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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1922-04-20

fBy Associated Press Leased Wire.)
Paris-A high official of the
government declared this after
noon there was no possibility of
continuing the discussions at Ge-
noa unless the RussO-German
treaty were cancelled. Even if it
were annulIed, he declared, the
moral effect would remain of two
of the parties to the Genoa confer
ence maneuvering on the side to
forestall the conferences work.
Under these circumstances, the of
fetal added, it was clear that moth
ing could be done for either Rus
STA or Germany. Whether the con-
ference could accomplish anything
for central Europe apart from Ger
many, was a different question.
(By Associated Press Leased Wire.)
Berlin, Germany-Special dis
patches from Genoa show an ayidi-
ty to avoid the suspicion that the
Russo-German treaty suggests an
affront to the powers which issued
the invitations to the Genoa con-
ference. The dispatches declare
that Chancellor Wirth and Foreign
Minister Rathenau acted fairly and
above board in concluding the
treaty in the environment of the
Genoa gathering.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1922-04-20

Investigations showed that peas were
raised in Fnrone 1000 ren~s 80
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1922-04-20

by Associated Press Leased Wire.)
Genoa The CONSERVATION caused By
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
RETAILERS JOIN TO
Gt ANASTEE BARGAINS.

cooperative guaranteed bargain
Gay sales are the latest thing in Mar
shalltown, la
Recently sixty retail! merchants got
together 10 stimulate business and 10
attract shoppers TO inspect the mer-
Ghahdise stocks Of the town In or
der TO eliminate the idea tina, ioh
lots or !eft-overs were hcinr dis.
posed Of, the merchants advertised
mat every sale VAS guaranteed
one and That purchaser had the
right To demand his money back in
case he felt that h" had not houcb,
real bargain
merchandise committee was an
pointed !" censor every advertise
ment and article offered during tho
TWO days sale Each merchant had
to submit 10 the committee Invoices
Of The goods t" be oncred. II tho
commute" was not convinced that tho
merchants" was a real bargain I,
was rejected and the store was no,
permitted TO put ii on sale.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
MACf'S STORE TO GIVE
WINTER NACATIoNS

me maximum vacation allowance
ter employees has been extended ~,
'he Macy store in New York from ,wo
|" 'hrce weeks. The plan is TO allow
wv" weeks vacation in the summer
ana ono week in the winter.
AS the new schedule is ARRANGED
those who have been with the store
less than "igh, months are entitled 10
n" vacation.
THOSE who have been with tho store
Tor more than eight months will Get
one week in the summer.
Those who have been with m.
store twenty months viii be allowed
TWO weeks IN the summer
Ihose no have been in it's cmploy
wv" years Will get Two weeks in the
summer and two days in the winter
ihosc three years in the service
get two weeks in the summer and
ihree days in tho winter.
foT four years. two weeks in IN.
summer and four days In the winter
For five years, TWO weeks in sum
m"r and fun week in the W inter
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
TRAINS ITS CLERKS
For TWO DEpARTSJES ,pv

Sirawbridge & Clothier, in Phila-
delphia, are handling the rush sea-
son problem by training their sales
people to serve in more than one
department. II necessary.
The store takes the stand that a
clerk can assimilatc all of thu SELL
ing Ideas connected with single
department and still be able To learn
something about another one Ger
tam departments in the store have
seasonal rushes. and in the past IL
mas bceh necessary to hire extra
CLERKS for these occasions. TEN
PorarE saicspcople can never he de-
pended upon To give very efficient
service, and thus stores where this
system is practiced have suffered.
during the Easter rush this wear
me women's wearing apparel de-
rartmcnt was extremely busy. and
:hc store transferred from III. house
hoId goods and furniture some Of tho
salcsgirls who had been trained "a
sell womcn's clothes. This system
oil making two department sales
persons has enabled the educational
department Of the store 10 Get a
better idea on the capabilities OF lis
selling stan.
Ihc sales clerks are no wworl,i,r
on new quota system and ar.
ncinE urged 10 turn in more s,lcs
"ccauSe OF the decline in commodity
prices. Round-table conferences ,rn
Hsen ~ the educational departmcn,
IN tnchinG salesnanship. Vir,uaIIv
th' eHtire selling force in the shoe
"spartment has registered in mo
sh"cman's institute courses
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
NEW WRINKLE IN
SALESMANSHIP BY
Al Err + DEALERS
Identifying Z m ployes b,
Names Brings Customers
Closer To Store.

When two people meet. II there's
10 he any business or conversation
OF any Kind between them IL IS nj
ways pleasing for each To know the
name Of the other. Banks and other
institutions realize this and have ON
each mans desk his name in plain
letters. This helps. hut people st;l
hesitate to call the man by the name
on his plate lest that man may be
out and another in his place.
IN Dallas. Texas. and pcrhaps
other places. big store adopted the
plan OF having neat card bearing
thc name OF each salesman plainry
written thereon. This seems to he :,
t"pi'al IDEA, and there's no chance
y" make any mistake. for each one is
certainly going To have his or her
name on the card. II this IS done
Is very certain that every Gus
toner approaching that salcsman
Will first get the name. This vii,
result in ncarncss at III. star,
which will take time % otherwise
acquire
The idea is very new in this conn.
try. and most people will wait uni
IL becomes common before adoptinr
H. hHt among Richmond business
men thcre are undoubtedly MANY
pf"frcSsives who are willing to tr,
OUT something new. and here's the
ch"hcc' Let such cnterprising girl
or young man write his or her mama
on card and pin IL on the shoulder
better sun. tyDcwrite IL on silk I,.s
well worth trial and couldn't nos
s'o'y DO harm. Who'll he tho trs,
one IN TINS section to try out this
novel scheme?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
JAMES RIVER GRAVEL.
COMPANY is BANKRUPT

Petition in bankruptcy was n!cd
by the James River Sand and Gravel
Corporation. Of Petersburg and Chcs-
terrified Counties. Yesterday in the
United States District Court. Liza
bilities were listed Il; SiOl,+57 and
assets at sl0?.303. Appointment of a
receiver to take over the properties
of the corporation is expected to be
made tomorrow.
Among the debts Of the concern is
S72.I56 in unsecured claims, and
$2S.4S5 in secured claims. there being
only three Richmond creditors.
Richmond creditors are; Virginia
Railway and Power Comany. S2.035;
Gill Bros. s39s, and Smith Courtney
Company, Sli5.
Assets consist Of machinery and
tools valued at s6i.oi7; unliquidatcd
claims. $4,000. and money on de-
| post ir banks. sl0.ls7 w. w
Hines, president Of the corporation
signed the petition, wh:ch is tbs
largest nled in Richmond in several
months.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
POWELL SPEAKS FOR
STATES WHOLESALERS
Secretary of Virginia Association Points Out Reasons
Why Neighborhood Service Stores Deserve Patron.
age-Compares Conseniences Offered

Competition between the so-callcd
chain stores and the independent re-
tai! service grocer is m issue today
which Is causing unlimited debate
among all classes Of dealers. cspeci-
ally among wholesale erocers. While
admitting that there is some room,
for debate on both sides OF this I'M
portant question. especially IN view
of tho fact that II affects every indi-
Niduai home w. \. POWELL. secretary
of tho Virginia Wholesale 1rcc.ra'
Association. last night declared tina |
the !ndepe ndent grocer Is one of the
biggest assets Of which any city may
hoase
1T is often asked" said Mr.. Powell.
"lf an independent grocer, retailer.
Of course, Is an asset or liability ~
the community,
Il am ccnhdent," continued Mr.
POWELL that the independent retail
grocer Is an asset to any town. His
interests are bound mp In his locality
he prOsr"rs ns II progresses. He
benefits his city or town by invest
inC his money where he makes it.
al home. He phys his part Of taxes.
not only a. merchant but ms an in
6ividuaii
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
A WORD
From, the .Sanctun,

Herman Mack. chairman OF the
American Hotel Associations pub
lic!ty committee, proposes to raise
fund OF 100000 TO lie used in
advertising to 'squclch the hotel
critic" The Travellers Protectiv g
Association has Sl,0o0.oO0 to spend
that they apportion il among the!-
MEMBERSHIPS and sncnd IL by radu :
ing the wartime" rates many of
them still retain. thereby incrcas-
ing their business and giving the
guests the benefit They would then
not make the complaint that SO many
of the travelling men We're going 10
cheaper hotels.
II is indeed high time that the
hotels catering TO the travelling pub
lie. especially TO commercial travel
crs, learn that profiteerinE days are
over.
Men who spend the greater part
OF their time on tho road report that
some hotclrics have lowered their
rates tn meet more normal require
mcnt, hut say that the majority still
try To Eouge tho public.
II a few hotels can lower their
rates and make a profit. why cannot
all pursue tho same policy.
II is up Ia the hotels to silence
tho hotel critic
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
MOVING CLOTHES UPSTAIRS
DOT BLEED SALES TOTAL

Experts who max. a study o. the
psychology OF store entrances claim
that the average person has no OBJ
jection 10 stepping down a short
fight Of steps 10 get into store.
but will refrain from going up tn.
same number TO gc, inside
This may he true in some in
stances hut II docs not hold n the
case Of Reid & Fort Philadelphia
olo;hiers and furnlshcrs since the
clothing department Of tho Chestnut
Street store was moved 10 the sec.
ond Aoor TWO years AGO. tho annual
volume OF business has hecu trip,ed.
Prior TO the change. W II reid
and Pierson T. Fort; members O.,
the firm. were cautioned That =
clothing department on the second
floor nigh; 20 IN other cities. hIt
would not meet with success in
Philadelphia. especially on Chestnu.
Street II the business was to grow
and expand. some sor, of changa
was necessary so 10 get an angle
on the problem both men travelled
throughout tho country studying the
most modern methods and arrange
inents in clothing stores.
Upon their return. the Windsor
room. embracing ali Of the second
floor. became reality. Psychology
in various phases was applied In
designing the new department,
Every consideration was given to
5pace. color. arrangement and the
general effect OF atmosphere on the
male mind. And by using that
knowledge assim.latcd on the trip.
together with tho experience gained
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
FREDERICKSBURG BUSINESS
MEN PLAN THREE-DAY JOURNEY
Will Stage Get Acquainted Trip Into the Northern
Neck-Music and Speeches Will Be Feature.
Leave Fredericksburg June Id.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA. June s.
Tho Chamber OF Commerce Is planning
an extensive "Eet acquainted" trip
Into tho Northern Neck. returning on
tho south side OF the Rappahannock
River through Middlesex. Essex and
Caroline. Tho proposed trip. which
viii take place on June II. Is and
Is. VIII be by automobiles. and n
large number OF cars carrying many
Of the prominent business men will
make up the party.
The sole purpose Of the journey il,
To foster the spirit of cheer aid
good will and to further develop the
friendly cooperation which now
exists between the people Of those
sections and the citizens Of Fred
crickshurE. The committee in charge.
headed by c. w. Jones. cha irman. is
making extensive plans to make tho
proposed tour a huge success. Pres
cnt plans are to leave this city early
on the morning OF June II. travelling
over the Kings Highway. and stop
at the principal towns along the route
including King George, Montross
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
A Little Talk on Thrift
By =. W. Strnus. President Amcri-
can Society for Thrift.

The newspapers told the story OF
few days ago Of a man in New York.
VINO took his own life after gambling
losses had brought about Ms financial
ruin. tnhappily. tragedies like the
one referred to. arc not Of uncommon
occurrence. The desire to get some
thing for nothing has brought dis
grace. ruin and death 10 many.
Tho practices of thrift. the syste-
matte saving of money, the slow, but
steady upbuildinE through habits Of
prudence may not seem as alluring as
the prospects of riches gained
through a lucky stroke at the gamb-
ler's table. but these more prosaic
methods are the only ones that can
be relied upon.
The world is fun Of snares for
those who seek wealth through SUI
perfcial and uneconomic methods. 1t
is not possible to make short cuts
that bring substantial wealth, com
fort or happiness.
While one may have temporary
good luck, and at times may seem TO
have discovered the secrets Of ac-
curing wealth without the ususS or
derly processes il is very seldom that
lasting SUCCESS results In such in
stances.
The slower and surcr methods are
the only ones that can he relied upon
II is contrary to all the funddmcn-
tails OF sound business and finance
that any method should exist through
which money may he acquired as IL
by magic The toll that is paid an
nually by those who fail to under
stand the full truth of this statement
must run high into the millions Of
dollars. to say nothing OF the broken
homes and wasted lives.
The practice OF thrift may not yield
Immediate returns. To the impatient
or ambitious person the careful saw
ing Of money, penny by penny or dol
lar by dollar. may seem too slow
process for acquiring financial sue
cess. But IL has been shown by the
great book Of human experience that
in the long run these systematic pro-
cesses OF uphuildinE are the only ones
worth considering. The real successes
that have come through any other
methods OF progress are so exceed
insly rare as to be unworthy OF con-
liberation in tho plans OF any we'll
meaning person,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04

The Independent retail grocer oc-
cupies an important place in any city;
town. community or neighhorhood-
Of far greater Importance than the
public generally seems to realize
Many people forget to credit the
independent grocer with the service
he renders when ther attempt 70
make comparison pf his prices
against those OF the chaiM-stores
"A friends wife recently made one
months purchases IN Richmond
chain store against months pur-
chases from All Independent retailer.
Her net saving, she found, was OK
actly sloi. But she failed to figure
In the car fare she had spent, the
necessity Of carrying her purcha ses
and the cash payments demanded pf
her. Against This stands the credit
furnished by the Independent re-
taller and the delivery service the
latter renders. a phone message to
the neishhorhoed grocer brings the
goods to Your doar-and the chain
stores, require personal call aud
cash payment. then make you carry
what YOU buy"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04

Hague. Heathsville. Kilmarnock and
lrvington. where the first night will
be spent. The next day the party Will
take another route. coming back as
far as Warsaw. and then crossing
the Rappahannock River by steam
ferry from Welltord's Wharf to
Wares Wharf. From there the party
viii go as far down as Urbanna.
where the second night will be spent.
The third day will he devoted to
visiting the towns of Centre Cross
huntsville and Tappahannock, then
returning to Fredericksburg over the
Tidewater trail via I.oretto and Fort
Royal. Short stops will be made for
talks by the citizens.
At many places along the route the
people are already making plans for
the hearty reception of the party.
which include lunches to he served
by the women. The merchants or the
city are kcenly alive TO the great pos
stbilities Of the idea and arc putting
forth every effort to make the cam
naign Of friendliness and co-opcra-
ton tremendous success.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
ASK PUPILS TO COMPETE
IN BIG ESSAY CONTEST
A merican Legion Offers
Prizes for Best Compost.
tons bv Children

Virginia school children betwca,
inc ages OF 10 and Is years of aga
are urged to take part in the national
essay contest. which has for prizes
Si'ooo in scholarships sponsored nv
IN" American Legion to encourare
hiShcr education and patriotic 70
search The contest opened June
anu VIII close at midnight, August
cooperation of State, CITY and
county school superintendent has
neeh asked by tho legion. Confirm
'ons of essays from cverv eIigihIo
school child in the country is asked
Hmericanism officers of legion nos,.
VIII assist tho educational au,bori.
ties In the effort
me subject TO he written on ie.
TOW the American Legion Can Best
me Nation" Rules provide
'""t c"ch contestant shall submit, hu,
'c ESSAY or not more than 500
words and that essays shall he writ
!" an ahirmative and construc-
i've way. Spelling, penmanshir and
ncatncss will be considered in ma
ing winners. as will the age of Tho
contestant
county supcrintendcnts of scboo,e
are asked 10 name three Judges IN
.r'ett the best essay in each couuty
me winning essays of the counties
men VIII be judged by State com
hl'tcc, selected by the State si,nerin-
'chueht OF schools. or school com
missioner, for the purpose of seI,c, .
ing the three State winners E;n,I
selection of first. second and third
national prize winners will he mado
from the three best ESSAYS Of cucb
state. and Will he announced scvcraI
weeks after September 20. bv tho
NATIONAL judges, whose names viii no
given out later
me three national prizes will he
NH""h as American Legion scholar
s"'P AWARDS. consisting of first
~ !"r "' S'3o. second OF $500, and a
IN" OF sou. First prize in each
state viii he silver medal. win
bronze medal for second prize and
ADDITIONAL prizes awarded in differ
ent states.
The conducting of an essay COW
test for American school children by.
the American Legion is fuldlIinp mo
OF us many duties. the promotion OF
interest in patriotism among rho
'"uhGe' generation and fosteripp
tauca' on. IL was pointed out yester
day.
WINE no provision has been made
ms year in the national legion bud
SET Tor prizes and other EXPENSES In
cldent TO such "a contest N,,,o,,,
commander Hanford MacNidar h,
gwen $1,000 10 be used for tbes. mar
poses IT is his hope that means Wi,
ne round al the next convention ro,
national headquarters to carry ou
;hiS work and make the essay ron
TEST permanent annual afrair.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
INDEPENDENT RETAILERS COUNTED AMONG on
DELEGATION LEAVES FOR
NATIONAL T.P A. MEET
Many Depart by Boat From
Richmond to Attend Allan.
tic City Convention:

About fiftS members of the rir-
ginia Division and their families left
yestcrdaS from various points In the
State to attend the annual national
convention of tho Travellers Protcc-
tive Association of America; which
opens tomorrow morning at the
Traymorr Hotel. Atlantic city: n: H.,
and will continue through Friday:
The Virginia Division will max e
its headquarters at the Traymore,
where rooms have been re ,erved for
the delegation.
Among those who left yesterday
for Atlantic city were r. j. Charles.
nf Newport News, president of the
virginia Division: II. L. HARDWOOD
W Richmond. secretary=trensurer
Rev: j: j. Urnvatt; State chaplain;
w: a: Crldiln. Of Richmond. chair
man of the national press committee.
and Colonel Julien Y. Williams, of
Alexandria. chairman of the national
legislative committee.
Others whe were included among
the Virginia delegation were:
ID. WI Christian. |. II. Christian. T.
W. Brooks, DR.. u. T. Fentress. y s.
Harwood. i. +. Oliver. n. H. Ran
d"iph, E. ~ rsllerson. w. l.. pr,nkier
md II y, POWELL, Of Richmond
W. Y. Johnson. c, E. Blnchweil and
n. II. Munfurd. Of Norfolk.
IL. Ia Smith aud l.. II, Robertson. OF
Petersburg,
i. A. Hawkins aud w. II. Jones. of
Dnnville.
~, william May and A. Thomson.
Of Alexandria.
A. H. Chewn'us, j. II. oeleshy, E.
L. Hasklns, j, l.. Peasants, Of
LSnehhurR,
H. i, Beach. Of Rlacketone.
d. w Jones and 7. II. Eelf, Of
Martinsvilfo.
C. q Johnson and w. u. Gilbert. nj
Roanoke.
10 l., Morris, or Farmville.
O. /" HowerH, OF Brlstol.
d. y. Charles. or Newport News.
~ majority Of this delegation lcf,
Richmond last nigh. by way of the
YORK River Line to Baltimore
thence by rail 10 the famous Icr.sv
resort Some OF the delegates were
accompanied by their wives,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
TO WILLIAMSBURG NOW
BY AUTO IN 8 HOURS
L. p. A. Instrumental i'm HAY
ing Central Route Put in
Good Condition.

According la statement made
yesterday by r.. II. Selden. chairman
of the good roads committee, Travel
ers' Protective Association, the high
way hetwcen here and williamsburg
known az The central route" has
been put In good condition and Is
now In shape for motorists use I'm
any weather.
Thanks Ia The state Highway Com
mission. co-operatinI with good
roads committee. Post A. II. y. A..
this road was conditioned and com
pleted just In time for the use OF
visitors to Richmond during the viz
ginia Historical FoEeant, 1t VIII
undoubtedly see "a great deal %
heavy traffic during The Confederate
Heunion' The latter part of th!s
month,
The route ls described by Mr.. Sell
den ms followsi
leave Rtchmond city Han, no
East on Broad Street Ia Thirty fourth
street turn North an Thirty fourth
street three BLOCKS to Leigh Street
turn right Mt ie!uh street and go
down hill To Government Road. fol-
iow Government Road To National
cemetery at top %: hill. turn left on
Williamsburg Road. follow williams
burg Road for about ono milo to
Charles City Road. turn sharp right
ana follow telegraph polos. cross
railroad at Fort leo. continue
RtrRixht road TO ulcndalo. IIughos
Store. cross railroad "a, loxbury, ono
quarter milo beyond. turn ahRrp loft.
cross wooden bridge. RtrRiaht road
by MountcaHtle, Providence Forge,
windsor Shades. Dinscond Bridge.
Toano, williamsburg.
All turns In road are plainly
marked and there will be no trouble
whatever in making the trip The
condition OF the road Is such thu, a
trip 10 williamsburg can DO made
within three hours. This IL tho
designated State Highway Route
No. O."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
RICHMOND p. HOBSON
TO SPEAK HERE TO-DAY

Richmond +. lIobson former Con-
gresham. prohibitionist. and Span
ish- american War veteran. will adj
dress mass-mectinE in the audjto-
rum of John Marshall High School
this afternoon at 4:3O o'clock and
will deliver an address in the Seventh
Street Christian Church tonight at s
O'clock.
= The World Congress Against Al.
coholism VIII have charge of the
meeting at John Marshall, the sub
Ject of Mr.. Hobsoa's address being
rhe Chalienee OF the Red Flag ana
the Black" Mr.. Hobson was one of
the leaders in the fight for national
prohibition while in Congress
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
SAYS STORIES SHOULD
ATTRACT MALE TRADE

Why do men look abashcd, scared
ana out OF place when they come
into department stores?" asked YIN.
ton NJ Pace. general manager OF
Climbers department store in MIL
waukee. some of the salesgiris are
actually afraid to wait on male Gus.
toners. because a single word i.
likely 10 Illustrate their plans. ON
the other hand, some men are more
fnicky than women about their pur-
chases. However. they are not in.
c!ined TO pull another mans hair II
he happens TO parade up the man
highway CARRIED in a similar suit. hat
or coat"