The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-12-31

numbers of people unem-
ployed, the aid received by
them from the Government
helps to swell the ever in
creasing tide of buying.
Some of the expressions Of conf
dence follow:
Frederic NJ. Ayres president of
L. S. Ayres & Co)-There has been
considerable and steady improve
ment in 1884. Christmas business
was the best in several years. AS
result of this improvement We have
been able to add materially to our
staff, thus helping to relieve in some
degree the unemployment situation.
While we avoid prophecy as most
unsafe form of entertainn ent, We
believe, and are panning according
ly, that We may expect a steady eX-
pansion of business activity for the
spring of 1885.
NJ. S. Block (vice president of
The VIM H. Block Co)-We have
experienced a very satisfactory in
crease in business during 1884. We
look forward with assurance to a
continued increase during the year
1885. As a tangible expression Of
our confidence in the future Of IN
dianapolis and the country, We will
complete our new building during
1885, which will enable us to con-
tribute in a larger measure to the
increasing prosperity which we con-
fidently expect.
John Burke manager Of Sears
Roebuck & Co)-Locally, the pres
ent wear has been a most satiSfac-
tory che from a sales standpoint.
1ncrea Ses have obtained throughout
the year in a most satisfactory per-
centage volume. We anticipate that
1885 will present more SatlStac-
tory trade volume than has pre-
vailed during the current year. Re
ports from our units throughout the
country indicate increased volume
in industrial centerS and elsewhere,
and this condition which is present
elsewhere must surely more or less
reflect itself in the industrial Sec
ton of our local area.
E. E. WhitehilI (of Banner-White-
hill)-The year 1884 has been The
best we have experienced since 1929.
We are of the opinion that 1885 will
show corresponding improvement.
w. c. Griffith president of Crit
fifth Distributing CO)-There is no
question but that there was a steady
improvement in all electric appli-
ance lines during 1894, particularly
in radios, refrigerators and washing
machines. The new year should see
a continuance of this trend.
r. S. Sinclair president Of King
an g. Co)-The latter part of 1884
has shown a definite improvement in
certain lines of business. This i'm
provement is somewhat spotted, both
as to location and the lines of bust
ness affected. On the average, the
situation is definitely improved at
the present time, and this can be
said not only for trade in this cOun-
try, but also for trade in some other
countries not affected by financial
handicapS. The situation looks IA
vorable for a moderate improvement
In conditions during the early
months of 1885, but this improve
ment will depend on many factors
that are at present inrevealed.
GUY A. Wainwright president OF
Diamond Chain and Manufacturing
Co)-We depend largely upon the
durable goods industries for our bust
ness and the very low state of these
industries is a matter Of common
knowledge. Lately the Administra-
ton has taken a more sympathetic
attitude toward the problems Of
these Industries and this, together
with the accumulated demand, which
can not be much longer deferred
makes US believe that 1885 will be {
substantially better year than 1884
J. S. Watson (vice president o
the Link Belt Co)-While the dur
able goods industries showed SpottI
improvement in the past year, 1885,
finds this section of business in al
optimistic frame of mind and ready
to take advantage of further ma
tiOnal economic gains.
Merle Sidener president of Side
ner, Van Ripper & Keeling, Incl
Statistical facts indicate definite
Improvement in business. But ever
more important is the improved
mental attitude. There will be op
portunity for increased business al
along the line in 1885, but ther'
must be a conscious acceptance o
the opportunity by business men
Advertising in 1885 will be an in
creasingly important factor in bust
Mess. The indianapolis business
community will prosper in 1885 jus
bout in proportion to the intelli
ent use of advertising.
Frank Hoke (of Holcomb q Hok