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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1919-04-08
A GOOD WAY TO SAVE

I'm times like these when economy
is so essential, know of no better
way to save than to have the entire
family shod with Neolin Soles,"
writes B. F. Williams, Rochester, n. Y.
In his letter MIR. Williams tells OF
a pair of Neolin-soled shoes which he
has worn constantly for four months.
The soles still look like new. he says.
You, too, will think there is no
better way to save. when once you
have tried shoes with these long
wearing, comfortable, and waterproof
soles. They come in many styles for
every member of the family. And
good repair shops carry Ne0lin Soles
for residing. They are made scien-
tihcally by The Goodyear Tire & Rub
Der Co.. Akron, Ohio, who also make
Wingfoot Heels-guaranteed to out
wear all other heels.
n (: /: ]! !: |! !. $
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1919-04-08

Magic! Just drop little Freezone
on that touchy. corn, instantly it
stops aching, then you lift the corn
off with the fingers. Truly! No hum
bug!
Try Freezone! Your druggist sells
tiny bottle for few cents, suffici-
ent to rid your feet of every hard
corn, soft corn or corn between the
toes, and calluses, without one parti-
Gle of pain, soreness or irritation.
Freezone is the discovery of noted
Cincinnati genius.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1919-04-08
Mlnneboohoo.

Governor Saunders of Nebraska
once spoke at Lincoln Of little set
Element on a stream called Weeping
Water. Lincoln chuckled: "Well. they
say that Minnehaha means laughing
water, so Minneboohoo must be Indian
for weeping water"
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1919-04-08
Long Day and Night.

The north pole has six months day
and six months night, the sun appa-
rentIy travelling I'm a circle around it
from the time 1t appears in March un-
Ill 1t disappears In September.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1919-04-08
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Suite 205-e First National. Bssk.
Both Phones. Paris. KY.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1919-04-08
Puzzle for the Jury.

Here is a summing up which IS hard
to beat for succinctness: Gentle
men Of the jury: In this case the
counsel on both sides are uninteili'
rible, the witnesses incredible. and the
plaintiffs and defendants are both such
bad characters that to me 1t Is matter
of Indifference how you give your YER
dict"
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1919-04-08
Next.

SIT may seem little strange. said
the facetious Teller, ''but Ice is lot
smoother before 1t Is shaved"
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1919-04-08

An exhibition and sale OF deer
hides from the mountains OF Califorr'
MA netted a. good sum for the Coal
inga Red Cross chapters shop.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-15
C0E0r.s

While purchases Of colors are still
confined to small lots. there has been
noticeable increase in the number
Of buyers who are in the market. The
more common colors are being taken in
400 and 500 pound lots while the scare
or shades are distributed in 80 and 100
pound lots. The big buyers, such as
the textile and paper mills, have not
placed any contracts, so far as can be
learned, but good business is expected
from these sources in the immediate
future. as supplies on hand are low.
Some dealers displayed a tendency
to shade prices during the week in the
hope of stimulating new business, but
this was unsuccessful
The prospective imports of German
vat dyes have already been discounted
by the trade. AS none of these dyes
can be manufactured in this country
ut present, their effect on domestic
business will be slight. AS adequate
protection Of the American dyestuTs
industry is assured. dealers see no
cause to worry over the importations
of these colors. 1t is spccticall,
stated in the hill protecting the 90
nestle industry that so soon as a color
can be manufactured in commercial
quantities in this country its importa-
tion will be discontinued.
The export demand for colors dis
plays no signs of slackening Brigh.
fast colors are moving regularly to the
Orient and British India.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-15
Furs

confidence in the public's ability 10
apsorp fur garments at even highet
prices than those row prevailing was
shown at the opening Of the auction Of
the international Fur Exchange in St.
Louis. Nearly all furs showed sharp
advances both over the sale last spring
and the auction Of last October More
than 600 dealers were prescn. at the
sale and bidding on all offerings was
Splrlted. record price Of sll5 for
real sealskin and $500 for blue foz.
OF the government offerings. early IN
the sale were taken as indications thas
all prices were due for advances.
Retailers and manufacturing fur
r!ers are doing a remarkable business
the best the fur trade ever has known
coats and wraps continue TO lead the
market. Because of the shortage Of
mushrats for conversion INTO Hudson
seal, substitutes Of all kinds are gain
ing favor and reaching new Ugh price
levels NeckpieceS and mutfs are be-
coming more active with the approach
OF colder weather Manufacturers OF
these are asking from two to SIX weeks
TOR delivery when orders are booked
because OF the help shortage and de-
lays that occur IN the dyeing and
dressing plants. Fully 30 per cent Of
the furs sold to-day. it is said. are
eyed Ihls not only increases their
cost but adds to the delay a the con.
version Of raw skins INTO the finished
garments
New-York tribune., 1919-09-15
Apparel

Retailers became more active in the
wholesale womcns apparel markets
last week. Manufacturers and jobbers
expect repetition Of the brisk July
buying period beginning this week or
next. New sample lines have been
brought out to greet the visiting buy
ers, many of them adaptations of
French models recently brought over
by large number OF manufacturers
or their representatives.
No new materials have been intro
duced into coats and suits. The many
varieties of velour. broadcloth, kersey,
etc, continue as the popular cloaking
fabrics. In dresses velvet is increasing
in favor, although the staple serges,
tricotincs and satins continue strong.
Prices have shown no decline, even
under the pressure of inactivity.
Mems clothing manufacturers are
actively planning for the spring season
which has been inaugurated by one or
two houses already. Mems clothing
for spring, it IS expected, will be mor1
conservative than IN the past summer
or present fall, because of the cloth
shortage and insufficient labor in the
clothing factories. Prices will be the
highest ever known despite the clalnors
of retailers and ultimate consumers
New-York tribune., 1919-09-15
Silks

After period Of comparative dull
ness the market for silk goods is show
ing signs Of rapidly increasing activ-
lty. August was quiet month. all
things considered, but September so
far has shown apprcciable improve
ment in the matter Of new business
booked both the manufacturers and
lobbers. Many manufacturers, while
still filling their fall orders placed
some months back, arc beginning to
BRING out new spring lines, goods for
delivery in the early months of 1920
This is bringing buyers into the mar
ket IN increasing numbers. Last week
saw buyers from the South and Middle
west seeking taffctas. crepe, chitfons
and gcorgettcs for delivery next wear.
Orders were booked for such goods in
substantial volume, but they arc. of
course, subject to confirmation, so far
AS prices are concerned, later on. as
none of the manufacturers dare to
quote goods that far ahead at a time
when there are so many uncertainties
affecting the market.
Generally speaking. prices are cx
pected to be, on the average. about 25
per cent higher on goods sold for next
spring if nothing happens to upset the
equilibrium of the market. The de-
mand for high-priced goods has con-
New-York tribune., 1919-09-15
Cotton Goods

Mills have continued to maintain
firmly their prices for basic cotton
fabrics, although second hand oper-
ators that is to say. spectators who
bought ut lower figurcs-havc been
unloading goods at moderate conces-
sions. There were indications at the
end Of the week that most Of the hold
ings Of the spectators had been alb
sorbed, and that the mills would again
dominate the situation.
Meanwhile buyers who are in the
market for goods have been holding Off
their hopes for a lower range of prices
having been raised By the policy of
the spectators. This situation natu-
rally mas tended to make for dulncss in
the cotton goods market, although it is
not disturbing the sellers. who seem
content to let things run along as they
arc for d time.
Many of the larger mills made their
prices during the week on ginghams
FOR spring delivery. A number Of them
gave out price lists on staple lines
ranging from pa to 32 cents a yard
The prices, as a rule. were about in
line with expectations and were but
slightly changed, if at all. from pre-
vious prices. The demand for ging-
hams has been exceptionally heavy Of
late and mills have sold almost all Of
their spring productions on an allot-
ment basis and on the condition that
orders be confirmed when prices were
announced. With the prices out prac-
New-York tribune., 1919-09-15
Rubber

In the carly part Of last week trans
actions in tho crude rubber market
were large, with manufacturers Of all
sorts OF rubber goods, buying consid-
cradle amounts at higher auotations.
Later business fell off considerably.
mahulacturers assuming waiting at
titUde.
At the start OF the week dealers
were asking 50l cents pound for
hrst lateX and 4S*4 cents a pound for
rlpped smoke sheets. Considerable
buying Of the Paras at frmer prjces
was also reported by dealers. Later
Oh cables from Londcn and Singapore
renortlng strong and advancing mar
kets sent prices higher. Rib smoke
shee's on the spot brought g cents a
pouhd and brown crepe sheets AZ cents.
up = cents over Mondays close At
the close Of the week prices continued
firm and steady, rib smoke bejng
quoted AT 481a cents a pound and first
iateN 1872 cents. Futures held their
strength throughout. Brokers attrib-
ute tins strength to the wonderful de-
inaNd and firm markets in London and
Singapore.
Dealers IN scrap rubber reported a
small business ali THROUGH the week
frlces were firm. although the demand
continues very light. Dealers do NOT
iooA iof any increased orders in the
near future: Steam and fire hose scrap
showed a slight advance in price. clos
'i4E at TO lsa cents d pound
nlle the demand for mechanical
Trnoer goods has become Aeener To-
cally within the last few weeks i i
not believed that business viii be- done
On any arge! scale Cor several months
Railroads, ordinarily heavy purchasers
OF such goods, have not bought nearly
as much as usual. although stocks are
reported to be low.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-15
WOOIIe5ls

Selling activities in the woollcn
goods market last week were confined
mostly to the allotment Of spring goods
by mill selling agents. Goods for use
this fall are in slight demand. The COM
parativc inactivity Of the whole women's 3
garment market necessitated the sacri-
iiclng of piece goods by some of the
smaller manufacturers who needed cash
to meet their bills. This small supply
took care of the immediate needs Of
most Of the other manufacturers, with
the result that jobbers made few sales,
and in some cases shaded their prices.
A resumption Of activity toward the
end of the week, however, stimulated d
the market to some extent, and prices
were brought back to their levels of a
month ago.
Large jobbcrs are ordering all the
spring goods they can. Jobbers and
mill agents alike insist that the pro-
duction Of spring goods will be far
short of the demand From this they
reason that prices now quoted on
spring orders will prevail throughout
the season.
Most Of the offerings of mems wear
spring woollcns and worsteds will be
completed by the end Of this month,
and the combinations Of orders should
be in the hands of the clothing manu-
facturcrs and jobbers by October, thus
giving them a line on where they stand
in the fabric situation.
Many mills making women's wear
fabrics have not yet offered spring
goods, but are expected to do so soon
The unsatisfactory labor conditions at
tho mills are expected to restrict pro-
duction largely to staple wcaves.
Sergcs, tricotincs and lightweight knit
ted cloths are expected to predominate
during the coming spring season.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-15
JeaUeIry

The jewelry business has not for
many years seen such prosperity as it
now enjoys. 1t is practically impos-
slblc to satisfy the demands OF the
American people for ornaments.
Wholesalers and jobbers of jewelry
are confronted with difficulty in OBJ
tanning finished products, and report
many untitled orders on their books.
There is q slight Improvement in the
labor situation,. but a great shortage
still exists. This is especially true Of
watches and clocks
Prohibition and high wages arc the
reasons given for this unprecedented
demand by men prominent in the Jew
elry trade. According to one large
manufacturer, great part Of the
money formerly expended for liquor is
now being used in buying jewelry. The
consensus of opinion among the manu-
lacturers, however, is that prohibition
is not nearly important a factor as
high wages are.
The entire jewelry industry has
abolished the time guarantee system.
Orders were coming in with such great
rapidity that this move was thought
necessary. Manufacturers of all sorts
OF jewelry are in some cases from five
to six months behind on their orders
Orders placed with silverware manu-
facture1s for plated ware last April
have not yet been delivered, but, in
stead of cancellations, these manu-
facturers are receiving increased or
ders. One house reported during the
week that it is 10000 dozen behind fo4.
one spoon pattern. with little hope Of
catching up for some time to come
The price of platinum took big
jump during the week, New York re-
finers and dealers having increased the
price about $40 an ounce. The price
list used by practically all New York
reiners quoted $3.50 an ounce for soft
platinum, Sl38 for medium platinum
containing per cent iridium, and 81 46
an ounce for the hard metal contain
ing 10 per cent iridium. Some retiners
express the opinion that in part the
high price OF platinum is due to the
jewellers themselves in their willing
ness to pay almost any amount asked
when they need small quantities, all
of which tends to increase the price
both at which the retner bought and
at which he sold.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-15
Basic Metals

IN the face Of the threatened strike
OF uAlon workers a the steel mills on
September % operations continue 10
run at high rate and there Is llt'Ie
evidence that the Timed states Steel
Corporation and the so-called lnde-
pendents anticipate Il serious nterrup'
ton Of their business. That some eau
tion IS being exercised. however n
taking on lew orders Was evidenced
during the week By the untitled ron
mage statement OF the Steel Corpora
ton. Although this showed an m-
crease of more than half q million
tons IN bookings, 1t was the consensus
OF She trade that the gam would ha's
been still greater had no thought o.
labor troubles been in the air.
The business on the books of the
Steel Corporation at the present tina
IS the greatest since last January LES
recovery since May, when untitled Or
ders reached their low point in tna
decline following the signing OF lhe
armistice last November. mas thus 'ai
been about half the SIX months iosa
from November 70 May.
Some shading Of prices has been
noted the past week, disclosing that -
the market for steel plates rather
definite break has occurred. WINS
2.65 cents pound is still the quols'
tion with leading manufacturers, SUD.
stantial offerings are being MADE =.
2.50 cents. Continued increase. y
building activity is being reflected ~
the improved demand for structure
Steek
New-York tribune., 1919-09-15

rms question, more than any other,
is engaging the attention of business
men: "IIow much has production been
curtailcd by labor unrest. labor incf
'iciency, the shortened working week
and inadequate supplies Of raw mn
nitcly; yet there is much evidence
tending to show that the curtailmcnt
has been extremely serious in many
trades. In the textiles field, for eX
ample. the estimate that the outpu'
of American cotton mills will be a
billion yards short of normal is gen
orally accepted as being reasonably
accurate. Similarly, tho. output OF
silks and woolens and numerous other
things undoubtedly will. be far be-
low an average years production.
These shortages would be serious
enough under any conditions. But it
happens that they are coincident with
what is probably the greatest demand
for goods ever witnessed in this coun-
try. The spending power of the Amer
lcan people is apparently almost
without limit 1t comes from two
sources: FIRST. from the reservoirs OF
purchasing power that were fll'cd T.,
the very brim by sclf-denial practlsc'
during the war. and, second, from Inc
great increases in wages.
Supplementing 1T, moreover, IS lol-
rent of orders from every cont'heh''
but principally from Europe, that Is
held in check only BY the lack OF cred
;ts~a lack that seems likely to he
filled before the year has passed.
Up to the present, the country has
to a certain extent, been living on &C
cumulated supplies as we'll as current
production. That obviously cannot con-
tinuc. and sooner or later we may nave
TO face a situation in which the prob
lem of high prices will be submerged
in the greater one Of inability to op-
tain goods at any prices.
Observe the reports Of developm ents
in various fields from day to cay.
Time after time, such things as TINS
are reported: "Mill agents are allotlng
~nods among BUYERS on the basis of SO
nor cont Of their orders often the per-
ccntage is much less than this 1T be-
ms, impossible fully to satisfy the de-
mand for goods required for next
spring" Or this "Somc manufactur-
ors are still working on orders Tor tall
delivery, although normally such work
should have been completed weeks or
even months ago. They have as yet
been unable to start. production on
spring orders
such a situation is not without CON
soling feature from the manufacturers
viewpoint, since he is assured of all the
business that the state of the labor
market will permit him to handle until
the shortages are made good. But it
does not augur we'll for the retail mer-
chants trade or for business generally.
The way to avoid the aftermath of
shortened production is obvious-it is
merely to increase production. But
that is much easier said than done. Al
though labor recently seems to have
assumed a somewhat more concilIatory
attitude than was shown a few weeks
since, it is nevertheless in no sweet
temper, and is not disposed to listen
to economic truths when it has the
power to take much of what it wants.
1t is from the shortage Of goods caused
by the laborcr's failure to work the
full week or to work efficiently while
he is on the job, when he knows that
to-day a little labor will supply his
wants as never before.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-15
Chemicals

furchases o. che:aica last week
were smaller in volume than the week
precedlne The decline NAV be Al
'riputed chiefly 10 the weakness of tbe
,ore!gn exchanges. This DISCOURAGED
ouyine FOR export. Most Of the Euro
Pean embargoes on imports are now
on but dealers prefer 70 await the ar
r"ngement o. credits before transact
ing any business.
some speculation was noted in such
products IS aniline oil, formaldehvde
and oxallc acid. AS all these are scarce
on the spot market, prices advanced
Sharply under heavy buying. Specula-
Non IN blchromate of soda, caustic soda
and soda ash has practically ended
since the control of the market passed
into the hands Of manufacturers. who
are doing business direct with CON
s'umers
During tne week the War Depart
nent reported that It's surplus stocl.e
OF phenol. amounting TO 27.O0O.O00
pounds, would be sold through the
Monsanto Chemical Works, of St. Louis.
None of this material may be bought
for export. The price at which this
phenol viii be sold has not (been an
nounced as yet, but the trsa. believes
that IL cents pound will be asked
One Of the features Of the week Wac
New-York tribune., 1919-09-15

tinued heavy, a fact which is empha-
sized by the active sales Of faille in
recent days. This fabric. which is
used largely for women's suits, is sell
ing at from $3.50 to Sd yard, and
there has been a preference for the
better quality.
Reports received by jobbers and mills
from retail firms in all parts of the
country tell the story of huge vol
umc of business. The rural demand
is running into big figures, fact
which is indicated by the large sales
OF silk garments by Western mail or
der houses, which eater largely to this
kind of business.
Production continues far under the
needs of the market, with labor in
the mills working short and irregular
hours at high wages. In view of this
situation, coupled with the steady de-
mand, estimated in the trade last week
as being triple the demand in 1914.
manufacturers and dealers in silk see
little hope of lower prices.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-15
Leather

In the opinion of dealers. the hide
market has turned the corner A
slight advance in prices was noted
carly IN the week. and while buying is
stl!l confined to small purchases. this
sudden recovery following the 20 per
cent price slump Of two weeks ago in
dlcated underlying strength in the
market. Active buying is expected
over the rest Of the year. as tanner;
are known to be short of hides. The
SKINS on the market at present are Of
the best grade. Reports early in the
week that the Indian government con-
templated 8 per cent ad valorem
export duty, caused a furry through
the trade as from IS 20 20 per cent Of
all the hides imported come from
India. The trade rested easier when
it was announced during the latter
part of the week that the duty had
not been levied
Although purchases of leather have
New-York tribune., 1919-09-15

been small. the market shows no signs
of weakness. Delays in filling orders
for finished leather goods have held
up payments and placed manufacturers
IN q position where they cannot buy
more leather except on credit. Active
buying is expected shortly. as the
quantity of leather in the hands of
manufacturers is below the require
ments of orders booked
Shoe iobbers and wholesalers de
clare that the greatest difficulty is in
obtaining shipments from the manu-
facturcrs. Stocks on hand at present
are low. One large wholesaler has
sold out his stock and closed up. Job
bers state that others Will follow suit
# shipments do not arrive from manu-
facturers within the next few weeks.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-15

7-cent reduction in the price Of
tartaric acid, bringing quotations down
TO ~ cents pound. 1t was said thai
manufacturers did this to eliminate
forelgn competition and force stocks
out of second hands. The new price il
below the figure at which foreigners
can compete and two cents lower than
the best price second hands can offer.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-15
Cllrtailed Production
Worries Business Men
Prospect Is for Severe Shortage of Goods of
Some Kinds Next Spring; Torrent of Foreign
and Domestic Orders

firmed.
Allotmcnts of goods, it is estimated,
will not average much more than %
per cent of the amount desired by the
buyers-a fact which gives fair idea
of the situation as regards production
and demand
New-York tribune., 1919-09-15
Curb Market
Mem Issue

Note. The Tribune assumes no response
bility for ;he accuracy or authenticity Of
curb market quotations. Transactions and
prices for the week ended September l3 We're
follows: