The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06
E. Mapes, Secretary,
 Cream of Wheat Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

NAlnnedpouS, NlnneSOta.
 'I reason why, if business is not hampered for political reasons, the United States should not see great commercial prosperity during the continu- ance of the European war. This, however, is a time when the utmost latitude should be allowed by the government to all legitimate business in- terests Upon that, coupled with wise action toward the establishment of mercantile marine and ade- quate banking facilities, l think the question de- bends entirely. think this is the greatest chance for the American manufacturer and businessman that will probably in several lifetimes, and think the business man of the United States be safely trusted to take advantage of it if not ham, pered too much Ky unreasonable government re- strictions Of there will come a reaction after the war, and how much the same will affect the United States depends entirely upon how firmly we have established our footing during the contnu- ance of the war period"
 Windsor T. White, President,
 The White Company,
 Cleveland, Ohio.
 Business with the White Company has steadily nounccment of war abroad l believe general busi- will continue fair in this country and will boom # our surplus farm products and manufactures can be shipped to other countries."
 United Cigar Mfrs. Co.,,
 New York City,
 'n the main the present disturbances in American business are due to financial and merchandising re- adjustments made necessary by the European upset. his readjusting process is already well under way. In the meantime it would be mistake to fear that the real fundamentals of American business arc endangered. Even the cotton losses are already offset by grain increases. American business will emerge stronger from the present crisis than ever before, while other countries at war will emerge badly weakened. Speaking for ourselves, we are following our normal progressive policy" The Bartholomew Company, Peoria, Illinois.
 Our trade this year will exceed that of last year and previous years. The has had no effect on the sale of automobiles, and with the increased prices that farmers will receive for their products look for still larger busness in all rural conn munities in the Central West"
 A. J. Lavuer, Gen. Mgr,
 Burroughs Adding Machine Co.,, Detroit, Michigan.
 General conditions in America do not warrant the slump in business which is being felt all the country. The uneasiness created by the sudden changes made necessary account of European disturbances s responsibe for the lack of business activity. However, l believe that as soon as the business public decides to the best way to pro- ceed under existing conditions business will resums its normal attitude and should show considerable increase"
 Woolson Spice Co.,,
 Toledo, Ohio.
 "Or business is decidedly above normal. Outlook for fall and winter very favorable. We taking advantage O presens opportunity to extend our interests in many sectons of the country" c. M. Skiles, President,
 Ohio Seamless Tube O..
 Shelby, Ohlo.
 My opinion is that this country vas never on . more sound financial basis. If will all comply with the Presidents messags to the people. that is to be calm, cool, level-headed, and not rock tho boat this country will continue to dominate the world"
 StudebaLer Corporation, South Bend, Indiana.
 "Our advertisement, Optimsm and Opportunity express.s our views. We believe the opportunities for business heretofore supplied by Europe now open to American manufacturers and mer- chants and they should unite vigorously in taking advantage of the situation. Fundamental condi- 6ons of the United States absolutely sound" E. Rosenbaum, President,
 Southern Flow Company,
 Dallas, Texas.
 s'The larger the army the greater the commissary needs. Texas the worlds comnnissary, stands ready to feed the hungry and clothe the naked with an unusually large feed crop made and big cotton crop m.turins. We should quickly recover from ihs temporary dspression eaused by the closing of European cotton markets and eventually suppy ths world with finished cloth -nstsad ef cotton. D CT lasting bsne63"