(YT) AN nC CIRC AND TInt FC. NOTICE TO READER. When you finish reading this magazine place a one cent stamp on this i iJ iii ib notice, hand same to any postal employee and it will be placed in the hands of our soldiers . or sailors at the front. No wrapping, no address. S. Burleson, Postmaster General. A IME SINR te OILERS CRF SPQ) BZ SOSA IMU os CC Ae ry YAR OWS AN Lj NG AN SEA J A Vay) CON j yA e . \ Y FS oo oe Ma xO (CE RES SN C2PUBLISHED WEEKLY % 73S eSPUBLISHED WEEKLY 977 = 5 AS eel SP WES NA Se LR WD Oo i; Vy, Z med dj Xe ie NNAEEEY Cf Res : WS? sa} yy Zar ADO SOR GED OE LFS =f SS SEIN: Sr] 2p \" (R x SEHD WS Thirty-Fifth Year GRAND RAPIDS, WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 3, 1917 ter 1776 KERCHEVAL AVENUE SHOE HOUSE —- 817 KERCHEVAL AVE. DETROIT Where we sold in Shoes $10,679.35 in 14 Days in a Room 18 x 57 Feet Write Them for In- formation WE SHOW HERE A PICTURE OF THE FAIR STORE GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. “a Where We Sold for $19.237.53 in Fourteen Days JOS. P. LYNCH, Gen. Mngr. of the Joseph P. Lynch Sales Co. CROWDS MR. ye IT IS THE ONLY SUCCESSFUL WAY TO TRADE FOLLOWS } > THE INCREASE YOUR FUTURE BUSINESS. OUR METHODS INTO A STORE AND REMAINS PERMANENT CUSTOM- ERS, LOOK AT ABOVE CROWDS. WHAT WE HAVE DONE FOR THESE MERCHANTS, WE CAN AND WILL DO FOR YOU, OR IT WILL COST NOTHING FOR OUR LABOR AND PAINS. ck HA $3,000 to $25,000 Cash Furnished You Immediately Without Interest by Turning %4 to 24 of Your Stock into Cash at a Profit by Our Special Sales. Every Article Must be Sold at a Profit--You Place the Selling Price on All Merchandise Offered for Sale OUR PLAN If you want to increase and build up your future business. If you want to retire from business. If you want to reorganize your company. If you want to dissolve partnership. If you want to reduce your stock. If you want to raise money. Our plan should appeal to you. Write to-day for free plans and all information, EVERY ONE OF THESE MERCHANTS, NEWSPAPERS AND WHOLESALERS WILL ENDORSE OUR METHODS—ALL WE ASK IS THAT YOU WRITE THEM ASKING ABOUT US AND OUR METHODS. E. A. STOWE, TRADESMAN CO. .. Grand Rapids WORDEN GROCER COMPANY .... Grand Rapids GRAND RAPIDS DRY GOODS CO., Grand Rapids F. O. LINDQUIST, F. O. LINDQUIST CO. Grand Rapids Z. C. BOHRER, DEPT. STORE .......... ‘Greenville KERCHEVAL SHOE HOUSE Detroit J. C. MALONEY CO., MEN’S FURNISH’GS, Detroit FCSTER BROS., SHOES Port Huron Ss. E. EDELSTEIN, CLOTH’G & SHOES, Boyne City SMITH MERCANTILE CoO., D. G. ........ Plainwell C. HAWLEY WALKER, MEN’S CLOTH’G, Toronto TORONTO DAILY STAR ‘ Toronto THE JOSEPH P. LYNCH SALES CO. REPUTATION ESTABLISHED IS YOUR GUARANTEE We dare not jeopardize our reputation for the small profit we might make on your sale. We dare not misrepresent our work or our endorse- ments. CONSIDER THIS WELL Reputation is the safe guard of inexperience, “avoid those who make false claims—whether or not a merchant has expert knowledge of spe- cial sales or their methods, he is safe if he puts his trust in sales experts of good reputation. Write our references to satisfy yourself of what others think of us and our methods. PROFITS GUARAN- WRITE, WIRE OR PHONE US TO-DAY FOR ALL INFORMATION FREE EVERY ADVER- TEED; ABSOLUTE: SATISFACTION AS- SURED. WRITE FOR OUR PROPO-. SITION. IT COSTS YOU NOTHING. THE JOSEPH P, LYNCH SALES CO. Rooms 506-508 Lindquist Bldg. Grand Rapids, Michigan TISEMENT WRIT- TEN BY US IS BAS- ED SOLELY ON FACTS. NO MIS- LEADING’ STATE- MENTS EVER USED. WAR WILL END But the Demand for Automobile Bodies Will Not In advertising in the Michigan Tradesman, we are appealing to hard-headed, practical business people. What THEY wantisF ACTS—ACTUAL, EXISTING FACT S—and if these facts should be so great an inducement as to lead their trained business minds into a channel of investment—THEY ARE SATISFIED, First: THE ALL SEASON BODY CO.,, isa Michigan Corporation, capitalized at $500,000.00; and has been duly submitted for State Examination, as required by law. Second: The Officers and Directors of this Company are men well trained in their respective lines of work. There is not a promoter among them, Third: The plant of the Company contains approximately 72,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space, with ample room for extension. Fourth: This plant is fully equipped and is turning out TOPS and BODIES under the most favorable contract conditions. The demand for our product is so great that the contracting company pays the pay rolls, and furnishes all materials in advance and allows us a 25% profit on production. Other contracts just as valuable are now pending. Fifth: There is absolutely no investment in the country that offers a greater margin of profit than this very BODY business. WHAT ARE WE SELLING THE STOCK FOR ANSWER—To pay for this magnificent plant, which is already built and in operation. When it is all paid for, together with proposed extensions to care for our increasing business, we are going to stop selling stock—is that plain? When we stop selling stock THE DOOR WILL BE CLOSED And when it is closed, on which side of that door are you going to b—INSIDE OR OUTSIDE? It will pay any business man to just take a moment of his time, if he is at all interested, and send for full particulars before this security is taken off the market. Par Value of the Shares, $10.00 each. Their Asset Value will shortly be worth far more than the actual Par, according to the prediction of those best informed on the security. Orders for this stock may be reserved by wire or letter through our Brokers, ALL SEASON BODY CO. OUR BROKERS Listed and Unlisted Securities CHARLES R MURPHY & CO. in INVESTMENT SECURITIES MOTOR STOCKS Suite 609 Free Press Building MUNICIPAL BONDS and DETROIT, MICH. RAILROAD.SECURITIES { \ ° { {hy i ‘ r } : t / ‘ * oi rs) § 4 q » ‘ee , a) z 7 J » 3 7 Le 4 ? q 4 4 Ki ar, d 4 a v7 a “Nv _ a ' an P 1. ~@ ‘% eee Thirty-Fifth Year SPECIAL FEATURES. Page 2. Gone to His Reward. 4. News of the Business World. 5. Grocery and Produce Market. 8. Editorial. 10. Butter, Eggs and Provisions. 12. Financial. 14. Trading Stamp Law. 18. Shoes. 20. Hardware. 22. Dry Goods. 23. Bankruptcy Matters, 24. The Commercial Travelers. 26. Drugs. 28. Grocery Price Current. 31. Business Wants. FOUR PROPER PROPOSALS. In the present there are four fundamentai rules which should be emergency adopted by every grocer in America, as follows: 1. Establishment of two. sets. of prices for products—one based on goods for which cash is paid and which are carried home by the purchaser; the other for goods bought on credit and delivered. 2. The doing away with all premiums, which automatically do away with trading stamps and other trade “boosters.” 2 3. The discontinuance of the selling of any food commodity at a low price, would with the proviso that a certain amount of other goods must be obtained to obtain the ‘“bargain’—as in the case of sugar. 4. The placing of reasonable limits by the dealers on quantities which may be purchased by a consumer, this being designed to prevent individual hoarding. The retail grocers of every community should meet and agree upon a compila- tion of all staple necessities. An en- deavor should then be made to fix the margin of profit to be exacted by the This list should be available to the public, retailer as distribution charges. which will be exactly informed as to and the No attempt should be made to wholesale costs profit being added. limit profits on luxuries. It would be easy to reduce costs if the cash and carry system could be brought into play, but it is hard for the retailer to obtain this. accomplished by the cash and carry system. It can be greatly aided by The plan can be adoption of the giving people who pay cash and carry their goods home a flat dis- count of 5 purchased. per cent. on every article German air raids over England, from being merely frequent, have become, during the last few weeks, of almost daily occurrence. In British admitted that longer an Allied superiority in the air. The point has been made that this dis- advantage will not be permanently re- British air freed from to the and navy and established as an inde- pendent arm, with problems and_ pur- We must take it that quarters it has been there is no moved until the service 1s subordination army poses of its own. GRAND RAPIDS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1917 the German aim is not merely the ter- rorizing of Great Britain, nor even to compel the withdrawal of aircraft from the fighting front, but the direct military object of destroying supply bases and The raids are thus the reply to the increased Allied activity against the Belgian coast war establishments. German. air establishments. The London area, with its crowded war factories, arsenals, and dockyards, offers a compact target in which a few lucky hits may show notable results. To the defence of what is the sritish but for Allied supply all over Europe, the British base not only for the armies, will be pelled to give increased energy until government com- such a time as the advent of an Ameri- can aerial force establishes that perma- nent mastery of the air which the Allies have held only at intervals and which they have lost at certain critical ments, notably just before the Hinden- burg retreat of last spring. eee ae mo- Congressmen Blank, after erum- breakfast the his wife’s hats, and giving the cab- man a dime bling at OVEr cost of instead of a quarter, stalks into the Capitol and delivers a speech in which “five billions” roll off his tongue like bagatelles. His neighbor, Congressman Dash, risine in threadbare trousers, airily proposes that six hundred millions be appropri- ated at once for this or that war pro- ject The then begins droning through a bill to raise the pay House clerk of certain classes of clerks from $1,- 200 to $1,500, when news comes that one of the departments decides that estimated appropriations will have to be increased by a quarter-billion. A few years ago Americans looked at a million dollars with sincere respect— many of us with awe. Something like a gasp arose when our National bud- get exceeded a billion. A century or so ago outraged [Federalist statisti- cians were computing how high a col- umn the fifteen millions that Jeffer- son was wasting on Louisiana would how long a train of Conestoga wagons they would fill. dust of the balance, and a single bil- make if piled up in dollars, or Now a million is the fine which newsboys What a joyful would lion something at will soon be sneering. time Col. Sellers could talk about war-finance today! have if he Better be carried off by a burelar than by an undertaker is a good way of putting the choice between sleeping with one’s windows open and the win- dows closed. Only that the chance of burglary is mighty slight—one in every 38,000 people—while just in proportion as we sleep with windows closed are we cold or shorten life. sure to catch the self-satished credit for not wanting much. Give man OBSTRUCTING REFORMS. One merchant who is more or less cynical in the matter of co-operating with other merchants thinks that his fellows are more disposed to obstruct Feforms than to further them. He instances the furore over markine merchandise made according to the regulation of the new child labor law. He points out that no great harm €an ceome to merchants who EXact that merchandise shall be stamped, yet he has found many who prefer to assist manufacturers who want tc break down the spirit of the reform in the employment of children in fac- tories. An examination of what has ac- tually been accomplished in this mat- ter shows that remarks of this sort are hardly warranted as typical of the attitude of the community, although it is quite true general mercantile that some merchants have net pushed manufacturers very hard. As a meas- ure of self-protection merchants have as a rule insisted that guarantees shall be given that will relieve them of pos- sible trouble. Some have been will- ing to accept them on bills of lading and most of them have dropped in- sistence upon actual markings of mer- Moreover, it is to be re- that this widely popular as it was before this chandise. the pushing of this time membered refcrm at has not been as country entered the war. Despite all that has been said and done in the matter of child labor, the fact stands out that something ought to be done in this country in a con- structive way to teach young people the value of labor before they reach an age where pride makes them inde wilful A lttle discipline in the way cf wholesome pendent and more work can do a great deal in this coun- try to teach young people respect for authority and respect for the man who earns his living by manual labor. ee While talking themselves the American people are the food preservation, black in face on the subject of food economy and the husbanding of every available they FESOUE CE, are overlooking a most important prod- uct which will be too far advanced to utilize by the end of another week. The Tradesman refers to S. canaden- the berry, which is found in fence-rows the throughout the United States. adapted for the sis, commonly kncewn as elder- roadsides the are and along country greater part of Elderberries manufacture of wine, jam, jelly and pies. Properly made, the wine commands a high price be- Prob- ably not one person in a hundred has cause of its medicinal value. ever eaten elderberry pie, notwith- standing it is one of the most de- liciowsS:' of all the wild fruits. Few Number 1776 that elder- head otf housekeepers are aware berry jam stands at the the jam family, when properly prepared, and that delicious jelly can be made by the addition of juice from unripe criminal on the Grapes. [lt is almost part of the American people to permit valuable food product, which obtained at little or no ex- pense, to be wasted as it is every CANNED VEGETABLES. The past weck has been practically without precedent in the canned veve- table has market. In ordinary years it been the windup of the elut, so fae as this tomatoes are concerned, but year with out of joint, the glut wound itself up before everything it began. In other years it has no uncommon experience for the first part of September to be one of the hottest periods of the year. This year it was unnaturally cold, and it there is one time in the whole year when the weather should follow tra- ditional lines it is the period of har- vest. Tomatoes and other late vege- tables have suffered seriously this year without any doubt. In some in- Stances if may be only retarded 1 erowth that to some extent may be repaired with a period of warm weather that often comes even as late as this. Damage to corn has also been noteworthy, and a number of other items that so mto cans hav suffered in like \s to toma- toes, all that manner, 1 could 1e packed Vere urgently needed to meet an unusual Government factor in the situation. ee \pples will NOva formation demand, the being a serious probably come here Scotia, i that Department cf irom according to in- has been forwarded to the Commerce bv Evan E. Young, Consul General at Haltiax. Whe most recent and ac- curate reports obtainable, Mr. Youne says, are to the effect that the apple crop of the province is about equal to that of last vear, when about 680, 000 barrels were harvested. Because embargo on 400,000 of the British apples, this fruit that last year were shipped t however abcut barrels of British ports this vear will have to be marketed in this country and Canada. “Satisfaction is part of what you pay for when you buy here; there is no extra charge for it. Ti you do not bring back the goods, for the money is en call” Phis tached to all the goods sent furnishings the Set it, notice, at- out by a men’s store, has been of great benefit, owner says, in building up sales. Many a man who cares nothing for art worships the pertrait of the blon: lady on a $20 gold ptece. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN October 3, 1917 GONE TO HIS REWARD. Death of One of Our Best and Old- est Citizens. John Bertsch, the veteran tanner, died Saturday at his apartments in the Hotel Browning. The funeral was held at the residence of his son Monday afternoon. Interment was in Oakhills. A complete record of the life and achievements of the deceased was published in the Trades- man of July 15, 1914. Mr. Bertsch attributed his success to keeping everlastingly at it. It is a matter of common knowledge that no one was more faithful to his busi- ness than Mr. Bertsch was in the days of his greatest activity. He re- marked just before he died that if he were to live his life over he would not do very much differently than he did except that he would be extra cautious as to whom he selected as a partner. Mr. Bertsch never fished nor hunt- ed nor owned a fast horse. His time was so fully occupied by keen atten- tion to his business that he had very little time to devote to anything else, except the constant guidance and en- couragement of his children and friends. Mr. Bertsch lived a very busy and a very useful life. His career is full of encouragement for those who are compelled to begin at the bettom on the ladder, as he did, and it goes with- out saying that no one received more friendly assistance than those who appealed to him for counsel. Mr. Bertsch’s two outstanding char- acteristics were absolute integrity and human kindliness. The convent’onal virtues were his in fullest measure and the ordinary advice given to young men as to the requisites for success in life—honesty, industry and all the - list of important but minor qualities —were strongly and effectively ex- emplified through all his career by Mr. Bertsch. The most striking feature of the closing years of Mr. Bertsch’s life was his ardent Americanism. He was disgusted beyond measure with the attitude of too many of our citizens of German descent who side with the Kaiser and either covertly or cpenly array themselves on the side of au- tocracy and tyranny. He had no pa- tience with the men who share in the bounty of this country, yet have noth- ing but bitter words or bitter thoughts for the Nation which is fighting for the maintenance of human freedom and democratic institutions, Mr. 3ertsch frequently stated that he wished it was within his power to destroy the Kaiser and his cohort of “bloody butchers,” as he describ- ed the Prussian leaders, candidly be- lieving that the God of Nations would approve such action on his part. He earnestly desired to live to see his country emerge triumphant from the great struggle it is now undertaking to crush the Kaiser and destroy every vestige of rule by bloodshed. No be- quest he could leave men of German blood is more valuable than this— loyalty to America and strict adher- ence to American institution. Mr. Bertsch’s character was the re- ‘sult of both inheritance and train. ing. He was deeply philosophic in his thought and feeling and had a pro- found respect for law, both divine and human. Always mindful of his own humble beginnings, he acutely sym- pathized with those in trouble or in need. He was easy to approach and as quick to see and to appreciate both sides of any question. It was a pleas- ure to meet him, for he was always in- terested in what the other man was interested in, asking many questions, constantly seeking information. So far as the most intimate ac- quaintance can determine, Mr. Bertsch never consciously wronged an indi- vidual or that aggregation of indi- viduals called the people. He not only avoided any violation of the law in his business transactions, but he scrupulously observed what he felt to be its spirit as well as letter. Sidelights on Celery City and Envi- rons. Kalamazoo, Oct. 2—W,. R. Little, the East avenue grocer, has sold his stock to Thomas J. Fox, who former- ly was employed by the M. C. Rail- way. The Kalamazoo Paper Co. will erect a new finishing room for its No. 2 mill. The structure will be 123 x 40 feet in dimensions. Excavations are being made for the new addition to the Harrow Spring Co.’s plant, on Sheldon street, be- tween Vine and Jackson streets. O. B. Towne, Secretary of the Kal- amazoo Chamber of Commerce, has been appointed associate National di- rector of the Hoover food conserva- tion campaign which is to be in- stituted throughout this country, starting October 21 and continuing for one week. His headquarters are in Washington, D. C., where with one other he has complete charge of the campaign under Mr. Hoover’s im- mediate direction. The Late John Bertsch. That is to say, his kindly integrity net only extended to individuals with whom he came in contact—a virtue common enough—but it had a broad civic scope as well. His sense of per- sonal responsibility and obligation in- cludes not merely his family, his friends and his partners, but the community in which he lived and the Government under whose protection he prospered. He was not only just but kind. Doz- ens of men and institution owe to Mr. Bertsch their present status in the business community. It is to be regretted that the story of these practical benefactions can never be told, but that such is the case is due to his modesty and self effiacement, which were lifelong characteristics. — 2.2. 2.____ People who begin by trusting ev- erybody usually end by trusting no- body. Securities of three Kalamazoo con- cerns were approved by the Mich- igan Securities Commission at_ its meeting on Wednesday. The Victor Wire Wheel Co. will be allowed to issue $500,000 in common stock, while the American Sign Co. can sell $150,- 000 additional stock to use in increas- ing the company’s business. The Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Co.’s bond issue of $100,000 was au- thorized. The Byers Brothers Construction Co. has completed the work of put- ting in the foundation for the new plant for the Dunkley Co. and will start on the upright immediately. The structure when completed will be one of the finest factories in Kala- mazoo. It is practically fireproof, the material used being concrete, brick, steel, and steel sash. Since the orig- inal plans were drawn, the size of the plant has been about doubled The main factory will be 120 x 260 feet in dimensions, one story. It furnishes 31,200 square feet of floor enace. At the East end is the boiler house, 24 x 50 feet, with the offices at the West end. Revised plans are now being prepared for the offices and they will be complete and com- fortable. The big round-up cf the United Commercial Travelers, which will be held in this city October, 13, will be featured by a grand ball and dinner at the Hotel Burdick. It was at first planned and announced that this fea- ture would be held at the Pythian temple, but owing to the fact that the Kalamazoo War Service Association desired the use of the Pythian castle for the banquet to Major-General Dickman and staff, the U. C. T. con- sented to waive any claim on the audi- torium, +--+ -_ R. R, Schmidt, grocer at 781 North College avenue, while cranking his automobile in front of his store last Tuesday, suffered the fracture of both bones of his right forearm. The ac- cident was due to the spark plug be- advanced by children when he was not looking. Mr. Schmidt con- templates retiring from the grocery trade and devoting his entire time to his doll doctering business. He re- ceives sick dolls from all over the country and doctors them with new heads, eyes, bodies or legs. ing SWORN STATEMENT FURNISHED THE POSTOFFICE DEPARTMENT. Statement of the ownership, manage- ment, circulation, etc., of the Michigan Tradesman, published weekly at Grand Rapids, Michigan, required by the Act of Aug. 24, 1912. State of Michigan, County of Kent, Before me, a notary public in and for the State and county aforesaid, person- ally appeared Ernest A. Stowe, who, having been duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is the business manager of the Michigan Tradesman and that the following is, to the best of his knowledge and belief, a true state- ment of the ownership, management (and if a daily paper, the circulation), ete., of the aforesaid publication for the date shown in the above caption, required by the Act of August 24, 1912, embodied in section 448, Postal Laws and Regulations, to wit: 1. That the names and addresses of the publisher, editor, managing editor, and business manager are: Editor—E. A. Stowe. Grand Rapids. Managing Editor—E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids. Business Manager—E. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids. Publisher—Tradesman Company, Grand Rapids. 2. That the owners are: (Give names and addresses of individual owners, or, if a corporation, give its name and the names and addresses of the stockholders owning or holding 1 per cent. or more of the total amount of stock.) KE. A. Stowe, Grand Rapids. W. N. Fuller, Grand Rapids. s. A. Sears, Grand Rapids. S. F. Stevens, Grand Rapids. F. E. Stowe, Grand Rapids. Fred Pettinga, Grand Rapids. E. L. Fox, Grand Rapids. 3. That the known bondholders, mort- gagees, and other security holders owning or holding 1 per cene. or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities, are: NE. 4. That the two paragraphs next above, giving the names of owners, stock- holders, and security holders, if any, con- tain not only the list of stockholders and security holders as they appear upon the books of the company, but also, in cases where the stockholder or security holder appears upon the books of the company as trustee or in any other fiduciary rela- tion, the name of the person or corpora- tion for whom such trustee is acting, is given; also that the said two paragraphs contain statements embracing affiant’s full knowledge and belief as to the cir- cumstances and conditions under which stockholders and security holders who do not appear upon the books of the com- pany as trustees, hold stock and securt- ties in a capacity other than that of a bona fide owner; and this affiant has no reason to believe that any other person, association, or corporation has any inter- est direct or indirect in the said stock, bonds, or other securities than as so stated by him. E. A. Stowe, Business Manager. Sworn to and _ subscribed before me this 2nd day of October, 1917. (SEAL) Florence E. Stowe. Notary Public in and for Kent Co., Mich, (My commission expires Jan. 9, 1919.) | ss, a‘, » ge? as October 3, 1917 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Table Cost Cut Three-Fourths by Luscious Quaker Oats Oats Have Attained a Multiplied Importance By the Rising Cost of Foods In nutrition and fla- vor they stand supreme among grain foods. Yet | they cost a trifle com- pared with wheat. And their cost has advanced but little. Meat and eggs aver- age five times the cost, per unit of food value. The average mixed diet costs four times as much. Soeach $1 you spend for Quaker Oats saves an average of $3. | Yet Quaker Oats is flaked from just the big, rich, flavory oats. We get but ten pounds from a bushel. So this food of foods is here presented in its most enticing form. Quaker Oats Flaked from Queen Grains Only _ 2c and 30c per package in United States and Canada, except in Far West and South where high freights may prohibit. Serve it often, and in various ways. The more you serve the more you save, and the better you are fed. But always get this luxury grade. It costs no extra price. The Quaker Qats @mpany Chicago MICHIGAN TRADESMAN SST pas =, Ss SSH aS Bs ie -——— —— 2 Movements of Merchants. Metamora—Don Gleason succeeds Lee Wales in the meat business. Hastings—George Smith, Jr., succeeds B. Dickinson in the restaurant and cigar business. Allegan—A. H. Meyer has returned to Allegan iand resumed his piano and music business. Mendon—Charles Morgan has clos- ed his jewelry store and removed to Three Rivers. Alma—The capital stock of the Alma Elevator Cc. has been increased from $10,000 to $25,000. Menominee—The Central West Coal Co. has increased its capital stock from $25,000 to $150,000. Scuth Boardman—Louis A. Atkins will open a restaurant and ice cream parlor about Oct. 15. Detroit—The Damarara Cocoanut & Produce Co. has increased its capital stock from $10,000 to $15,000. Hillsdale—W. L. Crandall has sold his store building and meat stock to Charles Butts, who has taken posses- sion. Fremont—Ben Van Oss, of Holland, who recently purchased the A. Peters stock of bazaar goods, has taken pos- session. Eaton Rapids—Miss Ethel Peete, re- cently of Detroit, has engaged in the millinery business in the Bromeling building. Onsted—Henry M. Long has closed his stock of millinery and taken a posi- tion as traveling salesman for a Detroit millinery house. Eaton Rapids—George W. Lindsey has sold his grocery stock to Loren Lindly, who will continue the business at the same location. Saginaw—The Vogt-Bricker Sales Co., manufacturers’ agent at 211 Germania street, has changed its name to the R. J. C. Vogt Sales Co. Fremont—W. W. Pearson, dealer in dry goods, millinery and women’s ready- to-wear clothing, is remodeling and en- larging his store building. Detroit—The Robert A. Pfeiffer Co., 42 Jefferson avenue, dealer in raw furs and wool, has changed its name to the Vreeland Fur Co. Ludington—Alstrom & Anderson, gro- cers on Scuth Washington avenue, have cold their stock to Erwin P. Miller and will leave Oct. 5 for Camp Custer. Brooklyn—Winfield Roberts has sold his ice cream parlor and confectionery stock to Harry Letsis, recently of Mon- roe, who will continue the business. St. Louis—C. P. Hanna and A. T. Kitchen have formed a coparnership and purchased the Curns & Gray grocery stock and will continue the business at the same location on North Mill street. Byron—Harold E. Close has sold his stock of groceries and store fix- tures to his father, Fred Close, and enlisted in the signal corps service. Mt. Clemens—The Chas. S. Ferrin Co., which conducts a retail hardware, plumbing and heating store, has increas- ed its capital stock from $30,000 to $54,- 000. Kalamazoo—The City Iron & Metal Co. has been incorporated with an au- thorized capitalization of $10,000, all of which has been subscribed and paid in in cash, Vicksburg—Thieves recently en- tered the hardware store of R. J. Haas and carried away considerable stock and the contents of the cash register. Saginaw—The William Barie Dry Goods Co. has completed the remod- eling of its store building and in- stalled modern fixtures and show cases throughout. Iron River—A. L. Huetter, who con- ducts a women’s ready-to-wear store at Marquette, has opened a similar store here under the management of Miss Anna Kruse. Celdwater—Henry Tiefenthal has sold his bakery to John and Abram Aalbregtse, who will continue the business at the same location on West Chicago street. Morrice—The Morrice Grain & Bean Co. has engaged in business with an authorized capitalization of $20,- 000, $15,000 of which has been sub- scribed and paid in in cash. Kalamazoo—Thieves entered the Van Avery drug store, corner of Kalamazoo avenue and Rose street, Sept. 28, and carried away the contents of the cash register and considerable stock. Holland—Mrs, Burns, who has con- ducted the Van Drezer restaurant for some time, has purchased the stock and fixtures and will continue the business under her own name. Manton—William Pickard, recently of Gilbert, has leased the Bailey build- ing and will occupy it with a restau- rant and bakery under the style of the City Bakery & Restaurant. Charlotte—The Charlotte Ginseng Co. has been incorporated with an author- ized capital stock of $5,000, of which $2,500 has been subscribed, $200 being paid in in cash and $800 in property. Mendon—Levi C. Schumaker, of Schumaker & Schumaker, hardware dealers, died at his home recently, fol- lowing a brief illness. His son, A. H. Schumaker, will continue the business. Detroit—The Reedy & Groshaw Co., which will conduct a retail drug store, has been incorporated with an author- ized capital stock of $3,000, all of which has been-subscribed and paid in in prop- erty, Howard City—The Howard City Grain Co. has opened its plant for business under the management of Frank Rushmore, formerly manager of the C. H. Gibson & Co. produce business. Holland—George Hamburg has _ pur- chased the interest of E. Glass in the stock of the Central Park Grocery and the business will be continued un- der the same style by Mr. Hamburg and D. Miles. Detroit—Leo W. Walser, clothier at 2356 East Jefferson avenue, has merged his business into stock company with an authorized capitalization of $10,000, all of which has been subscribed and paid in in cash. Saginaw—William J. Davis has pur- chased the stock and fixtures of the Saginaw Music House from William A. Gunn, who has conducted the busi- ness at 210 North Hamilton street for many years. Detroit—The Wavenlock Perfume & Supply Co. has been incorporated with an authorized capitalization of $25,000, of which amount $22,300 has been sub- scribed, $1,000 being paid in in cash and $3,000 in property. Muskegon—Vander Voort Bros. will remove their bakery to the brick store building they have just erected at the corner of Pine street and Mus- kegon avenue, about Oct. 8 and will continue the business under the style of the Money Worth bakery. Detroit—H. S. Houk, druggist, at 981 Third avenue, has merged h’s business into a stock company to be known as the Houk Drug Co., with an authorized capital stock, of $15,- 000, of which $10,500 has been sub- scribed and $2,800 paid in in cash. Coopersville—The Coopersville Con- densed Milk Co. has been incorporated with an authorized capital stock of $200.- 000 common and $175,000 preferred, of which amount $350,000 has been sub- scribed, $4,496.87 being paid in in cash and $254,503.13 paid in in property. Morrice—John Rastall, of Fowlerville, has purchased the store building and stock of general merchandise of E. M. Fineis and will continue the business under the management cf Mrs. E. M. Fineis and Mrs. Winters. Mr. Fineis will go to Bancroft and assume the management of the Fred Rorabeck gen- eral store for John Rastall, who recently purchased the stock and store building. Muskegon—O, S. Hopperstead has scld his stock in the Central Drug Co. to Harry I. Sanford, of the Brun- dage Drug Co. The business will be continued without change of name under the management of Chas. S. Koon, President of the corporation. The store is cone of the oldest in the city, having been-stablished by Jacob Jesson in 1881. It has been conduct- ed by Messrs. Koon and Hopperstead since 1894, Manufacturing Matters. Kalamazoo—The Kalamazoo Paper Co. is building an addition to its plant. 123 x 40 feet. Kalamazoo—The Globe Casket Manu- facturing Co. has been incorporated with an authorized capitalization of $200,000, ef which $100,000 has been subscribed and paid in in property. October 3, 1917 Detroit—The Detroit Slater Co. has decreased its capital stock from $200,- 000 to $150,000. Detroit—The Detroit Refrigerator Co.’s capital stock has been increased from $500,000 to $750,000. Detroit—The East Side Creamery So., 1022 Forest avenue, has increas- ed its capital stock from $100,060 to $200,000. Muskegon—The Peoples’ Milling Co. will rebuild its plant which was recently destroyed by fire and also increase its capital stock from $40,000 to $80,000. Detroit—The Peoples Outfitting Co. has been incorporated with an authoriz- ed capital stock of $50,000, all of which has been subscribed and paid in in cash. Detroit—The capital stock of the Detroit Sulphite Pulp & Paper Co., 2607 West Jefferson avenue, has been increased from $1,500,000 to $2,500,- 000. Muskegon Heights—The Washing Machine Co. has corporated with an authorized capital stock of $100,000, all of which has bees subscribed and paid in in cash. Adrian—La Vern Smith, cigar man- ufacturer, has merged his business in- to a stock company, with an author- ized capitalization of $4,000, of which $3,000 has been subscribed and paid in in cash. Port Huron—The Fibre Chamois Products Co. has been incorporated with an authorized capitalization of $10,000, all of which amount has been subscribed, $5,100 being paid in in cash and $4,900 in -property. oe Bankruptcy Proceedings in the West- ern District of Michigan, Grand Rapids, Oct. 2—In the matter of Orson D. Stebbins, bankrupt. Grand Rapids, an offer has been received for the assets of this estate, which con- sist of a one-third remainder and inter- est, subject to the life estate of Eliza- beth Stebbins, in lot number 3 of block number 19, Dexter fraction, city of Grand Rapids. The matter will be heard Oct. 4, at which time the assets will be sold to the highest bidder. The only offer thus far received is $300. In the matter of the Norton Company, bankrupt, Grand Rapids, the trustee having filed his final report and ac- count, a final meeting of creditors has been called for Oct. 5. The trustee’s re- port shows a balance on hand, as per last report, of $2,274.94, additional re- ceipts of $76.32, total $2,351.26; disburse- ments for certain administration ex- penses and a first dividend of 5 per cent., $1,496.62; balance on hand, $854.64. In the matter of the Offringa Decorat- ing Co., bankrupt, Grand Rapids, an offer amounting to $2,200 has been re- ceived for the assets. The appraisai Michigan been in- shows the assets to be appraised as follows: Paints, lead, varnishes, brushes $2,206.47 Wall paper, borders, etc. ........ 809.06 Furniture, fixtures, etc. ........ 1,127.00 Gta Ge ee $4,142.53 The matter has been set down for hearing Oct. 8, at which time the assets will be sold to the highest bidder. In the matter of the Veit Manufactur- ing Co., bankrupt, Holland, the trustee has received an offer from John Taze- laar of $6,500 for all of the assets of said estate, except the accounts and bills receivable, and subject to all encum- brance on the same. The assets are ap- praised at approximately $27,800.00 with a total liability against it of $11,376.00. The hearing will be held Oct. 11 : In the matter of Edward M. Oleschak, bankrupt, Grand Rapids, a final meeting of creditors has been called for Oct. 17. The trustee’s final report shows a bal- ance on hand, per last report, $189.42; additional receipts, 93 cents, and a bal- ance on hand at thrs aate of $190.35, and no disubrsements. In the matter of the Fair, bankrupt. Grand Rapids, appeals have recently been taken to the District Court on certain orders made in accordance with the referee’s findings, disallowing certain large claims filed by John W. Kings- bury, individually, and also John W. Kingsbury operating as the Merchants Gold Btamp Co. — ag “ q y? 4m, > ia ‘ , 4 « > 4 > ‘ay 4 4 > ay « p 4 > « iA ! 4 * * * ~~ ar itp > 4 ae a 4 @ ’ 4 . * pir q:. > ° e y -* 5 a 4 a Bhi 4 i> -e* cw e¢ >” . 7 e . ar October 3, 1917 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN NERS ROT AT ws ASS ‘ ony a a = cd = = ROCERY.+*> PRODUCE, MARKET The Grocery Market. Sugar—The only development in the sugar market this week is the reduction in the price of refined to the basis of 8.35c, which was made by the American and Howells in New York and_ the Pennsylvania and Franklin in Philadel- phia. The Federal is still out of the market, and McCahan is reported as having withdrawn. Warner continues to quote 8.40c and Arbuckles price is the same as for some days past—8.50c. Available supplies of refined sugar ap- peared to be no more plentiful, and for that reason the drop of 5 points, as an- nounced, was somewhat puzzling to the trade. When beet sugar is available three weeks hence, the price of granu- lated will be reduced to 7144c, New York basis. No cane granulated will then be available in this territory as long as the supply of beet lasts. All refiners, brokers and jobbers will have to obtain licenses in order to handle sugar. No refiner can ship sugar to any jobber who is not licensed or do business through any broker who is not licensed. Tea—The trade is displaying unusual interest in the reports of a possible lift- ing of the British import embargo under pressure of the great and increasing necessities of the markets of the United Kingdom, and there is much speculation as to the effect such action will have on the New York market for Ceylons, In- dias and possibly Javas. The outstand- ing feature of a decidedly strong and unusual situation in teas generally is the pronounced scarcity of green teas on the spot, especially the Pingsuey descrip- tions. Of the latter there are said to be hardly a dozen lines on the market, and it will be at least a month before the stringency will be relieved by the arrival of any considerable quantity. The stock coming forward is being rapidly absorbed by orders placed in advance of arrival, despite the unprecedentedly high prices, and the indications are that very little of it will be available for general market purchases when it gets here. Coffee—The market continues dull and weak. Nominally and in a large way No. 7 Rio coffee green is quoted at 834c, but very probably a good order would be accepted at a shade under this. The situation is exceedingly dull and exceedingly weak, owing to the very large available supply of all Brazil cof- fees. Mild grades are weak and dull in sympathy with Brazils. The only thing that is firm in coffees is Java and Mocha, but these are in very limited demand. Canned Fruits—Apples are very high and probably no New York State gallons can be obtained for less than $5 a dozen, in a large way. California canned fruits are about unchanged and in quiet de- mand. Deliveries of new pack are pro- gressing. Small Eastern staple canned goods are in ragged supply and ruling very high. Canned Vegetables—Although there is no denying that the tomato market is a very firm one, it has been impossible to get it above the $2 mark, and the movement has stopped where it is for the time being. Naturally, the trade here is watching intently for the first sign of weakening on the part of the canners, but the only evidence thus far is the offer of an occasional lot at slight- ly under the market. It is undeniable that the high prices have checked the demand, for the retailer has as yet to pass on the situation, and there is some question as to whether or not the public will be willing to pay 25c over the coun- ter for a can of tomatoes that at one time sold as low as 10c. On the other hand, canners say they have not got the tomatoes to offer, as the buying has been very heavy and there is a suspicion in some quarters that the Government has not limited itself to its original per- centage in its purchases but has been sending hurry orders through for the different camps as the needs developed. From whatever cause, there has been an extraordinarily heavy demand, until there is a scarcity of offerings that is without precedent at this season of the year. Corn is very strong, especially shoepeg and Maine corn. Shoepeg is going to be short and is already high. Packers of Maine corn say they will deliver about 25 per cent. Other varie- ties of corn promise to be in good sup- ply, although prices will very likely re- main high. Peas are unchanged and steady to firm. Canned Fish—Among other great sta- ples «among canned goods, salmon, has also gone awry. Sockeye salmon chose this of all years to forsake their cus- tomary waters and have gone elsewhere, if they exist, which no one knows. With the high price of meats of all kinds the demand for salmon this year has been unprecedented, and other varieties have had to take up the demand that would ordinarily have gone to sockeyes, so that at the beginning of the season we find pinks at $2—something that has never been known before. Whether the public will pay these fancy- prices remains to be seen, but apparently there will be little choice. Domestic sardines are unchanged and in quiet demand. Corn Syrup—There is no change in the situation. The scarcity of available supplies continues to hold business with- in narrow limits and prices are more or less nominal. : Dried Fruits—Despite big crops and thus far no accidents, such as rain dur- ing drying time, the dried fruit situation. shows up as strength. one of considerable To be sure much of this is declared to be artificial by reason of the absolute control of distribution by the various associations, but there is no way of telling whether prices might not he higher if ordinary speculation had been allowed full sway. At the same time there are evidences of a good de- mand from all sources and particularly from the army and navy, while there is as yet no indication that ordinary con- sumption has been materially checked. Relatively, prices are not much, if any, higher than other commodities and the public mind has now been trained to accept everything on a higher range of values. At the same time it is a period of unprecedented prosperity of the Cali- fornia growers and they are making the most of it. There is the possibility, for instance, acknowledged privately by the Association’s directors, that they will be able to show a good profit on the sea- son’s operations and still carry over a surplus stock, if need be, that will be “velvet.” Just what the Peach Associa- tion’s experience will he has not been intimated, but judging from the prices ruling and the sjze of the crop it is easy to reach a similar conclusion. Raisin prices have algo been adjusted to a basis which leaves little chance of loss to the growers no matter what may de- velop, so that there is ne reasen to look for lower prices as a result of any phi- lanthropy on the part of the producers. As to demand, aside from the Govern- ment, jobbers have provided for active consumption which seems not unlikely but yet remains to be decided. Rice—The market is virtually bare of stock owing to the very small arrivals. There are many enquiries but it is ques- tioned whether buyers will be willing to follow the market to any higher lev- els, as prices have already reached a point that has rarely if ever before been attained, and the disposition among consumers to substitute rice for other foods is lessened by the narrow differ- ence of costs. Molasses—There is not much doing in grocery grades, mainly owing to the light offerings, although the high prices pre- vailing would in themselves be a suf- ficient reason for conservatism on the part of buyers. For blackstrap there is a fair demand and firm market. Cheese—The market is very firm at an advance of %c on various styles. Re- ceipts of fresh-made cheese are very moderate, with a good home demand and some export enquiry. There is no im- portant change in sight in the near future, but the make is growing lighter owing to the condensaries taking milk and the future outlook firm. Provisions—Pure lard is and in very light supply. Consumptive demand is active. Hogs are so high and so small, local packers are only kill- ing enough for their immediate needs. There is, therefore, no accumulation of lard at present and fresh-made goods are cleaning up daily. Compound lard is very firm at an advance of 11%4@2c per pound, due largely to the extreme shortage of cottonseed oil and the good consumptive demand. It is said that considerable of this material is going to Belgium, and even higher prices are very firm 5 not unlikely. And there is too great a margin between pure and compound, which will not be modified by any de- cline in pure. Smoked meats are very firm after an advance of 1% cent, due largely to the light supply and good consumptive demand. Barreled pork is very firm, but unchanged; in light sup- Dried beef is steady, at a decline of 1 cent. is fair and demand light. are firm and unchanged. Salt Fish—New mackerel are still comparativey scarce and high. Some fancy fish are coming into the market, but not a great many, although the high prices have undoubtedly greatly curtail- ed the consumption. ply and moderate demand. Supply Canned meats shore —_22>—__. Surplus Exceeds Capital Stock. The Fourth National Bank of Grand Rapids has reached the proud position where its surplus exceeds its capital stock. The latter is $300,000 and the surplus is now $303,000. Those familiar with the methods of President Anderson and his efficient associates know that the surplus is “all there,” because «der their system of banking it is impossible for anything to be classed as an asset unless it is entitled to that designation. Mr. Anderson has never been obsessed by the idea that he must have the big- gest bank in Michigan. His ambition has rather been to make his institution and the cther banks in which he is a dominant factor as sound and strong as any financial depositories in the State. ——_+2>____ Late News Notes From the State’s Metropolis. Detroit, Sept. 25—Two of the most extensive dealers in raw furs in the country are in Detroit, Shipments come from all parts of the continent and the skins are prepared and sent abroad. The war has affected the business somewhat, but the American manufacturers are taking the product, owing to the shortage of imported furs. There are several small deal- ers and the gross of the trade runs into millions annually. John W. Mea, 76 years old, veteran Detroit grcoer, died Sunday in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Robert MacPherson, 615 Bewick avenue. He had lived in Detroit thirty-two years. Maud W. Mea, a daughter, and Irene and Robert MacPherson, grandchil- dren, survive. Funeral services will be held in the Church of the Annunci- aticn Wednesday morning, and burial will be in Mt. Olivet cemetery. _-—~+ 2-2 Will wonders never cease? Edward Frick (Judson Grocer Company) has purchased a Cadillac touring car amd now takes long trips in the country every Saturday afternoon and Sunday. He has not yet screwed up his courage sufficient to drive the animal, so avails himself of the generous services of Harry T. Stanton, who performs the duties of chauffeur with his usual skill and adroitness. ——_>+.___ In refusing to lift a finger to help the second Liberty. Loan, the leaders of the suffrage party in New York City have won a great victory—the universal contempt of every true American and the execration of every lover of liberty in the world. ——+--~—___ Joseph P. Lynch has returned from Greenville, where he conducted a ten day sale in the department store of Z.: C. Bohrer. The first day~of the'sale the purchases aggregated -$1,309.08, © .~ 6 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN October 3, 1917 Gabby Gleanings From Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, Oct. 2—C. R. Law- ton, after a long rest, has regained his former health, ravaged by the dread disease, scarlet fever, and again took up his grip and joined the ranks Oct. i. He represents the Marshall Mill- ing Co., of Marshall, Minn., in North- ern Michigan and Wisconsin. Grand Rapids Council unite in voicing their good wishes for Claude’s success with his new connection. H. W. Harwood left Sunday night for Indianapolis, where his house, the Holcomb & Hoke Manufacturing Co., turns out the “Butter-Kist’” pop corn machines. the machine that has caus- ed H. W. to be dubbed “Pop Corn King of Michigan.” He expects to be gone a week. It is reported that Walt Farley and Joe Perkins, the popular oil sales- men, were seen eating soup in a church booth at the Traverse City fair. The story runs that they both wore a scared look and were dainty and meager in the consumption of the soup, but it hardly seems probable, as both gentlemen are popular in church circles. H. B. Wilcox, the official cut-up ot No. 131. made a killing at the Traverse City fair and came home with the best part of a porker, a good old sugar cured ham. That bird would fall in a cistern and come up with a new suit of clothes. E. A. Crandall, the popular Worden salesman, has made arrangements to carry an extra order for this week. He had the promise of an order and he says preparedness has been dem- onstrated before to be the key to the situation. Morris Mann, a member of No. 131, reported Monday morning with the remainder of the members of the Red Cross Ambulance Corps, No. 5, which were mobilized at the Armory and detailed from there for training at Battle Creek. J. H. Mann and H. W. Harwood compose the cigar committee for the big meeting Saturday, Oct. 6. Both being connoiseurs of good Havanas, we will expect “some” cigars. Oh, say about three for a half(?) An editor’s privilege: “Have vou submitted this poem elsewhere?” “No sir.” “Then where did you get that black eye?” That old adage, “Money talks,” is obsolete. Money doesn’t talk, it just whispers. : Otto Heinzelman, considered one of the most cool headed fellows of No. 131, was seen badly bewildered last week and nothing more or less than a “big fat’ order did it. Not that large orders are a rarity with Ottie, but this was a “hum-dinger.” His motto, “Royal Selz Blue is a Shoe” is doing the stunt. Regardless of old H. C. L., some ot the boys are showing courage, class and prosperity by coming forth garb- ed in new suits and overcoats. French patterns are prevailing, Soldiers of the Grand Commercial Army. R. A. Waite, the bug-poison sales- man, was seen taking the track to the fair grounds at Traverse City with his overcoat under his arm. The strange part is the fact that old Sol was working over time. Why an overcoat is the puzzle. Perhaps it was safety first. There was horse racing. We understand one of our popular travelers desired to trade his car for a package of camels or anything the other day, We think it is because he couldn’t “kick her over.” Dr. and Mrs. G. W. Ferguson, who have been spending their summer va- cation at Kew Beach, Toronto, Cana- da, have returned to their home in Grand Rapids. The doctor started out immediately on a Western busi- ness trip to Vancouver, to be gone four weeks. Mrs. Ferguson accom- panied him as far as the Soo. If Kaiser Bill would use some of his bombing expeditions against the village cut-ups occupying all the chairs and tables in the small town hotels, he might do some good. Do your writing aiter the village champ- ionship at cards is decided or wait until morning while they peacefully sleep. _On Saturday, Oct. 6, Kalamazoo Council, No. 156, degree team will confer the work ior Grand Rapids Council, No. 131, at their hall on Ionia avenue. These officers are top notch- ers and every one is requested to be present to witness the work. A big class will be on hand for initiation and we want to make Saturday, Oct. 6, go down in history for No. 131. John Ehrman and wife, of the Co- lumbia Hotel, Kalamazoo, spent the week end with Wm. Francke and wife. Mrs. Perley Lawton, who has been spending the past six weeks at Pe- toskey for hay fever, will return Wednesday to the home of her niece, Mrs. Wm. Francke. G. K. Coffey, who was badly in- jured in Milwaukee while trying to stop an auto, has been allowed his claim. He expects to be out hustling at an early date. He says he is through with Milwaukee and flivers for life. Grand Rapids may be slow, but it is safe. Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo Coun- cils have negotiated for a series of three base-ball games. The first was played at Kalamazoo Sept. 22, in which game Kalamazoo was defeated. The next game will be played in Grand Rapids at Garfield Park, Sat- urday, Oct. 6, game to be called at 1:15 sharp. These games are being played to decide the championship of Michigan among the various councils ot UC aos: Manager Walter Lypps, requests members of No. 131 who have cars to be at the Crathmore at 12:30 to help care for the Kalamazoo boys who are participants and those de- siring to visit the ball grounds. Be on hand, boost for Grand Rapids, but show Kalamazoo what 24 carat hos- pitality is. Our boys were treated royally when they visited Kalamazoo, Sept. 22. They were met at the train with autos and driven to the Rick- man for lunch and at night were served to a seven course dinner which was fit for kings. The Kalamazoo boys did their best to make our boys feel at home and from the praises sung by them, their efforts were not in vain. The time, Saturday, Oct. 6, 1:15 p. m. Place, Garfield Park. Attrac- tion, ball game. Price, two _ bits. Come one come all and help make a regular ball game, Those who have cars, don’t forget to be at the Crath- more Hotel at 12:30 sharp. Two things we can’t swallow—a Hun’s peace proposal and German kultur. Remember, gang, that Saturday Oct. 6, is a big day for Grand Rapids Council, No. 131. The day starts at 2 p.m. Don’t forget to bring lunch for three as a pot luck lunch will be served at 6 o'clock in the Council chambers. This open meeting is a stag affair, so maybe theater tickets for the better halves will be accepta- ble. Harold H. Van Syckel, the popular cash grocer at Douglas, surprised his many friends two weeks ago by taking unto himself a bride. Mr. Van Syckel’s many friends, together with Gabby Gleanings, wish him the same happiness and success in his married life he has met in his business career. Shelby, the busy little city situated on the Pentwater branch of the P. M., is showing real class. She has dolled herself out with paved streets and, as an elaborated trimming, has added a boulevard lighting system. These improvements speak well for the hustling, enterprising business men of Shelby. Claude Peifer, the new landlord of Hotel Shelby, was formerly con- nected with the commissary depart- ment of the Pere Marquette Railroad. Mr. Peifer already has plans under way for extensive improvements. New plumbing fixtures will be in- stalled and a new heating plant will replace the one now in use. Mr. Peifer is endeavoring to give Shelby a hotel which will be a credit as well as a boon to the traveling fraternity. We hope the Hotel Shelby will pros- per and if boosts will help there will be only one result—success. Percy Carlton, of Hart, has sold his news stand to Mrs. Minnie Richmond, who will take charge immediately. Mr. Carlton has accepted a position as traveling salesman and will enter into his duties at once. Jerry Congdon, the popular drug- gist of Pentwater, is seriously ill at his home. He has symptoms of ty- phoid fever and his many friends are deeply concerned as to his condi- tion. Harry P. Grady, of the Woodhouse Co., has resigned his position and will report with his ambulance corps at Battle Creek some time this week. Harry has been drilling faithfully and also has become “floohent” in the use of French. Frank Arlict will cov- er Harry’s city trade while he is with the colors. Jim Goldstein, of Detroit, “Mich.,” the “used to was” scribe for the Tradesman, was heard to make the remark that he was going to send in a full page for the Tradesman at an early date. Make good, Jim, we are waiting watchfully. Walter J. Mellinger writes as fol- lows from East San Diego, Calif.: “We moved into our new home Tues- day last. That night I joined the lo- cal chamber of commerce, called the Progress and Prosperity Club, and was at once unanimously elected Publicity Manager of the city of East San Diego. To-morrow, Monday, I start as all-round assistant to the edi- tor of the East San Diego Press on a salary, with a view of buying the paper later. My Belgian hare indus- try will soon be flourishing. The chickens will soon be laying. The garden will soon be producing vege- tables and the flowers are now won- derful. We have orange, lemon, ba- nana, peach and acacia trees on our ranch and we have to walk to the P. O. for our mail. Some life!” Mrs. H. A. Gish, who has been seriously ill with an attack of pneu- monia, is recovering. Mr. Gish has been spending some time in Pioneer, Ohio, looking over his interests at that point. All commercial men are invited to the U. C. T. booster meeting Satur- day, Oct. 6.1. C. M.A. 2. PAF. M. M. B, A., A. P. A.’s and every- body who hugs a grip. Come up and know more of the precepts of U. C. T.ism. If any members of Grand Rapids Council are entertaining the thought that the Wm. H, Jennings, Sr., boost- er-rally meeting, to be held in the Council room next Saturday after- noon and evening, is to be a dry-as dust affair, the object of this para- graph is to disabuse their minds of any such illusion. Besides the speak- ing, several pieces of choice music will be rendered and there will be such forms of special entertainment as will interest the most critical. The committees have left no stone un- turned to make this the biggest event in the history of Grand Rapids Coun- cil, Every member should turn out and bring enough eats for at least three full sized red blooded men. All the food will be turned over to the chief cook, John V. Ripperger, and some time around 6 o’clock all will be seated at the tables for a good old time pot luck dinner. There are many reasons why every member should be present, but we will mention but one or two. The chief reason is that it is given to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of one of our honored and respected members as a travel- ing salesman. Nearly everyone in the Council has heard of or knows per- sonally By Gee Cripe Jennings, and. out of respect for this venerable old sent you on application. we have for any more; “Educating the Homes—We Evangelize the World” Have you selected your exhibit space in the Grand Rapids Better Homes Exposition Klingman Exhibition Building Wednesday, November 28th, to Saturday, December 8th, 1917 What is a better home without better faod products? The better food does not necessarily mean higher price, but it does mean a standard purity and an absolute guarantee of non-adulteration. The best food brings the best health and -the best satisfaction. standard one hundred point food product is to be an adjunct of impor- tance in the Grand Rapids BETTER HOMES show. _ This show is given in co-operation with the Grand Rapids Art As- Se eee | for Defense, the Federation of Women’s ubs and other leading org@nizations of the city, and ill National movement for BETTER H rich Gund wae ce ‘ OMES, of which i furniture and home city of the world, ae ee takes the lead. _Write us immediately, for we want your exhibit, and the space is selling very good, not through individual exhibits alone, but through the ) , g the furnishing and building indus- tries, each taking from 3,000 to 7,000 square feet of space. This is going to take up our exhibit space rapidly. co-operation of associations coverin Therefore—HURRY,., Floor plans and price of space, also showing spaces sold, will be IMPORTANT Only one or two of a kind of food products exhibits will be accepted as we cannot spare the ciate oo 50,000 square feet of floor space esides, illustrate our one hundred point food and thrift conservation campai just as well as a dozen of each kind would, and it will make acs aa vidual exhibit four or five times more valuable to the exhibitor than if confronted with a lot of exhibits in the same line. The one exhibit of each line will Klingman Exhibition Building Address—Louis W. Buckley, Managing Director BETTER HOMES EXPOSITION GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN we # « 4 # October 3, 1917 knight of the grip, we should be there to a man. ‘then, too, our worthy Grand Counselor, John A. Hach, has launched a series of raily meetings and we should respond to his appeai in a manner that will make his heart glad when he comes here next Satur- day afternoon to visit cur Council. The committee wish it expressly un- derstood that the evening meeting is open to every traveling’ salesman within reach of our Council rooms and to provide for our visitors sat- isfactorily is the reascn each mem- ber is asked to bring grub enough for three. Delegates trom the Supreme and Grand Councils will be present, as well as Kalamazoo, Muskegon, Battle Creek, Jackson, Saginaw and Bay City councils. The Kalamazoo team will do the degree work for Grand Rapids Council in the after- noon. By a recent ruling of Supreme Counselor T. J. Phelps, under date o> Aug. 20, a member of the Order of United Commercial Travelers enlist- ing or being drafted for the duration of the present war should not be con- sidered as a soldier or sailor so Iong as he remains on continental United States or Canadian territory. There- fore, so long as a member pays all dues and assessments charged or levied against him and does not leave the confines of the country, he or his beneficiary will be entitled to all the rights and benefits. This is the time of the year when quite a lot of folks with a good sup- ply of red corpuscles in their veins are wondering whether Grand Rapids Council is going to offer another of its famous dancing parties for the year 1917 and 1918. The committee wishes to announce through the col- umns of the Tradesman that the first party of the series will be given in the Council rooms Saturday evening, Oct. 27. New and old dances will be gpven, with Tuller’s orchestra in at- tendance. The committee consists of A. E. Atwoed, chairman, Ira Gordon, MICHIGAN TRADESMAN E. H, Snow, Frank Starkey and N. H. Carley, any one of whom will be pleased to further enlighten you upon the plans for the ensuing year and more pleased still to have you come forward and purchase season tickets. Geo. T. Smith, 333 Fuller street, while alighting from a train at the Union depot last Friday, fell and in- jured his elbow so badly as to ne- cessitate his going to the hospital for an operation. L. V. Pilkington. —_2--—___ Butter Adulterant “Pure.” The fact that he used _ perfectly clean water in adulterating the but- ter that he sold to his customers was cited as an argument for judicial leniency to Max Kronengold, a food dealer of Washington Market, New York. The attorney for the dealer empha- sized this bit of consideration, and called attention to various horrible things the defendant might have us- ed. Nevertheless, the judge imposed upon Ktronengold a fine of $200. By his own admission the man add- ed one part water to every two of genuine butter that he sold until ap- prehended by the supervising agent of internal revenue. —_++2___ Seize Calcium Carbide Stocks. A cablegram from the American Consul General at London informs the Department of Commerce that the British Minister of Munitions has taken possession of all calcium car- bide in stock exceeding fifty-six pounds. Unless under license from the Ministry of Munitions, further dealings in this article are prohibited, except in the execution of written contracts. Late News From the Cereal City. Battle Creek, Oct. 2—About fifteen members of Battle Creek Council will visit Grand Rapids Council Oct. 6, leaving Battle Creek over the Michi- gan Railway at 12:30 p. m. E. W. Guild, of Detroit, spent Sun- day in Battle Creek and called on the boys over the phone. Ed. says De- troit is a wonderful city, but Battle Creek looks good to him. A stag hotel is being built by C. L. Post on Jefferson avenue, South, op- posite the Michigan Railway depot. It will have fifty rooms. The build- ing will be two stories high, steam heat and bath with each room. Battle Creek is going to have one of the greatest business building booms in its history within the next few months, it is predicted by real estate men and contractors. There are not enough vacant stores in town to meet the demands and a number of second floors on Main street which have always been vacant are being leased now, and the demand is far from being supplied. Custer Park is to have a new hotel to cost $150,000. It will cover an en- tire block. The dining rooms. will be at cne end of the sun porch, with a lobby and ball room on the other. It will be built of wood and on the property of the Merchants Realty Co.., which lately bought the property sit- uated at the Gull Lake Junction of the Michigan Railway Company. The Hub Clothing Co., of Chicago, one of the largest retail clothing houses in America, has opened Mil- itary Store No, 3 at Custer Park. Two weeks ago there was not a board on the site. Yesterday the building was completed. Several car loads of stock have been moved in and the store was opened for business. A harvest barn dance was given Tuesday, Oct. 2, in the Montgomery garage for Major Gansser’s men of the 33rd regiment by the community war board. All the boys say they had “some time.” L. R. McLeod, East Main street, grocer, has sold his business to the Marco Stores Co., of Chicago, which will conduct a cash store. It is stated that this is the first of a dozen or more which will be established in Battle Creek in the near future. The stores will be supplied by the Marco wholesale store of Chicago. Detroit’s mayor and party visited Camp Custer the past week as the guests of Brigadier General Penn and Mr, Marx greeted the Detroit repre- sentatives of the National Army, most of whom were in uniform. This week will finish the uniform- ing of all the National Army men in Camp Custer. Within the past month twenty ap- plications have been filed in Calhoun county for naturalization. Fifteen thousand people visited Camp Custer Sunday and there were 10,000 autos parked outside of the grounds. Jack. —_—_> 2-2 Na Predominating Style. Manufacturers of waists for wom- en report that the differences in the demand from various sections of the country are such that no sweeping generalization of what is, or is not, the predominating style of the sea- son, is possible. The Pacific Coast is said to favor white and flesh colored Geergettes, while in the Middle West the straight line “suit blouse” in the darker color combinations is prefer- red. As for the Eastern district, it seems on the whole to be taking a little of everything. This condition is attributed to lack of any very definite new style creation. “There are, of course, new features,” said one manu- facturer, “but, due for one thing to the Paris suggestions having been unus- ually limited, these new features are confined more or less to details.” Barney Langeler has worked in this institution continuously for over forty-eight years. Barney says— NEDROW COFFEE—“‘Science did its best— WoRDEN WORDEN Methods did the rest.”’ THE PROMPT SHIPPERS ROCER ( OMPANY GRAND RAPIDS— KALAMAZOO — ae MICHIGAN TRADESMAN October 3, 1917 MICHIGANERADESMAN (Unlike any other paper.) Each issue Compiete In Itself. DEVOTED TO THE BEST INTERESTS OF BUSINESS MEN. Published Weekly by TRADESMAN COMPANY, Grand Rapids, Mich. Subscription Price. Two dollars per year, if paid strictly in advance. Three dollars per year, if not paid in advance. Canadian subscriptions, $2.94 per year, payable invariably in advance. Sample copies 5 cents each. Extra copies of current issues, 6 cents; issues a month or more old, 10 cents; issues a year or more old, 25 cents; issues five years or more old, $1. Entered at the Grand Rapids Postoffice as Second Class Matter. E. A. STOWE, Editor. October 3, 1917 SECOND LIBERTY LOAN. On October 1 the second issue of Lib- erty Loan bonds was offered to the pub- lic, subscriptions for which will be ac- cepted until Oct. 27.. The new bonds will be dated Nov. 15, 1917, and will fall due Nov. 15, 1942, redeemable, however, by the Government on and after Nov. 15, 1927. They will bear interest at the rate of 4 per cent. per annum, should the Government during the war and issue bonds bearing a higher rate of in- terest, the 4 per cent. bonds can be con- verted into those paying the higher rate. Those holding 314 per cent. in- terim receipts or the 344 per cent. bonds themselves can have them exchanged for the 4 per cent. bonds without expense. The new bonds will be exempt, both principal and interest, from all taxation, National, state or local, except inherit- ance tax. A surtax, or special additional tax, will be levied upon bonds purchased ex- ceeding $5,000 upon the basis of income, war profits and excess taxes as now fix- ed by law. small In other words, persons of incomes will pay no taxes on the new 4 per cent. bonds. In the previous campaign. the amount of the issue was arbitrarily fixed at $2,- 006.000,000. The forthcoming will be $2,006,000.000 or more, means that if the subscription within the $5,000,000,000 limit, Will be issued for all subscribed. The campaign in Michigan formally opened with a meeting at Grand Rapids Oct. 1 with a central organization for Western Michigan, which, in turn, has organized county units. These will or- ganize township units, so that this entire district will be well and thoroughly can- vassed. In the county units the county agri- cultural agents have been drafted to aid in the campaign. issue which comes bonds In the previous campaign many coun- try banks ordered bonds through their correspondents in Grand Rapids and other large cities. In order that each county should receive the credit it de- serves it would be well for the county banks to order their own bonds and those for customers directly from the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank. {The seriousness of our participation m the war is becoming more widely known and better appreciated, due to the official revelations of Germany's du- plicity, dishonesty and savagry. It has become apparent that only through the almost universal participation in these Government loans can we adequately support and supply our brave American Army and Navy and win. As this con- viction sinks deeper into the conscious- ness of our people, the more will they pour their savings into the coffers of the country, knowing that not only will they reap their reward in the return of interest on the money loaned, but in the comforting knowledge that they are thus doing their bit for their country. Any sacrifice entailed in the purchase of these bonds is only cheerfully temporary, for the securities ere as good as the gold upon which the money of the country is based. If the English people—burdened by two years of accumulating and very heavy war taxes and by a series of earlier war loans—could respond as they did to the offering of last Febru- ary, neither the duty nor the financial capacity of the American people in the case of the pending war loan is open to debate. It is our people who accumulated the high incomes and great fortunes of the first two and a half years of war, without the ex- hausting experience of participation in it. Now that we have joined in the war, it is pre-eminently our interest as well as our duty to see that the conflict is financed and fought to an early finish. That our people recognize this fact, and will respond with enthusiasm to the Government’s application, there is no reason to doubt. But unremitting activity in the canvass, and participa- tion in it by every individual, will be necessary to make the result what it ought to be. Four million separate subscriptions were received for the 3% per cent. In a thrifty population of a hundred millions, and with in- creased facilities for small applica- tions, the number ought certainly to exceed the seven millions who sub- scribed to the last German war loan. AN UNFAIR COMPARISON. In the light of what we now know about Bloody Bill Kaiser, we can ap- preciate what the matchless orator, Robert G. Ingersoll, once remarked about the Kaiser’s prototype about a quarter of a century ago: I would rather have been a French peasant and worn wooden shoes; I would rather have lived in a hut with a vine growing over the door, and the grapes growing purple in the amorous kisses of the autumn sun, with his loving wife by his side, knitting as the day ded out of the sky, with his children upon his knees and their arms about him—I would rather have been that man and gone down to the tongueless silence of the dreamless dust than to have been that imperial impersonation of force and murder known as Napoleon the Great. It is a little unfair to Napoleon to consign him to the same class as Bloody Bill, because he had some compassion for his enemies and scorned to resort to the bestialities and harbarities the Kaiser and his propaganda sanction. DEATH OF WILLIAM H. ROUSE In the death of William H. Rouse, which occurred at Blodgett Hospital last Friday, the city has lost a fine example of the old-time merchant and business man. He had nothing in common with the newer get-rich- quick type, but, sound and solid, car- ried his principles into his office with him, and was properly respected as a man who knew his place in the busi- ness world and filled it to the best of his ability. His long-time affilia- tions with a foreign corporation nev- er in the slightest degree affected the soundness of his judgment as_ to things in this city. or his sterline loyalty to local institution. It would be fcolish to think that there are not plenty of younger men of equally high standards coming to the front to take the places of the older men now dropping off; but it is true that there was a certain distinction of manner and of carriage about them that is not likely to be reproduced in the coming generation. They were truly of an old school: the best of the new will doubtless be as good, but they will differ in type. A man achieves and holds such a position as Mr. Rouse occupied only on true merit, which in the fierce competition of modern business im- plies strength of character, honesty of purpose, uprightness of method, fine idealism, united to sound judg- ment, trained mind, firmness of will, persistent application, inherent tact in dealing with men and measures, pow- er to overcome obstacles, loyalty to employer, together with devotion to the Golden Rule. Because Mr. Rouse not only pos- sessed but used all these attributes he was a distinguished success .as a furniture salesman. Far larger yet was his success in those spiritual re- lations which in real life so transcend the material. Beauty of character, charm of disposition, sincerity of heart, winsomeness of countenance, simplicity of manner, nobility that stooped to no evil, devotion to the best and highest—these characteris- tics graced a life rich in service to his country and to his friends. MUST START OVER AGAIN. The decision of the Michigan Su- preme Court in the trading stamp case, involving the validity of the law enacted by the Legislature prohibit- ing the use of trading stamps in this State, has resulted in a victory for the trading stamp people, as will be noted by the full text of the decision published in this week’s issue of the Tradesman. The law is held unconstitutional because it is class legislation—a defect which can easily be remedied at the next session of the Legislature. If the Governor calls a special session next January, the new law can be enacted at that time, but it is hardly probable a special session will be called, because President Wilson has requested all the governors of the country not to call special sessions. The class legislation objection is due to being compelled to make cer- tain exceptions in the law when it was being enacted by the Legislature to meet the strenuous objections of the Detroit Soap Co. and other man- ufacturers who issue coupons or pre- mium tickets with their goods. With the retail trade of the State more thoroughly organized than was the case when the trading stamp law was enacted it ought to be comparatively easy to secure a law which would not embody any exceptions whatever. This kind of a statute would undoubtedly be sustained by the Supreme Court. It is to be hoped, however, that re- course to the Legislature will not be necessary, because in all probability Mr. Hoover will abolish trading stamps al- together, the same as he has abolished the manufacture of liquor as a beverage. There is no reason why he should not do this, because trading stamps have no excuse for existence in times like these, when every effort is being made to lower the cost of living and give the consumer food and raiment at the low- est possible margin. One would scarcely imagine that the supply of sulphur could be rapid- ly decreasing, even though the Sa- tanic demand for it has been so great. War has required such quantities that the interior of the earth, where Dante, at any rate, and most definitarians place the infernal regions, has not been able to keep up a sufficient sup- ply, The Italian government has plac. ed an embargo on this product of the earth's bowels, partly with the inten- tion of keeping any of it from getting through to Germany and so facilitat- ing the enemy’s manufacture of muni- tions, partly, however, to preserve a sufficient supply for its own immedi- ate needs. Production is probably going forward in the Sicilian mines at top speed, which means, of course, that labor under most distressing con- ditions, in perpetual darkness, in sur- roundings dangerous to health, is be- ing driven at top speed to feed the rapacious and insatiable appetite of Cadorna’s legions. Here is a parable of the whole war, of its all inclusive- ness. Soldiers being torn and blinded by flying rock splinters on the slopes of the Monte Garbriele, grimy Sicilian peasants, heirs to the physical per- fection of their Greek ancestors, dig- ging the poisonous stuff that makes the carnage. Grand Rapids never had a citizen who did more for the poor and unfortunate than John Bertsch, nor one more gen- erous of his time and means to any cause which appealed to him with espec- ial force. Certain it is that no one ever went to him on behalf of a good cause without meeting encouragement, and no man in the whole city was more earnest in undertaking to be a useful citizen. His counsel was wise and con- servative, his judgment excellent, and his sucess in life never for a moment dimmed his sympathy for the less for- tunate and the needy in our citizenship. Withal he was the friendliest, most mod- est, and unassuming of men, never put- ting himself forward, but always ready to recognize merit in others and to ap- plaud the work of those who were often less valuable to the community than he himself. q , + . ie stilt, “ fs “> <4 3 b . - fe * * ' . « , ~ 2 e ° é > & * a a i 6a po om -@ @? S> « > eee d 4 »«€ ‘ “ 4 * 4 y q , q , « oN a“ a , f b ‘ - s * , ~ e ° 4 s a ® q oo g & ® « 4 2 ices “ > oe hd +» sigpe« ‘ @ 4 ° October 8, 1917 Isn’t It a Fact Isn’t It a Fact Isn’t It a Fact Your GOOD JUDGMENT and BUSINESS SENSE will undoubtedly be guided by such FACTS. Here are THREE ESTABLISHED FACTS—from members convincingly demonstrating to the most skeptical that there is a Shelby, Ind., July 30, 1917. United Merc. Stores, Chicago, III. Gentlemen: At the time of joining your or- ganization last Spring ! was un- certain as to whether | had thrown away my membership fee or not, but after attending our July con- vention and seeing the lines dis- played and the prices thereon, am fully convinced that it is the only system whereby any country mer- chant can be placed on an equal buying footing with the mail order houses and the big department stores. | bought about $2,000 in general lines at the Chicago convention last week and am thoroughly posi- tive: that I’ve already got my membership fee back in savings and better merchandise, and _ still have two years service coming at no extra charge. Can honestly recommend. the plan to any merchant who is de- sirous of besting all competition in the general merchandise line. Sincerely, GEO. W. DICKEY. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN UNITED BUYING ~ UNITED SELUNG NEGLECTED PROFITS that ONE THOUSAND retail Merchants buying merchandise as one individ- ual can obtain lower prices than you? that not being able to buy in “BIG” quantities you FAIL TO GET THE BENEFIT OF THE LOWEST PRICES that come with “BIG BUYS”? that ONE THOUSAND retail stores united into one concrete organization can buy 25,000 dozen overalls, or work shirts, or canvas gloves, or hosiery at a low- er price than you when buying 25 dozen? Anamosa, lIa., Aug. 7, 1917. United Mercantile Stores, Chicago, III. Gentlemen: We are very well pleased with the results of our purchases at the convention at Kansas City. We had purchased practically everything we needed from other sources, be- fore we became a member of the U. M. S., and especially so for Fall delivery. However, we found about $2,000 worth of merchandise we could use nicely to fill in with and consider the savings were sufficient to justify our taking the member- ship. Had our purchases been lar- ger, our savings would have been materially larger. We will go to the next convention with view of purchasing the bulk of our goods for the next season. In all, we are very well pleased. Yours truly, THE CRISPIN-HARTMAN CO. will tell you these are indisputable FACTS—and as a sound business man you who have actually TESTED the many benefits from this organization— MONEY-SAVING advantage created by our buying methods. Emma, tInd., August 8, 1917. United Mercantile Stores, Chicago, III. Gentlemen: | want to thank you for the in- terest you have taken in me in al the dealings | have had with you since ! became a member of your organization. ! can truthfully say that | have saved many dollars on every transaction and ! am con. vinced such a concentrated buy- ing power means a saving to every member. ! was fortunate in being able to attend the convention in Chicago last month and it sure was a great occasion for me, as 1} learned many things which will enable me to be a better retailer. 1 enjoyed the convention § very much and hope that every member can feel just as enthused over it as | do. Wishing you all kinds of suc- cess, | remain, a booster for the U. M.S. HENRY J. KLEMM. THE TIME HAS COME when modern methods of buying merchandise must be adopted if retail merchants are to compete with the rapid strides now being made by the chain stores and mail order houses, whose striking success is due to their tremendous BUYING POWER. WE ARE NOW LIVING IN an age of de velopment—attomobile—aeroplane—wireless— and in business it is the same, the retail merchant who cannot keep the PACE will be forced from the RACE, Be the exclusive merchant in your town to adopt modern BUYING METHODS—that in- sutes you better merchandise at lower prices than your competitor. Without a single obligation on your part, we will mail you a copy of “FACTS”—just for the asking. United Mercantile Stores New York City 322 Fifth Ave. INCORPORATED Chicago 408-412 S. 5th Ave. Kansas City Mo. i A TRIAL “TEST” “wz If you will check the items you are inter- ested in, we will gladly point out the advantage of Buying in Group. UNITED MERCANTILE STORES Chicage, Hl. Gentlemen: Can your Retail Buying Organization save me any money on the merchandise I have checked? WOMEN’S APPAREL MEN'S APPAREL ..-.Ceats .. Clothing .. Suits .. Pants .. Dresses ...Rain Coats ... Underwear ..Work Clothing .. Hosiery .... Overalls .. Petticoats ... Work Shirts ..House Dresses .. Sweaters ... Aprons .. Shirts, Dress .. Neckwear .. Hosiery ... Waists .. Underwear .. Skirts ..Canvass Gloves ... Furs .. Neckwear .. Veilings . .. Suspenders .. Kimonos ... Belts .-. Dressing Sacques .. Hats .... Shoes .... Shoes GENERAL DRY GOODS AND SUNDRY LINES .. Linens .. Silks ...Cottan Goods ....Infants Wear ...Wool Dress Goods ....Boys’ Blouses .. Oilcloth . ... Towels .. Handkerchiefs ..Dinner Ware .. Gloves .. Candies .. Laces ...Aluminum Ware .. Trunks, Suitcases .. House Furnishings .. Blankets .. Talking Machines Without any obligation on my part, please give me all particulars as to the advantages of “Group Buying,” and mail me copy of “Facts.” Papo Name. ..2. 0. ‘own =. ..........4......, State ......... 0, ie October 3, 1917 CU (ques AW Warning Public Against Ice Packed Poultry. As a part of the Government's pro- gramme, evidently, to help the con- suming peblic help themselves, their pocketbooks and their health by eat- ing more pou ultry. the following mat- ter, intended for general newspaper use. has been sent out by the United States Department of Agriculture: When you buy poultry which is packed in ice you probably are pay- ing poultry for trom 3 to 14 per cent. of prices water soaked up by the bird. This means paying from 25 to 50c a pound for from 3 to 14 pounds of water in every hundred pounds of chicken purchased. Moreover, a broiler allowed to soak in water or ice will lose about 1.3 per cent, of its edible substance, while roasting chickens and fowls lose as much as 1 per cent. Along with the edible material water dissolves and washes out from the bird substances on which the fine flavor of the flesh largely depends. The purchaser who wishes to avoid water-soaked chickens and to make sure that the money is paid for poul- try and not poultry plus added water will do well to insist on buying dry- packed and dry-chilled birds. It is always advisable to see the package in which the butcher received the chickens. High-grade, dry-packed. dry-picked birds are commonly sent to market in boxes—not in barrels. Twelve birds are packed in a box, which is neatly lined with white parchment paper. Each individual head is wrapped in paper. The feet of the birds are clean and the entrails are always in place. Wet-packed chickens are shipped to market in barrels holding 200 pounds or more. The birds in the bottom of the bar- rel soak in water that is fifthy with dirt washed down from the feet and heads by the melting ice. Many persons who have found a bird dry and without flavor attribut- ed this lack of quality to cold stor- whereas the probability is that wet packing is responsible for the fact that most of the appetizing flavor has disappeared. Usually cold stored poultry which is thawed in the dry, cold air of the ice box is much su- perior to the water-logged so-called fresh chicken. ao age, —_2<-.____ Edward Miller Will Dream Also. Evansville, Oct. 1—I am glad our editor had a dream. He dreamed that “The lovers of God are the haters of men.” The haters of men have all claimed to be the lovers of God. These haters of men filled their dungeons with the thinkers of the world. They put the chains on those who dared to tell the truth. They invented superstition and kaiserism, They built altars and thrones. They robbed the thinkers of religion and in- vented a gospel of their own and kill- ed everybody who would not follow their lead. They filled the world with beggars and crowned themselves as Saints. os made millions upon millions sob and moan and go out on the battle fields to fight for their creeds. Our editcr now sees a world at war because the men of God hate the men of intellect. These men despise in- tellectual people and nations. They commit crime in order to teach their followers how to kill those who wish to think for themselves. Our editor now sees “Liberty at last is God and Heaven is_ here.” This he says “shall” be. To-night he will dream ancther dream and he will see Heaven here and now. God is here and Heaven is here now. If it is not here now God is not here. Heaven is peace, joy and happiness and if we do not have these things now God is not here. To-night I shall dream that I am in Heaven now. If I cannot be in Heaven now I shall never get there. Storms and chaos, creeds and al- tars, strife and crime are things of the past with me. I new live without the cannon’s flame which the infa- mous kaiser and his hell devils are using to-day. Kaiserism in all parts of the world has nothing to do with the thoughts I entertain. If storms and chaos, creeds and altars bring you mental strife. change your mental action. The more you act on such thoughts the more hell you will get now. Edward Miller, Jr. —s 2 s___ Probably the quickest for a man to get rid of his wife’s female ac- quaintances is to make love to them. — +. A kind act is never a stepping stone to misfortune. way Rea & Witzig PRODUCE COMMitssiON MERCHANTS 104-106 West Market St. Buffalo, N. Y. Established 1873 Live Poultry in excellent de- mand at market prices. Can handle large shipments to ad- vantage. Fresh Eggs in good de- mand at market prices. Fancy creamery butter and good dairy selling at full quota- tions. Common selling well. Send for our weekly price cur- rent or wire for special quota- tions. Refer you to the People’s Bank of Buffalo, all Commercial Agen- cies and to hundreds of shippers everywhere. Mr. Flour Merchant: You can own and control your flour trade. Make each clerk a sales- man instead of an order taker. Write us today for exclusive sale proposition Paris Green Arsenate of Lead Get Our Prices Reed & Cheney Co. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. covering your market for Purtty Palent aoe We mill strictly choice Michigan Wheat properly blended to pro- duce a satisfac- tory all-purpose family flour. GRAND RAPIDS GRAIN & MILLING COMPANY. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Mr. Poultry Shipper: Last week we handled four cars live poultry. This is evidence that we have satisfied shippers. Give us a trial. We don't charge commission. 20-22 Ottawa Ave., N. W. Grand Rapids Michigan mi Reve moar baa the flour UN and the dirt OUT. go) ‘Tf Quality Gunts SCHULZES ett Lh ;<° BREAD @}.3 a Wilmarth show cases and store fixtures in West Michigan's biggest store In Show Cases and Store Fixtures Wilmarth is the best buy—bar none Catalog—to merchants Wilmarth Show Case Company 1542 Jefferson Avenue Grand Rapids, Mich. ( Made Jn Grand Rapids} Conservative [avestors Patronize Tradesman A dvertisers * 4 October 8, 1917 Sparks From the Electric City. Muskegon, Oct. 1—The Differential Clock Co., which is moving here from Grand Rapids, has leased “the Enter- prise Brass Co. plant and will soon be doing business on a large scale. The Michigan Engine Cx has com- menced building the new truck called the “Muskegon.” The new factory which it is building i in the Continental addition, is well under way. The Michigan Warehouse & Stor- age Co. has leased 50,000 feet of floor space in the Racine Boat Co. plant and will engage in a general trans- fer and storage business. J. Hay- ward, of the W. W. Barcus Co., is at the head. Several Pere Marquette officials were here a few days ago and stated they were going to remodel the de- pot, making several changes in the rest room, also sanitary plumbing, etc. Surely this will be appreciated. Speaking of depots, the Michigan Central, at Gaylord, was a disgrace to a civilized land Wednesday, Sept. 26. The writer went to get the 5 a. m. train and found at least a dozen drunks, who evidently had been there all night; bottles, etc., were scattered over the floor and the waiting room was in a terrible filthy condition. Surely, with a night man on the job, there can be no excuse for this. The Peoples Hardware Co. has its stock pretty well transferred to its new location on Pine street. The Union National Bank will move to a temporary location next week, while the building on the present site is being razed and a new sky scraper is being erected. The U. C. T’s will secure a new hall in the building. Strange how much more attractive our home seems to the young men since the school ma’am came to stay with us. Any one doubting the productive- ness of Northern Michigan, should have visited the Pellston fair, held on the upper floor of Jackson & Tindle’ s store. Phillip Theil, the manager, and his able assistants, surely did their part to make the fair a success. The writer never saw an exhibition oi vegetables that equalled it in quality. The display of potatoes was excep- tionally fine. Mrs. Will Heidrick had six weighing 12%4 pounds. Carrots, turnips, rutabagas, cabbage, apples, plums—all of the finest quality. In fancy work Miss Minnie Dewey and Mrs. McDonald had the largest dis- play, all of which was very fine. O. D, Leach, 81 years old, had a fine silk quilt which he made, which was very fancy. J. D. Robinson had a large display of honey and beeswax, MICHIGAN TRADESMAN all of which was a high quality of goods. Mrs. D. Sullivan, with fifty- eight varieties of canned goods, all of which looked eatable, led the list. 3aked goods of all kinds were abun- dant and a fine lot of butter near by made you hungry. This was. the fourth annual fair of Jackson & Tindle and the premium list was large and generous. EF. P. Monroe. —_++.__ Make “Roman” Cheese. The Lodi Cheese Co., Lodi, Wis., is making a new brand of cheese, called Roman. It is a very delecta- ble article of food for Italians, and has heretofore been imported from Italy. The war has put an end to its importation, and its manufacture is now being taken up in this country. Emanuel Marcus, a Macedonia Jew, who learned his trade abroad, has been secured by the Lodi company to make this cheese. —_2>-—____ The Michigan State Fair, from the standpoint of the dairyman and man- ufacturer of butter and cheese, was a dismal failure. The dairy division is looked on by the management as of little consequence and of secondary consideration. Considerable space in the dairy building rented to other in- terests entirely foreign to the dairy. Superintendent George Brownell was unable to create much interest in that department, as only six tubs of cream- ery butter, three cheese and nine samples of dairy butter were on ex- hibition. The creamery butter was mostly from nearby creameries, those out in the State not taking any part in the exhibit as in former years. To-day’s Flavoring Crescent Mapleine, the ‘“‘Golden Flavour,"’ is today's flavoring. A few drops go as far as a teaspoon of other flavorings. No other flav- oring is so rich— none so econom- »# ical. 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Franklin Granulated Sugar is sold in 2 and 5 lb. cartons and 2, 5, 10 and 25 Ib. cotton bags. “‘A Franklin Sugar for every use’’ Granulated, Dainty Lumps, Powdered, Confectioners, Old Fashioned Brown The Franklin Sugar Refining Company Philadelphia | iF av? " oT KL Dern Via | len | Saez, | i H 12 October 3, 1917 -_ — oan = _ -_ - FINANCIAL ~ vepbeeebad bo Some Perplexing Problems Incident to the War. Written for the Tradesman. Advance information as to the new Liberty Loan has been extremely hard to get. These facts are now, or soon will be, public property: The loan will be for $3,000,000,000 The bonds will bear 4 per cent. in- terest and will be tax exempt to the purchaser of small means, that is to purchasers who do not pay income or war profit taxes. To the wealthy they will be liable to a surtax, based upon income. It has been a puzzle as to just what surtax means in this re- spect. Financiers define it as a tax in addition to all other taxes paid. but in this instance it would be a special tax on Liberty Bonds, based upon other income taxes paid by the purchaser. This will mean that buyers of small amcunts of the first 3% per cent. Liberty Bonds, in exchanging them for the new 4 per cent. bonds, will have to pay the tax. In this respect a little information and a suggestion may be helpful, The owners of 3% per cent. Liberty Bonds have until June 1, 1918, to exchange them for 4 per cent. registered or coupon bonds without cost to the purchaser. The suggestion is that those who purchas- ed 3% per cent. Liberty Bonds or those who are holding interim re- ceipts for others, do not send for the coupon or registered bonds called for in their receipts until the new 4 per cent. loan is fully launched and they decide definitely whether they wish to retain the 3%4 per cent. bonds or whether they desire to exchange them for the 4 per cent. bonds. In case an exchange is decided upon the interim receipts now held entitling the holder to 3% per cent. bonds can, without further fuss, be exchanged for the 4 per cent. temporary receipts, which later will be exchanged for the new bonds. It is to be hoped that in the new Liberty Loan bond campaign just op- ening there will be more of a syste- matic canvass. H. O. Probasco, man- ager of the bond department of the Michigan Trust Company, has outlin- ed a plan which it seems would thor- oughly comb the State. It is this: As soon as the quota to be furnished by the State is ascertained, apportion it on a basis of the assessed valua- tion of the various counties. When this is done, have a meeting of the bankers of each county whose duty it should be to get the supervisors as chairmen of their respective town- ships, making it their duty to see that the pro rata of their individual town- ships, as settled on the basis of as- sessed valuation, is forthcoming. Jf this plan is pursued, all who could would not only contribute to the great cause, but would also be in possession of a gilt edged security yielding a fair return. This plan would distribute the loan equitably. Further information is at hand rel- ative to the latest plunge of the Gov- ernment into the savings bank busi- ness. While at first glance it seems childish, it is full of sinister signif- cance to the savings banks of the country. As announced by Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo, and con- tained in the bond and certificate bill, the plan is to have the Federal Treas- ury issue war certificates of deposit in the denomination of $5, to bear in- terest at 4 per cent. per annum. Stamps of small denominations will be issued which will be pasted in a book given the purchaser until $5 has been accumulated, when the book will be taken and a $5 certificate of de- posit given in exchange, the 4 per cent. interest to be paid at maturity, or computed at 4 per cent. from date of issue if the certificate is turned in in payment for a Liberty Bond. The new 4 per cent. Liberty Loan and the Government penny trading stamp plan are conditions the savings banks of Michigan must meet. There has been a greater upset in business conditions since the war started than was anticipated, caused largely by congressional delay in settling taxation, price fixing and oth- er Government control which has re- duced the buying of the country to a hand-to-mouth basis. Industrial ac- tivity, however, thanks to large war orders by the Government and gener- ous civilian purchases, shows little slacking up. Added to other causes of disturbance the attitude of labor has had a checking influence. Influ- ences of the war and the coming out of present Government programmes are bound to have a far reaching ef- fect in the future. Acting on the theory of the greatest good to the greatest number, the country has started upon a policy of Government regulation of prices and profits which leads us into unknown and untrodden paths. It is true that general business interests are willing to place patriot- ism above profits and that great emergencies call for great measures, but the question will pop up whether, having remade our economic structure to comply with artificial limitations, in effect ostensibly for the period of the war, subsequent return to com- petitive, individualistic conditions can easily be accomplished. One of the greatest changes is the disappearance —possibly for all time—of dealing in grain futures through the fixing of GRAND RAPIDS NATIONAL [CITY BANK CITY TRUST & SAVINGS BANK ASSOCIATED CAMPAU SQUARE The convenient banks for out of town people. Located at the very center of — " Handy to the street cars—the interurbans—the hotels—the shopping strict. On account of our location—our large transit facilitles—our safe deposit vaults and our complete service covering the entire field of banking, our institutions must be the ultimate choice of out of town bankers and individuals. Combined Capital and Surplus.................. $ 1,724,300.00 Combined Total Deposits ..............0ceeeee- 10,168,700.00 Combined Total Resources ..............0eeeee 13,157,100.00 GRAND RAPIDS NATIONAL CITY BANK CITY TRUST & SAVINGS BANK -ASSOCIATED Every_American must realize]the urgent necessity of supporting His Country unreservedly, and of definitely showing his Prac- tical Patriotism by subscribing to his utmost ability to the Second Liberty¥Loan. (;RAND RAPIDS [RUST [-OMPANY MANAGED BY MEN YOU KNOW OTTAWA AT FOUNTAIN. BOTH PHONES 4391 L7 q? October 3, 1917 minimum prices to producers and the formation under Government control of the wheat corporation which is to purchase and resell to the millers the unsold portion of the crop of 1917 and the entire crop of 1918. Many believe this will permanently shut our speculation in grain, because pub- lic sentiment, if this plan proves sat- isfactory, will resist the return to the old methods. As a result of the recent ruling that Federal Reserve banks may make loans against warehouse receipts for potatoes, the United States Depart- ment of Agriculture proposes two standards of the tubers as follows: “No. 1 grade to consist of sound potatoes of similar varietal charac- teristics, which are practically free from dirt or other foreign matter, frost, injury, suburn, second growth, cuts, scab, blight, dry rot and damage caused by disease, insects or mechan- ical means. The minimum diameter of the round varieties shall be 1% inches, and of potatoes of the long varieties, 134 inches. No, 2 grade shall consist of pota- toes of similar varietal characteris- tics, which are practically free from frost, injury and decay, and which are free from serious damage caused by dirt or other foreign matter, sun- burn, second growth, cuts, scab, dry rot or other disease, insects or me- chanical means. The minimum di- ameter to be 1% inches. Reasonable tolerances are to be made for variations incident to com- mercial grading and handling. It has been ruled by the Federal Reserve Board that potatoes, properly graded and packed and stored in weatherproof and responsible ware- houses, would undoubtedly constitute a readily marketed, non-perishable staple. Most interesting and important is a ruling of the United States Depart- ment of Justice to the effect that state banks are not subject to the Clay- ton anti-trust act, prohibiting inter- locking directorates, as the provision of the act expressly relates to banks organized or operating under the laws of the United States. The decision states that as the act authorizing ad- mission of state banks to the Federal Reserve specifically provides that “subject to the provision of this act and to the regulations of the Federal Reserve Board made pursuant there- to, any bank becoming a member of the Federal Reserve system~shall re- tain its full charter and_ statutory rights as a state bank or trust com- pany.” “Since,” the decision concludes, “the rights existing under state laws as to selection of directors seems clearly among the charter and_ statutory rights thus retained in full by state member banks, they must be held free in that regard from the restrictions imposed by section 8 of the Clayton act. Paul Leake. What of It? Wife: “The paper says that nitrates are higher.” Hub: “What do we care? er telegraph anywhere.” We nev- ——_2 +. When a man challenges comparison he has to fight against big odds. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN The Second Liberty Loan—A For All. Written for the Tradesman. “Help Liberty!” What’s that I hear In plaintive tone. The call is clear; Is she alone— In need—and cries— For help! Is none At hand—nor tries To her enthrone? Call “Help Liberty!” Again I hear That mournful word. Is still none near Nor aught has heard What seans her cry Unanswered yet, And must she die While men forget? “Help Liberty!’’ Will ne’er men heed Nor hear that cry For gain, for greed Would see her lie Enchained, unthroned, Yet pleading still, With blood atoned Though done no ill? “Help Liberty!’’ Shall heartless lord In secret scheme Tio draw his sword That some dire dream For lust, for power Be realized, While freedom’s hour Is thus despised? “Help Liberty!’”’ What! Calling still? Perhaps it be It is God’s will She’s calling me, Though long the way And wide the sea Til fight, Ill pay, For Liberty. Charles A. Heath. —_——__2-2. 2. _____- With Tact, But Forceful. “We hope we are in error, but our records show that you are $8.16 over- drawn. 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We write mercantile risks and store buildings occupied by our policy holders at 25 per cent. less than the board rate established by the Michigan Inspection Bureau. If you are interested in saving one-third of your expenditure for fire insurance, write us for particulars. Wm. N. Senf, Secretary. 14 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN October 3, 1917 TRADING STAMP LAW. Held Unconstitutional By Michigan Supreme Court. Following is the full text of the decision of the Michigan Supreme Court in the trading stamp case: Before: Stone, Ostrander, Bird, Moore, Steere and Brooke; Kuhn and Fellows not sitting. Steere, J.: This quo warranto pro- ceeding was instituted to oust defendant from doing business in this State as a trading stamp company in violation of the provisions of Act 244, Pub. Acts 1911, entitled: Le “An Act to restrain and to prohibit gift enterprises, to prevent the issuing, selling or giving away of trading stamps, or of certificates, Coupons, or any token er writing redeemable with or exchange- able. in whole or in part, for articles of merchandise or value as prizes, premiums or otherwise, by any firm, corporation or individual except as herein otherwise provided; to define what shall be treated as gift enterprises and trading stamps, and to fix penalties for the violation of this act.” Dbei:endant is a corporation organized under the laws of the State of New Jersey. Prior to the passage of this Act it had paid the franchise fee and fully complied with all the requirements of Act 206, Public Acts of 1901, prescribing conditions under which foreign corpora- tions are admitted to do business in Michigan, and received a license, or cer- tificate therefor, from the Secretary of State. It was then and had been for some time prior thereto engaged in the business of furnishing to dealers and redeeming, when issued by them, trading stamps, or coupons, in the State of Mich- igan, and admittedly continued in that business up to the time of hearing in this case. Its defense is against the validity of the statute which is claimed to be void because unconstitutoinal on various grounds, amongst which are, briefly stated, that it violates the due process of law and equal protection pro- visions of the fourteenth amendment of the Fedefal Constitution, impairs’ the obligation of contracts, prohibits legiti- mate advertising, describes defendants’ business as a “gift enterprise’? and con- trary to the public policy of the State although there is no element of chance or gambling in it, prohibits defendant and others from engaging in an honest business not detrimental to public health, safety, morals or the public welfare, im- poses an excessive and confiscatory pun- ishment for its violatino, is discrimina- tory and unfair class legislation, and violates the provisions of our State Con- stitution that no law shall embrace more than one object which shall be ex- pressed in its title. The not unfamiliar method of de- fendant’s business as a company is to act as an intermediary between the buyer and seller, or the merchant and his customers, by what it terms a “co-operative discount system,” under which it contracts to furnish dealers in merchandise, for am agreed compensation, trading stamps redeemable at defendant’s place or places of busi- ness in articles kept by it for that pur- pose, the claimed beneficent features of which, to the merchant and his customer, being that the former is enabled to thus advertise his business by offering trad- ing stamps, in the nature of discounts, to the latter who can then go to the de- fendant’s establishment and obtain in exchange without further cost some arti- cle of the value, or priced at, the amount represented by the stamp or stamps he produces. The contract between defendant, called the “company,” and the merchant, called the ‘‘subscriber,’’ provides that the com- pany will furnish the subscriber the use of its “S. & H. Green Trading Stamps” at an agreed price and redeem them in specified articles of merchandise when presented by customers of the subscriber, who on his part agrees ‘‘To offer to cus- tomers upon making purchases, and when accepted by them give as an evidence of cash trade, and only for redemption by said company, one of said stamps with each ten cents represented in the retail price of the goods for which cash is paid, and not otherwise to procure, use or dispose of said stamps. By this plan of operation it is con- tended tere is a value given to and consideration for the stamps issued to customers, payable in merchandise, not contingent on any hazard or chance, or trading stamp involving any characteristics of a lot- tery or gift enterprise. In support of this contention the following cases are cited: State v. Shugart, 138 Ala. 86; Humes v. City of Little Rock, 138 Fed. 929; ex parte McKenna, 126 Cal. 429; City and County of Denver v. Frueauff, 39 Col. 26; Dist. of Col. v. Gregory, 219 U. 8S. 210; Ter. of Hawaii v. Gunst, 18 Hawaii Rep. 196; Long v. State, 74 d. 565; State v. Gaspare, 115 d. 7; Common- wealth v. Emerson, 165 Mass. 146; Com- monwealth v. Sisson. 178 Mass. 578; O'Keefe v. City of Somerville, 190 Mass. 110; Sperry & Hutchinson Co. v. Temple, 137 Fed. 992; State v. Sperry & Hutchin- son Co., 110 Minn. 378; People v. Dycker, 76 N. Y. S. 111; People v. Gillson, 109 N. Y¥. 389; People v. Zimmerman, 92 N. Y. S. 497; City of Winston v. Beeson, 135 N. C. 271; State v. Dalton, 22 BR. L 77: Young v. Commonwealth, 101 Va. 853. That the business in which defendant is engaged is lawful in the absence or prohibiting legislation is unquestioned. Whether its characteristics are such in the field of trade and merchandising that it serves no legitimate purpose and is so intrinsically inimical to good morals and public welfare that it may be suppressed by legislation for the common good under the police power of the State, either by direct prohibition or by licensing it to death, has been a fruitful source of pro- tracted litigation in numerous jurisdic- tions for many yeas. In times past the courts of last resort in some fifteen or sixteen states, and sevearl Federal courts, have held that ordinances and statutes enacted to prohibit the trading stamp business were void as an invasion of the constitutional rights of those engaged in it, while other authorities less numer- ous are found to the contrary. Of the latter plaintiff cites and especially relies upon as conclusive the comparatively re- cent case of Rast v. Van Deman & Lewis Co. 240 U. S. 342, followed in the same volume by Tanner v. Little, ibid, 369, and Pitney vy. Washington, ibid, 387. Conceding as contended by _ relator that in the recent cases above cited the United States Supreme Court has held the trading stamp business is of such a character as to be within legislative con- trol and may be suppressed under the police power of the State, the yet serious question remains of whether the statute upon which plaintiff relies is so framed as to be an honest, impartial and valid exercise of that power in elimination of the condemned practice, to protect pub- lic morals, health and safety for the gen- eral good. Its title, above quoted, indi- cates that purpose to the casual reader, conveying the impression that the use of trading stamps and gift enterprises in merchandising is under condemnation as a demoralizing practice with insidious potentialities inimical to the public wel- fare, which the act is designed to sup- press. Looking to the body of the act to ascertain the method of its enforcement, it is found to be a criminal law of sever- ity providing that “The violation of any provision of this act shall be deemed to be a misdemeanor and is hereby made punishable by im- prisonment in the county jail for not to exceed six months or by fine of not to exceed one thousand dollars or both in the discretion of the court.’’ Further examination of this drastic law discloses that it is not designed to sup- press the use of trading stamps in mer- chandising by the principals, but to elim- inate agents, or middle-men, exempting from its eradicating provisions all manu- facturers and dealers in merchandise, who alone actually use with customers and deal out to the public in the course of their business the trading stamps, or coupons in stimulation of their trade. This major exemption is carried through the act, with one exception, in sub- stantially the form found in section one, which is as follows: “Gift enterprises and the issuing, fur- nishing or giving away of trading stamps or any certificate, coupon or writing of similar character other than for redemp- tion or exchange directly by the person, firm or corporation furnishing, issuing or giving away the same for himself or itself and not for or on account of an- other, are hereby declared to be con- trary to the public policy of the State of Michigan, and are hereby prohibited.’’ The exception referred to is the con- cluding paragraph of the Act (sec. 10), which reserved to those engaged in man- ufacturing, whether foreign or domestic corporations, companies or individuals, the right to contract with others for the use and redemption in merchandise of their trading stamps, is as follows: “This act shall not restrict or limit the right of any manufacturer of any goods or articles of merchandise to place in or upon the package or wrapper of or for his goods or merchandise, coupons, cer- tificates or tokens, nor the redemption thereof directly or indirectly.’’ The substance of this act, ately worked out with abundant legal phraseology, is a law which forbids the merchants or dealers in merchandise from issuing trading stamps or coupons with an agreed redemption value to their customers as evidence of trade, unless redeemable by themselves, making it a crime punishable by heavy fine and im: prisonment for third parties to partici- pate in the transaction by any arrange- ment to redeem them according to the terms under which they are issued, while manufacturers may freely issue them, either redeemable by themselves or any other persons. As related to the sup- pression of this claimed trading stamp evil under the police power of the State, no logical reason exists for this dis- criminating classification. It is stated as a reason that a difference exists in their relations with the public, for the retailer deals directly with the customer while the manufacturer deals only with the re- tailer or jobber, but the object of both as elabor- THE OLD ATIONA BANK GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. 177 MONROE AVE. Complete Banking Service Foreign Drafts Commercial Department Travelers’ Cheques Letters of Credit Safety Deposit Vaults Savings Department Our 3% Per Cent SAVINGS CERTIFICATES ARE A DESIRABLE INVESTMENT Fourth National Bank United States Depositary Savings Deposits Commercial Deposits 3 Per Cent Interest Paid on Savings Deposits Compounded Semi-Annually 34 Per Cent Interest Paid en Certificates of Deposit Left One Year Capital Stock and Surplus $580,000 WM. H. ANDERSON, President ~ J. CLINTON BISHOP, Cashier LAVANT Z. 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In itself this discrimination between manufacturer and merchant may be con- ceded a matter of which defendant could not complain, but the underlying restric- tion on the dealer out of which it arises does directly concern defendant. Author- ity is cited to the effect that, under con- tracts like this between defendant and its subscribers, instead of it being their agent they become agents of the trading stamp company to handle and distribute its coupons, or stamps, for it to redeem at a profit. In a sense, as between them- selves, the transaction may take that color, but such is not their relation to the public, for whose protection this law purports to have been enacted. In the transaction by which the stamps are put afloat, the stamp company only comes in contact with the consumer, or buying * public, as the representative of the mer- chant, to redeem the trade tokens which he has issued in connection with sales to his customers under an agreement by him with them that they will be redeem- ed in merchandise for a stated value. It is patent that the merchant is the major, and vitally essential, factor in the trading stamp business without whose participation it could not exist as now constituted. If he was prohibited from practicing that method of stimulating trade, or declined to adopt it, all trading stamp companies and agencies would speedily die a natural death; but with them prohibited and totally eliminated the dealers, if unrestrained, could and presumably would continue the use of trading stamps, and issue them to the buying public to tempt customers in the same manner as before; with the same alleged baneful influence against good morals and public welfare. In the selec- tive draft which this law makes from those engaged in trading stamp activi- ties, such as are vitally essential to the existence of the business are exempted. If its suppression for the public welfare was the moving consideration for the law a reversal of the plan of selection would seem to furnish a simple solution of the problem. So long as the use of trading stamps by dealers to draw custom is counten- anced and sustained as a lawful practice it is difficult to discern any difference, in principle, whether in consummation of the transaction the merchant who negotiates it, and issues to his customers such ‘lure to improvidence’’ under a guarantee of redeemable value, redeems the stamp himself or has some one re- deem it for him. As is said in People v. Dyecker, supra, ‘Just what there is in the thing prohibited differing from the thing expressly authorized that makes it inimical to the public welfare and gen- eral safety does not appear.’’ In People v. Zimmerman, supra, the court had under consideration a statute similar in the above particulars to Act 244, The following views upon. that feature of the act are not inapplicable here: “There is another infirmity in the statute which renders it invalid. By subdivision 5, as already noted, the busi- ness of dealing in trading stamps is re- served for the merchant or manufacturer. This creates a_ preferential class. The vice it seems is not an alluring one to buy by promises of a gift, but in permit- ting a promise to be fulfilled by another than the seller. It is a narrow ledge for the distinction to rest upon when in one instance the transaction is subject to legislative control to the extent of con- fiscation, while in the other it goes with- out let or hindrance. If the seller by arrangement with a responsible company secures the performance of the agree- ment and the arrangement is satisfac- tory to the buyer, it would seem that such a plan ought not to be made a crime, while redemption by the merchant is deemed an honest transaction. The statute is not founded on the moral plane pretended but belongs to that class of legislation designed to drive out of business a successful competitor.”’ In the last case, disagreeing with pre- ceding authorities which upheld the trading stamp business as an honest and legitimate commercial method of adver- tising by giving discounts to customers, with which legislation might not inter- fere, the Court said that such schemes “rely on something else than the article sold. They tempt by promise of a value greater than that article and apparently not represented in its price, and it hence may be thought that thus by an appeal to cupidity to lure to improvidence. This may not be called in an exact sense a “Jottery,’’ may not be called ‘‘gaming;’’ it may, however, be considered as having the seduction and evil of such, and whether it has may be a matter of en- quiry and of judgment that it is finally within the power of the legislature to make.”’ So considered the court held that where such conditions were presented and the legislature so determined it might suppress the found evil by ap- propriate legislation under the compre- hensive police power of the State because MICHIGAN TRADESMAN against good morals and inimical to the public welfare. This act in outline has that general tone. It is skilfully drawn and well worded to that end, but for its interspersed exceptions which ap- proximate what is sometimes called a ‘joker’ in legislation, serving to defeat the otherwise prominently indicated ob- ject of the act. It is in that particular of the class of legislation which the court said in Braddock v. Day, 75 Mich. 527, “should receive no encouragement at the hands of the courts.” It is further contended for plaintiff that if invalid as to firms, individuals, ete., the act should be sustained against defendant as a valid limitation upon its corporate powers under the _ reserved authority of the legislature to alter, amend or repeal all corporate laws, it being particularly stated in Sec. 9 of the Act that it is intended as a limitation upon the power ‘‘of any person, firm or corporation’? doing business in the State, and to be held ‘‘valid to the fullest ex- tent possible’ if found invalid as to any class, feature, ete. We do not deem it necessary to follow or to disagree with the able argument in plaintiff's brief upon the legislative authority and control over corporations both foreign and domestic, and its re- serve power to amend or repeal such legislation, provided it is effected by an appropriate enactment for that purpose distinctly evidencing such intent under a proper title. If the act were given force in that view it would seem to amount to an amendment of the corporate laws which, it is argued with citation of authority, may be done by implication in a sep- arate act so operating. While that propo- sition might be questioned under the restrictions of Sec. 21 Art. 5 of our pres- ent constitution, conceding it as claimed, that object must at least be fairly indi- cated in the title of the act and the intent made plain by its provisions. This is a prohibitory act naming together without distinction, both in its title and paragraphs throughout, firms, corpora- tions and individuals, or persons, with no separate section or provision devoted to corporations. The statement of intent in Sec. 9 is but declaratory of a recognized judicial rule of construction. Of such a provision it is said in Ala. ete. Trans. Co. v. Doyle, 210 Fed. 173: “Tt cannot be that, if the unconstitu- tional portions are so interwoven with the whole purpose and operation of the statute that they are not fairly separ- able, the act may nevertheless be en- forced in a form in which it was not passed and in which it might not be recognized by its framers.’’ And the same could be said with even greater probability of the members of the Legislature who voted its passage. The court there further pointed out, in the act under consideration, as reason for rejecting the contention that it could be sustained as a limitation on the power of corporations, infirmities closely analog- ous in many particulars to those ap- pearing here, in part as follows: “This act does not purport to regulate corporations, There are no separate sec- tions relating to corporations, which can be preserved and enforced. Particularly as relates to dealers, every restriction is earefully applied to corporations, and partnerships and individuals. If onry corporate dealers were affected, the statute would be evaded so easily as to make it worthless.’’ For the foregoing reasons we are im- pelled to the conclusion that the dis- criminating scope of this act, as limited and emasculated by the exceptions run- ning through it, the nature and object of which are not disclosed in its title. is not a constitutional exercise of the police power of the State upon which it pur- ports to be predicated. The judgment of ouster prayed for by the Attorney General is therefore denied. _—_ 2a Swedish Crops Requisitioned. To bring about economy in their use the Swedish government has re- qutisitioned, by royal degree, the sup- plies of wheat, rye, barley, oats, mix- ed grain, vetches, peas, beans, and sugar beets within the kingdom. The American Minister Ira N. Morris, has notified the Department of Com- merce from Stockholm that the order in question applies to all stocks from a previous harvest that were available on Sept. 1, and to the current harvest as soon as cut. The decree remains in force until April 30 next. Mr. Morris also has informed the depart- ment that the Swedish government has taken over all supplies of fodder in that country. About thirty-five different articles come under the head of “fodder” there, including whale meal, THE BANK WHERE YOU FEEL AT HOME a, Eee —_——_een ——— “Geann iris avincsB ANK WE WILL APPRECIATE YOUR ACCOUNT TRY US! 15 Kent State Bank Main Office Fountain St. ‘Facing Monroe Grand Rapids, Mich. Capital - - - - $500,000 Surplus and Profits - $500,000 Resources 9 Million Dollars 3 A Per Cent. Paid on Certificates Largest State and Savings Bank in Western Michigan them obtainable near by. construction. 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USE CITIZENS LONG DISTANCE SERVICE Citizens Telephone Company S MICHIGAN TRADESMAN October 3, 1917 = Theres keal Value Wholesalers do not always come in personal contact with their custom- ers, but they have a thorough knowledge of the requirements, the pecularities and the demands of the merchants with whom they do business. Why? Because such knowledge enables them to better serve their trade. It en- ables them to hold old customers and get new ones. They not only know what goods sell best, but they know exactly what class of merchandise will be in greatest demand six months or even a year in advance. And this knowl- edge, so vital to their business, is only gained by being closely associated with their clientele. It,is so important a factor that the success or failure of a business often depends upon it. It is the same with the retailer. The greater his knowledge, the more intimately he knows the requirements of his clientele, the greater his success. What constitutes this knowledge? It means that the merchant, in addition to knowing every detail of his own business, should also know the intimate affairs of the community in which he does business. He should know crop condi- tions, acreage yield, prices of farm products, the buying power of the farming class and what goods will be in greatest demand. In addition to this he should know labor conditions, the weekly , wage earned by the Wv# daily workers in his ¢f° community, the per- Oe centage of people idle, the number of people employed, the employ- ment problem as it af- fects the community, and the general pros- perity of the territory. Cheboygan, Michigan Cheboygan, the northern “City of the Straits,” is a city whose outward growth has been slow, but whose roots have struck deep into the soil, giving a strong and sure foundation for rapid, sturdy growth later on. Cheboygan has a good harbor with boat traffic to all Great Lakes ports; two railroads; a compact business dis- trict teeming with activity; residential districts marked by pleasant shady streets and beautiful homes; a charming riverside park; pure water from artesian wells; a good school system; fine public buildings; several mills and factories. Illustration shows part of a parade of a recent Cheboygan fraternity gathering. 4 > >» a to 4 yw (> 4 » ‘ “(> . a apo? oe October 3, 1917 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN The merchant should know the approximate number of families in his immediate territory, the number of these families he serves, and the number of families who do their shopping elsewhere, but are good prospective customers. Simply knowing these conditions is not enough. The merchant must act on his knowledge. He must stock merchandise of the right kind and in proper quantities. He must devise methods for attracting to his store, many of the people now in his territory, but not his customers. The displays of merchandise in the store and in the show windows should stimulate a desire for people to do their trading at this store. The very appearance of the store should reflect the merchant’s knowledge of his clientele, his knowledge of the needs of the community, and his ability to satisfy these requirements. Every private and every public gathering offers a special sales opportunity. School opening, graduation exercises, weddings, etc., all offer special opportunities to the merchant who is wide-awake enough to grasp them. Sales letters, circulars and newspaper advertising at the right time will bring trade. A good mailing list is one of the most valuable assets a merchant can have, and especially so when it is used to the greatest advantage. A circular letter once a month, with a special list of bargains printed on an enclosure, mailed out to a selected list of names, is sure to attract trade for the merchant, and it helps him to keep in close contact with the clientele he serves. Any merchant who thoroughly studies his clientele and governs his business accordingly, will soon be recog- nized as a business leader and a power in the community he serves. The Grand Rapids Wholesale Dealers Association has made a special study of the conditions in Michigan. They know the demands of the merchants and the demands of the public. They keep in constant touch with affairs and conditions, and because they so thoroughly know the requirements of Michigan people and Michi- gan merchants, they are able to give Michigan merchants better service, and offer more and greater buying in- ducements, than any other wholesale or jobbing center in the country. It will pay you, and pay you big, to make Grand Rapids your buying market. This ad. is No. 6 of a series. poco each eee tisement are interesting views and facts regarding cities in ° ° ° eee oe toe cont utitg to Michicars great wele, Grand Rapids Wholesale Dealers Association. sale market. Lake Odessa, Michigan Lake Odessa is located in the southwestern part of Tonia county, 32 miles east of Grand Rapids, on the Detroit division of the Pere Marquette railroad. It is 28 years old, and has 1,500 inhabitants, not counting the summer colony that throngs each year to the summer resort partly within the village limits. Lake Odessa has two banks, two hotels, two elevators and a fine bus‘ness section supported by a fertile farming community. It also has a large milk condensery, shown in the illustration, and its Board of Commerce, composed of 75 members, which meets regularly, is on the lookout for other industries, having two good factory buildings at its disposal. 17 - inknowing your Clientele October 3, 1917 18 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN ho ele er]! aq —arnerajae So SSS AEE — Willer “aN) yz Si 7) ] i/ HY 1) yy wer WY nn ye “ Xt aft . OF THE SH \ SF} SJ wi qi K sly ado) CRD ACCC © {(({(1 Prd) a Ty Wy 43))y sui Assy yyipur \ ey fy Ey yy Peery a <1} 7 D> .Y eS | 7 ‘He NV New Developments in Styles for Next Spring. One of the distinctly noticeable fea- tures of the style trend in women’s shoes for next spring and summer is the effort of designers and manufac- turers to confine colors to a few shades, in contrast to the riot of col- ors which have characterized styles the past few seasons. This is a new influence that will bear close watch- ing, both as it applies to spring buy- ing and to the personal wishes of women who have been the largest and freest buyers of so-called “novel- ty” footwear. Unquestionably, war time condi- tions have had no little influence in lessening the number of colors shown also the missionary work of the Economy Board of the National Council of Defense in persuading manufacturers to conserve leather by using fewer and more subdued colors and its desire for them to reduce the number of samples made for retail inspection as measures of economy deemed essential for the conservation of leather. The early showing of new styles would indicate that oxfords are due for a revival of popularity, with per- haps pumps at least having a sale as large or in excess of oxfords. Un- questionably the oxford is presented as an economical shoe, more than a really styleful proposition. It be- hooves retailers to give very careful consideration to the probable demand for oxfords and pumps so that which- ever model meets with greatest favor that will be the one which has been stocked. While the military heel on the tan walking boot has developed into a popular selling style, dealers must not overlook the fact that the Louis heel is the correct style for novelties and for dressy, styleful boots for af- ternoon or evening wear. A_ con- tinuance of the vogue of pretty foot- wear ensures the favor of Louis wood heels. Novelty boots of all kid, or kid vamps combined with colored tops or quarters, has brought imitation buck into greater prominence. ___ When a widow makes up her mind to marry again it is as good as done. W, HONORBILT Yael a The Line That Satisfies The Battle Ship Gray is very popular, right now Why not put this good gray style in your stock, for it will sell with you? Price is $3.35 No. 5550—Gray Kid Vamp, Lace, Gray Cloth Top. Louis Heel, Flexible McKay. Another good number right now is No. 5257 Women’s Black Kid Lace with White Cloth Top, Goodyear Welt for $3.20. THESE ARE GREAT VALUES Grand RapidsShoe ®Rubber® The Michigan People Grand Rapids Quality is Always Recognized in whatever form it may be expressed. No person can fail to see in the Bertsch and H. B. Hard Pan Shoes all that the art of good shoe making can put into a shoe to form that unusual combination of STYLE and WEAR RESISTING QUALITIES which these lines possess. You simply cannot go wrong on the BERTSCH (dress) and H. B. HARD PAN (service) Shoes, Mr. Dealer. Every shoe must measure up to the high standard of quality set for our goods. That’s why there is such a tremendous volume of sales on shoes which bear our name. Get started on these lines. You’ll find them all high class, honest money makers. BUILT FOR SERVICE—WEAR LIKE IRON Herold-Bertsch Shoe Co. Manufacturers of Serviceable Footwear GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. ‘ & “abs 4 A Ry ~% * ¥ v 4 W e ° ‘fg J A ei 4 fh \f @ e we «, - *y ra October 3, 1917 Popularity of Military Note in Foot- wear, Written for the Tradesman. So-called army shoes are becoming popular with civilians. Uncle Sam provides his boys with regulation army shoes, but if the rest of the men-folks want to wear soldierly shoes, they’ve got to buy theirs at the little red shoe store around the corner. A good many men are hot- footing it around to the little shoe store in quest of shoes built on the famous Munson last. I don’t blame ’em, That Muson last is hard to beat. After scientific experiments and tests, innumerable measurements, analyses, and_ the hearing and weighing of expert testi- mony from goodness knows how many different authorities on the anatomy of the human foot, leathers, lasts and shoemaking—the Munson last was accepted by our Government as the ideal last for the comfort and service shoe. The official stamp of approval plac- ed upon a particular type of shoe na- turally makes the people sit up and take notice of that type. After all it does not look so very different from certain lasts with which we have long been familiar. Undoubtedly it is a good last—for the average foot. Shoes built upon it will be found both comfortable and serviceable. Serviceable they will be if the leather and shoemaking are what they should be, price considered. As for the regulation army shoe, Uncle Samuel will see to it that they are ‘built right. They’ll cost ‘him arcund $4.85 the pair; but retail shoe dealers will not be able to get shoes of regulation army standards for that price. Possibly not at any price. But they can get good shoes built along the same well-known lines; and if they stock up with them, and push them vigorously, such dealers will doubtless find civilian calls for them encouraging. Home Guards, members of the In- terstate League of Government Ci- vilian Rifle Clubs, Boy Scouts well in the teens, and many others doubtless, will all be anxious to possess shoes that are nearly like the ones worn by our regular soldiers as they are able to secure. So between the ci- vilian trade and this semi-militaristic source of demand, it would seem that the Munson last is going to have a perfect fall and winter during this good old year 1917. Better size up the situation (always, of course, from your particular angle as a dealer) and decide to get in on this. Mighty indeed is Mars! Not only does he plunge nations into war, but incidentally also he thrusts them in- to styles. Witness the increasing vogue of the militaristic note in our appareling both for men and women. Months ago manufacturers and de- signers of tailored suits for women decided to add slight touches and suggestions to the smart designs for fall and women. A little before that, or a little (the time is immaterial), the designers and manufacturers of ready-to-wear suits for men decided to go and do likewise. And then manufacturing milliners, at a regular conclave held for the purpose of in- MICHIGAN TRADESMAN cubating new and -startling concept- tions in headgear, listened with pro- found interest to one of their clan who stood up in their meeting and said: “Mark you, men and brother, what our brother designers in suitings for men and women are doing. See how vigorously—one might almost say how violently—they are incor- porating in their modes the militar- istic note. Shall we be less wise than they? Shall we sit back in dif- fidence and nonprogressiveness, fail- ing to enrich ourselves while they ‘are becoming fabulously rich? The question I put to us, Mr. Chairman, is this: Are we shrinking violets, or are we red-blooded men? As far as I am personally concerned, I say to you I think we owe it to ourselves and the noble industry to which we belong, and upon which we are sup- posed to reflect credit—my opinion, sir, I repeat it, is that we ought to go to it, seize upon this dominant militaristic note, and incorporate the same, in so far as we can, in all of our niftiest headgear, And to this end, Mr. Chairman, I so move you.” Overwhelmingly, and without a de- senting vote, the motion carried. So we also have a regimen of mil- itaristic female headgear. Later on perhaps we shall have the militaristic note in collars and garters for men, ladies’ stockings, and bibs for the babies. When a good idea is found to work, it’s hard to refrain from working it over-time. Along with the army shoe last, which is going big, go also leggings of leather and canvas. Boy scouts, members of contingent civilian rifle clubs, motor cyclists, hunters and others whose daily voca- tions or occasional recreations take them out of doors—all need leggings. The fine Russia tan leather ones built according to army specifications retail at from $8 to $10 the pair, which is far more than most people are able or willing to pay. Hence if they get leggings, they must have them in cheaper materials—less expensive leather or canvas. And the less ex- pensive ones will easily and adequate- ly meet civilian requirements. One dealer recently told the writer he couldn’t keep stocked up on can- vas leggings so surprisingly Drisk was the call. Boy scouts wanted them, hunters called for them, and they kept him constantly buying more to meet the unexpected demand. In most of our Middle states the game season opens some time in November, usually around the fif- teenth. And this will creat a demand for heavy boots and stout, strongly- built shoes suitable for outdoor wear. Also it will stimulate the demand for leggings. The local shoe dealer who is right on toes after the busi- ness in these piping days of high cost, had better be prepared to meet the local demand. It doesn’t do to miss any chances nowadays. Cid McKay. Our Specialty: ‘‘Royal Oak’”’ FOR SHOEMAKERS Bends, Blocks and Strips Shoe Store Supplies Wool Soles, Socks, Insoles, Etc. THE BOSS LEATHER CoO. 744 Wealthy St. Grand Rapids, Michigan Is It Worth It? Pil Say So! To know that the leather that goes into your shoes is tanned from selected hides and in the best manner to make the leather tough and pliable, or in other words, to give comfort and service. Rouge Rex shoes are made from hides selected by us and tanned in our own tannery. We put our best into Rouge Rex shoes and that is why they satisfy. A shoe is no better than the leather from which it is made. Rouge Rex shoes are better. Hirth-Krause Co. Grand Rapids, Michigan Tanners and Shoe Manufacturers, Hide to Shoe OUR TRADE MARK ON YOUR SHOES A SMALL THING TO LOOK FOR BUT A BIG THING TO FIND K, - COo.. GRAND RAPIDS 5 HOE TRACE MARK REGISTERED This trademark represents the ground floor plan of our factory. Look for it, ask for it: it stands for wear, comfort and service. Rindge, Kalmbach, Logie Company ESTABLISHED 1864 ORIGINAL MAKERS OF “THE GRAND RAPIDS SHOE” 20 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN October 3, 1917 : qe tf —=— — a i — — = < = — | STOVES 4» HARDWARE ant cy ))) 199) AWS ny} = JIt0 seneens WIyy, Fie ( Coariatttruwe oar i Aes Z =) eA. TG nn a > 0 - a Sf : OQ eV oh aie & Ss i ns Michigan Retail Hardware Association. President—James W. Tyre, Detroit. Vice-President—Joseph C. Fischer, Ann Arbor. Secretary—Arthur J. Scott, Marine City. Treasurer—William Moore, Detroit. Handling Electrical Specialties in the Hardware Store. Written for the Tradesman. Many hardware dealers are more OF in the handling of elec- The use of elec- towns and even steadily more great conven- farms, less active trical specialties. tricity in cities, villages is becoming widespread; and this ience has spread to many through the installation of individual electric lighting plants. All this rep- resents a new and growing oppor- tunity for the hardware dealer to de- velop a profitable business. The competition to be considered is chiefly that cf the electrical com- generate and sell elec- tricity usually maintain what are practically retail stores of their own. In some places these com- panies sell electrical devices at low them as pre- amount of panies which and which even give certain But, even where the prices or miums where a current is used. latter form of competition is present, there are still opportunities for the hardware dealer to make sales and secure good profits. There are two reasons why the present is a good time to push this line. First, the dark evenings are coming on, and the cosiness of an electric study lamp, an electric grate or an electric foot-warmer is appre- ciated. Hence, on account of the season, the customer will be favor- ably disposed to buy. Second, the Christmas season is ap- proaching, and pushing the electrical goods now will pave the way to fea- turing them as possible gifts when it comes to actual Christmas buying and selling. There are few lines bet- ter adapted to gift purposes. The average electric device is at once at- tractive and useful. The range of electrical novelties is a very wide one. and new articles are continually being added. It will prob- ably be better for the hardware dealer at the outset to confine himself to the lines that are surest to be in de- From these he can gradually Orders for the mand. develop the business. less common articles can be taken from catalogue if necessary. “What we haven’t got, we'll get for you,” is a good slogan in this connection. Safe lines to carry are electric irons These are prac- they have and electric toasters. tically staple articles now; passed the experimental stage and are in steady demand wherever cur- rent is available. Then there is a wide range of electrical cooking de- vices, such as broilers, coffee perco- The electric range is coming into use in many homes. Then, at housecleaning time, the electric vacuum cleaner is a_ great labor saver, and uses exceedingly lit- tle current. Finally, there are lighting fixtures latcrs, etc. of all kinds. There are, in the hot weather, electric fans to be sold. There are novelties such as flash lamps, cigar lighters, watch stands, electrical candles, illuminated clocks, electric grates, and a host of other things. As a starter, it is best to stock the better known articles, and to work from the known to the unknown, gradually building up business, and from time to time. featuring some new article that gives promise of be- coming a staple. The dealer’s selling campaign will depend largely upon local conditions. In some places the use of electric general. In others it is still a novelty. As a starter, fa- milfarize yourself with these local and plan your campaign current is pretty conditions; accordingly. If possible, get a list of users of electricity in your town. This can be made the basis of a direct-by-mail campaign of advertising. Of course newspaper space should be used. Then, too, electrical devices make handsome window displays. If pos- sible, use your window at times to demonstrate one of the devices. A demonstration attracts a good many more people than a mere showing of the articles. Could you get someone to do a Monday washing in your window? The stunt is feasible, and no better advertisement for an elec- trical washer and wringer could be imagined. Incidentally, you could show in actual use a lot of the wash- ing accessories you handle: such as clothes baskets, clothes horses, iron- ing boards, clothes line, etc. \ demonstration that would involve less work and less outlay would be an electric lunch. Here you need merely connect your toaster, percolator or range with two or three of the most convenient electric outlets. Adver- tise this demonstration for a week or so ahead, send out circular letters, and serve coffee and toast to all com- ers. If you use the electric range, you can serve biscuits or cookies as well. You need someone who under- stands the range and who can talk to peopte to lcok after the demonstra- tion. Anybody with a_ reasonable equipment of gray matter can handle the toaster and percolator. Of course, in planning these or any other stunts, you must have regard to the possibilities. Where the busi- OFFICE OUTFITTERS LOOSE LEAF SPECIALISTS 237-239 Pearl St. (near the bridge) Grand Rapids, Mich. WN MAKE HARNESS Bend Machine Made ., Out of No. 1 Oak feather. We guarantee them absolutely satisfactory. If your dealer does not handle them, write direct to us. SHERWOOD HALL CO., LTD. ; Tonia Ave. and Louis St. | Grand Rapids, Michigan & Sand Lime Brick Nothing as Durable Nothing as Fireproof Makes Structures Beautiful No Painting No Cost for Repairs Fire Proof Weather Proof Warm in Winter Cool in Summer _ Brick is Everlasting Grande Brick Co., Grand Rapids So. Mich. Brick Co., Kalamazoo Saginaw Brick Co., Saginaw Jackson-Lansing Brick Co., Rives Junction AGRICULTURAL LIME i BUILDING LIME *. Write for Prices A. B. Knowlson Co. 203-207 Powers’ Theatre Bldg., Grand Rapids, Mich. Signs of the Times Are Electric Signs Progressive merchants and manufac- turers now realize the value of Electric Advertising. We furnish you with sketches, prices and operating cost for the asking. THE POWER CO. Bell M 797 Citizens 4261 HORSE SHOE TIRES Wrapped Tread System Guaranteed For 5,000 Miles Made in All Styles and Sizes The Treads are thick, tough and long wearing. The non-skid prevents skidding and insures uniform speed by clinging to solid bottom on muddy, wet thoroughfares. Red and Gray Inner Tubes Batteries, Spark Plugs Auto Shawls and Robes Wholesale Distributors: BROWN & SEHLER CO. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. 157-159 Monroe Ave. Foster, Stevens & Co. Wholesale Hardware Grand Rapids, Mich. 151 to 161 Louis N. W. Sidewalk Rings and Covers Cistern Covers, Area Gratings Many Sizes and Patterns in Stock Any kind made to order—Short notice Adolph Leitelt Iron Works ope 213 Erie Street Grand Rapids, Michigan * e Ps 2 ~ x in, » LT October 3, 1917 ness prospects are strictly limited, it isn’t advisable to undertake adver- tising stunts that involve a whole lot of expense. At the same time it is worth remembering that this business is a growing one; that. electricity is merely in its infancy; that its use is bound to extend; and that the dealer who starts now and builds up this line while the business is comparatively young is laying a sure foundation for a profitable future. In the early days of the electric iron, a good selling stunt was to put the irons out’on trial, Indeed, some companies generating electric current left the irons out for as much as six or eight months. They got their profit on the current, and the risk of damage to the irons was small. In most places electric irons are no long- er sent out on trial, simply because people know how to use them and that they are a good thing. But ina community where electricity is still a new thing, allowing the electric iron out for a few weeks on trial will be good business. Of course, only rea- sonably responsible people should be given this privilege. Some hardware dealers take orders for electric wiring as a sideline to their tinshop and plumbing business. This line of trade dovetails quite neat- ly into builders’ hardware. Electric fixtures, too, for lighting, may legiti- mately be worked in conjunction with builders’ hardware. The same ag- gressive methods that are satisfac- tory in going after plumbing and tin- smithing orders will help in the elec- tric wiring department, if you have one or decide to start one. It is important, though, to study the business in all its aspects before you plunge too deep. Electrical lines are profitable, they have a big fu- ture, and if you take them up, it is well worth while to know more about them than the mere cost and selling prices of individual articles. Knowl- edge helps to sell any line; and it will help with this one. Victor Lauriston. —_»+>—___ Drawing Country Trade. Making the country trade com- fortable is one of the secrets of mer- chandising success in a town that draws heavily on the surrounding territory, an Illinois merchant in a city of 25,000 believes. His establish- ment is a shoe store, and he makes a strong bid for the out-of-town cus- tomers’ patronage in almost every conventional way. Not satisfied with the amount of this trade he was obtaining, however, he purchased a few months ago a number of inexpensive go-carts. These he advertised as available, free of cost, for farmers and other visitors to the city. The shopper who comes in and registers may borrow a go-cart. The demand for the vehicles has be- come so heavy that the merchant was recently forced to increase his “fleet.” The whole supply of go-carts cost the shoe store a comparatively small amount. And the observer who watches the crowds go in and out of the establishment on Saturday and Monday afternoons will realize the yalue of the plan. John W. Priest. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Give a Flat Discount For Cash and Carry. The Tradesman is this week in re- ceipt of the following letter from a valued patron: Oct. 1—Will you kindly give me a little of your time and advice? My father and I have been in the retail grocery business for fourteen years and have run mostly a credit business. Our store is small, our stock will in- voice about $2,000. We are located on the East side, which is the residence district for the laboring people. All who cross the river to go to the busi- ness part of the city have to go by our store. Besides, a great many farmers pass our store also. We have a delivery wagon on the road, but one-half of the goods sold are carried away by our trade. We note an in- creasing disposition on the part of our trade to run from one store to another, looking for prices. They buy all over. Most all the groceries do a credit business—and that is just what I want to get away from. I want to sell spot cash. My plan is to sell for cash and not deliver anything, I then can sell closer and turn the money over more often. My customers will not have far to carry their goods. Thought of mailing my trade cir- cular letters, also to all the farmers, telling them they can buy cheaper. Do you think this can be done and win out? If you do, what would you advise me to run as specials for the opening? Any advice you can give me will be greatly appreciated. To this enquiry the editor of the Tradesman replied as follows: Grand Rapids, Oct, 2—Replying to your enquiry of Sept. 24, I beg leave to state that if I were situated as you are, I would send out a positive announcement to all of my friends that on and after Oct. 10 I would do business on a strictly cash basis and make no deliveries. In connection with this departure I would also an- nounce that I would give every cus- tomer 5 per cent. discount on all pur- chases he might make at my store. If any merchant in your town makes a leader of any article—even though he sells it at cost—I would meet the price and still give the customer 5 per cent., because your competitor cannot do a credit business and de- liver goods for less than 10 per cent. In according your customers 5 per cent., you are getting the best end of the bargain. In advertising my store, I would call it the “Cash and Carry Store,” because the combination of the two words makes an alliterative sentence which will stick in the “noddles” of your customers. In my opinion this is a very much better method than to reduce prices on everything along the line, because you know under this system that you are getting for your goods the same as other merchants are charging therefor, with this difference: They are assuming an obligation of at least 10 per cent. in giving credit and de- livering goods, whereas you are giving up only 5 per cent. I believe the 5 per cent. plan will mean much more to your customers than any slight reduction on each article and it will also tend to stabilize prices, because the minute you begin to cut prices—with the tendency on the part of each mer- chant to go his neighbor one better— there is no logical outcome but bank- ruptcy and the poor house. E. A. Stowe. ——o-o-~2 Catch Phrase That Sells. “Put your duds in our suds,” is the catch phrase used by an Eastern laundry. This little slogan causes many a new observer to repeat it to some friend, and thus to aid the laundry in getting publicity. 21 Tat eh? ee ee ae | We extend a cordial invitation to all merchants interested to visit us and inspect our lines of Holiday Goods CELLULOID AND METAL TOILET AND MANICURE SETS, LEATHER GOODS, CHINA, CUT-GLASS, TOYS, DOLLS, BOOKS, GAMES, BRASS HOUSEHOLD WARES, SIVERWARE, CLOCKS AND NOVELTIES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. We are showing choicest selection of goods from over Eleven Hundred Factories Our display is a wonderful revelation of New Goods Lowest Prices and Immense Variety that should not be overlooked as the early buying merchants are show- ing by their orders every day since the opening week of June 5th. Don’t say “I can’t get away.” Other men are as busy as you but they have learned that goods “well bought are half sold,” and in this year of wonderful changes IT IS IM- PERATIVE that you see a line of goods like ours before buying. To attempt to order from your home town with so many NEW, NOVEL AND SNAPPY THINGS as we are showing would be an in- justice to your business as the people are depending upon you to save them from ordering elsewhere. PRESENT PRICES WON’T LAST and our early orders cannot be duplicated as raw material and labor are constantly rising. Besides there is a greater shortage in these lines than last year and factories cannot be depended upon for re-orders. WE TRY TO SERVE YOU We mark our goods in plain figures. We have increased our sample tables ONE THIRD to accommodate goods NEVER SEEN BEFORE in preparation for the greatest Fall and Holiday business you have ever had. We will hold orders until shipment is desired. We give Holiday dating, sell to merchants only and have no connection with any retail store. COME AND SEE US—CORRESPONDENCE INVITED H. Leonard & Sons MANUFACTURERS’ AGENTS & WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS Grand Rapids, Michigan MICHIGAN TRADESMAN October 3, 1917 2 PS VVE = = = = = = = ——— DS™» = NOTIONS Trade in Wool and Woolens. Little change in the wool situation occurred during the last week. No more definite news has come regard- ing the shipment of wool from Aus- tralia which was to be turned over to the Navy Department, nor has there been shown any further dispo- sition to release other wool for the benefit of the trade here. The impres- sion seems to prevail both in Great Britain and Australia that plenty of wool is available here for all legiti- mate purposes, and that further sup- plies would simply help speculation. It is a fact that wool prices in Bos- ton are lower than they are in South America and some other growing countries. About 40,000 bales have been contracted for in South Ameri- ca, and further quantities will be pur- chased when American buyers now on their way to Buenos Aires arrive at their destination. In fabrics not much is now doing in the primary markets. Retail selling of garments is under way in both the men’s and women’s wear trades, and the reports from both are quite encouraging. Sales of dress goods have also been good. Much in- terest is shown in the efforts of the Commercial Economy Board to se- cure economies in the use of woolens. This object is much easier of accom- plishment in the men’s wear trade than in the women’s. In the latter the element of style cuts the prin- cipal figure, and manufacturers will find it hard to cut down the number of their models. Again, the effort to induce the use of fabrics containing only part wool is meeting with consid- erable opposition, it not having been shown that there is any necessity for it. The figures showing the wool on hand on Sept. 30 are expected to be made public next week. They will, perhaps, furnish data upon which a judgment can be formed. —_22.+__ Silk Goods Demand Slow. A somewhat firmer tendency in prices in the local silk goods market developed during the last few days of the week, although as a rule buyers were not as numerous, it was said, as many could have wished. The opinion prevails that the downward tendency of prices during the last ten days or two weeks was more the result of a little shading of quotations here and there wherever such action would en- sure an order than to any actual mar- ket weakness. It was pointed out that, with the slight evidence of ac- tivity on the part of buyers during the last few days of the week. prices immediately hardened. “It is not to be denied,” said one authority in the trade, “that buyers have been few, and that demand, for the moment at least, has been rather limited. But I think the opening of October will see a very decided im- provement, and I thoroughly expect to see prices advance to higher levels.” Cotton prices are said to be result- ing in enquiries from the South re- specting silk, and the West is re- ported as developing a keen interest for supplies, There is a slight im- provement in local buying for retail distribution, and feeling, as a result, is improving in all quarters. Satins, taffetas, and georgettes are said to be the leading weaves, the latter hav- ing offset its losses of a week or two back. Pongee is in fair demand, prin- cipally for the spring trade. — oe Cotton and Its Fabrics. Quotations on cotton have contin- ued to rule high. Advances were made on reports of bad crop condi- tions, of peace prospects, and of the approach of a tropical storm. Per- haps the concerted efforts in various states to induce growers to hold out for a price have had much to do with making spot prices high. This week the Government crop figures will be made public. In the growing districts there has been much en- quiry and also considerable buying recently for foreign as well as do- mestic account. It would probably have been larger had more actual cotton been in sight. Prices in the goods market have shown strength, in sympathy with the upward trend of the raw material. Printcloths have been firmer, and sheetings have been rather freely taken. Colored goods have mere than held their own, ging- hams especially so, There is. still complaint of lack of deliveries of fall underwear. Export trade, particular- ly in printed goods, has been fairly active. Lack of shipping facilities is apt to prove a handicap, however, to the expansion which would otherwise be the case. There is still a marked lack of movement in the fine and fancy fabrics. — + +.>___ Spring Suits Dark and Simple. Predictions as to style and color tendencies in the dress and suit trade generally favor the darker colors and designs whose keynote is simplicity. Said one .manufacturer in the trade on this subject: “When I get around to making up my spring sample lines, I am going to steer clear of any freak fashions or novelty features. I think simple suits along straight lines, made up in broadcloths or serges, will be the best sellers, And in colors, I am going to stick pretty close to the darker shades of blue and brown with a fair scattering of black.” Grand Rapids Store Fixture Co., Inc. The Place, 7 Ionia Ave., N. W. BUY AND SELL Used Store and Office Fixtures We are manufacturers of TRIMMED AND UNTRIMMED HATS for Ladies, Misses and Children, especially adapted to the general store trade. Trial order solicited. CORL, KNOTT & CO.. Ltd. Corner Commerce Ave. and Island St. Grand Rapids, Mich. Th Ask about our way BARLOW BROS. Grand Rapids, Mich. The Friendship of a Child is a valuable busi- ness asset. Make the ehildren of your neighborhood your -\ friends by arine \ them FREE : TOY / BALLOON with every purchase of 50 cents ats or more. Children | go wild on over them. equests iuainess” ‘Dept. k , CARNELL MFG. CO, stationery. 338 Broadway, New York ELI CROSS Grower of Flowers And Potted Plants WHOLESALE AND RETAIL 150 Monroe Ave. Grand Rapids The Book of Plain Prices All the prices in ‘‘OUR DRUMMER ”’ catalogue are net and guaranteed for the time the catalogue is in com- mission. Moreover they are expressed in plain figures. This means that the man buying from ‘‘OUR DRUM- MER ”’ buys with the com- fortable assurance that he knows exactly what he is doing. chant and have not the cur- If you are a mer- rent number of this cata- logue near you let us know and one will be sent. Butler Brothers Exclusive Wholesalers of General Merchandise New York Chicago St. Louis Minneapolis Dallas livery man. Exclusively Wholesale What is it that holds trade—brings constantly growing repeat orders—new customers or friends who fast become permanent? SERVICE That is the answer—SERVICE » Service that provides right goods at the right price—Service that is dependable in every branch— Service that helps to build profits for the retailer— This is our service. We are all interested, sales- men, buyer, office, order fillers, packers and de- We invite you to test it. Grand Rapids Dry Goods Co. Grand Rapids, Michigan October 3, 1917 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 23 BANKRUPTCY MATTERS. Proceedings in the Western District of Michigan. Grand Rapids, Sept. 25—Reno Offringa, personally and also doing business under the style and name of the Offringa Dec- orating Co., of this city, has filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy. Ad- judication has been made and the matter referred to Referee Corwin. Mr. Cor- win has also been appointed receiver and George S. Norcross is in charge as custodian for the receiver. The first meeting of creditors nas been called for October 4, at which time creditors should appear and prove wtneir claims. The schedules of the bankrupt show indebt- edness amounting to $10,903.19 and as- sets amounting to $13,101.13, of which debts due on open account amount to $2,943.41 and stock in trade assets are scheduled at $7,031.52. An appraisal of the assets has been taken, which shows furniture and fixtures, $1,127.00; paints, lead, varnishes, wall paper, borders, $3,015.53; accounts receivable at 50 per cent. of face value $1,438.47; cash on hand and credit at date of adjudication, $358.22; total, $5,939.22. The following are listed as creditors of said bankrupt: ‘Preferred Creditors. City of Grand Rapids, taxes ...... $ 66.71 Secured Creditors. M. DeGraaf, Grand Rapids ...... $400.00 3urroughs Adding Machine Co., HO Gare) 157.50 S. F. Bowser Co., Fort Wayne Unsecured Creditors. » 287.15 Am. Varnish Co., Chicago .......$ 27.13 Armour Sand Paper Co., Chicago 4.29 Alabastine Company, Grand Rapids 26.25 M. LL. Barret, Chicago ............ 42.64 Canfield-Pearce Co., Grand Rapids 6.09 Century Fuel & Materials Co., Grand Rapids (6.250, 0.00. .5.: 277.27 Flood & Conklin Co., Newark 25.80 Foster-Stevens Co., Grand Rapids 8.82 Robert Graves Co., New York .. 62.48 Grand Rapids Cigar Co., Grand Rapids ....4............ 16.50 Grand Rapids Varnish Co., Grand Rapids ....-........... 29.56 Heystek & Canfield Co., Grand WADIGS) oo 4,964.33 Inland White Lead Co., Chicago ..717.90 National Lead Co., Chicago ...... 510.00 W. P. Nelson Co., Chicago ...... 0.30 Patek Bros., Milwaukee .......... 361.28 John Seven, Grand Raplds ....... 40.52 Henry Schaftsma, Grand Rapids .. 9.00 areat Western Oil Co., Grand MOQ 2-2... ee sk 538.93 Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co., Grand RADI ee 403.36 T. J. Haven Electric Co., Crand Rapids: .........;:..... 159.87 Wicks, Fuller & Starr, Grand RADIGON . oe lk 53.00 Committee of Christian Reformed CUUEOCA oOo el ee cs 1.87 Universal Car & Service Co., Grand Rapids ..........2.0... 11.9? Cc. D. Miller Auto Co., Grand WEAROIGS ee ee. 1.45 Telenhone Directory Adv. Co., WCINOIG foe ee. 25.00 Becker Auto Co., Grand Rapids 24.44 Improvement Association, Grand Mapids .........225......45..; 1.00 Gerloch Barklow Co., Joliet, IH. 122.80 Builders & Traders Exchange, Grand Rapids 26. .......:...% 6.00 Citizens Telephone Co., Grand aDIgs 2 cece cae Ge 55.21 yrotto Record, Grand Rapids ..... 1.80 Monnment Square Realty Co., Grang Rapids oo 0.02... 55..4... 88.25 Rader Tire Repair Co., Grand eo oe ee 80.58 G. R. Auto Parts Co., Grand Rapids 9.20 Grand Rapids News, Grand Rapids 29.13 Golden & Boter Transfer Co., Grand Rapids ................ 17.11 Herala Publishing Co., Grand PADIS oo ae es fy 210.96 Stiles Bros. Co., Grand Rapids 199.42 Reynolds Asphalt Co., Grand Ranids 30.82 Lewis Electric Co., Grand Rapids 63.5 J. Sokup, Grand Rapids ......... 8.96 John Jasvers, Grand Rapids ...... 10.77 DeJager-Bultema Fuel Co., Grand MRAMMOR ie at es 38.00 Michigan Telephone Co., Grand Rapids 3.30 Fred W. Lawson, of Holland, has filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy. Ad- judication has been made and the matter referred to Referee Corwin. Dick Hom- kes has been appointed custodian and is in charge of the assets of the bank- rupt, which consist wholly of furniture, pictures, wearing apparel, also library and books, all of which is claimed as exempt. A list of the creditors follows: Secured Creditors. Charles S. Bertsch, Holland ....$111.67 Baldwin Piano Co., Chicago ...... 621.50 Quaker Valley Mfg. Co., Aurora 4.90 Newton & Hoit, Chicago ......... 385.64 Herbert L. Trube, Chicago ...... 78.23 Unsecured Creditors. Meyers Music House, Holland ....$ 11.90 H Van Ry, Holland .............. 27.29 G. Van Putten, Holland .......... 11.87 Central Meat Market, Holland ..... 10.77 HM. City Gas, Holland ............ 4.19 B. of Public Works, Holland ...... 1.70 W. Michigan Laundry, Holland .. 1.33 Sentinel Publishing Co., Holland .. 50 Frank Newhouse, Holland ,,..... Dr. R. H. Nichols, Holland ........ 20.50 Dr. W. G. Winter, Holland ...... 2.00 »ohn Bosman, Holland ........... 3.00 Dr. B. J. DeVries, Holland ....... 7.00 Du Mez Bros., Holland ............ 21.88 Lokker-Rutgers Co., Holland 36.73 Thomas Klomparens, Holland .... 2.35 Pe. S. Boter GCo.; Holland .......... 31.50 i. R. Deesbure, Holland ..:....... 14.30 DeVries & Dornbos, Holland 17.00 Vaupell & Aldworth, Holland 3.70 Boone Brothers, Holland ........ 4.50 DamstraBros:, Holland .......... 2.80 Nibbelink & Son, Holland ........ 110.00 Chas. PB. Shaw, Chicago .......... 10.00 C. E. McKeen, Vancouver ........ 17.40 Dr. Lyle Telford, Vancouver ...... 15.00 A. J. Baylor, Vancouver .......... 69.00 Western Specialty Co., Vancouver 15.50 Thomson Stationery Co., Vancouver 34.25 R. H. Richardson, Vancouver .... 15.10 Quality Market, Vancouver ...... 3.45 Almond Ice Cream Co., Vancouver .70 Clark Harmessy Co., Vancouver 10.00 Vancouver Gen. Hospital, Vancouver 3.00 Hotel Elysium, Vancouver ........ to Hotel Martnique, Vancouver ...... 2o.e0 J. H. Richardson, Vancouver .... 19.25 Capitola Pharmacy, Vancouver ... 6.35 Walter F. Evans Co., Vancouver 265.45 Mr. Morriss; Vancoliver .......... 3:25 Oriental Store, Vancouver ....... 11.7 Gold Seal Liquor, Vancouver .... 3.10 City Taxi Cab & Auto Co., VanCOUuVer oo o0 00... ce. 8.00 Princess Tailor & Cleaner, Van- COUVEr oo 3.29 J. A. Chambers, Vancouver ...... 12.50 McCallum & Sons, Vancouver ... 25.00 Howard J. Duncan, Vancouver .... 85.00 Duffus Business College, Vancouver 50.00 A. L. Phillips, St. John, N, Brunswick .....:.............. 80.00 D. E. Brown Hope Macberlay, ManCouvel ...00....0..-..3.0.. 9.88 Canadian Co-Operative Bond Comp. Denver, Colo. .......... Gees 50.00 Dr. W. C. Sprague, Vancouver .. 20.00 R. W. Eyster Linen Co., Chicago 20.00 Weinberg & Co., Chicago ........ 10.00 Bernhardts, Chicago .............. .96 Theodor Kreuger Hdw. Co., @MIGAEO ooo... 55.03 Alexander Hamilton Inst., Chicago 90.00 DeLux Auto Service Co., Chicago 12.95 Herman Mandis & Login Co., Chicaeto 2......... 22. ...3.... 63.75 Weeland Dairy Co., Chicago ...... 34.70 Stetson Shop, Chicago ............ 10.00 Oscar Bachsel, Chicago .......... 8.90 Home Life Ins. Co., Chicago 360.50 Commonwealth Edison Co., @MCAPO Fs. 1.48 Michael J. Agrew, Chicago ...... 10.72 Wener H. Sommers, Chicago ...... 150.00 American Printing Co., Detroit 124.50 Postal Tel. Cable Co., Detroit .... 4.04 Carl M. Green, Detroit ...:...... 10.85 lz €. Smith & Bros., Detroit .... 6.00 IN. ¥. Central, Detroit ........... 0D Detroit Free Press Co., Detroit 141.00 Manufacturers Publishing Co.,, WCtHOHE co.cc 28.00 Edison THlum. Co., Detroit ......... 4.64 Western Union Telegraph Co., WIGUMOR oe ee as 4.52 Gregory Mayer & Thom Co., WOOUROIE 2 toe eee 200.17 George Thom, Detroit ............ 75.00 Hiram Marks Elect. Co., Detroit 4.42 Postal Telegraph Co., Detroit .... 1.01 Edison Ikam. Co., Detroit ........ I2.13 Richmond & Backus Co., Detroit 5.00 Drank R. Austin, Detroit ........ 12.70 McNamara Sign Co., Detroit .... 6.05 BH. i. Rers Co., Detroit ...:...... 46.50 Frank M. Pauli Co., Detroit .... 138.50 Michigan State Telephone Co., WIGUrOIe ek 136.97 R. t Polk €o., Detroit ............ 10.00 Ht Hf Hoefr, Detroit ............ 40.00 J, D. Ehudson ©o., Detroit ...... 55.65 Edison Ilum. Co., Detroit ........ 20.40 Western Union Tele. Co., Detroit 5.51 Chicago Telephone Co., Chicago .. 30.36 London Raincoat Shop, Indianapolis 3.00 Pettis Dry Goods Co., Indianapolis 5.95 HH. b Shrimp, Chicagzo ...)....... .t0 Automatic Auto Top Co., Chicago 350.00 Whits Ltd... Vancouver .......... 175.00 Dr. A. J. Schoenberg, Chicago 38.50 Frank X, Walls. Chieago ........ 10.00 Dr. J. A. Warsen, Chicago ........ 4.00 Geo. Edwin Baxter. Chicago ...... 75.00 Roy W. Klaus) Chicago .......... 61.00 Dr. Hollis E. Potter, Chicago 10.00 Dr. FE. M. Edward Healy, Chicago 5.00 6.0 Dr. GN. Bussey, Chicaco ..... 76.00 Am. Rug & Carpet Co., Chicago 156.30 sonn Etulla, Chiedgeo .....-........ 154.00 $4,189.60 -_—_>-> They Will Sell Better. A half hour before the doors are open to the public the salesmen in an Eastern clothing store come on duty. The proprietor meets them in aclass room and with copies of the day’s advertisements before them he goes over every claim made there. He ad- vances arguments, meets possible ob- jections, and sends every man to his work well equipped for the day’s selling. USED AUTOS —My Specialty. Largest Stock— Runabouts $65—$350 Touring Cars $150 and up What have you to trade? Easy terms. Dwight’s Used Auto Ex. 230 Ionia, N.W. EVERY MERCHANT IN MICHIGAN Can use the John L. Lynch Sales Co., to build up their business, sell out their store, stock and fixtures, reduce stock, raise money or clean up odd lots left in stock. We can get you a good price for your merchandise, We sold for Blood & Hart, Marine City, Michigan, population 3,500 in nine days, $17,774.00... Write them! We sold for George Duguid, Gobleville, Michigan, population 350 opening day of the sale over $2,000.00. Write them! We have worked wonders for others and can do same for you. Write to-day for information, dates, references, etc. Please mention size of stock. John L. Lynch Sales Co., 28 So. Ionia Ave., Grand Rapids, Mich. ety aA eT TL Crs ya eT Tela Of All Jobbers PRESIDENT SUSPENDER CO., Shirley, Wore Diamond Tires “VELVET RUBBER” B. SQUEEGEE TREAD RED SIDE WALLS Squeegee Tread Certainly, when you save in the first cost of a Diamond Tire, and add to that saving by its service, you will save four times as much by using four Diamonds. Distributors, Sherwood Hall Co., ta. 30-32 Ionia Ave., N. W. Grand Rapids, Michigan = = pT SWEATER COATS ATTENTION! PREPARE YOUR CANDY CASE ARRANGE FOR DISPLAYS Beautiful Window Trims for the Asking PUTNAM FACTORY Grand Rapids :: Michigan per dozen. Have you anticipated your wants for the Sweater Coat trade? It will be to your advantage to see our lines, which are the largest = and snappiest we have ever shown. : These are good sellers and pay you a good profit. Prices ranging from $13.50 to $54.00 Grand Rapids Paul Steketee & Sons Wholesale Dry Goods HR +3 Michigan PEANUT BUTTER CAN BE COMPARED TO COFFEE AS TO QUALITY Don’t be fooled by price. Buy Jersey Peanut Butter and comes first. notice the difference in taste. your jobber today. Buy where quality Order from Perkins Brothers, Inc. Bay City, Michigan 24 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN October 3, 1917 = —_-_ -— = =— = = = a = = cle 66K Eg H = Sa =4 F = ve. Pacecse tg ATU COMMERCIAL TRAVELE meee NT TO \W A Grand Council of Michigan U. C. T. Grand Counselor—John A. Hach, Cold- water. Grand Junior Counselor—W. T. Bal- lamy, Bay City. Grand Past Counselor—Fred J. Mou- tier, Detroit. Grand Secretary—M. Heuman, Jack- son. Grand Treasurer—Lou J. Burch, De- troit. Grand Conductor—C. C. Starkweather, Detroit. Grand Page—H. D. Ranney, Saginaw. Grand Sentinel—A. W. Stevenson, Muskegon. Grand Chaplain—Chas. R. Dye, Battle Creek. Next Grand Council Meeting—Jackson. Gabby Gleanings From Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, Oct. 2—Frank L. Day, of Jackson, beamed on his Grand Rapids friends one day last week? He still represents the Turnbull Wagon Co., of Defiance, Ohio. fis Nemesis still pursues him re- lentlessly. John D. Martin’s friends now call him out of bed at midnight to enquire if he “hit anything” with his automobile during the day. The report that By Gee Cripe Jen- nings has purchased a halo to wear on the occasion of his Golden Jubilee Saturday is probably without founda- tion. “Uncle Louie’ Winternitz returns to Grand Rapids this week, after a year’s absence, to find that a large tract of land he has long owned in the Northwestern part of the city has come into market as the result of the upgrowth of the United Motor Truck Co. and other manufacturing estab- lishments in that vicinity, lots now selling readily $500 per which went begging at $200 a year ago. Mr. Win- ternitz is so happy over the outcome that he contemplates tendering his friends a banquet before he leaves town. The only obstacle in the way is to find a dining room in the city large enough to accommodate all his friends. The Grand Hotel, at Mackinac Is- land, made _ several hundred bad friends early in September by turn- ing all its regular guests out of doors in order to turn the hotel over to 700 Equitable insurance agents who held a five day convention at the Grand. No distinction was made even in favor of oldtime patrons of the hotel and it is a safe bet that many of the old familiar faces will never be seen on Mackinac Island again. Many of them immediately moved over to Charle- voix and were accorded such courte- ous attention that they made reser- vations there for next season before leaving for their homes. Those members of Grand Rapids Council who enlist or are drafted in- to any department of the army serv- ice should nctify the local Secretary at once. Special provision has been made by the Supreme Council where- by a member of the order can retain his social standing, although his in- surance is discontinued while in the service. Then, upon his return, he may be reinstated to indemnity claims, provided he is in good health and has no physical injury. Notice that a member has gone to the service should be sent by him or some mem- ber of his family, as the Secretary can not accept mere hearsay and, therefore, would not know how to re- port the matter to Columbus. This is very important and we hope you will heed it. A. G, Wellbrook, the Harbor Springs grocer, spent the most of last week in and around Grand Rap- ids, accompanied by his wife. Mr. Wellbrook has recently purchased the store building he has occupied for several years and has many improve- ments and additions to his equipment under consideration. The Lamb Hardware and Imple- ment Company, of Vermontville, has done a business of $43,000 in eight and one-half months. Vermontville has a population of only 700. Charles M. Schwab: The greatest salesman is a man true to the inter- ests of his customer and whose su- preme purpose is to quicken the imag~ ination of his customer and make the customer see the true virtues of the goods the salesman is selling: he foresees the needs of his customers and provides against those needs in full faith that the event will justify his foresight; he puts his ideals above his profits, in full confidence that profits will surely accrue to fine ideals intelli- gently executed; he places his all at the disposal of his country in its hour of need, and now looks forward eager- ly to the coming of peace and the opening of the greatest era of con- structive effort and rapid development of civilization which mankind has ev- er known. The salesman of the fu- ture will not be merely contented to triumph over his competitor. We are entering an era of co-operation where we are beginning to see that the suc- cess of any business does not consist in failure of its competitors. I under- stand that a year after the Simmons Hardware Company opened its offices in Philadelphia, not only was its own business very much larger than it had anticipated but the business of every other hardware firm in Philadelphia had increased. That is surely one of the romances which make the game of business glorious. The highest salesmanship consists in making a buyer understand the true merits of the article you are seeking to sell. My experience has taught me that the effort to make a man buy some- thing he does not need, in the long run defeats its own purpose. The great salesman must have profoundly at heart the interests of his custom- er, for no business can develop except as it promotes the interests of those who use its goods or its services. In salesmanship the greatest possible un. selfishness is the most enlightened selfishness. The super-salesman will not only study the immediate needs of his customer but he will provide against those needs even before the customer realizes that they exist. The opportunity for the salesman in that new world which will confront us at the close of the war will be one of the great openings of all history. Up to now we have been largely con- cerned with our domestic problems, both in politics and in business. The end of the war will find us engaged in world politics, in international trade, and in world affairs on the larg- est possible scale. We should pre- pare to carry American methods and American -ideals to all parts of the world to build and to develop. This war is going to result in the world moving forward in a few years as mreh ac ordinarily would require centuries. HOTEL HERKIMER GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN European Plan, 75c Up Attractive Rates to Permanent Guests Popular Priced Lunch Room COURTESY SERVICE VALUE OCCIDENTAL HOTEL FIRE PROOF CENTRALLY LOCATED Rates $1.00 and up EDWARD R, SWETT, Mer. Muskegon s—3 Michigan me United Agency Reliable Credit Information General Rating Books Superior Special Reporting Service Current Edition Rating Book now ready Comprising 1,750,000 names— eight points of vital credit information on each name— no blanks. THE UP-TO-DATE SERVICE Gunther Building CHICAGO 2 ILLINOIS 1018-24 South Wabash Avenue Don’t Despise the Drink- ing Man—Help Him Don't kick a man because he is drunk. Help him. Surely every man is worth saving. Drop us a line and let us tell you how we can aid him. Ad- dress The Keeley Institute, 733-35 Ottawa Ave., N. W.. Grand Rapids, Mich, Bell Phone 596 Citz. Phone 61366 Joseph P. Lynch Sales Co. Special Sale Experts Expert Advertising —Expert Merchandising 44 So. Ionia Ave. Grand Rapids, Mich. 139-141 Monroe St. LT ancy GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. ELS a ane te er eee SF SE oe PO a eer a —_ THE SHORT LINE BETWEEN GRAND RAPIDS AND CHICAGO FARE—$3.00 one way $5.75 round trip via MICHIGAN RAILWAY CO. (Steel Cars—Double Track) Graham & Morton Line (Steel Steamers) . CONNECTING Boat Tr @1N. FOR THE BOAT Leaves Grand Rapids Interurban Station Rear Pantlind Hotel EVERY NIGHT AT 9:00 P.M. CODY HOTEL IN THE HEART OF THE CITY Division and Fulton $1.00 without bath RATES $1.50 up with bath “CODY CAFETERIA IN CONNECTION GRAND RAPIDS Union wna BATH (shower or Stati tub) $1.50 Es CENTS Oa ROOMS Lf WITHOUT BATH $1.00 (jG ‘zT 7, - a , - f Iz fev ico? zt ne PPro Fire Proof October 3, 1917 Pickings Cae in the Windy Chicago, Oct. >The Chicago milk dealers again surprised the people Oct. 1 with an advance of 3 cents per quart on milk. This makes about the third advance in the last two months. Milk up to the first sold shrdletao Milk up to the 1st sold at 10 cents per quart. Now the consumer is paying 13 cents, This advance ap- plies also to cream and buttermilk. Some of the people feel as though they will boycott the firms who have made this advance, thinking this will force down the price. A correction from last week’s items referring to John Dietrich: Mr. Dietrich is Secretary of the G. J. Johnson Cigar Co., instead of Treas- urer. Mayor William Hale Thompson failed to make public his stand on patriotism at the Council meeting, oo 1, as it was reported he would 0 About all of the soldiers in Chica- go have now left for the training camps and one can readily notice the small number now on the streets. Each and every unit which has left Chicago has certainly been given a royal “send-off, This applied both to white and colored troops. A sight long to remember was that of the great Bandmaster Sousa leav- ing the city with 500 pieces to par- ticipate in the grand Red Cross pa- rade, going to be held in New York this coming Friday. Base ball is still the topic of con- versation, as well as making hundreds of screheads, the writer included. Certified checks mailed out last week by hundreds of fans for tickets have been returned. The only excuse of- fered is “oversold.” This, no doubt, will cause considerable worry to some of the loyal base bal! fans, but we cannot all be lucky. White Sox park has been sold to capacity except about 10,000 seats that will be sold at the box office the morning of the game. Teddy Roosevelt received one of the greatest ovations ever given to anyone in this country by the Jackies. Over 12,000 men of the ranks passed in review at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station on his trip there last week. Mayor Thompson keeps himself forcibly before the public by bring- ing new ideas and new improvements before the Council. He seems to avoid all reference to himself per- taining to his past reported indiffer- ence towards the Government, but does not hesitate to suggest improve- ments, which, perhaps, is just as well if he is able to sidetrack the thoughts of some of the people. It is the intention of Chief Justice Olson to appoint a special municipal judge to handle automobile theft cases. This, no doubt, would be a gr2at thing for the city, and go a long ways to diminish the number of cars being stolen in Chicago every day. The way matters stand now, a person arrested for stealing a car, when brought up before the speeders’ court, brings to bear a lot of pull and, as a rule, convinces the judge that it is his first offense. By having a special court to handle these cases, this way of getting off would be most impossible, and if they were first offenders they would hesitate twice before wanting to be brought before the same judge on another charge. The Weeghman Restaurant Co. has now in full force what is known as an automatic self service restaurant, Ev- erything you wish is placed in glass containers with the price attached. You drop whatever the required amount is and release the food. It is taking hold very nicely, for it is the first one Chicago has ever had. No doubt this restaurant will pave the way for a number of others. It is perfectly sanitary. A local salesman handling a high- class line of hosiery has had some unusual experiences lately in taking MICHIGAN TRADESMAN orders for spring delivery. The prices on the goods he handles, in common with other lines of merchan- dise, have advanced materially, much to the displeasure of the buyers. So violent a form did the expression of this displeasure take on one or two occasions that the salesman has stop- ped arguing about the whys and wherefores of the rise. When a buy- er “starts something” now, the sales- man gives him a copy of the new price list and departs. Every time he has done this, he said yesterday, he has found that a quiet perusal of the list by the buyer has finally resulted in better business than is produced Y the usual way of soliciting an or- er. The Chicago Butter and Egg Board has issued a supplementary report on the butter and egg situation, with re- spect to prices during the coming winter. The report was _ issued through the publicity bureau of the board. The statement reads: “The prices of butter, eggs and poultry will be as high or higher than that of last winter. The warehouse report for September shows that there is a shortage at the present time in but- ter and that there is is an excess of eggs, but compared with two years ago there is a shortage of eggs. The report follows: ‘Butter in 1917, 71,- 262,000 pounds; - 1916, 83): 582,000 pounds; shortage, 12,320,000 pounds. Eggs in 1917, 3,794,000 cases; in 1916, 3,376,000 cases; excess, in 1917, 418,000 cases.’ Butter will be higher in price this year than we have known it to be in this country since the Civil War. The reason for this is the fact that a great quantity of milk ordinarily sold to the creameries and turned in- to butter has been contracted for by the manufacturers of condensed milk. We understand the Government has given large orders for condensed milk for the soldiers in France and has guaranteed the manufacturers a price which enables them to increase con- siderably the price paid to producer thereby ‘taking large quantities of milk which in the past has been turned in- to butter. Coupled with the milk shortage situation due to the fore- going reasons is the enormous sale of milk cows for slaughter. In many sections 25 per cent. of the visible supply Oe been sold to the packers and killed for beef. Indications are that eggs will sell for about the same price as they sold for last year, but of course the demand will govern the situation. The egg situation igs not as serious as the butter and poultry conditions. In reference to poultry, reports from producers throughout the country show the farmers have killed a great quantity of chickens for food with which to feed harvest hands during the summer harvest sea- son. Chickens have been much cheap- er than all other kinds of meat dur- ing the summer, and for this reason the farmer. quick to take advantage of economies, has killed his spring chickens rather than put them on the market. The result is that the stor~ age houses carry only a small quanti- ty of spring chickens killed this year. About the only plentiful commodity on the market at present is turkey. There is a plentiful supplv in cold storage and most of the Thanksgiv- ing supply of turkeys this year will come from the cold storage houses.” Charles W. Reattoir. ———2---- __ To Increase Yard Goods Sales. “Sewing Week” recurs once each month except in December, by agree- ment among the merchants of a Pa- cific Coast city. During this week they advertise everything that can be used.in home sewing. The sales of these lines of merchandise, particular- ly of yard goods, has increased steadi- ly since the first “Sewing Week.” ———_~>>—___ Nature heals—but the doctor makes out the bill. Attorney Wykes’ Opinion of the Decision. Grand Rapids, Oct. 2—I regret to state that the Supreme Court decision rendered on Tuesday last in the liti- gation against the Sperry & Hutchin- son Company to enforce the trading stamp statute passed by the Legisla- ture of 1911 was adverse to the inter- ests which we represented. The Michigan law regulating trad- ing stamps and gift enterprises was held to be unconstitutional by rea- son, principally of defective classifi- cation in that the provisions of the act were limited to stamps given out for redemption by third persons or by institutions other than the mer- chant giving the same. The provi- sions which permitted merchants to issue and redeem their own stamps and which permitted manufacturers to place stamps in or upon their packages, while denying the right to institutions like the Sperry & Hutchin- son Company, were held to violate the provisions of the fourteenth amendment regarding classification. Neither of these exceptions were in the law as first drawn, but both were inserted for the purpose of re- moving opposition in the Legislature, as the statute could not have been enacted at the 1911 session without these exceptions. There is no right of appeal and the only further action which can be taken in the case is to apply for a rehearing. This, however, I do not advise as the case was very fully covered and vigorously presented in the Supreme Court. Although I am in the position of the man convinced against his will, there is nothing to do,in my judgment. but to submit to the inevitable and to have the interested merchants pre- sent to the next Legislature a bill which will not be open to the objec- tions sustained in this particular case. Since our -law was enacted the courts of several states and the Unit- ed States Supreme Court have held legislation prohibiting trading stamps valid. The merchants’ therefore should come out for square-toed legislation which will cover the sub- ject. We did our best in this litigation and regret exceedingly the outcome, both because of the effect upon the interest which we served and because cf our own personal interest in the proposition Roger I. Wykes. —__---___ Destroying Kaiserism Not All We Can Do. Paris, France, Sept. 10—The French are very friendly, and if we go into this war with the right spirit we can do a lot of good other than beating the Germans, What I mean is that we must remember what France has already suffered and come to help and not to boss the job. You know the usual attitude of Americans abroad—they know it all. To illustrate how the French feel: Going from Bordeaux to Paris we be- 25 came acquainted with a bunch of French soldiers and officers through a few who could talk some English and our feeble attempts at French. They asked us to sing, which we gladly did, and soon gathered quite a crowd, very jovial and friendly. The crowd then brought in a French avi- ator who was greatly respected by them all, (he had three medals,) and asked us to sing the “Marseillaise” in French for him, which we did, much to his delight. Later in the evening we were talking to him (through a young French soldier about 18 who made a pretty good stab at English.) The aviator was, of course, very much interested in what America is planning to do, and we spread it on as thick as possible. He seemed interested, but that was all. Before leaving one of our fellows said that America was mighty proud of the fighting the French had done, and our hope is that we may do half as well. His face lit up and he ab- solutely beamed all over, shaking every one by the hand, tickled to death. I was talking to one of our sailors the other day in Paris about the pa- rade on the Fourth, and he said he never saw anything like it in his life. The people simply went crazy, and the men could hardly march, for the crowd would surge around them, giving them flowers, and many girls and women taking the men by the arms and walking along with them. We have a great opportunity to make a lasting friend or enemy of France, according to our behavior in their country. J. S. White. —_—_—_>22.____ Joseph J. Frost has engaged in the confectionery, and grocery business at 571 Division avenue, South. Five Stories Completed April, 1917 HOTEL BROWNING GRAND RAPIDS NEWEST At Sheldon and Oakes. Every Room with Bath. Our Best Rooms $2.0@; others at $1.50. Cafeteria - Cafe - Garage Fire Proof. Pocket Cutlery Exclusively Wholesale We have just received a large consignment of the celebrated “Universal” will carry in stock and will always have an attract- ive proposition for our retail hardware dealers. it up with our salesmen the next time he calls and we know he can interest you. Michigan Hardware Co. line which we hereafter Take Grand Rapids, Michigan MICHIGAN TRADESMAN October 3, 1917 ~ “© DRUGGISTS SUNDRIES a — = = - Michigan Board of Pharmacy. President—Leonard A. Seltzer, Detroit. Secretary—Edwin T. Boden, Bay City. Treasurer—George F. Snyder, Detroit. Other Members—Herbert H. Hoffman, Sandusky; Charles §. Koon, Muskegon. Next Examination Session—Grand Rapids, Nov. 20, 21 and 22. Pharmaceutical ciation. President—P. A. Snowman, Lapeer. Secretary—F. J. Wheaton, Jackson. Treasurer—E. E. Faulkner, Delton. Next Annual Meeting—Detroit. Michigan’ State Asso- Michigan Pharmaceutical Travelers’ As- sociation. President—W. F. Griffith, Howell. Secretary and Treasurer—Walter S. Lawton, Grand Rapids. Status of the Drug Market. The market in general remains firm. There are some developments of importance in the matter of price changes. Glycerine has been advanc- ed by prominent refiners. Crude gly- cerine is also stronger owing to scarc- ity. Quicksilver has been reduced sharply by selling agents. Caffeine alkaloid is lower, owing to a lack of demand of consequence and freer of- ferings. Benzoates continue weak, owing to competition, and offerings are reported at a further decline. Of- fers of Canada and Oregon fir are reported at lower prices, Powdered cinchona bark is higher on smallness of supplies. A further advance has occurred in coriander oil, while the general list of essential oils is well maintained. Gum Arabic has receiv- ed a good enquiry of late and with supplies reduced the market is strong, with higher prices demanded for some varieties. Senna leaves, lark- spur seed and serpentaria root are firmer on a decrease in stocks. Ace- tone has been advanced by some dealers, although there was no change in prices as quoted by leading manu- facturers. Supplies of red prussiate of potash have diminished of late and the market is higher. Ammonia alum is stronger, influenced by an increase in demand. Higher prices are de- manded for gray granular sal am- moniac. Sicily sumac is advanced on a diminution in supplies. Refined glycerine has been advanced by well- known refiners to 69c per pound for C. P. in drums and 70'%c in cans. Sales are reported at 70c per pound in drums, Crude glycerine is also stronger. Supplies are small and there seems to be more obtainable at less than 54c per pound for saponifi- cation and 49c for soap lye. Dyna- mite glycerine is quiet but firm at 68'%4c per pound in carloads. Caf- feine alkaloid is weaker, owing to a falling off in demand and competition and offerings are reported at $10.50 per pound. Quicksilver has been re- duced by selling agents to $105 per flask, showing a decline of $5. Men- thol is in fair demand and the market apparently remains firm. Bay rum is receiving a good enquiry. Supplies are comparatively small and the tone of the market remains firm. —_+--.———— Detection of Arachis Oil. The presence of arachis oil, in quantity as low as 5 per cent. in olive oil, cottonseed oil, soya bean oil and corn oil, may be detected as follows: Atout twenty grammes of the sus- pected oil are saponified by aid of alcoholic potassium hydroxide solu- tion, and the excess of alkali neutral- ized by aid of a 25 per cent. solution of acetic acid in 95 per cent. alco- hol, phenolpthalein being employed as indicator. The mixture is then treated with fifty mils of a 5 per cent. solution of magnesium acetate in a mixture of equal parts of water and 95 per cent. alcohol. After heat- ing to boiling, it is allowed to cool to room temperature with occasion- al shaking, and then set aside for about twenty-four hours at a temper- ature of about 10 to 15 degs. C. The resulting precipitate is then removed by filtration, and washed twice with 50 per cent. alcohol and three times with distilled water. It is then mix- ed with 100 mils of hot water and a sufficient quantity of diluted sulphuric acid to ensure complete decomposi- tion of the magnesium salts. The separated fatty acids are now washed with water, dissolved in 90 per cent. alcohol, and set aside, when arachdic acid separates in crystal form. — 7.22 —__ Look to Your Teeth. Bad teeth are now believed to be an important source of rheumatism, heart disease and kidney trouble. The germs producing these diseases may get into the system from an un- expected abscess at the root of a tooth, whose presence may be reveal- ed only by an X-ray photograph. Doctors tell of children recovering from Bright’s disease as soon as the'r teeth are properly cared for. In fact, the teeth have come under su- spicion along with the tonsils, and X-ray picture of them are part of a thorough physical examination. 2+. ___- Children’s Soap Week. Once each year comes the ‘“Chil- dren’s Soap Week’ of a Wisconsin druggist. At that time he sends out with baskets of toilet soap all the children that apply for them. They make a small percentage on sales, and also get a prize if they are among the dozen whose sales are the high- est. First prize is usually the choice of a doll or a football. Besides the publicity he obtains, the druggist in- creases his soap sales materially. Suggests Economy in Displays. “Economy of operation in every possible way,” said the head of one of the largest retail establishments in the city, “is required in these days of high price levels, not only by indi- viduals but by the large industrial or- ganizations of the country as well. In the case of the big department stores, this should be exemplified in one way by less extravagant and elab- orate splurges, both in the matter of displays and of additional service during the holiday season. We could very easily stand, in this respect, con- siderable toning down from the prac- tices of former years and, as our pa- trons would be the ones who would Lenent ultimately from any econo- mies accomplished in the methods of such merchandising, I am sure any action on our part would meet with their hearty indorsement. —_—__+ ~~. Higher Grade Goods Selling. Reports from the department stores of this city and from the country at large indicate that there has been a marked raising of the standard oi merchandise purchased this year over former years. Even among those of the buying public who, because of their circumstances, must confine themselves to the lower priced things, there is said to be evident greater discrimination and a demand for mer- chandise that will be serviceable, ai- though it may be a little higher in price. Optimistic predictions as to the coming holiday season are num- erous, and many believe that the en- tire winter will be one of the best on record. QUALITY.”’ DON’T OVERLOOK CRITERION QUALITY HOUSE PAINT The chances are you've got some painting to do. that before you purchase paint, that you investigate our “CRITERION It is made especially for Michigan needs—gives perfect protection— maximum spread and costs little compared with brands that offer less. IEVYSTIEK & CANFIELD We ile wri Luality HOUSE PAINT MIXED FOR MICHIGAN We strongly urge Kalamazoo It’s Pure, That’s Sure PIPER ICE CREAM CO. -- Michigan REGRETS pg ~ x f st ’ ~ be? 4 , \ . ye RETIN sic pes recaaa ~ x October 3, 1917 Activities in Michigan Cities. Written for the Tradesman. The local gas company at Mar- quette has advanced the price to $1.60 on account of increased cost of op- eration. It is stated that coal is 100 per cent. higher than it was two years ago and that labor has increas- ed 40 per cent. The gas company has never made money. It hasn’t even paid the interest on the bonds each year since installing the plant. H. J. Waterbury, manager of the plant, has resigned. Sturgis is using hoboes on the street cleaning force and this genus homo is steering clear of that town. Niles will buy electricity from the Indiana & Michigan Company, the service charge being $1 per horse power, with a minimum charge not less than 75 horse power or $75 ona one year contract. The Common Council of Menomi- nee has authorized the City Clerk to act as purchasing agent for people who organize clubs and buy in car lots. This action was instituted by Mayor Lloyd and because it is be- lieved present prices of coal in the city are exorbitant. Orders are be- ing sent direct to a mine in Ohio and eight cars have been ordered at $4.50 per ton. Mayor Cambrey, of Pontiac, is on a tour to learn what other Michigan cities are doing in the way of safe- guarding public health. Starting this month Bay City has turned its clocks back an hour and now runs on Central time again. The “more daylight” plan which prevail- ed during the past three months will probably be adopted again next sum- mer. Saginaw will need 3,000 more work- men for its industries this fall, in- cluding the new plants of the Ship- building Co. and the Malleable Iron Co. Woodland feels that it is being left in the woods by Uncle Sam through recent orders reducing the mail service to a pouch system. If this takes effect Woodland will get one mail a day, a service like the one which prevailed before the C., K. & S. Railroad was built. St. Johns voted down the proposi- tion to bond for $30,000 to build a new electric unit at the lighting plant. The corner stone was laid Sunday for the new Mercy Hospital at Jack- son. It will be a modern fireproof structure, four stories and basement, and occupies the site of the Austin Blair homestead on Lansing avenue. Holland has added two new motor trucks to its fire fighting equipment. Almond Griffen. — 7.2 >___ Boomlets From Bay City. Bav City, Oct. 2—Mayor H. W. Schulty. West Branch, is erectine a ford sales and service garage. 62 feet wide and 110 feet long. The buildine is to be onestory cement block with brick front. Stanley Warchock. for several years manager of the Wahla Mercantile Co Store, at Minden City, has engaged in farming. His successor in the store is T. W. Nieristile. formerly manager of the Leszcynski-Clark store, at Palms. Herbert J. Smith, Minden City, has sold his stock of general merchan- dise to Peter Gliencki, and will soon MICHIGAN TRADESMAN be one of many Michigan boys at the front fighting for democracy. There is an opening at Palms for a live merchant, as it is now a store- less village. A hotel is badly needed at Kinde. There are three saloons, but no hotel. Therefore, it is an easy matter to sat- isfy one’s thirst, but difficult to ap- pease hunger. There is rejoicing among commer: cial travelers who visit the towns on the Detroit division of the P. M. be- cause a morning train South has been added. The train will leave Bay City at 6 a. m., make all local stops and ar- rive in Detroit at 11 a. m. The village of Oscoda, which was almost destroyed by fire in July, 1916, is slowly but surely recovering. Be- sides a number of houses which are being built, a town hall, 91x 98, brick and cement, is being erected at a cost of $15,000. Joseph Solomon, general merchant at Glennie, and Henry Solomon, en- gaged in general merchandise busi- ness at Comins, visited friends in Bay City and Detroit this week. Rice & Prosetal, Rose City, who a few months ago purchased the meat business of the late Robert Edmunds, have sold the same to Charles Morse, who will taken possession Oct. 1. W. T. Ballamy. _—_——-—o oo Open Letter to City Manager of Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids, Oct. 2—For several years it has grieved me to see the city burn the leaves which are raked up from the yards, parks and cemeteries of the city—the almost priceless her- itage Nature has provided to perpetu- ate her tree and plant life. I have for years protested against this destruction of one of our most valuable resources and I now make a personal appeal to you as the head of our city government to find some way of preserving this wealth of fer- tilizer for the benefit of present and future generations. As near as I can estimate the loss we sustain through this waste, it amounts to $100,000 per year—that being approximately the sum we pay for artificial fertilizer to restore to the soil the fertility we deprived it of by destroying the fertilizer Nature provides with such a lavish hand. In these days of stress, when we are importuned to improve every available resource to the fullest ex- tent and avoid all waste, it would seem to be a good time to solve the problem of leaf waste. E. A. Stowe. Butter, Eggs, Poultry, Beans, and Potatoes. Buffalo, Oct. 3—Creamery butter, extras, 4444@45c: first 483@44c; com- mon, 41@42c; dairy, common. to choice, 35@40c; dairy, poor to com- mon, all kinds, 32@35c. Cheese—No, 1 new, fancy, 26@ 26%4c; choice, 26c. Eggs—Choice, new laid 44@45c; fancy hennery, 48@54c. Poultry (live) —Fowls, 22@25c: chicks, 25@28c; old cox, 18@19c; ducks, 21@25c. Beans—Medium, $7@7 56; pea, $7.50; Red Kidney, $6.00; White Kidney, $7.50; Marrow, $7.50@8.00. Potatoes—New, $1.35@1.50 per bu. Rea & Witzig. —_+ 2+ >___ Tying Advertising to News. Recently a burglar smashed a win- dow in a clothing store and took a suit from a dummy. The morning paper contained a news story of the case. The window man almost at once placed on the window this sign: “Risked A Jail Sentence to Wear Our Clothes—However, ‘we can give you better service if you use our front door in the future.” This clever use of the event caused considerable “word of mouth” publicity for the firm, Late News From Byron. Byron, Oct. 2—Wm. Meier has pur- chased a Grant six. Frank Tillman is driving an Over- land touring car. Ida Tillman, of Kalamazoo, is vis- iting relatives at Byron. L. E. Tower was in business last Tuesday. John Lynde has traded his home on Railroad avenue, and paid the dif- ference for the farm of Mrs. Holcomh, West of Byron. Charles Bruce moved the household goods of Ed. Lemon to Flint Satur. day. Clayton Harp has made several trips to Flint of late on account of the serious illness of his mother. Dr. Rugeles, of Byron, is now administer- ing the medicine and she is gaining as rapidly as can be expected. William Telling, Sr., is out again and calling on Byron people. He has been sick since the latter part of May. Allen Hathaway and Roy Alden motored to Flint last week and brought back peaches. R. E, Tower. —_~2++2___ Trimmings For Millinery. Ostrich feathers, according to the bulletin of the Retail Millinery As- sociation of America, are in vogue again after a long period of inactivi- ty. At Teast ostrich “fancies” in many effects are enioying a period of popularity. French plumes, too, it says, are being used, but not near- ly to the extent of the “fancies.” Ostrich in the guise of burnt effects has been in use for some time, but now it is being seen in its true light. Owosso on “This revived demand,” the bulletin goes on, “is along normal and natural lines. The public generally, much in- terested at last in trimmed hats that 27 are really trimmed, is seeking a prop- er and beautiful ornamentation and is calling, therefore, hats trimmed with ostrich. and French curled tips, short or medium, are sell- for Plumes ing well, especially in fine extra wide and full effects. other Fine pompons and Flat bands of fine ostrich are reported in demand in certain quarters. The leading colors are black, taupe, pur- ‘fancies’ also are active. ple, brewn, navy, beige, and old rose.” The bulletin goes on to say that pompons, the popular trimming of the moment, are shown in_ several materials—wool, ostrich, fur, burnt feathers, ribbon, chenile, and cut past- ed feathers: a novelty is a large pom- pon showing the use of uncurled ostrich, sometimes combined with silver cloth. —_23 +> »__ Old and New Liberty Bonds. The old law the 3% per cent. Liberty Loan bonds issued differs in one respect from the new issue The hold- while they of conver- under which were law authorizing the of 4 per cent. securities. ers of 3% per cent. bonds, must exercise the privilege sion into the 4 per cent. bonds within the period of six months beginning Nov. 15, if they desire to exercise it at all, will have the right, if subse- quent loans are issued at a still high- er rate, 414 per cent.,) for a period of six months beginning at the date of issue of those bonds, to convert their bonds into 4% per cent. bonds. even though they had not made into the new (say again an intermediate conversion 4 per cent. room in Grand Rapids. ship at the earliest dates. this line. factory service. HOLIDAY GOODS Druggists’ Sundries Stationery - Books and Novelties The sample line ot the above are now in our show Our stock was bought early this season and the greater portion of it has arrived so that we are already filling orders for goods in the above lines. On account of the conditions among manufacturers and the large demand for merchandise of this class, we are advising our customers to buy early and allow us to We, therefore, ask you to let us know by an early mail at what time you can make us a visit and inspect Our Mr. L. W. Hoskins is in charge and to- gether with our Mr. J. H. Hagy will arrange dates with you so that customers may receive prompt and satis- Yours respectfully, Hazeltine & Perkins Drug Co. Grand Rapids, Michigan MICHIGAN TRADESMAN October 3, 1917 GROCERY PRICE CURRENT These quotations are carefully corrected weekly. within six hours of mailing. and are intended to be correct at time of going to press. Prices, however, are liable to change at any time. and country merchants will have their orders filled at market prices at date of purchase. ADVANCED DECLINED Canned Blackberries Cloves Canned Raspberries Vinegar Fiour Evaporated Apples Citron Currants Olives Pickles merere Seed = —== Sains to Rites By Columes Col A Aymimnnia ....-.-.---- 1 Axle Grease .......... 1 B Baked Beans ......--- 1 Baking Powder .....- 11 Bath Brick 7 ee ge eee en es 1 Breakfast Food .....- 1 Brooms ......-------- 1 Brushes .......-.---- 1 Butter Color .......-- 1 Cc Candles .....-.-:----- 1 Canned Goods ......-- 1; . Pmisun .....---------- 2 (heese .....--..---=< 2 Crewing Gum ........ 3 Chocolate ........-.-- 3 (pars _...-..-------- 10 Clothes Lines ....... 2 [pepe ......---+----- 3 Cocoantt ......----<- 3 itine |... sees ee 3, 4 Confections ......---- 4 Cream Tartar ......- 5 Dried Fruits ......... 5 F Farinaceous Goods .. 5 Fishing Tackle ...... 5 Flavoring Extracts .. 5 Flour and Feed ...... 6 Froit Jars .....------ 6 G femntane «5.0. ie lee 6 Grain Bags .......--- 6 H Miers 3.) ee es 6 Hides and Pelts ..... 6 Horse Radish ....... 6 Tianey .....---------- 6 J - Mem 0D cst e eee + 7 Siffy Jel ....-...---- 7 Benny .-..------------- 6 Jelly Glasses .......- 7 M _ Mapleine .........--- 7 Meats, Canned ...... 8 Mince Meat ......... 7 Molasses ........----- 7 Mustard ...-.--:++-+> 7 N Wetec ee. 4 ° ° ives ......-------.-. 7 P - Petroleum Products .. 7 Peanut Butter ...... 2 Paeeses |... ise ----- 7 PAPE oo ee eee ce ene 7 Playing Cards ....... 2 Pawnee . 8. te +s-- -e- 7 Provisions .......-..- 7 R pe ce es 8 Rolled Oats |...-.... 8 s Salad Dressing ...... 8 Releratiis ......s.---.- 8 ee es 8 RR eee 8 Best Pin 2... 257k ess 8 a 9 Shoe Blacking ....... 9 pens Ct ee es 9 ED ce as ee be ee 11 ee oc ce eee 9 ees 5+ sts. e es 5 IO oe a eee ese} 9 ONS | 3.55555 es 9 T Table Sauces ........ 9 eee ce 9, 10 ON oso h ete e ces 10 Vv Vinegar ..... peo ceee 10 Ww Washing Powder... 11 Woodenware ......... 10 Wrapping Paper .... il Y Woast Cake ....-..... 11 1 ARCTIC AMMONIA 12 oz. ovals, 2 doz. box 2 AXLE GREASE Frazer’s 1tb. wood boxes, 4 doz. 3 1m. tin boxes, 3 doz. 2 3% lb. tin boxes, 2 dz. 4 10%. pails, per doz. ..6 15Ib. pails, per doz. ..7 26%. pails, per doz. ..12 BAKED BEANS No. 1, per doz. ....... 1 No. 2: per adoz. ........ 2 No. 3, per Ggoz. ....... 2 BATH BRICK Mogiish .......2...,.. BLUING Jennings’ Condensed Pearl Bluing 95 Small, 3 doz. box .. Large, 2 doz. box .... 2 Folger’s Summer Sky, 6 oz., per aoz. ........... Summer ne 12 0z., per doz BREAKFAST FOODS Bear Food, Pettijohns Cracked Wheat, 24-2 . Cream of Wheat .... Cream of Rye, 24-2 .. Quaker Puffed Rice .. Quaker Puffed Wheat Quaker Brkfst Biscuit Quaker Corn Flakes .. Washington Crisps .. Wheatena .........,.. Evapor’ed Sugar Corn Grape Nuts ...... co 2 Sugar Corn Flakes .. 2 Holland Rusk ........ 3 Krinkle Corn Flakes ..2 4 6 Orme pm into Mapl-Flake, Whole WVTIAE oo vec ccccc ces Minn. Wheat Food .. Ralston Wheat Food Laree. 188 ........ 2 Ralston Wht Food 18s 1 Ross’s Whole Wheat RSIRCUN | 5 on oops sees Saxon Wheat Food .. 4 Shred Wheat Biscuit 4 Trecil 18 2 ...:4... 2 Pillsbury’s Best Cer’l 2 ost Toasties, T-2 .. 3 Post Toasties, T-3 .. 3 Post Tavern Porridge 2 BROOMS Fancy Parlor, 25 lb. .. 7 Parlor, 5 String, 2 Standard Parlor, 23 Ib. 7 Common, 23 ib. ...... 6 Special, 23 tb. .......- 6 Warehouse, 33 Ib. .... 8 Common, Whisk .... 1 Fancy, Whisk ....... 2 BRUSHES Scrub Solid Back, 8 in. .... 1 Solid Back, 11 in. .... 1 Pointed Ends ........ 1 Stove RU. Bf conc ee cee e eee: 1 Mp. 2 2.6... eee 1 NG 3 ic care ses 2 Shoe NG. 1 ek oe 1 NO 2 oo cee ee ce 1 PAD, Beans eccce 1 Mo. 8 Qe seek. 1 BUTTER COLOR Dandelion, 25c size .. 2 CANDLES Paraffine, 6s Paraffine, 12s WARS on sce c eee —, GOODS pples 3 Ib. ceaberde 2 No. 10 @2 @8 Standard No. 10 .. " Blueberries Standard No. sere rere ene 40 00 00 75 25 35 00 50 2 Clams Little Neck, 1 Ib. cose 1 SD Clam_ Bouillon Burnham’s ¥% pt. .... 2 25 Burnham’s pts. ..... - 8 75 Burnham’s qts. ...... 7 50 Corn Hair. 2.45. Sis cweccas Good 2.2.03. pepseee 2 OD FANCY ..ccceccascoe French Peas Monbadon (Natural) per Gee. ..occesse ees Gooseberries No. 2 Male .......... No. 2, Panty ......c... Hominy Standard ............. 1 20 Lobster MED. ockicgeccccccnss 8°90 Me AD, pcipcceossceeces BLD Picnic Flat ...... coos 8 1D Mackerel Mustard, 1 Ib. Mustard, 2 Ib. Soused, + as Ib Soused, 2 Ib. Tomato, 1 Ib. Tomato, 2 Ib. Mushrooms Buttons, %s ......... @30 Buttons, 1s .......... @650 Hotels, 16 ..cccccocce OMt Oysters Cove, 1 1b. ........ Oo 20 Cove, 2 ib. ...... --- @1 80 ms 1 50@2 00 "2 60@S 00 Pears In S$ No. 3 can, per dz. 2 Peas Marrowfat ......1 25@1 35 Early June .... 1 50@1 60 Early June siftd 1 60@1 75 Peaches PIS ..osnccccece & BOER. BD No. 10 size can pie @8 75 Pineapple Grated ........ 1 75@2 10 Sliced .......... 1 45@2 60 —— OIE ea ecco ecasee -. 1 20 Gopn 22... 6s wece & BD WANCY ccsccoececcsveos COP No: 10 ........s5- over @ OD Raspberries No. 2, Black Syrup .. 2 00 No. 10, Black ...... 10 00 No. 2, No. 10, Red Preserved 2 75 Red, Water .. $ Salmon Warrens, 1 lb. Tall .. 3 20 Warrens, 1 lb. Flat .. 3 30 Red Alaska ........ 2 75 Med. Red Alaska .... 2 40 Pink Alaska ......... 2 00 Sardines Domestic, %s ........ 6 25 Domestic, % Mustard 6 25 Domestic, % Mustard 6 00 Norwegian, 4s .... 11@16 Portuguese, %s .... 22@30 Sauer Kraut No. 3. Cans ......00.. 2 05 No. 10; CAME ......000- Shrimps Dunbar; 1s doz. ...... 1 25 Dunbar, 1%s doz. .... 2 40 Succotash Pein .oscsessscsoe o0 GOOG... ssc oes secceee 2 OO PONCY 2 cscceencsees Strawberries Standard ....... booee 00 MANCY ....-5.cne50- ~- 240 Tomatoes NO. Se 6 .6e ecco ee ee 1 40 NO SD eco esas eee : IND, 20 nc uicee eco cccceee Tuna Case ys, 4 doz. in case .... 4 50 4s, 4 doz. in case .... 7 50 1s, 4 doz. in case ....10 00 CATS Snider’s % pints ...... 1 50 Snider’s pints ..... -. 260 CHEESE Avms ....-..s6>- @29 Carson City @30 BK 55... oes @32 Leiden ......--.- @ Limburger ...... @32 Pineapple ....... @ Wao |... @ Sap Sago ....... @ Swiss, Domestic @ 3 CHEWING GUM Adams Black Jack .... 62 Adams Sappota ....... 70 Beeman’s Pepsin ..... 62 Beechnut ........ Ceciecse (On Chiciets .......... eoce a os Doublemint ........... 64 Flag Spruce .......... 62 Hershey Gum .......... 48 Juicy Fruit ............ 64 Sterling Gum Pep. .. 62 Sterling 7-Point 6 Spearmint, Wrigleys .. 64 Spearmint, 5 box jars 8 20 Spearmint, 6 box jars 3 85 Wueatan ....... eee at - 62 MONO 2 skeen es caaeece e Oe Smith Bros. Gum ..... 62 Wrigleys 5 box lots .. oOo. K. Gum CHOCOLATE Walter Baker & Co. German’s Sweet ....... 24 Premium . Caracas ..... Walter M. Lowney Co. Premium, s Premium, %s CLOTHES LINE No. 40 Twisted No. 50 Twisted No. 60 Twisted No. 80 Twisted Braided Braided Braided Cotton Sash Cord .... Sash Cord .... Jute No. 72 JUte =. 3.05 No. 60 Sisal .......... Galvanized Wire each 100ft. long , each 100ft. long 2 10 No. 20, each 100ft. long |! 00 No. 19, each 100ft. long 2 10 COCOA RBMOP RS oe ccc k ces os: 39 MABVOIBNG: -. 0.6555 s oe. 41 Colonial, %s .......... 35 —. OS oo. ec a Hershey's, ce co... 32 Hershey’s, \%8 ......... 30 Payier 6 350........... . 36 Lowney, 8 ........... 38 Lowney, 48 .........- 37 Lowney, %48 ......-..-. 37 Lowney, 5 Ib. cans . 37 Van Houten, %s 12 Van Houten, \s .. 18 Van Houten, %s .. 36 Van Houten, 1s .... . 65 Wan-Eta ..... 36 Webb ....... 83 Wilbur, %s .. . 33 Wilbur, 48 .......-.-.--- 32 COCOANUT Dunham’s per lb. igs, 5 Ib. case ......0-.. 32 %s, 5 Ib. case ........ 31 %s, 15 Ib. case ...... ao Be 14s, 15 Ib, case ........ 30 1s, 15 lb. case ......... 29 48 & %s, 15 lb. case. | 30 5 and 10c pails ...... Ag Bulk, pails ...... sone Bulk, barrels ........ a3% Baker’s Brazil Shredded 70 5c pkgs., per case 3 00 36 10c pkgs., per case 3 00 16 10c and 33 5c pkgs., per case 3 Bakers Canned, doz. COFFEES ROASTED Rio Common ......ceeeee : Santos Cammon ....:.++0-..s. 20 ROUT cc accssceesess Ove Choices ..5....... sean Oe OONOW . 45. .ccscccas Be POAVOITY ccccccccusss O80 Maracalbo RI oe cecccescnces. ee CHOICE bocceca esse cess 25 Mexican OOOO 65.600 eee css ce oe WONCY oi. 6 osc escccecn cs Guatemala Maw 2... ogecssckeeess ae Pancy 3... oso... ..es BB Java Private Growth .... 26@30 Mandling .......... 31@35 DUMBO oo ccses ecu 30@32 Mocha Short Bean ........ 25@27 Long Bean ........ 24@26 . L, O. G. ......--. 26@28 Bogota FORIS gsc cecsseccs see ee PORCH cocks csccs sec 28 Sc ouneue Market, Steady Spot Market, Strong Package New York Basis Arbuckle 21 50 ooeoree eeeee 4 McLaughlin’s XXXX McLaughlin’s XXXX package coffee is sold to retailers only. Mail all or- ders direct to W. F. Mc- Laughlin & Co., Chicago. Extracts Holland, % gro. bxs. 95 Felix, % gross ...... 115 Hummel’s foil, % gro. 85 Hummel’s tin, % gro. 1 43 CONDENSED MILK Carnation, Tall ...... 6 20 Carnation, Baby ..... 6 10 Dundee, Tall ........ 5 50 Dundee, Baby ........ 5 40 Fiepe, Tall ....-....- 5 10 Hebe, Baby .......... 5 00 CONFECTIONERY Stick Candy Pails Horehound .......... 16 Standard ..........-5 16 Standard, Small ..... 17 Twist, Small ........ 17 Cases SUMO .. 2.22 -565s cane 17 Jumbo, Small ........ a Big Stick ........--.. Boston Sugar Stick ‘ 30 Mixed Candy Pails Broken. . 20.2. sees sce 16 Cut Toat 225... ee cccs 17 French Cream ...... » a7 SVOGETS)) 2.05. .5...02 5 12 Kindergarten ....... - 18 MUCAGCT 625... eee es 16 MOMATCH: ......5.2055 15 INOVEGILY 20.0500 a 17 Paris Creams ....... 18 Premio Creams ...... 21 PROWAL ieaccccccses cic ae SDCCIRE ou... seeks 14 Valley Creams ....... 18 AGO oo. ose bees ae Specialties a Auto Kisses (baskets) 19 Bonnie Butter Bites ..2 Butter Cream Corn .. 20 Caramel Bon Bons .. 18 Carame! Croquetes .. 18 Cocoanut Waffles .... 16 Coffy Toffy National Mints 7 lb tin 22 Fudge, Walnut 19 Fudge, Choc. Peanut 18 Fudge, White Center 17 Fudge, Cherry ....... 18 Fudge, Cocoanut .... 18 Honeysuckle Candy .. 20 Iced Maroons ...... 20 Iced Orange Jellies . 14 Italian Bon Bons .... 16 Jelly Mello ........... 15 AA T.icorice Drops 6 1b: Hex ........ 60 Lozenges, Pep. ...... 18 Lozenges, Pink ...... 18 MaAMRGDUR o 6.5 c.55 sss oe 16 Molasses Kisses, 10 Ih. DOK. ooo cecs cee 20 Nut Butter Puffs .... 20 Star Patties, Asst. .. Chocolates Pails Assorted Choc. ceeese Ok Amazon Caramels .. 22 CHAMPION ....e2caess 19 Choc. Chips, Eureka 25 Cima .1. ce cseccess 19 Eclipse, Assorted .... 20 Ideal Chocolates .... 20 Klondike Chocolates ..25 NBDODS cise ccscccesss SD Nibble Sticks, Box -. 30 Wut Waters ......... 3 Ocoro Choc Caramels 23 Peanut Clusters ..... 28 Quintette ..........-. 21 Regina .. Star Chocolates .. Superior Choc. (ight) 3 Pop Corn Goods Without prizes. Cracker Jack with coupon .... -. 3 50 Cracker-Jack Prize’ oe Checkers Prize ...... 3 75 Cough Drops xes Putnam Menthol .... 1 35 Smith Bros, ...... seoe t BO NUTS—Whole bs. Almonds, Tarragona 21 Almonds, California soft shell Drake ... Brazils Filberts A ae Naples wees Walnuts, Grenoble .. Table nuts, fancy 13@14 Pecans, Large ....... Pecans, Ex. Large .. Shelled No. 1 Spanish Shelled Peanuts ...... 16 Ex. Lg. Va. Shelled Peanuts ...... 16% o- Pecan Halves ..... oe Walnut Halves ... 55 Filbert Meats ..... @42 Almonds @45 Jordan Almonds "’.... eee e cere reece 5 Peanuts Fancy H P Suns RAW ...ca ces 114%@11% Roasted ..... 12%@12% H P Jum BROW 5. ins sic 13%@13% Roasted ..... 144%@14% CREAM TARTAR Barrels or Drums .... 60 Square Cams .::....... 64 MOKCS Ce oi. ee 62 DRIED FRUITS Apple Evap’ed, Choice, bik Evap’d Fancy blk.. @ Apricots California ..3¢..5.%.- @25 Citron Corsican 3 ooo os. @ 26 Currants Imported, 1 lb. pkg. .. 221 Imported, bulk 2 Peaches Muirs—Choice, 25 lb. .. 12 Muirs—Fancy, 25 lb. .. 13 Fancy, Peeled, 25 lb. Peel l.emon, American ..... 20 Orange, American ....,. - 2) Raisins Cluster, 20 cartons ... Loose Muscatels, 4 Cr. 9 Loose Muscatels, 3 Cr. 8% L. M. Seeded lib. 10% @11 California Prunes 90-100 25 lb. boxes ..@10 80- 90 25 lb, boxes ..@10% 70- 80 25 lb. boxes ..@11% 60- 70 25 lb. boxes ..@12% 50- 60 25 lb. boxes ..@13 40- 50 25 lb, boxes ..@15 FARINACEOUS GOODS Beans California Limas .... i” Med. Hand Picked . Brown Holland ...... " Farina 25 1 Ib. Sg ag Ib., 250 im crate ...... 90 Wire End 1 Ib., 250 in crate ...... 35 2 Ib., 250 in crate ...... 45 3 ¥b., 250 in crate ...... 55 5 Ib. 20 im crate ...... 65 Churns Barrel, 5 gal., each .. 2 40 Barrel, 10 gal., each .. 2 55 Clothes Pins Round Head 4% inch, 5 gross Cartons, No. 24, 24s, bxs. ” Egg Crates and Fillers Humpty Dumpty, 12 dz. 20 No. 1 complete ........ 42 No. 2 complete ....... 35 Case, medium, 12 sets 1 30 Faucets Cork lined, $ im. ....... 70 Cork lined, 9 in. ...... 80 Cork lined, 10 in. ...... 90 Mop Sticks Trojan spring ........ 1 35 Eclipse patent spring 1 35 No. 1 common 13 No. 2, pat. brush hold 1 35 Ideal, No. 7 1 35 iwlb. cotton mop heads 1 75 eee eeereee 29 11 Palis 10 qt. Galvanized .... 3 50 12 qt. Galvanized .... 4 00 14 qt. Galvanized .... 4 50 Bipre ......... 5 50 Toothpicks Birch, 100 packages .. 2 00 MGad oo 85 Traps Mouse, wood, 2 hoels .. 22 Mouse. wood, 4 holes .. 45 10 qt. Galvanized sacs 5 OO 12 qt. Galvanized .... 1 70 14 qt. Galvanized .... 1 90 Mouse, wood, 6 holes .. 70 Mouse, tin, 5 holes .... 65 Rat wood ..... 80 Rat, spring’ .....,...... 75 Tubs No 1 Filtered .......... 16 50 No. 2 Pibre ......... 15 00 No. 3 Fibre .......... 13 50 Large Galvanized ... 12 50 Medium Galvanized 10 75 Small Galvanized .... 9 50 Washbeards Banner, Globe ...... 3 75 Brass, Single ........ 6 75 Glass, Single ........ 4 00 Double Peerless ..... 6 25 Single Peerless ...... 5 50 Northern Queen ..... 4 75 Good Enough ........ 4 65 Universal ............ 5 00 : Wood Bowls aa ime Butter ........ 1 90 15 im. Butter ........ 7 00 Tt tm. Butter ....... 8 00 IS in, Butter _....... 11 00 WRAPPING PAPER Fibre Manila, white .. 5% Fibre, Manila, colored No. 1 Manila ........ 614 Butchers’ Manila 6% BVaee occ le. 9 Wax Butter, short c nt 16 Wax Butter, full e’nt 20 Parchm’t Butter, rolls 19 YEAST CAKE Magic, 3 doz. ........ 1 15 Sunlight, 3 doz. ...... 1 00 Sunlight, 1% doz. .... 50 Yeast Foam, 3 doz. .. 1 15 Yeast Foam, 1% doz. 85 Window Cleaners EA WM i. ss. 1 65 14 i, . ic. 5c... «secee 1 SG HG fm 4.545.550... - 220 SOAP Proctor & Gamble Co. Henox ,....... eccesee 670 Ivory, 6 0% ..... «cuca © Su Ivory, 10 om. ........ - 8 65 Stay... 6... 35 Swift & Company Swift's. Pride ........ 4 75 White Laundry ...... 4 85 Wool, 6 oz. bars .... 5 15 Wool, 10 oz. bars .... 7 Tradesman Company Black Hawk, one box 3 Black Hawk, five bxs 3 Black Hawk, ten bxs 3 Scouring a gross lots 9 half gro. lots 4 Sapolio, single boxes 2 Sapolio, hand Scourine, 50 cakes .. 1 Scourine, 100 cakes .. 3 Queen Anne Scourer 1 Sapolio, Sapolio, Soap Compounds Johnson’s Fine, 48 2 3 25 Johnson’s XXX 100 5c 4 40 Rub-No-More ....... 4 50 Nine O’Clock ....... 3 85 WASHING POWDERS. Gold Dust 24 large packages .... 5 100 small packages .. 5 BAKING POWDER KC Doz. 95 1 40 75 60 10c, 4 doz. in case .. 15c, 4 doz. in case .... 25ce, 4 doz. in case .... 2 35 50c, 2 doz. plain top 4 50 80c, 1 doz. plain top 7 00 10 lb. % dz., plain top 14 00 Special deals quoted up- on request. K C Baking Powder is guaranteed to comply with ALL Pure Food Laws, both State and National 30 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN SPECIAL PRICE CURRENT THE ONLY 5c CLEANSER Royal SALT aga 10c size .. M1 4lb. cans 6 oz. cans : ~ 2 f|/ %lb. cans 2 3 4 MoRTONS: Tae TED Lake # %Ib. cans i 1b. cans .. A 5lb. cans 23 70 RRASAS SALT Morton’s Salt Per nap, 268 Moe... 1 OP Guaranteed to equal the best 10c Five case lots ....... 170 kinds. 80 can cases $3.20 per case. You Can Avoid All the losses and annoyances of the Pass Book and other charging systems by adopting the Economic Coupon Book, manufactured by Tradesman Company, Grand Rapids, Mich. 1 Ib. boxes, per gross 8 70 3 lb. boxes, per gross 23 10 UCI U ane yulk ¢ vsa rane in paper or and stock re Tce Jackson, a Successor MO. DEWEY CO Liquor, Drug Addicts : TAKE SAFETY FIRST : The NEAL Remedies given at NEAL Institute will destroy the appetite at the end of treatment. A guarantee Bond, for every patient, with (3) day Liquor Treatments, upon request. Don’t doubt nor hesitate, COME; make us prove it, at‘our expense if Package Goods of we fail; strictest privacy : is maintained to patients, Paramount Quality their friends, at our Home. and 534 Wealthy St. S. E., City Artistic Design PERRY MILLER, Manager Chocolates Bread is Doing Its Bit It is the most wholesome, least expensive, and most nourishing food of all. Wd Sp Sell More Bread Ye +4? a i M4 The best bread is made with Fleischmann’s Yeast Buy the Best aaa ee ey) pel ©. M 0 BRAND Reanut Butter —— a MANUFACTURED BY THE BEL-CAR-MO-NUT BUTTER COMPANY CRAND RAPIOS, MICH. Sold in Sanitary Tin Packages---2, 5, 10, 15 and 25 Ib. pails. Encourage your customers to pur- chase these goods in bulk as a matter of war economy. Sold by atl jobbers. See quotations in Grocery Price Current. October 3, 1917 The Home of the Quality Dornbos Single Binder Cigar The Blend Is Different The Taste Is There You would pay 10c for that flavor if there were no DORNBOS SINGLE BINDER for 5c straight. ASK YOUR JOBBER S CICAR MANUFACTURER PETER DORNBOS Cigar Manufacturer 16-18 Fulton St. West. Grand Rapids, Mich. THREE CO-OPERATORS There are three parties to each of your telephone connections: YOU, the OPERATOR and the PAR- TY YOU CALL. All three must co-operate to insure the highest quality of service. YOU co-operate for good service when you look in the book first and make sure you call the right number. THE OPERATOR co-operates by giving you the desired connection quickly, ety and courte- ously. THE PARTY CALLED co-operates by answer- ing his telephone bell promptly. ALL CO-OPERATE for good service by speak- ing clearly and distinctly, and by practicing telephone courtesy under all conditions. Michigan State ) Telephone Company \ ‘ ’ t a ¢ to » e> c 2 % hd € . e.’ } an } fee October 8, 1917 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN BUSINESS-WANTS DEPARTMENT Advertisements inserted under this head for three cents a word the first insertion and two cents a word for each subsequent continuous insertion. BUSINESS CHANCES. For Sale—Hardware and implement stock. Located in Livingston county, Michigan; no competition; good farmers’ trade. Will sell at cost price which is about 20 per cent. less than present wholesale price. Stock and fixtures in- ventory about $6,000. Address 342, care Tradesman. 342 Wanted—Position with some good hard- ware firm, either as salesman on road or manager of store. Have had ten years’ experience in the buying and sell- ing end. Best references. Address 343, care Tradesman. 343 Bazaar and notion FOR SAL stock of the “Famous” in Traverse City. with or without lease of building. Opportunity for right man. Thomas H. Sherman, Administrator Traverse City, Mich. For Sale—Drug stock and _ fixtures. Nearest drug store to Camp Custer and to Gull Lake, Michigan summer resort. Only drug store in town. Owner wishes to practice medicine exclusively. Terms cash. R. E. Weeks, Augusta, ee 1 For Sale—Public garage, 50x160 ft., equipped up to date with general repair shop, office and show room; fire-proof construction. Located in one of the most progressive little cities in Michigan and on popular highway between Detroit and interior cities. Address H., care Trades- man. 325 For Sale—Dry goods stock. One of the best towns in Ohio. Will inventory $15,000. Can be reduced to suit pur- chaser. Alex. Crisman, Barberton, Ohio. 32 For Sale—First-class, two story, solid brick business block in first-class loca- tion; located in one of the best farming districts in Southern Michigan. $38,000 to handle it, balance on time. Am retiring from business. No trading for other property. Lock Box 172, Webberville, Michigan. 332 To Exchange—Farm and income prop- erty for merchandise. Address Real Es- tate Exchange, Stanton, Michigan. 316 For Sale—-Steam roller feed mill and blacksmith shop combined with Stude- baker Auto Agency service station. Work for two men. Write owner. W. H. Chambers, Lancaster, Wash. 317 For Rent—Store building; fine location in North Dakota town; only two other stores in town; will sell building or rent at $20 per month. Investigate this at once. Lock Box A, Englevale, North Dakota. 345 Western Openings—We have a number of desirable positions open with leading western concerns for retail salesmen of dry goods, shoes, clothing, hardware, groceries and general merchandise; also window trimmers and card writers. Write The Business Men’s Clearing House, Denver, Colorado. 3 I will invest $1,000 to $5,000 with serv- ices in sound business of minimum risk. Unless full details are given, no answer may be expected. P. O. Box 27, Kokomo, Indiana. 356 For Sale—Live mercantile business. Established twenty years. Shows a profit of $2,400 per year. Easy clerical work. Fine opportunity for college graduate or young business man. Splendid reasons for selling. Easy terms with good se- curity. Address Allen Law Corporation, Quincy, Illinois. 359 For Sale—General bazaar stock. Clean goods. Bought under old prices. Act quickly. Apply Box 552, Harbor Springs, Michigan. 360 For Sale—A quantity of small dimen- sion oak sawed to order. West Jefferson Lumber Co., West Jefferson, Ohio. Wanted—Stock of goods or small piece of land near northern town, for good orange grove in Florida, or small farm of forty acres in Florida. J. P. Phillips, Manchester, Tennessee. 362 For Sale—Best hardware, tin and fur- nace shop in Wichita, Kansas. Popula- tion 75,000. Center of oil belt. Business extra good. Owner interested in oil wants to give full ttme to it. Sales $40,000. Stock and fixtures $15,000. Can easily reduce if too large. No trades considered. Address No. 363, care Trades- man. 363 For Sale—High grade tailoring and gents’ furnishings stock, also fixtures. Will inventory about $6,000. Located in Detroit near factorieS employing 12,000 men. Best reasons for. selling. Cash proposition. Address No. 351, care Tradesman. 3oL For Sale—199-acre stock and grain farm, all under cultivation and _ well fenced. Will take property in part pay- ment. Southern Michigan. Wm. Wal- lace, 1419 Forres Ave., St. Joseph. 352 For Sale—An old established hardware business, with the only tin shop; stock and fixtures will inventory about $5,000. Most all stock was bought at the old price; will sell at inventory for quick sale. If interested address Box 320, care Tradesman. 320 Safes Opened—W. L. Slocum, safe ex- pert and locksmith. 128 Ann St., N. EB, Grand Rapids, Michigan. 104 Cash Buyers of clothing, shoes, dry goods and furnishings. Parts or entire stocks. H. Price, 194 Forrest Ave. East, Detroit. 678 Will pay cash for whole or part stocks of merchandise. Louis Levinsohn, Sag- inaw, Michigan. 157 Merchants Please Take Notice! We have clients of grocery stocks, general stocks, dry goods stocks, hardware stocks, drug stocks. We have on our list also a few good farms to exchange for such stocks. Also city property. If you wish to sell or exchange your business write us. G. R. Business Exchange, 540 House- man Bldg., Grand Rapids, Mich. 859 Merchants wishing to sell stocks or a portion of same at an ad- vantage, should get in touch with us. Weickgenants Dept. Store, Battle Creek, Mich. No charge less than 25 cents. Cash must accompany all. orders. Pere Marquette Railway Co. FACTORY SITES Locations for Industrial Enterprises in Michigan The Pere Marquette Railway runs through a territory peculiarly adapted by Accessibility excellent Shipping Facilities, Healthful Climate and Good Conditions for Home Life, for the LOCATION OF INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES. First-class Factory Sites may be had at reasonable prices. Coal in the Saginaw Valley and Electrical Development in several parts of the State insure Cheap Power. Our Industrial Department invites correspondence with manufacturers and others seeking locations. All in- quiries will receive painstaking and prompt attention and will be treated as confidential. Address GEORGE C. CONN, Freight Traffic Manager, Detroit, Michigan Collections everywhere. We get the money and so do you. No charge unless collected. United States Credit Service, Washington, D, C 57 For Rent—Store building, 16x50 feet, with basement 16 x 30 feet, also barn and garage room if desired. Splendid loca- tion for meat market, milk depot or laundry. Next to a grocery and feed store doing a good business. This is in one of the livliest little cities in Western Michigan. Splendid opportunities for a hustler. Carlson & Butcher, 1435 Peck street, Muskegon Heights, Mich. 263 Cash Registers—We offer exceptional bargains in rebuilt National or American Cash Registers. Will exchange your old machine. Supplies for all makes always on hand. Repair department in connec- tion. Write for information. The J. C. Vogt Sales Co., 215 So. Washinbton Ave., Saginaw, Michigan. 335 COLLECTIONS. We collect anywhere. It costs you nothing unless we get the money for you. Send us your delinquent accounts. Arrow Mercantile Service, Murray Building, Yrand Rapids, Michigan. 336 U. S. Government just released thou- sands of acres Oil Lands in Wyoming heretofore held for Navy. Our Bulletin tells how to secure 20 acres. U. S. Claimholders Assn., 703 Schiller Bldg., Chicago, M. T. 349 For Sale—Complete hardware and har- ness stock. Business established for 32 years, will invoice from $12,000 to $15,000. Located in Central Nebraska, Broken Bow, Custer County, population 3,000. Farming community as good as any in the State. Good reason for _ selling. Traders need not apply. G. W. Apple, Broken Bow, Nebraska. 348 Wanted—To hear trom owner of good general merchandise store for sale. State price, particulars. D. F. Bush, Minne- apolis, Minnesota. 364 For Sale—General stock. Good farm- ing country. Town about 700. Stock $6,000 No. 865, care Michigan Trades- man. 365 HELP WANTED. Wanted—Shoe Clerk. Must be re- liable and good salesman. P. C. Sher- wood & Son, Ypsilanti, Michigan. 358 POSITION WANTED. An experienced business man, ‘having disposed of his business, is open for re- sponsible position. Would show ability and results—compensation afterwards. Geo. W. Allen, Boscobel, Wis. 357 Ceresota Flour Always Uniformly Good Made from Spring Wheat at Minneapolis, Minn. Judson Grocer Co. The Pure Foods House Distributors GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN Economic Coupon Books They save time and expense. They prevent disputes. They put credit transactions on cash basis. Free samples on application. TRADESMAN COMPANY, Grand Rapids, Mich. 32 Review of the Grand Rapids Produce Market, hones Wieciies. Maiden Blush and Wolf River fetch $1.50 per bu.; Straw- berries, $1.75@2 per bu. Bananas—$3.75 per 100 lbs. Beets—$1.40 per bu. Butter—The market is firm and un- changed. The fresh receipts are in very moderate supply, with a good consumptive demand. Even lighter receipts are looked for in the fiear future, and doubtless higher prices. Holdings in storage are consider- ably lower than last year, in fact, about 15,000,000 pounds (20 per cént.) below last year’s record. Local deal- ers hold extra creamery at 44c in tubs and 45c in prints. Centralized brings 1c less, Local dealers pay 38c for No. 1 in jars and 34c for packing stock. Cabbage—Home grown, 75c per bu. Carrots—75c per bu. Cauliflower—$2 per doz. Celery—Hioome grown, 20c per bunch. Eggs—The market is steady and 1c lower. The receipts of fresh are moderate. Consumptive demand is good. This has had a_ temporary marked effect on the demand. No material change is looked for in the near future. There are plenty of eggs in storage and some of them are be- ing withdrawn, but they were put away at high price, and unless sacri- ficed will probably ensure the market holding up. Local dealers pay 37c for fresh, loss off, including cases. Cold storage operators are putting out their stocks on the following basis: Extras, 40c; first, 38c; seconds 35c. Figs—Package, $1.25 $1.75 per 10 lb. box. Grapes—Wordens command 23c_ for 8 lb. climax baskets and $2.35 per doz. 4 lb. baskets. California Tokays com- mand $2 per crate. Green Corn—30c per doz. for home grown. Green Onions—18c per dozen bunches for home grown. Honey—18c per lb. and 16c for dark. Lemons—California selling at $6.50 for choice and $7 for fancy. Lettuce—$1.25 per bu. for garden grown leaf; $1.50 per hamper for home grown head. Limes—$2 per 100 for Italian. Maple Syrup—$1.75@2 per gal. for pure. Mushrooms—75c per Ib. Musk Melons—Home grown Osage $1.25 per crate; California honey dew, $2.50 per crate of 6 to 10. Nuts—Almonds, 18c per lb.; filberts, 16c per lb.; pecans, 15c per lb.; walnuts, 16c for Grenoble; 15'%4c for Naples. Onions—Home grown command $3 25 per 100 lb. sack; Spanish, $2 per crate. Oranges—California Valencias, $4@ 4.25. 5 per box, layers, for white clover Peaches—Home grown varieties, such as Prolifics, Lemon Frees and Gold Drops, command $1.75 per bu.; New York Elbertas fetch $2.25 per bu. Peppers—Red, 50c per doz.; green, 50c@$1 per basket, according to size. Pickling Stock—Cukes, $3.50 per bu.: onions, $1.50 per box. Pears—Sickles, Anjous and Duchess command .$2.25 per bu. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN Plums—Lombards command $2@2.25 per bu.; German Prunes, $2.50 per bu.; Green Claud, $2.25 per bu. Potatoes—$1.25 per bu. Poultry—Local dealers pay as follows, live weight; heavy hens, 25@26c; light hens, 21@22c; cox and stags, 14@15c; broilers, 24@28c; geese, 18@20c for young and 15@16c for old; ducks, 21@ 22c. Dressed fowls average 3c above quotations. Radishes—10c per doz. small. Rhubarb—Home Ib. box. String Beans—$2 per bu. Summer Squash—$1 per bu. Sweet Potatoes—$4.75 per bbl. for Virginia. Tomatoes—$2.25 per bu. for green. Water Melons—$3.25 to 14 for home grown. Wax Beans—$2 per bu. ——_+- >____ bunches for grown, 75c per 40 ~ per bu. for ripe; per bbl. for 12 The ascent of an Italian officer car- passengers rying twelve with him 2 as { \l Ns me | / Yj yn ar Ps “4 A yr conquer. buying a Id a | it ly Ain FAN ho le De seems to establish the aeroplane defi- nitely as a commercial possibility. This will be one of the few welcome by-products of the war. Flying has made greater strides during the last three. years than, in all probability, it would have made in twenty years of peace. The aeroplane now is much further advanced in development than was the automobile of the late nine- ties. War has done more rapidly for the aeroplane what last generation’s rich people did for the automobile. It has paid the expense of the expenj- mental period. Cost has not figured in the calculations of the various bel- ligerents; aeroplanes ceased to be dangerous toys and became military necessities. Now experts tell us that the war is to be won in the air. When peace finally arrives, mankind will have at its disposal a new mode of transportation, ready-made. And since it has been improvements in transportation facilities, from the anonymous but revolutionary inven- tion of the wheel down to that of the Wright plane, which have conttibuted 1. It We who cannot be in the battle line or in the trenches can, and must, see to it that our brave soldiers are equipped to go “over the top” We who do not man the guns or command the ships of our navy can and must see to it that they are fully equipped to meet and overcome the enemy and secure the freedom of the seas. We who remain at home are individually responsi- ble for the proper care of those who have gone to fight, and only through our contributions can our forces be equipped for victory. Generously participate in this great work now by SECOND LIBERTY LOAN 4% BOND If this entails a sacrifice, make it cheerfully, realizing it is but temporary, as you will get your money back. Subscribe now to the limit of your ability. The Country Needs Your Help! THE MICHIGAN TRUST CO. i" eT OUR PLAIN DUTY Is to help win this war. - ) October 3, 1917 most to mankind’s advancement, the world may look forward to a new era of civilization after the war. ——_7--s————— Before marriage a man’s display of affection is apt to be overdone; after marriage it is more likely to be rare. BUSINESS CHANCES. For Sale Cheap—Show cases, millinery cases, out-door display cases, electrical store fixtures and millinery tables. We also have 300 yards fine velvet Wilton carpets, green color, cost $4 per yard, slightly used, just the thing for lodges, for sale at 60 cents a yard. Francis O. Lindquist Co., opposite Union _ station, Grand Rapids, Michigan. 366 For Sale—Grocery stock and fixtures, located in a town of about 700 population. Doing a good business, but owner wishes to retire. Address Grocery, care Trades- man. 368 For Sale—General stock occupying double rooms, each two-story, both rooms 24x90 feet. The firm is doing about $40,000 of business annually. One room has dry goods, boots, shoes and carpets. The other has groceries, 5, 10 and 25 cent goods and wall paper. The stock will average about $25,000. If in- terested write for further particulars to Chas. D. Grisier, Wauseon, Ohio. 7 For Sale—Drug store in prosperous country town, doing good business, and a money maker. Good chance for extra side lines. Best reasons for selling. Twelve miles to nearest drug store. Ad- dress G. R., care Tradesman. 69 \ aad and oT N U c ' Tu f i. ba al ind rn a * > «* ie