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There’s pears and quince And peach and mince And cel’ry stalks all white And cake and tarts And spice that smarts. Oh gee! it’s outer sight! Thanksgiving day Ain’t far away And when it comes you'll see The pies and cakes That mother makes Just disappear in me. It’s awful bliss To think of this— The day we all set down And eat, and eat, And eat, and eat . That turkey good and brown! A clear cdcin usually indicates excellent health GENUINE and vitality. Boils, pimples, carbuncles indicate seine blood Bu ckwheat Flour oe easily cured ve ABSOLUTELY PURE F leischmann’s Yeast cee ible taken daily which also acts as a laxative. Increase your sales by handing your customers J. F. Eesley Milling Co. a copy of— _ THE SUNSHINE MILLS | Fleischmann’s Compressed Yeast and Good Health Booklet. 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Subscription Price. Two dollars per year, if paid strictly in advance. Three dollars per year, if not paid in advance. Canadian subscriptions, $3.04 per year, payable invariably in advance. Sample copies 5 cents each. Extra copies of current issues, 5 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 Postoffice of Grand Rapids under Act of March 3, 1879. SHOULD REMOVE HIS GLOVE. The incompetency of our United States Government as at present ad- ministered 1s becoming more patent every day. The Mexican question has menacing farce that not only irritates, but puts the blush of become a stench and a shame upon the cheeks of every liberty-loving citizen in the land. Some months ago we were sup- posed to be credibly informed that the Department of State was about to deport the notorious anarchist lec- turer, Emma Goldman, also Alexander Berkman, her follower, than whom no more outspoken twain of radical so- cialists exist on earth to-day. Nothing was done. The Goldman woman still remains to vex us, still flouts all authority, decency and good taste by continuing her course of an- archistic tirades in the face of Uncle Sam, the latter sitting silent as if in fear of the he-woman’s vitriolic tongue. Well. what are we about it? The infamous liar who sits in the soins to do chair of state at Mexico City has pro- pounded the same question. What are you soins to do about it, Sam? So far the echo comes trailing back That sums up the whole thing in a nut- with a faint snicker—Nothing! shell. The United States has been doing nothing worthy of note to rid the country of its Goldmans. Berk- mans and Havwoods. Instead, these incendiary speakers are free to go about the country, stirring the hearts of the discontented to acts of vio- lence—even to murder. We may well pray the good Lord to give us another Grover Cleveland or a Theodore Roosevelt, both whom possessed a lovalty and love of coun- try that would brook no insults from either local or foreign foes. Why have Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman not heen de- ported? Czolgosch, the assassin of President McKinley, received his inspiration to do murder from preachments of this same Emma Goldman. Why she has been permit- ted to teach anarchy throughout the United States all these years is some- thing to puzzle the wisest philosopher That bloody outburst in the State of Washington, in which four of our American soldiers were shot down in cold blood, had its in- ception from listening to the anarchis- tic treason spouted from the lips of the Bill Haywoods who go about un- fettered to spread the gospel of dam- nation to the decent citizenship of our land. Next Sunday William D. Haywood is billed to speak at a mass meeting in Detroit and he has the consent of Mayor Cozzens—pupil and partner cf Henry Ford—to hold this meeting. or statesman. Is not this the man who was tried and convicted of crime for which he was adjudged to serve a term of twenty years in the peniten- some tiary? If he is the one, how comes 1t that he is free to so about the country making red preachment in the halls of our cities and towns? “Regardless of what Mayor Cou- zens does. Haywood will not speak in Detroit.” This is the announcemert made by the adjutant of the American Legion post, composing of 6,000 mem- bers. Can we blame American doughboys for feeling like this? After exposing their lives to death in battle, and after their return to America, why should it not grind their very souls to see such cattle as these given permit by city officials to blister and blacken the names of these same patriot sol- diers before a crowd of howling TI. W. W. amarchists? Can we blame them very much if, under the spur of the moment, they take the law into their own hands and administer jus- tice to traitors in their own way? Vigilantes committees were formed in early California days to protect honest citizens from the rapacity of thieves and murderers who went un- punished at the hands of the lawfully constituted authorities. Must such a state of affairs come about in these older states in order that patriotism may be exalted and the teachings of rapine and murder put down? The authorities are themselves to blame for such a condition coming to pass in this free land of ours. Freedom of speech that leads to mur- der and destruction of all lawful authority is not such freedom as is guaranteed by the Constitution of We. the American peo- ple. demand that the lives and homes of the United States be guarded from destruction at the hands of bloody in- cendiaries roused to action by the hellish spewings of red radicalism as Our COUntry. listening to theé presented by the Haywoods, Gold- mans and Berkmans of the land. Much of this trouble avoided if the State Department at Washington did its duty along the deporting line and banished forever from this land all the socialist and trades union agitators, who are no whit better or safer to have with us than the torch-bearing, Bolshevikas of Russia. The Mexican situation seems to be no nearer a solution than ever. The State Department has so long handled these creatures with gloves the Car- ranza government expects nothine harsh in the future, nor from present indications have they reason to think differently. The whole Mexican pol- icy of this Government needs remod- eling. There is room for great im- provement all down the line. Failing to deport alien anarchists may vet might be murderin:z result in a general massacre of the innocents, while our soft hand treat- ment of Mexico’s shortcomings fore- bodes something very akin to a war- like outburst along the whole South- west border in the near future. THANKSGIVING. That each decade has discovered for the American people new reasons for gratitude is in itself occasion for special thanksgiving, for no matter how many clouds there may be on the individual horizon, and no matter how gloomy the page of history may have appeared at given intervals, the whole tide of American affairs has been in the direction of social better- ment for all the people. Prosperity is written across the page for 1919 in large letters, a total volume of prosperity that cannot be diminished by any statistician. That the inequalities of that total volume of prosperity have increased is prob- ably true. But that need not preveut anyone joining with the great mass of .\merican people in lifting up their hearts to Providence with a pean oi praise and thanksgiving on this day set apart after the custom of the fath- ers of this Nation. For it is the great- est good for the greatest number that should occasion the greatest National rejoicing, And that greatest good was never with us in so great a measure. Plenty obtains in this land as in no other. Happiness and comfort are practically widespread. The pinch of want has been softened, even where it still prevails. Instead of flattering ourselves that we are individually so well content, instead of laying unction to our self- ish souls out of respect for our own estate, instead of spending so much time thanking providence that we are individually prosperous in health and in wealth, let us thank Heaven that of its bounty others, too, do feed, Let us be thankful that others have be thankful for. To more specifically express our something to gratitude as a people, let us render thanks to the guiding hand of our o destinies that the conscience of this Nation is quickened, that we are on the eve of reforms more splendid } than the history of any generation has yet to show, that we are about to emerge trom a long period of mater- ial development into a period ot ] 1 + h- ‘er ical evolution, and that the time approaching when a distribution of our t will obtain. The au 1. turb some Thanks 1 . He €COnscrence remarkable spirit of political and eco- nomic fairness, if only we could work out the forms And we are working them out. We have made a wonderful Nation here, from a material point of view. Now we will make a still more wonderful one from the point of view of National and indi past year has advanced us farther along the line of the square deal than any other vear in the history of the \ world. There’s something pretty big to be thankful for Rather than spend too much time -ongratulating ourselves with smug -omplacency upon our individual po-- sessions, let us thank Providence that the level of the whole people is he- ing and will be raised higher and higher, It ¢: orn instinct for fairness 2s courage, and an in- Whether the hoard creaks with the feature of the feast. or whether it he lean and e, let us express our gratitude for that one priceless possession that inspired the poet Henley. who said: T thant. For my whatever aadgs there he 1 1 7 unconquerahle soul. Herrick & Bohnet, grocers at 208 N. Fourth avenue, Ann Arhor renew their subscription to the Tradesman and sav “The Tradesman is all right We like it and find it very useful to us. We are pleased to renew our subscription > Goods unseen may he asked for but will never sell themselves. Proposed Plant of Valley City Milling Co. The Valley City Milling Co. is plan- ning on erecting one of the finest, most modern and efficient mills in the country. In fact, initial arrangements have practically all been completed, and construction work will be started in the spring. The new plant will be of concrete, steel and glass construction, thorough- ly fireproof throughout—a_ daylight mill as sanitary and as well lighted and ventilated as it is possible to pro- duce. The plant will have a capacity of approximately 1,600 wheat flour per day, a greater outturn than + 1 from both of the old mills. barrels of materially obtained was The construction of this new plant will be along strictly efficient lines, bei the wheat b elevated to an up- per floor and advancecd in the process of manufacture into flour on the way down. In other words, the milling operation will begin at the top and be completed on the packing floor, whence the flour and other products will be carried into the warehouse by conveyers and stored for | ading which may be accomplished directly from the warehouses or cars by a clever of nveyer wD chutes and c: thereby elim- inating all unnecessary handling and materially reducing the labor expense over the present methods. The warehouse will have a storage 4 capacity of approximately 25.000 bar- rels of flour and 1,000 tons of feed and will be of concrete, steel and glass construction, same as the mill ‘i | a 4 av) Y i Sa A a MICHIGAN TRADESMAN building proper, fireproof throughout. Several large fireproof concrete grain storage tanks will be built in connection with the mill, having a storage capacity of from 300,000 to 350,000 bushels of wheat, thereby pro- viding for every requirement of mod- ern milling and merchandising. A modern first-class kitchen will be fully equipped in connection with one of the best and most complete labo- ratories in the country, so that daily chemical analysis may be made, as well as everyday baking tests. Joint switching arrangements have been practically completed with the railroads which will eliminate all switching charges, and in this connec- tion at least 2,500 feet of side track will be constructed, so that forty car- loads of grain flour and feed may be handled daily, with a minimum of ten carloads in process of loading or un- loading at one time, thus insuring the best possible service. The comforts of the employes will also be looked after, as it is planned to install shower baths, locker rooms and a gymnasium in connection with e mill. These, with a light, airy, 1eerful lunch room, will be strictly line with modern thought and prac- In its new home, the Valley City Milling Company will be in a better position than ever to properly care for its ever-increasing business which has been, and is being built by pro- eressiveness, modern methods, square dealing and high quality goods. Lily White Flour is recognized as one of the very finest family flours made and has become a household word wher- ever known. The company and management have the best wishes of their friends, customers and the community at large in their new undertaking, which, when completed, will be a credit to the city and State, and provide a still better market for the farmers’ wheat, as well as a better market to which the public may come for flour and grain prod- ucts. —_+ +. Late Business News From the Cereal City. Battle Creek, No. 24—Members of Battle Creek Council have taken it upon themselves to try and increase their membership to 200. The manner in which this is to be accomplished is by a contest, the losing side to banquet the winners. This will be some banquet and entertainment. The contest will close at our regular Feb- ruary meeting. Any salesman who is elegible for membership and lives in Battle Creek should be prepared to sign an application, because he sure- ‘y will be approached by one side or the other. Battle Creek has some salesmen who should be members of the order. J. N. Riste is captain of the Blues and I. V. Wilson of the Gold. Both captains will have the support of all members of our order. Immediate increase in the Advance- Rumely plant force, in line with the expansion as outlined by the presi- dent of the company, has gone into immediate effect. Eighty men have been added to the force in the last week. From now on until Jan. 1 a hundred men a week will be added to the payroll. Mayor Ryan will issue an order the first of the week to close stores and theaters on Sunday, unless some change comes in the coal situation. November 26, 1919 It is stated that in most cases the Battle Creek factories have a good supply of coal. It is expected that a conference with their managers and the merchants, as well as officials of the power company, will take place prior to the issuance of the proposed order and that at this conference the restrictions will be drafted which are to be carried out. Thieves using automobiles for get- a-away purposes are operating among farms in this section. A large hog was taken away alive from the Fred Wing home, near Albion, a few days ago. The Buick salesroom and office had a rather destructive fire Saturday eve- ning. The fire started in the office rooms above the showrooms which have just been newly decorated. No machines were on the floor at the time. The Boy Scout campaign is expect- ed to go over the top next week. Sev- eral large contributions have been re- ceived. The Nichels & Shepard Co. employes contributed $1,000 and the management $300. Mrs. J. L. Mont- gomery, of the Post Tavern, G. L. Burt ,of the Bellevue cement plant, and the Sherman Manufacturing Co. each gave $1,000 toward the $25,000, that being the sum the Scouts are asking for. W. S. Butterfield, of 3ijou Theater, gave $500. Some results of the coal strike were felt on the Goshen branch of the M. C. & luake Shore Saturday. [t took three hours to coal one engine at Elk- hart and here is where the crews got two days’ work in one. It took them sixteen hours to go from Battle Creek to Goshen and return. Jack —_——__s 2. 2. —- When you can not look back over a year of your business life and see wherein you have improved, it is time for you to consider whether you have reached the top of the ladder. November 26, 1919 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN , : Preamble of the Constitution of the United States “We, ' form a more perfect union, the people establish justice, of the insure domestic tranquility, United States, | provide for the common defense, in order to promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty | fo ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.’’ LET US ALL GO TO WORK TO PROMOTE DOMESTIC TRANQUILITY WoRDEN GROCER COMPANY GRAND RAPIDS—KALAMAZOO—LANSING : THE PROMPT SHIPPERS T INCREASE YOUR BISCUIT PROFITS { 4 : 4% & ‘ f Advantages of an , IDEAL SUNSHINE BISCUIT DEPARTMENT JOOSE-WILES Biscurr (OMPANY Perfect Display—Clean—Neat—Attractive : ee Jeo and Consumer’s Demand Bakers of Sunshine Biscuits " Ask the Sunshine Salesman—He Knows Cc H I Cc A G O MICHIGAN TRADESMAN November 26, 1919 SEWSortHe BUSINESS —_ awd a Mea cearctt Bites nt ( = . Movement of Merchants. Portland—Claude P. Plant succeeds Beebe & Son in Graafschap—W lliam Van Vliet suc- ceeds Tien & Rutgers Co. in general trade. Lowell—The Cox Grocery Co. has changed its name to the Kuhn Gro- cery Co. Muskegon—Albert E. Hunt. suc- ceeds John Vander Zyl in the grocery business at 17 Pine street. Grand Ledge—Frank Lemmon has opened his meat market which has been closed for a short time Saugatuck—The Fruit ce owets’ State Bank will increase its capital stock from $50,000 to $100.000. Charlotte—Albert E. Martin will engage in the restaurant and cigar business in the Hildreth bu Alma—Mr. Blackaller, recently of Grand Rapids, succeeds Miss Selma Newman in the restaurant and cigar business. Albion—Carl Bundy rolling mill which has some months ness Dec. 1. Owosso—The Co-Opera- tive Co. has opened its grocery store in the Dimmicl change street. Lowell—H. D. Elder has sold his stock of furniture to Yeiter & Co. who will continue the business as a branch to their and under- taking Fremont the grocery business. ilding. has leased the been idle for and will open for busi- Owosso < building on West Ex- furniture . . Dusiness. Pikaart. formerly of the firm of Pikaart Bros.. has pur- chased the interest of W. W. Peter- son in the Fremont Furniture and Undertaking Co. Ludington—Hans C. Nielson. clerk for H.C. twenty-seven head Hansen for the past vears. has purchase‘ the grocery stock of Leo Grundeman, taking immediate possession. Flint—The Henderson Plumbing & Heating Co. has been pean with an authorized capital stock of $10,000. of which amount $6.000 has been subscribed and paid in in cash. Ishpeming—Peter Bouth has sold his interest in the confectionery stock Kitchen to his partner. George Lafkas. of the Cloverland Candy who will continue the business under the same style. Coopersville—Forty years ago last week Charles P. Lillie commenced to clerk in Jud Rice’s store. He re- mained with him four years and a half and then went into partnership with George Watrous. buying him ont five years later. He has ever conducted the business himself, with the help of his sons the last few years. He is the oldest merchant in Ccop- ersville. since Concord—The Concord Co-Opera- tive Co. has purchased the A. K. Tucker grist and feed mill and will continue the business. Iron River—The Co. has sold Supply its stock of general mer- shoes to Leonard Hep- People’s chandise and pen, who has taken possession. Jackson—W. A. Risheill has added another store to his chain of gro- ceries, the newest adc d at 115 South Jackson street. oyal Oak—Increase in capitaliza- $25,000 to tion being lo- cate R tion from $50,000 is an- nounced by the First Commercial h State Bank, jointly with news of a new home it i wn planned to erect by next summer. WwW. KR. s placed his stock of hardware in the hands of the Thompson Sales Co, of Des Moines, Iowa, who will close it out at special sale. Mr. Morgan will re- move to Jackson. Lansinge—Hedges Olivet Morgan has & Gibson have sold their stock of drugs and chem- icals to Taft & Raycraft, Inc. The capital stock of the company is $12.- 000, all of which has and paid in in property. Detroit—Coleman & Meyer, Inc, has been organized to deal in auto- een subscribed mobiles. parts and accesories, with an authorized capital stock of $20,000, of which amount $10,000 has been sub- scribed and paid in in cash. Detroit—The West-Fisher Buiwitt Co. has been incorporated to deal i ne saci. etc., with an seliuk ized capital stock of $10,000, all o¢ which has been subscribed. $750 paid in in cash and $1,500 in property. Coopersville—M. Durham has soid his grain elevator to the Coopersville Co-Operative Elevator Co., recently organized here. Possession will be fiven Jan. 1. Paul Hahn — con- tinue as manager of the business. Swartz Creek FG So has re- moved his stock of general merchan- dise here from Judd’s Corners and the Davison & Houston stock of general merchan- dise which he recently purchased. Detroit—R. Cook & Co., Inc., has heen organized to conduct a ware- house and storage business, with an authorized capital stock of $2,000, of which amount $1.500 has been suh- scribed and $500 paid in in cash. Howe'l—The Bourman-Rubert Co. has been incorporated to deal in auto- auto trucks and accessories, with an authorized capital stock of $10.000, of which amount $5,000 has been subscribed and paid in in cash. -onsolidated it with mohiles, Kalamazoo—The Dearborn Equip- ment Co. has been incorporated to deal in service station equipment, with an authorized capital stock of $50,000, of which amount $30,000 has been subscribed and $15,000 paid in in cash. Detroit—The Romanian-American Motor Sales Co. has been organized to deal in automotive vehicles and accessories, with an authorized cap- ital stock of $10,000, of which amount $9,000 has been subscribed and paid in in cash. Grand Haven—The Cook Mercan- tile Co. has sold its stock and store fixtures at the corner of Third and Elliot streets, to the stockholders of the Co-Operative Association, who will continue the for the benefit of its stockholders. Detroit—The Independent Associa- on has been incorporated to deal in general merchandise and groceries by mail, with an authorized capital stock of $25,000, of which amount $12,500 has been subscribed, $300 paid in in ish and $2,000 in property. ‘Detroit The Tecla ©o. Inc. has been organized to deal in all kinds of electrical and mechanical appliances, with an authorized capital stock of $350,000, of which amount $175,000 has been subscribed, $750 paid in in cash and $169,000 in property. Jackson—Arthur FE. Greene, has contracted a fifteen day reduction sale on Castles’ $40,000 stock of ladies ready-to-wear at York, Pa. Mr. Greene will also conduct a fifteen day reduction sale for the Emerson Co., of West Point, Ill, on its $20,000 general stock, Battle Creek — After thirty-five vears of long hours and close appli- cation to his work, Charles P. Baker, owner of the Baker Drug Co., will retire. He estimates that in thirty- ive years he has worked an average f 4.380 hours a year, or a grand total of 163,300 hours. Bradley—Edgar S. Allen, dealer in general merchandise, left for Clear- water, Florida, Nov. 22, accompanied business by his son, Kenneth, where they ex- pect to spend the winter. Mrs. Allen will join them after the holidays. Howard E. Tanner will have charge of the business during their absence. Manufacturing Matters. Clarkston—John Shaughnessy has engaged in the baking business. Leslie—Claude Minor, baker, has sold his business to William Feath- erly. Hillsdale—Allen A. ought the A. Oberlin. Webberville—Fire destroyed the bakery of Charles Croupe, Nov. 23. The loss is partially covered by in- surance. Jackson—The American Gear & Manufacturing Co. is buiding an ad- dition to its plants, at a cost of about $180,000. Mt. Clemens—The bakery conduct- ed by John F. Gatz & Co. was dam- aged by fire recently to the amount of $10,000. Monroe—The J. L. Fusner Corpora- tion has been organized to manufac- ture and sell sheet metal and other specialties, with an authorized cap- ital stock of $25,000, of which amount $14,200 has been subscribed and $11,- 900 paid in in cash, Borton has bakery business of Avis Milan—Charles H. and Myron W. Wilson have sold their flour and feed mills to the Detroit Milling Co., who will take possession Dec. 1. Benton Harbor—The E. L. Brant & Sons Co., Inc., capitalized at $15,- 000, will have in operation next spring a modern canning factory. Menominee—The Northland Mo- tors Co. has been incorporated with an authorized capital stock of $25,000, all of which has been subscribed and Paid in in cash. Muskegon—Martin Stuit has been made treasurer of the Standard Mal- leable Iron Works of this city, one of the largest works of its kind in Western Michigan. Detroit—The Gratiot Lumber & Coal Co. has been incorporated with an authorized capital stock of $20.- 000, all of which has been subscribed and paid in in cash. Lansing—The Detroit Beef Co. building is being razed and as soon as the site is cleared, Pine & Men- necke, Detroit, contractors, will be- gin the erection of a $50,000 building for the concern. Detroit—The Star Tool & Die Works has been incorporated with an authorized capital stock of $15,000, of which amount $7,500 has been sub- scribed, $3,000 paid in in cash and $3,000 in property. Niles—The Hunter Co., Inc., is pre- paring to build an artificial ice soe with a capacity of about twenty-five tens a day Phe contract for the two-story brick and concrete plant has been let to M. D. Baker & Son. Jackson—The Nu-Life Auto Prod- ucts Manufacturing Co. has been in- corporated with an authorized capital stock of $5,000, of which amount $3.- 000 has been subscribed and paid in. $1,000 in cash and $2,000 in property. Vicksburge—The Vicksburg Wood- enware Manufacturing Co. has been incorporated with an authorized cap- ital stock of $50.000, of which amount $29,350 has been subscribed and paid in, $4.350 in cash and $25,000 in prop- erry, Detroit—The Good Enameling Cor- poration has been organized to do a general metal enameling business, with an authorized capital stock of $10,000, of which amount $5,300 has been subscribed and $1,200 paid in in cash, St. Louis—The Carlson Brick and Tile Co. has been organized. It is capitalized at $30,000. The company controls excellent clay deposits. Con- struction work on a plant has been started under the direction of F. A. Wheeler. Detroit—The Cardboard Cutting & Supply Co. has been organized 10 manufacture automobile wood parts, card board panels, etc., with an au- thorized capital stock of $20,000, $10,- 000 of which has been subscribed and paid in in cash. Detroit — Hamilton Carhartt & Company, Detroit overall manufac- turers, are doubling production of overall material in their mills at Rockhill and Carhartt, S. G., at an ex- penditure of half a million dollars. The cloth manufactured in South Carolina is made into overalls in De- troit. 4 . i 4 « > . 4 , 4 { a : November 26, 1919 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN o = > PRODUCE MARKET The Grocery Market. Retailers will have a better under- standing of the transportation situa- tion, which is just as aggravating probably to them as it is to the whole- saler, when it is realized that freight conditions both from the East ana the West are bad. Where normally it has taken twelve to fourteen days to get foods, now the delay is from thirty-five to forty days. Factories either are oversold, or are way be- hind, which is practically the same thing. Apparently some manufacturers of staple goods of some kinds are ex- porting products, because in the in- stance of one staple, where it was customary for a wholesale center to get a car every week or ten days, now a good shipment is about ten cases for the same period. Tobacco is hav- ing export now, it is found, and in good quantities. Incidentally it may be mentioned that the postoffice de- partment will take shipments of cer- tain goods for the Central Empires up to two pounds per package. [t might pay dealers to find from their postmaster what this list of goods is and then to create a sale among peo- ple who want to send holiday gifts to their friends in that district of Europe. Some dealers have reported that the use of quality and service will not offset their inability to get sugar to furnish customers, while mail orde- houses ship in sugar generously. So far as can be found only one large mail order house has good sup- plies of sugar and to that cost would have to be added the heavy freight to destination from Chicago. One big house sends a bag of sugar, per- haps, with good orders, but ignores requests which come with small or- ders. Another house has restricted the shipment of sugar to the trade as carefully as the wholesale houses have done to make the allotment to go around. It is no time now to try to sell any one customer several bags of sugar, or try to get business with sugar baits. Sugar—The legal department of the Government has bungled the sugar situation again by promulgating a new Price for the staple. Beet sugar re- finers in Michigan received telegrams last week, stating that, temporarily, they would be permited o charge 12c, plus N. Y. rate of freight, which means that granulated sugar costs the jobber $12.466 per 100 lbs: £9. b. depot. The jobber is expected to handle the sugar twice—from the de- pot to his store and from his store to the depot again—and sell it at 13c. The retailer is expected to sell granu- lated at a protit of lc per Ib. but pending detinite instructions from Washington, retailers generaliy are selling granulated at lic per ib. Ine telegrams sent to the retiners were markd “contidential,” but such a thing as treating such communications as contidentiai 1s Out of the question, be- cause of the various interests invouv- ed. Whe refiners are warned that they must not sell sugar to any but whole- sale distributors, which leaves the candy manuitacturers and soft drink makers high and dry for the present. The trade is thrown into a state ot great uncertainty by Washington dis- Patches announcing that the Presi- dent has revived the war time powers relating to the regulation and distribu- tion of essential food commodities that had been vested in the United States Food Administration, transfer- ring them to the Department of Jus- tice. The tentative plan with refer- ence to the regulation of selling prices for sugar, as outlined in the dispatch- €s, appears on the surface to be un- workable in practice, in the opinion of trade authorities, unless some sim- ilar arrangement can be made to con- trol the cost of raws at the point of origin, or on resales. As to resale Prices, as coming within the scope ui Government control, no difficulty is likely to be presented, but it is point- €d out that it will be a different mat- eer to limit the price which the Cuban Or other foreign producers may see fit to charge for their sugars unless the influence of the Cuban govern- ment is brought to bear upon them, But sentiment in Cuba is said to be strenuously opposed to further gov- ernmental interference with the law of supply and demand. AS to pur- chases by beet sugar refiners of Cu- ban or other cane raws to be refined by them to assist the Atlantic and Gulf port refiners in furnishing an adequate supply of sugar for domes- tic consumption and insuperable ob- Stacle to procuring such assistance from them is held to exist in the fact that the equipment of beet mills is not adapted to the refining of cane sugar. Southern cane mills are adapt- ed to such work and are already pre- Paring to convert Cuban raws into clarified and refined sugars, stimulat- ed by the large profit represented by the difference between the cost of such raws and the maximum Price of lve a pound for clarified and 18c for plantations, which, under a recent rul- ing of the United States Attorney General, Louisiana planters feel justi- fied in charging for the washed and refined sugar made of the Cuban raws they have bought and intend to buy. Tea—The market has had a rather active week. There is still much firmness in the market, particalarly in Javas and Ceylons, the lowest price Javas obtainable now, in a large way, commanding around 25 cents. Con- trary to a great many persons’ knowl- edge, there has been quite a lot of cheap tea about the market, but it is getting disposed of now and the mar- ket shows a stronger undertone. The demand for tea is very fair and the undertone strong. Coffee—A break occurred in the future coffee market last week. The result was that Rio grades declined probably 1c per pound. Santos coffee did not share in this, as the better grades of Santos are scarce. Demand for coffee is quiet, as the market is irregular and uncertain and nobody wants to take a chance on it. The of the break in coffee was the weak news from Brazil. Milds about unchanged. Canned Fruits—Peaches sagged un- til clings could be bought at 10 per cent. under the opening prices and freestones at 12'4@15 per cent. under. The movement was light. Pears are holding steady at 5 per cent. over. Water fruits of all kinds are dead dull and will likely continue so as long as the sugar shortage lasts. Pine- apple is the only active item jin the list. Canned Vegetables—Prices are in- clined to be weak, as there is a pres- sure to sell, particularly in corn, but cause even at the decline of corn, whicn most holders are willing to make, the demand is light. To-day, in corn, it is a buyer’s market, but neverthe- less the demand does not appear to be stimulated. Tomatoes, in spite of Statistical position, are also inclined to be weak, but buyers are not interested. Fancy peas are in demand, but are scarce. Some pack- ers are taking orders for 1920 fancy peas and the report is that buvers seem to evince an astonishing amount of interest. No prices are named as yet. buyers placing orders at the opening price. what ever it may be. The expectation, strong however, is that prices of fancy peas will be hicher than they were this year. Canned Fish—Holiday the seasonable offerings has curta‘!- ed the general demand for fish and left as the principal outlet replenish- ing orders. Maine sardines, in place of suffering as a result of these con- ditions, have done remarkably well and have developed a firm tone under a larger volume of orders than were hooked during the early part of the month. During the lull in buying at that time, stocks became depleted and the tendency is now to repInish them. Packers’ stocks are not heavy, which gives confidence to distributers. Key- less oils cannot be had on spot for less than $4.25, and usually a premium is demanded. Other grades are cor- respondinely higher than a fortnight ago. California fish are firm under a steady demand and light offerings. Foreign sardines are held so hich that their movement is limited. Sal- mon is quiet hut shows no weakness. Red Alaska is moving steadily in a smal! way. Dried Fruits—Association buying of assort- ments of standard prunes, which a while ago were held at %c over the opening, worked up to lc, and now there is little to be had at that pre- mium. _____ Items From the Cloverland of Mich- igan. Sault Ste. Marie, Nov. 24—The farmers of Chippewa county were not caught napping this year in Thanksgiving poultry. They were right there to unload at the high prices and more poultry was bought in this year than any previous year, especially turkeys, which were of good quality and more than what could be consumed here locally. The lumbering town of Thorice will be practically closed for the winter, Owing to the Barton Lumber Co. hav- ing closed down for the season, put- ting forty men out of employment. The company had a very satisfactory season, the cut exceeding 5,000,000,000 feet. The cold wave came along on schedule, whether the coal strike was Settled or not. The village of Detour is threatened with darkness after December 1, the Electric Light Co. having served no- tice on the city council that, unless a certain account was paid on or be- fore that date, the service would be discontinued. The citizens are up in MICHIGAN TRADESMAN arms and may possibly come to some arrangement to continue the service. An inch of smile is better than a yard of frown. Capt. Richard Ballensinger, who has been in charge of the A. H. Eddy meat market since his return from overseas, is contemplating going into business for himself. Thomas Green, our popular prose- cuting attorney, folded his tent and joined the mighty hunters’ league at Sugar Island last week. His many friends have deferred buying their usual Thanksgiving turkey, hoping to receive the nice, juicy venison roast which he has promised his friends upon his return. One is almost sure not to be disappointed, as the deer are said to be trained on the Islana for any emergency of this kind. It will simply be a matter of size. Lee Seaman, of Detour, made a business trip to the Soo last week, laying in supplies for the winter. Now that the sugar bowl is empty you can use it as a place to hold your coal supply. Peter Nelson, of Gulliver, has sold his logging business in the vicinity of Whitefish, where he has purchased considerable stumpage. The Pawley Business College stu- dents made quite a hit here last week in a mock trial, which was one of the cleverest cases put over in years. Much credit is due the institution and the students for the manner in which they carried on the trial. Kaiser Geski, who for several years has been conducting a grocery store at Algonquin, has sold out to Joe Samek. Mr. Geski is figuring on mov- ing to Detroit. The present proprie- tor is a new man at the business and his many friends wish him every success in his new venture. D. H. Moloney, one of our leading men’s furnishers, accompanied by his wife, left last week to spend the win- ter at Dade City, Florida, where he expects to hunt Southern game, thus eliminating any possibilities of a coal strike in his Northern home. William G, Tapert. — +2. __ It is all very nice to read about other people being successful because they are lucky, but if you try to suc- ceed yourself on a luck basis you will find there’s nothing to it. —_+--__ Just because a customer acts as if he knew more about your business than you do, don’t get excited. Some- times the man on the side lines sees things the players miss. “IT was shaving! I was shaving! THE WASH ROOM TRAGEDY. They found him in the wash room of the Pullman sleeping car. Some thought that he had fallen and been staggered by the jar; Some fancied he had fainted, and some guessed he’d had a stroke. But the wise ones only chuckled, when at last the victim spoke: \ Oh, I can’t remember more. I was shaving, busy shaving, when I seemed to hit the floor!” It was early in the morning and the train was pulling in When the gentleman decided that he’d scrape his cheeks and chin; So, regardless of his neighbor who might He proceeded very calmly to make use of all the space, I can’t tell just what happened, for the room Was very small, And a lot of us were Waiting, when we heard the stranger fall. On the leather cushions near him stood his open traveling case And his personal possessions occupied each bit of space, From the hooks his clothing dangled—he’d monopolized them all; There were shaving soap and powder and some stuff we couldn’t call— Quite enough to stock a drug store, on the wash stand strewn about, Which is why the wise ones chuckled when they found him flattened out. No one seems to know the story, no one Seems to care to tell, We found him cold and silent in the wash room where he fell There are some who think he fainted. some who But the wise ones sit and chuckle, and they trea For they know that some one landed, with a wal On the hog within the wash room, who too oft want to wash his face, think he had a stroke, t it as a joke, lop swift and straight, had tempted fate. Edgar A. Guest. STOP! Santa Claus is the TRAFFIC COP Who Knows How to Make the SHOPPER STOP! Big Christmas Trade is as near to you as 19 is to 20 THE GREAT HUMAN RIVER OF HOLIDAY SHOPPERS WILL SOON FLOW PAST YOUR STORE. YOU CAN HAVE AS MUCH OF THIS TRADE AS YOU ARE PRE- PARED TO TAKE CARE OF. LOOK AT THIS LIST OF “Universal”? Christmas Gifts What you sell of this line will make Xmas Last the Whole Year Through Universal Vacuum Bottles, retail from ................. $ 2.65 Ustveesa’ Lancn Kits, setail from ..................... 4.00 Untversal Exead Miners, retail from ................... 70 Untversal Food Choppers, retail from ................. 2.00 Universal Coffee Percolators, retail from ............. 5.00 Untversal Pyrex Casseroles, retail from ................ 6.00 Universal—Genuine Mahogany Cases with 26 Pieces Silver Knives, Forks and Teaspoons, retail from .... 18.00 Rinsversal Electric Geils, cetail from .................. 42.00 Universal Electric Coffee Urns, retail from ............ 47.00 Universal Electric Toasters, retail from: ................ 6.90 Mingversal Electric Irons, retail from ................... 7.00 The above goods will be advertised to forty million people in the popular magazines for farm and town readers. Trim your windows with “Universal” goods and make your store the Stopping Place for Shoppers If our catalog is not at hand drop us a postal and it will be sent at once. Factory prices from your nearest market. Come in person, if possible, but send us your mail orders if you think you cannot leave. We will handle them with the greatest of care from our long experience. H. Leonard & Sons GRAND RAPIDS MICH. CHECKING FUSSY FADDISTS. There has long been a belief en- tertained by wise men that the safety and salvation of a democracy lay in its power to deliberate, to moderate divergent views, to draw a wide per- spective on a given topic and in the end strike a prudent and sensible con- clusion. In its application to the food trades, that much discussion has been good for the grocer; that, if he was really right, long scrutiny and much debate would prove the fact and il- luminate his vindicaction. The war and the subsequent re- adjustment have gone far to prove the correctness of this belief. Hav- ing long been the goat, the grocer has generally come through with a clean bill of health and a realization among wise men (who are not poli- ticians) that the chief offender in the high cost of living must be sought elsewhere. The food commissioners, who came into the lime-light knowing little of the grocery trade but prom- ising much in the way of reform, have with singular unanimity come _ to frankly declare the accusation of profiteering against the grocer un- founded—with a few glittering excep- tions, perhaps. In California the process of sifting has happily lighted on a_ probable “lead” into real light as to one great cause for the high cost of living. Ob- servers have discovered that where the farmers have “co-operated,” prices have gone up, and the reason has been a degree of concerted action by farm- ers that, in business circles, would have sent the offenders to jail as “con- spirators’ and profiteers. And so there was held a meeting to urge the Legislature to repeal the “exemption of farmers” from the operation of the Cartwright Anti-trust bill. Once. at least. the genuine “sore spot“ has been touched, and the way the farm- ers and politicians jumped to the de- fense proved it as nothing else could. And they emasculated the conference, just because farmer plus politician are a greater force than the “average citi- zen,” plus the high cost of living. Still, the incident is illuminating and encouraging for people who long to see the dawning of the truth. It may have failed of its fullest effects in California, but it indicates that gradually one phase of the truth is dawning. That this is so is indicated in other directions. For instance, there is at last on in Washington a formal en- quiry into the workings of the Cali- fornia raisin trust, which promises to be interesting as proving whether it Is more important to lower prices than to fatten farmers. Of course, there are perfectly honest men hold- ing partisan opinions on both sides, but between those two dilemmas lies the truth somewhere. The same strong sentiment agains! the exemption of the laboring man— in exactly the same position as the farmer and just as much a profiteer —is noted in some of the proposed railroad legislation. If there was op- portunism in the operations of the old-type trusts. which reacted unfairly and undesirably on the consumer, it was equally present in the collusion MICHIGAN TRADESMAN of a monopoly of labor or food pro- duction or any specific division of either. In the decision, therefore, will lie first whether favoritism is desir- able under an anti-trust law and, sec- ondly, whether anti-trust laws are a blessing or a mistake. So far as the petting of California trusts is concerned, it is evident also that the protection grabbers have about gone the limit in such things; as the effort to add 2 cents tariff pro- tection on beans to shut out foreign competition. A prominent California politician is quoted as advising his constituents that it is “undesirable at this time to add elements of cost on food products” when all efforts should be made to bring prices down. And even the long-time policy of “scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours” has been broken in upon in California. When the populace gets aroused against the farmers, the food trusts are likely to have things less their Own way than in the past. The test seems likely as to ascertain who owns the legislators—the people as consum- ers or a handful of farmers and other special privilege seekers. A very nice and promising “scrap” of similar character is in prospect be- tween the two wings of food law pol- icy, in the fate of the Calder bill, championed by Senator Calder, of New York, and now before a Senate committee. It represents the hopes of the liberal end of official food con- trol and will be a “red rag to a bull” with the radical and_hair-splitting type of official. Already it is warming up in promising fashion and ought to concern every friend of practical pure food. The bill in substance would wrap around every piece of food once ship- ped in interstate commerce, while in its unbroken original package, the protection of Uncle Sam’s approval and certification. It would declare that if a piece of goods was packed, labeled, shipped and sold in interstate traffic in conformity with the National pure food laws and regulations, no state or city official should so inter- tere with it as to make it amenable to state laws or city ordinances that were at variance or in conflict with the Federal law. In practice it would nationalize our food standards and a manufacturer whose product was good enough for Dr. Alsberg’s scientists could feel safe in shipping them anywhere. But it would also check fussy faddists of multitudinous variety from holding up such products at their several state lines to make them comply with for- ty-eight different notions of state of- ficiales or no end of city fancies. This interference has long been the manu- facturer’s hoodo and it did not seem to protect the consumer in any ap- preciable degree. But food officials and_ politicians want just such petty authority. If one had a hobby about some debatable feature of a label or a product or in- gredient—benzoate, saccharine, oleo, coloring matter, size of type on a la- bel, net weight and dating or any of the other local prejudices—and it would add a few jots and tittles to his political aura, he wanted to play that trump and for persona! glory. The manufacturer and consumer paid the price and food commissioners waxed fat and famous. The Calder bill would make for simplicity, economy and practical protection of the consumer; for no one has ever charged the Fed- eral law with laxity or inefficiency. It would simplify practice and stan- dardize food laws and every manufac- turer is for it. But since it wouid clip the wings of a few ninkumpoops in state and city food departments, that faction are “agin it.” Of course. It might as well be fought out now as at any other time. EIGHT HOUR HYPOCRISY. The long and acrimonious demand of the union labor leaders for an eight hour work day, on the ground that no man should work more than eight hours per day to remain healthy and retain his strength, is shown up in its true light in Chicago nowadays, where union carpenters refuse to work at all, even at the new rate of $1 per hour, unless they are permitted to work overtime also at the rate of $2 per hour. Union carpenters employed on the Continental and Commercial Na- tional Bank building, for instance, are drawing $100 per week for 74 hours work, as follows: Monday, eight hours at $1 per hour and six hours at $2, $20. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, eight hours at $1 per hour and five hours at $2, $18 per day. Saturday, eight hours at $1 per hour. All of which goes to show that the present Federal Administration, in forcing the eight hour day on the country in many trades, has simply played into the hands of union labor leaders and precipitated a condition which enables the union shirkers and slovens to penalize the employers of the country to the extent of millions of dollars per year by refusing to work the eight hours established by rule unless they can work overtime also, Those who know anything about the construction of the soldiers’ en- campments during the war fully real- ize the infamous manner in which the Government was penalized because the War Department, on the demand of the exponent of the unions, Secre- tary of Labor Wilson, decreed that only union men should be employed. Those who had no affiliation with the union found they could procure union cards for “$50 and no questions ask- ed.” In most cases these payments went into the hands of the union lead- ers, instead of finding their way into the treasuries of the union. Thous- ands of men displaying union cards and disporting union buttons drew from $6 to $16 per day and never turn- ed a hand over to do an hour’s work. They played cards and smoked cigar- ettes, being careful to be on hand only when pay checks were handed out. Any one who touches elbows with a union man at any angle invariably gets the worst of it. The only safe course to pursue is to make work- manship the sale test of employment and accomplishment the sole basis of compensation,, because the man who November 26. 1919 expects to get anywhere with union employes will find that everything wiil cost him from two to four times what it is worth, besides getting botch workmanship and bad treatment. SAFEGUARDS AGAINST FIRE. Have you taken every precaution to safeguard your store against fire? Don’t permit rubbish to accumulate in basements, stairways or anywhere about the premises. Clean property seldom burns. Don't burn trash, brush or rubbish near buildings, fences or other prop- erty, nor permit children to do so. Don’t keep ashes in wooden boxes or deposit them against wooden build- ings or partitions. Keep in non-com- bustible receptacles. Don’t change electric wiring with- out consulting a competent electri- cian. Don't hang electric light cords on nails. Don't fail to take precautions with electric irons and always use with signal light. Don’t fail to place metal protec- tion under all stoves and _ protect woodwork where stoves or furnaces are close to walls. Don't pass stove pipes through ceil- ings, roofs or wooden partitions. Don't neglect to have all flues cleaned, examined and repaired at least once each year. Don’t fail to provide screen for open fire-places. Don’t connect gas stoves, heaters or hot plates with rubber hose. Don’t use gasoline or benzine to cleanse clothing near an open flame, light or fire. Don’t use kerosene, benzine or naphtha in lighting fires or to quick- en a slow fire. Don’t use liquid polishes near open lights. Many such compounds con- tain volatile inflammable oils, Don't thaw frozen water pipes by applying a torch or flame of any kind. Wrap pipes loosely with cloths and pour on hot water, or send for a plumber, Don’t allow children to play with matches. Keep matches in closed metal box. Don't go into closets with lighted matches or candles. Don’t fail to remember that there is always danger in the discarded cigarette and cigar stub. THE TEST OF PATRIOTISM. The peace time patriotism of some Michigan mayors should be looked into by the Loyal Legion. Mayor Ferle (his name indicates that he is an object of suspicion), of Lansing, favors permitting Bill Haywood and Emma Goldman to talk in Lansing under the auspices of the central la- bor union. The Loyal Legion and the common council both put a veto on leaders of the I. W. W. speaking in the Capitol City and evidently pro- pose to enforce their opposition in a most positive manner. This is no time to temporize with sedition and disloyalty. Every one who has been identified with murder propaganda like Haywood and Gold- man should be summarily dealt with. : COEREEERETEEENE TES , eee emeiebese ee AIRS RARER RIENCE Ca ‘Orramaceenmn eee rreeanaense BRAS Nasa HA November 26, 1919 CHRISTMAS TREE FIRES. When the time comes to get ready for the holidays with Christmas dec- orations, remember the fire hazard and the countless Christmas tree fires. You fill your store with extra stock, increasing the possibility of loss, be- cause your insurance is not increased to match this temporary stock en- largement. And you decorate with the most inflammable kind of ma- terials. Think of what a store fire may mean to you. Decorate your home or store Christmas tree with a string of electric lamps, not with candles. If you should use cotton for window trims of snow scenes, use asbestos fiber instead, powdered mica to make it sparkle. Don’t train a string of electric lamps around the window where they will come in contact with inflammable material. In this connection, remember that fireproofed crepe paper and other dec- Orating materials are to be had and you can fireproof fabrics yourself by dipping them in suitable solutions. A mixture of three parts of borax, two and a half parts of epsom salt and twenty parts water makes a good fire- proofing solution if used as soon as prepared. Dissolve the borax and the salts in separate portions of the water and pour together when wanted. Fab- rics may be fireproofed by treatinz them with solutions of any of the fol- lowing: alum, ammonium sulphate or phosphate, borax, water glass, calcium chloride. Of course, none of these fireproofing solutions makes a fabric absolutely fireproof, but it renders the goods fire resisting, so they will en- dure without igniting during a short application of intense heat. nec Fourteen years as the minimum aze for child workers in all countries ex- cept India and Japan, where the min- imum is twelve years, is the recom- mendation unanimously adopted by the International Labor Conference at Washington. According to the labor paragraphs of the Peace Treaty, the findings of the Conference may be either embodied in an international convention or made the subject of Separate action by the various Gov- cruments. Presumably it is the lat- ter procedure that will prevail, inas- much as international agreement brings the ultimate decision back to the Governments under the form of ratification. When the problem comes up for action in the National law- making bodies, will it have to face the argument that America and Europe dare not extend protection to children under fourteen while Japan and India threaten to flood the world with goods manufactured by children of twelve? This ancient fear which holds down progressive communities to the low human standard of backward communities must be dismissed. Tf the methods of industry are to be adjusted to the demands of the low- est efficiency, if Western civilization is not sufficiently in advance of the Orient to risk a handicap of two years in its child workers, efficiency and civilization become empty words. If we enjoy our work, every day is a holiday. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN City Day Specials Wednesday, December 3rd As announced last week, we are going to hold our next big “City Day” sale on WEDNES- DAY, DECEMBER 3rd, and it behooves every wide-awake merchant to either attend in person or have a representative here to take advantage of the wonderful opportunity to purchase staple lines and holiday novelties for immediate delivery. During the past ten days or two weeks our buyers have been busy in the Eastern markets, and we are pleased to advise that they were very fortunately able to purchase some high class merchandise for the Christmas trade which we know will interest you. Space will not permit our fisting all of the lines which will be on sale, but just glance over the following, notice the prices, and then make &p your mind to come to our salesrooms, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3rd, without fail. Present Stock Market No. Description Price Price 2565 Wos. Tan Cordo Lace H. C. Eng. Toe =e... $4.40 $5.00 ko 4.20 4.75 ee Oe Oe veges... 4.90 5.50 2839 Wos. Hav. Br. 9” Lace Imt. map Lows Heel Mek .................... 6.55 7.50 2865 Wos. Hav. Br. Kid 9” Lace Imt. Tio bage Heel Well... 6.90 7.60 2866 Wos. Hav. Br. Kid 9” Lace Imt. Hip 19/8 Cob Ficel Welt ........_...,. 6.90 7.85 oe ee a oe tome Heel McK ........... 7. 4.95 5.60 paso Wes Bik Rid @ Uaxce Int Tip Lotis Heel Welt ............... | 6.90 7.50 2886 Wos. Hav. Br. Kid 9” Lace Imt. Tig Tons Heel Welt... 25 8.25 2887 Wos. Br. Goat Lace Imt. Tip Cub Heel 12/8 Men 4.95 5.75 2888 Wos. Br. Goat H. C. Lace Plain Toe Louis Heel Mem 0 aes as 2889 Wos. Blk. Goat H. C. Lace Imt. 7 begs Wei Mok. 4.95 5.75 2896 Wos. Br. Cab. H. C. Lace Int. Ty 146 Comp Heel McK... 4.95 5.75 oovt Wie; Me Wie OC dace Leuig Meck McK. .............. 4.95 5.75 3565 Misses Tan H. C. Cordo Lace Eng. Toe McK. See le ae 4.50 3566 Misses Tan H. C. Cordo Lace Broad Toe ae Ll 3.75 4.50 ok i Vee ee 3.20 3.60 He be ag a 2.60 3.00 eae) Cues Wan ti © Coda Pace Eroad Toe McK. ........... 3.45 4.00 4867 Childs Blk Trotter Kid Lace Underwedged Heel se. 1.75 215 4868 Childs Blk. Trotter Kid Button Underwedsed Heel McK... sisi as 2.15 ee ek Gl 1.85 2.15 2665 -Wos. Red Felt Fur and Rib Trim Lea Sole Turn SH ee 1.55 2.00 2666 Wos. Navy Blue Felt Fur and Rib Trim Lea Sole Turn wee 45.06... 18 2.00 2667 Wos. Wine Felt Fur and Rib Trim Lea Sole Turn Slip voee oe BSG 2.00 oe ee ee... 3.65 4.50 ee ee ee Mee 3.65 4.50 Oe ey Owe Oe Vee 2 For, Heel... 1... 3.65 4.50 ee eee... 1.00 1.25 nd oe eye oe 1.00 4.95 ee .80 1.60 eee... 80 1.00 a hove 2.85 3.50" eee LL... 3.25 4.00 ee ee ee 3.00 3.50 S33 Mens G M. Wal Ot Blu % DS. Wek Monson Past 89.5. 2. 5.25 6.70 8730 Mens Blk. Serv. Blu % D. S. Welt Wide Boe | 2. 4.90 6.50 8741 Mens Full Gr. Chrome Russ Side Bal. G. Woe. 6.00 7.80 8751 Mens Full Gr. Chrome Russ Side Bal. G. Wo Boe, Pact = 6.00 8.30 U.S. Mens 4 Blk. Walrus Government mcpeeted @Gaccelots 1) 3.00 3.50 U.S. Mens Knee Boots Duck Vp. Gov. Meee. 8 a. 25 3.05 U.S. Mens Hip Boots Patent Pressure Oey Michcciced |..................... 3.60 4.80 In particular at this time we wish to calf your attention to Nos. 874! and 8751, which we will offer at $6.00 per pair, in dozen lots, on this date only. Think of it! A Full Grain Chrome, Russia Side Bal, Goodyear Welt, over a snappy English last, at a price considerably fess than it costs to manufacture them to-day. These shoes are made in our own factory, under careful supervision, and each and every pair that leaves the house carries with it the R. K. L. guarantee of ‘perfect satis- faction or the shoes can be returned to us. How we can do it on the presnt high leather market is a conundrum, but we want you to feel that it is going to be worth your while to come to our salesrooms on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3rd, and these two shoes alone should be the clincher. Also notice the prices on four-buckle Walrus, patent pressure, U. S. Brand, government in- spected, and Men’s Knee boots, duck vamp and Men’s U. S. patent pressure, government inspected Hip Boots, case fots only. "Nuff said. Rindge, Kalmbach, Logie Co. 10-22 Ionia Avenue, N. W. Grand Rapids, Michigan state 10 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN November 26, 1919 Bring on Your Leather Substitutes. Written for the Tradesman. The leading editorial of the October 26th Shoe Retailer is devoted to a re- view of the economic conditions which have forced the price of shoes and leather up to their present high levels. On the subject with which it deals; namely, the present status of leather prices and the likelihood of a contin- uance of world prices for leather and shoes, the editorial as a whole is the best balanced statement the has read. It is discriminating, judic- ial, sane. And in a time like this when men with petty passions ingrain- ed prejudices, and monstrous misinfor- mation are ever now and then feeling themselves called upon to rush into newspaper print and accusing shoe manufacturers and retail shoe dealers with high crimes and misdemeanors in the truly refreshing to read a clear, calm, and logical discussion of this vexatious matter. writer way of profiteering, it is The writer uses the term vexatious advisedly, for the situation is manifest- ly not to anybody’s liking. Shoe man- ufacturers deplore the fact that they are compelled to ask such prices, and so do retailers; and the silliest and most ridiculous charge under the sun is that these men deliberately con- nived to bring on this high price sit- uation in the shoe and leather indus- ties H.C. L. propaganda and (and does) produce certain desirable results. For instance it helps people to buy food, apparel and other essentials more judiciously; it stresses the importance of cutting out some of their foolish and extravagant demands; and _ indi- cates practical methods of stopping leaks in the domestic economy of the average home: but agitation doesn’t affect economic laws that are as fixed and inexorable in their working as the law of gravitation. ” is inherently improbable tion against the high cost of living will have any perman effect upon shoes, or any other article made of leather. Prices have been steadily advancing during the past decade or more under the compulsion of causes beyond the reach of any organization, or indeed of ulation. upon a by-product the supply of which cannot price. The ac Jc. SKINS WO1 by demand or number of hides and ch result irtcidentally from the slaughter of animals for food ar- bitrarily determine the quantity of raw The gradual ir- resistible upward curve of prices of leather merchandise has its cause in the diminishing per capita consump- tion of beef, and the increasing per capita consumption of leather.” material for leather. With the demand for shoes increas- ing rather than diminishing, not only in America but throughout the world: and with new uses developing for leather at home and abroad—it surely does not require a prophet to foresee that the leather markets of the world are going to be popular marts for years to come. And the best of the supplies will naturally go to the highest bidders. Sentiment and patriotism can scarcely keep American-made products -at home where foreign markets out- bid our town; neither shall we be able to deflect the currents of raw materials for shoes our way unless we are will- ing to pay the best price being offered by others. And this means substantial- ly that we are going to have world prices in shoe and leather merchandise. Labor situations in the different coun- tries of the earth, methods of transpor- tation and distribution, and the like, will, of course, make some differences in the price of the finished product to the ultimate consumer; but the in- evitable tendency will be toward a world standardization of prices in shoes and in merchandise of all other kinds. Therefore the demand for inexpen- sive footwear can only be met by turning to a new source of raw mater- ials; in other words, to the use of leather substitutes in the production of shoes. For a period that almost antedates he present generation, the possibility of the development of a satisfactory leather substitute has been a somewhat academic question. It has been dis- cussed pro and con in countless publi- cations devoted to the shoe industry. ot Looking in on the debate from an unbiased point of view, it looked for a while as if the cons had the better of the argument on purely logical grounds: but judging the matter from a practical standpoint and having worn fiber soles and rubber heels and found them satisfactory from a variety 1 such as economy in cost, comfort, looks, wear, hygienic consid- erations and the like like—the writer firmly believes the pros have won the debate. Insofar as the foundation of the shoe is concerned, sufficient progress has al- ready been made to invalidate some of the more arrogant claims for sole leather. Sole leather is good (i.e. if but it is not the only good material that may be used in the construction of a_ shoe. it is good sole leather), BEING IN CLOSE TOUCH with the very important Coal Fields of Virginia and West Virginia, we de- sire to receive communications from manufacturers of Live Merchandise where not actively represented in this territory. Goodykoontz Drug Co. BLUEFIELD. W. VA. Reference—First National Bank. Specializing in high grade service shoes for many years has made possible the wonderfully long wearing H. B. HARD PAN (Nailed) service shoe line of to-day. Your out door customer is asking for this kind of a shoe to-day. Sell him the best—the H. B. HARD PAN service shoe. Herold-Bertsch Shoe Co. Manufacturers of Serviceable Footwear GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. WM. D. BATT FURS Hides, Wool and Tallow 28-30 Louis St. GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN When it Storms think of Hood Rubbers Be ready Have you our full set of Hood Catalogs? If not, let us know at once and they will be sent. Largest Rubber Dealers in Michigan Grand RapidsShoe ® Rubber(o The Michigan People Grand Rapids neem wh. November 26, 1919 No longer can it be truthfully stated that sole leathers wear longer than any other known substance, that it is more nearly water proof, and that it is freer from other objectionable qualities. The manufacturers of fiber soles have so perfected their products as to meet all these requirements. (I am_ speaking now, to be sure, of the standard makes.) This is a notable achievement. All that remains is to develop now some substitute for upper stock that will meet all the well-known conditions for use in shoes, and the problem will be solved. Then the entire industry will be revolutionized. It will be changed as fundamentally as it was when time— and labor-saving machinery was intro- duced in the days of halcyon memory. Instead of being limited, as we now are, to a by-product in our search for shoe materials, we shall need a vast new supply of raw material. And immed- iately thereupon the whole question of price will be again disturbed. Then shoes will be cheaper. But in the meantime this widespread desire for cheaper shoes will undoubt- edly stimulate inventors to renew their search for a pfactical spper stock sub- stitute. In conversation with a young man who is interested in this proposi- tion and has devoted a lot of time to re- search work, he assured me that he could produce even now a material that would wear as well as leather, look as well, and prove as satisfactorily gener- ally—only the price at present of such a material would be prohibitive. His problem now is to get the same merits in some less expensive product. Cid McKay. ——_+-+___ The Magical Power of Turnover. In discussing the superior economy of business when promoted by advertis- ing, frequency of turnover is often mentioned, but its power seldom under- stood. Turnover is the rate of speed with which stock is transferred to the con- sumer; if the retailer’s turnover is slow, manufacturing must lag and demand decrease with payrolls. The net profit is what remains of the difference between cost nd _ selling price after deducting all expenses, in- cluding the salary of the proprietor; it is much smaller than the public im- agines. But the smaller the net profit and the more rapid the turnover, the better for all concerned. The buyer profits by the difference; it pays him therefore to buy only ad- vertised goods from a merchant who advertises himself freely. The manu- facturer profits, because his credits are shorter, less of his capital is tied up unproductively; therefore it pays him to co-operate with the retailer in ad- vertising. The retailer profits by the fact that he carries much less stock in propor- tion to his business; can work on less capital, and by taking a small profit frequently, he can compound it and use it to build up his capacity for more customers. It is evident that 3 per cent. net four times a year is better than 12 per cent. net once a year. But the remark- MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 11 able powers of compound interest are not usually considered. If a merchant who started with a thousand dollars could turn his stock daily, reinvesting and selling, on a net margin of 1 per cent., at the end of a year of three hundred business days he would have, not 300 per cent. gain or $400, but 1,876 per cent. or nearly twenty thousand dollars, cash. A humble dollar, at a 1 per cent. daily turnover, would be but $2.00 at the end of a hundred days; but at the end of the three hundred, it would be $11.74; two years’ increase would make $222.56; three years’ $4,395; four years $86,888; five years $1,717,840; six years $33,959,200. Before the end of the seventh year the daily turnover would exhaust the mercantile power of the world, so there is no use in going fur- ther. It is true that a perfect turnover cannot be obtained; the peddler may dispose of his stock by personal solicita- tion, but this form of advertising is proportionately costly and the market limited. It is not possible to move stock daily in the more staple lines; but the only explanation of the vast fortunes built up from small beginnings by sales of a penny, two. five or ten cents at a time is found in just two things; the power of turnover to increase capital and the power of advertising to find custo- mers and by rapid sales release the augmented capital for reinvestment. The great business concerns that have built themselves up from humble begin- nings are based upon “quick sales and small profits”? By no other means could a man turn a few dollars into millions in one lifetime. And the high speed lubricant, that makes possible quick turnovers of large sums, is intelligent advertising. —_——-_. >< ——__—_ Hire your own or your wife’s rela- tives to work in your store if you like, but hold them to the same rules that are made for the rest of the force. We are manufacturers of Trimmed & Untrimmed HATS for Ladies, Misses and Children, especially adapted to the general store trade. Trial order solicited. CORL-KNOTT COMPANY, Corner Commerce Ave. and Island St. 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 Great Bargains City Day, Dec. For three generations we have been known as the Quality House. For this one day we ate going to make it mean bar- gains, Be sure and come. All departments of our institution will have wonderful values on display. This means an opportunity to lay in a supply at prices unheard of today. We plan to see a great number of old friends on that day so try and come early that we may better be able to give you our time and attention. Don’t Forget City Day Dec. 3rd Mirth.Krause ‘Shoemakers for three Generations TANNERS AND SHOE MANUFACTURERS Red Crown Gasoline for Power The modern motor and improved carburetors have demon- strated beyond question that gasoline made especially for motor fuel—as Red Crown is made—will give the most power—the most speed and the most miles per gallon. Red Crown, like your automobile, is built to specifica- tions and Red Crown specifications have been worked out by the most eminent petroleum chemists and automobile engineers available. Red Crown contains a continuous chain of boiling point fractions, starting at about 95 degrees and continuing to above 400 degrees. It contains the correct proportion of low boiling point fractions to insure easy starting in any temperature—the correct proportion of intermediate boil- ing point fractions to insure smooth acceleration—and the correct proportion of high boiling point fractions’ with their predominance of heat units to insure the maximum power, miles and speed. These are the things that make Red Crown the most effi- cient gasoline possible to manufacture with present day knowledge. For sale everywhere and by all agents and agencies of STANDARD OIL COMPANY (INDIANA) Chicago U. S. A. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN November 26, 1919 ~ FINANCIAL Land Bank Decision Appealed. The Federal court at Kansas City in the hearing on the constitutionality of the land bank bonds tax exemption feature held that the exemption is legal. The case has been appealed to the supreme court. The plaintiff who holds stock in a company proposing to invest in such securities ought to restrain it from such diction. His claim was that the exemption of taxes from the Federal land bank bonds is an injustice in that large property } owners by placing their investments in these bonds escape income which must be borne by t I large. The Government pleaded the country has established the 1: banks for the benefit of the farmer, and is committed to the present sys- tem; that the exemption of the bonds from taxes makes their sale more ready on the market and enables the Government to give a larger service 1¢ DU to the public. The case was appealed to the United States Supreme Court. The case was a friendly one brought primarily as a method of getting into the Supreme Court to settle the mat- ter. Bills are also pending in Con- } tenn teat gress to repeal the tax exemption feat- ure of the law. So we shall soon have a positive decision as to which has brought a widesp cussion and some bitterness on the exer sides. Unquestionably of taxes from the land bank bonds. eign om 4 ries and S¢ both the ordina ‘ 1 o * + “a Ls. hes 6 issued by joint land banks, has caus some upsetting in the investment ! and naturally it has been held hy the farm mortgage broker that there is equal reason that a farm mortgage shou'd he exempt from tax- ation. While the land bank is maki rapidly there is to-day in the older settled sections between 1 the interest rate paid on these loans and on the usual farm mortgage. The loans made by insurance companies and mortgage brokers in Iowa and Missouri,,as, well as in Eastern Kan- sas and Nebraska and sim sections of the cowntry noted for tl weil- established farming industry 6 per cent.. or even lower in mz stances. This is without any c: tions or the investing in stock in t land banks. There is the same amor- tization privilege if desired. and the only dificulty now is to obtain enough funds for investment, owing to the utilization of investment funds in in- dustrial development in the after-war period. It seems logical that the states that are borrowing so largely could wisely exempt mortgages from taxation in order to give their home people an inducement to invest in 7 2 seppvaetoad yd) TURE ies. The local investor conceal his mortgage by handling it through a third party and then faisify his tax return is com- pelled to lose 1 to 2 per cent. in the interest rate in taxes. Not many local- ities have as high a rate as the latter figure, but some cities have. What is rePmMment to om legisla- he Govern- - 2 1 3 1 se 1 any nk 1ds t ort me «Investments 4 s fron cers is that the n 4 r - z+ 1c nD T a r more tOr his crops 2 ever. 3 d he wil not able to reduce his mortgage debt as was fondly expected last r increased in- sooner the farm til both private and tled basis the het- country. In any T re : i ay ice £ eT Olt cs sent needless { } 24 ) 1 mis Car 1 q ie 1 >> , Ses us ! t s o 4 j < evat 3 > 1 Ar ‘7 ih cat or : e uD? = \ nee i is ¢ stony hat d it? I 2 ( Ss i es wR, a The 1 = 45? ‘KA. : l At ul questions as wT? °? Kent State Bank Main Office Ottawa Ave. Facing Monroe Grand Rapids, Mich. Capital - - - ~- $500,000 Surplus and Profits - $700,000 Resources 10 Million Dollars L- Per Cent 2 Paid on Certificates of Deposit The Home for Savings Credit Development The development and exten- sion of the credit of any concern depends upon its business methods as much as upon its tangi- ble assets. The concern with a good credit standing usually is man- aged by men who are thoroughly informed onthe basic conditions of trade, thus eliminating guesswork in their daily operations. Most men of this caliber will find much of interest in our Monthly Trade Reports. Established 1853 OUR OFFICERS CLAY H. HOLLISTER WILLIAM JUDSON Vice President CARROLL F. SWEET Vice President GEORGE F. MACKENZIE Vice President and Cashier OUR DIRECTORS John P. Homiller John Duffy W.R. Shelby John C. Holt L. H. Withey Edward Lowe William Judson Frank Jewell Carroll F. Sweet Geo. F. Mackenzie W. D. Stevens James F. Barnett Clay H. Hollister Wm. M. Wurzburg President THE OLD NAHONAL BANK GRAND RAPIDS Down the years, “THE CLOCK CORNER” PEARL & OTTAWA Like a smoothly running clock; a Testator’s desires, set in the groove of our office system, be- come a separate unit, its affairs unmixed with anyone’s else— and no feature can escape proper attention at the proper time. Reliance may be placed upon the certitude of our performance. GUARDIAN, EXECUTOR, TRUSTEE UNDER WILL. RESOURCES $2,700,000 THE MICHIGAN TRUST Co. OF GRAND _ RAPIDS November 26, 1919 Tobacco Men Get Mail Order House. Announcement is made by the Whelan-Duke interests, whose num- erous new ventures in the trading field have attracted wide attention, that they have obtained for the United Retail Stores Co. the big mail order house of Montgomery, Ward & Co., of Chicago, doing a business of ap- proximately $100,000,000 annually. This indicates that the Retail Stores promoters have found that a big con- cern like the Montgomery, Ward Co can be utilized very profitably for the distribution of goods, and also as a buyer of goods at wholesale through the medium of the big mail order ma- chinery of the Ward Company. The present stock issue of 300,000 shares of the Montgomery Ward Co. is to be increased to 1,000,000 par value and of this amount 850,000 shares are to be shares of no acquired by the Whelan-Duke interests for the United Retail Stores Co., and 150,000 reserved for sale to the officers, directors and employes of the Montgomery, Ward Co. It is stated that the United Re- tail Stores Co. shareholders wi!l have the privilege of buying shares in the enlarged company at a price which will give them valuable rights. “Rights” to new stock of some new company have been in the last six months to shareholders in the Whelan enterprises, the Amer- ican Tobacco deal, Candy Stores, Re- tail Stores and now the Montgomery- coming rapidly Ward proposition in quick succession. The current inflation and business ac- tivity have combined to make these ventures successful thus far but the effect of the Montgomery-Ward an- nouncement was small, so far as the United Retail Stores shares were con- cerned, the market having a small ad- vance for a day or two and then sub- siding. Now that the Federal Reserve Bank in New York has taken steps to join with the Government in the deflation of financing caused by the war, it will be more difficult for share- holders to make the necessary ar- rangements to carry the new stocks on borrowed money. The Whelan- Duke interests have large resources. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN however, and are adepts at devising new wrinkles in finance to carry their plans through and they may find a way to distribute the 850,000 shares of Montgomery-Ward stock and make the enlarged combination a one, but pyramiding in a season when strong the forces of the Government bank- ing machinery are working for defla- tion will make the task a hard one. ———__.~» ~~ God Bless Our Dad! We happened in a home the other night, and over the parlor door saw letters of red without mother?” “God He gets up carly, the legend worked in "what is home Now bless cur dad? whats the matter with lights the fire, boils an egg and wipes off the dew of the lawn with his boots while many a mother is sleep-ng. Dad buys chickens for the Sunday dinner, carves them himseli and ruins after "What is Yes, that is home with- neck from the draws the everyone else is. served. home without a mother?” i: 1 is all right; but what Out a father? Ten chances to one it is a boeardine house, father is un- der a slab, and the landlady is a wid- ow. Dad, here’s to you, you've got your faults, you may have lots of 'em, but you're all right, and we will miss you when you're gone. Tne aT aa Te $5 25 5 0) 0) Oe 3 Satisfied Customers know that we Py ol eB ie seta) PY yt tils Peas] and service. THE BANK WHERE YOU FEEL AT HOME wf oe WE WILL APPRECIATE YOUR ACCOUNT TRY US! #4 oi ee = ted tgaxt Cresta WM. H. ANDERSON. President J. CLINTON BISHOP, Cashier Fourth National Bank United States Depositary Savings Deposits Commercial Deposits 3 Per Cent Interest Paid on Savings Deposits Compounded Semi-Annually 3a Per Cent Interest Paid on Certificates of Deposit Left One Year Capital Stock and Surplus $580,000 LAVANT Z. CAUKIN, Vice President ALVA T. EDISON, Ass’t Cashier Rae See ons cs aan KL ONAL nn ie GRAND RAPIDS NATIONAL CITY BANK CiTY TRUST & SAVINGS BANE ASSOCIATED Rene ee a > CAMPAU SQUARE The convenient banks for out of town people. Located at the very center of the city. interurbans—the hotels—the shopping district. ‘ On account of our location—our large transit facilities—our safe deposit vauits and our complete service covering the entire field of panking, our Institutions must be the ultimate choice of out of town bankers and individuals. Handy to the street cars—the Combined Capital and Surplus ..........2+.- 1,724,300.00 Gombined Fotat Benosite ..................--+- 10,168,700.00 Combined Tectal Resources ........ fea caadccace 13,157,100. ND RAPIDS NATIONA TRUST & SAY ASSOCIATED tanto 13 Will Your Estate Slip Through the Fingers of Your Heirs? Or will you, in a business-like manner, create a trust fund for them? Of course, if your wife and children are trained in business and un- derstand safe i.vestments, well and good. But if they are not, there’s a great many chances that the money you have left them will dwindle very fast through unwise han- dling. Our Trust Department is fully prepared to act for you and carefully administer your Estate as your Executor or Trustee and do it as you would have it done. We invite conferences. [;RAND RAPIDS [RUST [OMPANY OTTAWA AT FOUNTAIN BOTH PHONES 4391 14 The Sooty Chimney a Cause of Fire. What are the causes of fire? What possible sources of fire exist in your store or home? There is the chimney and that is one of the first danger points to be considered. The greater proportion of fires from chimneys are due to accumula- from chimneys are due to ac- cumulations of soot. Such ac- cumulations are due to the incom- plete combustion of fuel and a neg- lect to clean the chimney at least twice a year, as it should be cleaned. A quick, hot fire of wood, such as you start in fall or spring when not using heat all the time, is particularly like- ly to set the soot on fire. It is also dangerous to burn accumulated pa- pers in stoves, etc., because they are likely to start chi The stove or furnace is not the place to burn garbage. Burn all such waste outside, at least fifty feet windy days, and wire receptacle imney fires. wm ot suilding on always in a suitable or incinerato Your chim: The chimney ; the institution in our country t weep has not that he n Canada, bu is in England and even t municipal we might A adc sil ordinances as Mo such for instance, for ie cleaning of chimneys twice a ye A good way to ek a chimney flue has, which provi ae ar Dy a sweep. is to lower from the wrapped in carpet, y it twice around the flue. A piece of fir tree on end of a rope, will be sati eka ctory. Chemicals are top an old brick swingi ng weighted, sometimes used for soot, but they are likely te remove the mortar in places also, making the worse disease. burning of zinc scraps on a hot fire is said ects, but at best any such plan is uncertain. To be sure cure than the tp clkke Some ave chimney is clean, it by . method. people have tried cleaning their chim- neys by burning them out intention- ally. A few got away with it, but in more cases the away with who tries sweeping of them fire has got The man chimney the chimney. to clean his by the MICHIGAN TRADESMAN burning out method is inviting a visit from the fire department and the in- surance adjuster. Your chimneys ought to be inspect- enough so you will know they are safe. To find cracks and leaks, cover the top of the chimney with a wet piece of old carpeting and burn some smudgy stuff to create a thick smoke. The smoke will come out of the leaks, and leaks that wiil let out smoke will also let out sparks of fire. Of course should be ed oiten no chimney openings temporarily closed with anything but tight metal caps. The chimney should rise three feet above a flat roof and two feet above the ridgepole of a pointed roof and it should be remembered that chimney sparks on a shingle roof have started Tile chimneys are not your insurance agent will not allow you to use one if he knows it. If you have a chimney set or built upon any wood foundation or brack- et: if you have a chimney into which timbers are set; if you have a chimney going up through a blind” attic where it cannot be in- spected; if you have a chimney which ot to the hand when a good fire oing, a chimney with flooring and ts laid close against it, a chimney with less than two courses of bricks around the (except an outside wall), you have a chimney which is many fires. safe and probably any supporting teels ho ic oO 45 8 s flue not safe. If you can’t make it safe watch it! Next to the chimney is the pipe that goes into it. the joints in stove pipe and see that the adjoining pieces are set clear to- gether as far as they are intended to pipe (about 4 inches). And go on good pipe properly set into the stove have the chimney and made tight and fast. When it has been taken out for clean- ing, don’t replace it carelessly. If a stove pipe must pass through a floor or a partition, see that it 1s properly jacketed with a perforated collar with plenty of air space, or sei 1 brick and cement. Hot air furnace pipes and registers should be six Michigan. GEORGE M. WEST & COMPANY Investment Bankers Announce the removal of their offices to the tenth floor of the Union Trust Building, Detroit, Telephone Main 1118 November 26, 1919 inches from woodwork and covered with asbestos. Steam heating pipes ought not to come in contact with woodwork or anything inflammable. Sometimes in a back corner of a store you find a steam radiator with rub- bish thrown in behind it. This stuif might be thrown there thoughtlessly in summer and not removed when fires are first started in the fall. Watch your smoke pipes for holes Heating apparatus and stove pipe de- teriorate faster when not in use than when in use, and the soot left through the summer in a pipe may make a hole by the time autumn comes where there was none in the spring when the heat was turned off. Incredible care- lessness is sometimes evident about stove pipes. I have seen a hole in a stove pipe patched over with a sheet SAVE MONEY by insuring in the Michigan Mercantile Fire Insurance Co. Mich. Trust Bldg. Grand Rapids, Mich. SIDNEY ELEVATORS Will reduce handling expense and speed up work—will make money for you. Easily installed. Plans and instructions sent with each elevator. Write stating requirements, giving kind machine and size platform wanted, as well as height. We will quote a money saving price. Sidney Elevator Mnfg. Co., OFFICE OUTFITTERS LOOSE LEAF oo . ‘dt, a Stich Mine © 237-239: earl St. Sidney, Ohio (near the bridge) Grand Rapids Be careiul of ' ON Per Cent First Mortgages Discounted to Net % son First Mortgages On High Grade Improved Property your money on the best grade of and net interest Why receive only 6% when we will place Detroit real estate, with new houses on, in best residential districts, you seven (7) per cent, payable semi-annually, with princ ipal and collected and guaranteed by us? $100—$500—$1,000 each. : You pay more for your living expenses—why not get more for your money? JUST SEND YOUR MCNEY IN. Seven Per Cent Interest and Absolute Safety Call or Write Us About Safe Investments Bond Department Bankers Land and Investment Corporation The Million Dollar Housing Corporation Main 2530. interest 143 Griswold St. Fill out this slip and we will tell you all about 6% mortgages to net 7%. Gentlemen: Kindly tell me all about your 6% mortgages to net me 7% Detroit, Mich. interest. Dimes oe eee ae Address An Investment \|Opportunity THE PETOSKEY PORTLAND CEMENT COMPANY is making excellent progress. A little of the authorized capital stock to be sold remains and is now selling at $18.00 per share. Stock will be advanced on December Ist to $20.00 per share. To the investor who is looking for an opportunity to invest in a substantial industry, we advise you to investigate this propo- sition at once and satisfy yourself as to its strong merits. Complete information will be sent immediately upon request. Petoskey Portland Cement Co. Petoskey, Mich. Authorized Capital $1,500,000 All Common Stock. No Bonds. No Preferred Stock. No Water. No Debts. F. A. Sawall Company, Inc., 405-6-7 Murray Bldg., Grand Rapids, Mich. Gentlemen: Without any obligation on my part, please send me all the information you have regarding the Petoskey Port- land Cement Co. Name Address .....--.-.- The Michigan Securities Commission does not recommend the purchase of any security and its approval must not be construed by investors as an endorsement of the value. November 26, 1919 of paper. Every one knows the ram- bling stove pipe in evidence in some stores where it is not convenient tu have the stove near the chimney. Every foot of this pipe should be in- spected frequentiy. Clean it now and then; every month go over it, rapping it with a stick or lightly with a ham- mer to detect the paper-thin spots which may break through at any time. Of course you should keep ashes in metal receptacles. Just the other day I saw the ashes back of a drug store, in an annexed shed, stored in wooden pails! And I have seen ash- es stored in upstairs rooms in a drug store in wooden tubs. When you have a hot fire in your heater some time, try your hand on the nearest woodwork above or around it. Don’t take a chance on that tinder-dry wood. Some day the fire will get hotter than you intended and the tinder will ignite. There should be eighteen inches clearance all around the furnace. Special care should be used in starting up the first fires of early cold weather. The first cold snaps are always attended with an increase in the number of fire alarms. In fact all cold snaps bring that condition, because so many build- ings are heated with conditions that make fire when the heater is run at high speed. For this reason it is dan- gerous to use a heating apparatus that is not quite adequate to warming the place. It has to be superheated to get enough warmth. Have a heat- ing plant just a little bigger than you need. The use of gas stoves or oil stoves is attended with special risks. Gas heaters sometimes are connected with the gas supply by rubber hose. Throw this out and use gas pipe. See that your gas burners turn off tight. Fill kerosene stoves (and lamps, of course) by daylight, and never when lit. Hang no cloths or rags or any- thing inflammable near such a stove. Don’t hang up cloths to dry close te any stove and don’t leave them on steam pipes. Always have suitable metal pro- tection under your stoves, and back of them if within twenty-four inches of woodwork. —_++<.— —_ When it looks as if some other fellow has got rich quick, make up your mind you do not see all the ins and outs of the situation. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN You Can’t Keep Some Men Down. “T’ve got the nerve all right,” said a boy who was badly beaten in an encounter with a larger boy. “Next year this time I'll lick that fellow, hands down, you'll see! It is up to me to show him what I can do and I will!” A woman who saw the fight and heard the boy’s explanation was about to give up something she had under- taken, was about to play the coward, but after that she said to herself, “It is up to me to show what I can do,” and she went back to her task and won out. The man who is made of winning material, no matter what happens, is all the more determined to win out. He is not afraid of defeat, he is not afraid of failure. He turns these into discipline, as valuable experience, he makes a stepping-stone out of a stum- bling-block. Rebuffs, obstacles, fail- ures, only stimulate the man who is bound to win. You can’t discourage a man who is victory organized, the Grant type, the Lincoln type, the Marshall Field or the Schwab type of man. Such characters laugh at de- feat; it only goads them on to more vigorous endeavor, to more determ- ined effort. If his factory should burn to-day, uninsured, if everything material he possessed in the world, including his home and property, was swept away by some terrible calam- ity, some fearful catastrophe, Charles M. Schwab would start out to-mor- row morning with just as much de- termination to win out as ever before. You could not keep him down. business A man who is not enamored of his job, who lacks that resolute, de- termined purpose which knows no defeat, recognizes no failure, is never a success. The man who is victory organized will get up more de- termined than ever after he is knock- ed down. The harder the fall the greater the rebound. You can’t keep such a man down, you can’t discour- age him any more than you could have discouraged a Napoleon, for his personality, his character, will remain although his home, his property, and every material thing he possessed be swept away. Oe A hard job is sometimes made soft by doing it cheerfully. 15 What is Mutual Fire Insurance? It is the principle of self-government of gov- ernment “of the people, by the people and for the people” applied tothe fire insurance business. Do you believe in that principle? Then co-operate with the Grand Rapids Merchants Mutual Fire Insurance Co. 3927 Houseman Bldg., Grand Rapids, and save 25% on your premium. 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Fire Insurance that Really Insures The first consideration in buying your fire insurance is SAFETY. You want your protection from a company which really protects you, not from a company which can be wiped out of existence by heavy losses, as some companies have been. Our Company is so organized that it CAN NOT bose heavily in any one fire. Its invariable policy is to accept only a limited amount of insurance on any one building, in any one block in any one town. Our Company divides its profits equally with its policy holders, thus reducing your premiums about one-third under the regular old line charge for fire insurance. MICHIGAN BANKERS AND MERCHANTS’ MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. Wm. N. Senf, Secretary FREMONT, MICHIGAN 16 rae By) . 4 \ > (it = WOMANS WORLD ae a i} ES Why Not a Living Tree This Year? Written for the Tradesman. It has always seemed to me a sad sight—a Christmas tree, dead. cast off and lying out in the back yard, after all the happiness that has sur- rounded it. It took so long to make it; even a very small Christmas tree is at least five years old. The one you had in your house last year may Every one of the hundreds of thousands ot have been twenty years old. little balsams and other firs that serve this joyous purpose each year in this other lands, has been cut down at the root and never again will go on to deck country, to say nothing of the mountainside with forest beauty. Bare hillsides all over the country attest ht] ugchtless devastatation beginning in America to realize the importance of our trees: we desolate our mountain- sides in our mad and suicidal rush We are only just to turn our resources into money. I have no doubt that droughts and floods all over the land have been ageravated by this one thing of cut- ting down the little conifers to serve a momentary purpose at Christmas time. The use of trees and other greens for this festival comes down to us from a great antiquity. [ the birth of Christ th northern Europe, es Long before mans and Scandinavians, used the : ~~ mat holly tree. or “holy tree,” and other kinds of evergreen, for decorations in connection with a festival held in the latter part of December. The great east of Saturn in the Mediterranean ountries was held in December, and the people decorated the temples with such green things as they could find. Some have held that the custom of lighting the trees with candles was originally intended to typify the turn- ing of the sun back after the winter solstice. touching the tips of the ever- green boughs with promise of the life-restoring spring. However that may be, there is no meaning of Christmas, ancient or modern, that gains anything from the thoughtless sacrifice of a living tree From any point of view it is a waste, and a far better lesson for the chil- be gained dren might by the simple alternative of using a tree that is alive, making it by this festival as it were a member of the family, and continuing its life and usefulness thereafter: a constructive rather than a destructive thing, in connection with the celebration of the birth of Him who came to give life. to give 1t “more abundantly.” I am speaking of it now, long enough in advance so that you can think about it, and think especially of how much more you can give of meaning to the festi- val, for the benefit of your own fam- ily, and who knows to how many more in the long years to come. There came into my hands the other day a charming circular, of a “for- estry company” in Boston, under the caption “Living Evergreens.” The little girl who looked over it with me was delighted with the pictures of the little evergreens, and when she cried, “Oh, see all the little Christmas trees!” there popped into my head the idea that I am trying to give you now: “Why not use living trees for Christmas?” Pines, junipers, arbor vitae, blue, white and Norway spruce and pines they were, of various sizes, in pots and tubs, and with balls of earth around their roots, and they can be shipped to all parts of the country, for use indoors or to be set out of doors. A very good-sized tree can be ship- press, planted in a tub, used as a iamily Christmas tree, and then, ped by ex e care during the win- be set out permanently to con- its beneficent work. How much grounds you and your family more the trees on your would mean t if every one of a group of evergreens represented a happy Christmas! And even if you live in a rented house in the city, you can keep the Christ- mas tree alive all winter and then arrange with the Park Commissioner to set it out in the spring in one of the parks, where, as the years go on, it can be enjoyed by many others. That is a fine custom, under way all over this country and in parts of Europe now, of planting “memorial trees” to perpetuate the memory of men who died in the war. It is giv- ing to young and old a sense of per- sonal interest in particular trees— almost of personality in each of them. Well, in the old, old time there was, and in some parts of the world there still survives, a veritable worship of trees. Aristotle and Plutarch thought that trees had perceptions, passions and reason; there is an ancient story (the “Tale of the Two Brothers’), extant in Egypt not less than 3,000 years ago, in which a man leaves his heart in the top of an acacia blos- som, and falls dead when the tree is cut down. Still persists in various parts of the world the custom of as- sociating the life of a new-born child with that of a newly planted tree, and very widespread are customs con- nected with the planting of new trees and the idea that personal welfare is is rea Domino Golden Syrup DOMINO Golden Syrup is a de- licious golden-hued syrup with a pure cane flavor and bears the stamp of DOMINO quality. It sells in all the four seasons because it is just as delicious on fruits and ice cream as on griddle cakes and waffles. In sanitary cans—18 oz. and 25 oz. (ee a American Sugar Refining Company ‘‘Sweeten it with Domino’”’ Granulated, Tablet, Powdered, Confectioners, Brown, Golden Syrup. ~ DIAMOND CRYSTAL SALT CO,, ST. CLAIR, MICHIGAN. November 26, 1919 a November 26, 1919 bound up in some mystic way with that of the growing tree. You will find, if you take the pains to look for it, an abundant literature on this subject, full of interest and perhaps astonishment. You might start by reading in the “Encyclopedia Britan- nica,” the article on “Tree-Worship.” Anyway, regardless of any peculiar ideas and superstitions which are or have been prevalent among men, the fact remains that any contribution to the thought of people of our day and country, especially children, tending to increase their realization of the importance of conserving forest life, is of great value to this and succeed- ing generations. The suggestion that this year in your own home you use as a Christmas tree a little conifer alive to add its “personality” to your family happiness at the Christ-festi- val, and then to go on living and giv- ing pleasure and benefit to folks in the years to come, is perfectly practical, and along lines of the best thought and public spirit of our day. It is none too soon to think about and plan for it. Prudence Bradish. [Copyrighted, 1919.] —_+22>___ When Progress Will Lag on Leaden Legs. It is time for some one to say a kind word about the knocker, for the knocker is knocked more than any other gent there is. Call a man 4 knocker and that settles it—he is anathema and even worse. Recently somebody sent me the following, the inference not being exactly plain, for maybe it was meant to apply to me, and I hope it was: Some one has said that when the Creator had made all good things, there remained some dirty work to do. So He made the beasts and rep- ties and poisonous insects, and when He had finished He had some scraps that were to bad to put into the rat- tlesnake, the scorpion and the skunk. So He put all these together, covered it with suspicion, wrapped it with jealousy. marked it with a yellow streak and called it a knocker. The man who wrote this, if his areument holds good, is a direct son of Old Man Knocker himself, for in an exhibition of knocking he strikes 12. Here are the facts in the case: Every man in the world who has graven his name deep in the granite of Time was a knocker. Every man whom the world calls “Savior” knock- MICHIGAN TRADESMAN ed himself into immortality. Christ knocked against hypocrisy and pre- tense until they crucified Him, and thus lifted His message up until it became the great religion of civiliza- tion. The signers of the Declaration of Independence knocked against the tyranny of England, and George Washington knocked until the stuf- fing was knocked out of old King Abraham Lincoln knocked against slavery, along with John Brown, Henry Ward Beecher, Wen- dall Phillips and Garrison. Dickens knocked against the abuses of his country, and he did an effective job. Tolstoy was a knocker, as were Tom Paine, Voltaire, Jean Jacques Rosseau, Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry and Tsrae] Putnam. Roosevelt was as con- spicuous a knocker as we have seen in recent times. Wilson knocks every- thing that does not originate in the Democratic party and Lodge is equal- ly certain that the Democratic party has precious little claim to recogni- tion and consideration. George. Knocking is more of a virtue than a vice. There are more good knock- ers than bad knockers. If there is any finer work than knocking against hypocrisy, pretense, cant, slavery, hate, malice, cupidity, greed, envy, spite, jealousy, fear, superstition, I do not know what it can be. Our real friends are those who knock us by telling the real truth about ourselves. Every step upward that the world has taken has been the result of a reform- er’s knocks. Genius itself is the knock carried out with exceeding fineness and infinite pains. The knocker 1s one who tells the truth and puts the kibosh on prevalent abuses. So long as nobody knocked there were what are known as the Dark Ages, and as soon as the knock- ing began, civilization its way up. Socrates, Copernicus, Galileo, Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, Pythgoras, Confucius, Moses, Abra- ham, Isaac, Jacob, John the Baptist, John Knox, John Wesley, Martin Luther—knockers all and knockers glorious! The knocker of to-day is in good company. When knocking ceas- es, Progress will lag on leaden legs. Long live the knocker! Frank Stowell. —_—_+~-+.____ it is better to watch bubbles than to put your finger in to learn if the pot boils. started on A STOCK OF 17 NOT BY GAIN, BUT BY SERVICE Everywhere in life, the true question is not what we gain, but what we do.—Carlyle. The value of an institution to the community, like that of a man to the generation in which he lives, is measured by service rendered—not by gains accumulated. Judged by this standard, the NATIONAL GROCER COMPANY has fully earned the po- sition of pte-eminence universally accorded to it by the food buying public of Michigan. cructe VAL GROCER Co. Vv, ; EF SS-DETROIT Migh * < The service received by every patron of this institution is so ideally thorough, so considerate in evety detail, so manifestly superior, that the name NATIONAL GROCER COMPANY nat- urally comes first to mind whenever the services of a wholesale grocer are required. Moreover, quality for quality, NATIONAL GROCER COMPANY service is lowest priced —always. + 4 | WINGOLD FLOUR . will assure youa Quick Turn- over and a Better Profit, be- cause of Satisfied Customers. Aa pe NATIONAL GROCER COMPANY Grand Rapids Lansing Cadillac Traverse City WORDEN GROCER COMPANY Distributors Grand Rapids Kalamazoo 18 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN November 26, 1919 Prices of Wool and Woolens. both public and private Sales o1 wool colitinue to show price strengin here and in ail Oi tne loreign Markets. 4t 18 noteworthy, aiso, that tuc meu- lin grades WuICch Were Negiected iv: a time when the finer mernos were Moustiy sought are now veginuing ty Nave a Marked demand. all COusc- quence, tmese varicties are COmmand- At is Still Geciarca wool in ing higher prices. tat prices oi cheaper in this country tnan in any general ae Other, and this accounts tor tne large business done by dealers in bostun and eisewhere. UVomestic wool grow- ers seem to have gotten over their lear that imports of ioreign wool were calculated to reduce the price of the home product, and they are not likely to show strenuous to turther imports. One considera- tion that may move them is the fact that the only shipments to come from Great Britain are those of merinos, since those oi Opposition crossbeds are to be stopped as not being a paying propo- sition. The tirst of the shipments oi Australian wool to be placed on saie at auction here is expected to arrive about Dec. 10. It will consist of 12,- 080 bales, mostly of merinos. Be- tween 12,000 to 13,000 bales of cross- beds have already arrived. It will probably be about the middle of Jan- uary beiore the wool can be offered for sale. The Government sales oi wool at auction will be resumed at Boston on Dec. 9. The goods market is in an expectant state. Deliveries for spring, under the allotment sys- tem, are coming fairly regularly. No announcement has been made of any iormal opening of the next heavy- weight season, and, in most quarters, this is not expected. There is as yet no disposition to force things, nor is there iikely to be until a better line can be obtained on this season’s sales. Worsteds, especially fine serges, are said to be most favorably regarded. In dress goods, serges and tricotines have the call. —— ~+22___ Course of Cotton and Cotton Goods. If any conclusion cacn be drawn irom the recent rather violent changes in cotton quotations it is that the ten- dency toward higher levels has been distinctly checked and that the gen- eral trend is likely to be downward. But the fluctuations in price are apt to continue between wide margins be- cause prices are on an artificial basis due to the hoarding of cotton and the maneuvers of speculation. How far the hoarding will continue is a question. Little comfort is offered those who proposed withdrawing 2.- 000,000 bales from the market so as to uphold or increase prices. It is certain that the project will not com- mand the bank support which its pro- expected to get. Governor Harding of the Federal Reserve Board announced during the last week that the funds of the Reserve banks should not be used to help the hoarding of commodities. The gradual and order- lv marketing of crops, he said, was the proper policy to encourage. So far as concerns exports of cotton, cir- cumstances are not as favorable as they were for increasing them, the main obstacles being financial, grow- ing out of the exchange situation and the higher rates of bank discounts on hoth sides of the Atlantic. The goods market has shown some marked weak- ness in printcloths and certain other constructions and more of a disposi- tion to confine sales to quick deliver- ies. But there is much activity in fine goods and specialties. Knit goods are in a class by themselves, the de- mand being keen and buyers seeming willing to take deliveries much in ad- vance of the usual period. This is the case despite the increase in prices made. posers ———>2.2 Knitting Needles Needed. The Machine Needles and Parts Committee of the National Associa- tion of Sweater and Knitted Textile Manufacturers, of which I. G. Strauss is Chairman, is endeavoring to obtain an adequate production of these arti- cles in this country. The committee is also investigating the shortage of them in various parts of the country, and will attempt to provide for con- ditions that may arise in the near future. At the present time there is a scarcity of machine needles in this country, and manufacturers who are short of them are advised to get in touch with the Secretary of the Asso- ciation, stating their particular needs, or with Mr. Strauss. The committee is considering the question of having a census taken of the needles used and required in the domestic trade, so that adequate provision may be BIG SHOWING OF Holiday Goods In Wide Assortments Send us your mail orders and they will receive our prompt attention. Quality Merchandise—Right Prices—Prompt Service | Paul Steketee & Sons WHOLESALE DRY GOODS GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Don’t Overlook . Spring Hosiery “Level up” your stock for SPRING trade. Inspect Our Line of Silk and Lisle Hosiery for Men and Women: Misses and Children. Wonderful Assortment of Kiddies’ Top Socks. Season’s Late: so Get Busy! Nobby Styles and Beautiful Colorings in Christmas TIES. The SMART Kind that Suit the MEN. Liberal Assortment. TRU-FIT and PURITAN Underwear for MEN and WOMEN for Immediate Use. Burnham, Stoepel & Co. Wholesale Dry Goods | DETROIT, MICHIGAN VASSAN SWEATERS Vassar salesmen will take on the a road the first of the year what we consider the best sample line ever assembled in Michigan. Vassar sweaters for 1920, in qual- ity of yarns, colorings and work- ; manship, are worthy of a place in any store in the country. We urge you to look over the Vassar Line with care. When in Detroit be sure to call on us. Victor-Vassar Knitting Mills 48-50 Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, Michigan P November 26, 1919 made for their manufacture here or their importation. The committee is now in touch with various needle manufacturers, who ex- press themselves as willing to co-oper- ate with the Association in seeing that the trade’s requirements in this re- spect are met. Recent statistics show that the total monthly consumption of cylinder and dial latch needles dur- ing the war, as reported by 1,230 mills, was 9,826,475, and of spring needles, as reported by 375 mills, was 5,725,- 695. ' —_+~- + Types of Women’s Hats. Heavy faille ribbons are again being used for soft, small, “youthful” mod- els in the millinery trade here, says the latest bulletin of the Retail Mii- linery Association of America. This is the type of hat, it asserts, that can be worn at almost any season of the year. “One of the manufacturers” it goes on, “is showing a line of little soit- brimmed affairs made of heavy ribbon in cuff brims, large rolling brims, and off-the-face shapes. Just a few brace wires are required to support the rib- bon used. Navy, henna shades, brown and sand are being shown for imme- diate wear A little edge of heavy wool or silk floss embroidery in some contrasting shade supplies a pretty finishing touch.” The bulletin also says that there are many charming versions of maline displayed these days, but one of the most effective is made on the lines of a soft tam or turban. These hats are transparent, using two or three thick- nesses of maline to give sufficient body. Over the entire model, at in- tervals of about an inch, heavy cord- ing or bias folds of velvet are ar- ranged in regular spiral rows. This type of hat, although extremely sim- ple, is very effective and the bulletin says it is just the thing to wear with an afternoon frock. Factory Location Wanted Established manufacturer desires factory location where girl labor is plentiful. Prefer good hustling town with good shipping facilities. Will buy or lease and remodel idle plant. Now employing about one hundred. Address Manufacturer, care Michigan Tradesman. ‘ MICHIGAN TRADESMAN The Little Salesman. I am insignificant and of little in- trinsic value, yet no retail business can exist without what I represent. I have no need for money, there- fore I work without salary and never ask for more pay. I am not a “scab,” notwithstanding I steadfastly refuse to go on strike for a shorter work day or longer lunch hour. I am not a clock-watcher, for I am always on the job from the time the first customer enters the store in the morning until the last one leaves at night, and never grumble at work- ing overtime whenever or wherever my services may be required. I have no family, relatives or friends on which to spend my boss’s time on account of births, marriages, or death. I have no use for dances, parties, theaters, etc.; therefore my brain is not always in a whirl over social doings passed or to come. illness I am as clean and fresh-looking as my boss is fastidious, and frequently more so, and never reek of booze, cigarettes, etc. I am incapable of rudeness or im- politeness, because my language con- sists of only ten characters impossible of being formed into uncouth words; there I am always polite and cour- teous. I have no ambition to engage in business on my own account and steal my employer’s trade away from him, notwithstanding I exist only to sell goods. I can sell strong drink to beat the band, but could not drink a drop of it to save my life. I am not a life-saver, yet I have helped to rescue many merchants from the chain-store octopus and set them on the road to safety and prosperity. I am not a magician, yet I have been known to make a 25 cent article look like a bargain at 39 cents. I am both deaf and dumb, yet my silence is more convincing than the speech of most men. I am a wonderful selling force, be- cause I represent a fundamental prin- ciple of selling, and thousands refuse to buy where I am not to be found, yet many merchants try to conduct business without me. Who am I? I am a PRICE CARD. To Dealers Only Write for our latest SPECIAL CATALOGS No. M. T. 1919 a ohn) Farwell Company Wholesale Dry Goods & General Merchandise 19 A Personal Invitation to You and Your Buyers On Wednesday, December 3rd, 1919, we will hold another BIG CITY DAY sale along the line of our previous sales of September 10th and October 29th. Each merchant will be ex- pected to wait on himself and will be given an order book, sold tickets, etc., at the door. You will notice that the date of this sale is just about the time that you should get the remainder of your merchandise for Xmas sales. Business is bound to be rushing jzst before Xmas. We have made several large purchases of merchandise especially for this sale and will offer you a lot of REAL SPE- CIALS on December 8rd, just the same as we have heretofore. In addition to several large purchases we have a number of broken lines of merchandise which we will sacrifice on December 3rd. On account of being broken it is impossible to sample these lines to our salesmen, and included therein will be a lot more REAL SPECIALS. We can confidently say that you will be able to purchase merchandise on that day far below the actual cost of replacement at the mill, on account of our having bought the merchandise some time ago on a much lower market and our willingness to sell this merchandise at a low profit, in order to swell our sales and further expand and build our business. OUR POLICY IS TO BUY MERCHANDISE RIGHT AND THEN SELL IT RIGHT. WHENEVER WE GET ANY EXTRA GOOD SPECIALS WE PASS THEM ALONG ON A SALE LIKE THE ONE WHICH WE WILL HOLD ON DECEMBER 3rd. We are unable on account of rush of business to write a personal letter to each merchant and his buyers inviting them to be here but in lieu of same, please accept this as a personal invitvation to you and your buyers and let nothing interfere with your being here bright and early on December 8rd. Grand Rapids Dry Goods Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. | The Lowest Priced House in the Territory Exclusively Wholesale No Retail Connections 20 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN November 26, 1919 _—~ = — = alt Y y 1 ‘ : ; ; Michigan Poultry, Butter and Egg Asso- ciation. President—J. W. Lyons, Jackson. Vice-President—Patrick Hurley, De- troit. Secretary and Treasurer—D. A. Bent- ley, Saginaw. Executive Committee—F. A. Johnson, Detroit; H. L. Williams, Howell; C. J. Chandler, Detroit. Butter Containing Excess Is Liable to Seizure. on. fD. ( Nov. 24 _Sevy- eral shipm f butter have been seized recently under the Federal Food and Drugs Act on the charge that the butter contained too much water or salt and too little milk fat, according to the officials of the Bu- reau of Chemistry. United States De- partment of Agriculture, who are charged with the enforcement of that act. The sale of water and salt at the price of butter is not only a fraud upon the consumer and an unneces- sary burden in these times of high prices. but is demoralizing to the but- ter industry. the officials claim. The standard for butter which is used as a guide by the Federal and most of the state and city food offic- ials requires that butter shall contain not less than $2.5 per cent. milk fat. This leaves 17.5 per cent. for salt, col- oring matter and moisture. On the average something less than 16 pet cent. will represent moisture. Butter that contains appreciable quantities of water above 16 per cent. contains ex- cess water and necessarily has less milk fat than the standard requires. The Federal officials do not recom- mend seizure when the butter con- fains as much as 80 per cent. milk fat and is otherwise in accOrdance with the law. All the butter that has been seized under the Federal Food and Drugs Act contained less than 80 per cent. milk fat, and a proportionately high percentage of water. The adulteration by a comparative- ly few manufacturers of such high priced food as butter with water, which costs them nothing, places the great body of honest manufacturers at a disadvantage in competing in price to the wholesale trade. The man who puts excess water in his butter can cut the price to the dealer suf- ficiently to get the business and still make more than a fair profit. The cut price, however, seldom reaches the consumer, since the additional water is not apparent and the butter usually is sold for the regular market price. The manufacturer and the dealer thus divide between them the profit on water sold at from 50 to 90 cents a pound, which on the whole is quite profitable. The dealer does not al- ways know that the butter contains too much water and too little butter- fat. He quite naturally prefers to buy butter that appears to be good and which is offered to him at a few cents lower than he can buy it elsewhere, since he can sell it for the full market price. Excess water in butter results usu- ally either from lack of care and facil- ities for controlling it, or from a de- liberate intention to put in as much Water as the traffic will hear. In either case the consumer pays butter prices for the added water. The test of the official standard for butter follows: “Butter is the clean, nonrancid product made by gathering Was hi net in any manner the fat of fresh or rip- ened milk or cream into a mass, which also contains a small portion of the other milk constituents, with or with- out salt, and contains not less than eighty-two and five-tenths per cent. (825 per cent) of milk fat. By acts ot Congress, approved August 2, 1888, and May 9, 1902, butter may also con- tain coloring matter.” Butter shipped within the jurisdic- tion of the Federal Food and Drugs Act and containine too much water and too little milk fat is Hable to seizure.” > 2 2 __ The Salesman. He spends his life on railroad cars, And sets bad meals and bad cigars, And dirty beds at bum hotels, Turned down ten times for once he sells, And then they cancel, when they buy, Or else the house won't ship, or try; He loses sleep, he loses grace, His hair gets gray, and seamed his face, He makes three towns a day, and then To-morrow starts for three again— And at the depot, Dick or Dan, Observe him, little boys in tan, And envy him—‘‘the traveling man.” Douglas Malloch. ————»- 2 Your clerks can not carry out your policy with customers unless they are told all about it and made to feel the necessity of it. So \ PURE aah. BRAND

HARDWARE ee 2S ss Bia Michigan Retail Hardware Association. President—Geo. W. Leedle, Marshall. Vice-President—J. H. Lee, Muskegon. Secretary—Arthur J. Scott, Marine City. Treasurer—W illiam Moore, Detroit. Developing Esprit De Corps in the Staff. Written for the Tradesman. The problem of securing competent help in the hardware store is always a difficult one. A hardware dealer I knew once mourned the fact that the ancient system of apprenticeship had passed out of existence, and declared that as a result it was now impossible to get efficient helpers. At the same time, I know quite 2 few hardware dealers who have very efficient helpers and who seem to have no great difficulty in retaining their services The en of apprenticeship was in many respects a good system. The apprentice lived in the home of his employer, and under the most favor- able conditions learned the business thoroughly. Yet I rather fancy that the results were not in every case idyllic. and that there was quite as much trouble experienced with idle and careless apprentices then as the hardware dealer experiences now with idle and careless clerks—even though the apprentice was indentured for a term of years to learn the business and the clerk nowadays can quit— to all intents and purposes—at a mo- ment’s notice. This problem of employer and em- ployes is, like most other problems. purely individual. The right kind of employer and the right kind of clerk can get along smoothly, work har- moniously together. and get results The wrong kind of employer cannot get on with the right kind of clerk, and the right kind of employer cannot get along with the wrong kind of clerk. But in my experience I have found that most people are anxious to get along comfortably and to do the right thing. Why is it that some stores get bet- ter results than others? It is not a matter of surroundings, or conven- iences, or system, or even of pay. The individuality of the employer has a lot to ‘ic with the results secured. The great problem in developing esprit de corps is to get the clerk in- terested in the business. When you have done that, you have taken a ] ong step toward securing efficiency. There are a lot of young men who go into this, that or the other busi- ness solely for the sake of the money they expect to make. I never knew a man of that kind to achieve much of a success in any business. You have got to love vour business, and live for it, before it will do much for you. The clerk who isn’t interested in his daily work, who doesn’t like it and who never strives to improve himself in his work, is the worst suf- ferer from his own indifference. He wasting time that should be spent n earnestly equipping himself for some particular life work. The hardware business is a vital part of the world’s work. It is a val- uable occupation, and fulfills an im- portant part in everyday life. It will pay well any man who takes a wholesouled interest in it. No young- ster who selects the hardware busi- ness as his lifework has any reason to feel ashamed of his choice. The ardware junior should have every incentive to improve himself. He should do it for his own sake if not for that of the business. And he employer should co-oper- ate—also for his own sake. For a little extra attention to the young man who is just taking up the hard- ware business often marks the differ- ence between efficiency and ineffic- vency. {t is not ene to say, “Go to it, son. Learn the goods, and learn how to meet people, and learn how to dress windows, and find out how to sell. Experience is a great teach- er, and you can learn in no better 1.” And then turn the young- ster loose to feel his way unaided. It will pay. rather. to talk things over and encourage the boy. The first davs in a new business are often : ing, and even more dis- couraging are the days a little later when the first enthusiasm for the new work has passed. and every bit of the day’s routine seems dull and dreary. Jut then an encouraging word or two will make a lot of difference in the spirit with which the young fellow tackles his problems. mae wn mae school. It is good to tell the beginner just how and why things are done—to teach him the business. But it is even better, as opportunity offers, to take him aside and swap experiences Ask him how he is getting along, Sand Lime Brick Nothing as Durable Nothing as Fireproof Makes Structures Beautifu' No Painting No Cost for Repairs Fire Proof Weather Proot 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 Foster, Stevens & Co. Wholesale Hardware wt 157-159 Monroe Ave. : 151 to 161 Louis N. W. Grand Rapids, Mich. Brown & Sehler Co. ‘Home of Sunbeam Goods’’ Manufacturers of HARNESS, HORSE COLLARS Jobbers in Saddlery Hardware, Blankets, Robes, Summer Goods, Mackinaws, Sheep-Lined and Blanket-Lined Coats, Sweaters, Shirts, Socks, Farm Machinery and Garden Tools, Automobile Tires and Tubes, and a Full Line of Automobile Accessories. GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN Michigan Hardware Co. Exclusively Wholesale Grand Rapids, Mich. Jobbers in All Kinds of BITUMINOUS COALS AND COKE ° A. B. Knowlson Co. 203-207 Powers’ Theatre Bidg., Grand Rapids, Mich. IF YOU HAVE AN OIL PUMPING MOTOR INSTALL McQUAi’“NORRIS Chocolates Use one in the top groove of each piston. Allows perfect lubrications—controls excess oil. Package Goods of Paramount Quality and Artistic Design Distributors, SHERWOOD HALL CO., Ltd. 30-32 Ionia Ave.. N. W. Grand Rapids, Michigan | * November ‘26, 1919 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 23 what difficulties he has met in selling, enquire as to his experiences with this or that difficult customer—and tell him some of your own experi- ences when you, too, were a beginner. That sort of contact inspires a fellow feeling, and he gets the bright idea that you are a real human, and not just a money-grubbing machine. This business of individual contact will be helpful even with the exper- ienced men on your staff. It makes a fellow feel good to know that his efforts are watched and appreciated. Talk things over with the boys from time to time, and discuss projects and prospects with them. In this connection the staff confer- ence is a very helpful institution, One merchant I knew used to invite the boys out to an oyster supper and gen- eral good time on an average once a month. They took a whole evening at his house or in a spare room at a convenient restaurant talking over the selling problems and prospects of the next month, and swapping experi- ences. Suggestions along the lines of newspaper advertising, store ar- rangement, window display and the like were exchanged. Some good ideas resulted from these little con- ferences; and, better still, the sales- people got into the way of working together and co-ordinating their et- forts. The idea can be varied and ex- pand to suit individual circumstances. One large store has a mutual benefit association for its salespeople. A fund is provided which enables each member of the staff, with the assist- ance of the store, to take a two weeks holiday trip every year. Monthly meetings are held at which store problems are discussed. Every month one of the salespeople is sent to a wholesale center, and, on returning, gives a paper recording practical ob- servations made with regard to new lines and selling methods. These are occasional contests in salesmanship. Now and then there are department contests. An annual picnic or outing is held. Work of this scope is, of course, possible only with a large business; but it shows what can be done along this line. In another store, the monthly sup- per is provided by the employer for the salespeople whenever they roll up sales exceeding those for the same month in the preceding year. When the sales fall below—which is rarely —the conference takes place without the supper. Tt is a good thing in any event to cet the salespeople together and talk things over. Thus, conference can be held before the commencement of the spring or fall paint campaign, to discuss plans and revise the prospect list. One dealer offers a bonus ‘n this connection for every house-paint- ing order where the name of the pros- pect is first turned in by one of the staff. Bonuses can be offered, also, for orders secured in advance by members of the staff outside business hours. Similarly, a staff conference held just before the opening of the Christ- mas season would prove immensely helpful in planning the selling cam- paign so that everything will work smoothly. Goods and prices can be discussed, suggestions offered as to window displays, newspaper advertis- ing and interior decoration, and ar- rangements made as to the handling of the various departments so as to produce the maximum of efficiency. The great virtue of these methods is that they are calculated to get the salespeople into the habit of working in sympathy with one another and co-ordinating their efforts. This is a great deal better than allowing things to drift along without anything like co-operation or unity of effort. Victor Lauriston. —_2+.—__—_ Information For Motorists. A Jamestown, N. Y., retailer has been able to get motorists into his store, which is located on a main street, through which the large tour- ist trafic travels to and from Chatau- qua lake. An attractive sign has been placed in front, with the emblem of four motor associations, one in each cor- ner, worded in the center. “Informa- tion for Motorists.” Usually at the back of the window he has another sign reading, “Motorists’ Road and Route Information.” There are latest blue books, city directory, railway time tables, tele- phone, etc., on a table at the back of the store. The store is reaching thousands of motorists, the fellows with the spending spirit, and by the time a motorist has traveled from the front to the back of this store, he finds he wants something for sale there, and buys liberally. od If You Sell Gasoline Store It Under- ground, The prime reason for the storage of gasoline underground is from the standpoint of safety. Another good reason which is important to the mo- torist is that gasoline stored beneath the ground is maintained in its full power, free from evaporation or de- terioration. When gasoline comes from the refinery it contains what is Think About Your mts ts =. Oil Room Think of the many minutes you lose in a day, nand- ling gasoline and oil, minutes you could save by \ CELLAR OIL STORAGE De eee eg Sead the use of up-to-date equipment. called a chain of boiling point frac- tions, starting at, say, 100 degrees and continuing up to perhaps 400 degrees. It also contains the correct propor- tion of low boiling point fractions to ensure easy starting in any tempera- ture—the correct proportion of inter- mediate boiling point fractions to en- sure * smooth acceleration—and the correct proportion of high boiling point fractions to give the maximum power, speed and miles to the gallon. —_——_>-2-—>———_—— Gets Good Results From Scissors Sales. A common article such as a pair of scissors lends itself to successful sales possibilities, as the demand for scis- sors is always good and the assort- ment endless. The Bronson Co., of Cleveland, holds such a sale monthly, displaying all sizes, shapes and kinds from the commonest to the specially designed scissors on velvet-lined trays. Each sale has been greater than the last and a very satisfactory business has been developed on this article. Has each sale made, actually paid you a profit, or have the profits gone glimmering, because of over- measure, oil spilled or lost through leakage and evaporation and too much time spent in handling? - OIL STORAGE OUTFIT will put your oil business on a clean profitable basis. It 1s leak and evaporation proof, accurate, convenient, absolutely clean and-attractive and a great time saver. more oil with less effort. No loss of any kind. No odor. LET US SEND YOU LITERATUF PROVING OUR CLAIMS S. F. BOWSER & CO., Inc. FORT WAYNE NP Toronto Office and Factory 66-68 Frazer Ave. It will sell MICHIGAN TRADESMAN November 26, 1919 WCE C@ dy. Tu — = < ( HEC 1 OEeTTeeNen eto) | Viren wi((( MMERCTAL TRAVELE — a Ae — So = — = = = ee -_ _— me = = mee . = =e \ \ Aw Grand Council of Michigan U. C. T. Grand Counselor—C. C. Starkweather, Detroit. Grand Junior Counselor—H. D. Ran- ney, Saginaw. Grand Secretary—Maurice Jackson. Grand Treasurer—Lou J. Burch, of De- troit. Grand Conductor—A. W. Muskegon. Grand Page—H. D. Bullen, Lansing. Grand Sentinel—George E. Kelly, Kala- mazoo. Heuman, Stevenson, Trade Changes in the Cloverland of Michigan. Sault Ste. Marie. Nov. 24—The chain stores throughout the country have nothing on the Soo Co-Operat- ive Mercantile Association, which is now conducting six stores in this city, No. 6 being considered: one of the very best in the city, so far as loca- tion is concerned It was formerly the Central Grocery Co.. which has been doing a prosperous business for the past ten years at the corner of Ashmun and Spruce streets. This puts the Soo-Co-operative in the lead for chain stores, although there are others conducting branch stores. A. H. Eddy comes next with four branches. Venison is beginning to arrive in the Soo in large quantities. Our mighty hunters are on the job, and from what we can learn the deer have a hard time to keep out of their way. Mr. Kunze, our popular agricultural agent, got a 250 pound buck last week, coming in from Drummond Island. The opening of the Purity meat market by the Erickson Grocery Co. took place last week. with Delmar Haude as manager. This is one of the neatest markets in the Soo, and Mr. Haude, being an experienced meat cutter. will add much to the success of the market. having had chearge of the A. H. Eddy market for the past year. The location is very favorable and a bright future seems to be assured. Ledlow Seaman, the veteran grocer of Drummond Island, paid the Soo a visit last week, getting his supplies for the winter. Mr. Seaman is look- ing forward to a good winter’s busi- ness on account of the unusual activ- ity in woods operations this year. Plynn Burr, of Manistique, has opened a grocery store in the Girvin building on Oak street. Mr. Burr has purchased the property from Mrs. Cookson. This is considered a very favorable location. Many a man, like the moon, shines with borrowed light. The Civic Organization at Newber- ry extended a vote of thanks to E. M. Beurmann for donating a _ beautiful piece of land for park purposes. LL. D. Budge, who for the past sev- eral years has been head book-keeper for the D. N. McLeod Co., of New- berry, has resigned and moved with his family to Detroit. N. L. Fields and Thomas Rothwell, two of Rudyard’s prominent mer- chants, paid the Soo a visit last week. Herbert Fletcher was asked the other day if he had ever taken a trip in an aeroplane. He said that he nev- er had, but that he had been called on unexpectedly to make a speech, the sensation being about the same. Rainbow chasers get at least a run for their money. William G. Tapert. —_2--____ Does the Retail Grocer Deserve This? Harriman, Tenn., Nov. 22—My ex- perience has been that nine out of ten grocers will, if there has been any material drop in the market. back out of their contract, if the flour has not been paid for. Now I! do not see any very serious objection to storing flour for the groceryman if that flour has been paid for at the market price when the trade was made. But any miller may try the game who has not been over the road, and > will find, if the price goes up after he has taken the order, he will have to deliver every barrel and sometimes more. But if the price goes down, the man will quit your mill before he will order out another shipment on his order. if the flour was to be paid for as delivered to him. If the grocer asks me to book him up for flour, at the present price. to be shipped out later. I send him a bill by return mail and make the terms cash. and the order goes down for future delivery if he sends a check to pay for the flour. I know by exper- ience that if the order has not been paid for. the transaction would amount to nothing if the price of flour went dewn, and if the price went up the miller would have been better off not to have entered the order. IT am aware of the fact that it saves the traveling man on the road consid- erable mileage and work to be able to book the grocer up for, say, a month’s supply, but he will just as iten lose him as he will have a chance to hold him. If flour goes up 1e has got vou, if flour goes down you have lost him as a customer, certainly if vou insist that he order out the goods. If he has paid for the flour id it goes down he will not think lf so hard of the salesman as he will the salesman has to try to make him live up to his contract if he has never paid for the flour. Jason Smith Co. This is practically an arraignment of the whole retail grocery industry. Surely it isn’t warranted? ———_>--~.—_—__ Evidently Does Not Like John Bull. Mt. Pleasant, Nov. 22—I have read the editorial in your Nov. 19 issue anent the visit of the Prince of Wales, in which you say: “The sentiment of hands across the sea has received a sanction of which no one dreamed the words were written.” a 1 recall what the United s Senate did this week to John sull’s league and to the hyphenated crowd who call themselves Anglo- Americans, I quite agree with the statement that the “hands across the sea’ business has received a sanction of which the Anglo-American hyphens did not dream of when they inventea the phrase. : It seems to be the opinion of a vast majority of the people of America that the princelings gang compose about the most dangerous element in our midst. _ wish you more of the same brand of success with your “hands across I. K. Taphans. Y the sea” slogan. OCCIDENTAL HOTEL Bell Phone 596 Citz. Phone 61366 FIRE PROOF it a Lynch Brothers Sales Co. EDWARD R, SWETT, Mar. Muskegon t=: Michigan Special Sale Experts Expert Advertising r Expert Merchandising eae tf WIRE Yor Rates $ Leo - Mo With Shower 31°F Pee ee en . Meals So¢ CO Mt MER’ 209-210-211 Murray Bldg. GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN CODY HOTEL GRAND RAPIDS $1 without bath RATES { $1.50 up with bath CAFETERIA IN CONNECTION Rebuilt Cash Register Co. . (Incorporated) 122 North Washington Ave. Saginaw, Mich. HOTEL McKINNON CADILLAC, MICH. EUROPEAN PLAN Rooms with Running Water.... $1.00 and up Rooms with Bath...-..-... ..... $1.50 and up DINING SERVICE UNEXCELLED We buy, sell, exchange and rebuild all makes. Not a member of any association or trust. Our prices and terms are right. Our Motto:—Service— Satisfaction. peak pe a ae “The Quality School” A. E. HOWELL, Manager 110-118 Pearl St. Grand Rapids, Mich. School the year round. Catalog free. 139-141 Monroe St Lg GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. HOTEL HERKIMER Boston Straight and GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN European Plan, 75c Up Trans Michigan Cigars Attractive Rates to Permanent Guests 4% “ipa acolo pra H. VAN EENENAAM & BRO., Makers COURTESY SERVICE VALUE simple Order Solicited. ZEELAND, MICH. é PREPARE for WINTER Don’t Get Cold Feet An Extension Telephone at the Head of the Stairs will save many unnecessary steps. Ly The call in the night may be the important one. An extension telephone costs but a few cents a day! Call Contract Dept. 4416. {! CITIZENS TELEPHONE COMPANY [" —. Assets $3,099,500.00 M Insurance in Force $55,088,000.00 ae Viercuanrrs Live INSURANCE CoMPANY Offices—Grand Rapids, Mich. Has an unexcelled reputation for its Service to Policy Holders $4,274,473.84 Paid Policy Holders Since Organization CLAUDE HAMILTON WM. A. WATTS RELL S. WILSON Vice-Pres. President Sec’y JOHN A. McKELLAR RANSOM E. OLDS CLAY H. HOLLISTER , ice-Pres. Chairman of Board Treas. \ SURPLUS TO POLICY HOLDERS $477,509.40 3 November 26, 1919 DESPICABLE METHODS To Undermine the Trade of Legiti- mate Dealers. By common consent the sale of binder twine has heretofore been con- fined to the implement trade, because the members of that trade have made possible the sale of binder twine through their energy in introducing and encouraging the use of modern farm implements by the farmers. It has remained for the State of Michi- gan to reverse the trend of trade by diverting the sale of prison-made binder twine from the implement deal- ers to the millers and grain elevators of the State. The unfortunate feat- ures of this transfer are plaintly set forth in the following letter which is being sent out to the grain trade of Michigan: Lansing, Oct. 2i1—We are glad to advise you that we have secured the State Agency for binder-twine manu- factured by the State Prison at Jack- son and from now on shall be in posi- tion to quote competitive prices at all times and can furnish twine of a qual- ity equal or superior to other manu- facturers In order to introduce this twine quickly, we propose to place stocks on consignment with representative elevator owners, such stocks to be sold at the prevailing market price and remittance made promptly there- after. In other words, you will not have to invest anything in the twine and will have it in stock to supply your customers. This should give you an advantage over competitors who probably will let their stocks run down from now until late spring. This. twine will be billed to you at the prevailing market price, 17 cenis per pound, and this price will be guar- anteed agains st decline. If twine is being so Id in your vicinity at a lower price than you can afford to sell our twine for, we will authorize you to meet this price and will protect a reasonable pront for you. Piease write and tell us at what price binder- twine is now being sold in your local- ity. Weare very anxious to start this business with you and if you will kindly inform us how many pounds you would care to have us ship, we will get a consignment forwarded at once. Chatterton & Son. In commenting on this situation, Farm Machinery-Farm Power editor- ially remarks as follows: it isnt often that the eek any state, plunders its people, its business men, its tax payers! There are ex- ceptions, of course, but they are few and far between. It is a fact, however, that “Like be- gets like.” and it is not impossible that being close up to criminals, or having to do with them, might cause the taking on of criminal tendencies. There would seem peculiar exam- ples of such leaning and tendencies in Michigan, where a-hundred-time- millionaire is satisfied with a 6-cent verdict in a million dollar libel suit; or where several times $100,000 seem- ed necessary to secure a public office: or where the state skinned itself in buying and installing a binder twine plant, which it had no use for or busi- ness with, in its penitentiary. Possibly getting away with a num- ber of such stunts is what caused some of the Michigan penitentiary of- ficials to use that nauseous black hole to skin the implement dealers and kindred merchants by their broadcast consignment of prison binder twine to operators of grain elevators. It has always been considered mean and low for any manufacturer, in any line, to go out of his natural trade lines, or to use unnatural means, to dispose of his wares. MICHIGAN TRADESMAN The Federal Trade Commission, in its efforts to make business men be clean, has skinned a thousand skunks of this kind, sat down hard on thou- sands of other so-called reputable concerns for practices that were pale and mild compared with this rotten Michigan prison scandal. That it will be Leann and stop- ped needs only the bringing to proper authorities of copies of the scandalous circular issued by the “go-between” as the penitentiary authorities, with penitentiary odor on its goods, could not go direct to any honest, regular, legitimate merchant and not get its pants kicked good and plenty. ——_»-<. Gabby G'eanings From Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids, Nov. 25—The high cost of towels, laundry soap and pa- per is causing many landlords to con- sider how the use of their toilet rooms can be restricted to the use of their guests, instead of being constantly patronized by the general public, who never buy as much as a newspaper or cigar at the hotel counter. Some of the hotels in the smaller cities have solved the problem by keeping _. of the toilet room at the office, easy of access to any guest or customer of the hotel. Among the plans suggest- ed is the handing of a skeleton key to the guest on his arrival or to at- tach a key to the ring bearing his door key, so he could have a key to the toilet room so long as he is a euest at the hotel. Landlords could then be more liberal in their display of towels. soap, combs and brushes, because they would be used only by those who paid for the privilege. Many hotels have ceased supplyi their toilet rooms with brush } —- O / s “4 nd combs. because they are both is so frequently that their replacement becomes a serious tax on the landlord. Even the plumbing is frequently tam- pered with and brass castings come up missing with great oy With a vision as broad as the fms proportions of the landlord himsel Manager Sweet, of the Occidental Hee tel, Muskegon, has had plans prepared for his hostelry which will enable it to keep pace with the wonderful strides Muskegon is making as an in- dustrial and commercial center. The plans contemplate the erection of a complete new hotel on the lot on Third street in the rear of the present structure. The new building will be eight stories and basement The main entrance will be on Third street, with dining room and banquet hall on first floor and two smaller banquet rooms on the second floor. The front por. tion of the new building will be erect- ed soon and the remainder a little later. The first addition will add 140 to the 160 rooms already in use, mak- ing the total 300 rooms. When the rear portion is added the total room capacity will be 380. All of the rooms in the new portion will be with tub baths: some with both tube and show- er baths. Mr. Sweet is fully convinc- ed that Muskegon is destined to he- come one of the great cities of Mich- igan and proposes to do his part to ‘ the Occidental a worthy ex- ponent of the growth and expansion of the community. The Grand Rapids Dry Goods Co. has added four new specialty sales- men to its road force, making twenty- three traveling salesmen altogether. The recent additions are as follows Walter J. Smith, who has been man- ager of the Howard City branch of the Mi chigan Dairy Products Co., will call on the large city trade in the in- terest of the women’s ready-to-wear department: Earl H. Stebbins, who has been emploved in the men’s fur- nishing goods department, will rep- resent that branch of the business on the road: John Afman, formerly with Denver Dry Goods Co., Denver, Colo., will represent the notions de- partment: Fred C. Johnson, who has been connected with the hosiery and underwear department, will represent that branch of the business on the road. George A. Bruton, who has been connected with the Worden Grocer Company for the past seventeen years, parts company with that estab- lishment at the end of this week to join forces with the Barkwell-Buick Sales Co. as sales manager and assist- ant general manager. Mr. Bruton started with the Worden house in the shipping department and made such an excellent record that he was soon sent on the road, where he gradually developed into one of the strongest grocery salesmen in Michigan. By much reading along right lines and careful and painstaking study he be- came also one of the best posted gro- cery salesmen who goes out of his market. He retires from his long- time position with the Worden house with the hearty good will and best wishes of every member of the estab- lishment. His successor will be A. E. Motley, who represented the house many years on the road, but who re- tired six months ago to take a much- needed rest. Mr. Motley is a strong salesman in all the term implies. The man who used to go out be- tween acts to get a drink now goes out to) see if his motor car is still there. ———_>-+ Thanksgiving. Written for the Tradesman. November was a time to me When the world had a different charm There was cider from the apple tree And walnuts on the farm; The gobler was always mentioned then And the pumpkin pie held sway Not a single word about the hen ‘Twas just the turkeys day. I remember how my mother said: “We ll invite Aunt Kate and Sue Along with Uncle Jim and Fred And all the cousins, too; Let's see: there are eight of us That makes seventeen in all ie chillren sure won't mind or fuss If I dine them in the hall. "7 } Out there I'll have a table set For the girls and boys alone Where they can eat and see who'll get Their wish on the turkey bone.’ So finally the day came round Thanksgiving day, I mean And then my joy would know no bound At such a festive scene. I measured then the day in worth Of eats it had for me As mother brought the turkey forth And the cranberry sauce I’d see; I was a small young lad and then I never thought or Knew About the day itself or when It served its purpose true. But I have grown to manhood now My hair has turned to gray And there’s another joy somehow With each Thanksgiving day; It comes to me orp memory wings From the mother my boyhood knew I hear her heart—this word it brings It's a day of serving too. Charles A. Heath. i Detroit—Steiner Bros. have merg- ed their auto trailers, trucks and cab manufacturing business into a stock company under the style of the Con- tinental Trailer Corporation, with an authorized capital stock of $50,000, all of which has been subscribed and paid in in property. no ni ee Detroit—The Master Products Co. has been incorporated to manufacture and sell internal combustion parts for automobiles and aeroplanes, with an authorized capital stock of $25,000, of which amount $16,100 has been sub- scribed and $6,223 paid in in property. Se ee Three Rivers—A new garment fac- pi to employ between 200 and 309 girls and women has been secured I the Three Rivers Booster Association. The Vassar Swiss Co., of Chicago, has acepted a proposition to locate its new branch factcory here. SWEATERS For Fall and Holidays Large Assortment on Hand for Immediate Delivery WRITE FOR OUR 12 BEST HOLIDAY SELLERS ON APPROVAL 1333 BROADWAY The Very Latest in Scarfs---Tuxedos---Ripples---Fishtails $3.50 AND UP BEAUTIFUL SILK RIPPLES. DON’T MISS THEM! THE UNITED KNITWEAR MILLS NEW YORK ‘ } ‘ 4 > ia Ra Ragen a ene CR TRO 26 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN November 26, 1919 — ~ fill the bill. In short, all her presents RC ry s DG s for a long time must be of cut glass, E Ze & . — ww and this makes business very, very z rr a E 4 = = = = good for the dealer. Some ladies DRUGS *” DRUGGISTS SUNDRIES | " ap) (AQ Was, Dyhir. ' xs Mina on \ — i a NE NG wy BS Michigan Board of Pharmacy. President—H. H. Hoffman, Sandusky. Secretary and Treasurer—E. T. Boden, Bay City. Other Members—C. S. Koon, Muske- gon; Geo. F. Snyder, Detroit; James Way, Jackson. Cut Glass As a Side Line. Among druggists we note a tend- ency here and there to establish what might be termed a gift case, that is, a case containing articles suitable for wedding presents, bridge prizes, any Some have even expanded the original case into a department of some size. In towns where there is no jeweler, the local druggist occasion requiring a nice gift. frequently takes over some of this business, does watch re- pairing, and handles some jewelry. Where there is a wedding slated, he is the man people depend upon to advise them about gifts. When you look over the average assortment of wedding presents, cut glass cuts a big fi [There are pitchers, glass- bowls of various kinds, and fancy dishes innumerable. The bride is proud of these gifts, too. The stuff is useful as well as ornamental, and handsome as well as_ useful. Where you find a better com- bination! big figure. es, tumblers vO To be practical, you can make mon- go further” in cut glass than in many lines, make a good showing for the money expended. This is the nat- ural hope of most people who give wedding presents, to make as good a Too often a ling present is something neither useful nor particularly ornamental, and when this is the case the money is practically thrown away. That is unfortunate. But in buying good cut glass, you can hardly go wrong. The stuff makes a fine showing in the china closet, people take pride in it, few households can have too much. Even the very rich do not disdain it. We think most ladies are very willing to collect cut glass, and this makes the stuff highly acceptable for anni- versaries, birthdays, at Christmas, and when offered as prizes. Take an array of wedding presents you see set forth for the inspection of those invited. Out of forty gifts, probably twenty- five or more will be in cut glass. This illustrates how well the stuff sells. Ey showi as they can. Of course, in a large city there are many stores handling china and cut glass, and the department stores have large assortments. They have been getting the business, and a large line always gets attention from buyers or prospective buyers. So, while the druggist might sell some stuff, he can probably use his space to better ad- vantage. But in the smaller towns he has better opportunities. Every drug- gist should adapt his business to his opportunities. It would require too much room and too much money to stock cut glass in a large city. There are plenty of other lines for a drug- handle, although we have known druggi gist to gists to stock art china and cut glass, too, and make both lines go very well in the heart of a city of the first rank. If you are in a position to do this, well and good. The proof of the pudding is the eat- ing, and the proof that you can make a success of a certain line is palpable when you show that you can actually get the business. Persistency will often work wonders under what ap- pear to be the most adverse condi- tions. In the smaller towns a line like this is very attractive. In many ways it saves the town people a lot of trouble. Ordering cut glass shipped from a distant point is not without its risk. It may arrive ‘all right, and then again, it may not. If the local drug- gist has some good stuff on exhibi- tion, he can easily get orders. And it is advisable to stock really good stuff. You are getting advertising all the time, for ladies will be drawn to the cut glass even as they are drawn to the purple and fine linen of a big fashion display. They like this stuff. See the point? They like to look at it, to drape themselves gracefully over the case and examine the goods. They discuss it. They bring in their fair friends. And thus they act as charming advertising agents for your store. Now, you can’t get ’em to en- thuse that way over a case of chest protectors or a nice assortment of pills. We like to sell pills and hope we won't have to discard our good old reliable lines. But just the same, a little fancy stuff around the place does no harm. Now and then a lady gets to collecting, very frequently, in fact. She wants glasses for this pur- pose and that purpose, bonbon dishes, nut dishes, several pitchers, individ- ual dishes for one thing or another, and so on. In other words, she wants a complete closet filled with cut glass, and to round out the assortment she will even go so far as to buy much stuff for which she has little use. In consequence, her friends and her fam- ily get their hints and also their or- ders as regards gifts and souvenirs. If father is due to make her a pres- ent, he gets full directions about something in cut glass. If sister wants to make her a birthday gift, she gets a delicate hint that a certain fern dish in cut glass will just about never stop collecting. Well, it's a good fad and adds to the gayety of life. China and cut glass are always useful, and serve to adorn a home. An attractive home brings up good children, and turns out good citizens, and there you are. The dealer in these wares is also deal- ing in happiness, so to speak, and that makes for pleasant relations with his customers, and general good feel- ing all around. So we think that cut glass has many points in its favor when you are looking for something attractive in the way of a side line. It is advisable not to go too strong at first in these matters. A small as- sortment will do very well as a start- er. Then, if the line does not seem to take well, you are not tied up too heavily. If it does take, you can easily increase your stock. —_——_—_> + ____ Antiseptic Foot Powder. Pucawptot ..-........... 40 mins. Salicviic Acid ............ 4 dr. Zinc Stearate ........-... 3 dr. Bore Acid ........-...-.. 5 oz. @Paleum .....:............. 6 Oz. Mix intimately and use as a dusting powder, ——_-+ 2 Anti-Dyspeptic Powder. Bismuth subnitrate .......- 8 grams Powdered rhubarb ........ 8 grams Sodium bicath ............ 34 grams Half a teaspoonful after each meal. The “DOUBLE A” Kind Made by People Who Know How Our record of over fifty years of continuous growing business, not only in Michigan but all over the United States, speaks for itself. You take no chances when you buy “Double A’’ Brand. TRAE The AN Good Sign of Candy Mark Made in Grand Rapids by NATIONAL CANDY CO. PUTNAM FACTORY Grand Rapids, Michigan Ask for a copy of our latest price list. We are agents for LOWNEY’S in Western Michigan. Clam Bouillons Hot Drinks Make Your Fountain Earn Every Day This Winter Remember, we carry a full line of specialties which should be on sale at your fountain in addition to your regular ice cream and soft drink trade this winter. Buy now; beat the other fellow to it, and establish the hot drink stand for your town. Your trade will demand such as, Dutch Process Cocoa Steero Bouillon Cubes Armout’s Beef Extract Geo. Washington Coffee ORDER TO-DAY Hazeltine & Perkins Drug Co. Grand Rapids, Michigan Tomato Bouillons is a November 26, 1919 MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 27 Trade Follows the Easiest and Best to inability to market it om account WHOLESALE DRUG PRICE CURRENT Route. of conditions of country roads. Each Commercial necessity has been a_ year at certain seasons trade in small Prices quoted are nominal, based on market the dan ot issue. mighty factor in man’s development. towns is dull, and collections slow, Acids Cotton seed _2 35@2 55 Capsicum ...... ¢ “ ‘ cq : £ Ha aie fs e “A B Powd.) .. 18 96 iiigeron ...... 15 0U@15 25 Cardamon ...... 0 Through this impelling force man because of impassable roads. Boris (xtaly 1 a opens 12 ww@12 28 Cardamon, Comp. @1 35 has overcome many of the barriers Good roads are open to everybody Carbolic ......... 3( ucalyptus 150@1 75 Catechu ........ @1 50 . : : ‘ Citrie tHemivck, pure 2 vuwZ 2 Cinchona ....... @1 380 to commercial and social intercourse. —everywhere. They are needed not wioisiug iii.) Juniper Berries 14 00@14 25 Colchicum ...... @2 40 He has taken advantage of the alone for heavy hauling, for many Of Nitric ........... oe a ea os cress o; . . . : CVSS dg ccc bard, Extra .... 4 zo@2 40 3 sdeedens winds, and tides. He has dug canals, the trips the farmer makes over the anaes Lard, No. 1 ... 1 76@19%5 Gentian ...... - giz oe be : : : : iy sag | Pa ala Lavender Flow 13 00@13 25 Ginger .......... @1 5 tunneled mountains, widened and roads are with light loads, or with Wartaric ....... fect, Gara 1 ek Gales 5..15.55: @2 66 deepened rivers and harbors and har-_ no loads at all. Time is a factor and i Ammonia Lemon ........- z zowz ov Guaiac, Ammon. @2 40 ie i. a cl a Ua ches Water, 26 deg. .. 10@ 20 Linseed, boiled, bbl. @1 96 Iodine .......... @1 50 nessed steam and electricity to bring the distance from towns or scnool OF Water, 18 deg. .. i2@ 16 Linseed, bid less 2 U6g2 16 (odine, Colorless @2 00 about his ends in business. neighbors is an important matter and a. ae ““i9@ _ Fo we eicas 7. —— Oe tte o a : qe a c “ - ‘ o eeeee . inseed ra less a W214 BIMNO coccesecece « 3 Railroads have been built from _ enters into our every-day life, so time Chloride (Gran.) ‘17%@ 25 Musiard, Wue, 02 @2 yo Myrrh ....... ae e* = ocean to ocean, affording easy high- may be saved and greater social op- Balsams : ok — T tat - oo. cided Ne @4 50 ways for transportation, portunities may be enjoyed. Cree 1 —. - Ulive, pure 4 7oqW6 UU cpa, compe @1 38 i: : : . o “1 vanada) .. & UUWe so Uiive, Malaga, pium, Deodorz @4d The importance of easy communica- Good roads are not alone a town ae (Oregon) ee vice a0 vellow ._..... @ 76@4 ov Rhubarb -.ccscee @1 30 ¢ : : HORE cece cececac Q os tion from state to state, from big city asset, but a community asset as well. Sou] aes 2 25@2 50 ap ap aap 3 75@4 00 gratete to big city, has long been recognized. They are just as essential to the Barks os Orange, Sweet 475@0 00 | 1a 1314 14 / ; : : . : i - - i Cassia (ordinar 45 0 Uriganun ure 2 ut sead, red ary .. 2@ And yet, the importance of easy high- progress of communities as good Gassia pe sea 90@1 00 a = com 1 wugl 25 Lead, white dry 13% @ 14 ways in Our OWN smaller community homes, good churches good schools Sassafras onal @ & Fen Wal .... 2 Se uu pes a io a * 5 i : a oe soap Cut (powd. Peppersnmt .. 11 vuq@il =. } Ee 4 development has been sometimes and good markets. It is important 40¢ (... s0@ 86 ius 2 pure oc. an vuw 4U a Putty, yellow less “— : overlooked. that people who live in towns and pe Berries oh iioceseqiads a a GS to OS enlin kal aa The small towns that dot the map cities get out into the country, just nas te bau. 15 00@15 20 Red Venet’n Eng. 3@ 6 : a Co. = 4 Yd eee ee 12344 9 Sassafras, true 3 vU‘ws 2d Vermillion, Amer. 25@ 30 of Michigan have individual transpor- as important as it is that the people hia sl a .. “| 30 tras’ artiti’1 1 00@1 Zo Whiting, bbl ...... @ 2% : : « 2» A ss v'S eS oe this , = tation problems to solve. Each town who live in the country shall get into Extracts Spearmint 15 OU@ to 40 : Te “Prep. sas a : se A 7 : : . > MEET scccccecee 2 DY = . , i . = must see to it that it is easy of access. town. ee oe s0@ m1 a "Pais wi 25 . : ; - ae . 4icorice powd. Z2U@1 ao a es Not alone for trade, for man’s intel- Of course, the automobile is help- , ee ose USP ....seee 7 Miscetaneous : > : or ° ‘ i SE c urpent:ne, -etanali¢ om ligence finds its most effective evi- ing in the good roads movement, but Arnica apr io3@ 80 L urpentine, vo si AMAT «= 520+ pre = : ; . Chamomile (Ger. i0@ id ; . Mili 6. 6@ 2 dence in the social side. So let us that the automobile may be fully ef- Ch uoiaile 4 00@1 20 ee ee 90@12 25 Alum, powdered aaa have good roads leading into each ficient as a social factor let us have Gums Wintergreen, sweet ground ........ 17@ 20 c : | . ae Ae . OG 5 DIFGE Gaacen ««s ¥ VO@D 2 ‘ ‘ . town, not alone for the business they good roads leading into our small yoo ne | oe 33) 7 Win tereroon, art 4 40@4 40 Bismuth, Subni- ea bring, but for the social development towns Acacia, Sorts 35@ 40 Vormsced ..... 9 wwe 12 trate ...seeeee 3@ Is oe . : se ‘Acacia, powdered 45@ 50 Wormwood .. 14 s0@14 vo Borax xtal or also. i Other things being equal, trade fol- ‘joes (Barb. Pow) 30@ 40 Gece powdered ...... 10@ 15 The question of good wagon roads lows the easiest and best route. an eS oe ) 4001 - Bicarbonate .... 55@ 60 ‘antharades po 2 00@6 50 is a vital business and social question. E. B. Moon. a Giga ce Croats «.-- OSG o, Calamel -<---+<: 2 27@2 35 - eee 7 FO bromide .....-e-- yvuWi UV ‘ ie 22q@ 5 It has been demonstrated that it costs ——_-<->—__ BOW. veeeeeres _@7 50 Gb sic se Sst NOTE esos o 45 more to move a ton of hay or a bush- bic't huey any customer ct be 6. ce 35 (Chlorate, gran'r 43 50 bo gaged NATE ge “© ' ey . oS 7 . oe % Gualac ..... eee: os = 6 Chioraie, xtal or Cassia Huds ..... 50@ 60 : : 1 oe Guaia ywdered @2 50 i: el of wheat ten miles over an ordinary cause others are waiting. Excuse oo DON - = OWE oe. 23@ 35 Gloves .......... 67@ 75 i Ti) Lg ewes eed we « Ww d 3 3242 | 0 : : country road than to haul it 500 miles yourself and let the slow buyer have’ Kino, powdered .. @1 00 Seo ase 4 saps 44 Chalk Prepared ..12@ 16 ' : eu | mvs ee 6WMe 4... .-:--- zyw4 44 . by rail or 2,000 miles by water. The time to think it over, but don't try to aos a @1 a mnganate ... 73@1 00 Chalk Precipitated 12@ 16 : ae a ily "a neato 4 I tate, yellow S0@ 90 Chloroform ...... 45@ 55 price of some staple crop is often due crowd matters. ee poe ty sugil go Erussiate, red .. 1 362 00 enter Hydrate 17 7092 10 oo = (oa recs ep Suiphate ....-.... it OM _pium, gran ii 50@ il 80 ee o " Gocsine ...... ORS Shellac 0@ v oe . — pe Shellac Bleached 1 s0@1 50 : ner i Cocoa Butter ..... ue =f a { a BIBANGL scccaaee o iv UU ~OTAS, su ©. /o [ragacanth .... 5 00@o 90 \ : 4 > aaa s t, leas 6 e pues acanth powder @4 00 Bloud, powdered 6u@ 75 Copperas, ssc eo . pee ali 5 ; Copperas, less .. Turpentine ea 5@ Caiainus tad e seus OUWs wo a ve = Lael ’ I r Mn H Elecampane, pwd. 22 zo Copperas, powd. 4%2@ 10 A 2 endo us it Insecticides Gentian, powd. zow sv oo hig - 700. 20 Arsenic ..,.--. . 1834@ 20 Ginger, African, eee see oe Oe be Bioe Vitrio “bbL -@ 11 powdered 6 oe Ue e . : Ts + ws : 24 7 Ginger, Jama 45 EX(TrFINe ..cceee 12 @ ° The biggest hit on record! These re- Bo teaue Mix Dry 18@ $8 Uluset, vauuaica, ° Dover's Powder 9 Ge 00 Heilebore, White powdered ...... oo 6 Vey. oS qT: «os Py ns ae Goidenseal. pow. 8 50@8 8 emery, Powdered 8@ 10 markable new Virginia Dare Flavoring Powdered ++. B8@ M6 etc, powa, -. 4.50g5 00 Epsom’ Salts, bbls. @8% d / Lead, Arsenate Po 22@ 49 Jicorice, powd. 35@ 40 ispsom Salts, less yy? 10 Extracts are Absolutely Pure and as Lime and Sulphur Licorice, powd. 40q 80 preree 5 a: Solution, gal. .. 20@ 28 UrTis, sone 40M 43 Riek is Whit neFee - rte ~ aris Green ..... 46@ Poke, powdere 29 ¢ 3U = ba great an advance in the Extract busi- Paris Green a ee 5@ 80 Formaldehyde, iF x | 1 le S messages Pir ie con Co oe - sug? ‘3 ee as a 58% . . ny .C r iper Ice Creé -» tosinwo wd. 3v 35 rapandelaa i ness aS aeropianes and wireiess eSSaPes. fo pasando @ Guswue wa Bulk, Vanilla ........ 110 ground ........ 125@1 49 Glauber Salts, bbl. @ 242 Snes yi setpain Seca 12 Sarsaparilla Mexican, Glauber Salts le3s 2° a 3ulk, Caramel ...... au ground ....... - ©£e 6 See 2 me Poke Grape Nut .... £ 20 Squilis .......... 35q@ 40 Glue, Brown Grd. 20@ 30 Bulk, Strawberry | <2 30 Squills, powdered s0@ 70 a White .... 30@ 35 has a vee =e Tumeric, powd. 28@ 30 > nah Pl hite Grd. o 35 rick, Vanilla ....... 20 Valerian, powd. .. @200 Glycerine ........ a 2 Brick. Chocolate .... 1 60 ¥ We ass ses2s, 85@1 00 Brick, Caramel ....e. 1 60 Seeds Iodine ......... 5 85@6 10 Brick, Strawberry | P00) Anise 4.0.0... 35@ 40 lodoform ..... 6 90@7 20 Brick, Tutti Fruiti | 160 Anise, powdered 37@ 40 |“ BEOG «+. oe ” 3rick any combination 160 Bird, 1g ....... _«. 1a@ 19 ol «= @ ce 49 Leaves Canary .....-...-; Hp@ 20 SARS cehtesssss- Soe Buchu @3 25 Caraway, Po. 40° 30@. 39 78 ——, Pri a : ae i ooh ess: bee S Cardamon ie 2 00@2 95 Cf entnol ..... io 2 ae Vanilla 150% Strength 71. s7@ oe Celery, powd. .65 57@ 60 ee : 11 “eu = ; aeeaee J Gaia ) 22% @2 Nux Vomica ..... 20 other Flavors Double Strength Sage, oa loose | : a 78 esti “powd ov EG 30 Nux Vomica, pow. 20g 30 e, powdered .. 55 ea Pe ona 4) Pepper black, pow. 37 49 1 y : woos L Senna, Alex .... 1 40@1 50 ee nee sees 7 Payer, aha” caua g 50 Natural — No chemicals — Vanilla 50% foe cet... Me Go eos sa 18 pitch, Burgundy @ 16 : Senna, Tinn. pow. 35@ 40 A eee ao Quassia , 12@ 15 stronger — Lemon, and 19 other flavors Usa Ural 2... 25@ 380 Focnugreei pow. 2s 2p Np 1 $502 15 GID «cscaucecns : oad nA Olls 75 Le alt 53@ 60 100% stronger than old-fashioned flavoring Almonds, Bitter Lobelia ....... « ny Poorer iowe nape ep a @ extracts—Real trade builders true... 16 00@16 0 Mustard, corey 136g 40 Salt Peter... _— = : c : accede. “Bitter, L Poppy Te @1 00 Seidlitz Mixture. . 4@ 8 21 Flavors. Test them yourself. Ask te eat OG? Quince .........16@) 1% coe Sei: =_ = Ete ‘ ‘ . +h: oo Sweet, ree Cee z PS Soap mott castile 22%4@ 2 fi ; BDO scccccecesce ls@ 20 your jobber. a acc, 1 SOS canes -...... qe 6 Uae ee Oe a monds, Sweet, “ Sabadilla, powd. 30@ 8 a> white castile. : : imitation ..... 75@1 00) =Sunflower . co Ee ¢ 99 CSP, white castile Consumer satisfaction absolutely guaranteed. Amber, crude .. 3 00@3 25 Worm American 45 less, per bar ..... @2 60 S v a ae Q Amber, rectified 3 50@3 7 Worm Levant 1 ao 1 75 oda Ash ....... 4%@ 10 Money refunded by us on the slightest complaint. Wise 8. 2 75@3 00 " @ ‘9 Soda Bicarbonate 3%@ 10 Bergamont 7 50@7 75 Tinctures .. Soda, Sal ..... .. 24@ & @ajeput ....... . 175@2 00 Aconite .........- @1i 70 Spirits Camphor @2 00 GARRETT & CO... Inc Cassia ......... 450@4 75 Aloes .......... @1 20 Sulphur, roll . 4%@ 10 7? 5 Castor .....+.+ 225@250 Arnica .......... @1 50 Sulphur, Subl. 4%@ 10 Food Products Established 1835 Cedar Leaf 3 25@3 50 Asafoetida ...... @3 90 Tamarinds ....... 25@ 30 ! i Citronella ...... 30@1 20 Belladonna ..... @1 40 Tartar Emetic 1 03@1 10 Bush Terminal—Bldgs. 9 and 10, Brooklyn, N. Y. Clovds ........: 5 00@5 25 Benzoin ........ @ 180 Turpentine, Ven. 50@6 00 @ucdanut ........ 40@ 50 Benzoin Compo’d @3 00 Vanilla Ex. pure 1 60@2 00 (od Liver ...... 5 60@5 75 Buchu .......-+. @270 Witch Hazel .. 1 35@1 75 a ne Croton ........ 2 25@2 60 Cantharadies ... @2 90 Zine Sulphate .... 10@ 15 Aiea emma : ' i MICHIGAN TRADESMAN November 26, 1919 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 Cream of Wheat Roll Whole Cloves pied Oar Paper Cocoanut Yeast Cake Salt AMMONIA Beans—Canned CHEESE Cd, SR Bay Le Bek ont 7 i oz. 16c, 2 doz. — : i aga bee ee eee ‘cee 7 Wisconsin Flats ....... 35 6 oz. 25c, 1 doz. box 1 75 px ......- boee o@2 7 Donehorm .............. 37 32 oz. 40c, 1 Goz box 285 Cima .......... 1 20@2 35 New WOMK ook. - Bt a s Household —, ipo ee pore eee 95@1 25 Michigan Full Cream .. 37 2 0z., 2 doz. to case ..2 70 Clam Bouillon : ate GREASE _.. Burnham's 7 oz. ..... 50 CHEWING GUM Mica, 25 lb. pail .... 1 60 Adams Black Jack .... 70 ne Corn ec Beeman’s Pepsin ...... » Standart .......-.-.. Beechnnut .......- be -eee BAKED GOODS Country Gentleman .. 175 Doublemint ....,........ 70 Loose-Wiles Brands Maine .;.........--+- 200 Fiag Spruce .......... 70 Krispy 1s i Juicy Fruit .... -- LW. s 18 Hominy _ Spearmint, Wrigleys .. 70 LW. 48 Van Camp ........- -- 23> YVYueatan .......:. coecee Te Graham Crackers ..... 15 d2eckeem .....-:.. “ 220 Zeno «|. 65 Fig sni ; 25 L. W. Ginger 1s ony 25 Lobster CHOCOLATE ARR: » MO Ck ee ie 245 es 26 & BIOCRS opcc te ece+scacee 41 oy te tS 33 eee ese 4 60 Ww alter Baker & Co. 4 CAraCHB cose eee ee 40 ; s- Ww count. Mackerel . Prez vaiter 2 ig ited i 3 Mustard, 1 lb. ....... 280 Premium, %s .......1 1 a8 BLUING Mustard, 2 iD. .oceens 2 SU a Jenn.ngs’ Condensed "Se eee aw pimall, 3 doz. DOX .... 2 ee ee ee i CIGARS Large, 2 doz. box .... 2 iV Moore's Non-Freezi ng cc snnias National Grocer Co. Brands 4 0Z., 3 doz. to case .. Z 9d Buttons, is, per can 149 Antonella Cigars, 50 or 8 doe to case .. 1 FO ae ee can 1 oe... 37 50 Hotels, is per can a 15 ent penne = Antonella Cigars, 100 i D Ou Wc. kee 37 50 tage phen ° | epee gga 249 ‘Antonelia Cigars, 26 cracked Wheat, 24-2 4 60 oe a. or Me... 37 50 : ee SG Ag Pears In Syru ic s ° ob aoragg i a > yg Michigan i oe 175 Hl riage eee as a a a ee Higinia .2....5. 00: 2 25 CAS, ANNE reece ee Buaker Pulled Rice .. 48> ‘shore “El Rajah, corona, 60 Quaker PL o uy per 100 _......... 75 eualcor buted os Peas El Rajah, Epicure, 50 ee Fink 33 Marrowfat | 1 1b@i : _ per 1000 ......... 00 Cian oo 1aKCS ao une . 1 65@1 9 El Rajah, Epicure, 26, Seqguiinas ona oe 9 2) Early June sifid 1 80@2z 25 El cain a 30 » AS n a s rene ~~ g . . Raiston Food, large ., 3 60 Pe... 7 30 Ralstun Food, smail .. 2 bu Peaches El Rajah, President, Saxon Wieat tood 4 30 Ae N . 475 Be. per 100 5.22.2... 10 00 ti Wheat Biscuit 4 00 el ey _— fee 8 Gdin. Monarch, 60, eC, 15.45 045-7. , oo seems lla, a : a wood, per 100 .... 5 60 ee. #29 Odin, Monarch, 25 tin 5 60 Kellogg’s Brands €, gallons ........ 12 W Mungo Park, 2500 lots 69 12 Tuasted Corn Flakes 4 20 Mungo Park, 1000 lots 70 81 Toasted Corn Flakes Pineapple Munga Park, 500 lots 72 52 Sndividiial ..--.... 2 00 . aa 0 Mungo Park, less than ii 4 20 Grated NO. © ...-s.5- 0 500 % 00 FATUMDICS ..crccverccecs « eS ee 7 >, tae fe Krumbies, Individual 2 ud Sliced No. 2 Extra .. 4 75 Mungo Park, 25 wood 75 00 PeISCUle cee ees eee « UU Drinket veneee srteeees 2 by Pumpkin Worden Grocer Co. Brands Peanut Butter ..-..- - +? Vou (hem, Nog... . ace, 0%. oka ese i 3u Yan Camp, No. 10 ... 4 60 Charles the 6th ..... 70 00 bran A 360 fake Shore, No. 3 1 45 BrtEHMO ...eeeeee Dts 47 00 BROOMS Vesper, No. 10 ...... 3 90 Le waged ‘Champion 56 4 a - our SOVOR ac ccece es dG Standard Parior, 23 1D. 0 o¥ Boston Straight woes BO OO Fancy Parlor, 23 lb. .. 8 ; Salmon Trans Michigan .... 50 00 Ex, Fancy Parlor 26 ib. 2 oy Warren's 1 lb. Tall + Kuppenheimer, No. 2 45 00 Ex. Fey. Parior 26 ib. 10 00 Warren's 4 ib. Flat : 60 foyal Major _....... 52 00 arren’s 1 lb. Flat .. 425 La Valla Rosa Kids 60 00 So kod Alseita .......... 3 90 La Valla Rosa Blunt 72 00 cae ru 1 BO Med. Red Alaska .... 350 La Valla Rosa Cab’t 90 00 acy eating a ap Pink Alaska ........ 265 Valla Grande ...... 52 00 Pointed Ends ..... sos & BP Stove = Sardines : Me. A ook elec 2 omestic, 1445 5 50@7 50 a Noe. 2 .....--. 2... --» 22353 Domestic, 4s 7 v0@S vO ine ae Domestic, %s 7 OV@S OV a No. i Gate 99 Calitornia poused .... Z 20 ve mp, 0 |... os 2 50 No. 2 oo ge) =6Cadiformia Mirstard 2 25 3 ah No. 3 pac arg 90 California Tomato 2 25 . 4 00 4 25 BUTTER COLOR Sauerkraut 45 DanGelicn, 25c size .. 200 Hackmuth, No. 3 .... 1 40 Perfection, per doz. .. 1 30 = CANDLES . Shrimps Baker’s ......+.+..++. -- 48 Paraffine, 65 .......... thier be Aue 199 Bunte, ibe size ........ 55 Paratiine, a28 .-...-:.. 16 eee. co oe : twas a, a Wicking ..........- sees OD (7 Bonte: 1 ib. ........... Cleveland ............ 41 CANNED GOODS Strawberries oe ics Cee eee = Standard No. 2 .....-. 4 25 ’ pa ececen ee Apples Fan No 28. 5 Epps -..--.-- caccccoces 42 [ih deter... wee oF 7 Wee Ge . 42 DO Ae 8. cbse @7 00 Hersheys, les. cock seiehbeerins Tomatoes “pecans eo peeecee eee os BO ce ee. ‘ No. 2 .......... LOL owncy, Us... 47 a = oe Ieowney, 46 22... pcece (ee Sianial ho, wh ONO Ft .......... 2 00@2 35) Lowney, & 47 Me OP gece. @700 7 ih wae 7 Beans—Baked S Lowney, 5 ib. cans .... 47 sl a Van Houten ‘45 ....... 12 ee ee Pe 21 eo CATSUP Wan Houten, Ws ...... 18 Campbell, No. tees A560 Van Houten, %s ...... 36 Fremont, No. 2 ..e4+- 1 35 Snider's, bom ...... _ 18 Van Houten, is ....... 65 Van Camp, ¥% Ib. .... 75 ider's, 16 oz. ...... S00 Wan-Wia ............ -- Bb Van Camp, i Ib. .... 1 25 Roval Red, 10 oz. 4 = Webb ...... secccesees a0 Van Camp, 146 tb. ... 1 60 Nedrow, 10% oz. .. Wilbur, 6s ........... - 33 Van Camp, 2 lb. ..... 135 Nedrow gal. glass jar i 50 WHUDUE, WE -. ea ae Pt oe Sess 25 % a aon aus : Bee Bree Lae a i ~~ eee 24 00 Saea 5 poy ae celess $5 Splint, small |... ... 6 75 Bae per dos, 1 Pork eee me mimuc _. Onion pa ‘ = oe Batter Plates al — eS eee frat ee Zscanaba ufacturi MINCE MEAT BN ner tt en ee en ee 11 Lake Herring pie oes sceeeesseees 1 35 poh ing No wie 11% bbl. 100 Ibs onelty, 3% oz. ...... 2 25 Sta / sending 3 doz. 4 Headcheese ......... 14 , Dee . 750 Pee once 438 ce eaauile a Se f0r ..-+--++.-. 30 er saure eaves .. a oy er 1,000 er 3 doz. case __ Boneless rr . 00@35 00 Anise ee 45 | aig a o pe stata es 2 69 Oe 3 25 Rump, new 40 00@42 00 Canary. Smyrna ..... 20 wee < Of .......... 90 No. 1 ee 2 s3 MOLASSES Pig’s Feet . Canary, Smyrna ... oe fiom... a9 No £02 30) oe ne ao New Orleans a. his) e a a Malabar 1 20 meric, 23% 6%. ...... oes LLU pate 25 Ib. pails, per doz. 18 80 Eee Open Kettle .... 74 ie aes. 5 Bo OI oc ec aee ST Ne be Mhoice! . 216.0... Gee 3 40 emp, Russian ... . ARCH No. 8-50 ex + 6 28 r T poi ael aa ee oo ‘ico «Mined Bird .......... 13 Corn No Ee 5 tra sm cart 1 10 { THE =e eg 52 Ce 19 09 Mustard, white ..... a Bieta 40 Ibs. . su No. SE Baga carton 1 15 a Gls ise aoe . ce uule I i as - i : -50 med'n arto > Half barrels ¢ extra Kits, 15 Ibs. POPPY seseseeeesesees Se oo eee. 4 No F50 te ot KI ENZER aS We ga eee cassesctcss ce: > be e212) «No. 8-5 E 5 NUTS—Whole % bbls. pra or ‘ * oe an 16 Argo, 48 1 lb. pkgs. 4 - a a Pastel Ig eart 1 75 outage Terragona 35 @ Dbis.. 80 Ibs. os [ Handy i oe ee ' oe yo carton 1 20 s, larg 7 , S i x, la : sfor urns Fancy Mixed ee - Hogs wa Handy Box, oo * : 3 Silver Gloss, 40 ith |. 11% vhrmaleae4 5 gal., each .. 2 Filberts, Barcelona .. 32 Beef, round set .... os Bixby’s Royal Polish 1 25 a a oe Peanuts, Virginia raw 16 oe ee 19@20 Miller’s Crown Polsh 90 Gloss Stone, 2 eal .........) Pe r : é iddles, set ..50@60 Argo, 48 1 Ib. pk . Stone, 6 anuts, Virginia Sheep ae 5006 ’ . pkes. .. 4 15 ; Bal. ......eeee p roasted ie , . Sheep, a skein 1 75@2 00 SNUFF ae va ns 1... 3 04 Peanuts, Boe pa Unc s i Aeme, 26 We. ........ ‘ i Walnuts So. SS eee oe Oleomargarine Swedish Lo 7 — 64 Silver (loss, 16 Sth.” 111% ee Walnuts, French Coaete 2 won Norkoping, 106, 8 veh ve Silver aay 12 Glbs. ..15% : ao factur cc ”—ti“‘“‘é“é“séCC i Mee ping, . glass .. uzz § gross bulk | ......... Almonds ... 7 en en Meats Copenhagen, 10c, g for e4 48 1b. seeue . 9% No. 60-24, Wrapped fo, ea 65 ed Crown Brand Copenhagen, 1 Ib. gla: 16 31b. packages ...... 9% No. 30-24. Wrapped __; 10 in) box Sn, ue Corned Reef, 24 1s 4 95 . glass 60 19 6b. packages ...... “72 No. 25-60, Wrapped - Peanuts, Spanish, e Roast Beef, 24 1s .... 4 95 SOAP 50 tb. boxes .......... 9% ones 100 1b. bbl. : _ es Le hl 71% Egg Cases ee a 25 ae 972 _ James S. Kirk & Company SYRUPS No. L Star .... 4 200 Ib. be | wel G6 CG aa e nee cade. ie Eee ie No. 2, Star .........0, § Ppedns | eG 244%, Vienna Style Sausag 30 Jap Rose, 50 cakes .. 4 85 tae 0UlUC qe «82 Om 6size .......... 4 ert 1 5 t yo eel ec Nid vee ge, iu Kirk’s White Flake .. 700 Blue bea ge 81 : am se... Oe ee 2 Sausage Meat, 24 1s. 0 \ vista No. 1%, om size ............ $90 &8@ can cases, $4 per case mak ten ro. ee Se a ee oe ae ae ee oe > . egs, e tted Meat, 14s ae 6 75 L oo ply “o, Is, & Vo or aoe gal. . one 3 2 Ham yureey Sica and ie ae blocks 8 00 oan ee eee 49 Pinion lined, gin. te 30 oo ee stuffed, 4 OZ. ........ 1 80 nions, 48 ls .. _ o c 100s a 00 Blue oa: ok 95 Cork lined, 10 2 canes Eee grb ee weeaitt 50 ee Beef Hash, Gueen ‘White POR : a ie Karo a ‘ss 7% Mop Sticks _ " Oe etuted) | 0 ee eee Wr « ei wy os seceeades 3 aro, INO. » 36 Olive Ghaw 2 dae ba 675) Sioa fo a 6 25 Stan (122)... 1... 8... 7 85 OG 4 35 ewe sik ae per Gon ......... 2 Sliced Beef, 5 e a : : Pure Cane ps a ae a 3% oz. Boe cup tee ee 50 er ‘iu ETROLEUM PRODUCTS ced Beef. 7 52°". 4 £2 Swift's Pride, 100 8 oz. 6 00 Choice ..........4..-.. 8 00 Iron Barreis C Mince Meat Quick } Naptha a Perfection | ..)....., 15.7 pan ce No 1 car. 149 White ‘Laundry, 100 8 TABLE SAUCES Red Crown Gasoline 29:7 Condensed Bakers brick 19 Om ool. 5 90 Mees te tckllmlmlclUr SD s Gas Machine Gasoline 44. Wet, 30 Ib. kanakins 20% W00l, 24 bars sa 90 Tea & Perrin, small .. 3 25 Y. M. & P. Naphtha a — 50 Ib, kacakins soi, | “eGeh 100 oo 6 te Bepper ose eeeeeeeees "138 1 75 apitol Cylinder, Iron _ =e oo 204 Wee wee oe 18 eee 1 50 2 Atlantic Red Engine, _ 39.8 Wet, 500 Ib. tierces .. 19% Tradesman Company England’s Pride .... 1 95 2m ¢ 6 25 tree Pie .....--... 22.8 RICE 7 i a oie tes A-L, large ........... Oe dous Traps SALT Se Black, Iron . Fancy Head a e Hick Hiek fcc . ; ae a cee ae 2 90 Meade oe ; — .. 46 Morton’s Sait flue Rose - + VG DES © cu TT ft teenes 3 ibaa : “ace Polarine, Iron Bbis. . Mi fn oe eel 1@ Goethe. a ’ S. .. 44.8 OT ow ie ee eee a B ; 7 R : . «<4. 6G 8 ox contains 72 cakes, It TEA at, wood ...... 80 pad : ROLLED OATS is a most remarkable dirt ae oe on 80 : Monarch, bbls. ..... 9 95 and grease remover, with- Medium app Ouse. SPFINE -..---. 20 os Medium a ne a ee injury to the skin. oe pet Tu 1 r 3arrels, 1,200 1 20 ott ee he a, we 9@M52 0 ' ou — 1200 Monarch, Ps D. sks. 5 00 Scores Gedess Poe oe 60@61 No. 1 Fibre ......... 42 00 an 5 gallon ke count 750 Quaker. 18 . sacks 435 Sapolio, gross lo . asket-Fired Med’n. No. 2 Fibre 38 Se BeOS 9 50 oO eh Regular .. 2 10 s et ts ....9 50 Basket-Fired Choic 24. 0lUU 00 ee - Small Quaker, 20 Family 5 50 oo ao. ijte 286 Beekal Gired Pan : adh os a 33 00 i NE y bArreig -. 2-2... 4 ' : C io, single boxes 2 N 14} cy zarge Galvanized .. 13 25 ¢ a 14 00 ‘ SALAD DRESSING Bapolio, hand ...... 4a Sirtiogs, bali ee os Medium Galvanized 11 25 SALT 5 gallon kegs ........ 5 a) Golumbia, % pints .. 2 25 Queen Anne, 60 ‘cans 3 60 Sauce 1 a akon aaa es asta yal 1 pint .... 400 Maid, 60 cans .. 3 60 a | Washboards Ti B Gherkins D e's large, 1 doz. 5 80 Wieeh Gunpowder sanner Giste _...... 7 EE arrels .........+-:. os op Durkee's med., 2 doz. 6 30 Snow mene Fosdere Moyune, Medium 5a > 2 6 50 See Half barrels ..... 13 00 Durkee's Picnic, 2 doz. 2 9f now Boy, 100 5¢ ... 4.10 Moyune. Choice ase = Glass gle 6 00 —_ sy, 5 gallon kegs ....... 4 50 Snider’s large, qi don 3 Pe aso Boy, 60 14 om 4 20 : aun a 40@45 Double Vearieas a 7 00 ON SALT COMPAS ey Snider’s small, 2 doz. 1 45 Snow nay - pkgs. 600 Choice 7 7 waa oe Peerless ...... 6 50 vy, (fee 35a Yorth "Em P FT caer st see ses 50@60 Universal ius i 6 = For cone, * * Tis. .... 2 60 (eeeee ae Zo Five case lots oF 1 90 80 Proceedings In Grand Rapids Bank- ruptcy Court. Grand Rapids, Nov. 15—In the matter of E . i the I ing Was lowed. Wal ids. was ele fixed at $50 Cc. L. Adams formed _ Nov 4 yntent. \ \ t s on ~ ~ ¢ iie— \ relia; 1 Ci es + lnjc 1 3 t 1s VES 3 t ir 2 1 A re hat = 1 eff ent s € \ rs « ? t < a g wit S Se S€ ot cm 1 ri ; SE iS¢ yee A : MICHIGAN TRADESMAN November 26, 1919 A. De Windt, Grand Rapids .. 208.30 re Re ee 9.25 John Duer & Sons, Baltimore ... 73.84 A. Lei telt Iron Works, Grand “Rapids 58. = Duhamel Printing Co., Grand Rapids 6.72 Mich. Eng. Co., Grand Rapids .. 45.7 John H. Dunn Co., Gardner, Mass. 9.00 Mich. Ex. Private Bank, Grand Maton Clark Co., Detroit ........- 22.11 Ramids .....5. 2.5.6.6... ss -. 2b8t Forbes Stamp Co., Grand Rapids 2.00 Michigan Mfg. Assn, Detroit .... 50.00 or r, Stevens Co, Grand Rapids 100.00 Ee J. Adams, Grand Rapids ...... 167.72 Fur World, New bere Soe 55.88 National Assn. Chair Mfrs., Chicago 21.10 G. R. Assn. Commerce, Grand Northern Insulating Co., St. Paul 306.80 Rapes... 22 ill ek. . 25.00 National Giue Co., Chicago ...... 234.90 G. R. Blow Pipe & Dust Arrester Periodical Publ. Co., Grand Rapids 117.75 Co. Grand BRanide .......--.. 65.00 Postal Telegraph & Cable Co., G. R. Dowell Works, Grand Rapids 37 Grand RADIOS ....--+.cecccesee SAE G. R. Dry Goods Co., Grand Rapids 17.16 Quigley Lbr. Co., Grand Rapids 199.16 G. R. Electrotype Co., Grand iu F. Ranniville Co., Grand Rapids 8.50 (RIA ee ee eee e eee ts = Ee. A. Rauch Co., Chicago ..... - 65.85 , rrand Robert Ritchie Co., Philadelphia 61.20 . l Papids M. H. Hogers, New York ........ 389.44 a apids , oan W. Rumsey, Romeo ........-. caece 16.00 ibe srand Rapids ... 41 -owlson Printing Co., Grand Rapids 4.25 ie 8 Rapids 651.83 Rader Tire Co., Grand Rapids .. 140.90 and Rapids 44.35 \v K. Schmidt, Grand Rapids ... 48.00 Gra oon Rapids 68.28 John Seven, Grand Rapids ....... 34.00 3. R. Water Wo ne Western Oil , Grand Sherwin & Wiluams ..-....-....- 1.45 MAPICS 6 es eee e eee eee eee eee 0. Wilbar & Co., Grand Rapids .... 635.40 H. Hansen, Grand Rapids ....... Skillman Lbr. Co., Grand Rapids 278.60 Heystek & Canfield, Grand Rapids 331 Harley Smith Furn. Co., Grand A. L. Holeomb & Co., Grand Rapids 16.50 RADUGS «6-2 pees eee ee eee 1,000.00 Hotel Pantlind, Grand Rapids .. 28 56 J. H. Smith Coal Co., Grand Rapids 100 00 bienr? Jacobs, Chivaro ...-......- 10.00 Spool Cotton Co., New York ..... 47.20 Jackson Cushion Spring Co., Jack- Standard Linseed Co., Cleveland, O. 59.49 BO oe. 320.36 Tousey Varnsh Co., Chicago .... 110.83 Lawrence McFadden Co., Philadel- Trant Hine Mfg. Co., New Britain 8.25 Burnham, Stoepel & Co. Wholesale Dry Goods 48 North Ionia Ave. Citizens Phone 1474 Grand Rapids, Michigan Lily White “The Flour the Best Cooks Use’’ is bought by those women who demand quality; who take keen delight in producing the best bread. Good bread truly is the Staff of Life. It is sus- taining, produces energy, and is thoroughly sat- isfying. This is particularly true of bread baked from LILY WHITE FLOUR. Please note the delicious flavor, good volume, excellent texture and splendid color of the bread. Your dealer will return your money if you do not like it better. VALLEY CITY MILLING CO. Grand Rapids, Mich. Ads like these are being run regularly and continuously in the principal papers throughout Michigan. You will profit by carrying Lily White Flour in stock at all times, thereby being placed in position to supply the demand we are helping to create for Lily White Flour. * November 26, 1919 SS Siladi ai a ake eee ee eae as MICHIGAN TRADESMAN 31 Turner Seymour Mfg. Co., Tor- rington, Conn. ....... wcesscees 666.81 U. S. Incandescent Light Co., St. . ogis, Mo. 62 ....0.650 00... 66.6. 9.45 Vis Mfg. Co., Grand Rapids ..... 40.00 Cc. B. Wardle, fonia ........-...- 632.14 W. Mich. Machine & Tool Co., Grand Hapids ..............-.. 50.00 West Side Iron Works, Grand Rapids ...:..... Soke ee ee eases 12.00 Western Union Tel. Co., Grand RAMIGS . 22.2... s cece see ce ee 151.13 White Printing Co.. Grand Rapids 454.98 Williamson Glue Co., Chicago .... 21.00 D S. Willis Coal Co., Chicago ... 106.33 Windsor Upholstering Co., Grand : BMaADIGS | ohne ec enw tee ales 21.00 Windsor Upholsternig Co., Grand Hapigs | 1-..5-..----5- 5-2. ee 239.29 Clark Youngs, Grand Rapids .... 19.00 Clapperton & Owen Grand Rapids 1,005.55 VY. MW © A War Fund, Grand Rags .::........-....:..... 103.75 Promissory notes have been given for the following amounts: Alden & Judson, Grand Rapids ..$200.00 American Hardwood Lbr. Co., St. Powis, MO. ooo eee 125.00 American Mfg. Co., Grand Rapids 199.72 John Thwaites, Grand Rapids .... 150.00 Bemis Indianapolis Bay Co., In- u dianapolis, Ind, ............. 35.89 Bridgeport Wood Fin. Co., New Milford, Coan. .. .«--seee nents 106 62 Cen. Boiler & Supply Co., Grand RMapias .2 0-25.65... eee cee ease 82.81 Central Mich. Paper Co., Grand Mapind 62.0... .5..5..5.5.--..- 135.00 Clapperton & Owen Grand Rapids 1,467.00 Cc. B. Clark Dowel Wks., Grand Bore ee 45.25 Walter Clark Veneer Works, Grand Rapias ..-.....-.. .....-+-... 160.87 Coalburg Collier Co., Ronda, W. Va. 28.60 Dale Brothers Co., Grand Rapids 50.50 A. De Windt, Grand Rapids . 376.44 Dudley Lumber Co. Grand Rapids 4,426.78 Duhamel Printing Co., Grand Rapids 6.660.052 2.. cee ewes: 30.24 Four States Coal & Cuke Co., Pittspuren, Pa. ....).- 2.3... . 8. 73.87 Furniture Exchange, Grand Rapids 847.00 Gayoso Lbr. Co., Memphis, Tenn. 172.92 G. R. Bedding Co., Grand Rapids 179.87 G. R. Brass Co., Grand Rapids .. 35.56 G. R. Varnish Co., Grand Rapids 135.48 G. R. Wood Finishing Co., Grand eer ee 102.97 Heth Cotton Elec. Co., Grand RADIOS «|... 30.30 W. G. Hughart, Grand Rapids .. 693.99 A. B. Knowlson Co., Grand Rapids 629.38 Mich. Eng. Co., Grand Rapids .... 225.00 Mossman Lbr. Co., Memphis, Tenn. 42.92 Nat. Assn. Chair Mfrs., Chicago a.20 Northern Insulating Co., St. Paul, Minn... e ee 125 66 Quigley Lbr. Co., Grand Rapids 2,544.09 F. Ranniville Co., Grand Rapids 20.41 O. B. Rowlette, Grand Rapids .... 350.00 Singer Sewing Machine Co., Chicago 47.54 Standard Oil Co., Grand Rapids 76 06 Sure Oil Co, Grand Rapids ...... 38.89 Mrs. John Thwaites. Grand Rapids 524.42 Trangott Schmidts & Sons, Detroit 145.92 Vail Cooperage Co., Ft. Wayne 231.75 Valley City Ice & Coal Co., Grand Rapids ....... ches leeeecees a 35.41 CE. Wardle, fonia .....:.......... 200 90 Broad & Market National Bank, Newark, NW. Fg. ............... 103.00 East River National Bank, N. Y. 312.67 Union Paper & Twine Co., Detroit 340.96 John Thwaites, Grand Rapids .... 88.62 George E. Thurber, Minneapolis 69.38 B A. De Graaf, Grand Rapids .... 119.19 EBugene M. Tilden. Los Angeles 28.70 Archie McCoy, Grand Rapids .... 8.38 B. C. Saxton, New York City .. $0.55 A. Vanderveen, Holland ...... 384.14 GR. & L, Grand Rapids ...... Unknown 8 When Women Buy Men’s Goods. At every counter in a men’s fur- nishing store where goods unfamiliar to women are sold—the pipe counter, for instance—there is a saleswoman. A pipe is so essentially a man’s property that the manager of the store has found, a woman finds it difficult and sometimes embarrassing to buy one. There are many ques- tions she would like to ask; but she hesitates to ask a salesman because she fears her questions may sound foolish, to him. | A therefore a saleswoman is sight to her. And the manager finds he has enough women customers, as a result, to keep the saleswoman at the counter profit- ably busy. G. Hall. welcome —_+-+-.-——— Modesty is not the basis of adver- tising and the merchant who is afraid to tell the public what a good stock and store he has and what good service he gives will die unknown. Affectionate Letters In Girlish Writ- ing Sell Hats. The Men’s Toggery, of Jamestown, N. Y., called men “dear,” and as a result sold more than $3,000 worth of hats to the gentlemen in a three- day sale. The manager is now of the opinion that advertising pays, espec- ially when worded in endearing phrases. For two weeks before the sale opened ten girls of the business col- lege were employed in writing letters to a specially prepared mailing list of men who either frequented the store or were well-known in the commun- ity. All letters were written in long- hand on high-grade bond paper of the style such as ladies use when writing to a gentleman, the envelopes being plain to match the paper. When the letter is read it will be appreciated that the recipient is filled with wonder and interest from the first line in the last paragraph, in which the nut of the whole plan is phrased. Not only is the salutation endearing, but the subject matter catching. Dear John: : TI am thinking about you this after- noon and wonder if you are thinking about me. I sure do wish you were with me for it is lonely without you. “The other day I was looking out of my window and saw you go by My, but you sure looked handsome, but dear, you looked so unhappy. And I do want you to be happy, dear. I have often thought how much happier you would be if you were wearing one of those nice hats which IT saw Monday at the Men’s Toggery Shop. If I were able I would buy you one, but as I am not now, I wish you would buy one for yourself. Won't you please do this for me? I won't ask much more of you. Please zo down to-day and look at them for my sake. Yours as ever, Biz E. Seller. Variations in signature may be used, such as: Lora Lie (Lorelei), Betty Does (bet he does), Gladys Kanby (glad as can be), Si Renn (siren), Will Save, Frank W. Riter. The Men’s Toggery Shop received far more advertising from this letter than the large sale resulting. Many of the married men of the city thought the letter an immense joke, and “ac- cidently” left it where their wife would find and read it, and the letter has been the talk of the town for months, and will continue to be. The men haven’t finished their laugh on wife yet. And the Toggery gets the talk—advertising. — 2". An Inopportune Arrival. SAY! When the girl comes in From the reception room And says there is a man to see you; And you think maybe it is somebody Who wants you to write him a speech Or something; And go out to see him And find it is a collector With a bill for five dollars; And you say you are sorry That you haven't a cent of money; And he says this account Has been running a long time; And you say It is costing a lot to live And there has been sickness And that you were robbed And that you don’t see how They are going to get blood Out of a turnip; And just then a man comes in And says to you— “Hello there! Just dropped in to pay you that five IT owe you’— TISTEN HERE— WHAT DGES A FELLOW SAY THEN? Charles T. Schermerhorn. 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. if set In capital letters, double price. must accompany ail orders. No charge less than 25 cents. Cash FOR SALE—General store; good farm- ing country; good business; two rail- roads. Will invoice $5,000. Good reason for selling. Address J. W. McClintick, Broughton, Kansas. 589 For Sale—A-1 cash-and-carry grocery in city of 6,000. The leading store in this city. Reason for selling, leaving state. J. J. Caldwell, Oconto, —— For Sale—Garage and accessories store in live town, doing a good_ business. Good reasons for selling. Address No. 590, care Michigan Tradesman. 590 Wanted—Stock salesman to sell stock in a going concern. This stock will sell to the most conservative investor. Good commission. Good territory. Live leads furnished. Higrade Motors Company, Harbor Springs, Michigan. 591 For Sale—An established general mer- chandise store located in the heart of a farming and lumbering district in North- ern Michigan. Write to Box 97, Johannes- burg, Michigan. 592 Good Business For Sale—As we have other business, we will sell our business, stock consisting of shoes and groceries. Will invoice about $19,000. Getz Bros., Box 57, Bangor, Michigan. 593 To Exchange—A former merchant will exchange his 244 acres good farm land, at $40 per acre, for stock of merchan- dise. Write him. Box 188, Manchester, Tennessee. 594 Wanted — Experienced ready-to-wear buyer and manager for the largest ready- to-wear department in the South, doing over one million dollars yearly. Give full particulars in first letter. Address No. 595, care Michigan Tradesman. 595 WANTED—Established business earn- ing over $6,000; nothing else considered; am no agent. P. O. Box 354, Dayton, Ohio. 596 For Sale Or Rent—A strictly modern store on main street in Vicksburg, Mich- igan. Miss Ada E. Erwine, 148 Inkster Ave., Kalamazoo, Michigan. 597 Wanted—To buy a shoe stock of $3,000, less or more. Will pay cash. Address E. Rinn, 132 South Burdick St., Kalama- zoo, Michigan. 578 For Sale Or Exchange—Brick store building, flat above. Garage in connec- tion. Only one in township. - ©. Haddix, Bentley, Michigan. 580 LOCATION WANTED—Anyone know- ing of a good location for veterinarian, kindly address Dr. E. C. Jespersen, 310 Henry Ave., Grand Rapids, Mich. 581 FOR SALE—One _ three-barrel Read mixer, 1916 model, used less than 100 times. Motor attached, direct drive. In first-class condition. Will be sold at a bargain to first party. Address Hazleton Baking Co, Hazleton, Pennsylvania. 582 If you are thinking of going in busi- ness, selling out or making an exchange, place an advertisement in our business chances columns, as it will bring you in touch with the man for whom you are looking—-THE BUSINESS MAN. WE sell all kinds of merchandise stocks and fixtures for cash at a profit over and above cost. Write us for details. Robt. J. Williams Sales Co., Independence, Missouri. 583 Wanted — Communication with any druggist who wishes a relief clerk. Twenty-eight years in the drug business. J. L. Congdon, Pentwater, Michigan. 585 For Sale Gr Rent—Good, clean, profit- able business and modern building, estab- lished over twenty years, in North- western Michigan. Stock consists of staple dry goods, gents’ and ladies’ fur- nishings, shoes, ete. I wish to retire. About $12,000 will handle this money- making business. For particulars, ad- dress No. 587, care Michigan Tradesman. 587 FOR SALE—I have nineteen %-acre lots left on my Crescent Heights plat on East Leonard street. Why rent when you can buy close-in desirable lots on such easy payments? Do business di- rect with owner. FRANK ARMSTRONG, Alanson, Michigan. 588 For Sale—Located on cement driveway on one of main business streets of Grand Rapids, we will sell our general stock and store building, with established trade and good. will. Stock will inventory about $5,000. Address No. 473, care Mich- igan Tradesman. 473 For Sale—Meat and grocery business located in one of best cities in State. Selling reasons, going West. Stock with fixtures inventory about $4.000. Address No. 572, care Michigan Tradesman. 572 For Sale—First-class, up-to-date meat market with sausage manufacturing in connection; first-class machinery; a new market but an old business for twenty- seven years. Reason for selling, my health is giving out. A good location in a good city. Good chance for good live parties, Terms made easy for right party. Address No. 574, care Michigan Tradesman. 574 For Sale—$6,000 stock of hardware and fixtures at a right price. Will deliver stock to depot. Reasons for selling, poor health. Address Ed. Rohrs, Ridgeville Corners, Ohio. 573 ATTENTION MERCHANTS—When in need of duplicating books, coupon books, or counter pads, drop us a card. We can supply either blank or _ printed. Prices on application. Tradesman Com- pany, Grand Rapids. For Sale—Stock general merchandise, shoes, rubbers, groceries and crockery, also fixtures. A good business, doing $50,000 per year. $20,000 buys the outfit. Store 25x90, can be leased at $400 per year or bought for $4,500. A bargain. Address No. 568, care Michigan Trades- man. 568 Wanted—Second-hand safes. Will pay spot cash for any safe, if in reasonably good condition. Grand Rapids Safe Co., Grand Rapids. BEST BUSINESS BLOCK; BEST LO- CATION, IN MOUNT PLEASANT, best town in Central Michigan. Three story, three fronts 66x 132 and basement; solid brick construction; corner; all well rent- ed. Will trade for farm property; must be free and unencumbered. No trash wanted as this is a gilt edge property. Picture sent on application. W. J. Coop- er, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. 577 Wanted—Live salesmen, who call on the retail grocers and butchers trade throughout the State, to sell an estab- lished food product in conjunction with their other line. Only those with A-l selling ability considered Address Post Office Box 542, Detroit, Michigan. 571 Will pay cash for whole or part stocks of merchandise. Louis Levinsohn, Sagti- naw, Michigan. 787 Cash Registers (all makes) bought. sold, exchanged and repaired. REBUILT CASH REGISTER CO., Incorporated, 122 North Washington Ave., Saginaw, Mich- igan. 23 Pay spot cash for clothing and fur- nishing goods stocks. L. Silberman, 106 E. Hancock, Detroit. 66 or DENATURED ALCOHOL POISON LABELS In conformity with the require- ments of the new regulations of the Internal Revenue Department, we are prepared to furnish special poison labels for use in selling De- natured Alcohol, printed with red ink on regular gummed label paper, as follows: OOO ........ gece $1.25 £000 <......-..... gael aes 2.00 S000 2. .............- aieeo ad 3.50 SOO .. 1.3.15... 4... 7.50 All orders promptly executed. Tradesman Company iS Pete ee Hise: Grand Rapids Watson-HigginsMlg.Co. GRAND RAPIDS. MICH. Merchant Millers Owned by Merchants ‘ Products sold by | 34 Merchants ‘ Brand Recommended ‘ _by Merchants NewPerfection Flour Packed In SAXOLIN Paper-lined Cotton, Sanitary Sacks GENERAL WOOD’s OPPONENTS Three classes have served notice on Chairman Hays that Leonard Wood must not be made the standard bearer of the Republican Party next year—the pro-Germans, the pro-Irjsh, and the union labor element. All these are likely to vote against Wood should he be the nominee. and union labor especially will regard his nom- ination as a threat and challenge. It is evident, however, that if any such issue should be made in the Democrats would be the sufferers and General Wood the gain- er, should he be the nominee. Tel] the patriotic portion of the Americ ple that the pro-German Irish, organized labor, or any other class, clique or clan have formed their lines against Wood, and you come as near as eee to solidify- ing the United States in The pro-Germans may be against him because he did what he could to Hidith campaign the an peo- the pro- will Prevent their blood-brothers from winning the war. The Sinn Feiners may be against him for the same reason. although we do not believe they will have the support of Irish- men who wanted the United States to win and Germany to lose. As for union labor, General Wood's activ- ities in the carrying out of his orders as a soldier were limited to the sun- pression of violence. The violen was that of ignorant men, inspired by T. W. W. union lead- ers of the Foster stripe. mainly union Tt is not to be believed that honorable American labor—the great mass of sturdy work- ers who refuse to hend their necks to union tyranny—holds anv erudce against the man who put down an- archy in a city where American work- inemen wanted to work and were pre- vented hy foreion Bolsheviki. STRONG BUYING MOVEMENT. It is seldom there is so wide a difference in there is at present in canned and dried There is nothing in tins which is showing even a normal demand, aspect as foods fruits. with perhaps the exceptions of pine- apples and On the other hand every offering in the dried fruit the trade has been the the part of For over two weeks a heav- ier buving movement than has heen sardines. division of ohiect of attention on huvers. some time has heen in progress, althouch there are some evidences that the the flurry has heen spent. Nuts also have come in for their share of experienced in strenecth of attention anticipating Thanksgiving. there as heen a general stocking up by re- iglcis throughout the country. Prunes and raisins have led in im- and, portance in the present buying drive. h nut other items would have made a bigger showing had the available stocks heen heavier. In peaches. job- bing stocks are considerably helow normal and buyers have had a hard time shopping ahout to fill their re- Tn the fact of a the develop- ment shows that a smaller per cent. than anticipated was evaporated. As there was more money. apparently, in anned peaches, a heavy percentage was tinned. Apricots chow a parallel quirements. 1 big crop in California. season’s MICHIGAN TRADESMAN condition. New apples are now be- ginning to come in from the up-State factories. There is quite a bit of movement in a domestic Way with an undertone of strength to the mar- ket. Quite another story must be written of canned foods. Vegetables are dull, the only business of conse- quence being in future peas which are now active for all grades with a decided preference for fancy. Fruits are slow, especially all water Bakers can not them because of the sugar shortage and preservers are not interested. Fish demand, stocks use shows only a routine GOD SPEED PRINCE ALBERT. We have seen the succes or to the ] man, as hunter with his We have speeches were so Ould say parts of them extempore and which had been ed—or wheth- er, in fact, they were not alt ogether born of the moment. In none of his varied activities has he offere d the smallest loophole to the darts of ma- lice or of in all of them he has 1 the great gift of personality of being whole- heartedly, exuberantly and most agree ably him- self. For women he has the the dignity and the charm princes men he leard os his lit en that no which Tr: i scorn: exhibitec —the oift of legend and romance: for the qualities of ip and has zoad fellowshin. All that. as the practice of rovalty sportsmanshj gzood now goes, is precise] v what he should have. Any fran anis of a tow- ering outlook into the future. or of the statesman’s vision of fre. would have heen notably out of place. forcement ot has driven under COVEer in imtOxicants as still exists, we have selective prohibi- tion at last but of a different sort. Open sales have ceased. Real fire- water has been driven into the ¢ rler- ated retirement of the fa cup- j ia 4 t . board, or is held in storage men are still Streets. seen intoxicated on the Who are they a they get it? The experience of other communities that nd where do co 4 ' Nave undergone prohibition in years past teaches us 1 They are the men who without it. or think would pay any price They fourteen dollars on? . 4 ~ they can’t: who and are the men Tun any who a quart g that looks hard and red. id, ask not whether it he wood alco- nee benzine. varnish. or hair tonic: iderate drinkers, men who ae adek without hecoming obnee. ious. men whose drinking involved little if any menace to themselves or to a are going dry. They are more careful of the linines of their a ond the contents of their pockethooks. is on the way to extinction with the limited but the awful example is still an awful example. Selective pro- hibition has come at last. but it may be described as unnatural selection. The moderate drinker Passing of the supply of the cellarette, Review of the Produce Market. Apples—Fall Pippins, $2 Kings, $2.50; Northern Spy, $3@3.50: Green- ings, $2.50; Baldwins, $2. 50; Russets, $2 Bananas—$8.25 per 100 lbs. Beets—$1.25 per bu. Butter—The market is right active at an advance of about 2c over a week with a reported very light sup- 1 high-grade goods. The make ortest of the year. We do ook for any relief from the pres- scarcity of fresh butter for two Local dealers hold extra at Gic and firsts at 61c. Prints, 2c per 1b. additional. Job- bers pay 50c for No. 1 dairy in jars and 40c for packing stock. Cabbage—$4, 50 per 100 lbs. Carrots—Local produce dealers pay Sell at 51 Celery—30c per bunch: it a20, or three weeks. creamery 90c and per Dt imbo, 50c. Celery-Cabbage—$1.25 per doz. Cocoanuts—$1.40 per doz. or $10.50 100, Cranberries—Late mand $10.75 per bb]. bb per sack of Howes and com- bbl. $5.50 per Cucina yers—Hot house $2.50 per Eggs—The market is firm on fresh receipts on about the same basis as a week ago. Storage eggs are in am- ple supply and the market remains steady at unc prices. We are not likely to have much change in the near future. Local jobbers are pay- f off, hanged ing 64c for candled, fresh. loss including cases. Cold storage holders are out their stocks on the basi for candled firsts, 45c for sect ee and 41c for checks. Garlick—90c per Ib. a ~ i ae "5-5 Grapes—California 87.50 tor 240s and 360s. Lettuce—Ice} ere. & 3 to 4 been 7.50 per crate of hot house leaf has price by the new to 22c per Ib. doz. heads: eas advanced in ’ Srowers associ lation Melons—Casaba, $3.25. nions —— California Australian 100 Ib. ae Cal $5.50 ito: Spanish. er ee Or 72s iT ieS; per d Pate Paw 2 cat rate tor eith 85c per 100 Ib. sack. S $5 50M6: Sunkist $5.75@6. Potatoes—Home grown, $1.75 per u.: Baking from: Idaho, $4 per box. Poultry—Receipts for Thanksgiving rade have been the heaviest for years. Paying ei this be about as follows week will Turkeys, young one and hens.. 28- Toreeve, old Toms ........ . _. 24c i, ua ld 22. ar ee -. 2c Pow! lieavy, over 4 [bs ... 21c Fowl, light, under 4 Ibs 14e Sprives, all averace |... | 2c ato ee . 12c Radishes—Hot house, 35c per do bunches. Squash—$2 per 100 Ib. bard. for Hub- November 26, 1919 Sweet Potatoes—$1.85 per hamper or $5 per bbl. for Virginia. Tomatoes—$1.10 per lb. basket from Florida. —_2~-<-___ General Conditions in Wheat and Flour. Written for the Tradesman. For the first time in the history of the Indianapolis grain trade, soft win- ter wheat was sold out of that mar- ket by an Indianapolis grain concern to be shipped to Minneapolis. This new development indicates that while spring wheat and hard win- ter wheat may not advance much, any more for the time being, that soft wheats will be higher because of the new demand from an unusual source. Very naturally Minneapolis millers would not draw wheat from Indiana. Illinois, Missouri and Kansas if they could get what they wanted else- where, but the very fact they are drawing wheat from these sources in- licates a serious shortage in their own sections of choice milling grades. Hard winter wheat suffered a de- cline of 4@5c per bushel, but is hold- ing firm again. This is not at all sur- prising, for the Grain Corporation and Government Agencies have en- deavored to create a “bearish” senti- ment, desiring, of course, to reduce the cost of bread stuffs. However, as predicted Carlier, this has made no material difference in prices. Flours as a general thing have held firm, and very likely will hold firm. There will probably be oT spots in the market, and, un- loubtedly, the trade will be acting oe to buy flour for the time being as they need it, although for a long pull we are firmly of the belief that at pie the present range of Prices will be maintained. In all probability oe jen be an advance from this basis before the new crop of wheat is harvested in 1920. Government flour is not popular with the housewife, and will not be. The very best quality flour is desired for home baking. The women have had all they want of war flour and its like. As a matter of fact, the mills will sell the same grade of flour the Government is offering at just as low a figure, ard possibly some- what lower, than the Gov ernment can offer. However, mills that place high grade flours on the market would cer- tainly lose their business if they were to put out the quality of flour of- fered by the Government under their choice brands. Without a question of a doubt, the demand for high grade flours will be maintained, and prices are bound to hold firm on such flours. Lloyd E. Smith, —_2~-.___ The recent action of the Jackson prison board in diverting the sale of binder twine from the regular imple- ment trade to the grist mills and ele- vators of the State cannot be too strongly condemned, because it re- all the principles of good busi- n€ss practice and introduces an ele- ment of bad faith and merchandizing unfairness which cannot be too strongly condemned. verses