The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-10-28
THE CITY MARKET

A Market has been established in
Flint. A certain area in the center
of the business district has been set
apart, and certain improvements,
equipment and buildings have been Sc
cured to serve the needs of such an
establishment. Considerable money
has been spent by the city to pro-
vide this central location and ma
chinery forycarrying on the enter
prise; and the same authority stands
ready to make further additions and
improvements as occasion demands,
and IF occasion demands. Let the
emphasis fall on "if', because the
responsibility for eliminating it, and
of creating demand for further inn
provement lies in a large measure
with you producers. Business comes
where it is invited and where it is
treated well-Your Market-it is
your market-will thrive only as it
meets the needs of the people who
buy. 1t isn't hit and miss PROPOSE
ton; but rather one that calls for
the exercise of thought, judgment,
study and cooperation. During the
coming winter months it is our pur-
pose to lend all possible assistance
in the way of developing ideas toward
the end that your efforts individually
and collectively, may come nearest to
satisfying the needs of the consumer.
And therein lies the problem. Be not
misled A city block, set apart, ce-
mented over and marked off in equal
spaces does not make market. 1t
is only a place. The market consists
of goods and people. You have to
produce the goods of a kind and in
a manner that will attract the people,
And not only are the kinds Of sup
plies to be considered, but also, and
what is more important, the regular
and consistent supply of them. 1t
is your initiative, your enterprise,
your industry and your stability that
will determine the size extent and
success of the market. And let ps
divest our minds of any possible
thought that our marketing troubles
are solved with the advent of the
Market. Nothing is farther from
truth. Let us rather approach the
proposition as an opportunity in full
recognition of the fact that it lies
entirely with us whether or not the
plan succeeds. Your stunt, right
now; is to line yourself up with the
idea, and to think Market and talk
Market in your homes as well as in
your community gatherings. Get
yourself all primed to ask lot of
questions and to answer some. We
are coming after a lot of information
later on and don't forget this-the
Flint Market won't mean anything to
you unless you mean something to 1t.
The Market Director invites you to
call at the Market Office at any time
to discuss Market matters. Come
and bring along your ideas. Remem-
Der its your individual business, no
ones else.
Late Fall Market
While plans and details for operat-
ing the Market are being worked out
it is thought desirable to make use
of the Market area this fall for what
ever advantage may occur. Certain
farm products such as potatoes and
apples are ready for sale either di-
rectly to consumer or by orders taken
one day and delivered later. With
that idea in mind the Market will be
open to producers on Saturday, No
vember 9Th, and on each succeeding
Wednesday and Saturday until fur
ther notice. No charge will be made
for stall space during these first
months, but all sales will be under
the supervision of the Market Direct
or. Growers desiring to avail them
selves Of this opportunity will COM
municate with the Market Director
by mail setting forth on what days
they will be on the market and what
products they will have to offer.
Some idea of the quantities to be
brought is also disired. With this in
formation the Market Director will
be enabled to give, greater and more
intelligent publicity to the offerings.
If you are interested give this inn
roadiata attention