Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-14
GREAT INCREASE
IN MEMBERSHIP
over YEAR AGO
Jump of From. 1874 to 5o4
Members Shown by Sec
retary Kings Report.
URGE ACTIVITY
IN POLITICS
Legislation Of BENEFIT to the Business
Men Possible Only Through United
ESort-splendid Attendance Marks
the First Sessions,

the First Sessions,
The sixteenth annual convention Of
the North Dakota Retail Merchants
association opened in the Commercial
club rooms this morning. The morn
Ing was given over largely to the en-
rolling OF members. President George
Nj. Pike not calling the convention to
order unit latter IL o'clock.
jamestown and Williston Active.
Jamestown and Williston are repre-
sented by strong delegations, which
ton of the association. The contest
for the next meeting place will not be
decided until Thursday afternoon
Mayor James A. Dinnie welcomed
the visitors, and responses were given
by John Nelson Of Glen Ullin and j.
T. Nangle Of Fargo, state organizer for
the association.
H. K. Zuppinger Of Minneapolis IS
attending the convention as the rep
tin, retail trade magazine published
IN the Mill City. Mr. Zuppinger is to
take an active part in the convention.
To Enjoy Auto Ride.
This evening the visitors will bo
given an auto ride through the city.
The Commercial club Is in charge Of
this feature of the entertainment. The
cars will leave the club at D. m.
Tomorrow night the annual banquet
of the association will be held. It will
bsY given in the Elks' club roofn1 1t
$3.50 O'clock. Special music will be
furnished by Finley's nve-Piece or
chestra, and BY C1eary Monkey ana
Frank LaBine, soloists.r
Attorney Tracy r. Bangs Will be the
principal speaker. Mr. Bangs will
speak on "The Relation of. Lax Bust
ness Methods to the High Cost of Liv-
ing" Informal addresses will be given
by several Of the officers and dele
gates OF the association.
Credit Problem.
The credits problem is one Of the
chief topics for discussion. President
Pike referred to 1t particularly in his
address this afternoon. expressing the
hope that the association would be
ton.
Among the other important prob
lens to be taken up are: Advertising.
bookkeeping methods railroad rates
and community upbuilding.
Big Gain in Membership.
The report of Secretary w. W. King
was exceptionally interesting. 1t show
ed an increase in membership from
1875 to 504. Mr.. King predicted a
membership Of 1900 by next year.
He recommended the adoption Of the
Minnesota collection agents bonding
act and the Minnesota garnishment
act.
Dinnie Extends Welcome
In his address of welcome, Mayor
James A. Dinnie referred to the work
done by such retail organizations. He
declared that they were not only or:
ganized for the upbuilding Of the re-
tail trade, but also for the general de- |
velopment Of the state. He expressed
his pleasure of the efforts made By
the retail grocers along better farm
ing and better community development
lines
In responding. Mr.. Nelson express.
ed the thanks of the association for
the welcome and hospitality Of Grand
Forks. and outlined the work OF the
association in the development Of
North Dakota.
Mr.. Nangle spoke Of the work COM
tising and developing the state.
Committees Appointed.
Following are the committees .ap.
ing:
Resolutions-J. r. Nelson, Glen Ul.
len; B. T. Kraable, Hope; John Brueg-
ger, Williston; W. 6. Mcdonald, Grand
Forks; orin Pierce. Minot.
Rules and Order-R. B. Griffith, |
Grand Forks: Andrew Haas, James
town; p. ]. Myhre, Rolette; Louis
Mundt, Devils Lake: J. Lang, Kuhn.
Constitution and By-Laws-John r.
Nangle, Fargo; B. o. Tweto, Aber-
crombie; John Fahrer. New Rockford:
Fred W. Peglow, Glenburn: J, p. Lar.
son, Clyde.
Legislation-Tom weio, velva:gJ. i.
Nelson, Glen ulen; A. T. Kraabel,
Clifford.
sereeant-at-Ar1ns-w. A. Donnsily.
Fargo.
Financial Condition. o. X.
The reports Of Secretary W. W. King
and Treasurer Fred W. Bigelow were
very gratifying. Both reports showed.
The reports last year showed slight
deficit in the treasury, but. this year
they showed q neat balance and d
gain OF $919.s2 over last year.
Wednesday. ss &
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