Arizona republican., 1920-10-31

I have received three letters from \ large merchandising houses and l want you to know their contents. \ want you to realize that my views on present market conditions are backed by men who are in a posi- tion to know what is happening in the clothing world. In one of my recent articles I Nattempted to explain to the public that the big sales which were be- ing put on in different parts of the country were only the efforts of Various merchants to dispose of bunch of cheap clothing. These sales have nothing to do with the Lowering of prices.
 It is very gratifying to know that Nthree large concerns agree with me -that their ideas are m accord with kmine.
 am reproducing these letters for your information because feel that 1t is my duty to let you understand Nthe true conditions which exist. The first letter is from MT. Edward Skinner. head of Wilson NBros. considered to be the worlds N Greatest firm in their line. MT. N Skinner is recognized as an author Nity in the commercial world and Particles by him often appear in kSystem and other leading journals. f4e writes the following: A1r. John Hyder.
 NPhoenix. Arizona.
 have just returned from several Eweelxs absence anu rr hes taken me "a few days to read all of my &C., formulated mall.
 have just finished reading your Editorial and the criticisms of the Large Eastern concern for mislead- a ing tho public. It is one of the most frank and honest statements I have ever read by retailer and 1t covers the situation fully.
 Yours truly (Signed) p. M., SKINNER. The letter from Marshall Field & Go. ts self explanatory. By reading 1t you will grasp the true Ncondition of the market as far as Equality merchandise IS concerned. MT. John Hyder,
 Hyder Brothers.
 85 N. Central Ave.
 NPhoenix, Arizona.
 Dear Sir:
 Your good letter of October 4tf had in some manner gone astra, and has just reached my desk Please excuse this very late reply.
 We are very much interested Mn your discussions Of genera market conditions and are gratifie' in your interpretation of our atti tude.
 It has always been our desire t' sell the finest quality of goods tha can be produced in any genera \ priced class. Tn other words, rath or than to make a dollar articl (which can be retailed for 9S cents Iit Is our effort to produce the fin est article possible to be sold a HS100.
 During the price readjustment N Nrecsntly taking paace we gave ou customers full benefit of any re \ auctions which it is possible for Il to make. Whether merchandise b scarce or plentiful, whether price be high or low. we do not chang the character of our production Ji any respect. A standard of qualit is constantly maintained.
 We shall be very glad to see yo next time you are in Chicago. Wit very best wishes,
 Yours very truly. MARSHALL FIELD & CONTAIN
 The third letter is from IT Cluett Peabody Company, the mal CTS of Arrow Collars. don't war vou to think that I am footing m own horn. I am simply presentin the facts for your consideration. MT. John Ryder.
 25-37 N. Central Ave. NPhoenix, AriZ.
 kDear MT. Hydert
 Your letter of October 21st vii enclosures 'Is Clothing Comir Down?'' received in due time. assure you that 1t IS a pleasure f' mo to read an article such as wri ten by you and appearing in u local Phoenix paper of october lot 1920.
 understand thoroughly that y' are not selfish in your motive vo1l apeak for all the merchants pboenix and I can say the san thing from my point of view WI the dealings that I have had t pleasure of having with you.
 It is @ pleasure to assure you tn 1t is my intention to continue wi the spirit as outlined in my lett of the 18th
 Very truly yours, cLUETT, PEABODY & CO, IN
 (Signed) T. M. Healy,
 Manager.
 ! pride myself on having my a vertising approved by these m and J will continue Tn my policy truth fin advertising.
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