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The Cairo bulletin., 1910-01-11
PRETTIEsT FOOT AND ANKLE
the Frivolous In London's
Smart Society.

Dainty foot and ankle competitions
are likely to become feature in
smart society entertainments, Lon
don letter says. The pink-toe socials
Oh few years ago, which enterpris-
ing American danes promoted, bear
some sort of relation to this novelty
flquant amusement is always being
sought after by some OF the more ad-
Vanced society women. The new idea
was first introduced to one OF them
at recent country fair held in aid
or the funds of the Actors association,
when quite the most attractive event
among actresses was the competition
Tor the prettiest foot and ankle. The
iair competitors sat behind curtain,
raised just enough to enable tho
masculine judges on the other side to
arrive at a judicial decision.
Hostesses on the lookout for novel
frivolities saw their chance. Pillow
nights in country houses have become
taboo--not because of the grumbline
OF the moralists. but because such
midnight gambols are no longer .
novelty In more than one quarter 4,
was at once seen that foot and ankle
competitions would be Just the thing
to keep the men awake after a day't
hunt.
Wires and cables began to fac
their way into the offices of the besy
British and Partisan dealers, who bro
VIDE equipment for such a game
Some of the most beautiful shoes anG
hosiery imaginable went to the north
OF England for use at two or three
or the smartest house parties.
Across the drawing room a curtain
was hung to within few inches
the floor. and behind 1t sat some of
the prettiest figures In Anglo Ameri.
can society. Bankers. lords real,
estate magnates, officers OF the Brit
ish navy, and junior representative!
Of the embassies set themselves to
the distracting task--for man-o
deciding upon the prettiest foot and
ankle to be seen.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-01-11
CALL LOANS CO UP SPASM0DIC RISES
And As Raoid Declines Characterized
Yesterdays Wheat Market
Other Grains Same.

Chicago Jan 0.-WHEAT-Spas-
modic advances and as rapid declines
marked the trade today. The close
was steady with May 'sc higher. Sen
timent during the day was largely
bearish Considerable early selling
which crowded nr!ces down was fol-
lowed by rapid advance to the
highest point of the day from which
by fits and starts prices fell of to
near Saturdays closing figures. Tie
bullish factors contributing to the ad.
vances We're the untayOrabie Argen-
tine crop reports and the strong cash
wheat demand from northwest mil.
than 100000 bushels in excess OF
last years figures-had weight on the
bear side of the market. May was
the most active month ad ranged from
s1.13 to 1.14Bc.
No. 2 red 1.274D127l5 No. 3 red
1.20M1.27; No. ? hard lt53m11i;
No. hard 110m1I5l2. May opened
l139s to IN; high l14M1l4tS low
49, closed 1I}M01.l24 July
closed l.G3h,
CORN The expectation OF large
receipts in corn had q bearish intu-
ence early Arrivals We're less large
than anticipated and caused an az
vance later and shorts rushed to GOV.
err The cash demand was cool in
the closing hours OF the session. Tae
close was steady with May re high
er
No. GI1@c MAY opened GS to
6Shc; high GS9s low Csc; closed
GS9s July GSh,
OATS-Comparatvely qriet f'ha
volume of trade was small Closed
steady, with May a shade lower
No. : white 4Sc No, , waite ia
4Se; STANDARD AK @4SA. May opened
!1h to 47Ac high 477sc, low AK
closed Az @l77sc; July l49s.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-01-11

The customs OF society often have
queer origins, Some years ago the
members of q somewhat inferior set
took to shaking hands on level with
their chins, mode copied from royal
personages who, suffering from an alb
scess under the arm, avoided the pain
full friction entailed by shaking hands
in the ordinary manner and resorted
to higher level. This was observed
by some lesser lights. from whom the
custom spread.-Home Notes.
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GOVERNMENT BONDS.
PROVISIONS.

BUTTER Steady to firm; cream
cry specials 3Gc; extras CSC; thirds to
frsts 29m34
CHEESE Strong; ranged 56ISc.
EGGS Firm; western ranged 25h
Ct Ace.
COFFEE-Options opened barrel
steady at unchanged prices to de
cline of ten points in sympathy with
the partial decline of "A franc a.
Hayre. There seemed to be some
further uncertainty regarding the
probable offerings of yalorization OF
coffee in local circles. The close was
inactive ut a net decline of 5610
points. Sales 5000 bags; Jan. $685.
spot steady; No. Rio s 11-16@SA /;
mild quiet; Cordova 9611hc.
SUGAR-Raw firm; Muscavado SO
test $780, centrifugal SO test 4.G5:
molasses sugar SO test $50. Refined
steady.
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More important Than Ewes.

The pretty young teacher was strug'
Cling to impart spelling book-lore to a
small Italian boy. Chief" was the
word under consideration. Chief"
spelled Tony laboriously. "Oh, no,
Tony she said, you've left out one
letter. Can't you think what it is"
Tony shook his shiny black head
IT'S name is just the same as some,
thing you have" she went on, looking
straight into his eyes. Il can see them
looking at me this minute, right out
of your head--two, big brown ones"
Bugs shouted Tony triumphantly,
The Delineator.
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NATURE SPARES
The Stricken Rose From Gri.s.

What q fortunate provision OF nature
II is, that deprives the rose OF mental
suffering, for low poignant would be it's
grief to discover in the height Of its
blooming glory. that canker led at its
heart, and that its beauty and fragrance
were doomea forever. Nature always
spares the suffering; she is a veritable
store-house of pleasing rewards, for
those who seek her aid. In the years
gone by falling hair and graynoss have
cast gloom over the lives of Thousands
of young women. but thanks TO tbs in
vestigations of scientists the true cause
OF hair destruction is now known to be
a germ or parasite that burrows into
the hair follicles. Newbro's Herpicide
absolutely destroys this germ, thus
permitting the hair to grow as ma
ture intended. Sold by leading drug
gists. Send 10c. in stamps for sample
to The Herpicide Co. Detroit. Mich.
One doliap torNW guaranteed. Paul
G. Schah Z Sons, special agents.
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eOR 2AA~# .
SPICY SAYINGS
His Receipt.

His Receipt.
southern banker recently told the
lowing about his eight-yearoId son
e boy had been invited to spend 9
elk with some little friends in the
lntry. Stay and keep me com
ny, Jack" said his mother. Father
es travelling this week, and | shall
all alone. Here is a five-dollar bill
you instead of the visit"
Jack promptly closed with the offer,
d the banker as promptly borrowed
G five dollars, at current interest
ereby keeping, as he observed when
ling the story, both the boy and the
oney in the family.
Some two months later Jack wanted
,recall the loan
yeWhat five dollars do you meant?
sked the banker.
why, the five / gave you"
Il haven't any five dollars"
But gave it to you. Mother
.idn't | give him five dollars? You
aW me"
Il certainly did," she replied.
Where's your receipt, them" de-
handed the father. DO you mean to
say you've been loaning money with
put getting black and white to show
for it?"
"Mammie," said the boy, appealing
to, his nurse, didn't give papa five
dollars?"
You poh' little lamb" Indignantly
the old woman. Goose you
donS glib it to him, honey"
There, papa" said the budding
lawyer triumphantly, there's the
black and white of 1.-THE Delin
Gator.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-01-11

1t is true that as early as 1912 q
German investigator suggested that
the trouble was caused by parasitic
organism, but later 1t was indefinitely
determined that the fungus, Sorospo.
rum scabies, which he had isolated
was rot invariably the cause Of the
trouble. 1t was not until 1890 that
Prof. Bolley definitely determined that
potato scab was caused by a fungus
parasite. Until resistant strains could
he bred up it was necessary that some
temporary preventive be applied, says
Farm, Stock and Home. Treatment
of potato may be by the use of forma.
lin or corrosive sublimate (bichloride
OF mercury The latter is perhapi
the most effective but it should be
handled with the greatest caution as
it is very powerful poison when TAX
en- internally The solution is pre-
pared by dissolving two ounces OF
corrosive sublimate in two gallons
hot water. When the poison is well
dissolved, add II gallons of water Il
gallons in all The potatoes. which
should be reasonably clean should be
put in gunny sack and the whole
suspended in the solution for an hour
and half Then empty them out on
a floor to dry thoroughly before cut.
ting and planting.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-01-11
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.

Chicago, Jan, 10.--CATTLE-R
ceipts $4,000; steady to strong; steers
$5.00GS.10; cows and he ifers 3.406
COO; calves 3,00M9.75; stockers and
feeders 3.75M5.50.
HOGS Receipts $4,000; and lee
lower; choice heavy $S.70MS.75;
butchers SG5@S.75; light mixed $50
1880; choice light S.G0m8.G5; pack.
ing S.550SG5; bulk of sales $500
$50
SHEEP-Receipts 1900; steady;
sheep $450M630; lambs 100000;
yearling 5.250S,35.
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roposs VI III al Of ~srba

roposs VI III al OF ~arha {
Sealed Prop IS Dire to
City Council of the tv c liro,
nois will be received at office 4
the City Comptroller of said Cit OF
Cairo, at No. I'LL Commercial ave
nue. in the City of Cairo, Illinois, III
to 1880 o'clc y p. NJ. of Tuesday. Jan
uary 11,191C for the removal OF At
garbage in d City of Cairo during
the year 1910.
Said garbage shall consist of all de
cayed fruits, vegetables and kitchen
offals in front of all residences In
said City of Cairo. and shall also con
sist of all dead animals which are tt
be found in all streets, alleys and prl
vate premises In said City of Cairo.
The contractor whose bid shall b.
accepted shall be required to remove
all garbage during the months here
after named as follows:
For the ~nnths of January, Febru
airy and December of the Year 1910
two (2) times each week; for tn
months of March and April OF thu
year 1910, three go times each week
for the months of May, June. Juls
August, September. October and No
vember of the year 1910 six tGl
times each week.
Any dead animals which shall b
found up any of the streets AM
alleys or upon any private premise
in said City OF Cairo shall be remove
by the contractor Immediately afte
his attention shall have been Gale
to the same,
The contractor whose bid shall
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-01-11
ST, LOUIS CATTLE,

st. Louis, Jan. 10.-CATTLE-Re-
ceipts 500, l0c lower native ship
ping and export steers $690dS.50;
dressed 'cef and butcher steers 4,50n
G.70; stockers and feeders 3,40M5,25,
cows and he ifers 3.25GG,00; Texas
and ILndjan steers 2.S0m5.G0
HOGS Receipts 1890; 10 to Zoe
lower; pigs and lights $G.4Gm8.45;
packers S.S00S,50; butchers and best
heavy S.450S60
SHEEP-Receipts 2,700; steady;
natives $425G5.90; lambs 6.50m900
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-01-11
TWO New Eahrina

Among the new materials with fan
ciful names are That's MORE and Alas
ka crepe. Both of them are quite Of
fective. but they have nothing sugges
tive OF their names In the textures
However, we have such a variet, ~
fabrics this year that 1t must be dill,
cult to get names for all of them; and
we are adopting the old Frenth meth
cd of using the nam OF the hour fol
nur garments and oul TEXTILES.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-01-11
About Medium.

A prominent clergyman was baptiz-
ing an infant. The father, whose
name was McCabe, being present, the
pastor in writing 1t inquired whether
he spelled it with large c or a small
C, to which the proud father replied,
"Middlin' large, If you PLACE, father"
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-01-11
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

The annual meeting of the stock,
holders of The Cairo Creamery Co.
will be held at the office of the above
IN Tuesday, Jan, II, 1910, at 2
o'clock p. m, for the purpose OF
slecting a Board of Directors and such
other business as may be brought be
l0re said meeting.
J. B. D. Lawter,
Jan. 9. 1910. Secretary.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-01-11
TIE BEN DAVIS APPLE.

Probably no variety OF fruit bas
caused so much argument as the Ben
Davis apple. In the last few years
the violence of this argument has
somewhat subsidized, but it has not al.
together died. There are still some
men who consider it criminal to grow
Ben Davis, while others are very sure
that il is the most profitable apple
that can be planted, says the Country
Gentleman. Some of those who are
opposed to the variety. but who will
admit that it is usually profitable,
content themselves with predicting its
early downfall. Such predictions have
been common for 40 years, yet Ben
Davis has gone on increasing its hold
In every direction throughout this
time.
Some figures which the Massachu-
sets experiment. station has recently
collected. give intimation that posi-.
bly, the long -looked-for check in the
planting of Ben Davis has almost ar.
rived. A circular letter of inquiry
was sent out TO nurserymen in all
parts of the United States and Canada
asking how the sales of Ben Davis at
present compared with those OF other
varieties, and whether the sales OF
Ben Davis are now increasing or de-
creasing, A large number OF replies,
covering the continent, give very in
teresting results. About 9 per cent OF
the nurserymen report that the sale
of Ben Davis trees is still increasing.
About 80 per cent report no change.
while g. per cent report decreased
sales of this variety. In some cases
the decrease is very marked
While It is unsafe 10 draw any very
sweeping conclusions from correspon-
dents of this sort, these figures are
sufficiently striking to merit some at
tention, II seems all the more proba-
bic that there is some truth in this
inference, from the fact that many
other varieties are specifically men
toned as taking the place of Ben
Davis. In reply to a question on this
head, about 20 different varieties were
named. Jonathan led the whole field
by large majority, and his very
fact would Indicate that the conclu-
sion regarding Ben Davis is well
founded since Jonathan is popular in
the territory where Ben Davis has al
ways been pre-eminent.
The second most important variety
being used as a substitute for Ben
Davis is Gano. This substitution is
entirely Ineligible, but will strike
many readers as being a very small
change for The better Ii indicates
however, that the tendency away from
Ben Davis is still localized in that
section whore the variety has reigned
most supremacy. The same obServa-
tons would hold true OF the other
leading varieties mentioned as sub
stitutes, these being mammoth black
twig wnesap, Grimes and York i'm
perial. The net result is rather re-
assuring for all these persons who
hope to see higher standards OF quail
ity prevail in American pomslogy
The tendency in this list is distinctly
upward, Jonathan, winesap and
Grimes are everywhere recorded as OF
the highest quality, and all sources OF
information indicate clearly the strong
tendency toward the increased plant.
ing of these varieties throughout the
central and south central states this
is, in the Ben Davis country.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-01-11
NEW YORK MONEY.

New York, Jan. l0.-On call, firm
81 az per cent; closing bid 512 pei
cent. Time loans firm; sixty days
4l504a per cent; 80 days to Sly
months AZ. Prime mercantile paper
Az to per cent. Sterling exchange
steady; demand $4S670 sixty days
lS3.700f83.S5 Bar silver 52hc
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-01-11

The annual stockholders meeting
of the First Bank and Trust Company,
Cairo, H.. will be held at the banking
rooms of said bank, Tuesday, January
18th, 1910. at $3.50 p. m, for the cleo
ton of Directors and such other bust
ness as may properly come before
said meeting.
H. r. AISTHORPE,
Secretary.
Cairo, ILL.,. Dec. 18th, 1909.
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Safe.

He was telling a thrilling story out
Of his wallet of a thousand and one
hairbreadth escapes over in Santiago
doncherknow, and his pretty listener
was leaning anxiously toward him
hanging on every utteranee.
THE wolves were upon US" he
said, believing and roaring as | have
50 often heard them. We fed for our
Ives. ! don't deny 1t; but every sec.
Cnd we knew the ravenous pack was
gaining On us. At last they were SO
ngear that we could feel their muzzles
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-01-11
ILLINOIS CENTRAL
Corrected to January /, 1910.
THE FAST MAIL ROUTE



Trains Leave Cairo:
IT'S .. m. Daily Chicago vestibuls
limited, arriving CChicago 1O:4o am.
2:fe q. m. Daily st. Louis Night
Limited. arriving st. Louis 1870 a. m.
sleeping car open at $3.50 p. m.
$50 q. m. st. Louis Special.
$500 z. m. Chicago Daily Expresa
f1:is 4. IN. st. Louis Fast Mail.
1875 4. m. Chicago Midday Special
k:ss p. m. Daily st. Louis Limited.
1855 .. m. Afternoon Express fol
odin. Kffinkham. NATION, Champaign
$50 p. m. Thebes Accommodation
6:fs .. m. Chicago and Eastern Ex.
press.
to.1o D. m. Chicago night express,
arriving at Chicago 7:i5 a. m.
R:ar Z. IN. Memphis and nashville.
s:ks q. IN. Memphis and New Or.
cans Limited.
$40 /. IN. Seminole Limited for
Birmingham and Jacksonville, Fla.
eco /. m. PAducah and Louisville.
1881 ?. m. Daily Memphis and Neu
Orleans.
1881 2. N. Daily Nashville. Chatts
lsoga and Atlanta.
$3.50 ,. IA. Fulton and Aayfield 40
fommodation
$3.50 p N. Paducah and Louisville
6:55 ,. m. Memphis and New Or
cans Spslial
Tor through tickets. sleeping ear se
eommcdatfons And further intonnA
don apply It Illinois Central Passen
cor 1tatioa, Cairo. III.
J. n. JoNGa Tlekss Asse.
a ANTcsh = a
: n. MANSON, Pass Traffic ~
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-01-11
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS

The annual meeting of the stock
holders Of the Alexander County Ma
tional Bank of Cairo, Illinois, will be
held at the Office of the said bank in
tue city Of Cairo, Illinois, on Tuesday,
] ,nuary II, 1910, for the election Of a
Board Of Directors and for the trans
action Of other business. Polls will
be open from 10 o'clock a m. to 3 p.
m. on said day,
JAMES II. GALLIGAN,
Cashier.
Caito, ILL.,, Dec II, 1909.
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Good for Something.

Subbubs-"What do you intend to
10 with that lot you bought in Swamp
turst?" Commute--'T am thinking OF
making a fishing preserve of IT,
brock IN Life.
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Moral Bread Of Mankind.

Affability, mildness, tenderness and
a word which | fain would bring bacl
to its original Specification of virtue
| mean good nature, are of daily use
they are the bread OF mankind, an
staff OF life.--Addison.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-01-11

Somebody ought to invent an In
provement that would enable us t.
get along for awhile without improve.
ments.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-01-11
A Zeal t1ptimist.

AN optiniist," says the Philosopher
Folly, lis man who can whistle
lille he's helping his wife wash up
ne supper dishes"
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-01-11

When man has a mission In liit
generally 1t Is to drive other peopl
crazy by making them see the impe,
lance of It.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-01-11
ELGIN BUTTER.

Elgin, H., Jan. 10.--Butter firm
3Gc. Sales for the week, 566,30C
pounds.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-01-11

The trouble with stout women who
claim to be losing flesh is +, ) always
where they can't tell about It,
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-01-11

SEVERAL GOOD PAYING, PER-
MANENT positions open in the Gov
eminent Service; common school edu-
cation required. For particulars adj
dress --, care of this paper.
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HELP WANTED--FEMALE.

WANTED-Nurse girl. White pre-.
ferred. Mrs Martin, 1924 Sixth.
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ILLINOIS CENTRAL R. R.
AMIrta az Ynlariaa 49,

Winter Tourist Fares.
afro TO Aberdeen, Miss. and
return ..........,........ .s1S 10
Cairo TO Durant. Miss. and
return ......... 13 10
Cairo to Jackson, Miss. and
return 80. .........,.... l5 So
Iafro to McComb, Miss and re.
turn -. $3.50. ........ Is So
cairo to Hammond, La and re-.
turn -. :. :. $500. 90. Sc
sAiro to New Orleans, La. and
return 49,. 80. ........... 81. 5E
Cairo to Houston, Texas, and
return go. .......... ~ 70
Cairo to Galveston. Texas, and
Icturn ss.. 81 ~
Cairo to San Antonio, Tex, and
Eoturu go. ......... 81 80
Cairo to Austin, Texas. and re-
TURN 80. 81 40
Cairo to Corpus Christi, Texas,
and return 80. -. ........ 81. 96
Cairo to Ell Paso. Ter, and re-
turn 80. -. ........... so. so
Cairo to Jacksonville. Fla. and
return .............. ..,.. %. 10
cairo TO Havana, Cuba, and re-
NuFH ''ss - .......,.t... 81. DO
And many other points In Florida,
Texas, New Mexico, California.
Tickets on sale until April SOth,
good returning until May s1st 1910.
J. H. JONES,
Ticket Agent, Cairo, I'll.
A. II. HANSON,
p. T. M, Chicago.
O. HATCH. g. p. A.. Chicago.
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MISCELLANE

ROOMS for light housekeeping, 1909
Washington.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-01-11

against our legs---~'
"Ah!" gasped out the lady. How
glad you must have been that they
had their muzzles on!"-Answers.
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HELP WANTED--MALE.

WANTED-Young man for city
salesman. Address City, this office,
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-01-11
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

Caiio, ILL.,, Dec II, 1909.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-10-22
How TO LOCATE
The BEST HOTEL
FOLLOW THE TRAVELLING MAN
AND WATCH WHERE HE GOES
THEY ARE THE TYPE THAT Sc
LEcT THE BEST CLASS OF Ho-
Tells.

A stranger arriving at a railroad
station is often at a loss to know
where to find the best hosiery in the
place. Appeal to respectable by
stander and the probabilities are that
you will be referred to some friend of
his in the hotel business. Ask the
station agent and he will tell you that
they are all about as good, or that one
Is about as good as another.
There is simple and sure way to
get the best-follow the larger number
of commercial travellers. To keep up
with the hotels is a part of their
business and, as these are their homes,
1T is certain that they will go to the
best to be had in that section
But perhaps there may be no trav-
cling men in sight. Then go to the
station agent and ask him--not which
is the best place to stop-but where
do the commercial travellers put up.
Do this, and ten to one he will tell
you the facts. Then you need ask no
further questions and if you find your
self stopping at rocky joint" you
will have the consolation of knowing
that it would have been worse at the
other place.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-10-22
.SALESMAN'S POINTERS
Driving Pointers That Should Have .
Practical Application for
Success.

The following criticism is not dir
ected toward the salesman so much as
the sales manager, who should know
enough about the details Of his par
ticular line to start his men armed
with all the possible information on
each item and keep them up to date.
The fact exists, however, that about
half the travelling representatives are
started out with a sample case filled
with specimens for museum exhi-
bition, so little do they know about
their samples.
For example, knight of the grip
calls, and from among his wares you
pick material Of special interest and
ask the price. Why is 1t higher than
the average? The usual reply is, Be
cause 1t is better" He has not been
told wherein it is better.
Or, '"The price is so low, am afraid
the quality is below the standard" to
which you get "Oh, the grade is all
right. So & So just gave me an order
for a hundred pounds" This is sup
posed to interest you when what you
want to know is, "Why?"
=
tage? How far will it go? How will
1t react with such a material?
All this information, il given intel
ligently, goes a long way to securing
the order and If the sales manager
cannot give it to the men, he is not
filling his job,
The salesman, should get it for his
own good, if he has to go to the man
higher up.
Letters from the house saying, how
to do it, instead of "why don't you
do lt?" would help the salesman and
keep him feeling good.
Craftsmanship is secondary to know
ledge Of the line which keeps the buy
err interested and that is half the bat
tie
A good article with all it's qualities
and advantages well described will
practically sell itself.