Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 271, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 November 1918 — TRADE BRIEFS [ARTICLE]

TRADE BRIEFS

Rubber goods are wanted in Switzerland. , Tubs for washing machines are wanted in Canada. Agencies for the sale of American steel and asbestos are wanted in France. "P Belting is now manufactured in Japan in quantities large enough to supply local needs. The low prices of domestically made belting will discourage all foreign competition for this trade. As a means of establishing the dye Industry on a sound basis, the British government plans to advance funds for the benefit of manufacturers. The first installment, a sum of $4,866,500, has been agreed upon. r , ,