Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 45, Number 14, 26 November 1919 — Page 3

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, WEDNESDAY, NOV. 26, 1919. PAGE THREE

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By WILLIAM R. 8ANBORN. It would Indeed be a pleasure to sit up all night to write the story of a reduction In the price of 6hoes, either present or prospective, It such a story could truthfully be told. A review of the entire field sheds not a single ray of hope of any lower prices, this year or next spring. The trend Is still upward for all deliveries up to next April, which means all the shoes available for wear until next fall. Some pessimists are even Insisting that we are likely to have to pay much higher prices a year from date, than will rule during the next few months. This not being the open season for shooting prophets of evil, we have spared their lives, and are paying little heed to their ravings, especially of those predicting high-cost shoes for the next 5 years, as some are doing. Those among us who toll and spin are naturally anxious to see a material reduction In the price of all classes of footwear. To note continuous ad

vances In most of our table supplies, and also nearly every essential In dress, more than a year after cessation

of hostilities, calls for a whole lot of

explanation.

But who Is responsible? From whom

snail we demand explanation or

apology? Are any profiteering? Perish

the thought. The largest manufacturer and the smallest retailer, will freely admit that their hands are clean; that they are victims of circumstances over which they have not the least control. They tell us that hey would gladly Five more for the money but that the fates forbid, for they too, must live. Pacta About Footwear.

American snoes are tne worm ?

preference to home trade, refusing to even name a price to men willing to buy at almost any figure. We have, however, exported too much leather, and there is some talk of a demand that both shoes and leather shall b? embargoed, in the interest of the sorely taxed home consumer. That congress will do anything to check foreign trade expansion does not, however, seem likely. But for the fact that so much foreign money Is at such a large discount, compared with pre-war exchange values, we should have shipped out much more leather and also many more shoes. A Tremendaua Demand. Careful investigation leads to the conclusion that leading shoe retailers are selling as many, and often mora pairs of shoes this year than last, regardless of price. That they anticipate equally good trade next spring and summer is Indicated by the order? now being placed by interior boyers. This buying is being done prudently, there being a feeling that the tremendous and not wholly satisfied demand

will continue indefinately, and that prices can not be expected to recede for some months, possibly not for -i year or two. However this may be it Is insisted that the leather In fall shoes cost less than that now being made up for spring and summer wear. The fact that so many of us "kick" at prices does not seem to prevent us buying the good and more expensive shoe in preference to the cheaper article, of which there is almost a glut In some lines In the hands of the makers, as rumor tells us. because the people have money to burn. The Retailer's Problems. With reference to the many problems now confronting shoe dealers, the editor of the Shoe Retailer, of Boston, says: "It is well known that members of our Industry are facing problems the like of which have never been known In the shoe and leather trade. The raw material situation, the high coat

of leather and shoes, the reduced pro

Germany to the list of buyers of hides and skins, wherever available, and presently the Balkan states will be buyers of footwear In all markets. Raw Material. Despite our tremendous slaughterings, authorities claim that America is dependent upon other countries for 50 per cent of the cattle hides we tan, and for 65 per cent of our calf skins. As to goat skins, so largely used as

"kid" in women's shoes, perhaps 98 per cent of these are imported, largely from South American countries and from far away Africa and Asia, many coming from Mesopotamia, Arabia and from ancient Syria of Biblical history. A. H. Geutlng, president of the National Shoe Retailers association, in a letter to congress with relation to threatened shoe legislation, said: "The shoe Industry Is the most highly competitive, and the most efficient in America. The shoe industry has never enjoyed the privileges of a high protective tariff and is one of

the best examples of an Industry that has advanced and achieved efficiency, world wide, without government protection, such as has been enjoyed by the textile industry and others."

from higher wages and shorter work

ing hours, the hostility of the people against prices retailers are compelled to ask for shoes, are all questions of paramount importance to be considered. "Next spring the people will bp confronted with prices which, we believe, will revive the unwarrantable charpres of profiteering. Retailers are todav

standard of artistic excellence and Auction of pairs of sh oes resulting

quality, All except freak lasts and overly-ornamented novelties are approved by the Style Committee of the National Shoe Retailers association. Lasts and models are submitted to this committee by the leading manufacturers, and among the members are men who can design and fashion shoes. Tho designs and lasts are made well in advance of each season and the style selections, more especially as to women's wear, have the endorsement of the committee who meet for that purpose, long before the accepted models are presented to the trade. Our Export Sales. Little wonder that American shows ere In growing demand abroad, nor, In

view of the conditions, at much higher J

prices than obtain in thl- countrv. High priced as we may now consider our footwear, the fact Is undeniable that our highest figures on fine shoes would really appear cheap In any foreign city. We have exported a great deal of footwear during recent years, and In ever increasing quantity to open ports, even during the war. You will find American shoes in old Damascus, at Fombay and Calcutta. India. In Cairo. Kgypt, and in every Furopean citv once more accessible, where they have the money to buy and facilities to Im

port, from America. The bept dressers

ROTARY IS HOST FOR FARM GUESTS

L. C. Kigin, faculty member of Purdue university, and a member of the Lafayette Rotary club, was the .principal speaker at the big dinner meeting for farmers and Rotarlans, under the auspices of the local organization, at the Y. M. C. A. Tuesday evening.

John B. Dyer, first vice president of the International Association of Rotary clubs, who was to have made the principal address, was unable to come. Kilgin, in the course of his address, stated that the present status of unrest would be eliminated when men became better acquainted with one another, regardless of their professions or business, and, that if the principles upon which the Rotary organization were founded, service and unselfishness, the great problem of Industrial affairs would be easily solved. Bentley Presides. Superintendent of Schools J. H.

Bentley, president of the local club,

erette O'Neal, Eaton. O., R. R. 3 ; Porter Pike, Greensfork; Frank Petro. Oreensfork; Abijah Pyle, Centerville; Harry Robinson, R. R. B, Richmond; Oscar Rich, R. R. A, Richmond; Harry Smith, R. R. A, Richmond; Orla Stanley, Richmond; M. F. Stanley, Jr., Boston; Richard Sedgwick, Richmond; Mark Stevens, Centerville; William Smoker. Centerville; W. B. Simmons, Eaton, O., R. R. 3; Andy Simpson, Greensfork, R. R. A; Richard Smelser; Joseph Thompson, Webster; W. R. Witt., Witt Station, Liberty; George Wolf, Campbellstown, O.; James Webster, Chester; Isaac Wilson, Richmond; Ross Witt, Liberty.

greatly concerned about the deHverr j was toastmaster, and gave the adof shoes they have ordered for next j dress of welcome, while Stephen Kuth spring. Their orders were placed for . responded for the farmers. Lloutentyles that are radically diffprenr, i ant Governor Edgar D. Bush also from the Frenoh squprn toe, Fhort ' made a short address. W. O. .Tones,

vamn "stage" effect. They accepted , rountv euDerintendent of

the recommendations of the Sfvles . Dr. S. E. Smith, head of the Easthaven Committees, and bought mostly long ! hospital, and A. L. Baldwin, the rep-

vnmns and narrow toe shoes, or at . resentative to the state farmers' fodleast vamps from .iy to not more than j rration meeting at Indianapolis from 4-inrbes long." j Wayne county, also responded to inviTh? above relates to the freaky ; tat ions to speak. ty!e some manufacturers have frtrc,-: Mjgg Ruth Ferguaonr the "Y" diduced, an extreme in fashion vhtci I ettIan was ln charge of the serving the shoe periodicals and the trade gen-j Qf the dinnPr and waa asslsted by erally are frowning upon. There is , R nunlber of young iadies. About 75 no jusMtVatlor.' says the editor for j local Rotarlan3 were present, with presenting mid-Feason Ftyles in these G2 farm wno were troublous times. To purchase them I The pueBt8 follow means a substantial addition to stocks j A L Baldwlni Webster, Ind.; Robert already bough, at extremely high , B d Rlchmond; Robert Borpn Foun P2feJ-.,W, R rf,u,1f,tlR inv7ment i tain City; Arthur Curme, Jr.. Richwhich the times do not warrant. jmond; D Q clGvenger Centerville; m T, L ii- m-JJ- Commons, Richmond; Jesse Druley, Taking the world as a whole there. . ' . . '

9 ft reel shortage of bo h shoes a ndj m Boatfm JameB Davl8 L,D.

Zealand and In many South American """""y. tZnt '' Xf!erty; Lon Davenport, Richmond; Wilrnuntries Vr.nw the excellence of our manufacture and the destruction of , D Richmond; Everett Drushoes. and their eale has been limited r- Tlre lias been a deciease ii a, Richmond; Theodore Davis, Lib-

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Dublin, hi. Mr. and Mrs. James Harold and

daughter, Fern, of Cincinnati, spent

the week end here with relatives and while here they purchased the property owned by Mrs. Elizabeth Sutton on East Main street. They will move here in December Mrs. Jane Flicker is very sick at the home of her son, Isaiah Frlcker. west of town Mrs. Mary Hagaman had as her guests Sunday Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Harrington and son of Indianapolis The Mothers club met last Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. T. J. Butler. A very interesting program was given. The subject was "Gossip". Mrs. Griffin had charge of the meeting. . . . Mrs. L. L. Sorrel of Dunreith spent Sunday with his daughter, Mrs. Ed. Horseman and family. .. .Mrs. Frank Oler and daughter Helen has returned from a few days visit with her parents at Winchester Mr. and George Copper had as their guests at dinner Sunday Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Gilbert, Mr. and Mrs. Forest Macey and Mrs. Callie Manker. . . .Mrs. Leonard Champe returned home Saturday from a two weeks visit with relatives at Bloomington Mr. and Mrs. Otis Walters of Richmond spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Warney Walters Fredrick Smith and Ray Moore have been ill for the

past week Murray Taylor was in Richmond on business Saturday Mrs. Otis Hormel of Kokomo spent the week end with her brother, John Copeland and wife Mrs. Lena Johnson returned home Monday evening from a few days' visit with relatives at Connersville Miss Amy McDaniels of Cambridge City spent Monday with Mrs. Hagaman .Rev. Strickler, pastor of the U. B. church, was unable to fill his appointment here Sunday morning on account of sickness in his family. .. .Mrs. L. M.

Shideler of Indianapolis spent a few days last week here with relatives.

highways, i .-..Mr. and Mrs. Carson Ohmit. of

Cambridge city were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Henly.

of the peace

erty; Gaar Eliason, Centerville; Hom-

seeking foreign market, although ; f ti,! t 0,a,,7 tLrtho hn r Farlow, Richmond; George F. many manufacturers are represented Pact of the Leagu e of Nations th e shoe v... v,' io a ,i. and leather trade of the world is once i . , A' t k ...

men .hir ' tilde? .wM - Hampton. Richmond, ' rT R. B ; .yZZ Swh,SeS9 a. Hart, Campbell.town. O.: Scott

have American buyers ln this onuntrv. j countries where they are again att i. .i-la r,o tempting manufacture and the need is

getting the material and making the footwear than it is of cost. That it will take some time to reduce this pressure and to supply the natural demand for shoes Is self evident. World competition for hides

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It has been estimated that Australia's tin deposits can be made to supply about three-fourths of that country's needs.

Hartford City Lady Lost Voice Entirely Had Treated With Three Local Doctors, and Given Up as a Hopeless Case, But is Quickly Restored by INTERSTATE DOCTORS

Miss Pearl Ford, living north o? Hartford City, is a great singer in th

Heard, Richmond; J. Earl Hart, Rich-! rholr at her church, but she began los-

mond; Garwood Iredell, New Paris, i Ing her voice early In the winter and

has recently completely raised the em

hareo on American shoes, effective immediately after the close of the war, and partially lifted later on Fact and Comment. While the foregoing la all true It U also true that cur shoe exports are a

comparatively small fraction or our

O.; Lincoln Jones, Centerville; W. O. Jones. Courthouse, Richmond; H. L. Johnson, Centerville; Gaar Jackson; John Jackson; Steve Kuth, Richmond; Charles Kellam, Abington pike, Centerville; John Kerlin, Cambridge City; Wilson Magaw, Richmond; Smith Mitchell, Liberty; Charles Mitchell,

peatedly turned down offers of forelen

financial conditions, which are grad-;

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"I Am Climbing Mountains'

A Harmonious Tenor Duet This sentimental song of childhood's and manhood's dreams and ambitions is a beautiful bit of harmony. Both this song and the coupling, "Golden Gate," are worthy successors to "I'm ForeverBlowingBubbles," by the same authors. Charle9 Harrison and Lewis James a new. combinationsing them wonderfully. A-2791 85c

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had to give up singing entirely and '

finally became so she couldn't utter a word even in conversation. Hor parents became greatly alarmed when th local doctors had pronounced her case hopeless, and, like many others, visited the Interstate doctors at their Muncie office, as a last resort. Doctor Culver examined her. told them he

Liberty; Harry Macy. Hagerstown;

Georze H. Miller. Richmond: John ! could relieve her trouble. But fooled

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out. The 1 inal I morgan. Kicnmonu; jonn ixoaKS, men- i "mli ur-u wh.mil expecting

neace Dact will add,mona tar fliann; it. u. Miner; w- BUU 'fauna, ior just in one

j " rr jv Due ,,ailJC imu J111-B lUlKlTl.'i i as glib and loud as any one could, and j has been at it ever since. A grateful letter from the young lady's mother follows:

January 28, 1919. To The Interstate Doctors: Dear Sirs: I am glad to say I can not thank you enough for the good yoa have done our daughter. Pearl Ford, in regard to her throat trouble. For almost a year she could hardly talk at all; could not. sing, and was such a !over of singing in the choir In church. We went to three of our home doctors, and one throat specialist. They said they couldn't do anything for her. Our neighbors wanted us to try the Interstate doctors. There was three week Fhe couldn't talk at all. On December 12. 1918, we took her to you; she began to take treatments only took four treatments when you dismissed her. Now she seems altogether a different girl. She talks, goes to church, sings in the choir, and is enjoying 1UV anew again. We all want to than': you very much for the good you have done our daughter. Hoping that others who have throat troubles will find you out. Respectfully. Mrs. James W. Ford. R. F. D. H. Hartford City, Ind. The list of testimonials in behalf of

the Interstate Doctors, those exnert medical specialists who have their Richmond office on the second floor of the Starr Building, corner of Main and Tenth, over the Starr Piano store, continues to grow as new tests of their ability are made. The Interstate Doctors treat all curable cases of chronic disease, including diseases of the nerves, blood, skin, heart, liver, stomach, kidneys, rheumatism, neuralgia, constipation, goitre, epilepsy, gall stones, catarrh, dyspepsia, dropsy, wesk back, eczema, scrofula, diseases of women and diseases of men. Examination aid consultation Is free to all, but no incurable cases will be accepted for treatment. However, this need not discourage any sick person, for many cases pronounced incurable by ordinary physicians are oulekly cured by the new Interstate System of Treatment. DOCTOR B. T. DAGGY who will be found at the Richmond Office every day in the week from P a. m. to 8 p. m., where you can secure his scientific examination free of charge. Doctor Daggy Is an expert on curing Piles, Hernia pnd Fistulas and Fissures without the knife- in addition to he well sustained reputation of Th3 Interstate method of curing chronic diseases. Adv,

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