IIR RE eT SSS IOV BIAS ROR CGERE RAHN OS LLL BIIGTR SIS Ooo NS oN ae rom a F ( 5 SHA Caw WM SM OP IC EN NP) 8 [sy Da BOP eee oy ES ene ye OEE, BN CAIN INS G ra Ry) HS We \ WF} rr VAY Si, AS AR X | Ae oS A is RG GES , Wee ‘ nS 154 Va =’ y) Y ane NG oy Cae ES SES PNAS " La BCA OED a eae NS a Dy dd SF 77 SS Ps Nee: \ ” Aes oN BN ( Nv Len : N DON Z3 Y as ye Oe Be RACE AAC SE Sar ie FA VO: KO STK ee ROR (6 p SE COO ay =) RE CR) CMON AM PES See One SNRs GENO OLS LLB IANO Pe rete A REPUBLISHED WEEKLY 9/705 00/6 TRADESMAN COMPANY, PUBLISHERSR 5) PIAS a ww WITS co Ss SSO DS SON a S . f ct ay CO Qa SS SAS LES DSO) JP PS Sela Aug PSS GUO) ZZ Oe) a Twenty-Ninth Year GRAND RAPIDS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1911 | | | We can fill orders for Christmas Green Decorations much more satisfactory if given » early than if you wait. Our men are now in the woods of Virginia and swamps of Tennessee selecting Fancy © Holly as well as the Forests of the North cutting Christmas Trees. We employ experienced help, make miles of Boquet Green Wreathing as well as many thousands of Fancy Holly Wreaths. Write For Prices Brown Seed Co. Ottawa and Louis Sts. Grand Rapids, Mic Number 1471 The Largest Exclusive Retailers of Furniture in America Where quality is first consideration and where you inferiors elsewhere. Don’t hesitate to write us. You will get just as fair treatment as though you were here personally. Klingman’s Sample Furniture Co. get the best for the price usually charged for the - Corner Jonia, Fountain and Division Sts. i: + © Bepedence lies taught thousands that there is no economy in cheap, inferior YEAST. Use FLEISCHMANN’ S~—it is the best—hence the cheapest Opposite Morton House Grand Rapids, Mich. Give Us What is Lost If it were possible to regain possession of wasted merchan- dise and recover the Mountain of ,Values annually: lost - through carelessness and inaccura- cies, we would make this proposition to every merchant in the world:— “Give us what can be saved by changing the present day methods, and we'll equip every store on earth with the Moneyweight System, and have millions of dollars in gain after paying the cost of such an under- taking.” Z What you waste would make you Dwinell-Wright Co. | aH i Moneyweight Scale Co. ; S ae >; adie Co. sige 58 N. State St. Ties ales Bo Principal Coffee Roasters he Mee MASONIC TEMPLE. CHICAGO Offices in All ; BOSTON CHICAGO Seay Dayton, Ohio Grand Rapids Office, 74 So. Ionia St. Prominent Cities 3 a Detroit Sales Office, 148 Jefferson St. x RG : be : mt NS Please mention Michigan Tradesman when writing ‘2: oD 2 SNOWBOY - (S52) Wont hurt OT your hands We are telling YOUR. customers about SNOW BOY a Washing Powder every day. 3 How much SNOW BOY have you in stock? ee _ Buffalo, N.Y. Be ee ae 4, - Quick Profits er Ta a A DESMAN Twenty-Ninth Year GRAND RAPIDS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1911 Number 1471 SPECIAL FEATURES. Page 2. Before Carving the Turkey. 3. New York Market. 4 News of the Business. World. 5. Grocery and Produce Market. 6. Financial. 8. Editorial, 9. | Am Thankful. 10. Saginaw Valley. 12. Butter, Eggs and Provisions. 13. December, 14. Michigan Shortsighted. 15. Men of Mark. 16. Practical Storekeeping. 18. A Thanksgiving Party. 19. Early History. 20. Spirit of Thanksgiving. 22. Dry Goods, 24. Incandescent Gas Mantles. 27. Ten Talks. 28. Woman’s World. 30. Hardware. 31. Civil War Days, 32. Shoes. 33. Fifty Years Ago. 34. Losing His Mind. 36. A Thanksgiving Joke. 38. Detroit Department. 39. Moving Pictures. 40. The Commercial Traveler. 42. Drugs, 43. Drug Price Current. + Grocery Price Current. 46. Special Price Current. GETTING TOGETHER. Down Town Retailers Touch Elbows. The meeting of the retail merchants at the Pantlind Monday night was well attended, about fifty turning out, for the most part representing the down town districts. The net results of the meeting were the appointment of a committee to formulate a plan for a permanent organization of the retailers and another to canvass the retail trade for members. The mem- bers of the Organization Committee are Frank B. Winegar, M. A. Heyman and Chas. Trankla, and of the Mem- bership Committee J. Frank Quinn, Paul F. Steketee, Edward Rood, Jas. R. Fox, D. M. Wegner, W. G. Kirsch- gessner, Chas. E. Norton, M. M. Mar- rin, J. A. Solomons, Glenn A. De- Nise, Chas. A. Mitts, Chas. S, Jandorf, J. C. Herkner, Henry Smith and Heb- er A. Knott. The Organization Com- mittee will do its work this week and will arrange for another meeting next Monday night; when it is expected a plan of action will be agreed upon and officers elected. The Membership Committee will meet without delay and will endeavor to “sign up” every down town merchant and as many of those in the outlying districts as pos- sible. The purposes of the organiza- tion, as set forth in the call circulated for signatures Thursday night, are “for mutual protection and advance- ment and for the purpose of promot- ing the industrial growth of Grand Rapids.” John Buys, chairman of the Retail Dealers’ Committee of the Board of Trade, called the meeting to order Monday night and in doing so made a brief address explaining the pur- poses, as follows: In calling together a body of men for the purpose of organization, the question naturally follows: Why should we or- ganize? What benefits will we derive from an association? In other words, what is there in it for us? Expecting Begin To this question would arise, I want to give you a few good reasons why the retail- ers of Grand Rapids should organize. The retailers of Grand Rapids should organize because organization is the rec- ognized modern method of doing things. Without organization we are a scattered force, no stronger than the individual man; we may be willing to help promote the city’s welfare, but each for himself and pulling in a different direction we land nothing. In his own business the retailer knows the importance of organization; the part- ners or stockholders must work together, the heads of departments, the clerks, everybody must have hold of the rope and be pulling in the same direction. Unless this be so success can not be looked for. The retailers are partners in the building up of Grand Rapids and in this undertaking why should we not apply the Same methods we use in our private af- fairs? Through united effort more conven- tions can be secured for Grand Rapids, which means more customers. Excursions to Grand Rapids can be pro- moted and encouraged and through or- ganization we can make the visitors glad they came and want to come again. At present only such excursions come to Grand Rapids as the railroads are pleased to give us or as private enterprise may arrange, Scarcely a day but some of us have grievances in the matter of freights and express and singly we can do nothing; united we will receive consideration. Almost daily we are held up or sand bagged and we invite this and make it easy by not standing together. There are various trade abuses that could be corrected by organization and mutual agreement. In municipal affairs, in the framing of new ordinances, in matters relating to taxation the retailers if specially inter- ested would have weight, influence and authority if organized, but unorganized we can do nothing, In street cleaning, street lighting, street sprinkling, and in other matters of importance to us all we have no voice because we have no medium through which to make our wants known. When the Legislature is in session we need organization to promote the enact- ment of laws that we want and to pre- vent the passage of measures that put unnecessary burdens upon business, In public enterprises like the recent apple show, the West Michigan State Fair, and the summer race meetings, we ean through organization do much to pro- mote their success to our own advantage and the benefit of the city. Finally, organization is sane and sen- sible. It represents the spirit of the times. It is what is being done in every walk of life and in all the world’s activi- ties. It means concentrated effort and achievements instead of dissipated ener- gies and nothing gained. Carroll F. Sweet was toastmaster of the evening and, in assuming the gav- el, outlined his views as to the situa- tion and as to what the retailers should do in the following words: Why am I interested? Because, as a business man, I dislike to see unbusinesslike methods. Because as a consumer, I dislike vari able prices and qualities to match. I am not an expert in jewelry, clothing, dry goods, etc., but I am not such a fool as not to realize that cut prices mean sooner or later cut quality or some such method of keeping the kalan-e on the right side of the books, and I may be one of those who gets in on the cut quality. Because as a citizen of Grand Rapids, I dislike tu see a condition exist which makes Grand Rapids a laughing stock or an object of scorn to outsiders, and which deprives Grand Rapids of the splendid boosting which the retail merchants could give it, if their time and thought and money were not so wholly taken up fight- ing among themselves, If you had confidence in one another no organization would be necessary, but you haven’t. You individually want all the business—and there is enough for all if you charge a reasonable price for your goods—cost, handling, delivery, col- lection and overhead expenses considered, Cut prices mean poor service, poor qual- ity or poor profits. The consumers are willing to pay for good service and for quality, and they don’t want you to do business without a reasonable profit, for it means your closing up sooner or later, and ‘Sheriff Notices’ don’t look good to anyone, You to-day believe a customer as against a competitor. This is natural and human, but illogical. Hire someone in whom you all have confidence or, at least, whom none of you distrust, and let him prove to every one of you that every other one of you is honest, or if he finds any whom he can’t prove honest and honorable, drop him out. By the time you learn that your com- petitors are honest, are interested in hav- ing you make money because that means that they too, can make money, and that the closest kind of legitimate co-operation with them is a lot more to your interest than is any other relationship toward them, you will have reached the point, where you will get together often. You will want to help the others, and will want to do yourself what will be most pleasing to them. Here are some of the possible results that will come from or- ganization: Confidence in mankind including your competitors. Better service to the consumer. Better quality of goods for the con- sumer. A square and more reliable deal for the consumer, Decreased loss of accounts. Decreased collection fees. Decreased delivery cost by combining efforts to outlying districts, Decreased investment, by carrying smaller variety, but just as good an as- sortment. : Decreased waste advertising expense. Decerased waste charity subscriptions. Decreased insurance rates. Decreased mail order house competi- tion, Decreased inimical legislation. Decreased transportation tangles, de- lays, annoyance and expense, Decreased bonuses to purchasers. Increased efficiency. Increased promptness of service in stores. Increased promptness of delivery. Increased trade to other towns. Increased mail service. Increased phone service. Increased telegraph service. Increased express service, Increased freight service. Increased pleasure and satisfaction in doing business, Increased profits, etc. Try it for a year, or at least six months. Make yourselves belyieve that your com- petitor is honest until you prove him otherwise. One proof presented to him will likely make him honest and have a beneficial effort on others. Be Game! J. H. Beek, Secretary of the As- sociation of Commerce of St, Paul, was the first speaker of the evening and he discussed Value of Organiza- tion. His address covered organiza- tion work in a broad sense, rather than as relating to conditions in this city. He said he believed in organiza- tion, because it meant co-operation, and it is only through co-operation that results can be accomplished. He has just come from New York, where a hearing was being had on express rates, which represents the co-opera- tive effort of over 200 cities through their commercial bodies. He visited Cleveland and attended a meeting of 150 business men in the city hall to discuss with the council the use of the interurban tracks for the handling of freight during certain hours of the day under proper regulation, and this represented co-operation. Go to any growing aggressive city in the coun- try and you will see the business men working together and the greater the harmony among them the more satis- factory are the results. In fact, the last census shows that those cities which have the largest and best com- mercial organizations are the cities that have shown the best percentage of growth. In all communities are some men who do not see the value of organization, who hang back, find fault and do nothing. Suppose all the men in a community were of such a character, what would the city amount to? Every man should regard himself a debtor to the city he lives in and should endeavor to do his share to make his home city a better place to live and do business in. The men who count are those who do things and usually they get back more than they put in. If organiza- tion does nothing else it makes the members better acquainted and more friendly, promotes good fellowship and mutual confidence and this in it- self is worth while. St. Paul formerly had several small commercial bodies with no co-operation among them anc none of them accomplishing much These various associations have been merged to form the St. Paul Asso- ciation of Commerce, and with dues of $50 a year this Association now has 1,200 members and to belong to it is considered a privilege as well as a civic duty. This association does not contine itself to commercial mat- ters, but takes cognizance of any- thing that relates to the city’s welfare, whether commercial, industrial, finan- cial, social and even religious. This organization has done wonders to promote the fame and fortunes of St. Paul. Through it the business men have learned to work together, to co- operate, to subordinate self for the general good, and what has been ac- complished is only a small part of what is yet to be gained. Organiza- tion is mecessary in every city that wants to prosper, and if Grand Rap- ids will try it for a year it will be convinced this is true. Heber A, Knott spoke briefly on what the retailers could do through organization and harmony of action. The success of any organization de- pends upon the spirit of those who form it. If the spirit of jealousy and distrust predominates, not much can be looked for, but if there be a gen- erous spirit of mutual helpfulness each will have a share of the good that all will receive. Every business man is trying to increase the volume of his trade. The best way to do this is to have more people trade in Grand Rapids. By organization the retailers can bring more traders here through the West Michigan State Fair, which draws 20,000 or 30,000 people to town every fall; through the West Michi- gan Development Bureau, which is doing so much for the development of that part of the State to which Grand Rapids is the gateway; by in- dustrial expositions which will in- crease the demand for Grand Rapids (Continued on page forty-eight) 0A ee ee em ae seal inhenenien annie nitehntesintmmtins MICHIGAN TRADESMAN November 29, 1911 Before Carving the Curkey The President proclaimed it, and we ought to all give thanks— But I’m an unknown person on the rosters of the banks, And I’ve been sick and worried, and a lot of things went wrong, And so I got to thinking that my thanks could not be strong. But then, who knows? It might be that the bank that held my dough Would have been one that busted—so, you see, I hardly know. I look the whole year over and I haven’t gained in health, Nor shot to fame and glory, nor been cluttered up with wealth, But still I get to thinking of the things that might have been, And of the folks in trouble that so far I've not been in, And then, although I’m poorer than a Starving alley cat, I think that I am thankful, in a measure, just for that. Why, I might have a title—be a count, perhaps, or earl— And then be rudely parted from a million and the girl, Or I might be a magnate with uncounted money’s might— And a thousand busy juries planning daily to indict; Or I could be out for office, with the public on my trail— So I breathe a thankful whisper rather than a sorry wail. When I look the wide world over and observe how all the rest Have their troubles and their sorrows, spite of all they have possessed, Then I get to thinking maybe things are just as well let be, And I don’t know anybody I would rather be than me; So I sigh a gentle blessing on the few things in my lot, And I sing a thankful measure for the things that I am not! (enna eae DRE Sa oe ES ES OBR CSTD TT LE nt Pinan sh November 29, 1911 NEW YORK MARKET. Special Features of the Grocery and Produce Trade. New York, Nov. 27—Spot coffee took a fresh grip the last two days of last week and closes firm and higher. Rio 7’s in an invoice way are quoted at 15@15'%c. In store and afloat there are 2,225,404 bags, against 2,948,810 bags at the same time last year. The receipts of cof- fee at Santos and Rio from July 1 to Nov. 24 aggregate 8,658,000 bags, against 7,831,000 bags at the same time last year—a_ situation which certainly does not seem to indicate any dearth of coffee. Milds are quiet and steady, with good Cucuta quot- ed at 1634c. Refined sugar has been very quiet and no surprise whatever will be oc- casioned if a decline sets in at any time. The level is too high for much business and the ultimate consumer is exhibiting so much economy in the use of sugar that refiners will find an accumulation on hand if they do not relieve the situation. Last week some comparatively large sales of Japan and Formosa teas were made and the market in general is in a good healthy condi- tion, with sellers very optimistic as to the future. The Treasury ruling on colored teas will be announced, it is *tikely, this week, and this will remove an.itritating point in the tea trade. Rice is quiet, as is invariably the case at this time of the year. Prices are well held, but show no varia- tion whatever. from last week. Sup- plies are ample and the varieties are sufficient to meet every requirement. Spices are unchanged. When sales are made the amount is of the small- est possible quantity. Stocks are not overabundant, although in no line does there seem to be any scarcity. Molasses had a good week and the situation is decidedly in favor of the seller on the basis of 25@32c for good to prime open-kettle—quotations that have prevailed for many weeks Syrups are quiet and unchanged. In canned goods the only article that is attracting attention is the gay and festive tomato. For really desir- able 3’s the rate is practically 9%%4c, although some goods may be found for less. The demand has been good and there is bound to be a market well cleaned up before spring. Corn, even when fancy, is of slow sale and, of course, the lower grades move even more slowly. Peas are firn, with most call existing for soaked goods. Other goods are moving slowly, as everybody is looking after holiday ‘“fixin’s.” The supply of top grades of but- ter being rather short, the market shows an advancing tendency ard creamery specials are quoted at 36c; extras, 35c; held stock, 324%@33@ 34c; imitation creamery, 33@34c; fac- tory, 22@221%4@23c. Cheese is firm. Whole milk, 15%c. Eggs are firm, with finest Western gathered as high as 33@35 and even to 45c. There seems to be no limit to the price to which “hen fruit” may go. The supply of ordinary stock is MICHIGAN TRADESMAN amply sufficient to meet require- ments and is working out at 23@ 28c. Storage eggs of best grade are retailing at 31c. —_~2--__ Another Chapter on Eggs by Weight Matter. Allegan, Nov. 28—We seem to have conveyed a wrong impression, by what was said concerning weigh- ing eggs, last week. To correct some conclusions and further explain why we believe the plan will be a success with us, or any buyer who chooses to adopt it, we would say further: Our statement that we (and oth- ers) have long sold eggs by weight, meant that in effect they are usually sold by weight, since the buyer speci- fies what the cases shall weigh; we did not mean that we have billed eggs by the pound. We shall still bill them by the carton or dozen, but since each carton contains one and a half pounds of eggs net, and each case of eggs in fillers weighs, net, 45 pounds or so, we are and have been selling by weight (little eggs can not be in it, except as 15 are put in a carton). Now, we propose to pay those who produce the large eggs a premium by weighing eggs as they are brought in. We hope to discourage to some ex- tent the production and marketing of little eggs. We think that little eggs will be used at home and that the tendency will be to keep better breeds of hens and feed them well. Anyway, such little eggs as_ still come to us will be paid for at what they are worth. Crescent Egg Co. Great Benefit To the Trade. Chicago, Nov. 28—We have never had any experience in buying eggs by weight except in a general way. We are always willing to pay more for a car of eggs that will average 44 to 45 pounds, net, to a case of thirty dozen each than we are for one that will average less than that. Eggs that will weigh 45 pounds to the case, net, are considered high grade from point of view where weight is taken into consideration. The Crescent Egg Co. will proba- bly encounter difficulties in its cam- paign for the reason that perhaps for a time at least it will stand alone with regard to its method of buying eggs. If the practice proposed by it, as indicated by you, was universally adopted, however, it could not help reflecting great benefit to the trade in general, and would in time have the result of encouraging the producer to raise varieties of poultry that would not only produce larger eggs but would be more valuable as a meat proposition. J. H. White & Co. Method Used in the East. Chicago, Nov. 27—We do not re- tail eggs; in fact, operate a public cold storage, and therefore can give you no information in regard to buy- ing and selling eggs by weight. We understand this is the method used in the East. Booth Cold Storages. —— s+ The coal dealer should be careful to take the right weigh. Officers and Directors in Clash Over Stock Deal. Saginaw, Nov. 28—An airing of the Duryea Auto Co., capitalized at $300,- 000, which has recently located here, is promised when two injunction suits started in the Circuit Court come to trial, Charles Duryea, as President of the company, claiming to control 19,000 shares of common stock, secured an injunction Saturday against the directors, Robert S. Crawford, Fred H. Clum, J. Phillip Beck and Joseph Seeman, restrain- ing them from holding any meetings to transfer one-half of the contract which the Duryea company has with Robert S. Crawford to manufacture automobile parts. It is alleged that the directors planned to make the transfer to the Brooks Manufactur- ing Co., which would damage the plaintiff, he alleges, to the amount of $50,000. The second injunction § restrains Charles Duryea and Joseph Seeman from transferring or disposing of any of the stock in the automobile com- pany now held by them. Mr. Brooks alleges that Mr. Duryea had placed in Mr. Seeman’s keeping 11,056 shares of stock, which he was to hold while Mr. Duryea and the Board of Directors were straightening out some difficulties. Mr. Brooks fur- ther alleges that George Gallup, knowing of the transactions, was about to purchase the stock from Mr. Seeman, and that Mr. Gallup is not an innocent bona fide purchaser, but has full knowledge of the transac- tion. ; ———++>___. Must Quit Store After Ten Hours. Flint, Nov. 28—Herbert N. Bush, dealer in dry goods, shoes and meats, pleaded guilty to a violation of the labor law in permitting girls in his employ to remain in his store longs than ten hours a day. He paid a fine of $10, the minimum fine under the law. The complaint aganist Bush was made by Miss Luella M. Burton, Deputy State Labor Inspector, and charged that on Saturday, Nov. 4, girls were employed longer than the ten hours allowed in the law. Bush stated that his violation of the law had been unintentional, as he was not aware the girls could not be in the store longer than ten hours, pro- vided they were not required to work more than that number. Bush had informed his women employes they were not required to work more than the specified number, but he per- mitted them to come to the store of their own volition. In closing the Bush case all the cases started by Miss Burton for vio- lations of the labor law have been wound up. There were four com- plaints and in each case the defend- ant pleaded guilty to unintentional violations of the law. _——2-2-o Immense. She—What fine large eyes Edith’s husband has. He—I never noticed it. You must have been present when he received her dressmaker’s bill. es For a Quietus. Quiet-spoken Customer—You keep everything for the piano, don’t you? We do, sir. Cutomer—Give me Salesman—Yes, sir. Quiet-spoken an ax! G. J. Johnson Cigar Co. S.C. W. El Portana Evening Press Exemplar These Be Our Leaders The Clover Leaf Sells Office 424 Houseman Blk. If you wish to locate in Grand Rapids write us before you come. We can sell you property of all kinds. Write for an investment blank. Chase Motor Wagons =, Are built in several sizes and body styles. Carrying capacity from 800 to 4,000 pounds. Prices from $750 to $2,200. Over 25,00 Chase Motor Wagons in use. Write for catalog. Adams & Hart 47-49 No. Division St., Grand Rapids Mica Axle Grease Reduces friction to a minimum. It saves wear and tear of wagon and harness. It saves horse en- ergy. Itincreases horse power. Put up in 1 and 3 Ib. tin boxes, Io, 15 and 25 lb. buckets and kegs, half barrels and barrels. Hand Separator Oil Is free from gum and is anti- rust and anti-corrosive. Put up in 44, 1 and 5 gallon cans. STANDARD OIL CO. Grand Rapids, Mich. NACHTEGALL MFG. CO. 429-441 South Front St., Grand Rapids, Mich. Manufacturers of High Grade BANK, STORE AND OFFICE FIXTURES Order Work Our Specialty Get our price before placing order for your new work or alterations - k MICHIGAN ji -/fI UF eee | ee pe By tS —— WSort#: BUSINESS WOR FW : 4 ‘A Buener mony can ANE RS wee ACCU 5 LUNG] UlReeccu Oe —— miedy (22 : 5 LAN Tae EIN "tA 1 ; y i — SSI LY fs ZS ~Z aa Movements of Merchants. Vermontville—Ed. Boardman has engaged in the meat business here. Mc Millan—John Massey will open a restaurant and cigar store here Dec. 1. Galien—George J. White succeeds White Bros in the cigar and tuvacco business. Caro—A. T. Hiser has closed out his stock of meats and retired from business. Dowagiac — Frank Sanders has opened a meat market on Commer- cial street. Elwell—Roy L. Simmons, of Pell- ston, is Cashier of the new bank just opened here. Bitely—J. M. Jackson will open a bank in Gleason & Sippy’s new store building. Williamston — W. J. Armstrong has opened a bazaar store in the Addis building. Bellevue—T. E. Robinson has clos- ed out his stock of drugs and will retire from business. Traverse City—Emil Hesoun, re- cently of Northport, will open a meat market here Dec. 1. Charlotte—L. H. Wood & Co. have opened a feed and flour store on West Lovett street. Thompsonville—Frank Wilson has opened a shoe and harness _ repair shop in the Hilton building. Dowagiac—John S. Cook, recently of Chicago, will engage in the jew- elry business here about Dec. 15. Thompsonville—E. DeLaney has sold his grocery stock to George Stockhill, who has taken possession. Fennville—Fred Veysey has fur- chased the Grim building and will Occupy it with a stock of meats Dec. 1. Carson City—W. L. Wright, re- cently of Bancroft, will engage in the hardware business here about Dec. 15. Morenci—Fred Colgrove has sold his bakery to Clarence Fellows and Carl Baum, who will continue the business. Deford—Perry Spencer, formerly manager of the hotel at Columbia- ville, has engaged in the hardware business here. Reed City—Irvin Upp, wholesale meat dealer, has opened a retail mar- ket at the corner of Upton avenue and Higbe street. Battle Creek — Mrs. Laura E. Walker has purchased the J. W. Mc- Call bakery and will continue it at the same location. South Boardman—E. C. Strickler has re-opened his hardware. and furniture business in the building va- cated by L. D. Musser. Battle Creek—Ely Link has sold his cigar and tobacco stock to B. Abbott, who will continue the busi- ness under his own name. dattle Creek—Harry McDowell and Harry Seward have formed a copartnership and purchased the Louis Snearley meat market. Kalkaska — Titus & Potes, meat dealers, are erecting a one-story brick store building, which they will occupy as soon as completed. Carson City — Alfred E. Gunther has leased a store room in the Thayer block and. will occupy it with a stock of furniture about Dec. 1. Homestead—G. W. Hyde has sold his store building and stock of gen- eral merchandise to Vorheis Bros., who took immediate Possession. Lansing—Frank Dehm has pur- chased the grocery and meat stock of George Decke and will continue the business at the same location. Eaton Rapids—Blake & Stoddard, flour and feed dealers, have dissoly- ed partnership, Mr. Blake taking over the interest of his partner. Reed City—Charles Dean will open a general store at Todd Lake Dec. 1, with Mrs. Dean in charge of the dry goods and fancy work depart- ments. Kalamazoo—E. R. Baker, dealer in groceries, has uttered a chattel mort- gage covering all stock and fixtures, for $416.61, in favor of William Walsh. Detroit—The Adams & Ford Co., of Cleveland, Ohio, has obtained judgment for $285.35 against Andrew Pabis, shoe dealer at 2426 Jefferson aveiiue. Saginaw—C. F. Nelson has leased a store building at 106 North Ham- ilton street, which he will occupy Dec. 1 with a stock of jewelry and silverware. Whitehall—William C. Cotes, who has been with the hardware firm of Gee & Carr for thirteen years, has resigned. He will engage in hard- ware and undertaking. Quincy—R. J. Stanfield, shoe dzal- er, has filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy. Liabilities, $4,200.21; assets, $2,140.55, of which $535 is claimed exempt. Ishpeming—Janzito ®& Jerelomo have opened a grocery store here, having removed their stock from Negaunee, where they formerly con- ducted a store. Sidney—The Sidney Produce Co. has been oranized with an author- ized capitalization of $1,000, of which $500 has been subscribed and paid in in cash. Bronson—Freidrich Bros., _ brick ani lumber dealers, have purchased TRADESMAN the plant of the Bronson Lumber Co. and will operate it in connection with their own. Kinross—The Kinross Mercantile “Co. has engaged in business with an authorized capitalization of $2,000, of which $1,100 has been subscribed and paid in in property. Pinconning — Lathrop & Stuart, dealers in dry goods, clothing and shoes, have merged their business in- to a stock company under the style of M. B. Lathrop & Co. Adrian—Harry Clegg, who _ has been employed in the W. H. Cal- houn meat market for some time, has purchased the stock and will con- tinue the business under his own name. Bay City—The Gregory Farm Seed Co. has been incorporated with an authorized capital stock of $6,000, all of which has been subscribed, $600 being paid in in cash and $5,400 in property. Kalamo—Collard & Collar, dealers in general merchandise, have dis- solved partnership, Mr. Collar taking over the interest of his partner and continuing the business under his own name. Marquette—J. C. Fassbender and Fred Pierce have formed a copart- nership under the style of Fass- bender & Pierce and will engage in the meat business on Washigton street Dec. 1. Detroit—A new company has en- gaged in business under the style of the Elias Shoe Co., with an author- ized capital stock of $10,000, of which $5,000 has been subscribed and paid in in cash. Pokagon—George Cameron and J. R. Cook, who are engaged in the implement business, have purchased the Charles Lewis store building and will add a line of general merchan- dise to their stock. Ann Arbor—Justus A. Trubey, who conducts a confectionery store at 116 South Main street, has utter- ed a chattel mortgage for $1,300, covering all stock and fixtures, in favor of Eliza C. Brogan. Grand Ledge—A. W. Sekell has sold his interest in the furniture and wall paper stock of Sekell & Stokes to Walter C. Rawson and the busi- ness will be continued under the style of Stokes & Rawson. Kalamazoo — The Quality Drug Stores Co. has engaged in business with an authorized capital stock of $150,000 common and $100,000 pre- ferred, of which $150,000 has been subscribed and paid in in property. Luther—George F. Smith has pur- chased the interest of his partner in the meat stock of Montgomery & Smith and will continue the business under his own name. Mr. Smith still retains his interest in the meat stock of Montgomery & Smith, at Reed City. Corunna—The business of W. A. Curtis & Co., furniture and under- taking, has been purchased by Clark Shipman, Mr. Curtis retiring because of ill health. He will remain with Mr. Shipman temporarily, however, and may- take up another liac cof busitess later, aL November 29, 1911 Mass—August Antilla, furniture and hardware dealer, has filed a peti- tion in bankruptcy. Liabilities, $16,- 000; assets, between $6,000 and $7,000. It is claimed an offer of 25 cents on the dollar will be made by Mr. Antilla when the case comes up for trial. Lapeer—Thomas White has _pur- chased the interest of Ewen Mc- Lennon in the McLennon & White dry goods stock,on Nepessing street. Mr. White and Mr. McLennon have been in partnership for the past two years. Mr. McLennon, who has been a leading business man _ for many years, will retire. Kalamazoo—S. O. Bennett, who has conducted a grocery store in the same location for more than twen- ty years, has sold his stock to John E. Teller. Mr. Bennett will retire from business as soon as he can close a deal whereby he will be able to dispose of the three other gro- cery stocks which he operates in ya- rious sections of the city. Charlotte—M. A. Tolbert, a welj known local business man, has pur- chased the interest of H. J. Schiefer- stein in the grocery firm of Hall Bros. & Schieferstein and has talzen possession. Mr. Tolbert is a meni- ber of the livery and real estate firm of Tolbert & Co. and will still re- tain his interest in that company. Mr. Schieferstein is not certain# as to what his future plans will be. Pontiac—A. E. Block, of Manis- tee, has purchased the interest of Dr. R. E. Moss in the drug store . which has always been known as the Macy store and has taken posses- sion. Mr. Block is a graduate of the pharmacy department of the U. of M. and has had ten years ex- perience in that line of work. le will be assisted in the store by C. £. Bohn, of Alpena, who is also a reg- istered pharmacist. The store will be known henceforth as the Pontiac Drug Co. Manufacturing Matters. Zeeland—The Wolverine Furniture Co. has increased its capital stock from $50,000 to $220,000. Detroit — The Detroit Creamery Co. has increased its capital stock from $600,000 to $800,000. Port Huron—The capital stock of the Havers Motor Car Co. has been increased from $60,000 to $200,000. Grand Ledge—Nathan Holt and Mark Doty have formed a copart- nership to engage in the manufacture of sauer kraut. Detroit—An attachment has been issued against the Carnhartt Auto- mobile Co. for $739.23, in favor of the Dorian Remountable Rim Co. Clare—The Clare Creamery Co. has engaged in business with an au- thorized capital stock of $6,000, all of which has been subscribed and $4,000 paid in in cash. ‘ Homer — The Simpson Manufac- turing Co. has merged its business into a stock company under the sanie style, with an authorized capital stock of $80,000 common and $20,- 000 preferred, of which $80,000 has been subscribed and paid in in prop- erty. coon nce ena Sin iccnidanctonnicaeeeet Sree iisiniataee ee Sa November 29, 1911 MICHIGAN - p a ap =] 3 —s P= gas! q oy) y e ye 2 ma Ny Ane Sc: soot me SS. bd Wii jjrit Ce The Produce Market. Apples — Wagner and Twenty Ounce Pippin fetch $3.25 per Dbbl., Pound Sweets, $3 per bbl.; Snows and Jonathans, $3.50 per bbl.; Bald- wins, $3.50@4 per bbl.; Spys, $4@5 per bbl.; Russets and Greenings, $2.75 per bbl. Bananas—$1.50@2 per bunch, ac- cording to size and quality. Beets—50c per bu. Butter—There has been very ac- tive trading in butter during the past week. The receipts are cleaning up daily, and the market is firm at 2c advance in all grades, both of solid packed and prints. The receipts are not as -large as usual for the sea- son and stocks in storage are also lighter than usual. The market will likely continue firm, probably vith unchanged prices for some little time. Local dealers hold factory creamery at 36c for tubs and 364@ 37c for prints. They pay 28c for No. 1 dairy and 19¢ for packing stock. Cabbage—65c per bu. Carrots—60c per bu. Celery—18c per bunch. Cocoanuts—60c per doz. per sack. Cranberries—Early Blacks com- mand $2.80 per bu. or $8 per bbl.; Late Howes, $9.50 per bbl. Pncumbers a per doz. for hot house. or $4.50 Eggs—Receipts of fresh eggs con- tinue very light and everything re- ceived meets with ready sale at out- side prices. The market is 1c high- er, but fancy stock is bringing a premium over quoted prices every day. Stocks of eggs in storage are ample, and storage eggs have not ad- vanced in sympathy with fresh. The demand is increasing for this grade of eggs, however, and if there is any change it will probably be a slight advance. Local dealers pay 30@31 @32c per doz. for strictly fresh. Grape Fruit—Florida has declined to $5 per box of 54s or 64s. Grapes — California Tokay, $1.75 per box of 20 tbs. net; California Malaga, $1.75 per crate of 20 tbs. net; Imported Malaga, $3.50@5.25 per bbl., according to weight. Heney—20c per tb. for white clov- er and 18c for dark. Lemons — California, $4.75 for choice and $5 for fancy. Lettuce—Hot house, 14c per tb.; head, $1 per bu. Nuts—Ohio chestnuts, 16c per fb.; hickory, $1.75 per bu.; walnuts and butternuts, 75c per bu. : Onions—$1.10 per bu. for home grown; $1.75 per crate for Spanish. Oranges—Floridas, $3.25 for 126s to 216s; -Navels, $3.85. Potatoes—The general situation is graphically described by Mr. Kohn- horst in his weekly review of the market. Local dealers hold supplies at $1 per bu. Poultry — Thanksgiving receipts were very heavy this year, while pric- es are considerably below those of a year ago. Local dealers pay 7%4c for broilers, springs and fowls; 4%c for old roosters; 10c for ducks; 9c for geese; 15c for turkeys. These prices are for live weight. Radishes—25c per doz. for hot house. Squash—ic per tb. for Hubbard. Sweet: Potatoes—$6.50 for Jerseys. Turnips—50c per bu. - Veal—6@1l1c, according to quality. —_—eo-2-2o______ Bankruptcy Proceedings in Referee Wicks’ Court. Nov. 22. In the matter of Van Motor Car Co., bankrupt, of Grand Haven, the first meeting of creditors was held and John Snitseler, of Grand Rapids, was elected trustee. In the matter of Clarence W. Corn- well, bankrupt, an iron moulder of Walker township, an order was made calling the first meeting of creditors for December 5, for the purpose of proving claims, electing a trustee, etc. Nov. 27. In the matter of George Poulos, bankrupt, a fruit dealer and confectioner of Grand Ledge, an or- der was made calling the first meet- ing of creditors for December 11. Wm. J. Meyers, of Grand Ledge, has been appointed custodian for the re- ceiver in this matter and is now en- gaged in taking an inventory and ap- praisal of the assets and will have same on file at the time of the first meeting. In the matter of North American Boiler Co., bankrupt, of Muskegon, an order was made calling the first meeting of creditors in this matter for December 12, at the office of the ref- eree, Grand Rapids. Cornelis Koeman, a merchant of Holland, was adjudged a bankrupt on his own petition and the matter was referred to Referee Wicks for pro- ceedings. The bankrupt’s assets are practically all either covered by mort- gage or exempt. The liabilities are listed at $881.31. Bert Sterling Canfield, son of Will S. Canfield (Judson Grocer Co.), has gone on the road for the Christie- Collar Co., of Muskegon. His ter- ritory will include all the towns in Southern Michigan. —_————- $2 The new broom sweeps clean only when there is a willing hand at the other end of it. TRADESMAN The Grocery Market. Sugar—New York refined dropped another 10 points this morning, plac- ing Eastern granulated on a 6c bas- is. The demand is of a fair size, as many of the retailers are buying more freely since prices have reach- ed a lower level. The market of the United States is much lower than in Europe and, while their sug- ars are firmly held, ours decline, showing that the markets of this country are working independently of the European market on account of the surplus of stocks at the present time. Tea—The market is quiet, with no change in prices. Sales are being made simply for present require- ments. Low grade Japans are high priced compared with former years. Nibs are practically out of the mar- ket, none being offered for sale. The season is now closed in primary markets. Low grade Congous are bringing firm prices. The situation on China Greens remains in sus- pense and importers are waiting for a decision from the Treasury De- partment on the color question. Un- til that is rendered we can expect no greens this year. Formosas have ruled high all the season and prices seem to be maintained. Ceylons and Indias maintain their firm position on increased demand and now stand at 2c advance over a year ago. Coffee—All grades of Rio and San- tos rule nominally the same as last week, although a good round order might secure a_ slight concession. Mild coffees show no change for the week and light demand. In fact, the general demand for coffee is quite light. People are unquestionably using substitutes, and the aggregate reduction caused by this in the reg- ular consumption of coffee is prob- ably very large. Mocha and Java are unchanged and quiet, Mocha be- ing scarce and firm. Canned Fruits—New York State apples show no change for the week and the demand is light. California canned goods are unchanged and quiet. The demand for pineapple is active and prices are firm. Whole- salers state that as soon as new goods arrive either from the Ha- waiian Islands or the Bahamas, they go into consumption, and it is quite evident that there will be a shortage. The demand for the remainder of the line is fair and prices are firm. Canned Vegetables—The market on tomatoes is about 25c per dozen higher than opening prices, and it is thought there is no chance of their being lower for some time as the pack is smaller than usual. There is nothing in canned peas to be had which the retailer can sell at 10c. The supply of any grade is very lim- ited and will be all cleaned up long before another packing season. Corn is taken more freely by the retail trade than any other article in the line on account of prices being so low. It seems that some of the can- ners, after filling their future con- tracts, had some stock left and of- fered it at a low price in order to clean up, which had the effect of lowering prices on all grades. The market on sweet potatoes, string beans and pumpkin holds at about the same prices as a week ago and the demand is only fair. Dried Fruits—Apricots are dull at ruling prices. Raisins are dull at unchanged prices. Currants are slightly stronger; demand is fair. Other dried fruits are dull and un- changed. Prunes are slightly easier in secondary markets by reason -of jobbers who bought early taking profits, but on the coast the market is unchanged. Peaches are dull and show no change for the week. Spices — Cables from producing countries are rather devoid of fea- ture, although the shipments are very small. Demand for spices from the consuming trade is fairly good and fully up to the average for this time in the year. Ground pepper has advanced 2c per pound and the mar- ket on all spices is still very firm after the advances of a week ago. Rice—Prices are still very low, ranging from 3@6c per pound, which gives the retailer a good article to talk about while there is so much being said about the high cost of living. Cheese—High grade is bringing a premium over the market. The consumptive demand is good and if any change occurs it will probably be an advance. Fish—Cod, hake and haddock are unchanged and in fair demand. Do- mestic sardines are substantially un- changed and in light request; import- ed sardines are scarce but quiet. Salmon shows no change for the week and moderate demand. Mack- erel is dull but still high and firm. From now on for several weeks the demand will turn to other things, al- though prices will probably not re- cede much, as stocks of mackerel are concentrated in strong hands. Provisions — Smoked meats are steady. Pure and compound lard are steady at a seasonable demand. No important change is looked for dur- ing the next few weeks. Barrel pork is firm at an advance of 50c per bar- rel. The demand is good. Dried beef and canned meats are unchanged and steady. —— ++ At the public sale of the assets of the L. F, Jones Seed Co., last Satur- day, W. M. Adams bid in the assets for $2,800. It is understood that he made the bid in behalf of Frank M. Beach, who has been acting as trustee of the estate and that, in the event of the sale being approved by the court, Mr. Beach will pay into the court $3,250, which will enable him to pay the creditors about 30c on the dollar. This is one of the most liberal acts to which the Tradesman has had its attention called for some time and shows the integrity and good faith of Mr. Beach in his dealings with the estate. In the event of this program being carried out, Mr. Beach will form a co-partnership with L. F. Jones and continue the business under the style of the Jones Seed Co. Fashbaugh & Jones, meat dealers at Saranac, have added a line of groceries, the Worden Grocer Co. furnishing the stock, FEEL MICHIGAN ak yaapeeaa CUCU recep aaan Quotations on Local Stocks and Bonds. Bid Asked Am. Box Board Co., com, 23 Am. Box Board Co., Pfd. 90 Am. Gas & Elec. Co., Com. 66 67 Am. Gas & Elec. Co., Pfd. 44 45% Am. Light & Trac. Co., Com. 294 29434 Am. Light & Trac. Co., Pfd. 107 += 108 Cities Service Co., Com, 80% 80% Cities Service Co., Pfd. i 82% Citizens Telephone Company 93% 94% Commercial Savings Bank 175 180 Com’th Pr. Ry. & Lt. Co., Com. 60 Com’th Pr. Ry. & Lt. Co., Pfd. 89 Dennis Bros. Salt & Lbr. Co. 85 91 Denver Gas & Elec. Co., bonds 93 95 Flint Gas Co., 5% bonds 96% 97% Fourth National Bank 185 193 Furniture City Brewing Co. 85 91 Globe Knitting Works, Com. 125 130 Globe Knitting Works, Pfd. 100 =101 Grand Rapids Brewing Co. 210 38225 Grand Rapids Gas Lt. Co., b’ds 100% 101 Grand Rapids Ry. Co., bonds 100 101 Grand Rapids Nat’l City Bank 164 166 Holland-St. Louis Sugar, Com, 12% Kent State Bank 50 Grand Rapids Savings Bank 175 Lincoln Gas & Elec. Co. 29 30 Macey Company 95 98 Michigan Pacific. Lumber 10% Mich, State Tele. Co., Pfd. 97 9 Michigan Sugar Co., Com. ey 108 a: National Grocer Co., Pfd. 83 Old National Bank 198 200 Pacific Gas & Elec. Co., Com. 72% 73% Pacific Gas & Elec. Co., Pfd, 89 0 Peoples Savings Bank 235 Saginaw City Gas, bonds 98% United Light & Ry. Co., Com. 52 United Lt. & Ry, Co., ist Pfd. 78 80 United Lt. & Ry. Co., 2nd Pfd. 67 70 November 28, 1911. The official announcement of the ac- quisition of the Light & Power Co., of Galveston, Texas, by the Cities Service Co., has been the feature of the week. Investors in Grand Rapids and vicinity anticipated an opportunity to participate in the new underwriting and profit, and, learning that the stock had all been placed in London, were disappointed, and inclined to sell their holdings. The out- side market seemed to be better satisfied over the deal, and both the Common anda Preferred stocks showed slight advances. Prices on American Light & Traction common, are still holding firm. While there was no heavy buying during the week, there is a steady demand for the common stock, and several of the holders of preferred have sold and re-invested in the common. The demand for Bank stocks continues with practically no offerings. Quite a little Grand Rapids National City has changed hands and we still have a num- ber of unfilled orders. New Invention of Great Value To Bankers. Invention has once more come to the aid of the banker to make his work easier. This time it is a ma- chine by which up to eighteen signa- tures can be written simultaneously. The contrivance is entirely mechani- cal. There is a master pen and then a row of eighteen fountain pens and when the master pen is used the oth- ers follow its motions exactly, re- producing signatures or written mat- ter as desired. The machine is on the principle of the pantagraph, ex- cept that there are many of them in- stead of only one. The same princi- ple is seen also in the carving ma- chines used in the furniture factories, only that it is smaller and much more delicately adjusted. The ma- chine was brought out just in time to be used in signing up the certifi- cates of stock issued by the Standard Oil Company in working out the plan of disintregration made necessary by the decision of the Supreme Court. For each old certificate thirty-four SA ars certificates of stock in the subsider- ary companies had to be issued and to have had to sign up all these would have been a tremendous task, calling for half a million or more sig- natures. With the new machine it is easy, the certificates being signed in bunches of eighteen. The new ma- chine will be of practical use in the banks in signing certificates of de- posit, drafts and other papers which can be signed in blank, and it will also be handy in signing reports that are made in duplicate or triplicate. The relief which the machine will give will be for the executive offi- cers, the very officers who can spend their time to better advantage than in affixing their signatures to routine papers. The inventors have been very good to the bankers, or rather the bankers have been prompt in recognizing and making use of labor saving devices. They have the typewriter, the adding machine, the machine for counting coin, the foun- tain pen and now comes the signa- graph. A few more inventions and to be a banker will be a joy. Heber W. Curtis, Cashier of the Grand Rapids National City Bank, and Miss Jean Sinclair, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. M. C. Sinclair, will be married at Westminster Presbyte- rian church the evening of Decem- ber 12. Mr. Curtis is comparatively a newcomer in Grand Rapids, but he has succeeded in winning one of this city’s most charming daughters, from which it may be inferred he certain- ly has been going some. Charles B. Kelsey will leave about December 12 to join his family in England and to spend the holidays with them. Mrs. Kelsey and daugh- ter have been abroad since spring and will remain several months longer. Chas. F. Young, Vice-President of the Commercial Savings Bank, is the bank’s chief executive during the absence of President Robert D. Graham, and there is no apparent rattling around in the box either. Mr. Young has recently declined two bank presidencies. When it became known in Alpena that he had pur- chased the Alpena gas works and would carry on the business, he was tendered the presidency of one of the Alpena banks if he would make his home there and look after the busi- ness. On his recent visit to Athens, Georgia, where he owns the gas works, he was tendered the preidency of the Georgia National Bank, con- ditional, of course, that he would give personal attention to the bank. He TRADESMAN Merchant’s Accounts Solicited Assets over 3,000,000 Cc Soe a M { IRAN DPSS SAVINGS ANK, Only bank on North side of Monroe street. November 29, 1911 GRAND RAPIDS | INSURANCE AGENCY THE McBAIN AGENCY FIRE Grand Rapids, Mich. The Leading Agency Kent State Bank Main Office Fountain St. Facing Monroe Grand Rapids, Mich. Capital - - - .- $500,000 Surplus and Profits - 250,000 Deposits 6 Million Dollars HENRY IDEMA eas J. A.COVODE - .- A.H.BRANDT- - .- CASPER BAARMAN - 34% Paid on Certificates President Vice President Ass’t Cashier - Ass’t Cashier You cantransact your banking business with us easily by mail. Write us about it if interested. We recommend the purchase of the Preferred Stock of the Cities Service Company at prevailing low prices Kelsey, Brewer & Company Investment Securities 401 Mich. Trust Bldg., Grand Rapids, Mich. WE WILL BU Y---SELL---QUOTE Securities of BANKS, TELEPHONE, INDUSTRIAL AND PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATIONS Ask for our quotation sheet C. H. Corrigan & Company 343 Michigan Trust Building Grand Rapids, Michigan Long Distance Telephones—Citizens 1122, Bell 229 ASK US HOW If all your time is not taken You Can Add to Your Income Selling Life Insurance for The Preferred Life Insurance Co. of America Grand Rapids, Mich. WILLIAM A. WATTS, Sec’y and Gen’! Mer. service to GRAND RAPIDS NATIONAL CITY BANK Resources $8,500,000 Our active connections with large banks in financial centers and ex- tensive bankin g acquaintance throughout Western Michigan, en- able us to offer exceptional banking Merchants, Treasurers, Trustees, Administrators and Individuals who desire the best returns in in- terest consistent with safety, avail- ability and strict confidence. CORRESPONDENCE PROMPTLY REPLIED TO November 29, 1911 declined both offers. He will con- tinue to make his home in Grand Rapids. The next convention of the Amer- ican Bankers’ Association will be held in Detroit in 1912, and this certainly can be regarded as a high compliment for Michigan. The con- vention will bring to the State repre- sentatives of the greatest banking in- stitutions in the country, men who have made life studies of banking as a profession and have won the high- est success. The coming of these men will be of interest to the entire State. The convention this year was held at New Orleans and has just come to a close, with the election of Wm. Livingston, of Detroit, as Pres- ident. The affairs of the Chelsea Savings Bank, wrecked by former State Treasurer Frank C. Glazier, have been wound up with the distribution of the last of the assets. The savings depositors receive a final dividend of 11% per cent., making a total of 8114 per cent. of what was coming to them, and the commercial depositors receive 6 per cent., making a total of 50 per cent. that they have real- ized. The total payments have been $706,864, out of about $1,000,000 due. The State had about $500,000 on de- posit in Mr. Glazier’s bank and pulls out $419,135, but the surety company on Mr. Glazier’s bond will make up most of the difference. The State and the depositors have come out of the wreck better than anybody sup- posed they would. This, it may be remarked, however, is not due to anything the Glazier management did to safeguard the bank’s patrons. The bank had a long and honorable rec- ord under the management of Frank C. Glazier’s father, and it enjoyed the confidence of the people, but the recklessness and folly of the young man and his inclination to spread out brought it to ruin. Glazier is expiat- ing his foolishness behind the bars, which is as it should be. The wreck of this bank has served one useful purpose: State funds are now better safeguarded than they were and the element of graft in the use of State funds, if not entirely eliminated, is at least greatly reduced by the public- ity required as to where the money is placed and the limitations prescrib- ed as to how much any one bank shall have with reference to capital and surplus. It is unlikely the State will ever again be caught to the same degree in another bank failure. The American Bankers’ Associa- tion has endorsed the plan for a central reserve bank, and no doubt during the next year or two much will be heard of this plan in Con- gress in financial circles and else- where. The central reserve bank in theory will be a vast reservoir of wealth, to which banks all over the country will contribute co-operative- ly, and in times of distress and pan- ic this reserve can be used to avert trouble wherever help may be need- ed. In theory the plan is good, but MICHIGAN TRADESMAN . 7 it might be suggested that in panicy times it is not the big reserve in New York, but the cash in the home vaults and immediately available that quiets the nerves of depositors. A more effective remedy against panics than a central reserve bank with ex- traordinary powers would be the simple requirement that local banks carry a larger proportion of their resources in ready cash and maintain a larger reserve. This plan would, pehaps, make banking somewhat less profitable, but it would be safer bank- ing. The central reserve bank, it is likely, will meet with scant favor from the common people, and with the common people will be enough bankers and business men to give the opposition weight. oe News Matters in the Buckeye State. Written for the Tradesman. A three days’ membership cam- pain resulted in the addition of over 300 names to the roll of the Dayton Chamber of Commerce and the list is now well over the 1,200 mark. This week the Fish and Game Commission is beginning the work of restocking sections of the State which now have no quail, taking the birds from well supplied districts of Southern Ohio. Farmers and game lovers of the northwestern part of the State have promised to furnish feed and shelter for the birds dur- ing the winter. A study of quail is being made in a number of Ohio col- leges and it has been found that, un. der proper conditions, quail can be aided in caring for their young by the construction of runways which prevent birds of prey from destroy- ing the eggs and little ones. The Common Council of Dayton has passed an ordinance extending the franchise of the Dayton, Spring- field & Xenia Southern Railway Co. for another twenty-five years. Three ice cream manufacturing concerns of Dayton, the Conover, the Beeghley and the J. L. Laymon & Son companies, have consolidated and the new concern is the Dayton Ice Cream and Dairy Co., capital $100,000. A plant costing $50,000 will be erected on South Main street. A sixty-four page book with the title, “Greater Newark,” has_ been is- sued by the Newark Board of Trade, giving the city’s advantages as a lo- cation for manufacturing enterprises. Every desk, chair and table used in furnishing the thirteen rooms occu- pied as offices of the Ohio Board of Administration, Columbus, was made by prisoners in the Mansfield State reformatory. Almond Griffen. —— 7 A Business Interview. Undertaker—Our business is look- img up. Grave digger—Looking up? Oh, yes, I see!—the aviators. —_22.___ Going One Better. “We surprised all our friends by getting married.” “Good enough. Now surprise ’em by staying married.” 222 A frankfurter and roll killed a hungry New York boy who ate too much of them at a time. Old National Bank Grand Rapids, Michigan SOLICITS The accounts of merchants. OPENS Savings accounts with any- one, anywhere, paying 3% semi-annually on all sums remaining 3 months. Bank- ing by mail is an easy mat- ter, let us tell you how easy. ISSUES Savings Certificates of De- posit bearing interest at 344% if left one year. 3G if left six months. EXTENDS Courteous treatment to all. Resources $8,000,000 Capital and Surplus $1,300,000 LET US SERVE YOU Fourth National Bank Savings United Commercial Deposits States Deposits Depositary Per Cent Per Cent Interest Paid Interest Paid on on Savings Certificates of Deposits Deposit Left Compounded One Year Semi-Annually Surplus Capital and Undivided Stock Profits $300,000 $242,000 BOND DEPT. of the Continental and Commercial Trust and Savings Bank The capital stock of this bank is owned by the Conti- nental and Commercial National Bank of Chicago. Combined Assets over $200,000,000 Offer high grade Municipal, Railroad and Corporation Bonds and Debentures to yield investors 3% to 6%. Corres- pondence invited. J. E. THATCHER, Michigan Representative, 1117 Ford Bldg., Detroit GEO. B. CALDWELL, Manager Bond Department. tite ee aes eS eee rr ae ee MICHIGAN TRADESMAN November 29, 1911 MiCHIGANTDADESMAN DEVOTED TO THE BEST INTERESTS OF BUSINESS MEN. Published Weekly by TRADESMAN COMPANY Grand Rapids, Mich. Subscription Price, One dollar per year, payable strictly in advance. Five dollars for six years, payable in advance. Canadian subscriptions, $2.04 per year, payable in advance. ample copies, 5 cents each. tra copies of current issues, 5 cents; of issues a month or more old, 1@ cents; of issues a year or more old, 25 cents. Entered at the Grand Rapids Postoffice as Second Class Matter, E. A. STOWR, Editor. November 29, 1911 ANOTHER LAND SWINDLE. The Chicago Tribune is a great newspaper—the greatest newspaper in the world, in the estimation of the Tradesman—and it is entitled to much credit for the manner in which it has planned and is conducting the Land Show now open to the public in the Coliseum at Chicago. The ex- hibit is a remarkable one and can not fail to result in great benefit to the country at large. Unfortu- nately, Michigan is not represented at the Land Show, except by a small but very interesting and attractive exhibit from the Upper Peninsula. While the Lower Peninsula is not represented in a creditable way, it is represented in a very discred- itabie way by a gang of swindlers who claim to own the “City of Fruitvale, just across the lake from Chicago.” This “City” is represent- ed to be located on White River, in Muskegon county, and every person who attends the Show is handed a certificate entitling him to a lot in the “City of Fruitvale” on payment of $3 for recording the deed and se- curing the abstract. Herein is the milk in the cocoanut. The lot is 25 x100 feet in size, which no one would think of undertaking to build on at a summer resort where land is cheap and air and sunshine are the chief essentials. The $2 which pur- ports to pay for the abstract is prac- tically all profit, because the ab- stracts can be printed in quantities at a cost of a fraction of a cent. The Tradesman has no means of know- ing how much of the land is devot- ed to streets ad parks, but it looks as though the schemers would get about fifteen lots out of an acre of land. The land probably cost them $1 an acre—perhaps only a few cents an acre—and they are selling it out to the gullible people who visit the Land Show at the rate of about $45 an acre. The whole scheme bears the im- press of fraud because Fruitvale is represented to be a city, whereas there is no city by that name in Muskegon county—not even a in- corporated village. It looks very much like some of the swindles that have been worked on the public around Houghton Lake and Higgins Lake and the Tradesman will be very much mistaken if any purchas- er of a free lot at $3 per is ever able to obtain his money back, The worst feature of the affair is that these lots will, undoubtedly, all be sold for taxes, which will cost the State of Michigan forty cents a description for seven consecutive years. Such being the case, the cost to the State of selling these lots for taxes from year to year until the State acquires a title, will be from $10,000 to $20,000. Appearances indicate that thou- sands of people are availing them- selves of this “great offer” to ac- quire a free lot in the “City of Fruitvale.” At the office on We- bash avenue, where the certificates are being exchanged for cash and a receipt for $3, hundreds are in line and a glance at their faces leads to the thought that if they were of- fered a free lot in Mars or a free seat in Heaven, they would be just as greedy to avail themselves of the opportunity. The Tradesman is very much sur- prised that a paper of the charac- ter and standing of the Chicago Tribune should permit such an ar- rant swindle to be worked in con- nection with a worthy enterprise. de DOUBTFUL EXPEDIENCY. President Milton R. McRea, of the Detroit Chamber of Commerce, is urging the establishment in this State of a Commissioner of Agricul- ture. He thinks there is real need for such an official, and in this he is sustained by the Detroit organization of which he the head, and he is ask- ing the commercial bodies of _ this State to concur. The duties of the Commissioner would be to encourage the development of the farming in- terests in the State, to advise and in- struct as to best methods and to at- tract settlers to Michigan. These are worthy purposes, but is there anything a Commissioner of Agricul- ture could do that is not already be- ing very efficiently done through agencies already in existence? The Michigan Agricultural College is do- ing splendid work in encouraging the farming interests and in agricultural education, instruction and training. The work of the College is not confin- ed toits hallsandtothose who come to study, but is carried direct to the homes of the farmers in printed bul- letins scattered broadcast to all who apply and in the institutes, which go into every county in the State. The College has its experimental stations, where new varieties are tested, and it has its experts in all branches of agriculture who are always at the service of those who may need ad- vice. If a new disease breaks out among the livestock, if a new pest appears in the fruit trees, if a new blight works havoc with growing crops, a word to the College and an expert is hurried to the scene to find out what is the trouble and to sug- gest remedies. Through the College, also, the farmers of Michigan have the benefit of the scientific research work and the experts of the Agricul- tural Department at Washington. Could a State Commissioner of Agri- culture hope to accomplish what the Agricultural College is already doing or could he do it more economically? nnn ee ITE rads ta As for attracting new settlers, the various development bureaus are do- ing very efficient work, and what they are doing is without expense to the State. To have a Commissioner would be merely a duplication of what the bureaus are doing, and it is quite possible the State official would interfere with instead of help the private enterprises. BUTTER AND CHEESE. According to a bulletin issued by the Census Bureau, the number of pounds of butter produced in 1909 was 624,764,653, and that was an in- crease of 18 per cent. over 1904. Of this amount 410,692,616 pounds were packed solid in 1909 an increase of 13 per cent, over butter packed the same way in 1904, and 214,072,037 pounds were made in prints and rolls an in- crease of 28 per cent. over 1904. This shows that more people prefer their butter in prints and rolls now than they did several years ago. The num- ber of pounds of cheese produced in 1909 was 311,126,317, a decrease of two per cent. from 1904. There was, how- ever, a gain of 24 per cent. in full and part cream cheese and an increase of 125 per cent. in skimmed cheese, while on all other kinds there was a decrease of 93 per cent. making the average two per cent. This decrease in the total number of pounds of cheese manufactured is credited to a deficiency of material due to the bet- ter price received by the milk raiser for his cream at the butter factory than for the milk at the cheese factory. There was a large increase in con- densed milk, amounting to 60 per cent. over 1904. The increase in the sweet- ened variety was eight per cent. and there was an increase in the unsweet- ened of 154 per cent. There was a decrease of 60 per cent. in the number of pounds of skimmed milk sold in 1909, and an increase of 12 per cent. in casein, dried from skimmed milk. The value of the products increased 63 per cent. and there was an increase of 65 per cent. in the cost of materials used. The capital invested in the but- ter, cheese and condensed milk busi- ness was over $71,000,000 in 1909, an increase of 51' per cent. over 1904, The salaries and wages paid increased 50 per cent. The miscellaneous expenses show an increase of 108 per cent. These expenses include rent of fac- tory or works, taxes and amount paid for contract work. The horsepower used increased eight per cent., and the average horsepower per establishment was approximately 12 in 1909 and 11 in 1904. These figures do not include 19 establishments in 1909 that were engaged primarily in the manufacture of other products but making butter, cheese or condensed milk as by- products. The butter business makes a better showing than cheese manu- facture, but more people eat butter than they do cheese, the latter being classed perhaps as a luxury. PUBLIC SERVICE PENALTIES. President Hadley, of Yale College, the other day, in an address which has attracted a good deal of atten- tion and called out considerable com- ment, urged that educated, able, hon- est young men owed it to themselves and to their country to take a more active interest in politics. That sen- timent has been frequently uttered and just as frequently applauded. Business and professional men too often say that all their time is taken up with the management of their own affairs, and that there the great- est profit lies. To say the least, that is not a public spirited, or patriotic view. It is frequently asked why this or that man does not accept a nom- ination for some office, which every- body realizes he is splendidly equip- ped to fill acceptably. One of the reasons, and a very appropriate one is, that they hesitate to subject them- selves to the insinuations, the mis- constructions, the half concealed ac- cusations incident to the campaign. They fear the assaults upon charac- ter and integrity, and although they have been all their lives honest and upright, and enjoy that reputation among those who know them, they dislike to be assailed and misrepre- sented before those who have had no personal knowledge to the contrary. It takes a man of pretty good cour- age to accept a nomination these days. That this prevents a public serv- ice and the community from getting the help of many good man is a fact pretty generally accepted and under- stood, —_—— Four adventure books which are likely to be popular with juvenile readers—and adult readers as well— have recently been issued by M. A. Donohue & Company, the Chicago publishers. The four books form a series of Boy Scout travels and do- ings, humorous at times, but often daring and dangerous. The books are written by Alfred B. Tozer, a regular contributor to the man and well known as a magazine writer. They are handsomely bound in cloth and illustrated with pen-and- ink drawings. Clean, instructive and entertaining, it is probable that the books will have a wide sale. The titles are: Boy Scouts in Mexico or On Guard With Uncle Sam; Boy Scouts in the Canal Zone or the Plot Against Uncle Sam; Boy Scouts in the Philippines or the Key to the Treaty Box, and Boy Scouts in the Great Northwest or Fighting Forest Fires. The volumes deal with his- tory as well as adventure, and a clever detective story runs through each one, making the ideal juvenile holiday gift. ee The coffee dealer is certainly be- tween the devil and the deep blue sea. With the coffee trust, made up of Brazilian growers and American importers, on one hand and with the coffee substitute manufacturers mak- ing marked inroads on the other hand, the life of the coffee dealer is anything but a pleasant one at this time. Probably nothing has done more to curtail the consumption of coffee than the high prices now pre- vailing. So long as the price of the staple is kept up to the highest pos- sible notch, the people who have been in the habit of using coffee lib- erally will find ample excuse for us- ing a substitute therefor. Trades- - ee ae tt On ee 2 ge ae November 29, 1911 THE MARCH OF PROGRESS. The march of progress is rapidly wiping out one of the oldest and most honorable of callings. It is that of stone mason. Not many years ago house nor business block nor factory could be built until the ma- son had done his part. Hard heads from the neighboring fields were brought. With his heavy hammer or aided by fire the mason split the stones into useable size and then one by one piled them up to make the foundation, and not until he had finished could the carpenter or the brick layer begin his work. To-day when a foundation is to be put in the first symptom after the excavations are made is the arrival on the scene of a load of gravel, and then comes a load of sand, and soon after a trac- tion engine hauling a big mixer puffs around the corner. A casing of rough boards is thrown up as a form for the foundation and then the work begins. The tractor is belted to the mixer, and when all is ready into the mixer goes the sand and the gravel and with it bags of Portland cement and buckets of water and then there is a.few minutes of whirring and rat- tling and the mixer rises up to empty its contents into the barrows that are placed to receive the half fluid con- tents. The. mixture is hurried to the waiting forms and dumped in and then leveled and tamped down and in hours where it took the old stone mason days or weeks the foundation is completed. It is quick work and it is good work, even better than the old stone masons did, and it is much cheaper, but the old romance and mystery of stone maonry is gone. The marvel of seeing rocks that are as old as the world split in twain, the skill of the workman in shaping the pieces of granite and fac- ing them is no longer there. It is all mechanical now _ and _ interesting chiefly for its novelty. Because the mason no _ longer has an occupation it should not be inferred that the followers of the ancient trade are out of work. They have turned to brick laying,’ a kindred calling, requiring a less de- gree of skill and technical knowl- edge, perhaps, but still making use of mortar, the trowel and the plumb line. Some stone masonry is still done, but it is mostly for ornamen- tal effects and where expense is nut a consideration. There is so little de- mand for the stone mason, how- ever, that apprentices to the trade are no longer to be found and when a job is to be done it is necesary to hunt up some old craftsman who knows how. In the granite coun- tries, down in Vermont and New Hampshire, the stone mason still reigns, but even here conditions have changed. The rock in the quarry is drilled by pneumatic drills and blast- ed out with dynamite and machinery does what once was done by hand in shaping the blocks ready for the builder. But quarry masonry and hard head masonry are not the same and never were. No power drills nor dynamite nor even gun power served the hard head mason and made his work easy. His sole reli- MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 1 Am Thankful AM THANKFUL that I am thankful not merely one day in the year, but every waking moment of my life. I am thankful that I am able to nearly keep my wants down to my needs, that it is no hardship to de- prive myself of luxuries to-day which would become burdensome to me as necessities to-morrow and that inasmuch as in justice to my creditors I cannot afford to own a buzz wagon, the odor of gasoline is dis- tasteful to me. I am also thankful that some of my friends, a large number of my acquaintances, also several strangers, are able to turn short corners at 50 miles an hour, without exciting in my breast any feeling of envy, malice or class hatred. I am thankful that Jews and Gentiles, Roman Catholics and Protestants all look alike to me and that God Almighty has relieved me of the responsibility of acting as judge over any man’s conscience. I am thankful that I do not believe all men pos- sessed of riches to be hard hearted or all corporations to be bands of thieves. I am thankful for the belief that there is more good in the world than bad, that I have been able to stub around this old world for fifty years without annex- ing an affinity, and that I value more highly the re- spect of good women, the confidence of honorable men and the love of little children than merely the ad- dition of a few extra dollars to my bank account. Above all, Iam thankful to a kind Providence for not placing in my way more of life’s temptations, be- cause I feel confident my feet would have slipped just as frequently as those of some of my brothers had I been forced to cross as many slippery places. W. L. Brownell. ance was his hammer and his skill, aided perhaps by fire when a very large rock was to be broken. In lat- er years the drill was used, and when a succession of holes had been made a little gun powder finished the job or wedges were driven in to split the rock. It took technical knowl- edge of rock nature to tell where to place the holes that advantage might be taken of the cleavage. But all this is gone now. The cement mix- er does the work. The hard heads, such as are found in the fields around Grand Rapids and in the fence corners to which they have been drawn, are of gran- ite and make a_ beautiful building material. Quarry granite is usually of the same color, but the hard heads are no two alike. They dif- fer in color and texture and a wall built of them has character and beauty. With age the stones dark- en and take on softer tones and be- come more beautiful. One of the best examples of hard head con- struction in the city is the Fox resi- dence, at Cherry street and College avenue. The Thomas Friant house is of hard heads and so is the front to Chas. R. Sligh’s residence, and these houses will be notable as be ing “something different” as long as they endure. The foundation for the G. R. & I. office building, on Ionia street, is of hard heads and is notable for the many large blocks of con- glomerate. The building is so ex- posed to the smoke and dirt of the railroad that the old foundation has become pretty dingy, but it is still a notable piece of work and always will be. The foundation to St. An- drew’s cathedral, on the Division street side, is of hard heads, cut to size and is a beautiful piece of work. Sut little of this work is being done now, except for ornamental ef- fects. It is too expensive. If gran- ite is desired it is easier and cheaper to get it from the quarry, even al- though it be necessary to pay the freight for a thousand miles. Sand stone, such as is used in the Ryer- son library and the Federal build- ing, is cheaper than granite. Brick is cheaper still and some of the modern brick are so handsome that they can be used with scarce a re- gret for the old time masonry. As for the foundations, they are under ground and unseen. For them cement has come and to stay. —_—_—_—— The National Federation of Wom- en’s Clubs is making an appeal to all club women to’ endorse a movement and sign a petition asking Congress to pass an act making the mountain laurel the national flower. The laurel has the red and white colors of the American flag, and when unfolded is an almost perfect star. The United States is so large and has so many flowers that to single out any par- ticular one is almost impossible. The mountain laurel grows only in certain portions of the country, and to many would be totally unknown. The greater part of a loss is the loss of time, nerve and energy, caus- ed by worrying about it. es et ne ee MICHIGAN TRADESMAN November 29, 1911 y a. S—=—~>" ZS Le aM \ ——_——— —-~—O = Desaramh SS peer a s I ye ( ==, 35 LS AY 2aS= = A = News and Gossip of Interest to Business Men. A Progressive Movement. Saginaw’s leading retail dry goods houses have taken a radical departure this holiday season, and one that is bound to meet with popular approval. Seven of them, namely the William Barie Dry Goods Co., the M. W. Tan- ner Co., M. C. Murray, Seitner Bros., Wm, C. Weichmann, Juilus W. Ippel and Philip Ittner have made public announcement that this season their establishments will be closed during the holidays at 6 o'clock each evening, excepting Saturdays, the same as dur- ing the rest of the year. The argu- ment is that the clerks and employes desire to enjoy the Christmas festivi- ties as do other people, but are in no condition to do so when they are obliged to work all hours, night in and night out, preceding the holiday. Al- so it is held that the clerks and em- ployes by being shown this considera- tion are in better condition for their daily labors, and are so better able to devote themselves to the wants of customers, so that the purchasing public reaps benefit from the change as well. Better satisfaction is looked for all round, and the change will have much to do with abolishing the last hour shopping practices of other years. Beneficient Custom. Max Heavenrich, head of the Sag- inaw house which bears his name, some years ago originated the benefi- cient custom of providing a big Thanksgiving dinner for the poor children of the entire city. This year the dinner will be given at Elks tem- ple; the youngsters will be conveyed to the scene of festivity from all parts of the city by special cars, and a thea- ter entertainment is to follow the dinner. It is expected that 300 or more children will participate in the bounty. Big Commercial Gathering. Tuesday evening, November 28, the quarterly conference of the Saginaw Board of Trade and the annual meet- ing of the Merchants and Manufactur- ers Association took place at the auditorium. In addition to volume of business transacted an interesting program of speeches and music, with 2 smoker and refreshments, were pro- vided. Among the speakers were President J. A. Cimmerer, of the Board of Trade; H. T. Wickes, Presi- dent of the M. & M. Association; M. W. Tanner, chairman of the Trade Interests Committee of the Board; Fred Buck, chairman of the Industries Committee; A. C. Melze, Treasurer of the M. & M., and Fred J Fox, chair- man of the Auditing Committee of the M. & M. The meeting was very largely attended and was in every es- sential a decided success. Fire Flow Tests. Headed by J. H. N. Howland, hy- draulic engineer, a corps of men rep- resenting the National Board of Un- derwriters, was in Saginaw during the week, making tests of the pressure from the water works stations, of which there are two, one on the east and the other on the west side of the Saginaw river. The corps visited every part of the city, between the hours of 8 a. m., and 4 p. m., and took the hydrants in groups of four, ex- cepting in the business districts, where five were operated at once. The results were more than satisfactory, but the details will not be known un- til after the general report of the underwriters is published. From Sag- inaw as a base, the corps operated at Bay City and Flint also, Notes and Gossip. Vassar citizens and business men are elated at the prospects of a sugar factory being established in the thriv- ing village while a milk condensing factory is already under way. Busi- ness is picking up in consequence of the addition of several new enter- prises and the promises of others, and among the latest departures is a gro- cery establishment opened on Main street by Ralph Gunnel. Charles M. Martin, of Saginaw, is to work Michigan territory for the Washburn-Crosby Co., of Minneapo- lis. J. Schmidt, of Bay City, has re- moved his shoe factory from that place to Saginaw and is now operat- ing on Janes avenue, where he has a complete establishment, employing at present about ten men. A later development upon which the Saginaw Board of Trade is working is a Chautauqua for the holiday sea- son next summer. In Hoyt park, Saginaw has an amphitheater capable of seating on the sward anywhere from 10,000 to 25,000, this will un- doubtedly be used for the assembly should it be arranged. Committees are at work on the details of the scheme, State Deputy Fire Marshal H. A. Wolff was in Saginaw during the past week consulting with local committees in regard to the State convention of the Michigan State Fire Prevention Association, which is to be held in the city early in February, 1912.. According to the report of General W. H. Bixby, chief of the United States army engineering corps, there were removed during the Saginaw Bay and river channel deepening op- erations during the season to date sci REI LORRI Ca 69,181 cubic yards of material, at a cost of $8,900. The report recom- mends a congressional appropriation of $175,000 to continue the work in the season of 1912. It is pointed out in support of the appropriation that freight rates have been lowered al- ready by the improvement made, and it is inferred will be still more mater- ially lowered by continuance and com- pletion of the work. In 1910, before there was any prospect of improve- ment, the value of the commerce car- ried was $2,769,610, in lumber, logs, cement, lath, and miscellaneous mer- chandise, Saginaw real estate agencies report numerous demands and brisk move- 1ents, with prospects of many new business establishments locating in the Spring of 1912, J. A. Cimmerer, President of the Board of Trade, and J. Phil Beck, who operates one of the largest auto- mobile houses in the Saginaw Valley, returned Friday from a trip to Trav- erse City and other points. They found excellent sleighing at Traverse and Cadillac. J. W. Brady. —_»+.___ It is said that some insect-eating plants first intoxicate their victims by a liquor which they exude—thus furnishing a vegetable parallel to certain venders of drinks. Corroborated. “Madam,” remarked the weary wayfarer with the bandaged eye, “I was not always as you see me now.” “I know it,” replied the stern-vis- aged woman at the back door. “The last time you were here you had on a deaf-and-dumb sign.” ———____--—-o——___ Reassuring. Newed—Did the grocer have the nerve to tell you these eggs were fresh? Mrs. Newed—Yes, dear! I under- stood him to say they were right from the incubator. His Idea. Mr. Homebody—I see you keep copies of all the letters you write to your wife. Do you do it to avoid repeating yourself? Mr. Faraway—No. tradicting myself. To avoid con- White crape at the door and flow- ers at the funeral do not go very far toward relieving the darkness cf death. Symons Brothers & Company Wholesale Grocers Saginaw :: Michigan No. 81 Display Case No. 84 Cigar Case Saginaw Show Case Co., Ltd., Saginaw, W. S., Mich. We make all styles Catalogue on request Our Brands of Vinegar Have Been Continuously on the Market For Over FORTY YEARS Think of it—FORTY years of QUALITY The FLAVOR of vinegar is the dominating power for QUALITY and is what makes good palatable salad dressing and pickled condiments, The Pure Food Law compels all vinegar to contain the re- quisite strength for pickling, but FLAVOR is QUALITY and makes a satisfied customer. The following brands have the FLAVOR. specify and see that you get them: “HIGHLAND” Brand Cider and White Pickling “OAKLAND” Brand Cider and White Pickling “STATE SEAL” Brand Sugar Oakland Vinegar & Pickle Co. Saginaw, Mich. SAGINAW MILLING CoO. SAGINAW, MICHIGAN Samico, Uncle Sam, Upper Crust, King K, Blue Bird Flours Mill Feeds, Seeds and Grains Bread made from SAMICO won first premium in 1909 and 1910 at Michigan State Fair, Detroit November 29, 1911 What Some Michigan Cities Are Do- ing. Written for the Tradesman. The industrial situation has mate- tially brightened at Ionia since a year ago. There are practically no empt. houses, the Hayes-Ionia Company is employing 265 men, the Stafford Co. 260 men and the Pere Marquette shops have 285 workmen on the pay- roll. Owosso people will organize 2 stock company to rebuild the Estey factory in that city, and the Rigleys, who lost property valued at $150,009 in the cyclone, will remain at the head of the institution on salary. Coopersville hopes to secure a branch of the Roach canning factory, the consideration being $10,000 and a free site. The Northeastern Michigan Fair Association, representing eight coun- ties, will meet at Bay City Dec. 3 to perfect its plans for a how nxt fall. The members will be entet- tained by the Bay City Board of Commerce. The Havers Motor Car Co., of Pt. Huron, has increased its capital from $60,000 to $200,000 and will increase its output to 1,000 cars this year. Pt. Huron will be a division head- quarters of the Pere Marquette after Dec. 1. All the Thumb lines will be managed from that city, as well as the P. M. line from St. Clair River to Buffalo. A savings bank system has been adopted in connection with the pub- lic schools of Flint. The State Fire Marshal has order- ed the repair or demolition of thir- ty-five buildings within the fire lim- its of Marquette. It is also recom- mended that the fire department be strengthened and that a new’ hose house be built. Jackson has placed a new automo- bile fire engine in commission. The purchase of new fire apparatus including an engine, has been recom- mended to the Common Council of Big Rapids by the Board of Public Works. The anti-smoke ordinance adopted in Hancock this fall will not take effect until spring, the reason being that most of the concerns had al- ready purchased their winter supply of soft coal and were not prepared for the change. Alpena will have music, oratory and other “trimmings” when the new Detroit & Mackinac Railroad station is opened Dec. 15. It is possible al- so that some steps may be taken to move the general offices of the com- pany from Bay City and East Tawas to Alpena. An important extension is projected from Alpena to Rogers City, skirting the Huron shore, which ultimately will be extended to Che- boygan, making the D. & M. a shore line all the way from Bay City to the Straits of Mackinac. An increasing number of typhoid cases in South Haven is attributed by physicians to’ lake water and an investigation is under way looking to- wards wells as the source of water supply. The Common Council of Battle MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Creek has appointed a committee to select a site for a public market. Traverse City will entertain the State convention of the Michigan Retailers and General Merchants’ As- sociation Feb. 12-14, and President Sleder, of the Traverse City Business Men’s Asociation, suggests that this will be a good time for the manufac- turers of the city to get together and arrange an exhibit of their products. The State Board of Pardons is con- sidering the placing of a parole officer at Jackson to look after the men re- leased from the State prison. It is estimated that there are over 500 paroled men in the city at the present time, the feeling towards the “ex- cons,” as they are called, being mach less embittered within the shadow of the somber walls than in places far removed. Detroit has a parole ofii- cer who is doing a great deal ci good among the paroled men in that city. The new municipal gas plant at Es- canaba is in operation and has work- ed perfectly from the start. The Michigan Railroad Commis- sion has ordered the Pere Marquette to stop trains “5” and “6” at Fenn- ville. Plans looking toward the improve ment of the entrance of Manistee harbor are now taking form. Thes2 plans include the building of south and north breakwaters, extension of north pier 200 feet and _ extensive dredging operations. Inspectors representing the Nation- al Board of Fire Underwriters are spending two to three weeks in Kal- amazoo and it is unofficially report. ed that they have discovered some bad conditions. The Gazette says: “One entire block in the center of the business district has been found to be a huge fire trap,” and that “negligence amounting almost to criminal carelessness has been found in several instances.” Almond Griffen. _—————-|-o———— Men Who Make the World Better. Written for the Tradesman. A man takes home with him an armful of Sunday newspapers, but he has to look dililgently and long for the kernel of wheat, the really helpful, illuminating and_ uplifting item, amid the bushel of chaff. “Why don’t you print something worth while?” is the frequent remark of thoroughly exasperated men— “re- print Dickens’ stories; they are im- measurably better than scandal and crime and slush.” It is true that there are some bad newspapers, but there are some mighty good ones, and the good ones live. We find what we are looking for. Sensational sheets and unwhole- some books are best killed by giving them the West Point “silence” and non-support. Michigan has some most admira- ble papers and newspaper workers. High praise is due the members of the Women’s Press Association of the State for their uplifting, enno- bling work. For many years the “home,” “good cheer” and “sunshine” pages of the Traverse City Record, Charlotte Tribune and other papers have been going into homes and making better and kindlier and hap- pier men and women. Editor E. W. Barber, of the Jack- son Patriot, now well past 80 years old, but active in his editorial duties, is still preaching the gospel of right living and high thinking, and only last Sunday we find him saying: “[> something—something helpful to oth- ers. Try to make the world better. Give equal rights and opportunities to all. Let there be larger freedom and there will be more right con'u . All can do something of a personal nature. There is no man so pour that he can not at least afford the sympathetic word. There is no man so rich that he can afford to with- hold such word. Keep your sympa- thies from any hint of the drying at the fount, for with such drying would be lost your own richest source of mental refreshment. Cheerfulness, sympathy and helpfulness represent a trinity of constructive force in the uplifting of mankind. We are all of one great family and let us keep alive this sense of human kinship. If we must be selfish, let us be selfish in striving to be victors in helpful- ness, in the far-reaching force of our sympathies and in our recognition of the great human obligation which is the common legacy of us all.” “Thirty” was written recently in the life copy of Chas. E. Barnes, the dean of the newspaper profession in Battle Creek, and his coworkers there pay him the high tribute of being “a newspaper man who made no enemies.” Editor Brown, of the Moon, says of him: “He abhorred much that now goes to make up a daily print. His journalism was of the type that would educate, or at least awaken thought, rather than chronicle the passing cyclorama of tragedies, disasters and common- ii places. His never flagging faithful- ness along the lines of nature study, natural history, and the like, alone kept these things factors in the local press. He was faithful to the things which he felt must not be neglected in the rush of modern matters. The birds, the flowers, the rocks, the beauties of nature in every form, never had a more sincere friend nor a more indomitable defender than Charles E. Barnes. He was gentle, unobtrusive and considerate of oth- ers. His aim seemed to be to boost younger men forward and to keep older men from going back. Some might say that he was not success- ful—at least, he did not amass a for- tune or acquire a nation-wide repu- tation—but he was successful, be- cause he lived his life without leav- ing a blemish to be hidden by the kind charity of the death hour. 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