New Britain herald., 1924-05-19
THf, WEATHER

It appears as If there may be
 possibility that the weather man ha
 spring fit of temperament and ysi
 upon us mortals a few days of sun
 shine and moderate warmth at least
 Few of us will resent the feeling O
 real spring in the air, none of us vii
 feel sighted because we are parted
 from the overcoat which has beer
 our constant companion we'll into tho
 middle of May. Life has already taker
 on a rosier aspect, there are moro smiles to be seen in the gathering places Of men and women. The garder spots about the city have begun tc show signs of life.
 Partially. at least, it is quite pos sible that the backward season has played an appreciable part in tho slowing down of business that has taken place about the country. Despite the quite general purchase of au- tomobiles during the past two years since the partial payment plan for the family bus was exploited it is stated that tire mann- lecturers have a surplus of seven and half million tires stored in their warehouses. the largest number since thehnrd times of three years ago. We must remember, when considering this surplus, that there are many, many more automobiles on the roads Of the country than there were three years ago. The inference may be that tires are getting better, that they are last ing longer, but this is not thought to be SO by the manufacturers, rather that the backward spring has so held ID tho use of machines that the tires are not being used. or course. there is al- co the possibility that the manufae- tnrers over-estimatcd tho demand and built too many tires, but seven and a half million is sizcablc surplus even at that
 The weather, fl is felt has had it's effect upon spring business in Inc re- tail field. Unkindly skies. low temper atures depressing conditions do not encourage inc buying Of spring mill linery inery and shoes any moro than automobile tires. Consequently the local merchant may be behind in his sales as compared with a year ago. plus tha average increase per year which any progressive business may normally expect.
 But, although tho weather is rcgu- lated by nature. not human agency, there is feeling that belated spring Is at las,, upon us, that Inc transition Co summer will be shorter than ordi- nary but much appreciated neycrthc- less. And, with better weather, there will come better buying of all things beyond the pale of mere necessities. The fapper wili be glad 10 blossom forth in her ncw outfit. inc business man will consider he time for a new sui' is present. The very feel of spring will occasion spirits 10 rise and when spirits rise selling is easier.
 While the public has been refrain Ing from buying auto tires. new hats md various frivoli'ios of spring it must tare been accommodating a com fortabta cash reserve. Times. as far as labor is concerned have tut been hard over an extended period The cash Tor this labor must have brrn going Into iHc Fyrk or The baak. it pill mol say Eat ia Hat human naiure, Iut I8yiHE vifl be resumed. And when buying is resumed. retail tfa1o viH pick up. Shortly after this rrtarers will be booking to manufartur, rs for 2 new stock iu trade I.aitor WiH be in drmaAd tg manufacture this stock and the circle vin become complete. let us hnpc thai tba weather has thiy far reaching effect Etsn Y it decs nod we are thankful Tor ths smiling skies Of today snd may ihs ferprra- ture continue to increase 70 @ rrrtain rniHf