Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-04-06
February %, 1916.
MIR. r; l.. BEST,
Bismarck, n. D.,

Dear Sir: We presume of course Of the heavy
advances that have occurred in the wooden market during the
past few months and the fact that many mills will be unable to
fill their orders for light weights that have been given them
by clothing manufacturers There a great many elements
which have entered this condition. such the failure Of dye
manufacturers to live to their contracts and the
consequence unable deliver their yarns the mills
We afraid the result going to be that large quantity Of
clothing which has been sold, will not be delivered.
We have been somewhat fortunate placing orders for
light weights early and in getting deliveries We have in
factory large of light weight from which
will be able fill future orders How long these goods will
last of will depend entirely upon the volume Of business
that receive We know Of that have already
advanced their light weight fancy from 81 90 $3.50 1t
intention make any changes the price Of Fancy
Suits for the present. but to take orders for time at the old
prices Many the larger retailers anticipating their wants
for the they realize that desirable merchandise
is going to be very
While advanced the prices of their Staples this
last when their pursued different
and kept prices just where they We in
position do this because Of having goods hand that
had bought at the old and wished to give custom
the benefit Of this purchase We have maintained these
prices right up the present time but supply
haued have been compelled prices all Staples
from soc to 800 We will keep these prices where
they until compelled by conditions make further
advances-when this happen cannot of tell
We sending this letter today tell frank
way just the situation with the hope that If
you find that have not enough goods to last for the
should you have been disappointed in the delivery Of
of your goods that you purchased elsewhere will be
very glad indeed have you advise that submit
you samples from different prices grades that might
interest you
We know that in the past there have been times when it
seemed that there would be scarcity Of merchandise and that
this fear did materaze but passing through times
that different from that have existed before
There absolutely shortage of wool in the world Mlmen
buying wool off the sleeps back from six months year ahead
We have shipped millions of pounds Of wool ont of the country
and there millions and Millions Of pounds of wool that
being absolutely put Of existence through the destruction
the uniforms which by the soldiers Of the armies abroad
With the exception Of few that held for exceed
ngy high prices there practically wooens to be had the
New York market Therefore when take all Of these facts
into consideration cannot help but feel that there going tt
be a shortage Of desirable merchandise this year
1t has been policy to take Of customers, and il
writing this letter. actuaed by desire have know
the circumstances exactly as they appear to
Very truly yours
BRANDEGEE KINCAID & co.
Utica N. T.
We always try to protect customers.
THE QUALITY STORl
l.. BEST