Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-06
THE CONFUSION BUSINESS.
what the Planters should do with
Their Produce. .Hn

THE COMMISSION BUSINESS
what the Planters should do with
Their Produce. 1916
The growing Importance of the whole
sale commission business in this city is
matter Of sincere qualification to all
who feel an interest in the progress Of
mercantile pursuits. The wholesale
commission merchant is most useful
member Of society. Through him a
vast trade Is carried on between Mem
phis and different cities and States Of
the Union. The amount Of produce
sold on commission in this city is aston
ishingly large, and is rapidly increasing.
Through the commission merchant this
immense trade has been established.
The planter or country merchant having
produce TO sell goes to the commission
merchant, who disposes Of it on the best
terms and in the quickest time possible.
Knowing the market price of everything
and the dealers in all kinds of produce,
the commission merchant has every ia
cility for disposing of consignments.
He advances money, ships the produce
to the best markets, makes prompt re-
turns and guarantees satisfaction to
the country planter or merchant. AS
an agent to exchange commodities or
sell produce, the commission merchant is
an invaluable ally. In Memphis the COM
mission business is carried on in the best
style, and the most satisfactory manner.
1t requires years of experience and large
capital to succeed in this branch Of
traffic. A thorough knowledge of the
different markets; cost Of transporta-
ton; stock Of produce on hand in the
respective cities the probabilities as to
the rise and fall in price of any and
every article; the time when to hold or
sell, form but minority of the varied
requirements necessary to a successful
career as commission merchant.
Among the many we'll known gentlemen
engaged in this branch of business none
are more popular or responsible than
Mr.. j. II. Storrs. No. l6O Front street,
Exchange building. Having twenty-six
years experience in the trade, twenty Of
which were passed in New York city,
and possessing every facility, owing to
his extensive mercantile experience
throughout the East and West, he is pre-.
pared to give general satisfaction to all
planters. Mr.. Storrs commands large
capital and has one of the largest stores
in the city, with every facility for carry
ing on large Wholesale business. He
pays particular attention to shipping
produce for country merchants and
planters, to whom he makes liberal al
lowance if required. His thorough &C
quaintance with dealers in all portions
of the country insures quick sales
prompt returns and satisfaction in al
| transactions. ff
Those OF our country friends who
desire TO either purchase or sell produce
would do well to visit Mr.. Storrs at hi
place of business above mentioned, o.
communicate with him by mail Thu
exchange Of products is one of the chic
elements Of our prosperity, and it is tn
true indicator Of our commercial i'm
portance. Memphis has unsurpassed
advantages in its central location, anc
here should the exchange Of product
take place. The great food supply OBJ
tanned from the West, and manufac
tured goods from the East, should be
gathered here in this our great entire
pot. Owing to our wonderful railroad
facilities, we are brought into close
communication with the leading mar
kets of the country, where the planter
learns by experience that his produce
nets him more clear money than in 10
cal markets, where the supplyis invari
ably greater than the demand. To aid
the planters in this enterprise such men
as Mr.. Storrs have brought capital to
our city and opened up wholesale com
mission houses. Being an extensive
dealer in -four, grain, hay, butter, cheese
lard, eggs, corn, potatoes, hides and
produce generally, he offers the greatest
inducements to those desiring to dispose
of or purchase such articles, to call al
his place of business.
Passing through Mr.. Storrs' establish
ment few days since, our reporter was
struck with the amount of business car
ried on in so many branches. The
amount Of bread-stuffs and general pro
duce bought and sold at this point is
remarkable, and no commission mer
chant does u more varied and extensive
business than Mr.. Storrs. 1t speaks
we'll for the commercial growth Of our
city, that attracts capitalists from
Eastern cities to invest their fortunes
in our midst. Year by year the trade Of
Memphis is increasing, in rapid strides,
ana ere long the commercial Importance
of Memphis will be second to no city in
tho Mississinpi Valley.