The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-05-29
WINDOW GL Ass BLAST
ENDS FOR THIS YEAR
Tardy Improvement Noticed
and Presages Better condi-
tons for Next Blast.

PTTSBERG. Pa, May S29--TooaS s
number Of the GIassworker says:
Today marks the close of the VIII
dow glass blast OF 19i4-ie1o-
All the factories which resumed
operations something like a month
ago following the curtaifment shut
down will cease today on schedule
time.
"A general scattering of workmen to
their homes or vacation points IS one
of the results of the seasons termna-
ton, and manufacturers IN many IN
stances will desert their ofhces as
soon as possible and try TO forget the
disappointments which have crowded
upon them du-ing the last few months
This will be the easier TO do. as
business during the last week showed
a continuation OF the improvement re-
ported in fhe Glassworker last Week
There was no Overwhelming volume
of buying orders, but LOT OF glass
was sold nevertheless. much more IN
fact than could be reported during
some weeks in the normally best per
iod of the blast
This tardy improvement is welcome
indeed, and presages much better con-
ditions for next blast.
There is every reason in the world
why glass plants should be able TO
operate probably right from the jump
when the fires are again lighted Tie
stocks now on hand are smaller by
a great deal than they were year
ago, and it is considered absolutely
certain that all warehouses will 'be
emptied during the summer at exist
ing prices.
There is a growing feeling OF con-
fdence manifest in financial circles
in this country. and the recent in
crease in building operations Win. 1t
is confidently predicted. be followed
by still stronger boom in this field.
with a consequent heavy demand for
window and plate glass
Aside from these actual indications
of coming Improvements. every one
engaged in the window glass business
in this country has substantial
grounds for announcement in the
fact that the industry has successfully
emerged from two such precartous
years as have just dragged past as.
PERHAPS no one is able to show as
he. under normal conditions. would
have been justified in expecting, but
the mere fact that manufacturers have
weathered the storm. and are still
able TO sit in the game. speaks elo-
ouently for the sol.dity ct the In
dustry.
But actual conditions are far better
than that Not only are manufactur-
ers still, able TO carry on their bust
ness. but they are able TO show
profit. in many instances. where those
engaged in other lines of business have
gone down to failure and disaster
A very potent factor IN this happy
outcome has been the National Asso-
ciation OF Window Glass Manufactur-
ers. which has convIncinely demon
strated that there is a field for leg1t-
mate, cooperation. Thanks to this
organization there has been a ma
ttonSwide discussion OF costs. factory
conditions. general demand. and cor.
relative business conditions which en-
abled the members TO steer a safe
course through the shoals OF threat
ened overproduction and general bus
mess depression
There is an apparent disposition to
Quickly unload stocks at present. but
there is no reason for haste 1t is.
safe to forecast good demand for all
glass now on hand during the ensuing
+o,,- ~. five months