The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-01-04

Rev. Armstrong said that he was
in Union City only a little while un-
til he discovered a man four-square
and trained In the science OF indus
try. He referred to Mr.. Dahnke as
| this German who had proven E..sa-
self such man. But success Il not
| possible without men Of character,
and the mills are no greater than
| the weakest link In their operation.
Mr.. Mount had been with the corn
mill nine years, in its ups and downs
and he i hishly pleased With Mr..
| Dahnke, the crew Of men and the
work.
Or. Blanton appreciated the oppor-
tunity Of being present and congrat-
uIated the management and employ
ees on the amazing growth Of the
mills.
Mr.. Reddock. travelling salesman,
reported four times the business he
originally did. He spoke on the lines
Of organization and efficiency, the
prevailing sentiment of the evening,
and Of the value Of special care to
make d uniform standard, not allow
ing the matter Of personal interest in
the smallest detail to be overlooked,
and efforts at all times to improve on
the product and its containers. He
was proud to tell his custom that he
is with the Dahnke-Walker Milling
Co.
MIR. Greed, corn buyer, located at
Hickman, spoke on the value Of
united effort. He has been with the
company twelve years and said that
Mr.. Dahnke was the most successful
miller south Of st. Louis.
Rev. T'arris said that the plan Of
getting together was fine occasion
for making suggestions to improve
upon the work already done. What
could WE do without capital and La
borg they are interdependent, and
when they come together the chances
for mutual understanding are as i'm
estimable as they are important. He
spoke Of the public spirit Of the
Dahnke- Walker Milling 90. They are
ready for any emergency when help
is needed They gave 500 for the
Y. M. C. Al. work In camp and In the
war zone. They back up propositions
like the ChautauQua and others Of
a fine purpose.
Mr.. Geo. Allen made the very brief
but striking point that he entered I'M
the service Or the company as book
keeper and never intended to stop
until he could take Mr.. Dahnke's
place
MIR. Brice referred 10 Mr.. Dahnke
as having an ideal he was working
out. What d happy condition Of the
milling company here in comparison
with many others who are beset
within and without with turmoil and
strife.
Mr.. John Dahnke said he was work |
ing his toe nails OF. He is strictly
a detail man and he didn't deny II,
but seemed 10 glory in the fact. and
he proposed 40 fight IT out on that
plan II 1t took all summer
Mr.. Gleason was glad that every
thing had settled down to harmony
and unity Of effort, 1t has not al
ways been this way. but he was glad
to be present and join in heart to
heart talk. Said he, when we help
The company we help ourselves and
our families and he mentioned fewl
names Of the good, honest workers.
1t was regretted that Mr. Oscar
Beckham could not be present, being
kept at home on account of sickness.
Mr.. Beckham has been with the mills
l6 years and no doubt would have
said something Interesting
Mr.. Clay said HE was trying to
Keep his department. running and
the best results, and he
would do his best at all times, es-
pecially If the boss was not present.
Rev. Walker mentioned two forces
necessary to industrial progress, L q,
. good boss and good set Of men.
A good general a the one who suf-
'ers when his men suffer and reioices |
With his men. The only thing that
viii hold corporation together il
brotherly feeling between the
masses and the classes. Mr. Dahnke
$ one Of those who feels a personal
interest in his employees and has
leart for those in suffering or dis
ress
Mr.. Johns referred to the spirit Of
men approaching each other as en- exs
'ression Of happiness and loyalty.
rhe difference In men is not in the
lie Of the check 4 man may handle
housands and Wit his share ia life
aay not be equal to the small wage
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