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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-08
BY Archer Wall DOUGLAS

ME- inherent difficulty in attempt
ing any intelligent ANALYSIS of
the trend Of prices in the near
future lies in the extraordinary con-
'rslon and uncertainty surrounding
me entire situation. There is no gen
efal trend, not even a clearly discernj
bic drift, but rather eddies and cross
currents without number. In some
Ines Of goods prices are declining and
IN others advancing, under apparently
similar ard common circumstances.
There are three dominant factors in
the situation. and between them they
have largely modified or set aside tho
usual laws Of supply and demand What
should happen and VIVA, is happening
are often very distinct and opposite
Things. The first factor is the carrv-
over eject o. SET prices, sometimes
minimum, sometimes maximum, Of the
government regulation during the war.
Ohcial action, which was then both
'imeiy and necessary, seems now open
70 the charge Of having oycrstayed its
' ~'N VI returning 10 plague,
noi It's inventors, but that universal
goat" the ultimate consumer, whom
was originally designed to protect.
!hiS Is particularly true Of food prod
dct and most Of the metals. From
study Of thc facts and Of all available
esatiEtlcs ] can reach no other conclu-
s''n save that there If no logical rea-
son far The present high price of food
PRODUCTS It seems beyond question
Mas the food supplies in this country
are not only abundant for our own
NEEDS, but equally az we'll for that por-
non Of hungry Europe VIC have under
'aHsn to feed. Moreover, we are upon
NE threshold If what promises to be
an unezaynp pied baryegt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-08
Every Trade Tinged
With Prosperity

Jonas Koch, who sells watches
diamonds and jewelry to the trade
declared that the spirit of prosperjtv
has spread to every industry.
Because of the greater purchas-
ing power by the people of the
United States, demands are beiDg
made upon manufacturers that thew
are unable to meet he declared
"A shortage of skilled labor in most
industries is causing a delay in fill
ing orders. The great quantity q
merchandise that is being moved By
merchants and manufacturers 9,
considerably enhanced prices neccs
sarlly represents a greater money
value of business for the entire
country, thereby indicating a de-
gree of prosperity that exceeds any
previous experience.
II do not believe that the great
activity in most every trade is to be
ascrlbed solely to orders having
been placed because of any appre-
hension of shortage of goods.
From information that came to me
from my statesmen during the first
few months of this year | was able
to determine that retail dealers tried
to buy conservatively in anticipa-
ton of possible decline in prices.
AS a result of these fears stocks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-08
Supply of Merchandise Continues
to Lag Far Behind Demand,
Leaders of Industry Report

caused by insufficient labor. The
writer finds right in our own organi-
cation q great deal of difficulty in
obtaining a shipping clerk, which is
{. position we have had to hold open
for some time, owing to the fact that
we cannot find any available party
to take up the work. 1t seems that
the men who are returning from
overseas do not have much intention
of doing any work.
THAT is, good portion of them
who do not belong in New York.
We have been in touch with several
of the employment bureaus who
have interested themselves in find
ing positions for the returned men
and they have called Us on various
occasions asking if the man they
had sent up had been in to see US
and in all cases the men never
showed up to even find out what
sort of position it is The writer's
personal belief is that this condi-
ton could be remedied by closing up
the places where men get free beds
and free food, or it could be cur
tailed so that a discharged man
could not remain over day or two
and he could not get in one of
those places if he had been dis
charged from the army for more
than one week 1t would be a very
simple thing to make the men show
their passes from camp that they
have to have before they are al
lowed to sleep in one of these SOL
diers' or sailors rest clubs. If men
could be made to go to work this
condition of the demand of the
consumer could be fulfilled"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-08

labor, the production Of the mills
will be considerably below what it
has been in the past. With the
continuance of high wages definitely
promised in this country we expect
a very large demand for cotton
goods from the domestic market.
| and if the demand for export
proves as large as many of us ex.
pect it to be, then, indeed, it seems
more than probable that supplies
will be inadequate"
E. S. Cruttenen, of NJ. C. D, Bor-
den & Sons, said:
In our opinion a great shortage
OF merchandise is existing owing to
the enforced curtailment of mills
brought about by the new FORTY
elght-hoUr law and the shortage of
labor to handle the production from
the gray mills, together with the an
usual demand for finished merchan.
disc from both home and forejpn
countries.
"The retailers have had a very
large business and for quite a period
would not replenish their stocks. and
now they are making very liberal
purchases and are finding it hard to
secure the desired merchandise.
eve look forward to a continued
good business, taking up the pro-
auctions of our various mills"
Smith, Hogg & Co., also dealers
IN cotton goods, reported:
From all indications as we see
them, we should confirm the report
which you have received that there
IS an acute shortage of goods, both
present and prospective. The de-
mand is greatly in excess of the
supply.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-08
Leather Prices
Are Adranc;ng

"The feathers we manufacture
and sell are used mostly for travel
ling goods, belts, cases, straps, etc.
being rather special line. There is
d shortage Of good leather for high
class travelling goods. The market
is advancing rapidly, both on ac-
count of the demand and supply
of the finished leather and also on
account Of the marked advances of
raw material. Hides to-day are at
the highest prices yet recorded.
These prices could not be obtained
unless there was q short supply and
large demand. AS far as we know
there was no surplus in the market
Of leather such as we make, with
the exception Of russet strap
leather, made Of uncompleted gov
ernment orders.
eve have taken orders for all
the feathers we can produce for the
next three months and have no sur
plus stock on hand, except inferior
quality leather. This leather is now
:elling on account Of the shortage
IF the better selections"
George Terhune, of McElwain,
Morse & Rogers, manufacturers of
hoes and shoe supplies, said:
THE conditions in our industry
re that the supply of raw materials
s scarce throughout the world and
ne demand for finished products is
very active. The worlds herds of
cattle have been reduced many mil
ion heads during the past few
years of war Our country has been
exceedingly prosperous during this
period, and the demand for shoes
from our people has greatly in
creased. We now are feeling very
strong demand for leather and
shoes from foreign countries. AS
Il natural result, our tanneries and
factories are very busy and their
production is sold up for several
months.
Hides and skins are in short
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-08


OF the unprecedentedly large buying
demands, the tendency in the early
months after the signing of the ar
mistice Of buyers to hold off in an
ticipation of price decline, poor
transportation and an Inadequate
supply of skilled labor.
g. On the other hand, in special
lines, such as automobile sup
plies and rubber, the supply of mer-
chandise seems adequate.
A diversity OF ideas, surcharged
with much genuine optimism as to
the future Of business, appeared in
the responses to the inquiries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-08
Ore Replaces Currency
Where Villa Controls

MONTEREY, Mex, June 7.-Amer-
lean mining men who have just ar
rived here from Parral and other sec
tons of the State of chihuahua, which
are under control of Francisco Villa
and his revolutionary forces, say that
the circulating medium all through
that part of the country is rich native
silver ore taken from the mines of
Batopilas. Ocampo and Parral. 1t is
seldom that any currency or coins are
seen.
Villa has refused to sanction the
issuing of any more paper money. for
the reason. he says, that it is of no
real value and often causes losses to
its holders. :.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-08

outlet for Ajax tires, both in the
United States and in the foreign
markets. 1t is natural that our vol
ume should materially increase since
the signing of the armistice and the
resultant removal of all barriers to
big production.
ION the part of an unthinking
few there has been a noticeable
tendency TO hold off on buying. This
hesitancy, however, is rapidly being
replaced by a confident. go-ahead
spirit, and the minority who still
hold back are due to lose by their
cautiousness. Tire prices have de-
chned generally within the last fort
night. 1t is certain that this re-
ductlon. amounting to approximate
~ 10 per cent, will tend to even
more greatly stabilize the business
ard permit leap into full stride
progress"
j. P. Rieger, of H. John NJ. Maris
Company, Inc, declared that per-
slstenee was overcoming any poten-
tlal shortage of materials, saying:
I'VE ourselves do not find any
trouble in securing merchandise, es-
peclally in the glass line. In the
rubber line we sometimes experience
some difficulty in slow shipments.
We, however, find that by hammer
ing away at cur source of supply
we finally manage to get enough
goods to supply our wants.
"Our judgment tells us that
things are gradually getting better
and that we can notice a difference
monthly."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-08
European Horrests
WtU Reduce Need

7'so - ~ obvious, for the time being
~ 'east, that the European haryests,
nv" ci"ze at hand, must largely reduce
'''S foreign calls upon us u seems an
apparently simple proportion for the
s''sshment 10 alter the form Of it's
guarantee 70 the farmer on wheat, and
sSaS feiuec the cost Of -four 10 the
s'hSamer and still keep faith with the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-08

houses, and no house should be per-
mitted to be occupied until provided
with proper means OF drainage and
means Of sewage disposal and an ade-
quate supply of pure water
G. In all new housing schemes pro-
vision should be made for reserying at
least one-tenth OF the total area Of land
Being developed for building purposes
as omen snace for Fairgrounds. and also
tor reserving suitable sites for such
Institutes, public buildings and stores
as maY be renuired
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-08
Shortage OF Skilled
Labor Retards Trade

There are many angles to lay
this situation to, but the writer
really believes that the principal
difficulty is the inability to obtain
labor. Carriers do not seem to be
able to take care Of the goods that
are being shipped and manufacture
ers do not seem to be able to turn
them out fast enough-all being
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-08
The Man Behind
Eanada's Programme

The inspiration for the Canadian
plan came from Thomas Adams. hous-
ing and town planning adviser, who had
long experience in the housing prs
grammes of Great Britain A central
board of experts sits at Ottawa ana
gives the provinces the benefit of its
researches and architectural standards,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-08
Buyers Stress Quality,
Not Selling Price

Robert S c hwa rzen b a c h, of
Schwarzenbach, Huber & Co., man
ufacturers of silk fabrics, declared
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-06-08
uslness Relates the Tale of Old Mother Hubbard

that the demand is exceedingly
good and the emphasis is on quality,
not price. He added:
Due to this demand for quality
product at a season when the raw
silk supplies become exhausted any
way, raw silk is scarce and cor
respondingly high in price, higher,
in fact, than it has been at any
time during or before the war.
''The cloud on an otherwise
bright horizon is furnished, as in
other industries and trades, by labor
conditions. The orty-four- hour
week is IN operation in our industry
in sections Of the metropolitan dis
trict, with the result that these Sec
tons are operating under excessive
uncompetitive costs which are miti-
gated in their effect, for the time
being, by The prevailing prosperity.
Tendency T01pard Shorter
Hours Nationwide
'In the country at large there is
everywhere tendency toward
shorter hours, to ffty-one or fifty,
and in many sections one toward
higher wages. Generally the cost
Of labor is higher than anticipated
at the time when autumn business
was booked.
Foreign competition maintains
wartime dimensions only; that is to
say, has not yet resumed the i'm
portance Of ante-war days"
The General Silk Importing Com
pany, developing a similar argu-
ment, said:
'ln the raw and thrown silk mar
ket all indications point to unpre-
cedented demand. Buyers are anx-
ious to take silk yarns Of all descrip-
tons for immediate and near future
delivery at continually advancing
prices.
eve believe that manufacturers
are not largely covered beyond Sep
tembck> in raw and thrown silk, and
this fact will probably tend to keep
the market strong for some time to
come, especially in japanese raw
silk. An additional reason for
strength is the present prosperity of
the Japanese, who can afford to wait
for good prices whenever there is a
temporary lull in demand."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-07-22
Many Pay Tribute to
 Mrs. F. M. Rosenberg

The funeral services of Mrs. F. M Rosenberg, aged 67 years, who died Saturday afternoon at 6:45 o'clock, were held yesterday morning from the family residence at Fifth avenue and Cherry street. In the absence of a rabbi, Ben B. Veil, president of the congregation at the Jewish temple, said the funeral service. He paid a beautiful tribute to her long and use full life.
 Mrs. Rosenberg was a resident of Pine Bluff for 50 years. The large attendance at the funeral, and the many beautiful floral designs at tested the love and esteem of her many Pine Bluff friends.
 Pallbearers were: Honorary, s. A. Rosenberg, Morris Silbernagle, D. L.. Franklin, Vim. Rosenzweig, s. Balm, Max Eisenkramer, George M. Wells, and Dr. T. l.. Savin; the active were l. R. Leitner, Herbert Bluthenthal, Harry Veil, w. c. Reynolds, Zack Tankersley, Joe Meyer, Dolf Kastor and A. F. Dryfus.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-07-22
MAIL CARRIER'S HEALTH RESTORED
 AFTER } YEARS
Hopes to Bring Same Benefit tG
 Other Sufferers.-Weieht Increased on Taking Tanlac

"I have gained several pounds in weight and have been benefited so much that l think it is time for inc to talk Tanlac for the benefit of others" said J. w. McBath postman for eleven years on Route 5. resident at 242S Poplar street, Oklahoma City, Okla.
 Three years ago 1 began to weaken from what was said to be impoverised blood, and l continued to go down. My appetite was very poor, and what ate gave me no nOurishment. l lost weight until I fell off some thirty pounds. l got so nervous and worried and doWnhearted that 1 couldn't eat, sleep or work on account of my condi- tion.
 "I began to build up in a short time after l started on my first bottle of Tanlac- My appetite returned. 1 can now eat as heartily as anybody and feel stronger and better than l have In long time. When l saw that Tanlac was doing me good. l kept on taking it, until now l feel like a new man. l sleep as sound as a baby every night. make my twenty y-six-mile trip every day and never feel tired l
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-07-22
HEADS MEAT PACKERS.

Chicago, July 21.-Thomas E. Will son. head of Wilson and cnmnanv, was elected president of the Institute of American Meat Packers, which was organized here today The de- clared purposes of the organization are to "coonerate with the govern ment in matters of international con- cern." as well as "foster domestic and foreign trade" and promote mu- tual improvement with the study of arts and sciences connected with the meat packing industry" About 100 packers, representing the industry in every section of the country attended the meeting.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-07-22
Youth Caught Here With Stolen Auto
 Escaped Convict

The arres several days ago of
 George Hayden by Officers Poole and
 Middlebrook for the theft of an auto
 mobile from the garage of Frauen- thai and Schwarz at Conway, may
 net the local officers an additional reward of $50, since Hayden has been identified as convict who es- capped from the penitentiary in May, 1918. He was entered at the peni- tentiary under the name of Williams, and was sentenced, after being con- victed of stealing an automobile at Fort Smith in April.
 A reward of $50 was offered by the garage at Conway for the recovery of the car, with $50 reward also for the conviction of the thief. Hayden has not been tried yet for the charge upon which he was arrested here. In the event he is convicted, the $50 re- ward will go to the local officers, While the $50 reward which is usual ly offered for escapes, will also go to Officers Poole and Mddlebrook.
 Hayden told local officers that his home at Neosho, Mo. Later in con- fessing to having escaped from the penitentiarv, he told Little Rock off cers that his name was Williams, and that his father was a grocer of Nor folk, Va. City Detective C. c. Lynn, who formerly lived near Neosho, Mo. has stated that he is familiar with the members of the Havden family in Neosho. and that while he never knew the man who gave his name as George Hayden, stated that he bore a marked resemblance to the other members of the family.
 Hayden still maintains that he knows nothing of the theft of the car which was recovered here. The man whom he came to Pine Bluff with, and whom he called "SmitF" stole the car he stated. Smith according to Havden's story invited Hayden to come to Pine Bluff, where they would sell the car and % to Monroe. La. He did not know the ear was stolen car. he stated. when he came to Pine Bluff with Smith.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-07-22
The Stocking Bank
 Is Not Popular Now

Presentation of two swimming pools to Wilmington Community service by Mrs. T. Coleman Du Pont has just been announced at national headquart- CTS of War Camp Community Serv- ice in New York. Wilmington Com munity service is one of many like organizations formed, under War Camp Community service auspices, in war production centers through out the United States at the request of the United States department of labor.
 Use of both swimming pools will be confined to persons affiliated with groups in Wilmington, Delaware, as- sociated with Community service of that city. One of the pools is in the rear of Mrs. Du Fonts home in Broome street, Wilmington, and the other is in her country place, the Old Mill, about five miles from town. Only persons who can swim will be permitted to use the Old Mill pool because of it's depth. Volunteer life guards will be on duty at the pool in bathing hours.
 Announcement also has been made by War Camp Community service that, under the auspices of Whining ton Community service, Mrs. Du Fonts country place can be used by picnic and outing parties from in dustrial establishments and business houses in the Delaware city. 1t is planned to make the Old Mill swim ming pool rendezvous for parties on picnics or outings.
 Mrs. Du Pont is the wife of T. Coleman Du Pont, recent purchaser of the Equitable !. building in New York, as we'll as of; the Waldorf As toria Hotel in that city and the Belle e-Stratford in Philadelphia. Rad The Granhic rapll1arlv and
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-07-22
St. Louis Firm
 Buys 5000 Acres
 In Arkansas County

Stuttgart, July 21.-Abeles and Weber of St. Louis have purchased from J. E. England of Little Rock and Odell & Kleiner. real estate dealers of this city, 5000 acres of timberland situated on Bayou Meto, paying some thing near $100,000 for the tract. The land is located west of Goldman, Arkansas, Arkansas county.
 The purchasers intend to manu- facture the timber into lumber, and put the cleared land in cultivation as rapidly as possible, The land is suit able for rice, cotton or corn, being as fertile as any in the state.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-07-22
SIEGE IN SAN SALVADOR

San Salvador, Republic of Saliva dor, July 21.-The government of Honduras has declared a state of siege to exist because of violence dur ing the elections in progress there, according to reports received here. The government, it was said, declared political enemies were disturbing pub lie order and were threatening reyo- Int ion
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-07-22
CUBAN WONANN SUICIDES

New Orleans, July 2l.- Siqnora Lutgarda Ferrero, a Cuban woman was found dead in a boarding house here today from asphyXiation. Four gas jets in the room in which the body was found were open. Advices from Mobile stated the dead woman was the wife of the Cuban consul there.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-07-22
6 ! R l. S
lultioll.

To keep your face powder on use Derwilo. No touching up all the time to prevent your nose and face from shining. A dip in the ocean, per spiration, hot sun and wind have no effect on it. Instantely beautifies the complexion. A single application proves it. All druggists refund the money if it fails.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-07-22
SHEEP BONE IN LEG

Carrolton, Mo-. July 21.-To save the leg of Sam Williams, 9 farmer. liv-
 ing near here. the life. of a sheep was sacrificed Following a fracture, the left shin bone necrosed and amputa- tion seemed necessary. However. at a hospital here forr inches of the shin were orafted on the shin bone of the man. The craft is provinc successful, it was said at the hospital.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-07-22
SOCIAL a <SSI PERSONAL A5
l,rt

Liage of Miss M. B. !en, l N. Blount was solem!zed Eening at 8 o'clock at the Iv, Walter c. Wood, pastor I Street Baptist church.
 { Mrs. Blount motored to k and Hot Splngs ano 10 p to Texas, where they will ~bome. The bride IS super f the Clark sanltarlum, -ion -i she has held for two has made many friends, .e and love her fl for her
 rable qualities. She IS a I Kings Daughters hospl- m is a railroad man, being With the M. K & T. rail-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-07-22

am so glad l have regained my health that l want to tell everybody about Tanlac"
 Tanlac is sold by leading druggists everywhere, For sale by Central pharmacy
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-07-22
LADIES

When irregular or delayed use Tri- umph Pills. Safe and always depend able. Not sold at drug stores. Do not experiment with. others, save dis appointment Write for Relief" and particulars is free. Address, Nation al Medical Institute. Milwaukee, Wis. s 3-16 to g-7-19
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-07-22

Club. :, ,,
 XVI. Withers and daughter, |ed Withers, were hostesses E of young people last even
 1 theatre party, to witness Etion of "Cleopatra." The eiven as a farewell pleasure
 I Avs Lee Wood of Nor
 Bnd Helen Holt of Memphis
 For their homes today after Iii visit with Miss Kath- |e theatre last evening, the 'rcd to the Hecaton club and most tempting "Tamale"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-07-22
TROLLEY CAR HITS AUTO,

Boise, Idaho, July 21.-Six per sons were killed last night when an lnterurban car struck an automo- bile at railroad crossing near here.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-07-22

e One of the newest models in sport coats in this one fashioned of green and white camers hair in plaid weave, and all bound round with woody white collars and cuffs, and 8 broad belt. A silk sports hat With sash to match the coat spells exclusive style"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-07-22
ps, , PHONE INCREASE

kesd ,sSfs so,,.g July ?. The Arkan- E susoana' ssomn''ssion today issued |rease seshbsndlne he {, the proposed N Hesr .ne Jadsonia Telenhone salns MI E on the petition
 ~ pc held August 2 I. 4