The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, November 6, 1930, Page 2

THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1930 Encouraging But Restricted Signs of Business Improvement Shown » ~ RECESSION CHECKED IN TRADE BRANCHES, SAYS DUNS REVIEW) Distinctly Larger Transactions); Result of Pressure of Needs COPPER BUYING RENEWS Cotton and Other Products Re- veal Stronger Resistance to Decline Now ‘The fall season has developed some encouraging signs in business, al- though caution still governs many operations and the scope of the im- provement remains restricted, ac- cording to the weekly review of trade by R. G. Dun and Company. The review says another month’s movements have reflected. a continu- ance of the changes which have been in, process for more than a year,,and trade has so many ramifications and has become so diversified in character that the transition is attended by numerous complexities. Conditions which in some respects have had no precedent require time for their ad- justment, and the fact that the pres- ent unusual phases are practically world-wide not unnaturally lengthens the period of recuperation. Fluctu- ation in the weekly rate of activity in any given line is of less importance than underlying forces which deter- mine basic trends, strengthening of the fundamental situation being re- garded as essential to ultimate gen- eral revival. Much variation appears now, as might be expected, in reports from individual branches of business, but the steady recession has been checked in at least some quarters, and in isolated cases distinctly larger trans- actions have resulted either from pressure of immediate needs or to take advantage of exceptionally low quotations. The renewed heavy purchasing of copper is an instance of buyers’ quick response to indications of further curtailment of output, cotton and some of the manufactured products have shown more resistance to de- cline, and most other leading divisions of the textile industry disclose a sea- sonal betterment. Considering the commercial field as a whole, less than the customary autumn stimulation of demand has thus far occurred, yet the prevailing | zireumstances are such as to qualify zomparisons with other years. Noth- ing apparently foreshadows an early marked departure from the existing status, but the passing of time is cal- culated to add to the factors which are counted upon everitually to bring the hoped-for recovery. In the main, there has been a bet- ter sentiment in financial circles, while markets for the great argicul- tural staples, although highly sensi- tive to speculative influences, have moved with diminished violence. Any turn to greater stability in prices for commodities would be advantageous to trade uplift. Steel Mill Operations Lower Not unnaturally, considerable vari- ation marks schedules at different steel mills, but the average rate of operations was lower this week. The decline is estimated by The Iron Age to have reduced output to 50 per cent of capacity, compared with 53 per cent last week, and there has been ‘an absence of the expected seasonal improvement in some lines. Mean- while, prices for heavy melting steel hhave receded to the lowest levels since 1921, further concessions ranging from 25 cents to $1 per ton. Similarly, quotations on some finished steel Products again have moved in buy- ers’ favor. Dry Goods Movement Steady Even with the volume lower than that of a year ago in several direc- tions, the steadiness of dry goods dis- tribution is an encouraging feature. ‘The latter condition prevails both in primary and secondary markets, and the retail movement reflects a sea- sonal gain as the holiday period ap- proaches. Generally, the textile industry dis- closes many irregularities, although the main trend, in response to sea- sonal influences, has been in the di-} rection of betterment. It is expected that the strong efforts now being made to increase buying in stores will give some impetus to trade as the time for Christmas shopping draws nearer, Hide Prices Decline Further A clearer reflection of the under- lying weakness in domestic packer hide market has appeared in the Practically general declines in lsted quotations. The depression was ex- tended to other descriptions of hides, both in this country and in the Ar- gentine, and the new indications of easing prompted buyers to defer im- Portant commitments, Matched Board Cots Best Hog Housing Hog cots of single matched board Construction which can be closed on all sides and mounted om skids fur- nish the best movable shelter for fall, winter and summer housing, accord- ing to Al Severson of North Dakota Agricultural college. The cots may be banked with straw and made com- fortable during. the winter months, he adds. The portion of the hog cot facing the alley should be so constructed thatthe foul air has a chance to ea-|— cape and also to circulate. If air is allowed to circulate in the hog house | moisture will not condense on the; walls or windows. INDICTED FOR ROBBERY Redwood Falls, Minn., Nov. 6—(#)! ~—S. Swenson, arrested last week in Minneapolis, was indicted for bank by a Redwood county grand | dury. He is held in connection with OUT OUR WAY WH WHY , THE UNGRATEFUL. THING ! AND ME THE ONE WHO BATHES AND FEEQS HIM! MAKE HIM STOP THAT ! web “neG. U. 8. PAY. OFF. WM. ¢ WHY MOTHERS GET GRAY. WELL - WHEN YOUR FRIENDS AGINST THER'S SUMPN WRONG You MUST BE Too BroTaL, ER DaN' , SOMPN You SHWOLLON. KNOWS THEM THINGS BETTERN PEEPUL ~~ SOME PEEPUL TURNS Hou ,, DOGS By Williams | TRwithams ©1030 BY NEA SERVICE, INC. INDUSTRIAL SURVEY OF STATE ONE PLAN OF G.N.D. A. POLICY Mayor Phister of Wahpeton Tells of Program of New Committee Set Up Fargo, Nov. 6.—An outline of the purposes and aims of the newly created industrial development com- mittee of the Greater North Dakota : association was given over radio sta- tion WDAY Wednesday night. by Dr. | H. H. Pfister, mayor of Wahpeton and chairman of the committee. Oth- er members of the committee are: R. E. Trousdale, Mott, Fred J, Graham, Ellendale, Staalg Hendrickson, Co- teau, John A. Stormon, Rolla, C. Nor- man Brunsdale, Mayville, and Arthur | W. Netcher, Fessenden. The speech | was the first of a series of radio talks on North Dakota's industrial develop- ment sponsored by the Northern | Packing company of Grand Forks. “I want to report to the people of North Dakota on behalf of the in-| dustrial development committee,” Dr. | Pfister declared, “that we are not | going to rush into this great task | without proper preparation. In the | first place, we are going to blaze a new trail. We are drawing on some; ot the experiences of some states and trying to work these experiences into the kind of a program that can be made a success in North Dakota. “Even in planning for an industrial | survey, which some may think is! rather a standardized procedure in I. this day and age, we recognize that | the situation in North Dakota dif- fers very much from other states re- cording experiences along this line. Ours is a great agricultural state and we must keep before us the necessity of building industrially along lines related to our agricultural develop- ment. In some lines, we may have to pioneer but fortunately North Dakota is but a generation away from pioneer activities in agricultural development and we still have here the spirit that | makes for success in pioneer efforts. Encourages Consciousness “In my opinion, a tremendously im- | portant feature of any effort to en-| courage our own people to greater Patronage of existing industrial and commercial interests of the state will be the educational work that goes with it. North Dakota is a mighty big state and it is but natural that | men in my home city of Wahpeton | are not so familiar with developments in counties west and north of the} Missouri river. No doubt, men out in| Bowman, Slope, Mountrail, Divide and other western counties do not realize what is taking place by way of development in the Red river val- ley. While I expect to see real and lasting results by way of actual in- dustrial development, let me state that if this committee's contribution is nothing more than a proper revival of state consciousness, it would justi- fy its activities. There is a sales talk available on North Dakota and it isn't ballyhoo either. It is merely an analysis of what North Dakota is and where jit is going in the coming KILLS 103 RATS ON NEBRASKA FARM A Nebraska farmer killed 103 rats in 12 hours with K-R-O (Kills Rats Only), the product made by a special process of squill, an in; i recommended by the . Govern- ment. It is sure death to rats and Et y America’s nod ian Tat and mouse exterminator. Sold by druggists on money back guarantec Capital Funeral Parlors 208 Main Avenue Licensed Embaimer Phone—Way or Night—22 dos. W. Tschumperlin the robbery of the State Bank of Clements near here May 7. |game is to set the diamond suit, ARTICLE No. 44 By WM. E. McKINNEY \ Secretary American Bridge League | When holding Q x of an off suit; against a no trump declaration, and the declarer leads the ace of that suit, holding king in dummy, or vice versa, if it will be detrimental for you to be in, get rid of that queen immediately. : An example of that play is given in| the following hand: NORTH S—7-6 4 D—A-2 C—A-0-5-4 ‘The Bidding At contract, South, the dealer, hold- ing a count of nineteen and all four suits stopped, opened the bidding with | two no trump. West passed. North! took the declaration of three no) trump, which closed the contracting. ‘The Play Although West's suit is headed by three honors, none of them are touch- ing, therefore the fourth best, the five-spot, is opened, dummy plays the six, East the eight, and declarer wins the trick with the jack. It looks to the ‘West should reason that if declarer holds the ace and jack of diamonds his queen 1s an absolute loser and the diamond suit is set. The only chance he has of creating an entry for his partner is to discard the queen of dia- | monds—otherwise the declarer may lead low on the second round—then if West plays the queen the declarer would refuse to win in the dummy and no lead would prévent declarer from going game. When the queen of diamonds is played by West, dummy plays the four and East the seven. Declarer continues with the deuce of diamonds, West playing’ the five, dummy the king, and. East the eight. The careless declarer would now + ADVISED 10 GRADE {Dakota eggs could be sold in this market to a fair advantage. N. D, BGG SHIPPERS New York Market Demands Uni- formity in Colors and Dis- counts ‘Shakers’ If North Dakota farmers and poul- trymen wish to ship their eggs and ‘compete on the New York egg market, | they will have to grade and pack them more carefully. Such is the conclusion that may be drawn from an eastern egg buyer's letter to Prof. O. A. Barton, head of the poultry de- partment at the Agricultural college. California poultrymen have learned this egg grading and packing lesson, and now eggs from that far western state command top prices in eastern cities. North Dakota can do likewise, according to Mr. Barton. | The ‘letter from the eastern egg buyer follows: “I have bought a number of cases | of eggs from merchants in your state | during the last 30 days at $6 per case. That price includes the case. The eggs were shipped by express, and the total cost of each case runs about $8.50. At that price your North But there are two definite drawbacks to which I would call your attention. “First, your eggs are neither brown nor white, and because of it must be | sold at a lower price. Second, many | of the eggs ‘shake’ when unpacked. That is, the egg buyer here grabs a few at random, and gives each a shake near his ear. Any sound is fa- tal to a good price. Says Vice-Chairman of the Prudence Company, Incorporated lead another diamond, which would allow East to win. East would then return the nine of spades and game would be stopped. The proper way for declarer to play the hand js: to lead the king and queen of hearts from dummy, playing the deuce and four from his own hand. Then lead the seven of hearts from dummy and win in his own hand with the jack, fol- Jowing with the ace of hearts, West discarding the nine of clubs, dummy the three of diamonds, and East the three of spades. Declarer should now slap down the king of diamonds, which West is forced to win. West can run off his good spade tricks, but is forced to lead clubs to the declarer’s ace, jack. Even with the keen defense of West, discarding the queen.of diamonds, by declarer as if the easiest way to go therefore the ace of diamonds is led by the declarer. decade, both agriculturally and in- dustrially. “Business men of the state today | join with the farmer in helping him Secure that assistance available to him by state. and national legislation. I am sure farmers are definitely com- mitted to desire to see our commercial interests, our banks and _ business, prosper. I feel confident that busi- ness men and farmers are anxious to see additional expansion of our lignite mining operations and other indus- trial activities. It doesn’t take much of an economist to realize that addi- tional industry will share a part of the tax obligation of a community or state and pay out in wages money that is spent locally and of which the bank, the merchant, the professional man and farmer all get some part. So playing the hand as described the declarer still makes his contract of three no trump. (Copyright, 1930, NEA Service, Inc.) its just plain common sense for each group to have complete interest in {the success of all other groups. |_“No one doubts the advantage | North Dakota has because of its low \land prices. Our record of produc- tion proves that we have the soil. Our climate is best suited for the {growing of ‘quality products. We | know about our vast lignite coal de- posits promising cheap electric power. | North Dakota is particularly proud |of the social life of her people— | Yielding to no other state in educa- ; tional advantages or opportunities. | And we have the happy faculty of do- | ing things in a big way, all of which | Prompts me to predict success for the |Work of the industrial development | committee of the Greater North Da- | kota association.” URTIS [TJOTEL MINNEAPOLIS “WHere THE GuesT Is Kine” —_— Largest Hotel in the Northwest, with Radio in Every Room and every other modern convenience. “Best Beos I Moderate Rates ° N THE WORLD” Excellent Cafes. Entertainment Daily Garage accommodations. The Curtis Hotel Minneapolis One block (diagonally) Prop. south of Foshay Tower Even though the objection should be remedied by the egg proves to be good under the/farmers. The second is probably due|ket demands, merchants, farmers and | candle, it is pronounced ‘stale’ by the |to failure to pack correctly and mar-|poultrymen of North Dakota are/| shake and sells as such. The first|ket propmtly.” FARMER JONES has numbered his pigs from 1 to 16, and arranged them in their sties so that when the numbers are add- ed, each horizontal, each vertical and the two long diagonal lines total 34. Now, supposing he hadn’t used the numbers 2 and 15, but instead repeated on two of the numbers already used. How could he arrange the pigs so that the rows, the ,Solumns and the two diagonals-would still.add up 347 (Stickler Solution on Editorial Page) To conform with eastern egg mar- urged to grade all marketable eggs, OF SERVICE” WILLIAM M. GREVE “Security for the future—that to my mind is the most funda- mental consideration that confronts industry today. 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The first meetings in this state are being held in Devils Lake and Fargo today. Other meetings are scheduled as follows: Pettibone, Farmers Elevator, Nov. 7, District No. 4. Rugby, Cramond hotel, Nov. 7, Dis- trict No. 5. x Minot, Leland hotel, Nov. 8, District No. 6. Hebron, Farmers Elevator, Nov. 8, Districts Nos. 7 and 8. WANTED RAW FURS legally caught, such as Badger, Mink. Weasel, Coyote and Fox. Get before you sell. Save money by getting your TRAPS here, we carry a full line of nationally advertised TRAPS. ring in your furs now and get top market prices. “Northern” Hide & Fur Co. Corner 9th and Front St. Bismarck, No. Dak. Everyone knows tnat sun- shine mellows—that’s includes the use of the why TOASTING Ultra Violet Ray. LUCKY STRIKE= the finest cigarette you ever smoked, made of the finest tobaccos =the Cream of the Crop—THEN=“IT’S TOASTED.” Everyone knows that heat puri- fies and so TOASTING removes harmful ‘Irritants that cause throat irritation and coughing. 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