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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-24
COMMITS MURDER

Her long, strong hands were
about the American woman'S neck.
Presently Sylvia Deemster was
dead. Erica dragged the body into
closet, locked the door and took
the key, 10 delay discovery a long
as possible. Luckily, the Amerl-
can woman had few visitors
Erica had the leather case open,
as when the officer had spilled its
papers. The ssport! She
laughed shrlllv, kissed IT, Her
salvation. She took silver and
notes. too.
Sarah Moyer was the name on
the passport sylvia picture was
not good. Erica could claim the
features and hairlIne. Who IN
Europe knew or cared that Meyer
had preceded the name Deemster
perhaps by several names. SyIva's
death would be laid TO a drunken
or starving peasant or huckSter.
Erica fled with careful haste
Two OF SylVa'S notes 10 A lorry
driver whom she knew. A quay.
Inspection. Spain, Portugal. Clip
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-24
Whooping
Cough Often
Is Serious

Careless Adult Can Give
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-24

II 10 All in Family
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-24
AMERICAN WIDOW

She was an American widow
what was her name? II did not
matter. Shortly before the out.
break of war. she had married an
Englishman. Philip DeemSter. He
had died eight months later OF
typhoid The widow had not YET
been able 10 collect his insurance
The army of occupation had dis
rupted all civic and legal activities
But in time il would be paid
Erica was envious. For cakes anC
tea. lacking sugar. sylvia used sac
charine. She was careful type
of woman. Always she would have
on hand what was needed.
The passport had been seen by
Erica who was present on an after
noon when an official OF the army
of occupation came with a demand
for the American woman'S proof
OF identity.
II had been "A routine visit. II,
had looked and departed. hi,
errand done.
"fou can return 10 America
at any time" Erica had SAID
enviously 10 her hostess.
II do not care 10 go back
ever" The polite. careful gray
eyes were fixed far away past
the small terrace Of the pink
villa
Really" Why not ." Erica
was curious and not well-bred
Something derisive fickered II
her cold gray eyes.
TOO many people-in grave
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-24

begins with the Stranghng IN the
throat.
1t Is able 20 take food within
a few minutes after II Nomlt>.
Liquid foods that are high IN
nutrition and heated 50 a 10 be
soothing can be got down with
out trouble.
Stupid and unnecessary mis-
takes often are made with these
children in giving them food
which may allow PARTICLES 10 re-
main in the throat
| remember a WCll-mCanlng
grandmother who kept a poor
little child IN constant paIoNySmS
by insisting on a diet OF crack
ers and toast.
QUESTIONS, ANSWERS
Mrs. NJ. r. A-Are fbroId
tumors generous
Answer No.
L. II. G What is the cause Of
simple sore throat? What L. a
remedy tor II? DO pale lips sig
Nifty ancmla and 80 what would
YOU suggest for a diet?
Answer II l. hard 10 toll
what you mean ny simple sore
throat II max be pharynCit> or
ton>IlltiS. on what appears -
You 10 be simple might he
something that is not simple At
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-07
MATTRESSES RENOVATED

tress. Reasonable. Quality Workmanship
guaranteed HApLEY Randolph 6o0s
MATTRESSES renovated ike new s..
positively guaranteed. star Mattress
NDRarth $3.50
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-07
Fire Logan? No,
But |deaGets0K

While denying that he ordered
the removal of Police Secretary
William r. Logan, Mayor Edward
j. Jeffries Jr. said today that he
Fought the request for Logan's
Resignation was pretty good
idea"
have never been very we'll
sold on Logan" Jeffries said.
but I didn't tell the police COM
missioner to get rid Of him. II
/ had wanted him fired, / really
think I could have accomplished
IL in my two and one-han years
As mayor.
1.-THE whole thing II Wither-
spoons doing police Commits
siOner John II. WitherspOOn).
Why? Because he thinks he can
get a better man, and suspect
he's right. The resignation re-
quest didn't emanate from my
office, but 1 think it's n pretty
good idea.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-07
Asks $1,000 Minimum
For State Employees

The State, County and Munich
pal Workers Union tClO) today
asked the state administration 10
adopt an 1900 minimum for all
state employees.
In letters TO Governor Van
Wagner and the civil service com
mission, Mort Furay. SCMWA
regional director. also asked for
10 per cent increases in all mini
mum and maximum pay rates.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-07
RADIO SERVICE
Neutrality-suspicious. >UR\ICr

guaranteed L. a. Porter. Townsend
1887
ALL KINDS q roofs repaired. also rev
roofs Installed. Cherry 4tij. EVENING:
Tyler s-s644
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-07
LAWNS AM GARDENS

BLACK DIRT. sodding grading. shrubs
complete landsCap.ng. reasonable rates
Tyler 7-40s3.
FOR best black top soil prices telephone
1WlrhrsFk 1851 Immediate service
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-07
MATTRESSES RENOvATED IKE NEv

otafed like res.. 50. i-hour service tree
4+-A-+ y e+z444-i N RI
tress Co. l233a-37 Hamilton TO S-ll3s.
a DEFENSE against HiGH prices have
your mattress renovated. Miller" sgOs
Ksrahegai LenoN 1891
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-07
MAYTAG OWNERS

MAYTAG-Shap work only Authorized
factory representative with adequate
stock az genuine Maytag parts viii repair
or rebuild and retnlsh Ike new or buy oT
take old Maytag IN trade on Certified Re
huNt HayiaE s45i WOODWARD. TT
i-62sl Visitors welcome Store hours
daily. 500 90 80. Saturday tn noon.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-07
TILE
WASHING MACHINE. swEErER RErAIR
WINDOW CLEANING

Residential window cleaning Sc storm
screen service, northwest section. Templ'
c-7s27.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-07
Lost and Found

ENGLISH setter pup, white. black and
liver spots; reward Tor Information lead
ing 10 it's recovery, Vermont 5-s435.
LIGHT BROWN Handbag Michigan Cent
1920.
LosT-Locket chain: engraving on back
a. revatd. Tyler El20si ,'.-..ta- a. - &
PURSE. ladies room. Broadway Market.
Valuable papers, money. Reward. At
lanuc O674
S25 REWARD tor black female dachund
with brown feet and brown stripe across
chest. answers % name Meena. Phone
Worthwhile $50. Farm Crest Farm, North
VILE, Mich.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-07
GAS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. GAS
HOSPITALS
ICE skArING--D,NCING
INSULATION
kEIVINAToR SERVICE

C. l.. HOLMES COMPANY - Insulation
storm sash 1911 Pierson. EVergroeJ
300 -.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-30
Stocks
Quiet,
Steady

NEW YORK. April 30 (INS).-
The stock market was quiet and
steady at the opening today.
Changes were small and plus signs
Ipredofninated In most sections.
Trading was comparatively light.
Gains were chalked up by
Chrysler, General Electric. Inter
national Nickel, American Tele-
phone. Standard Oil Of California
and Continental Can.
Laggards included y. S. Steel,
Republic Steel, Boeing and Briggs.
Many were unchanged. as Beth
|lehem, General Motors. Anaconda,
Eastman Kodak, Santa Fe and
Union Pacific.
CHICAGO, April 80 tINS).-
Wheat opened unchanged to 1ac
higher today in fairly active trad
ing. Corn was unchanged to &c
up, oats unchanged to nc higher.
Wheat May $1.1Sb d1.19b,
July S1.21% q1.22, September
SPAS @1.24A.
Corn May s3%dS4c. July
S6ss 9S6%c, September S87s a sec.
Oats-May 55hc. July 5512c,
September ssh 55%c.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-30
Truck Parts Problem

Heavy shipments OF GMC
trucks to the army, navy and air
corps. many of them out Of the
country. have made parts and
maintenance big problem,
Irving J. Babcock, president of
Yellow Truck and Coach re-
veafed today. To solve this
problem; new loading and ship
ping adjacent te-the present
parts and service plants~are
being constructed.
The new buildings. said Bah
cock, would quadruple the pres
ent outgoing volume. Service
parts are boxed and shipped
with each unit of 100 trucks.
All parts are prepared for ex-
port shipment because the ulti-
mate destinations of the trucks
Is unknown. Trucks for export
are tested, then knocked down
and boxed, two units to the
pack.
The company is right on
schedule or ahead of schedule
on all war orders, Babcock
stated.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-30
Road Stands Hit

Consider, too, the plight OF
the road stands" which have
sprung up so numerously along
all our highways.
The publishing industry, far
more extensive than generally
recognized, is another sufferer,
as Is the advertising profession,
which also furnishes no inconsid-
cradle employment.
If Congress should endorse
President Roosevelt's recommen-
dation that every wealthy citi-
zen and family. every recipient
of a large income be compelled
to hand over TO the government
all but $4,000 a year, think of
all the numbers Of help" many
OF them far up in years and UNI
fitted for other kinds Of work,
who would be let out.
Real estate agents avow that
there would be wholesale vacat-
ing of country estates and of
expensive city apartments, that
an incalculable number OF high
class apartment buildings would
revert to banks, insurance COM
panies and other mortgage hold
ers, that the losses in taxes
would embarrass many munich
palities.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-30
Farmers Market

APPLEs-Northern spys, fancy. 81. so n;
bu. No. /, S1.75a2.25; No. 2, Sig i.25
steers Red, fancy, S2.25 a250 bu. No. !
81 .50G2; No. 2. 75cdS1.
ASPARAGUS - Fancy, Sl11.15 doz
bchs No. I. 10000 dor. punches.
BEETs-No. 1, 55475c bu.: No. 2, soc
CABBAGE-No. /, coarse bu.; No. 2
soc.
cARRoTs-Fancy, si.759t bu.; No. L
i.256i.5o; No. 2, 75cdsi.
CHIVES-No. 1. 75de5c dpr.
FRENCH ENDTVE-Fancy, $3.50 BIB
box = No. 1, s0c; No. 2, 65c.
HORsE-RADIsH - No. 4. s2.75a as
LEEKs-oNo. i. 75ean doz. bchs.
ON1ONs-Dry, No. ]. s3d3.50 50-ib
sack; green. No. 1, asa toc don bchs.
ONION sETs-No. 1. SIS 32-lb. sack;
PARsNi1Ps-Fsncy. si.Nd175 bu.: No
1, SidI25; No. q, 75c.
POTAToEs-Fancy, sI35 bu.; No. /
s1.i5dl.75; No. 2. e5d s5c.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., fancy. 40c b-lb
box; choice 35c; small. soc don. bchs.
outdoor. 40 35c doz. bchs
RUTABAGAs-No. /, so a Toe bu
sORREI,--No. 4, 81 bu.
TURNfPs-No.s 1. e5075c bu.; No. ?
VEGETABLE oYsTERs-No. 4. soo7c
dos. bchs.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-30
Livestock Markets
DETROIT


CATTLE Receipts. 200. Beef steers and
hefers steady; cows and bulls active.
COWS firm and bulls strong 10 IS cents
HIGHER scattering good light fed steers
1920 ! 3 so. medium grade steers, si1 Is
az part load medium 20 good around
,0Jo-lb. Canadians. tI2: few common %
medium heifers. efa 25nii5O: medium "a
good beef cows. 50 sou 1928: cutter "a
common cows. 5000, Gamers largely
So Is UTT5. practical top weighty sau.
sage bulls. 5000 odd head $40. 50 a 10. rs
common and medium bulls Ss.75alO25
! CALVTs-RectIpts 500. Few early
sales steady most bids 30 cents lower
early top. SIS on GOOD and choice vealers
loiners BID SIS SO. common and medium
rrades. $40 50di45O.
EHEEP--Feceipts 1000 shorn iambl
active. mostly 10 20 10 cents higher; gooc
20 choice shorn fed lambs with No {.
belts fi2 350i2.75. some lambs will
mixed No. / and ? pelts Sass: medium
% good shorn lambs, ti1. 50 n i2.25; com
mon lghtweights. $40 30 down package
good 7e-lh wooded lambs 1919; Eoo'
70 choice fat fhorn ewes t6n65o
HOGS Receipts. I 500: butchers tcsiinl
$50 lbs up Sc lower other weights ant
classes steady. bulk good 20 choice. $50
260.lb. butchers Sii lodil20. practices
top 20 small killers SIT 25 2eo-4oO-lb
butchers. S13 % "a O5; l5O-1s0-lb lights
largely &l3 60T14 10. lighter weights
ti2 15n 70 IS bulk sows si3.25 n - 80
few good % choice lctt weights sl3 rs
Prices furnished ~ United States De
rar'ruenf ~ Agriculture
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-30
Detroit Produce

APPLEs--Miehigan bu. crates u. r. No.
!, IA IN min. Northern spys and De
Virginia oa. bsske,s Gsnos. U. 9. No. l.
'24 In min. s2i51225; Yves, yIrsins
bu. baskets winesaps U. &. No. 1, IA
2n.in.. s2a215; WASHINGTON boxes De
Ass: Winesaps. fancy 81 40 extra fancy,
81. 90 O 2e5; bu. baskets combination extra
fancy and fancy, 81. IS.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS pyramid crates
s s t sSeShi s. srfs nsy pest poof se
cording to conditional low as 81; Washing
ton pyramid crates. Is punches, 3o-lhs
81 so63; lib. crates unolassined, si2a.
BHANs--Florida bu. hampers Black Val
>. so; ordinary TO fair, s2.soq3.
BEETs-Tsxas half crates. 3-doz.. uI3:
ssoccoLi, C MOT enl crates !"
round SASs type. fair 10 GOOD .sss:o' mostly
81 10 a ? 35: half crates round type, $40:
hair erotss Savoy. 81 80. half crates red
round type and sugar Loaf. s7622s: So
ID sacks round type. 81 rs: Alabama crates
70.lbs.. round type. fair. IS 73c.
cARRoTs-Los Angeles ere,ss e-dol:
s.. tod 3 so; Arizona, 81. 40; Texas "a.
IFLowER-cslfornia pony crates
ia cr iIa ,ariss is.n crates. trimmed
tops Golden Heart ss-xs si3oa2, mostly
Isi.7s Pascal, too few sales 20 auote.
cucuMBERs rIo5is. su. baskets ss,
house baskets. 2-doz. extra fancy. $3.50.
LETTUCE--Los Angeles crates Iceberg
type California. Salinas district, generally
good; S.doa, sss59t' a. 81, 3, 81. f ar,
Iona Sc, fair. IS so: a.. fair TO generally
LEAF LETTUCE Michigan dollhouse.
ION osIo ss:nt,s 50. SACKS SSS r.,.. yellow
Bermudas. US. comm. s5E Us No 1
and US. No. ,2,to02so; ToF Us.
s2a5s25o: US No. /. SAYS; Bsbosss.
US. NO Sin. and larger. 81 IS.
81 sure ,clS US No 10 .oe w' asn. ns
No. i, various vsri,lss. i0o-lb. sacks. Sass
62s0. best mostly $3.50 "a IS; is-lb:
paper sacks. 3satie: Miehigsn Ru,sst
f srs. s., Us sisca N ss Us ao Chippewa VAS
50 .35n2io; Nebraska US No. 1 washed
Triumphs, 5o-lb. sacks. 81; ioo-lb. sacks.
s4d425 New stock: California Sob.
f Foss. Us so No. .a ds.s vs. Ws'f 10 ~.ssd
.sebssos. sIs5di.75; Texas 5o.ib sacks
us. No. washed Triumphs. 81. ,oa2s5.
mostly s2.7sa255. seed stock; Main.
RADIsHEs-Bu. bask: No. I. 81 Ts
a1s5; Tennessee, Si.s0d2; Virginia bu.
bask.. ord. TO fair, Sia1.50.
sHALLOTS-Lourisisnn obls 20 dox.
bchs., ssas.5o: crts. IS $2.25; 81, $3.50
3. so
sPINA cH-Bu bask, Savoy type:
Texas. SIS: Virginia rs n eoc. mostly s3c;
Maryland. 20 Use: New Jersey. few 81.
sTRAWBERRfEs Louisiana 24-pint
crts Glondikes. Klonmores, S3.35d3.50:
truck receipts. S325: Alabama 24-at. crts.
ity fair condition. Aa4.5o. mostly H.2s
1880
SWEET POTATOES - louisiana bu.
crts. US. No. Porto Rican Vans. Si.e0
q SO; fair. 81. 80 "a i.35; Tennessee. gen
orally good quality. bu hprs Porto Rican
Vans sl45; fair cond. S1.25.
TOMATOES-10-lb. cartons repacks, me-
dun. 81 so; small size 81 1901 IS; hot
house, s-lb. bssk, Ohio, $50 a !. IS: In
diana, mediums. fancy, 81: large size,
N.75; Growers Grade" S1.25
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-30

SINCE JANUARY Of 1910, the
Dow-Jones industrial averages
have dropped to between 65 and
10 per cent Of the level at that
date.
For any one to suggest that any
single group OF securities had
chalked UP a very substantial
gain during that period would be
an exceedingly brash statement.
Yet that is just what has hap
pened.
Statisticians Of Merrill, Lynch,
Pierce, Fenner & Beane have
compiled statistics 10 show that
during that period defaulted raj
bonds have shown an so per cent
appreciation in value.
The reason for this is rather
complex and yet gives q pretty
good illustration Of the problem;
that investors face these days.
DR.. Jules l. Bogen, professor Of
finance for NYU and editor Of the
New York Journal of Commerce
explains il this way.
The bonds were exceedingl,
hard hit during the depression FOL
three reasons: /, revenues anC
traffic slumped badly; 2. mainte
nance OUTLAWS arose sharply be
cause of years OF skjmping ant
many roads issued prior obliga
ltions 10 pay for these OUTLAWS
and 3, there was heavy institu
Itional liquidation by banks, in
lsurance companies and simila
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-30
Most Executives Can, Take Hard Work

Usually Americans admired especially when 1t
earned rather than fortuous But in the decade OF de-
PRESTON off tangent and ii became popular to
bele accomplishment and leadership in the realm of private
enterprise
In my contacts with executives have
but the thing that
Misrepresentation unwarranted lack of
citation, and moral defaon.
relations between executives and the larger
public family quarrel but in wartime competent management
invaluable the against the Axis And in the
interest successful of the
desirable stop morally 1iquidatng" Of high
geral talent assembling
power and power equipment and materials into
this and raise
webeng of 100000 American families in normal
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-30
Living Cost Problem

The cost OF living has gone
up. 1t is likely to rise still more,
especially If no legislation be
passed to increase the 40-hour
week or TO check further adj
vances in the wages of our most
powerful unions: demands have
been made, for example. by au-
tomobile and steel unions for
very substantial additional in
creases.
Small employers closer to
their work folks than giant en-
ployers are in a. painful guam
dairy. They cannot see how they
can earn enough TO raise the pay
Of their people commensurate
with the higher level of living
costs. no matter how anxious
they are 10 be able to do so.
Copyright, ls42. by b. C. Forbes
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-30
Wolverine Tube
Holders Accept
Calumet Offer
Assets of Local Firm
to Be Sold for
$780, 6I Cash

Stockholders of Wolverine Tube
Company at the annual meeting
approved a proposal to accept an
offer by Calumet and Hecla Con-
solidated Copper Company. good
until June 1, 1912, TO purchase the
assets of the company for $780,
361.
Eighty per cent of the outstand-
ing stock was voted In favor OF
the sale, 10 per cent was opposed
and 10 per cent was not voted.
Action by directors is necessary
TO complete the sale and, unless
some unforeseen contingency oc-
ours such action will be taken by
| the board after 20 days have
elapsed. The board unanimously
recommended the sale to the
stockholders.
A Michigan statute provides
that dissenting stockholders be al
lowed 20 days following the an
nual meeting to ask for an
appraisal of the companys assets.
The sale proposal. as outlined
to stockholders by Charles c.
Limbocker. president. contem-
plates that Calumet and Hecla
will purchase all assets, subject to
liabilities other than deficiencies
/ in prior years. federal taxes. II
any, of Wolverine Tube COM
pany for cash. He stated that 1t
is the intention of the board OF
directors to-
Redeem the preferred stock
At sos per share, plus all divi-
dends accrued thereon TO the date
of redemption:
distribute the remaining
proceeds of the sale after payment
of expenses and costs of dissolu-
ton pro rata among common
stockholders. which IL is estimated
will be approximately $3.50 per
share;
l 3-Wind up the affairs of the
company.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-30
Good News
On the Production Front
in United States
BY International New. Service

BY International News Service
MORE WAR PLANTS-The
department of commerce has es-
timated that building construc-
ton may reach $4,000 .000, 900
in 1912. the bulk Of which is
essential to the war effort.
MORE STEEL-All subsidi-
aries of United States Steel
Corporation shipped 5,136,418
tons of finished steel during the
first three months of 1872
an all-time record for the period.
MORE PLANES - Shipments
of United Aircraft Corporation
during the first three months
of 1912 were nearly double in
value shipments of the same
period last year, or $4,000, 900.
MORE PIG IRON-The Ten
nessee Coal, Iron and Railroad
Company. a United States Steel
subsidiary, expects TO increase
its pig iron production II per
cent with completion of a new
blast furnace announced today.
MORE COTTON-The army
quartermaster has awarded con-
tracts for 6,500,000 yards of cot
ton cloth. 100000 cotton sum-
mer undershirts, $4,000 pairs
of white cotton gloves and l.
652,408 yards of mosquito net
ting
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-30
Forbes
Employers Worried
Over What Soon May
BefaII Their Workers
BY b. {. FORBES

Many conscientious employers,
whose business is being hit by
the war. arc worried over what
may bcfall their workers. These
employers are not industrialists
loaded with government orders.
They include nearly all other
classes.
The now universal ceiling on
retail. wholesale and manufac-
turing prices will greatly null
tiply the number of concerns
affected. Spokesman for those
engaged in these fields declare
that this decree. unless amended
at many points, will drive thou
sands and thousands OF mer-
chants into bankruptcy.
Then, there are the myriads
of small plants formerly pro-
ducing semi-durable goods which
either already have been banned
or shortly will be banned, plants
which the authorities have not
been able 10 fit into war output.
Stoppage of home building and
other building outside OF areas
swamped with war contracts
will entail the dropping of ar
tisans, dislocation of trade In
countless communities. even
though many skilled workers
may be able to find employment
by migrating 10 war production
centers.
No real relief Is yet in sight
for the automobile dealers and
statesmen who have comprised a
not inconsiderable factor in
every stable community.
Owners of gasoline stations in
eastern states-many Of whom
sold tires--face necessity for
dropping employees, face cur
tailed profits.
Lack OF transportation Is cut.
ting down oil production, en-
failing dismissal of employees and
reduction in returns to myriads
Of small investors.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-30
On the Business Front
With WARD SCHULTZ
Detroit Times Financial Editor

which couldn't afford
to have defaulted bonds on their
books.
The comeback was inevitable
for several reasons.
OF course, traffic is soaring and
some have been reorganized; but
even more important is the fact
that under present tax laws the
roads are comparatively sheltered.
Look at the following:
Missouri Pacific tearned $685.
900, 900 in 1871. against S12, 600, 900
in 1910, and paid only ST, 5000
excess profits and income tax.
New York. New Haven and
Hartford earned over $4,000, 900,
against SO, 10000 and paid but
S276, 900.
ST. Louis, San Francisco earned
lS12 100000, against $1,000 900, in
1910 and paid no income or excess
The st. Paul system earned
SIS, 000,0 900, against Sl4,0OO,OOO
and no tax.
The Rock Island Railroad netted
SIS, 100000, against $4,000, 900, and
didn't pay a penny.
Il Can you mention any other
: group that can duplicate that.
or course, investors have &c
!. realize that conditions may bs
: changed and the roads can lose
! their enviable position. But II
: the meantime. they've done righ'
; we'll
: THE FORD MOTOR of Canada
r Iannual report supplies a glimps'
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-30

into the future faced by American
firms.
That company's Canadian fac
tory and branches, producing
largely or entirely munitions and
ornaments, had net sales OF
100000 on which So. 753 600
was earned. This excludes divi-
dends from foreign subsidiaries.
Back in 1888, the company
earned $2,S95, 900 on the sale OF
automobiles, etc., also exclusive OF
dividends from subsidiaries. and
its sales for that year aggregated
sac, $50, 900.
So you see that a trebled war
volume hasn't brought any in
crease in profits.
RAN INTO H. c. DOC" New
land OF the Manufacturers Ma.
tional Bank, lunching in the Book
Esquire room with Earl Delano
president of the Michigan Bankers
Association; Ray Brundage. man.
ager of the group. and T. Allen
Smith, of the Commonwealth
Bank.
Learned for the first time that
Smith was a member of the IA
nous Third Canadian Division
during the first war. is a possessoI
Of the military cross with bar, anc
went over the top % times. HI
was wounded twice!
Which reminds me that, al
though few realize IL. many o.
Detroit's bankers were in militar,
service in 1918 and il will make ;
'lswell column one Of these days.