Cottonwood Chronicle Newspaper, October 24, 1919, Page 4

= = = Se THE IDEA The growth of the chain store idea is one of to- day’s commercial wonders. Students of business methods and progress admit that it is the coming thing of the age. SOME ILLUSTRATIONS The Woolworth Comapny have 1100 stores. Two-thirds of the stores in the great city of Phi- ladelphia belong to chains. There are already thousands of store-chains in the United States. There is a chain of American shoe stores in the Phillipine Islands. A man named Butler has 235 grocery stores in New York City. The Bowers Grocery stores in and around Memphis, Tennessee, have scores of small stores. They will not keep a store which does not turn its stock at least 20 times a year. WHY IT WORKS These stores emphasize just “value.” They give no credit, they buy in large quantities, keep down expensive “service” and play no favorities. They bring the advantage of the mail order house to your very doors. THE PRESENT SITUATION You are paying too much for what you buy. This does not mean that the merchant is making too much money; in many cases he isn’t making a de- cent living. He is playing a hard game and follow- ing-rules which make winning almost impossible. What the ‘‘Consolidated”’ Is The Consolidated Commercial Co. is incorporat- ed in Idaho, with articles filed also in Washington. The men who are building it are not new men or strangers. They are sturdy, experienced men of recognized ability. Some of their stores have been running on their present lines for several years. 5 LINKS NOW OPERATING 1. ASOTIN, WASHINGTON. 2. WINCHESTER, IDAHO 8. NEZPERCE, IDAHO 4, CULDESAC, IDAHO 5. LEWISTON, IDAHO OTHER POINTS UNDER INVESTIGATION None of these stores are “branches.” Each one is a link, operating independently except where united action is a benefit to the link. At the Lewiston link we carry only groceries, but will add other lines as fast as possible. All the oth- ers are general stores. We earnestly desire the friendship of other mer- chants. We understand their position. There is room for both kinds of stores in this country, the one that gives credit and excessive service, and the one like ours which talks only quality and price. We do not, and never will, handle inferior merchan- dise. On our shelves you will find standard goods and well-known brands only. Visit us when you happen in any of our towns. The manager is a good fellow. OUR PLAN To become a real part of each community in which we operate ; To employ local people and handle loca! products as far as possible; ; . To divide with the public the profits made pos- sible by our superior organization and modern meth- ods; ; ; To make the concern strictly co-operative by in- viting the public and especially our own employes to become financially interested, and to share in man- agement and profits. THE FINANCIAL END We are now offering our stock at par, in limited quantities. We will not sell it at a discount, nor will we pay commissions for its sale. We propose that every cent invested shall go into the treasury of the Company. PREFERRED STOCK We have only $15,000 of this stock left for sale. It is divided into shares of $10 each, and we guaran- tee dividends from the first profits of the company at 8 percent payable in semi-annual installments of 4 percent. This stock will be redeemed in series, from 1922 to 1930, and you may select the series you want while it lasts. It is practically a mortgage on the business, and forms a gilt-edged 8 percent investment. COMMON STOCK It is our desire to place our common stock in as many hands as possible. All of our present manag- ers own some of it, and no one man has control. We expect all of our regular employes to have a little of it; if they haven’t the money we will finance them. We believe this stock will pay from 12 to 15 percent dividends annually. What We Are Doing Today Prices are fluctuating rapidly, but we are keep- ing down. That we are actually doing what we claim may be judged by the followng prices at our store in Lewiston. No credit, no delivery there. Cane Sugars lO bs cect ce eer $ 1.00 Carnation Milk, large can eee t3) Per (case) 2... 7.15 Matches, per box 05 Blue Karo Syrup, 10 Ib. pail - 98 Regular 45 cent box crackers 88 We are making a profit on every one aii these items. Everything else on a similar basis; how does it look to YOU. = = = THMEUUTAVONOGHNONUGGEROGASOOUGOOROUAOGEOGAOOUUGEEAAGGAEOGGGUROGAAEUOOEOOOGEEOAELATN Dr. Schilling making preparations for purebred Shorthorn foot in December. a} bureaus. cs] : = : = = : = The Eye Sight Specialist NOV. 5th and 6th Will be in Cottonwood At the Cottonwood Hotel Counties Hire Club Leaders The county commissioners of | made for the testing of several Washington and Payette count-| dairy herds of Madison county ies have made appropriations} for tuberculosis. for hiring county club for the boys’ This brings the counties in which club leaders are employed to 14. ned that Miss Florence Strong, who has been district club lead- erin Washington and Payette, shall be sent into ether counties | of: to begin organization work there} ments for the quarter ending Sept. Arrangements have and girls’ work. | reactors. number of It is plan-| To the Gentlemen: Gophers Wiped Out 30th, 1919 as follows to-wit: Testing Cattle for TB been One herd of leaders |37 which was tested showed no QUARTERLY REPORT. Honorable Chairman and Board of Trustees of the Village of Cottonwood, Idaho, Idaho County. L herewith submit the report of my fice of the receipts and disburse- securing and placing feeder cat-| then went to California to assist tle and sheep in the county and|in the organization of farm The hunting party show and|}secured five deer and a big sale which will be held at Black-| mountain goat. The New Way of Ape E. R. Parker System in Dentistry is nothing but dentistry put on a common-sense s basis. Instead of one {HH man practicing in a small way in a small office, several dentists practice together under the Parker System in large offices, where there is room for complete equip- ments. Some of the System dentists extract teeth, some fill teeth, some make crowns and bridges, some make arti- ficial plates and some treat diseased teeth. In this way each patient is cared for by a dentist who is experienced in the kind of work each pa- tient needs. Dental work done in this manner is not only done better, but in less time, making fewer visits necessary, and the saving in time helps to make prices lower. Dr. Parker Practicing Dentistry located in different cities. Thousands of pa- tients are treated in these offices, and the large quantities of den- tal supplies used are bought for less money than has to be paid for small quantities. All dentists using the E. R. Parker System are reg- istered, licensed and experi- enced. The work they do is done so well that it ‘can be guaranteed. You are sure of Satisfaction. Under the Parker System no charge is made for exam- inations and advice. You can find out what your teeth need without having to pay a cent. Everything known in dentis- try to overcome pain is used in Parker System offices, so you need have no fear at all. The whole idea is this: Fine dentistry, fewer visits, moderate cost, sat- FARM BUREAU NEWS ITEMS 7582 Miles in Club Work A summary of the results of the club leaders’ conference held at the time of the state fair shows that the club leaders in attendance traveled a total of 7,582 miles in making the round trip to attend. Enoch Torpen from Boundry county made a 1250 mile trip. Five leaders who traveled by auto covered 2270 miles. Boy is Farm Expert Calvin Pease of Weiser won ore prizes in judging than any other one club member who con- tested in the judging contests at the state fair. He took first in pig judging, first in judging heef cattle, first in judging pota- toes, third in judging dairy cat- tle, third in corn judging and fifth in sheep judging. Gay Camas Pea Vines Thrifty Peas Which grew on irrigated ground in Camas county in one instance made a vine growth of more than 8 feet. Men who are trying to grow field peas there are confident that it will make a good pea country. The erection of silos for peas and oat silage as well as sunflower silage is being considered. Certified Spuds Profitable Offers on potatoes produced from certified seed in the Diet- rich tract thus far have averag- ed from 40 to 50 cents more per hundred pounds than the market price. More than 50 acres of certified seed were planted on the tract last spring. On the the yield, these prices will net the farmers an extra $50 an acre. Boosts Bingham Livestock E. W. Stephens, formerly field agent for the Salt Lake Robertson of Nezperce, the only girl who entered the stock judg- ing contests, took second on dairy cattle. union stock yards and now as- sistant county agent in Bingham county, will look after the coun- Bal. from last quarter Recent inspection of six Fre- Becdlote. Pree mont county demonstration plots | Poll Tax ccc 39,50 on which pocket gopher eradica- | Sidewalk assessment 44.05 tion work was done in July re- pamstery, lot 25.00 vealed that more than 90 per| Gomsty damene 1.008 = cent of the gophers had been Total receipts. | | 1,920.07 =={killed. Four more demonstra- —_—_. (| tion plots of 10 acres each now 2,742.70 have been selected and treated Disbursements with poisoned carrots and sugar'| , Marrants Redeemed. beets: ae arangelltle Seven Cars of Sheep Shipped | 2399" Hussman Lin, ; Seven carloads of sheep ship-| 2400 Fred Erskin 60.00 ped to Omaha made up the sec- 2401 Cottonwood Stat 3.00 ond shipment from Boise valley face e- iv Fania $00 for this season. The shipment | 2404 Grangeville Pa ites went from Caldwell, Meridian,| Light Co. .. 73.20 Nampa and Kuna and represent- | 2405 A. L. Cr . 15.00 ed both the Canyon and Ada| 310 Cottonwood Wa 50.00 2 rank Terhaar . 10.00 county farm bureaus. 2408 John Funke 80.00 400 At Market Day Sale 2409 Fred Erskine 52.50 More than 400 people attend- nae Mrs. Joe Oldha 4.90 ed the first market day sale oe ee een ry held under the auspices of the| 2413 Knight of Colum! 18.80 Gooding county farm bureau. 2414 H. C. Baily .... 9.50 The returns from stuff sold .-. Cottonwood Hd) totaled $833.84. Much interest], ae 10.20 was manifested and another ore Mee ae Co aoe sale was called for Wendell, Oct.| 2418 T. A. Randall 38.50 18. * Baio A. J. Warren 97.15 Hochbaum Visits Office Bat 1M, eas 10.00 H. W. Hochbaum, formerly | 2422 A. L. Creelman 15.00 state leader of county agents, | 2428 John Homar ...... - 1.50 was a recent visitor at the ex- wee Tatts Harngiy stabs 20,00 tension division office in Boise.| 2426 AH Noot Chronicle : He went on a hunting trip with | 2427 Grangeville Light Co. members of the extension force | 2428 Cottonwood Water & who were taking their vacation Pi ge Bi Meera a ty’s live stock interests. He as in the Cape Horn district and 2430 MM. Betkanp nie SYSTEM There are twenty-four offices where the E. R. Parker System is used, ker System office at isfaction, no fear of pain, There is an E, R. Par- ° DAVIES BLOCK, Lewiston, Idaho 2481 E. J. Terhaar . 15.00| 2560 E. J. Terhaa 2432 A. L. Creelman . 15.00 | 2561 M .M. Belang F 10.00 2433 Hussman Lbr. Co. 20.55 | 2563 South & Frick 23.25 2484 J. B. McCully ... 51.05 | 2566 Lora B. Hale . 4.00 2435 Frank Terhaar . 50.00 | 2570 Cottonwood Ch: 8.60 2436 Cottonwood Chronicle 2.80 Total disbursements 2,397.29 2437 Joseph South ............ 11:48 Interest ........ "82.98 2488 Grangeville Electric Bal. on hand 312.43 oaieht CO ee eee 78.20 ———— ott. Water & Light. 50.00 2,742.70 ae oon punks rate a : . I hereby certify that the fore- are amlin 5.00 | going statments of receipts and dis- + M. Belknap . 10.00 | bursements are true and correct, 2443 A. L. Creelman . 15.00 Wee TERHAAR 2444 Cott. Mere. Co. 10.85 “vin ‘ 2445 John Hoene 15.55 ah egh aha 2446 Hussman Lbr. Co. ... 39.80 2447 Cottonwood Chronicle 16.10] Our “Tip Top” and “Idaho 2448 John Funke Be .- 100.00} Gold” flour is handled by the Stee M. Belknap -- 10.00] best jobbers and wholesale deal- Sane ott. Water & Light .. 100.00) ers all over the count: d us- Hussman Lbr. Co. 5.40 db RY anes S468 AT. Grecian 15.00 | 4 by all the good house-wives. 2453 John Mauge .. “. 21.00}They are made of the pick of Cotonwood Chronicle 3.10| Plumb Camas Prairie wheats, Sar anrevilie Electric and every sack is guaranteed or Me laa e640 money cheerfully refunded. 24-t aant Frank Terhaar 2.00 2458 Cott. Hdw.& Imp Co.. 67:71| See Rose Bros. for well drill- Sdha Fonke 2” 204.0 | ing. 4 23: