ppsvespsemie Zils SerAK NCES - > og atr J So) Mas nig eo Aeron = ~ — hes SOS EA a NC ge SEALY: A a Z 3 i zs \ Sg STRADESMAN COMPANY, PUBLISHERSR— Re . \ Cs SESS ca Se PUBLISHED ED WEEKLY vi x , " Wi mo ANY La J | ay or ry K( A Or on “eh Tr bay EN “yi yy < SS ANS Ee Kaee7 4 oe a G DY. ea (é Ae ( Be cy Na Aes — SS OLR SSO NL ~= ‘ . iT Poe See > pg NT a fy’ ss te, 4a ch oF rh ea Sera, (thay ee i eae EST 1883 * oy A ea oe | | F ifty-first ae GRAND RAPIDS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRU ARY 21 21, 1934 Number 2631 ae ee ae ee ee ee ee a ape eee enare ene nna ie ar ae “rar reer erty ee rm erent Ee rr rernner are er ee ar eran OG GT OT OT OG OT GT” IGT GP EF SN ge ge age ag age age : : OPPORTUNITY With doubt and dismay you are smitten; You think there’s no chance for you, son? Why, the best books haven’t been written, The best race hasn’t been run, The best score hasn’t been made yet, The best song hasn’t been sung, The best tune hasn’t been played yet; Cheer up, for the world is young! 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LEE & CADY ® eed Bad & a oe — i A: AGAR: cl OR OA as st ER tla Ae ial cate ceil ey —-f> De. IR a teat ARN I A A ei ‘ bs HIGA oe a (3 Wasa cu ESS BNNs 3 Fifty-first Year 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. ee ae Se SUBSCRIPTION RATESareas follows: $3. per year, if paid strictly in ad vance. $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; issuesa 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, an 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, NRA Conditions Under The Courage of Washington When Washington took command of the New England troops besieging Boston he assumed responsibility for more men under arms than he had ever seen before. The numbers were embar- rassing not only as a problem of direc- tion but as one of organization. He owed his appointment to two things, one the necessity of overcoming the colonial jealousies in New England and the other bringing the South definitely in with the North. Principally for the second reason John Adams opposed the appointment of John Hancock as chief in command and procured the ap- pointment of Col. Washington. Probably at no time was the profes- sional soldier’s contempt for untrained citizens in arms, for trained bands, mil- itia, and an armed rabble greater than it was before Concord and Bunker Hill in New England, but the attack on the hill taught respect for the colonials behind earthworks and in entrench- ments. However, it went no farther than that, In spite of the inherent defects of the troop organization and supply the New Englanders had done their work well, Their chief, Artemas Ward, and his associates, Heath, Knox, Arnold, Stark, etc., may not have been skilled soldiers, but they were determined and brave, and devotion never reached a higher level of courage than it did in such men as Warren and Prescott. The 17,000 colonial militiamen whom Col. Washington found about Boston had taught the British professionals two costly lessons. Distinguished British generals with a competent force were besieged and uncertain both as to what to do and how to do it. Several things dictated Washington’s subsequent military course. First was his own physical and moral courage. That was his best military equipment. It was unhesitating and unfaltering. Second, probably, was his experience with British regular troops. He had seen them lose their discipline under terror. It was not a proper indictment of Braddock’s regulars that they could not fight the French and Indians as the Virginia riflemen could fight them. The disaster was that they would not obey orders. The third was his distrust of minute men, militia, and of undis- ciplined riflemen. It is true that men of that type won the principal American successes, as at Oriskany, Bennington, Saratoga, King’s mountain, and Cowpens, but it was Washington’s army which kept the pressure on the British points of concentration. It was Washington’s distinctive characteristic that he would attack. That quality was developed in him as if he had the experience, the genius, and the resources of any one of the great generals of history. He had two plans to throw the British out of Bos- ton. Both were vetoed by his council. Both were amazingly audacious. Both may have been very foolish. One was to attack across the ice if it became solid enough to permit it. The other was to attack in rowboats. It is one thing for an untrained general and an untrained command to resist behind cover, but only a man with Washing- ton’s courage would have seriously con- sidered assaulting a fortified city sup- ported by a fleet and held by disci- plined troops. When he attacked at Trenton his army had been shattered by its expe- riences at Brooklyn Heights, by its narrow escape from the easy going Howe, by its retreat across New Jer- sey, by its losses in battle, by deser- tions, and by the defection of the sur- rounding countryside. It is true that something had to be done to revive the expiring flame of American resolution and courage, but here was an exploit of pure determina- tion and serene heroism which took the fragment of a beaten army across the Delaware to risk an adventure which might have meant the end. When Howe moved out of New York on the misguided campaign which took Philadelphia at the sacri- fice of Burgoyne, Washington placed himself between the British and the capital, He was defeated at Brandy- wine, but in spite of that he later at- tacked at Germantown and nearly won. It has been said that his plan of action was too good, that it required move- ments his officers and men were un- able to execute. This attack was re- garded as another audacity proving that Washington, like Grant after him, did not know when he was licked and consequently could not be. The battle of Germantown, although lost, had its part, along with Saratoga, in convinc- ing France that in supporting the Americans it might pick or make the winner. GRAND RAPIDS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1934 When Howe withdrew from Phila- delphia to return to New York, Wash- ington undertook to harass and, if pos- sbile, intercept the movement, and at Monmouth he again attacked an ene- my which was not hunting trouble at that time or place. The taking of Stony Point by light infantry under Gen. Wayne was an example of military maneuver obvious- ly attractive to the character of Wash- ington as a soldier. It was without powder, and the men who climbed the bluffs in the night knew that the nearest officer would kill any one who fired a shot. They had nothing but their bay- onets. Again, at the taking of redoubts No. 9 and No. 10 at Yorktown, the French the one, the American light infantry the other, there was no pow- der. At every opportuntiy Washington took the offensive with courage and confidence which disregarded cautious consideration of what he had to hit and what he had to hit with. When he took command before Boston he had many military lessons of generalship to learn from experience, but he did not have to acquire courage. That was in his stout heart, and it was the quality which made the Declaration of Independence good. —_~++.__ A. & P. Cannot Use Quaker Maid in Michigan Detroit, Feb. 26—The decision in the suit of Lee & Cady, grocery whole- salers, to restrain the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. from further use of the trade mark “Quaker Maid” in the state of Michigan has gone to Lee & Cady. A. & P. consequently may no longer use the mark “Quaker Maid” in Mich- igan although, since “it does not ap- pear that there will be a sufficiently definite basis for an accounting of profits,” A. & P. will not be required to pay damages. The decision against the chain store was handed down here by Judge Wil- liam B. Sayres, Special Master in Chancery for the United States Dis- trict Court here. Lee & Cady declared that the use of the trade mark “Quaker Maid,” be- cause of its similarity to its trade mark of “Quaker,” was misleading to would- be purchasers of its products. The roots of the present suit go back to the period of 1926-1932 when A. & P. and Lee & Cady were in liti- gation in the U. S. patent office over the right of A. & P. to register the mark “Quaker Maid” for food prod- ucts. A. & P. lost the suit. About a year ago Lee & Cady began the liti- gation, the decision in which has just been handed down. Lee & Cady has registered the trade mark “Quaker” in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana, and sells about forty-five Number 2631 products under the label. A. & P. sells about seven “Quaker Maid” products in Michigan. Lee & Cady claimed that it acquired the right to the use of “Quaker” when it bought the Worden Grocer Co.. of Grand Rapids, in 1930. Worden is said to have used the mark on its products since 1873, A. & P. mark acquired the right to the “Quaker Maid” when it pur- chased Quaker Maid, Incorporated, of Louisville, Kentucky, in 1924. The Quaker Maid organized in 1914, The chain, in its defense, contended that the word “Quaker” or its pictorial representation was a mark used com- monly on many products and hence was not exclusive property. A. & P., also held that Lee & Cady had sold them considerable amounts of “Qua- ker” merchandise with the knowledge that it would be sold from the same shelves as “Quaker Maid.” The chain also declared that if there has been any confusion, it was due to the fact that Lee & Cady had recently associated with the word “Quaker” the picture of a young woman dressed in Quaker cosfume. —_+-<.__._ Gabby Gleanings From Grand Rapids American Seating Company had $174,007 consolidated net loss for 1933, according to pamphlet report, against $499,519 net loss in 1932. Non- recur- ring profit resulting from liquidation of purchased branch inventories and ac- counts of $60,661 was credited to in- come and $85,901 provision for bad debts and $25,000 provision for losses on impounded bank balances were charged to income in 1933. Net sales in 1933 totaled $2,629,568 against $3.- 554,328 in previous year, a decrease of 26 per cent. Lee & Cady have installed three Red and White Stores during the past week, as follows: Curtis & Son, Ionia: Neil Kruithof, Benthiem; Grand Avenue Grocery, (Mrs. Nell Bronkema, own- er), 36 Grand avenue, Grand Rapids. J. H. Clarke, grandson of the late Wm. J. Clarke, of Harbor Springs, has been transferred from Des Moines to this city by the Bankers Life Insurance Co. firm was ———_~++.—___ Bring taxes down, adapt them to the ability of the business and the individ- ual to pay—and watch into high. recovery go —_+~+<-+___ It is much easier to tell the man in office he is wrong than to run for office and do the thing as it should be done. —_+<--—___ No man can tell what the future may bring forth, and small opportunities are often the great enter- prises, beginning of 2 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN February 21, 193 TN TG GT OG OT OT OT OT OG OG OT” NT GF I” NT GT I OT OT a ae ae ae” { sere erate: GEORGE WASHINGTON 1732 - 1799 { { { { { { { { { { { { ' { : { { { { { { { { natin nate ctl atl ctl nate ale tl natin sila allt tl tact atlantis als tinal tlt. ale ae ae ot = 4 aati tt le al ale ole a le ae a ee ee ee ee ene NR Te cakes Se ae February 21, 1934 MICHIGAN —————a TRADESMAN ee a ee ee ee mare gree gee ag mgr engnP rE mun -ONn many >alanenUEErmnP eam Sound Advice from Washington—- for To-day The true tribute to George Washington lies not in the elo- quence which will to-day ascribe to him wisdom and virtue, but in the pursuit of those ideals and principles which he proclaimed to be inseparable from the security and happiness of the republic. “OF all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens. . . . And let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be main- tained without religion. Whatever may be conceded to the influ- ence of refined education on minds of peculiar structure, reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle.” Thus he spoke in bidding farewell to the office of President. They are wise and earnest words, sincerely uttered as he faced the end of his public career. There has never been a time when our ‘‘political prosperity’’ needed more the support of “religion and morality’’ than to-day, and never a time when the warning that “national morality’’ cannot prevail ‘‘in exclusion of religious principle’’ was more apposite than now. This message, though 130 years old, is as timely as if spoken at the present hour. There is a tendency abroad in our land to dispense with religion as something outgrown by the intellectual progress of our century. Men think they can get along without either its irspiration or its sanctions, and the results of that theory we are beginning to see everywhere in the lowering of moral restraints. The political well-being of the Nation is threatened by an increasing irresponsibility, the natural consequence of dis- counting the conception of God as One to whom men owe a duty. ‘Promote as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge,” declared Washington. “‘In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion, it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened.” Here we have less reason to reproach ourselves. America has done much to realize this ideal. In no land are educational oppor- tunities more abundant or more accessible to the people. But the diffusion of knowledge is linked with the promotion of religion and morality. It cannot be a substitute for them. Religion, morality, education—these three must go hand in hand if the republic is to prosper. One of the problems which we have not yet solved is that of effective co-operation in these three fields. No one knows better than the modern educator that the mere teaching of the intellectual subjects on the school curriculum is not enough to insure the making of a good citizen. In some way the training of the mind must be accompanied with the training of motive; in some way the imparting of knowledge must be paral- leled by the building of character. And he who undertakes to wed the two without religion discovers soon the futility of his enterprise. “Let me warn you,” declared Washington, “‘against the bane- ful effects of the spirit of party generally. This spirit, unfortu- nately, is inseparable from our nature, having is root in the strongest passions of the human mind. It exists under different shapes in all governments, more or less stifled, controlled or repressed ; but in those of the popular form it is seen in its great- est rankness, and is truly their worst enemy. The alternate domin- ion of one faction over another, sharpened by the spirit of revenge natural to party dissension . . . is, itself, a frightful despotism.”’ It is strange that our statesmen who so often quote Washing- ton on the question of foreign policy, are never heard to quote from him, though occurring in the same address, this solemn and emphatic warning against the evils of factionalism. Possibly it is because they would be condemning as statesmen what they prac- tice as politicians, for, there can be no question, we have not heeded the warning of Washington in this regard. Unquestion- ably what he had in mind was that sort of factionalism which arises from the lesser political loyalties — those loyalties that disregard the interests of the country or the community for the sake of serving personal ends, or securing group advantages. In these the spirit of revenge and the spirit of greed are chiefly animating. To-day’s primary is a glaring example of the sort of thing which Washington deplored. And other examples abound. “Observe good faith and justice toward all nations, Cultivate peace and harmony with all. . . . Nothing is more essential than that permanent, inveterate antipathies against particular nations and passionate attachments for others, should be excluded, and that in place of them just and amicable feelings toward all should be cultivated.” This is most excellent advice. It dissolves the hyphen. It characterizes as a nuisance and dangerous those who play on racial or national prejudices. Washington warned against politi- cal affiliations with foreign nations. He had in mind such “arti- ficial ties,’ as he called them, as might involve us in national aims and movements which were in no way related to our own peace and security. The ‘‘ordinary vicissitudes of politics, or the ordi- nary combinations and collisions of friendships or enmities”’ in the European field, he held, should be avoided. ‘“‘Our detached and distant situation invites and enables us to pursue a different course, he declared. But the ‘‘detached and distant situation’’ no longer exists. A world which Washington could not foresee has evolved, and while it is still wise that we hold aloof from the “ordinary vicissitudes’ of European politics, with such combina- tions and collusions as may mark them, it is beyond question true that here have arisen interests and problems, unknown in Washington's day, which demand a re-interpretation and a new application of his foreign policy doctrine. To ‘‘cultivate peace and harmony with all nations’ may very properly require a co-operation with all nations which in Washington's day was im- possible. Not to see this fact is to look at the world from the standpoint of 1796 rather than from that of 1934. eee nena ee ae ee ee ee ee ee a ee a ee a ee a a a ae 4 MOVEMENTS OF MERCHANTS. Clio—The Clio State Bank has in- creased its capital stock from $25,000 to $40,000. Decatur—The First State Bank has increased its capital stock from $40,000 to $80,000. Marion—The Marion State Bank las increased its capital stock from $20,000 to $36,000. NM Aurora Coal Co. has increased its capital stock from $24.000 to $75 I t. Charles—The $75,000. thaca—The Ithaca Savings Bank S imcreased its from 5,000 to $70,000. Hastings—The Hastings City : 1 co Oe i capital stock Bank has increased its from $75,000 to $150,000. Grand Rapids—The Old Kent Bank has increased its capital stock from $2,000,000 to $3,500,000. Lakeview—The Farmers & Mer- Bank has changed its name to the Bank of Lakeview. Ann Arbor—The Ann Arbor Sav- ings Bank has increased its capital stock from $500,000 to $1,300.000. Creek—The Battle Creek Sand & Gravel Co., has increased its capital stock from $30,000 to $35,000. Crystal Falls—The Crystal Falls Co-operative Society has decreased its capital stock from $100,000 to $30,000. Owosso—The Crowe Implement Co., 205 East Main street, has decreas- ed its capital stock from $11,000 to $7,700. Flint—The Roseline Oil Co. Inc. 404 East Lewis street, has decreased chants State Battle 3+ 1 IT S capital stock from $50,000 to $10,000. Marquette — The Robert’s Flower Shop has removed its stock from 302 South Front street to 136 West Wash- ington street. 3attle Creek—The L. W. Robinson Co., Post Bldg., dealer in dry goods, has decreased its capital stock from $125,000 to $100,000. Battle Creek—H. W. Hoxey suc- ceeds W. E. Howland as proprietor of the candy, cigar and news stand in the City Bank building. Detroit—Hammond Standish & Co., 2101 Twentieth street, meat packers, have increased their capital stock from $1,050,000 to $1,150,000. Detroit—The Detroit Alloy Steel Co., 6403 Wight street. has changed its capitalization from 100.000 shares no par value to $100,000. Marquette—Every Woman's Econ- omy Store, which was destroyed by fire in January, 1933. has reopened for business at 115 South Front street. Muskegon—The American Michigan Pipe Line Co., 372 Morros avenue, has been incorporated with a capital stock of $1,000, al subscribed and paid in. Mancelona—Robert Cornell, of Har- bor Springs, has purchased the meat market of Ben Hayes, of this place and will take possession about Mar. 1. Detroit—The National Tool Salvage Co., 3818 Beaubien street, has decreas- ed its capital stock from $5,000 and 20,000 shares to $15,000 and 25,000 shares. Royal Oak—James J. Meigs Beer Store, Inc., 505 North Main street, has MICHIGAN been incorporated with a capital stock of $2,500, $1,000 being subscribed and paid in. Muskegon Heights — The Hackley Union National Bank, of Muskegon, has opened a new branch bank here, located in the First State Savings bank building. Chesaning—The Chesaning City Market has been purchased by Roy Hill from the G. M. Peet Packing Co., which was started in this store fifty years ago. Coldwater—Claude A. Olmstead, 66, died at his home following a brief ill- ness. Mr. Olmstead conducted several filling stations and dealt in fuel of all kinds, especially coal. Grand Rapids—The Carolene Prod- ucts Co., Campau Bldg., has been or- ganized to milk in various forms, with a capital stock of $10,000, all subscribed and paid in, deal in Detroit — Commercial Auctioneers, Inc., has been incorporated with a cap- ital stock of $1,000, all subscribed and paid in. The company is located at 513 Shelby street, Room 7. Detroit—The D. J. Crowley Sales Co., 704 Donovan Bldg., has been or- ganized to deal in machinery and ma- chine supplies, with a capital stock of $1,000, all subscribed and paid in. Detroit — Michigan Fisheries, Inc., 647 West Larned street, dealer in fish, has merged its business into a stock company under the same style with a capital stock of $1,000, all subscribed and paid in. Grand Rapids—Mrs. Nel Bronk- ema succeeds A. T. Stehouwer in the grocery business at 36 Grand avenue, N.E. Mrs. Bronkema has conducted a grocery store at 60 Mack avenue for several years. Detroit—Smith Meats, Inc., 2456 Riopele street, has been incorporated to deal in meats and meat products ith a capital stock of $25,000, of which $5,100 has been subscribed and $4,900 paid in. Kalamazoo—Stanley K. Wood has opened a store at 143 South Rose street where he has installed a com- plete stock of kitchen appliances. Mr. Wood was formerly located on Stock- bridge avenue. Kalamazoo—W. D. Jewell will re- enter the grocery business after a lapse of 40 years when he and his partner, C. T. Monroe, take over the Eugene A. Tracy grocery store at 1205 Mill street, Feb. 26. Muskegon — Mangel’s dealer in women’s ready-to-wear apparel, estab- lished here eight years ago at 299 West Western avenue, will remove to its new location, 323 West Western avenue, March 1. Grand Rapids—The Acme Shares Corporation, 1220 Grand Rapids Nat'l. Bank Bldg., has been organ- ized to deal in securities with a cap- ital stock of $100,000, $1,000 being sub- scribed and paid in, Detroit—Stanley Electric, Inc.. 2656 East Hancock street, dealer in electric supplies, has merged the business into a stock company under the same style with a capital stock of $2,000, all sub- scribed and paid in. TRADESMAN Detroit—The Sally Ann Bakeries, Inc., 10510 Fenkell street, has been organized to conduct a bakery and pastry shop with a capital stock of $25,000, $5,000 of which has been sub- scribed and paid in. Grand Rapids—John R. Schermer & Co., 729 Grand Rapids Nat’l, Bank Bidg., has been organized to deal in securities with a capital stock of $50,- 000, of which $1,000 has been sub- scribed and paid in. Detroit—Samuel J. Rosengard, Inc., 7201 West Fort street, commission dealer in fruits, vegetables, etc., has been incorporated with a capital stock of $5,000, $3,000 of which has been subscribed and paid in. Walter S. Lawton, of Grand Rapids, renews his subscription to the Trades- man and says: “I hope that I may be able to remit promptly for the Trades- man as long as I live, for I value your paper and friendship very much.” Detroit—Corey Bros., 4477 Second Blvd., has merged its grocery and food products business into a stock com- pany under the style of Corey Broth- ers’ Market, Inc., with a capital stock of $3,000, all subscribed and paid in. Detroit — Smith Confectioneries, Inc., 10649 West Chicago Blvd., has been incorporated to deal in confec- tionery, toys and patent medicines with a capital stock of 100 shares at $10 a share, $1,000 being subscribed and paid in. Sunfield—H. H. Warren has sold his stock of hardware to H. F. Rey, who was formerly located in Lansing in the implement business. Mr. Rey takes immediate possession. Mr. Warren has not fuly decided as to what he intends to do in the future. Detroit—Halperin’s, 9030 Twelfth street, retail dealer in clothing for men, has merged the business into a stock company under the style of Hal- perin-Weiss, Inc., with a capital stock of $2,500 preferred and $7,500 com- mon, $7,500 being subscribed and paid in. Traverse City—Fred D. Vos, temp- orary chairman of local Code Author- ity, No. 3, has called a meeting of all representatives of wholesale and retail food and grocery establishments in Division No. 3, to be held at Traverse City Feb. 26, at 6:30 p.m., for the purpose of electing a Local Food and Grocery Distributors’ Code Authority to be charged with the administration of the Code in that area. Detroit—Detroit Packing Co. a Michigan co-operative corporation, has taken over the Detroit Packing Co., a Delaware corporation, which has been operating under a receivership for more than a year. The co-operative is composed largely of farmers who were stockholders in the old company. The directors of the new company are all prominent and successful livestock farmers in Michigan. E. A. Beamer, of Blissfield, is presideat of the organ- ization. Beamer is, also president of the Michigan Livestock Exchange, a successful co-operative agency operat- ing on the Detroit Stockyards, and is a member of the executive committee of the National Livestock Marketing Association, with headquarters at Chi- February 21, 193; cago. The directors have selected Roy E. Brainerd, of Detroit, as manager of the company. He was with the Parker-Webb Co. nine years, serving in capacity as assistant to manager and later treasurer. He was operator under receivership of the Sullivan Packing Co. prior to his connection with the Detroit Packing Co, This farmer-owned and controlled packing plant is located in Detroit, at Lafayette boulevard and Springwells avenue. Operating at full capacity the plant can slaughter annually 300,000 hogs, 30,000 cattle, 200,000 calves and 200,000 lambs and sheep. It is served by all railroads entering Detroit. Approxim- ately 2,000 farmers in Michigan are stockholders in the company, practic- ally all of these are livestock producers. Farmers can deliver their livestock to the plant and receive the market price for it. Thy will, also, share in earn- ings of the company through a patron- age refund, if they deliver their live- stock to the company. If they are stockholders, they, of course, will also share in any dividends declared on the stock of the company. Manufacturing Matters Sturgis—The Sturgis Mower Sharp- ener Co., has been organized to manu- facture and deal in specialties with a capital stock of $10,000, $3,000 being subscribed and $1,700 paid in. Detroit—The Metric Switch Labor- atories, Inc., 1011 Van Dyke avenue, has been organized to manufacture electric switches, with a capital stock of $25,000, $9,000 being subscribed and $1,000 paid in. Detroit—Philbro, Inc., 230 East Grand River, manufacturer of apparel for women, has been incorporated with a capital stock of 200 shares at $10 a Share, $2,000 being subscribed and paid in, Detroit—The L. G. Kort Candy Manufacturing Co., Inc., 12243 Twelfth street, has been organized to manufac- ture and deal in candy with a capital stock of $3,000, all subscribed and paid in. Kalamazoo — Walter Baker, an- nounced that he has sold the building formerly occupied by the Kalamazoo Roofing Co., 402 East Kalamazoo ave- nue, to the Star Paper Co. The trans- action had been under consideration for some time, Baker said, and final arrangements were completed with Frank Neissink, president and general Manager of the paper house. The building was erected twenty-five years ago by Baker & Hoekstra who formed the Baker-Hoekstra Co., and for ten years were engaged in the manufacture of confectioneries there. Later the plant was occupied by the Berming- ham-Prosser Co. and in recent years by the Kalamazoo Roofing Co. The building is of red brick, and has 14,000 Square feet of floor space. Two rail- road sidiigs are available. The paper frm will spend approximately $4,000 in alterations necessary in adapting the plant to its needs. —_2>~++___ Do you work as hard as you would if you were a piece-worker? SAA ae mains Sie pee a= oo 6S «= 5 jw wie ro raxteny ec PI ci ee TES Se AO sevens ea remeron NL ease February 21, 1934 Essential Features of the Grocery Staples Sugar — Local jobbers hold cane granulated at 5c and beet granulated at 4.80c. Canned Fruits—Florida grapefruit has some of the large sellers guessing. In the trade they are confronted by Stories of price far below the estab- lished Tampa price, set early in the new year. Credence is lent to these low price reports by the fact that reg- ular customers have been withholding business from such packers who in other years have had their business. California fruits are unchanged, and not a great deal doing in them at the present moment. Royal Anne cherries continue to show a rather uncertain tone. Canned Vegetables—The major veg- etables are very firm throughout, al- though prices apparently have reached at least a temporary peak. Not much has been done as yet in quoting new pack goods, and it will not be possible to figure on costs until after the mar- keting agreements are fixed upon. Canned Fish—There is considerably more activity reported in canned sal- mon, particularly Alaska pinks, as the Lenten season begins to make its in- fluence felt. The market has been pret- ty well established at $1.10, Coast, for the time being at least, as packers are apparently anxious to reduce their in- ventories as much as possible prior to March 1, tax day. Dried Fruits—The dried fruit market has shown a satisfactory trend and stocks are being constantly whittled down by strong demand. As a result, revision of prices upward is now a much more frequent occurrence, and as time goes on the advantages of low spot prices will disappear, Sooner or later this market must catch up with the Coast, and wise buyers in recent weeks have been anticipating require- ments before replacements would wipe out the advantages which have been possible. There has been a good steady movement of Imperial prunes, which in its own way shows the re- vival of public demand for the better quality foods. This revival has been a significant fact in other lines, and nat- urally its reappearance in foods, and particularly prunes, is a healthy sign of increased earning capacity and con- fidence. From a market point of view, the Coast has been boosting Santa Clara 30s and 40s, which graded out in relatively small proportion this year. Operators and growers in California are waiting for action from Washing- ton on the raisin agreement on which a public hearing, prior to ratification is to be called. Nuts—The market has been fairly active here, but the movement of nuts in the shell has not come up yet to ex- pectations and jobbers are anticipating that there will be the usual last minute rush for goods, with many disappoint- ed. Stocks have been reported as light, and California walnuts sold up in some grades. Pecans of the better types, of course, have been short all season. Shelled nuts are moving in a routine way. There is no particular demand for spots, but a good interest has been shown in futures, which indicates in- creasing confidence in business. MICHIGAN Olives—The long expected advance on the local olive market has finally materialized. Plain queens, moved up on an average of 5c per gallon, while the pepper stuffed varieties advanced about 2c. No changes were made in Man- zanillas, supplies of those being more generous on the shipment market. Queens, however, continued to advance abroad, and it appeared likely that fur- ther increases would follow on the lo- cal market. Business was well main- tained. It was apparent that the great- er prosperity being enjoyed by all sorts of dining establishments since repeal accounted for much of the wider de- mand. Pickles—Changes in the pickle situ- ation are lacking. Buying interest is quite fair, with some improvement be- ing reported. The lack of a large sup- ply kept prices firm, although no ad- vances have been made to date. Rice—Demand for rice at the pres- ent time is fairly well limited to the cheaper grades, which can be mer- chandised at an attractive price. The movement of clean rice here has mod- erated somewhat, but this was antici- pated after the heavy business done during January. Increased buying. is looked for when stocks in trade hands have had a chance to move into con- sumption. Rough rice is going out very well in the South. Millers have been acquiring stocks freely, in view of the probability of higher prices. —_2--__ Review of the Produce Market Alligator Pears—19c each. Apples—Northern Spy, $1.50 for No. 1; $1.75 for extra fancy; Delicious, $1.75 per bu. for No. 1 red. Asparagus—$6.50 per case of 12 2-lb, bunches from California. Artichokes—Calif., 90c per dozen, 4 doz. in box. Bananas—4'4c per Ib, Butter—Tubs, 25c; prints, 25c; car- tons, 25t4¢. Cabbage—New from Texas, $2.50 for 100 Ibs. Carrots—50c per dozen bunches of Calif.; 75c per bushel for home grown. Cauliflower—$1.60 per crate for Cal- ifornia. Celery—Home grown is about ex- hausted for this season. Florida, 6 and 8 doz. crates, $2.50. Celery Cabbage—75c per doz. Cocoanuts—90c per doz. or $5.50 per bag. Cucumbers—No. 1 Florida, $1.25 per dozen. Dried Beans — Michigan Jobbers Pay as follows for hand picked at ship- ping stations: Cf. tom farmer $2.25 Light Red Kidney from farmer... 4.35 Dark Red Kidney from farmer_. $.00 bigtt Cramherey = 4.50 Eggs—Jobbers pay 10c per Ib for mixed eggs and 1lc per Ib. for heavy white eggs, They sell as follows: Savery, fresh white, 5. 19¢ Copeee fe 17c Candled, large pullets:__... > | l6c ee 15c Storage eggs are exhausted. Grape Fruit—Texas and Florida are held as follows: Texas Florida Of oe $3.75 $3.25 (eae 3.75 3.25 we 3.75 3.50 TRADESMAN 6 3.75 329 Green Beans — $3.25 per hamper for Louisiana grown. Green Onions — Shalots, 40c per dozen for Louisiana. Green Peas—$3.35 per hamper of 30 Ibs. for Calif. grown. Green Peppers — California, 50@60c per dozen. Hubbard Squash—2c per Ib. Lemons—The price is as follows: ane. LLL $5.50 ae. 5.50 anton. LULU.ULUC 5.00 eae... Cl 5.00 Limes—25c per dozen. Lettuce — In good demand on the following basis: California, 4s and 5s, crate______ $3.25 Tom oe hoes. .60 Mushrooms—30c per one Ib. carton. Onions—Home grown, $1 per bu. for Yellow. Oranges—Fancy Sunkist California Navels are now sold as follows: a $3.25 Me. 3.50 Ce 3.50 Oe 3.50 2 ee 3.50 a Se 3.50 oS oes 3.25 Red Ball, 50c per box less. Parsley—30c per doz. for hot house. Pomegranates —60c per dozen for Calif. Potatoes — $1.15 per bu.; Idahos, $2.50 per 100 Ib. bag, Poultry—Wilson & Company pay as follows: Meo Meet LU 12c¢ Bo 10c ee 8c aL. 14 ee LL 7c Radishes — 30c dozen bunches hot house. Rhubarb—Hot house, 40c for five Ib. carton, Spinach—80c per bushel for Texas grown. Strawberries—Florida, 16c per pint. Sweet Potatoes — Jerseys from In- diana, $2.25 per bu. Tangerines — $2 per bu. Tomatoes—Repacked Mexican, $1.15 for 10 lb. carton. Turnips—75c per bushel. Veal Calves — Wilson & Company pay as follows: ae LL 8 @9c OS a ad 7c Vegetable Oysters—30c per doz. Wax Beans — $3.25 per hamper for Louisiana grown. —~+-.__ Beet Sugar Week a Success Detroit, Feb. 20—I hadn’t previously seen the very excellent publicity which you gave the Michigan Made Beet Su- gar Week in your issue of Feb. 14, so I am very grateful to you for sending it to me, and I highly appreciate and thank you for the generous space. While we are only in the second day of the campaign, I am sure that you will be interested to know that every- thing is moving along splendidly and the co-operation we are receiving from the merchants and prominent people, not directly interested in sugar, is even more generous than we had anticipat- ed. Everything points to a very suc- cessful conclusion of our efforts and you can be sure that we are not un- mindful of the part you have so very kindly played. Searle Mowat, Chairman Advertising Comm. 5 Winter Sports as Stimulus To Chil- dren’s Apetites Winter sports time is again with us, and every child has a right to those experiences which he will never forget, so long as he lives, writes Dr. Allen G. Ireland, director of physical and health education in the New Jersey Department of Public Instruction, in the first of a series of short articles on “Your Child and the School.” Continuing, he emphasizes that the cold air of Winter is stimulating and exhilarating, and tends to increase ac- tivity. This in turn utilizes energy. The cold also uses body heat. Since both heat and energy come from food you may expect an increased appetite in the child in Winter time and a craving for heavier, energy-producing foods. Let children eat all they need but be sure the emphasis in the diet is upon growth promoting and protective foods such as milk, fruits and vegetables, Let the child have plenty of milk and milk dishes, together with cereals and occa- sional servings of meat in the form of stews, etc. —_»~-~.__ Clark Proposal Gains Interest in the plan for a revised re- tail accounting procedure suggested by Carlos B. Clark, controller of the EE. Hudson Co., is steadily gaining throughout the country. Controllers who are active in the New York Chi cago and San Francisco groups are on the committee of fourteen store princi- pals and owners which has been ap- pointed to study the project further. David Owens, president of the Nation- al Retail Dry Goods Association, is ex- pected to announce the personnel of the committee shortly. It is expected that the Clark plan will come up for final acceptance or re- jection at the June meeting of the con- trollers congress of the association. Mr. Clark’s plan in brief is to consider cer- tain items now classed as expense as factors of merchandise cost, with the result being a smaller spread than is normally designated as gross margin. Because of the difference between cost as used in manufacturing and as. used by the retailer, Mr. Clark feels that the retailer has been unfairly accused of obtaining an excessive margin. —_2+-___ Forty-Eighth Annual Report of Lee & Cady At the annual meeting of Lee & Cady, held at Detroit yesterday, the following directors were elected: Sherwin A. Hill Hoyt N. Smart A. A, Wolf Geo. E. Kelly Geo. R. Treble Wm. L. Berner John N. Lord. The directors subsequently elected the following officers: Chairman of the Board—Sherwin A. Hill President—Geo. E. Kelly Secretary-Treasurer—Geo. R. Treble Vice-President—H. N. Smart Vice-President—W. L. Berner Vice-President—A. A. Wolf Assistant Secretary and Treasurer — John N. Lord Controller—G, J. Althoff. MUTUAL INSURANCE (Fire and Life) Municipalities Not Keeping Up Their Apparatus An executive of one of the leading fire apparatus manufacturing concerns recently brought out an interesting point on the condition of apparatus now in service in fire departments. Much of that equipment was purchased when departments were being motor- ized, and is therefore rather old. He also stated that (and this is important) municipalities are not keeping their apparatus in first-class condition. As prooit of this assertion, he re- ferred to records of repairs and service made in the past two or three years. It has fallen off noticeably, and is well below that in normal times. This means that needed repairs are not be- ing made, which will, of course, reduce the life of the apparatus. These observations would seem to indicate that fire apparatus manufac- turers can look forward with confi- dence to many sales in the future. It is merely a question of their hanging on until municipalities are forced to buy because of breakdowns, or unit offi- cials lift the often too-rigid economy measures that have been put into effect in many localities. The industry has gone through some black times. Sales have been negligi- ble. Repairs are reduced. However, the code worked out for the industry under government supervision will eliminate many of the merchandising difficuties that heretofore have taken decent profits out of sales. That and the fact that the worst of the general business depression is over are the only bright spots in the industry to-day: for when taxpayers again become taxpay- ers in fact, fire apparatus will become a reality. —_>-2—___ Watchman Would Be Real Economy At the corner of 59th street and Prairie avenue, in Chicago, is a fire alarm box that is maliciously pulled on the average of once a week. It is in front of a girls’ school, and brings out forty-five men—Zincluding a division marshal and two battalion chiefs — three pumpers, two trucks, one insur- ance patrol, and a rescue squad. Basing their calculations on the an- nual operating cost of the department, the firemen found that these weekly runs cost the city $300 each. That figures up to more than $15,000 a year, a sum that would buy a good pumper and minor equipment, or pay the sala- ries of several additional firemen. One Chciago newspaper carried a short item announcing the cost of the false alarm. It should have been a half- column editorial, at least. The public scarecely recognizes the expense and danger of false alarms; magistrates seldom punish offenders severely. It is entirely possible that on one of the future false alarms that may be confidently expected, an accident may occur, Someone may be killed, thou- sands of dollars in property may be destroyed. If that should happen, and we hope it won’t, public indignation will probably run high. Police will no MICHIGAN TRADESMAN doubt try to locate the offender, and if he is caught, a stiff sentence will be given him. But why not act now? It would be real economy for the Chicago police department to detail a plainclothes man to watch that partic- ular box until some box-puller is ap- prehended. At any rate the city is pay- ing out more than $15,000 a year, and risking many thousands more, by not taking steps. —_+++—____ Minor Cuts Should Be Watched Lieutenant Thomas A. Bowler, of the New York fire department, died list month. The manner of his passing carries a stern warning to every fire fighter in the country. While fighting a cellar fire, Lieutenant Bowler and his men were removing gassware. In some manner, he received a cut on the back of his right hand which was little more than a nick. Such injuries, of course, are commonplace in fire fighting. The lieutenant regarded it lightly, until a few days later, when his arm showed signs of serious inflammation. Less than two weeks after the injury occurred, Lieutenant Bowler died, in spite of ten blood transfusuions. Blood poisoning as a result of the wound that was “little more than a scratch” had killed him, All wounds should be treated with antiseptic as soon as possible, when the skin is broken. The size of the abrasion isn’t important—a break in the skin caused by the prick of a pin is large enough for the entrance of thousands of germs. Minor cuts are frequently received in fire fighting. They should receive first aid just as quickly as practicable. For that reason, all fire apparatus should carry first aid equipment. A dash of antiseptic applied in time may prevent serious infection the next time you suffer a slight cut or scratch. —_2++>___ General Agent for Eastern Michigan Gain M. Stinson, of this city, has just received notice that he has been promoted to General Agent for the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. for twenty-five counties of Eastern Michigan, with headquarters at 413-15 Dryden building, Flint. He succeeds J, A. Carlson, who has been transferred by that company to its Oakland, California, General Agency. This is a deserved promotion for Mr. Stinson, who lives at 2510 Coit avenue, this city, and has been con- nected with the Ira Blossom general agency of the Northwestern Mutual for the past fourteen years, as sales- man, during which time he has paid for more than five million dollars of life insurance for that company. Mr. Stinson is forty years old, has a wife and two children, David L. and Norman J. Stinson. He is a member of the Second Congregational church, DeMolay, Commandery, No. 5, and the Shrine. Made ——_+++____ Tests for Weight of Undernourished A new method of determining un- derweight in children is announced by Dr. Frank J. Jirka Illinois State Health Director. It consists in measuring three parts of the child’s body: the arm girth, the chest depth, and the hip width rather than using the ordinary weighing and measuring for a height- weight relation. The new measuring method of de- termining underweight was worked out by the American Child Health Associa- tion. The originators of the method say it is about three times as effective in determining cases of extreme mal- nutrition. They claim that the weight of the bony framework should be considered in its relations to the soft tissues of the body. For instance, some cases of undernourishment might be concealed because of the excessive weight of the skeletal build, and likewise some chil- dren with small bones might be classi- fied as underweight even though they had a large amount of body tissue for their skeletal build, February 21, 1934 Sentence Sermons Take away —A man‘s enthusiasm and you have taken away his accelerator, —A man’s patience and you have taken away his radiator. —A man’s faith and you have taken away his fuel tank. —A man’s courage and you have taken away his horsepower. —A man‘s good humor and you have flattened all his tires. —A man’s hope and you have taken away his battery. —A man’s will-power and you have robbed him of his steering gear, Rev. Roy L. Smith. —_+- > Only the little man thinks the little things don’t count.—Theodore Roose- velt. Finnish Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Calumet, Mich. has paid losses promptly and fully — have led the way in fire prevention — have consistently returned annual savings to policyholders. ‘There is available to you through Finnish Mutual Fire Insurance Co., all the traditional advantages of the mutual plan of fire insurance — safety, service and savings. Get the facts. They speak for themselves. = = Finnish Mutual Fire Insurance Company CALUMET, MICHIGAN WE HAVE WE AIM WE DO 320 Houseman Building FOR MORE THAN 24 YEARS Saved our members from 25 to 40% on their Insurance premium. To adjust all losses satisfactory to the assured. Pay all claims promptly upon receipt of proof. THE GRAND RAPIDS MERCHANTS MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY affiliated with the THE MICHIGAN RETAIL DRY GOODS ASSOCIATION Grand Rapids, Michigan ~~ OUR FIRE INSURANCE POLICIES ARE CONCURRENT with any standard stock policies that you are No interruption in dividend payments to policy holders since organization Michigan Bankers and Merchants Mutual Fire Insurance Co. of Fremont, Michigan buying WILLIAM N. SENF, Secretary-Treasurer Se aes ON Sear aed 5 tenon cares February 21, 1934 Lines of Interest To Grand Rapids Council From the number of aspirants to the political feed trough we suspect that the political ring will be quite exten- sive if it is to hold all the hats whic’ are to be cast into it. After the roar of the thunder of those who seek to make the city, county and country safe for grafters has died down and the polls have been closed, we wonder just what kind of a mess we will have to threaten to clean out later. At each primary and at each election it seems we mix up a mess of pottage that soon reeks to the heavens and there isn’t much we can do about it. We shuffle the cards and to our best judgment draw out the right cards only to find the deck consisting almost entirely of Jokers. There must be some method devised to enable us to trade our Jokers for true pips so the hand will be of value in the game of government or else a measure provided where put- lic persuasion may be used on the backs of those who prove unfit for the promotion of decent and honest meth- ods in the conduct of public service. Magnolia: “When Mandy went and got married us girls done give her a shower.” Pansy: “Dat sho was nice. Ah’ll bet her husban was glad to get ’er all nice and clean.” If archeologists prove that there existed a race of people known as the “Lizard People” then we must con- cede that they were the promoters of the first subway system in this coun- try. If not, New York city holds the limelight by opening its first subway in 1873. It was but one block long but proved the feasibility of such an un- dertaking. To-day, subways are one solution to the relief of congested traf- fic and many of our larger cities will be forced to adopt that method to han- dle the ever increasing motor traffic. If honesty ran as deep under the skin as does dishonesty, the Nation would stand pre-eminent as the most progressive on the face of the globe. Some of the most brilliant minds are warped by the desire to beat down honesty where if they were used to promote fairness and honesty, they would go down in history as great men of their nation. More brains have sweated over ways and means to beat the lowly little slot machines that dis- pense candy, etc., than ever labored Over our most noted industrial inven- tions. Several weeks past a slot ma- chine operator noted that some of his machines were short on merchandise with no coins or slugs in the cash box to balance the shortage. He was puzzled as to what means were being used to get the goods without paying for it with coin or slug. He started sleuth- ing and ‘finaly found that some young felows were casting ice slugs and drop- ping them into the machines. The ice slugs would trip the machines and go on through to melt away, leaving MICHIGAN no trace of how the machine was made to pay without the use of coin or slug. Wife: “The couple next door seem to be very much devoted. He kisses her every time they meet. Why don’t you do that?” Husband: “I don’t know her well enough yet.” The century plant of Mexico is a remarkable botonical species due to its many uses in the industrial and do- mestic life of the Mexican. Its juice, when fermented, is known as pulque, the Mexican national drink. The plant is also useful for its fiber, medicinal roots, and as a sort of barbed-wire hedge along railroads. More peculiar, however, is the fact that when the stalk is allowed to grow and _ then sliced down it is found to contain a tough pith which is quite suitable for stropping razors. To make shaving even simpler, a gummy, soapy juice from leaves will form a thick lather in water. Another European king has fallen from his throne—to his death. Were all kings and potentates of the type of man King Albert was, the world would be a finer place to inhabit. He was the type that commanded faith and respect and he kept that faith and respect sacred. It is hoped that King Leopold, his son, will emulate his late father in the ministration of the Bel- gium government. Doctor: “You must avoid all forms of excitement.” Male Patient: “But, Doctor, can’t I even look at them on the street?” Charlie Ghysels pops up and says he had the best week’s business last week he has had since he has been in the employ of the Salada Tea Co. His boss was so tickled that he called Charlie over long distance to congrat- ulate him. Counselor Jas. S. VanderVeen, of 61 Griggs street, is going to cover Michigan territory with a new and high grade line of toilet soaps which are being marketed under the trade name of Baby-Glo. Jim has had con- siderable experience in this line of work and no doubt will be quite suc- cessful with the line. Here’s to ye Jim. Carl J. Barclay, of Canton, Ohio, has been made district manager of the Texaco Oil Co., with headquarters in Grand Rapids. He will reside at 1013 Fuller avenue. Counselor Barclay had the distinction of being the youngest Senior Counselor ever elected in the Order. His mother is Past State Pres- ident of the Ladies Auxiliary in Ohio. Walter Roat has been transferred from Saginaw territory to Grand Rap- ids. His office is located at 304 Mur- ray building and he will reside at 742 Giddings. Carl is a member of Sag- inaw Council No. 43, and is a hard worker for the Order. I¢ is hoped he can be induced to transfer to No. 131. Past Counselor Clyde Laraway is reflecting the pick-up in business by driving a new 1934 Oldsmobile. Council Leader W. E. Lypps held a meeting of his team work groups at the Mertens hotel Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Much progress was re- ported by the various groups. He will call the final meeting, before the an- TRADESMAN nual meeting in March, Saturday after- noon, Feb. 24, at 2 p.m. He requests that everyone attend who possibly can and to bring along such prospect cards that they may have and be prepared to make a definite report as to the number of candidates who will be on hand at after- noon, March 3. Do not forget this the annual meeting Saturday meeting, as it is going to be an im- portant one. Counselor Harry Parrish is reported in a grave condition at his home, 317 Carlton. Harry has been ailing for several months. Charles annual ball and home coming party Ghysels, chairman of the committee, held a session with the general committee Sunday afternoon and arranged all details for the big party. There will be plenty of dan- cing, bridge and five hundred and a nice luncheon for those who love to eat. The committee expects to make this one of the most successful parties that Grand Rapids council has ever given and they ask the co-operation of all the members. The committee ex- pects this party to be a party for all the members of the council and their friends so it is up to the members to help make this big jubilee a tremend- Remember the date is March third, beginning at 8:30 in the evening and continuing until 1 a. m. of March 4. The party will be held in the large ball room of the Moose Temple, corner of Cherry street and Division Ous success. avenue. Don’t forget the place and date. Be there. Let’s rememer we go over the top to fight. Not to pick daisies. Chester Youngs died Feb. 18 at But- terworth hospital after an illness of two weeks. He caught cold which de- veloped into bronchial asthma. He was initiated in the United Commercial Travelers April 4, 1925. At that time he represented Kee Lo Mfg. Com- pany, of Rochester, N. Y.—carbon paper and typewriter ribbons. Mr. Youngs was born Feb 21, 1874, at Saranac. The funeral takes place this afternoon at the residence, 1529 Turner avenue, The Grand Rapids Salesmen’s Asso- ciation is holding a food show at Henderson’s grocery and meat mar- * s ket, 2146 South Division avenue, this week. They are giving away some val- uable attend. These shows are being well attended wherever they are held and much good can be gotten from the lectures of the food experts who conduct these prizes to those who shows. Jasper: Black’s there for three years?’ “What made you leave Mrs. boarding-house after living Casper: bath-tub.” Display that old “I found out they had no third button on your vest and talk prosperity to every one you meet. If you do this, you will soon believe it yourself, When old alibies stick up their heads, step on ‘em; when they stick up their tails, step on ’em. With feet wide apart, holding down the head and tail, tell your story convincingly so that the other fellow can get the drift of your story. You can do your job with a smile better than with a frown. Notgniklip. Asks Uniform NRA Laws An appeal to wholesale grocers to line up behind the administration in urging the enactment of State recovery laws similar to the NIRA was sent out this week by the National-American Wholesale Grocers’ Association, The organization holds that a situation far more confusing than that which arose some years ago, when many state food laws conflicted with the Federal Food and Drugs Act, will arise unless an active effort to further uniform state recovery laws is made Group action in all states where recovery laws are pending is held to be necessary by the grocery jobbers. Peanuts as Basic would take their place alongside cotton and wheat as a basic commodity under the AAA if Secre- tary Wallace and Congress accept the recommendation of the Control Board of the peanut industry. The board con- sists of five peanut growers and five peanut millers. The growers fear that the land taken from cotton production under the domestic allotment plan may be planted to peanuts to their detri- ment, Peanuts ——_o 2. >—_____ The best kind of trait:Kindness. HARRY C. WHITE Candidate Commissioner Third Ward Primaries, March 5 (Political Advertisement) 8 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN February 21, 1934 CODE RULE vs. TRADE GROUPS A sharp cleavage between code authorities and trade associations to prevent any abuse of industrial self- government by the latter is planned by the National Recovery Administration. It is expected that the subject will come up at the general meeting of code authorities in Washington on March 4. Gradually relinquishing the supervi- sion of business to the various author- ities set up, the NRA is worried about some of the practices, such as price fixing, which trade association are putting into effect. Dominance of an industry by an association instead of an authority is felt to be dangerous and, consequently, the NRA is anxious that the code boards become the ruling power in each industry rather than the association. Briefly, the reasons are these: Authorities have a fairer representation of medium and small sized plants than have the executive boards of trade as- sociations, most of which are dominat- ed by the large units: the authority is the designated representative of the government, a position which, it is felt, could not be safely entrusted to the “old order” association; several hun- dred groups have sprung up in recent months, many of which are weak and not representative of an _ industry; authorities and associations in many instances are merely duplicating bodies and costly to an industry, At the beginning, of course, the NRA was compelled to depend on ex- isting trade associations to get the work started. With the establishment of code authorities, however, embrac- ing as most of them do the more lib- eral elements and at the same time the smaller units, the associations have become less important in the matter of ruling an industry. In recent months instances have cropped up where trade associations were used to devise and put into effect practices outside of an industry’s code, of which the Government disapproved. Voluntary agreements by members of an industry on prices, terms and other matters in a manner not provided for by the code have been made. The NRA’s main object is to remove the association as a controlling factor in an industry and to vest the code authorities with full supervision. It recognizes that associations have in the past done excellent work in the mat- ter of research, standardization, pro- motion, development of new products, etc., and is anxious that this work be continued. But so far as trade practices are concerned, the Recovery Adminis- tration wants them handled entirely by the code authority. The matter of financing two dupli- cating bodies has also come up. A sug- gestion, which may be adopted, is that those code authorities which are financ- ed by the sale of labels or insignia, for instance, may possibly subsidize the association to gather statistics or to engage in research or any other work to which it has been accustomed. In this manner the burden of supporting two bodies would be lifted from indus- try. Trade association executives admit that a recommendation for such a cleavage had been made to the NRA but are skeptical as to the met‘iods by which it could be accomplished. They point out that in many industries there is considerable interlocking, with the president of the association frequently the chairman of the code authority and in most cases the secretary acting for groups. They also express the opinion that inasmuch as the code authority is a representative of the Government it is necessary to keep the trade associa- tions intact to present industry’s case when any objectionable legislation comes up, They also doubt that code authorities receive sufficient funds to keep an association operating. The opinion is expressed that it will not be long before code authorities themselves came in for Government scrutiny, as in some cases they are dominated by the larger units and are unsympathetic to the smaller plants. In one case, it is pointed out, small plants in a district represented on a code authority by the officer of a large unit have organized themselves, feeling that they are not obtaining adequate representation. In other instances, par- ticularly where the authority comprises only five or six men, they are mainly large-unit representatives, it is charged. FURTHER BUSINESS GAINS Events abroad again came in for major attention, and yet business in- terests did not fail to be impressed with the further gains made in trade and industry at home. Retail distribution is scoring substantial increases, particu- larly in the South and West, and basic lines of industry are once more headed definitely upward. In some sections of the country where business activity has made the best gains private enterprise is absorb- ing workers released from the CWA. The plan for demobilization of some 4,000,000 workers from this agency by May 1 raises the question, however, of whether such a large number can be taken care of similarly. By Easter more than half of this army must find jobs or obtain direct relief. That is a large order, the results of which may affect trade at a critical point. In the meantime, the rise in industry is more pronounced, the business index indicates. Power production has ad- vanced and steel operations are mount- ing, the latter due principally to the demands of the automobile industry. Building contract awards last month were double those of January, 1933, although 10 per cent. under December. The F. W. Dodge Corporation esti- mates contract volume for the first quarter in excess of 500 millions, as against 196 millions for the same pe- riod last year. Rising commodity prices may be ac- cepted as a prelude to the greater use of the huge supply of credit which has become available. Excess reserves of the banks have touched the unprece- dented mark of a billion dollar. De- spite the fact that recovery has barely started, there is the ever-present dan- ger that this tremendous supply of credit may generate too fast a rise. DRY GOODS CONDITION Retail trade over the last week-end was the best since Christmas and con- tinued good through the week. While main floor departments were about the busiest, there was a pick-up in home furnishings. Men’s wear lines were also more active. Spring apparel in the women’s wear lines is reported to be lagging, due to the cold weather. For the half month a survey by the National Retail Dry Goods Associa- tion of sixteen centers indicated an average gain of 25 per cent. over the same period last year, the increases ranging from 15 to 35 per cent. and one city in the South running up to 91 per cent. Unit volume was also ahead by 10 per cent. in this comparison. Local department stores will probably show a gain of 18 per cent. The January figures on department store sales disclose an increase of 18 per cent. for the month, with this ad- vance reduced to 14 per cent. when al- lowance was made for the extra trad- ing day this year. Needless to say, retailers are greatly encouraged by their mounting sales figures. Nevertheless, they are pro- ceeding cautiously and there is little evidence of any buying stampede in the wholesale merchandise markets, except perhaps in certain Winter goods staples which have been practi- cally cleaned out in many stores. Or- ders for replacements have been quite heavy and some producers have al- ready sold up on lines for next Fall and Winter. Immediate price advances drove in considerable business on men’s wear in the week. Otherwise, early Spring buying was about finished up for the time being, seacoast ees CODE CRITICISM ASKED In the conference of code authorij- ‘ties at Washington early next month is seen another milestone in the course of the recovery program. Major crises have been passed since the NRA was launched, and it is the belief of most observers that out of the coming meet- ings there may come substantial ad- vantages in the way of clearing up many important problems on which de- cisions have still to be reached. So that constructive criticism and suggestions may be dealt with by this conference, public meetings will be held beforehand. General Johnson has invited management labor, consumers and the general public to Participate at these meetings, either in person or by written statement, at open sessions in Washington which will begin on Feb. 27. Particular codes or provisions will not be considered. These meetings, in five different halls, will consider employment, trade practices (costs and prices and control of production), Code Authority organ- ization, and small enterprises and mi- norities. Requests to be heard must be filed with names and nature of criti- cism of suggestion before noon on Feb. 26. While these particulars have appear- ed in the news columns, they are re- peated here because of the importance which attaches to having as many viewpoints as possible presented upon the questions raised by the codes. The Recovery Administration bars consid- eration of specific provisions of any one code, probably in an attempt to avoid detail, but that should not pre- vent an argument of general princi- ples illustrated by specific instances. COMMODITY PRICE ADVANCE While the recent rise in commodity prices has been less spectacular than the speculative advance last Summer, the gains are quite impressive. The Annalist weekly index is within a frac- tion of the Summer high after consis- tent increases over the last eight weeks. There is, however, greater maladjust- ment among the various groups than last year. Here is how the separate index num- bers compare now with what they were in the week ended July 19, 1933, the latter being given in parentheses: Farm products, 92.2 (100.4); food products, 107.1 (110.2); textiles, 121.5 (119.6); fuels, 1422 (115.6); metals, 105.0 (104.4); building materials, 113.5 (107.0); chemicals, 99.0 (96.9); miscel- laneous, 87.0 (84.9); all commodities, 106.8 (107.0). From this comparison it is clear that farm products might be higher and that fuels and textiles might be lower to bring about a better balance. The Summer levels were more properly ad- justed to promote that exchange of products which is essential to good business, The agricultural list is creep- ing up, but the industrial groups are forging ahead, too, and the gap has not narrowed much. In the depression of the Seventies, which had many of the characteristics of the recent crisis, the down trend in commodity prices carried along for six and a half years with a short interrup- tion at about the midway point. It may be that the present upturn is follow- ing that patern, alhough credit condi- tions argue against the theory. reeset eet ARTIFICIAL CONTROLS Having atained “price stabilization,” a number of industries are now striving to bulwark their positions by further artificial devices of one kind or an- other. The kraftboard and paperboard producers propose to organize a corpo- ration of large capacity to acquire plants which “cannot operate success- fully under normal business condi- tions.” A consumers’ representative at Washington was outspoken in his crit- icism of the scheme. A less radical step, but one pointed in the same direction, was recommend- ed by the association of wool manufac- turers last week. They would put a ban on new machinery in the industry and prevent operation of machines which have been idle for two years, except under special license from the code authority, All these moves look toward rigid production control to cut down “de- structive” price competition. If they Prove successful, then the public can count on paying almost any prices that are asked. At the same time, there is little hope that wages will keep abreast of price advances and, finally, the whole artificial structure must collapse. Certain rules in business are essen- tial, it is admitted, but price-fixing and monopolistic practice will, in the end, get business nowhere. In fact, a court decision freeing intrastate industry from code control would quickly upset many applecarts, Labor conditions are “stabilized” with the greatest profit to all and unscrupulous business practices may be dealt with, but beyond these competition should have free play. necessities nian eebe ose e NNR nit I aap “— February 21, 1934 OUT AROUND Things Seen and Heard on a Week End Trip I have received many letters’ from the trade during the past month re- questing me to send the writers copies of the law enacted by Congress pro- viding that manufacturers shall charge chain stores 15 per cent. more than they do independent dealers to equal- ize the profit retail dealers are forced to pay when they buy goods through jobbing representatives In all cases I have replied that no such law is in existence, but in many cases my re- plies were spurned and in some cases I was told very plainly that I evidently did not keep in close touch with what is happening in Congress I finally de- cided I would make sure of my posi- tion by writing the Old Standby who represents the Fifth District of Michi- gan in Congress, which I did, with the following result: Washington, Feb. 17 — Your letter of Feb. 15 asking whether a bill has been passed by Congress or a rule pro- mulgated by the NRA requiring man- ufacturers to charge chain stores more than they do independent merchants, is received, The NRA authorities say that no such rule has been promulgated or con- templated by them and I cannot find that any such legislation has been passed by Congress or that any bill to that effect has been introduced or con- sidered in the House of Representa- tives. I have been unable to find any trace of any bill, or proposed bill, to that effect. Until recently it looked as though this Congress might finish up and ad- journ comparatively early, but the prospects do not seem quite as bright as they did just at present. I should like to see it adjourn early in May, but the Administration is putting forward some controversial matters, which may prolong the session. The fact is that the Congress is passing generally the legislation which the President recom- mends and giving very little consider- ation to anything else. It is still prob- lematical whether the Senate will] ratify the St. Lawrence Treaty even with the President’s recommendation, but with that possible exception he is getting practically everything he recommends. Carl E. Mapes. Dr. Preston Bradley’s reference to the late Dr. Gonsaulus last Sunday and the effect the latter’s lecture on Savo- narola had on him when he was a boy twelve years old reminded me of my first acquaintance with the great Chi- cago preacher. I had called on P. D. Armour, as I was in the habit of doing every time I visited Chicago when the great packer had his office at 205 La Salle street. He had just put on his overcoat to visit Armour Institute and invited me to accompany him, which I was very glad to do. Dr. Gonsaulus, who was manager of the great under- taking for many years, met us at the entrance and escorted us through every department. One of the first sights which attracted my attention was a round table at which four boys were seated—an American boy, a Chinese boy, a colored boy and a Jap boy. I said to the Doctor, “I see you do not draw the color line here.” “No,” he replied, “we settled that question in the early days of the in- stitution. Among our students was a white boy from Savannah, Georgia. MICHIGAN There happened to be a colored boy in the same class with him. Within a few days I received a call from the father —apparently a man of large means and an influential man in his native city. He was so angry he could hardly speak. Finally, he said: ‘Dr. Gonsau- lus, you have put a colored boy in my boy’s class. I cannot stand for that.’ I replied that we had changed that situation by an examination held the day before. The colored boy went up one class and the white boy came down one class. The reply was so staggering that the father remained in Chicago two weeks, calling at the Institute every day. On the day he left for home he said to me: ‘If, when he graduates from here, that colored boy I came here to complain about is capable of managing a manual training school for colored boys, send him to me. Write me a letter to that effect and I will establish an institution like yours for the colored boys of Savannah.” During the visit I asked Dr. Gon- saulus how he came to induce Mr. Ar- mour to establish such a wonderful in- stitution. He said he was pastor of the church Mr. Armour attended on the South side of Chicago. The growth of the city changed the character of the people living near the church and large numbers of boys thronged the street nights, with nothing to do but develop into hoodlums. Dr. Gonsaulus asked the trustees of the church to give him the use of the basement, which they cheerfully granted. He installed simple machinery and competent men as instructors six evenings a week. The results were so marvelous that Mr. Armour, who had become a careful student of the undertaking, once said to his pastor that if he, the pastor, would assume the management of a well-equipped institution Mr. Armour would erect the building, install the machinery and endow it for all time. Dr. Gonsaulus accepted the situation and did his part quickly and generous- ly. Mr. Armour once told me that nothing else he had done in his lifetime gave him the satisfaction Armour In- stitute gave him, Rev. J. W. Fifield, Jr., pastor of East Congregational church, writes as fol- lows concerning the subject of im- pending war for his church publication: So many predictions which I made on my return from Europe this fall have been coming true these past days, that letters and phone calls are con- stant asking, “Is War On The Way?” Parents who have sons are concerned about the willful drift toward a terrible holocaust. Everyone knows that an- other war will be terrific if it comes— poisonous gases sufficient to annihilate all life in a city like Berlin or London or Yokohama can be carried in one airplane—so we are told. Chemical and munition plants in our Own country are making huge ship- ments to Europe now. Five boats left New York last week for Chile to haul nitrates to an “undesignated port”— the ships available in Chile being in- adequate for the tremendous demand. Frank Simonds’ new book “America Faces War” gives us all pause. Many who felt my utterances were “wolf, wolf” are now concerned about. the drift in Europe and the Russia-Japa- nese outlook. Must man always settle his disputes on the plane of brute force—or can we sometime lift up to the plane of arbi- TRADESMAN trament and reason? Shall mothers continue to bear sons to be mutilated in constantly more heinous warfare? The i.eague of Nations stands impo- etnt, the Hague Tribunal and_ the World Court are the idealists dream shattered by the realists facts—like a broken pitcher at the fountain. The Prince of Peace taught and lived a type of life which will cure the great cancer of war which is again gnawing at the vitals of humanity. Shall Chris- tian people meet the challenge of the hour by thinking and talking and pray- ing Peace? Our country is in a mad race for armaments with the nations of the world. The people in every country want peace—but munition makers, political malcontents and “unprincipled pups” subtly say “sick-em’—the band plays, propaganda makes us think white is black—and then—white crosses, heavy hearts, huge debts, maimed bodies—shall it continue? Communistic interests of the world will be glad to see war c:me agam — in times of war the seed of communism flourished. The spread of atheism and communism is now advancing more rapidly and more scientifically than we smugly complacent realize. Without being an alarmist, having come re- cently from Europe, believing in the ideal of Peace, I ask, “Shall We Have Ware Dr, Fifield accompanied the above with the following letter: Under separate cover I will shortly send you Frank Simonds little book ‘America Faces The Next War.” The local supply is exhausted but I have wired New York for an additional 100. The philosophy of this book attests my Own conclusions as stated when I returned from Europe last Fall. Folks have thought me an alarmist—I have been a realist. I believe every editor, specially one who has such tremendous influence up- on public opinion as yourself, should read this book. It is now time to dili- gently safeguard our country against participation in the inevitable European war. Wm. J. Dykstra, wholesale dry goods dealer at 20 West Fulton street (Grand Rapids), was fifty years old Feb. 16. He was born on West Leon- ard street, opposite Fremont street, where his father was subsequently en- gaged in the retail grocery business twenty-seven years. He conducted re- tail dry goods stores on Grandville avenue and Wealthy street twenty years before engaging in the whole- sale business at his present location. Called on Matt Heyns one day last week. He opened his first food store at the corner of Plainfield avenue and Ann street in 1918. Now he conducts seven grocery stores—four on the East side and three on the West side. He seldom deviates from the cash and car- ry plan. He lives in an elaborate home in Riverside Gardens, but I am afraid he devotes too many hours to his seven stores to enable him to derive all the pleasure out of life he deserves, con- sidering the measure of his success, An hour later I was in the barber chair at the Peninsular Club. Knowing that the tonsorial artist lived near the Heyns store I asked him if he knew Matt. He replied that he had bought every dollars’ worth of groceries which entered his home for sixteen years from the Heyns emporium. Then I asked why he had confined his purchases to one establishment, he replied that he confined his food purchases to the 9 Heyns store for five reasons, as fol- 1. Quality is always standard or better. 2. lows: Prices are always reason- 3. Customers are always treated 4. Clerks in the store are able. like princes. paid better wages than is the case in store of his acquaintance. any other 5. Clerks are given a day off once a year and they and their families are given a picnic at the expense of the employer. As my informant uses a car in coming down town to his work each day, it is no inconvenience for him to stop at the store on his way home and transport his purchases from store to kitchen. He also realizes that the merchant who sells for cash has no losses which he has to share with those who do pay cash as they make their purchases from day to day. If Mr. Heyns has succeeded in cre- ating such a feeling of mutuality in all of his customers as he has in my barber I do not wonder that he has made and saved $100,000 in sixteen years con- ducting food stores which are a credit to any merchant and the communities in which they are located. It is fre- quently asserted that there is no long- er any money to be made in the gro- cery business, The career of Mr. Heyns presents a refutation of this statement. What he has done others can do also if they are equally shrewd, energetic and far seeing. Petoskey, Feb. 13—It is with much pleasure that I enclose my check for $3 in payment of my subscription to your paper. It was less than two months ago that I recevied a check from our Internal Revenue Collector at Detroit which amount would pay the subscription to your paper for more than four years, I am certainly indebted to your of- fice and paper for receiving a refund from our Internal Revenue Collector on my oleo margerine license. If at any time I can be of assistance to you in your undertaking in North- ern Michigan I will certainly be glad to do so. Theodore J. Bathke, Vice-President Retail Grocers and Meat Dealers Ass’n, Wilmington, Del., Feb. 18—The en- closed Consumer’s Code has been com- piled by the chairman of the Division of Industry of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, the largest organ- ized group of consumer-buyers in this country. It is timely and I believe if given wide circulation it will help tremen- dously in the great problem of the day —recovery, [t contains 275 words and I hope you can find space for it in your valu- able magazine. Mary C. Fraim, The code above referred to is as fol- lows: I buy under the Blue Eagle. I shall strive always to so govern my buying habits that every dollar I spend for the products of American industry will serve my country to the utmost. Realizing that the final success of the National Recovery program can only be assured through the NRA holding the support of that great body of con- sumers of which I am a part, I agree: To support with my patronage those institutions which have demonstrated their loyalty and cooperation by signing the Pres- ident’s Blue Eagle Agreement; (Continued on page 23) 10 FINANCIAL 200,000 Women Signed Up With the Goodwin Plan The furore over the Goodwin Plan, previously discussed in these columns, has taken a new turn. The Goodwin Plan consisted of a tie-up between fe- male church and a list of selected manufacturers, under which the women would plug for orders for and prac- members the selected manufacturers, tice practically a boycott against man- ufacturers not on the list. Very many churches have declared against this scheme, on the ground that it is commercializing the church, dis- turbing business, producing trade wars, and leading to what would amount to a boycott against perfectly praisewor- thy products. Church papers have also denounced it. The promoters of the scheme, how- ever, claim to have actually signed up 200,000 women for this campaign, but it hasn’t started yet because the names of the selected manufacturers whose products are to be plugged for have not yet been announced. The church papers are now saying that a lot of the 200,000 women have been made to see the error of their way, and have repented and want to get out of their contracts, The Chris- tian Century, for instance, an influen- tial Chicago paper, says this in its latest issue: Faced with serious consequences to the spiritual character of organized re- ligion, thousands of church women who have signed agreements to deliver the church market to the Goodwin corpo- ration for the private profit of the cor- poration and of the manufacturers whom it selects and now distressed at the plight in which they find them- selves. The corporation boasts that it had already secured the signatures of close to 200,000 church women through- out the country, and expects to secure 250,000. “Broadcasters” they are called in the jargon of the Goodwin plan. They are supposed to subtend more than 2,500,000 “housewives” whose pur- chases of goods listed in the Goodwin catalogue are to be stimulated, super- vised and accounted for by the “broad- casters” who receive for this service from the Goodwin Corporation 2 per cent. of the total volume of purchases, which amount is assigned by agree- ment to the churches or the women’s societies of the churches. These women in large numbers are now awakening to the fact that their good intentions have been misdirected, that they can fulfill their agreement only at great cost to the dignity, self- respect and the moral influence of the Christian church. They regret the step they have taken, and desire to free themselves and their church organiza- tion from an enterprise which they now see means the commercialization of religion on a vast scale. Certain legal and economic aspects of the Goodwin plan now appear which were not discerned when the plan was presented under high pressure by the 1,000 employed and well- placed agents of the corporation. The pious selling talk about certain “principles of social justice” upon which these agents and their printed publicity laid stress is now seen to be nothing but vacuous cant, designed to fix attention upon “ideals” while a very practical “deal” was being consummated, Their sound judgment thus diverted by clever salesmanship, the church women signed their (three year!!) con- tracts in the belief that they were ac- tually furthering economic recovery, MICHIGAN social justice, shorter hours, higher wages, better working conditions, and all that. They now see that this fancy “social justice” talk was baseless, that in the nature of the case no adequate mechanism could be provided for a private corporation to control national ndustrial practices, and even if it were petoeie it would be against public policy to operate it. Many of these women and their pas- tors are now challenging the Goodwin plan from various angles—its basic le- gality, its consistency with the NRA, the ethics of its policy of discrimina- tion among equally worthy manufac- turers, the ethics (or should we Say the sanity?) of committing a huge vol- unteer market to the all-powerful con- Ol of a priv: ate corpor we on for that corporation Ss own profit, the effect pil on the livelihood of thousands of sales- men whose services will be displaced by women “broadcasters” and by an- nouncements from the church pulpits the ethics of a non- taxpaying church entering into competition with tax- -pay- ing salesmen and me rchants and manu- facturers, the ethics (if ao the legality) of an organized boycott of those mer- chants and manufacturers whose goods are not included in the Goodwin cata- logue—these are some of the. angles from which the Goodwin plan is being challenged on the side of public policy. The Christian Century then advises all these women to violate their con- tracts and get out of the scheme. ——_»2~-.__ Proceedings of the Grand Rapids Bankruptcy Court Feb. 5. On this day the schedules, ref- erence, and adjudicati ion in the matter of Frank N. Robinson, indi Vidually and doing biaince: as Man ufacturer’ Ss Sales Service, bankrupt No. é Were re- ceived. The bankrupt is a m anufacturer of Mole Traps, Kal: amazoo, Michigan. The schedules show total assets of $1,070.65, (of which $79. 66, are claimed exempt), and total liabilities of $12,186.00, listing the following creditors: State, County and School taxes, ROMANO unknown Downehip taxes 0 2 unknown Federal Land Bank, St. Paul____$8,000.00 Farmers State Bank, Vicksburg__ 480.00 Farmers State Bank, Vicksburg 816.00 at State Bank, Vieksburg__ - 1,850.00 Bank of Fulton, "Fulton ae 500.00 Roscoe G, Goe mbel, Kalmazoo__ 72.50 John H. Bloem, Kalamazoo____ 35.00 Ideal Foundry, G. a 140.00 Firestone Tire Co., Kalamazoo__ 31.50 Charles Wie ssner, Kalam azoo__unknown Arteraft Engraving Co., Kalamazoo 45.00 Kalamazoo Colortype, Kalamazoo 27.50 Dr. Walter M. De swey, Kalamazoo 10.00 Dr BE Ge Cook, Kalamazoo____ 50.00 Scotts Milling Co., Scotts | unknown aay J. Haas, Vickapure 2 101.00 Farmers Mut. Fire Ins. o.. Maamazeo unknown Howard J. Cooper é Kalamazoo__ 21.00 Lioyd Branch, Vic ksbure. unknown Little Bros. & ‘Lowe, Vicksburg unknown Dr. Charles Osborn, "Vicksburg__unknown Sprague Hdw. Co., Kalamazoo__unknown Feb. 6. On this day the schedules, ref- erence, and adjudication in the matter of Burt K_ Chaffee, Sr., bankrupt No. 5574, were received. The bankrupt is a salesman of Grand Rapids. The sched- ules show total assets of $50. 00, and total liabilities of $58,132. 49, listing the following creditors: Universal Car & Service Co. G. R. $94.00 Allegan State Bank, Allegan_ 225.00 Auto Owner's Ins. Co., Gc ko 80.00 Axel M. Carien G Ro 115.00 Miles A. Chaffee, G. 750.00 Ford, Blake Coal Co. 175.00 G. R. National Bank 125.00 Herpol sheimer Co., G. 125.00 Howe Military School. 145.00 Malta Lodge, No. 465 DeWitt Clinton Consistory, Saladin Temple rz Masonic Temple, a Ae 80.00 Wm: 3. Di Ron GR 13.00 Alaska pert Gf Bo. 29.50 Percy & Alvina Ray, Holland__41, 000.00 John N. Compton, G RR. . 200.00 Ola Kent Bank G BR 11,475.00 Young Johnson Furniture Co: ee 3,498.89 Feb. 5. On this day first meeting of creditors in the matter of Vernon T. Moyer, bankrupt No. 5551, was held. The bankrupt Was present in person and rep- resented by W. G. Bessey, attorney. Creditors werere presented by Jackson, Fitzgerald & Dalm, attorneys. The bank- rupt was sworn and examined without a reporter. Claims were proved and al- lowed. M. N. Kennedy, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, was elected trustee, with bond of $100.00. The meeting then adjourned without date. TRADESMAN February 5, 1934. erence, and adjudication, of Holland Hitch Company, in the On this day the ref- matter bankrupt No. 5576, were received. The bankrupt is located at voluntary case and the been ordered filed. the assets and liabilities will be known. Feb, D, ereditors in sey Dairy, No. 5550, was held. The present by Henry Schaus, the corporation, and represented den W. Butzbaugh, attorney. nedy, Henry Schaus was sworn before a reporter. M, N. Kalamazoo, was appointed Inc., a corporation, Holland, Michigan. This schedules have Upon receipt of same, is a made On this day first meeting of the matter of Golden Guern- bankrupt bankrupt was president of by El- M. N. custodian, was present in person. and examined Kennedy, of trustee Ken- and his bond fixed at the sum of $100.00. Hearing on alleged secured claims ad- journed to Feb. 14, at 2:00 p. m. Feb. 7. On this day the reference, matter of Oranjola were re- pt is located at involuntary ordered adjudicat in the Co.. Inc. bankrupt No, 5561, ceived. The yankruy 1mazoo. This is an and the schedules have filed. Upon recipt of been me, the and liabilities will be made known. 7. On this day the schedules, e, and adjudication in the matter of bankrupt No. 9, bankrupt is a drug- schedules Rie ‘ rd Fields Coad, were received. The gist of Muskegon. The t 1 assets of $2,413.99, 1ed exempt), : (of which and Kal- case, assets show $700.00 total liabilities 5.99, listing the following cred- City ‘of Muskegon, taxes______ 408.01 Hazeltine & Perkins Drue Co., G - 842.85 Jonn Novak Co. Chicaeo | 15.18 Monroe Chemical Co., Quincy y. 17.38 2, Palmolive Peet Co., ee. oe Se er a 31.28 Ecsile & Co.. Nashville. oo 1.52 Bauer & Blac Kk Co. . Chicago____ 13.3 Piper Ice Cream Co,. Muskegon 33.91 The Heyboer Co. G RR... 283.66 Quality Beverage Co., Muskegon 1.86 Muskegon Botting Co. 9.00 W. W. Richards Candy Co., Muskerom oo 72.96 Bankers Trust Co., Muskegon 505.00 Bankers Trust Co., Muskegon 320.00 Blatz Brewing Co., Milwaukee__ 2.00 Heneph Corporation, Pontiac 10.00 Fitzpatrick Elec, Supply Co., MunKeroy . 8.70 John T. Wiersema, Muskegon____ 7.00 Steindler Paper Co.. Muskegon_. 13.00 Sanitary Dairy Co., Muskegon__ 1.90 Muskegon Candy Corp. os 24.97 Frederick Stearns & Co., Detroit 72.96 Vandenberge Cigar Co., G. R.__ 1.86 Mills Paper Co, GR. __. 19.88 Vadsco Sales Corp., Chi cago. ie 10.89 ©. 1. Boynton Muskeron ii 00 H. Rosenberg, Muskegon__._____ 50 Muskegon Citizens Loan & Invest- ment Co... Muskeronu _.§ = 490.00 In the matter of Carl I Campbell, bankrupt No. 5572. The sale of assets has been called for Feb. 23, at 2 p. m. at the premises formerly occupied by the bankrupt at No. 329 So. Union, City. The stock for sale complete drug stock, ment, all appraised at $3804.70. Traverse consists of a fixtures and equip- All per- sons interested in such sale should be present at the date and time stated. above Feb. 8. On this day the schedules, in the matter of the Holland Hitch o., bankrupt No. 5576, were received. The schedules show total assets of $6,342. 90, and total liabilities of $5,130. 47, listing the following creditors: CAty Of Siovand = $ 464.39 Justin Kortering, Holland. 210.00 Charies Harris, Holland... 77.30 Nelson Miles, Holland. 2) Zis.08 Chas. H. McBride, Holland_ a 25.00 Henry Geerds, Holland «ss 2,000.00 West Michigan Steel Foundry, MupCrOn 424.56 First State Bank, Holland__ 325.00 American Coil Spring Co” Maienerina 70.90 American Forge Co., Chicago____ 89.90 Automotive Hardware o., tne.. PenaADes oo 8.98 Benton Harbor Malleable mc... Benton Warher 2 377.50 Bolhuis Lumber Co., Holland____ 16.00 Edward Brower & Co., Holland__ 26.25 The Carborundum Co.. Niagara tS eau 9.45 Cordurcy Rubber Co. G. BR. . 165.53 DePree Hardware Co., Holland__ 33.67 Elliott Machine Co., G Roe 3.50 Fris Book Store, Holland__ s 125 Gifford Engine Co., Lansing__ ee 1.64 G. R. Electric Blue Print, G. R. 13.50 Quality Aluminum Casting Co... Muskerom, 112.04 Republic Paint & Varnish, Chicago 51.15 Joseph T. Tyerson & Sons, Chicago 59.93 Scott Lugers Lbr. Co. Holland__ 26.47 Standard Grocer & Mfg, Co. PAO 1.05 Vac-a-Tap Co., Holland... __ 4.00 Vogelzan Hardware, Holland__ 11.03 Warm Friend Service Station, Botan oo 15.10 Western Machine & Tool Works, ean oo 4.26 J. Westenbroek & Co., Holland__ 15.34 February 21, 1934 Western Mfg, Co. Detreit. = b7.12 JOhn Bekker, Hollang §. «ss en G. Bh. Steel & Supniy Co. GR. 52.55 LX.L. Machine Shop, Holland__ 17.25 Liverance & Van Antwerp______ 41.05 Michiean Tae Co G Ro... 18.50 Michigan Bell Telephone Co., Holland 2 24.33 Mun Color Plits Co. GR 16.95 Muskegon Screw Co., Muskegon 20.39 MJ. Neabr & Co. Chienes 12,31 Ottawa Iron & Metal Co., Holland .80 Pettibone, Mulliken Co., Chicago 6.20 Heb, 9. On this day the schedules, in the matter of Oranjola Co., Inc, bank- rupt No. 5561, were received. The sched- ules show total liabilities of $1,226.68, and no assets, listing the following cred- itors: State of Michigan, lansing = _$ 12.00 Paul Happ, Kalamazoo == 110.00 Harry R. Pearl, Kalamazoo____ 240.00 Mich, Bell Tele. Co., Kalamazoo 235.48 Mototype ©6. Detroits 118.45 Merchants Publishing Co. ee 27.41 H. Johnstaumm Co., Ine. Chicago 6.19 Wilkinson Rubber Stamp “We Ks., Katlmazoo ee ae et 1.08 Michigan Sanitary Powel Kalamazoo Fletcher Press Co. Kalamazoo. Z Harry R. Pearl, Kalamazoo___ Marie Pierce, Kalamazoo . Miss ‘Curry, Kalamazoo ___ Ace Sign Co., Kalamazoo. __ Colman Drug Co., Kalamazoo__ Lee & Cady Co., Kalamazoo____ First National Bank, In the matter of bankrupt No. 5489. (Continued on Page 12) Kalamazoo Draper R. 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OLD KENT BANK 2 Downtown Offices 12 Community Offices ii ne animate ua nea ae February 21, 1934 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 11 IN THE REALM OF RASALITY Questionable Schemes Which Are Under Suspicion American College and others, Chi- cage. engaged in furnishing corres- pondence courses of instruction in pedopractic physiotherapy, directed to discontinue misrepresenting the earn demand for students either before or after their completing the course and the requirements for securing licenses; and to discontinue representing that graduates tuition fees will be refunded under certain conditions unless and until such re- funds are consistently made. ings of and the Youells-Privett Exterminating Corp- oration, Plainfield, N. J., engacd in the manufacture of “Youells Original Rat Snap,” directed to discontinue rep- resenting that the poison will mum- mify the carcasses of rats or mice and prevent offensive odors. S. W. Pike, Seedsman, Inc., St. Charles, Ill., engaged in the sale of seeds to discontinue misrepresenting the quality and quantity of bulbs and seeds that will be given for twenty cents “to cover packing and postage” and the names of five friends who love flowers, and to discontinue represent- ing that any commodity is given “free” when the cost of the purported grat- uity is included in the price charged for the merchandise with which it is alleged to be given free of charge. Pitts- compounding Carmann-Roberts Co., Inc., burgh, engaged in cleansing agents, directed to tinue passing off tri-sodium phosphate as and for mono-sodium phosphate. discon- Magnecoil Co., Inc., Salt Lake City, engaged in the manufacture of electric blankets, directed to discontinue rep- resenting that the product is a great discovery that makes application of the biological, chemical and other sci- entific discoveries and theories of well- known scientists, that it transmits a radio-magnetic energy or a thermo- electro-magnetism to the user, result- ing in the alleviation or cure of dis- eases or ailments from which he may be suffering or that it has any remedial influence beyond that afforded by heat, mental stimulus, or hope and confidence in its efficicacy, that it is endorsed or recommended by any physicians, scientists, hospitals, edu- cators, and other prominent persons other than those by whom it is recom- mended for treatment in cases where heat or elimination by sweating would be effective, and to whom no compen- sation for the endorsement thereof has been paid, and to discontinue repre- senting that respondent occupies a large building in which the products sold are manufactured, that labora- tories are maintained and that a con- sulting board of medical experts is connected with respondent company for analysis and advice in cases where respondent’s products are being used. Dr. Cheeseman Medicine Co., New York City, engaged in the sale of “Dr. Cheesemans Pills,’ directed to discon- tinue representing that the prepara- tion is harmless, that it has been guar- anteed under the Pure Food and Drug Act, that is has any health-giving and corrective powers inexcess of the ther- apeutic value it possesses, and that any letters or other the efficacy of the product have been authorized or signed by C. S. Cheese- man, M. D., when such statements have not been so authorized or signed. statements relative to The Federal Trade Commission has ordered Hallman, New York, trading as Reliable Co., to discontinue labeling, stamping or otherwise advertising luggage man- ufactured from split leather as being made from 3enjamin Suitcase genuine leather, and from in any manner indicating that material used in the manufacture is other than split leather. According to the Commission’s com- plaint in this case, some of this com- pany’s competitors make and sell lug- gage covered with leather made from the outside or topside of sealskin or cowskin after it has been separated or split from the flesh side of the skin. Such leather may be described as “seal’ or genuine seal,” “cowskin” or “genuine cowskin” as the case may be. The luggage covered by such skins js also known as “top grain cowhide” or “top grain seal” as the case may be. However, when the ail com- petitors use as a covering the leather manufactured from the flesh side of the skin, they ordinarily describe it as well as the luggage covered by it a “split seal’ or “split cowhide,” as the case may be. Split leather is much in- durability and price to the top grain or genuine leather, com- ferior in quality, according to the Commission’s plaint. Reliable manufactured of which was split leather, both seal and cowskin having been used. This was treated, embossed and finished so as to imitate the genuine leather made from the top grain of sealskin, and in some cases the split cowskin leather was treated, eed and finished to resemble genuine seal. Suitcase Co. is said to have luggage the covering cowskin and The respondent did not contest the proceeding but that; the Commission serve upon it an order to cease and desist from the violation of law alleged in the complaint. consented Carman-Roberts Company, Inc, Pittsburgh, cleasing agents, is di engaged in compounding lirected to discon- tinue passing off tri-sodium phosphate as and for mono-sodium phosphate. Two patent medicine and food prod- ucts firms were each fined $200 Satur- day by Federal Judge Edward J. Moinet at Detroit. Two others had their cases referred to the Probation Department following conviction on charges of violating the United States Pure Food and Drug Act. One case referred to the probation department involved the Ensign Com- pany, of Battle Creek, and its officials, Thomas D. and Beatrice charged with mislabeling drugs shipped Ensign, to Puerto Rico. Analysis showed that the drugs of this firm and those of the other defendants did not contain cur- ative qualities as represented, Louis M. Hopping, Assistant United States attorney, disclosed. After an attorney representing the International Extract & Research Lab- oratories, 7 of 3539 Concord Ave., Detroit, pleaded guilty to violation of the Die pm the case was referred to the probation department. The firm was charged by the Government with misrepresenting an adulterated and misbranded apricot flavoring product. tamin Corp. of Battle Creek, The Phyt charged with oe packages containing concentrated food tablets shi pped to Chicago was fined $200. 5 The other fine was imposed on the Adium Products Inc., of Battle Creek, charged with mislabeling three car- tons of ointment shipped to Indianap- olis, Youells-Privett Exterminating Cor- poration, Plainfield, N. J., engaged in the manufacture of “Youells Original > 7 ee ce (earths Jierantirt Rat Snap,” is directed to discontinue ngs ae 1 1 Pip ave representing that the poison will mum- mify the carcasses of rats or mice and prevent offensive odors, c...O, cently received a call from a man who Brown, the Soo grocer. re- purported to be a salesman for the Variety Biscuit Co., of Chicago. As attractive, Mr. Brown decided to stock the goods as his prices were very soon as he could satisfy himself by an appeal to the Michigan Tradesman as to the responsibility of the concern. It was found that no house by that name is rated by Dun & Bradstreet, Chicago given in the directory or could be located by the police depart- ment or the Better Business Bureau of Chicago. In the light of this dis- closure, the word of the Realm is to forget all about the concern. Again, for perhaps the thousandth time, the Realm warns its readers to sign no order or paper of any kind for a stranger and never pay in ad- vance for any goods until Hey are delivered to the store of the purchaser. It is only fair that I warn our readers to go slow on having any dealings with the Associated Protec- 608 South Dear- The antecedents tive Agencies, Inc., born street, Chicago, of the organization are anything but encouraging, W. EF. Sh veaffer Pen Co., large man ufacturer of fountain pet i]s is is and auto- matic penci in a complaint just is- sued by the ‘Bederal Trade Commis- sion, is charged with practicing unfair methods of competition in maintaining the prices at which its products are sold at retail. Among the practices charged is the issuance to some 20,000 dealers in the United States of uniform price lists in which are fixed the prices at which the company requires its goods to be resold. The company is also said to require dealers handling its products to maintain its resale prices, or it will refuse to further sell to or supply Resale price maintenance also is required as a condition to the open- ' ing of an account by a retailer with according to the complaint. company is said to receive from eee . os hn ntorming dealers reports of failure of other dealers to maintain its fixed Sec wo rc lir +} ~ ices and to direct salesmen, or oth agents or emy{ ployee s, to investiga alers to so maintain prices. -d is alleged to SO Fecelve ye used to coerce dealers who fail to maintain prices, or who sell to others fail to observe the resale prices, to n such prices in the future. This is said to be affected by dropping ‘rs from its approved list of retailers and refusing to sell to them until they comply A es Fon? feces 21: : A. “do not ship” list is claimed to be ntained by the company on which it enters names of dealers who have s products for less than the uni- form prices, or have resold to other retail and whole sale dealers or jobbers. The Sheaffer company is charged with refusing further to supply such dealers with its products until it receives as- surances its prices will be maintained, and that the offending dealers will sell to none but consumers, It is also alleged that a retailer is required to sign a so-called non-job- bing agreement, not to resell Sheaffer products to any other retailer, jobber, wholesaler of writing materials for purposes of resale, and to confine his sales solely to consumers. This agree- ment is said to stipulate that the com- pany, if it believes the retailer has violated the agreement, or if it so elects, shall have the right at any time to take possession of all its products in the dealer’s stock, with a monetary penalty for each violation of the agree- ment. Under the non-jobbing agreement, merchandise purchased by the dealer from the company remains in the company as security for the pur- chase price and for the dealer’s com- pliance with the conditions of the agreement. The Commission charges that the non-jobbing agreement is unfair to re- because, among. other things, it results in control by Sheaf- fer of products after they have passed out of its possession and have been paid for and are actually owned by the dealers. lo enable it to trace fountain pens wanbiie li. bata Wasnt 2 no; } } which have been sold at less than the uniform prices, the company is said to stamp a serial number of pen nibs so that attempts to remove them by buf- ng or otherwise would destroy the points ra “showcase agreement,” deal. ers receive attractive cases in which Sheaffer wares, but the Commission charges this is unfair on the ground that it tends to force deal- ers to buy full lines from Sheaffer in excess of possible normal needs. thus diverting trade from competitors. — ~~ _____ You're right about the sun not shin- ing but not about it being a gloomy day. 12 RETAIL GROCER Retail Grocers and Meat Dealers Associa- tion of Michigan. President—Paul Schmidt, Lansing. First Vice-President — Theodore J. Bathke, Petoskey. Second Vice-President—Rudolf Eckert, Flint. Secretary — Herman Rapids. Treasurer—O. H. Bailey, Sr., Lansing. Directors—Hoolger Jorgenson, Muske- gon; L. V. Eberhard, Grand Rapids; A. A. Boyce, Bay City; Vincent A. Miklas, Manistee; Ward Newman, Pontiac. Hansen, Grand Business at the Crossroads Here and in Europe S. Gordon Hynes, my English busi- ness correspondent during more than ten vears, who contributes notes and observations weekly to the Grocers Gazette, London, wrote what I quote below, slightly revised, dated Decem- ber 27: “My education is being developed from your articles on the problems you are fighting across the Atlantic. More power to your elbow! Colonel Robert R. McCormick in his booklet, The Sacking of America, which you sent me, handles with a powerful pen many of the evils for which there is a parallel in this country, although we do seem to be reaching the other side of the depression in certain directions. But our marketing boards under the government are just one sign of the movement that will sound the death knell of individual and private busi- ness and institutionalize the whole country. Thus will socialism be achieved, not as the creed of any one political party, but simply by the inevi- table course of events, due to economic circumstances.” That seems again to show how small is our world; but also that we all in- cline to “view with alarm” many things which may not be so bad after all. For, first, it is true that “we are reaching the other side of the depression,” and that because the whole world is “pick- ing up” again: and this note from Brit- ain is a helpful and encouraging indi- cation that way. Then from what I wrote last week it may be deduced that private business is pretty hard to kill. We incline to that opinion often when we look at great chain organizations. We forget that each of those grew from the sin- gle efforts of one man. This is true from the biggest of all, with over 15,- 000 stores, down to those in the bud with only three or four units. “Regimentation” may hamper initia- tive and impede its free workings, but so long as men are not absolute-slaves the urge of each to better his- own condition sharpens his ability, prods him to venture on his visions, and so far he has always found a way. This is the spirit of enterprise, of which England in 1934 evinces as many im- pressive exemplars as were brought to the surface by pressure of conditions in 1345 and nothing indicates the im- pending crippling of that native enter- prise. I incline to think that this is what lies back of a recent one of his short, snappy, inspring messages to his mem- bers by Herbert H. Sack, President of the California Grocers, of which the title was: “Grocers Are Born, Not Made.” I am sure that Herb did not mean for a minute to say that any grocer could hope to spring full MICHIGAN lia fledged into developed ability. What he had in mind was the native hard ability of the right men to take hold of a job, learn it thoroughly, think over it, nurse it; then rise from it as one might build ability to full effective- ness in any other line, Enterprise, for example, prompts one man to sell fresh fruits to his custom- ers specially and intensively for can- ning and preserving, where the run-of- mine grocers go on the plan that “we have no call for fruits to can.” Enterprise prompts another to take a credit system laid out by some gen- eral organization and adapt it so it serves him supremely well. One who told of such adaptation during the last California state convention brought out how it had been specially helpful to him while the dwellers in his town were 50 per cent out of work: and, strange as at first it may seem, a part of what he accomplished resulted from the inauguration of a definite service charge for credit. How could you beat such a man? A Michigan merchant refers to a re- cent statement of mine that the small merchant is a cutter harder to control than the big one—chain, let us say. Like many others, he dwells in the handicaps of the small man, forgetful of his peculiar advantages. This is like General Johnson who lately said the Little Fellow could not afford to sell one or two items below cost. The fact is that the Little Fellow can and does afford this plan to the extent that he uses it or any other plan in- telligently, and in its use he has advan- tages all his own. One who wanted to make a drive once bought a single case of off-brand, but soup — four dozen at 40c per dozen, It was a ten- cent size. He made a “special” and let us admit that this really could be called a special—at 5c. Having one store, the single case fulfilled his need entirely. Had he given the entire lot away, his advertising to that extent would have cost him $1.60, But in fact he made a neat profit and he had a few cans over —did not have to disappoint any cus- tomer. Also, when this sale was over, the item was gone. It had no perma- nently detrimental effect on his busi- ness, as would have been entailed by offering any well known article. A chain grocer could equal such per- formance only by obtaining many cases of the soup. Regardless of care, he probably would be “out” early in the day in many of his units. The cry would be raised that he was deceiving somebody—unless he hedged himself about so liberally as to entail real loss on the clean-up. The gentleman who asks the ques- tion is not a grocer and says he does not know the food business. I answer equally that I do not know about his line, but here is the inside of the food business. It is alleged that all the gro- cer wants is an even break, I think that, all things considered, he has just that all along. It is my further impres- sion that now that certain inequalities are ironed out, he is going to find his sledding harder in many respects than it has been—how and why we shall discuss plenty. Perhaps then he will look back regretfully on some of the real advantages he has enjoyed but he has not properly evaluated. He may good, TRADESMAN , then talk of “the good old days” — what? While on this subject, let us take note that the food business is the one so far subjected to the least detailed interference and regulation by Uncle Sam; and let us determine so to handle our affairs that this happy condition may be preserved. In line with which thought is an editorial in Canadian Grocer of Toronto on “Government in Business.” It discusses our Govern- ment’s experience trading wheat for Brazilian coffee, advancing the pri- mary thought that our business never was very keen for the deal that put Washington into the coffee business. Then like this: “It is questionable whether the deal was profitable. Price of coffee is on the same basis as when the deal was made, but now carries a Brazilian tax of one cent per pound. Wheat (traded for coffee) was around 47'%c per bushel, now worth 80@85 per cent. above that price. Nor has the Govern- ment drawn on its own stock for use of the army, navy, etc. On at least one occasion it bought back coffee from a buyer paying him %c more than it got, though it still held 250,000 bags. To get rid of the surplus it is planned to give it to emergency relief. Coffee- men contend that Brazil was the only beneficiary. “Government dabbling in business has seldom worked out. Politics al- Ways enters and when politics enters the front door, good judgment invari- ably goes out the back.” If we exercise sound good judgment henceforth, we may avoid further pene- tration of Government into our busi- ness. We sure want to! Paul Findlay. —_+~-___ Proceedings of the Grand Rapids Bankruptcy Court (Continued from page 10) creditors has been called for Feb. 26. at 10 a.m. The trustee's final report will be approved at such meeting. There will be no dividend for creditors, In the matter of Charles Weber and Albert Weber, copartners doing business under the firm name and style of Weber 3rothers, and Charles Weber and Albert Weber, individually, bankrupt No. 4997. The final meeting of creditors has been called for Feb. 26, at 10 a. m. There prob- ably will be a dividend for creditors. In the matter of Mul-So-Lax Labor- atories, Inc. bankrupt No, 5384. The final meeting of creditors Las been called for Feb. 26, at 11 a. m, The trustee’s final report will be approved at such meeting. There will be a first and final dividend for creditors, In the matter of L. A. Shnaper, bank- rupt No. 5298. The final meeting of cred- itors has been called for Feb. 26, at 2 p. m. The trustee’s final report will be approved at such meeting. There will be a dividend for creditors, In the matter of Paper Products Mfg. Co. bankrupt No. 5273, The final meeting of creditors has been called for Feb. 26, at 2 p.m. The trustee's final report will be approved at such meeting. There may be a dividend for creditors. In the matter of Miller-Sernick Auto Parts Co., bankrupt No. 5398. The final meeting of creditors has been called for Feb. 27, at 11 a m, The trustee’s final report will be approved at such meet- ing. There probably will be a dividend for creditors. In the matter of Benjamin R. Peter- son, bankrupt No. 5474. The final meet- WE DO OUR PART » JUNKET POW DER or TABLETS Make Milk into Cool, Creamy Desserts - No Cooking. The Junket Folks, Little Falls, N.Y. February 21, 1934 ing of creditors has been called for Feb. 27, at 10 a.m. There will be no dividend for creditors. Feb. 12, On this day the schedules, ref- erence and adjudication in the matter of Old Heidelberg Cafe, bankrupt No. 5566, were received. Th bankrupt is located in Grand Rapids. The schedules show total assets of $204.82, and total liabilities of $5,304.70, listing the follow- ing creditors: State of Michigan, Lansing. 2S 295 592 stanley Andrews G. KR... 10.88 Betty row, Ro 6.00 Low Castev.: ( Roo 80.00 Charlies Crawford GR... 6.33 Pat Delighunte, G Bo 4.58 leo Doyle, G Boo 35.05 Mary tainen Go Boo 3.00 Caen Witgiven: G Roo 7.50 Velma MeConmick, G. BR. 3.00 min isapelie, Go Ro 20.00 on Mullen CG Bo 20.00 are Moek 4s Boo 20.00 Merrie Mekattie G Boo 20.00 Pauline Stewart G. Rk. 5.00 Menwic Wess GR. 3.44 Connie Wiliams G Ro unknown Thomas & Jenne Daling, G. R.__unknown eiatord Cou Go Bo unknown Tom Woodward, G HR... unknown Julian Baker G. Hoo unknown George Hancock, G. R._____ ~--unknown Sam Jones. G. Ro _--unknown ham Hoover G BR. unknown Mr, hive GB unknown Mir. Reed, G@ Ro unknown Mrs, Wie Go Roo unknown (. & Gas eiiht Co, G BR. unknown soston, Store, G. Bo 7.00 Jacob Ryskamp, GR... 44.00 American Society of Composers and Authors, G BR... unknown Bixby’s Office Supply Co., G. R. 21 sutterworth Hospital, G. R.____ 6.00 Bel Terepnone Co. GR 4.00 Central Supply Co. G. RB. . 10.00 Artcratt Novelty Co. G. BR. |. 24.00 Andy Hagan @€o.. G@ Ro 3.50 Horbes Stamp Co. G. BR... 3.66 G. R. Water Works G BE. .. 97.33 G. R. Heraid, : 28.39 41 3. Heinz Co., 1.86 Heyboer Co, G. 3.40 lewis Electric Co. GG Ro || 23.30 C. W. Mills Paper Co,, 2.00 Plute Plumbing Co, G, 5.00 W. © Roberts G RB. 6.76 George W. Welsh Co., G. 10.25 Wolverine Ext. Co., G. 6.00 GW. Mebonald G BR 3.00 Jurgens & Mieras, G R.________ unknown National Cash Register Co; Gm. 3.00 Seot & Co G. Ro. unknown Durfee Co. G BR. 3.00 CG. &. Bottling Co. G Ro 1.50 G R. Coat & Apron Service____unknown Mundees Beer Co., G. RR. unknown Schmidt's Beer Co. G BR. 8.70 West Sidt Malt & Supply Co., G. R. 8.66 Variety Moods G Ro. unknown Gus Sun, Detroit = 5.50 Brown Seed Store GR. 7.95 Louis Bros G Ro 7.43 Preying & Mendels, GR... 5.00 Hermis Coffee Co, GR. unknown Woolfolk Theatrical Agency, eA. 19.00 Jacob Ryskamp G BR. 58.00 In the matter of Robert Bourns, bank- rupt No. 5565. The first meeting of cred- itors has been called for March 5, at 2 Dp. mm. In the matter of Burt K. Chaffee, Sr., bankrupt No. 5574. The first meeting of creditors has been called for March 2, at 2 p. m. In the matter of Holland Hitch Co., bankrupt No. 5576. The first meeting of creditors has been called for March 2, at il 2. mm. In the matter of Richard Fields Coad, bankrupt No. 5579. The first meeting of creditors ha's been called for March a. at 11 a. m. In the matter of Lynn William John- son, bankrupt No, 5452. The first meeting of creditors has been called for March 1 at 10 a. m. Feb. 14. On this day the schedules, reference, and adjudication in the mat- ter of Loula E. Beecher, bankrupt No. 5586, were recived. The bankrupt is a merchant of Grand Rapids. The sched- ules show total assets of $469.30, (of Which $375.00 are claimed exempt), and total liabilities of $2,123.40, listing the following creditors: City Treasurer G. Ro $ Ackerman & Rothenberg, St. Louis M. Apfel & Bro., New York____ Ark Smith Mfg. Co., New York Henri Bendell Co., New York__ (Continued on Page 13) REG U.S PAT. OFF. February 21, 1934 MEAT DEALER The Meat Trade’s Identity at Stake As to whether the retail meat trade should be included in the retail egro- cers’ code or should be governed by a separate code, I must state that even were my experience in the retail meat industry limited, it would be obvious to me that meat foods are so foreign by nature that any attempt to include meat with any other food commodity would cause such confusion that a practical code of ethical practices in food distribution would be defeated by its varied relations. As I understand it, it is for this reason that trade prac- tice codes were originally suggested, and that, if successful, not just those engaged in the business of meat and other food produce, but all industries would move a step forward in the di- rection of business recovery. It could be so worked out that business could be stabilized on sound economic prin- ciples to the benefit of all who are try- ing and doing their part to restore the prosperity of our nation. In these few preliminary remarks I do not overlook the importance of your attempt to get the views ona practical retail meat code, in which could be em- bodied such business ethics as would be beneficial both to the retail distrib- utor and consumer. I fully realize the importance and necessity of proper cor- rection of the many abuses which have crept into not only meat and food pro- duction and distribution, but all other lines of production and consumption, many of which are being eradicated. 3ut the proper solution of a code that will in part suffice in the meat industry, especially governing the retail distribu- tion to the consumer, is yet far from being practically and economically solved. In my opinion, based on experience in the retail meat distribution, merging meat with other food products adds to the confusion of and greatly retards the desired ethics in retail meat distri- bution that could and would be of ben- efit to both distributor and consumer. It is natural that any sound method of distribution should be shared by the producer and manufacturer, thereby creating an even ratio of production and distribution costs to those thus en- gaged, and extending to the consumer the advantage of knowing that his in- terests are carefully safeguarded. From my point of view, all separate branches of all industries should co- operate as individuals, and the retail- ing of meat products should not be confused by merging it with other food commodities. My reason for this is based on the nature of this industry, which has for its basis for market val- ues, quantity and quality, especially quality. Quality does not affect the retail dis- tributor to the extent that it does the consumer. The reason for his is nat- urally caused by the many different grades as to quality, even to the ex- tent of 4 to 1. By this I mean that the spread in price is often four times high- er for the best grade than it is for the lower, and whereas the retail distrib- utor has the advantage of knowing the market price of the quality for which he is paying, the average consumer, de- MICHIGAN siring the better grade, often is misled by false recommendations, due to lack of knowledge of the market. That this could be entirely elimin- ated by any code of ethics is proble- matical, but we cannot deny the fact that a remedy for such evils should, and could, be formulated to the benefit of all concerned by a substantial and equitable code of business ethics. Therefore, I fear that by merging meat products with other food comod- ities, the retail meat distributor would lose his identity as such and it would leave this branch of the industry in the same chaotic condition as exists to- day; whereas, if the meat industry were placed in a position whereby it were held responsible for eradicating the many evils now existing in the dis- tribution of meat products, practical methods could be employed whereby not only would the retail distributor be benefited, but also the producer and processor. And a natural consequence would be that the interest of the con- sumer would be properly and adequate- lv safeguarded. Therefore, we must and should avoid any possibility of confusion by merg- ing the retail meat code with the code as accepted by the retail grocery in- dustry, in which costs and waste are not factors as in meat retai’ >, C. G. Deibel, Past Nat’l President R.M.D.A. ———++>____ Only Separate Code Can Correct Trade’s Evils It is almost unbelievable, that one of the most, if not the most important branches of the meat industry, which is the retailer, should receive so little consideration in this agricultural re- covery program. The retail meat business has been scarcely mentioned in code negotia- tions, the code officials stating that it is so closely allied with the grocery business, that both should go under the same code, The average retail meat dealer knows as much about the grocery business as the average grocer knows about the meat business, which is nothing. The retail meat business is a scientific busi- ness, and should be treated as such. The very fact that the meat cutters and meat salesmen draw twice the salary that the average grocery clerk draws, is an indication that they do not belong in the same class. Anybody can sell a can with a label on it. With so many grades of meat, which is perishable, it is necessary that pur- veyors of meat have a thorough under- standing of their particular line of busi- ness, that they may gain the confidence of the consuming public, who are at the mercy of the dealer. Considering the many evils and sharp practices indulged in, such as substituting, adulterating, false adver- tising, and general misrepresentation in the sale of meats, which all tends to retard the consumption of meat, may I again state that the Retail Meat Indus- try should, by all means, be under a special code, and I am surprised that the NRA afficials, through their lack of knowledge of the subject, no doubt, have given so little attention to the retail meat industry. I. W. Ringer, TRADESMAN Entitled to Consideration I am surprised at the attitude Wash- ington takes on our code. Of course, meat should have its own code. First, the dishonest methods of advertising should be eliminated by a strong code. Second, meats must be handled by experienced men. Third, markets on meat change daily, for it is net a staple article, and we must figure percentage. Fourth, the meat industry is second in line of all industries and should be honored as such. Fifth, we were one of the first to submit our code. Of course, it was new and had to be studied. Sixth, if we miss out, what will our National Association amount to? Can we get more members if we cannot ac- complish something? This is a very serious situation and I hope our direc- tors take steps to demand that a meat code must be a separate one. If not, we are lost forever, and the National Grocers’ Association will gobble up what members we have. Seventh, as business men of the meat division, working with Roosevelt, we should be considered. President Emil Schwartz, ast Nat’! President R.M.D.A. —_~+--____ Proceedings of the Grand Rapids Bankruptcy Court (Continued from Page 12) Caraul Printing Co. G@ BR... 20.00 Arehuy Crabb, G RR... 3.50 Economy Dye House, G. R.______ 3.30 Paws Flat Col G. Ro 46.38 Wott Inc. Chiedeg . 16.60 Gaze Gros & C€Co., Chicago. ..___—s—s«193..53 Gio: Herald @ Ri 23.00 Grohe Miller, Inc., New York____ 20.90 Hanan & Son, Chicazo =. Herpolsheimers. G FR... _ Klass Hoeksema, G. KR... ____ Judkins & McCormick, New York Knox Hat Co, New York. ____ Jos. Lazarus Co., Cincinnati____ Margaret Mary, G. Marshall Field, Chicago________ Mich. Bell Tele. Co., G R._.___ Louie Miller Inc., Chicago______ W: Millard Palmer G. R.. Porter Shop, G@ Ri. Raymers Book Shop, G. R.___- Rvskamps G& Ro Seelhoff Hats, Chicago _____ Harry Solomon & Son, N. Y. Stekcices G FR ine Boston Store, G. RR... Nanelawes G Ro Drs Wim KR Vis G R. Dr. Wim, H. Veenboer, G. R...___. Dr Jacéom Helms, GR. Wurzburgs, Inc., G. F Wagers Bootery G@ Rs Blizabeth Auber, G RR. 13.66 Dagne & Witters G@ RR. 6.55 Mary G. Kirkwood, North Park__ 168.00 Theresa Seanlon, G. R.__________ 8.50 George Shields Estate, G. R.____ 42.50 Feb. 14. On this day the reference and adjudication in the matter of Bridgman Golf Club, bankrupt No. 5577, were re- ceived, This is an involuntary case, and the schedules have been orderd filed. Upon receipt of same the assets and liabilities will be made known. Feb, 15. 1934. On this day final meet- ing of creditors in the matter of Auls- brook-Jones-Grobhiser Corporation, a corporation, ‘bankrupt No. 5321, was held. The trustee wa's represented by William B. Hile, attorney. The bankrupt was represented by Raymond H. Dres- ser, attorney. Claims were proved and allowed. ‘Trustee’s final report and ac- count was approved and allowed. Fee of 13 custodian was considered and fixed at the sum of $25.00. The bills of attorneys for petitioning creditors, for the bank- rupt and for the trustee were approved and allowed. An order was made for the paymnt of administration expenses and a first and final dividend of 9.055 per cent. No objection to bankrupt's dis- charge. The meeting adjourned without date and the files will be returned to th District Court in due course. In the matter of Veneered Products Corporation, bankrupt No. 5127, final meeting of creditors was held Feb. 9. Fred G. Timmer, trustee was present in person, William J. Perkins, Jr., attor- ney, was present. Creditors were rep- resented by Hilding & Baker, attorneys, and G. R. Credit Men's Association. Trustee’s final report and account was approved and allowed, sills of attor- neys considered and allowed, subject to deduction for lack of funds. An order was made for the payment of administra- tion expenses as far as funds on hand would permit, there being no funds for payment of dividends. Final meeting then adjourned without date. > ~~ __--_— Virginia Facilitates Change from Stock Basis Richmond, Va., Feb. 18—Governor Peery has signed the measure spon- sored by the Virginia department pro- viding for conversion of a domestic stock life company into a mutual. The bill carried an emergency clause mak- ing it effective at once. Before the plan can be effected it must be approved by a majority of stockhloders and direc- tors and by holders of two-thirds of the stock. It must also be approved by the state corporation commission. The Virginia department is also sponsoring a number of other measures affecting life insurance which are now pending in the assembly. One of them provides definite penalties for fraudu- lent procurement of a policy. The only punishment that can now be meted out is cancellation of the license. Under provisions of another bill the require- ment for the commencing of business by mutual life companies is raised from 100 persons and $10,000 to 500 persons and $100,000. Such companies are also prohibited from being converted into stock companies. A proposed amend- ment prescribes ‘standard provisions for life policies. Another proposed would exempt the pro- amendment ceeds from group policies from being attached for debt. —__>--~-__ For Want of — For want of a leader the salesman was lost. For want of the salesman the sale was lost. For want of the sale the dealer was lost. For want of the dealer the distribu- tor was lost. For want of the distributor the fac- tory was lost. And all for the want of intelligent sales management. When we control business in the public interest we are also bound to encourage it in the public interest or it will be a bad thing for everybody and worst of all for those on whose behalf the control is nominally exer- cised.—Theodore Roosevelt. —~--.____ True nobility is invulnerable. KEEP SUPPLIED WITH LILY WHITE FLOUR ‘“‘The flour the best cooks use’’ VALLEY CITY MILLING COMPANY Portland — Grand Rapids — Kalamazoo -— Traverse City 14 HARDWARE Michigan Retail Hardware Association. President Henry A. Schantz, Grand Rapids. Secretary—Harold W. Bervig, Lansing. Treasurer—William Moore, Detroit. Field Secretary — L. S. Swinehart, Lansing. Outline of Work Accomplished By Hardware Association Lansing, Feb. 19—We are sending you herewith one of the convention programs, a copy of the resolutions, a list of the officers and directors and a copy of my own talk on “The Ques- tion of Price.” There are no manuscripts for Mr. Sheets’ talk or that of H. S. Earle, Nel- son J. Waters, Chas. E. Boyd or form- er Governor Brucker. I did not get Mr. Stokes’ talk on “Where Hardware Prices Are Going,” but I am asking him to send you a copy of this if you care to use it. The resolutions report largely cov- ers the work of the Legislative Com- mittee for the coming year. As the former chairman of the legislative committee, C. L. Glasgow, of Nash- ville, passed away during the year no report was asked from that Commit- ree. / : The Trade Relations Committee is a continuing committee and met to lay the basis for a formulation of the work for the succeeding year and it is not yet sufficiently advanced to warrant publication. The Constitution and By-Laws Com- mittee made two suggestions, one re- ducing the associate membership from $5 to $3.75 and the other making the member of the National Board of Gov- ernors automatically a member of the Executive Board of the Michigan As- sociation. Grand Rapids was, as you perhaps know, chosen for the 1935 convention. Harold W. Bervig, Sec’y Mich. Retail Hdwe. Ass’n. Officers elected: President—Henry A. Rapids; Vice-President and Member—A. sing; Treasurer—Wm. Moore, Detroit. Executive Board—Term expires 1934: Sidney D. Foster, Newberry; J, A. Kerr, Niles; Andrew Larsen, Caro; L. A. Straffon, Croswell; Chas, H. Sutton, Howell. Term expires 1936: x. I. Davis, Adrian: Wm. J. Dillon, Detroit; W. C. Judson, Big Rapids; Jos. L. Louisignau, Cheboygan; Harry F, Shaefer, Ypsilanti. Resolutions Adopted fa i t 5 F? Schantz, Grand National Board D. Vandervoort, Lan- 1. We realize the tremendous im- portance of the retail code and the em- bodiments therein as it effects the hard- ware store. The retail code in its final adoption may not contain everything exactly as desired, but we recommend that the hardware trade give its ap- proval and support We also commend the untiring efforts made by the Na- tional Association and its officers on their work done on the retail code and National retail code authority. 2. Our state association approves the work done by the National Price Com- mittee because of the necessity of con- tinued and aggressive leadership on price discrimination problems. We fur- ther suggest the National Retail Hard- ware Association urge all affiliated state associations to appoint Trade Re- lations Committees to act under the initiative of the National Price Com- mitee in protecting interests of the in- dependent hardware retailers. MICHIGAN 3. The NRA code does not establish a definite percentage to be added to cost in defining a “Loss Leader Clause I, Section I, Article VIII of the retail code and this provision is very vague. Members of the Michigan Retail Hardware Association favor and insist upon a definite mark-up of not less than 10 per cent, to be added to the invoice cost of all items sold as “loss leader” and defined in Clause I, Sec- tion I, Article VIII of the retail code. TRADESMAN of their output through wholesalers and retailers and stipulated prices and then sell the syndicate stores at spe- cial price concessions that permit these stores to undersell the hardware re- tailers. 6. We favor retention in the present form of section 23 of the General Sales Tax Act of June 30, 1933, which reads “Advertising reimburse- ment: No person engaged in the busi- ness of selling tangible personal prop- as follows: Henry A. Schantz, President 4. We regret that some wire, nail and fence manufacturers, because of long terms contract, deliberately drawn up in anticipation of the adoption of the steel code, have placed some large syndicates in a more favorable price competitive situation than retail hard- ware dealers. It seems apparent that these contracts violate the intent of the NIRA. The ultimate consumer be- ing dependent upon local merchants for service and who distribute the largest proportion of steel products, are also discriminated against through the oper- ations of these contracts. The Michigan Retail Hardware Association protests against this unfair discrimination and asks that the steel code be altered to provide adequate protection to the independent trade and that the steel and wire manufacturers operate to place independent retailers on a price basis more nearly competi- tive with large syndicates. 5. As an association we protest the action vf certain manufacturers of hardware who sell the greater portion erty at retail shall advertise or hold out to the public in any manner, direct- ly or indirectly, that the tax herein im- posed is not considered as an element in the price to the consumer. Nothing contained in this act shall be deemed to prohibit any tax payer from reim- February 21, 1934 bursing himself by adding to his sale price any tax levied hereunder” The above clause in the present sales tax makes it illegal to advertise absorption of sales tax and permits of the sales tax to be passed on to the consumers. The Michigan Retail Hardware Asso- ciation also favors the continuation of the “bracket system” in collecting the sales tax. 7. On account of the lateness of the season in this Northern territory the Michigan Hardware Association re- quests the paint code authorities to set the future dating of spring orders for- ward from April 1 to June 1. 8. The Governor of the State of Michigan has suggested that a $30,- 000,000 bond issue be made by the state of Michigan. Members of the Michi- gan Retail Hardware Association op- pose any such action by the legislative and executive bodies of the state of Michigan. 9. Members of the Michigan Retail Hardware Association protest the in- equity of asking merchants to sell game licences without compensation and ask that the association Legisla- tive Committee be directed to work with the Legislature and the Conser- vation Department in securing a rea- sonable compensation for this work. 10. Several persons and companies have been using “fraudulent advertis- ing’ in the sale of merchandise. This tion, or creditors sales, or a sale of goods, wares of merchandise damaged by fire, smoke, water, or otherwise damaged has created an unfair com- petitive method of retailing hardware merchandise. The Michigan Retail Hardware Association recommends that the governing bodies of the State of Michigan adopt a measure similar to the new Illinois law to prevent “fraudulent advertising in the sale of merchandise.” 11. The cost of government in Mich- igan has risen to outrageous propor- tions over a period of thirty years. In 1900 the cost per capita was $2.15, while in 1933 it rose to $23.04 per capita. With economy constantly in mind, members of the Michigan Retali Hardware Association request that every state governmental department and agency keep expenses at a mini- mum so as to lighten the burden on the taxpayers of our state. 12. The financial hardship caused by the non-payment of CWA purchases has made it extremely difficult for a great many hardware dealers. Over (Continued on page 23) FOR RENT—This fine business prop- erty at Onaway, Mich. Store is 34 x 60, two. stories, located on corner. Warehouse is 34 x 60. also two stories. Store is wired for electric ight and has shelving on one side, Excellently adapted for hard- ware and imple- ment stock, which is needed in city where property is located. tesidence adjoining store has six rooms, with city water and cistern. Rent for all three buildings, $35 per month. GEO. E. ABBOTT, 360 BENJAMIN AVENUE, S.E., GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN February 21, 1934 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. , : Secretary-Treasurer—Clare R. Sperry, Port Huron. Manager—Jason E. Hammond, Lansing, Mutual Company Was the First To Settle We called on Herbert N. Bush, at Flint, the other day and found his store in possession of workmen who are getting the place ready for a com- plete new stock of merchandise, In- surance companies had made adjust- ment. Mr. Bush was pleased with set- tlements made. Old merchandise was all taken away by insurance companies and the place thoroughly renovated. The check from our own insurance company was the first one received by him. Mr. Bush has been a liberal pa- tron of our company since 1919 and was recently chosen as one of the di- rectors. A preliminary meeting of the pro- gram committee was held in Flint on Wednesday, Feb. 1, and the general plan of the convention program was discussed. The manager was instruct- ed to communicate with prospective speakers and report at a later meeting to be held in Flint on the afternoon of Monday, Feb. 19, The President announced a perma- nent committee consisting of directors Isaac P. James, F. F. Ingram and Joseph C. Grant to assist the Presi- dent, Secretary and Manager. Our news letter bulletin will announce the program speakers and other conven- tion features immediately the Feb, 19 meeting. Begin now to plan to be in Lansing at the time of the convention. Sugges- tions regarding the program from our members will be welcome. At this late date we make mention of the death of one of the most genial men of our organization—Max Fisch- grund, proprietor of the Vogue store, at Flint. Mr. Fischgrund passed away during the holiday season and. since we were temporarily absent from the state, the information concerning his passing was late in reaching us. We take this opportunity to pay our trib- ute to a generous, progressive man. We always receive courteous treat- ment when we call on our members, but in no place was the welcome more cordial. and flavored with genuine friendship than in the presence of Mr. Fischgrund in his office at Flint. Call- ing at the store recently we: had the pleasure of again meeting Mrs. Fisch- grund, who is continuing the business. We also had the pleasure of meeting Max’ brother—Simon Fischerund, of Kenton, Ohio—who is giving aid and counsel in the re-organization of the business. We wish Mrs. Fischgrund the best of success and fully sympa- thize with her and her daughter in the loss they have sustained. Jason E, Hammond, Mgr. Mich. Retail Dry Goods Ass’n. ——_»+~-<-__ Sheers Lead in Silk Orders Activity in the broad silk market is at a slower pace, reflecting some let: down in immediate commitments by the cutters-up here. Leading in the following MICHIGAN types of goods being sought are semi- sheers in navy, triple sheers and flat chiffons. The call for prints is quite good and an active season in this mer- chandise appears likely, Popular price acetates are moving in a fair way. Pure dyes are meeting increased favor from the better dress houses. The trade is in favor of changing the a.o.m. terms basis and it predicted in well- informed quarters that this probably will be done. Was Desk Accessories Sales Up Manufacturers of desk sets, book ends and related products express sur- prise at the heavy volume of orders placed with them in the last ten days. 3uyers of giftwares are ordering the desk accessories for Spring delivery in quantities only slightly smaller than their holiday purchases. An explana- tion offered by buyers is that retail stocks were completely cleared in ac- tive holiday purchasing by consumers and must be replaced. Producers attri- bute the call to a revival in buying power which has brought many articles bordering on luxury items into wide- spread demand. Sets to retail at $5 to $20 are affected by the current buying. —_—_e-»~+____ Confer on $2.75 Dress Range The almost complete absence of dresses at $2.75 in the wholesale mar- ket is causing considerable concern to retailers. To remedy the leading manufacturers of low-price dresses were invited this week to a conference with representatives of the Association of Buying Offices. The matter will be taken up by the produc- ers with the National Dress Manufac- turers Association and another meet- ing will be held next Wednesday. Re- tailers feel that the price range is need- ed to preserve the $3.95 retail price line. The dress ranges begin at $.8714, of which the supply is reported as plenty- ful. situation, ——__»<+-¢@— ___ Home Furnishings Volume Gains The response to home furnishings promotions is now beginning to hit its full stride, the gain in volume more than offsetting the lag noticed earlier in the month. Brisk consumer buying was reported not only of furniture but rugs, a wide variety of kitchen items, blan- kets and domestics generally. The price rise on most of this merchandise over a year ago has made for an increase in the average sale in these depart- ments, some of which promise to get into the black for the first time in sev- eral years. Reports also showed that weather conditions have continued to hold down volume expansion in ready- to-wear and accessories. —_2-~¢ ___ Men’s Wear Rises Bring Spurt Steadily rising prices and fear of a shorter work week brought another large volume of orders on men’s wear for Fall into the Eastern markets this week. With suede and melton jacket prices going up, these types were cov- ered liberally, as was heavy underwear. Stores also purchased promotional goods and regular Spring merchandise in large volume. The early Easter this year will result in retailers showing new Spring styles earlier than they did in the last few years and they also hope to start Summer clearances later than they have been accustomed to. TRADESMAN Swim Suit Prices to Rise Swim suit mills are preparing for a general advance in quotations to keep pace with worsted yarn prices, which are expected to go much higher in an- other month. Orders for bathing suits have been such quantity since the opening in November that placed in most of the leading mills are sold up for several months in advance. Some producers have withdrawn their lines entirely, while others are taking busi- ness only from old customers and re- fusing to accept orders from new ac- comnts. The industry is in the strong- est position it has occupied in several years and manufacturers feel they will meet little buyer resistance when they put price advances into effect, Will Push High Price Sterling Demand for low-price metal hollow ware continued brisk throughout the New York market last week, as buyers placed their orders for regular mer- chandise. Goods to sell from $2 to $10 in pewter, sterling silver and _ silver- plated ware were requested. The call for higher price sterling tea services suitable for wedding gifts has not open- ed up yet, selling agents said. They expect to do a good business on the high-price lines this season and will make special efforts to promote such wares later in the Spring. The demand for tea sets to retail for $100 or more has been dormant for several seasons. >.> > Tantalus Sets Put on Market In a move to take advantage of the growing demand for all types of bar goods, manufacturers of metal and glass-ware products are bringing out a wide range of tantalus sets, metal racks in which cut-glass decanters can be placed and fastened with a lock. The sets formerly were imported in num- bers from England and Germany but went out of favor during prohibition. The attempt to revive the sets has been encouraged by buyers of bar and glass- ware departments of retail stores. The sets brought out this week are intended to retail at $15 to $55. —_~++-____ Accessories Lead in Orders Accessories again figure notably in the orders reaching the New York market. Retailers throughout the coun- try are rounding out their stocks of blouses, neckwear, sweaters, millinery and undergarments. The call for blous- es is easily the best in several seasons and is in line with the heavy buying of suits in ready-to-wear. Sweaters have stood out in sports wear, with the indi- cations being that this merchandise will duplicate its popularity last Spring. The call for novel jewelry is also re- ported as good, with the outstanding types including bracelets, clips and hair decorations. ———_e<-.—____ Suits Outsell Coats 3 to 1 Analyzing the business placed so far by retailers, the Industrial Council of Coat, Suit and Skirt Manufacturers finds that the proportion of suit to coat sales is over 3 to 1. Some of the better grade houses have reported their ratio as on the order of 3 to 2. The Council believes that retailers who up to the present have neglected coats in favor of suits and sports garments should be quite fully covered now on their early requirements of the latter types of mer- 15 chandise. Re-orders on swagger suits constituted a major part of buyer oper- ations last week. Percales Reported Higher While the leading converter of per- cales failed to take any action on prices, reports of advances by other houses selling to the retail trade are frequent. The St. Louis wholesale houses were generally understood to have put the 80-squares on a basis of 1514 cents, while in the local market reports indi- cated that James H. Dunham & Co. had made a similar quotation. It was felt that the entire market will have to take action shortly and that probably before the end of this week the 1514- cent price will be general. +> = Order Spring Lamp Stocks Buyers seeking regular merchandise for Spring are exceptionally active in the wholesale lamp market. Orders for delivery through March and April are placed by the buyers. The average pur- chase, sales agents said, was larger by 50 per cent. than those made in Febru- ary last year. Table lamps with china outnumbered all other styles ordered and were wanted in plain and decorated china in price ranges of $5 to $30. Standing lamps, finished in modernistic patterns, were next in de- mand. bases —_—_» +> Towel Prices Move Up Various types of towels were marked up 5 to 10 per cent. by leading mills in the primary market last week. Can- non Mills were reported to have ad- vanced terry weaves 5 to 10 per cent. and crashes and plain styles 7% per cent. Wellington, Sears & Co. moved up their general line of hucks, crashes and terry types 5 to 10 per cent. Other sellers reported that while actual lists have not been changed, they are get- ting more money for their goods, that the market is firm and that business is coming in at a good rate. eee For Fan Fans New electric fans are expected to make their appearance later this year which will circulate more air, weigh perhaps thirty per cent. less, and con- sume only three-fourths as much power as fans of earlier design. An interesting application of indus- trial fan development. is electric fastened to the draft of your furnace at home, to make it an blower device which can be possible for you to burn low-priced anthracite coal. 2. 2.____ Wool? Cotton? Rayon? Here is something interesting for anyone who works with textile fabrics. It is a simple chemical which can be used in identification of any one of twenty-five or more animal, vegetable, or artificial silk fibers. Each fiber that is touched with the chemical takes on a different color, and comparison with the standard color sheet furnished by the maker gives instant identification. He that loveth a book will never want a faithful friend, a wholesome counsellor, a cheerful companion, an effectual comforter. By study, by reading, by thinking, one may inno- cently divert and pleasantly entertain himself, as in all weathers, as in all fortunes.—Isaac Barrow. HOTEL DEPARTMENT Gradual Change in Preference for Certain Foods Los Angeles, Feb. 17—A. C. Martin, proprietor of Steel Hotel, St. Johns, in acknowledging a recent mention in the Tradesman, of certain deserving de- partures on his part, as well as felici- tating the writer on a recent matrimo- nial achievemnt, sends me a card which he is posting in his hotel, in which he clarifies his position in the handling of newer problems in hotel operations, brought about by the repeal of the eighteenth amendment, in six salient points, which are so sensible and equit- able, that I am appending them hereto: First—to respect and obey the law; second—to discourage, insofar as it lies in our power, the excessive use of alcoholic beverages; third—to limit or refuse service to anyone at any time when in our judgment such a course is advisable or necessary; fourth—to per- mit conviviality and merriment within the bounds of temperance and reason; fifth—to solicit the support and accept the patronage of all those persons who agree with us in the observance of this policy; sixth—to reaffirm our deter- mination to respect and obey such laws. In his efforts Mr. Martin should be backed up by all worth-while citi- zens and patrons. The American Hotel Association, ac- cording to a recent report, is making a very satisfactory showing in its cam- paign against hotel frauds, such as check-passers and “skippers.” A policy of no compromise with this class of criminals has been adopted, which will show in the results attained in the fu- ture. There has ever been a tendency to accept restitution and waive prose- cution, as a consequence of which the laws of many of the state secured after much effort on the part of hotel opera- tors have almost become dead letters. I happened in, the other day, at an informal meeting of country newspa- per men, and enjoyed it. The Califor- nia country newspaper is an institu- tion. There are not so many of them, but such as are do prosper exceedingly well. I always have a fraternal feeling for this class of educators because once upon a time I, too, “moulded” public sentiment away back in Wisconsin. In those days running a country paper Was no picnic. If you raised money enough to get your “patent insides” out of the express office, you were very much in luck, and if you collected one- third of the amounts due you on sub- scriptions accounts you were still luck- ier. But think of the splendiferous times you had riding on free railroad passes and getting into the circus as a dead head! But California newspapers have gone a long way off the old stand- ard in every way, and especially in their business conduct. Through consolida- tions they have done away with much competition and while they may not be strongly organized they have much respect for one another and realize that there is money to be made if they are systematic. They do not attempt too much. They leave the matter of news gathering and electing presidents to the big city papers, and when they get a job of printing auction bills they get a fair price for them. 3ut all the same I notice the big city papers fre- quently copy editorials that are worth while and which emanate from what we used to call the sanctum. Being a Journalist has its joys, even if one’s efforts are confined to conducting the a page in a great, moral trade jour- nal. tf) an interesting communication trom a very old and good friend, Her- man O. Kletzsch, manager of the Re- publican House, Milwaukee, who has MICHIGAN been confined to a hospital in that city as the result of a complicated opera- tion, he advises me that he has been transferred from that institution to his home and is convalescing satisfactorily, which information will bring much re- lief to his host of friends, not a few of whom are Michigan hotel friends of his. Herman has been secretary of the Wisconsin Hotel Association for about a quarter of a century, and an acquain- tance of mine of many years’ standing. Patrons of the Republican House must have missed him greatly during his illness, for he surely is the very es- sence of hospitality, Restaurant men who had a conven- tion here last week seem to be of the opinion that creations in which choco- late has an important role are fast be- coming favorites with those who re- gard the Star Spangled Banner as their National anthem. It was positively stated that an eclair increases its ap- peal if covered with chocolate, and that the flavor has more to do with the pop- ularity of custard pudding on the map than Byrd is doing in getting for the North pole is generous publicity. Amer- ica has a healthier, saner appetite than it did a few years ago, these caterers admit, but there are a few foods like apple pie and French fried potatoes which stage a comeback periodically. It is claimed that men and women should eat the same food, but in this one case there has been heretofore the hearty food for the one sex and “minc- ing” by the other. Both are now learn- ing to appreciate food values. Diet has increased the American vegetable appe- tite and trimmed the fat from the roast. Green, leafy vegetables are more in de- mand than the yellow type. Years ago corn and peas were the favorite, but now lettuce, spinach and tomatoes are increasingly popular. People are think- ing about their health and are more interested in mineral matter and vita- mins rather than in calories. Naturally early influences have much to do with people’s likes and dislikes. If a child has been forced to take medicine in milik he will naturally dislike milk when he grows up. If his mother trained him to east mashed potatoes he is going to insist on having a full meas- ure of them served with his roast. To- matoes are gaining in demand everv- where and the restaurant man who fea- tures them will enjoy an increased trade. They are supposed to impart an acid content which to most people is beneficial, At least so many of the medics say. It is now claimed by a good many so-called experts that the heaviest meal should be served at the noon hour, according to the custom of a quarter of a century ago, during a period when they were turning out centenarians to an alarming extent. These experts claim that your break- fast also should be a function, and that supper was always intended to be a catch-as-catch-can, but another ele- ment insists that a well-filled stomach at bed-time is a precursory measure in the direction of longevity, health and happiness. And, again, while the fair Sex are supposed to lean in the direc- tion of sweets, except in the extreme cases of approaching obesity, they con- Sume as much pie as their fathers and husbands, their preference being apple, custard and pumpkin. Fifty per cent. of the male sex fall for apple pie, draped with a section of cheese, re- minding me of a little waitress I once met who insisted that “apple pie with- out cheese was like a kiss without a squeeze.” Roast beef is really far in the lead in the meat parade, though liver is so frequently recommended for ane- mics, that a greater demand is being created for it than ever before for this one item, and while the price of the veal type has gone skyward, lamb liver 1S recommended as being just as effec- tive and fairly palatable. Bread is no longer considered as the staff of life, and while the lowly potato is still a prime favorite it is looked at askance TRADESMAN by a large section of the human family. Those observations, gleaned from vari- ous talks at a caterers’ convention, ought to be of interest and some prac- tical benefit to the hotel man who com- bines “feeding” with “rooming” and I submit them at their face value. Anent the above, here is the report that a Chicago woman, who has at- tained the age of 98, telling that she thinks she owes her health, activity and sunny disposition to the fact that she lives almost exclusively on cake. She likes all brands—especially the choco- late and chocolate layer specimens— and she has tried to take on some every day of her life since she was a child. The doctors will explain there must hvae been a mistake somewhere and that the good lady might even be 110 years old to-day if she had left the sweets alone. The common law imposes on the inn-keeper an insurer's liability for the loss of property of a guest. The loss is imposed even though the operator may in no wise have been guilty of any neg- ligence. From time to time other laws have been passed relieving or limiting the innkeeper from liability under vari- ous circumstances, but the fact re- mains that the hotel people have al- ways been discriminated against in Statutory matters. There are a few states, however, which have modified their laws to the extent that a hotel cannot be held responsible for the loss of baggage after the guest has checked out, but who has left his baggage, tem- porarily, in the establishment under the holding that he is not liable as a gratuitous bailee. As such he is liable only in the event that the loss has oc- curred by reason of gross negligehce on his part. Of course, the courts will place various constructions on the term gross negligence. Hotel organi- zations throughout the country, espe- cially the American Hotel Association, are extending their efforts in the direc- tion of uniform legislation On the sub- ject, which is of much importance to all of them. I am glad to learn that the financial affairs of the new Hotel Whitcomb, St. Joseph, are being ironed out, the establishment becoming the property of the bondholders, headed by a Chi- cago group of financial men, that a lot of improvements will be made on the property, though I, having familiarized myself with a careful survey of the institution last summer, cannot imagine there is much to be done in that direc- tion, as the hotel was carefully con- Structed, with the incorporation of every known convenience and has been conducted under the most rigid care- taking, Frand Demster, representing 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 lonia Ave., N. W. Phone 86027 —————— ee 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 February 21, 1934 o, Ss e MORTON 400 ROOMS EACH WITH BATH $1.50 up Grand Rapids’ Friendly Hotel Phil Jordan, Manager e ~, “e cameo THE ROWE GRAND RAPIDS The Most Popular Hotel in Western Michigan 300 ROOMS — SHOWERS SERVIDOR Direction of American Hotels Corp. J. Leslie Kincaid, President “A MAN IS KNOWN BY THE COMPANY HE KEEPS” That is why LEADERS of Business and Society make their head- quarters at the PANTLIND HOTEL “An entire city block of Hospitality’ GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Rooms $2.00 and up. Cafeteria -i- Sandwich Shop Soe oe CODY HOTEL GRAND RAPIDS RATES—$1 up without bath. $2.00 up with bath. CAFETERIA IN CONNECTION ALL GOOD ROADS LEAD TO ONIA 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 Mor. New Hotel Elliott STURGIS, MICH. 50 Baths < 50 Running Water uropean D. J. GEROW, Prop. Occidental Hotel FIRE PROOF CENTRALLY LOCATED Rates $2.00 and up EDWARD R. SWETT, Mgr. Muskegon ote Michigan Columbia Hotel KALAMAZOO Good Place To Tie To February 21, 1934 eee MICHIGAN TRADESMAN pa Aa aera eee araRenesean mee Ree 17 the investors, will be the tentative ex- ecutive and I understand that Charley Renner, who has been its active man- ager almost since its dedication, has been asked to continue his operation of same, which is as it should be, for no- where, so far as I have observed, can there be anyone who could fill the po- sition more satisfactorily for everyone concerned. He certainly is equipped with great knowledge, bred from many years of experience, with worth-while institutions, and has gained a friend- ship with the public, which must surely prove a wonderful asset in the affairs of this particular institution. I sure will be glad to learn that my informa- tion on the subject of his retention is authentic. Now some nitwits out here are talk- ing about “parlor” or “miniature” polo, for the possible purpose of roping in some of the former investors in “baby” golf courses, all of which went on the rocks soon after their installation. I would suggest that if such a thing hap- pens they employ jack-rabbits to take the place of real equines, and secure some of President Roosevelt’s critics to man same. Of course, the question of the power of Postmaster General Farley to void air-mail contracts will undoubtedly be aired out in the courts and it is hardly fair to try these causes, without sub- mitting evidence of graft, but no one will question the honesty of purpose on the part of the President to secure a “square deal” for the public, who al- Ways pay the price. But it certainly is a matter of decidedly bad taste on the part of Col. Lindbergh to criticize the administration, especially when he him- self, is under fire for receiving gratui- ties which are questionable. I am sorry about this, for I always thought well of him, and I trust he may be able to justify his actions. Frank S. Verbeck. —_»++<-__ Legal Status of Sale of Hotel Whit- comb On December 18, 1933, a sale of the premises pursuant to the foreclosure proceeding of the bondholders was had. The property was offered for public sale by the Circuit Court Commissioner of Berrien county, No bids whatever were received for the property. On the same date the Grand Rapids Trust Co., as Trustee, filed a petition under the provisions of Act No. 210 of the Pub- Ici Acts of Michigan for the year 1933 asking for authority to bid in the prop- erties for the benefit of all bondhold- ers alike. The Bondholders’ Commit- tee, representing upwards of $275,000 of the bonds out of a total of $400,000, joined in the application of Grand Rap- ids Trust Co, Judge Charles White, of the Berrien County Circuit Court, then entered an order fixing a hearing on this applica- tion to be held on April 9th next at 10 o'clock. At that time if there are no objections entered of a substantial na- ture the Grand Rapids Trust Co. as trustee will be authorized to bid in the Property for all bondholders. In the meantime the Grand Rapids Trust Co. and the Bondholders’ Committee have been negotiating with various persons on a plan to re-organize and immedi- ately sell the hotel. The best of several offers that have been submitted was that of Arnold Frieder, of Chicago, who proposes that when the Grand Rapids Trust Co. shall secure title he will organize a new corporation, take title to the property from Grand Rapids Trust Co. and issue new ten year bonds to the bondholders at 60c on the dollar of their present face value. He also proposes that his new corporation will fund and pay as due the 1930 and 1931 taxes, that they will immediately pay the 1932 taxes, that the 1933 and the subsequent five year taxes on the premises are guaranteed by an independent guarantor so as to assure bondholders over the period from now until December 31, 1937, that in the event the hotel operates at a loss taxes and carrying charges on the property will at all times be paid. The offer further provides that the purchaser corporation will immediately upon acquiring title, pay all foreclosure expenses, trustee and receiver ex- penses, together with the expenses of organizing the new corporation and issuing the new trust indenture and bonds. The offer further provides that the new corporation will furnish the funds necessary to pay any and all non- depositing and non-concurring bond- holders their ratable proportion of the bid price in cash. The plans of the purchaser further contemplate the im- mediate investment of a_ substantial amount to rehabilitate the hotel prop- erty. A hearing on the matter was held informally before the court and a rep- resentative of the Public Trust Com- mission and the matter will be formally heard for approval or rejection by the Public Trust Commission at Lansing on March 14 next. Notice will be sent to all bondholders and other parties in interest. In the meantime the receiver has advised the court that he could not continue the operation of the hotel by reason of lack of funds, the court ad- vising that it would not authorize the receiver to borrow money for this pur- pose. Therefore in the emergency and to cover the span which must elapse before the hearing on April 9 next the court has authorized and directed the receiver to enter into a lease with the proposed purchaser, Frieder. This has been done and Frieder, the purchaser, as of February 1, 1934, has taken over the management of the hotel on a lease, the terms of which provide in substance that he will pay all operat- ing charges and maintain the hotel as a going business until the sale can be consummated on April 9. The opera- tion of the hotel rather than a closing is thus assured. It is believed by the bondholders’ committee and the trustee that the plans as being worked out are as favorable as can be procured under the present circumstances and consid- ering hotel properties generaliy over the country. The new purchaser corporation plans to develop the bath business quite ex- tensively and to open up a broadcast- ing program of advertising which will go out over thirty or forty chain sta- tions in an endeavor to bring to Saint Joseph a year round patronage for the hotel and baths rather than to con- tinue it as a strictly summer resort Proposition. It is planned to establish a doctors’ clinic and other like func- tions in connection with the bath oper- ation. Substantial management is assured for the hotel. The bonds which will be issued to the bondholders will be income bonds for the first five years at 5 per cent. and guaranteed 5 per cent. bonds for the last five years and will provide for retirement and pur- chase in a manner to best protect the bondholders . —_2+-.___ How To Make Complaint Against a Competitor The NRA Administration has issued a statement informing Blue Eagle busi- ness men who have information that their competitors, though working un- der the Blue Eagle, are chiseling and are not honestly carrying it out, how to bring the matter to the attenion of the Governmen These instructions, is- sued by William H Davis, Director of the National Compliance Board of the NRA, are as follows: Provision has been made for the small business man as well as the large operator in the method of handling code violations which has been devel- oped by the National Recovery Ad- ministration. There are now compliance agencies in every State under the direction of the State Directors of the National Emergency Council. In addition, a large percentage of the industries un- der codes have their own adjustment agencies. How may operators of small busi- nesses or units of industries proceed to file complaints when they feel they are oppressed by the operations of larger groups? A complaint that an industry is dom- inated by a monopolistic or hostile in- terest should be sent directly to the State Director or to the NRA in Wash- ington. Does a business man who is dissatis- fied with his industrial adjustment agency’s disposal of a case have the right of appeal? Even though a complainant may have submitted his grievance originally to his industrial agency, he may with- draw it at any time and submit it to the State Director. If the complainant or the party against whom the complaint is filed is dissatisfied with the final decision of the State Director, he has the right to appeal to the State Adjustment Board, or to file a statement with that Board. These Boards will be made up of an equal number of represenatives of employers and employes and a chair- man representative of the public, agreed upon by the other members to be appointed by the President. What is the ordinary procedure in filing a complaint? All complaints should be made in writing. Therefore the complainant should obtain the NRA complaint form, available at all post offices, except fourth class, fill it out and send it either to his State Director or to his industrial adjustment agency. If he is not certain that the complaint is of the type over which the agency has orig- inal jurisdiction, he should send it to the State Director who will reroute it if necessary. The complaint should be sent to the proper authorities for the area in which the business is lo- cated or the person against whom the complaint is registered. What types of complaints are han- dled by industrial adjustment agencies “in the first instance?” The NRA will send instructions to State Directors as to the kinds of com- plaints over which industrial agencies will be given jurisdiction. Publicity will be given to such instructions so that all interested parties may know that they should complain to the in- dustrial agency. What requirements must be met by a merchant to obtain consideration for his case? The must submit enough evidence to show a violation of a code. complainant If it appears from the com- plaint that any provision of a code may have been violated, but the complaint does not clearly state sufficient facts to establish a violation, the complain- ant will be advised failed to set forth a violation and will be requested to furnish additional in- formation. In some cases a complaint may in- dicate that conditions are permitted by a code which violate the spirit and intent of NRA or of the code, and yet do not constitute a technical viola- tion of the code because some of its provisions are loosely drawn, In such a case, an explanatory letter will be sent to the complainant and the per- son against whom the complaint is filed and a report will be made to the National Compliance Director. Are complaints treated confidenti- ally? Yes. Publicity concerning the filing of a complaint might adversely affect a business establishment even though the complaint might later be disap- proved. Also, such deter employes plaints. May complaints of code violations be registered with local boards? wherein he has might com- publicity from making compliance The local compliance boards are not authorized to handle complaints of NRA code violations. They deal only with matters pertaining to the Pres- ident’s Re-employment Agreement. —_2~+-_____ Grand Traverse Grocer Co. Entertains Salesmen Fred D. Vos, President of the Grand Traverse Grocer Co., entertained the salesmen and heads of departments, also a number of invited guests from out of the city, at the third annual salesman’s banquet and entertainment at the Park Hotel last Saturday eve- ning. Covers were laid for thirty. After the banquet several entertainment fea- tures were presented, including sev- eral selections on the piano accordion, rendered by William Sawyer, son fo Wilson Sawyer, Secretary and Treas- urer of the company. Kitty and Eddie Robinson entertained with several dance and song numbers. which brought hearty applause from all pres- ent. After the entertainment Mr. Vos, President of the company, gave a very interesting and inspiring talk. Among the guests from outside were Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Gamble, of Detroit; J. C. Anderson, from Alpena; Mr. Jackson, of Hillman: Henry Oud- man, from Grand Rapids; Perry Mc- Dougal, from Sault Ste. Marie: R. R. Flesher, from Bloomington, Ill.: Owen Ennels, of Grand Rapids; E. F. Bruck- er, Jr., cousin of former Governor Wil- bur S. Brucker, of Toledo, Ohio, and Robert A. Vos, Vice-President of the company, of Grand Rapids. >> >—___ Thunder accomplishes nothing: sun- shine, everything. 18 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 Peninsula 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 — Pau] Gibson, Ann Arbor. Second Vice-President — J. E. Mahar, Pontiac. Treasurer — Wm. H. Johnson, Kalama- zoo, Secretary—R. A. Turrel, Croswell. Executive Committee—A. A. Sprague, Ithaca; Leo J. LaCroix, Detroit; J. M. Ciechanowsky, Detroit: M. N. Henry, Lowell; Benj. Peck, Kalamazoo; J. E. Mahar, Pontiac. The Proposed Pure Food and Drug Act On the face of Prof. Tugwell’s inter- pretation of the proposed new Federal Pure Food and Drug Act the Tugwell bill, this bill would seem to be an an- swer to the prayers of all honest man- ufacturers, advertising agents and pub- lishers for some method of slaying “the big bad wolf” of advertising practice. Actually, though, according to emi- nent authorities, the Tugwell bill is an attempt to take away from the people the right of self-medication and to re- strict or destroy industries that pay a large portion of the government ex- pense and a good part of the national advertising bill amounting to about $345,000,000 in 1932. No one doubts the high purposes of the authors of the Tugwell bill al- though some critics do point out the coincidence of Prof. Tugwell’s declara- tion in his book “The Industrial Dis- cipline,” that advertising and sales ef- fort were generally an economic waste. No endeavor is made here to argue the merit of advertising or to discuss its faults. That is left to the advertis- ing men and publishers who, no doubt, are as deeply interested in the Tugwell bill as the manufacturers. It is ex- pected that codes of ethics now being prepared will dispose of that subject anyway. The manufacturers are beginning to realize, however, that the public is no longer impressed by extravagant claims for products and that the pub- lic intelligence has come to set up its own censorship in regard to advertising copy. The public knows pretty well to- day what it wants, and it would seem that the Tugwell Bill was under-esti- mating its intelligence somewhat. What we are concerned with are the evils of promulgating new laws for the restriction of simple package medicines when an investigation would tend to show that in no other instance is the public so well protected under existing laws as in food and drugs. These pro- tective agencies under existing laws and under which the nation’s health has steadily improved, even to the point of increasing longevity, are three-fold: 1. The right of the drug administra- tion to prosecute the manufacturer; 2. Through the postal laws, to deny the use of the mails; 3. Prosecution under the trade act, Federal MICHIGAN Is there need now for new laws to eliminate the advertising of any prepa- ration that can be proven worthless? Are not the seizure powers of the Fed- eral trade act and the denial of the mails controlling factors of such prep- arations? Is it not an interesting corol- lary that many of the medicines cited by Prof. Tugwell as “bad examples” have already been put out of existence by present laws? Prof. Tugwell has said nothing about the conflflict between State and Fed- eral Laws, should the new bill become a law. It has taken years to bring state laws into reasonable conformity with the present Federal law. If the new legislation is enacted, the manufacturer will find his labels in conflict, and he faces the danger of breaking one law to comply with another. Manufacturers believe that the ex- isting Federal pure food and drug law is adequate to take care of all labeling offenses. Limitations imposed by the proposed new law would involve writ- ing labels so complicated and confus- ing as to actually hamper distribution. The printing of a formula and warn- ings on the label will not prevent the purchaser from taking a remedy, Is it consistent that a medicine that possessed virtues that, through physi- cians’ prescriptions, led to its universal sale, loses all of its virtues when that Same medicine is advertised to the pub- lic and purchased by them without 1 physician’s prescription? Is this medicine prescribed by a phy- sician under a Latin name different in its actions and effects than the product made known to the public under A trade name? Many of the popular pack- age medicines first became known to the public through the prescriptions of physicians. Prof. Tugwell cites the Advertising Review Committee, the American Newspaper Publishers Association, the National Editorial Association, the Na- tional Association of Broadcasters and the Advertising Federation of America as favoring his new legislation. Ac- cording to his own quotation, however, the Advertising Review Committee fa- vored advertising that would be drawn along simple and broad lines permit- ting a flexible interpretation. The American Newspaper Publishers Asso- ciation, the National Editorial Associa- tion and the National Association of Broadcasters favored legislation that would provide reasonable regulation. It is pertinent, then, to inquire if the pending legislation actually does pro- vide reasonable regulation. It is this angle that has aroused Opposition to these bills. It is the consensus of opin- ion of good legal minds that the pend- ing bills do not constitute reasonable regulation but that they do constitute the transference of judicial power from the courts to bureaucratic control that will cause the complete demoralization of the industries affected. Prof. Tugwell stated that if the bills are passed, the advertising fraternity can do most of the actual policing. The fact that any law giving any govern- mental department undue power may be exercised only at the discretion of that particular department, in no way lessens the potential dangers of prose- cution under that particular law and at TRADESMAN the hands of that particular depart- ment, In the Tugwell bill, an advertisement is deemed false if in any particular it is untrue, or by ambiguity or inference, creates a misleading impression, Manufacturers seriously object to the language employed in this definition, for, in itself, it is ambiguous. Their right to do business and to remain out of prison depends wholly upon the con- struction that the administration offi- cials put upon the words “ambiguity” and “misleading impression.” It is the contention of manufacturers that any fair advertising law should be written in terms that are definite and understandable, and to be subject To court review in case of controversy. Such eminent jurists as the late €x- President Taft, and Chief Justice Hughes, have ruled that false adver- tising claims must also be fraudulent as a matter of law; yet, in this legis- lation, the advertiser is held guilty for what may be construed as ambiguity or a statement that is likely to create a misleading impression. The decision lies entirely with the administration official who reviews the advertising. Thus, a statement that will be perfectly plain to 99 out of 100 readers, if am- biguous to the examiner, will consti- tute a violation of the new law, anda possibility of resultant fine and impris- onment. The measure holds, according to Prof. Tugwell, that an advertisement is false if any disease is mentioned for which the drug is not a specific cure, unless it states with equal prominence, that the drug is not a cure for such disease, It is generally recognized that there are comparatively few specifics. Why, then, compel the manufacturer to adopt negative advertising if his medicine is a palliative and not a spe- cific? The public buys laxatives for their laxative effect, and not as cures February 21, 1934 for constipation. Is the interest of the public better served by compelling the manufacturer to say in his advertising that his medicine will not cure consti- pation? The Tugwell Bill, as interpreted by Prof. Tugwell, declares that an adver- tisement is false if any representation is made either directly or by ambiguity or by inference, which is contrary to general agreement of medical opinion. The courts have repeatedly ruled that they will not recognize any particular school of medicine. How, then, can there be such a thing as a general agreement of medical opinion? Under the existing law, drug administration officials have repeatedly been asked to say who they considered the authori- ties that made up the consensus of modern day medical opinion. How- ever, they have always refused to des- ignate such opinion. But under the proposed new law, the advertiser is held guilty if his advertising does not conform to such opinion, People want to treat themselves in minor ailments. All large newspapers to-day and many small ones publish health columns edited by prominent physicians. These columns discuss common diseases and make their read- ers conscious of many ailments. These authorities frequently refer to proprie- tary medicines with approval. People will always demand remedies for self- medication. Most of them cannot afford to run to the physician for prescriptions for simple remedies, Many publishers have already gone on record against the Tugwell bill be- cause it singles out the food and drug industries for special censorship atten- tion without including all other fields of advertising. A few publishers, per- haps, have interpreted the proposed law as a measure designed merely to clean up copy. Reputable manufactur- ers are desirous of conservative adver- Marbles Base Balls Seed Picnic Supplies White Wash Heads Turpentine Grand Rapids SPRING SPECIALTIES Rubber Balls Golf Supplies Tennis Supplies Playground Balls Disinfectants Bathing Supplies Soda Fountain Supplies Varnishes Brushing Lacquer Sundries Now on Display in Our Sample Room. Come look them over. Hazeltine & Perkins Drug Co. Jacks Shelf Papers Insecticides Goggles Waxed Papers Paint Brushes Kalsomine Brushes Enamels Etc., Etc. Michigan a + a wee, AEA lila hia ac eas SSS AE pclae Bei ace wet ae eae aac February 21, 1934 tising copy at all times, but the loose phraseology of the Tugwell bill consti- tutes a real threat to the business of advertising as well as to the industries at which it is aimed. The manufacturers look upon the Tugwell bill as a nuisance measure, one that is completely out of harmony with the “new deal” and one that will in- crease unemployment and “upset the applecart” of business improvement. Frank A. Blair. President Proprietary Ass’n. —_+-+___ What Science Has Been Doing For Mankind The mind of man is ever active when he is awake and often continues so in his dreams. The gift to think and to observe what takes place about us naturally broadens our knowledge and strengthens our intellect. Besides what we acquire in our thinking and obser- vations, we learn from others more in- formed than are we, so to make knowl- adge more available man has estab- lished schools and colleges to better instruct youth. Mankind passed through many cen- tuties of time during its evolutionary progress before the need of education was recognized. Then it was only with- in the reach of a few—the priests, monks and rulers. As the superior ani- mal man was placed in control of the material wealth of the earth and was left to work out his own destiny. But being endowed with a spiritual life he was given means of renewing it through contact with his Creator, who also is the creator of all things. In the evolutionary progress of man his spiritual growth evolved, as did that of animal and plant life. It was millions of years before man reached the age of spiritual puberty and began to recognize his relations toward his Creator. The spiritual instinct was present more or less in the various races of the human famliy, all being influenced by their environment, No one contends that the race of mankind are separate and distinct species. For many centuries man was but little above inferior animal life. He lived much as the animals of the forest, de- pending upon the chase to capture fish, birds and lower animals. He made his home in caves and sheltered nooks. His clothing was a covering of leaves and the skins of animals. Thus did man start upon his quest for the higher and better things of life for which he was endowed. Down through the centuries he has erratically progressed. At times he made prog- ress, then came retrogression. At long periods mankind seemed to stand still. Out of this long march he has reached his position of to-day. None of us can believe man’s quest for knowledge is near its end. In fact it is only during the past hundred years that man has been permitted free thought, and with this has come the development of the sciences. Man has learned much as he has gradually emerged from bigotry and superstition, with which he was surrounded. He was like the child pos- sessed with fear of things it cannot understand until the mystery is swept aside. This is what science has been doing so largely for mankind during the past one hundred years. E. B. Stebbins. 4 MICHIGAN From The Cloverland Of Michigan Sault Ste. Marie, Feb. 19—The re- port circulated last week that we were to expect 40 degrees below zero last Friday turned out to be a false rumor, but it caused some commotion. How- ever, aS we were in the running for the cold contest, Mr. Humphery Marshall, district manager for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. and one of our pop- ular citizens, spent a few days in New York last week and was somewhat surprised when he opened the morning paper to find in the headlines that the Sault was the coldest place in the United States that day. This made us all take notice, as it was as they say in California “very unusual.” We did hear, however, many times that the Sault was one of the best cities in the United States during the depression, but it was the first report of its being the coldest city. Montgomery Ward seems to think that the Sault is worth while, as he closed the store on Monday for a week to remodel and decorate, to be ready for the spring business. Clarence Tapert, of the Tapert Spe- cialty Co., left Sunday for Chicago, where he will attend a convention and transact other business during the week. He will return by way of Mil- waukee, to spend a day in the inter- est of the business. O, H. Wells, one of our well-known East end grocers, has closed his store for the winter and expects to open again to be ready for the tourist busi- ness. Mr. Wells’ store is located on the opposite side of the street, directly across from the tourist camp, and en- joys the bulk of the camp business dur- ing the season. Kindness and courtesy would be seen oftener if some people didn’t mistake the former for weakness and the latter for cowardice. The merchants here have decided not to close their places of business on Washington’s birthday, as was planned at the C. C. meeting last week. The Les Cheneaux Islands expect to get much free advertising for next sea- son during the raising of the sail craft, Griffin, a rude sailing vessel which La- Salle built back in 1679 and launched On the virgin waters of the great in- land seas. Captain Goudreau claims to have located the scattered hulk of the Griffin near the Les Cheneaux Islands, but he never revealed the spot. Cap- tain Goudreau has since died. A diver at Cedarville claims to have made the discovery and has been doing some work during the winter and hopes to have some definite proof as soon as the ice gets out of the Islands. The fate of the Griffin, the first sailing vessel to voyage upon the waters of the Great Lakes, is a mystery. LaSalle sent it back to Lake Erie from the present site of Green Bay, manned by a small crew of men and loaded with furs. It was never heard from after- ward. It faded from human ken as completely as if Lake Michigan or Lake Huron had opened its maws and swallowed it. Jerry Lynch, one of our well-known lumbermen, had to take supplies to his camp near Shelldrake by airplane last week on account of the snow-blocked roads leading into the camps. The trouble with the advice to “Give until it hurts” is that the collector wants to be the judge. William G. Tapert. > So many are stopped where they really were only interrupted. —_t+2s___ The more happiness you give the more you have left. Items —_~++.____ A good idea is one that somebody got to work on. —_2++___ Naturally a glad face gets a glad hand reception. TRADESMAN WHOLESALE DRUG PRICE CURRENT 19 Prices quoted are nominal, based on market the day of issue. ACID Acetic, Nc. 8, lb. 06 @ Boric, Powd., or Xtal, lb. _.___. 08% @ Carbolic,Xtal,lb. 36 @ @Cterie Ib. 35 @ Muriatic, Com’1., 1p 034@ Nitric, Ib... 09 @ Oxalic. ip. 145 @ Sulphuric, 1b... 03%@ Tartaric, 1b.-.. 35 @ ALCOHOL Denatured, No. 5 I gal. 44 @ Grain. gal... 4 00@5 Wood, gal._.....50 @ ALUM-POTASH_ USP Bump, ib...____ 06 @ Powd. or Gra.,lb. 054@ AMMONIA Concentrated, lb. 06 4B, 2 051% aon Ib, 05% Carbonate, ib... 20 Muriate, Lp., lb._ 18 Muriate, Gra., lb. 08 Muriate, Po., lb._ 20 ARSENIC Foungd 07 BALSAMS Copaiba, lb._____ 60@1 Fir, Cana., lb... 2 00@2 Fir, Oreg., lb... p Peru, Tolu, QHHOHOOH Cassia Ordinary, 1b.__ Ordin., Po., Saigon, lb.____ Saigon, Po., lb. 50 Elm, 1b Elm, G’d, 1b.__._ 38 Sassafras (P’d lb. 45) Soaptree cut, lb. 20 Soaptree, po., lb. 35 BERRIES Cubeh, lb. ~_____ Cubeb, po., Ib.__ Juniper, lb.__.._ 10 BLUE VITRIOL Pound 06 @ QHH QHHQHHOHOOH BORAX P’d or Xtal, Ib. 06 @ BRIMSTONE Pound 220 04 @ Pound = 80 CANTHARIDES Russian, Powd. _ @4 Chinese, Powd.._ @2 CHALK Crayons, White, dozen__ Dustless, doz._ French Powder, fal, Ib 03% Precipitated, Ib. 12 Prepared, lb.___. 14 White, lump, Ib. 03 CAPSICUM Pods, ib. 60 Powder, ib. _.___ 62 CLOVES Whole, 1b._______ 30 Powdered, lb.___ 35 COCAINE SE ge 12 68@14 COPPERAS Stak Hy 034%@ Powdered, 1b..__ 04 @ CREAM TARTAR Pound 23 CUTTLEBONE Pound . 40 @ DEXTRINE Yellow Corn, Ib. 064@ White Corn, lb.. 07 @ EXTRACT Witch Hazel, Yel- low Lab., gal. 1 10@1 Licorice, P’d, lb. 50 @ FLOWER Arnica, ib. ._____ 50 @ Chamomile, German, Ib.___ 35 Roman, 1b.____ Saffron. American, 1b.. 50 @ Spanish, ozs.__ FORMALDEHYDE, round 09 @1 ow QH QOH QHHHD OH Ounce G Brok., Bro., lb... 20 Gro’d, Dark, 1lb.. 16 @ Whi. Flake, lb... 27%@ White G’d., lb.__ 25 @ Ve AXX light, b GLYCERINE Pound 14%@ 55 00 60 40 00 50 80 70 GUM Aloes. Barbadoes, so called,lb.gourds @ Poewd.. Ib. 35 @ Aloes, Socotrine, lb ee @ - Powd., ib... @ Arabic, first, lb. @ Arabic, sec., lb._ @ Arabic, sorts, lb. 15 @ Arabic Gran., lb. Arabic, P’d, lb.. 25 @ Asafoetida, lb. __. 47@ Asafoetida, Po., lb. 75@ Guaiac, ih, ____ @ Guaiac, powd. __ @ Kine th @ Kino, powd., Ib._ @1 Myrrh ib @ Myrrh Pow., Ib. @ Shellac, Orange, wm 22%@ Ground, lb.____ 22%4@ Shellac, white, (bone dr’d) lb. 35 @ Tragacanth, No. 1, bbls.___ 1 60@2 ING, 2 Ibe. 1 50@1 Pow. ib... 1 25@1 HONEY Found 2 25 HOPS @1 HYDROGEN PEROXIDE Pound, gross __27 00@29 ¥% 1b., gross____17 00@18 % |b., gross____11 00@11 INDIGO Madras, Ib.______ 2 00@2 INSECT POWDER Pure tho: 31 @ LEAD ACETATE metal Ip 17 @ Powd. & Gran._ 25 @ LICORICE Extracts, sticks, per box.____ 1 50 Lozenges, Ib... 40 Wafers, (24s) box LEAVES Buchu, lb., short Buchu, Ib., long Buchu, P’d., lb. _ Sage, bulk, Ib. __ 25 Sage, loose pressed 43, lb. Sage, ounceg ___ Sage, P’d & Grd. Senna, Alexandria, lb. 35 Tinnevella, lb._ 25 Powd., Ib... 25 Uva Ursi, Ib. ___ Uva Ursi,P’d, lb. LIME Chloride, med., dz. Chloride large, dz. LYCOPODIUM Pound) 45 MAGNESIA Carb., %s, Ib.___ Carb., 1/16s, 1b._ Carb., P’wd., Ib. 15 Oxide, Hea., 1b._ Oxide, light, 1b._ MENTHOL Found 0 4 54 © 8 QHHOHHD HOH 9H9O 8S QO par Q9H9HOOQH 8 Found. 1 50@1 75 MORPHINE Ouneeg Meg MUSTARD Bulk, Powd.. select, Ib.____ 45 Ne F 1b. 25 NAPHTHALINE Balls, 1b 09 Mlake Ib, 09 NUTMEG Found 0 Powdered, lb.___ NUX VOMICA Found Powdered, Ib.___ 15 OIL ESSENTIAL Almond, Bit., true, ozs. @ Bit., art. ozs._ @ Sweet, true, lb. 1 40@2 Sw’t, art., Ibs. 1 00@1 Amber, crude, lb. 71@1 Amber, rect., Ib. 1 30@2 Anise, Iho. 00@1 Bay, We 00@4 Bergamot lb.___ 00@3 Cajeput, lb... 50@2 @1i1 @13 QS QS OOD 8 00 oe be 50 30 00 25 40 00 60 25 60 00 caraway S’d, Ib. 2 80@3 40 Cassia, USP, Ib.. 2 10@2 60 Cedar Leaf, Ib.__ 1 70@2 20 Cedar Leaf, Com, Ib... 1 00@1 25 Citronella, Ib..._ 1 05@1 40 Cloves, ib. 1 75@2 25 Croton, lbs... 4 00@4 60 Cubeb ib... 4 26@4 80 Hrigeron 1b.____ 2 70@3 35 Eucalytus, lb.... 85@1 20 Kennel 2 25@2 60 Hemlock, Pu., lb. 1 70@2 Heml’k Com., lb. 1 00@1 Juniper Ber., lb. 3 00@3 Junip’r W’d, lb._ 1 50@1 Lav. Flow., lb. 3 50@4 Lav. Gard., 1b... 1 25@1 Lemon, Ib 1 75@2 Mustard, true, ozs. @1 Mustard art., ozs. @ Orange, Sw., lb.. 3 00@3 Origanum, art, 1 00@1 Pennyroyal, lb.__ 2 75@3 Peppermint, lb.. 4 25@4 ROS6, dr, @2 Rose, Geran., ozs. 50@ Rosemary Flowers, Ib._.__ 1 00@1 Sandalwood. EL. ib 8 00@8 Wok 4 50@4 Sassafras, true. Ibe 1 90@2 SV IB 85@1 Spearmint, lb.___ 2 50@3 Tansy, Ib._...... 3 50@4 Thyme, Red, Ib._ 1 50@2 Thyme, Whi., Ib. 1 75@2 Wintergreen Leaf, true, lb.. 5 75@ Birch, lb. ____ 4 00@4 SWE Sa 75@1 Wormseed, lb. __ 3 50@4 Wormwood, Ib. _ 4 50@5 OILS HEAVY 20 z5 20 75 00 50 00 Castor, gal. ____ 1 46@1 60 Cocoanut, Ib. ___ 224%4@ 35 Cod Liver, Nor- wegian, gal, __ 1 20@1 50 Cot. Seed, gal.__ 85@1 00 Lard, ex., gal... 1 55@1 65 Lard No. 1, gal. 1 25@1 40 Linseed, raw, gal. 76@ 91 Linseed, boil., gal 79@ 94 Neatsfoot, _ Gktra, gal 80@1 00 Olive, Malaga, gal. __ 2 50@3 00 Pure, gal. 3 00@5 v0 sperm, gal 1 26@1 5u Tanner, gal. 75@ 90 ar gale 50@ 65 Whale, ga. @2 00 OPIUM Gum, ozs., $1.40; 1 17 50@20 00 Powder, ozs., $1.40; Ie 17 50@20 00 Gran., ozs., $1.40; J Ee 17 50@20 00 PARAFFINE Pound 06%@ 15 PEPPER Black, grd., Ib.__ 25 @ 35 Hed. gerd. ip __ 45 55 White grd., Ib._ 40 @ 45 PITCH BURGUNDY Pound 03 7. 20 @ 2 PETROLATUM Amber, Plain,lb. 12 17 Amber, Carb.,lb. 14 @ 19 Cream Whi., Ib. 17 @ 22 Lily White, lb.__ 20 @ 25 Snow White, lb._ 22 @ 2i PLASTER PARIS DENT’L Barrels 5 75 hess Wp osu 68 POTASSA Caustic, st’ks,lb. 55 @ 88 Liquor, Ib, @ +0 POTASSIUM eetate Ib 60 @ 46 Bicarbonate, tb.. 30 @ 35 Bichromate, Ib.. 15 @ 25 Bromide, Ib. ____ 66 @ 98 Carbonate, Ib... 30 @ 35 Chlorate, Stal. th li @ 22 Powd., Wh 17 @ 2 Gran. Ib. 241 @ 28 lodlide, Ib. 2 71@2 90 Permanganate, Ib. 224% @3a Prussiate, Red Ih. 80 @ 90 Yellow, 1Ib..___ 50 @ 60 QUASSIA CHIPS Pound 2 25 @ 30 Powd., Ib 35 @ 40 QUININE 5 oz. cans, ozs.__ 77 SAL Epsom, Tb... 03%@ 10 Glaubers, Hump, ib... 03 @ 10 Gran, Ib... O3%@ 10 Nitre, Xtal or Powd.. 10 @ 16 Gran, I 09 @ 16 Rochelle, Ib....17 @ 30 Soda, 1b.-_-. 02%@ 08 SODA AS 03 @ 10 Bicarbonate lIb.. 03%@ 10 Caustic, Co’l., lb. 08 @ 15 Hyposulphite, lb. 05 g 10 Phosphate, Ib.__ 23 28 Sulphite, Atal, Ib... OF @ if Dry, Powd., Ib. 12%@ 20 Silicate, Sol., gal. 40 50 TURPENTINE Gallons __- 2 TL: @ a 20 MICHIGAN 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. B The Michigan Tradesman is read ove impossible for it to quote prices to act merchant watches the market and tak y so doing he will save much each year. r a broad territory, therefore it would be as a buying guide for everyone. A careful es advantage from it. ADVANCED Canned Corn Canned Succotash Evap. Apricots Prunes Canned Tomatoes Canned Peas DECLINED Holland Herring AMMONIA Parsons 3207, 3 35 Parsons, Doz. 2 ie Parsons, 602. 1 80 Little Bo Peep, med.__ 1 35 Little Bo Peep, Ige.--. 2 25 Quaker, 32 oz. 2 10 APPLE BUTTER Table Belle, 12-31 oz., Ce. 1 55 BAKING POWDERS Royal, 2 oz., doz.___ 80 Roval, 6 oz., doz... ? 00 Roval 12 oz., doz.____ 3 85 Royal, 5 lbs., doz.____ 20 00 DAALY a : € 52 $€G ig6 229 530) ZS Ho iyn et od 2% ; i aareey CAN 10 0z., 4doz.in case__ 3 40 150z. 4doz.in case__ 5 00 25 0z., 4doz.in case__ 8 10 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... 2is __ S 25 Clorox, 22 0z., 12s _____ 3 90 Lizzie, 16 Oz., 126. 2 15 Sunrae, 18 oz., 12s... 1 35 BLUING Am. Ball, 36-1 0z., cart. 1 00 Boy Blue, 18s, per cs. 1 35 BEANS and PEAS 100 lb. bag Dry Lima Beans, 100 Ib. 7 90 White H’d P. Beans__ 3 70 Split Peas, yell., 60 Ib. 3 90 Split Peas, gr’n, 60 Ib. 5 40 Scotch Peas, 100 Ib... 7 50 BURNERS Queen Ann, No.1 _____ 1 15 Queen Ann, No. 2 _____ 1 25 White Flame, No. 1 ane 2, 008 2 25 BOTTLE CAPS Dbl. Lacauor, 1 gross pkg., per gross________ 15 BREAKFAST FOODS Kellogg’s Brands Corn Flakes, No. 136__ 2 99 Corn Flakes, No. 124__ 2 90 Fem, No. 224.0 2 20 ep NO. Zap 1 05 kKrumbles, No. 412___. 1 4¢ Bran Flakes, No. 624__ 1 90 Bran Flakes, No. 650_-. $5 Rice Krispies, 6 oz.____ 2 25 tice Krispies, 1 0z.-_-- 1 10 All Bran, 16 oz. _..__ _ & 80 Ali Bran. 10oz,. 27 Al Bran, % oz. ta Kaffe Hag, 6 1-lb. CAR 2 Whole Wheat Fla., 24s_2 20 Whole Wheat Bis., 24s 2 50 Post Brands Grapenut Flakes, 24s_. 2 10 Grape-Nuts, 24s _.-___ 3 90 Grape-Nuts, 50s ______ 1 50 Instant Postum, No. 8 5 40 Instant Postum, No. 10 4 50 Postum Cereal, Ne 0_ 2 25 Post Toasties, 36s_.__._ 2 90 Post Toasties, 24s_____ 2 90 Post Brank, PBF 24__ 3 15 Post Bran, PBE 36_. 3 15 Banka 6-1ib. 2 57 Amsterdam Brands Gold Bond Par., No.51q 7 50 Prize, Parlor, No. 6___ 8 00 White Swan Par., No.6 8 50 BROOMS Quaker, 5 sewed______ 6 75 Warehouse _... i 2 BOB 415 Winner, 5 sewed______ 5 75 Top Noteh __.. 4 35 BRUSHES Scrub Selid Back, 8in. ____ 1 50 Solid Back lin. 1 75 Pointed Ends ._ 1 25 Stove Baower 1 80 NO 50) 2 00 Peermpes 2 60 Shoe NO 4-9 2 te 2 25 NO. 2-0 3 60 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 Paratine, 6s 144% Paraiiine, igs 14% Wiekioe 40 Tudor, 6s, per box____ 30 CANNED FRUITS Hart Brand Apples Ne. 1000 5 00 Apple Sauce Ne. 10, doven 5 25 moO, 2; Goren 1 10 Biackberries Pride of Michigan_____ 2 55 Cherries Mich. red, Ne 10... 6 25 Pride of Mich., No. 2__ 2 60 Marcellus Red_________ 2 10 ppeciat Pig 1 35 Whole White..________ 2 &@ Gooseberries NO: 6. Pears Pride of Mich. No. 2% 2 25 Black Raspberries NO 2 60 Pride of Mich. No. 2__ 1 60 Red Raspberries MO 2 2 ee 25 PO ee i 2 Marcellus, No. 2______ 1 70 Strawberries IO. po 3 00 Boe 80 Marcellus Ne. 2... 1 45 CANNED FISH Clam Ch'der, 10% oz._ 1 35 Clam Chowder, No. 2__ 2 75 Clams, Steamed No, 1 2 75 Clams, Minced, No. % 2 40 Finnan Haddie, 10 oz._ 3 Clam Bouillon, 7 oz-__ 2 50 Chicken Haddie, No. 1 2 Fish Flakes, small... 1 35 Cod Fish Cake, 10 oz. 1 55 Cove Oysters, 5 oz.—.. 1 35 Lobster, No. 4%... 2 25 Surtmp, 1, wet... 1 50 Sard’s, % Oil, k’less.__ 3 35 Sardines. 4% Oil, k’less 3 35 Salmon, Red Alaska___ 2 25 Salmon, Med. Alaska_ 1 85 Salmon, Pink, Alaska_ 1 50 Sardines, Im. %, ea.6@13% sardines, Cal. 2 1 00 Tuna, % Van Camps, : aon) i %5 Tuna, 4s, Van Camps, doz. 1 Tuna, ls, Van Camps, oe 45 Tuna, %s, Chicken Sea, doz, 1 60 CANNED MEAT Bacon, med., Beechnut Bacon, lge., Beechnut_ Beet, lge., Beechnut___ Beef, med., Beechnut _ Beef, No. 1, Corned ___ Beef, No.1, Roast ____ Beef, 2% oz., Qua., Sli. Corn Beef Hash, doz. DO et ee DO Oo DO © or Be -fsteak & Onions, s. 70 Chiti Con Car., 1s__.._ 1 05 Deviled Ham, 4s —-___ 90 Deviled Ham, %s _____ 1 36 Potted Meat, 4% Libby 48 Potted Meat, % Libby_ 75 Potted Meat, % Qua... 63 Potted Ham, Gen. 4% __ 1 35 Vienna Saus. No. %_-. 90 Vienna Sausage, Qua. 78 Baked Beans Campbells 48s ________ 2 30 CANNED VEGETABLES Hart Brand Asparagus Natural, No 2... 3 00 Tips & Cuts, No. 2____ 2 25 Baked Beans 1 1b. Sace, 36s, cs._____ 17 No. 2% Size, doz..____ 1 05 No. 10 Sauce_____.____ 4 00 Lima Beans Little Quaker, No. 10_ 7 90 Baby Noe? 1 60 Marcellus, No, 2______ 1 25 Reber Soaked ________ 95 Marcellus, No. 10______ 6 00 TRADESMAN Red Kidney Beans No 10 4 25 No: 2 2 90 String Beans Choice, Whole, No. 2__ 1 60 At O10 7 25 Cut Ne 2 2 1 35 Marcellus Cut, No. 10_ 6 00 Wax Beans Choice, Whole, No. 2__ 1 60 Cut, No. 10 Cut, No. 2 Marcellus Cut, No. 10_ 5 50 Beets Extra Small, No. 2___._ 2 00 Hort Cut, No. 10. 425 mart Cut No 2. 66 Marcel. Whole, No. 2% 1 35 Hart Diced, No. 2___. 90 Carrots Diced: No? 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 20 Fancy Brosby, No. 2__ 1 36 Fancy Crosby, No. 10__ 6 75 Whole Grain, 6 Ban- tam No: 2 1 45 Peas Little Dot, No. 2__.___ 215 Sifted E. June, No.10 _ 9 Sifted E. June, No.2 __ 1 73 Marcel., Sw. W No. 2. 1 Marcel., EK. June, No. 2 1 35 Marcel., E. Ju., No. 10 7 75 Pumpkit, NO.10 4 75 NO. 2 1 2 NO: 2 92% Sauerkraut NO. 10) 2 4 25 No, 24% Quaker______ 1 35 No.2 Spinack NO Si 2 25 NO. 1 80 Squash Boston, No. ge 1 35 Succotash Golden Bantam, No. 2_ 1 75 Hart, No. 2... 1 55 Pride of Michigan____ 1 25 Tomatoes 0. 10 6 25 NO. 2 2 10 NO 2 1 55 Pride of Mich., No. 2% 1 35 Pride of Mich., No. 2__ 1 10 Tomato Jutfce Hart, No. 10.0 = CATSUP Regal, 8 oz. doz. 95 Regal, 14 0z._____ doz. 1 28 Sniders, 8 oz.._.._.doz 1 20 -Sniders, 14 oz._____ doz. 1 85 Quaker, 8 oz. _.__doz. 1 12 Quaker, 14 oz.____ doz. 1 3% CHILI SAUCE Sniders; Sez. 2 1 65 mniders. i407, 2 25 OYSTER COCKTAIL erigers, 14 oz. 2 00 CHEESE Roguetort 0 80 Wisconsin Daisy ________14 Wisconsin Twin _____ 13% New York June__._.____ 23 SAD Sago 48 Brack fs 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, % Ib._ 1 60 Kraft, American, &% lb. 1 60 Kraft, Brick, % 1b.____ 1 i Kraft, Limbur., % lb. 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 63 wd Peppermint, Wrigleys__ 66 Spearmint, Wrigleys__ 65 dulcy Brust 65 Wrigley’s P-K__._______ 65 Deahemy 65 CHOCOLATE Baker, Prem., 6 lb. %_ 2 50 Baker, Pre., 6 Ib. 3 oz. 2 60 CIGARS Hemt, Championg ___ 38 50 Webster Plaza ______ 75 00 Webster Golden Wed. 75 00 Websterettes ________ 38 50 Omitos 38 50 Garcia Grand Babies_ 40 00 Bradstreets _________ 38 50 Oding ae 68 R G Dun Boquet____ 75 ¢0 Perfect Garcia Subl._ 95 00 Hampton Arms Jun’r 33 00 Rancho Corono_______ 31 60 Kenway 20 00 Pudwiser = 20 00 PANE 20 00 Cocoanut Banner, 25 Ib. tins__.. 19% Snowdrift, 10 lb. tins__ 20 CLOTHES LINE Riverside, 50 ft--______ 2 20 Cupples Cord -________ 2 9 COFFEE ROASTED Lee & Cady 1 ib. Package AArrow Brand ___.____ 22 Boston Breakfast ____ 23 Breakfast Cup ___-______ 22 Competition _____.___ 16% 5 eee 20 Majestic 29 Morton House __________ 31 Nedrow Quaker, in cartons______ 22 Quaker, in glass jars 26% McLaughlin’s Kept-Fresh Coffee Extracts Mm x. ner 10000 12 Frank’s 50 pkgs._____ 4 25 Hummel’s 50, 1 Ib.____ 10% CONDENSED MILK Eagle, 2 0z., per case__ 4 60 February 21, 193 CONFECTIONERY Stick Candy Pails Pure Sugar Sticks-600¢ Big Stick, 28 lb. case__ Horehound Stick, 120s Mixed Candy Kindergarten re French Creams_______ Paris Creams... Saeber Fancy Mixture________ ee Fancy Chocolate 5 Ib. 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 Hard Goods Pails Lemon Drops__________ O. F. Horehound Drops. Anise Squares ____._. Peanut Squares ________ Cough Drops Bxs. Sith Bros. 1 45 Puen s 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 50 Where 1,0v0 books are ordered at a time, special- ly printed front cover is furnished without charge. CRACKERS Hekman Biscuit Company Saltine Soda Crackers, Pili Saltine Soda Crackers, 4 3D. pikes Saltine Soda Crackers, 2 Ib. pkge._ 3 26 Saltine Soda Crackers, 6% oz, pkgs._._____ 1 00 Butter Crackers, bulk 13 Butter Crackers, 1 lb... 1 72 Butter Crackers, 2 lb... 3 13 G Crackers, bulk 14 Graham C’s, 1 Ib._____ 1 90 Graham C’s, 2 1Ib._____ 3 36 Graham C’s, 6% oz.___ 1 00 Junior Oyster C’s, blk. 13 Oyster C’s, shell, 1 Ib._ 1 84 Club Crackers_________ 1 86 CREAM OF TARTAR 6 ib, boxes 2 35 DRIED FRUITS Pples : A N. Y. Fey., 50 lb. box__ N. Y. Fey., 14 oz. pkg. Apricots Evaporated, Ex Choice 17% PAnCy Ex. Fancy Moorpack___ 25 Citron 5 Ib box. au ST dnieabtBhe gre enamine cars February 21, 1934 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 Junket : = — ; a Holland Herring Pe te. 26 won. a ‘ unket Food Colors__ fop Steers & Heif.____ ime: keps 2 80 N ne f eee Dates Good Steers & Heif...__ 09 Milkers, kegs a me une roger pe Choice -----.-----..-2 21@28 Imperial, 12s, pitted_. 1 90 Med. Steers & Heif._____ 08 Boneless, 10 lb. box...1 25 Jap Rose, 100 box 7 40 ae Mine > Imperial, 12s, regular_ 1 60 MARGARINE Com, Steers & Heif. ____ 07 ie wii 395 No 1 Nibbs-------___ 31 Imperial, 12s, 2 lb.__-- Wilson & Co.'s Brands Palm Olive, 144 box___ 6 20 Imperial, 12s, 1 1b.____ . Oleo ae me a hae Herring Lave, 50 box | Lae, an Gunpowder a OG Ve = Ewx 680 bow 315 ~itolce -----------______ 8 Top en ah a ae eh eco eo, it ca a ., Camay, 72 box. 3 05 E Cy 8 40 Figs Ge 10 BS G Wan Soap 166 @ 2 Calif. 24-83, case... 1 70 MATCHES ia 08 wea te oy Ceylon Diamond, No. 5, 144___ 6 50 Mackerel Grandpa Tar, 50 sm. __ 2 10 Pekoe, medium ______- 50 Searchlight, 144 box__ 6 50 Tubs, 60 Count, fy. fat 6 00 Williams Barber Bar 9s 50 | ‘: Peaches | 5 90 Lamb Pails, 10 Ib. Fancy fat 150 Williams Mug, per doz. 48 Engiish Breakfast vap. Choice 2... 13% Diamond, No. 0______ 610 Spring Lamb. 16 Eom Toilet, 60... 315 Congou, medium __-s-38 Good _-_________________ 14 Congou, choice _____ 35@36 Safety Matches Medium fas iek ie a es os at mallee gl ie Congou, fanc 424 43 Peel Red Top, & gross case 5 40 Poor __.-____._______ 06 White Fish SPICES y @ Lemon, Dromdary, Signal Light, 5 gro. cs5 40 Med, Fancy, 100 1b.__ 13 00 Whole Spices 4 0z., doz.__.________ 1 10 Milkers, bbls, 18 50 Allspice Jamaica____ @ 24 ete Oolong Orange, Dromdary, Mutton Mom HK Norway. 1990 Gloves Zanzibar sag Se --—___________ 39 4 0z., dozen_________ 1 10 Goo O02 (Sb pails 140) Gaasin Gente, @24 citoice ----____. -------- a5 Citron, Dromdary, MUELLER’S peanucrs Medium 2 05 @ut Bunch 150 Guasis ce phe don ase OS 30 4 0z., dozen_________ 1 10 oe og ee mi ’ Peon Boned, 10 lb. boxes_._._ 16 Ginger, Africa... c) @i9 paghe OZ, —__-_-- Mixed; No f. 0 @30 Elbow Macaroni, 9 oz... 2 10 Mixed, 10c pkgs., doz._ @65 TWINE Raisins Egg Noodles, 6 oz. _-___ 2 10 Pork Yutmegs, 70@906 @50 Cotton, 3 ply cone 95 Seeded, bulk ~ _________ 6% Hee Vermicelli, 6 02... 210 Eoing 15 SHOE BLACKENING Jutinegs, 105-1160 7 @43 Cotton, 3 piv ballc ac Thompson’s S'dless bik. 6% lee Alphabets, 6 oz... 210 Butts. ss 12 2in1, Paste, doz._ 130 > épnen Black: @as ' 7 ig lemme oT er s’dless blk.____ Cooked Spaghetti, 24c, Shoulders 160.0—CiCéE. Combination, “az. 1 30 ee ce 10), 08, 1% Lf OF 220. Spareripg 2220 G8 Dri-Foot, doz... 2 00 Quaker’ Seeded, 15 oz... 7% Neck Bones eo bee ae 1 30 Pure Ground in Bulk VINEGAR Trimmings 08 Shinola, doz.__......__ 90 a Et @is “ oe Grand Rapids HOOVES: Zanzpar @28 ider, Sra 1 California Prunes NUTS Yassia, Canton. @22 White Wine, 40 grain__ = 20 90@100, 25 Ib. boxes __@07 Whole Gmger Corkin @17 White Wine, 80 grain._ 25 80@ 90, 26 lb. boxes _.@07% Almonds, Peerless __._ 15% STOVE POLISH Mustara 2 70@ 80, 25 lb. boxes_-_@07% Brazil, large __________ 14% PROVISIONS Blackne, per doz..__._.1 30 Mace Penang 60@ 70, 25 lb. boxes -.@08% Fancy Mixed ___.__ 15 Black Silk Liquid, doz. 1 30 Pepper, Black @ w 50@ 60, 25 lb. boxes “> Filberts, Naples _____ 20 Barreled Pork Black Silk Paste, doz.. 125 Nutmegs MS Noo 401b 50, 25 Ib. boxes --@09% Peanuts, Vir, Roasted 7 Clear Back____16 00@18 00 Enameline Paste, doz. 130 Pepper, White... @30 No fio oo ee 30@ 40, 25 1b. boxes _-@11 Peanuts, Jumbo ______ 8% Short Cut, Clear___-..i2 00 Emameline Liquid, dez. 130 Pepper, Cayenne ____ - @26 No.2 per gross _-_.___ Ig 25 20 26 th hoses G1) 9 Poceae 3 wer 25 E. Z. Liquid, per dez..1 30 Paprika, Spanish ___ @36 No. 3) ber BtOS8 ------- io 18@ 2%, 25%b. boxes --@165% Pecans, Jumbo __.____-_ 40 Radium, per doz... 14 Peete: Hae ara ‘= Pecans, Mammoth _____- 50 Dry Salt Meats Rising Sun, per doz.... 1 30 Rochaser NCL” 6S Walnuts, Cal. ______ 14@20 D S Belles__18-29@18-10-08 654 Stove Enamel, dz... 2 80 s Rochester. Ne : doz._ 50 Hominy faa 07 Vulcanol, No. 10, doz. 130 Gpiji p a ie Base al ae Pearl, 100 lb, sacks____ 3 56 Stovoil, per doz...____ 3 00 Celery ai. i per doz.-_______ a 60 ee See ae ae 02. ene a Salted Peanuts Fure in tierces________ 07% on, ao (mannan ‘ 80 u ods maucy, No to 09: b. tubs advance ee a WooD Elb.Macaroni, 201b.bx. 1 25 121 ib. Cellop’e case. 1 2 50 lb. tubs _____ advance : SALT Garlic -——--—------_-- 1 35 ae Egg Noodle, 10 Ib. box 1 25 20 Ib. pails _-.--advance % F.0.B. Grand Rapids igen: 34,02 3 25, Bushels, Wide Band, 10 lb. pails ____.advance % Colonial, 24, 2 Ib._____ 95 Eaarel - 2 ga tao . BL wood handles 2 00 Shelled 5 Ib. pails _____ advance 1 Colonial, 36-14% _____- 126 Mart opiates g) Market, drop handle. 90 Pearl Barley a Ss 39 «3 ib pailg ____ advance 1 Colonial, Iodized, 24-2- 1 25 Pata Ee 4; Market, single handle. 95 We 700 Peanuts, Spanish, 125 Compound, tierces 07% Med.No.1, bbis...___ 290 gnyns' 1 Certo Mawech cst 1 60 Barley Grits_--------- ‘en 8 ties 7% Hams, Cert., 14-16 ib..14 Med. 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Jar, Stuff., doz. -_ 115 California Hams_______@08 d, 6 holes. 70 Quaker, Tall, 10% oz. 285 0 ‘yor Stuffed don. 22% Picnic Boiled Hams_--.@16 Tiger, 50 Ibs.-__-_____ 282 Mouse, tin, 5 holes. 65 Quaker, Baby, 4 doz. 143 1) 07 “yar Stuff. aon 2 €5 «Boilead Hams _________- @22 Rat, wood "_ 16 Quaker, Gallon, % dz.. 2 85 1 Gai lela fe sea ton 5 Minced Hams__________ @10 Hat snring 210 = 1 00 Garnation, Tall, 4 doz. 2 95 ee ee ae Tle 6 Cae @16 Mouse, spring._.____. 20 Carnation, y; oe Oatman’s D’dee, Tall _ a “wr won Oatman’s D’dee, Baby 1 4 PARIS GREEN Be rn ubs Pet Ta 2 95 ae S ig 34 Boneless o. @19 00 Blue Karo, No. 1%... 2 22 Large Galvanized_____ 8 75 Pet, Baby, 4 dozen__. 1 45 fq te ee 32 ic Blue Karo, No. 5, 1 dz. 309 Medium Galvanized___ 7 75 Borden’s, Tall, 4 doz..295 95 and 5s__.........._.. 30 Blue Karo, No. 10___. 292 Small Galvanized __. _6% Borden's, Baby 4.dos.148 0° © a Liver Red Karo, No. 1%____ 2 44 Beet 10 : Red Karo, No. 5, 1 dz. 3 37 Cale a 35 vive rib 2 ae @ pe Red Karo, No. 10______ 3 22 Washboards FROIT CANS PICKLES ee 05 odized, 32, 26 oz.--__- 2 40) ia we 5 50 Presto Mason Five case lots_._______ 2 30 Ga se ty aaa — oe ee ‘ = F. O. B. Grand Rapids Sicdiuse Gaur Guimce Na s ko con ¢ 95 Double Peerless__-_-_ 8 50 Halt pot eee : 1% 5 gallon, 400 count____ 4 75 a es he Peerlesa________ 7 80 me: ae RICE orthern ueen____ 5 One quart_______._____ 8 65 Fancy Blue - Sed oon 5 00 BORAX Maple and Cane Universal : se ee : = Half gallon_----------- 11 55 Sweet Small Fancy Head __-.__--__ 5 90 Twenty Mule Team Kanuck, per gal.______ ‘fll Ue 6 gallon, 500___________ 7 25 ” o eacae ~---= : . Kanuck, 5 gal. can____ 4 75 | oz. packages____ FRUIT CAN RUBBERS Banner’ Curtiss naan 77 2 36 96, % Ib. packages. 4 00 a image a spit noah = Lip, 2 gro. a Paw Paw, quarts, doz. 2 80 eieaes Welch. 12 aunt a 449 1561p Butter 9 00 Presto’ White Lip, 2 Postma Biscuit Co. Sool a oe a 19 on muue Ca eo gro. carton......-.--- 3 Dill Pickles 18 rolls, per case ______ 2 10 ee oe ee See A ae _— 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 _._.157 Bon AmiCake, 18s____ 1 65 WRAPPING PAPER Jell-o, 2 G0n... 1 80 ee 85 COOKING OIL “ibre, M: inilla, white__ 05 Minute, 3 doz.__-______ 4 05 Dill Pickles, Bulk Big 4 Soap Chips 8/5_. 2 30 No. 1 Fibre 06% Plymouth, White--_---155 5 Gal, 200... 3 65 Chipso, large -.__..__. 3 45 ! Mazola _ Bulehors wo 06% Jelsert, 3 doz.__._---_- £40 -16Gal. 660.000) 11 25 SALERATUS earns, oe oe < Searls, —- ----==- 3 7 Kraft 06 E900 ‘amm t randma, , 6G. QO wiarts, 1 doz.-_______ a 39 i Strine , 45 Gal., 1300 30 00 Arm and H er 24s_ 1 50 ee ee tars Callus, 1 aaa 00 The President’s Plan For Railroad Peace President Roosevelt has asked the railroad companies and the Railroad Brotherhoods to extend for six months the wage agreement under which com- panies are deducting 10 per cent. from the pay checks of the workers. This move on the part of the Pres- ident followed a statement of the Con- ference Committee of Managers of the large railroads that a 15 per cent. direct pay cut would be imposed upon all organized employes, effective July 1. The rail brotherhoods responded to this with a threat to order a strike vote. “Under present conditions,’ said President Roosevelt, addressing the Conference Committee of Managers and the Railway Labor Executives Association, “the prosecution of a bit- ter controversy between the railroads and their employes over wages would have a most disturbing influence, and I am further convinced that conditions are not yet sufficiently stable to permit of a wise determination of what the wages should be for the future. “In the circumstances, I venture to express the hope that the railroads and their employes may be able to agree upon an extension of the present agree- ment for at least six months. I am confident that such an extension would be of advantage to those directly con- cerned, and also to the entire country ” Also under consideration is a_ re- vamping of the machinery for arbi- trating disputes between the railroad managers and their employes. ’ —__2+++___ Sodium Light Test The new sodium vapor lights, which use only about half as much electricity as present-style lamps, are to have a scientific use-test. They have already been tried on the streets of several cities. Now the Port of New York Authority and the U. S. Public Health Service have two groups of men work- ing four ‘hours a day each in a compari- son of their ability to see with sodium vapor and with tungsten light. Glass Trade Continues Active Conditions in the glass manufactur- ing industry continue fair to excellent. Current shipments of plate glass are holding up nicely, with the bulk of the glass going to producers of automobile safety glass and makers of mirrors. Prospects in the window-glass field are more encouraging than they were a month ago. While the demand for liquor glassware persists in good vol- ume, pressed and blown glass factories report more active buying of table- ware, novelties and specialties by de- partment stores. Nearly all varieties of glass bottles and containers are in request. —_—2~--+___ Electric Power Free of Cost Two electric power utilities in Cali- fornia have applied to the State rail- road commission for permission to supply customers with unlimited cur- rent in April and May at no cost addi- tional to the charge for service in March, and to be allowed to give agri- cultural users additional free privileges. The plan is admittedly intended to stimulate new business. The offer is made possible by the expected tempo- rary surplus production of energy in the two months due to the heavy Spring run-off of water from the water sheds. —_+-.____ Ancient Tonic For Blood Made of Rat- tlesnake Gall The efficacy of a tonic made from the gall of a rattlesnake is explained in a book published in 1721 by Cotton Mather, famous New England clergy- man, now in the possession of the Smithsonian Instiuttion, Washington, D.C. The tonic is described by Mather as follows: “The gall of a rattlesnake is a rich cordial and anodyne, for which purpose I have often taken it and given it. It invigorates the blood into a mighty circulation, is highly alexiphar- mick and cures quartan agues.” ———_»~-<-__ — If your capacity to acquire has out- stripped your capacity to enjoy, you are on the way to the scrap-heap. — Glen Buck. Phone 89574 John L. Lynch Sales Co. SPECIAL SALE EXPERTS Expert Advertising Expert Merchandising 209-210-211 Murray Bldg. 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Park St. Saginaw, Michigan INCREASE YOUR BUSINESS using “Speedy Printer.’”’ Prints cards, circulars, Complete outfit $12.50, Write Pekas Du- plicator Co., Lesterville, South Dakota. 626 24 VITAMINIZED EGG In Place of Dose of Cod Liver Oil “Mrs. Jones, it’s quite all right to give your son an egg instead of cod liver oi.” Fancy the dietitians offering such ad- vice to Johnny’s mother! Of course, they’re not doing it yet, but there’s a grain of science in those words, and it may be that not many more years will pass before learned savants step from with the solemn avowal that “it can be done.” their laboratories All Johnny's troubles about cod liver oil have come out of that elusive thing known as vitamin D. He can’t see it, and he can’t feel it, but Johnny’s mother knows, as do other mothers and dietitians and that, unless Johnny gets vitamin D in his diet, his teeth and bones won’t grow as they should, and rickets, a kind of bone mal- nutrition may result. So Johnny is in scientists for getting that vitamin in his system whether he will or no. Cod liver oil is one of the best sources for vitamin D. But there are palatable foods in which it is found. For example, in addition to egg yolk, it occurs to some extent in salmon, oy- sters, California sardines, butter and milk, But as to the eggs: The nutrition ex- perts down at the United States Bureau of Home Economics decided to find out 1f the amount of vitamin D in egg yolk could be increased to near the amount found in cod liver oil, Thereby hangs a tale of one of the many experi- ments that are being carried on by sci- entists in Uncle Sam’s laboratories. Nine chicken pens were set up. In each of three pens were placed 16 hens to be fed three different levels of cod In each of the second group of three pens were placed 16 hens to be fed three different levels of ergos- terol, a crystaline substance taken from ‘ps the vitamin under ultra-violet light. Another pen of 16 hens was not fed either cod liver oil or ergosterol. Six- liver oil, which develo ; plants 1 1 when placed teen hens in another pen were allowed to run out of doors. And a final group was kept indoors but subjected to “sun- baths” under ultra-violet light. The egg-picking was no little part The experiment ran for little over a year. Every six weeks a dozen eggs were collected from each pen, each hen’s record being kept by the experimenters, yf the process. Then a selection was made over a number of dozens in order to get an egg from each hen. They were brought into the laboratory, the yolks separated from the whites, and a composite sam- ple of all yolks from one pen made. But how were the experimenters to find out whether the egg yolks con- tained vitamin D? Well, it all depended on fats. Yes, rats! It would be an unusual experiment if these denizens of the “underworld” did not get mixed up in it someway. Here is what happened next. White rats that weaned when four weeks old were taken into the laboratory and fed on a rickets- producing diet. Experiments with 700 rats showed that when kept on such a had been MICHIGAN TRADESMAN diet they developed severe rickets. They were kept in separate cages and weigh- ed carefully. Then the eggs entered the picture again. The “rickety” rats were fed egg yolks each being alloted a certain amount from one of the chicken pens. This amount was given each day for eight days. Then two days more of gtace were extended the rodents—not out of mercy of the experimentrs, but to give the last dose of egg yolk a chance to be used up. In this way, it was worked out sci- entifically to establish the relative vita- min D potency of eggs and the relative value of different sources of vitamin D in the diet of the hen. And all of this can be used to determine whether Johnny gets enough vitamin D from the eggs of cod liver fed hens or whether he will have to take the oily stuff itself. One result of the experiment show- ed that not enough cod liver oil could be fed to the hen to increase indefin- itely the amount of vitamin D in the eggs it laid. The vitamin would in- crease in proportion to the oil fed, up to a certain point, and there it would stop, and goodness knows what hap- pened to all the rest of the vitamin D the poor hen was fed. But, with ergosterol, it was different. The vitamin D_ increased with the amount of ergosterol fed until the hen produced eggs one-fourth as rich in Vitamin D as cod liver oil. So, although the scientists are not yet ready to say that cod liver oil should be fed to the hens instead of to Johnny, they seem to be on the right track. And when they get finished with this job they might try out a diet of spinach on the chickens, —_2-.____ On What the Safety of Our Republic Depends Will a people’s government be able to survive politics? There is no form of government better suited to the needs of the people than a democracy, providing they are capable of self- government. A self-governing people must be of high intelligence in order to make wise decisions and in select- ing competent representatives to act for them. The United States is such a government and is known as the great- est of all republics. A republic is a government that operates through political parties, one of them being conservative and one or more being progressive. Under this atrangement the electors can change from one party with its administration of government to another in case they are not pleased affairs. While a republic appears to be the ideal form of government, much de- pends upon the integrity of its officials, as well as the loyalty of its electors. The form of government alone does not signify it is a success. It is pos- sible to have bad government under a republic, a well as under a mon- archy, kingdom or a dictator. This depends upon the real interest govern- ment officials have in the welfare and happiness of the people. If those in power care only for their own selfish interests and plunder the people through excessive taxation, bad gov- ernment results and trade and com- merce decline. But if those in power give prompt attention to duty and effect greater economy in govern- mental administration, then taxation lowers and is no longer a burden and al kinds of business prospers. Thus we see that much depends upon the choice of the people in selecting hon- est and trust-worthy officials, for they place their own destiny largely in their hands. As citizens of this Nation it is well for us to examine our own govern- ment, which has so much to do with our general welfare and peace of mind. Our history shows our Nation has been a republic over one-hundred fifty years. This is a short time when com- pared with the span of years of many old world governments. We started out as pioneers in self-government, as wel as pioneers in a new land, rich in timber, mines and _ soil fertility. No nation of the earth ever had a better opportunity to succeeed. Many dec- ades we pregressed rapidly as our vast territory was opened up and carved into states to form our present Union. Wealth accumulated as never before and our great prosperity attracted millions from the old world to our shores. No people were more patri- otic and proud of their new form of government. It was a high honor to be called to serve officially in the gov- ernment, and seldom were there charges of dishonesty and _ bribery. Our great accumulation of wealth and natural resources early attracted the inter-national bankers, who opened offices in financial centers and have since largely influenced our national destiny. To-day there are students who fear for the future constitutional function- ing of our government. They consider a republic fundamentaly sound and an ideal government, but crime, graft and greed have grown so strong as to largely control it. This is not because its provisions are inadequate, but the results of a lowering of the morale of the people. This situation so largely dominates both government and so- ciety, that it matters little as to which political party is in control. In fact, it looks to the careful observer as though the government was being used as a great racketeering device to mulct the people, through taxes upon prop- erty, rights and privileges. Govern- ment bureaus and commissions have been expanded out of all reason in order to make place for party patron- age. “To the victor belongs the spoils.” This political slogan was first spoken over a hundred years ago. It echos to-day in increasing volume. It is “the sinews of war” behind which political parties wage desperate campaigns. The “spoils system” of rewards out- ranks the desire to give the people honest and efficient service, even though there are exceptions. The fierce economic conditions of the past several years add to this regretable situation. It forces the government to set up numerous codes and organiza- tions for relief of suffering and shows the wartime emergency into which we February 21, 1934 find ourselves. Al of this has come upon us when there is an abundance of every human need, except the means for distribution. Government is instituted for the protection of its people in the enjoy- ment of life, by permitting them to carry on their business pursuits, as well as defence in tme of war. When it is favored by Almighty God with every means to fulfill its mission and obligations to the people, and then fails, there is something wrong in the government and society. Government is but a reflection of society. Both have become permeated with greed and overrun with crime. Over one- half of the cost of government is for running down criminals and investi- gating fraud, bribery and graft. To this is added costs of prosecution and the upkeep of prisons and public insti- tutions. The President is bravely facing the calamity into which we have been plunged, and is trying to bring order out of chaos. He has already made much progress and his indictments of crime in high places mist be followed up by active prosecutions. If our dem- ocracy of self-government is to con- tinue its past success, the moral at- mosphere must be cleared by driving the grafters out. This is the same at- mosphere which encompasses youth with an environment that creates gangs in their teens, who Practise the ways of hardened criminals. These boys and girls are the citizens of the near future, and if a people’s govern- ment is to endure, they must have better training in honesty and good citizenship, The safety of our republic depends upon it. E. B. Stebbins. —_2->___ Small Recession in Retail Sales A temporary interruption in the im- provement in retail sales that has been continuous, with only minor fluctua- tions, since the second week in Decem- ber, occurred last week, advance re- ports of nation-wide organizations indi- cate. The trend has become uneven, Some lines, such as manufactured garments, are meeting with pronounced consumer resistance to higher prices. Other mer- chandise, such as many household fur- nishings, are still widely in demand as a result of the low prices still pre- vailing. In several cases a reduction by one- third in the percentage rate of increase over last year is being reported. This is considered a significant decline, since State banking holidays had already be- gun to curtail business severely at this time last year. —_-.. 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