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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-11-07
AFTER PROMOTERS OF
CLOSING-OUT SALES.

George c. Flynn, of Madison, Wis,
director of the National Associa-
ton of Retail Clothiers, has issued an
appeal to members of the Wisconsin
association to unitee in their efforts
to obtain legislation to combat the
evils of the professional sales pro-
moter and the bankrupt sale. Speak
ing before the recent convention of
the Wisconsin body. he said:
Every individual merchant must
feel a personal share in the national
responsibility and maintain the credit
and financial standing of his COM
munity. Everything that tends to
create the popular impression that
business is rushing to cover should
be condemned.
I'm that regard we must at this
time use every effort to arouse pub
lie sentiment and secure legislation
against the widespread practice of
conducting bankrupt and closing out
sales.
Every bankrupt sale sign in a town
impairs public confidence in the finan
cial stability of that town. Such sales
are usually conducted by irresponsi-
BILE agents. having no material invest
ment in the business; and often the
merchant is duped into signing a con-
tract for such a sale under the i'm
preston that it is good business.
I'VE should urge our national asso-
citation to establish an efficiency bu-
reau in connection with our main Of
fices, with trained men in charge to
advise and give, their services to all
members when found necessary by
them, or their heirs or administra-
tors, to close out their businesses
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-11-07
VOLUME SALES SECRET OF
MEAT STORE PROFIT.

"A margin of 20 to 81 per cent be-
tween selling and cost price yields
the maximum profit in the operations
of a meat store. A smaller margin
is not sufficient to meet the expenses
of the average store of 100000 a
year sales class. A larger one imme-
diately places the brake on the neces-
sary volume of business and decreases
goodwill"
This statement is made by John T.
Russell, who operates a Number Of
stores in Chicago and was formerly
president of the National Association
of Master Butchers.
From the experience and tabulated
records Russell submits the following
figures and data, which may be ac-
cepted as standard for the average
butcher shop in the 100000 a year
class.
The minimum weekly expense for
such a store, he says, is 1897. This
includes a salary for a manager as
well as for the proprietor, who must of
necessity put in a great part of his
time in buying. Items of expense are:
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-11-07
"IRISHMAN AND JEW"
PROSPER IN HARMONY

Probably there is no more unique
name for a retail business anywhere
in America than that used by a firm
of haberdashers in Traverse City.
Mich, who style and advertise them
selves as the 'Irishman and the jew.
from a big electric sign over the front
of the store and all of the firms news
aaper ads and other publicity are
signed this way. Even the neckties
which they sell bear a label: MADE
especially for "the Irishman and the
jew" Incidentally it may be re-
marked that hundreds of travelling
men and other outsiders who visit
Traverse City drop into the store and
buy neckties just to be able to exhibit
the unique label when they get home.
F. E. Joy and d. III. Netzorg, the or
iginal "Irishman and Jew, who named
the business fifteen years ago when
they started out. and who still oper-
ate it, explain the selection of their
uniue name in the following way:
One of them is Scotch-Irish and the
other is a Hebrew. When they started
in business they had but little money
to put into an advertising campaign
of a size sufficient to bring results
they We're anxious to get. So it occur
red to Mr.. Netzorg that if they could
get some unique name for their bust
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-11-07

impetus he gave to the fortunes flowing the way
he intended they should will ever increase.
Likewise. H b. Plant turned upon Tampa. the
end OF his system in Florida the full searchlight
of publicity, and the harvest great
one and had he not retired from the railroad world
SO early, his efforts would have yielded even
greater things Hillsboro section it stands
today.
Now. the tide is running at high rate, and the
forces OF commercial and social intelligence are
reaching out for fields of development. Wheth-
err they in reaching the localities Of
greatest merit. depends largely upon the interest
of those concerned in these respective localities
their respective progress The investigator
tune lies"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-11-07
WEST FLORIDA RICE

The Bombay Milling Company is handling
large quantities rice from other places and gets
work from clear across the state line. 1t is esti-
mated that 100000 pounds of rice will
of at the Bombay mills
Some of the finest rice raised in the south is
raised in West Florida, and Bombay has produced
some of the best cereal now the market.
Here in Pensacola there abounds land admirably
fitted to the cultivation of rice: lnd lying fallow
near the bayous and their tributaries which needs
nothing than a little scientific treatment to
make 1t the best rice land in the country
Land that is salty, may be scientifically
treated. that 1t will compare with any land in
the south for the production OF rice.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-11-07
WHERE FORTUNE LIES

In convincing editorial, The Orlando Evening
Reporter-Star calls attention need of inten-
sive advertising, for the Central Florida counties
which applies with equal force to West Florida.
The Reporter says: 1.-The natural attractions
the territory enjoying We cannot
expect the people to stumble upon our door steps
in sufficient numbers to support modern business
establishment, to goods in place of
something they using, unless we tell them
what have. and give them good, convincing
reasons through appeals for their patronage.
When Henry f. Flagler and Henry b. Plant
struct and maintain railroads at profit F1agler
purchased the East Coast and Plant the West
Coast, and the harvest they reaped great
But they advertised, far and wide, and it had its
lasting effect Take Mr. Flagler. for instance.
What general good was he to gain by advertising
Jacksonville St. AugustneG AT the time of his
advent into Florida those leading cities of
the territory he proposed exploiting, and would have
been the Meccas those seeking respite
wanted the 'long haul" and to that end he wanted
the tourists to travel the end of his line. He
passed up the then accessible Jacksonville and
the historic St. Augustine, and concentrated his
energies the Palm Beach and Biscayne sections
near the end of the Flagler system One glance
at West Palm Beach and Miami today reveals
greater story in picture and reality than pages of
advertising. and the result was and is that the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-11-07
ENDORSEMENTS OF ST. ANDREWS

If anything were needed to show the close
operation between all sections OF West Florida,
which is daily being strengthened. the recent cor
respondence published in the Bay County Beacon
Tribune, would be splendid evidence.
Under the caption. The Proper Spirit, the Beacon
Tribune says: Il am giving you the contents OF
couple of letters received recently among others,
showing the interest and neighborly spirit in re-
gard the Improvement of ST. Andrews Bay"
Among the letters published the following from
the Pensacola Chamber Of Commerce:
We in receipt of your letter Of the six
teenth and you may rest assured that the
Pensacola Chamber, of Commerce will do every
thing its power to help st. Andrews Bay
become a bigger and better port.
Signed: LOUIS DEM BLOCKER
The on-Tribune says: This is in line with
action taken by the Pensacola Chamber of Com
merce in 1870 when the people of St. Andrews Bay
were asking for construction of the canal from
Apalachicola river and improvements of the en-
trance channel in st. Andrews Bay. At that time
the Chamber of Commerce of Pensacola voluntarily
passed lengthy resolution endorsing both projects
and urged congress the adoption of same.
sending copies of the resolution to every member
of congress-"
Other endorsements which have given the
development work at ST. Andrews evidenced
in the following:
From the Chamber of Commerce. Montgomery,
Alabama:
Your letter October 10th received The
Montgomery Chamber of Commerce is in the
development of the st. Andrews Bay project.
Our board of directors has endorsed a 80 foot
channel and a series of resolutions stating
position has been forwarded to members
of congress from Alabama and to the board of
army engineers.
We will thank you to keep advised to
the development of the port of ST. Andrews Bay.
contribute to its success. Yours very truly.
Signed: BRUCE KENNEDY,
General Secretary.
"A letter from Hon. Asa G. Chandler of the gath
also shows the interest which he has long had in
the development of the port of ST. Andrews Bay,
as does article in the Atlanta Journal, which
recognizes the advantages of this harbor for At
lanta.
1.-The Andalusia Chamber Of Commerce, of An
dalusia, Ala. which is very thriving and hustling
city, has been quick to act, seeing the need of
curing every desirable outlet for the products of
a splendid section of country Of which 1t is the
center and 1t is DESTROYS of being given the adv,,
tages of this port. and there be doubt that
the extension of the B. c. e st. A. r. n. from
Chpley to Graceville would be of great benefit TO
both ends of the line Many others showing
deep interest in the proposed Improvement of the
entrance channel into ST. Andrews bay"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-11-07

South and central Florida papers in discussing
the location of the centennial exposition an
argument that Jacksonville is centrally To-
Gated in the state than Pensacola This argument
would this national exposition lines.
Pensacola is nearer the center of population of the
United States that would attend such EXPOSE
ton than is Jacksonville. In fact the latter city is
$40 miles east of this center of population.
The centennial is national affair. If treated
otherwise state fair continued throughout the
year would satisfy the demands of the state
Panama City Pilot.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-11-07
70 THE FARMERS AND STOCK
RAISERS OF ESCAMBiA COUNTY

One thing for your careful consid-
Grafton.
Will you be the first in your neigh
borhood to put out good crop Of
Kudzu and reap the greatest profit
therefrom. or will you wait till every
body else has it, The greatest feed and
the greatest need of the South today.
We have in every city. county and
state. doubling Thomases, unbelievers
OF everything unless they themselves
have experienced ii. Such is the case
with the Kudzu, which I have in
previous articles explained to you
readers is the greatest and most valu-
able forage plant on earth today. I
have no axe to grind, l have no plants
for sale. but 1 viii assist anyone in
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-11-07
Walt Mason S Daily Poem
NOvEM Der.

November skies dreary, her winds as sharp
as knives; and all the world seems weary, when
this sad month arrives the birds longer larry
where tempests raise old Harry, the bees longer
carry the glucose to their hives. The cockelburs
l tended through golden summer days, the milk
weeds tall and splendid, longer meet the gaze;
the frost of falling nightly cleaning white
ly when in the 1norn politely. November's
ways. The night wind, at the easement now shrieks
in fiendish glee; the furnace in the basement is
calling, calling me; in spring didn't need it, the
summer weather freed it, but I'll have to feed
it coal barloads two or three. No if nv
sonnet should strike plaintiye note my uncle has
my bonnet, he also has coat; the summer rags
I'm wearing won't do when blasts tearing and
creditors are swearing; my uncle has my goat
Alas, that bleak November, which leaves us cold
and numb. is followed by December, the burmest
of the bum Then comes fierce January to pun
ish the unwary; but. boots, let be merry-the
worst is yet to come.-copyright by George Mat
thew Adams
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-11-07
Peeans Plentiful and Profitable

There are said to be ten thousand of pecan
groves within radius of fifteen miles around
Monticello, and many of the trees are just coming
into bearing. The pecan groves of Jefferson
ty a source of wealth that not yet fully ap-
preciated and in time will mean wonderful de-
velopment of that section. Pecans already the
favorites for general and their popularity in
creases all the time. The groves coming into
bearing within the next few years cannot keep up
with the demand and there is excellent reason to
believe that the production could doubled and
trebled without bringing the prices down seriously
Times Union.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-11-07
Florida Press Opinion,
Panama City Has Live Board of Trade.


There has been a great deal of talk concerning
Board of Trade for Panama City, but not until
the last few days did matters really tangible
shape Last Friday committee of representa-
tive citizens began circulating subscription paper
and In Few hours had secured pledges aggregating
over three thousand dollars to be used for Board
OF Trade At least five thousand dollars will be
needed to carry out the plans OF the organization
contemplated Those who have the matters in
charge are confident that the required of
money will be forthcoming.
Already negotiations are in progress for securing
a real live secretary-one who has made good in
this very important work. A meeting of the sub
scr1oers will soon be held with object In view
OF erecting a permanent organization, which will
mean SO much to this steadily growing section of
country.
Since writing the above, the committee has
ported that another thousand dollars has been sub
scrlpeo with many more yet to collect A live Board
of Trade is assured fact for Panama City
Panama City Pilot.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-11-07
PENSACOLA'S CENTENNIAL

#Pensacola,s fight for the centennial is over so
eyar the contest for supremacy over Jacksonvle'
yor any other city in the state is concerned But
Pensacola's fight for the centennial which will be
held here in 1922 has just begun
Pensacola is lap ahead of any other city
in state. far the centennial is concerned.
and no man men, city or cities can take that
advantage from her. By splitting the CEN
tennial celebration into four parts the centennial
commission abrogated all claims to Pensacolas con-
sideration The centennial commission was spe-
officially notified by Senator Bryan. who is more
familiar with conditions surrounding the centen-
NAL agitation than other man in Florida except
ex- Senator John B. Jones, who fathered the CEN
tennial bill. that legally the only duties vested in
the centennial commission those related to the
choice site in the state, for interna-
tional celebration.
In its fight for the centennial celebration. PEN
sacola backing of all West Florida, and the
Milton Gazette expresses in few words the feel
ing of this part of the state
Pensacola is going after the centennial X
position with determination and vim seldom
displayed by any town of many times her size
in seeking public enterprise of this sort.
The centennial Is big thing and Pensacola is
going after it in big In addition to
going after 1t in to win, the Deep Water
City has every advantage in her favor. She is
the oldest city in the United States it in
Pensacola that much of the states history
made. She is nearer the center of population
Of the thousands who would attend such
exposition than any other contending city. by
at leasl 2lee hundred miles. In addition to
thaG advantages, the citizens and, business
Pensacola and in fact all West Florida
enthusiastically back of the movement while
there is much less enthusiasm being shown by
the public in general for any other contending
city. All things favor the location of the
centennial at Pensacola. and it hardly be
possible that a fair minded commission will
do otherwise than take cognizance of these
advantages and locate the big exposition in
F1orida's oldest and Invest city.
The Gazette need have fear. Pensacola will
have the only real centennial held in Florida.
Pensacola has three times been designated by
the legislature of Florida the site for the cele
bration OF the purchase of Florida from Spain.
sacola intends to have that show
The committee of who have been working
for the centennial have builded better tran they
knew. They have laid the foundation for sach
prosperity this section never before dreamed of
They put Pensacola in the lmeligh. and they
intend to keep her there
Few cities which have had the searchlght
turned against them have been able to make such
splendid showing The Jacksonville Me.,crol;s
has called attention fact that blessed
this port beyond any other south. And the
with which this community has been blessed
Pensacola is longer concerned in what Jack
what any other city the state intends to CO.
bration in this city in 1922. If the other sections
that is their loss
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-11-07
One Hundred Corn Club Boy. in Holmes

County Agent j. j. Sechrest is making big prep
arations for the annual contest of the Boys Corn
the court house. Mr.. Sechrest is getting up
attractive list of prizes and arranging special
lures which will make the contest both interesting
and enjoyable There 100 members the
club in Holmes county-one of the largest in the
state-and Mr.: Sechrest is expecting every boy to
attend, bringing exhibit of corn essay and
report of the years work according to instructions.
Holmes County Advertiser.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-11-07

It is always time join your local board Of trade
chamber Of commerce, the church Of your choice.
Some men seem to think they expected
to join the church except upon revival pressure.
bers OF the board Of trade only when mem
bership drive" is on.
The time to join your fellow for your own
and his good. is now. Every opportunity you
have join and the sooner you make the oppor-
tunity, the better for you
Every; man a member" is the slogan of the
Fort Myers Board of Trade It is a good one.
You can get in any time" would also a good
motto for the boards trade and the churches to
hang up.
We rather like the always ready spirit evinced
by the ignorant old magistrate when, filming a man
for contempt, although the contempt" COM
mitted in the privacy of street with the
court not sitting, said to the man who protested,
Sir, I'd have you understand this is always
open for contempt."-Tampa Tribune.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-11-07
Prohibition and the Sugar Shortage

Now comes along the who says the sugar
shortage is caused by prohibition. Economists have
been thinking it caused by the sinking of ships
and the curtailed production account of and
reconstruction conditions, but the claim is now
being made that those who formerly quenched their
thirst with various drinks accomplishing
the by soft drinks which require sugar.
Clearwater News.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-11-07
Cost Plus and the Way II Is Me.

Says William B. Colver, chairman of the Federal
Trade Commission 81 think it would a great
step toward reduction Of the cost of living if the
whole scheme of excess profits could be abol-
ished There never bad a device in BUSH
ness the device called cost plus excess
profits tax is in its plus scheme"
Which is exactly the truth. every business
man who pays this kind of knows. If a COR
poration's tax bill is $4,000 what does the wise
corporation president do? He figures it before
hand.
He creates tax fund.- and aside, month by
month, money enough to total $4,000 by the end
of the year. Then he goes looks for
additional receipts make up difference
Tampa Tribune.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-11-07
Getting Ready for the Tourist Rush.

Several new clerks will be added to the force in
the local postoffice next week to handle the big
rush of business that with the opening of
the tourist season More clerks and carriers will
be added in December and January until, at the
top of the season, force in the office here
probably will be twice the summer normal. BUSH
at the postoffice is steadily increasing
present force is hard put it the
rush.-St. Petersburg independent.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-11-07

Mesa name that would be SO strik
ing as to stop any casual reader of
their advertising-their success would
be assured. THE IriShman and the
Jew''was the result. and 1t has proved
a combination hard to beat.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-11-07

buI tHe dctudI figures OF SIUU,UUU
a years sales is the absolute minimum
upon which a store with such expenses
and such a margin can do business.
Twenty-one per cent margin of $780,
900 is $21. 900, and this barely covers
the overhead expense of $20.64. In
fact, with interest on investment fig
ured in, as it should be, this will show
loss.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-11-07
Cold Comfort at Old Poin.

The Gainesville Daily Sun carries the date line
"Cold Point Comfort Va" The editor must have
been the roof of the Chamberlain Hotel
with the winter wind blowing down of Chesa-
peal1e Bay-Jacksonville Metropolis.