ed PUUEENGS SSS ENS a Oe as ae Yj Y¢ \ 5 i a Ae \) paranaenee J Nir os oe ee iin ee: a _ an e LZ 3 A EE SLT ay A DF , GA as SSNS LONI Aa ee 8 Bes GY See INT Sas ee PUBLISHED WEEKLY ¥ 7% FR TRADESMAN COMPANY, PUBLISHERS X a AOE SVIES aT SOM FD OUR pee SS ES So lifty-first Year GRAND RAPIDS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1933 eS ig , er AYN 7 \} ee i ‘CN ‘ AS AS ¢) : Fm .¢ ) \* ; , ) 5 Ss SS Xf 2 i EST. iXg) 3 1883 £ Hi Christmas Carmen Sound over all waters, reach out from all lands, The chorus of voices, the clasping of hands; Sing hymns that were sung by the stars of the morn, Sing songs of the angels when Jesus was born! With glad jubilations Bring hope to the nations! The dark night is ending and dawn has begun: Rise, hope of the ages, arise like the sun, All speech flow to music, all hearts beat as one! Sing the bridal of nations! with chorals of love; Sing out the war-vulture and sing in the dove, Till the hearts of the people keep time in accord, And the voice of the world is the voice of the Lord! Clasp hands of the nations In strong gratulations: The dark night is ending and dawn has begun: Rise, hope of the ages, arise like the sun, All speech flow to music, all hearts beat as one! Blow bugles of battle, the marches of peace; East, west, north and south, let the long quarrel cease: Sing the song of great joy that the angels began, Sing of glory to God and of good-will to man! Hark, joining in chorus The heavens bend o'er us! The dark night is ending and dawn has begun: Rise, hope of all ages, arise like the sun, All speech flow to music, all hearts beat as one! JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER. I I I I IT OT IT NT I IT IT IT IT NT GT GT IT GT NT I OT LE TT > r . r rs gear — 15 I I I IE OI IT IT I IT IT I IT IT IT IT IIT OT IT LT IT TT OO Ee OE ee a aE ae PR “What every— aaa A’ SHOE DEALERS” a represents a real adventure in thrift ~— e e bec AUS —— It saves you money — dividends to policy- holders, of 25 to 30 per cent since organization, «4! is a record to be proud of. It saves worry —— prompt and careful adjust- ments. lt saves costly errors—our insurance auditing service meets a popular and growing need. WY MICHIGAN 44 SHOE DEALERS MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Mutual Bullding . (os Lansing, Michigan ) ae Ge) 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 RATESare as follows: $3. per year, if paid strictly in advance. $4 per year if not paid in advance. Canadian subscription, $4.56 per year, payable invariably in advance. Sample copies 10 cent. each. Extra copies of current issues, 10 cents; issues a month or more old 15 cents; issues a year or more old, 25 cents; issues five years or more old 50 cents. Entered September 23, 1883, at the Postoffice of Grand Rapids as second class matter under Act of March 3, 1879. JAMES M. GOLDING Detroit Representative 507 Kerr Bldg. Printed by the Tradesman Company, Under NRA Conditions SOME TRENDS IN TRADE Sidelights on the General Business Situation At last the capital goods industries are feeling the march toward recovery, and steel production has turned up a:ter more than three months of de- cline. Such cities as Pittsburgh, Youngstown, Gary, and Birmingham are likely to be in the front rank of Bright Spot ‘Cities in the coming six months, There is a better feeling in the steel centers—among both indus- trialists and laborers—and retail sales have already turned up sharply. There seems to be a better feeling everywhere, a ‘firm conviction that em- ployment will increase, that sales and prices will continue upward, that the road is definitely up, even though these may be slight stretches of level going and small declines. Repeal is a helpful factor, not alone in creating new employment and new re enues, but in improving the spirits even of those who seldom take a drink. The Government is giving employment to millions through its Public Works and Civil Works activities, and while these are costly measures, they are truly constructive and incomparably better for the morale of the people than handing out food cards to the worthy hungry. Just the other night the writer hap- pened in a store and stood at the coun- ter beside a man in the thirties who looked as though he might ‘be a skilled worker of some kind. He was making quite a number of purchases (and ap- parently he had been following ad'ver- tising, for he specified well-known brands) and finally when the clerk totaled up his bill and told him it was $1.76 he reached in his pocket and pull- ed out a few bills and some small change. As he counted out the money he said to the clerk, “God, but you don’t know how good it is to have money in your pocket again after a year, and to have a job. I’m with the Civil Works now.” He picked up his bundle and marched out of the store with shoulders erect. Civil Works had given him more than a job and some money; it had given him confidence and self-respect. Since the first of October the cor- porate reports show 370 increases in net earnings against 185 decreases. Forty companies have increased: divi- dends, as against five decreases; forty- one companies have resumed dividends, while only five have omitted them; seven companies have gone on a divi- dend basis for the ‘first time. This extraordinary improvement in earnings must be embarrassing to those who claim that the NRA is stifling profits or that the administra- tion does not intend to let industry make any profits. Miark Sullivan, in a copyrighted dispatch to the New York Herald Tribune, says: “I am sure the President has no notion of preventing profits in private business. He needs and wants these profits almiost as much as business men may want them. The impression that the Administration is unfriendly to profits for private busi- ness comes less from the President than from subordinates in the Admin- istration.” November hotel figures show that business is becoming more active, or at least more aggressive. For the first time in four years, room sales in the Nation’s hotels recorded an increase over the preceding year—3 per cent. Restaurant sales gained even more than that, and with liquor and wines back the December figures should show an amazing upturn for this long- harassed industry. Much less talk and time were wasted during the fortnight on debating the subject of sound money, and more at- tention was paid to actual business de- velopments, which were generally to- ward the favorable side. Confidence was restored not alone by improved statistical indices but by such factors as an impressive array of companies either resuming or increasing divi- dends, by the satisfaction expressed by several major industries with their ex- perience im operating under NRA codes, and by a general belief that the Presidents recovery program is taking hold again after a lapse caused by Over-speculation in the summer. ‘The Brookmire Economic Service has made a nation-wide survey and picks the following city areas as offer- ing the best sales prospects in the near future: Akron Oklahoma City Albany Peoria Atlanta Philadelphia Baltimore Pittsburgh Billings Portland, Ore. Buffalo Providence Charlotte Raleigh Chicago Reading Cincinnati Richmond Cleveland Rockford Columbia St. Louis Dallas St Eaul Davenport San Francisco Denver Savannah Ft. Worth Scranton Houston Seattle Jackson, Miss. Los A ngeles Sioux City Springfield, Mass. Louisville Syracuse Lynn : Toledo Memphis Trenton Miami a bea k Tulsa polos a Wash. BD. C. Minneapolis ioe Nicholle Wilmington, Del. Newark Worcester New Bedford Youngstown A tip on where the largest amount of Civil Works money is being put into circulation: (first, look to the larger cities; second, to those cities where a large portion of heavy industries is lo- cated, or where white collar unem- ployed workers have been most abund- ant. Any man who goes: to Detroit these days is given a big shot of optimism by the natives. The automobile ex- perts have it figured out that about every other car on the road is on its last legs and must be replaced soon. Shipments of household washers in October were the largest of any Oc- tober in the history of the industry. The purchases and commitments of the Schenley Corporation may give a clue to the money that will be started in circulation by the distillers. They have spent $2,000,000 in modernizing their distilleries. They have employed an additional 600 men at Schenley, 400 at Lawrenceburg, 400 at Frankfort, 150 at their New York offices, 300 at their New York bottling plant. They have had delivered to them 12 million bottles and this will be increas- ed to 50 million within two months. They have ordered 200,000 new barrels, and have an option on 500,000 more. They have ordered 60 million labels; 19 million caps-and cups; 13 million boxes and cartons; 12 million bottle wrappers. During the first year of re- peal they will buy 4,250,000 bushels of grain from the farmers. American automobile makers are di- rect beneficiaries of our withdrawal from the gold standard and the pres- ent government plan of buying and selling gold. As a result of the depre- ciation of the dollar abroad, the natives of those countries find the biggest bargains of their lives in American cars. The effect of this is seen in the fact that export sales of practically all the motor companies are running sev- Number 2622 eral hundred per cent. over a year ago, People don’t patronize amusements unless they have money and are also in a spending mood. Therefore there is significance in the fact that the at- tencance at college football games in- creased 13 per cent. over last year— and that since midsummer 1,500 mov- ing picture theatres have reopened, and the number of closed theatres is only slightly over the normal number in good times. Railroads in the territory West of Chicago have taken a bold step in re- ducing fares to an all-time low. With the reduction, the elimination of sur- charges, and the promise of faster, lighter, more comfortable cars they may be able to stop the drift toward busses, private autos, and the plane services. ——-~-<-___ Seasonable Price Variations In Vege- tables and Fruit Perishable foods, such as fresh fruits fresh vegetables, eggs, and meats, show relatively large price variations within a year. Cereals, canned goods, and other comparatively non-perishable foods have been relatively stable. The United State Bureau of Home Economics points out that the con- sumer can often make great economies by buying foods at the season when most abundant, and _ consequently cheapest. Eggs show the most marked varia- tions. Low prices for the year are quoted in April and May; high prices in November and December. Dairy products are cheap in Spring and Summer, with butter showing a greater relative price change than either milk or cheese. Most meats are low priced in Winter and higher in Summer. Higher prices for cabbage, onions, and potatoes usually come in late Spring or early Summer, when the new crops first become available. Low prices generally occur in Fall or Win- ter. Fruits vary less than the more staple vegetables. Oranges are relatively low in Winter and high in Summer. Ba- nanas show an almost negligible sea- sonable price change. ——_>+-____ Glass Specialties Are Active A strong demand for rush shipments of glassware specialties for Christmas selling and of bar and liquor glassware was the outstanding feature of the week in the glass manufacturing industry. The market for liquor glassware con- tinued especially strong. Movement of flat glass continues slow and little change is anticipated until after the turn of the year. There are better ship- ments to automobile manufacturers by plate-glass producers than at this time last year, but the volume is still below the high totals reached earlier this year. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN December 20, 1933 NEW AVENUE OF SERVICE Better Than the Whole Race of Pol- iticians I would have expressed my appre- ciation of the fiftieth anniversary num- ber of the Michigan Tradesman before this, but I have been partially disabled by my old enemy, lumbago, and loath to attempt any labors save those of Catlin is still confined to her room and will be for at urgent necessity. Mrs. least another week, so I spend as much time as possible with her. It is good for all of us now and then to pause for a little and look back over the past and take stock of our achieve- ments, 1f any. In your Out Around department you have done that quite systematically and I am sure the sur- vey must have afforded you great sat- isfaction. Few of us can add up so long a column of achievements in the way of benefits accomplished to one’s fellow men and, best of all, is the fact that it was free and voluntary service. This was admirably set forth in the fine tribute contributed by Miss Ella M. Rogers, to which I can add a hearty endorsement. That delightful contribution by Mr. must have awakened pleasant memories in the minds of all your Garfield older readers. I marvel at his memory and his graceful art of self expression. His youth must have been lived in mere cheerful surroundings than mine, The old down-east villages into which mixture of New England Dutch Reformed and Penn- sylvania German sectarians seemed to preserve all that was grim and grue- some in their theology and to eliminate all that was joyous and cheerful. Their things, filtered a puritans, favorite hymns were creepy most of which I have gladly forgotten, 1 ut a few citations will show their general tone: Friend after friend departs, Who has not lost a friend? There is no union here of hearts That has not here an end. Another hymn of universal popular- r itv for all occasions began: There is a fountain filled with blood, Prawn from Immanuel’s veins; And sinners plunged beneath that flood Lose all their guilty stains. Another, beside being sung, was oc- casionally used as an epitaph. It ran something like this: Hark! from the tombs a doleful sound; Mine ears attend the cry; Come hither soul and view the ground Where ye shall shortly lie. The precariousness of life and its attending perils was pictured after this fashion: Lo, on a narrow neck of land Secure, immoveable I stand. A moment's time, a point of space Removes me from that heavenly place And shuts me up in hell. And yet our elders wondered why we young fellows showed no eagerness about attending church and avoided it as soon as we were able to go our own ways. The which made church attendance an unpleasant ordeal were abolished long ago and a more atmosphere was developed, but our fathers having eaten sour grapes some of the children’s teeth conditions cheerful aeceanetc cents pmcraniennneaetonrnitatemtrr ac ieietinensnctncte caret have not yet lost their edge. The chil- dren of 70 years ago gathered from such association that life must be a gloomy and hopeless thing and the conditions that would follow would be terrible. And that being the case, the best way to make life tolerable was to forget all about such gruesome teach- ing and do the best we could. Van A. Wallin’s article on Early Day Tanneries in Western Michigan re- minds me that tanneries were prob- ably the earliest industries in Detroit excepting, perhaps, gunsmithing and the manufacture and repair of hand- made animal traps for the Indians. At the Centennial Exposition in Phila- delphia in 1876 I remember that one of the highest prizes for fine leather was awarded to a tannery concern of Fremont, Michigan. At the same ex- position the display of fine furniture gave the world at large its first infor- mation about Grand Rapids and its leading industry. When I came to Grand Rapids in 1880 Nelson, Matter & Co. had in their show room a bed room suite which had been on display at the centennial which was too huge and massive for any or- dinary home, but presently a Texas cattle king bought it at the bargain price of $5,000. The article of Perry W. Reeves on Vocational Education is also interest- ing and timely. After thousands of years it seems that the process of ed- ucation is quite as experimental as it was in the beginning and probably always will be because human condi- tions are constantly changing. I recall that when manual training, which was the beginning of vocational training, was first introduced in Grand Rapids, leaders from the various unions pro- tested against its adoption, confessing that they were afraid of the competi- tion of their own children who might be relieved of a portion of the usual period of apprenticeship, Col. Foster’s article “If I Were 19 To-day,” is full of cheerful and cour- ageous philosophy and sound common sense. The small army of students who are now preparing for future careers in all the high schools, colleges and universities have little idea as to the conditions which will confront them as they emerge; and nobody is competent to give them advice except in a broad, general way. The cultiva- tion of character and versatility and adaptability seem to be the most im- portant things. Seventy-five years ago most of the industries were hand industries and many were home industries. Machin- ery and factory production put a great multitude of shoemakers, tailors, coopers, wagon and carriage makers and others completely out of business and many of them were never able to take up a new calling with any degree of success. That is a condition which must be guarded against by prepara- tory education. So I might go through the entire edition of this magazine edition, but it is enough to express my appreciation and after that to offer my congratula- tions to a man who has found his work in a voluntary and, at first, entirely experimental service to his fellow men of the manufacturing and merchan- dising world. Jonathan Swift’s “Gulliver’s Travels” is commonly regarded as a_ purely whimsical and humorous work, where- as, in fact, it is a revelation of pro- found philosophy and wisdom. Much of it is now over our heads, because the conditions against which he in- veighed have been somewhat reformed since his time, but your career some- how reminds me of a passage in the voyage to Brobdingnag: “He gave it for his opinion that whoever could make two ears of corn or two blades of grass grow upon a spot of ground where only one grew before deserves better of mankind and does more essential service to his country than the whole race of poli- ticlans put together.” The same might be said of the man who finds for himself a new avenue of useful service to his generation, as you have done. And so I offer sincere felicitations and hearty congratulations upon your completition of half a cent- ury of service, together with the hope that you may long continue it. Geo. B. Catlin. Lines of Interest To Grand Rapids Council The December meeting of Grand Rapids Council was a huge success be- cause the ladies started the thing off themselves. At six o’clock huge bas- kets of food begin to appear and at 6:30, of the ladies, the tables were groaning under the weight of food. When they yelled, “come and get it or well throw it out,” the hungry men grabbed their ladies and made a rush at the feed. A ter- rible din then arose and the only thing that saved the window panes from be- gx shattered from vibration was the act that there was no celery in evi- dence. The meal was indulged in with much gusto and when pie and cake ap. peared there was much noise created in the crowd jumping up and down try- ing to make room for the dessert. Much stomach room must have been created because nary a crumb of pie or cake was left for the poor little lodge mice. When all but the dishes had been eaten, Senior Counselor Wag- ner announced that there would be a short program given while the dishes were cleared away. Mrs. Tom Fish- leigh controlled the piano, while Mrs, Wagner controlled the lusty singers in community songs and did an excellent job of it because she is a noted loca! choir singer. She announced that it would ‘be very appropriate to sing Silent Night, Holy Night. The Piano pealed forth that beautiful Christmas carol and did the husky travelers break that silence and poke holes in Holy Night! One could readily distinguish the soft, sweet voices of the ladies from the tenors, baritones and basses of the under the supervision > r i i f Between songs, Clifford Hall- gren entertained with piano-accordion solos and Betty Kingsley danced Scot- tish Folk dances. Little Miss Kingsley danced at the Century of Progress dur- ing the Scottish day celebration, While everyone was in a mellow mood from the music and songs, old Santa Claus appeared at the Xmas tree which was placed in the hollow square of tables. When one looked around there had been provided a perfect setting for his appearance. The tables were decorated with small Xmas trees and bright red tapers, which were lighted. Napkins decorated with Holly and tiny red cups of Xmas candy were in evidence. San- ta’s appearance detracted attention from all else save what he might say or do. After a few well directed re- marks he began to pull Xmas presents men, from the enormous pack he carried. Every man, woman and child was given a present. The presents ranged from powder puffs for the men to toy trains for the women. Among all of the presents, the most useless thing was a bank in the shape of a barrel. The darn thng was too small for the new beer and too vast for the few pennies that one may be able to collect for its capacious maw. Some said that Lou Kuehne took the part of Santa, but we are in doubt that it was anyone but the real thing; because we got something without writing a let- After St. Nick had left, the tables were cleared away and the hall made ready for the Council meet- ing. The Ladies Auxiliary and the Council went into session about 8 oclock. During the business session of the Council, Laird Garretson was reinstated to membership and Fred Oldham was transferred from Tor- onto council. Counselor Oldham was the first secretary-treasurer of that Canadian council and assisted at the installation of several other Canadian councils, The meeting closed about 11 o’clock after which everyone just visited with those that come up but seldom. Everyone praised the work of the committees that put on the party. Mrs. Ghysels, Mr. and Mrs. Selby Mil- l:r and Mrs. Wagner did themselves preud and it will be no problem to find able directors for another such func- tion. The next meeting will be held Jan. 6 and we understand it will be a humdinger also. Some of you birds who love to have George do it had better turn out and see just how well George can do it. You at least can sit 01 the side lines and gasp with wonder at the things that are really being done. Did you hear about the Scotchman who found a package of corn plasters and then went and bought a pair of tight shoes? ter to him. Tom Fishleight is wondering wheth- er it pays to work the big wicked city of Detroit. The first jam he got into was paying three good American dol- lars to get his car out of the police povnd fer unlawful parking and then ue paid another twelve bucks to get his car repaired after theives had broken into his car while parked near the Fort Shelby Hotel. Fortunately the thieves tock nothing but dummy boxes that Tom carries for display purposes. eee Soa SE ae } } eure idle eeaeeeel eta aa en ae a] December 20, 1933 Counselor Fishleigh has started to hum that old familiar tune, “I’m a 9 o’clock Fclier in a 12 o’clock Town.” Many of the boys will regret to hear that Bill Gerst’s coffee shop was de- stroyed by fire. Mr. Gerst will re-open 21s place of busines: as soon as he cat make repairs. 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The entire Lee & Cady organization extend to our friends, the retail merchants, best wishes for a very Merry Christmas. LEE & CADY { { 4 { { ‘ { { { { ‘ ‘ { Pre caereeel eA Rc a 4 MOVEMENTS OF MERCHANTS. Detroit—The Ster-L-Way Sales Co., 2751 East Jefferson avenue, has chang- ed its name to Ster-L-Way, Inc. Niles—The South Bend Lumber Co. its capital stock from $150,000 and 2,500 has increased 2,500 shares, Detroit—Hiram Walker & Sons, Inc., 3730 Union Guardian Bldg., has changed its name to Hiram Walker & Sons Sales Co. Detroit—American Distillers, Inc., 2288 First Natl Bank Bldg., has changed its name to American Grain Distillers, Inc. Detroit—The Michigan Smelting & Refining Co., 2513 East Grand Blvd., has changed its capital stock from 500 shares no par value to $1,000. F.int—C. H. Bliss, who recently pur- chased the Hotel Dresden, has remod- eled a portion of the structure and ex- pects to complete the remainder soon. Detroit—Liquor Distributors, Inc., 2710 David Stott Bldg., has been in- corporated with a capital stock of $10,- 000, $1,000 being subscribed and paid in. shares to Muskegon Heights—Albert Burkert ard Charles L. Christiansen have en- gaged in business under the style of the Muskegon Special Leather Works, at 1245 Fifth street. Lansing — The Michigan Beauty Shops, Inc., 1401 New York avenue, has been organized to conduct beauty parlors, with a capital stock of $2,000, all subscribed and paid in. Charlotte—Clifford Collins has added a meat market to his grocery store and admitted to partnership, Carl Leece an experienced meat cutter, who will have charge of the meat department. Detroit—The Cas-Sel Cafeteria, Inc., 3740 Cass avenue, has been organized to sell food and beverages with a cap- ital stock of 5,000 shares at $1 a share, $5,000 being subscribed and paid in. Vickeryville—Detroit interests have leased the local cheese factory and will manufacture an Italian cheese, com- mencing Dec. 28. The plant will be un- der the management of Paul Talerica. Grand Rapids—The Santiam Timber Corporation, Logan street and Buchan- an avenue, has been incorporated with a capital stock of $100,000, $1,000 of which has been subscribed and paid in. Highland Park—The Thrifty Food Shops Co., 16854 Hamilton avenue, dealer in groceries, fruits, etc., has been incorporated with a capital stock of 1,000 shares at $10 a share, $1,500 being subscribed and paid in. Grand Rapids—Modist Kaus, pro- prietor of the M. K. Lunch Restau- rant and Ed Kloosterman, of Zeeland are conducting a cut rate farmers’ mar- ket at 288 West Leonard street. Both men are experienced butchers. Ferndale—The Northern Lumber & Fuel Co., 1161 East 8 Mile Road, has been incorporated to deal in lumber, fuel, farm supplies and implements, with a capital stock of 25,000 shares at $1 a share, $5,350 being subscribed: and paid in. Detroit—The F. L. Lowrie Lumber & Finish Co., 6408 East Vernor High- way, has merged its business into a wrens entnt oo phreteenr Ee MICHIGAN TRADESMAN stock company under the style of the Lowrie Lumber & Supply Co., with a capital stock of $50,000, all subscribed and paid in. Detroit—The Tufting Machine Sup- ply Co., 635 Mt. Elliott avenue, manu- facturer of machinery used in uphol- stery, has merged the business into a stock company under the style of the Tufting Machine Co., with a capital stock of $50,000, $1,000 of which has been subscribed and paid in, Otsego—Carl Jones, dealer in hard- ware, has taken over the old Palmer store building on Farmer street and will convert it into a used goods de- partment with space arranged for the convenience of churches and lodges and other organizations that may wish to hold rummage or baked goods sales. Midland—Herbert W. Beckwith, Sr., 79 years old, died at his home Dec. 14. Mr. Beckwith was the senior part- ner in the dry goods and clothing com- pany of H. W. Beckwith & Co. and was one of the best known merchants in this section of the state, having served this community for nearly 60 years. Manufacturing Matters Detroit—The Great Lakes Products Co. has been organized to manufacture and market goods and wares with a capital stock of $2,000, all subscribed and paid in. Detroit—The Zane Products Co., 17210 Gable avenue, manufacturer and importer of medical products, has been incorporated with a capital stock of $15,000, $10,000 of which has been sub- scribed and paid in. St. Joseph—The T. J. Watts Laun- dry Machinery Co., 620 Langley ave- nue, has been organized to manufacture and deal in laundry machinery, with a capital stock of $25,000, of which $5,- 970 has been subscribed and paid in. Grand Haven—The Domestic Appli- ance Company, a newly organized company to manufacture a new type of washing machine and other appliances, has taken over the former Story & Clark radio plant which has 53,000 feet of floor space and much valuable ma- chinery, all of which the new com- pany has acquired for its own use. Manufacturing is expected to begin im- mediately after Jan. 1 and by the end of the month the company expects to be employing 150 workmen. The com- pany is completely financed and there will be no sale of stock locally. —_>+.___ Oppose Coated Paper Bag Tax A protest to Secretary of Agricul- ture Wallace against the imposition of a compensatory tax on coated paper bags on the ground that it is unjusti- fied has been wired by E. H. Gaunt, representing eleven manufacturers of paper bags for flour and other cereal products. Also objecting to the rate of the tax, Mr. Gaunt declared that the paper product bears per bag a tax rel- atively higher than does the corres- ponding cotton bag. A tax on the coated types will lead to a shift in con- sumption to untaxed types of paper bags and containers and to other con- tainers available for flour and cereal products, he said, Chain Stores Tax Is Upheld The state tax on Michigan chain stores was upheld Monday in a decision handed down by Circuit Judge Robert M. Toms. He quoted various decisions uphold- ing his view that he had no right to question the motives of the Legislature in enacting the tax law and decisions in other states upholding similar forms of taxa- tion. Suit to prevent the state from collecting the tax was filed by the C. F. Smith Co. and twenty-six other merchants operating chain stores who ask relief from the tax. They charged confiscation of property and attacked the law as unconstitutional. A. J. Levin, one of the attorneys for the chain stores, said the decision would be appealed to the Supreme Court. “At the outset,’ Judge Toms wrote, ‘it may be well to observe that Act 265 can only be justified as a revenue measure. It can claim no legitimacy (and this is con- ceded by the Attorney General) as an exercise of the police power or a measure calculated to regu- late or curb a business tinctured with possible harm to the gen- eral public. It must stand or fall as a statute passed to raise rev- enue for the purposes of the State. “The reasonableness, wisdom, equity or justice of the statute is not open to the approval or dis- approval of the court; whether the court agrees with the social or economic theory of the statute is of no consequence. “Unless the legislature has ex- ceded its constitutional power in the enacting of this law, it must stand as the will of the people, and no court may, with impunity, invalidate it. That it will involve hardship and loss on the part of some cannot be doubted. All tax laws involve that result. That it may operate inequitably in many cases can doubtless be proved, but if the Legislature sees fit to enact such a law its mandate is supreme unless it violates some specific provision of the supreme law, the Constitution.” It cannot be found, he also said, that chain stores as a com- prehensive group are in danger of annihilation as a result of the tax. It is only when taxation reaches the point where it de- stroys the right to earn a living that it becomes ‘‘no longer true taxation, but becomes confisca- tion and approproiation,” he de- clared. “Tt may be, and admittedly is, difficult to reconcile the provisions of this statute with its avowed pur- pose of raising revenue. To even the casual observer it has more the appearance of a punitive stat- ute designed to control and regu- late the inexorable economic law of supply and demand by legisla- tive fiat,”’ he writes in the seven- een-page decision. “The plan of imposing a swiftly mounting tax upon stores as units, December 20, 1933 regardless of their size, location or earning power, might, to the thoughtful person seeking an equitable distribution of the tax load, appear unscientific and short-sighted, but the wisdom of and the responsibility for such statute rests solely in the Legis- lature, not in the courts.” Judge Toms denied the tax would entirely absorb the profits of some of the chains. “Using 300 business days per year as a basis,” he said, ‘‘the Kroger Grocery & Baking Co., operating 858 stores in Michigan, would be subject to an annual tax of $210,820, or approximately 80 cents per store per business day. This company is alleged to have property within the state amounting to approximately $3,- 000,000. This tax, computed ad valorem, would amount to .007 per cent, or 7 cents on every $10 of property. “In the case of the Great At- lantic & Pacific Tea Co., operat- ing 817 stores, the tax would be somewhat less.”’ In the case of F. W Woolworth Co., operating 77 stores, the daily tax would amount to 67 cents a store, he said and approximately the same figure for S. S Kresge Co. Sears, Roebuck & Co., oper- ating 20 stores in Michigan, would pay 26 cents per store per day, the judge found. The Awrey Bakeries, with 55 stores, would pay 60 cents per store, and the Quality Dairy Shoppe, with 32 stores, 45 cents. ‘These figures are indicative,” the opinion reads, “‘in the case of both large and small chain stores, of the actual burden which would be imposed by the tax. “It will be apparent that when this tax is spread over the year which it covers, and is allocated to business days on which it would be earned, it does not assume such a terrific aspect as when viewed as a lump sum. If any other item of overhead or maintenance were to be increased from 20 to 80 cents per business day, a mer- chant would hardly be justified in closing his shop or throwing up the commercial sponge because of it. “For example, if a store were doing business of $100 per day and were subject to 50 cents tax per day (which is an extreme ex- ample), an increase in the price of merchandise sold of one-half of one per cent would enable the merchant ‘to meet the tax.” —_—_2+-___ Hollow Ware Buying Slow Buying activity in the wholesale metal hollow ware market subsided this week and sales are limited to small replacement orders. A few cancella- tions of orders placed early in Noyem- ber were received by producers, but the volume involved was not large. In- terest in goods for January sales is increasing at present, although actual buying has not started. Sterling silver, silver plated goods and low-price pew- ter are favored both for immediate and later delivery, | b cnnematllintiacedl taniaeraiaerielibinhsias cammanemanentiatttnemidamammrs ade cea 5 | | Sctneniraaateieid ieee amet December 20, 1933 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Essential Features of the Grocery Staples The trade code situation in Washinn- ton is in delicate balance at the pres- ent time and most of the grocery trade observers there report that while no real opposition seems to exist, never- theless the codes do not seem any nearer to signature by the President than they did a week ago. Some re- port that the legal aspect of the trans- fer of the codes from the A. A. A. to the N. R. A. has been encountered and that this difficulty is the only thing in the way of code passage at the present time. Several developments in the past week have tended to hinder the passage of the codes and this is merely the latest device to be put in the way. At first it was said that the codes would have been signed immedi- ately only for the political effect which might have made the whole business look too much like a defeat for the A. A. A. Later it was said that the transfer of the codes from the A. A. A. was being delayed so that more than the alloted number of codes might be included in the transaction. The latest idea, legal difficulty, did not appear until late yesterday and it was a very discouraging discovery indeed. There is some possibility of more monkey business on the part of the A. A. A. That group of gentlemen is widely known for its ability to hinder things when it really sets out to do things. There is as yet no concrete evidence that the A. A. A. has taken a hand in this procedure, but it is suspected in some quarters. Some have the feeling that the Tugwell revised foods and drugs bill may have some- thing to do with the situation but of course this has not been proven. Sugar — Local jobbers hold cane granulated at 4.90c and beet granu- lated at 4.70c. Canned Fruit—The Florida grape- fruit packers apparently have decided to continue prices on new pack grape- fruit for the month of January. It is understood here that proposals to raise prices met with some opposition at the recent meeting, even though packing costs will be increased after the first of the year by higher prices on tins. One producer of considerable influence was inclined to absorb these higher costs, however, the idea seems to have lost all momentum. The trade here have taken grapefruit in a small way later packed fruit ought to move more freely. Certainly, very few items in the canned fruit line are as cheap as grapefruit. "Canned Fish—The reaction of the tuna packing industry in Southern Cal- ifornia to the signing of the Tariff Commission report by President Roo- sevelt by which the duty is raised on imported tuna fish, is being awaited. The tariff on tuna was advanced from 30 per cent. ad valorem to 45 per cent., which with a flexible doilar now depre- ciated by some 35 per cent, from its gold value compensates for the fall in the yen exchange, which to a large ex- tent made possible the development of the American market for Japanese tuna and the serious effect which it had on domestic production. The California industry finally suspended all opera- tions some few days ago and demanded an embargo on imports, pending adop- tion of the tuna fish code. Besides Japanses tuna fish, Norwegian one- layer and two-layer mussa are affected. The tariff in this case has been raised from 30 per cent. to 44 per cent. ad valorem. This higher tariff has re- sulted from vigorous agitation by sar- dine packers in Maine for additional protection against importations of the cheaper varieties of foreign sardines which practically ruined the domestic industry, according to the Down East packers. Dried Fruit—The dried fruit market has not been doing much for shipment from the Coast and representatives of packers here agree that things are pretty dull. However, Coast prices re- main steady and the reason for the present dullness may be due in large part to the season. With the holidays close at hand, inventories are being held down as much as possible. The best promise for the future is the an- nouncement that the Civil Works Ad- ministration has put 4,000,000 unem- ployed people back to work. This means that some 12,000,000 people more will be self-supporting, at least while the funds hold out. This should provide big stimulation to business, in- cluding the dried fruit business. Its effects, moreover, should be apparent soon, for the forgotten man cannot forget to eat and he will be buying for his wife and family just as soon as he gets his first pay. Retail outlets should, therefore, be the first to feel the effects of this public works program, and their stocks being low, or at the most mod- erate, the movement of dried fruits ought to be acce'erated all along the line. Jobbers ccntinue to report a good steady volume of business for the for the week, with the demand well diver- sified. Of course, seasonable items are now attaining their peak, but the staple line has not by any means been neg- lected. Prunes and raisins have been moving very well, while apricots are again coming to the front, after the recent sharp increases in prices some- what retarded their movement. Figs of all kinds seem to be quite scarce and also dates, and definite shortages ex- ist in other imported items. Nuts—The market continues pretty active here, with buyers now giving more attention to varieties which are in pretty short supply. There are sev- eral of these and considerable reselling has naturally developed here. The cheaper types of walnuts, almonds and polished round filberts are light. Pe- cans are at present holding fairly steady. Brazil nuts show a tendency to be soft. Shelled nut prices appear very firm. New crop walnuts were im- ported in very small volume. Almonds and filberts are also in relatively light supply. The demand is considered about fair for this season of the year. Rice—The market is quiet at the present time and likely to continue so for the immediate future. Buyers will want to keep their inventories down and are probably now holding suffi- cient to carry them over the remainder of the present year. With prices now so very well controlled there is nothing to induce speculative buying. Rice still in second hands below the control prices is said to be negligible. Salt Fish—The market appears very quiet. This is only natural at this time of the year, since other foods attract interest during the holiday period. Sta- tistically mackarel and codfish are in a very good position, and sellers anti- cipate firm prices for the coming months. —_>+-____ Review of the Produce Market Alligator Pears—19c each. Apples—Wolf River, 50 @ 75c per bu.; Northern Spy, $1.25 for No. 1; $1.50 for etra fancy; Wagner, 75 for No. 1; Delicious, $1.75 per bu. for No. 1 red. Artichokes — Calif., 90c per doz., 4 doz. in box. Bananas—6 @ 6%c per Ib. Butter—Jobbers hold plain wrapped creamery prints at 16'%4c, cartons at 17c and tub butter at 16%c. Cabbage—2%c per Ib. Carrots—60c per dozen bunches of Calif.; 75c per bushel for home grown. Cauliflower—$2 per crate. Celery—20@40c per dozen bunches. Celery Cabbage—50c per doz. Cocoanuts—90c per doz. or $5.50 per bag. Cranberries — Late Howes from Cape Cod, $2.50 per 25 Ib. box. Cucumbers—No, 1 hothouse, $1.25 per dozen. Dried Beans — Michigan Jobbers pay as follows for hand picked at ship- ping stations: C. U. Pea from farmee... $2.05 Light Red Kidney from farmer__ 3.50 Dark Red Kidney from farmer__ 3.90 Prot Cenherry. 5.00 Eges—Jobbers pay 10c per Ib. for mixed eggs and llc per Ib. for heavy white eggs. They sell as follows: Ragcy, fresh white. 24c Coed fe 21c Candied, large pullets.......______ 17¢ Candied, small pullets_....§. 15c Storage eggs are as follows: ) Ee ae 14c ee 16c wee 17c es 13c _ Grapes—California Imperials, $1.90 per box. Grape Fruit—Texas and Florida are held as follows: ee $3.00 | eee 3.00 o.)hCLULULU.. 3.00 ee. 3.00 Green Beans—$3 per hamper for Louisiana grown. Green Onions — Shalots, 40c per dozen for Louisiana. Green Peas—$3.50 per hamper of 40 Ibs. for Calif. grown. Green Peppers — California, 50c per dozen, Hubbard Squash—1'c per Ib. Table Queen are the same. Honey Dew Melons—$2.25 per crate. Lettuce — In good demand on the following basis: Imperial Valley, 6s, per crate.___$3.00 Imperial Valley, 4s and 5s, crate__ 3.50 Heat; hot House 40 Lemons—The price is as follows: Oe $5.75 eee 7.00 ee ie 5.00 ee ee 5.50 Limes—20c per dozen. Mushrooms—28c per one Ib. carton. Onions—Home grown, $1 per bu. for Yellow and $1.10 for White. Oranges—Fancy Sunkist California Navels are now sold as follows: We $3.75 Me 3.43 Oe 4.00 a0 4.00 Oe 4.00 ae 4.00 oe ee 4.00 Red Ball, 50c per box less. Parsley—30c per doz. for hot house. Pecans—Georgia, 20c per Ib. Pomegranates —60c per dozen for Calif. Potatoes—85c per bu.; Idahos, $2.25 per 100 Ib. bag. Poultry—Wilson & Company pay as follows: Revie. 10c hight Fou. 7c Diels 8c Tes. CC 14 Ce... 7c Radishes —25c dozen bunches hot house. Rhubarb—Hot house $1.50 per crate. Spinach—90c per bushel for Texas grown. Sweet Potatoes — Jerseys from In- diana, $1.90 per bu. Tangerines — $2.25 per bu. $1.25 per 8 lb. basket for home grown hot house. Turnips—75c per bushel. Veal Calves — Wilson & Company pay as follows: ‘Tomatoes Poa 5SY@6%c (oe 5 @6c Vegetable Oysters—30c per doz. Wax Beans — $3 per hamper for Louisiana grown. Nutritive Value of Fruit As Indicated By Color Bright colors in fresh fruits and their nianufactured products not only en- hance the attractiveness of these foods but are also indications of superior nu- tritive values. In view of this deduction made from research concluded by Department of Agriculture scientists, particular impor- tance is attached to work now being carried out by the Bureau of Chemistry and Soils on methods of preserving the natural colors in canned or otherwise preserved fruit. Difficulty in this re- spect is most often encountered in pro- cesing tomatoes, peas, raspberries, cherries, and other similar fruits. Money is a_ stupid measure of achievement but unfortunately it is the only universal measure we have. — Charles P. Steinmetz. ———2-~.____ Leisure for men of business and busi- ness for men of leisure would cure many complaints. —_—_~e~-.___ The morale of an organization is not built from the bottom up; it filters from the top down. 22-2 ______ For the Government, as for an indi. v dual, there is but one way to reduce taxes—spend less money. _——2—. > ___. Everything should be all right in Washington if the brain trust doesn’t fall victim to the brain rust. —_+--___ Anybody can predict a storm when it commences to thunder. 6 MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE Proof of Loss—Liabiiity, Denial Of— Waiver Suit on a fire insurance policy issued by the defendant covering plaintiff's furniture. The policy required the as- sured to make a complete inventory of the property and, within sixty days, to furnish sworn proofs of loss. The fire Two days after the fire the defendants agent visited the scene, and! in a conversation plaintiff, instructed him to prepare and mail to the adjuster an occurred on February 23, 1931. with the itemized list of goods and values. Sub- sequently, plaintiff mailed the list, which the adjuster received on March 2, 1931. The adjuster made no objec- tion to the list nor demand for further proofs of loss. However, on March 1], the adjuster wrote to plaintiff that he had information of a chattel mortgage on the furniture, that plaintiff would have to sign a non-waiver agreement to the effect that any action taken by the insurer in investigating the loss or ascertaining the amount should not invalidate any condition of the policy or prejudice any rights of Waive or either party. The non-waiver agree- ment also contained notice that the ad- juster had no authority to waive any conditions of the policy. Plaintiff exe- cuted the agreement on March 12 and attached it to a descriptions of the liens March 30, attorney who upon the furniture. On plaintiff wrote the adjuster asking for forms to make proofs of loss and suggesting that defendant either admit or deny On April 2, the adjuster re- fused to furnish the forms because he said it was not the custom. The ad- juster stated that the chattel mortgage matter had been referred to the in- surer, that the company hadn’t decided whether it would admit or deny liabil- ity, and that the adjuster had no au- thority to waive any conditions of the No proofs of loss were fur- period. consulted an liability. policy. nished within the sixty-day After the state fire marshal had com- p'eted his investigation of the loss in June, further for an adjustment, and proofs of loss were made. The proofs were rejected correspondence ensued as insufficient and too late. On the trial of the suit on on the policy, plain- tiff contended that the adjuster ine formed him that the list of goods would be sufficient proof of loss and nothing further would be required unless he asked for it. The trial court found the facts against the plaintiff, and granted judgment for the defendant. Plaintiff appealed. Held, that as waiver of formal proofs of loss is in the nature of estoppel, the subsequent acts of the parties are im- portant. The failure of the adjuster to object to the inventory furnished by the insured or to demand further proofs did not constitute a waiver of formal proofs of loss, where the sub- sequent conduct of the parties showed that plaintiff assured was not misled or lulled into inactivity by the state- ments or acts of the adjuster, and did not rely thereon to his injury. The evi- MICHIGAN dence sustained the conclusions of the court that formal proofs of loss were 10t waived by the adjuster, either ex- pressly, by denial of liability, or by his conduct relied on by the plaintiff to his injury. The evidence warranted a find- ing that during the whole sixty-day period plaintiff recognized an obliga- tion to furnish proofs of loss. Judg- ment affirmed. Judgment of the Circuit Court, Ber- rien county, here affirmed by the Su- preme Court of Michigan. 248 North Western 908. 1933). (June 5, —_++ +> Self Inspection If there is one time more appropri- ate than another for checking the con- dition of first aid fire protection equip- ment, it is right now. Fires are more frequent in the winter months, while at the same time water barrels, and some types of extinguishers are apt to be found out of condition due to freez- ing. All kinds of fire protection equip- ment should be examined periodically. Fire barrels and pump tank extinguish- ers need water occasiondlly to com- pensate for evaporation. They should be examined every cold day in early winter for evidence of freezing and ad- ditional salt or calcium chloride added li necessary. It is better to dissolve the chemical in a relatively small quan- tty of warm water and then mix with that already in the barrel rather than attempt to dissolve the dry granules in the cold water. There should be at least two good barrel, preferably round bottom buckets, as such kind is less likely buckets at eacl to be used for other pur- poses. Suspending the buckets inside the barrel by means of wire hooks will tend to keep them where they belong ready for use. 1 and Soda-acid and extinguishers must be kept in a warm place, as they are subject to freezing. For the rea- son that the water vapor inside these weaken the foam extinguishes tends to chemical with which they are charged, extinguishers of these two kinds should be discharged, washed out, and re- charged annually. Instead of having one employe discharge all the exting- uishers, give not more than one to an employe until all are supplied so that each may learn their operation. The little carbon tetra-chloride pump guns will not freeze—not fty below zero. But the pump action should be tested temperature gets to fi periodically and the extinguishers kept filled. The frequent corroding of these extinguishers is that they are allowed to become partially empty, whereupon the hydrogen of the air combines with the chloride of the liquid to form a small amount of hy- drochloric acid reason for the which may ruin the machine. Now is the time to inspect fire pro- tection equipment if you would be sure it will be ready for instant action dur- ing the cold months. —_+~-<-___ We have cumbered the simple proc- ess of human affairs with a gigantic mass of silly negotiation, correspond- ence and accounting. until the * TRADESMAN FROM SNOW TO SUNSHINE Automobile Trip From Michigan To Florida Orlando, Dec. 18—Traveling a dis- tance of around 1500 miles and tra- versing the southern half of the lower peninsula of Michigan, across Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia and half the length of Florida we—Mrs. Royal and the writer—have again journeyed from the shores of magnificent and boisterous Lake Michigan to those of serene and beautiful Lake Jackson; from a condition of sleet and snow, at this period of the year, to one of sun- shine and flowers, where “every pros- pect pleases and only man is vile,” where nearly all are busted but still can afford a smile, We cut nearly a day off our best previous record for the trip. Three fac- tors contributed, the heavier toe of our pilot (H. K. Royal) on the first third of the journey, no stops to investigate now familiar sights and scenes en route and a shortening of the distance by newly constructed highways. I’very state through which we trav- eled showed activity in road building. Particularly was this true in Indiana, through which we traversed US31 for the whole length of the state, but in every state there were cut-offs which totalled 73 miles over our last year’s speedometer reading. Our first night was spent at the Frances Hotel, in Kokomo, Ind., an agreeable place to stop in the midst of a productive sec- tion. Agricultural activities were in- creasingly noticeable every day of our drive. Indiana, Kentucky and Tennes- see seem to have gone in largely for hog raising. Mrs. R. declared that she had never seen so many during her whole lifetime as she saw on one day’s journey—and that’s saying something, she being from Missouri. Our son had some canned cherries sales to look after in Louisville, Ky., which was the ostensible reason for 1909 FACTS WORTH CONSIDERING December 20, 1933 his accompanying us, and we reached that fine city at noon on Sunday, hay- ing started the day before at 10 a, m. As there was nothing doing in the cherry line that afternoon he parked his belongings at the Hotel Kentucky and, after a lunch there, escorted us on to Franklin, near the Tennessee line, where we remained for the night with Landlord Lucien Lindsey, of the Hotel Franklin, a former resident of Michi- gan, while our efficient cheauffeur re- turned by Greyhound bus to Louisville, thence to Chicago, Grand Rapids and home. We learn from correspondence that he traveled that last seventy-five miles—on Dec. 7—through a snow storm, while we were on the home stretch from Orlando to Sebring under the most agreeable climatic conditions. Indeed our journey was marked by fortuitous circumstances from the time, two or three days before the start, when our pilot walked into my home den and announced his purpose to ac- company us, up to and including the time of our arrival and quick and hap- py location. Folks who get along past three score and five may cherish the notion that they are just as physically efficient and vigorous as they were thirty or forty years before, but in any grinding test they are rather happy to lean on a stronger and younger arm. i*specially is that true of mothers, as I have a double reason to know. One of the great privileges and joys of my life has been that I lived with my own mother, or she with me, for fifty-three years. Those of my readers who knew that mother will best appreciate that privilege. Coming on from Franklin, Monday, we drove to Cartersville, Ga., for the third night, having reached and lunched at Mount Eagle about noon. At the latter place we fell in with a Mr. and Mrs. Smith, of Watervliet, friends and admirers of our esteemed brother edi- tor, Senator Leon D. Chase, of the (Continued on page 17) 1933 320 Houseman Building om 24 YEARS Without an assessment. Of uninterrupted dividends to policy-holders. Of prompt payment of properly adjusted losses. THE GRAND RAPIDS MERCHANTS MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY affiliated with THE MICHIGAN RETAIL DRY GOODS ASSOCIATION Grand Rapids, Michigan OUR FIRE INSURANCE POLICIES ARE CONCURRENT with any standard stock policies that you are buying No interruption in dividend payments to policy holders since organization Michigan Bankers and Merchants Mutual Fire Insurance Co. of Fremont, Michigan WILLIAM N. SENF, Secretary-Treasurer et. et. December 20, 1933 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN + A Christmas Message * Mm... people are feeling that this chaotic year is an inappro- priate setting for the beauty of Christmas. As a matter of fact, however, the first Christmas came in just such an anxious time. The Roman Empire sat restlessly in its dominion, and in Palestine cruel Herod faced the people’s smouldering ‘rage. Christmas is at home in difficulty. Its angels are used to singing above a troubled world. In America our problem would be sooner solved if. this year we listened understandingly to the Christmas message. UNSELFISH GIVING The spirit symbolized by our Christmas gifts to friends and family must this year be extended in serious earnest to all the needy if America is to be saved. When the foundations of economic security go out from under the homes of a people the welfare of the nation is at stake. The spirit of Christmas goodwill never was more needed than it is this year. THE SENSE OF SOCIAL SOLIDARITY ‘The fortune of each of us is entangled with the welfare of all of us. No man is the whole of himself; society is the rest of him. We cannot individually count on health or wealth unless everybody can count on them. We are all tied up together in one bundle of life, so that the angel’s song, “Goodwill to men,” is not poetry alone but the cry of sober social need. THE COURAGE TO FACE SOCIAL CHANGE The first Christmas Day was the forerunner of tremendous change. In a world of strife “peace on earth” cannot come without widespread, deep-seated alterations. In America now we face a new era in social, economic, and international circumstances — wrought by reform, let us pray, and not by revolution — and never were high ideals of the goal, levelheaded wisdom in the method, and stout courage in the endeavor more needed. “Peace on earth” at Christmastime is not a sedative but a challenge. FAITH AND FORTITUDE IN DIFFICULTY Christmas means that. Over a troubled world a great light shone at Bethlehem, and in mankind a new hope rose. Many an anxious era has befallen race and nation, but always, like new wood piled on a bonfire and at first dampening it, the very difficulties have at last ‘aught fire and made a stronger blaze. Life is not futile, man’s history is not purposeless, we “fall to rise, are baffled to fight better,” and what begins as an ideal turns out at last to be a fact. Harry Emerson Fospick. * MAN-HOUR STUDY Once again engineers come forward with careful studies to show that some widely prevalent notions concerning industry do not square with the facts. Thus a study presented Dr. L. P. Alford and Joshua E. Hannum last week indicated that the high wage short hour formula gets the best re- sults. The data covered twelve billion man-hours in every major industry all over the country, the most extensive man-hour survey ever obtained. These engineers held out the prom- ise that not only was 1929 not an all- time high but simply a high level which can be not only equaled but ex- ceeded through an increase in the American living standard. Low wages and salary rates were found to go hand in hand with low productivity and vice versa. The lower limit of the optimum range for maximum effectiveness, the engineers found, was between thirty and thirty-five hours a week in the four basic industries of machine tools, pig iron, lumber and petroleum products. In their study of farm products they discovered to their surprise that there is no support for the theory of the dis- parity of prices getween farm and in- dustrial goods when analyzed by the man-hour method. The farmer’s pro- duction costs are too high and the wage rate too low. They concluded that in- dustry should be decentralized while the farmer is still operating on too small a scale. Which would indicate that the government might better put money into farm machinery for free use to agriculturists in bringing down their costs. IT IS OUR DAY Our Christmas wish for divers mil- lions of grown-ups throughout the length and breadth of the land, is that they may find themselves engaged in a miraculous and joyous revolt against the tradition that Christmas is a fes- tival for children. The children in our Christmas homes will lose nothing by this revolt. The millions of grown- ups aforementioned will gain by it. The perfect gift of the day, it is true, is the gift seen through a child’s eyes —but for all of us it is possible to give that gift, and receive it. There is enough of the child in the oldest and weariest of us, for that. The really grown-up phase of the Christmas season has passed, now, with not an adult to regret it. The saving, planning, hurrying, spending, are all over with. And it is but a narrow in- terpretation of the Christmas legend which to-day neglects the inalienable right of every grown citizen to love and enjoy this festival as much as any child. And his joy in the festival, though it be a child’s joy and a child- like joy, is his own, nevertheless—and real. There is a magic in the day, and it is not dispelled by learned disquisi- tions that discuss the substitution of dull abstractions for the childish leg- end of Santa Claus. Hundreds of years of a kindly tradi- tion, observed in many ways in many lands, lend their peculiar compulsion and set the day apart from all other days. It is a day which cannot be ordi- nary. The eldest and wisest among us must recognize that it is the part of MICHIGAN age and wisdom to see this truth, and enjoy it. Only yesterday, tinsel paper and red ribbons were mere material, tangible things, to be bought and used. Last night, in the glow of lighted candles— even in the full glare of prosaic incan- descents—they began to be different. To-day there is magic in them. The child’s joy in the day is a breath- less and beautiful thing, like the repeti- tion of a miracle—a recurring glimpse, astonishing in every recurrence, into a quaint and_heart-breaking paradise which we ourselves once lived int and have lost. But for us who are grown, the day’s magic and the spell of its tradition may evoke something quite as beautiful and almost as profound. Without any taking of thought on our part, the old memories of our own childhood stir. A word, a look, the glow of a candle at night or in the early morning, the perfume of an ever- green, the scrawl of a little girl’s hand- writing on a laborious bundle—one of these things, and in some secret corner of the heart that lost paradise lives again. Seeing with our own eyes, we see for that moment with the eyes of a child. The festival of the children is our festival. The magic of the day, the mystery of wrapped parcel, the child’s unrea- soned pleasure in a present given or received—all of them belong to all of us. The barriers that years of living have set about the day, may be breached at any instant. It is our day. LESS SLOWING DOWN While industry is Waiting upon trade results, there is less year-end curtail- ment than usual. The slackening in October kept down supplies and cer- tain basic lines are moving ahead against the normal seasonal trend. Monetary agitation was much more moderate, due probably to unchanged dollar price for gold and also to great- er appreciation of the strategic middle course held by the administration. The business index, after a nominal decline, was unchanged for the latest week. The drop in the power series prevented a rise. Electricity output has sagged principally in the Southern States where cotton goods curtailment has been necessary due to earlier ex- pansion. In other leading industrial areas there has been little change. An explanation for the rise in steel production was offered in the code rule which requires cancellation of all unshipped orders at the end of each quarter. However, the industry ap- pears confident that it has passed its low point and looks for the upward trend to continue. Automobile pro- ducers have been slow in changing over to new models, but they agree upon a sizable gain for 1934 output. In the meantime, the influence of the public and civil works program is in- creasingly felt. Hardware jobbers have been cleaned out of road tools. Criti- cism over delays has ebbed though it is still emphasized in responsible quar- ters that appropriations, because of the restrictions now in force, are not going where they are needed most. Intelligence is very much the knack of knowing where to find out what one does not know. TRADESMAN MAIN PROBLEM DIAGNOSED After diagnosing our main problem as one of putting to work the 5,000,000 who are idle in the capital goods in- dustries and the 5,000,000 service work- ers who are dependent upon them, Col. Leonard P. Ayres, vice-president of the Cleveland Trust Company, in his annual address before the Chamber of Commerce of his city last week point- ed out that there are two obstacles in the way of a solution. One of these is the “pervading fear that the extension of Government reg- ulation over the details of business operations will make it impossible for many corporations to make profits,” and the second is doubt about the fu- ture of our money, which prevents long-time financing. Undoubtedly this is sound reasoning in so far as it discovers the chief diffi- culty and depicts the generally accept- ed reasons for it. On the other hand, some objections may be noted. Col. Ayres himself back in 1931 drew atten- tion to the fact that in prolonged de- pressions consumers’ goods were the first to move forward and were fol- lowed after a fairly long period by producers’ goods. The question is whether we have yet reached a stage in the recovery movement where a real upturn in producers’ goods should be expected. On the matter of profits, there is a proper fear that they may not be as excessive as they have in the past, which should prove a benefit to the whole business structure and little enough price to pay for more stabil- ized returns. Third quarter earnings of a large number of companies, more- over, do not entirely justify an ag- gravated case of anxiety. So far as financing is concerned, bankers and investment authorities are silent concerning possible instruments, such as convertible issues, which would take most of the risk out of the most unstable currency. DRY GOODS CONDITIONS As the final week of Christmas busi- mas business is reached, earlier terd- encies have been confirmed. Trade is best in the agricultural regions, is run- ning ahead in the industrial districts and holding even in the urban centers. In this set-up, the mail order compa- nies are reporting the largest increases, with the chain systems and depart- ment stores following in order as a general thing. Demand also falls into about the same pattern. Buying groups most active have pushed ahead sales of me- dium and lower price merchandise. Useful gifts have received greater em- phasis, although there is considerable volume in the cheaper luxury items. Local department stores estimate that volume here will run about 3 or 4 per cent. ahead of last year’s total for the half month. This means that unit volume has fallen behind by a wide margin since prices are well above a year ago. This increase in prices, according to the Fairchild index, for Dec. 1, has been 21.2 per cent. The advance for November was, however, the lowest since the upward movement began last Spring and amounted to only 1 per cent. December 20, 1933 Fill-in business and January sale orders kept the wholesale markets fair- ly busy during the week, Lower prices on sale merchandise lead retailers to believe that public response to promo- tions next month should prove quite good. en LESS CONFUSION LIKELY With Spring operations in the offing, retailers have hopes that there will be less confusion than attended their Fall buying programs. The Summer spurt caused a great disturbance in supplies and in prices and was followed by the many adjustments made necessary by the adoption of codes. Finally, a high- er price demand was anticipated which did not materialize. Many difficulties have now been overcome, but a few major ones re- main. The discount question is stil] raised in some lines, the issue of the wholesalers’ differential has to be set- tled, but more important still in its general application is the matter of deliveries under code operation. Short- ened working schedules and an early Easter next year are factors which must be given careful consideration in plan- ning supplies. As far as prices are concerned, pres- ent indications are that there may be some easing in values as the season progresses, barring untoward monetary developments. Something similar to the “shaking down” of prices which was noted toward the close of the present season is expected. With their mistake of the Fall season in mind, retailers are likely to be a good deal more careful in price-lining their goods in accordance with actual consumer demand, —_—_—_— A WORTHY FIGHT The battle which is being waged against one of the most formidable of humanity’s foes by the Georgia Warm Springs Foundation must enlist the admiration of everybody who knows of it. President Roosevelt’s connec- tion with the movement and his keen interest in its success have given it an excellent start, but so subtle a foe as infantile paralysis is not to be con- quered in a day. While the disease is being studied in the hope of finding a way to mitigate its effects or to prevent it, there are victims who need financial aid in order to have the benefit of such methods of rehabilitation as have been discovered or devised. To assist the Foundation is to have a part in a work of humanity, —_—_—_—_—— FIRST FEAST ON CHRISTMAS The very first evidence of a feast having been held in honor of the birth of Christ was in Egypt, about the year 200. Clement of Alexandria said: “Cer- tain Egyptian theologians curiously as- sign not the year alone, but the day of Christ’s birth, Placing it on May 25 (old calendar).” Another date assigned to that event was March 28, because it was supposed the material sun was created on that day. heuuusucusunuuntieenmemsse One of the most valuable things that I ever learned was to work in harmony with men whose personality and views I do not like. Too many people carry their private likes and dislikes into the business world, Sar a eS aS | December 20, 1933 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 9 OUT AROUND Things Seen and Heard on a Week End Trip Having heard that the merchants of 3elding were in a very happy frame of mind over present existing conditions in the hosiery and rayon factories, which now have between 600 and 700 persons on their payrolls, I undertook to confirm the report last Saturday and was delighted to learn that there is no question about the truth of the state- ment. I have not seen my Belding friends so joyous for many a year, The report in the morning paper that the NRA had ordered the hosiery mills of the United States to reduce their work- ing hours one-half looked like a body blow to the new prosperity which was come to Belding, but the management of the hosiery mill has been forced to face so many disappointments and invariably emerged triumphantly therefrom that I am looking to see them secure some sort of a reversal from an order which was evidently based on ignorance of the situation, promulgated without regard to the damage it will do the manufacturers of the country and the hardship it will impose on the working people of the United States, I heartily commend President Roose- velt for creating the NRA, but he cer- tainly made a great mistake in plac- ing the interpretation and enforcement of the undertaking in the hands of a military martinet instead of a great business man. Gen. Johnson is a man of great energy and_ constructive genius, but, unfortunately, he is ob- scessed with the idea that there is but one way to do things in this world— and that is the Johnson way. I imagine he would be a great army commander and that he could lead mighty armies to victory, because of his persistence and personality, but I do not think his training and experience have fitted him for his present position. Under the activities of the hosiery mill and the gentleman who has ac- quired the silk mills and is changing them over to rayon factories, the va- cant stores at Belding are beginning to disappear and business is rapidly resuming its former activity. Brinton F. Hall told me his crop of apples amounted to 60,000 bushels this year. He marketed them this year in Detroit. The varieties are about equal- ly divided between Northern Spy, Baldwin, Delicious and McIntosh. The usual line-up of vehicles on both sides of the main street of Green- ville Saturday afternoon led me to con- clude that the volume of business ac- corded the merchants of that pros- perous city was rapidly regaining its former proportions. Continuing the discussion of the practice forced on the independent mer- chants of the country by the Proctor & Gamble Co. in its favoring the chain store systems, I am in receipt of the following letter from our Soo corre- spondent: Sault Ste. Marie, Dec. 15—I note that you published in last week’s issue the letter which I wrote to the Proctor & Gamble Company, It was very inter- esting to me to note what you had to say regarding this concern, and I really believe that you are about right. In reply to my letter which was sent to their Cincinnati headquarters I re- ceived a very short letter telling me that this matter had been referred to J. E. Bloomstrom, Manager of the De- troit district. We apparently come under the Detroit office, and Dec. 13 Mr. Bloomstrom wrote me and advised that a 20c error was made on the price quoted me by the local jobber. The retailer was really supposed to make 5c per case on P. & G. Soap, and, of course, he was supposed to make ten sales. His profit, one-half cent for each ten bars of P. & G. soap that he would deliver and charge. Isn’t that a won- derful profit? Mr. Bloomstrom advises me in his letter that J. P. Ward, accompanied by the salesman, were to call on me Mon- day of this week. I did see Mr. Ward. As I was coming out of another place I said “Hello” to him. That was the extent of our conversation. My personal opinion is that Proctor & Gamble have no alibi to offer in this case and they are trying to pass the buck from Cincinnati to Detroit, and from Detroit to their Grand Rapids man, who is more or less in charge of the Soo Division, and Mr. Ward passes it to Mr. Beaudry, who lives in Petos- key. I think they can be credited with being a great organization, capable of passing the buck from one to another. If the merchant is willing to stand for such alibis and continues being the fish, of course it is going to be a great help to the Proctor & Gamble organi- zation. If he continues to sell their products at their recommended prices, I am quite sure that the sheriff will find his way to the grocer’s door. It is about time the grocers get down to business with such manufacturers as Proctor & Gamble. There are a few others who can be classed with them who expect the merchant to op- erate without a legitimate profit. Let us co-operate with the manufac- turer who is fair to the retailer, and when the end of the year comes we can feel that we have made a fair profit on the merchandise we have sold; that we have not been “suckers” and sold ac- cording to the wishes of such organi- zations as the Proctor & Gamble Co. and have nothing to show at the end of the year for the money we have invested and the work we have done. Leo LeLievre, Mer. Soo Co-Operative Merc. Ass’n. The letter written by the district manager, above referred to, is as fol- lows: Detroit, Dec. 13 — I received from our general office the letter which you recently addressed to them. As our Michigan supervisor of sales, J. P. Ward, together with our regular Soo representative, L. J. Beaude?y, called on you on Monday of this week, I presume they then covered the mat- ters on which your complaint was based. It appears that Gamble-Robin- son have neglected to pass on to you the 20c per case current advertising al- lowance on P. & G. soap, which would this bring your 100 box cost down to a basis of $2.45 per case instead of $2.65, which you mentioned in your letter as being your cost basis. Certainly it is not the purpose of our company to promote any sales or ac- tivities of any kind with dealers, which are not mutually beneficial. We en- deavor at all times to assist our dealers in building business on our brands in such a way that the sale of our prod- ucts will become more and more profit- able. Certainly at a cost basis of $2.65 per case, we would not suggest a ten for 25 cent feature and I can well ap- preciate your reason for writing us as you did on this matter. It trust that Mr. Ward, in his recent call on you, explained our position and policy in a way which you felt was thoroughly acceptable and satisfactory. [f not, I would very much appreciate hearing from you again either on this or on any other matter connected with the sale of our products. The writer recalls many happy asso- ciations I had with you at the Soo sev- eral years back. I am hopeful that I can soon renew these contacts. In closing I want to express our ap- preciation of your valued business and extend also my sincere wishes for the holiday season, J. E. Bloomstrom, Dist. Mer., Proctor & Gamble Distributing Co. Of course, no real friend of the inde- pendent merchant ever planned to in- duce him to sell 10 bars of soap for yy cent profit or 5 cents profit on a box of 100 bars, which cost the independent $2.45 and probably cost the chains about $2. I have no positive proof of the last named statement, but I am familiar with the methods by which the Proctor & Gamble Co. and other manufacturers completely — circum- vent the independent merchant in his strife to meet the prices of the chains by the discriminative prices the manu- facturer gives the chains on his prod- ucts. How any independent merchant can handle P. & G. soaps and maintain his own self respect is more than I can understand. I think our good neighbors in De- troit are taking an unfair advantage of Grand Rapids in advertising the annual meeting of the Michigan Allied Dairy Association as the golden anniversary jubilee. I organized the Association in Grand Rapids, Feb. 25, 1885. It will not be fifty years old until Feb. 25, 1935. When the convention adjourned last February it was agreed that the 50th convention would be held in De- troit in 1934 and the convention return to Grand Rapids in 1935 for the golden anniversary. I don’t suppose anyone will care to make any fuss about it, but I dislike to see our Detroit friends vio- late the letter and spirit of our agree- ment. There are privileges we enjoy but do not always fully appreciate. One of these is to be glad with happy child- hood on the recurrence of Christmas day. To rejoice in the simple joys of this immemorial time is to return to the early years when we were free from care, and when all the world was filled with a wondrous unfolding and the heart panted for the water brooks of kindliness and love. As the years go by, alternating with success and fail- ure, and the insistent questions of des- tiny remain unanswered, we are apt to grow a little cynical as to the mean- ing of the life that is meted out to us. Sut as the day of the Nativity ap- proaches, we can become as little chil- dren, accepting all in the spirit in which it is given, believing that the gift and the giver are one, and that the Divine Purpose holds us ever in its gentle keeping. This is tonic for the soul, balm for the heart, and solace for the mind. For in the sweet spirit of good- will to men and things there is an an- swer to all our longings, a reward for all our efforts, and a compensation for the buffets of fortune and the sorrows of unrequited sacrifice. And what a privilege it is in the vast- ness of our knowledge and the abund- ance of our achievements to realize that in the presence of the Sublime Cause we are as children clutching with tiny and loving hands the gifts that are showered upon us from the inexhaus- tible source of all—gifts we enjoy and do not always deserve. In our courage and industry we essay many things of selfish acquisition and egotistic en- deavor, thoughtless of the power that is in us and around us urging us for- ward to lives of usefulness and help- fulness. As we give to those who are near and dear to us, as we bend in ten- derness to the little ones and warm our hearts in the smiles of friends and rela- tives, we gain, however faintly, some- thing of that ineffable love that lies somewhere out of time and out of space, made vocal in the skies when angels sang the never dying messages of Peace on Earth, Good-Will to Men. In the circle of life we come back to the simple faith of childhood. Love returns to bear us onward into the realm where alone there is rest and recompense. This new Christmas day is the day of all days in all the years. Life would be dark without it. It is written about and talked of in every language, in every land. Day of the Star and the Wise Men, it comes again to trumpet forth the beginning of a lowly life that accomplished works of good and ended that truth might triumph. The last act was sacrifice, the last word forgiveness, and ever as the season rolls around wherein that Star was lifted, men and women think on the glory of the Great Teacher, and emulate in some degree the life that had its beginning in hum- bleness and reverence. In the glow of altar lights, in the sound of holy bells, in the chant of worshippers, is born again the spirit of Good and the soul of Love. Other days celebrate the birth of human heroes; this day consecrates mankind to the service embodied in One who gathered no riches save the blessings of those who were grateful for words of compassion and deeds of kindness. The last must always be the best of the days we call Christmas. On desolate shores an ever shining light to guide mariners on their way. So from this day of giving gifts spreads the radiance of good-will. Sometimes we scorn the trifles we give to chil- dren, but in hearts that are made glad there is only gratitude and love. And if it be more precious to give than re- ceive, then the reward for even a kindly thought is sufficient unto the day. And by the same token the privilege to wor- ship the Good is one of the most su- blime gifts vouchsafed to the man who is dazed by his own researches and who wanders amid the wonders that are ever unfolding through the opening doors of discovery and achievement. Science pales before the light of this sacred Star. Philosophy bows before the simplicity of loving thy neighbor as thyself. Religion loses its conflict of creed and form in the humility of love, and material things are dulled to sil- ence in the anthems of spiritual praise that there is one thing only that is un- dying—the Good. (Continued on page 23) 10 a MICHIGAN TRADESMAN December 20, 1933 FINANCIAL Monetary Primer, So Plain All Can Understand Question: What is money? Answer: It is an acceptable medium of exchange. What is the function of money? It is to facilitate trade and commerce among people and nations. Is money necessary? Yes. As a convenience, but barter and trade could in a limited way take its place. Does money have an intrinsic value? Some kinds do, while other kinds of money have little if any intrinsic worth. What is the meaning of intrinsic value? It is the market value of the mate- rial of which the money is composed. This is usually less than its face value. What determines the face value of money? It is the stamp or imprint upon it, authorized by a government monetary law. What materials are used as money? Silver, gold, copper, paper and in earlier days clam shells or wampum was used by both whites and Indians. How many kinds of money are is- sued by the U, S.? Four kinds of coins and seven kinds of currency: gold coins, silver dollars, subsidiary silver coins and minor coins. Gold and silver certificates, U.S. notes, treasury notes, national bank notes, federal reserve bank notes and federal reserve notes. What is the meaning of the term standard money? It is the basis on which currency is issued, either directly or indirectly. Prior to the year 1875 the U.S. was upon a bi-metallic basis of both gold and silver. The latter was demoni- tized that year. Since then it has been upon the single gold standard. Is U.S. currency now redeemable in gold and silver? Gold certificates are redeemable in gold, and silver certificates in silver dollars. Other forms of currency can usually be exchanged so as to be re- deemable in gold at the option of the government. What is the meaning of a bi-metallic money basis? It means a double standard, such as gold and silver. Both of these metals were the standard of the U.S. mone- tary system up to the year 1873, What is subsidiary coin? These are silver only, made in de- nominations of 10 cents, 25 cents and 50 cents, legal tender not to exceed $10, exchangeable in “lawful money” at the Treasury in sums or multiples of $20. The five cent piece and one cent piece are minor coins. Is all currency legal tender? No. Silver certificates, National bank notes, Federal Reserve notes and Federal Reserve bank notes are not legal tender, although these notes can be converted into “lawful money” that is legal tender. What is the meaning of parity? It is the relation in value based upon equal weight, as per grain, ounce or pound. An ounce of fine gold is worth nearly sixteen (15.988) times as much as an ounce of fine silver. Fine silver or gold means that which is pure. Minted gold and silver pieces are one- tenth alloy, this being a harder metal, so the coins will not wear so much in handling. What would be the effect upon gold if it were demonitized? It would depreciate in value as has silver since the year 1873, Taking the law from its support it would become only a commercial commodity and its value would depend upon the market demand for it. Would gold drop in value as much as silver did, if it were demonetized? It probably would drop more in value unless there was an increased demand from the arts. What would be the effect if silver was remonetized and how could this be done? It would place silver upon a parity with gold. It would make silver pri- mary money and the Nation would then be upon a bi-metallic basis. It would raise the market price of silver in the dollar to 100 cents. Congress and the President have the power to enact the necessary law. If silver should be remonetized, would the Government get the benefit of its rise in price? Yes, upon the amount it had minted and any bar silver it owns. Would the silver mine owners and others having silver be benefited? Yes. Their silver would be more than doubled in value. When silver was demonetized the Government and those having silver took a heavy loss which would now be restored. What does unlimited coinage mean? Under it the U.S. mints would ac- cept for coinage, all the silver and gold brought to them for this purpose. Would there not be danger in an oversupply of money coins? There is now a great shortage of gold, so all mints are open for free and unlimited coinage, If silver was re- monetized, it would be given the same privilege, but should the supply _be- come too great, Congress could stop the coinage of both metals. What is the present market value of the silver in a silver dollar? The market price is about 43 cents an oz. The 412.5 grains of silver in the dollar are worth about 37 cents. What was the silver in the dollar worth before it was demonetized? The 412.5 grains of fine silver in the dollar had the same value as the 25.8 grains of gold in the gold dollar. What is the meaning of redemption, as applied to the U.S. monetary sys- tem? Gold and silver are the basic money of the ages. In the year 1766 both metals were first used in a bimetallic money standard at a fixed ratio. As trade and commerce increased, credit money or currency was added, and to make it acceptable it was made redeem- able on demand in either gold or sil- ver. Part of the U.S. currency is re- deemable in gold and silver, part in “lawful money.” What is fiat money? It is a money having no redemption. It is entirely a creature of law. It circulates upon the faith and confi- dence the people have in their Govern- ment. So long as it is accepted it answers every purpose of redemption money. Are U.S. silver coins partly fiat? Yes. The silver dollar is 63 cents fiat and 37 cents of intrinsic value. Are gold coins partly fiat? In reality they are. Gold depends on the fiat of law to hold it at its present value. If this law was repealed, thus demonetizing gold, its value would drop, as did silver, What amount of money is there in the U.S. Treasury and in circulation? At the close of 1931 there was $9,- 079,623,057, divided as follows: Gold, $4,955,921,258; silver dollars, $539,958,- 327; subsidiary silver, $308,619,365; Federal Reserve Notes, $2,101,578,450; National bank notes, $697,004,446. This would make a per capita of $38.37. Is our present monetary system ob- solete? Many students of economics believe it is. It certainly fails to meet the present distressful needs of the people. What is the amount of the National wealth? It is approximately $400,000,000,000. What is the total indebtedness—Na- tional, state, county, municipal, cor- poration and individual? The total of interest is $10,000,000,- 000 annually, which would be 5 per cent. upon $200,000,000,000 debt. What is the total amount of National business annually? It is estimated at $100,000,000,000. Is the present volume of money suf- ficient for the transaction of this vol- ume of business? No. Leading monetary students say the U.S, should have a per capita cir- culation of $1,000, instead of less than forty dollars we now have. E. B. Stebbins. ee Corporations Wound Up The following Michigan corporations have recently filed notices of dissolu- tion with the Secretary of State: Southwestern Michigan Oil & Gas Co., New Buffalo. Estill’s Good Health Cafeterias, Inc., Battle Creek. Lippincott Truck Sales, Inc., Flint. Schlanger Land Corporations, De- troit. Western Bond and Mortgage Co., Detroit. Robert K. Floyd, Inc., Detroit. Federal Discount Corp., Detroit. Raymur, Inc., Royal Oak. Van’s Chemical Co., Holland. Cross Motor Sales Corp., Detroit. Dayton Scale Co., Detroit. International Time Recording Co., Detroit. Twin City Milling Co., St. Joseph. Institute of Vocational Counsellors, Inc., Detroit. Lincoln Steel Products Corp. De- troit. Litwin Tire Stores, Inc., Grand Rapids. Telephone Clearing House of Mich- igan, Detroit. Detroit Aircraft Corp., Detroit. The Atkins Corp., Detroit. Heywood Starter Corp., Detroit. Pitcairn Brothers, Inc., Alicia. Agricultural Service Co., Nashville. Millenbach Brothers Co., Detroit. Derby Medicine Co., Eaton Rapids. Northern Finance and Credit Corp., Norway. Detroit Forging Co., Detroit. Evart Oil Co., Evart. Russ-Mac Land Co., Port Huron. Kem-Rite Laboratories, Inc., De- troit. Land of Lakes Co., Walled Lake. Maple Investment Co., Bay City. Richfield Oil Corp., Detroit. ——_—~3 + > Prcceedings of the Grand Rapids Bankruptcy Court December 11, 1933. On this day the schedules reference and adjudication in the matter of William Mulder, indivia- ually and as Grand Rapids High Grade Fibre Carving Company, bankrupt No. 5523, were received. The bankrupt is a Composition carving manufacturer, of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The schedules show total assets of $549.00, (of which $452.00 is claimed exempt), and _ total liabilities of $1,130.12, listing the fol- lowing creditors: Jake Lamonico G RR. $ 14.00 John Coste G Ro 14.00 denry Whermman G RK. 15.00 Gidys Miler GR 10.00 Anna Androkowicz, G. R.________ 12.50 Hattie Ganatoski, G. R.___. 14.00 Genevieve Malinowski, G. R.____ 13.75 Hleonor Kosa, G RB. 11.50 Household Finance Co., G. R.__ 125.00 G. R. Lumber Co., G. RR... 76.66 G. R. Gas Light Go., G. RR... 68.03 Donald Chandler, G. R... 4.00 Houseman & Jones Clothing Co., ee 61.39 Ter Molen & Hart, G RR. . 57.90 Niagara Lumber Co., G. R.______ 15.00 G. R. Wood Finishing Co. GR. 85.53 Rebentisch Motor Co., G. R.____ 9.31 Dr, Frank Warren, G. R.________ 10.00 Roland Allaban, G. R.__... 10.00 Dr. P. W. Bloxsom, G. m4 140.00 Dornbosch Garage, G. RR... __ 10.00 Schipper Bros, Garage, G, R.____ 33.00 Dr ila Derrme GR 65.00 Heyman Furniture Co, G RR. 1.00 Dixie Gas Station, G. R as 10.00 Voltzs Wood Turning Plant. G. R. 30.00 Heights Real Estate or Heyt’s Real Aetate GR 18.00 J. R. Ott, Grand Haven... 37.55 The Decorators Supply Co., G. R. 28.00 Renze Mulder, G. RR... 160.00 John Borgeld @ Re 5.00 Analysis of any se- curity furnished up- on request. z J. H. Petter & Co. Investment Bankers 360 Michigan Trust Building Telephone 94417 ¥ West Michigan's oldest and largest bank solicits your account on the basis of sound poli- cies and many helpful services . . . OLD KENT BANK 2 Downtown Offices 12 Community Offiices ee SE a sen i : / j December 20, 1933 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 11 Renze Mulder, G. RR... 100.00 Chas, Wm. Erickson, Jr., Onekama 59.43 Neva Marie Johnson, Chief______ 1.94 Laura Miehlke, Onekama________ 1.09 J. & Geo. Jeltes, G. R.______ 60.00 Christ Flatten, Chief... 579.93 John Joseph, Jr., Onekama______ -10 Frieda Neitzke, Onekama________ 474.64 December 12, 1933. On this day the Alice Fauble, Bear Lake________ 42.48 Arthur & Emma Jensen, Onekama 9.02 Mathilda Neitzke (dec’d)________ 1,161.54 schedules, reference, and adjudication in Harry & Minnie Fauble, Bear Lake 28.18 Lilliain M. Johnson, Manistee___- 4.20 John P, Nelson Jr., Chief________ 23.24 the matter of Jay W. Brooks, bankrupt Amelia Flatten, Chief... 26.00 Betty Lorraine Jones, Onekama__ 1.60 Alonzo Nowak, Bear Lake________ 435.92 No. 5525, were received. The bankrupt Nina Hiatten Chief 4.07 Galen Joseph, Onekama__________ 81 Harlan Nelson, Onekama________ 1.07 is a production manager of Grand Rapids, Gerald Fauble, Bear Lake_______ 7.11 Marie Konie (decd)... 39,22 Fay Nelson, Onekama____________ 1.06 Michigan. The schedules show | total Laura Figgles, Bear Lake________ 25.00 Mary Kline, Onekama___________ 1,187.56 Louis and Marie Nowak, Chief__ 1,008.00 assets of $100.00, (all of which are claim- Witt, Bink Chief 1.02 Ida Koegler, Onekama__________ 204.36 F'rank and Sophie Olson, Chief_. 682.80 ed exempt), and total liabilities of $29, - Mrs. John Fauble, Bear Lake____ 37.95 Areatha Mae Kinzer, Bear Lake__ 18.22 Herman Olson, Chief. 253.54 063.30, listing the following creditors: Julius Gilbert, Onekama________ 17.50 Ernest Kircher, Onekama________ 177.01 Gunder Olson, Manistee________ _ 204.12 City Treasurer, G. R., taxes______ $ 716.40 Geo. Goodrich, Norwalk__________ 4.97 Margaret Krahe, Onekama______ 3.24 Onekama Chapter, American Red State of Michigan and County, Julia M. Gould, Manistee________ 1.70 Frederick Krahe, Onekama______ 272 Cross, Mary Briske, Trea., One- GR. taxes 80.58 John Gilbert, Onekama__________ 2.65 Marjorie Kline, Onekama________ 1.00 A 207.77 State Savings Ass’n, G. R.______ 4,500.00 Arthur and Lora Gray, Onekama 7.39 Doris Kline, Onekama____________ 1.00 Norman Dale Olson, Bear Lake__ 1.02 American Home Securities Bank, Wanda Gray, Onekama__________ 17.85 William Junior Kline, Onekama 1.00 Frank & Bertha Plopper, Frankfort 418.21 GR 6,998.16 Mable F. Gratton, Onekam__a__ 738.52 Martha Kircher, Onekama_______ 566.15 Claude Peterson, Onekama______ 11.66 Abijah Ff. Brooks, G Ro 11,240.36 Fred L. Herkelrath, Bear Lake__ 372.15 Mae Kinzer, Bear Lake__________ 13.65 Augusta Pietsch, Onekama______ 195.14 G. R. Savings Bank, G. R.. 3,971.07 fumelia Hansen, Bear Lake______ 1,100.00 Eugene and Hazel Koegler, Bear Lawrence Pennell, Onekama______ 4.65 C. G. James Roofing Co., G. R.__ 20.66 Ferris Herkelrath, Bear Lake____ 45.52 ARG 481.04 Doris Pennell, Onekama__________ 3.03 Seidman & Seidman, G. R._.__ 15.00 Leslie and Gladys Quale, Onekama_ 60.00 Collins Ice & Coal Co, GC Ro. 351.18 August Radtke, Norwalk________ -94 Fulton Heights Market, G. R.__ 8.52 Ruth Richmond, Onekama______ 141.90 Veterans Foreign Wars, Chicago 58.20 Ludwig Radtke, Norwalk________ 1.03 Dr. EW, Schnoor, G. RR... 2.00 Minnie S. Richmond, Onekama__ 216.25 Arthur Ei Wells G Ro 9.66 W. Raatz. Onekama 150.00 Modern Plumbing & Heating Co., Wim. P. and Ella Rhine, Bear Lake 897.65 Ce 26.82 Wm. W. Smith, Manistee________ 37.67 Lewis Electric Co., G. R.__.., 1.93 taymond Schimpke, Onekama__ 1.3 S. L. Altoonjian & Co GR. 9.76 Harold and Emma Sorenson, Bear Time Magazine ____._ oe 2.50 Pane 55.70 Dr Jacoh Debiefde a: 45.50 Frank E. Swietalski, Jr., Manistee 37.40 C.t Apple «<< Bo. 5.00 Audry Showalter, Onekama______ 33.81 A. B. Brooks | & Co, G Ri | 1,000.00 Eric and Charlotte Soderquist, One- December 12, 1933. On this day the schedules, in the matter of Hans A. Wen- del and Richard F, Wendel, Co-partners, doing business as Hans A. Wendel and Company, proprietors of the Bank of Onekama, A Private Banking House, bankrupt No. 5498, were received, Tre schedules show total assets of $89,840.27, and total liabilities of $73,392.18, listing the following creditors: Tax on Bank Building, Onekama $ 69.08 Village of Onekama, taxes______ 11.50 U.S. Post Office, Onekaima, deposit 300.00 American Ins. Go., Boston______ 76.84 Franklin Fire Ins. Co., Phila.____ 98.63 National Liberty Ins. Co 135.37 Security Fire Ins. Co., Davenport 211,98 U. S. Merchants & Shippers Ins. Co, New York (oo. 11.20 Manistee County Savings Bank, MANISCGG 12,042.70 Paul Alpers, Bear Lake_____.____ 550.00 C. J. and Edna Chrestensen, One- Kama 0 a 1,000.00 F. L. Carrington, Onekama______ 2,000.00 Hartwich and Anna Harmanson, Onekama 1,300.00 Chris J. and Clara Jensen, Onekama 300.00 Edward L. and Mary Cecil Kenny, Onekama,) 00 500.00 Matt Miller, Onekama __________ 800.00 August Radtke, Onekama________ 200.00 Joseph W. and Martha Snyder, Onekama Geo 1,462.00 Newton C., Harr Chicago. 4,000.00 Nettie Anderson, Manistee______ 449.02 Paul Alpers, Onekamal___________ D1 Marian Alkire, Onekama_________ 13.97 Asp, John G, & Johanna, Manistee 17.50 Bonita Alkire, Onekama_________.. 5.11 Edward & Isabelle Anderson, OnekKama = eee 12 Carrie Burchard, Onekama_____. 46 Jonn and Bertha Berglund, Bear We Ce 2.55 Mrs. Henry Burchard Jr., Onekama 58.90 55 Fred Berklund, Manistee________ 2.55 Henry Brandt, Onekama_________ 2,691.24 August Berklund, Manistee______ 59.90 Winifred Burchard, Onekama____ 60.29 Wm. C. & Carrie Bahr, Onekama_ 735.43 Burchard & Carlson, Onekama__ 284.44 Pearl M. Bowman, Onekama____ 1.30 Norma Burmeister, Foley, Ala.__ 62.46 Emery Bond, Onekama__________ 204.69 Norma Burmeister, Foley, Ala.__ 54.00 Henry & Emma Burchard, Onekaina oo 201.00 Henry Edward Brandt, Onekama 33.45 Eimma Bond, Onekama__________ 1.06 Minnie Brown, Onekama________ 1,27 Evelyn Baumler, Bear Lake____ 15.30 Mr. and Mrs. Chas, F. Brown, Onckama eee i 160.00 Tonomas Carey, Onekama________ 3.20 Casper Carlson, Onekama________ 153.32 Gen Carison, Norwalk. =... 1,537.91 Olga Collins, Onekama__________ 201.51 Mr. and Mrs. Carl Cilman, COpeMIsn 200. ee 191.72 Constance I, Carrington, Onekama 1.10 H. E. Danville and wife, Cadillac 245.33 Otto Diekow, Onekama__________ 19.74 Mrs. Walter. Dietz, Manistee____ 6.72 Marie M. Danville, Cadillac______ 126.37 Junet L. Danville, Cadillac______ 124.94 Kathryn Diesing, Onekama______ 86.0u Paul Diesing, Bear Lake________ 16.12 Jean Louise Diesing, Onekama__ 24.00 Mildred Deal, Onekama-__________ 2.36 Raymond Diesing, Bear Lake__ 10.58 Carl J. Diekow, Onekama-________ 21.7% Fd and Josephine Di:tmer, Onekama 2 600,22 Marjorie Dittmer, Onekama______ 5.47 Marie Diekow, Onekama________ LEi07 fdwin Otto Diekow, Onekama__ 11.29 Alvina Erickson, Onekama______ 3,382.14 Inez Ellefson, Onekama__________ 4.98 Barbara Erickson, Onekama____ 156.49 Martin Elmerson, Onekama______ 19.04 August Erdman, Bear Lake____ 29.46 Emil Erickson, Bear Lake________ 1.36 Flossie Eller, Onekama__________ 5.41 Maxine Erickson, Onekama______ 66.18 Henry Smith Lynch Henry Smith Lynch has been admit- ted to partnership in the John L. Lynch Sales Co., to take effect Jan. 1. The young man is a son of the pres- ent owner of the business and has reached the age of 21. He is a graduate of the Howe Military Academy, Howe, Ottawa Hills High For the past Ind., and the School, Grand Rapids. two years he has been conducting sales of mercantile stocks and business prop- erties under his father’s direction. At the present time he is directing the liquidation of one of the oldest depart- ment stores in Virginia. He has al- ready made a remarkable record in the career he has espoused. While the se- nior Lynch is by no means ready to retire from active service, his organi- zation meets so many unexpected de- mands for service that he finds it nec- essary to constantly enlarge his force of salesmakers. Otto Hansen, Bear Lake________ 478.84 Hannah Hansen, (dec’d)___-____ 1.55 Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hansen, Orwell (oe 3.62 Ethel Hansen, Onekama__-________ 1.19 Chester Hansen, Bear Lake______ 719.80 Chester Hansen, Bear Lake______ 719.80 Archie Hansen, Bear Lake_______ 4.04 Venita June Hansen, Hammond, Ind. 3.72 Evart and Hmma R. Hopwood, Bear Gake .68 Edw. Theodore Hanson, Bear Lake 1.33 Evart Junior Hopwood, Bare Lake 1.06 Adam & Anna Hulinek, Bear Lake 4.29 Adam Hulinek, Jr., Bear Lake__ 3.53 Kenneth Godfred Hawkins, Manistee 3.56 LeVern Iverson, Chief__________ 1.78 Helen Jones, Onekama__________ 1.82 Hazel Jones, Onekama__-________ 5.06 Wm, A. & Bertha R. Jones, Manisteg (0 1.96 Sophie Johnson, Manistee________ 23.77 Edward and Cecil Kenny, Onekama Peter H. Lass, Bear Lake__-______ Chas. Lange, Manistee__________ Robert Lange, Manistee__________ Donald Lass, Bear Lake__________ Mata Lois Lingg, Bear Lake____ Cecil R. Lingg, Bear Lake________ Loraine Larson, Onekama________ Leonard Larson, Onekama_______ Aileen Larson, Onekama_________ Charlotte Larson, Onekama______ Robert Larson, Onekama________ Alphon H. Lyman, Chief________ Lester McCarthy, Chief___.______ Mm. J. McCurdy, Areadia________ Margaret Maue, Onekama________ August Wiliam Miehlke, Onekama Wim. May, Onekama____________ Paul McDonald, Onekama________ Chas. Meyers, Bear Lake________ Alfred Miller, Onekama__________ Darwin Meister, Chief__._________ 5.99 90.84 283.49 299.92 3.90 1.06 116.80 4.53 11.00 5.16 5.68 5.68 -26 FS 630.96 M. M. Smith, Bear Lake__.___.. 200.22 Eldon S. Showalter, Onekama__-. 304.20 Albert Sell, Bear Lake________ fae 2.12 Gertrude Sell, Bear Lake________ 606.28 Chas. EH. Smith Chief. 5.28 Robert Schmidt, Brethern________ 1,168.41 George Short, Bear Lake________ 18.46 Edward Showalter, Onekama____ -39 Claus F. Stone, Manistee______ 3.84 Erwin and Lucile Smazel, Chief 5.05 Henry F. Scheppleman, Onekaima 407.66 Elaine A. Smazel, Chief__._______ 25.74 Juanita Smazel, Chief______ 9.43 Ezra Schmidt, Onekama__________ 1.16 John Schimke, Sr., Onekama____ 800.00 Mrs. Anna Sima, Onekama______ 8.80 tichard Charles Schimke, Onekama 27 Kimma Sorenson, Bear Lake______ 101.06 Mrs. E. G. Sechler, (dec’d)_.-. 584.86 Evelyn J. Spencer, Onekama____ 11.78 Carolina Tessmer, Onekaima____ 100.00 Gust Tessmer, Bear Lake ________ ll Golden and Hazel Tompke, Chief 1,27 Russell J, Upton, Onekama______ 72.33 Hans A. Wendel and Blanche L. Wendel, Onckame sii 1,718.84 Richard O. Wendel, Onekama____ 389.75 Dorothy Ware, Onekama________ 3.86 Louis A. Wendel, Onekama______ 262.92 Fritz Wendel, Manistee________ —_ Gee Marjorie Wendel, Manistee______ 5.78 Calvin Wagoner, Bear Lake______ 2.70 Blanche L, Wendel, Oneka'ma____ 1,681.58 Robert Fritz Wendel, Manistee____ 10 Hans A. Wendel, Onekama______ 91.49 Calvin Keith Wagoner, Bear Lake 15.56 Robert D. Wagoner, Bear Lake__ 11.99 3etty Wendel, Manistee__________ 32.48 Florence Weirich, Onekama______ 3.57 Mildred Anita Wendel, Manistee 21.25 Kenneth Winberg, Onekama_____ 1.38 Leslie W. Wendel, Onekama____ 30.2% Fern Warmoeskerken, Manistee__ 27.89 Russell Ware, Onekama_________ 7.93 Helen Wagoner, Bear Lake______ 1.07 Anton Zupin, Chief 473.36 Mr. and Mrs. Don Alkire, Onekama 59.26 Mr. and Mrs. James Anderson, Onekama 15.37 ee 3,995.22 Wm. W. Bahr, Twp. Treas., One- Mrs. Sarah G. Baker, Onekama__ 11.39 Fred Berklund, Manistee________ 129.45 Herrman, Treas, Bear Lake___ 106.12 Bear Lake Grange No. 1421, Emil 3rethern Sunday School, Mrs. Carey, Treas:., Onekama «si 14.80 F. W. Briske, Onekaima__________ 163.39 Burchard & Carlson, Onekama__ 165.61 Camp Delight, Manistee__________ 6.58 Ben Carlson, Norwalk. 392.75 Dr. F. L. Carrington, Onekama__ 20.21 C. J. Chrestensen, Onekama______ 163.00 C. J, Chrestensen, Onekaima______ 92.76 Clio Club, Mrs. Thelma Smith, Treas., CMmGhama 10.19 Cloverleaf National Farm, Hans A. Wendel, Sec. & Treas., Onekama 91.12 Congregational Church, Bmma Sor- enson, Treas., Onekama_____ 8 14.39 Harry S. Culver, Milwaukee______ 125,84 W. W. Davis Onekama 30.25 Grace Deal, Onekama_..__ 1.60 Mary Diesing, Vill. Treas., One- kama Otto Diesing, Treas. Man. School, Dist, No. 3, Manistee. _ op Ee 1, 089.95 196.13 Mrs. Amanda Domres, Treas. Ladies Aid Soc., Ev. Luth. Church, Manistee Mrs. C. W. Erickson, Onekama__ Ev. Luth. Church, Lenox Kline, Treas., Onekama 16.00 373.83 25.03 Fair Amusement Co., Bmma Sorenson, Treas. Onekama : 87.60 M. A. Farr & Co... Chieago.___ 36.49 Otis F. & Anna Glenn, Chicago__ 271.52 Gorden Estate, Onekama________ 159.75 Great Lakes Fruit Ind., Benton Barber 273.68 Mrs. Amelia Hansen, Manistee__ 196.75 Martin Hansen, Onekama________ 17.99 Robert and Erna Harrison, Gir- ardeau _____ Cll SE Va Sia Sa 35.47 €. S. Hay Terre Haute = = 61.00 (Continued on page 22) 12 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN December 20, 1933 a8 “ er T AIL G R O C E R Am I charging my people more than complained of low prices for wheat, these benefits. oat let no man think Retail Grocers and Meat Dealers Associa. they would otherwise pay? Compari- etc. Seeking some value for unsalable that there is any little thing” in busi- tion of Michigan. sons given last week showed that the wheat they have carried it to mill for ness. In our line, with average sales of — i — J. consumer paidmore for oats in packages conversion into flour. But they have a few cents—33 to 55 perhaps—how Bathke, Petoskey. than she would pay you in bulk. The taken more to mill than they need for can we talk of “little things’? ' — a anenS Re tert. only question then is this: their own flour—so they have sold the Paul Findlay. oe oe pater Will you take the extra gross your- surplus flour to consumers, and are Road Tools Cleaned Ont ‘ Directors—Holger Jorgenson, Muske-_ sefl or let the factory man have it? selling it now, “for less”! So maybe j gon; L. V. Eberhard, Grand Rapids; A. A. Boyce, Bay City; Vincent A. Miklas, Man- istee; Ward Newman, Pontiac. Our Duty To Our Customers and Ourselves Because no grocer can know too much about the correct and logical allocations of margins, I enlarge fur- ther on last week’s discussion. It is intimate knowledge of commodities, rate of stock turn, cost of operation, shrinkage—all these broken down and allotted where they belong—that en- ables master merchants to earn such average margin as will result in a profit in their business. Loss leaders—too little profit—are familiar causes of grocer unrest these days. But in the midst of such univer- sal conditions, national chains earn a gross of 21 per cent and posted serv- ice grocers earn more than that. Fur- ther, right in London, where as I told last week grocers have set and lived within 15 per cent. average gross for many years, you will find such houses as Waite-Rose, Selfridge and Harrods operating magnificent food emporiums where everything is sold from the most basic staple to the acme of food lux- uries. Inasmuch as such houses must keep in line with competition, we have the age-old evidence that ability can make money in the sale of groceries. Before we go farther, let us remem- ber that the complaint of the last gro- cer quoted was against a margin of 14 per cent. on a packaged cereal. Yet he and every other grocer who has been in business for any length of time has met and is now meeting conditions in which entire lines are sold for far less than 14 per cent. It is done: therefore it can be done. We discussed the sale of bulk, gro- cer-packaged oatmeal against factory packaged. It was shown that the bulk article could pay the grocer 50 per cent. —on an absolute, basic American food staple! Is that robbery on the part of the retailer? Let me answer with a story. Near to forty years ago Eli Petti- john brought out his “Best” rolled wheat food. His agent failed to inter- est our Madison jobbers and he came to us. We took it on as wholesalers, though we sold little of it that way that I recall. Our profit laid in our additional discount. The agent had sampled the town, leaving a miniature package in each doorway, and I stipulated that a goodly lot of similar samples should come with our first shipment, but the agent demurred. “Those samples are expen- sive,” he said. “The only difference between the cost of them and the full packages is the wheat”; and the slight emphasis laid on the wheat told the story. It was packing, casing, exploit- ing and advertising that cost the real money. What the folks were to eat did not count for much. Now, therefore, the grocer who can get 50 per cent margin on rolled oats has to ask himself just one question: There is the answer. To make a better average margin, a grocer will devote himself to intimate inside study of his goods; and he will seek out and push the sale of such as pay him for his time, thought and effort. But here is a pitfall into which care- less grocers fall every day in all sec- tions, circumstances and conditions. I told last year how I had found grocers with kippered snacks priced at three for 25c in face of sales all round them at four for 25c, 5c each and 6 for 25c —and all these at liberal margins on the current cost at that time. I tried to indicate the danger of this to one fine family grocer. What re- sult? He swept aside my argument: “O, them things? There ain’t no sale on them to amount to shucks!” When I tried to pursue the subject further, he yawned and walked away. Was I right or was I wrong? But before you answer, think a bit. What do you say in justification of your stand against below cost and loss leader selling? You say: “That’s de- ceptive. A few things are priced ’way down to convey the impression to housewives that everything in the store is low-priced. But the velvet comes from sales of unknown goods, and the customer does not gain in the long run.” All right. Now look at yourself. Here is an article on sale everywhere —stuck out special, offered at prices I have indicated. Customer asks you your price and you tell her three for 25c. Regardless of how unimportant that seems to you, what impression does it leave with the customer? Well, if your own reasoning is sound, it leaves on her mind the impression that your prices are exhorbitant all along the line—just because of a bit of care- lessness and loose reasoning on your part. Price is not everything. More: Such variations as are truly justified by variations in service can be maintained readily by able grocers. But diligent study will show to any man that cor- rect variations are far slighter than is usually supposed. What, for example, does 5 per cent. extra margin cover? Does it not provide, in fact, for virtu- ally any logical extra cost and expense? If it does, then consider that 1c added ot a price of 15c provides 61%4 per cent. extra margin. You can get 16c on most things against 15c of competition: but if you try through lazy thinking to get 20c you will be sunk. Never is thinking out of order, but to-day it is pointedly in order because on every hand developments are pro- ceeding. We have paid too much at- tention to codes, plans, “managed in- dustry” of late. This because, as was said a time back, when recovery comes it will be here about 60 days before anybody notices it. It is the unexpected that happens. Strange factors enter—new features crop up—the pattern changes contin- ually. One item is thus: Farmers have we should not extend too much maud- lin pity to farmers. They are much like other folks—just as selfish and just as short sighted A time ago 70 per cent. of men dis- charged from the army and navy re- enlisted because they felt secure in that case. Now but 30 per cent. are re- enlisting, so many having found work elsewhere. And this is not all “public works” either. It is far larger than that. We are simply becoming read- justed. Pacific ocean shipping is now full laden. Both leaving our ports and com- ing back, boats often have to refuse shipment for lack of cargo. space. Whence comes it? I don’t know. I doubt if anybody else knows. But let us be happy in the fact. Now, it is certain that men whose business is logically planned out and ably managed all through, watched as unremittingly as the cat watches the mouse hole, will be the first to feel « JUNKET « | POWDER or TABLETS Make Milk into Cool, Creamy Desserts — No Cooking. The Junket Folks, Little Falls, N.Y. Heavy demands for tools and imple- ments used in road and park work by governmental re-employment agencies have cleaned the local wholesale mar- ket of its available supplies of such goods. Shovels, pick-axes, axe han- dles, rakes, bush hooks, snares and similar implements have been ordered and reordered by wholesale hardware dealers in an attempt to keep up with the demand. At the present time the Long Island State Park Commission is reported finding it difficult to locate a substantial quantity of implements required for immediate use. ——_>+>__ The ability to form friendships, to make people believe in you and trust you is one of the few absolutely fun- damental qualities of success. Selling, buying, negotiating are so much smoother and easier when the parties enjoy each other’s confidence. The young man who can make friends quickly will find that he will glide in- stead of stumble through life. REG U.S PAT. OFF. COOKIE-CAKES and CRACKERS HONEY FLAVORED ‘Sell F aster Because They’re Made Better HEKMAN BISCUIT CO. GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN. Decamber 20, 1933 MEAT DEALER New Meat Experiment Laboratory in Public Works Program Allocation of more than $1,750,000 of funds for new construction on Gov- ernment property near Beltsville, Md., as a part of the public works program will enable the U. S. Department of Agriculture to take dong strides in the development of a model experiment station for agriculture. For years the Department has been making plans for equipment that would better facilitate research on numerous agricultural problems and that would concentrate, at Beltsville, experimental work which has been ‘heretofore con- ducted at scattered stations in the vi- cinity of Washington, D. C. The pres- ent building program—designed prim- arily to relieve unemployment—pro- vides a scheduled stage of construction for July 1, 1934, which is years ahead of progress that would have occurred in the normal course of events. Plans likewise involve the acquisition of about 1.000 acres of land to consolid- ate Government property now in two tracts. The largest single construction unit will be the new 3-story animal-hus- bandry laboratory. It will provide about one million square feet of floor space and will house a group of lab- oratories dealing with animal nutri- tion, genetics, meat and wool investi- gations, and scientific studies involv- ing sma‘l animals. This building will cost about $450,000 and will permit an economy and thoroughness in animal husbandry research more nearly com- patible with the needs of the many cooperative projects with States and other agencies which center at Belts- ville, For moving the facilities of the Bu- reau of Animal Industry Experiment Station from Bethesda, Md., to Belts- ville, $265,000 has been allowed. The laboratory used for the study of meat and also the recently completed beef- cattle barn are important structural units that fit in well with current building plans. The poultry-nutrition laboratory, constructed last year, also is modern and will be supplemented by other new buildings which will make the Belts- ville plant one of the best equipped poultry research stations in the world. Modern equipmnt for killing and pluck- ing poultry will be installed and a cold-storage room will include quick- freezing appartatus for dressed poul- try. There will also be facilities for studying cold storage of eggs. A new laboratory will accommodate incub- ators and equipment for numerous problems that have arisen incident to the development of the hatchery busi- ness and other phases of poultry raising The ifield station of the Zoological Division of the Bureau of Animal In- dustry provides a place for so called second-stage investigations of para- sites. The first-stage studies are car- ried out at Washington, D. C. To provide adequate facilities for animal-parasite studies the present plans call for a laboratory with rooms and facilities for insectaries, aquari- MICHIGAN ums, and vivariums of various sorts for raising suitable hosts of worm para- stes. There will be provision for tem- perature control for the study of fac- tors that influence the survival of para- site material on pastures and in barns and stables. The newly acquired land, in addi- tion to its uses for building eperations, will provide space for studies of dual- purpose cattle, hogs, and chickens and will also provide testing plots for for Bureau of Entomology. The $158,300 granted to the Bureau of Dairy Industry will provide for the construction of nine new buildings and also for making other improvements. The principal new structure will be a laboratory and dairy-products building equipped for experimental work in the manufacture of dairy products and by- products on a factory scale. —_~++>___ Medical Leader Shows Value of Meat in Reducing Sounding a warning against the adoption of “fad” diets in an effort to reduce, Dr. Leo K. Campbell of Rush Medical College,-in a signed statement, cited results of a curreit scientific study to show that one need not jeop- ardize health in order to develop a slim figure, “Reducing need not be a hardship in any sense of the word,” Dr. Campbell asserted. “The idea that in order to lose we ght one must choose a more or less unpalatable diet, low in meat and other appetizing foods, has been dis- proved. The fact that marked weak- ness and other serious symptoms often accompany the use of certain reducing Ciets is a fairly good indication that they are nutritionally inadequate, if not harmful.” Dr. Campbell exposed the fallacy of the opinion that it is necessary to se- lect an abnormal diet in order to lose weight. A reducing diet, he said, should be normal, with its caloric value some 25 to 40 per cent below basal maintenance. Such a diet should con- tain protein of good quality; minerals such as iron, phosphorus and calcium; vitamins; sufficient bulk; and a mini- mum amount of carbohydrates and fat. “We know definitely,” he continued, “that lean meat is a valuable food in the reducing diet since it is an excell- ent source of high quality protein, iron and phosphorous; is one of the most palatable of foods; and creates a feeling of satisfaction long after the meal is over. The use of lean meat along with other nutritious foods, not only makes it possible for one to re- duce normally with no discomfort, but the meat may actually aid in the loss of body fat.” As proof of the efficiency of a reduc- ing diet, liberal in its meat allowance and, except for lessened calories, mor- mai in all respects, this medical author- itv called attention to the results al- ready obtained in the study now being conducted under his supervision. Over a period of fourteen weeks the group of patients, with whom the study is being carried on, have lost an average of 26 pounds per person, he said: A typical daily menu of these pa- tients is as follows: TRADESMAN Breakfast 1 serving of fruit (314 oz.) 1 egg 1 slice of toast (% oz.) 1 pat of butter (4 oz.) Coffee—(black or with very little cream and sugar), Luncheon 2 servings of vegetables—(1 cooked and 1 raw) (3% oz. each) 1 small serving of lean meat (3 oz.) or 2 eggs or 2 tablespoons cottage cheese 1 slice of bread (% oz.) 1 pat of butter (% oz.) 1 glass of milk (7 oz.) 1 serv.ng of fruit (3% oz.) Dinner 1 large serving of lean meat (5 to 6 oz.) 2 servings of vegetables—(1 cooked and 1 raw) (3% oz. each) 1 slice of bread (% oz.) 1 pat of butter (% oz.) 1 glass of milk (7 oz.) 1 serving of fruit (3% oz.) The number of calories im this menu is about 1,500, or from 1,000 to 1,500 than the normal menu, according to Dr. Campbell. The meat intake averaes a little less than one-half pound daily. On this diet a girl 14 years of age and weighing 286 Ibs., whose weight should ‘have been about 112, lost 54 pounds in six months, The greatest loss of weight in the case of any one person—3'%4 pounds per week—occur- red in the case of a woman 28 years of age, whose diet contained the maxi- mum of meat. “Tt will be observed that the foods in the above diet are of the stick-to- the-ribs type,” said Dr. Campbell. “The best recommendation as to the ade- quacy of the diet is given by the pa- tients themselves. In adidition to the fact that they have enjoyed the meals, finding them palatable and satisfying, they state that they feel better with the excess weight removed. —_——_»+~.—____ Giving Away Surplus Beans Five million pounds of dried beans, just bought by the Federal Surplus Re- lief Corporation, are being distributed through State and local relief agencies to the families on their rolls. This is a reminder of the importance of beans in the scheme of human existance, says the United States Bureau of Home Economics. Nutrition specialists have a great deal to say about the food value of beans. Beans of some sort grow in every part of the inhabited world and apparently always have. Dried beans, uncooked, can be kept indefinitely; they can be stored in small space, or carried easily by armies, or on ships, or on long expeditions. Beans are always cheap. They furnish a lot of food value for the money. The commonest kinds of dried beans in the United States are white pea- beans, which we cali navy beans; Great Northern beans, grown chiefly in the northern and western States; and pinto beans, which are grown com- monly in the southwest and mountain States. These are the kinds the Gov- ernment is providing to reinforce the food supplies of families now on the relief rolls. calories less daily 13 With a cold place to keep them, the housewife can economize on time by cooking several days’ supply of beans at once. But beans contain so much protein and so much fat that they may spoil after cooking if kept in a warm room overnight. Cookery specialists of the Bureau of Home Economics list a great number of ways to serve dried beans: boiled or baked, of course, or in soup; but also scalloped with other things, espe- cially salt pork and onions, or with tomatoes. Or they can be used in a loaf, as stuffing for green peppers, in salad, in sandwiches. Then there is Hopping John, which is a combination of beans and rice with tomato sauce and cheese may be served. And chili con carne. For va- riety, thin slices of frankfurters may be added to ordinary bean soup. Beans are excellent in meatless meals because they contain more protein than any other vegetables and also contain fat, besides their starch, their minerals and other desirable ingredients. ++. A Business Man’s Philosophy A reader asks, “What makes good conversation?” Two people can enjoy conversation, even though they entertain identical opinions on all subjects. Each will bring out new aspects, and offer illum- inating anecdotes. Three, four or five persons may clash, each sharpening the wits of the others, and compelling more tolerant judgment on the part of all. Good conversation flows from ac- tive minds. Often deliberate exaggera- tion is necessary before sluggish peo- ple spark. A skillful conversationalist knows how to introduce controversal subjects. He points his remarks with enough humor to avoid offense. Others are excited to comment, and then the fun begins. A woman reproved a man because she said he indulged in “bogus conver- sation,” meaning that he did not seri- ously entertain the point of view he espoused. The man defended himself by asserting that there are two sides to every question, and that he was curi- ous to see how well the other side could uphold its position. That seemed fair. Conversation for many people is the most delightful of all recreations. It exercises the wits, improves verbal ex- pression, tests prejudices, and stimu- lates the circulation of the blood. William Feather. —~++-___ Compact offset lithographic equip- ment for office use is now available. I¢ is said to save time and money in issu- ing business forms, drawings, charts, advertising reprints, sales messages, etc. —_+~+<-__ Double-hung windows are closed automatically when it rains by a new device embodying springs which are released when rain strikes a blotter-like paper link attached to the sill. Oysters and Fish Fresh Shipments Daily. Ask your Dealer for Reader Fish. They are better. lake and Ocean Fish. Wholesale. G. B. READER, Grand Rapids. 14 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN December 20, 1933 HARDWARE Michigan Retail Hardware Association. President—Wm. J. Dillon, Detroit. Vice-President — Henry A. Schantz, Grand Rapids. Secretary—Harold W. Bervig, Lansing. Treasurer—William Moore, Detroit. Field Secretary — L. S. Swinehart, Lansing. GOOD MAN GONE Death of Hon. C. L. Glasgow, of Nashville Cassius L. Glasgow, hardware dealer at Nashville, who had been ill for some weeks at his home, died unexpectedly Monday. He had recently been at the Battle Creek Sanitarium for some weeks and had apparently recovered so rapidly that he returned home the day before he died. Cassius L. Glasgow was born on a farm near Jonesville, Hillsdale coun- ty, February 16, 1858. He is of Scotch parentage. His father came to Michi- gan before the railroads had entered the State. His education was received in the district school and the Jonesville union school, finishing at Hillsdale Col- lege. He remained on the farm until he decided to start life for himself, when he engaged to clerk in a hardware store in Jonesville. Later, getting the Western fever, he left his native state, bringing up, after several weeks of in- vestigation, at Sioux City, Iowa, where he found employment in a wholesale hardware store as assistant book- keeper and billing clerk. This position he retained until called home a year later by the illness of his mother. Being the youngest and only unmar- ried member of his father’s family, he was persuaded to remain in Michigan. In 1881 he went to Nashville and pur- chased the hardware business of C. C. Wolcott, which he has conducted with marked success to the present time. In 1896 he added a furniture depart- ment to his business, which has also proved a success, his lines now com- prising hardware, furniture and farm implements. His unquestioned honesty and frank, open manner in the treatment of cus- tomers won for him a host of friends and built up a large business and he was regarded as one of the brightest and best business men in Barry county. He was an active working member in both the Masonic and Knights of Pythias fraternities. Many years ago the implement dealers of the State formed an asso- ciation, but either because the proper time for such an organization had not arrived or because it was not prop- erly officered or for some other good reason, it gave up the ghost after a career of two or three years. Later— about twenty-nine years ago, to be exact—a new association was formed in Lansing and Mr, Glagow was asked to serve as President, which he did. He was re-elected for two successive years thereafter, making his term of service three years. He had been a director much of the time since and during most of this time chairman of the Legislative Committee. Twenty- five years ago he was elected President of the National Federation of Retail Implement & Vehicle Dealers, and for the first time in that organization’s ex- perience was re-elected for a second term—a custom that has since been followed. This organization, as_ its name implies, is practically the “Su- preme Lodge” of all the state organi- zations and does very effective work in the settlement of disputes between dealers and manufacturers, as to prices, terms, discounts, territory, warranties, etc., not by any means attempting to regulate prices, but demanding that they be uniform to all dealers. This organization insisted that carriage man- ufacturers should not discontinue is- suing warranties on wagons, buggies, etc., although the National Association of Vehicle Manufacturers had so de- cided at their convention. Like the state choice of the delegates as their candi- date for Senator from the Fifteenth district, comprising the counties of Barry and Eaton, He made such a good record on the floor and in the committee rooms of the Senate that he was unanimously nominated two years later to succeed himself for a second term. On account of his excellent judgment and unusual tact, as well as his ability as a forceful and convincing speaker, he was elected President of the Senate, over which he presided with rare dignity and discretion, re- ceiving the commendation and ap- proval of every member of that body. Prior to 1907 the office of State Railway Commission had always been The Late C. L. Glasgow associations, this organization stood between the manufacturer and consum- er to the end that reasonable terms, prcies and warranties should be kept in effect. Mr. Glasgow was born and raised a Republican and had been a willing and energetic worker for the success of his party. He enjoyed the confidence of all political workers, being known as a man who worked for the party’s good without thought of personal reward. He never was an office seeker in any sense of the term and up to thirty-one years ago never held any office at the hands of the people aside from Presi- dent of the village in which he lived, once by appointment and once by elec- tion without an opposing candidate. At the Senatorial convention, held in the fall of 1902, he was the unanimous held by a man who was simply a crea- ture of the railroads, which contributed a fixed sum to the campaign expenses of a candidate for Governor with the distinct understanding that they would be permitted to name the Railway Commissioner. The first time Gover- nor Warner was a candidate, he sub- mitted to this dictation; but in his second campaign he broke away from this long-established custom and kept himself free from the domination of the railroads. During the years prior to this time the business men of the State had gradually come to the con- clusion that the public had rights, which should be considered as well as the railways. This agitation found ex- pression in a popular compaign in be- half of the appointment of Mr. Glas- gow, who was universally conceded to be the best qualified man in Michigan to deal with both sides at issue fairly and dispassionately. Mr. Glasgow was appointed by Governor Warner Jan. 15, 1907, and soon came to be regarded as an acknowledged authority on trans- portation matters. When Governor Osborn was elected he paid him the highest possible compliment he could confer by sending for him and saying, ‘The courts have stated that interim appointments must be confirmed and I want you to know that you are the only interim appointment of my pre- decessor that I desire shall remain and to that end I am going to appoint you to your position and make sure of if.’ He assisted in drafting the bill creating the Railroad Commission some time later. He was chairman of the Com- mission during the six years following and during the entire time the work of the Commission was getting started and while the Legislature from session to session added to the work of the Commission by giving it jurisdiction Over express, water power, electric light, telephone companies and over the issuance of stocks and bonds. The elec- tion of Governor Ferris made the Com- mission by the appointment of new members, Democratic, as he re- signed the chairmanship in favor of Mr. Hemans, He retired in 1919 with the best record for ability and faith- fulness of any official who ever served the people of Michigan. Mr. Glasgow was married to Miss Matie C. Miller, of Jonesville, in 1881, after establishing himself in business at his present location. Mr. Glasgow possessed a charming personality which naturally attracted and held men. One could not come in contact with him without feeling that he was in the presence of a true gen- tleman. His aim was to do right, to stand for the right and to be kind to all. He did not preach to others, but he set them an example. In an unos- tentatious yet magnetic manner he showed them the way. ‘One of the best and finest of men,” say all, and a man with that reputation must have earned it. —_—_o2.+.__ Now they are at it again. When the hard frost struck the country in ’29 a group of men contemplated forming a Pill-a~-Meal organization and now once more it is being agitated. We haven’t figured it out toa nicety, but your pen- cil is just as sharp as is ours. Multiply the number of persons in this country by three, reduce it to hours and there is your time-eating saving when the plan gets under way. All foods are to be put up in the form of pills. For instance, you get up in the morning and say to your wife: “This morning I think I will have some prune, pancake and coffee pills.’ You swallow them, slip under your hat and away you go. No table to set, no dishes to wash or wipe. Don’t laugh at it brother, you will remember that Lot’s wife turned to a pillar of salt. —_~+---___ Collections made by truck drivers and others are protected by a new steel money box which bolts to the car body. Drivers can’t open it, keys being re- tained at the office. Money is dropped through a slot in the box as collected. adeeb i tt web eticebi tab es unnlly 8 nine ee ee December 20, 1933 “DRY GOODS Michigan Retail Dry Goods Association. President—Thomas Pitkethly, Flint First Vice-President—D, Mihlethaler. Harbor Beach. Second Vice-President—Henry McCor- mack, Ithaca. , 5 Secretary-Treasurer—Clare R. Sperry, Port Huron. Manager—Jason E. Hammond, Lansing. Retailers Credit Wide Gains to NRA Evidence of steady recovery that promises to gain market headway in 1934, and which is directly traceable to the NRA program, was seen by leading merchants in a_ nation-wide survey made during the week by the National Retail Dry Goods Association. The re- tailers saw recovery progress made in recent weeks, despite some uncertainty and the criticism which marked this period. The association reported the symposium, the results of which were forwarded to President Roosevelt, as the first in which a general expression of opinion on the NRA has been given by individual merchants in various parts of the country. Edward A. Filene, president, Wil- liam Filene’s Sons Company, Boston, in his comment, said “there is a sound- er basis for belief now that conditions will continue to improve than at any time during the last few months.” The opposition to the NRA _ has greatly moderated, he reported, with farmer opposition reduced. “Recovery will go forward at a steady pace,” Mr. Filene declared. “The rising tide of the NRA will have its receding waves just as the ocean’s rising tide. For instance, it is reason- able to expect a recession in January when the Christmas trade is over and Congress meets, But NRA is here to stay and is the basis of a reasonable certainty for the coming and contin- uance of better times for retailing. To me, the most promising indication of national recovery is the greatly in- creased emphasis on the necessity of adequate buying power for the masses, and the fact that this emphasis is com- ing more and more from producers and distributors.” In the view of Samuel H. Halle, president, Halle Brothers Company, Cleveland, “the public should retain an open-minded attitude on the NRA, as it will take time to appraise prop- erly its benefits.” He saw encourag- ing factors in retailing and said that since the inception of the NRA there is noticable “an increased ratio of em- ployment, a lightening of the burden of anxiety and despair so apparent among manufacturers and a far more cheerful attitude on the part of the public.” Slow distribution of Federal funds for public works in the Pittsburgh sec- tion has retarded the recovery move- ment there, A. H. Burchfield, president of the Joseph Horne Company, said. He expressed conviction, however, that the NRA plan will achieve its goal. George E. Whitten, general man- ager, Burdine’s, Miami, reported a sales trend “nicely ahead of last year for the last few months. Everyone in Miami seems to be quite enthusiastic over the prospects for the Winter sea- son, and it is predicted we will prob- ably enjoy our biggest season since the real estate boom of 1925 and 1926.” F. J. Paxon, president, Davison- MICHIGAN Paxon Company, Atlanta, felt that the recovery program has been of tremen- dous value and has changed consumer psychology from pessimism to opti- mism, “I believe,” he said, “that 1934 will be a year of definite and marked improvement.” Stating that the trade picture in Chi- cago stores has brightened consider- ably in the last few weeks, D. F. Kelly, president, The Fair, saw reason “for genuine optimism now. There is prob- ably a long, long road ahead. If the merchants generally will support the President’s program, as indicated by the NRA, we have no doubt but that conditions will vastly improve.” “The great danger to the recovery program is the stand many of our re- actionary leaders are taking,” G. Ir- ving Latz, Wolf & Dessauer, Fort Wayne, said. “I agree heartily with General Johnson when he asks, ‘What did they do to help recovery before the Roosevelt plan?’ The latent buying power of America, a resource which is too frequently overlooked, is now be- ing felt and will be felt more as time goes on.” —_~+++___ Complete New Curtain Lines Brisk buying developed in the cur- tain market in New York this week with both low-end cotton and the high- er price lace products reordered heav- ily. The extreme low-end goods are wanted in price ranges around $1 and the lace curtains in $1.95 to $3.95 rang- es. Several of the leading machine- made lace curtain houses have already completed their lines for Spring 1934 and are featuring open mesh styles. The new numbers will be shown here next month. Although prices for the new season’s merchandise have not yet been announced, buyers do not ex- pect any radical changes from current quotations. —_+++__ Spurt in Stationery Reorders Active buying of holiday stationery was resumed again in the New York market this week as retailers through- out the country telegraphed for addi- tional merchandise for immediate de- livery. The stores took abnormal stocks of writing paper early in the Fall and as a consequence the normal reorder demand did not develop until recently. Buyers want goods which can be sold for 50 cents and $1, limiting purchases of better grade stationery to about the same extent they did last Fall. Although most of the writing paper producers have their 1934 lines completed, no orders will be booked for new goods until after the holidays. —_+++___ Spring Suit Lines Praised Favoring comment is being heard in the market regarding the early lines of women’s suits now being opened. There is widespread confidence that the late Winter and early Spring will see an excellent consumer demand for suits, particularly of the sports type. Few coat showings are being made as yet, owing to a desire to permit the suit volume to gain headway. Should the suit vogue materialize as expected, it will mean a marked spurt in acces- sory sales, which are of marked im- portance from the standpoint of main- floor retail sales. Blouses, scarfs and & millinery would be benefited most. TRADESMAN Novel Jewelry Call Strong One of the best holiday seasons since 1929 is being experienced in novel jewelry, particularly the more formal types for evening wear. Items which have met little or no demand for some time are in notably active request, par- ticularly tiaras, hair ornaments and the ornate types of necklaces. Merchandise which is stone-set, particularly that with rhinestones, is favored, as are gold and silver finished goods. The trend is strong toward popular and medium price goods. Many stores, however, are selling an increased quantity of finer jewelry. —_~+++___ Offers Cheaper Swim Suit To meet the demands of buyers for a pure worsted bathing suit in a price bracket lower than those quoted at the opening of 1934 lines a month ago, a leading mill has brought out a new lighter-weight style at $12.75 a dozen. This number comes in regular two- twelfths packing in all sizes. A spe- cial run of sizes, 34 to 42, in six- twelfths packing, is offered at $12 a dozen. The company’s standard pure worsted suits are unchanged in price. The previous lowest price on regular styles in the market was $13. ——_~+ + +___ To Push Better Playing Cards Special efforts to encourage public interest in better-grade cards will be made by playing card manufacturers after the holiday season. Improved de- signs and packages will be used to maintain the sale of the 50 cent and $1 decks of cards which have enjoyed unusual popularity in the last two months. For the last two years, pro- ducers explained, demand has centered almost entirely on playing cards to sell in the 25-cent range. The sudden call for better goods caught the manufac- turers by surprise this season. —_2~--___ Gains Noted in Silk Trade While they are continuing to give marked attention to formal dresses for quick delivery, dress manufacturers are now beginning to sample early Spring silks more liberally. Sand crepes, prints and mossy sheers are outstanding, with indications that prints in combination with plain fabrics will be widely used in the eoming season. The position of converters is being steadily improved, both with respect to stocks on hand, prices and steps to prevent overbuying. Retail turnover of silks is expected to forge ahead during the Spring. —_+-++____ Data on Pencil Imports Ready Arrival in New York of Government investigators who are checking selling prices of German and Japanese wood- covered lead pencils attracted keen in- terest in all branches fo the import trade. Data gathered by the Federal agents will be used in Washnigton in the first public hearing called under Section 3 (e) of the National Indus- trial Recovery Act. The domestic pen- cil industry has complained that Jap- anese producers are underselling Amer- can companies on cheap pencils and that German manufacturers are under- bidding on better-grade products. Clothing Stability Next Year Elimination of off-price goods and real stability will not be achieved in the men’s clothing trade until the open- ing of Fall lines for 1934 early in the second quarter of next year. The mar- ket has been very uneven since Spring, it was pointed out, and price advances varied widely. Since early Fall there has been some reaction and a good volume of low-price goods has been purchased for sale during the Spring of next year. —_—_»~-—.____ Improper Claims for Exemption of Processing Taxes Commissioner of Internal Revenue Guy T. Helvering has issued a Nation- wide warning to all persons not to make improper claims for exempting of processing taxes on wheat, corn, or other commodities subject to tax under the Agricultural Adjustment Act. The penalty, upon conviction, for preparing or assisting in the preparation of a false or fraudulent return, affidavit. claim, or document in connection with any matter arising under the internal revenue laws, is a fine of not more than $10,000, or imprisonment of not more than five years, or both. Persons who sign affidavits to the effect that they are the producers of wheat, corn, or other commodities sub- ject to the processing tax, when such is not the case, to evade payment of the processing tax are liable to prose- cution. Actual producers who take wheat, corn, or other commodities sub- ject to the processing tax to the mills or factories to be manufactured into flour, meal, or other products, and who endeavor to escape the processing tax by signing an affidavit that the prod- uct is for consumption by their own family, employes, or household. but who in fact sell or exchange it for egro- ceries or other merchandise, are sub- ject to prosecution. In such cases store- keepers who accept from the producer flour, meal, or other commodity with respect to which the processing tax has not been paid are subject to prose- cution for conspiring with the producer to evade the processing tax. It is the policy of the Bureau of In- ternal Revenue to take appropriate ac- tion in every case in which any viola- tion of the internal revenue laws is brought to its attention. Every citizen should regard it as a patriotic duty to report to the Collector of Internal Rev- enue of his district any violation of the processing tax law that comes to his notice. ——_+ + +___ infestation of certain food products is combatted by a new fumi- gating gas, said to be nonpoisonous, non-inflammable, Insect odorless, colorless, and to affect neither taste nor appear- ance of foods. Character is not made in a crisis— it is only exhibited. GRAND RAPIDS PAPER Box Co. Manufacturers of SET UP and FOLDING PAPER BOXES SPECIAL DIE CUTTING AND MOUNTING G R AN D R A,P I DS, MI C H*'I GAN 16 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN December 20, 1933 HOTEL DEPARTMENT Gathering Up Loose Threads In NRA Entaglement Los Angeles, Des. 16—Seventy-five years ago the sleepy little pueblo of Los Angeles thrilled to the first touch of established communication with the incredibly distant Eastern world, when, what was known as the Butterfield stage coach rolled into the little com- munity linking the Pacific Coast with the extreme Western terminus of a railroad running from St. Louis to an- other little burg known as_ Tipton, Missouri. The old line of stage coaches passed out many years ago, but inter- esting history hovers around such dis- tricts and communities as were in ex- istence at that time, and it was through the kindly service of my “boy friend” Judge Hughes, of Seattle, that I am enabled to offer a brief review of a little trip we made over the old route, one day last week. It is no discredit to Butterfield and his stage line, that its service is no longer offered the public. The outbreak of the Civil War stopped the passage of the so-called “swift wagons,” and the line was re- vived only a short time after that not- able period. Then the completion of the first trans-continental railroad put an end forever to the days of trans- continent stage coaching. Valley Bou- levard, well-known to all tourists from the East, follows almost exactly the line of the pioneer service. El Monte, thirteen miles out, was the first east- bound station. Then Spadra and the Chino Ranch, near the site of the bridge over the Santa Ana river just west of Corona. In Temescal Canyon, we found the walls of the old Temescal station still standing. There was an- other station, at Elsinore, known as Laguna Grande, but now a resort of great importance, well known to Cali- fornia visitors. Still farther on is Tem- ecula, where we left the concrete road, and turned on to one of dirt construc- tion to Warners. Riverside and San Diego counties have in past few years converted the old route of the stages from a narrow wandering trail into a straight, modern high-speed highway. It is not paved as yet, but the surface is smooth and it is a delightful change from boulevard driving. At the very site of what was Berman’s Station, a CCC camp is now established and the old depot is used as a “pay-off” station. Oak Grove, fourteen miles further on, is the best preserved of all the Butter- field stations. Its sturdy adobe walls sheathed with wood, nestling under huge oak trees, a rarity in California, defy the passage of the years. It is 138 years since the August day when Father Mariner, Spanish priest, first white man to see the Warner Ranch, explored the valley by that name. Not much change has come to the moun- tain-rimmed valley since that long-ago day. True, he found no such pleasant accommodations as await the modern traveller at Warner Hot Springs, but the rolling meadows and wooded mountains of Warner Valley hold un- changed the vistas that Father Mariner saw. The stage coach passengers who came in to Warners, after 1000 miles of desert desofation, heat and glare, found these green meadows, the great trees and the abundant springs like a veri- table bit of paradise. Stopping over night at the Springs, the next morning we passed on to an old stage station, some six miles further east, where we turned to the South, some _ sixteen miles, to San Felipe, but found not a trace of the old station. Then Valleci- tos, thirty-four miles furher on, where is another interesting spot. Here we were advised that it required a transi- tion from driving joy to real hard work, whereat we decided to retrace our steps to the City of the Angels. Back at Warner Hot Springs for luncheon, we headed regretfully for home. Speeding along at a pace that covered in an hour almost a day’s travel for the old stage coach, now covered by modern busses with radios’ service of every descrip- tion, the final touch of contrast be- tween modern transportation and that of the old transcontinental line. But we enjoyed the trip, the unapproach- able weather, the desert flowers, arriv- ing to look over the evening papers bearing the tidings that Michigan was enjoying a special type of winter weather never before recorded by the weather bureau. Last week there was opened up an- other link of the Roosevelt Turnpike, ultimately destined to extend from Nome, Alaska, to Buenos Aires, South America. It is now almost continuous from the Canadian line to the Mexican border, a distance of 1,300 miles. Paved roads, as is well known, are by no means a novelty in California. In this one particular she can make a showing equal to the combined accomplishments of Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Wis- consin, but this particular highway was constructed because of its scenic at- traction alone. Its use will be limited to such traffic as does not savor of commercialism. It is an offering to the visitor in keeping with its former provisions for the dispensation of “un- usual” weather. Now there are rumors in the air to the effect that the “hot dog” purvey- ors are contemplating a national organ- ization. Consequently it is safe to pre- sume that at no far distant day this industry will be discovered by the “blenders” of industrial organizations of every description. A melding of the hot dog and hamburger elements of the Nation would be a warm propo- sition, if full rations of mustard were permitted. When California hotel men suffered the legislature to put over the so- called “gratuities bill,” they evidently did not know about the Ethiopian in the woodpile. It looked like a simple effort to standardize the giving and acceptance of tips—but it didn’t work out according to advance predictions, and at the time of the passage of the act they didn’t have close tab on the legislature, as we have in Michigan. The giving and acceptance of tips is a very bad practice under almost any circumstances, and hotel men ought to be glad to get away from it. But in the California instance somebody dis- covered that certain hotel operators were farming out the tipping privilege for a consideration—and a consider- able one at that.. It seems some solon had been inveigled by a pretty girl at the check stand to give up a quarter and became wise to the fact thereafter, that the fair one did not put it in her stocking, but turned it over to the landlord. He got sore about it and now if there is any division of said gratuities between employer and em- ploye, it must be announced by con- spicuous placards, A writer in a hotel publication says that the drug store came into the field in the eating game because the hotel man didn’t think the sandwich trade was of sufficient importance to even go to the trouble of supplying a tasty article. Consequently the enterprising druggist saw the point and nailed the opportunity. There are still a few “leg- itimate” caterers who mix up a decoc- tion of veal scraps, chicken skins and mayonaise, which they foist on the public for chicken sandwiches, but while the drug store offerings may be somewhat abbreviated, they run truer to form, and patrons consider them, at least, reminiscent, Theodore W. Ryan, operator of ho- tels in Detroit and Pontiac, has taken under his wing Hotel Auburin in the latter city, and has placed Mrs. Mary A, Curtis in charge as manager. The Auburin was formerly operated by the Detroit Trust Company. Mrs. T. C. Skeels, of Hotel Roosevelt, at Pontiac, will have general supervision of both establishments. In addition to the houses above mentioned, Mr. Ryan operates Hotel Roosevelt, Detroit; Ho- tel Fordson, in Dearborn and the Ro- meo Hotel, at Romeo. Last week there was a meeting at Detroit of prominent hotel operators from all over the Nation who are en- deavoring to gather up the loose threads in the entanglement caused by the NRA effort in adjusting hotel oper- ation to meet the requirements of the hotel contingent. It was a committee called by Thomas D. Green, president of the American Hotel Association. In- stead of “slamming” at the efforts of Gen. Hugh S. Johnson, to establish something tangible to meet the re- quirements of all classes of hotels, this committee will go into the matter deeply and try to clarify the situation so that they can come as near meeting the legal requirements as possible and will then lay the whole matter before the General Recovery Administrator who, no doubt, will meet them in a constructive way and try to iron out their difficulties. Hotel men all over the country have many problems to face which seem to have “come to a head” all at once. First, there is the general one of operating a hotel under old established usages, with the ele- ment of profit eliminated, The hotel business in the past four years, has been entirely revolutionized. The chief- est trouble, as we all know, has been the general cessation of business proper. The commercial trade, which for decades was the principal source of profit for the hotelier, is now at a neg- ligible point in the ebb of affairs, and one would be a good guesser if he could make a verifiable prediction as to what the future will bring forth. It is a very easy thing to say that with the return of prosperity the commercial traveler will return to his beat. But will he? Many changes have occurred which must be taken into considera- tion. The smaller, or interior hotels years ago began to discover a cessa- tion of this class of business through the introduction of the automobile, which enabled the traveling man to make more towns each day and in many instances to return to his home nearly every evening of the week. The representative handling large lines and many sample trunks had already elim- inated the small town business by establishing himself in some commer- cial center and paying the expenses of his customers, from the smaller towns, so they might come to hm rather than he to them. Now comes the NRA which in ordinary affairs is a problem, but in the hotel game, a complicated enigma. Various hotels, under varying Warm Friend Tavern Holland, Mich. Is truly a friend to all travelers. All room and meal rates very reasonable. Free private parking space. JAMES HOEKSEMA, Manager ny “A MAN IS KNOWN BY THE COMPANY HE KEEPS” That is why LEADERS of Business and Society make their head- quarters at the PANTLIND HOTEL “An entire c'ty block of Hospitality” GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Rooms $2.25 and up. Cafeteria -t- Sandwich Shop Hotel and Restaurant Equipment H. Leonard & Sons 38-44 Fulton St., W. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Store, Offices & Restaurant Equipment G.R.STORE FIXTURE CO. 7 tlonia Ave., N. W. Phone 86027 MORTON HOTEL Grand Rapids’ Newest Hotel 400 Rooms -: 400 Baths RATES $2.50 and up per day. THE ROWE GRAND RAPIDS Michigan’s Most Progressive Hotel Extends to our many friends A Merry Christmas and A Happy and Prosperous L934 J. BINGHAM Morris, Manager CODY HOTEL GRAND RAPIDS RATES—$1 up without bath. $2.00 up with bath. CAFETERIA IN CONNECTION ALL GOOD ROADS LEAD TO 1ONIA AND THE REED INN Excellent Dining Room Rooms $1.50 and up MRS. GEO. SNOW, Mgr. Park Place Hotel Traverse City Rates Reasonable—Service Superb —Location Admirable. GEO. ANDERSON, Mgr. ALBERT J. ROKOS, Ass’t Mgr. New Hotel Elhott STURGIS, MICH. 50 Baths 50 Running Water European D. J. GEROW, Prop. Occidental Hotel FIRE PROOF CENTRALLY LOCATED Rates $2.00 and up EDWARD R. SWETT, Mar. Muskegon te Michigan Columbia Hotel KALAMAZOO Good Place To Tie To =e ml an ‘ a nen D3 ; i 3 ‘ ook LSA at cia aie December 20, 1933 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN i7 conditions, have become used to han- dling their activities in various ways, and it is going to leave them in a sort of dilemma, no matter how the Admin- istrator may finally decide what to do. Now, on top of all this comes the liquor question. Not all hotels were selling liquor in the pre-prohibition days, but most of them were interested one way or another. In the State of Pennsyl- vania, there were no independent sa- loons. All liquors were dispensed through the medium of the hotel man, and while there were some pretty poor hotels dispensing beverages, it was the law, and no one seemed anxious to change the problem. Out of this con- ference at Detroit I am sure something will be forthcoming and I have every faith in the ability of Gen. Johnson to meet the situation squarely, with as little embarrassment as possible for the hotel industry. Unless Uncle Sam adopts a liberal process in handling the liquor revenues there is every reason to believe the bootleg element will continue to wax fat. A revenue tax of $2.60 per gallon on whisky, as proposed by some authorities, is absolutely silly. The prosperity which was to follow the re- introduction of beer was entirely elim- inated when the government placed a tax of $5 per barrel on that commodity. I do not claim to know it all, but out here in California where many people had high hopes that prosperity would return with the beer keg, I do not know of a single instance where the poor re- tailer did not sicken of his job and, in a majority of cases, give up the ghost. The old charge of $1.10 on whisky is probably all the traffic will bear. This will enable the retailer to sell to such as want it at a price that will discour- age the moonshiner and_bootlegger. Regulation of the conduct of the sellers is the thing that requires the real brain test. Frank S. Verbeck. ———_2-.___ FROM SNOW TO SUNSHINE (Continued from page 6) Watervliet Record, and administration leader in the Michigan Senate. Though we separated there we were together again for the evening and night at a tourist home at Cartersvville—the only one we patronized on the trip and the only place where we saw any active tourist movement. Perhaps this is oc- casioned by the fact that we are three weeks earlier than ever before, It is always a pleasure to meet home folks, even if they be strangers and as far distant as between the middle and Southern Michigan fruit belts. Which reminds me that by this time we had reached the “cotton belt” and on the following day, driving to Valdosta, Ga., we saw cotton in about every stage of progress, picking in the fields, being hauled loose in trucks, large bales and pressed bales, cotton mills in operation, evidences of activity and prosperity. Georgia has never gone through the intoxicating exhilaration of a “boom,” nor suffered the devastating relapse accompanying after effects. At Valdos- ta we stopped at the Hotel Patterson, a good place to stay if you are passing that way. From Valdosta we proceeded to our next objective, Orlando, Florida, the “City Beautiful,” in the conceit of its people—and they are justified in their opinion. Being unable to conveniently sooner dispose of a three-day crop of whiskers, I drove near a hundred miles to Leesburg, Fla., where, after careful observation I discovered a barber pole on the right hand side of the streea with an open parking place—the only one I saw in the city—right in front and which I immediately occupied. While undergoing the ministrations of this Southern knight of the razor I saw a couple of men stop at the side of our car, evidently halted by the Michigan license plate thereon, and, after a few minutes conversation with the lady therein, I heard one inquire, “Are you Mrs. Royal? Why, I know your sons and son-in-law.” He re- mained until I was relieved of that dis- agreeable sensation accompanying 2 neglected beard—likewise the price thereof—and I found it to be an old time acquaintance, Alden Barron, of Fennville, where this writer and associ- ates formerly conducted a newspaper, with Rex R. Royal and Ivan C. Lewis successively in charge, Mr. Barron, long in charge of the Fennville Fruit Exchange, spoke to me about some articles which I had con- tributed in previous years for the Mich- igan Tradesman and requested that I write some follow-ups on the theme of the alphabetical efforts toward Nation- al recovery, particularly as it was af- fecting this section. I shall try to do that when I have become more ac- quainted with and better informed upon the matter. So far my observation and information is confined to the fact that large numbers of men, both white and black, are being employed on CWA projects at a higher wage, even though they work but thirty or forty hours a week, than they have enjoyed in many, many months. I have found just four men, in my numerous inquiries, wholly outspoken against the undertakings. Two of them were industrialists in Georgia, who complained that “paying men $12 a week will raise hell with our affairs.” Another was a large grove owner and citrus fruit operator in Flor- ida, who said that he could not keep workers with this Federal competition and the other is a big shot politician of a previous regime, who thinks that “to pay a nigger more than 75 cents to $1 a day will spoil him for the balance of his life.’ This man is not of Southern birth, but a “carpet-bagger’ who has proated largely in the South by his political and financial acumen. That sentiment, to my mind, is a sad indictment of those who hold it, no matter from where they come or where they live. To-day we drove through the “quarters,” that sector of this little city where the colored portion of the population is segregated. It has its own schools and churches, its own business concerns, although the col- ored patronize the business places of the whites, except hotels, eating houses and. barber shops; but their section is inexpressively squalid; tumbling down and unpainted buildings predominating. To us some of them did not seem to be living as human beings, but simply existing as might denizens of the jun- gle. Fortunately, they need have little thought for the distress and rigors of a Northern winter. A little bonfire in a yard or a few sticks of the abundant pitch pine in an open hearth saves them from what little chill the season entails in this climate. It may be said to the credit of the white people that, not- withstanding their own straightened circumstances, they are thoughtful of the needs of those whose habitat is “the quarters.” And in our experience here we have found among the teach- ers and preachers of the race numerous men and women of intelligence. As I write, seated on an open porch, with a temperature of 72 in the shade, at 5 p.m., three large trucks pass, bring- ing in workers from the various nearby CWA projects. Probably twenty-five men in each truck, two trucks convey- ing colored men and one truck white men. All of the projects which I ob- served en route and the few which I have seen here are of the practical sort; effecting an investment of Fed- eral funds in permanent improvements, while giving employment to many; distributing wages, rather than dole and instilling a new self-respect in those who have suffered penury and distress from no fault of their own. And this is my conception of the New Deal—that millions shall be pre- served and protected from privations like those of last winter, while looking forward to a more equitable division of necessities and comforts among our people; that division for which our fathers declared—equal rights in life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. ’ardon me the digression and we will return to the journey onward to Orlando and another of the happy in- cidents of the trip. Just as we entered the gates of the city our car developed a peculiar noise, indicating a break or abrasion in the wiring system. Natur- ally my immediate urge was a garage, which we located well down in the cen- ter of the city—a very busy, traffic- jammed place. After several attempts and some minutes of time I was able to drive across the street and reach the sidewalk at the entrance of the gar- age. As we did a man appeared at the side of our car and stopped to await our passing. Though considerably “fussed” by the experience I could not mistake the stride, the manner, the ap- pearance of a lifelong friend, the chum of my boyhood—Fred Shirts, who is spending another winter in Orlando and who fairly clasped us to his bosom (this is in the plural) and, with his wife, took us to their home for din- ner and, late in the evening, to our ho- tel, the Ft. Gatlin. We record that as another fortuitous circumstance of our journey, The final one was, that within hfteen minutes after arriving at our destination we were happily located within a short block of the “Circle” center of activities, as is “the square” in most Southern cities. And now, as Uncle Wiggily would say, if you are not wearied by this I will tell you next week why this little city will continue “dry,” regardless of what other towns or states may do. Harry M. Royal. Nearly Forced Into Economic Serfdom Six months of useless and dangerous folly during which the greatest indus- try in the country was nearly forced into economic serfdom ended last Wed- nesday night when it was announced in Washington that the A. A. A. no longer thad supervision of the grocery codes, these having been turned over to the N. R. A. by a blanket order of the President. Thus ended a period in which every form of tactics, intimida- tion, bulldozing, sarcasm and any other means were used by officials of the A. A. A. to force the grocery trade into its way of thinking. That the industry would in time have faced bankruptcy if the A. A. A. had continued its con- trol may seem a sweeping statement, but it can be justified, The A. A. A. has made some funda- mental errors in its attempt to man- age the grocery industry. In the first place it was fooling with an industry which it was not in turn subsidizing as in the case of agriculture. When the A, A. A. makes a fool decision in ag- ricultural matters it can point to the subsidized groups who are enjoying some measure of success. This was not so in the grocery industry, which unfortunately has to ‘live and die by the profit it makes or doesn’t, Dr. Howe, for instance, with his insistent demand that the differential between farm and consumer prices be shrunk, did not come forward with any plan by which the money taken out of the gro- cery industry was to be replaced by anything better than air. This gen- tleman with his many demands not only made trouble for the grocery in- dustry, and aroused the consumers of the country uselessly against all mer- cantile interests, but offered no solu- tion for any of the problems that he put forward. Secretary Tugwell, for instance, who has been harping of the need for re- vision of the Food and Drugs Act for- got that the country is still a democ- racy (at least in theory) and tried by a series of repressive moves (aided by that ardent publicist Howe) to force into the food codes all his pet theories on food and drug administration, That he was assuming a dictatorial attitude he did not seem to realize. Nor did he realize that in time this very attitude will do more to defeat his pet child, the Tugwell bill, than any other fac- tor in the situation. Secretary Wal- lace in spite of his recent fine exposi- tion of Christian doctrine in which he a so ably scored the development of in- dividualist economics against the trend of Christianity forgot his neighbor the grocer to the extent that he rather coldly told the grocery trade group him last week that they might as well withdraw their codes for all the use they were to the A.A.A. The A.A.A. will have to live down visiting with its first great failure, its manhandling of the grocery situation that has turned a whole industry against it, There are many in the grocery indus- try who still query how in the devil the industry got under the A. A. A. in the first place. They might ask Gor- don C. Corbaley and Charles J. Brand that question. The N. R. A. with the subtle help of A. D. Whiteside will soon do the job. The maser code, a few days ago gota thorough renovating at the hands of Mr. Whiteside and the code committee. Gone now is the provision that re- quires that the Tugwell grading and other ideas be included in the master code, that the Secretary of Agricul- ture be empowered to inspect books at any and all times and that the Sec- retary will be able to hire and fire members of the administrative com- mittee in the same fashion as he treat- ed the Food Advisory Council, Taken to the Cleaners On the whole it is thorough renova- tion and the country will be the better for it. | Now for the Tugwell billL—This bill had some chance of passing up to a short time ago. The grocery trade was willing to come forward for the most part and with some revisions and with an assurance, that a food bill for foods alone be included, would have gone along with the Administration. Now the feeling is universal that the Tug- well influence must be combatted under any and all circumstances. There was some hope in the grocery trade early this week that Mr. Tugwell would re- sign his position in the Administration that the agricultural gang are wise in yet to come, The hearings Thursday and Friday in Washingon were merely the pre- liminary bouts in this knockdown and drag out fight. It must be appreciated tha he agricultural gang are wise in the ways of publicity. They will use all of the devices possible to get their points across. By doing this they will also do a fairly good job of plastering the food, drug, cosmetics and adver- tising industries of the country, inno- cent and otherwise, with mud, Another dangerous siuation will arise in Wash- (Continued on page 24) SS Sa a a aM NO, * i A a hain Ral an A SERCO Dw oa 18 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN December 20, 1933 DRUGS Michigan Board of Pharmacy President—Earl Durham, Corunna. Vice-President—M. N. Henry, Lowell Other members of the Board—Norman Weess, Evart; Frank T. Gillespie, St. Joseph; Victor C. Piaskowski, Detroit. Director—E. J. Parr, Lansing. Examination Sessions — Three sessions are held each year, one in Detroit, one in the Upper geninsula and one at Ferris Institute, Big Rapids. Michigan State Pharmaceutical Association. Officers elected at the Jackson Conven- tion of the M. S. P. A. President—Duncan Weaver, Fennville. First Vice-President — Paul Gibson, Ann Arbor. Second Vice-President — J. E. Mahar, Pontiac. Treasurer — Wm. H. Johnson, Kalama- ZOO, Secretary—R. A. Turrel, Croswell. Ixecutive Committee—A. A. Sprague, Ithaca; Leo J. LaCroix, Detroit; J. M. Ciechanowsky, Detroit; M. N. Henry, Lowell; Benj. Peck, Kalamazoo; J. E. Mahar, Pontiac. Christmas Message From Presi- dent Weaver To My Fellow Druggists of Michigan: Fennville, Dec. 20—The holi- day season has come again to us and we can recount the blessings of another year. Yes, in some re- spects it has been one fraught with disappointments and in some cases, disaster, but still there is the hope for a new and a better day, and | believe we are on the up- grade for better times. We as druggists need to look for that spirit this year which was greatly and clearly exemplified in Bethlehem many, many years ago, and with that spirit in our daily lives, we are bound to live over and up to better times. I wish it were possible to call on each of you this year, but that is impossible, I know. I trust that my Christmas message will reach you, and | want you to know that | wish it were in person, instead of in writing, this year more than others, for we need each other more this time than many years we have gone through. “The Spirit of Christmas is the Hope of the World” is my mes- sage to you. Yours for a real Christmas this year, and a Most Happy 1934. Duncan Weaver, President M. S. P. A. —_+~-~-___ Ridiculous Features of the Tugwell Bill In these days when every effort is being made to bring about business re- covery under the NRA and put people back to work, there is a certain group of paid workers down at Washington using the facilities of Government ma- chinery to gain support for a bill that will actually, if enacted, put thousands of people out of work and do irrepar-* able injury to business—your business not excepted. The measure I refer to is the Tug- well bill, aimed directly at the Food, Drug and Cosmetic industries but a threat to the entire business of adver- tising as well. It is a measure that would deprive people of certain rights which they now have under the Con- stitution, a measure, gentlemen, that if enacted by Congress would give autocratic powers to a bureau to stop the publication of advertising in your paper. I'll tell you how ridiculous this Tug- well bill is, and I am quoting J. C. Clark, Chief of the Chicago District of the United States Food and Drug Department who, with other agents of the Food and Drug Administration, are running around making compaign speeches for Professor Tugwell‘s bill. Mr. Clark appeared before a conven- tion in this city last week and, accord- ing to the New York Times, he said that under the Tugwell bill “Lipstick, face powders and other cosmetics may be required to have vitamin content.” Mr. Clark may not have realized it at the time but I think he has let the ‘cat out of the bag with reference to the Tugwell bill. He is perfectly right—this bill would give the administration power to grati: fy any whimsy, even that of putting vitamins in lipsticks. But, the real threat in this bill is that it gives to the same bureaucrat the right to send a manufacturer to prison if he does not happen to like his adver- tising copy. It actually does that, gentlemen. Under the Tugwell bill a handful of office-holders in the Department of Agriculture would be empowered prac- tically to make their own food and drug laws, acting as detectives, prosecuting attorney, judge and jury—all rolled into one; and from their decision there would be no appeal. Mr. Tugwell, of course, says that the powers would not be abused; but why give such sweeping powers to any bureau? There is no question that all repu- table manufacturers and advertisers are in favor of clean advertising copy and pure foods and drugs. Under the Tugwell bill, however, it will not be possible for a copywriter to produce a piece of copy that will justify the expense of running it as an advertisement. For no one is going to run the risk of having his copy un- fairly construed by a bureau admittedly opposed to advertising. I want to give you an example of the type of adver- tising copy that will be possible under the Tugwell bill. Listen to this: “We think our medicine is good. There may be other better brands, but at least ours is as good as the average. “Several people have taken it and have not died—yet. “Thousands of physicians have pre- scribed it, and millions of the lay pub- lic continue to take it for certain dis- orders but we dare not tell you what they are. Pay your doctor $2.00 and he will probably prescribe it for your next headache—there, that slipped out and we weren’t supposed to have mentioned it, but now that we have done so, we must tell you that it won’t cure your headache. It only acts on your mind, or something, and you will still have the headache after you think it has gone.” Professor Tugwell is generally op- posed to advertising. He believes that nine-tenths of all sales effort (and this includes advertising, of course) is an economic waste. Professor Tugwell is a new-day the- orist but he is a member of the “Brain Trust.” Isn’t there a marked contrast between this man’s views regarding ad- vertising and those of General Johnson who is using advertising of all kinds in the National Recovery program? I would never for one moment ques- tion Professor Tugwell’s sincerity but I should like to quote a paragraph from a recent statement published un- der his signature: “There are more than 60,000 drug stores alone in the United States, the proprietors of some of which are likely to sit down a few moments before their local papers go to press and dash off an intriguing advertisement for a new diabetes cure (there is no such thing) they have just placed on their shelves and which they will be glad to pass on to their customers at $12 a bottle.” Have any of you gentlemen ever known of a case of a druggist running to your paper with copy to advertise a $12 diabetes cure? You gentlemen know that there are laws to-day controlling the manufac- ture and sale of food and drugs. In no other instance is the public so well- protected under existing laws as in food and drugs. Under these protective agencies of existing laws the Nation’s health has steadily improved, and while there are bad practices and “fake reme- dies” there are none which cannot be prevented by present-day laws. Professor Tugwell in his messages to newspapers and magazines, and in his exhibit here, at the World’s Fair and in Washington is dramatizing the so-called “Chamber of Horrors” of “bad examples” which are supposed to be killing a large percentage of our population. This, of course, is a de- vice to win the support of the public. As a matter of fact, many of these so-called “bad examples” have been put out of business by existing laws. Or they have been brought under the law by conforming to its provisions. In some cases these products are still sold because of the Food Administra- tion’s faulty legal procedure against them in the courts. In addition to the Pure Food and Drug laws, the Postal laws, regulations of the Federal Trade Act and the NRA NATIONAL CANDY CO., INC. WE WISH YOU A Merry Christmas AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOYAL SUPPORT OF OUR PRODUCTS. PUTNAM FACTORY GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. ee Grand Rapids Dis a qood, old-fashioned custom, This wishing Christmas cheer. And sending friendly greetings At the dawning of the year. And we hope the custom lingers Like the friendship, old and true. Which prompts the good old-fashioned wish, that we are sending you. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HARDY NEW YEAR! 60 years at your service. Hazeltine & Perkins Drug Co. Michigan A 4 a 4 | % : : # & 4 faa Rate, December 20, 1933 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 19 codes of ethics all have provisions against false and fraudulent advertis- ing. So you see, gentlemen, that while, Rome burns, Mr. Tugwell and his agents are addressing women’s groups and writing articles to gain support for a bill that will not only reduce em- ployment in the Food, Drug and Cos- metic fields, but will reduce your rev- enue from advertising out of your pa- pers, but it would deprive you of rev- enue that, goodness knows, every busi- ness needs these days. A. F. Baumgartner. ——_2>~+-___ From The Cloverland of Michigan Sault Ste, Marie, Dec. 18—The old Newsboys’ Club put on their annual community sales day last Saturday and several hundred dollars to be spent to show that there is a Santa Claus here was realized by their efforts. It was also a pretty sight to see the progress made by the newsboys of twenty years ago. Most of them have become our leading citizens. They sure got a kick out of the remembrance of the good old days. According to the report of the liquor commission here there will be no short- age here locally when the curtain is raised at 6 o’clock Saturday evening. It is reported there are 800 cases and twenty 50 gallon kegs of high alcoholic beer ready for consumption, but from reports there will be no great rush any- where, and few extra men are being put to work in consequence. We are also told that any citizen may now bring back a quart of liquor from Can- ada without paying duty or being mo- lested and we hope that the remark made by Will Rogers a short time ago, “that the American people do not want beer or liquor, but wanted to know that they could get it,” will prove to be true. The Ferris Vogue shop at 216 Ash- mun street has added a line of candies to the regular hat line, featuring the Alice Hanson’s celebrated home made candies, made at Minneapolis. The old timers well remember Mrs. Hanson, who started in the making of home made candies here about twenty years ago, later moving to Minneapolis with Mr, Hanson, who was an employe of the railroad postoffice department. It was shortly after arriving in Minneap- olis that Mrs. Hanson begun candy manufacturing, starting on a_ small scale, but constantly building up a larg- er business which to-day is one of the largest home made candy factories in Minneapolis. Encouraging thought: Money makes us comfortable, but it doesn’t always make us happy. William J. Miller has purchased the plumbing business of the late Charles Beckingham, who established the busi- ness thirty-two years ago and contin- ued it until his death three years ago, when William J. Miller, who assisted Mr. Beckingham in the business for the previous twenty years became man- ager. Mr. Miller will continue the busi- ness, operating along the same lines, doing a general plumbing business, and carrying a complete line of sup- plies. He has won a reputation as a first-class plumber, and with his long experience in the business, his many friends are confident that he will make a success in his new venture. Chester Crawford, the well known merchant at Stalwart, paid the Sault a visit last week, taking back a load of Christmas merchandise. The many friends of Dave Murray, the popular insurance agent, will be pleased to learn that he is recovering from his accident. The greatest need is for currency sufficiently elastic to stretch from one pay day to the other. The stores here are inviting places to shop these days, Christmas merchan- dise and decorations, in keeping with Items the season, give them an atmosphere of cheer which is appealing, Condi- tions are improving here as well as elsewhere throughout the state and Nation. Employment is increasing and relief rolls are being reduced. Opti- mism and confidence are growing. This is reflected in the crowds which are shopping and it is their apparent in- tention to make it a Merry Christmas for themselves as well as others. We believe that no city of its size can ex- cel the Sault from the standpoint of up-to-date stores and merchandise. Christmas buying is proceeding at an encouraging rate throughout the coun- try, additional employes are taken on, an additional boost for returning pros- perity as the money released flows through wide trade channels and cre- ates work. Fred Taylor, of Pickford, has taken over the undertaking business here of Kd. Minickler, at 130 Spruce street, W. Mr. Taylor will be associated with L. C. Norton, licensed state embalmer. The establishment will be known as the Norton Undertaking Parlors. Mr. Nor- ton has been at Pickford for two years, coming there from Detroit. John Quin- nell, of Pickford, who has just finished a state examination, will assist Mr. Norton when he is certified as a li- censed embalmer. To make a happy home a husband should be able to bring the bacon— and his wife should be there to cook it. William G. Tapert. ——_+>~__ Decided Improvement Could Easily Occur on Present Levels Business news continues to be en- couraging. The steel industry is oper- ating at 33 per cent capacity and pres- ent indications are that the usual let- down at this time of the year will be very slight and less than in previous years in ratio to its capacity. The pres- ent activity is due to a general demand and it is expected that steel earnings for the first quarter of next year will show quite a substantial advance. The past week brought rumors of stabilization from Washington which were afterwards denied by the Admin- istration’s financial leaders. Washing- ton in general was preparing itself for the next session of Congress, with in- terest in the budget and the necessity of additional appropriation for the re- covery program. It is expected that the Administration will ask for three bil- lions over the regular budget. It is also a known fact that Secretary Mor- ganthau of the Treasury, has recom- mended to the House Ways and Means Committee an overhauling of the fed- eral tax system; this aims at reducnig burdens upon business and earned in- comes. Reports available indicate that busi- ness is considerably on the upturn and there seems to be real assurance that business will improve for the first three months of next year, due partly to Gov- ernment spending. The political influ- ences would seem to indicate higher commodity prices, better corporation earnings, and, in turn, should make for higher stock prices. However, one should remember that these influences are artificial, although there is a world- wide business recovery under way and with the impetus of Government activ- ity a decided improvement could easily occur on these levels. J. H. Petter. ——_>-++___ A new, low-priced, burglar-resistant auxiliary lock for rear and side doors has only three units (inside knob, bolt, five-disc tumbler), requires boring of but two major holes to install. 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Ib. = 50@1 Herg, Ibo 1 75@2 Tolu. ib. 1 5U@1 8 BARKS Cassia Ordinary, lb.__ @ Oram., Fo.. 1b. 25 @ Saigon, [bh . @ Saigon, Po., lb. 50 @ mn 40 @ Elm, Powd., lb._ 38 @ Bim, Gd ib... 38 @ Sassafras (P’d lb. 45) @ Soaptree. cut, lb. 20 @ Soaptree, po., lb. 35 @ 40 BERRIES Cubeh, ib, 2... @ vd Cubeb, po., lb.__ @ 75 Juniper, Ib._____ 10 @ 20 BLUE VITRIOL Pound 22 06 @ 15 : BORAX ed or Xtal, Ib. 06 @ 13 BRIMSTONE Pound 2) 04 @ 10 CAMPHOR Pound 2.0 65 @ 75 CANTHARIDES Russian, Powd. _ @3 50 Chinese, Powd.__ @z2 00 CHALK Crayons, White, dozen__ @3 60 Dustless, doz._ @6 00 French Powder, Comet. Ibo... 034%@ 10 Precipitated, lb. 12 @. 15 Prepared, lb.____ 14. @ 16 White, lump, lb. 03 @ 10 CAPSICUM Foods, Ib 60 @ 70 Powder, tb..." 62 @ CLOVES Wenole, Ib 30 @ 40 Powdered, Ib.--_ 35 @ 45 i COCAINE Omice 12 68@14 85 COPPERAS tal The 34@ 10 Powdered, 1b.-_. 04 @ 15 CREAM TARTAR Peund 2 23 @ 36 CUTTLEBONE Bound = 40 @ 50 DEXTRINE Yellow Corn, 1b. 06%@ 15 White Corn, lb._ 07 Bo EXTRACT Witch Hazel, Yel- low Lab., gal._ 1 10@1 70 Licorice, P’d, 1b. 50 @ 60 FLOWER Arnica Ih. 50: @ 55 Chamomile, German, Ib... 85 @ 45 Roman, Ib... _ @1 00 Saffron, American, Ib. 50 @ 55 Spanish, ozs.__ @1 35 FORMALDEHYDE, BULK Ou 2 08 @ 20 FULLER’S EARTH Powder, lb... 05 10 GELATIN BOung 55 @ 65 GLUE Brok. Bro. Ib... 20 @ 30 Gro'd; Dark ib. 16 @ 22 Whi. Flake, lb... 27%@ 35 White G’d., Ib... 25 @ 35 White AXX light, 2 ee @ 40 Hpbon: 42%@ 50 GLYCERINE Pound 2.00 1444@ 35 GUM Aloes. Barbadoes, so called,lb.gourds @ 60 FPowd., ib. 36 @ 45 Aloes, Socotrine. te @ & POwd, Ib... @ 80 Arabic, first, }b._ @ 40 ALaMe, sec. tb. @ 30 Arabic, sorts, lb. 15 @ 25 Arabic. Gran., Ib. @ 35 Arabic, Pd 1b 25 @ 35 Asafoetida, lb. _._. 47@ 50 Asafoetida, Po., lb. 75@ 82 Guaiae, Ib. 8 @ 70 Guaiac, powd. __ @ Kine. 1 @ 90 Kino, powd., lb._ @1 00 Myrrh, lb. | @ 60 Myrrh Pow. Ib: @ Ta Shellac, Orange, i ea. 30 Ground, Ib.____ 22%@ 30 Shellac, white, (bone dr’d) lb. 35 @ 45 Tragacanth, No. } bbls. J 60@2 00 NO, 2 Ibs. | 1 S0@1 75 ow. Ib... 1 35@1 56 HONEY Pound = 2. 95 @ 40 HOPS 4s Loose, Pressed De @1 25 HYDROGEN PEROXIDE Pound, gross __27 00@29 00 % 1b., gross____17 00@18 00 % ID. Stross... | 11 00@11 50 INDIGO Madras, Ib.______ 2 00@2 25 INSECT POWDER Pure, Ip 7) | 3; @ 4] LEAD ACETATE tal Th it @ 2 Powd. & Gran._ 25 @ 35 LICORICE Extracts, sticks, Der box. _ 1 50 @2 00 Lozenges, lb... 40 @ 50 Wafers, (24s) box @1 50 LEAVES 3uchu, lb., short @ 60 Buchu, lb., long_ @ Buchu, Pd. ib: | @ 70 Sage, bulk, lb. __ 25 @ 30 Sage, loose pressed. 4s, lb. @ 40 Sage, ounces ___ @ 83 Sage, P’d & Grd. @ 35 senna, Alexandria, lb. 35 @ 40 Tinnevella, Ib.. 20 @ 30 Powe, Ib. 95 @ 45 Uva Ursi, ib. ___ @ 3 Uva Ursi,P’d, Ib. @ 45 LIME Chloride, med., dz. @ 85 Chloride large, dz. @1 45 LYCOPODIUM Pound 2.03 45 @ 60 MAGNESIA ©Carb., 46s. Ph... @ 30 Carb., 1/lés, lb._ @ 32 Carb, Pwd. 1b. 15 @ 35 Oxide, Hea., Ib._ @ 5 Oxide, light, 1b._ @ 175 MENTHOL Found 2 4 54@4 88 MERCURY Pound 2 1 50@1 75 MORPHINE Ounedgs 200. @11 80 me @13 96 MUSTARD Bulk, Powd.. select. Ib. 45 @ 50 NOt Ib ok @ a5 NAPHTHALINE Beals: ib. 08%@ 18 Blake Ib 08%@ 18 NUTMEG Pound @ 40 Powdered, 1lb.___ @ 50 NUX VOMICA Pound @ 2 Powdered, 1b.__. 15 @ 2 OIL ESSENTIAL Almond, Bit., true, ozs. @ 50 Bit. art. o2s__ @ 30 Sweet, true, lb. 1 25@1 80 Sw’t, art., Ibs. 1 00@1 25 Amber, crude, Ib. 71@1 40 Amber, rect., lb. 1 30@2 00 Atise, ib. 1 00@1 60 Bay. Why 4 00@4 25 Bergamot Ib... 3 00@3 60 Cajeput, Ib... 1 50@2 00 Caraway S’d, lb. 2 80@3 40 Cassia, USP, lb._ 2 10@2 60 Cedar Leaf, lb... 1 70@2 20 Cedar Leaf, Com. ip. 1 00@1 25 Citronella, Ib... 1 05@1 40 Gloves: Ih 1 75@2 25 Croton, Tbs. 4 00@4 60 Cubeb. Ib... 4 25@4 80 Brigeron 1b.____ 2 70@3 35 Eucalytus, lb._.. 85@1 20 Penne! 2 2 25@2 60 Hemlock, Pu., lb. 1 70@2 20 Heml’k Com., Ib. 1 00@1 25 Juniper Ber., lb. 3 00@3 20 Junip’r W'd, lb._ 1 50@1 75 Lav. Flow., lb... 3 50@4 00 Lav. Gard., lb... 1 25@1 50 Lemon, Tp. 1 3@2 25 Mustard, true, ozs. @1 50 Mustard art., ozs. @ 35 Orange, Sw., lb. 3 00@3 25 Origanum, art, My _. § OO@1 26 Pennyroyal, lb... 2 75@3 20 Peppermint, lb._ 5 25@5 75 Nase dy 2.00 @2 50 Rose, Geran., ozs. 50@ 95 Rosemary Flowers, Ib._._ 1 00@1 50 Sandalwood. i t, Ib... § 0O@S Go W. Er ib 4 50@4 75 Sassafras, tee. Te 1 90@2 40 SME Te 85@1 40 Spearmint, lb.-__ 2 50@3 00 Tansy, Ip. 3 50@4 00 Thyme, Red, Ib._ 1 50@2 00 Thyme, Whi., Ib. 1 75@2 40 Wintergreen Leaf, true, lb._ 5 75@6 20 mirch, I 3. 4 00@4 60 Syn 75@1 20 Wormseed, lb. __ 3 50@4 00 Wormwood, Ib. _ 4 50@5 00 OILS HEAVY Castor, gal 1 15@1 35 Cocoanut, Ib. ___ 2214@ 35 Cod Liver, Nor- wegian, gal. __ 1 20@1 50 Cot. Seed, gal._. 85@1 00 Lard, ex., gal 1 dd@1 65 Lard No. 1, gal. 1 25@1 40 Linseed, raw, gal. 78@ 93 Linseed, boil., gal. 81@ 96 Neatsfoot, extra, gal. 80@1 00 Olive, Malaga, gal. __ 2 50@3 00 Pure, sab 3 00@5 00 Sperm, par | 1 25@1 50 Tanner eal 75@ 90 War gal | 50@ 65 Whale, gal @2 00 OPIUM Gum, ozs., $1.40; 1) ees 17 50@20 00 Powder, ozs., $1.40; I 17 50@20 00 Gran., ozs., $1.40: 1D 17 50@20 00 PARAFFINE Pound 2 0O6%@ 15 PEPPER Black, grd., Ib.__ 25 @ 35 Red. ord. Wh... 45 @ 55 Vhite grd., Ib. 40 @ 45 PITCH BURGUNDY Pound 2. 20 @ 25 PETROLATUM Amber, Plain,lb. 12 @ ii Amber, Carb.,lb. 14 @ 19 Cream Whi., lb. 17 @ 22 Lily White, lb... 20 @ 25 Snow White, lb._ 22 @ 27 PLASTER PARIS DENT’L Barrele @5 75 Besa Wh 034%4@ 08 POTASSA Caustic, st’ks,lb. 55 @ = 88 Ijquer, 1b. 2 @ 409 POTASSIUM Acetate ib 60 @ $6 Bicarbonate, lb._ 30 @ 35 ichromate, lb.. 15 @ 25 Bromide, Ib. ____ 66 @ 98 Carbonate, Ib.___ 30 @ 35 Chlorate, Atal, Ib 17 @ 4 Powd., th. | it @. 23 Gran. Ib... 21 @ 43s lodlide, Ib 2 71@2 90 Permanganate, 1b. 224%4@35 Prussiate, Read Ip 80 @ 90 Yellow, ib 50 @ 60 QUASSIA CHIPS Found 2 @ 30 Powd., Ib. = 95 @ ot QUININE > OZ. CANS, ozs._ @ i SAL Epsom, Ib... _ 034%4@ 10 Glaubers, binip | 03 @ 10 Gram, Ib. 034%2@ 10 Nitre, Xtal or Powd.. 10 @ 16 Gran. Ib... 09 @ 16 Rochelle, Ib... iy @ 3 Soda, Ip | 02%@ 08 SODA AO oa 03 10 Bicarbonate Ib._ 03%@ 10 Caustic, Co’l., lb. 08 @ 15 H{yposulphite, lb. 05 @ 10 Phosphate, Ib... 23 @ 28 Sulphite, MialL, Wo @ i2 Dry, Powd., lb. 12%@ 20 Silicate, Sol., gal. 40 50 TURPENTINE Galiongs = BS @ 1% cera ake 20 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN December 20, 1933 GROCERY PRICE CURRENT The following list of foods and grocer’s sundries is listed upon base prices, not intended as a guide for the buyer. Each week we list items advancing and declining upon the market. By comparing the base price on these items with the base price the week before, it shows the cash advance or decline in the mar- ket. This permits the merchant to take advantage of market advances, upon items thus affected, that he has in stock. By so doing he will save much each year: The Michigan Tradesman is read over a broad territory, therefore it would be impossible for it to quote prices to act as a buying guide for everyone. A careful merchant watches the market and takes advantage from it. ADVANCED i DECLINED Tuna Fish Campbell Pork & Beans AMMONIA BREAKFAST FOODS Pears Pride of Mich. No. 2% 2 25 Parsons 320z, _______ 3 35 Kellogg’s Brands Parsons, 10 0z. __----- 270 Corn Flakes, No. 136__ 2 9) Black Raspberries Parsons, 60z. _______ 130 Corn Flakes, No. 124.2390 No.2? # #3} 2 60 Little Bo Peep, med._.135 Pep, No. 224... 220 Pride of Mich. No. 2__ 1 60 Littie Bo Peep, ige....225 *ep No. 250 _ 1 05 : Quaker, 32 oz.____.__- 210 Krumbles, No. 412__.. 1 40 Red Raspberries Bran Flakes, No. 624..190 No.2 _.. 25 Bran Flakes, No.650.. 35 No.1 25 Rice Krispies, 6 oz... 225 Marcellus, No. 2______ 1 70 Rice Krispies, 10z.---. 1 10 APPLE BUTTER All Bran, 16 oz. -___ — 230 Strawberries All Bran, 1008. BS Nb 2 3 00 Table Belle, 12-31 oz., All Bran, % oz. -----_- a0 Son 2 80 ioe 170 Kaffe Hag, 6 1-Ib. Marcela No, 2... 1 45 BAKING POWDERS Royal, 2 oz., doz._.___ 80 Roval, 6 oz., doz... 2 00 Roval, 12 oz., doz..__.. 3 85 Royal, 5 lbs., doz.____ 20 00 DrALY 23% 369 7 Fee 29/9 E NA 4 TO Tee Russe bee ane ee 10 0z., 4doz.in case__ 3 40 150z. 4doz.in case__ 6 00 250z., 4doz.in case__ 8 40 50 0z., 2doz.in case__ 7 00 5lb., 1doz.in case_. 6 00 10 lb., % doz. in case__ 5 75 BLEACHER CLEANSER Clorox, 16 oz., 24s __._- 3 25 Clorox, 22 0z., 12s _._-__ 3 00 Lizzie, 16 oz., 12s_____ 2 15 Sunrae, 18 oz., 12s_._-. 1 35 BLUING Am. Ball, 36-1 0z., cart. 1 00 Boy Blue, 18s, per cs. 1 35 EEANS and PEAS 100 1b. bag Dry Lima Beans, 100 lb. 7 90 White H’d P. Beans__ 3 85 Split Peas, yell., 60 Ib. 3 90 Split Peas, gr’n, 60 Ib._ 5 60 Scotch Peas, 100 Ib._-. 7 30 BURNERS Queen Ann, No.1 _____ 115 Queen Ann, No. 2 _____ 1 25 White Flame, No. 1 ona 2, Gok 2 25 BOTTLE CAPS Dbl. Lacquor, 1 gross pkg., per gross________ 15 cans 2 57 Whole Wheat Fla., 24s_2 20 Whole Wheat Bis., 24s 2 50 Post Brands Grapenut Flakes, 248_. 2 00 Grape-Nuts, 24s -.-.__ 3 90 Grape-Nuts, 50s ....._ 1 60 Instant Postum, No. 8 5 40 Instant Postum, No. 10 4 50 Postum Cereal, No. 0_ 2 25 Post Toasties, 36s_._...2 90 Post Toasties, 24S___... 2 90 Post Bran. PBF 24 ___ 2 95 Post Bran PBF 36 -__ 2 95 Sanka 6-11lb...... 2 OB Amsterdam Brands Gold Bond Par., No.5% 7 50 Prize, Parlor, No. 6__. 8 00 White Swan Par., No.6 8 50 BROOMS Quaker, 5 sewed_.___. 6 75 Warehouse .... 6 26 Bose Winner, 5 sewed_____. 5 60 Tep Notch 4 2 BRUSHES Scrub Solid Back, 8in. __.__._ 1 50 Solid Back, lin. —___ 1 75 Pointed Ends ~_-----__ 1 25 Stove Beaker 2 1 80 No. 60.20 2 00 Pemises 2. 2 60 Shoe No. 49 — Cnn 2 25 NO. 220 220 3 00 BUTTER COLOR Hansen’s, 4 oz. bottles 2 40 Hansen's, 2 oz. bottles 1 60 CANDLES Electric Light, 40 lbs._ 12.1 Plumber, 40 Ibs._..____ 12.8 Paratiine, Se 14% Paraffine, 12s _..__.___ 14% Witting 40 Tudor, 6s, per box... 30 CANNED FRUITS Hart Brand Apples No, 10.0 5 00 Blackberries Pride of Michigan_____ 2 55 Cherries Mich. red, No. 10_____ 6 25 Pride of Mich., No. 2__ 2 60 Marcellus Red__--.____ 2 10 Special Pie... 1 35 Whole White_._.._____ 2 8@ Gooseberries RCSD ee CANNED FiSH Clam Ch’der, 10% oz._ Clam Chowder, No. 2__ Clams, Steamed No, 1 Clams, Minced, No. % Finnan Haddie, 10 oz._ Clam Bouillon, 7 oz.__ Chicken Haddie, No. 1 Fish Flakes, small____ Cod Fish Cake, 10 oz. bot et ht et et DO CO DO DD DD on ° Cove Oysters, 5 oz... 1 35 Lobster, No. 4 ----___ 95 Shrimp, 1, wet.....__ 50 Sard’s, % Oil, k’less__ 3 35 Sardines. 4% Oil, k’less 3 35 Salmon, Red Alaska__. 2 25 Salmon, Med. Alaska__ 1 80 Salmon, Pink, Alaska_ 1 50 Sardines,Im. %, ea...6@11 Sardines, Cal. ________ 1 00 Tuna, % Van Camps, Og. ce: 15 Tuna, 4s, Van Camps, Oem 2 115 Tuna, 1s, Van Camps, SO 3 45 Tuna, %s, Chicken Sea, a 60 CANNED MEAT Bacon, med., Beechnut i 71 Ba'con, lge., Beechnut- 2 43 Beef, lge., Beechnut___ 3 f1 Beef, med. Beechnut _ 2 07 Beef, No. 1, Corned ___ 1 95 Beef, No. 1, Roast -._. 1 95 Beef, 2% oz., Qua., Sli. 1 40 Corn Beef Hash, doz. 1 90 Be 2fsteak & Onions, s. 2 70 Chiii Con Car., 1s_._-_ 1 05 Deviled Ham, %g —_--_ 90 Deviled Ham, %s ~--__ 1 35 Potted Meat,% Libby 48 Potted Meat, % Libby_ 75 Potted Meat, % Qua... 70 Potted Ham, Gen. %_. 1 35 Vienna Saus. No. %_-. 90 Vienna Sausage, Qua... &5 Baked Beans Campbells 48s ________ 2 39 CANNED VEGETABLES Hart Brand Asparagus Natural, No. 2__._.__ 3 00 Tips & Cuts, No. 2____ 2 25 Tips & Cuts, 8 o0z.-____ 1 35 Baked Beans 1 Ib. Sace, 36s, cs._____ 1 75 No. 214 Size, doz._____ 1 00 No. 10. Sauce_.._______ 4 00 Lima Beans Little —. No. 10_ 7 90 many, No. 2 1 60 Pride of nici No. 2_. 1 35 Marcellus, No. 10_____ 6 50 Red Kidney Beans AO) 10 4 25 NO. 2 90 String Beans Choice, Whole, No. 2__ 1 60 Cut,, No. 10 ut NO 2 1 35 Marcellus Cut, No. 10. 6 00 Wax Beans Choice, Whole, No. 2__ 1 60 Cot, No. 19 7 25 Cul NO. 2 1 35 Marcellus Cut, No. 10_ 5 50 Beets Extra Small, No. 2____ : 00 Hart Cut, No. 10_.-.__ 4 25 Hart Cut, No. 2... 90 Marcel. Wihole, No. 2% 1 35 Hart Diced, No. 2.--. 90 Carrots Dice: Ne. 2 2 95 Diced, No. 10 ~_-____-- 4 20 Corn Golden Ban., No.2 —.. 1 35 Golden Ban., No. 10 __10 00 Country Gen., No. 2___ 1 20 Marcellus, No, 2__--__ 1 10 Fancy Brosby, No. 2__ 1 36 Fancy Crosby, No. 10 _ 6 50 Whole Grain, 6 Ban- tam No. 4.00 1 45 Peas Luittle Dot, No. 2__.___ 215 Sifted E. June, No.10 _ 9 50 Sifted E. June, No.2 __ 1 75 Marcel., Sw. W No. 2_ 1 45 Marcel., EK. June, No. 2 1 35 Marcel., E. Ju., No. 10 7 75 Pumpkir. NO 100 es 4 75 NO.2% 2 1 NO. 2 92% Sauerkraut Ne: 08 22 4 25 IID: Pee i 2 Spinach Noe. 2% 2 2 25 NO. 8 1 gn Squash Boston, No. 3__.._____ 1 35 Succotash Golden Bantam, No. 2_ 1 75 art. Noe. 30 1 55 Pride of Michigan_____ 1 15 Tomatoes NO; 90 oo 6 25 Ne: Wy oo 210 NO. 2 oo 1 55 Pride of Mich., No. 2% 1 35 Pride of Mich., No, 2. 1 10 Tomato Jutce Hart, No. 10... ATSUP Regal, 8 oz.-_.-__.--doz, 90 Regal, 14 0z.__--__ doz. 1 23 Sniders, 8 oz.__...doz. 1 20 Sniders, 14 0z.____ doz. 1 85 Quaker, 8 oz. --..doz. 1 12 Quaker, 14 oz.__._ doz. 1 35 CHILI SAUCE sniderm, 802. 0. 65 oniders, 140%. 2 25 OYSTER COCKTAIL Sniders, 11 oz... 2 00 CHEESE Roguerort 200 80 Wisconsin Daisy ______ 14 Wisconsin Twin ____.. a“ New York June_______-_ DAD Sale 20 os Brick 17 Michigan Flats ___-___ 12% Michigan Daisies_..._._ 13 Wisconsin Longhorn._.. 14 Imported Leyden -.__.. 28 1 lb. Limberger._....__ 19 Imported Swiss ~_..___ 60 Kraft, Pimento Loaf____ 22 Kraft, American Loaf__ 20 Kraft, Brick: Loaf_______ 20 Kraft, Swiss Loaf_.._.. 26 Kraft, Old End. oaf_.__. 32 Kraft, Pimento, % lb._ 1 60 Kraft, Limbur., % Ib... 1 3¢ Note that imported items are advancing due to the present dollar. CHEWING GUM Adams Black Jack______ 6b Adams Dentyne ~-.__. 65 Beeman’s Pepsin _._. 65 Beechnut Pappermint__. 65 Doublemint 65 Peppermint, Wrigleys__. 65 Spearmint, Wrigleys_. 65 ouiey, Pyrat 65 Wrigley’s P-K_.________ 65 ‘LRAOrny 65 CHOCOLATE Baker, Prem., 6 lb. %_ 2 50 Baker, Pre., 6 lb. 2 oz. 2 60 CIGARS Hemt. Champions____ 40 00 Webster Plaza ______ 75 00 Webster Golden Wed. 75 00 Websterettes ________ = = imepe 2 Garcia Grand Babies_ i 00 Bradstreets -_...____ 38 50 Odineg 40 60 R G Dun Boquet____ 75 00 Perfect Garcia Subl._ 95 rod Budwiser ___.._.___ 20 00 Hampton Arms Jun’r 33 00 Rancho Corono_______ 31 50 OWWAY oo 20 00 CLOTHES LINE Riverside, 50 ft..._____ 2 20 Cupples Cord ~_.__.___ 2 9 COFFEE ROASTED Lee & Cady 1 Ib. Package Arrow Brand __-_____ 1 Boston Breakfast ____ 23 Breakfast Cup ._..__ 21 Competition __..._____ 15% ee hee 9 Majestic. 9 Morton House ________ 304% Nedtow 200 26 Quaker, in cartons___ 21 Quaker, in glass jars 25 McLaughlin’s Kept-Fresh by Mh Laughlii Coffee Extracts M. Y.. per 100... 12 Frank’s 50 pkes..._._ 4 25 Hummel’s 50, 1 Ib.____ 10% CONDENSED MILK Eagle, 2 oz., per case__ 4 60 CONFECTIONERY Stick Candy Pails Pure Sugar Sticks-600c Big Stick, 28 lb. case__ Horehound ‘Stick, 120s Mixed Candy Kindergarten bepager = Krench Creams_______ Paris Creams.) SUpiter os Fancy Mixture_______ eee a te Fancy Chocolate 5 lb. boxes Bittersweets, Ass’ted_ Nibble Sticks _..______ Chocolate Nut Rolls__ lady Vernon... Golden Klondikes_____ Gum Drops Cases Jelly Strings... Tip Top Jellies___.._._ Orange Slices..__.._ Lozenges Pails A. A. Pep. Lozenges ____ A. A. Pink Lozenges ____ A. A. Choc. Lozenges ___ Motto Hearts__.________ Malted Milk Lozenges___ Hard Goods Pails Lemon,’ Drops... O. F. Horehound Drops_ Anise Squares __________ Peanut Squares ________ Cough Drops Bxs. Pmith Grog. 3 1 45 PuGen sa 1 45 Vick’s, 40/10c.... 2 40 Specialties italian Bon Bons_______ Banquet Cream Mints__ Handy Packages, 12-10c 80 COUPON BOOKS 50 Economic grade__ 2 50 100 Economic grade__ 4 50 500 Economic grade__20 00 1000 Economic grade__37 56 Where 1,000 books are Ordered at a time, special- ly printed front cover is furnished without charge. CRACKERS Hekman Biscuit Company —— Soda Crackers, Se ee 14 Saltine Soda Crackers, 1 Ib, pikes 1 86 Saltine Soda Crackers, 2 ib. pee. 3 26 Saltine Soda Crackers, 6% oz. pkgs.________ 1 00 Butter Crackers, bulk 13 Butter Crackers, 1 Ib.. 1 Butter Crackers, 2 lb._ 3 Graham Crackers, bulk Graham C’s, 1 ee Graham C’s, 2 Ib._____ 3 Graham C’s, 6% oz. 1 Oyster C’s, shell, bulk. 16 Junior Oyster C’s, blk. 13 Oyster C’s, shell, 1 lb... 1 84 CREAM OF Dissestedpe’ G Tb, DOKes. ORIED FRUITS pPples N. Y. Fey., ab Tb, box... 13 N. Y. Fey., 140z,. pkg. —- 16 Apricots Evaporated, Choice __ Evaporated, Ex.Choice 13% Penney oe Ex. Fancy Moorpack_. Citron DID. DOK 27 . | ier es a: ais fe cage December 20, 1933 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 21 Currants JUNKET GOODS FRESH MEATS HERRING SOAP TEA Packages, 11 0z.-----_-- 14 Junket Powder -_-_.. 1 20 Am. Family, 100 box__ 5 05 Japan Junket Tablets ______ 1 35 Beef Holland Herring Crystal White, 100-__. 350 wedium 38 Junket Food Colors._160 Top Steers & Heif..____ 10 Mixed, Kegs -_--__--_-- o Fh Ge... 5% Choe ee Dates Good Steers & Heif.....09 Milkers, kegs _________ 99 Fels Naptha, 100 box_.465 fancy ____________30@32 Imperial, 12s, pitted__ 1 90 Med. Steers & Heif.____- 08 Boneless, 10 Ib. box-_ 150 Flake White, 10 box_.275 No. 1 Nibbs..... a Imperial, 12s, regular_ 1 60 MARGARINE Com, Steers & Heif. ____ 07 Jap Rose, 100 box_____ 7 40 : eee E Imperial 12s, 2 lb.____ 2 25 Wilson & Co.’s Brands Hairy, 100 box. 3 25 G Imperial 12s, 1 Ib.____ 1 75 Oleo Lake Herring Palm Olive, 144 box___ 800 qo; ween 4 We 08% Veal % bbt., 100 Ihe. laa 6 ie 4 32 : POO oo 0814 Fummo, 100 box______ 4 85 ancy -----~~----------- 4¢ : Figs Good oo 07 Sweetheart, 100 box___ 5 70 Calif., 24-83, case____ 1 70 MATCHES Medium, 20000 06 Grandpa Tar, 50 sm. __ 2 10 Ceylon Diamond, No. 5, 144___ 6 50 Mackerel Grandpa Tar, 50 Ige.__ 3 50 Pekoe, medium _________ 4: Searchlight, 144 box_. 6 50 Tubs, 60 Count, fy. fat 6 00 Trilby Soap, 50, 10c__ 3 15 Peaches Crescent, 144 _________ 5 90 : amb Pails, 10 lb. Fancy fat 150 Williams Barber Bar, 9s 50 English Breakfast Evap. Choice ________ 11% Diamond, No. 0___-_- 610 Spring Lamp __.________ 12 Williams Mug, per doz. 48 Congou, medium ______ 25 Good 11 bux Toilet; 60... 315 Congou, choice ____ 35@ 36 Safety Matches Medium: 20 10 Congou, fancy ______ 42@43 Peel Red Top, 6 grows case. 625 Poor 03 White Fish Lemon, Dromdary, Signal Light, 5 gro. es 5 25 Med, Fancy, 100 lb.-. 13 00 SPICES Oolon a, on. 1 10 Milkers, bbls, _____-- 18 50 Whole Spices Mottin, . Orange, Dromdary, Mutton K K K K Norway_._ 19 50 Allspice Jamaica______ Cn sa. 39 4 0z., dozen_________ 110 Googe 2. 04% ~=—8_ Ib. pails__._____._____ 140 Cloves, Zanzibar______ fe ie ll Ap Citron, Dromdary, MUELLER’S PRODUCTS Medium __-__ a 03 Cut Lunch 150 Cassia, Canton _______ On 2 ee be 4 oz., dozen_________ 110 Macaroni, 9 oz.________ 210) Poor 2 02 Boned, 10 lb. boxes___t* 16 Cassia, 5c pkg., doz.__ @40 Spaghetti, 9 oz,__.____ 2 10 Ginger, Africa @19 ) Elbow Macaroni, 9 oz.. 2 10 Mixed. No. 1... @30 TWINE Raisins Egg Noodles, 6 oz. ____ 210 Pork Mixed, 10c pkgs., doz.. @65 Cotton, 3 plycone _____ 35 Seeded, bulk__-__..__. 6% Egg Vermicelli, 6 oz... 210 loins ___-__--_________ 0914 SHOE BLACKENING “Tutmegs, 70@90 ______ @50 Cotton, 3ply balls ____ 35 Thompson’s S'dless blk. 6% Egg Alphabets, 6 oz... 210 Butts ___...._.. 08 2in1, Paste, doz.____. 130 Jutinegs, 105-110 _____ @48 Quaker s'dless blk.___- Cooked Spaghetti, 24c, Shoulders — 06 EH. Z. Combination, dz.130 epper, Black ________ @23 te Og) 7% tiem ce 220 Spareriba oo 06 Dri-Foot, doz. ___..___ 2 00 v Quaker Seeded, 15 oz._. 7144 Neck bones_...______. 03 Bixbys, doz. -------___ 1 30 Pure Ground in Bulk ¥.0.B la ids Tymeatige 06 Shinola, doz.-----.-... " dllspice, Jamaica ____ @17 nah 40 grain 15 California Prunes oves, Zanzbar -—___ @27 ite Wee 10 Erain_. 20 90@100, 25 Ib. boxes _-@0T Se ~assia, Canton @22 White Wine, 80 grain__ 25 80@ 9%, 26 lb. boxes -.@07% Almonds, Peerless -.__ 15% STOVE POLISH Ginger, Corkin ______ @16 70@ 80, 25 Ib. boxes-_@07% Brazil, large ____--____ 14% PROVISIONS Blackne, per doz.-____1 30 Mustard -__._________ @21 60@ 70, 25 lb. boxes --@08% Fancy Mixed _______ 15 Black Silk Liquid, doz. 130 Mace Penang -_______ @69 WICKING 50@ 60, 25 1b. boxes _.@08% filberts, Naples ____ 20 Barreled Pork Black Silk Paste, doz..1 25 Pepper, Black ________ @18 No. 9, per gross 80 40@ 50, 25 lb. boxes _.@0934 Peanuts, Vir. Roasted 7 Clear Back_____ 16 00@18 00 Enameline Paste, doz. 1 30 ee oat7--------- @25 No.1, per gross __...~ 1 25 30@ 40, 25 lb. boxes __@10 Peanuts, Jumbo ______ 81%, Short Cut, Clear_.__t_i'i2 00 Bmnameline Liquid, doz. 1 30 poe White @26 No. 2, per Gross 1 50 30@ 30, 25 1b. boxes __@13 Pecans, 3, star __________ 25 BE. Z. Liquid, per dez._ 1 30 fon Cayenne -_____ @26 No. 3, per gross 2 30 18@ 24, 25 lb. boxes _-@15% Pecans, Jumbo __--____- 40 Radium, per doz.______ 130 Paprika, Spanish ---_ @36 Peerless Rolls, per don. 90 Pecans, Mammoth ___-__ 50 Dry Salt Meats Rising Sun, per doz.___ 1 30 Rochester, No.2, doz.. 50 : Walnuts, Cal, ______ 14@20 D S Belles__18-29@18-10-08 654 Stove Enamel, dz._ 2 80 Seasoning Rochester, No. 3. doz... 2 00 Hominy Fickory: 07 Vulcanol, No. 10, doz. 130 Chili Powder, 1% oz. 65 Rayo, per doz._____ 75 Pearl, 100 lb. sacks____ 3 50 Stovoil, per doz._______ 300 Celery Salt, 1% oz... 30 oe Salted P t Pure in “ae 6 one. 2 OF 80 e eanuts e@ in tlerces.. mon Salt = 35 Bulk Goods Maney, Mo. 12.0. 08% 601b. tubs _____ advance % Garlic oo is WOODENWARE Elb.Macaroni, 20lb.bx. 1 25 124 jp. Cellop’e case. 1 25 501b. tubs _____ advance % SALT Ponelty, 3% oz. aa 25 Bus Baskets Egg Noodle, 10 lb. box 1 25 20 Ib. pails _____ advance % F.O.B. Grand Rapids Kitchen Bouquet... 4a” “UShels, Wide Band, 10 Ib. pails _____ advance % Colonial, 24, 2 1Ib._____ 95 Laurel Leaves oe 4c oeG Handica 2 00 Shelled 5 lb. pails ~---_ advance 1 Colonial, 36-14% ____-_ 120 Marjoraim, 1 oz._...... 50 Market, drop handle_. 90 Pearl Barley Almonds 3 1b. pails _____ advance 1 Colonial, Iodized, 24-2 125 Savory, 10z.__....... 63 -pebbiig Single handle. 95 CO eee 00 Peanuts, Spanish, 125 Compound, tierces ____ 7 Med. No.1, bbls.___--__290 Thyme 1 0z._......... 40 ao ee 1 60 Bearley Grits. 5 00 lo. | Paps 71% Compound, tubs _______ 7% Med.No.1, 100lb.bk._100 ‘Tumeric, 1% 02.___... 35 an int, large __________ 8 50 Chester 460 Wilberte © 32 Farmer Spec., 70 lb... 1 00 : 758 Splint, medium _______ 7 50 Pecans, salted _-_-_____ 45 Packers Meat, 50 Ib... 83 SOIT, at 6 50 Walnut, California ____ 48 Cream Rock for ice , Lentils Bologna —— 10 cream, 100 lb., each 8% STARCH Churns On ae ana 10 tive Ce Batter Sale, 990 Ib. wht. « 00 Gan Barrel, 5 gal., each____ 2 40 Frankfort _.----.--_ Block, 50 Ib.-—-_----_-. 40 Kingsford, 25 Ibs.____ 233 Barrel, 10 gal., each___ 2 55 i MINCE MEAT ork 2 15 Baker Salt, 280 lb. bbl 3 80 powd., bags, per 100.. 395 °t06 gal, per gal. 16 Tapioca None Such, 4 doz._____ 6 20 Tongue, Jellied ___._____ 21 6, 10 lb., per bale______ 93 Argo, 24, 1 lb. pkgs.__.. 1 58 Pearl, 100 lb. sacks._-__ 7% Quaker, 3 doz. case__._265 Headcheese ___......... 13 20, 3 1b., per bale_____ 1°O Cream, 24-1 _ 2 25 Pails Minute, 8 oz., 3 doz._ 4 05 Yo Ho, Kegs, wet, Ib._ 16% ') Ib. bags, table__-__ 45 Leen 10 qt. Galvanzed 2 60 Dromedary Instant --_ 3 50 12 qt. Galvanized _.. ~~ 2 85 Smoked Meats bias uM dt. Galvanized 2 Jiffy Punch Hams, Cert., 14-16 Ib._ 18% “qt. Flaring Gal. Jr._ 5 00 8 doz. Carton________-- Ae ge et tg Ene Cent, Senne ioe Lie ae OS Ree Dee 4 00 Assorted flavors. 16 Ge Jar Plt Ane. 95 16-18) 1b) @13 —— Argo, 8, 5 lb. pkgs._... 2 <6 Tra Quart Jars, Plain, doz. 3 25 ‘14m, dried beet -MORTONS Silver Gloss, 48, 1s_.-. 11% Mouse, wood, 4° hol 5 Gal. Kegs, each... 650 _,Knuckles ----------- a8 : Elastic, 16 pkgs.______ 138 Mouse, wood’ a" EVAPORATED MILK 3 oz. Jar. Stuff. doz 115 California Hams —______ @09 E Tiger, 50 Ibs 2 32 » wood, 6 holes__ 70 Quaker, Tall, 10% oz._ 2 85 cn cee Se ffod Sane 9 9, Picnic Boiled Hams__--@16 lODIZED ee te tin, 5 holes... 65 Quaker, Baby, 4 doz. 143 1) 0) “Jar Stuff. don 2 ¢5 Boiled Hams___________ @21 at, Wood —_______ 1 00 Quaker, Gallon, % dz._ 2 8 - Gal. Ju, Stuff. “ ~ 1 $5 Minced Hams________-_- @10 SA LT Rat, Serre 1 00 Carnation, Tall, 4 doz. 295 + - Jugs, Stuff., dz. 1 $ Bacon 4/6 Cert.-_______ @15 5 avaue Mouse, spring_._______ 20 Carnation, Baby, 4 az. 1 as a bat 2 Corn Oatman’s D’dee, Tall _ 2 95 pn + : Blue Karo, No. T Oatman’s D’dee, Baby 1 48 PARIS GREEN eef aan es Blue Karo, No. ee 3 09 Large eaters $ % Ber, Dele i se 2 95 6 ae 34 Boneless. rump_____@19 00 aya ee ' Blue Karo, No. 10___. 292 Medium Galvanized... 7 75 Pet. Baby, 4 dozen 145 46 32 a Red Karo, No. 1%_-_. 2 44 Small Galvanized... 6 75 Borden’s, Tall, 4 doz..295 95 and 5s_............_. 30 Red Karo, No. 5, 1 dz. 3 37 oe - Borden's, Baby, 4 doz. 1 48 Liver Red Karo, No. 10_____. 3 22 Beet, ee 10 ‘ee Run’g, 32, 26 oz._ 2 4() ee ee ee Ee 85 ive case lots_________ 2 30 : Banne ae : FRUIT CANS PICKLES Pork 22 05 Jodized, 32. 26 oz._.... 2 4) Imit. Maple Flavor B T, Globe________ 5 50 Bice aes ints ~-> 239 Orange, No. 1%. 2 dz. 282 &)2S%: single---_-_____ 6 25 BE RR ee: ee Orange, No. 3, 20 cans 425 518% Single---_--____ 6 00 2 et ee Medium Sour Siege Pac 7 50 if pinto ; Want new pint EER 740 ° gallon, 400 count____ 4 75 RICE BORAX Maple and Cane Northern Queen______ 5 50 0 Kanuck, per gal.______ S10) Univercat 7 25 One Quert. 2 8 65 Fancy Blue Rose_____- 4 85 T ty (ule Fearn Kanuck. § gal 2 Half gatlon..<._ 11 55 Sweet Small Fancy Head __----__-- 5 75 24.1 pan Ss i ee 3 35 » © gal, can____ 4 14 : gallon, 500_....- me 725 48, 10 oa. packages... 4 40 ae a Wood Bowls s sy COZ. v FRUIT CAN RUBBERS _ Banner, quarts, doz. _. 2 10 7m peewee 08 en, 9 quart me 4 49 13 in. Butter ________ 5 00 Presto Red Lip, 2 gro. Paw Paw, quarts, doz. 2 80 Welch, 12 pint case___ 2 25 15 ae MO 9 00 carton 78 RUSKS Welch, 26-4 oz. case___ 2.30 17 in. Butter 18 00 Presto oe Lip, 2 a Postma Biscuit Co. iyin. Butter 25 00 gro. carton. 20 Dill Pickles 18 rolls, per case ______ 2 10 Gal., 40 to Tin, doz... 815 12rolls, percase ______ 1 39 WASHING POWDERS 32 oz. Glass Thrown___ 1 45 18 cartons, percase __. 2 35 Bon Ami Pd., 18s, box_ 1 90 GELATINE 12 cartons, per case ___ 1 57 Bon Ami Cake, 18s___. 1 65 COOKING OIL j WRAPPING PAPER Jell-o, 3 doz.-----_--__ 2 35 Brio 85 asa Fibre, Manilla, white__ 05 Minute, 3 doz.________- 4 05 Dill Pickles, Bulk Chipso, large -------- $4 pints 2 4 6 no) Pee... 06% Plymouth, White_-___- £5 -5Gal. 200) 3 65 Climaline, 4 doz._____. $6 Quarts 1 To oo 4 70 Butchers*D F________ 06% Jelsert, 3 doz.------__- 7 on. 11 25 SALERATUS aoe 3 2p Half Gallons, 1 doz. 600 raft = ——----------- 06 " 0 randmna, ree... 3 6 ’ as ‘ Srpipe 09% 45 Gal) 1300.02 30 00 Arm and Hammer 24s is 5 Snowhoy, 12 large... 1 80 Bon, med. 09 HONEY Gold Dust, 12 lai -... 1 80 Carroll’s No. 5, per dz. 4 85 Golden Rod, 24. .-._-- 4 25 PIPES oer Pe ic : [ ae veoes CAKE oe ; 9 AL SODA Old Dutch Clean., Z. Magic, 3 doz.__-______ a es ee 2 eicauaee 60 Ibs. cs._ 1 35 Octagon, 966 -..__._____ 3 90 TABLE SAUCES Sunlight, 3 doz. __-___- 2 70 JELLY AND PRESERVES Granulated, 18-214 lb. Rinse, 246 480 Lee & Perrin, large-__5 75 Sunlight, 1% doz. -____ 1 35 Pure, 30 Ib. pails_.____ 2 60 PLAYING CARDS packages ___________ 110 Rinso, 40, _._____._____ 295 Lee & Perrin, small___ 3 35 Yeast Foam, 3 doz.____ 2 70 {mitation, 30 Ib. pails. 160 Battle Axe, per doz... 2 65 Spotless Cleanser, 48, Pepper ——..---...____. 160 Yeast Foam, 1% doz.__ 1 35 Pure, 6 0z., Asst., doz... 90 Bicycle, per doz.___._. 4 70 LG ee ee 3 85 Royal Mint__.-________ 2 40 Pure Pres.. 16 oz., dz. 1 40° Torpedo, per doz.- 2 50 Sani Flush, 1 doz.__- 225 Tobasco, small______-- 3 75 : ee eon a Sapolio, 3 doz.._-._-_- 315 Sho You, 9 0z., doz.___ 2 00 COD FISH Speedee, 3 doz._..___. 120 Al large 4 75 ee JELLY GLASSES POTASH Peerless, 1 lb. boxes_-__ 18 Sunbrite, 50s_------_.- 210 A-1, small -_-----____- 2 85 eee ee 20 % Pint Tall, per doz.____ 25 Babbitt’s, 2 doz.______ 275 Old Kent, 1 1b. pure--__- 25 Wyandot. Cleaner, 24s 1 85 Caper, 2 0z.---------__ @ 3¢ q os 22 MICHIGAN December 20, 1933 TRADESMAN SHOE MARKET Michigan Retail Shoe Dealers Association. President—EIwyn Pond, Flint. 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. Selection, Timing, Pricing for Spring getting all set to g, and rain in pub- People are live again. They are tired of skulkin they are ready to be seen ag lic and to be gay. That precious line of reasoning was delivered from the run- way of Styles of the National Boot and Shoe Manufacturers the packed into a para- the Conference Association. Sometimes wisdom of a season can be graph. There and a proba- bility of Spring and is a possibility footwear for this —due to a change in next Summer change in the thinking and behavior of people. Depression cannot go on for- ever, and recovery of one sort or an- other is The mental inevitable. American people are tempera- and fundamentally optimistic. want an opportunity to be gay and to express it in new attire. adventure and it ex- - 1 in the Chey Spring is the season of itself as well as in life presses selection of ap- parel, itself, Many Palm Beach clothes, without thought of participating in the They get part. buy cruise clothes, and sports clothes, people events keyed to that attire mental pleasure in playing a What is the public going to do with its new leisure? What shoes are they lan because of it? going to pl It was quite fitting for a stvle show to precede National Seasonal Opening Week. m fashion. I[t was It was a prelude to possibilities exceedingly well done, and highly complimentary to its sponsors. It was perhaps the first style show on record where every shoe worn was “fit perfection.” The reason for that was the infinite pains taken in custom and semi-custom shoemaking in the month’s work pre- paring for the show. Those who had an opportunity to get a close-up view of not only the models, but the themselves, were convinced of the fact that ized. New ; and the tate more fashion and fit must adventures into pattern-makin blending of colors will necessi- nore study—more effort — and intelligent selection in the sea- son to come Selecting a line of shoes simply be- cause they please the buver’s eye will sufficient for this The public in all its divisions not be new season. shows more intelligence in its purchasing for than preciation of the fashion ever before. A new ap- supreme importance 1 of right shoes for the right time is needed. In the selection of fashion and Sum- Are wanted footwear for the next Spring mer these questions will be asked: the goods wanted? Are they at this time? Are the prices right? Selection, timing and pricing are the three important factors. Make no mis- take about it. True fashion in foot- wear for the next season will be much more difficult than just picking a num- ber here and there and hoping that it will click in Walter Consumer,” says: drawer later. “The the cas! Pitkin, in his study of *that has “It is an axiom of economics that every sale takes place in the mind of the buyer. The act of signing on the dotted handing over cash for goods is an event in the life of per- and it is determined by what- line or sonality: soever happens to determine that per- that and Economists assume, particular time seem to that the influences mak- normally sonality at place. only too often, blocking a sale ing or are nothing more than the thoughts, per- ceptions, memories, and cravings con- cerned with the commodity under con- sideration—or perhaps also some re- salesman The veteran sales- action toward the himself. This is too narrow, often to his sorrow no less ight, that absolutely any- sway the prospective cus- man knows, than to his del thing may tomer. “It sounds silly to speak of and do just this, and in a than The ordi- in this sense, a roman- consumni- ers as displaying ‘classic’ ‘romantic’ taste. Yet they even more most sense intensely literary critics have done. person 1S, tic through and through.” Another significant factor right down If there 1as been an over-production of stand- nary this same line of thinking ard, staple footwear in 1933, shoes will not be bought merely to fill shoe store shelves in 1934. Manufacturers, to get new shoes, will have to show new num- bers. Perhaps that was the fundamen- tal reason for the fashion show ...a desire to make obsolete old types and for the introduc- to make opportunity tion of new. go hand in hand up to a but it is logical to expect in the springtime a little economics.—Boot and Economics and fashion certain point; more emphasis on fashion than Shoe Recorder ——__>->-<_-___ Plan To Revive the State Association Elaborate plans for the organization of a revived Michigan retail shoe asso- ciation recent were completed at a meeting at the Hotel Olds, Lansing, tended by thirty salesmen. The meet- a. was called by the Detroit Retail Shoe Dealers Association, through Clyde K. Taylor, president, and Nathan Hack, secretary. but the organization ill be state-wide. he temporary committee to direct the re-organization of the Michigan as- was elected by the Lansing with Clyde K. Taylor, of Stuart H. Rackham, Inc., as chairman. Tay- lor also cies an the following men to the committee: A. Mittelman, of Russek’s, Detroit: = T. Nunneley, of Mount Clemens; and O. R. Jenkins, sociation group, acting secretary. In additic from nn, key men were appointed county to co-operate in in the state for re-organization and membership. The Grand Rapids meeting has been che duled to coincide with the Kent County Mer- and will be both convention An elaborate style show s plan ned for the three days, an event ] ] not tried upon a large ory hitherto. every contacting every dealer the conven- tion of Shoe chants and displays. been scale in this territ ——_—_<>-~» ~~» ______ hefts of gas are combatted through a new meter coupling housing and seal. Meters cannot be disconnected without breaking the seal nor be leaving a tell-tale signal. tilted without Proceedings of the Grand Rapids Danville, Harvey E., Onekama__ 500.00 B Harold Hansen, Onekama________ 26.30 ankruptcy Court Ed. Johnson, Onekama..__ «10.00 (Continued from page 11) James H. Kelly, Onekama________ 11.06 Mr, and Mrs. Otto Heijl, Bear Lake 61.78 Onekama School, 7th Grade, One- . Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Herkelrath, Bear kama ______-________--_ 1.75 Tok 16.72 O. H. S. Senior Class, Onekama__ 6.17 Louis Herkelrath, School Dist. No. 5 O. H. S. Senior Class ’33, Onekama_ 5.65 Bene fabs 502.81 O. H. S. Freshman Class, Onekama_ 2.82 Noble Hill Woodstock 573.51 O. H, S. Freshman Class, Onekama 5 Mrs. Effievm House, Manistee._ 108.62 0. H. S. Sophomore Class, One- Geo. W. Hull, Treas. School Dist. kama __--___________ =-->------- 3.54 No. 2. Arcadia’ 1.80 Onekama Lodge No, 497 F. & £ Hans A. Wendel Ins. : A Onekama oo 15.00 ane ee 1,710.20 ©. H. S, Senior Class 33, Onekama 8.83 Jos. l. Jones, Onekama__________ 33 Jos. G. Prosser, Onekama___ 40.97 Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Kenny, Wm. Pr. Rhine, Onekama____ 50.00 Onekarma _. 185.97 A. F. Richmond, Onekama 50.00 Len. Kline, Ev. Th Sun. Sch. Dr AF ot Me. Richmond, Treas. Onekame ..00 12.73 Onekama -_- 70.33 170.30 RR. N. of A. Rec, O. Hendrickson, OnCKarn ea 27.33 Arno, H. Knuth, Onekama_ Mr. and Mrs. John L. Larson, Onekama |... 72.29 +»3Hannah Solomon and Sarah G. Peter H. Lass, Bear Lake____---- 94.77 Baker, Onekama ______________ 40.00 Peter H. Lass, ce ot Pater 0. Mrs. E. G. Sechler, Onekama___-_ 64.88 IAss Beir Toke oe 2.08 Jane Y. Sechler, Onekama______ 30.60 Louis Lingg, Bear Lake--..-__- 76.92 Edith Schafer, Treas, Onekama__ 530.45 EO. me Hartsdale, N. Y. 54.72 Tri-Co, Asso. of RN. of Ao, Manistee Co. Banks Asso. C. E. Hendrickson, Onekama, -______- 11.89 Foy, Mz ee a _-. $9.64 ieouis A. Wendel, Onckama.. 11.20 Manistee Co., Athletic Asso. Geo. Hans A. Wendel, Sp. Fund., One- W. Robinson, Sec.-Treasurer, SAN ee ee 16.50 Qnekama 12.40 Richard O. Wendel, Onekama____ 30.00 Mich. Junior School, F. L. Carrington, Blanche lL. Wendel, Onekama____ 1,204.11 Rector, Onekama _____ __.___ 202.04 Richard O. Wendel, Onekama____ 165.00 Martin Miller, Treas. Sch. Dist, No. Blanche lL, Wendel, Onekama____ 350.00 2, Bear lake | Lo ten 8 December 4, 1933. On this day final M. W. of A. Win. Soller, Clerk, meeting of creditors was held in the mat- Onekama 2 8.36 ter of Elton H. Simpson and George M. Onekama Lodge No. 497, F. & A. M. Lievseld, co-partners doing business as Paul Alpers, Treas., Onekama 27.00 Muskegon Heights Memorial Works, Cnekama Commercial Club, Harold bankrupt No. 5165. The trustee was pres- Sorenson, Treas., Onekama____ 41.22 ent in person and represented by George O. H. S. Alumni Asso., Onekama 27.00 D. Stribley, attorney, Certain creditors O. B.S: Band Onekama_..____. 2.09 were present in person and by Grand ©. H. S. Literary Society, Onekama 11.08 Rapids Credit Men’s Association. The O. H. S. Senior Class 1931, verre trustee’s final report and account was Leona Smith, Treas.___ : 71.00 aprroved and allowed. Bills of attorney O. H. S. Sophomore Class 1931, for bankrupt and attorney for trustee Forest Smith, Treas., Onekama 1.72 were considered and allowed. An order O’Rorke, Fred, Treas., Arcadia_- 35.90 was made for the payment of adminis- Fred O'R orke, Treas., School Dist. rotion expenses. preferred claims, a sup- Mo l Atalis. 22.18 plemental first dividend of 10 per cent. E. E. Owen, Onekama.... 112.06 and final dividend of 15.4 per cent, to E. BE. Owen, Treas. St. Johns: Chapel general creditors. No objections to the by the Lake Onekama....__.__ 107.32 bankrunt’s discharge. The meeting then Onekama Sch. Dist. No. 4, Ben adjourned without date and the files will Olsen, Treas., Onekama_______- 715.72 be returned to the U. S. District Court. 'Sinith, Treas, Onekama* ggg, TR, the matter of Richard a Fruin, Pierport Ladies Aid, Mrs. Fred_ eae Pe ee Phe tel meting Of Bradford, Treas.. Bear Lake $53 | Soe ee eee foe er erter Ber ae Chapter 0 ES Base 29. 1933. at 2 P. M. The trustee’s final re- J. Upton, Treas “Onsthma - 84.87 port will be approved at_such meeting. Portage Park Property Owners There may be a dividend for creditors. Asso., H. Swain, Treas., Onekama 88.04 In the matter of Charles G. Porter, bankrupt No. 5064. The final meeting of Leslie A. Quale, Special, Onekama 126.08 creditors has been called for December L. A. Quale, Postal a/e, Onekama_ 300.00 29. 1933, at 2 P. M. The trustee’s final Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Quidort, One- report will be approved at such meeting. Jos. G. Prosser, Pasadena, Calif. 31.50 te _ ee ee. 49.04 There may be a dividend for creditors. R. N. of A. Mabel Schimek Rec., In the matter of Hilton A. Piper, bank- ane coe 54.55 ruvt No. 5176, final meeting of creditors mM. is. Reeves, Chicaso 16.74 was held under date of December 4, 1933. Edith Schafer, Treas. Sch. Dist. Fred G. Timmer, trustee, was present NO, 2, Bear take. 229.98 and represented by Butterfield, Keeney Wan. J. Schimke, Bear Lake ____. 7.09 & Amberg, attorneys. Bankrupt was rep- Anna T. Schneidewendt, Onekama 125.24 resented bv Warner, Norcross & Judd, Mrs. E. G, Sechler (dec’d) fee 70.8 attorneys, Certain creditors were pres- A. D. Showalter & Son, Bear Lake 143.34 ent in verson. Trustee’s final report and J. QO. Showalter, Onekama.._-_ 53.34 account was approved and allowed. Cer- Mr. and Mrs. Darrell J. Smith, One- tain attorneys’ bills approved and allow- Ree 20.42 ed subject to deduction for lack of funds M. E. Smith, Treas. Sch, Dist. No. 1, in the estate. Order was made for the eka 1,497. 54 nayvrent of expenses of administration [ M. Smith, Onekama =. 68.76 as far as funds on hand will permit. No Mrs. Hannah Solomon, Onekama___ 8.62 obsection to discharge. No dividend to Snie Sorenson, Onekama___-____- 192.21 creditors. Final meeting adjourned with- Harold Sorenson, Onekama 125.20 out date, Files will be returned to U. S. im E. Specht, Onekama oo 98.62 District Court. a Evelyn J. oe Dnekeams. vie In the matter of Jay W. Brooks, bank- Rev. E. eae ne eee -68 rupt No. 5525. The first meeting of cred- St. Jos. Church, Ladies, Mary E. itors has been called for January 3, 1934, Briske, Treas. Onekama ._ 67.16 at 10/4. Trinity U. P. §S. Eliz. Strauch, Treas., : cee Onekama 2 J+ 2S In the matter of William Mulder, indi- Ceo. O. Upton. Onekama_-_ i. std vidually and as Grand Rapids High Grade tev. J. Edson Ulery, Onekama____ 8.49 Fibre Carving Co., bankrupt No. 5523. Union Church Meetings, Laura M. The first meeting of creditors has heen Gray, Treas., Onekama_____. 1.60 called for January 3, 1934, at 10 A. M. r > Tavoner on on co 2.90 Li ehcp Naga aggre ones eed In the matter of Hans A. Wnedel and : , Miss C. B. Neeley, : x : Coane 3.00 Richard F. Wendel, co-partners, doing Lillian M. Weide (dec’d)_____- 23.55 «| DBinets AS Hans A. Wendel & Comppny, R. V. Winberg, Con. Sun. Sch. i proprietors of the Bank of Onekama, a : : ' s Private Banking House, bankrupt No. RF. ‘Woudel, Dla 16/67 A498. The first meeting of creditors has i cE Peitset asec ye ccs cs ».07 ee ve . Sy ¢ ary..? 9 é 9 Hans A. Wendel, Spec. Ac., Onekama 2.50 4 ev Salled “Tor Jannanad, ijt, at Hans A. Wendel, Onekama 116.62 ey W. H. M. Society, Onekama_ 33.09 In the matter of Cedar Springs Cream- Ernest Brandt, Onekama______ 211.15 ery Company, bankrupt No. 5517. The Hd. Brandt, Onekama... 55.00 frst meeting of creditors has been called Cloverleaf Nat'l Farm, Onekama 2.50 for January 2, 1934, at 10 A. M. WHOLESALE SOLE LEATHER AND SHOE. FINDINGS For REPAIR SHOP—SHOE STORE—DEPARTMENT STORE Distributors Panco Rubber Taps and Heels—Joppa Leathers—Griffin Shoe Dressings and Polish—Steerhead Leathers—St. Louis Braid Co. Shoe Laces—Tioga Oak Leathers—Flickenstein Flexible Sole Leather—Rayon Products—Bends—Strips—Men’s and Women’s Cut Taps—Large Complete Stock—Prompt Shiffments. GRAND RAPIDS BELTING COMPANY Established in 1904 40-50 Market Avenue Grand Rapids, Michigan 7h EE dita ihe ag ag, os saaiiscale December 20, 1933 OUT AROUND (Continued from page 9) This, then, is the lesson and the in- spiration—so to turn all material strug- gles and accomplishments into the spir- itual doing of good. Production and trade, the building of cities and insti- tutions, the growing of foodstuffs, their mutual exchange and the making of machines and utensils, the creation of money and credit; all these things, though they appear and disappear, turn into the sacred substance of love for others. Not what one gathers and reaps in the aspirations and energies of earth- ly life, but the uses we give to them in the days that are as a moment in the infinite growth and advance! And he has not lived in vain who feels in this Christmastide the will and the wish that others may be happy and that all men may partake of the sacrament of doing good. In all things as they are runs the spirit of love, if we but per- ceive and embrace it. To the Star and the Child, all hail! Exponents of Truth and emblems of the Beautiful. Down what corridors of time we shall pass we cannot know, but always, as the years go by, there will be the Star and the Child, to lead and to teach that, in the wisdom that passes understanding, there is promise and not penalty, good and not evil. Let no one despair who in humility and acceptance interprets the Nativity and hears in the night sky of a wavering and wandering life, even for this one day, the angelic anthems of peace and good-will. There is never justice with- out mercy. There is never love without forgiveness, and there is never good- will without faith in others. The way is determined, the opportunity is at hand. Christmas day is the ineffable harbinger of hope and trust, the sacred hostage of good-will, love and peace! Wm. R. Roach, who made an auto- mobile trip through England and Ire- land last summer, says the merchants of those countries are the best mer- chants he has ever met. If a prospec- tive customer finds the goods he is looking over are a little higher priced than he expected, he is told that goods in keeping with his ideas can be ob- tained at another store nearby. A slip of paper is handed him with the name of the store and the street number where it is located. If the customer hesitates and undertakes to obtain the goods by beating down the price, he is told very politely that he is not wanted as a customer until he needs goods such as are sold at the store in question. When he finally makes a purchase the goods are wrapped very carefully, tied with a strong string and finished with a handle by which they can be carried without inconven- ience. The death of Cassius L. Glasgow, which occurred at the home of the de- ceased in Nashville on Monday, de- pressed me greatly. He had been ill for several weeks with heart trouble induced by hardening of the arteries, but was thought to be greatly improved in health and strength when the Death Angel crossed his threshold.. MICHIGAN The greatest service I was ever able to do my friend was in 1907, when I conducted a campaign for his ap- pointment as Railroad Commissioner at the hands of Governor Warner. Pre- vious to that time the men who held that office were creatures of the rail- roads. They had at their disposal a private car, providing eating and sleep- ing accommodations for themselves and friends, which was taken without charge over any railroad line in the state, switched off on a side track in any city or town or left on a switch near any hunting resort or fishing ground. The people appeared to be utterly powerless to change this con- dition. The principal railroads of the state each “chipped in” $5,000 to meet the election expenses of the candidate for governor, conditional on their be- ing given the privilege of naming the railway commissioner, I had this con- dition so thoroughly in hand that I decided to bring about a change in the abuses which had crept into this office, if such a thing were possible. In casting about for a man who could not be swerved from the path of duty, I decided that Mr. Glasgow met that requirement. I therefore started a letter campaign to secure his appoint- ment. I wrote to every member of the Michigan Retail Hardware Associ- ation and the Michigan Implement Dealers Association, requesting them to write Governor Warner in his behalf. I also asked the same favor of every reader of the Tradesman. I think they all responded to this request, because Gov. Warner subsequently informed me that he received ten times as many letters from the friends of Mr. Glas- gow as he did for any other candi- date for any other appointive office. Governor Warner delayed making the appointment for some reason, so I asked my life-long friend, Wm. Alden Smith, to go down to Farmington, where the Governor lived, and ascer- tain the cause of the delay. The Gov- ernor met his friend Smith graciously and said: “I like Mr. Stowe and I think he likes me, and if you prevail upon him to deal a little more generously with my friend, Colon Lillie, I will appoint his friend, Glasgow, Railway Commissioner.” Mr. Smith told me on his return that his reply to this statement was as fol- lows: “Governor, if you were to go into Mr. Stowe’s office and make such a request of him, he would throw you out the window.” “All right,” replied the Governor, “T will take a chance on Stowe and appoint his friend Glasgow.” Mr. Glasgow thus described his sub- sequent interview with Governor War- ner, held at Farmington: “T don’t care to be railroad commis- sioner,” he told the Governor. ‘I don’t know anything about the duties of the office. If railroad influence or dictation are to be recognized in the conduct of the department, then don’t appoint me. I’ll accept only on condition that I am to be absolutely untrammeled, to do as I please, regardless of railroad or polit- ical interests, as free as I am in the management of my own private busi- ness affairs.” TRADESMAN The Governor replied that Glasgow was the kind of a Railroad Commis- sioner desired, and then Glasgow said: “Also, you are to have no strings on me. If I accept I don’t propose to look to you for instructions. If I fall down the disgrace will be wholly mine, but if I make good you can have the honor for having appointed me.” Gov. Warner agreed to these stipu- lations, but informed Glasgow he had in mind a man he would like to name as deputy. “Who is he?” Glasgow asked. The Governor named his choice for deputy. “T won’t have him. If you insist on him, don’t appoint me Commissioner,” Glasgow replied. The Governor’s choice was not appointed deputy. On receipt of his appointment Mr. Glasgow wrote me as follows: “Well, the contest is over and you have won, and now you won’t let me thank you for what you have done for me. Because I know you like a book, I realize that the only thing I can do to repay you for the hard work you have put in in my behalf is to make good and that I shall do the best I know how.” During the many years Mr. Glasgow Served in an official capacity I asked but one favor of him—and that was a business favor in behalf of a friend. The favor was granted—not because I asked it, but because it was right that it should be granted. Mr. Glasgow did herculean work during the many years he served as Railway Commissioner and on the sub- sequently created Railway Commission. As I look over his career and take note of his many accomplishments I think it is safe for me to say that he was the most capable and faithful public officer Michigan has ever had on its rolls. E, A. Stowe. ——_+++____ Industrial Slavery Under the Lash of Organized Greed The present money controversy be- tween the President and Wall street international bankers should catch the attention of every merchant, business man, woman and citizen. Human wel- fare is most intimately bound to the money problem. Next to the air we breath to sustain life is the need of mioney for food, clothing and comforts. While there is an abundance of every- thing nature can provide, it is clear to see that ignorance alone is responsible for what we suffer. It seems as though this could not be humanly possible, but it is true. Then, is it not time that we, as intelligent human beings, look irto the cause of our distress and cor- rect it? There was a remiote time when little was known of money and the people got along with ‘barter or trade. This was when there were only a few scat- tering tribes upon the earth. But as population increased a medium of ex- change became This brought about a system of money, which was set up by those who became In plan- necessary. known as mioney changers. ning this system, naturally they looked out for themselves more than they did for the people. Thus has our monetary 2 “ system come down to us from those Who are not producers of wealth, but, like a sponge, are absorbers of it. The results of leaving this vital matter of mioney with the “money changers’ comes home to us in the results of the present depression. Do you not think it is time for the people to take a hand in their own monetary system, instead of leaving it with the small band of i ternational robbers? There is probably no subject upon which the people are less informed than that of money. We have no text books upon this important topic. We have been told that the money prob- lem is most complex; therefore the average man and woman should not bother their heads about it. should That they accept the decrees of the “money changers, which are made into laws by This is what the people have been doing for a long time and the results are here. It is clear that Congress. those who formulate our n:onetary laws, largely control the press and magazines, also dominate our educational system, do not want the people enlightened upon monetary matters. They know that if we were educated to a correct understanding of monetary affairs their control over us would end. It is time that busi- ness men and women awoke and in- sisted that monetary knowledge be taught in schools and colleges. Text books should be prepared and teachers should be trained to impart m ynetary knowledge and bus’ness economics. Who are these international bankers, whom play the part of the “hogey- man” to scare the people into submis- sion of their having money control? Rubber Stamps FORBES STAMP CO., 145 IONIA AVE., N.W. “Opposite Post Office” GRAND RAPIDS - MICHIGAN Phone 89574 John L. Lynch Sales Co. SPECIAL SALE EXPERTS Expert Advertising Expert Merchandising 209-210-211 Murray Bldg. Grand Rapids, Michigan Business Wants Dapartment 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 departments $4 per inch. Payment with order is required, as amounts are too small to open accounts. | Will Buy Your Merchandise For Cash Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes, Ready-to- Wear, Furnishings, Groceries, Furniture, Hardware, Etc. Will buy entire stock and fixtures, or any part. Also short leases taken over. All transactions confidential. Write, Phone, or Wire LOUIS LEVINSOHN Phone 27406 655 So. Park St. Saginaw, Michigan FOR SALE—Business place. Fine brick business building in the heart of Big Rapids’ retail district for sale at a very reasonable figure. James Obeck, 112 Mill St., Big Rapids, Mich. 613 24 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN December 20, 1933 You will find they are private bankers and they publish no financial state- ments of condition, as do National and state banks. A recent statistical re- search shows that one of these Wall street private banks owns or controls corporations and public utilities hav- ing a combined capital of over $60,000,- 000,000 or nearly one-seventh of the entire wealth of the Nation. Others of these private banks, no doubt, own many billion more. These and other statistical facts show that all the lambs which have been shorn did not go to Wall shearing process reached out and covered the entire street. The country. The question is, how much longer are we to play the part of lambs The time is here for action. providing patriotic and sheep? The President is leadership. Urge your senator and rep- Congress to support monetary reform by supporting the President in his efforts to restore our resentative in monetary system to where it will serve the needs of the people. Talk about the evils of slavery of black men. It was far more ‘humane than the indus- trial slavery of both white and black men now under the lash of organized greed. E. B. Stebbins. —_+- + ____ Outrageous Tax on Paper Sacks Schedule of weights for figuring compensatory processing taxes. Also Compensatory processing tax figured on this schedule of weights. No. 1 Rope and Philtruc — White Coated Sacks Us _.____ 285 tbs. « 3.518=-$10.378 per 1000 tes ________175 Ibs. x 3.518— 6.157 per 1000 20 ibs..____157 Ibs. % 3.518=— 5-523 per 1000 1/16ths ___103 Ibs.x 3.518= 3.624 per 1000 18 ibs.__._._ $3 Ibs. x 3.518=— 3.272 per 1000 5 ibs._____. 80 Ibs. 5 3.518— 2.814 per 1000 & tbs... 72lhe. KS.518=— 2.523 per 1000 7 ibs.___.___ 65 Ibs. & 3.518— 2.287 per 1000 6 lbs._...___ 60 Ibs. K 3.518— 2.111 per 1009 5 lbs.______ 52 Ibs. K3.518—. 1.828 per 1000 4 Ibs. _ 45 Ibs. x 3.518= 1.583 per 1000 3% Ibs.__-- 40 Ibs. x 3.518 1.407 per 1000 3 ibs.______ 34 Ibs. x 3.518=— 1.196 per 1000 2 ibs.______ 82 lbs. x 3.518— 1.126 per 1000 Philco — White Coated Sacks 4s ____.._ 320 Tbs. x 3.518—$11.258 per 1000 Ws _ __-195 Ibs. x 3.518= 6.860 per 1000 20. lbs._____173 lbs. x 3.518= 6.086 per 1000 1/16s _.115 lbs. x 3.518= 4.046 per 1000 10 Ibs._____105 lbs. x 3.518= 3.694 per 1000 ——__+> 2. _____ Nearly Forced Into Economic Serfdom (Continued from page 17) ington when this situation comes to a head. There is need for revision of the foods and drugs acts along the lines perhaps suggested in the Tugwell bill. The various industries could have been coreced into support of the measure. They will not support it now under any consideration. The split in the A.A.A. will not be forgotten and now that the master code is no longer un- der the A.A.A. the food trade need no longer fear recriminations, The vision of things to be done may come a long time before the way of doing them appears clear, but woe to him who distrusts the vision.—Jenkins Lloyd Jones. li is the height of absurdity to sow little but weeds in the first half of one’s lifetime and expect to harvest a valuable crop in the second half— Percy H. Johnson. GOOD WORDS UNSOLICITED Voluntary Testimonials From Many Good Friends Evart, Dec. 13—Allow me to con- gratulate you on the fiftieth anniver- sary number of the Tradesman. It is the finest copy of your publication which has ever come to my attention. You are now eligible to membership in the Half Century Club and I would cheerfully support you for the presi- dency of that organization. I note that one of your readers makes enquiry concerning the Goodwin plan for raising money for church purposes. The Christian Century of Nov. 22 gives four columns of space to an anal- vsis of the scheme and the Dec. 13 issue of the same journal prints letters from correspondents from various sec- tions of the country giving their opin- ions of the plan. The Century editorial, as well as the correspondents, all ad- vise against the plan, it being the con- census of opinion that it’s not only un- ethical, but that it will do injury to local merchants. V. R. Davy. Grand Rapids, Dec. 13—Allow me to congratulate vou on the fifty years of service you have rendered Western Michigan in particular and the state in general as editor of the Michigan Tradesman. My attention was first called to the publication years ago when the late George Thurston, of Central Lake, made a frequent contribution. I knew Mr. Thurston quite well and for a time I took his place as editor of the Cen- tral Lake Torch, after his death. I know how eagerly store owners and other business people looked for the weekly visits of the Tradesman. Of course, the fiftieth anniversary edition is especially fine. You and your associates must have experienced great pleasure in arranging for its publica- tion. Leslie A. Butler, Superintendent of Schools. Grand Rapids, Dec. 7—I want to congratulate you upon the fiftieth anni- versary number of the Michigan Tradesman, I am congratulating you upon having achieved this goal, but primarily I am congratulating you up- on fifty years of real service to your readers. I am sending you my best wishes for vour continued success and happiness. Raleigh R. Stotz, Gen’l Agent Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co. Chicago, Dec. 12—Here is a short message to you. I know you are a busy man and have little time to read letters from the gentle sex, but I just have to take a few seconds of your time and tell you something. I received your fiftieth anniversary edition of the Tradesman last Satur- day and what a book. I gleaned it over at first and saw so many good articles to read that I decided to remain home Sunday and read it. Well I just did that and found so many interesting articles that I had a nice comfortable day and found many items of interest, such as Roy Randall, Charles Garfield, Dorothy Dix, and many other items. Then the interesting advertisements and _ congratulations, which were many. I want to congratulate you on your wonderful edition. Not only that, but your personal self. Your high ideal of what is right and just, rigidly main- tained for fifty years, is something to be proud of and I am proud to have the friendship of such a high principled man, I want to thank you for the privi- leg> of enjoying your edition of the Tradesman and congratulate you on the good work of a man whose integ- rity and service are beyond reproach. My love and best wishes to you and may you continue your good work for many years to come. Mrs. Blanche Rutherford. Lansing, Dec. 13—You have good reason to be proud of the issue and the great record you have made. _ Ffty years in anything is wonderful enough, but in your case, with the good results you have obtained for your subscribers, your record is beyond comparison. May God bless you with many, many more years of service. W. G. Farnsworth. Jackson, Dec. 14—Here enclosed you will find money order for $3 for the Tradesman, It saves me more in every issue than it costs per year. Ex- cuse my oversight for not sending re- niittance sooner. F. W. Schuholz. St. Joseph, Dec. 14—I want to con- gratulate you on your edition of a half century. No use telling you how much good you have done. Your fearless pen has given protection and help to the host of merchants and followers who read the Michigan Tradesman. If I could do something I wish more than anything in the world I would build a monument to you in Grand Rapids. Charles Renner, Manager Hotel Whitcomb. Poulan, Georgia, Dec. 15—The fif- tieth anniversary edition of the Michi- gan Tradesman is impressive. The pure literature you print on the front cover page is each week worth the sub- scription price. I read your Out Around avidly and with abiding bene- fit. May you be spared for your work of high emprise for a long, long time —and longer! Chase S. Osborn. Ellsworth, Dec, 18—In looking up our number on the last Tradesman we find that it is time for our annual check. We are fortunate, indeed, to be on the subscription list and to have a trade paper which is such a real guide to the retailers of Michigan. Wish to compliment and congratu- late you on the fiftieth anniversary number, which certainly was a wonder- ful work in literature and information, and our sincere hope is that you may be able to continue many more years. Will be thankful if at the fifty year mark or milestone in our career we will be as able as you are, Mr. Stowe. We find ourselves to some extent merchandise poor, having purchased liberally in our many lines and not be- ing able to get financial aid quite as easy as we have at times to tide us over these temporary tight times. We thank you again for all you have been able to do for us and your inter- est in us. Klooster & Co., John Bos. —_ s+ > __ To Take Trade Census Plans for a census of business as of the close of this year are rapidly going forward under the bureau of the census of the Department of Commerce. In addition to wholesaling and distribu- tion, the survey, which will be com- pleted next year, will include service and amusement trade classifications. The previous similar census was made in 1930, covering business in 1929. One of the new census forms, re- ceived in retail circles here toward the close of the week, is much simpler than that used in the 1929 census. Retailers are asked to give total sales, total ex- penses, value of stock, number of part and full-time employes on a month-to- month basis, payroll and the six prin- cipal types of goods in the order of their importance. The question is asked as to whether the reporting firm was in business in 1929, ————_++>_ There’s a new form-fitting bed pil- low; it has a rounded indention in one side to fit the sleeper’s shoulder, Electrical Appliance Sales Off Last-minute orders for electrical appliances furniched the bulk of the wholesale business in the New York market this week, There was some buying of merchandise for post-holiday promotions, but the volume was lim- ited. Buyers are anxious to see how the present holiday shopping season develops before making commitments for future deliveries, Preparations for opening 1934 lines next month have been virtually completed by socket ap- pliance producers and samples of the new goods will be shipped into local showrooms in the next two weeks, —_+~->___ Issues Spring Hosiery Card Nine new shades designated as gray, beige and sun tones, feature the Spring color card for hosiery issued by the Textile Color Card Association. The gtays comprise “nudawn,” a light neu- tral hue; mouette, a medium gray of beige cast and taupesan, a high-sty'e taupe. The beige tints include crash- tone, a light natural hue; manoa, a me- dium beige, and mexique, a brown beize. In the sun tones are extra dry, a light beige; sherry tone, a sun-tan beige, and liqueur, a high-style shade for wear with white. —_>+.__ Silverware Swindle Michigan merchants report the oper- ations of a swindler claiming to repre- sent the “Rogers United Distributors,” 525 Woodward avenue, Detroit. The scheme is to supply the retailer with a quantity of “Rogers” silverware to be given away to customers. The deal- er is asked to pay 10 cents down on each piece and 5 cents additional to cover the cost of mailing when they are received. A merchant who invested in the scheme received a quantity of empty boxes. Mail sent to the address in Detroit was returned marked no such address. —____2-2--2_______ Hosiery Hours Cut 40 Per Cent. Starting Monday, the hosiery indus- try will go on a twenty-four hour week for five weeks, cutting the number of hours allowed by the code 40 per cent., according to an NRA order which came through from Washington yes- terday. The infants’ goods mills are exempt from the rule, because this is their busy season. The industry will operate on a basis of three eight-hour days. If conditions warrant. an addi- tional three-weeks’ curtailment may be decreed at the expiration of the five- week period. —_~++>___ A_ low-voltage secondary network cable has been developed which is self- clearing—faults burn clear quickly, the insulation producing no smoke, inflam- mable, explosive or toxic gases. Flexible, handy, a new traveling case holds suits, dresses on hangers, has pockets for other articles, slide fasten- er, hangs full length (36 inches) in auto or berth, or folds for easy carrying, —_~+~-~.___ An automobile battery of new de- sign is entirely encased (including formerly exposed metal parts) in a hard-rubber protective cover. It is serviced without removing this cover. —_~+~-~-___ Columns are filled by fools like me, So all poor fish aren’t in the sea. | 7 Pn weer oo Sell De. ew ane) J He > Yah — ae Wir t at? ce oe ur Shanaing Moristmas eae dl MUR CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL is in a phase of transition, apparently, S\sn@f) and one that is most curious in its relation to our modern world. The festival is in the process of breaking through a great mass of hindrances that our mechanical civilization has set up, and its observance appears to be tending strongly toward a renewal of older forms and the rituals of other days. We have “modernized” Christmas to our hearts’ discontent, and we are beginning to see values that we have seemed to forget. We are living through this phase of transition, subject to its conflicts, its dissatisfactions, its perplexities, yet having also a part in that renewal of the older Christmas that seems to be: taking place. In viewing our mechanical civilization we have been prone to think of its greatness, which is undeniable; yet in certain phases of life we have come to see its defects as well. We are slowly beginning to master it. That is the meaning of our discontent. That is why we see defects. And there is a rising tide of determination that this Christmas festival shall be freed from the modern burden that we have allowed to encumber it. There has never been a time when such vast resources were mustered to help us express every delight that Christmas has to offer. The burden and worry of the holiday season are due to the fact that we have not accepted these resources as such, but have permitted ourselves to regard them as ends in themselves. The penalties of that imperfect vision have begun to make themselves felt. We are becinning to acquire the wisdom to avoid them. All that our mechanical civilization lays before our eyes, in the season of this festival, should be regarded as merely a vast catalogue of convenient things. The things are not important in themselves. The gifts are not Christmas. In a kind of revolt against them we are beginning to go back to Christmas itself —to the carols, the lighted candles, the gathering of old friends, the shining legend of the Child born in Bethlehem under a certain star. This change, more perceptible this year than last, is a part of the average experience. We have all shared it. It is not susceptible of proof, but requires none. It is a part of the spirit of our time. It is in the air. The revolt against a material and mechanized Christmas discards nothing that crafts and factories and stores have given us, but subtly changes the spirit in which they are to be used. A little of the strain and labor of keeping up with a machine-made Christmas is being relaxed, but the gifts of the machine are being employed. Let us say that we are begin- ning to balk a little at being sold — and are beginning to buy. We are perhaps not quite so pressed by the feeling that we must “shop,” as moved by the idea that we want to give We are taking time to go back a little and warm ourselves by old fires. The old legends are gaining power. We are discovering how to turn these gifts of the machine into the Gifts of the Magi. KEEP SUPPLIED WITH LILY WHITE FLOUR “The flour the best cooks use” VALLEY CITY MILLING COMPANY Portland — Grand Rapids ~— Kalamazoo -— Traverse City Make It A Point To Always Buy BEET SUGAR Made in Michigan Beet Sugar Made in Michigan is pure, clean and highly refined. Sugar Beets are raised by the farmers of your own State. Buy Beet Sugar Made in Michigan and you will aid the wage earners who need your support now. Use Beet Sugar for every household purpose. Michigan Made Beet Sugar is available in 5-10-25 and 100 lb. sacks. For sale at all grocers. 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