Evening journal., 1913-10-13
BOOST TALK
GOES in WITH
DAY LUNCHEON
Mr.. Leopold Tells Business
Men How Other Cities
Il. We Succeeded
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
WANTS UNITED FARCES

Between twenty-five and forty busi-
ness men, representing all interests Of
the city, members Of the Mercantile
Association, assembled at Ainscow's
Cafe at noon today for the usual noon
day luncheon.
Fred H. steinle, vice-president Of
the association. which is striving for
1000 members. presided at the
luncheon and introduced Joseph F.
Leopold, a representative Of the VIII
son McKeand Company. who are lead
Ing the boost movement.
During the luncheon Joseph S. Will
son announced that Josiah Marvel,
president of the Chamber Of Com
merce, had invited the Mercantile As
sociation TO join with the Chamber Of
Commerce at the latter's luncheon in
The hotel DUPONT at noon tomorrow
At that time plans formulated by the
Chamber of Commerce towards 'ad-
Vertising this city as well as proyid
Ing for the new industrial building
will be considered. On motion Of
Howell S. Egland, the invitation was
accepted.
William J. MoCorkindale. Of the
Wilmington Gas Company. said that
although he would be in Richmond
Va. tomorrow attending a convention,
thought the invitation should be ac-
,epted.
The invitation was accepted. At the
luncheon it is likely that an overture
will be made by the Chamber of Com
merce to the Mercantile Association
10 merge with the Chamber and form
, one great organization to enlarge the
scope of "boost" work.
Mr.. Leopold then gave a "boost"
talk, saying
even a skillful man cannot create
his own product out of nothing La
Dor and materials must como from
source. The materials may be ship
ped from long distances-but the la
Dor has to be supplied by the home
town. Every successful manufsctur-
er Will conoede that the character of
the labor supply is a tremendous eie-
ment in determining quality and vol
ume OF output. Makers Of shoes owe
much to BrocktOn. Mass. because
Il has housed and nursed their work
men. Grand Rapids holds her furni-
ture makers in the same debt because
she has developed skilful and efficient
artisans. Other cities offer housing
facilities. and educational advantages
10 The workmen In short. although
the manufacturer may pay the wages
II Is the city that makes II possible
for the workmen TO buy happiness
and contentment with the contents
Of the pay envelope.
"Is II not worth something TO th'
manufacturer to have the communit,
organized ito intsllisently supply tina
leadership which steadily moves to
ward right. stability. individual i'm
provemeut?
II the manufacturer still feels tina
be should take no part in a citizens
association. ask him this question
How Is vocational training (shoI
trainingl to be put into the city
schools unless you have the co-opera
ton Of the rest of the cityg The tax
PAYERS viii not assume an additiona
school burden If YOU hold yoursel
entirely aloof from their plans. This
affair of living in a modern city Il
q give and take proposition
ITO sum up: II is worth your while
gentlemen. to have an organization in
your city that will bring the active
thinking men together TO lay definite
plans for better schools. for trade ex
tension. FOR better markets. for mors
efficient government. for improved
transportation and for wiser citizen.
ship You are a part of the city-yoi
will find that its enterprise helps yol
and its limitations harm you"
At the meeting Of the directors o
the Association on Saturday after
noon. Mr.. Wilson outlined the worl
he proposed to do here. The mem
bers urged Mr.. Wilson to remain
here this week and this he gladl,
consented 20 do.
During the meeting a member o
the Mercantile Association, who Il
identified with the Chamber Of Com
rnerce suggested having the chambe
Of Commerce take over the contrac
entered into by the Mercantile Asso
ciation with the Wilson-Mckean'
Company.
This was opposed by several mem
hers Of the Mercantile Association
and the suggestion was not adopted
Those who had favored the sugges
ton did not vote for II, however
when the matter was placed befor
the members for action.