davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Montana farmer-stockman., 1953-08-01

drouth developments. If slaughter
shows the normal seasonal increase
over the first half of the year, the
total for 1853 will be about 34.5 mil
lion head. That's nearly enough to
stop the increase in cattle numbers.
The natural increase" in cattle
this year probably is about 35 to So
million head. That estimate is based
on the ass million beef and dairy
cows on farms on Jan. last, the
IS to So per cent calf crop obtained
in the last few years and probable
cattle and calf death loss of about
4.3 million head. Imports may add
100000 to 100000 head. With prices
down, Canada probably won't send a
large number and Mexican cattle are
again shut out because of another
foot-and-mouth outbreak.
Not Enough TO Check Increase
To reduce the cattle population,
slaughter will have to exceed the
natural increase" plus any net i'm
ports of live cattle and calves.
Slaughter thus far in 1858, allowing
for normal seasonal variation, has
been at a yearly rate of about 34.5
million head. That probably isn't
quite enough to stop the rise in cattle
numbers, but it probably will hold
the increase during 1858 to around
one million head or less.
An increase of per cent or so
over the yearly rate of recent months
probably would start the reduction
of herds. Drouth and discouraging
prices may bring it about in the next
II months.
Larger slaughter of cows is espe-
cially needed, since that will cut
down the natural increase" next
year. Steers, heifers and calves
made up most of the increase in
slaughter in the past year, but
slaughter of cows from drouth areas
increased sharply in June.
A further increase in cattle and
Montana farmer-stockman., 1953-08-01

way blowing.
cattlemen their sails?
closely
reduce the natural increase without putting
duce production
probably is warranted.
considerably
five than the five
Obtain high calf
breeders having condition
combating disease
avoid winter bulls
practices that will increase the capacity
Put cattle slaughter flesh before selling
likely
Cattle nshers probably should plan feed about
Der which is somewhat less than in the
Look feeder the coming
but be they still healthy and thrifty
of early purchases
Pick suited your type finishing
operation wish to follow Buy heavy hehY for
feeding little roughag
using roughage finishing wneng
finishing with grain
buy calves for nfering finishing
Buy plain cattle in late fall for finishing the
Whether you're isher industry
fort 70 increase consumption of beef.
Make plans for only moderate Gull in production Growth
of population
numbers of cattle probably will be reduced far paving
for another period of high
products a few hence.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1953-08-01

rough part of the cattle cycle in the
year ahead. Slaughter probably will
be at a slightly higher rate than in
the past six months. Prices will con-
tinue low. Costs will be high. The
cattle finisher is likely to fare bet
ter than the grower.
Most of the cyclica1 increase in
cattle numbers and slaughter and,
probably, most OF the cyclical de-
cline in prices is behind us, but it is
too soon to say that the tide has
turned. The extremely low prices
reached recently in the drouth area
may not persist, however. Much will
depend on whether drouth spreads,
on how much aid the government
gives and on how we'll busi1ess holds
up. On those matters, one guess is
about as good as another. AS an
Irishman might add, sometimes it's
a whole lot better.
In the four years, 1949-52, cattle
herds were increased 1863 million
head to record peak of 93.7 million.
Cows made up 81 million of the in
crease and 6.6 million of these were
beef cows. The annual beef calf
crop went up correspondingly.
That meant that some beef was
accommodating on farms and ranches
rather than going to market. Since
prices in 1882 were extremely
high compared with most other farm
products, however, many cattlemen
concluded they were not producing
enough beef to meet consumer de-
mand. So, they planned for still
bigger herds.
Rancher Demand Boosted Prices
Actually, they were producing two
years ago about all the cattle con-
sumers would pay good prices for
but were selling part of them to
other cattlemen and beginners who
wanted to get in on the beef bon
ANA. Farmer and rancher demand
for cattle was an important cog in
causing the high prices.
Back in 1947, when cattle herds
were reduced about "a million head
partly in fear that the high postwar
prices would not last, 36.1 million
cattle and calves went over packers
slaughter beds. In 1851, when price
reached new record highs and cattle
men held back So million head t,
add to herds, slaughter dropped t,
a 10-year low of &c million head.
Starting early in 1852, cattlemel
began to send more beef to market
The annual calf crop and number
of cattle on feed headed for marke
were greater than ever and, becaus
of drouth, cattle numbers in som
areas were greater than the feed sup
ply then available would maintain
AS prices buckled under increasin
receipts, the urge to own cattl
weakened, adding further to the sup
ply. Drouth in the Southwest be
came more intense and stock waite
ran out in some areas, forcing sti
larger numbers to market.
Heavy Slaughter
In the II months, July 1952-Jun
1858, about 31.7 million head of cal
tie and calves were slaughtered.
the first half of 1853 commerce;
slaughter exceeded the same perio
of 1852 by about 80 per cent. Du1
4. i l.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1953-08-01
Ahead in the Cattle Market

prevent any increase in herds this
year or even start decline. But it
the drouth should break soon, cattle
growers would hold more cattle and
cause a greater buildup of herds than
is now indicated. That would put
off the cyclical peak of slaughter a
little longer and make it still bigger
when it would be reached.
The governments program for
drouth relief by providing cheap feed
and easy credit for distressed cattle
men and by purchasing low grade
beef has slowed sacrifice-selling in
the drouth area, but, unless it goes
much farther than is now projected,
it won't prevent continuation of
substantially higher rate of slaugh-
ter than a year previous. 1t may
bring enough improvement in mar
kets to remove pressure for more
extreme relief measures, such as di-
rect buying of live cattle by the gov
eminent.
Cycle May Be Shorter
The accompanying chart shows
how cattle numbers on farms and
slaughter in the present cycle COM
pare with previous cycles. The build
up of numbers has been more rapid
than in previous cycles and the in
crease in slaughter this year is
much greater than occurred at the
corresponding stage of previous
cycles. 1t looks as though the peak
in both numbers and slaughter will
be reached earlier and that the cycle
will be shorter than the preceding
ones.
Since cattle and calf slaughter in
the next year probably will be a
little higher than the yearly rate of
recent months, prices probably will
remain relatively low. If the drouth
gets no worse and employment holds
up, prices may go little or no lower
than they were recently.
Fed cattle prices were due for some
seasonal improvement which seems
to have started recently. Grass cat
tie may do better for a while, but
will be under pressure again during
the peak of the eraser movement
next fall
Many economists think a moderate
business setback is somewhere up
ahead, but they have thought that
for sometime and have repeatedly
had to move forward the date for its
appearance. The first half of 1854
is now expected to be weak spot.
Finishers Conservative
After two Improbable seasons in
succession, cattle finishers probably
will be quite conservative in the
coming year. While total market
supplies of cattle next winter and
spring may be slightly larger than
this year, the supply of fed cattle
may even be slightly smaller. Prices
for the upper grades next spring
may be about as high as last spring,
if consumer incomes have not had
a serious decline by that time.
Late June prices for feeder cattle
looked low enough with current feed
costs, to give finishers about a nor
NAL margin per head over the cost
of feeder and feed if the fat cattle
were sold at the level of prices pre-
vailing during the past spring. The
drouth relief program has stiffened
Evening star., 1953-06-25

'FAIRLAND"-Almost an acre and q
beautiful 3-bedroom antique brick
rambler; IN garden-like setting; con-
venient to Shirley hwy: living room
with corner fireplace. full-siZe din
Ing room, kitchen equipped with
ment; lovely shade trees, flowers,
shrubs. and nice stream on property.
Evening star., 1953-06-25

ALLENCREST-Spaciou brick Geor-
gian Colonial. with gracious hall
way, containing 1st-hoor den and
- bath; spacious bedrooms. 2
tiled baths on End floor. Full base
fireplace; maids bath Regular stair
way to storage attic; 2-car. detached
brick garage.
Evening star., 1953-06-25

(Continued on Next Pase.)
Evening star., 1953-06-25

NEW BRICK RAMBLER, located in
Bradbury Park: level lot, large bed
rms. kit. basement. Convenient
Census and Andrews. Mr., Crawford.
Cypress 1888 MARSHALL y.
WIAPLE CO. Realtor. 1924 18th st..
Evening star., 1953-06-25

A Home for Every Family
Large or small income. II don't
have what you need, can build 1t
for you.
Call Mr.. Hockett, IA. 5-9450
Evening star., 1953-06-25

COLUMBIA HEIGHTs-A de luxe,
SS.9sdEo9m: S.1sC 2-bath, masonry, semi
and convenient to PentaEon in Ar
hngton County; l large bedroom
ana bath on 1st floor. 2 bedrooms
ana bath on End. Now vacant, irn-
mediate possession. --
Evening star., 1953-06-25

ACRES" - Custom built
Williamsburg brick home, on 80. 600
so. IT,: center-hall plan with 1St-
floor, paneled den and M bath: 3
bedrooms and baths. dressing room
on 2nd floor; recreation room:
maids room and bath in basement;
2-car garage. screened porch; city
water and sewer.
Evening star., 1953-06-25

SHIRLEY wOoDs"-First time Of
fered, custom built rambler less
than 2 years old on q level lot con-
tanning $4,000 50. It. Large shade
trees. outdoor fireplace and rear
lawn inclosed with rustic fence.
Large living room with fireplace.
dining room with crystal chandelier.
complete with dishwasher and dis
posal. 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 de
luxe tiled baths. Large screened
porch. Wonderful recreation room
paneled with Pecky Cypress with
built-in bar with running water:
full maids bath. Stairway to stor-
age attic. Dashboard hot-water heat.
Evening star., 1953-06-25
STORES FOR RENT

STORE for rent down town. Air
conditioned. 12x32 It. 2 extra rms.
Sxt2 #. and 6x24 It. $3.50 per
SHOP FOR RENT-oood for wood
work shop or small machine. shop:
1000 50. it.: plenty of light: on
Phone JU. b-s4is Tor appointment.
IDEAL CORNER, 21xs5. plus bsmt..
new tile A.; elect. fix.; newly dec:
business. LIss REALTY CO., INC.
100 ist ST. N.w.-corner store.
show window. app: 17x44. hour.
mo. To inspect cali LEO NJ. BERN
STEIN g. CO.. 1415 X st. NV. NE.
I03 KENNEDY ST. N.w.-4oxSS:
5000 month. Cali AID. 2-eS73
f6AkRAaAA
Evening star., 1953-06-25

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS - 2-story.
PRICK Colonial. which is just the
powder room. living room (l5x2O)
with fireplace and screened porch,
dining room, excellent kitchen with
DISPOSAL and wiShwasher and IL
cuff. GE refrigerator; full base.
ment, gas heat. Now vacant, i'm
mediate possession.
Evening star., 1953-06-25

OWNER MOVING TO NEW YORK
Must sell this lovely 6-rm. brick
saercs senss spscio1a SGDSsa y mr. r Mo tsmy
din. rm., modern equipped kit. 3
large bedrmS., tiled bath; all on
lge. corner lot: only S12,950: non
GI may assume 40 loan, peter j.
r.fOS1. I'm A-10RS OK
Evening star., 1953-06-25

'WOODFORD''-Nestled on a level,
h-acre site, in q setting Of 10 oaks:
quaint. New England-type frame cot.
tage for the couple interested in
country living; hot-Water heat;
beautiful garden plot.
Evening star., 1953-06-25

CITY FARM-Completely fenced. -
acre. beautiful trees, shrubs, gar
den. House situated to give max.
use Of land. Home consists Of liv.
bath and inclosed porch on 1st floor
another bedrm. and shower in bsmt. !:
new oil h.-w.h.; garage. chicken
house, workshop; also outdoor bar
becue with your own picnic ground.
Priced at $4,000 with low cash.
DON'T PASS THIS UP. POTTS
REALTY CO.. Lo. 1880. Elk.
Evening star., 1953-06-25

ROGERS HEIGHTS, So. 900 DIN.
Beautiful detached Cape Cod brick;
liv, rm. with fireplace, din. rm., 4
hedrms., 2 baths. 3 kitchens: full
Nj Zabrek, UN. 4-1526. cox g.
CO., ia. 9-b413 OF
Evening star., 1953-06-25

4NG114e 0S44\<N%A
Just over the District line,
one fare downtown; no main
tenance on this JohnS-Manville
asbestos-shingle home; clean
as pin; huge 26-ft. comb.
living-dining rm.: fun base
ment; screened porch: pretty
garden on 70-ft. wide level
lot. See it with Mr.. Franzblau
(avae TIN AJQIOO nth
Evening star., 1953-06-25
2OO7 EYE ST. NV.

Pa. ave, across from Mini
ature Park. Room for parking on
alley at rear. apts., with baths.
l block from Doctors Hospital.
suitable for ofhces, store. apts.
EXECUTOR. MA. S-5557.
Evening star., 1953-06-25
Neglected Farm Land
Mo,,ntain BLDG Sites
HOUSES WANTED 70 BUY

MOD. CLEAN. 2 or 3.bedrm: home in
ss:lHn sssS. MIS-. eeox. eRs'1S6 L.: d"siso Or
wsANfaEDD' sa aTD'Sf Al ONCE from owner: me-
um-priced houses. lot or acreage.
rM1ff M4keA&i 81 }ouE }9 GfaRSi sEpRM.. ast e.
semidet., in upper NV. preferably
under $4,000 with 1st-foor bedrm.
RESIDENCE. direct
from owner. vicinity Dupont Circle.
Must be Structurally sound and lend
to restoration. Terms. cash, not to
exceed $50. 900. Box 55-L. Star. 3O'
WE NEED AND CAN SELL your house
If reasonable priced. in NV, D. c,
or nearby Md. Free appraiSals.
STR0IIp RA. e-S7O0.
A SERVICE THAT PRODUCES re-
suits. Will buy. sell or trade your
home. Ewes, EN-. 2-6916, L. T.
GRAVATTE, MA. S-O753.
CASH for 3-bedrm. house
west of Conn. ave. Private party.
DE. 2-6262 leves).
FOUR BEDRMS., den; a acres up;
$4,000 $50, 900; in or near Va.
community. ia. S-4364 ewes. FEN
WICK REALTY. --2S
Evening star., 1953-06-25
HOUSES SALIVA. tcess.)

loan on this 5.bedrm. rambler: liz
KIT. with automatic washer: N-acre
lot. Anchor fence. back lawn: alum.
AWNINGS; total payment. $100 mo
LYNN REALTY, JE. 2-940O. --2h
BEAUTIFUL 3-bedrm. brick Colonial
ta,S IN T. AL wGSded ot lot large fenced
kitchen. finished rec. rm., full bsmt..
gas heat. Near park. shopping,
schools and buses, $17.75O. with
$4,000 down. FRANK j. McFAR-
aGAsfERA.AAddRiEl aGAANR Il dsil77i WOODED TSs Iog-
Custom Dutch Colonial. only 5 years
old: 8 twin-sized bedrms.. ga baths.
23x14 lily; rm. wthrepl.. paneied rec.
Yours S% ~lreD Il only fs LoS deRn
WALTERS Co. IA. $500. Open
PINE PiSHntPaii ElPANELED REC RIM. WITH BAR
3-bedrm. brick rambler. only l VI.
old. on . deep. wooded lot; hv. rm.
with firepl. sep. dining a." GE kit.
Tsh ns sssSs With anS only pspSs aoSn
Arthur L. WALTERS CO.. IA.
now CAN YOU YOU 1SsR'for' ASK for more house
at less money, N Arl: brick B.
study. study.. fTll i bsmt; :, . and s plsyroom
underpriced at SI6.95O with only
$4,000 down. ARTHUR L. WAL
TIERS CO.. IA. 7-52O0. Open ewes.
LET'S TALK TERMS - Q full tiled
baths, 3 twin-sized bedrms.. liv.
rm. with firepl., sep. din. rm., lge
equip. kit. and full bsmt. All brick,
sa en1y move sr; h 9ld now y9can ros,v you
derpriced ct only SlS,950. ARTHUR
1. WALTERS CO.. ia. 7-520O.
50. sSo@N. ARL.-s1. 900 dn. Small.
older house on k-acre lot in good
N. Arl. area Of new $4,000 homes.
system. hot-water heater, -ha sement.
8. ia. s-2117. II. j. CARRIER,
ss.sSo-New e-bedrm.. full bath
the buy Of q lifetime! $500 down;
afS8s sprinSisld. Va. kEI ki. Is.57Ss tsISssd si
2 ssssRpKM.. ssRfiKEMs}. sEM1DEr. BUNGALOW
with bsmt.. aluminium storm win
dows.. washing machine, exhaust
fan. 2. miles from D. c.. on buslipe.
Large 4cc CT loan on property.
$1,000 cash down, payments like
rent. Call XII. S-6S17. --27
ASSUME GT LOAN-2-bedrm. Cape
Cod, finished stairway to expand.
monthly payments. $50. Possession
at settlement. JE 3-O291. -28
BRICK RAMBLER
in Falls Church-3 HUGE bedrms.
2 tile baths. spacious liv. rm. with
firepl., family size din. rm, equipped
kit. with breakfast space, full bsmt.
Firepl. in future rec. rm. A lot Of
house for $24,950. Exclusive. LYNN
REALTY JE o-QAO0 ga
Evening star., 1953-06-25
SHANNON & LUCHS co.
5000 Conn. Ave. KE g-lRO0

HILLCREST HEIGHTS
Modern, attractive and immaculate
e-rm. .bHk; rambler; corner lot; tiled
foor bsnt., goreeous rec. fm. with
barr. powder rm. and lge. garage.
o INSPECT, call Mr.. Noon. LU. &
T. PAUL MUDD CO.
Evening star., 1953-06-25
INVEsTMENT PROP. FOR SALE

bhN e~ = SVseSNS s wv
COLUMBIA PIKE - Baileys Cross
Roads area. Over 1900 50. IT..
with Groom dwelling. Fast grow
ink comm. area. Interesting to an
investor rs great potential value
Only S14.750. For quick sale. XII
o-4677; eyes, and sun, XII. S-7137
SOUND INvEsTMENT-Apt. prop
erty; zoo units. require about
S275, 600 cash; net over 15%, For
details. ME. S-3946; eVes., II: g.
coTEtHEMBIA nd. AND 18th AREA-
10 rooms, 2 baths. bsmt. and in
come $500 mo. Conv. to transp..
shopping. In good cond. Terms to
suit. INEZ CUSHARD, EN-. 2-4232;
eyes,, AID. 4-8766. -26
MT. PLEASANT apts.; very good
income: excellent condition.; oil heat: !:
det. garage. About 500 cash will
s545, or OF. 4-2s06. KIRKS REAL
TY CO., Realtors, HO. 2-677s. --26
4-UNIT APT. mot converted: semi
det. brick. Top rental location. Lee.
4es trust. CalI Mr.. Jonas, OIL. &
2Sn6, KIRKs REALTY CO.. Ho; q
10 TNITs-Gard.n-type apts. con-
sisting Of z bldgs.. only 5 yrs. old.
Top location. Playground facilities.
Excel. return. Can Mr.. Winston.
81. 5.065o or JU e-7446. DOR0-
THY 3. WINSTON d CO., e06 18TH
et' n'Ws SV
Evening star., 1953-06-25
ESTAB. BUSINESS

l5-unit cabin court, furn.: restaurant
complete with living quarters and
A: B. c.; S-rm.. Pal bath home: gas
AmisSville, Va; z acres on Lee
hwy. (Va. 211 to Skyline); year.
around bus: Sal 500 admitted. Open
daily until sold. All this for S3s,600
to settle estate. $4,000 cash will
yrs. Call ALTMAN REALTY CO..
ia. S-6436. daily 80, for details.
Evening star., 1953-06-25
HOUSES FOR SALE-VA.
IEESRrRG PIKE

Ga ACRES--S1S,050
most unususal opportunity to buy
2 2-yr. -old furn: Cape Cod on on
lovely acres; 1st a.. liv. rm. 20x1 8
w/hrepL, lge. scr. porch. equip;
kit, dinette, 2 bedrms. and tiled
bath; End A., 2 unfin. bedrms. and
bath; bright bsmt.. oil heat, wash
ing machine; 2-car garage; I'm. I'm
Approx. $1,000 cash. $125 month.
Evening star., 1953-06-25
INVESTMENT PROP. WANTED
BUSINESS PROP. FOR SALE

ARL.-3ha acres. 250-ft. frontage, on
motel or apt. bldgs. a possibility: $50
per It. will buy this valuable tract.
JUDSON REAMY g. SON. 1922 N.
Irwin Irving st.. . AZ; sgl7;;o Va ia; 2-9sseo;
eood business loca.
ton ton ne near ball ALP park; beer and vine.
SMALL. WELL ESTABLISHED mod
ern brick hotel with IL bedrooms,
dining room. lobby and coffee shop.
completely furn., and 4 extra cot-a
tages. Price, S32,5OO; with $4,000
down; bal. S150 mo- Located on
highway about so mi. from Wash.
lInston; osJg sJJ1DsoN REAMY !, :, SON.
NEAR CONN. AVE. and N sts.; D.
story brick; 1st commercial coming;
contains over 1000 50. it. area;
suitable as offces for contractor.
lawyer, insurance, real estate, etc.
Attrac. priced may consider leastngg
See Mr. Norris. WEAVER Bros.
INC. DI. T-S3O0.
K ST, "a BLK. FROM CONN. AVE.
Interesting 20-ft. front, 3-story brick
bldg. suitable for shop or office,
with apt. above now rented at S10O
mo-; owner occupant moving to
larger quarters. Definitely a growth
area. Priced right at S42.500,
Call Mr.. Stone, ewes, AID. 4-0227
WAGGAMAN-B -BRAWNER
100 Eye ST.. Excl. Agts., ME. $4,000
Evening star., 1953-06-25
HOLLYWOOD

$12,500-$1,7 ,750 DOWN
Brick rambler: liv. rm., 3 bedrms.,
equip. kit, tiled bath; full bsmt.,
outside entr.; alum. storm windows;
Anchor fence. Close to schools. AS
sumo lRe. CT loan, APPROX. $S6 per
mo. incl. ground rent.
w. w. LEWIS, Realtor
HE. 4-3500 Ewes. HA. 2-7919
Evening star., 1953-06-25
PROPERTY FOR RENT

6S1. 1-oOo11 oay, ulknb nHu 0uuuhy
BUSINESS PROPERTY FOR RENT
T.a F.atsE sHAsF ioSsssd ohss ss ~a sS
space, 1000 50. q. Tool shed.
co; 5-6776. days; ~. 6-6as5. sun.
400 So. FT., approx. 54x1oO, plus
ample free porking; on busline; IN
large close-in shopping center; pos
session July I 81 % So. It. ALBERT
II. COHEN co. IA. 2-1661., rs
ss;!2; ssS t':; fS's'H iAsfp,ff Il
Susline; in large close-in shepDiSa
csnteI;; Sl;50, 50, y; ALBERT H.
,'SoH coHEN 20 CO, F., ia; .GnI6H SlSsls ,oo
ample free parking: on busiine: in
in large clese-in shopping center:
RaRT RGasss'iGn Il. coHEN Sez Co. "a. a. = a-1dei
business section. about
1000 SO. IT,, suitable for nnercan-
cation. NA. 5000. as
NEAR l2th ANO X SITS. N.E.-7,5o0
So; #. Of. q storage s't space ~. With small
Jr., Reaitor. RE. Users. S25
RESTAURANT-All equipped. ready
for business, Long term lease: 13lA
HIRscHEL. 5e4 9th st. NV, Room
NEW HAMPSHiRE AVE. extended.
space avail. for used car lot ID
heavily Travelled area. adjacent 10
Safeway store and large service sta
LEO M. BERNSTEIN a. co. i4l5K
PROPERTY for Lease.
Several excel. loc. on major hwy. IN
suburb area. Call MORRISON d.
HOLLINGSWORTH, UN. $4,000,
Evening star., 1953-06-25

CLUB HILLs-In one Of
N. Arlington's finest home COM
munity. adjacent the WASHINGTON
Golf and SCountry Club and con-
venient to public and parochial
and convenient transportation, this
picturebook, 3-bedroom. den. ga
bath. brick rambler. on a unusual
h-acre site with ancient oaks is
for sale due to the ColonerS trans
fer; Features include 2-caT garage,
kitchen. beautiful patio.
Evening star., 1953-06-25

UNLIMITED ADVERTISING
PARKING FACILITIES
Only / store left. 1896. Excellent
location. Corner Ga. ave-. TuckeE7
man and Piney Branch. Ideal for
baby shoes, maternity dresses. Jew
elry, barber shop. realtor, hdqtrs. for
natl. org, etc. Also, 5000 IT.. air
conditioned ONCE space, same bldg 4.
1T very reasonable rental. All or part.
LOUIS BURMAN +
co. 5-0988
Evening star., 1953-06-25
$3.50 DOWN
$4,000 DOWN

Brick bungalow, 2 bedrms., liv. rm.
with din. area; tiled bath; equipped
kit; gas heat; auto. washer. Home
in good cond. Move in at settle
ment
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1953-04-16
Horse and Buggy
Days

The other day we ran across an
interesting story about the Merchant
Wholesale Grocery Company, which
we would like to pass along to you.
The Company was organized IN
December 1919 under the name OF
the Greasy Company, and its first
manager was Robert M. Fisher, of
Columbus, Ohio. The company was
formed under cooperative plan and
merchandise was handled for its fifty
charter members on a cost-plus three
per cent basis. In other words, three
per cent was added on groceries
sold its members to cover overhead
and operating expenses of the ware
house. Early records of the com
pany show that the first sale was
that of IS pounds of pepper which
sold for 46 cents per pound.
Two years after the firm started
business, Roy Mowen, than a clerk
in the freight offices of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad, accepted position
with the organization as shipping
clerk, and two years later he assum-
ed the position of manager. AS re
suit of his untiring efforts, plus his
knowledge of the wholesale grocery
business and efficient and courteous
methods, the company expanded
rapidly
The old Greasy Company occupied
only a small portion of the Beachley
Building back in 1919, but later 1t
was found necessary to expand and
the entire building was leased for
additional storage, etc. At that time
the company served only those with
i'm small radius of HagerstOWn.
In November 1882 the company,
which had become known as the
Merchants Wholesale Grocery Com
pany, Inc, built the present plant,
located at West Franklin and Walnut
Streets, and it is probably one of the
most modern plants of is kind in
the State of Maryland.
1t is equipped with elevator serv-
ice, is two stories high and has load
ing facilities for sixteen trucks. A
railroad siding enables the company
to unload large quantities of mer-
chandise with the least possible eff
fort, and included in the building is
large cold storage section for per
ishable goods, such as fruits, meats,
vegetables, etc. The new building
covers floor space of $4,000 feet,
that includes a basement under the
entire plant.
Mr.. Mowen, after many years of
faithful service, left the company
and opened up his own wholesale
grocery business - The Tri-State
Wholesale Grocery Company, locat-
ed at 1875 North Prospect Street