The Detroit times., 1913-09-11
DETRlOIT-MADE
PRODUCTS
DRAW CROWDS
Interest in Big Street Exp0si-
ti0n Shows No Indication Of
Letting Up
MERCHANTS WANT SHOW
MADE ANNUAL AFFAIR
Those Skeptical At First De-
clare it Splendid Stimulus to
Retail Trade

AT least 20 merchants. many of
whom were skepticai OF trade con.
ditions during the 'Made-in-Detroit'
week, told me last night cnat their
trad hail increased largely uIing the
first two days Of the week." said A.
H. Zenner, chairman Of the commit
tee directing the "Made-in.Detroit'
exposition. Wednesday.
This Is one of the most satisfac.
continued. I'VE are not only show
ing the people of Detroit what De-
troit makes, but we are putting bust.
ness into the hands Of the retailers.
Even those who we're mi dubious
have already begun to talk OF q repe.
ttion Of the show next year, and some
OF them would like to. see two weeks
year given to the exhibition"
The only person who can remain In
Grand Circus park and not be at
tracted by the automobile exhibit II
Gov. Pingree. Poor Pingree! His
sculptor placed him so high In his
bronze chair that he gaxes right over
the near pavilion, and sees only the
red-and-yellow back of the one across
Woodward-ave. Maybury, more for
tunate, stares at the row Of glossy
cars at his feet. and takes part with
the people .of his city In witnessing
the "Made-in- Detroit" show.
There are many hours OF the day
when II Is impossible to walk the
circus block without taking to the
grass. so deep IL popular interest in
the show of 1914 models. Anyone
within the booth who wishes to give
q talk on automobiles IL soon sur
rounded by a acknowledging mass
Detroit knows something 6out auto.
mah1SR. and nearly ever'-A9'sS y" =
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vocates have'tu say ABOUT their cars,
Woodward-ave. Is not monopolizing
the attention of the people. Streets
like Broadway, which five years ago
were considered far out of the busi-
ness section, are drawing crowds for
their "Made-in- Detroit" exhibits. SO
much care has been taken In the win
dow shows that the pasted label
Made In Detroit. is in itself enough
to draw a knot OF curious people. no
matter what Is behind the glass. Even
an exhibit of plaster-nothing but q
rough mix-brings people to stop,
gaze and speculate. The populace.
which usually finds its variety In
moving-picture bills. now passes by
the movies" because there 10 SO
much diversion elsewhere.
Anything that resembles action Ii
quickly seen and appreciated by the
crowds. The manufacture Of q plano
in one window holds an audience
spellbound throughout the day. Men
and women alike pause before the
places where the progress OF q cigar
from the green plant to the gaudy
label Is shown. The manufacture Of
overalls becomes exciting, seen from
the street Many of the jewelry
stores have attractive exhibits. One
window shows the multitude Of pieces
that go to make up flute, astonish-
ing even musicians Every store con.
veys its lesson of practical informa-
ton.
Friday will be "Made-in.Detroit'
day for the school children. The
schools will be closed, by order Of
Supt Chadsey. and the pupils will be
given q chance to learn what the
town OF which they are proud-and no.
body will stick up for his home city
like youngsters turning out. Too
bad that the show could not have
been given before the. children de-
parted on summer outings. They
could have advertised Detroit far and
wide with the knowledge they would
have obtained. But they will see and
remember; and as It appears. from
the comments Of delighted merchants.
that "Made-in-D Detroit" week will be
an annual feature. the sights they
see Friday will be recalled to their
memories again and again.
A special feature Of Friday will be