Evening Star Newspaper, April 16, 1937, Page 16

RETAL VOLUNES WELL ABDVE 1% Gains of 8 to 15 Per Cent Over Year Ago Shown by Dun & Bradstreet. B3 the Assoclated Press. NEW YORK, April 16.—Cross cur- rents were evident in some divisions of trade this week, Dun & Bradstreet said today in the weekly review of business. “Many retallers had the most con- sistent improvement thus far this Spring,” the agency said, “while the uneven gain of others varied daily with wide weather fluctuations. “Wholesale volume was buoyed chiefly by Summer requirements, as substantial stocks slowed re-orders to most apparel branches. “Urgency for delivery spread to more divisions, but the rise of industrial operations in some districts was short- ened by the confusion in the labor situation.” The agency estimated retail sales for the country as a whole at from | 8 to 15 per cent above the same week | last year, but when compared with | the immediately preceding period some key cities reported declines. | Percentage gains over the 1936 comparative in major geographic re- gions were: New England, 10 to 16; Bast, 8 to 20; Middle West, 12 to 18; Northwest, 12 to 22; South, 12 to 20; Southwest, 8 to 12, and Pacific Coast, 10 to 20. “Vagaries of the weather were the controlling factor in retail distribu- tion,” the review said. “Crowded | stores on fair days revealed that con- sumer buying has yet to adopt its full Spring stride. Most merchandise was bought at regular prices, although sporadic clearances mark-downs on incomplete assort- ments. Dresses frequently superseded the demand for suits and coats. Movement of accessories'was slower.” “Market week” events in principal wholesale centers was a factor in bringing out a large number of buy- ers, the review said, especially at places which attracted country mer- chants, whose purchases were made generous as a result of msing prices for farm products. offered small |, THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, U. 8. TREASURY POSITION. B5 the Associated Press. The_position of the Treasury on April o, TECSIRLE 36105185027 expendi- tures, $76.369,554.85; balance, $1.788.- 575.366.96: customs ' receipts for the morith, $21.186.840.35. fecéiots for the 'flscal vear (since July 1), '$3930.864.414.74; ex $5872.637517.10 (including 3 73, BTO8S .303.08. 'a decrease of N R B $465.326,114.83 of inactive kold, o ¥ Imperial Oil Ltd.—1936 common share earnings were 95 cents, against 94 cents. Tickets Free! Two (2) Reserved Grand- stand TICKETS to the OPENING Ball Game GIVEN FREE with any 1005-07 Penna. Ave. purchase of $35 or more (while tickets last). Hurry, they're going fast! 1744 Pa. Ave. 14th and Eye D.J. KAUFMAN, Inc. 1005 Pa. Ave. 14th ard Eye Sts. From To Saturday April 17th Genuine $25 SUITS and Tuesday April 27th TOPCOATS All new Spring wor- steds, stripes, plaids, checks, single and double breasted models—all sizes, Radic Joe and His Budget Bunch, WMAL Tues. 7:30 P. M. At All D. J. Kaufman Stores 1744 Pa. Ave. FREE PARKING at All 3 Stores JUST IN TIME... dou t kuow if it s the weathes o the b[/avot, but ,2%57 osise up {ul that AMERICAN Drp the Mister start to get mad last night! Called for some crackers and cheese and 2 bottle and I thought they were all gone. Luckily I found two in the refrigerator. No. He's not a grouch. But men want what they want when they want it. So when he said, as he left the breakfast table, “‘Don’t forget —Dear."”” She knew, and I knew, and he knew—I'd be seeing you. Yes, I guess you must be kept busy. At least if most men are as particular as the Mister. AMERICAN The « Modern BEER AMERICAN BREWERY, INC. (WASHINGTON BRANCH), 1014 WISCONSIN AVE., N. W. ‘PHONE, WEST 2303, WASHINGTON, D. C. APRIL 16, 1937. Come in ... browse leisurely through the store . . . we promise you will be warmly received and well repaid with a greater style knowledge of new furniture designed ftor the 1937 home. ! , | 3-Piece Solid Maple Suite Splendidly suited to furnish either porch, sun- parlor or living room. Features balloon-t spring seats and backs; solid maple frame with broad restful flat arms. Includes high back chair, wing chair and settee. Colorfully up- holstered in gay summer patterns. ). Cogswell Chair High reclining back and broad deep seat that will provide unlimited com- 51 6.95 fort. Berviceably cov- Dropleaf Table Duncan Phyfe base with claw feet. Richly ve- neered in walnut. Channelback Dignified and impressive. tion. Beautifully covered. Open a J. L. Budget Account! S‘l 4.95 3 e O INTERIOR OF CHEST 4-Piece Blond Maple Suite Featuring the Convenient Desk-Chest... Chair It’s designed in Keeping with the smart home of today that requires individual style in the modern motif. You'll find the $ 1 1 9 $ 39 arns luq . Where Most g el b s o f e R Smart People FURNITURE COMPANY Stop! 909 F STREET N.WV. finish, its rich blond bleached color, its even grain. Includes convenient desk-chest, bed and choice of dresser or vanity.