The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-16
Fly JOHN c. MOSES


 Spring is with us. And along with it Hive wires using space here this morning have some interesting silent talks to make to the housewives and others who choose from the ads on this page.
 Right now, we must all save. And to do so. patronize merchants who are not afraid to quote you prices this morn ing. After you have made saving, put it into war stamps or bonds. Let's help Uncle Sam while helping ourselves.
 Holzer comes back with some strong leaders today This up-to-date market is always with us on this page. as my young friend claims 10 reap great benefit from the ink used in printing 1t. The housewives are getting the habit more and more of relying on The Age-Herald Market Page each Saturday to choose their Sunday dinner. And why not? The merchant that has a silent talk about his offerings and names prices can be relied on to be among the leading merchants and Is cutting prices as low as possible. The fresh meat displayed late yesterday at. Holzer's was the best the market af- fords-all western. The delicatessen de- partment looked tempting, indeed. This warm weather begins to make the good wife give orders to dad to bring home something already cooked for supper" You'll find it at Holzers sure.
 Ethridge's Temple of Economy is prov ing true to name, judging from the line up of customers along the meat counter every day. For today, MT. Ethridge has made some extraordinary purchases of good western cuts of meat, and will place the price at the lowest possible notch. New business is what we want said young Ethridge yesterday. We are only about three weeks old in our meat de- partment but we feel three years of age. And our business continues to grow be- yond expectation. Before adding meats we always tried to treat our grocery and vegetable patrons right, and 1t now comes hack since twofold. A square deal to all is our policy, and the lowest prices possible. quality of meats considered" V. w. Wood & Co.,, the retailers who sell at wholesale prices, continue to put not be approached by great many com petitors who are afraid to use printers s ink to tell the good women who do the buying what they have and what they charge. At this popular upper Second avenue establishment will be found all kinds of country produce direct from the farm, thus cutting out the middleman's s profit. This saving " w. Wood & Co. give to their thousands of satisfied cus- toners. It is the policy of this firm to try and sell everybody as much in bulk as possible. They can in this way quote most everything wholesale and sell at retail. If you want to get in on this saving scheme, drop in at Second avenue and Twenty-fourth street any day and try it out.
 The Peerless Market and Grocery com pany continues to grow in volume of business done. People in all walks of life and all conditions have found this headquarters for everything that is good and cheap in price. The genial proprietor claims to be the rabbit king. While the weather is getting little warm to continue on this throne much longer, he will continue to keep up his reputation with other lines If a saving in price of groceries, meats, poultry. fish or any other good thing to eat is de- sired here's the place 10 nut the idaa across Not only is McIntire not afraid to use newspaper space, but he marks up prices in plain sight all over his mar ket place and in the windows. He be- lieves in doing as he advertises. Don't take my word for it. drop in today and see for yourself.
 James A. Norriss, located right in front of the Holzer Market. is loaded down with good things this morning-fresh fish, vegetables and fruit The cash-and- carry system was first put in working order at this market. It proved suc- cess. Many others followed. but Nor riss had the edge. as his hundreds of patrons found they were saving money and continued to trade with young Nor riss. From the display of fruit and veg etahles here yesterday for today s big drive one would not think the cold spell had hurt anythings Everythins | was fresh and crisp, and plenty of 1t. ] Drop in sometime today, and fill up your Sunday basket. Youu have to tote il yourself, but Norriss will pay you to dc the job. It won't hurt you, either.
  1 Right fresh from the rural districts comes most of the goods carried by the Mercantile Supply Co. When this bunch I of live boys tell you such and such is | fresh from the farm-that goes. They all originated on the farm and know how much better stuff is when bought direct l and fresh. And when it comes to req 1 ..country" eggs. here's where you gel l them. And the price is right. This is Ia comparatively young firm. but the men behind the guns are old at the mer- cantile game, and know how to beat ou' i old competitors Drop in and get ac- quainted It will do you good
 l Catanzano Bros. have one of the bess displays for today to be found amonr the many market places in Birmingham Every new delicacy the market affords l is to be had here. And when it comes tt
 poultry, either dressed or undressed. this
 Is the place. Vegetables of all description are kept on cold storage and are always fresh and fine. A choice layout of fs' Is to be seen today. These boys arr close buyers and take all trade dis counts. This accounts for the reas
 onah'e prices charged for first-class eat ables.
 II All retailers must be supplied more Q less by wholesalers. Of course. ther is close competition among the whole
 salers. And each little merchant wi
 buy his different lines from the ma
 who puts the figures right. Such firs
 Is using space alongside the retailer
 on this page this morning. It Is Inna l& Co, located at No. North Twen tieth street. This firm carries gener'
 line of first-class meats. They are