The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-04
WHAT THE RETAIL MERCHANTS SAY ON
 COST OF LIVING AND
 ITS REAL SOLUTION
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holding trade. The name of Holzer's market is rather a byword in Birrning- ham.
 How about telling me some of the good points about your business" MT Holzer," I asked. Not today" was the reply; I have no time" But can't look around your fine cold storage plant and get a story2 And then I would like to tell the women of Birmingham what you specialize in.' Well, I'll spare Just five minutes,' was the quick reply. "To start with, cleanliness is our aim-Hol- gers Spotless Market. We run a strictly New York market right here in Bir- mingham. We are distributors for Arnold Bros products direct from Chicago, thus eliminating the middleman's profit This benefit goes to our patrons. We carry over 30 varieties of Arnold's sausage, be- sides various kinds of prepared meats spiced beef, corned beef, liverwurst dried beef in bulk, and large number of other delicacies We handle every make of both imported and domestic cheese. Our Elgin butter in bulk is the best the mar ket affords. Now as to our cold storage plant, it is the best in the south We buy and store two carloads of meat at a time. And don't fail to mention that we absolutely refuse to handle any sec ond-grade meats in our market. All our meats are kept in sanitary trays on the counter, and We do not allow the public to handle anything. This insures perfect sanitation. You will notice in our deli. catessen department that all pickles chow-chow and preserves are kept in air tight, sanitary glass jars. Our aim in all departments is cleanliness and the best of everything
 Docs it pay to advertise, MT. Holzer?" 'I should say it does," was the closing re- mark.
 SOUVENIR DAY
 As this was souvenir day at C. D. Kenny company, the crowd was extra large. But 'Kennys specials in teas, coffees and sugar always draw a crowd And with the publicity that goes with judicious ad- vertisng, business here was on the bum.
 At Catanzano Bros, all hands were on deck, and the store cleared for action. Everything looked inviting, and judging from the orders lined up and down the store in baskets ready for delivery, "busi- ness was picking up.' Many fresh ship ments of vegetables poultry and fish are received daily by Catanzano Bros They own and operate their own cold storage plant, and do quite a good job ping business during the year on cold storage products.
 Buehler Bros one of the originators of POpuldI pllCcS III LuC Iledt 1lu6, was RO- ing at full swing as I entered the front door. Women were lined two-deep along the counter The prices here yesterday were very inviting, and the consumer was evidently taking advantage of the oc- casion.
 The 30-cent egg special looked good to all customers. judging the way they were selling. This house had an extra fine dis play of fish, oysters and vegetables, with prices in keeping with the quality of the offerings-the best. Buehler Bros. have be- come favorites among buyers, and many find that Buehler "sels it for less' some day advertising in The Age-Herald and popular prices and courteous treatment to all has won out.
 EGG SPECIALTIES
 At 102 North Twenty-second street stopped a moment at the Pure Food Grocery company. The first thing that struck my eye was sign-"Fresh Eggs, P Cents Dozen." This certainly looked good after having the 45 and 50-cent signs staring us In the face all winter. Eggs and'' will come into it's own again now, and the familiar voice behind the lunch counters will again be heard. Hens were quoted at 13 cents yesterday at this place. All other staple and fancy groceries were likewise marked down" for Saturday flyers.
 James T. Norris, 1924 Fourth avenue, was busy selling fruit at cut prices. Lemons and eating apples were going at cent each Surely there was no corner here. Large and finely favored oysters were being sold at 40 cents per quart. This place carries the best in Florida and California fruits. What do you like? We have it." is a favorite saying at this place of business.
 The Alabama Market and Produce com .pany, 2121 Second avenue, advertised but one special in yesterdays Age-Herald. This was eggs at 27 cents per dozen. And it's a good thing the firm had plenty on hand; otherwise they would have had to close early, judging by the crowd.
 The None Such Market company. 8 North Twentieth street, had the public or the run for fresh eggs at 27 cents Everybody seemed to be egg hungry Other specials here yesterday were lard, pure country pork sausage, hens and western meats. They also had a. nice supply of oysters, fish, shrimp and crabs. This seafood certainly looked good me, as I have spent part of my life near the Florida coast. Once you get started on this line of food, you never forget it's flavor.
 
 plan of the Sanitary Market, 21O5 Second avenue. Their specials expired at noon And by the way, it's a great scheme. It is teaching the women folks to trade be- fore the Saturday night rush. And be- sides, everything is fresh and the assort- ment good at this time of day. The spe- eial inducements offered in yesterdays s Age-Herald were drawing cards. This was evident as the buyers here were stocking up for Sundays dinner.
 WATCH MARKET PAGE
 After visiting all these up-to-date mar the women consulting their Saturday morning Age-Herald page, l came to the conclusion that the women of Birmingham like this Saturday page of special prices, as they can consult with the family at the breakfast table as to what is desired for the rest day of the week. All is planned before 9eaving home, so that any spare time downtown can be passed in movie. Watch this page every Satur- day morning. It will pay you; it will save you worry and save the merchants worry. You know before hand what you want and they have it ready.
 Some of the merchants complained about the big expense of delivering goods They even hinted that they would give a discount on monthly bills if the con- sumers would call for their purchases think this good proposition to both parties It would cut the price of living