacco products, gloves, stationery, half soles and toys, but will add a full line of oil and gasoline as well, although the ad- dition of the new lines is optional with each member. —_—___. + + A new electrical machine for billing, pay-roll and other accounting work is said to multiply four times faster than any mechanical method. It will per- manently record, multiply eight figures by eight figures in eight seconds. Store, Offices & Restaurant Equipment G.R.STORE FIXTURE CO. 7 lonia Ave., N. W. Phone 86027 MR. GROCER for repeat sales get your supply of POSTMA’S DELICIOUS RUSK Fresh Daily POSTMA BISCUIT co. Grand Rapids, Mich, 50th Anniversary 1882-1932 FRIGIDAIRE ELECTRIC REFRIGERATING SYSTEMS COLD CONTROL AND HYDRATOR All Models on Display at Showroom F. C. MATTHEWS & CO. 18 E. Fulton St. Phone 93249 HARDWARE Michigan Retail Hardware Association. President—Chas. H. Sutton, Howell. Secretary—Harold W. Bervig. Treasurer—William Moore, Detroit. It Pays To Look After the Paint Stock. To operate a successful paint depart- ment, it is mecessary to look very care- fully after the paint stock. In the spring and fall painting seasons, for instance, the demand is apt to be heavy; and it doesn’t pay to be “just out of” any popular color. This applies, not merely to exterior paints, but to the more popular spec- ialties. The dealer must know what is selling, and, while not overbuying, must keep his stock in a position to meet all reasonable demands, Some years ago a householder de- cided to tint the walls of several bed- rooms.: For one room he selected a tan shade, a quite common color. He took a quart can to get the work start- ed, paying cash for it. He didn’t want to buy a lot of paint at once, probably out of consideration for his pay en- velope: and anyway, the store was only a few blocks away, and he could get more paint as he needed it. The hard- ware dealer agreed. “Just telephone, and we'll send it up,” he said. The first can scraped bottom, so the man went down to the store for a sec- ond can. The color was “just out.” It would be in that afternoon. Next day it was still “just out” and would be in some time in the more or less definite future. The upshot of it all was, the room stood for more than a week while the dealer was getting that wall tint; and when the job was finished it showed two different shades with a pronounced dividing line. Result: dis- satisfaction, manifested by the house- holder getting the wall tint for three other rooms from a different store. It is easy to say, “The customer should have bought enough paint for the entire job.” What the customer should do never helps the dealer in the least. If a customer wants to buy a quart of paint at a time and pay cash, that is his privilege. When the first can was bought, a proper stock-keep- ing system would have instantly told the dealer that particular color was low or out; and he should have re- ordered at once, Quite frequently a hardware sales- man has gone through the frequently agonizing experience of helping a lady to select a suitable color for some particular job—say, a porch floor, She may be undecided between two or three shades or colors. The salesman, tactfully handling her prejudices, gets her to select one color, And then the discovery is made that that particular shade of paint is “just out.” As a rule that customer is lost; once persuaded, she cannot see any other color, and she refuses to wait until it is ordered. In many wide-awake stores, ‘paint stock is carefully gone through at least once each week during the busy season and all paint on hand is listed. Orders are then sent in for a supply sufficient to keep the stock up to requirements. In going through the stock, the clerks discover any cans that may have become misplaced on the shelves; and they remove any dust that may have accumulated. A week- the MICHIGAN TRADESMAN ly list shows which colors are moving and which are slow sellers. ‘When a color is selling fast, an extra supply may be desirable. When a color is a slow seller, a little extra effort om the part of salespeople will frequently move it out. The extra time required for this weekly stock-taking keeps the stock in attractive, orderly and presentable condition; it eliminates the risk of losing customers through not having some particular color in stock; and once you get the habit, it takes only a few minutes to do the entire job. Paint manufacturers sometimes supply blank forms that can be used in such stock- taking; or the dealer can easily rule a book for the purpose, or have mimeo- graphed blanks made, Of course successful paint retailing isn’t just a matter of promptly order- ing what you should have and having the colors required in stock when they are called for. There is also the mat- ter of knowing what not to order; in other words, of avoiding an overstock in some color that—owing to popular caprice—has for the time being fallen out of fashion. Here the weekly paint inventory, which tells the dealer what to buy, is also helpful in telling him whet not to buy. It keeps him in touch with the popular demand. He can compare the demand for certain colors this week with the demand a few weeks ago, or the same week last year. If some color is moving slowly, your weekly inventory reveals the fact. Then there are two things to do. One is to avoid re-ordering until the present stock is pretty well down. The other is to push the slow-moving color and move it out. An experienced hardware dealer says: “Strict supervision of the stock is one of the big factors in paint suc- cess. A merchant within easy reach of the manufacturer should check over his stock at least once a week, and keep it ‘filled up. Dealers at a dis- tance aren’t able to do this; but any dealer can keep such systematic tally on his stock that there is practically no danger of being completely cleaned out. The individual merchant, taking into consideration his probable sales and his distance from the source of supply, can calculate the exact margin of safety to allow in order to keep all colors in stock. Of course he can’t do this unless he has some system for keeping track of the actual sales and the demand for various colors. “The careful watching of a stock means a saving to the merchant. By watching the stock more closely, he can buy more lightly. In these days of many shades and brands, it is a big undertaking for the average dealer to carry a large assortment of each par- ticular kind and color. It means a big investment, unless the range is cut down; and cutting down the range is not desirable, because the more com- prehensive the stock, the better the chance of interesting a customer. In fact, carrying an incomplete and un- satisfactory range of colors is the quickest way in the world to kill a paint business. “Tt means a little extra effort to watch your paint stock; but it also means a smaller investment, a quicker turnover and more satisfactory profits.” Victor Lauriston. ——»>>>—___ Build Solid Foundation in Formative Period of Life. Will we at eighty be able to say, “T laugh, and lift my hands to the years ahead,” can we now join Edwin Markham in this beautiful and desr- able thought? Surely it is a desirable condition of mind and so long as it is a condition of mind it is an attainable state for is it not often said that it is a woman’s privilege to change her mind? Do we not all say yes to-day, no to-morrow? We pass from anger to calmness within an hour, from joy to sorrow. An uncontrolled mind goes with the current events in the life of the indi- vidual and gets nowhere. Should a horse, unbridled and unreined, be driven hitched to a vehicle loaded with dynamite through a busy city street? If it is desirable to start, stop, turn to the right or left a dumb brute in order to reach a certain place in good order, why is it not the thing to do to -prac- tice self direction? The individual has power to control his body and_ his mind. The farmer decides it is time to get up at 5 in the morning and he exerts himself to arise and goes about doing this and that. He decides to do this to-day and that to-morrow and he carries out his plan, all of which proves a power he possesses. This will to do, power to control depends much upon determination to accomplish, The degree of control lies in the hands of the individual. If you want tio increase your confidence in the power that lies within you, read Ed- win Markham’s poem on “power.” Read it a hundred, yes, a thousand times. Frame it and hang it where it can be seen and read by all, All worlds lie folded in the arms of power, The live seed lifts its earth bed and is free, The family moon lifts the eternal sea Armed with this might the insect builds its tower : And lives its little epoch of an hour. Get a copy of the May number of the Christian Herald and read this poem and learn of Edwin Markham. I go to my back window to-day and a beautiful rock garden is in the mak- ing. It is clean, orderly, well planned. Yesterday (and yesterday means for the past fifteen years) it was a spot where things were allowed to lie un- kept and in disorder, For fifteen years it has been within my power to trans- form it into a place of beauty. Why did I delay so long? If one can change a frog pond into a flower garden, can he not change a thought in his own mind to a thought of greater beauty and greater joy to himself and others? May 11, 1932 We are deep in a period when ma- terial things are being withheld from our grasp. The scene has changed. Prosperity has been displaced by de- pression. Many hands are idle that would be busy and other hands are busy to but little avail, Shall we la- ment and complain, though it availeth naught, or shall we build a flower gar- den in our back yardoor, better, grow a beautiful thought in our minds? We must recognize that through this per- iod when objectives are moved farther from us and there is no fulfilment of our desires that there are at work cer- tain corrective measures. Certain ele- ments of weakness have worked into the structure of our living that must be ‘eliminated in order that we may go on to a fuller and stronger living, This lesson in retrenchment is to save the youth of our land from adopt- ing false ideas. They are learning that hard work and practical planning pay the surest dividends, that investments tucked away in a vault may become worthless, that winnings are easily lost. The youth are learning that ‘the proper development of the mind and body is an asset for life which does not go down with the market. Money and time spent in building a plumb and solid foundation in the formative per- iod of life maintains and endures ‘to the end, to the greatest degree of joy and profit in living. George '§. Clarke. ——__+ ++ By the Way. When I see an April cloud Spend itself with rain And the landscapes lose their shroud As comes Spring again When I see its higher sun Quickening the lea Well I know do likewise run Duties too for me. Life would never pulsing be If we staid our hand Hearts in all reality Are but human land Timely thirsting for a shower Them to satisfy With its animating power From a friendly sky. Nature is the compliment Of unselfish love; Every blade doth represent Blessing from above; Iivery lily in the dale Comes from God knows where And the bluebird’s song would fail Were no sunbeams there. So pray I each day shall see My own heart atune To that inner harmony Where it may commune Silently at night or day With my fellowman Traveling with him all the way— His Samaritan. Charles A. Heath. —__+-¢-+____- If there is a “secret” of success, it is the appreciation of what one has the ability to do, plus the recognition of opportunities when they appear, and a healthy satisfaction with what is achieved by closely co-ordinating abil- ity and opportunity. Phone 65106 hl eo sis Uy WHICH STORE IS YOURS? A new COYE AWNING will bring you business Phone or write for new low prices CHAS. A. COYE, INC. Grand Rapids May 11, 1932 DRY GOODS Michigan Retail Dry Goods Association. oo T. Milliken, Traverse y. Vice-President—George C. Pratt, Grand Rapids. Secretary-Treasurer—Thomas Pitketh- ly, Flint. ; Manager—Jason E. Hammond, Lansing. Women’s Woolen Lines Ready. With most of the women’s wear woolen mills having opened Fall coat- ing lines, dress goods showings are expected to be made around the mid- dle of this month. Prices in the coat- ings volume range, in which about 75 per cent. of the business is done, range from $1 to $2.50 a yard, with the $1.50 to $2 bracket expected to receive the bulk of the orders. At the present time, most interest is centered on velvety finished fabrics, diagonal herringbones and all-over patterns. Cut twills, soft finished fabrics of the polo type and kemp-haired cloths are also receiving attention. The boucle and crepe weaves that were so popular last year are conspicuously absent this season, although a few crepes are shown in soft and napped finishes. a Patented Summer Suit Offered. For hot weather use, a man’s coat has been patented by a clothing manu- facturer and designer which combines that garment with a shirt, Only the front half of the shirt is used, how- ever, and it is attached to the coat at fie collar The through the coat in the back under the collar. Another patent has been al- lowed on a structed on the same principle but can be worn either outside or tucked into the trousers. The will be shown at the International Patent Ex- hibition opening next Tuesday at Grand Central Palace, New York and the inventor is prepared to license his patents, necktie is passed shirt coat which is con- new coats —_2+>—___ Linoleum Trade Continues Inactive. Wholesale quotations hold firm in the hard-surface floor coverings mar- ket in ithe face of continued lack of buying interest on the part of retail establishments. Purchases have been held to an extreme low level for the last three weeks, but mill executives attribute the situation to general busi- ness conditions rather than to dis- satisfaction with price levels. One of the larger producers increased prices on popular lightweight linoleums last month and is obtaining as much of the current business as he did before tthe new price was put into effect. —___+~+>—_—_ White and Pastel Hues Lead. In current orders for piece goods, finished garments and accessories, white and the pastel tones have stead- ily forged to the front and represent a considerable percentage of the total. They have outstripped blues in favor, following the strong run of popularity which these hues had earlier in the season. Beige is in active request, al- though this color is not as strong as it was in previous Spring seasons. ——ee oe __ Hollow Ware Buying Starts. Increased interest in hollow ware is noted in ithe wholesale markets this week as retail buyers make prepara- tions for June graduation and wedding gift trade. Orders for fair quantities of sterling ware to retail at $5 to $10 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN are reported by jobbers. The demand for goods to sell for more than $10, however, is smaller than in any prev- ious season in the last ten years. Pewter items were wanted in price ranges below $5 and there was a grow- ing call for silver-plated pieces in ranges up to $8. —_+> + >____— Testing Lead Weighted Silks. One of the leading stores in New York City has specified to silk manu- facturers that no lead weighting be used in the weighted silk fabrics pur- chased. The store has an open mind on the use of lead in the weighting process, but wishes to be certain that the lead contentt is not injurious, The establishment has ‘been conducting tests of fabrics weighted with lead as a component and these tests are said to be incomplete. The orders govern- ing lead in the fabrics purchased were issued a few days ago, ———__+- + ___ Report New Discount on “Drop” Rugs Buyers in the floor coverings mar- ket discuss reports that one of the largest producers in the trade has of- fered an additional 10 per cent. dis- count on quantity purchases of drop patterns, According to the reports five rug patterns including axminsters and scatters, were included in the list on which special discounts are being granted, Regular discounts allowed on the merchandise two weeks ago ranged from 10 to 15 per cent. Quan- tities necessary to earn the additional concession of 10 per cent. range from sixty-five to 250 room-size rugs. > + Fall Bedspreads To Open Shortly. Leading bedspread lines for Fall are expected to be shown generally to the trade around May 15 at quotations slightly below those prevailing at the opening of Spring styles, but in line with the supplemental numbers which have been brought out since then, Cot- ton styles are expected to be more prominent in the Fall ranges, and while rayons will be well represented, because of seasonal popularity, manu- facturers will be cautious in presenting them, ‘Sales of rayon warp jacquards and all-rayon jacquard were disappointing during the last season, with consumer acceptance failing to come up to expectations, fine ——_+++>___ To Survey Toy Fair Periods. A survey is now being made of the most appropriate time for the holding of the early ‘Spring and Summer fairs of the toy industry, according to James L. Fri, who on June 1 will join the Toy Manufacturers of the U. S, A. as managing director, Mr. Fri attended the toy fair in Chicago and reported manufacturers were improving quality and declining to cheapen merchandise simply to lower prices. He saw the trade as well equipped to share in the benefits of the indicated consumer trend away from “junk” into better quality goods. Buying showed an im- provement, Mr. Fri said, with, how- ever, many memoranda taken will be made confirmed orders later on. which —__»>-.—___ Dropping of Cheap Underwear Seen. The conviction is growing that the cheap range of heavyweight ribbed underwear introduced some weeks ago, will be entirely eliminated when the lines are again offered for sale on June 1. Practically all manufacturers have sold a sufficient amount of these goods to keep operating part time for the next few weeks, but after that they are expected to concentrate on the regular standard and substandard ranges, the price on which will prob- ably be unchanged. During the week some buyers tried to purchase goods at a stated price, it was reported, but selling agents would take orders only on an “at value” basis. —_+~+.—____- Demand For Linens Increases. 3oth linen dress goods and men’s suitings were ordered during the week by cutters-up, and expectations are that the demand, de- layed by the inclement weather, will now come into the market in larger volume. Retailers are confirming purchases of men’s linen suits in great- er quantity, and manufacturers are stepping up production to meet the renewed demand. Garment cutters- up are also showing increased activity. still continue unsatisfactory, however, with a considerable amount of distress merchandise on the market. more actively Prices —————— Two Classes of Unemployed. I believe that the slacker dead-beat class of unemployed is receiving more help, according to numbers, than the honest worker Further, all previous experience, I believe that the latter class is more economical in the use of money, food and clothing furnished them than the former class. Those have governed them- selves by the rule of living within their means will get along with less, buy lower priced goods and save in every way possible, while those who have always spent their earnings as fast as without regard to actual needs, will do the same with money eiven to them. And they will include luxuries which economical people now forego. I pride myself on being able to use words to express my thoughts without resorting to slang, but for emphasis allow me to say that the slackers are working the unemployment racket to the limit. As never before it is cap- ital—a resource of increased effective- ness. With so great a number of un- employed those in charge of distribu- tion cannot give as much time to in- vestigate each case as in ordinary times, In a certain county it was reported to a National Guard company that five families of kaiser war veterans were in need, Investigation proved there was only one. The company assumed the care of that family for the winter. Men who had been working ‘by the day for farmers and could have had work for several weeks more before winter hastened to have their names listed with as to obtain work with road gangs or projects inaugurated solely for the un- employed. class. from who possible, township supervisors, so In all my life I never could stay home from work on account of visiting friends or relatives, yet that is con- sidered a valid excuse for the day worker. Nor will he appear for work as promised when he can find the least excuse in a change of weather. “I knew you could not draw hay on account of the shower,” he will say, when there was other work needing to be done 15 until the hay dried out—before or by noon. \A flurry of snow is an excuse for not showing up if the work is cut- ting or getting up wood, even in the shelter of the woods, I feel sorry for the children of some families. They are intelligent, active and willing workers, but often they are deliberately taught to be slackers. And as to saving—a boy goes on Saturday to pick up potatoes or similar work for a farmer. He wears his school suit, which is his ‘best, and he cannot be in- duced to any garment offered him to save his own. A boy who had to be supplied with almost every wear- able to begin work during school vaca- tion would not put one of them on again after he had enough money com- ing to him so his father bought a new outfit. That father, although furnish- ed a house to live in and could work by the day on a big stock farm, with the chance of ‘filling in odd days and a considerable part of the winter in cut- ting wood by the cord, would neglect both jobs to follow a trap line for hours in hope of getting $3 or $4 worth of fur in a day. Once in a while he accomplished his aim; more often it was a fifty cent skin or nothing. And he could go to some organization in Ann Arbor occasionally and carry home a bag full of men’s, boy’s, wo- men’s and clothing. He didn’t need to worry about providing for his family. wear children’s And J could go on indefinitely in a recitation of facts, but here is another picture. In Detroit in the nineties in winter when the car shops were shut down or the stove works going on half time, I have seen families of workers who lived almost entirely on rye bread and coffee during such periods. Once in a while a few bones from a meat market made a soup and sometimes a little lard helped down the bread. In spring every available foot of ground about their houses was planted to gar- den truck, What can be done? Only men who have worked and saved and established habits of economy or women who have had experience in feeding a family on plain low cost nourishing food should ‘be in charge of buying such supplies. The woman of wealth who thinks the needy should have baskets of chicken, pies, cakes, foreign grown fruits, salads and other tempting but unsatis- fying foods, should not have a hand in this work. ‘But generous givers and enthusiastic promoters cannot be bar- red even if they do make mistakes and are imposed on. Albbove all the public official who is supported by taxpayers, whose clerk or stenographer practically all the work of the office at one-quarter his salary, while he devotes most of his time and effort to further his political preferment, should never be in charge of funds ployed. does to aid the unem- Preference should always be given to ‘home grown products such as po- tatoes, beans, flour, ‘buckwheat, corn meal, apples, vegetables, milk, molasses and at present prices a due proportion of eggs and meat. E, E, Whitney. ———_++>____ Controlled electrical heat for hot- beds, offered by a new device, is said to root plants in half the normal time. sina uamee Rees 18 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 — session will be held June 21, 22 n k Michigan State Pharmaceutical Association. President—J. C. Dykema, Grand Rapids. — Vice-President—F. H. Taft, Lan- sing. Second Vice-President—Duncan Wea- ver, Fennville. Secretary—R. A. Turrell, Croswell. Treasurer—Clarencs Jennings, Law- rence. Apothecary and Physician in History. Through the entire period of record- ed history, says Prof. E. Fullerton Cook in a recent radio address, the physician, often a physician-priest, and his associates have been active and im- portant factors in the welfare of the people. For centuries the only organ- ized agencies for the cure of disease were the physician and the apothecary and the records show this co-operation for more than four thousand years. The primary service which the apothecary rendered through all these centuries has been the collection, and preservation and the preparation and dispensing of the medicines required by the physicans. He seriously assum+ ed his duties and from the beginning set up for himself and his profession an ethical code quite as rigid as that established for medicine. He recog- nized that one not animated by the highest standards of honor and hon- esty cocld readily substitute fraudulent or deteriorated medicines and thus de- feat the efforts of the doctor. Further- more the true apothecary was animated by that same worthy motive as the physician, namely, the desire to con- tribute his share toward the relief of suffering. On this basis he established himself as professional rather than as a trademan, although the practice of pharmacy constantly introduced both elements and the larger often predom- inated. It is quite within the memory and experience of many living to-day that these two agencies, medicine and phar- macy, were still the most important and almost the only organized groups in the health program of the world, but the past forty years has brought about a tremendous development. Physicians properly have retained the center of the stage but the indi- vidual physician is compelled to select for his field of service a special phase of practice and he has called to his assistance an army of experts, each of whom contributes his share toward the full program. In this rapid development the phar- macist too has participated although he is often placed in peculiar positions. When a profession or science under- goes such rapid and radical changes and developments as those which have swept over medicine, pharmacy, chem- istry, biochemistry, serology, bacteri- ology and other related sciences within the past twenty-five years it is neces- sary for those close to the center of growth to continuously adjust or re- organize conditions and practices to meet the new situations as they arise. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Naturally, many established in med- icine and pharmacy for years, will fail to meet these new conditions and will feel lost and aggrieved but the facts remain that a new order prevails and the present generation must conform to this if they would survive. Pharmacy to-day is participating in a large part in this progressive pro- gram and doing it creditably, but the evolution is still under way and many do not yet understand the needs or the opportunity. The first service of pharmacy has always been tn furnish the medical supplies needed by physicians and this must of necessity remain the main feature of professional pharmaceutical work and to do this rightly pharmacy will always have a large and vital share in the most progressive program for the conservation of health. —_++>___ What Is This Thing Called “Price?” Under the above caption the editor of “The Davol Dealer,’ a live little house organ, writes as follows: “Price” to the druggist usually means “Selling Price.’ And when the drug- gist says “Price” he thinks of the profit (if any!) he makes on a transaction: of the difference between the price he pays for an item and the price at which he sells it. The price at which a piece of mer- chandise may be sold, in the final analysis, is the amount of money con- sumers are willing to pay for it. Price is fixed by competition, by the prices quoted by competitors. Merchandise that is priced too high does not sell. A manufacturer, for example, must price his products in line with the prevailing prices of competing prod- ucts. His production costs must be fitted to that selling price. If he can- not get his costs down to the point where he can make a profit on his merchandise at prevailing market prices, the quicker he stops making these particular products, or gets out of business, the less will be his loss. Similarly, a druggist, even though his sales volume is less, or his cost of doing business greater, or his stand- ard of living higher, cannot charge more for his merchandise than his competitors. If he tries, the rapid de- cline in sales that sets in hustles him into bankruptcy. The druggist, like the manufacturer, must bring his costs down to meet prevailing market prices (competitive prices) or, in spite of all arguments, his competitors will take his business away from him. It is a case of the survival of the most adaptable. The question of right or wrong does not enter into the pic- ture. Under present conditions of un- restrained, free-for-all, catch-as-catch can competition, the druggist or man- ufacturer who may know least about his costs, and whose prices, consequent- ly, are éntirely too low to yield a legiti- mate profit, leads the field. He blazes a trail of red ink that competitors are forced to follow. Their only option is to go out of business. The fact that ultimate disaster lies ahead for all does not stop the head- long race. And until effective price control is legalized, this is the hazard- ous, fool-hardy condition with which the ethical druggist and the honest manufacturer must contend. Unrestrained, compulsory competi- tion is a heritage of an age that def- initely is passed. It is a good idea that has outlived its usefulness. It has brought about predatory price compe- tition, and this has resulted in price chaos. It is high time we cut the bonds that are strangling legitimate business. Le- gal restraint should be placed on un- reasonable price competition. To-day, legalized price control would be as great a blessing as compulsory com- petition was in days of yore. The present prohibitions against price agreements should be chucked into the ash can. Price control should be made mandatory. We must put profit back into busi- ness! —_+ 2 > Misused Radium. The recent fatal poisining case due to the continued use of a radium wa- ter. prompts the question, why have so-called radium waters been on the market? Science was not slow to discover that radium has its deadly perils as well as its priceless benefits. Understanding those perils, a vigi- lant Federal drug commission should have taken special pains to forestall exploitation of the magic name and properties of radium in patent drug products offered to the people. We hope the enquiry started by this radium poisoning case will be thor- ough enough to reach all existing stocks of radium waters or like prep- arations. We hope it will wake up the Fed- eral Food and Drugs Administration and result in full protectio1. from dan- gerous radium products, past as well as future. Clean the shelves not only a radium. panaceas but of others that are harm- ful or that fall below pharmaceutical standards of purity or strength. One thing is sure:—Misuse of radi- um for private profit is far too big a menace to be treated with halfway measures. —_2 2 >_ Liability Insurance. The question of carrying Liability Insurance commends itself to all drug- gists who desire to conduct their busi- May 11, 1932 ness with security and peace of mind. It should be remembered that no drug- gist, however careful in the selection of his help and in the conduct of his business, can be certain that mistakes will not occur, which may result in injuries, and possibly death to cus- tomers. The advisability of protection against spurious claims made by un- scrupulous persons is apparent, aside from the possibility of errors in the filling of prescriptions or the delivery of medicines. > a ae The Silent Partner. Every business to-day has an un- welcome silent partner, a subtle, vici- ous, cut-throat partner, waste. In a silent way, but sometimes on a grand scale, he cuts into profits, salaries, and wages which should be theirs. This partner is tireless, he works every minute. He works harder and more effectively when we fail to put forth our best efforts to watch him, constantly. He increases the cost of production in countless ways, through our own careless use of time and ma- terials. By increasing costs, waste increases the price which must be received for the finished product, thus leaving us in a less advantageous position to meet vigorous competition. Now is the time to stop waste in all its forms. There is no business to- day that can afford it. The elimination of waste is for the benefit of all, pro- ducer and consumer alike. 22> Questions and Answers of Interest To Grocers. No. 1. Question—What is Jack Cheese and where did it originate? Answer — Jack Cheese sometimes knlown as Monterey cheese, originated in Monterey county, California, and was finst made about 1892. The meth- od grew out of a need for disposing of surplus milk at a small expense for equipment and because of this fact, it can be made on farms where only a small amount of milk iis available. No. 2. Question—How long can milk, tea and coffee be kept safely in a thermos bottle? Answer—All thermos: bottles are not packed in the same way. For this rea- son milk will not keep in, all bottles the same length of time. If the pack- ing is good, the milk should keep about as long as it does in a refrigerator. The tea ‘and coffee will keep as long as the TOURISTS | DEMAND \ BOOST FOR MICHIGAN WHOLESALERS THEY BOOST FOR YOU. me TOURIST RESORT Sst=¥ 5] National Candy Co., Inc. PUTNAM FACTORY rand Rapids, Mich. BECAUSE GOOD CANDY May 11, 1932 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 19 thermos bottle holds the temperature. No, 3. Quesittion—Is there a fish that is burned to give light? Answer—The oolachan or candlefish + No. 10. Question—Are nioodles sup- posed to always contain eggs? Answer—Nioodles must contain not less than 5 per cent. by weight of the WHOLESALE DRUG PRICE CURRENT Prices quoted are nominal, based on market the day of issue. i ] i j | Pee tats : : : Gum Hemlock, Pu., Ib.2 00@2 25 which is found on the Pacific coast solids of the whole, sound egg, exclu- Acetic, No. 8, Ib.06 @ 10 Aloes, Barbadoes, Heml’k Com., Ib. 1 00@1 25 from ‘Oregon upward, is dried and sive of the shell, in order to be labeled Boric, Powd., or so gaa Mesa @ . tunis oe es oe 25 eal ac io : ‘xr : : Xta pe 3% @ 2 rowd., oa oa: 6 @ a Junipr d, ED. DVO] (oO used as a lamp by the Alaskan Indians. “Noodles.” If noodles do not contain ee eink ib ure mo Aloes, Socotrine, Lav. Flow.. lb. 4 00@4 25 It is a fish from twelve to fifteen eggs, or contain less than 5 per cenit. Citric, Ib. ------ 40 @ 55 : ele: @ n ot en Ib. 1 =e 50 : : : = Ss ‘iatic, C 7 70wd., He onl @ § 4 . he a @zZ 25 inches long, with very oily flesh, After they must be labeled “Plain Noodles,” eS ne CONE: 03%@ 10 Arabic, first, Ib. @ 56 Mustard, trac, cas. @1 & the fish ts dried a piece of rush pith or or “Water Noodles.”—Kentucky Gro- Nitric, Ib. ------ 09 @ 15 ATaBie. sec., ts ns e ie be. ee a Be ce a : E : Oxahies Ibo 15 @ 5 Arabic, sorts, lb. 15 @ 2a range, Sw., Ib. + @4 25 ve Petes of a cy press tree is cer, Sulphuric, Ib, c osu 10 Arabic, Gran., Ib. ‘ 35 Uriganam, art, drawn throug \ ick Tartarie, thy. 3h |G 5 Ara if : 20 4« 30 ee bs ougn a or ° wick. ieee nee : Alcohal " : Asaloetida, lb.___ 50@ 60 Pennyroyal, Ib. No. 4. Question—What will destroy Further Slump in Electrical Goods. Sic caeed No ‘ Asafoetida, Po., lb. @ 75 Peppermint, 1b. rust o oles a al ; ee Bie ge ce Guaiac, Ib. .... @ Gh. Mose, ah... oe on ageietas vines ? Producers’) of electrical socket ap- an ane 7S. - Guaiac, Powd... @w 70 Rose, Geran., ozs. Answer—Rust is a serious disease sae : 1 é : ee ere ee A OL WN @ 90 Rosemary ou: seas fances fi sehol. se report a * 50 .1n0, : 3 ue ae. feet AN ol : pliances for housel O d use p Z Wood. Gat 66 @ 8) Ni aed. th. @1 00 Wiowers. 1b... 1 8@1 16 and is incurable. All plants infested continued lack of buying interest this Alum-Potash, USP Myrrh, Ib. _____ @ 60 Sandalwood, with this disease must be dug out and : Beet | ah anee Domp, i. -- 05 @ 13 Myrrh, Pow., lb. @ 5 BE. 1, th. __._42 50@12 7% had i week on the part of retail stores. | powd. or Gra.,lb.054%@ 13 shellac, Orange, W. LT, Ib. ._._ 4 50@4 1G } Jurned, Regular goods, including toasters, Ammonia yy 25 @ 35 Sassafras, l' stion—Is ii ce : Poe thoes ee . 1 Concentrated,lb. 06 @ 18 Ground, Ib.. 25 @ 35 true, ID. -... 3 00@2 % No. 5. Question Is it necessary to irons, coffee percolators and wattle ie 054%4@ 13 Shellac, white, Syvu.. Ih, .. ™ Gi G6 put apples in storage as soon as they sets, are neglected. Even specially 2 iy 05%@ 13 (bone dr’d) Ib. 35 @ 45 Sosennae Ib... 3 00@3 25 are picked 2 a eens a aS ue Carbonate, Ib.__ 20 @ 25 Tragacanth, ansy. Ib. .... & 00@S 26 are picked? priced sales goods, which moved free io. in wis @ 3 No. 1, bbls... 2 00@2 25 ‘Thyme, Red, ib. 1 50@1 75 Answer—The New York State Col- ly throughout the last few months, Muriate, Gra.,lb. 08 @ 18 No. 2, lbs. ___ 1 75@2 00 Thyme, Whi., lb. 1 75@2 00 : ‘ Muriate, Po., Ib. 20 @ 30 row., ih. .. 1 25@1 50 Wintergreen lege of Agriculture says that every day have fallen off in demand recently. . sat “Ne > ODMR OF ae ao he Arsenic Honey sion ve ms ¢ ae lost between the tree and tthe storage Special sales campaigns conducted by Pound 22.2.) (1 @ 2 Pound ..... 25 @ 40 don De =a ze = « oqe . : a a J . ee io a warehouse means a week lost in the public utility distributors help business eats < alaeualy Hops Wormseed, lb._. 6 00@6 25 , : : f ' @ 380 %s Loose, Pressed, to some extenit in other sections of the Fir, .Cana., lb. 2 75@3 00 i @ 60 country this week, but have had no Fir, Oreg., Ib. 65 @1 00 Hydrogen Peroxide Wormwood, Ib. 7 00@7 25 possible keeping ‘times Og. possible keeping times of apples. ale No. 6. Question—Are there any Peru, Ib 2 00@2 20 p Castor, gal. __ 1 35@1 60 NO, : "i f J : : ’ ; aoa 2 a 8 Pound, gross 25 00@27 00 Nea 291, G r : : res i nee cone sa m,> : 50@1 8 + oe av We Cocoanut, Ib. _. 23%@ 3: fruits or grains that contain iodine? appreciable effect here. Fou, ib. _..__ 150@1 8 y% 1b. gross 15 O@16 00 Cod tinct az 14@ 35 : : Barks 44 Lb., gross 10 00@10 50 wegian ‘aad 1 00@1 50 Answer — Bananas, strawberries, Cassia, Indi C inca Gals 1 : 1 : al Ordinary, Ib. 25 @ 30 wag lk os 0@2 25 pene gen Gals. 1 25@1 50 grapes, pears, oatmeal and wheat con- Ordin. Yo. 1h 28 @ 30 Madras, Ib. --. 2 00@2 25 wird, ex., gal. 1 55@1 65 tain small amounts of iodine. Many BROOKSIDE BRAND Saigon, Ib. _- ae ,.. no ew ae ee ia 7 vegetables and fish also c in iodi WHISK BROOMS Saigon, Po., Ib. 50 @ 60 ure, Ib. -----~ 2i " © © Linseed, beil,, gal 59@ 7 | vegetables and fish also contain wodine. Him ib 3h @. 40 Lead Acetate Nastatnas. + Sal. 99@ 74 y , ua Din wowd, Ib. 3h @ 40 Xtal, Ib. _.. li Gs - c No. 7. Question—How many grapes f oe See “ on f ay extra, gal 1 25@1 35 NO. 7. s 2 WZ Bim, Gd. Ib. 40 @ 46 kowd. & Gran, 25 @ 436 : oe sie : i. 4 oe piety ss Bt — = ‘Olive, : does it take to make a ton of raisins? sassafras (P’d Ib. 45) @ 35 Licorice Malaga, gal 2 50@3 00 i a ee ROTARY PRIZE | seavives, cut, 15° @ 25 toxtracts, sticks, Pore alt eee | Answer—About tour tons of grapes 2 Soaptree, Po., lb. 25 @ 30 per box ____ 150 @2 00 fperm, gal. ____ 1 25@1 50 ' having 24 per cent. sugar will make Whisk Berries Lozenges, Ib. -_ 40 @ 50 Tanner. gal. _. 75@ 90 i 3 Be PATENTED Cubed, Ib... @ 75 Waters, (24s) box @150 Tar, gal. 65@ 75 : one ton of raisins, properly cured. AMSTERDAM BROOM CO. faok fe. ib @ ee i 75 i : AMSTERDAM, N.Y vee iI a “10 @ 20 Leaves Wale, gal __... @2 00 : No. 8 Question How did nicotine eum ia gt ene oi ry ¢ 50 Opium i i ue Vitrio suchu, lb., long— Gum, ozs., $1.40; ' come to be given that name? Pound 06 @ 15 Buchu, - d., ib. @ 60 Ih ___.__ 20 0020 KO i ee : ! Sage, bulk, ib. 25 @ aU. Powder cas. $150. i Answer—This word is derived from Borax Bae a _ er, ozs., $1.50; ' ae : Pd or Xtal, Ib. 06 @ 19 meee loose : : lb. i160 Se Gheea) ab i the name of John Nicot, who introduc- eid dlenoine ao “4S, Ib. @ 40 si ozs., $1.50. { i : we page, ounces —_ W sd ye 2 @21 5¢ ; ed tobacco: into France in 1560. Pound 2220 04 @ 10 Lave, Pa & Grd. @ 35 Pp mp co@at 66 hoy 6 a cits} A he r Camphor penna, Pound ii 06%@ 5 No. 9. Questron—Are there any pre- Pound: 2. 80 @1 00 Alexandria, lb.50 @ 60 7 = (ORG 16 ; servatives used in ithe packing of can- Cantharides Tinnevella, 1b.20 @ 30) prac op Papper : Russian, Powd. @1 50 Fowd., Ib. _. 25 @ 35 slack, grd., lb. 35 @ 45 ned goods? ALI S : Chinese, Powd @i on Uva Ursi, ib. -. 20 @ 25 ee —~ < 42 @ 55 a oo : 7 Uva Ura, & @ 3 lite, grd., Ib. 55@ 35 i Answer—None whatever. Preserva- Chalk . Ursi, io lb, @ 30 pion aaa 65 i : : : Crayons, : e © 5 ae ‘ oe | A Se nn ee ee ee oe : . 2 epee ec : ‘ide, lare ae = etro plication of steam heat. ee hese @6 00 Ve eens wl 45 Amber, Plain th 42 @ 17 i Trench Powder, = [oo a Ge co. on ace ig Peed 6) @ Ainber, oe 14 @ 19 : Precipitated, Ib. 12 @ 15 Magnesia a we - a e a i Prepared, 1h. . 14 @ 16 Carb.. %s, Ib. __ @ 30 snow White. Ib. 22 @ 27 ' White, lump, Ib. 038 @ 10 Carb., 1/l6s, Ib. @ 32 Pe ae ae 5 Capsicum Carb., F’wd., Ib. 15 @ 25 Plaster Paris Dental j =) Peds. ib, “ew ville. Hee th 6G Gl Tt es P Powder, Ib. ___. 62 @ E5 VXide, light, Ib. Gi 4 | 0872@ 08 Potassa Cloves . Menthol Caustic, st’ks,Ib. 55 8 j Whole, Ib. ____- 25 @ 35 Pound ---______ 4 88@6 00. Liquor, Ib, $ 40 t owdere 30 @ ¢ 8 ; Marbles — Jacks — Rubber Balls ee 8 ia cet we ccs, | li ae e eRe ITIsT c Acetate, Ib. _. 60 @ 96 & Gonce 12 85@13 50 Morphine Bicarbonate, lb. 30 @ 35 : Base Balls — Playground Balls tal eee sane 19 Ounces maj @12 65 Bichromate, Ib. 15 @ 2 ' e xtal, 34@ ae 3 40@13 90. Bromide, lb. _. 51 @ 7 Tennis Balls — Tennis Rackets Powdered, Ib. -- 04 @ 15 Mustard Carbonate, Ib. 30 @ 35 ° ° Cream Tartar Bulk, Powd., Chlorate, Tennis Sundries — Golf Complete Sets bed ee seh m6 @ ce XEL ih. @ | NO. I, Wb. 2 28 @ 45 powd, Ih, 4 @ Golf Balls ce Golf Clubs ne Golf Bags Pound a a @ 50 Ralls Naphthaline 4 odie, te : 3 6 @ 2 Golf Tees — Golf Practice Balls galls, Ib... 06% G tb. 73 64 @3 84 : 15 ne Dextrine 053%4@ 15 Permanganate, Ib. 22%@35 Yellow Corn, lb. 06%@ 15 Flake, Ib. -__- xa AB Prussiate . e . : White Corn, Ib. 07 @ 15 Nutmeg le : Sport Visors—Swim Tubes—Swim Animals Extract Pound @ 40 va 1b. Be be e s : B : Shi ie Cwi Aids Witch Bacal vee Powdered, Ib. __ @ 50 Quassia Chi Z £ Bathing Caps— athing ppe m low Lab., gal. 90 @1 65 Nux Vomica Pound 7. @ 20 e e licorice, Pid Ih. 50 @ 66 Pound _ @ 2 Powd. ih. 9 a i Sprayers ae Rogers Paints ao Paint Brushes Flower Powdered, lb.-- 15 @ 25 es ale 7 e ° : Arnica, Io. --2 75° @ 80 Oil Essential 5 02 ane pee na Sponges — Chamois Skins — Electric Fans Chainowhile. Almond, oe CF German, ib. .. 35 @ 45 Bit., true, ozs. @ 50 &isom lb Sa 034%@ 10 i i : : Roman, lb. __ @ 90 Bit.. art., ozs. @ 35 wa » Aa @ Soda Fountains and Soda Fountain Supplies Saffron, Sweet, true, Ib.1 50@1 30 OUtubers, 03 @ 10 ‘; American, Ib. 35 @ 40 Sw't, Art., Ibs. 1 00@1 25 oe We nee i Largest Assortment in our Sample Room Snanish, ozs. @1 25 Amber, crude, lb. 75@1 00 naa Ib. ---- 03%@ 10 Formaldehyde, Bulk Amber, rect... 1b 15@2 00 = what ce tie We have ever shown and only the Best ne 09 @ 20 Anise, ‘Ib, 1MGt@ Gun i ae oO oo Fuller’s Earth say, Yb. -_____ 4 00@4 25 Rochelle, Ib... 21 @ 2 . W 1 our Powder, Ib. ___. 05 @ Bergamot, Ib. --5 00@5 20) aogq- a 3 Advertised Lines — We certainly invite y a Capon ® 14610 “"" ™ pri 2%4@ 08 : a . : i oe, Caraway S’d, Ib. 3 00@3 25 oa inspection. Lines now on display. OE 60 @ 70 Cassia, USP, Ib. 2 25@2 60 ASh ---_--__ 02 @ 10 Glue Cedar Leaf, Ib. 2 00@2 25 Bicarbonate, Ib. 03%@ 10 arok., Bro., Ib. 20 @ 30 Cedar Leaf, Caustic, Co’l., Ib. 08 @ 15 A *ro’d, Dark, Ib. 16 @ 22 Coml., lb. __.. 1 00@1 25 Uyposulphite, lb. 05 @ 10 ‘ & Perkins Drug ( oO. Whi. Flake, Ib. 27%@ 35 Citronella, Ib... 75 @120 Phosphate, Ib. 23 @ 28 aze tine White G’d.., Ib. 25 @ 35 Cloves, Ib. _____ 2 50@2 39 Sulnhite, Mi hi White AXX light, . Croton, Ibs. ___ 8 00@8 25 as 1. 07 @ 12 1 . gan 1D @ 40 Cubeb, Ib. _--_ 5 00@5 25 ..Dry, Powd., lb. 12%@ 20 Grand Rapids 1c & Ribbon: 225 |. 42%6@ 50 KErigeron. Ib. __ 4 00@4 25 Silicate, Sol.gal. 40 @ 50 Glycerine Eucalyptus, lb. 1 00@1 25 : Turpentine Pound 15°-@ 35 Wennel 20d0@2 95 Gallons _.._. 51 @ 66 20 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 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- ket prices at date of purchase. For price changes compare with previous issues — = a ADVANCED DECLINED Salmon Red Kidney Beans AMMONIA Pep, No. 224 ---------- 2 70 Plums Parsons, 64 0z —___-_-- 295 rep. No. 202 —-.---- _ 200 Grand Duke, No. 2%-- 3 25 Parsons, 32 oz. __---- 3 35 Krumbles, No. 424 _.. 2 7 Yellow Eggs No. 2%-- 3 25 Parsons, 18 oz. __-_-- 420 Bran Flakes, No. 624 2 45 Huarsons, 10 oz. Parsons, 6 10 lb. pails, per doz. 8 80 15 lb. pails, per doz. 11 70 25 lb. pails, per doz. 17 65 4PPLE BUTTER Quaker, 12-38 oz.. doz. 2 00 ee. 12-38 oz. Oz. BAKING POWDERS Royal, 2 oz., doz. _... 93 Royal, 4 oz., doz. ___. 1 80 Royal, 6 oz,, doz. __ 2 45 Royal, 12 0z., doz. -_.. 4 85 Royal. 2% Ibs., doz.__ 13 75 Royal, 5 Ibs., doz.___. 24 50 DAY S 2359 $C 9 258 Ho wo2ns KC, 10c size, 8 oz. -. 3 60 KC, 15e¢ size, 12 oz. __ 5 40 KC, 20c size, full Ib... 6 80 KC, 25c size, 25 oz. -. 9 00 KC, 50c size, 50 oz. -. 8 60 Be, © ib. sige _....._- 6 50 KC, 10 tb, size ______... 6 50 BLEACHER CLEANSER Clorox, 16 oz., 24s -. 3 00 uizzie. 16 oz.. 12s -._. 2 15 BLUING Am. Ball.36-1 0z.,cart. 1 00 Boy Blue, 18s, per cs. 1 35 BEANS and PEAS 100 Ib. ers Chili Beans —--------- Dry Lima Beans 100 Ib. $ 90 Pinto Beans -_------.. 5 50 White H’d P. Beans 2 90 Split Peas, Yell., 60 lb. 4 10 Split Peas, Gr’n 60 Ib. 3 15 Scotch Peas, 100 Ib. -- 5 20 BURNERS Queen Ann, No. 1 -. 1 16 Queen Ann, No. 2 ~~ 1 25 white Flame, No. ‘e enti 2. doz. ......-- 2 26 BOTTLE CAPS Mh! Lacauor, 1 gross pkg.. per gross ---.-. 15 BREAKFAST FOODS Kellogo’s Brands. Corn Flakes, No. 136 2 50 Corn Flakes, No. 124 2 50 : Peacock, bran Blakes, Nu. ov2Z 1 50 Rice Krispies, 6 oz. -- 2 25 Rice Krispies. 1 oz. -_ 1 1 All Bran, 16 oz. _---- 2 26 All Bran, 10 oz. ------ 2 70 All Bran, % oz. ---- 1 10 Kaffe Hag, 6 1-lb. Cans 22 2 75 BROOMS 4 sewed __ 3 Our Success, 5 sewed 5 Hustlers, 4 sewed -_ 6 Standard, 6 sewed -- 7 50 Quaker, 5 sewed -_-- 8 haa : 2 ROLLED OATS Purity Brand Instant Flakes Small, 24s ~—------- 1 717% Large, 12s ~----------- 1 85 Regular Fiakes . Small, 24s ---------- 1 77% Large, 12s ---------- 1 85 China, large, 12s ---- 2 95 Chest-o-Silver, lge. -- 2 98 *Billed less one free display package in each case. Post Brands. Grapenut Flakes, 24s 2 20 Grape-Nuts, 248 ------ Grape-Nuts, 50 instant Postum, No. 3 1 6 instant Postum, No. io 4 50 Postum Cereal, No. 0 2 25 Post Toasties, 36s -- 2 50 Post Toasties, 24s -- 2 50 Post’s Bran, 24s ---- 2 70 BRUSHES Scrub Solid Back, 8 in. ---- 1 50 Solid Back. 1 in. ---- 1 ib Pointed Ends -------- 1 25 Stove ae aneuer (22-2... vw. Gf ee 2 00 Peerless —------------- 2 60 Shoe ‘ae i oo ee Ne eA eee 3 60 BUTTER COLOn Dandelion ------------ CANDLES Electric Light. 40 Ibs. 12.1 Plumber, 40 Ibs. ----- 12.8 Paraffine, 6s --------- 14% Paraffine, 12s ------- 14% Wicking 2.) 40 Tudor, ~*. per box -- 30 CANNED FRUITS Hart Brand Apples 2 ve 2 4 95 Blackberries Pride of Michigan ---. 3 25 Cherries Mich. red, No. 10 ~--- 6 25 Hea. No. 2. 3 50 Pride of Mich. No. 2-- 3 00 Marcellus Red ~------- 2 56 Special Pie —2--—--. 1 35 Whole White -_------ 3 Gooseberries No 30 8 50 : Pears Pride of Mich. No 2% 3 60 Black Raspberries No. 2 Pride of Mich. No. 2_. 3 10 Red Raspberries No: 2 a 4 50 INO. ee 3 15 Marcellus, No. 2 ----__ 3 60 Pride of Mich. No. 2__ 4 00 Strawberries NOM 2) oe 25 S02: @ _~ 1 40 Matcelius, No. Zz 3 Pride of Mich. No. 2__ 3 60 CANNED FISH Clam Ch’der, 10% oz. 1 Clam Chowder, No. 2_ 2 Clams, Steamed, No. 1 2 Clams, Minced, No. % 2 40 Finnan Haddie, 10 oz. 3 Clam Bouillon, 7 0z._ 2 Chicken Haddie. No. 1 2 Fish Flakes. small _. 1 Cod Fish Cake. 19 oz. 1 Cove Oysters, 5 oz. _- Lobster, No. %, Star Shrimp, 1, wet -----. Sard’s, % Oil, Key —- Sardines, % Oil, k’less Salmon, Red Alaska__ Salmon, Med. Alaska Salmon, Pink, Alaska 1 20 sardines, Im. \%, ea. 10@22 Sardines. Im., %, ea. 25 Sardines, Cal. 2... -. = 110 Tuna, % Van Camps, sepa a a 215 CANNED MEAT Bacon, Med. Beechnut Bacon, Lge. Beechnut Lge. Beechnut No. 1, Corned —_ . No. 1, Roast —_. Beef. 2% oz., Qua., sli. Beef. 4 oz. Qua. sll. Reef No 1 R'nut. sii Beefsteak & Onions, s. Chili Con Car., 1s -_-- Deviled Ham, %s -__. 1 50 Deviled Ham. %s8 _ Potted Beef, 4 oz. Potted Meat. % Tbhv 52 Potted Meat, % Libby 80 Potted Meat, % Qua. 175 Potted Ham. Gen. % 1 46 Vienna Saus. No. % 1 00 Vienna Sausage, Qua. 930 mo SHI DOH OTN CO SNOW H EO SOZNANSSSSOS wal Veal Loaf. Medium _ 2 25 Baked Beane Camppelis, a 60 Quaker, 16 oz. ------ 60 Fremont, No ? _____- 1 25 Van Camp, med. ---. 1 25 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 10 Baby, No.7 2.2 1 25 Pride of Mich. No. 2.. 1 70 Marcellus, No. 10 -_-. 7 50 ve Kidney Beans 4 NO: 30: ee 25 No. “4 eee eee ees 95 B67. Se 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 Pride of Mich., No. 2-- 1 26 Marcellus, No. 2c 115 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 : a Cut, Wo. 10 2... 0 Cut No: 3 2 1 75 Cut. No. 42 115 Pride of Michigan -- 1 35 Marcellus Cut, No. 10_ 7 25 Beets Small No 29% _32n 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 Cerrots Diced, No. 2 —---____ 90 Diced, No. 10 ~------- 5 25 Corr Golden Ban., No. 2-- 1 45 Golden Ban., No. 10 10 04 Little Quaker, No. 1-- 1 05 Country Gen., No. 1-- 95 Country Gen., No. 2.13 Pride of Mich., No. 1 90 Marcellus, No. 2 ---_ 1 00 Fancy Crosby, No. 2__ 1 25 Whole Grain, 6 Ban- tam. No. 2.2.0 | — 1 80 Peas Little Dot, No. 2 ---- 2 40 Little Quaker, No. 10 11 25 Little Quaker, No. 2 -- Little Quaker, No. 1__ Sifted E. June, No. 10 Sifted E. June, No. 2_- Sifted E. June, No. 1__ Belle of Hart, No. 2-- Pride of Mich., No. 2_- By et ee et et CO DD ) on Marcel., E. June, No. 21 35 Mareel.. BE. Ju., No. 10 50 Templar FE In. No 19 0n Pumokin No, 20) 2225322 4 35 No. 2% 2 1 35 INO) 2 1 05 Sauerkraut No. 10 22200 s 4 70 Wo. 2% Qo 1 25 NO 2 95 Spinach No: 2% 220 2 26 No, 2 222 oo 1 80 Squash Boston, No. 3 ~------- 1 35 Succotash Golden Bantum, No. 2 : 10: Hart, NO; 2 22200 1 95 Pride of Michigan -. 1 85 Marcellus, No. 2 ---. 1 36 Comatoes No. .... 5 80 NO. 2% 2255S 2 28 No, 2 1 60 Pride of Mich., No. 2% 2 00 Pride of Mich., No. 2-1 35 CATSUP Sniders, 8 oz. ~------- 1 35 Sniders, 14 oz, -------_ 215 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 46 OYSTER COCKTAIL Sniders, 8 oz. ~------ 2.410 Sniders, 11 oz, --_--_-.. 2 40 Sniders, 14 oz. ------__ 3 00 Sniders, Gallon Glass 1 45 CHEESE Roguefort 0 60 Wisconsin Daisy Wisconsin Fiat —__ New York June —__-__-_- sap Sago 22 40 BSAC 19 Michigan Flats ____.___ 17 Michigan Daisies ~-___ 17 Wisconsin Longhorn —__ 17 Imported Leyden _____ 27 1 lb. Limberger ---__.. 26 Imported Swiss -____ — 58 Kraft Pimento Loaf -_ 26 Kraft American Loaf _. 24 Kraft Brick Loaf —_-_-- 24 Kraft Swiss Loaf __._._ 32 Kraft Old Eng. Loaf... 45 Kraft, Pimento, % Ib. 1 85 " Kraft, American, % Ib. 1 88 Kraft, Brick, % Ib. -- 1 86 Kraft Limburger,% Ib. 1 85 CHEWING GUM Adams Black Jack ---- 65 Adams Bloodberry ---- »2 Adams Dentyne ------ 65 Adams Calif. Fruit -- 66 Adams Sen Sen ----- 65 Beeman’s Pepsin ------ 8: Beechnut Wintergreen- Beechnut Peppermint-- Beechnut Spearmint -- Doublemint ie Peppermint, Wrigleys -- #5 Spearmint. Wrigleys _- Aid Juicy Fruit ..:-------- 65 Krigley’s P-K --------- 65 Zeno. oo 8d Teaberry ..-.---------- " Droste’s Dutch, 1 Ib._. 8 50 Droste’s Dutch. &% tb. 4 26 Droste’s Dutch, 4% Ib 2 35 Droste’s Dutch. 5 Ib 60 Chacolate Apples ---. 4 56 Pastelles, No. 1 --_-- Pastelles, % Ib. Pains De Cafe Droste’s Bars, Delft Pastelles 1 Ib. Rose Tin Bon BONS: Soe ee & O00 7 oz. Rose Tin Bon a a ee 9 00 13 oz. Creme De Cara- One 4... + 20 12 oz. Rosaces __._.-- 10 86 % lb. Rosaces -_------ 7 80 % ib. Pastelles __-_-. 3 4" Langnes De Chats __ 4 8@ CHOCOLATE Baker, Prem., 6 lb. % 2 50 Baker, Prem., 6 lb. 1/5 2 70 SLOTHES LINE Hemp, av ft. --. 2 vu@2 45 — Cotton, 50 ff. 2 1 50@1 75 Be 5D ft). 2 1 90 Sash Cord ------ 1 75@2 25 COFFEE ROASTED Lee & Cady 1 Ib. Package Arrow Brand Boston Breakfast ---. 24 Breakfast Cup ------ Imperial 22. 37% DN 17 Majestic 2 29 Morton House _..____ 33 Nedrow. 2222 28 QOuawer ao Se 30 McLaughliin’s Kept-Fresh Coffee Extracts M. Y., per 1v0 ____- 2 Frank's 50 pkgs. -- 4 26 Hummels 50 1 Ib. 104%, CONDENSED MILK Leader, 4 doz. Eagle, 4 doz. MILK COMPOUND Hebe, Tall, 4 duz. __ Hebe. Baby, t doz. -. Carolene. Tall, 4 doz Carolene, Baby -_____ EVAPORATED MILK Page, Fal foe 3 05 Pare, Bapy. coo 3 05 Quaker, Tall, 10% oz. Quaker, Baby, 4 doz. 1 43 Quaker, Gallon, % doz. Carnation, Tall, 4 doz. Carnation, Baby, 4 dz. Oatman’s Dundee. Tall May 11, 1932 Oatman’s D’dee, Baby 3 45 Every Day, Tall 20 Every Day. Baby -___ 3 20 Pet. Pan 3 15 Pet, Baby, 4 dozen _. 1 58 Borden’s Tall ~..____ 3 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 Cineos oo 38 50 Garcia Grand Babies 38 50 Bradstreets ~.____.___ 38 50 Odins Throw Outs 7 R G Dun Boquet -__ 75 00 Perfect Garcia Subl. 95 0¢ Budwiser 19 Dry Slitz Stogies __ 20 00 CONFECTIONERY Stick Candy Pails Pure Sugar Sticks-600c 4 00 Big Stick, 20 lb. case 17 Horehound Stick, 5 Ib. 18 La Paliena Senators_ 75 00 38 Mixed Candy hunderparten 20. 14 ACGAGOr foe ek ll French Creams ________ 13 Paris Creams _________ 14 OlpIter. eee 09 Fancy -Mixture 9 14 Fancy Chocolate 5 lb. boxes Lillersweets, Ass'ted 1 av Milk Chocolate A A l au Nibble Sticks ~______ 1 50 Chocolate Nut Kolis _ 1 ov Biue Kibbon 25 Gum Drops Pails Champon Gums 14 selly strings 14 Lozenges Pails a. A. Lep. Loszenges __ 14 a. a. Pink Lozenges __ 14 a. ai. Choc. Louzeuges__ 14 Motto Hearts Malted Milk Lozenges__ 20 Hard Goods Pails demon rons 14 U. I. Horenound drops 14 Anise Sduares 9 | 13 sea@uul Suuares WU. 14 Cough Drops Bxs ' ulhai Ss : Specialties Pineapple fudge .____ 18 italian Bon Bons ______ 14 Banquet Cream Mints__ x0 tiandy Packages, 12-1Ue 85 CUUFUN BUUKS ov mecunumic grade 3 64 1u0 bwcultuic grade 4 o0 vwU Beuhviluic graue ZU vu 4v0U BeconUUiC grade 3i a Where l,vuu pbouks are vruereu al a lume, speciai- iy priuted front cover is tullisucd ‘VilhoUul Charge. CREAM OF TARITAK GO DL boxes 22.0. ——— 42 ORIED FRUIIsS Appies N. Y. Fcy., 60 lb. box 13 N. X¥. ey., 14 oz. pag. av Apricots iivaporated Choice —_ 13 Kivaporated, Fancy .. 18 bvaporated, Slabs WSS Maney - 2 Citron 10; 1D.) box ee 24 Currants Packages, 14 oz .... 17% Greek, Bulk, lb. ---. 164 Dates Imperial, 12s, Pitted 1 85 Imperial, 12s, Regular 1 40 Peaches Evap. Choice —~.-.____ 12% Maney oe Peel Lemon, American —____ 24 Orange, American ~_____ 24 Raisins Seeded, bulk ____._.___ 8% Thompson’s s’dless blk 8% Thompson's seedless, AD Of, co 10 Seeded, 15 oz. ~---._-_ 10 California Prunes 90@100, 25 lb. boxes__.@05 80 25 lb. boxes__.@05% . boxes__.@06 . boxes__@06% . boxes__@07 . boxes__@08 . boxes__.@10% . boxes__.@14 . boxes__@16 May 11, 1932 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN a s Hominy MULLER'’S PROnuer. Dill Pickles Bulk HERRING Gold Dust, 12 Large 2 25 TABLE SAUCES earl, 100 Ib. sacks __ 3 50 Macaroni. 9 oz. -_.___ 2 3 (200 3 66 4olland Herring Golden Kod, 24 ------ 425 Lee & Perrin, large. 6 75 Spaghetti 9 od ce aoe 16 Gal, 660 22.02 1 26 Mixed, Kegs -------- 76 La France Laun.,4dz.3 60 ina a Perrin, small. 3 3d Etbow 9 oz. 2 20 45 Gal., 1300 -_______ 30 00 Mixed, half bbls. —-_- Old Dutch Clean., 4 dz.3 40 Peyper —__.--..--.. 1 60 Bulk Goods Noodles, 6 oz. _-__ 3 20 Mixed, bbls. ---------- Octagun: 968 — 33 Roya: Mint 2 40 Elbow, 20 Ib, -----_-___ 05 z Vermicelli, 6 oz. 2 = Milkers, Kegs ---—. 86 Rinso, 4a 33 Votud 6 oe 4 2b Egg Noodle, 10 Ibs. -- 15 Eee Pee aE 6 oz. 2 2 : PIPES Milkers, half bbls. ~~~ BR FID ne ecceeenes 525 sho You, ¥ oz, dow. 3 26 eg A-B-Cs 48 pkgs... 1 30 Cob, 3 doz. in bx. 1 0V@1 20 Milkers, bbls. ___._--__- os No More, 100, 10 Aik mane ..... ue © a 2 a 6 lS ee “F = = Aci mmnall 2.6. 2 85 Pea ake Herring Rub No More, 29 - 4 Cuuer. 4 08. 24.20 3 30 yuu o_o 00 PLAYING CARDS % Bbi., 100 lbs. -_-. Spotless Cleanser, 48, Soi Gili Re ge Battle Axe, per doz. 2 65 MO, enero ie 3 85 TEA eee ‘0 fet. a SS ia ec Sant Flush 5 i 12 Blodgett-Beckley Co. a6 ‘ oe apolio a Royal Garden, ih. © wine, as Tubs, 60 Count, fy. fat 6 vu. Soapine, 100, 12 oz. -- 640 Royal Garden, Cw. oe : Sage Peanuts, Vir. Roasted POTASH Pails, 10 Ib. Fancy fat 1 50 Snowboy, 100, 10 oz. -- 4 00 fast India ---_--____ 30 Pesucte Sambo aA. Babbitt’s, 2 doz. _-. 2 76 — a Japan sg 5 oe MON Pecans, 3, star __-__- 25 White Fish Wyandotte, 486 ____- 475 Medium -- 22@27 Pecans, Jumbo _____- 40 ; Choice --_________ 36@40 Tapioca Pocuee Weanimoih 66 FRESH MEATS Med. Fancy. 100 tb. 12% Wyandot. Deterg’s, 24s 2 75 rey sae poms legge ae Ts Wate, Ce 23025 Beef ee ee 18 50 No. 1 Nibbs -—--_--_--_- hoes be * : aes Top Steers & Heit. Looe 1A ag Zn . Norway -- 19 ar SOAP 1 lb. pkg. Sifting -- ii@iz oo ood St’rs 2 Re 3 co Am. Family, 100 box 6 60 Med. Steers & Heif. __ 10 Cu! Lunch 1 60 Crystal White, 100 ___ 3 50 Gunpowder a ea Salted Peanuts Can fea & Hae «(ened 17 Roses is cae ae hele 40 (i. Gee 225 Fancy. No. 1 ---------- Wels Naptha, 100 box § 00 Wancy —....... a es Hwee: “a e0n Siackanina §6Jahe Wiis. % ue tS Shelled To 12 2 in 1, Paste, doz. ___ 1 130 TG Hoes, 100 hex ah 740 Pekoe, mean” FLOUR se Salted ________ 965 Good ie li E. Z. Combination, dz. 130 fairy, 100 box _--___ 4 00 ' = ae 48 Vv. C. Milling Co. Brands eanuts, Spanish Medium eo doz. ------ 200 Palm Olive, 114 box 11 00 English Breakfast Lily White 510 ize, 1b. bags ------- — 5% ixbys, Doz, -------- 1.30 Lava, 50 box 225 Congou, medi naan ann Filberts ee Shinola, doz. ......__ 9@ oS oe » Medium -...-__ 38 oe Queen ______ 5 20 Pecans Salted 55 Ye li ae — 17 Pama ioo in a 88 coment oe ee es Ma’am Graham, Walnut California ——— Oa. oo mace aa —— a oe Ve eae STOVE POLISH Sweetheart, 100 box __ 5 70 oe ae Ce spelen oe eee 7 Blackne, per doz. __..130 Grandpa Tar, 50 sm. 2 10 Qotong Poor _--____.____..._.. 0g Black Silk Liquid, dz. 1.30 Grandpa Tar, 50 lge. 350 Medium —______.-_____ “a Lee & Cady Brands MINCE MEAT Black Silk Paste, doz. 1 25 Trilby Soap, 100, 10c 7 25 Chulcte pe ais 40 Home Baker ________ Nose Suck 4 acc 6 20 Mutton Enameline Paste, doz. 1 30 Williams Barber Bar, 9s 50 Malcy -----------_-_____ bu Groans Wheat Guatee face. cae 8 in Good 08 Enameline Liquid, dz. 1 30 Williams Mug, per doz. 48 Yo Ho, Kegs, wet, lb. 16% Medium -------------- 06 eS cae Goblets 3 ue oe “i Poon 04 Rising Sun, per doz. 1 30 Whole Spices Cotton, 3 ply Balls a a 654 Stove Enamel, dz. 2 FRUIT SANS : . OLIVES Pork Vulcanol, No. 10, doz. 1 30 cane ' oneier cay Ore F. O. B. Grand Rapids Pap age atk ro oe ; z ns med) oui 09% ~=—- Stovoil, per doz. _____ i Cassia. Canton @24 es G. YINEGAR : ’ ° tte Cassia, 6c Le L r rang ate fe = pie oo 225 Shoulders -----.--_.-- % SALT Ginger, Antien oe oo Cider, 40 Grais -___.___ 5 Gal Kees st — 7 = Spareribs --------_--- 054% G. Grand Rapids Mixed, No. 1 ______ @30 “#te Wine, "a grain__ Be tat wailon oe e car oe = Neck bones). ee 03 Comaiek am fib Mixed, oc pkgs., doz. wo So dar Geum ace 5 og, Trimmings ----------- 05 Colonial, 36-1% ______ 120 Nutmegs, 70@90 __. @50 WICKING 6 oe ae Se a 4 20 Colonial, lodized. 24-2 136 Nutmegs, 105-110 __ @48 Nu. U, per gross .__. 3u FRUIT CAN RUBBERS : ' Be - 4 PROVISIONS Med. No. 1 Bbis. ____ 290 Pepper, Black ~.___ @23) Nu. 2, per gros 24a eo hed Lin, 2 are. f Gal. Jugs, Stuff., dz. 2 40 - Barreled Pork Med. No. 1, 100 Ib. bk. 1 00 Oc ueoa to carton ~~----------~-- ear Back __ 16 00@20 00 ‘armer Spec., 70 lb. 1 00 Nu. 4, ver BUS -——-—. 1 i Presto White Lip, 2 Short Cut Clear _.. 1600 Packers Meat, 50 Ib. 65 ee eee Ae ee ae % sv ero. Carton, 22 76 PARIS GREEN Crushed Rock for tice Alispice, | Jamaica -- @26 Hoch le “ Rr oom SY te Gale Minees cream, 100 lb., each 95 Cloves, Zanzibar ---_ @45 chester, No. Z, doz bu ee 34 ry Sa ° Butter Salt, 280 Ib. bbl.4 00 Cassia, Canton -___ @25 Mucnester, No. 3, dow. 2 Ou GELATINE “ oe See be D S Bellies 18-29@18-10-8 Block, 50 ib. __ Ginger, Corkin —..... @27 Kaye, per duz -_--_- 75 Jell-O, 3 doz. -------- a. . ua bag 4 Salt, 280 Ib. bbi. 3 80 ee ae --------- = i g oo a SS eee Paneth White 8 ae Pure in tierceg: .. . 5% 20, 3 Ib ber bale ce 1 00 Nusa er Sa bigbarotncts anu Quaker, 3 doz. —.---- 75 PETROLEUM PRODUCTS vv 1b. tubs -advauce 7 78 Ib. bags, Table --. 40 Pooever White — G38 Bushels, Wile’ SD iene State Tax - ib, tubs -..-advauce % Pepper "Cayenne es @36 pista i ‘eendins Band, 2 00 rom Tank Wagon 20 ib. pauls -.--advance % Ayan cues rina amet : ------ JELLY AND PREseRves Red Crown Gasoline -_ 15.3 10 1b. pails ---advance % Pere eomrere eer CH BAAS Une Mein ot Red Crown Ethyl ____ 5 lb. pails ____auvance 1 age fe Daudie. 0 Pure, 30 lb. pails -_- 260 Stanoline Blue eee coe 3 wb. as ____advance 1 Seasoning Marsct, extra --_--- i ov Imitatin, 30 Ib. pails i . Compound tierces _.__ 8% Chili Powder, 1% oz. 65 SURG, TAPE once & bu Pure, 6 oz., Asst.. doz. $ Compound, tubs ______ 9 COIULY Dall, 0 On. ve vA, medium ——____ (uv Pure Pres., 16 oz., dz. 2 20 in tron Barrels Ssee 46m 2 3 Teese aoe... 6 ov Perfection Kerasine —. 10.7 Sausa VUlon DME... 1 30 : gos Gas Machine Gasoline 38.2 Bologna 13 Mere 1 50 Churns JELLY GLASSES V. M. & P. Naphtha 164 fives (oo 15 runeily, d4g3 vs ---. 6 Zo Barrel, od gal., each __ 2 40 i. ok an a. UL 18 milcnen Buuyuct —--_ 4 ov oo lu gal, eacn_. 2 oo ” eee - Poke es enn eaure, Leaves ..---. av lu 0 Sal., per Bal. -_ au ISO-VIS MOTOR OILS ao SEN 5 OH acorn we In tron Barrels Tongue, Jellied emcee 25 avery | ok ....... 65 Pails Margarine fieht 2 77.2 Headcheese Caio 15 Adtyiue, 1 U4, -.----~-~ vu 1U ul. GalVauized __.. 4 ov Il. VAN WESTENBRUGGE Medium _.........__ 77.2 oe. Tumeric, 14 0% --. 65 12 ul. alvamizea -_ 4 au 14 ul. Ga Food Distributor sao bi Smoked Meats ' 1z < i. ED, on ° av eae Hams, Cer. 14-16 lb. @14 STARCH AG Gt. Tin Dairy ___ uw cece Hams, Cert., Skinned Corn rere “ feds =15 Ib, -. @E4 Free Run‘g. 32 26 oz. 2 46 Kinsford, 24 lbs. ~... 2 30 Traps am, dried oeel Five case lots _____- 22% Powd., bags, per 100 3 25 Mvuse, Woud, 4 holes ou OP g Knuckles | ~------- @24 lodized, 32. 26 oz .. 240 Argo, 24, 1 Ib. pkgs. 162 Mvuse, wovu, 6 holes. cv a California Hams -_ qw1z% Pive case lots ..... 210 Cream, 24-1 _..._.. 323 Meuse tn, 5 hoke ww [OLEOMARGARINE Se ice Bolieu BAN WON renner 1 vu eg @16 BORAX Mal, sine i vv Light 62.2 Boiled Hams ___.___ @22 Giess ., Mouse, spring 20 Cream-Nut, No. 1 -_ 12 Medium 22. 62.2 Minced Hams _____- @14 Twenty Mule Team Argo, * 1 i pkgs. 1 52 ” Son he 09 ey eee 62.2 Bacon 4/6 Cert. ____ @14 aa 4 Ib. packages __ 3 35 pre : ‘cic .o tute So , 48 10 oz. packages _-_ 4 40 oo oe aige ‘ Extra heavy —.....__ 62.2 Beef 96. % oz. packages _. 4 ui Silver Gloss, 43, 18 ~~ Lite nbs er sane © * Polarine “EF” _______ 62.2 Banalecs = Plastic, 32 pkgs. ---. 2 55 —— un CO BEST FOODS, INC. Transmission Oil --.. 62.2 » Tump ----@ 00 Dimer, 48) Heh UAE «a © Epea ; oz. cans, dos. 1 45 Lines CLEANSERS Tuger, 60 he. -———_.. an washboard ol, 8 oz. , doz. ards Laug Bros., Distributors hace 100 Ik, ip __ Best 10 Batucr, Wives & bu Parowax, 40, 1 lb. __ 7.55 Se 40 SYRUP Biass, 5iliele 6 Zo Parowax, 20, 1 lb. __ 7.8 Pork -------~------- 04 Gorn Glass, Ssillgic 0 vu Duuble Fecriess ...... & ov RICE Blue Karo, No- 1% -. 2 54) Siugie Peerless ---_ _- ¢ ow 3 Kiue Karo, No. 6,1 dz.3 638 Nourtuern Queen —- S ov — . a ps Blue Karo, No. 10 _. $33 Universal —__..._..... ¢ % een Red Karo, No. 1% -. 2 76 Ked Karo, No. 5, 1 dz. 3 79 wood Bowls RUSKS Hed Karo, No. 1¢ .... 3 66 16 12. Butler —......... 5 oO Postma Biscuit Co. oo EE cece nil Da hs TR DAE: cae 40 UU 18 rolls, nn. 4 Se sit. Mapie Flavor h : i Nucoa, 1 at co 2 12 rolls, pia case ____ Hi 20 Orange, ‘ Vhs, + 3 10 FL OE eee —o Holiday, e eceanaa-- 18 cartons, per case_. 2 1b Orange, No. 5, oz. 4 74 eee cartons, per case... 1 46 WRAPPING PAPER Wilson & Co.’s Brands i Maple and Cans Fibre, Manila, white —_ = Oleo SALERATUS Kanuck, per gal... 160 Ny : wihee Courinet --------- 19 Semdac, 12 pt. cans 2 95 el Kanuck, 5 gal. can -_6 50 Butchers D F ---... o Be Sousa 1g cans 4G S00 80 Bemis. fs TERRE dciecccincns cine 05 ee ee oe Grape Juice Mrait Stripe .....___... ud PICKLES aigee eam Welch, 12 quart case 4 40 YEAST CAKE MATCHES Medium Sour ‘.anulated, 60 ibs. cs. 1 35 <9 can cases, $4.80 per case Welch 24 pint case... 4 50 Diamond, 144 hox -- 475 5 gation, 400 count ._ + 76 ranulated, 18-2% Ib. Welch 36-4 oz. case -. 2 30 Magic, 3 doz. ---_--- 27 Searchlight. 144 box ‘ 2 pea packages --------~- 1 10 WASHING POWDERS ene ioe ------ 72 x ik lig . 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Vice-President—J. E. Wilson, Detroit Secretary—Joe H. Burton, Lansing. Asst. Sec’y-Treas.—O. R. Jenkins Association Business Office, 907 Trans- portation Bldg., Detroit. Production of Shoes Continues To Expand. Boot and shoe production continued to advance in March, bringing the out- put for the first quarter of the year 6.1 per cent. higher than fcr the first three months of 1931, according to census figures issued May 6. All classes of boots and shoes were made in greater numbers in March than in February, the total climbing from 25,958,400 to 30,499,933 pairs, it was shown. This was an advance of nearly 18 per cent., which was due in part, it was stated orally at the De- partment of Commerce, to an early Easter. The following additional information was made available: Last year, when Easter came later, the output rose somewhat in April, but April figures for 1932 are expected to show something of a reduction to be- gin the seasonal decline of the late Spring and Summer months. Follow- ing inventories in July, manufacturing should begin on a heavy scale and reach a peak in August or September. Production in 1932, through March, was 77,683,520 pairs, 4,460,079 above the total for the first three months of 1931. The output for all 1931 was about 4 per cent. above that for 1930. The increases among various classes of shoes range from 1.4 per cent. for boys’ and youths’ footwear to 72.6 per cent. for all-fabric types, comparing the first quarter of 1932 and 1931. Misses’ and children’s, infants’, and athletic and sporting shoes show espective drops of 6.8, 34.4, and 63.2 per cent. ——————EE Good Advertising Pays. Everybody pays for bad advertising, but good advertising pays. Advertising is one of the essentals which have created in our Nation more opportunities to the square mile than in any other area on earth. It can lower our costs of living and raise our standards of living. Moreover, at this particular time, as the business pendu- lum is starting an upward swing, it is to the advantage of consumers that advertising should be enlisted among the other great econome forces of the houri. So close is the connection between good advertising and good business that you can gage fairly well the progress of the forward movement now getting under way by observing the growth of advertising and watch- ing its merit. Roger W. Babson. ———_+s 2? oe Col. Harold S. Wonson, addressing the annual meeting of the New Eng- land Shoe and Leather Association, made the startling statement that un- less shoe prodvction decreased much more than is now anticipated, the stock of sole leather backs on hand will reach a critical point some time in July this year. His charts show that in a comparison of the statistics for the past six years, that whenever the MICHIGAN TRADESMAN quantity of backs on hand has drop- ped as low as 3,200,000 pieces a dis- tinct shortage in the leather actually available has been apparent and sole leather prices have materially strength- ened. In Februry, 1932, the lowest tannery wettings on record were re- ported. At the same time the backs in process dropped also to the lowest figure on record. Several of the larg- est tanneries in the United States re- port to Col. Wonson that wettings during the month of March and April have been but little, if any, above the February figure. It is certain, there- fore, that for at least the next five months production of sole leather backs will be comparatively small. His final conclusion is that it is reason- able to expect, therefore, that increas- ed strength in sole leather prices is not so far away, and if a tendency to spec- ulate in sole leather should develop price advances may come in the near future. ——__.+ > —____ Proceedings of the Grand Rapids Bankruptcy Court. (Continued from page 12) The first meeting of creditors has been calied for May 16. May 3. On this day hearing upon no- tice to creditors of composition offer of John A. Grubnger, doing business as the Style Shop, alleged Bankrupt No. 4875, was held. Alleged bankrupt and attor- neys were present. Claims considered and allowed. Alleged bankrupt sworn and examined before reporter. Offer of composition of 30 per cent. was received and majority voted acceptance. Referees certificate will be made and files returned in due course. Meeting adjournd no date. May 4. We have received the sched- ules, order of reference, and adjudication in the matter of Alden L. Sutfin, Bank- rupt No. 4889. The bankrupt is a resi- dent of Climax, and his occupation is that of a laborer. The schedules of the bankrupt show assets of $350, with lia- bilities Isted at $995.39. The court has written for funds and upon receipt of same the first meeting of creditors will be called. May 4. We have received the order of adjudication in the matter of the Na- tional Oil Service Co., a corporation doing business in Grand Rapids, Bank- rupt No. 4876. The court has made an order to file schedules, May 4. We have received the sched- ules in the matter of Claude T. Hamilton, Bankrupt No. 4849. The bankrupt is a resident of Grand Rapids. The sched- ules of the bankrupt show assets of $568,569.50, with liabilities listed at $487,288.74. The list of creditors of said bankrupt is as follows: Oregon, County of Lincoln, taxes $100.00 G. R. Nat. Bank, Grand Rapids $71,500.00 (3 months note for borrowed money, dated March 26, 1931, at 6 per cent., for $60,000. Note due Jan. 9, 1931, for borrowed money at 6 per cent. $11,500. Secured by 1160 shares Michigan Trust Co. stock pledged prior to Nov. 10, 1930; par value 720 per share. Market value on that date 65; real value $87,000.) General Utilities Holding Co., Grand Rapids. 2... $131,652.98 (Balance on note for borrowed money, dated prior to Nov. 10, 1930, at 6 per cent. Secured by 1000 shares Michi- gan Trust Co. stock pledged prior to Nov. 10, 1930; real value $75,000. 575 shares Old Kent Bank stock, pledged prior to Nov. 10, 1630; real value $46,- 000. 60 shares Guardian - Detroit Group stock, pledged prior to Nov. 10, 1930; real value $3,000.) Union Bank of Michigan, Grand Rapids 22.2 $18,000.00 (Demand note given for purchase of stock in their subsidiary, The Indus- trial Co. dated Feb. 2, 1931, at 7 per cent. $18,000. Secured by 434 shares Industrial Co. stock; book value $385 pledged prior to Nov. 10, 1930; mar- ket value that date $35, real value $19,500). Home State Bank (now American Home Security Bank) G. R. $10,000.00 (for borrowed money—note due Nov. 20, 1930, 6 per cent. $10,000. Secured by 3000 Graham & Moroton bonds, pledged prior to Nov. 10, 1930; mar- ket value that date 90; real value $2,700. 100 shares General Foods Corporation, pledged prior to Nov. 10, 1930, market value that date $50; real value $5,000. 10 shares Prairie Oil & Gas, pledged prior to Nov. 10, 1930; market value that date 20; real value $700. i First Nat. Bak, Petoskey ___- $15,000.00 (for borrowed money—60 day note dated Oct. 27, 1931, at 6% per cent. $15,000. Secured by 350 shares Mich- igan Trust Co. stock, real value $25,250.) Sister M. Lerezak, Marywood Academy, Grand Rapids ------ $6,000.00 (for borrowed money, note due Dec. 1, 1930, at 6 per cent. for $6,000. Secured by 75 shares Michigan Trust Co. stock, real value $5,625.) G. R. Savings Bank, Grand R. $15,000.00 (for borrowed money, 3 months note due Nov. 12, 1930, at 6 per cent. $15,000. Secured by 200 shares Mich- igan Trust Co. stock pledged prior to Nov. 10, 1930; real value $15,000. 100 shares Industrial Co.; book value $35; pledged prior to Nov. 10, 1930; real value $4,500). Hill Plumbing Co., Grand Rapids $138.29 (Open account for plumbing, etc. be- ginning Jan. 1, 1981. Contracted at Grand Rapids. Note note or judg- ment.) Davey Tree Expert Co., Inc., Kent Onl0 2222s ee $1,300.00 (Contracted in Grand Rapids, Mich. Contested claim for tree doctoring. No note, and no judgment. Claimed). Home Fuel Co., Grand Rapids ~_-~-$134.33 (Contracted at Grand Rapids, Mich. Fuel bill, beginning Nov. 1, 1931. No note and no judgment). John W. Blodgett, Grand Rapids $5,000.00 (Evidenced by note dated prior to Nov. 10, 1930, given to take up his Hamilton & Co. stock. Contracted at Grand Rapids, Mich. No judgment.) Annette Richards, Grand Rap. $11,444.14 (Open account loan. Contracted at Grand Rapids, in Aug., 1929. No note and no judgment). Harriette Richards, Grand Rap. $8,377.03 (Loan, contracted at Grand Rapids. No note, no judgment).-« Dr. Fred P. Currier, Grand Rapids $600.00 (Balance on open account for med- ical services, beginning prior to Nov. 10, 1930, contracted at Grand Rapids. No note and no judgment). Hamilton & Co., Grand Rapids $65,645.72 (For money advanced for investment with understanding that if venture was not successful there would be no personal liability against Hamilton.) Frances Van Buren, Grand Rapids $500.00 (Open account loan contracted in Grand Rapids. No note and no judg- ment). Detroit Fidelity & Surety Co., PI CUTOIG oe ee eee $16.00 (Contracted in Grand Rapids, for premium on bond. No note and no judgment). National Utilities Investment Co., Grand Rapids, 2 (Certain stockholders are claiming liability for their stock, which is denied). Old Kent Bank, Grand Rapids $79,264.32 (for borrowed money: 38 months note, dated April 16, 1931, at 6 per cent. $20,000. 3 months note, dated April 12, 1981, at 6 per cent. $25,000. 3 months note, dated April 26, 1931, at 6 per cent. $14,264.32. 3 months note, dated May 6, 1931, at 6 per cent. $20,000. Secured by 100 shares cap- ital stock of Michigan ‘Trust Co. pledged prior to Nov. 10, 1930; par value $20 per share, market value that date $65; real value $75,000. 200 shares Class ‘‘A’’ Com. stock Italian Superpower Corp., pledged prior to Nov. 10, 1930; market value that date $3.87; real value $325. 62 scares Com. stock U.S. Smelting Refining & Min- ing Co., pledged prior to Nov. 10, 1930; market value that date $20.52, real value $493.75). Jictor M. Thrane, Chicago __$39,015.9: V. Hudson White, Grand Any 7'500.00 Harry D. Jewell, Grand Rapids__ 2,000.00 May 11, 1932 Claude T. Hamilton, bankrupt files in court a memorandum of assets, as fol- lows: Real Estate. Fifty-two acres more or less, of frac- tional S. E. %, or Lot One (1) Section 19, Township Two South, Range Twenty-one (21) West, the same being a body of land running all the way across the East side of said lot One from the waters of the Choc- tawhatchee Bay on the North to the South line of said Section 19, situate in Walton county, Florida ____$1,000.00 An undivided one-fourth interest in all of Section Ten (10) Township Twen- ty-eight (28) South, Range Seventeen (17) West, Hillsborough county, Flor- SCG ee $92.03 The South half of the Northeast quar- ter and the South half of the North- west quarter of Section Sixteen (16) in Township Nine (9) South of Range Eleven (11) West, County of Lincoln, and State of Oregon: 2020-0. $4,035.81 Personal Property. All my securities of value have been pledged and appear in Schedule A (OQ): sipra 2 ee $365,093.75 My library located at 2121 Robinson Road, Grand Rapids, less exemption allowed by Michigan law _____- $1,000.00 An old automobile. A ford auto partly owned by Mrs. Hamilton, located at 2121 Ropimson Roag oo $300.00 A few garden tools located at 2121 hobinson. Road) 2 $10.00 None except Graham & Morton bonds, pledged as stated in Schedule A (2) supra. Indian collection, located at 2121 Rob- SOR RGA oo ee $100.00 Choses in Action, Maude Hobbs (partially secured by stock, market value $125) -___$3,633.38 Cecil H. Watkins (partially secured by stock, market value $1,080) __$2,495.81 Cornelia Hulswit, advance on her sub- scription to National Utilities Invest- ment Co. stock 24h $10,000.00 Due from National Utilities Investment OG 2 ee 2,631.05 Due from General Utilities Holding Co. $2,972.75; value Nov. 10, 1930 $2,200.00 Other advances, loans and accounts re- celvable (unsecured) ____.._ $7,031.46 Those pledged and set forth in Schedule A (2), and General Utilities Holding Co. Debentures $3,000 value based on balance sheet of that company $2,230.00 General Utilities Holding Co. Common stock (2 qualifying shares) ~-------____-_ Hamilton and Co., common stock (370 shares, value based on balance sheet of that company) __----__-__-$24,420.00 National Utilities Investment Co. (369 shares preferred stock and 38,809% shares No Par Common, value based on balance sheet of that Co.) $9,612.45 Other stocks (at approximate market value Nov. 10, 1930) —-_._-__$107,483.76 Estimated value of judgment for Plain- tiff in the pending suit of Hamilton vs. Talbot, et al., in the Lyon county, Kansas, Circuit Court (which judg- ment is secured by municipal NORGS) = ees $18,000.00 Property in reversion, remainder, or expectancy, including property held in Trust for the Debtor, or subject to any power or right to dispose of er to charge. None except the interest in the Oregon a Florida lands set up in Schedule 5: Ad). With my wife, Lillian Hills Hamilton, we own an estate by the entireties in the property known as 2121 Robinson Road, Grand Rapids, and the property known as 132 Lafayette avenue, Grand Rapids. Exempt Property. All property exempted under the ap- plicable provisions of Act No. 14578, C. L. of 1929; and the provisions of Art. XIV 32 and 38, of the Constitution of the State of Michigan. (Continued on page 23) ositive protection profitable investment ‘1 the policy of the : Wy MICHIGAN 44 SHOE DEALERS MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Mutual Bullding 3 Lansing, Michigan May 11, 1932 OUT AROUND. (Continued from page 9) or other occupation or too ill to write, I have furnished very little copy, Dur- ing two years soon after coming Ao California ‘I found time along with my other duties to ‘send you matter for about 300 columns a year, I want to thank you now for the cordial appreciation you always have given to any merit you found in my efforts and to your tolerance to some of them—not many I hope in which no one could find merit. That you ac- cepted work from me touching upon almost every ordinary subject known to the human. mind was pleasant for me if not always beneficial to the paper. The money you have paid me always has “come good” and was especially helpful during the two years spoken of above, when my sisters and I, having pulled up from Michigan, were making a place for ourselves in a strange coun- try without prestige of any kind or acquaintances who could aid us. I am grateful to you niot only for the uniform kindness you have shown me in your editorial capacity, but for your helpfulness in business matters about which I consulted you and for your consideration in every way. This last winter J prepared a tree- planting article in the form of an As Told To interview with the superin- tendent of the parks of Los Angeles. I sent out a-number of “feelers” to Eastern iand Middle West editors, but received no encouragement to submit it for consideration, so I arranged it for local publication and set out to place it with some Los Angeles paper. Previously I never had made but three attempts to get intio the city ._papers— one a dozen years ago and the others with poetry. Well, they didn’t run after ithe tree-planting piece, although I finally secured a promise that it will be brought out May 14. I could not but contrast the treatment J received at the hands of some of them with the kindness I always have received from you. In closing, let me say that [ trust you are now continually getting some return for your life-time practice of lending a helpful hand wherever pos- sible. We had hot weather in March, then a cold April, but the roses and other flowers have bloomed beautifully this spring and the verdure as abundant. It is a little peculiar that three of our mosit esteemed correspondents should be located in the Land of the Setting Sun—Paul Findlay, Frank S. Verbeck and Miss Rogers. 'Mr. Findlay writes me that he has been drafted by the citrus fruit interests to put in three months on a lecture tour. I hope Michigan is included in his itmerary, because his knowledge of citrus fruits is so comprehensive that no grocer can listen to his dissentations without be- coming a better grocer, Mr. Verbeck is planning a visit to his home State of Michigan as soon as he fully recovers from his recent illness. Miss Rogers, I believe, has never returned to Michi- gan since leaving the State, about twenty years ago. J] am very proud of this trio of California contributors, I wish the income of the Tradesman justified the employment of a con- tributor from every state in the Union. William M. Lemke, who resides at 508 ‘Coit avenue (Grand Rapids) was manager of the linen department of the Herpolsheimer Co. for twenty-three years, Then for five and a half years he served as Treasurer of the Grand Rapids Dry Goods ‘Co. Six years ago he started making noodles — fine, MICHIGAN TRADESMAN medium and broad — and now his time and that of his assistants is fully employed din keeping pace with orders from the trade. He supplies most of the best grocers in Grand Rapids and he has regular customers as: far away as Florida, Texas and California. The retail price on Mr. Lemke’s goods. was formeriy 20 cents per 4 ounce package. He recently increased the weight of his package to 5 ounces and on May 16 he proposes to reduce the retail price to 16 cents. ‘He sells his goods solely on a quality ‘basis, which prob- ably accounts for the wonderful growth his business has sustained. E. A. Stowe. ——_+> >> Items From the Cloverland of Michi- gan, ‘Sault Ste. ‘Marie, May 9—Mother’s day here was one of the wettest days in many weeks. It rained almost con- tinuously all day, but that did not keep the folks at home. In some of the churches ithere was a large attendance, where special programmes were pre- pared for the occasion. The green- ‘houses, as well as the confectionery stores, reported an increase in ‘their sales over last year at this time. All of which goes to show that Mother’s day pays a high tribute to our mothers, The Edison Sault Electric Co., a subsidiary of the American Public Ser- vice 'Co., has purchased tthe Manistique Light and Power Co., at (Manistique, and will be supplied with power from the Sault plant. George Baldwin, vice- president here, will move to (Manisitique to take charge of that plant, but will retain his office here as vice-president of the company and will continue to be in close contact with the Sault office, A good summer is in prospect for the village of Cooks, in Schoolcraft county. James Adams, of ‘Garden, has brought over his mill from the Garden peninsula and has installed it at Cooks. Lund ‘Brothers have purchased the machinery from the box factory for- merly operated at Van's Harbor, near Garden, and have set it up in a build- ing near the Soo Line station in Cooks, Fish boxes will be manufactured and the product will be taken by the fisher- men of ‘Schoolcraft and Delta counties. The vicinity of Cooks is noted for the production of ‘Sir Walter Raleign and Green ‘Mountain potatoes. The local farmers have paid considerable attention ito potato growing and grad- ing, with the result that Cooks potato shipments are favorably known am the big markets. David J. Sliney, 62, one of Ishpem- ing’s most prominent citizens, died at his home in that city April 16. Mr. Sliney was assistant superintendent and chief clerk for the Oliver Iron Mining Co. and a member ‘of the board of aldermen at Ishpeming for the past thinty-two years. He was a native of Canada and in the service of his company for nearly fifty years. ‘Finances usually regulate the vaca- tion, but sometimes when a man runs short in his accounts he runs long in his travels. Foss Elwin, president of our local Rotary Club, returned Saturday from Grand Rapids, where he attended the convention. The Canadian Rotary Club in the ‘Canadian Soo sent a dele- gation of twenty of its members to the Grand Rapids convention and suc- ceeded in securing the convention for the Canadian ‘Sault for nlext year. We must thand it to our Canadian Rotar- jans. When they go after anything they carry home tthe bacon. When it comes to doing a good turn in the right direction our esteemed citizen, the Hon, Chase S. Osborn, 1s in a class all by himself. His latest donation is in presenting Harbor Island, considered the most remark- able island in the Upper Peninsula, to Tulane University, New Orleans, It will form a base of a summer camp for Tulane students and will serve as an outing and resting place for faculty members. The island lies im Potagan- issing Bay, near Drummond Island, and the mouth of ‘St. Mary’s river. The island is shaped like a great horse- shoe and is several thousand acres in extent. Wild life is abundant and there is the best of fishing im the har- bor. This gift is only one of several made by Mr. Osborn to educational in- stitutions, There was a time when boys and girls had to trudge many miles to school, but to-day they are annoyed because they can’t find a place to park. Wilhiam G, Tapert. ——— Make a Market For Farmers’ Products Suttons Bay, May 9—I received the clipping from your April 27 issue which you sent me, concerning my “egg campaign,” and want to thank you very much for it. In these days when iit takes the skill of a Thurston tio make a dollar or two in a farming community where banks are suspending frequently, it becomies somewhat of a problem for a mer- chant ‘to show a profit in his opera- tions. The one way ito continue to hold your customers’ patronage and yet relieve him of his products—his only method of paying right now—is to make a market for his products for him, and act as intermediary agent, and this is what i] am attempting ito do. In this I] am ‘succeeding much better than I had anticipated when I ran the “egg campaign” and J am now taking whatever the farmer has ‘to offer, with the result that sales have been materially increased and my turnover is much greater than it has been for some time past. You will find enclosed my check for $3 in payment of my subscription for one year to the Tradesman, Robert C. Sogge. Proceedings of the Grand Rapids Bankruptcy Court. (Continued from page 22 Books, papers, deeds and writings re- lating to bankrupt’s business and estate. In the fall of 1930, I was taken seriously ill, and was incapacitated to do business, At that time I gave a power of attorney to Robert W. Irwin and William H. Gil- bert, who have handled my property since Nov., 1930. All my books were taken over by them at that time and are now in their possession. My deeds were taken over by them at that time. An audit of my property and effects, dated Nov. 10, 1930, made by Seidman & Seidman, accountants, of Grand Rapids; my other papers are in the hands of Robert W. Irwin and William H. Gilbert, as aforesaid. In the matter of Thomas C. Lightfoot, Bankrupt No. 4694. The trustee has heretofore filed his final report and ac- count, and a final meeting of creditors was held April 18. The bankrupt was present in person and represented by Frank I. Blake, attorney. The trustee was present in person and represented by Cleland & Snyder, attorneys. Certain creditors were present. Meeting adjourn- ed to May 12 for further examination of the bankrupt and of subpoenaed wit- nesses. In the matter of Bush & Lane Piano Co., Bankrupt No. 4667. The trustee has heretofore filed his final report and ac- count, and a final meeting of creditors was held April 25. There were no ap- pearances on behalf of the trustee. Cer- tain creditors were represented by J. N. Clark, attorney. Meeting adjourned to May 17 for hearing on petition of William Henry Gallagher for show cause order to Holland City State Bank as well as on other matters. In the matter of Samuel Guttmacher, Bankrupt No. 4611. Final meeting of ereditors was held April 6. Trustee pres- ent in person; bankrupt not present or represented. Trustee’s final report and account considered and allowed. Order made for payment of administration ex- penses and preferred claims as far as funds on hand would permt; no dividends for general creditors. No objection to bankrupt’s discharge. Meeting adjourned no date. Files will be returned in due course. May 6. We have received the sched- ules, order of reference, and adjudication in the matter of Herman F. Beckstrom, Bankrupt No. 4890. The bankrupt is a resident of Muskegon, and his occupation is that of building manager of Continen- 23 tal Realty Co. The schedules of the bank- rupt show assets of $1,478, with liabilities listed at $6,500. The court has written for funds and upon rceeipt of same the first meeting of creditors will be called. In the matter of H. H. D. Langereis, Sr., and H. H. D. Langereis, Jr., indi- vidually and as copartners doing business as Automobile Tire Co., Bankrupt No. 4358. The trustee has heretofore filed his final report and account, and a final meeting of creditors was held May 6. The trustee was present in person and represented bp Seth R. Bidwell. Cred- itors were represented by Cleland & Snyder. Clams were proved and allowed. Petition to provide funds for opposition to bankrupt’s discharge denied. Sale at auction held. Order was made for pay- ment of expenses of administration. In the individual estate of H. H. D. Lange- reis, Jr.. a dividend of 100 per cent. will be paid; in the copartnership, dividend of 3.6 per cent. Objections to discharge were denied. The case will be closed and returned to the district court in due course. May 7. We have received the sched- ules, order of reference. and adjudication in the matter of Lyman W. Baxter, Bankrupt No. 4892. The bankrupt is a resident of Nashville, and his occupation is that of a plumber and tinsmith. The schedules of the bankrupt show assets of $1,328, with liabilities listed at $1,253. > 2. New copper is given the green col- oration, or patina, of weathered copper in a few hours by a new process, ex- pected soon to be in commercial use. GREENE SALES CO. SPECIAL SALES CONDUCTORS Reduction — Money-raising or Quitting Business Sales. 142 N. Mechanic St. Phone 9519 JACKSON, MICHIGAN Sand Lime Brick Nothing as Durable Nothing as Fireproof Makes Structure Beautiful No Painting No Cost for Repairs Fire Proof Weather Proof Warm in Winter—Cool in Summer Brick is Everlasting GRANDE BRICK CO. Grand Rapids. SAGINAW BRICK CoO. Saginaw. Phone 61366 JOHN L. LYNCH SALES CO. SPECIAL SALE EXPERTS Expert Advertising Expert Merchandising 209-210-211 Murray Bldg. Grand Rapids, Michigan 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. Vil pay cash for any stock of mer- chandise, none too large or too smail. Write, phone, or wire. L. LEVINSOHN, Saginaw, Mich. other enna meteor cme eae ate teenenane er atnamecindigteeenere ote es ee 24 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN seni May 11, 1932 How Many of These Questions Can You Answer? 1. What is angelique? 2, From what is gelatine made? 3. ‘What is sal soda and bicarbonate of sodium? 4, What are capers and for what are they used? 5. Of what is marshmallow cream made? 6. ‘What are truffles? 7, Do black horses feel the heat more than white ones? 8. Will hogs eat snakes? 9, What parts of the animal are the sweet-breads? 10. What animal eats bees? 11. Which was the first animal domesticated by man? 12. Cana cat see in the dark? 1. Angelique is a candy leaf-stalk of an aromatic plant. The stalks re- semble those of the rhubarb and when candied are used in making cakes, candies, and fancy desserts. 2. Gelatine is of animal origin be- ing prepared from sinews, connective tissues and fresh bones of the steer by carefully regulated process of liming, washing, extracting with hot water, filtering and drying. It is not made from hoofs and horns as is often popularly believed nor is it made the way glue is made. 3. jSal soda is the common washing soda. Bi-carbonate of sodium is bak- ing soda, the latter being a by-product in the manufacture of washing soda. 4. Capers are the pickled flower buds of the caper shrub cultivated as a garden plan in countries of South- ern Europe. The buds which are of the size of small peas are first dried and then put in a strong vinegar. They are frequently used for making sauce for meats, 5. Marshmallow cream is usually made of gelatine, corn syrup, and sugar, flavored with vanilla extract. 6. The truffle is a species of fungi found growing under the ground. It varies in size from that of a plum to that of a medium-sized potato and has neither roots nor stalks nor any other part. The outside is dark and warty while the inside is dark brown and is pervaded ‘by a network of threads. The truffle is found almost entirely in France. As there is no growth above the ground, trained hogs and dogs are used in locating the truffle beds. It has an aromatic flavor and is used for seasoning and garnishing. 7. Black horses are affected by heat more than horses of other colors. 8. ‘Students of animals say that hogs do consume snakes. In certain areas which have been infested with snakes swine have been kept to eradicate these reptiles. 9. \Sweetbread is the popular term applied to certain glands of the calves used for food; these are usually the pancreas or the stomach sweetbreads. 10. ‘A biological survey made some time ago states that skunks have the reputation of eating bumble bees. 11. ‘The auroch, an animal much resembling the North American buf- falo, was the original of the present domesticated cattle. 12. A cat can see better in the dusk than a human because a cat’s eyes are sensitive to ultra violet rays. Its pupils are capable of greater ex- pansion than those of a man, thus ad- mitting more light. The cat uses its whiskers as feelers in the dark. The “belief that it can see by night as well as day is, however, erroneous.—Can- adian Grocer, ———_>2~____ Activities of Trustee Timmer. In the matter of Arthur Meyer. d.b.a. Smitter Book Co Auction sale of assets held on April 22 has not been confirmed. The first sale was not confirmed for lack of adequate bids, $1,700 having been offered for the property, which was appraised for over $3,500, and which was practically the same property the bankrupt testified he had paid $24,000 for when he start- ed business less than two years ago. In the matter of the Lou-Ray Co., Grand Rapids, manufacturer of bath salts and toilet articles. The assets were disposed of at public auction to various buyers in lots. These assets brought about 50 per cent. of the ap- praised value and possibly 10 per cent. of the investment cost, most of the assets being specially made machinery used only in that particular business. Final meetings have been held in the bankruptcy cases of McQuarrie Motor Sales, Rockford; Jefferson Oldsmobile Co., Grand Rapids; Beckquist Photo Supply Shop, Muskegon, and Harry Hartung Shoe Store, Harbor Springs. Dividends will be paid to creditors in all of these cases and checks will be forwarded shortly. In the matter of Bera Hardware Store, Nashville, it is dowbtful if any substantial dividends can be paid to creditors. The assets were disposed of by public auction and brought less than $800. In the matter of H. L. Hubbell Manufacturing Co., Grandville, there will be no dividends in this case to general creditors, funds on hand being insufficient to take care of all preferred claims. In the matter of Belleview Grocery, Muskegon Heights. auction sale of the assets is set for 2 p. m,, Friday, May 13. ____ 9 >> __— Leather Sampling Slow. While buyer attendance at the Fall opening of leathers held at the Hotel Astor, at New York City, last week was practically the same as in the showing of last year, sample orders placed by shoe manufacturers are esti- mated as somewhat below the 1931 total, Shoe and leather goods pro- ducers, wholesalers and retailers in art- itendance this year totaled 404 against 406 at the last year’s Fall opening. Representation of those other than buyers, however, such as tanners and supply men, showed a sharp increase, numbering 346 this year against 283 in April of last year. The only leathers that received any response from shoe manufacturers were mostly novelty styles, footwear lines of which are now being made up. Staple numbers were all looked over, but buyers placed only a few small orders. Isolated instances of purchas- es ranging up tto about $2,000 worth of goods were reported, while some tanners failed to make a single sale. Manufacturers have already shown some of the higher priced women’s footwear lines for Fall, but the volume ranges are not expected to be opened until about July 1, These are expected to be relatively unchanged in price. cee The Salesman’s Prayer. Oh, Lord, look with a forgiving eye, we beseech Thee, on the buyers who lie to us about the low prices. our com- petitors give them. Lord, soften the hearts of the buyers who as soon as they see a salesman get busy as a hen with one chicken and keep us standing until our feet warp and then buy as much as $10 and want that billed out the first of next month. Good Lord, curb our tendency ‘to flint with married women—the single ones don’t count, as they expect it. Teach not to com- plain at thie roller towels that the multitude has used before we got there. Lord, give us digestions like alligators, that we may well digest the loin steaks cut from the neck where the yoke worked. Teach us to be thankful for the stump water served us for coffee. Toughen our hides, that we may sleep soundly in hotel beds already inhabited. ‘Cause us to look with a charitable eye on our employers, that they may render what. little commission is due us in full. Oh, Lord, teach our wives pa- tience, so that they won’t expect our wages until we get them. We beseech Thee, Oh Lord, to look over our absentmindedness when we get away from home and forget about being married, and in conclusion we beg of Thee, when we have made our last trip, please don’t send us below. We have had our share of that place here on earth, Human Need. Nothing to do but be a bum I know—Oh yes—but then One day was he the babe of some Fond mother—yes, and when She nourished him upon her breast What thanks she lisped that she was blest With such a baby joy Her baby—baby joy. Nothing to do but be a bum I met him on the street To-day and cold, for snows had come I saw his ill shod feet. The wind blew hard upon his throat He clinched his buttonless old coat There shivering with chill Just needed mother still. Nothing to do but be a bum— I though I heard him speak To th’ blast perhaps, which now had come Making the wind more bleak— No man would bid him how-d’ye-do From all of the passing crowd; he knew One’s state can friendship kill Beyond what frosts can chill. Nothing to do but be a bum But yet—for all o’ that My heart aches so whene’er I come Across a chap laid flat I want to take him by the hand God knows I do—for understand He needs—man always will— Some love like mother’s still. Charles A. Heath. ——— ee Quick Cure For Boils. Saranac, May 3—iSome time ago you published some valuable recipes and suggestions for the relief of ailments the human system is ‘subject to and J have one that may possibly be of bene- fit to some afflicted mortal, so I am passing it on to you, This is a cure for the torture which afflicted Job. This is a positive cure for boils and has been published many times. Here it is: 1 teaspoon citrate of soda, 1 tea- spoon salt in 8 ounces hot water. ‘Apply on gauze compact as hot as can be borne, and keep dampened. ‘Change the gauze at frequent intervals and be careful not to touch the boil with the fingers as that is the way they are spread. This will cure the most stub- ‘born case in a few days. Mrs, ‘Clara Clark. My Love Is Young and Fair. I went afar with memory To-day, to-day Which kept—while in its company— At-play, at-play; : Then led me to a charming spot That like some June forget-me-not Again entranced until was seen Her form across the school-yard green And there the while Caught I her smile Again to-day. Her laugh I heard, I caught her voice ae ee nthrilled once more—I had no ice— Although, although nets I did not dare to lisp a word For fear her schoolmates would have heard But she, vivacious, joyful, free Still pleased beyond all fantasy Like long ago. : With sunset I am wondering To-day, to-day At youth so like eternal spring Alway, alway; For there can never come an hour Its memory shall fail to flower Nor have a place, all else above For one I early learned to love— At play, at play. Charles A. Heath. oor ee Brook Fishing. Set me by a running brook Let it sing to me: Ripple-ripple-ree Ripple-ree That’s the name for fishing hook Plain as plain can be | Ripple-riple-ree. Take me to a rapid clear Which can chant to me Swishy-swishy-shee Swishy-shee That's the line for ‘‘fishing here” Bubbling o’er in glee— Swishy-swishy-shee. Bring me to a deep pure pool Which shall flash to me— Silent-silent-lee ae Silent-lee— ‘Watch my beauties keeping school Careful! Come and see Silent-silent-lee.’’ Angling up and down a stream To its melody: “Fish in, fish in me” You may think a rainbow dream -But this month shall see Fishing, fishing me. Charles A. Heath. ——— ++ >____ Choicest Spot on Earth. Home! The place where man should be ‘The king of peace and harmony; Life's Garden Spot where human flowers Bloom sweetly thru the earthly hours. Where love is waiting at the door And babes are playing on the floor. The sacred shrine on this old earti. __Where reverence is paid from birth. The place where every kind of griet Finds consolation and relief. The hearthside where both young and ola, Can go for refuge from the cold. The Spot where slippers, pipe and book Bring joy complete in a quiet nook. : How strange man often craves to roam From the choicest spot on earth : his HOME! ae : FE. K. Glew. Song of a Road Hog. I am the boss of the road! A signal I never impart— I dare ’em, I blare ’em, I skid and I scare ’em— They all get a pain in the heart! I drive just about as I please, I race or I travel at ease It’s a great life, I say, i And I call it a day When some one I give a tight squeeze. ——_>>>—___ Particular Butter-and-Egg Man. “Two eggs poached medium soft, buttered toast not too hard, coffee with not too much milk in it,” demanded the man in the restaurant. “Yes, sir. Would you like any special design on ithe dishes?” asked the tired waiter, ————+--__. Four New Readers of the Tradesman. The following new subscribers have been received during the past week: Childs & Co., Lansing. Roland M. Poole, Portland. Harry Wolcott, Traverse City. 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