The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-08-11

North Dakota Retail ClOthiers assO.
station was opened this morning at
the Commercial club with an address
Of the city of Bismarck.
Mr.. Young spoke briefly Of the many
plans followed in this city to place it
in the front rank of progressive cities
of the northwest, laying stress on the
paving project and the beautiful
homes here.
A luncheon was rendered those del
egates present at the Grand Pacific
hotel which was followed by the after
noon session at the Commercial club.
Vardaman on Merchandising.
The principal speech made was that
delivered by Ben r. Vardaman. asso-
ciate editor Of the National Clothier
Mr.. Vardaman spoke on Modern
Merchandising and outlined the prog
ress the business world has made
through representatives of the vari-
Gus lines of business meeting annual
ly at conventions such as the present
one.
"The benefits that you men derive
from this meetings. aid Mr. Varda-
man, "area not only those cleaned from
the interesting talks and messages de-
livered to you, but by rubbing should
ers with men who are in the same
line OF business with you in various
parts Of the state.
In this way YOU discuss each 9TH
ers' problems, what seems grave diff
f!culty for one Is easily explained by
some merchant who has been face to
face with the same problem and has
met it successfully.
The Personal Contact.
Progress can only be maintained
and obtained by these close personal
contracts with one another. You learn
better methods Of merchandising, how
best to serve your customers, how the
other methods Of appeal, how each one
Of you have met the difficulties and
barriers which crop up almost daily
In your work.
1T is by this meeting together that
you will continue to progress, that
your business will continue to expand,
that you will be able to serve your
customers better and more thoroughly.
1T is only a short time ago that a
business expert was unheard Of yet to-
day he has firm and secure place
III the business world. We can not get
along without him. Modern merchan-
dising demands his guide and directing
hand. And when number of mer-
chants gather together, as we are
gathered here today, the result is that
much valuable information is obtain
ed by each one Of us. And this infor-
nation will mean increased business,
larger volume and more satisfied GUS
toner's
Hugo Stern Responds.
Hugo Stern, the popular secretary
Of the. state association, responded to
Mr.. Youngs address Of welcome and
said that although this was the first
meeting Of the progressive retail cloth
iers of North Dakota yet the attend
ance and interest manifested spoke
well Of the organizations future. He
thanked Mr. Young for the many in
vitations extended to the association
during it's sojourn in Bismarck and
said that the delegates would leave
this city with their hearts full Of the
many kindnesses and cOurtesies they
met with here.
Chief Justice Christianson of the
supreme court was scheduled to de-
liver an address on LAW and Busi-
ness"
Following the business session this
afternoon the members will be taken
on an automobile tour Of the city
where the many points of interest will
be shown to them. A visit to the capitol
and the offices Of the state officials
will be followed by short automobile
ride through the country adjacent to
the city to show what crops are raised
in this county.
A chicken dinner at the country
club and twilight golf tournament
will terminate the first days activi-
| ties.
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