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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-26
BUSINESS IS FINE"
SAYS FRANK WILSON

Frank Wilson Is endowed with
genial personality that is a big asset
to the Arm he representative Rob-
ertson- Parker Co. That he Is work.
ing this good fellowship" In COM
binatton with his expert sales ability
to advantage Is attested by his order
book which we happened to see one
day last week-Well, Frank IL GER
tainly putting over some business
gentleman from Norfolk came in
town few days ago and 1t so hap
pened he was a personal friend OF
Frank Wilson. Frank met him. Be-
fore going back to Norfolk Frank had
sold him n handsome all-marble soda
fountain. Simply a passing incident
with Frank--for II you know him and
happen to be in the market for a line
he sells you just can't help but give
him the order. and you know that
he'll give you the best and the
"sQuarest deal" you can possibly get.
It's pleasure to meet fellow such
as Frank Wilson, fellow who mixes
friendship and business In a way that.
wins and holds your confidence.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-26
FACTORIES NEEDED
SAYS v. K. BACHE
Golden Opportunity For Establish
ment of Wagon Factory
i'm Richmond

A city located in a rich agricultural
section will reach a certain growth
and stop. the same is true of cities
depending on their jobbing trade,
there is a lack of incentive to bring
in new population. The one thing
TINT will insure a steady and rapid
development for an inland city is
manufacture. A city situated as Rich
mond is. with water transportation
and unusual railroad facilities, with
water power and cheap electric
power, should not rest satisfied as
johbtng town or banking town, but
should reach out and make special
effort to bring manufacturing enter
prises within her borders. 1t is not
enough to say We are large manufac-
turers of tobacco. of cigars or of Gig
arettes, those are all right but not
Of the character that employs skilled
and highly paid labor One good
manufacturing plant employing FIVE
hundred woodworkers, blacksmitha
and machinists will add more to the
population and wages paid to en-
ployes than ten large financial insti-
tutions. Yet Richmond men with
property to sell or rent will quickly
give financial help to rev trust
company or bank and turn down cold
any proposition for a new manufac-
turing enterprise.
My purpose is to suggest from time
to time new factories which Rich
a III
good profits to the stockholders
First we will consider farm wag-
ons: there are sold in Richmond more
than five hundred farm wagons per
annum there are sold in the terri
tory trading with Richmond more
than twenty thousand farm wagons
each year. the most OF these are sup
piled from Chicago, South Bend
Louisville and other western and
northern points, possibly ten per cent
are manufactured in the territory
that does its buying in Richmond, not
any of them are made in Richmond
We are located close to the source
of amply supply of timber, iron and
coal, we have every advantage in
water power and climate. Men train
ed in the manufacturing OF wagons
can be secured, also men trained in
the management of the business and
the selling of the product We can
save the dealers money in the mat
ter of freight and quick delivery. 1t
requires capital to conduct a wagon
factory on scale sufficiently large to
make 1t successful. I should say at
least three hundred thousand dollars
should be subscribed before a start
was made, that would equip factory
employing three hundred men with
an output of ten thousand wagons per
year. with a payroll of two hundred
thousand dollars.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-26
RICHMOND VS.. ATLANTA
CONTEST ON COCA COLA

1t would be about the biggest sur
prise of the year II the. prediction OF
W. L. Sans came true. Mr.. Sans
Is in charge Of the Coca-Cola business
in Virginia territory. with headquar-
ters in Richmond He says that from
the present outlook Richmond will
use as much Coca-Cola during the
next twelve months as will the city
of Atlanta-and that's some" Coca
Cola In fact, Mr.. Sans states that
II the present rate of sales keeps up
he will show a bigger gross sales rec
ord than Atlanta.
In the silent" words of one Chas
Chaplin: "Cmph,-thats nothin',
Richmond can beat Atlanta at any
old thing any old time
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-26
" GUMS REV|E ""
written For The Firing Line)
Saturday Noyemhar 95 1atS


Business shows no abatement. the
demand for all kinds of goods is ac-
tive, both the retail merchant and the
consumer being in the market for
nominal requirements High prices
make much larger capital necessary
to achieve the same net result.
The principal retail stores are trans
acting a good business and are max
ing preparations for a large Christmas
trade. Labor Is in demand at good
wages Tobacco and cotton are bring
ing the highest prices in many years
and there is ne more ready cash in
circulation.
Jobbers report no trouble in dispos-
ing Of goods, thu difficulty being in Sc
curing prompt delivery of orders. the
scarcity of cars and the rush at the
factories initiating against same. Rail-
roads have also placed embargoes on
certain goods.
Banks are we'll supplied with funds
and good paper Is eagerly sought.
Clearings continue to increase. This
Is due in part to the present specuia-
tive market.
The bank clearings for Richmond
were $26,9l5,74S.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-26
B. c. NELSON MEETS
WITH AN ACCIDENT

B. c. Nelson, the well-known sales
man Of Wilkinson. Williams & Reed.
arrived In the city Friday on one foot.
He had the misfortune to stick a
nail In his foot while at Yale. Va. His
many friends will be glad to know
that the accident is not considered
4 dangerous one and will probably
keep Nelson from work, only a few
days.
Nelson has the consolation OF
knowing that he'll pull down "s25
per" from the U. c. 7. organization,
(which will help little along about
this time Of year. But Uncle Billy
says, Ben don't need any money. so.
Of course he'll give that '$25 per- to
charity
At any rate. Ben. here's hoping that
you will soon be back on the job, no
worse on from the accident
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-26
"A RICHMOND ENTERPRISE
THAT HAS BRIGHT FUTURE
Prophytol Products Company Manufaa uring Antseptc
Solution That Is Rapidly Gaining
Wide Reputation

Pro- Phy-Tol Antiseptic Solution Is.
of course, familiar to most people of
Richmond, but few are acquainted
with the wide reputation that this
product is gaining in other parts OF
the country. OF such merit Is Pro-
Phy-Tol that 1t has forged ahead both
among the general public as we'll as
the medical and dental professions.
until today II has taken a place in the
front ranks of all preparations of this
character.
The Prophytol Products Company
was organized a few years ago for the
manufa cture of Pro-PhyTol in rather
small way; the organizers OF the
company working ON the basis that
this product must prove its merit be-
fore extensive operating equipment
was purchased. Sc quickly did 1t
meet with the approval of the public
that it was evident to the manage
ment that enlarged facilities must be
had If the business was to be devel-
oped Such faith did the owners have
in this product that they were willing
to spend thousands of dollars to put
in machinery and equipment, with the
result that -Phy-Tol Is now manu-
featured in one Of the most modern
plants of its kind in the country.
Its Use Is Extensive.
Continual increase in the demand
for Pro-Phy-Tol in Richmond and
various other parts of the country
stands as conclusive evidence of the
wisdom and foresight of the manufac-
turers
Some interesting and instructive In
formation has been furnished the Fir
ing Line relative TO this preparation
and It's manufacture. To attempt an
explanation in detail OF the intricate
and elaborate process by which Pro-
Phy-Tol Is manufactured would really
be beyond the powers Of the average
person who is not versed in the
science Of laboratory and chemical
art: but some conception OF the pro-
cess may be gained by the accompany
ing views OF different parts of the
plant.
A Visit to the Plant.
One particularly impressive feature
or the making Of Pro-Phy-Tol is the
fact that it never touches human
hands from the time 1t is first mixed
and placed for distillation in the i'm
mense porcelain watts. as shown in the
upper picture. until the individual
package is opened by the purchaser.
From these watts the liquid by grav-
ity goes down to the filing room,
where it is automatically put into
bottles. Being an antiseptic or germi-
eide il is most essential that Pro-
Phy-Tol be made under the most
strict sanitary precautions. We hear
much talk these days about sanitary
factories. and for a model of perfec
ton in this particular the plant Of
the Prophytol Products Company will
bear the most rigid inspection.
Tests of Efficiency.
Exhaustive and rigid tests of the
efficiency of Pro-Phy-Tol have been
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-26
DENY RESPONSIBILITY
FOR HIGH PRICES

The National Grange an organiza-
ton composed of farmers, in session
last week at Washington. named a
committee to prepare a brief freeing
the farmer from blame for the high
cost Of living.
Distribution methods. in a large
measure. will be held responsible by
this committee for the high cost of
food to the consumer.
Food Being Hoaried.
Large quantities of beans have been
stored in Norfolk, Philadelphia and
Saginaw. Mich. and their withdrawal
from the market has caused IA. In
crease of sixty per cent in prices for
canned beans and forty. per cent for
dry beans in six months. according to
reports with have reached Federal
authorities investigating the high cost
of foodstuffs
Spectators Destroy Food.
farmer of Gary, Ind, told the in
vestigators that he had sold his crop
OF seven acres Of pumpkins for cash,
and that they were allowed to rot In
the heldA He was unable to learn
who the purchaser was. as the man
had given. a fictitious address. That
similar conditions prevail elsewhere
and that spectators arc buying DO
Natoes, cucumbers. cabbages pump
kins apples and other fruits and vege-
tables and allowing them to rot 10 as
serted in reports.
Gold Wave Kills Crops.
Widespread and severe damage to
crops In the West and South was done
by the record-breaking cold wave Of
November 1911. the weather bureau
announced today, ip . special bull
letin. Damage to cotton was slight.
but truck farms suffered heavily.
while q large part of the sweet
potato yield had been harvested In
Misdssippi." says the bulletin. there
was much injury to the unharvested
Truck in northern South Caro-
lima was killed and most tender truck
In northern and western Florida,
Louisiana. Texas and other Southern
States was killed.
Embargo b Proposed.
i. California grocerymen have Joined
tbs dght - keep down the prices Of
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-26
MANY THINGS CAUSE
FOOD PRODUCTS INCREASE

]. H. Richardson. Of HARRISON 4
Co. says there are many things which
have caused the great increase In the
cost of living-first, 1.-THE demand for
expectation OF all food products: Sec
ond. ''the spirit OF our people to ac-
cumulate money rapidly. as IL indl-
Gated by the recent action Of q GER
tain growers association Of one of
our principal food products. which has
demanded a price Of IS for an arti-
Gle that under normal conditions has
and would sell for ST.
Mr.. Richardson also refutes the ac-
cusation that the middlemen are re-
sponsibile In any way for high prices.
mating that many standard food prod
ucts can be purchased by the retailer
81 less than market quotations.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-26

That the prevailing high cost of liv-
Ing Is Of more general concern
throughout the nation at present than
by the daily discussions in the news
papers and trade journals all over the
country.
The consumer today can purchase
less OF the necessaries of life with q
dollar than at any former period dur
Ing the past quarter Of a century. II
seems TO be the general belief that
this condition Is chiefly caused by the
1 extraordinarily large expectations of
such commodities to the warning ma
tions OF Europe: although some of
Richmond's business men attribute
the high prices in a large measure to
other causes, as shown by interviews
which are published in another part
of the Firing Line.
The situation appears to be growing
worse and worse, until there seems
little chance for relief to the consumer
IN the near future.
The Firing Line lis indebted to Mr..
Hiram T. Gates. of f w. Gates a.
Son Co, for the comparative prices
{ on several staple articles as listed be-
low, showing in plain figures some of
the increases:
war. ordinarily sold for about $500 a
barrel. Is now selling at $3.50 TO
1880: sugar. which sold at about
$500 per hundred pounds, is now
selling at $780, hog lard, which or
dinarily sold at about twelve cents per
pound In fifty-pound tins and which
has sold a. low as four cents a pound.
IL now selling at eighteen and one-half
TO twenty cents per pound: and pota-
toes. which sold at 400 per bag Of
$50 pounds now sell at $3.50 a bag.
These are wholesale prices and the
advances Indicated are fairly iliustra-
tive OF the general trend of prices of
common food products.
Richmond Market Notably Cheap.
Richmond however. Is said to be
one of the cheapest wholesale and re-
tail markets in the South, many COM
mon groceries being purchasahle here
a. sven lower prices than In Chicago.
Local wholesalers are filling contracts
with retailers on several commodities
at consid erahly lower prices than cur
rent quotations. and Richmond is far
ing much better under the prevailing
abnormal economic conditions than
many other cities in this country.
As an indication of the very close
margin on which the wholesalers are
operating and OF how they are forced
by contracts to sell some things at less
than market quotations the following
Is cited; Spring wheat -four which
formerly sold at retail for 1915 a
barrel now quoted wholesale at
1850, Is being sold to the retailers so
that they can sell II 60 the consumer
ut $1,000.
Although the local wholesale price
of hog lard Is eighteen and one-h half
ko| nineteen cents per pound, one
pound OF this commodity may be
bought at retail here for twenty cents
and In considerable quantities II Ia
purchasable at retail at nineteen and
ene-half cents. Potatoes which are
selling wholesale at $3.50 per bag may
be bought at retail at nifty cents per
, peck. which is equivalent to $500 per
bag.
Kidney beans, which are very
scarce. formerly sold at three pounds
for q quarter, They are now selling
NJ retail at fifteen cents a pound, the
retailers being required to pay 12.4
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-26
FORTY-CENT DIETERS
GAINING IN WEIGHT

Chicago. Nov. 25-The twelve
members of Health Commissioner
Robertson's diet sqlad.r who are
engaged In two weeks test to
demonstrate that good and health
full food can tc served for forty
cents day despite high prices.
were reported to he in excellent
condition today--the fourth of the
test. The combined gain in weight
announced by those i'm charge was
eleven pounds.
TOday's Menu.
Rrcakfast-Stewed pruness, rolled
oats, buttcred toast, postum or
coffee.
IaIncheon-Iamb fricasse with
dumplings. Waldorf salad. bread
and butter. tea.
Dinner-Split pea soup, roast
veal. boiled rice, cold slaw, bread
pudding. tea.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-26

]. f. Hughes, Of HARRISON & Co,
alias "Old Hughes IL spending some
time on the road in buckingham with
broken axle. Sorry for you
"Hughie." but such are the wages
of SIM"
Hampton Haden. with Stokes,
Grimes & Co.. says that ever since
his Initiation into the order II United
Commercial Travellers, q halo OF good
luck and success has hove.ed over
him, and that the fraternalism Of the
Y. c. T. Is quiet yet powerful In
fiuence In the work Of the CONNER
cial traveller.
Here's = hot one from Uncle Billy:
Count Granger, the invincible
salesman and Drodigious prognostica-
tor OF the dry goods and notion line.
connected with Straus Bros q CO..
who has always been mons rch OF all
he surveyed when II ca ne TO mer-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-26

An interesting meeting was h

An interesting meeting was held
last night by Richmond Council.
159, U. c. T.. at which several
matters of importance were dis
cussed. Plans for the December
meeting were made and other mat
tcrs pertaining TO the organization
were taken mp and disposed OF.
The meeting was very enthusiastic
one, most Of the members being
present.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-26
HIGH POINT. N. c.. HOTEL,
CHANGES OWNERSHIP

The well-known Hotel Elwood ~
High Point, N. c.. which has for q,
long time been under the manage
ment Of J. Lewis Woodson. has re-
Gently been taken over by, w. H.
Plummer. Mr.. Piummer h q vory.
popular hotel man. known and liked
by host Of travelling mon who wflt
be glad to learn Of his new eonx1o-s
Aon- 50 .-.s-s So Isl 5zs~S
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-26

Next week the Firing Line desires
% publish . series Of interviews from
prominent retail dealers. presenting
their side Of the question OF high
prices on food products We will be
pleased to have such statements ~
xny desire TO publish, either from ~
tad Or Wholesale daalsrA II = . big
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-26

wheat. -four. sugar. canned tomatoes
and canned milk. and the housewives
of the States have been asked to CO.
operate by signing petitions for an
embargo on these commodities. AT
least i00, 600 signatures are wanted.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-26
WHAT SOME LOCAL MEN SAY
ABOUT HIGH COST OF LIVING

problem. and one that will bear dis
cusston from every angle, and ii is
possible that some benefit may be
the ultimate outcome
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-26

California grocerymen have Joined
the 0ght - keep down tho prices Of
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-12
NOTICE OF SHERIFFS SALE

In the District Court for Carter
County, State of Oklahoma. j. r.
Brady & Co, Plaintiff, VS., E. n. Car
ter. Defendant. No. 3499.
Notice is hereby given that under
and by virtue of an order OF sale is
sued to me out of the district court
of Carter county, Oklahoma, | will
on the 25th day of July, 1916, at 2
o'clock p. m, of said day, at the front
door of the court house in Ardmore,
Oklahoma, offer at sheriff's sale, to
the highest and best bidder for cash
in hand, with appraisement, the fol-
lowing described property, towit:
Northwest quarter of northwest
quarter and west half of northeast
quarter of northwest quarter section
u, Township l south. Range west.
The above described property is sold
as the property of defendant, E. n.
Carter, and is directed by said order
of sale to be sold as upon execution
with appraisement according to law,
to satisfy judgment in favor of plain
tiff for s16459, together with interest
from the 9th day of June, 1916, at 10
per cent per annum and all costs.
BUCK GARRETT, Sheriff
21-2S-5-12-19-24
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-12
MAKING sissIss OF MEN

The federal government IS likely
10 make whining babes out OF its SOL
diers by discharging those who have
wives or dependents. II IS likely TO
create the impression that the army
is plaything, and nothing more. 1t
is likely to make sissies out OF many
OF its good men by giving them abun.
dant chances TO get out of military
service when the pinch comes and
they are needed. The government
fears the cry OF burdensome taxation
If an army is TO be supported, but the
government must remember that IL 1t
has soldiers they must be supported
and their dependents must be sup
ported and business men who are
permitted to stay at the helm Of their
business and salared men who are
undisturbed by war must remember
that they should be glad to contrib
ute money instead OF contributing
their services. The government has
plenty OF funds to put its military
men above the line of want Those
who are willing to train and willing
to bare their breasts to the bullets
must be cared for. War is nothing
more nor less than barbarism. It is
engaged in by barbaric nations, but 1t
seems that our civilization has never
reached that point where war can
be eliminated and as long as there
is danger of armed strife no country
should go unprepared and one # the
big preparations to be made Is in the
training of men and women and men
cannot be taken from their lines of
work without remuneration, not only
for themselves. but for their depend
ents
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-12
MAN is KILLED UNDER AUTO.
Oil Operator Meets Death Near Wich-
ita Falls.

Waurika, Okla, July IA man by
the name of Taylor, an oil operator in
the Burkburnett. Texas, field, met
instant death Monday night whel an
automobile in which he was riding
was wrecked as he was going int
Wichita Falls. Taylor was accom-.
panied by W. E. and Jim Conner CT
Waurika, who were in that vicinity
Monday looking after oil interests.
The party was a short distance out
of Wichita Falls when an automobile
passed them. AS an attempt was
made to dodge the approaching car
Taylor and the Connors were thrown
into a deep ditch. Taylor was dead
when taken from underneath the car.
Jim Connor, the driver, escaped unin-
jured, while w. E. Connor, his father
sustained a few slight scratches and
bruises. The Connors returned 20
Waurika Tuesday evening.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-12
AN AUCTION SALE
Will Sell Building Lot to Highest Bid
der on Very Easy Terms.

A lot will be sold to the highest
bidder next Saturday afternoon at six
o'clock. This hour is chosen because
some working man who might be en-
ployed through the day can be on
hand to bid.
The terms of the sale will be s.
down and s. a month, with per cent
interest on deferred payments, if the
purchaser wants to use it for home
site. If he wants to speculate, the
terms will be cash.
That seems fair enough to the fell
low who wants a lot to build on.
Fount Duston, candidate for con-
stable, will be out there in his Ford
car and will auction off the lot.
There will not be blind bidder
in 100 miles, and the lot is bound to.
sell even if one bid only is made.
The lot is part of lot in block
$50 and fronts Main street 1t has
a north and east front. G0sd honles
are in that neighborhood The
purchaser must agree to pay the tax
es. No taxes due until next January.
No debt against It, coming direct from
the government to Spragins & Easley
and from Spragins to the present
owner.
You might regret it if you are not
there.
Don't complain about lack of oppor-
tunity if you stay away. If you can't
come, arrange with someone to bid
for you. JOHN F. EASLEf,
ia owner.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-12
Virginia Pearson-PaIace Today.


Everybody familiar with the social
life of every city from Atlantic to
Pacific knows the social shams which
come Of false standards usually asso-
ciated with wealth and ambition. But
probably never has this familiar de-
feet of our American life been so
boldly and effectively laid before the
gaze Of all as in the william Fox
photodrama, Hypocrisy" which will
be shown at the Palace tomorrow. and
in which that Southern beauty, Vir-
ginia Pearson. is leading woman.
The picture play Hypocrisy" tells
with forceful moral just what makes
so-called high society really so low in
many of its phases. 1t lays bare the
vices Of social ambition, marriage for
anything but loye mems business race
for gold. women's climb TO social
glory, and all the dangers of gam
bling, whether in stocks and bonds or
at the fashionable bridge"
Miss Pearson as the wife OF man
OF the world" IN her film life in "Hy-