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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-27

acting in conjunction the Utah JoDbers
were compelled to retreat, but they re-
treated in perfect order, and because
of their conservatism they find them
selves in much better position at the
close of the year than they would had
they pursued a more reckless policy
and in that way increased the volume
of their business. AS it is, their rec
ords show less business than in 1907
but an increase over the volume of 1906
which at that time was regarded as
phenomenal.
There is one bright spot in the pic
ture. All building materials show a de-
cided gain this year over 1907. These
include lumber of all kinds, paints, oils
structural steel and building hardware
In these lines there was a marked for
ward movement This is accounted fol
in good part by the activity in building
in Salt Lake City. Indications point &c
a break in all previous records in the
year soon to OPEN
Mining Machinery SIumps.
Mining machinery suffered a radiea
slump, especially in the first six month.
of the year This was due to the set
back given to the mining industry by
the panic of the last half of 1907 and
the low prices OF metals But for tn,
past six months there has been de
cided upward trend in this line Of
goods The feeling among dealers il
mining machinery and supplies is de-
cidedly optimistic as the year draws Il
a close and predictions are freely made
for a heavy business in 1909.
Record of the Farmer.
Farm implements of all kinds show
a heavy falling off, compared with tn,
volume of business done in 1907: but {
marked increase compared with 1906
The volume of business in this line II
1907 was unusually heavy, and dealer.
are not surprised that this years rec
ord shows a falling off They are graft
fed that this year. in spite Of the heav,
decline. they are still ahead Of 1906
which was regarded as a normal year
Dry farming helped out the total sale
in this line. Never in the history of tn,
west has there been such activity in DIR,
farming as in the year just closing. 4
greater degree of success came to tn,
dry farmer than ever before, and 70
the first time the tremendous POSSIBLE
ties of this mode of crop raising wer,
really opened up to the public. Tn,
farmers have had an unusually pros
porous year. In many lines the crou
have been good and they have receives
good prices for their products. Thes,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-27

influences will make themselves felt
next year, when q great gain is antici-
pated in the farm implements and We
hicles of all kinds, including automo-
biles.
The representatives of the Utah job
bers and wholesalers have carried on a
vigorous campaign throughout the year.
They have pushed the fight down the
line of the San Pedro into Nevada until
the Los Angeles jobbers became too
strong for them; they met the Portland
forces in Idaho and Montana and more
than held their own with them; they
wrtseled with the Denver representa-
tives for control of the Wyoming terri
tory as far east as Evanston. To the
west they have fought their way along
the line of the Southern Pacific, and on
all sides they have gained ground for
many special lines of merchandise.
Ready for the Future.
There are no forebodings OF evil
among local 1obbers as the year closes
On the contrary, and without exception
a bright view is held as to the immedi-
ate future. The panic is over; the
waiting policy incident to the presi-
Dental campaign is at an end, and all
preparation is being made for greater
efforts than ever in 1909 to force the
recognition OF SALT Lake City dS tUt
jobbing center Of the intermountain
west. Buying is now % a more liberal
scale than fer many MONTHS past: fac
tories and big dealers in the east art
letting the goods out on much more lib
eraf terms; and the prediction Is gen.
orally made that the record of 1909 viii
cast all previous records far into the
background.
One other fact in this connection is
well worthy of note This is in connec-
ton with the large warehouses going VI
in this city The Paris Millinery COM
pany is just completing a four-story
warehouse on West Temple street that
represents an investment, building
ground and fixtures, of $780, The
Salt Lake Hardware company is push
ing ahead with all possible speed q
warehouse on Third West that will have
a floor space on its five floors of 81,
and one-fourth acres. This building
which will remain in the rough, with
out expensive interior finishing, will cos
upward of 500. 900 And these are bul
the fOrerunners OF others to follow By
other big dealers in the various lines
This means that goods are to be han
died in larger quantities, giving tbs
local dealers an additional advantage
of lower prices as the result of buying
In trainloads.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-27

growth of the wonderful country that
is making history for the great and ex-
banding west; having that intimate
knowledge of his work, he is IN posi-
ton TO do things that are numbered
among practical achievements along
progressive lines. It is men Of this
character who are doing much 10 aid in
increasing the population Of this Grow
ing metropolis of the west 70 3oOOJl
If what Mr.. Wetherbee has done ID
the past is any criterion # what he
will do in the future-and it certainly
is-it viii pay those interested IN the
fixture line to keep their eyes on him.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-27
w. L. WETHERBEE.
Manufacturers and Designer of
Show Cases, Bank, Drug and Bar
- Fixtures-Biliard and Pool Table
SUPPLIES

Supplies.
Among the fastest growing industries
of Salt Lake City is the Bank, Bar and
ONCE Fixture mandatory Of Mr. w
L. Wetherbee, who has recently moved
from his former location on Richards
street to his present location at Nos
l5s-16O West First South trees, and
with his present commodious quarters
ne now has the most complete factory
in this line in the west
MI. Wetherbee in his two years in
business has placed the fixtures in some
or the most prominent business houses
in Salt Lake, and the high grade work
nanship and handsome designs that are
characteristic of mis- output have given
MIN large number of satisfied nat
rons, and the constant growth of the
business is due solely TO the perfection
OF all work turned out to the smallest
detail
Mr.. Wetherbee gained his knowledge
OF the business in some of the largest
factories in the New England states. He
came west thirteen years ago, locating
IN Denver, Colo, and taking charge
OF the fixture department of the Saver
Newton Lumber company. Two years
later ne took position with the ]. p.
Paulson company, remaining with them
five years.
In the year 1901 Mr.. Wetherbea came
to Salt Lake City to take the position
OF foreman of the ]. P. Paulson Co.
plant in this city and remained with
That hrm until 1906. in when year he
severed his connection with them and
commenced business for himself.
From that date on the business has
gradually grown until now he has on.
OF the largest factories exclusively en-
gagged in the manufacturing of bank.
bar and office fixtures in the west.
| Mr.. Wetherbee has had over twentv
years experience in this particular line
OF work and understands everything
connected with Il thoroughly With his
extensive knowledge gained in twenty
Years of hard work he. with a nser-
chants suggestion as to what he wants
soon designs and lays before him mans
mat Will just suit the condition to be
met, and with the modern facilities In
MS new factory he can soon turn ont
tne nnisned product. from a show cas-
| 10 the complete furnishings for a hanx
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local jobbers throughout the year. ANY
one OF these would have been enough TO
materially hamper local trade. Taken
altogether. they were more than the
Utah jobbers could stand and maintain
the advanced position they took in 1907
One of these factors was the panic that
swept the country in the closing months
OF 1907. practically paralyzing business
for the first months OF 1905; another fac
tor was the presidential campaign.
which forced many men to assume and
hold waiting policy until the issue
s-as disposed of In November.
Under the influence of these forces
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-27

For the first time in a number of
Years the jobbing industry received a
setback in 1905. compared with the vol
ume Of the business in the year imme-
diately preceding The story is told in
the figures given above. In some lines
the decrease was as high as 10 and 20
Der cent. Other lines held their own.
and In a few instances there was a nice
increase.
II Is not surprising that there was
falling of. The surprising thing Is that
the loss was not greater. when all the
circumstances are considered Several
powerful factors operated against the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-27
TO GO INTO MOURNING.

cleveland LEADER
The LADY, haven't much in the mouse
to give you, my poor man-but Woul4
you like piece of my pie?
The IIobo-No. lady. But have yer got
a old black coat2
The Lady-Why do you want black
one2
The Hobo-De Teller yer gave a piece
o. pie TO de Odder day was a pal O.
rninei
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-27
JOBb|NG HOUSES SAY
TRADE WAS ONLY FAIR
General Conditions Prevented Growth of Salt
Lakes Wholesale Business During
Year Now Ending.
In Building Materials Increased Business Was Done-Tota
for All Reaches $50 100000.

Dry goods 100000
Groceries, including sugar 100000
Hardware mining machinery 100000
implements and wagons 3,5OOOoO
Lumber building material. 100000
Drugs. paints chemicals 100000
Meats. 100000
Furniture. carpets and decorations. 100000
Liquor and cigars 100000
Boots 100000
Clothing and gents furnishing goods 100000
Plumbers supplies 100000
Paper, stationery 100000
saddlery harness 100000
goods and pickles 100000
Total $50 100000
Total for 1907 - 542s25oo
Decrease the year......- IS 4OS25oo
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-18

Already la grippe prevails in AM
CIRCUS, and the wheeler and sneezer
signs vainly for the favorite old anti
dote that is sold no more.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-18
SLEEVES PLAY
IMPORTANT PART
Long and Tight Is Smart
Dress.

New York, Nov 16.-No part of a
dress dates" so much as a sleeve
| and no part is more important. both
as regards cut and finish, if we wish
for successful garment. And what
women does not? Long, tight-ftting
sleeves in our coats, dresses and
blouses have definitely replaced ths
short, puffed ones to which we have
become so accustomed.
Perhaps some women with plump.
pretty arms win regret this passing
Of the ''manche bouffante" although
even they must be fairly tired of it
by now, but many others-the chilly
women and those with scraggy arms
or red elbows will rejoice. And.
after all, is it not comforting to look
forward to long sleeves in our mant-
les on chilly autumn days, and in
our fur coats for the yet colder win
ter?
But, although sleeves may be des
cribed, generally speaking, as long
and ttght-ftting, that does not by anv
means exclude variety in their treat
ment OF course, the sleeve that is
the ideal one for the long, thin arm is
Just the one to be avoided by the
owner of the short over-pIump arm.
and vice versa This is a point that
should never be forgotten in the
planning of a new gown. In a thin
material land most of our new frocks
are of soft, thin stuffs) the rucked
sleeve with double heading reach
ing from shoulder to wrist is de-
cidedly pretty and just the thing for
a long, thin arm. For a plumper
one, tiny flat tucks are more suit
able
A very pretty sleeve in tulle
blouse was composed of tucked tulle
tightly moulding the arm to about
three inches above the elbow; then
came some six inches of tulle SOU
tache' to be continued by another
band of transversely tucked tulle.
from which emerged what might be
called a lace mitten. so closely fit
ting was it, and so far did it extend
over the hand In nearly every case
the wrist is finished off with tiny
frills of lace or tulle, which peep
out beneath the coat sleeve, if that
does not itself happen to be garp-
ished with white frills.
Coat sleeves this autumn are dis
tinguished from those of the spring
by the very much smaller arm
hole. Rarely, too, are they cut in
one with the rest of the coat, style
which restricted the movements, and
was in most cases uncomfortable.
Nevertheless, many of the new jack
cts appear TO be SO cut, that is to
the casual observer, for close in
'spection will reveal the junction, hid
den, perhaps, by a broad braid
descending from the collar to the
wrist, or by a similarly arranged
strap, or perhaps by encircling bands
of gallon or soutache. Coat sleeves
are rarely broken up horizontally as
iress ones frequently are.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-18
RECEIPTS AND SALES.
SINCERE THANKS.
If You Have Catarrh, Asthma OF
Bronchitis, Read What Thankful
People Say About HyOmei.

Mrs NJ. A. Drake, Utica, N. Y.
writes: Il could not speak above a
whisper, l inhaled Hyomei, and it
gave me instant relief Hyomei will
cure Catarrh and Bronchitis if used
as directed"
Lockwood Edwards, 1926 Madison
ave-, Columbus, o., writes: Il will
let you know what your Hyomei in
haler did for me. 1t cured me of
my bronchitis all right. / feel very
thankful to you for your valuable
medicine"
Mrs Bertha Weekly, Pleasantville,
Pa, writes: Il want you to know 1
used your Hyomei for Hay Fever with
good results, having suffered with it
for many years, and that is the first
thing I ever found that gave me any
relief
Hyomei will cure Catarrh, Bron-
chitis, Hay Fever, Asthma, Coughs or
Colds. and Dodson's Pharmacy will
give your money back if it don't 1t
is a pleasant remedy, and gives relief
instantly. Just breathe it in through
the pocket inhaer that comes with
every $100 outfit Extra bottles for
subsequent treatment are only so
cents. 13-1S-29
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-18
MRS. TAFT HAS
AN AMBITION
Hopes to Make Capital Ma
ton S Social Center.
Viola Rodgers in the N. Y. Americana

Viola Rodgers in the n Y American)
We discussed society and what the
National Capital might become as a
real social center of America; we
suggested that New York city should
learn to understand that there are
others in this great country quite
worthy of becoming members of the
400" We agreed that the 400"
was not necessarily representative
of the nation. We talked of a nat
ionaI society, which should be COM
posed of the best people, not on the
dollar, but on culture, art, statesman
ship. These things, combined with
the fact that Washington is the
center of the diplomatic life of this
country, would make it ideally the
social center of America, and Mrs.
Taft agreed that it could and should
be. We talked of gardening and
Japanese pugs and many other
things.
Mrs Taft's views on all these sub
jects-and | have here only told
what the subjects were and not what
she said about them-were, of course
extremely interesting, and at the end
of an hours talk the charming hos
tess said;
IF any of our talk is to be pub
lished won't you please let Mr.. Taft
see your dispatch before you send
it?" Of course, l said / would and
[ did the same evening
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-18
MARKET SWEPT
ON BASIS s 3-4
Poorer Grades, However
Not SaIabIe

Sales of cotton locally yesterday
were on a basis of S94 cents, basis
good middling, the market being
swept of offerings of the better
grades at the price. For lower grades
and tinges the buyers were not seek
ing. Quotations are unchanged. Re-
ceipts for the day were is bales
and the sales 2S1.
The New York market opened 1 to
4 points higher and soon added to
these gains. The near positions
made a sharp advance during the
first hour, but eased off, but in the
afternoon the same uplifting force
was in evidence, the highest for the
day being reached. The close was
very steady, 8 to II points above the
final figures for the day before.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-18

really proud Of; her father just as
much so as l.
of the election, Mrs. Taft ex-
pressed hreself as very much pleas
ed, and said that it had been a mat
ter of personal qualification to both
herself and Judge Taft that it had
been campaign free from bitter
personalities.
Mr. Taft is very sensitive" she
added, and was little afraid
that he would suffer from the usual
personal attacks made upon men
running for public office, but there
was little or none of it this year.
Issues and platform were the basis
of most of the attacks. as they should
be-
While talking with Mrs. Taft the
President-elect came in from his
morning golf. He was glowing with
good nature and shook my hand
heartily as he hurried on for dip
before luncheon.
" This rest and his golf are doing
Mr. Taft great good, and he has al
most recovered from the fatigue
which he suffered at the end of the
she said.
" While he has gained considerable
flesh during the campaign, due to
the fact that twas necessary for
him not to diet while he was trav-
cling about speaking, he has now got
back on his diet and will reduce him.
selm in weight during the next few
weeks. His health is splendid, and
it is wonderful how he stood the
strain so WELL
"On the desks, tables, shelves, ev-
erywhere were stacks of kilograms.
The mail, Mrs. Taft told me, was
enormous.
Friends from every place on
earth, she said, have cabled and
him, and then, besides, he
has hundreds of requests and letters
Of all sorts from people, which he
reads and answers. L, too, have been
lngulfed with an enormous cores
pondence, and / find my time pretty
well taken up answering the letters,
Tor | haven't any secretary and have
% do it all myself
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-18
FOR SALE.

200 acres level land, 6 miles OF
railroad. Two Broom houses, barns
etc. Rent 5 bales $500 acre.
400 acres, miles Of railroad. Soil
red and grey, $50 acres in virgin
pine timber. $1,000 acre. 1-3 cash
Timber will pay for place.
eco acres near Huntington, land
lays we'll 4-room house, 4 tenant
houses. This is a desirable farm
being near churches, school and
railroad.
500 acres, 7 miles of Americas,
miles Of railroad station. 5-roon
rouse, tenant houses. IS acres In
original forest; healthy and fine
drinking water. $1,000 per acre.
5-room house close in $4,000 Rent
$1,000 per month.
5-room house, Church street. REM
$3.50. p rice $4,000.
8-room house, close in, large lot
nice home
Come to see me if you wish tc
buy, sell or rent. Choose now.
Delay won't get you anything.
P. b. WILLIF0RD.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-18

Americas little neighbor, Ellayille.
is still in upheaval over the coming
of the circus, and it will go there
despite some small opposition
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-18
CONSUMPTION
COST billion
This The Annual Loss 10 The Nation, SAY Experts
al tho tuberculosis Congress.

According to Prof Irving Fisher Of To' i,
the Great White pla uc" costs over O /,
billion dollars year. lie estimates Ia :
consumption kills 1873, 600 every year in tho
United States. This is equal to the deaths
from typhoid fever, scarlet fever, diph-
iberia, appendicitis, meningitis, diabetes,
smallpox, and cancer al Put together. 81
Consumption is undoubtedly infect. ~
and like Pneumonia and Diphthersa is
usually contracted IN winter when closed
doors and windows cause impure air. Care
fJll ventilation and the use of reliable
disinfeetnt are the be t representatives..
fhe last Thing at night ctr int the traps
Of the closets, wasb-basiDs, sinks, etc.,
little Platt'5 ChiGrides. Al suspected
pieces should be freely s9tiuEled with
mixture of one % past Plates Chlorides
and ten 100 parts Of water. Platt's Chic
rides is an odorless, colorless liquid disin-
fectant which destroys foul odors and
disease germs. 1t is sold everywhere in
full quart bottles. and is prepare 4 only by
Henry 3. Platt, ~ aa'igaSt., New York.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-18
HAPPY RESULTS
Have Made Many Americas Residents
Enthusiastic.

No wonder scores of Americas cit
liens grow enthusiastic 1t is
enough to make any one grow happy
to find relief after years of suffering.
Public statements like the following
are but truthful representations of
the daily work done in Americas by
Doan's Kidney Pills.
G. NJ. Harper, living at 710 Church
street, Americas, Ca, says: Il have
used Doan's Kidney Pills at different
times for five or six years, and | am
very much pleased with the results.
l was troubled with weak kidneys for
some time and it seemed as if the
muscles of my bladder were very
weak. When suffering from one OF
these attacks l procured Doan's Kid
ney Pills at Dodson's Pharmacy and
they gave me prompt relief l have
no hesitancy in endorsing Doans
Kidney Pills to Others"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Millburn Co, Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States
Remember the name-Doan's- and
take no other.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-18

Some other sales" are awaiting
announcement here, and the bar
gainical feast will be extended into
the new year.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-18

Now that it is known that the pri-
mary will not be called before Satur-
day, excitement will subside and the
voters will take nourishment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-18
Washington the Social Center

Without bold, aggressive, or radi-
cal changes, but with tact and dig
nifty, which she possesses to an un-
usual degree, Mrs Taft is destined to
go down in the history of White
House mistresses as one that has
counted in the making and molding
of a real American society, built
upon intellectual and thoroughly gem
tie democratic lines
''She believes that Washington is
not only the center, politically, Of the
country, but also from the stand
point of diplomacy and in it's social
life. With ample opportunity as a
cabinet officers wife, she has OBJ
served the people who have come to
Washington from every quarter
the land. Each year has increased
the number of families who take up
residence in Washington during its
social season, but who reside at
other times in every part of the
United States
q asked Mrs Taft about her lit
tie girl.
Little girl she exclaimed. why,
Helen is now inches taller than l.
| have no little girl any more.
viii she make the White House
her home next year?' l asked
No, | want her to remain an
other year at school, if possible. She
is H. now l think there will be
plenty of time, and she will be bet
ter prepared for society and the flu
ture if she remains as long as posi-
bic in school,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-11-18
Savannah, Ca, November
1926, 1908

$40 round-trfp from Americas,
proportonately low rates from other
points. Tickets on sale November
21st to 25th, inclusive, limited return
ing to November both, 1908. Special
sleeping car will leave Americas
10:40 p. m, November 25th, return
ing leave Savannah 500 p. M Nov.
Goth, diagram now open, make reser-
vations now J. E. HIGHTOWER,
Agent, Americas.