A PAPER OF GREAT VALUE TO ALL STAVE, HEADING, HOOP MANUFACTURERS AND COOPERS

Publlahed the First of Kach Month. Entered aa Second-Claee Matter m» No. 1

Vol. 41 SabMriptlon Price $2.00 Per Tear. Philadelphia, May, 1925 the Poat-Offlce In Phlladeiphla. Pa.
Foretm SobBcrtptlon $3.80 Per Year.

^your
JeeruLcc

RUSH
KNABB
PEKIN
CLEVELAND
UNDER ONE
BANNER
Allied Barrer Company has acquired the.plants, personnel,
and business of A. Knabb Co., &
and the Ambndge plant of Pekin
H. G. Rush Cooperage Co., the Cleveland Cooperage Co.,
Cooperage Co. . i i 1
convmced that the cooperage
Founded upon more than one hundred years of experience but
methods, th.s new mstitution dedicates
industry is being strangled by tradition and by antiquated
itself to the task of changing the making
of barrels to a modem, scientific business.

To all users of our product, pledge our well-designed efforts toward adequate service,
we
better barrels and lower costs. With your support
we can and will convert the barrel from an
antique curiosity to the best adapted and most
economical container for liquid and semi-liquid
products.

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ALLIED BARREL COMPANY
Warren, Pa.
Head

Oil City, Pa.

Office: Cleveland,
PLANTS
Ohio

Ambridge, Pa. Cleveland, Ohio Marcus Hook, Pa.

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Gerlach Modern Machinery

Produces
CHEAPER AND BETTER
TIjht and Slack Cooperage Stock Barrels. Keca and
Tubs, ready to Bet up Into non-leaktng psekacee
af

5 to 120 gallons liquid capacity, or for Mml-Uqold

and dry material* up to 800 ponndi welsbi.
We manufacture machinery for aawlns. Jointing, plan-
InK and cro*ln«, •tavtm; tor rawlns, JolatliiK,
llns. planInK and elrcllna headlns.

MODERNIZE YOUR PLANT

dawal.

POWELL COOPERAGE GO I

Scrap Machinery Invented before the CIyU War and

Install a Oerlach Outfit that wlU make Tlcht bar-
Waterworks Avenue and North Second Street
rel* that are tisht, from any etrons. aea-porone
timber.

BUILD MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE

barrels wltb perfect Joints that will not leakt a
product that Is Infinitely superior to tbe tin and
Iron near barrels now belns experimented with.
Wood Is tasteless, stainless and rustless and beinc
a poor conductor of heat or molstora, keeps Its
contents In their original eendltlon.

CYLINDER SAWS RESTEELED

''WARRIOR STOCK"
MODERN BOXBOARD MACHINERY
The highest point in machine efficiency is the PLANTS CAPACITY

"Perfection" Heading-up Machine Hoop Memphis,

1,000,000 Sets Gnm Hdg.
THE PETER GERLACH CO. Tennessee Co., Teiiii.
for hcading-up and hooping off all classes of slack [12,000,000 Staves.
Columbus Road and Winter Street
cooperage. Repeat orders and the successful opera-
tion of every machine sold in various parts of the CLEVELAND - - OHIO Etowah Cooperage Co., Etowah, Ark. 1 2,000,000 Staves.
country, is our history to date.

Are You Using a ** Perfection ?" Cleveland Cooperage Co., Cleveland. Ala. - 900.000 Sets Pine Hdg.
it

MARTEN, GRAHN & ANDRESEN Cleveland Cooperage Co., Hayden, .Ala. - - - - 900,000
TwMity-»econd and Illinois Streets : SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
M
1 Cleveland Cooperage Co., Crooked Shoals, Ala. 900,000

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Altoona Cooperage Co., Altoona, Ala. 900,000
TREVOR Ashville Cooperage Co., Asliville, Ala. 900,000
M
Manufacturing Company
LOCKPORT, N. Y. Why? Rendap Heading Co.. Keinlap. Ala. 900,000
*t

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The Latest Improved Machinery Why send your saws a MeDowell & Powell, llainillon, Ga. 900.000
for

Barrels Kegs thousand miles to be

Staves Pails
Drums
^ b resteeledwhenwecan
Heading
Hoops Cheese Boxes do it in the South at a
U H large saving?
WAREHOUSES
Complete Plants
from the log to the barrel
For
^ = We make new drumi and retteel
Trevor Patent
Jombo Heading
Bawlns Macblna
=

=
-

=
old drunte fitting any

Thirty years' expenence

machine
Matched and Mixed Cars
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
NEW 1 1 AH Work Guaranteed
:<

"TREVOR" 4.

1
Slzty-Ineb
Wheel
Steel
Bending
Pointer
Southern Stave Sa\v & Warrior Stock"
made and
is a trade
is
name for the best cooperage stock

protected only by the facilities

for
Machine Company and skill necessary to make it

Oatalocne 112 South 19th Street Birminiham, Ala.

Priew

Wrlf (/« for Friett

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Geruch Modern Machinery

Produces

CHEAPER AND BETTER

Tl»ht Md Slack Coopemg* Stock Berr«U. X«e*
ud
Tub*, rendy to tct ap Into non-lMklnc »•*•«••
••

5 t« ItO callona liquid capacity, or for Mnl-mald

and dry matertaU up to 800 pounds walg^bt.
Wo maDufacture machinery for aawln*. Jalstlas, plaa-
Ins and eroxlnc, staYon; for aawing, JolatLas,
llns. planlnc and elrcUna; haadlns.

MODERNIZE YOUR PLANT

dawal-

POWELL COOPERAGE GO
Scrap Macblnory Inventad bofore tho Olvll War
Inatall a Oorlach Outfit that wUl maka TIsM
Waterworks Avenue and North Second Street
arc from any atraas. I
rela that tlffht,
tlmhar.

BUILD MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE

harrola with porfaet Jolnta thai wUl a«i laekt a
product that la Infinitely auperlor ta tha tta aad
Iron naar barrela now bains azporlmantad with.
Wood la taateleaa. atalnlaaa and mattaw
a poor of heat or molatara*
conductor k(

contonta la their orlflaal oandltloa.

CYLINDER SAWS RESTEELED

''WARRIOR STOCK"
MODERN BOXBOARD MACHINERY
The highest point in machine efficiency is the PLANTS CAPACITY

"Perfection" Heading-up Machine

1,000,000 Sets Gum Hdg.
THE PETER GERLACH CO. Tennessee Hoop Co., Memphis, Tenn.
for heading-up and hooping off all classes of slack [12,000,000 Staves.
Colnmbus Road and Winter Street
cooperage. Repeat orders and the successful opera-
tion of every machine sold in various parts of the CLEVELAND - - OHIO Etowah Cooperage Co., Etowah, Ark. 12,000,000 Staves.
country, is our history to date.

Are You Using a " Perfection ?" Cleveland Cooperage Co., Cleveland, Ala. - - - 900,000 Sets Pme Hdg.

MARTEN, GRAHN & ANDRESEN Cleveland Cooperage Co., Hayden, Ala. - - - - 900,000
Tw«it7-MCond and Illinois Streets : SAN FRANCISCO, GAL.
L Cleveland Cooperage Co., Crooked Shoals, Ala. 900,000

y»K9J:iK9/:i\9ri^9/iiKV::^*i:.[\9Jii\9r:,\*/^^^^^
Altoona Cooperage Co., Altoona, Ala. 900,000
TREVOR Ashville Cooperage Co., Ashville, Ala. 900,000
Manufacturing Company
LOCKPORT, N. Y. Why? Remlap Heading Co., Remlap, Ala. 900,000

The Latest Improved Nichinery

1 1 Why send your saws a McDowell & Powell, Hamilton, Ga. 900,000

Barrels Kegs thousand miles to be

Staves Pails
resteeled when we can
Heading: Drums
Hoops Cheese Boxes 1 1 do it in the South at a
large saving?
WAREHOUSES
Cenplelo Plants For
fren Ihe log fo the barrel 1
i i We makm new drum§ and retteei
TraTor P»t«at
jrombo Headtais
•wtas MmUm
1 1 old drum§ fitting

Thirty yean* experience

any machinm
Matched and Mixed Cars I

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
NEW .,^m«fc*«/.
AU Work Guarantawi
1 1
"TBEYOR"

Southern Stave Saw &

Machine Company
112 South 19th Street Birmingham, Ala.

Write Ub for Prieee

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SLACK BARREL T. ^1 STAVES

We ship staves of our own manufacture only
Since 1850
Their quality and manufacture
guaranteed to please

TURWER-FARBER-LOVE COMPANY
Leland, Mississippi
this Company and its subsidiaries have been
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producing Tight Staves and Heading

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C. E. MURRAY I Krafft Cooperage
Federal Reserve Bank Building,
Company
St. Louis, Mo.
Decherd Tennessee
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MA-NUKACTUKKK LUCAS E. MOORE STAVE CO.
ALABAMA V. W. KRAFFT.
Presidentand Treasurer of the
Voll Cooperage Company, respect-
recently Vice-
NEW ORLEANS NEW YORK
fully announces the acquisition of \]h£)iD

PINE HEADINO I
i
the tight stave mill properly and
tight stave and heading business
of that company, and that he is
Barrels & Shocks engaged exclusively in the tight
I
I
cooperage stock business. Wire Hoops and
He realizes the necessity of estab-
BUY and SELL lishing his usefulness in the field
Headliners
HOOPS and STAVES by serving both the producing and
consuming trade in an intelligent
Straight, Matched or Mixed Cars
and thoroughly conscientious man-
This will be his constant aim.
In addition to Elm Hoops
Stock Guaranteed ner.

PRICES ALWAYS RIGHT i

and all

and Heading
kinds of Slack Staves
in straight or
STAV E S
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a
mixed cars, makes our service
HOOPS
WEIMAR ENGINEERING WORKS Complete HEADING
BUILDERS
OF Hoop Driving, Barrel Washing Cut properly, dried thoroughly,
and Bung Hole Boring Machines priced fairly, delivered promptly
Henry Wineman, Jn Your inquiry will receive immediate attention
Special Machines Built to Order Lincoln Bond and Mortgage Bldg.

In building our machines we seek to gain the highest DETROIT, MICH.

efficiency in every way, and users of our make will BROWN, Norfolk, Va.
Eastern Traffic RepreMntative, M. D.
our guarantee, which always holds good.
find this
Let u« know your requirementB
Sal<>K Representatlvi-H

LJSWIS MBTCALF, Middleport, N. Y. J. F. WILSON, Msrtlnnburv, W. T».

The Vail-Donaldson Go.
WESTMORELAND and JASPER STREETS O. A. ROCKEFELLER, Tlvoll, N. Y. FRED T. HTF^RS, Onsncork. Va.
United Home Building • ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
PHILADELPHIA, PA. ' BARREL WASHING MACHINE
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M. VAN AKEN The National Coopers' Journal

C. VOLL KOKTV-FIUST Philadelphia, May, 1925 \iH.. Xl.l, X«. I

Cooperage Co. COOPERAGE CO

YKAR

the cooper does not figure on the capacity of his

Orleans Reports Cooperage Trade Better Now

rels

BUYERS AND SELLERS OF 415 Pine Street New town shop, or the cost of transporting made-up barrels,
but makes the offer, "I will send out the stock, make the
Than It Ever Was In "the Good Old Days." barrels on your premises, and my men will be right on

ST. LOUIS, MO. Production Methods Changed

hand to see that they meet your re(iuirements." This
has come to be good selling talk throughout this section,

Staves, Hoops W hcu Rood old

the cuupcrs of this city talk ahout the
days they refer to the time when their business was al-
l)ockets, but it is scarcely fair to
ages for taking a trade that has ceased to exist.
blame competitive pack-
and generally saves the prospective barrel user the trou-
ble and expense of installing a shop of his own.
barrels made in the
The
shops in this city constitute the

Manufacturers of most wholly dependent on the sugar crop, and the grind- The cooperage business has expanded as rapidly as smallest part of the business of the coopers here.

ing season at the country mills was the harvest time for any other line of work, but many of us overlook this
Produce Shipments Heavy

Heading the makers of barrels.

the cooperage stock
In those days the cooper and
man would begin their canvass
the early spring to ascertain what plants would make
in
fact. We cling to traditions of "good old times." In a
shop that is now kept busy for six months on a single
big order for asphalt barrels, they still speak regretfully
of the past years when they loafed all summer, then
Shipments of produce to the northern markets still
continue to be remarkably heavy. Crops are so large
that prices are said to be very low, and if the shippers
the lower grades of sugar, contemptuously called "mud,"
and which were shipped in gunnysacks, and which would worked forweeks making sugar barrels.
six Many did not use barrels they could not sell their products at
great sugar plantations near the city have been cut up all.

Heading make the better grades, for which barrels were the only
packages. Orders were booked months in advance, and into truck farms, but, although such a plantation will The oyster season has closed, and there is no longer

COOPERAGE SUPPLIES Hoops

we lived through the long, dreary summer months sus-
tained by the certainty that business would be good for
six weeks at least when cane was being ground.
now use 20 produce barrels for every sugar barrel used
before, the cooper is still grieving over the loss of the
sugar barrel orders he used to receive from the same
any demand for oyster barrels, but the fishing is said to
be good, and small quantities of fish and shrimp barrels
are in demand.

Occasionally some sugar mill owner would give an estate. There is the usual run of small miscellaneous orders
Production Methods Changed that, taken all together, go to make up the large volume
Promptness our Motto order in the early spring for a large number of barrels,
is
STRAIGHT OR MATCHED CARS or a large amount of stock, for delivery during Novem- New uses and new markets for the barrel have been of business being done. Trade in second-hand barrels

ber and December, and then, when the date for delivery found, and even in the sugar-barrel business the loss is
is brisk, as usual, the demand exceeding the supply.

came, would suddenly change his plans and cancel his far more apparent than real. While the barrel consump-
GOOD STOCK :t.:rr : .^- i: We are NOT the largest, but we ARE one of the BEST order, blighting the hopes that had cheered the poor tion of the little mills has fallen off or entirely ceased
SOUTHERN FOREST EXPERIMENT STATION
cooper through mt)nths of idleness. On the other hand on account of the smallness of the sugar yield, the im- DOING EXCELLENT WORK
PRODUCERS of SLACK COOPERAGE material combined some sugar maker would defer ordering until the last portation of raw sugars has steadily increased, and the
The splendid work being done by the Southern b'orest
with perfect service. moment, and then rend the heavens with his shrieks of great refmeries. working practically the year around on
ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS Experiment Station is detailed in a recent report by
For 19 years Mr. Vol! has continuously supplied the woe because he could not get barrels or stock the day these raws, use more barrels than the plantation mills
This element of uncertainty Mr. R. D. Forbes, who, in the capacity of director of
most critical trade. he wired in his order. ever did. There is no longer the feverish rush of a six
the enterprise, has supervision over all its activities:

141 Broadway,New York CAN WE SERVE YOU? made the cooperage business an interesting gamble.
Then, in the days of early winter, when every shop in
town was working to capacity, and all were so over-
weeks' harvest time, for the work is now spread out
over many months. We
no longer see the picturesque
heaps of barrels on the wharves, for sugar is no longer
The work of devoted to six subjects
the station is

fire protection, measurement, managetnent, naval stores,

reforestation and grazing— in each of which a number of

Washington Life Building crowded that men would often set up their l)enches and dumped on the market in that hurried and wasteful way,
distinct investigations are of a continuing
under way, all
work in the open street, when hundreds of small sugar but the barrels are made, nevertheless. Barrels of sugar
nature, as to which only tentative conclusions can yet be
mills were grinding, barreling their products and dump- are no longer piled up in open sheds, or left exposed to
drawn, and which for the most part will require -some
ing them on the market at once, when steamboat land- the weather, but are loaded direct from the refineries
years to produce reliable results. First, emphasis is
ings were clogged with barrels of sugar and every into ocean liners, or into cars for the general trade.
placed on fre protection, as to which the comment is
vacant lot near the river front was covered with I)arrels Confectioners, bakers and the makers of soft drinks
for which no warehouse space could be found, the whole buy and the supply of their emp-
their sugar in barrels,
made that a far larger percentage of the forest area of

& the South burned each year than of any other forest
is
town, and especially the coopershops, wore a look of tied packages is never equal to the demand. These

GREir BROS. Hudson Dugger prosperity. That period is remembered as the "golden
age" of the cooperage business.
emptied sugar barrels are generally used for .some other
purpose, for sugar men would never accept returned
region, while in 1923 the acreage burned in the nine
Southern States was four times that in all other States
combined. N'arious studies mentioned are being made to
packages, no matter how clean and sound they might be.
Sugar Business

COOPERAGE Company
The Decline and Comeback of the

Times changed, the sugar business Ix^gan to decline,

acreage was reduced, production of cane per acre grew
Some retail grocers prefer sugar
others sell sugar direct from the barrel, weighing it out
while the customer waits. The general practice among
in cartons, while determine the exact nature and extent of damage by
fire under different conditions.
done along the line
In the outline of
of forest measurement prominence
is given to the study begun by the National Research
work

^ less and less and the sugar content of the cane diminished the chain stores is to buy sugar in barrels, then during

COMPANY Thirty years of

Quality pro-
MEMPHIS TENNESSEE
until the sugar industry came to be known as "the Sick
Man of the South." The outlook became hopeless, and
an industry, that in this one small State claims two
the slack hours of the day put it up in packages of one.
two or five pounds for rapid handling during the rush
hours. They get a good return for their used barrels,
Council with funds provided by the Southern Pine As-
sociation,under the direction of the Experiment Station.
Results of the study of second growth tupelo, it is said,
will be published as soon as the figures can be checked.
hundred million dollars of invested capital, was on the but when they use cartons the high price they pay for
duction is the A number of investigations are recounted under the
brink of ruin. these little packages is passed on to the consumer, who

STAVES foundation up-

on which our
Under these circumstances the barrel consumption of
the country mills grew less and less, then vanished en-
thinks it doesn't hurt him, because it is only a few cents
bead of forest management, an interesting observation
being that longleaf seedlings protected by scrub oak

HOOPS leadership in
MilU Mills
tirely. for this unfortunate state of affairs
The blame
was laid on the high tariff, on the low tariff, the high
at a time.
Taking the Shop to the Field
curious to find an
were nearly two and a half times as numerous as in
itic open. Although the report does not purport to be

HEADING the trade

ed.
is

Our equip-
bas-
Hope, Pine Bluff,
price of barrels, the low quality of hags, to changes of
climate and changes of presidents, and to everything else
In this age of centralization
exception to this general tendency.
obtain
it

packages at the lowest price,

the best
is

It is plainly evident
one of results or of detail, but rather one of progress in
a general way, the work done on naval stores is gone
that to
some greater length. These tests were carried
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tmder the sun. The true cause of the trouble was long into at
ment, technical barrels should be made by machinery in large shops.
Arkansas Arkansas ago announced by government experts, and is now al- out on both loiigleaf and slash pine, one of the import-
Where business is strongly localized, one large shop. ant observations made so far being that apiiarently a
knowledge and most universally accepted by the planters themselves.
e<|uipped with up-to-date machinery, is better than a greater number of than the 50 used
trees
For many years the planters had sent their best cane to materially
experience is dozen small hand shops, but the cooperage business here

SLACK
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placed at your
disposal. J> j^
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Memphis,
Tenn.
Little

Arkansas
Rock, the mills and used their poorest stalks for planting, and
so their stock had deteriorated and. finally, run out en-
tirely. When the cause of the trouble was found and
acknowledged the remedy was plain— simply
the worn out varieties of cane, secure new
to discard
seed cane and
over again. The planters have made the be-
is no longer and rapidity of manufacture is not
localized,
the only factor to be considered. Two years ago one of
our large cmipers figured on putting in a full set of
barrel-making machinery, but postponed making the
change. Now he would not accept such an i(iuipnieiit
for each of the test units
able results.
The work in
is needed to procure depend-

forestation has included a

vestigations along different lines, under the general heads
of nursery practice, field sowing and planting.
seed,
While the tests made by the station itself developed no
number of in-

BARRELS begin
„•,,,,:..„
all
.,..,' •i^ofo nrn r»r»w ttiativ small statuN of new

and vigorous that they are

as a gift. His business has grown, but where he once
contemplated a large improved plant, he now operates
jyreat difference between wild and nurserv g-rown seed-

lings of slash pine, the superiority of the nursery grown

Enormous Factory Capacity CASKS MANUFACTURERS OF

varieties of cane so strong
proof against the ravages of cane diseases and predatory
The present year's crop of these new varieties
an ordinary hand shop to take care of his local trade,
and has half a dozen other hand shops at various ship-
has been so confined by the exi)eriencc of the Great
Southern Lumber Company that no further tests of
Huge Timber Holdings
Central Warehouse Stocks
KEGS insects.
will be
this new
used for planting, and when there
seed cane to >npply the State, the production
is cnoiigh of ping points, or located on the premises of bis customers.
r>y being in direct touch with the users of his barrels
wild seedlings are planned.
Commenting on grazing, the statement is made that
be can understand their re(|uireineiits,
better and his stockmen may be charged with setting 75 out of every
The

Cars Straight, Matched or Mixed

Tight Barrel of sugar will be much greater than ever before.
part of this crop that will go into bags and cartons will
not be appreciable, and the country mills will use more
coopers are right on hand to watch the barrels as they
are being used, can adapt their work to the customers'
Best of
100 forest fires, under the belief that it improves the
grazing. Definite tests are under way to determine this
question, along with the effect of fires on trees, of graz-
needs, correct defects and rei)air breakages. all.
barrels than they ever did in the past.

CLEVELAND, OHIO Circled Heading Competitive Containers Have Not Killed Barrel Trade
During these past trying years among the cane growers,
after the needed stock has been delivered to the branch
shop, there is no further trouble or expense over deliver-
ies. The imrchaser gives notice of his rc(|uirements and
ing on tree growth and of tree growth on grazing.
Due credit is given to other agencies of the Forest
Service for co-operation, as well as to the State Forestry
takes the barrels as fast as they are made. Departments, and the need nf more systematic co-opera-
the coopers have been blaming the falling off of their
L sugar-barrel trade on the use of cartons, bags and
Whenever a shipper finds a use for a go<xl lot of bar- tion with the latter is pointed out.

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1898 to 1909, inclusive, during which time only un- DRY-ROT AN INSIDIOUS ENEMY OF TIMBER
Walker L. Wellford Addresses the National treated tieswere used, the average number of ties in- Louisville Reports Heavy Crop Prospects With Of all kinds of rot which destroy timber, that called
serted per mile was 230. During the seven-year period
Committee On Wood Utilization ending with 1923, the average number of ties installed Corresponding Demand for Cooperage dry-rot is the most insidious and develops with the
greatest rapidity, according to C. J. Humphrey, patholo-
per mile was only 138, in spite of the fact that the ties
gist of the Forest Products Laboratory, which is
U. S.
"This question has received much thought, both by were being spaced closer in the track. It was only
Before a meeting of Committee on
the National Business continues quiet with the Louisville trade, Tight Barrel Market directing attention to the importance of decay preven-
Wood Utilizati()n, held at the Department of Commerce, the lumberman and by the Forestry Department. From during these years that the effect of the use of treated
but the general outlook is better than it has been. In- Quotations on tight packages in a small way continue tion as a part of its activities during American Forest
Washington, D. C, on May 2d, Walker L. Wellford, the laboratory at Madison, men have been sent out to ties began to be felt. Here is a saving of 92 ties per
dications point to a big first crop of potatoes, as acre- at the same have been in effect for months
levels that Week, April 27th to May 3d. Dr. Humphrey says:
president of the Chickasaw Wood Products Company, the mills and in the woods to study methods of saving mile per year, or a total of 314,088 ties per year for the
age is large and growing conditions for general pro- past, but are being shaded considerably on quantity Dry-rot is an indoor fungus primarily. Once it gains
Memphis, Tenn., and also president of The Associated this lumber. Experiments have been made and volumes 3.414 miles in this railroad. This is equivalent to 3,769,-
duce have been very favorable throughout the spring, purchases, and it is well known that red oak oil barrels, entrance into a building, within a single year the floor
Cooperage Industries of America, delivered an able have been written about the question, both by theorists 000 cubic feet of standing timber, or the average annual
which should result in heavy shipments. Some early full size, 45 to 50 gallon, can be had at $2.50 and prob- and lower portions of the walls may become a crumbling
and informative address on "Wood Utilization." Mr. and practical men. Some work is already being done —
growth on 157,000 acres 245 square miles of forest — stuff is already being shipped in mixed cars of iced ably as low as $2.25. The price line-up is given as mass of wood unfit for further service. In sheds for
Wellford's long activity in the cooperage business and that is constructive. There are several factories that land.
barrels, going east. It is also believed that packers follows the storage of lumber, dry-rot developing in the floors
CliarreJ
his thorough knowledge of timber and its uses, gives are engaged in handling nothing but the lower grades of of food products will require more tight barrels' this will spread rapidly into any materials in contact.
Gallons Red Oak White Oak Spirit Spirit
his remarks the foundation in fact that makes them lumber, at the source of supply, cutting away the waste PORTUGAL AN IMPORTANT STAVE MARKET year than last. 1 $0.65 $0.70 $1.00 $1.15 None of the common w^oods of the United States are
authoritative. He spoke as follows parts and shipping the higher grades to the factories in Consul Samuel Hamilton Wiley, Oporto This belief is based on the fact that canners and 2 .75 .80 1.15 1.30 immune even heart cypress and oak crumble
to dry-rot ;

"Much has been written about the destruction of our partially fabricated condition. This requires a large
food product packers have not been so active over the 3 .85 .90 1.30 1.45
Oporto has for many years been an important market to dust under its action, sometimes within six months.
and machines, and takes capital and 5 1.25 1.35 2.10 2.35
forests by the lumberman. There has also been as investment in kilns
past two years as in former years, due to high-priced Tarred roofing and building papers also fall a ready
for staves, which are used in the manufacture of con- 10 \.(i^ 1.70 2.35 2.60
much wrhten about the destruction by clearing the land much more intense study and application than it does to and relatively scarce produce. In southern Indiana prey, and even mineral shingles composed of cement and
tainers for the storage and exportation of the large 15 1.75 1.85 2.60 2.85
for cultivation and by forest fires. A great deal of manufacture lumber,
quantities of port and table wines produced in the sur- the canners and packers are plamiing to put up larger 20 1.90 2.00 2.95 3.20 asbestos have been known to warp and discolor when
this is true, yet the destruction by the lumbermen has "The Department of Commerce, among its many packs than last year, and many plants which had lieen 25 2.05 2.15 3.20 3.45
in contact with dry-rotting wood.
rounding country. The average amiual consumption of 30 2.20 2.30 3.75
activities in the interest of building up the industries 3.50
not been as great as one would imagine when the facts idle or dismantled, are being put into shape for an their name and their distinc-
The dry-rot fungi gain
staves in this territory amounts to approximately 3,000,- 45-50 2.70 2.85 5.00 5.50
are known. of this country, has called together a few men to con- reported that a considerable acre-
000, of which about 850,000 are of American oak. Dur- active season. It is Gum barrels 2.35 tion from the fact that they are frequently found in
"When this country was discovered it was almost an sider the question of wood utilization. We are here
ing 1924 American tight staves valued at $454,028 were age is being contracted by packers on cucumbers, wood far from any apparent moisture supply. In reality
today for this purpose. It is not an easy problem by
Cooperage Concern in Toils of the Law
unbroken forest from the Atlantic Ocean to the Missis- imported into Portugal, being the fourth largest foreign and just recently the
pickles, tomatoes, etc., this year, they do not grow without moisture and are as powerless
sippi River on the West and from northern Canada to any means. Cutting up dimension at sawmills in a hap- The Walsh Cooperage Works, operated by Eugene
market for that United States product. Illinois Central R. R. has announced some rate reduc- as any other fungus to infect thoroughly dry wood.
the Gulf of Mexico. In addition to this there was con- hazard matiner Avill not save timber It must be Walsh, warehouse buildings on North Fourth
in five
tions on such products which will enable raw material Given moist wood in which to start, they are able to
Mississii)pi extending more handled a conservative and constructive manner North European Staves Also Used Street, between Main and Water Streets, have been
siderable forest west of llie in
to move to packing plants at lower freight rates, which make their way a surprisingly long distance in dry tim-
"To Recently the speaker saw a ship- locked and sealed by government agents, following a
or less from the north to the south. illustrate :
In addition to the oak staves imported from the United will also be a help. bers, drawing the water they need from the moist wood
ment of dimension lumber shipped from Wisconsin raid on the plant, and the finding of large quantities of
"The early settlers' problem was to build a house States, there was, before the war, a large importation or through a conduit system of root-like strands.
soil
and clear enough land to raise food, so that naturally which had been sawed from green logs into exact dimen- Tight Prospect's Improve red whisky in kegs, and a complete bottling plant, me-
from Memel, Riga and other Baltic ports. This trade One of the most dangerous of the dry-rot fungi some-
much timber was wasted in both cutting lumber and sio!is. This had been piled in the yard in bundles, sepa- crop is several months oflf. but chanically equipped, together with supplies of corks,
ceased entirely during the war, but it is being gradually The next cotton times produces water-conducting strands the size of
clearing the forests with axe and fire. As the country rated by sticks and tied with wire. Much study had been reports indicate a good acreage for 1925 as a result of
bottles, labels, strips, etc. The concern, to all outward
resumed. The price of these staves, however, is con- one's wrist. These could easily be mistaken for root or
given and great care was exercised in handling, yet appearances, was engaged in the used-barrel business.
grew, this progressed westward and southward, follow- siderably higher than that of the American, and their several years of high cotton prices, and a big crop of vine growth. They originate at the ground and grow
ing the Ohio River as a southern lioundary and the this dimension was checked and warped so that about cotton will mean more seed, and bigger demand for About two years ago Eugene Walsh was tried in Fed-
use is restricted to the higliest grade of port wines. upward into the first-floor supports, conducting moisture
20 per cent, of it was waste. Had this been cut into eral court on a similar charge, and was fined $1,250.
Atlantic Ocean and our eastern mountain ranges as an- tight barrels from the packers of cottonseed oil
to the wood as they grow a>ul spread. Tiny fungous
other boundary. As the population increased, factories flitches, stacked on sticks and air dried thoroughly and Efforts to Use Domestic Woods Walsh, when arrested previously, plead not guilty
products. threads then thoroughly permeate the moistened wood
were constructed to manufacture tlie furniture, instead then kiln dried and cut into dimension, it would have been Owing to the high price of oak
due to depre- staves, paint and and it
quite active, before U. S. Commissioner Arthur Kirk on charges of
The varnish trade is and soon utterly destroy it.

of bringing it from Europe, as was the case in the 1«- all available and no freight would have lieen paid on ciation of the Portugese currency, every effort has been is believed that it is facing a big year, due to heavy illegal possession and manufacture of whisky. He was Dry-rot infections are hard to eradicate from a build-
ginning. The woodworking business developed rapidly. water or waste. made during the past few years to use domestic woods, construction, activity in the auto, furniture held over to the October Grand Jury under bond of
building ing on account of their insidiousness and the large areas
and woodwork in considerable dimension that can or those imported from countries whose currencies are $1,000. Although there were a number of employees in
Where practically all furniture "Of course, there is and other consuming industries, and the easy payment usually involved. Very often the fungus extends up
the building no other arrests were made.
Europe was made by hand, the Americans developed be cut direct from the log. but to think that this is a also depreciated. Considerable domestic chestnut is used plan of house painting which is being developed, and inside the walls and attacks door and window frames
machinery and built large factories to supply the needs problem worse than a delusion. Some for staves,and a large number of chestnut staves are It claimed that the company was buying fresh
is
solutif)n of the is which should materially increase consumption of paint as well as studding and other timbers. Sometimes the
of the home people, and commenced the shipment of of woods lend themselves to this better than being imported from Italy. barrels from distillers, using live steam and hot water
species through more home owners painting at shorter intervals second story is reached. In lumber sheds the fungus
lumber and logs to the European countries, where the others, and some can not be worked in this manner to draw whisky out of the wood and working the stuff
than in the past. frequently runs up the posts and spreads from these
Brazilian Woods Not Wholly Satisfactory over, while it was also intimated that a good deal of
supply of wood had 1)een depleted, and the people were at all. to lumlier piled in contact.
already thinking of conservation. "Even the lumber that is sawed and stacked on A Brazilian wood known as "b'reijo"' is also imported Large Stocks of Pre-War Whisky in Storage whisky was probably being brought in from outside. It
The thing to do in case of any dry-rot outbreak is to
for the manufacture of staves, though was claimed that there were about 4,500 empty barrels
"Up was just, but
to this point very little criticism the yard green, separated as to grades, deteriorates in its importation Another interesting point for consideration was con- make a careful examination of the premises and remove
has declined owing to the poor quality received and to and kegs in the plants, many thousands of empty bottles
from this point on there was much wanton destruction. drying, and many boards that were graded as firsts tained in a press dispatch from Washington, on April every trace of the fungus or the decayed wood. The
the fact that it imparts a flavor to the wines. Another and large quantities of bottlers* supplies.
Railroads were constructed in all directions and all of and seconds turn out to be number two common. 15th, to the effect but 20,000,-
that today there are
damaged parts must then l)e replaced, preferably with
the original railroads were constructed of wood — ties, "There has been some effort on the part of the rail-
Brazilian wood, known as "Itahuba," is also imported
000 gallons of pre-war whisky in the country, mostly Later it became known that the property was owned
timber which has been treated with a good wood pre-
for the manufacture of "Balseiros," which are large
bridges, cars, stations, etc. —and as these roads ran roatls to increase the rates on dimension, and there
ca.sks used for storage purposes.
in 28 concentration warehouses, located largely in Ken- by Mrs. Eugene Walsh, and that a son, John Walsh,
servative. If the soil beneath the building, or the foun-
through dense forests, and the locomotives burned wood, are now before some of the freight committees proposi-
Casks made from this f tucky. was estimated that this supply was sufficient was connected with the business a car belonging to the ;
It dation wall, appear to be overgrown with the fungus, a
change the classifications so that the rates will
wood are said to last as long as those made from oak
medicinal needs country for about seven
of the son having been seized in a loading shed at the plant.
fires were continually started by the sparks, ard mil- tions to for sprinkling with some fungicide solution such as coal-tar
if they remain stationary, but they can not be used for was intimated that warrants might be served against
lions of acres .destroyed. Much of this was unneces- be raised. This will defeat the very object that this years. It was stated that there had been no whisky It
creosote, carbolinium, zinc chloride, or sodium fluoride
shipping purposes, as the wood is of such an oily nature the wife and son on charges of conspiracy.
sary, yet with such vast was not ever
resources it committee is seeking. Dimension will not stand a legally made in the country since 1922, and further is advi.sable. If earlier defects in construction are then
that the hoops will not hold the staves together if the
thought that the country would ever want for forests. higher rate than the high grades of luml^r. With stated that the government would probably make ar- Notes of the Trade corrected, such as insufficient ventilation, contact between
cask is subjected to jarring or vibration.
".As the factories were built nlong the lines of rail- increased rates the lower grades will continue to be rangements whereby fresh stocks of whisky would be D. HoIHngshead Co., Chicago, so far has timber and ground, leaky roofs, poor plumbing, and any
The
roads, the sawmills rai)idly cleared the land and the
people followed with agriculture. New roads were
wasted." Sixes —Former Demand for Southern Pine produced about
being
1928. or in time to
sold to supply
be aged four years
medicinal demand for
J.
done nothing regarding rebuilding of its plant burned other factors which permit the timber to become wet,
The before in Louisville last January, other than have plans drawn the householder need have little fear of further infection.
principal demand at present is for 60-inch oak
projected into the forests and some of the fac- when present stocks are exhausted. Prohibition
finally
SPECIFIC CASES OF TIMBER CONSERVATION staves, and to a limited extent for 48, 44, 40, 33 and 24-
liquor
for rebuilding on the old site. In the meantime Paul Every step in the eradication must be thorough and
tories were quite far removed from the source of sup- Commissioner Haynes was quoted as stating that me-
THROUGH USE OF WOOD PRESERVATIVES inch sizes. Dysart, Jr., manager for the company here, is looking careful, however, for traces of the fungus left in any
ply. The railroads made low rntc";. in order to enable dicinal consumption by prescription was around 1,750.- portion of the building where the timbers are moist will
As an argument for timber conservation, one specific There was formerly a considerable consumption of after orders, and shipping to customers from the
the factories that up to secure their
had been built
— 000 gallons annually, as compared with some 30.000,000 develop and spread new timber and
lumber at reasonable prices, instead of having to move
—
example like the well-known bird in the hand is American southern pine in Portugal, but importation
gallons before prohibition. Of course, the estimated
Thebes, 111., slack barrel plant. continue
eventually
to
cause further trouble.
to
This precaution is
worth several in prospect. The example of a railroad practically ceased during the war and. owing to the de- N. White. Louisville Cooperage Co.. recently re-
J.
large and expensive factories to the forests and then amount of whisky in distilleries is probably consider- particularly important, for the dry-rot fungi during their
which reduced the area reqmVed to grow ties for its preciation of the currency, has never been resumed. turned to Louisville following a trip to the company's
ship the furniture. ably above actual amounts, due to stealing, watering, tnills in the South, where the concern has been cutting
development will have carried many gallons of water
tracks from 3.400 square miles to 2.600 square miles is
"Due low price of lumber and the vast forest
to the evaporation, etc. Today there are very few old dis- upward into the building and wetted many of the timbers
described by the U. S. Forest Service. up bolts, but not doing much logging for some weeks
resources, nothing but the choicest trees,
the mills cut HOPE HEADING COMPANY OPENS NEW MILL tillery plants which have been held intact and which so they are soaked and dripping and hence susceptible
so that a great deal of good lumber was left in the
A progressive western railroad, which began the ex- past.
1900, averaged The Hope Heading Company, Hope. Arkansas, has could be placed in operation, but if permitted to operate, Frank R. Straub. who resigned a few weeks ago as to further infection.
tensive use of chcnn'cally treated tics in
woods to decay or be burned up in the clearing of the there will he probably no trouble over reinstalling
245 tie replacements per mile per year in the eleven years completed and put into operation its new mill at North secretary of the Chess & Wymond Co., Louisville, has
land. Finally lumber began to climb in price and
following. From 1911 to 1920. the large part of the old Hope. The new plant, modern in every respect, replaces necessary equipment. recently entered the life insurance business with the EASTERN MILITARY RESERVATIONS DESIG-
much of the timber left standing by the mills, as not
removed, of one which was.destroyed by As a result of most of the whi.sky concentration Xorthwe.stern Life Insurance Co., at Louisville, under NATED AS NATIONAL FORESTS BY EXECU-
untreated ties having been the benefits fire in the latter part of 1924.
being for cutting, was found to be valuable and was
fit
treatment began to be apparent. In this periwl the warehouses being located in the Kentucky section, there State .Agent C. D. Rodman. TIVE ORDER OF PRESIDENT
cut into lumber of a lower grade, but being near the Wymond
average replacements per mile per year were 188. In have been more empty whisky packages available in this The Chess & Co.. Louisville, has recently
A number of military reservations, located in eastern
factories could be used in competition with the higher
grades brought from more distant point >. This supply,
the years 1921 to 1923. inclusive, the replacements were
145. a reduction of 100 ties per mile from the first eleven-
WANTS IN territory than in other sections, because of steady
bottling on government permits, but even on that basis
quit
at
manufacturing automotive w-ood stock in the plant
Louisville. Last season the department was estab-
States, have, by a recent executive order of the Presi-
The areas set
dent, been designated as national forests.
however, ran out. so that the factories in the east and
even in the central and middle west, were confronted
year period.
further redtictions will be made
COOPERAGE LINES the number of good barrels available is small as com- lished, some large orders .secured, but competi-
and
tion on such business is keen, and margin too small to
aside for timl)er propagation are The Dix National :

It is expected that still pared with that of pre-prohibition days. Forest. 6.800 acres in New Jersey The Pine Plains ;

with, a scarcity of nearby points, and were

supply at
in the future, but even with the low figure of 57 ties be profitable. The company has recently installed National Forest. 10.000 acres in New York; The Toby-
a»id <;bip this lum-
fnrrnd to piirchase the high grades
per mile —the saving of the 1911-1920 i)eriod over the The Minneapolis Barrel & Bag Company. MlnneaPoUs, Tight Stock Market another lumber plant at Crew Lake. La., where a cir hanna National Forest, 21,0U() acres m Pennsylvania:
ber from the south and far nortli on rates that pro- —as a basis Minn., is in the market for a quantity of
previous eleven -year period for computations, oil barrels. So far as can he learned in Louisville, production cular mil! has been established. The Lee National Forest, The Humphreys National
hibited the shipment of lower grades. John C. Mead, Ansonia, Conn., is market for The V. Stimson Lumber Co.. interests of Owens-
the total saving found to be very great.
is in the of tight cooperage stock is rather quiet at the present J. Forest and The Eustis National Forest, totalling ap-
"This is the point at which the greatest waste began. Estimating the miles of track in the road in question two cars of cottomvood apple barrel staves, also a car How- boro. Ky., have recently purchased from the I. B. Wil-
time, due to uncertainty concerning demand. proximately 17.000 acres in Virginia The Meade Na- ;

The mills in the south and far north and the Pacific 18.000 and the saving at 57 ties per mile, the total of (jum apple barrel hcadint/. Prices are cox Lumber Co., Louisville, a band sawmill at Burdette.
at ever, there is plenty of material available. tional Forest. 4.725 acres iji Maryland and The Upton ;

Coast had no market for the lower grades, because the number of ties saved each year 1.026,000. Since Prancis E. Littleficld, Hampden Highlands, Me., will Miss., which has a capacity of about 40.000 feet daily.
also hard to figure, as asking prices are one thing and National Forest, 6,200 acres on Long Island, New York.
is it

rates were too high to permit their shipment to the reqm'rcs 12 cubic feet of standing timber to produce one shortly be in the market for a car of coiled elm hoops,
selling prices another, on both stock and packages. The various parcels of land were acquired during the
factories already established. Therefore they were eqm'valent to 12.312,000 cubic feet of standing also for appro.vimately 10,000 tvire hoops.
tie, this is
Red oak circled heading can he had at somewhere SUGAR TOUCHES NEW LOW PRICE LEVELS world war as sites for military camps, and are still used
compelled to leave standing many were ready trees that timber. Estimating the average annual growth at 24 J. S. Jones Cooperage, 12 N. \9th Street, Richmond, for that purpose, although in a vastly curtailed measure.
around 40 to 42 cents a set, and probably lower at mill Report from New
York, under date of April 28th,
to cut. but did not contain enough high-grade lumber cubic feet per acre, this amount of timber is equivalent Va.. in the market for tivo or more cars
points, while white oak is quoted at around two cents a
is It is the plan of the Forest Service, as soon as funds
of single- says prices of raw and refined sugar touched new low
to justify their cutting them, with no market for the to the annual growth on 513,000 acres, or 800 square head tar barrels.
set higher than red. and gum sets at about five cents levels for the year on that date. Continued favorable are available, to undertake the administration of these
lower grades. In addition to this, fpiite a considerable miles. W. R. E. King, Cumberland, Md.. zvill be in the mar- under red oak. Red oak oil staves are quoted at about crop developments in Cuba led to increased offerings forests. This administration will consist of fire pro-
lotof even the best trees produce low grades, so that Another specific case where appreciable savings of ket about the middle of May for a stock of <^lack staves, $45 a thousand, but can be picked up for less, while from that quarter, resulting in a decline to 4.33 cents a tection, replanting in some areas, general care of the
much of this lumber was left to rot on sticks or burned timber have been made by the use of wood preservatives hoops and heading, to replace material recently destroyed white oak is quoted at $50. Spirit staves are $75a$80 pound, duty paid. List prices of refined sugar fell to standing timber, and the sale of such forest products as
lip to get it out of the way. is reported by an eastern railroad. In the 12 years from by fire.
and gum staves. $35. 5.65 cents for fine granulated. can be spared without detriment to the project.
 11
May, 1925 May, 1925 THE NATIONAL COOPERS' JOURNAL
lU THK X.\TIOXAL COOPERS' JOURNAL
Dipping

1 ntii mm What the Legal Limit of a Trade Association's

industry in gaining popular approval and public prefer- stock, the average the mills are getting for their standard
and heading is much below the cost of production.
Is "The dipping of stock green from the saw or knife in
ment for its products must be utilized. The barrel as staves
heated or cold chemical solutions has been practiced for
jouiiiiu an abstract proposition is the most practical and gen- Hoops are somewhat lower and the demand has
dropped off to some extent, but this commodity enjoys
Activities In Limiting Competition Among a number of years with varied results. Several mills
erally satisfactory container in the world today—
Devoted Exclusively to the Cooperage Industry report that good results are obtained with the use of
but that fact must be forcibly and indelibly impressed a more healthy
cooperage
state than any
There is a general feeling that
industry.
other branch of the
Its Members? various soda dips, while others report no success. A
upon the conscience of the consuming trade, and the considerable amount of experimental work has been done
impression must be kept fresh and virile by constant present prices of hoops will not be with us very long,
In an illuminating article carried in the April issue competition as to bring it within the condemnation of by government bureaus and others in an attempt to im-
repetition and reiteration. The manufacturers of com- and, while no one is looking for extremely high prices, perhaps
of "The Fruit Products Journal and American Vine- the Anti -trust Act. The principle involved is prove the chemical methods of prevention, but as yet no
aggressive and militant, are cease- there no doubt will be some improvement.
petitive containers,
gar Industry" the vexing question of the permissible more important than the right to use any particular price entirely satisfactory process has been developed for all
place goods in a position of
their Thefuture of the apple-barrel situation depends, for
lessly striving to
scope of a trade association's activities in controlling list, but we do
not think that the prohibition is justified conditions. The most common dip liquor in use is the
and only organized this year, entirely on the weather conditions during the
dominance in the container field, by the stipulated facts or by any proper or legal infer- heated solution of alkaline saUs of sodium. The ten-
nothing happens, prices and limiting competition is treated in an able
resistance to their efforts will keep the barrel in its next 30 days. By the first of June, if
manner by Elton J. Buckley, who said, in substance ences therefrom.' dency at present is to use dips containing roughly 50 per
the orchardists will be able to fairly estimate their crops
Published Monthly rightful place of leadership.
"For several years the scope of a trade association's "From law appears to be that the members of
this the cent, each of s(xlium bicarbonate (baking soda) and
most powerful and potent instruments and, with this determined buying of apple-barrel stock,
Home OBlce, G04 Witberspoon Building. Philadelphia One of the
legal rights has been a controverted question. The an association can adopt a uniform price list, the dis- sodium carbonate (soda ash). A four per cent, solution
M. E. Doane, Editor-Munager that the cooperage industry possesses for the check-
should improve.
Trade Commission has always taken a very tinct purpose of which is to keep the tnarket stable and seems to be quite effective in moderately dry or cool
J. E. MncDonald, Associate Editor
Federal
ing of competition and the advancement of its com- After a very careful check-up of present prices it will and— although causing
narrow view of the matter, and has brought several uniform, it has the result of weather, but six to eight per cent, should l)e used when
mon interests is the Trade Extension Department of be pleasing to such users of apple-barrel stock who have uniform instead of competitive
prosecutions expressing this narrow view, most of which competitors to sell at the weather is very humid. In dipping certain kinds of
— not purchased to know that they can now obtain their
the national organization The Associated Cooperage
have been overruled by the courts. The Department of
prices — it is not illegal if there is no actual acjrcemeni wood, such as the white pines, care must be taken by
Entered according to act of Congress. April 26. 1885. with
the Librarian of ConRress and as second-class matter at the
Industries of America — which is doing such splen- same prices as prevailed in
supplies at practically the
Commerce has also expressed itself on the subject, its that the members shall follow the fixed prices and no regulating the strength of solution to prevent a yellow-
Post-Offlce In Philadelphia, Pa. efficient work in establishing broad, personal October and November of last year. There already is they do not.
did, penalty if ing of the wood. Field observations lead to the belief
a tendency on the part of some to take advantage of view being much more liberal than the commission's.
iiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiii I Ill iiiiiiiiii contact lietween the industry as a unit and its con- "Some day in the probably not distant future some thatmore careful handling of the soda dip process is
,11 1 1 1 iiiiiiiiii
this situation, because they realize that if the crops come
suming patrons. It is functioning with admirable The Vital Question court will have to settle a question which is still more bound to give better results. The proper use of heat
41st Year PHILADELPHIA, MAY, 1925 No. 1
through good shape that values will become higher.
in
smoothness and effect and is vindicating the vision of or less unsettled, viz. When a body of business men in the solution, alonger period of soaking, greater care
"The question at issue is How far may competitors-
:
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n iiiiiiniiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinii niiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

progressive and far-seeing individuals who are One of the most pleasing features of the cooperage :

adopt a plan which, know,

they use as they
the if it. will, in keeping the alkalinity of the solution up to standard,
SUBSCRIPTION inauguration. Given the whole- situation in general is that we will not have any period members of the same line of business— act through their among themselves, and they do use
responsible for its restrain competition and care to prevent bulking of dipped stock are of great
$2.00 per year, In advance, postage free. In United States of extremely high prices this year, such as we had at association along lines which may tend to eliminate
hearted and generous support to which, by its merits it and it docs restrain competition, is it saved from help in improving the results, and further experiments
and Canada. Single copies, 25 cents.
intervals during the last two years and which played competition or even lessen it somewhat among them-
$2.50 per year, in advance, postage free, to foreign countries. it is beyond question, prove its worth in
entitled, it will, illegality merely because they have carefully refrained along the lines suggested will be found well worth while.
The receipt of the (Irst paper after subscription Is evidence bringing to us the prosperity which the commercial great havoc to the industry in general. Prices have been selves ?
from adopting an iron-clad agreement on the subject
that order has been received at this office. No other receipt fairly steady, which, in itself, will help more than any- "One of the few cases to go into it at all thoroughly is

will be sent unless requested. prophets promised us for 1925. and a penalty in the event of a violation? The United Prevention of Log Stain
thing to replace the confidence of the buyers. the case I involved the legality of the activi-
refer to. It
States Circuit Court of Appeals seemed to think, in the "The use of chemicals preventing log stain— as the
ADVERTISING more apparent every day that the man- ties of an association of a number of
jobbers in paper in
It is becotning above case, that it was so saved.
Advertising of a suitable character will be admitted to our sap stain which enters before sawing is commonly termed
columns at reasonable A card giving rates will be WEATHER PERMITTING, APPLE BARREL STOCK ufacturers, dealers and consumers of cooperage must products, the Pacific States Paper Trade Association.
sent on application.
rates.

SHOULD BE IN GOOD DEMAND, SAYS combine knowledge and efforts in holding up our
their The Federal Trade Commission brought a case against
"Now as to the meetings of the association, which the — is receiving considerable attention and bids fair to
REMITTANCES Federal Trade Commission found were also illegal, it become an important means of reducing losses. End
industry and create new demands for the barrel, and this on the ground that it was fixing prices
Remittance may be made by draft, postal order, money C. M. VAN AKEN this organization
appeared that the following subjects were discussed: coatings containing anti-stain chemicals and so prepared
order or check to the order of "The National Coopers' at which its members should sell, that it
held meetings
can be accomplished in no better way than that each and Uniformity of discounts, the establishment of re-sale
Journal." The past month has been one of "watchful waiting" plans to as to aid in reducing and checking in logs which move
every one, who is not a member now, join the Associated that were simply schemes to find and adopt prices by manufacturers, the guarantee of prices against
COIiKESPONDBNCB in the slack cooperage industry. There has been the
and that had intimidated manu- slowly to the mill may also be found effective in pre-
of The National Coopers' Journal are open for
The columns Cooperage Industries of America and support this good restrain competition, it
decline for specified periods, the question of cutting
usual demand for cooperage along lines other than fruit,
paper direct to retailers venting sap rot, one of the sources of serious loss in
the discussion of all topics of general interest to the cooperage work wholeheartedly. The 10th annual meeting in Mem- facturers into refusing to sell
prices on certain items in order to move them quickly,
Industry, and contributions are solicited from our readers. but the fruit business is a sufficient factor in the slack- many lumbering regions.
phis cotnes at a very opportune time and should be over the jobbers' heads. and prices by the members of the association.
barrel industry to have a decided effect upon it. If there re-sale
"With the best of preventive methods at our com-
"The United States Circuit Court of Api)cals upheld
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attended by all who are interested in the present and these discussions took the form of concerted plans
Our readers when writing to parties adver- is a good demand for fruit-barrel stock, that, with the If
mand, however, we can not hope to eliminate blue stain
commission's decision in one respect, the last, and
will oblige us.
tlsing in our paper, they will state thnt they saw it in future of the cooperage industry. the along these seems to me as they come close
if
usual demand for material used for purposes other than both bodies
lines, it if
entirely from wood. A certain amount of blued stock
the advertisement In "The Nathmal Coopers' Joamal." This reversed on all the others. The view which to the line of illegality. The court did not decide this
la little trouble, and costs nothing, but it helps us and is fruit, has a tendency to make the slack barrel industry attack nnist therefore be marketed. Proper utilization of blued
information wanted by advertisers. took is important in view of the forthcoming question fully, but merely held that 'no doubt di.scus-
l)rosperous, but when the fruit-barrel people, for one
COOPERAGE INDUSTRY REPRESENTED ON asso- wood for purposes where such stock is not objectionable
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reason or another, discontinue buying, then the demand
LUMBER EXPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE will go a long way toward reducing the present monetary
ciations. or fix prices in interstate connnerce come within the
not sufficient to consume
THE PROMISED PROSPERITY outside is

made, and an over-production

all of the material
at the mills is apt to fol-
OF DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Quoting of Prices —Making Sales
prohibition of the statute, but neither the court nor
loss.
"Sap stain losses throughout the United States repre-
In tlic fall of last year. sul)sc(juciit to the election of The personnel of the Lumber Export Advisory Com-
low. On several different occasions heavy frosts in April what this association did in the way of price commission is justified in presuming the imlawful pur- an amuial of approximately 48.5 cents per
Mr. Coolidgc to the prt-ideiicy. profi-ssional husiness "Now. sent bill
mittee. Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, among its pose without proof.* Technically, the court held that
have eliminated or annihilated a very promising fruit fixing was this It published and distributed
: thousand feet on one and three-quarters of a billion feet
soothsayers aiul were iniaiii-
i)roi)hesyin,ii economists has recently been announced by Julius Klein, director commission hadn't made
on this point the case out.
members uniform price lists to be observed in the
sale
As a result, between December and March, in- of lumber, which is the production figure for a group
crop. its
nious in the prediction that a golden era of conimcrcc of the Bureau, and it includes W. K. Knox, of the
most of the fruit barrel people place orders for and from the Field observations
and trade was about to dawn, and that the country was
clusive,
of wholesale paper and paper products, Court Upheld One Point of mills reporting sap stain losses.
Lucas E. Moore Stave Company, and Walker L. Well- r not at liberty to
a i)ortion of their requirements, that portion being what prices thus fixed the members were and additional data intlicate that the figures are very
on the eve of a sustained i)eriod of prosperity such as ford, of the Chickasaw Wood Products Company, as "In one point only the court upheld the commission's
they anticipate using, regardless of frosts, and then dur- depart. This price list was used in quoting prices and conservative. That this type of loss is a drain on our
we had not experienced since the feverish d.iys of the representatives of the cooperage industry. by It appears that, as in many other lines, the paper
world war. The settlement of the issue between our
ing April they wait and wonder whether they are going making sales, and was habitually carried and used case.
forest resources, however, is not always recognized;
Discussing the significance of the newly-appointed the purpose jobbers thought the trade from manufacturer to re-
salesmen of the meml)ers when traveling for but when one stops to consider that potentially high-grade
to be able to use the material they have bought or all
two great national parties, which resulted in the con- Lumber Export Comnn'ttee. Director Klein stated that
whether it will be necessary for them to duplicate their of securing business. But the association did not have tailer ought to go through them. Therefore, they re- lumber reduced to lower grades through sap stain,
is it
tinuance of a republican administration, was to set at a very large share of the Commerce Department's suc-
orders. Up to the present time there have been two or be observed sented it when manufacturers sold the retailer direct easy to see that a large supply of the best logs
rest any fears that "big business" entertained relative any rule or reciuirement that the price list is is
cess in selling American goods in foreign markets is due making sales, and the and operated various schemes to make their resentment more rapid deple-
three slight frosts in the fruit districts, but it is gener- or carried in ([noting prices or needed to fill the gap. Necessarily, a
lo inimical changes in the personnel or policy of the
ally believed that these have not been sufficient to seri-
to the fine attitude of leading exporters in different
quoting of lower prices or the making of
sales at differ- effective. The usual means were used argument, prom- — tion of our forests follows along with the over-produc-
White House or Congress, and was to furnish a firm commodities in joining the so-called Industrial .Advisory of any rule or ise to give trade to manufacturers who stood by the job-
ously injure the crop. Therefore, we are hoping that ent prices was not deemed an infraction tion of lower, less easily marketed grades of lumber."
foundation for the confidence that is so vitally essen- Committees of the Department.
during the next week or xt the weatherman will furnish of which any jobber or wholesaler bers, blacklisting ami boycotting manufacturers who
trade regulation
tial to the development and progress of both foreign There are nearly seventy of these committees, with
weather that will justify the apple-barrel coopers in could complain.
refused to stand by. The court held this part of the
and domestic trade. Forecasts of widespread activity
feeling that duplicate orders during May and June will
memberships made up of several hundred recognized
"As to this method of 'price fixing.' the court had case proven. Its point was that even if the jobbers had W. M. BARRON COOPERAGE COMPANY
in all the major lines of industry, of easy orders, and
be a necessity boy in France, who was
for thetn. A leaders in business, manufacturing, farm co-operative
this to say
on the surface gone no further than persuasion, the fact PURCHASES ADDITIONAL PLANT
of profitable prices to be secured by the manufacturers associations, shipping and banking, who have spent years mfor-
shot through with holes, looked up at the doctor, who that their position was backed by 75 per cent, of all the The W. M. Barron Cooperage Company
and purveyors of commodities of every type and "'The use of a price list of some kind for the recently an-
was taking an inventory of his injuries, and said "Well, and countless dollars accumulating invaluable exi)erience orclers and jobbers in the territory necessarily made intimidating,
:
mation and guidance of salesmen in taking
it
nounced the imrchase of the Wunderlich Barrel Fac-
description, were made with freedom and abandom. and and commercial information which they donate to the when they had
'Doc,' outside of that I am all right, ain't I?" So we can making sales is almost a necessity, and it is going very especially in certain cases followed their
tory, at The new addition to the
Springfield. Mo.
the country was led. in prospect, to the verge of a Cotnmerce Department in an effort to put the U. S. A. 'persuasion' with a boycott.
combination or Barron company's chain of plants makes a total of five
far to say that the mere use, without
say that, outside of the above, the cooperage industry is
I'topian era in which surcease of business worries and over the top in the struggle for foreign trade. They who take an interest in the
salesmen "I feel that associations
all right.
agreement, of a particular price list, which the slack cooperage operations which they are conducting at
cares was held out as a glittering promise. The en- know just the type and kind of information neede<l. differs or may subjects that this association took an interest ought
are not bound to follow and which
in.
present. The various units are located at Springfield,
thusiasm of the prognosticators. while doubtless especially the most effective methods of distributing such methods under the microscope the light
differ frojn the price lists used by other salesmen in the to put their in
Republic. Marionville. Carthage and Aurora. Mo.
founded in a laudable desire to inject renewed energy GENERAL IMPROVEMENT IN INQUIRIES AND data with maximum
trade-promotive results, and their
has such a tendency to fix prices or limit of this decision." With the splendid shipping facilities and the large
ORDERS, SAYS FRANK M. SCHERER same locality,
into a somewhat sf)iritless and listless economic situa- guidance eliminates all waste motion effort.
production capacity which they possess, the company is
tion, led them into a trifle of exaggeration and that We
have noted a general improvement in both inquiries Working through the commodity experts in the Com-
enabled to advaiUageously handle orders of any size and
part of the business world who accepted their pro- and orders during the month of April as compared with merce Department, their advice and guidance are im-
to make speedy deliveries on rush business.
nouncements at full face value find themselves, in many the previous month, but the general opinion of most parted to the thousand odd government trade representa- IMPROVED METHODS FOR CONTROL OF BLUE where stain and sap rot enter the log before it is sawed
cases, mildly disappointed in »he developments of af- manufacturers and other branches of the cooperage in- tives in all parts of the world, whose incoming trade STAIN BEING EVOLVED into boards sterilization by heat prevents further de-
;

La- velopment of the stain and rot fungi.

fairs to date. True, there has been a distinct and dustry seems to be that market conditions are not what reports, therefore, provide' .American industry with the Mr. E. Hubert, of the U. S. Forest Products
I*.. A PROBLEM OF FIRST MAGNITUDE
plainly noticeable betterment in general trade condi- they should be. However, all the fundamental condi- precise facts required to jingle the national cash register boratory. Madison, Wis., makes the following
comments
from the Steaming "That Xcw York State contains an area ecpial to
tions in numerous
and there has been a satis-
direction^, tions affecting the cooperage industr} throughout the with the coins of .satisfied f(»reign customers. on the waste of forest products which results Massachusetts. Rhode Island and Vermont, which will
factory increase in demand and distribution in many country appear to be sound, and there is no need of Under theHoover plan. Klein says, industry is help- organism known as blue stain "The 'sweat box,' or steam box, is another form of
grow timber, but will not grow farm products, and that
lines, bttt t!% universal prosperity that was dangled pessimism and price cittting. It has been clearly ing the Commerce Dcpartttwmt help industry. Under the for losses inflicted by the common treatment which seems to be gaining ground, particu- Connecticut and
"The nation's bill it contams an area e(|ual ni size to
before the eyes of business has not yet been achieved old system they had very little voice in the matter,
demonstrated, perhaps to all of us. during the last defect in lumber and wood products known as blue stain larly in the southern lumbering region, and is reported
Rhode owned in connection with farm properties
Island
nor need we expect it to come to pass imless we are days, that drastic cuts price whereas they are now in the closest "offensive and de- The loss as a very effective means of preventing sap
This stain.
in will not stimulate to over ten million dollars annually.
.^0
amounts capable of being managed on a profitable basis of forest
willing and eager to exert ourselves, individually and liusincss. For example, we believe there would be just fensive alliance" with the government department and a reduction in grade accompanied consists of steaming at atmospheric pressure one or
results primarily from production." was the statement made by Dean Franklin
collectively, to bring it about. W'liile the advance- as many No. 2 30-inch staves sold today at $7 as there arc selling their products in all parts of the world, fre- the selling price. Methods of preventing more truck loads of oi)en piled lumber within a steam
by a drop in Moon, of the New York State College of Forestry,
ment and progress of business, the expansion of mar- are at $5.25 and $5.vS0. In this comiection it may be well (piently in the face of cut-throat competition and exas- blue stain are in process of improvement,
and efforts box of simple construction. The claim is made for this
Syracuse University, at the anjuial Grange Day recently
kets and an increase in the consumption of every staple to remind large buyers of No. 2 staves that they seem perating obstacles of every description.
are constantly being made to find new ones.
The pre- heat treatment that it reduces the period of air season-
held under the auspices of the College of Agriculture
item of connnerce is inevitable as time goes on, and to be ftverlooking a wonderftd op])ortunity to purchase
ventive measures available to the average mill
man are ing from 90 to 60 days, and in some cases to as low as
at Syracuse.
as the population of the country grows, the industry this item at prevailing prices. Years ago Xo. 1 staves When high temperatures are used
COOPERAGE EXPORTS FOR FEBRUARY by no means confined to a single method. 30 days. sufficiently
The Dean said that "Forestry is no longer a cause,
that is content to rest on its oars and move forward were selling for $6. mill -run $5 and Xo. 2 at $4. Surely for the required length of time, this method also magtiitude," and to
is
but an economic problem of first
only as the current of general business carries will today's price on No. 2 staves, with all the extra costs Cooperage exports for February, as set forth Kiln Drying
show its importance in New
it, in effective in sterilizing the lumber. The rapid evapora- York he called attention
find itself in the back- wash of those which put intelli- taken into consideration, should appeal to the large and Commerce Reports, the official organ of the Bureau of moisture from the treated boards when
"Artificial seasoning (kiln drying) is an effective tion of surface to the fact that out of 30.000.000 acres in the State, 40
gent "pull" into their activities. Tn the race to gather Mn.ill consumers. Foreign and Domestic Commerce, consisted of 5.200,000
method of eliminating blue stain. With sufficiently high exposed for drying prevents the development of sap per cent, was true forest soil, or about 12.000,000 acres.
the greatest good from the prosperity that assuredly will Xo. 1 staves and heading arc reported in fairly goofl slack and 2,651,000 tight staves, 233,000 sets of heading.
temperatures the lumber is sterilized as well as seasoned. stain fungi during the early and (in respect to blue Four million acres are in farm woodlots. and this area
reward us if we will strive for it. competition keen is demand, and the prices these items ari' bringing are 68.000 sets of tight and 42.000 sets of slack cooperage
This effect is of special value in such woods as sap gum, stain) critical period in the seasoning process. is not being managed on a profitable basis.
and every available agency that will aid the cooperage satisfactory, but with the extremely low price of Xo. 2 shooks, 16.000 empty barrels, casks and hogsheads.
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Jacobson Bros. Barrel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. — BUFFALO COOPERAGE MARKET
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none too The two months of the
FRUIT BARREL
Illinois River Barrel
OUTLOOK VERY GOOD
& Box Co., Beardstown, III. — little was moving.
satisfactory.
year started fairly well, but during the past month very
We
first

are looking forward to better

The slack cooperage trade has been slow during the
past month, chiefly because of the unsettlement in the
"Bone-Dry"
what can be expected
The outlook
business has been fair and our
for fruit barrels is very good.
box business has been
Our barrel
conditions
very difficult to
shortly, but just
predict at this time.
is
flour market.
flour
The millers are not able to sell much
while the g>'rations in the wheat market are so
REOi&TCRCO The "Bone-Dry" family is growing an addition being STAVES. We are — NCOiSTCRCO

market for anything just now. We offer

good up to the first of April. We expect a heavy trade
Not in the
unusual as well as frequent. Prices are up 5 cents now operating a modern Stave Mill in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. You are
about three carloads of double-headed half paint barrels, or so one day and down much or more the next,
in apple barrels this summer. We are not in the market
reasonable suitable for tar or paint.
that
acquainted with "Bone-Dry** Gum Mixed Timber Heading. Let us intro-
for anything at present.
;
so it is not only difficult to get new business, but also
to keep customers in line when they have already duce you to "Bone-Dry** STAVES. You will be impressed, we are sure.
S
bought, probably at considerably higher prices. The
WILL NEED SOME HOOPS LATER IN SEASON WITH THE DULLEST PERIOD PAST PROSPECTS
Francis E. LittlEkield, Hampden Highlands. Me. — ARE BRIGHTER export flour trade is not brisk, but is helping to keep BONE-DRY is the BEST BUY
the mills going in some cases.
Business is fairly satisfactory. I shall he in the market Jos. H. Kirk Company, Chicago, III. Business in — IflONt..OrS r 1
for a car of coiled elm hoops later in the season will ;
Chicago and vicinity has been very quiet for the past Spring Slow in Arriving
HIMMELBERGER-HARRISON LUMBER CO. W"TtJ»__ J
also use about 10.0(X) wire hoops. two or three months, stock -yard business especially
but with Lent over and with prospects of the price of
Not much demand for fruit barrel stock
The
has de-
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DULLNESS PACKING PLANTS AFFECTS

IN
lard coming down, we believe that our dullest period is
veloped
is expected to be
as yet, as
fair.
it is too
The season
early.
is backward, which
fruit crop
is
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Heading Plant: —Morehouse, Mo. Stave Plant: —Cape Girardeau, Mo. T«AOe^ ^ri^Attm
«KO>»TCRCD
2
3
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now past and that there is a good year's business ahead rather a good sign than otherwise. On April 20th no
DEMAND FOR BARRELS
— of us. blossoms, even on cherry trees, were showing and the BONE DRY — BONE DRY — BONE DRY — BONE DRY — BONE DRY — BONE DRY — BONE DRY — BONE DRY — BONE DRY — BONE DRY — BONE DRY
J, R. Kellev Cooper.vge Co., Kansas City, Kansas. We handle everything the second-hand barrel line,
in later fruit trees, such as apples, were scarcely show-
Operations at the plant are considerably below normal, both slacks and heavies, also butter tubs. ing any green. In northern New York a foot of snow
owing to the scarcity of live stock. We
do not anticipate
was reported, and the temperature in Buff^alo was down
any decided improvement until the summer hogs arc
to the freezing point during the previous night.
marketed.

ESTABLISHED IN 1851 —STILL GOING STRONG A FULL REPORT

Slack Prices Soft
Slack material has Ijeen easy in price during the past Catc-LaNicvc Company W. T. Smith Lumber
H. Metzger's Sons, Richmond. Va. We are here and — month and some declines are shown, although a little
INCORPORATED
at the same old stand since 1851. Still doing a reasonably
buying would promptlj' bring about a fairly strong
good business, and open for more at any time. Let us of the market. Coopers are not likely to plunge in their

have prices on buying in our line, and don't forget the

date, 1851.
CONVENTION
bu\ ing this season, as they are afraid that declines
take place, or something happen to damage the apple
crop.
may
Company, Inc.
THE FUTURE ALWAYS HOLDS PROMISE
M. D. Malumi'hv, Ansonia, Conn.
a noticeable sluggishness for the past 30 days
— There
in
has
business
lietn of the
Buffalo's
greatly during the past year
flour mill

one of the Sunday newspapers, and the importance of

the Inisiness emphasized. Views were shown of the
industry, which has expanded
was recently featured in
WE "quality*
do not have to shout
when we talk Manufacturers of
in general in all the mills through the Xaugatuck Val- Washburn-Crosby, Pillsbury and Russell-Miller mills about the cooperage stock we
ley, and it is now only moderately satisfactory. The and of processes of making flour. More space has been Yellow Pine Lumber and Timber,
outlook for the "near future" is not too good, but the Associated Cooperage given by the local press lately to this branch of trade
manufacture. Our reputation is
"distant future" always entices us to live in hopes, and than ever before, and attention has been called to the built into our goods, and the Hardwood Lumber, Staves,
so we do.
Industries of America fact that Buffalo has been crowding Minneapolis for
many years that we have suc- Heading, Veneers, Box
first place as a milling center.
IMPROVEMENT IS EXPECTED
Apple Storage Experiment cessfully catered to the choicest Shooks, Grates,
Minneapolis Barrel & Bag Co.. Minneapolis, Minn. in session at
— Business at present is not rushing, but we expect it to
A successful experiment in storing apples in one consuming trade has established Shi ngles,
of the large egg storage rooms of a packing plant is
pick up. At the present time we need oil barrels. our products as "preferred Lath
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE reported from St. Thomas, Out.
by driven
The room is cooled
air. instead of ammonia pipes. Wilson H. material.*'
BUSINESS FAIR— WILL BE BETTER DURING MAY Mills, an apple grower who made the experiment, says
John C. Mead. Ansonia, Conn. — Business fair at
present. Indications point to improvement after May May 4th, 5th and 6th
that the apples are coming out as fresh as when put
in and with a fine flavor. Straight or Mixed Cars
1st. Am market for one or two cars of cotton-
in the
wood apple-barrel staves if quality and price are right.
Trade Notes (ANY PROPORTION)
Also a carload of gum heading for apple barrels.
will be carried in Edward B. Holmes, president of the E. & B. Holmes
our next issue Machinery Co., was elected one of the directors of the
Ellicott Club on March 13th.
Slack Barrel Staves Elm Hoops
This organization is in
BUSINESS QUIET BUT PROSPECTS GOOD charge of the finances of the Buffalo Athletic Club, one
of the principal business men's organizations of the city, Gum and Pine Heading ALABAMA KILN-DRIEB PINE
J. S. Jones C(X)PERAGE. Richmond. Va. — Business is

a trifle quiet in this section at present, but the

looks promising. I am in the market for a
future
few cars
TRADE IMPROVEMENT DEFINITE
Stephen' Jerry & Co., Inc., Br(X)klyn, N. Y. March —
with a fine clubhouse on Niagara Square.

Grande, Fla.
Mr. Holmes
returned at the end of March from a vacation at Boca A D & L Tight Barrel Staves ANB GUI HEABIRG
of sifigle-head tar barrels and will be pleased to hear
and April are noticeable for a slight improvement in Frank F. Glor, who was long connected with the
from nearby points.
the cooperage business in this territory. The demand cooperage industry of Buffalo, died on March 19th, at Warehouses
for barrels is quiet but there is a gradual, but definite, his home on Prospect Avenue in this city, aged about 55 Memphis, Tenn. CHAPMAN SI ss ALABAMA
SLACK BUSINESS WILL BE AIDED BY GOOD
APPLE CROP
improvement that proves there is a more solid basis years. He was the son of Peter Glor, who had a Memphis Blytheville, Ark. Tenn essee
for better business all along the line. That slow but cooperage shop here years ago, and who was succeeded Nettleton, Ark.
W. R. E. King, Cumberland. Maryland. —From sure development of conditions for better business — so by Glor & Gridley. With his brother, Edward, he was
present indications in this territory there will lie a good —
much to be desired is, undoubtedly, taking place. a member of & F. Glor, who built a shop
the firm of E.
apple crop harvested —this will mean brisk business in on Chandler lower Black Rock, making all
Street, in
slack barrels. My plant was destroyed by fire last sorts of tight and slack barrels, bringing the timber in
December and 1 am considering rebuildingalong POTATO BARREL MANUFACTURERS ARE in the log and sawing it up. He later retired from the
strictly modern lines. I shall be in the market for FAIRLY OPTIMISTIC business and moved to Springville, this county, UHUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIimilllllimillllllllllllllllllllllllllHIIIIHII IHIIIIIIIIIIIHIS
where
stock about the middle of Mav.
—
Littleton Barrel Co.. H. A. Littleton, Bo.xom. Va.
On the Eastern Shore manufacturers are just starting
make barrels for which are marketed
he engaged
retiring
time.
to
in farming and real estate business, then
this city, where he had lived for some I
I
"We consider the confidence that
the trade reposes in us as our great-
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JUST WHAT IS THE MATTER?
to potatoes, in
W. est asset —
it is the direct result of

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June and July. Most of the factories are filled with ma- Little, of Jackson & Tindle, I
Maryland Cooperage Company, Baltimore, Md. —
In reference to our o|)im'on of the outlook of the cooper-
age business for the luar future, we wish to state I'nat
terials and will not take in

present stock is
further quantities until
reduced. This buvinir in careful quan-
of the soliciting of funds from the lumber offices
town in connection with the annual charities and
community fund campaign, which takes place here
is in charge
down- I

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our constant effort to produce and
sell nothing but honest, depend-
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tities will exist for next 90 days. Price of pine barrels I
able goods. i
even should the demand increase on second-hand cooper-
delivered expected to be about 45 cents. Farmers
during the coming month. Staves from 24 inches to 48 inches
age, it wouldn't improve matters much, as there .seems
is
The I "We take a wholesome pride in the |
and manufacturers are fairly optimistic. capital stock of Charles M. Allen, Inc., which
to be some trouble connected with this trade which is
manufactures butter tubs 'Quality' cooperage stock that goes |
at Fulton, N. Y., has been
epidemic. Inspection is very severe, the buyers demand increased from $25,000 to $100,000 in order to look after into the market under our direc- |
Hoops all Lengths Heading all Diameters
barrels with perfectly level heads and free from cracked
ENGLISH APPLE EMBARGO DENIED increased business. tion.
staves or any defects, and we presume that this is caused The Quaker City Cooperage Co. reports I
The United States Bureau of Agricultural Economics that the
by coopers, as they do not turn out the work as they
New York
flour barrel demand has not been so active recently, "They made their way
from
MILL SHOALS COOPERAGE COMPANY
used to, and the preparation of the barrels runs up too recently issued its office an announce-
but the shop getting a good proportion of the trade
the way they're made"
is
high. We can tell that whenever we have to cooper ment rumors about Great Britain
to the effect that all
of this vicinity.
barrels, there is no profit in it; in fact, a loss. It is the putting an embargo on American apples were abso-
The Syndicate Trust BIdg. ST. LOUIS, MO.
Bobby Leach, whose Niagara Falls
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IS too high they prefer steel drums, and this pushes the but the denial of it came
from the United States
direct
July 28, 1911. when he went over the Horseshoe Falls,
wooflen barrels out day by day. We are sorry to see the Department of Agriculture connected with the Ameri- has made an announcement that he will again startle
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Special Agent of the Department of Agriculture Remedy for Slack Barrels

Notwithstanding the fact that many American ship-

Describes the Disadvantages of "Slack" Packing pers feel that they have been dealt with unfairly when
their account sales show a long list of slack barrels,
of Barreled Apples for Export Trade with
customary discounts, I have not been able to find anyone
Struthers-Ziegler C»»p«"8' Co. In a very interesting and illuminating article, Mr. Manchester and Southampton, oranges are classified as
on the European side who is made joyous by the arrival
of big catalogues of slack barrels. Such individuals
Edwin Smith, specialist foreign may
I. II, III. X and XX.
in marketing of the In Hull, IV and V are used in- exist, but they are not among the majority. There-
United States Department of Agriculture, the "Fruit stead of X and XX. Most of this classifying is deter- fore, not even the British buyers will be made unhappy
Ambassador Europe," handles the subject of slack-
to American growers take steps to reduce the number of
mined by external appearance, although in the case of if

SLACK BARREL MATERIAL packed barreled apples in an authoritative manner.

Smith, whose investigations of conditions
Mr.
in foreign
Jaffa oranges some brokers open every
Classification on the catalogues
case.
slack barrels.
More care should be used in selecting sound barrels.
trade centers are conducted under the
is not of serious move-
auspices of the ment providing the buyer and auctioneer have a close The hoops are the important part of the barrel in caus-
government, admirably qualified l)y experience and
is ing slackness. The hoops on barrels used in Virginia
knowledge of the condition of all lots. But there is no
training to pursue the investigative work require more secure nailing.
in which he is question that both come to depend in a great measure Virginia barrels are the
engaged, and to make intelligent and logical
1314 LAFAYETTE BLDG. DETROIT, MICHIGAN for the correction of such trade
suggestions
practices as he finds
upon the catalogue classifications, and this places the
hazard of faulty classification directly upon the American
poorest that arrive on this market.
Many slacks plainly indicate that not enough
apples
detrimental to American business in foreign were put in the barrel.
ports. Con- shipper, because tlie buyer is always present to
reject in Pressing alone will not do this.
aHiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiniiuiuiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiuiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiniiMiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiii i iiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiniiiMif cerning the subject of slack-packed barreled Especial care must be used in shaking
apples, he case he has bought "slacks" for "tights." down barrels in
says which shredded
This situation is such as to cause the American shipper oiled paper is used. The paper is apt
This is a subject worthy of the serious to cause bridging
attention of to look with favor upon those brokers whom the buyers and slack barrels.
every packer and shipper of barreled Refrigeration will keep the fruit firm and
apples whose pro- consider technical, because it indicates that such eliminate
brokers
ducts find their way to overseas markets. "Slack bar- are fighting for the shippers in the matter some slack barrels. Careful handling in
of "slacks" transportation
rels" may
be listed as one of the greatest
wastes con- and "tights." IS important. Much rough handling could be eliminated
nected with the export marketing of by cargo inspectors in New York and
barreled apples. It in the principal
is idle to speculate on how much the annual Price Discount on Slack Barrels ports of destination. Such inspectors
amounts
Write because each shipper who has reviewed his
loss
part m stimulating shipping companies
play an important

COLLETON
to.
"European When^ apples are plentiful, sound and of moderate to compete with
account" sales, keenly appreciates the heavy price (15 to 23 shillings), buyers will pay one another in careful handling in order
discount within a shil- to get traffic.
Us Satisfaction
Guaranteed
suffered by the lower and often ruinous prices
on barrels that arrived slack.
realized ling and ninepence for slack barrels as
for
tights.
when apples become weak, so that re-shipping subjects
But
RAILROAD REFUSES TO ACCEPT ICED VEGE-
Itone of the greatest causes of grief in handling
For is them to the possibility of serious waste and shrinkage,

MERCANTILE and the barrel in export markets. To the buyer

a weak parcel of fruit and possibly a careless
to the broker the slack liarrel is an
it indicates

packer;
article that always
or when they are scarce and high in price
shillings), the buyer
(35 to 45
apt to discount slack barrels as
is

much as three to five shillings per barrel. During Xo-

TABLES IN BARRELS
Notice was received by the vegetable trade
City late last month that the St. Louis
in Kansas
and San Francisco

MANUFACTURING causes difficulty in satisfying his American

is a continuous subject of
shipper and
dispute on account of rejec-
vember. when apples should be at their prime, it
mon to see long lines of slacks sell at a
is com-
Railroad would hereafter refuse to accept
iced vegetables in barrels out of
for shipment
Kansas City in 1 c 1

Matched COMPANY, Incorporated

tions by buyers; and to the shipper it is ever a
of question, suspicion and disappointment.
matter 6d and
Many
2s.
discount of Is

country buyers at points like Sheffield. Bradford

and Birmingham instruct their Liverpool representatives
shipments. The Frisco also is taking off its local
frigerator car service out of
to compel the trade to ship
Kansas
idea is
vegetables in merchandise
City. Its
re-

What Is a Slack Barrel? to buy only tight barrels.

cars, packing them in waterproof
containers.
These buyers place the apples
A slack barrel
H. B. Glassman. manager of the Produce
one
in which the apples do not come
is in their wholesale stores, from which they will again ship Traffic Asso-
ciation, will enter a protest against
Manufacturers of in contact with the head, and in which the
apples are
to retail buyers in the surrounding
small towns. They local trade.
the action for the
This discriminatory action should also
loose and subject to shifting about. do not want anything to do with slack barrels be
at any the subject of a protest by the Associated
Kiln-Dried Pine Under the term "slack" the apples may be one-half
inch or four inches away from the head.
When used in
price.
Asii'e from the injury upon apples by shaking
inflicted
Industries of America.
Cooperage

We manufacture
and Heading Gum an unqualified manner in auction catalogues,
must have a close
the
knowledge of the real character
buyer
of the
around in slack barrels,
depreciation occurs through the
"facers" becoming disarranged and slightlv
bruised dur- GIDEON-ANDERSON COMPANY BUYS
18" Champered and he is to bid intelligently on slack barrels, and
fruit, if
the
mg shipment. While the retail fruiterer does not buy TIMBER TRACT
Cottonwood Staves salesman must also know the degree of slackness
and
apples by looking at the "facers." he
does form an im'- The Gideon-Ander.son Company,
Slack are our Specialty, but Crozed Keg Staves condition of the fruit if he expects to protect his shipper pression as to the freshness and soundness
of the lot by producers of lumber and slack cooperage
of St. Louis, large
stock, with
and make full value in sale. its general appearance. A barrel without its face in mills at various points throughout
Barrel we can supply all A slack barrel is customarily detected in the British
place and in good shape is given a
discount at first glance.
the Middle West and
South, have recently purchased a tract of
3.000 acres of
kinds of slack coop- markets by the brokers' "selectors." who are on This discrimination against "slacks" by timber land located near Gideon, Mo. The
Staves OUR STOCK Conforms to the Highest at the time the cargo is discharged,
the quay
and it is done by trade is logical, well founded and
real.
the provincial
The writer of timber on the land will furnish
splendid stand
erage stock. tapping the barrel on its head with a hatchet. thoroughly
lumber and stave
Hoops 'QUALITY' STANDARDS If the
sound is hollow, the barrel is placed in a lot designated
satisfied
visits to these cities.
himself on this point during his material for an extended run of their local
plants.
Quality Plus as slack. When Thisdiscrimination, moreover, limits the
Heading indicating
the tap of the hatchet makes a sound
contact of the barrel head with fruit, the the slack barrels to the vicinity of the
outlet for
port market. The
BOLIVIA REDUCES DUTY ON BARRELS
Cut Clean Dried Thoroughly barrel is considered "tight." In markets other than rest-icted demand accounts for the
lower prices on such
AND SHOOKS
Liverpool, the dock men may take greater or less apples even though the slackness be Charge d'Affaires W.
THE Shipped Promptly to determine the slackness in barrels.
pains
condition of the fruit excellent.
but slight and the
La Paz, Bolivia, reports to the
Roswell Barker, stationed at
Bureau of Foreign anrf
Some barrels listed as slack may Domestic Commerce the reduction of the
W.M. DAVIS STAVE COMPANY either badly bruised and deteriorated, or so slack
as to
be in very bad shape,
Cause of Slack Barrels port duty on barrels and shooks of common
Bolivian im-
wood from
greatly jeopardize their condition during further The causes of slack barrels can be listed under 0.12 to 0.02 bolivano per gross kilo.
ship- poor
Memphis, Tennessee RAVENEL, SOUTH CAROLINA ment. Others may be but slightly loose and represent
as much actual apple value, as far as the real
or weak barrels; poor packing: rough
ica;
handling in Amer-
poor storing on board ship; rough handling
condition by APPLE HOLDINGS ARE BELOW A YEAR AGO
of the fruit is concerned, as the tight barrels in the same European stevedores and weak or over-ripe fruit.
;
Bar- Cold storage holdings of apples April 1st were
shipment. rels with hoops that break or slip 1.037,-
are certain to arrive t)00 barrels. 3.389.000 boxes and
On
the Liverpool auction, barreled apples are classified slack. 317.000 bushel ba.skets,
according to the Department of Agriculture.
as (a) tight, (b) slack, (c) slightly wet. (d) wet. Man- Apples that are not properly shaken down during On April
pack- 1. 1924. there were 1.925.000 barrels and
chester has the same 5.837.000 boxes
r Glasgow classifies
classification.
barreled apples as (a) tight, (b)
ing, nor sufficiently pressed are
subject to slackness. It in storage. Expressed in barrels. April 1, 1925. hold-
has beenobserved that a higher percentage of slack
ijigs were 2.272.333 barrels against
slack, (d) ex. slack. Southampton does not classify 3.871.000 barrels a
barrels occurs where shredded paper has been
the condition of the apples in the catalogues, but requires used than year ago.
where it is not used. Some growers have had
the buyers to depend upon their own inspections and their

]Yhy do people who want good C they indicate the condition of the fruit on the catalogue
so as to buy intelligently.
entire lot arrive slack, while their neighbors'
ing on the same ship, would be 100 per cent,
fruit, arriv-

tight.
APPLE EXPORTS FOR SEASON
Apple exports for the week ending April Uth
were
Fruit arriving towards the end of December has
It is interesting to note that the rules governing the a high 7.317 barrels and 26.472 boxes, according to
the Inter-
percentage of slack barrels.
instinctively turn to 1
classification
Livernool
are largely determined by the buyers in
whilp
ntncfrrm- in
After January 1st.
most of the fruit has had its firmness conserved by cold
when national Apple Shippers' Association,
compared with
28.681 barrels and 77.799 bovps fnr fh^ ro-rp-;—
^^^
e >>
flir.
'
K.-,,l-..^<-
i-jK^ . h ___,
^ -»••••

storage, an improvement is noted. It is due to the cold week last year.

the character of classifying barrels. The classification Total exports to date are 2,604,838
storage that ^'ork Imperials arriving in January barrels and 4.596.113 boxes, compared with
Liverpool much more popular have

THE OZARK COMPANY

in is with buyers than that 3.17L230
Glasgow, the reasons as given being that "in Liver- almost as many tight barrels as the average barrels and 5.274.740 boxes to the same date
in between last vear.
pool you can depend upon its being tight or slack, as November 15th and December 31st. Not only does re-
listed." frigeration conserve firmness, but so happens that only
it
WILL REBUILD SLACK PLANT RECENTLY
ST. LOUIS The matter of
rejection at the
slackness
quay after auction
is the one big reason
sale. It is
for
possible
the fruit of the better packers
Some cargoes arrive in
is so stored.
very bad condition because of
DESTROYED BY FIRE
that the popularity of Liverpool's classifications having been poorly stowed and jostled about while on
W. R. E. King, of Cumberland. Maryland, whose
is par-
slack barrel factory at that was destroyed by
place,
tially due to fewer disputes over slack barrels. the ocean. Occasionally stevedores allow barrels to roll
So serious were fire last Decemlier. will erect a new plant on the same
T. J. NASH L. M. PRESTON
the disputes over slackness in Span- and drop three or four feet at the ship's side, placing a
The plans
H. F. NELSON ish oranges that the Spanish shippers demanded a buffer on the quay to lessen the jar of landing.
site. call for a three-story steel and con-

J
closer This is
crete building. 55 by 100 dimension, designed
feet in
classification, with the result that now all are considered bad business when apples are weak and barrels are poor,
after the best engineering practice in cooperage plant
"slack" and given a certain number of "chalks" on the and should never be allowed. The Canadian Government
WHEN WRITING catalogue, depending on the
construction. Work on the new structure will be
TO ADVERTISERS, TEI.I. TUF.M THAT VOL- SAW IT IN "THE NATIONAL COO PERS JOURNAL.' amount of decay. Thus in has cargo inspectors to check-up on these practices where
pushed with all possible speed, and it is hoped to have
most British auctions, including Glasgow, Liverpool. Canadian apples are concerned. it completed and in operation by the late summer.
 18 THK NATIONAL COOPERS' JOURNAL May, 1925
May, 1925 THE NATIONAL COOPERS' JOURNAL 19
anywhere near enough of the 50,000 hands that
The American Forestry Association Sponsors forest each year.
fire the
Forest Products Laboratory Defines Identifying denser than the wide-ringed, coarse-textured wood
All that will do this which characterizes most second -growth Many
Nation-wide Campaign for Elimination the offender, "Thou art the
is a consciousness that says to
man !" Our problem is not Characteristics of Various Species of Pines of the mills operating in the old lumbering regions
pine.
have
man-hunt; before the fire if possible,
a fire-hunt, but a cut most of the virgin-stand timber and arc now oper-
of Forest-Fire Menace but in no case abandoned until he is eliminated. Not ating on second-growth stands. Thus the lumber at
Of the dozen or so botanical species of true white western yellow pine, and eastern white pine are about
fire, but the owner of the hand that lights it, is the present produced in Virginia and Carolina is usually
pines grown in the United States, three are of outstand- as free from tendency to warp and twist with changing
The American Forestry Association, from its head- reduce our income by hundreds of millions more, the public's enemy. In his heart, and that of his wife and from second-growth stands and is (piite different than
ing importance in the lumber industry. They are east- moisture content as any of our native woods. Western
quarters in Washington, D. C. has inaugurated a cam- catastrophe would startle the world. If this disaster child and neighbor, and of the officer of the law and the thatcoming from some of the newer mills in the South
ern white pine (Piints strobus), western white pine white pine tends to cup and check somewhat more in
paign designed to impress upon the country the gravity should threaten to recur the following year and every judge on the bench, and of editor, legislator, and man which are working in virgin timber.
{Finns monticola), and sugar pine (Pinus laiiiberliaiia). drying than the others, and care must be taken to avoid
of the forest-hre menace which is yearly taking such a year thereafter, annually taking half a billion dollars on the street, there must be the knowledge that his hand The southern pine region isroughly divided into twc
Eastern white pine grows in the northeastern and north planer splitting, especially in flat-sawed boards.
terrible toll of our timber lands. It is enlisting the aid from our people, paralyzing our industries, threatening has been set against society as surely as that of the belts.The southern belt, extending about as far north
future .famine, and, worse
central States.Western white pine is found chiefly in
of every available agency to arouse the public to a reali- still, destroying by millions pervert, the killer and the thief. as the northern boundary of Louisiana, and including
the Inland Empire (northwestern Montana, northern Southern Yellow Pine
zation of the duty which each individual citizen, regard- of acres the very productivity of our lands, which alone No the coastal halves of the Carolinas, produces mostly
excuse alters the fact of this. He may plead Idaho, and northeastern Washington).
in can avert it, the situation would be unbearable. It would Sugar ])ine The collective term "southern yellow pine" or ".south- longleaf and slash pines. In the northern belt most of
less of the seeming remoteness of his direct interest thoughtlessness instead of depravity, but this does not
grows in commercial quantities in California and south- ern pine" includes principally longleaf, shortleaf, lob-
the subject, owes to the nation to aid in the prevention dominate every mind. All else would be forgotten in compensate his victims. In the degree that they are the timber is shortleaf and loblolly pine. Mills oper-
ern Oregon. lolly, (Cuban), and pond pines, growing in the
slash
of the deplorable waste and devastation that goes on preparation for defense. more numerous, that his carelessness strikes more homes, ating in some localities the southern half are now
in
There is no absolutely positive means of identifying southern from Virginia to Texas. When cut
States
year after year as the result of forest fires that are care- Such a parallel is fair. Although less spectacular, it is a greater crime. As a rule, it is more than careless-
cutting timber which runs 90 to 100 per cent, virgin
the three white pines one from another microscopically. into lumber these species cannot be identified one from
lessly wantonly ignited.
or The association has re- forest fire destruction is as real as that of such a riot or ness. It violates the law. longleaf pine, so that most of the lumber obtained from
One familiar with the pines, however, can usually clas- another, except in the case of longleaf pine, which can
cently given wide circulation to an article by Mr. E. T. invasion. And it is more far-reaching in effect on future We have precepts as old as the Commandments against such regions is excellent for purposes where high den-
sify the species by growth characteristics. be distinguished from shortleaf and loblolly pine if the
Allen, in which the present alarming situation is set prosperity. So far, we have pictured only its current murder and theft. They have influence, no doubt. But sity isdesirable. Arkansas mills, on the other hand,
Sugar pine usually is lighter colored, changes color pith is present.
forth in a series of startling statements that reveal the sacrifice of wealth, life and happiness. for protection against those they influence insufficiently, are cutting practically no longleaf or slash pines, and
less on exposure, has more conspicuous resin ducts, The southern
wood There remains to be appraised and faced pines have overlapping ranges in den- the shortleaf, or "Arkansas soft pine," from this region
very material danger that threatens the country's its sinister we invoke the law, and that this may not falter we add
and is slightly coarser textured than the other two pines.
"50,000 Fire- threat against every forestry step this association advo- sity and quality of material and consequently overlap is chiefly of the easy-working,
supply. The article, which carries the title the contempt of decent citizens for those who break or smooth-textured wood
it
Western white pine is more like eastern white pine than one another in their uses. Many consumers ordering
brands," follows cates, every purpose of forestry reform, every forestry condone. It may not be otherwise desirable for finishing lumber.
if precepts against is sugar pine, but lumbermen can usually
we investment, whether private or public; every attempt distinguish jt southern pine lumber make no distinction as to species. Somesouthern pine mills follow the practice of clas-
When human distress conies to our eyes or ears, fire are to govern human
But it is not so in conduct. by the color of its knots which ordinarily are darker
and argue afterwards. wish there were some to assure this country a wood supply or to keep its forest America, el.se all but a bare handful of our 50.000 annual
Some use the term "longleaf" or simply "southern pine" sifying their heavier, darker material of medium
act first I rate
around the edges than are the knots of eastern white when they desire dense material and "shortleaf," "Ar- of growth as "longleaf" and the wider-ringed light-
way to get good, warm human emotion aroused to its land surface a sustaining national asset. violators would not go unpunished, accepted on equal
pine. Pattern makers often claim that they can tell kansas soft pine." or "North Carolina" pine when they
proper place viewing the forest-fire picture.
in Su[)pose that by their own reasoning, or by our mis- terms by their fellows, to strike again next year with weight material as "shortleaf" regardless of the botani-
sionary work, or by the mandatory laws that some people
the clear wood
of western white pine from the clear want lighter material. Others in specifying "longleaf" cal species of the trees
To all too many in this land, and all too often, the neither fear nor shame. from which it was cut. While
wood of eastern white pine by a difference in work- refer to the which bears that name.
definite species a consumer ordering "longleaf" from such a mill might
picture is a vivid one, and human above all else. There propose, there should be created tomorrow a body of I do not undertake here to outline the complete pro- ability, although both woods have about the same hard-
than the settler's family. 50,0(X) forest landowners, well distributed throughout gram of dealing with Confusi(jn and litigation sometimes result because the not get wood which would all classify as dense,
is no more pitiful thing. I think, the fire evil, most of which is as he
ness and are equally fine-textured. buyer and seller do not understand each other's ter-
after years of privation and incredible labor, surveying, the country for the sake of their example, and pledged familiar to you as it is tome, but only to urge a cam- would probably get material denser on the average than
Eastern white pine (referred to in the trade as north- minology.
without food or shelter, the blackened ruin of all their to do all that anyone could ask them to do to peri)etuate paign against if he specified "shortleaf" or
"species" or made no
its cause. Because this is belated, it will ern pine or simply white pine) is light in weight, soft,
hopes, or fleeing in refugee trains they know not whither. the forests under their control. Suppose, further, that There no fundamental differences among the
are density specification at all. He
would, however, have
l;e difficult. Because it is belated and difficult, it calls for even-textured, and is easily worked. It is a wood southern pines which make all of the wood of one
And sometimes the unburied are left behind. I wish every State legislature has removed the obstacle of dis- action more decisive and small grounds for the refusal of a shipment of any
vigorous than any we have highly prized for use in millwork, boxes and crate.s,
couraging taxation. Do you realize that as long as we species preferable to all of the wood of another for southern pine lumber sent him if the shipment did not
this association and our lawmakers might see this once. attempted, or. as far as I can see, is being contemplated.
have 50.(XX) forest fires a year, there is. for every one
woodenware, novelties, and patterns. It dries easily, any given purpose. The dense wood of any southern consist of the class of material he desired.
There is no more discouraging thing to little pioneer I would, in every budget in this land for forest pro-
of these owners to engage
and does not shrink or swell greatly with changes in pine has practically the same strength and other char- Where high-strength dense material is essential, the
communities than to face the winter with crops, school- in forestry another man with tection, devote not less than five per cent.—
sometimes moisture content. It is probably the least resinous of acteristics dense wood of any other southern
as the
houses and bridges gone, even though they may have a torch waiting every year to destroy his enterprise? more— to education against the starting of fire. You need density rule affords a definite basis for purchase and
all pines. pine, and the lighter weight pieces are more or less alike.
saved their homes and lives. Have you ever talked with Our present achievement in the forest-fire line being not tell me that $325,000, or this proportion
inspection, thus minimizing the chance of misunder-
of our Western white pine (often referred to as Idaho white
and 10,000,000 acres burned over, we are In tests at the Forest Products Laboratory, longleaf standing and controver.sy.
them? 50.(KK) fires average six and a half million expenditure, would not, Copies of the density rule
pine) has about the same physical characteristics as and slash pines have been found may be obtained from the Forest Products Laboratory,
There is no greater hardship and exhaustion, unless averaging 200 acres to the fire. Each, then, averages if skillfully used, cut down the to have somewhat
cost by a far greater eastern white pine. The lower grades of western white higher average strength properties than shortleaf, lob- Madison, Wisconsin, or from the Southern Pine Asso-
in war, or sometimes at sea, than that of thousands of two-thirds of a mile in diameter. Lining up the 50,000 amount and save tremendous loss besides. It is an in-
sleepless and smoke-blind fire-fighters, every year, while so they touch, they extend 32.784 miles, so each year we defensible system that leaves preventive education,
pine are used locally for boxes and crates. consider- A lolly, and pond pines, but dense pieces of the latter ciation, New Orleans, Louisiana.
in a able quantity of the wood is used in the production of
Have you species were found
be stronger than the average
to
the rest of us are seeking summer pleasures. run ten lines of fire, each two-thirds of a mile wide, situation such as I have described, to a haphazard
experi-
across this country from coast to coast; and if we cut
matches. The higher grades are shipped to eastern pieces of the former. Aside from defects, density can
ever seen them ? ment now and then with what funds felt can be
no more terrifying thing to witness, unless out the prairie and farm country, keeping these lines in spared from fire-fighting.
it is markets and are used for about the same purposes as be taken as the factor which determines the suitability U. S. FOREST PRODUCTS LABORATORY COURSES
There is

the woods, it will not take very strong winds to drop

eastern white pine. It shrinks and swells a little more of any piece of southern pine for structural purposes. IN GLUING OF WOOD AND KILN DRYING
it be the volcanic cataclysms, as at Katmai or Pompeii, Has ever occurred to you that we are the best fire-
it
with changes in moisture content, but on the whole it It is easily determined by visual methods, and struc- WERE FILLED TO CAPACITY
than the roar and crackle of an advancing fire-front, sparks anywhere between them. fighters in the world, of which we are inclined
to boast, is as good for most purposes as the eastern
or the blackness of midnight at noon, and navigation This is the handicap we place on every public and just because we lead the world in permitting
pine. Pat- tural timbers are now being classified and sold under The
popularity and appeal of the courses in various
fires on tern makers usually prefer the eastern white pine on density specifications.
impeded for miles at sea. caused by the settling smoke I)rivate agency we have the effrontery to hold responsible which to practice? phases of woodworking practice which are held periodi-
the grounds that it is less resinous, more easily worked, The best visual indication
of density is the propor-
from scenes that in the darkness we can only imagine. for the perpetuation of American forests, and to criti- In this educational effort
would not abandon other I
cally by the U. S. lM)rest Products Laboratory at Madi-
and changes shape less with moisture changes. The tion of summerwood, which is the d.irker portion of
Have you ever had this experience? cize for their negligence. We accuse the lumberman arguments, but would, for a time, until none has
any western
son. Wis., well illustrated in the fact that the recent
is
however, have been used (piite exten-
i)ines. the annual growth ring. The greater the percentage
I suppose these things are not so important economi- becau.se he docs not face this handicap and still try to possible excuse that he never realized it. make
the cam-
classes in kiln drying and gluing of wood, which
were
sively as pattern woods and have been found satisfactory. of summerwood, the higher is the density. Rate of
cally as the less-spectacular eating away of national provide more material for the national bonfire. We paign center on personal responsibility and
the crime of Sugar pine is the largest of the white pines, and most
conducted from April 2()th to May 8th. were filled to
wealth-destroying fires from maintain forest schools to produce foresters. We ask growth, which is sometimes used as a basis for den- capacity, and numerous applications for admission
prosperity by countless fire setting and fire toleration,
whether the form involved had
large white pine planks and timl)ers are cut from this sity classification, cannot be considered as a satisfac-
coast to coast. But to me
seems as though they lay it the taxpayers to finance public forests. We expatiate be willful incendiarism or the carelessness
with match, species. A larger percentage of factory and shop mate-
to be rejected for lack of facilities to handle
more than
a heavier charge against the man with the fire-brand, on the requirements of silviculture and discuss laws to cigarette, camp fire, locomotive, land-clearing
tory substitute for the summerwood requirement. The a prescribed nnmlKT of students.
or logging rial comes from sugar pine than from the other
Progressive manu-
make them compulsory. We even get a national law white density rule given in the manual of the Southern Pine
and against all of us who have public responsibility. fire, or maintenance of fire-traps, that has
precisely
facturers of wood products are rapidly coming to
a
pines,and less is sold as common luml)er. This is prob- •Association specifies both the i>roportion of summer-
Not one of us, perhaps, but can lay on other shoulders that does recognize the true situation and authorize the identical results. And note that toleration is included,
realization of the splendid work which is being done by
government to co-operate in dealing with it. But the
ably-because a larger percentage of clear cuttings can wood and rate growth, but of these specifications the
greater responsibility than ours for stewardship of the meaning that personal responsibility attaches to
him who this institution, and are turning to it in greater numbers
be obtained from sugar pine than from the other species. summerwo(»d clause decidedly the more important.
country's resources. But on whose shoulders shall rest appropriation we make for doing so is in keeping with condones, clear up to the legislator whose paring
of an
is
every day for the solution of many vexing i)robIems that
Otherwise, the wood is (piite comjjarable to western Density is a more reliable factor than sj)ecies. in de-
our personal callousness or lack of effort, when, as the of a 50.000-fire country.
spirit A nation's spirit appropriation that is shown to be needed is not
economics, white pine.
are incident to the i)roduction of innumerable items
on
termining the suitability of pieces of southern pine for
surely as seasons come and go, this means to many, this lives not in its laws, but in its songs, and ours is "Keep but his response from a swivel chair to the
plea of men!
the long list of wooden articles of commerce.
Another species of western pine which similar in uses even where structural strength is of secondary
year and next, impoverishment, suffering and death the Home Fires Burning." We shall have 50.000 of women and children who face those 33.(X)0 miles of flame. is

when it means many another Wallace, Hinckley and them again this year. Our progress will be in fighting Secondly. I would police the woods in a way
so many respects to the white pines that it is often importance. Hardnes.s —a quality desirable in flooring,

Cloquet horror; when it means harder conditions of life them a little harder and more skillfully. The 33.(KX)-mile never been policed, not leaving the law to be
they have
taught and
referred to as a white pine is western yellow pine for instance — is directly dependent upon densitj'. The LUMBERING IS FARMING, SO MANUFACTURERS
(Pinus pondcrosa). This pine is found from the In-
for our country's children? We think too much of
all fire line may be only half a mile deep, instead of two- enforced by forest firemen, however splendidly
chosen
pitch content of the southern pines varies more with ARE TOLD
land Empire to Arizona and New Mexico. It is the density than with species, the denser pieces being more
fire as an abstract force of nature, and of its results in thirds of a mile. If I have succeeded at all in making and trained for the technique of their own Lumbering agriculture, the National
profession,
lightest colored of the yellow pines,
and the most abund- resinous. Dense pieces of any southern pine swell and
is Lumber Manu-
terms of economic loss; for, although human nature is a picture of this national menace, you may be sure it
but providing as many as need be of men
equally chosen facturers' Association was told at its annual meeting
ant of the western pines. Commercially it is known shrink more with changes in moisture content than do
mercenary enough, it does not arouse to deal with such will be well lit for all who are not blind to see. and trained for the different and equally
needed profes- in Chicago, .\pril 28th.
National forest week is the key-
when realizes that the cause of
under several different names. In the Inland Empire lighter pieces, so that density is the best criterion of
abstractions as it will it Now, as to the solution: If Ihad minimized the se- sion of law enforcement. If tluir presence and efforts note of the meeting. The speakers were O. N. Brad-
it is sold as "western white," "western soft," or "Pon- the ability ofwood to stay in place. The workability
human dereliction, and that its consequence is riousness of the situation, this do not forestall the crime, they must bring in
fire is would be easier for me their man
dosa" pine. In California it is known as "California
fute. Xeiiia. O.. president of the American Farm
human suffering. and achieve such an understanding in of the southern pines is more dependent on the density
to discuss; but the worse the situation we are in, the community and Bureau Federation and a member of President Cool-
white" pine. The quality of western yellow pine differs of the wood than on the species. Light pieces are less
Wehave about 50,000 recorded forest fires a year in more decisive must be the selection of some most prom-
court that punishment is a lesson, not a farce. idge's Commission, and Rai)hael Zon, di-
.\gricultural
considerably with the region of growth. In California liable to and are general more easily worked
the United States 200 to 300 new ones a day during the
;
ising way out. this, altlu)Ugh there are other ways, to be an indefensible system that trains
It is
thousands of
split in
rector of the Great Lakes Forestry
it grows larger and straighter than it does in Arizona than dense pieces. Experiment Station,
drier months, with thousands burning simultaneously we may. My men to chase and fight fires, but virtuallv no under the Department of Agriculture.
kept open if proposal in this instance is men to or New Mexico; consequently a greater percentage of For many
during much of the .season. chase and fight those who build the fires. uses, the troubleand expense involved in
a centering of much nearer nine-tenths of our effort, if How long the material from California is sold in select or fac- classifying southern pine by a density rule
A new ei)neh dawned, said Dr. Zon. when the public
Our annual fire bill is well over $500,000,000 a year, would our cities stand unburned would not
fire prevention nine-tenths of forest perjKtuation, upon ifon their firemen rested began to recognize that a forest was not a mine but a
but for round numbers call it that — half a billion — all
is

the definite task of arousing the

al.so all responsibility for the observance of laws
tory grades, and more of it comes in competition with be justified. There are several possible ways, however,
crop.
American people to fire the white nines. Most of the lower-trrade western yel- in which a consmiier orderintr dirert frotn niill>; mav
"'^'^ naz-aiu ami dfauii, iur uetectuig violations,
*' This new epoch, according to Mr. Bradfute, is simply
consciousness. low pine produced in New Mexico and Arizona is used usually obtain material of given characteristics without
present forest conditions, as though everything were re- and for bringing all evidence before the
courts? an
placeable by opening new fields, without considering the
We continually overlook what more urgent and is still
It is fashionable to cite locally for ties and timbers, or as common lum1)er. The any direct density specifications. These methods, how-
auspicious revolution back to the condition of
the experience and progress of Colonial days, when the farmers were the lumbermen,
much harder accomplish— the eradication of a national
to better grades compete with the upper grades of other ever,do not afford a positive means of getting material
incident cost increases and distresses of future forest other nations. I know of none that
has succeeded, or cutting the timber and oiK-rating the sawmills.
billion dollars a year already; growing propensity to set the woods on fire. We divert our own pines in distant markets. Western yellow pine can be of the character desired.
shortage. Half a IS even trying, by pouring
in the money of its
all

and the public's minds from this by a .scattering cam- forest

because values involved are growing; and very largely, owners and taxpayers, while the foremost distinguished from the white pines by the distinct bands When the type of stands of timber in different regions
cause of forest
if not wholly, preventable! I still say that whether or paign for everything else, which is all right in detail, destruction is a national propensity. of summerwood on the outer circumference of each is known, this knowledge can be used to some extent CAR LOADINGS INCREASE
On the contrary,
not this represents sufficient attack on our prosperity to but all wrong in proportion. these nations do not have fire annual ring, especially in the heartwood. in the selection of southern pine lumber.
except as a negligible Revenue freight moved by railroads during the week
be called a national menace, the mental processes that Even in our campaign against fire we do this by accidental rarity. The red i)ine of the Lake States (Pinus rcxiiiosa) is Virgin-growth southern pine is denser on the average ended April 18th recpiired 922,778 cars, the American
are content to let it go undealt with are a menace to any making people visualize fire itself as their enemy. This It is unthinkable that frecjuently sold as white pine. It is somewhat coarser than .second-growth pine. As high as 90 per cent, of
can be reconciled with suc- fire Railway Association announced April 28th. the total
nation. is an ineffectual conception. It probably leads to support cess by calling on the same in grain and texture, with more strongly marked annual the longleaf and slash pines cut from a virgin stand
population for funds to put being an increase of 5.494 cars over the preceding week
If riot or invasion shouldsweep this country, killing of others' activities; also reduces the sum of careless- out their fires and recoup their losses rings, and it is somewhat more resinous.Red pine is may classify as dense under the grading rules. The and of 45.862 cars over the same week last year.
or, since it is not ;

unprotected settlers, plundering banks and treasuries of ness ; but, after all,
only sprays and quarantines, as it
it
inspired by reason, that it will be abolished also known as Norway pine, Canadian red pine, and percentage of virgin-growth shortleaf, loblolly, and Loading of merchandise and less than carload freight
by intellectual
$100,000,000 of the people's savings and business capital, were, indirectly and aimlessly against the fostering of economic argument. It will continue a national hard pine. pond pines that could actually be classified as dense is totaled 258,226 cars, a decrease of 2,534
menace from the week
and, by destroying the basis of commercial enterprise, a blight. It does not operate in time and place to arrest until the nation is fully
All the pines mentioned are comparatively easy to much smaller than 90 per cent., but even in these species, before, but an increase of 8.839 cars over the corre-
aroused to its danger.
dry either by air seasoning or kiln drying. Sugar pine. material cut from virgin growth averages considerably sponding week of 1924.
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THE NATIONAL COOPERS' JOURNAL May, 1925 May, 1925 THE NATIONAL COOPERS' JOURNAL 21

European Apple Market in 1924 Reviewed by Repre- l)reaking crops were harvested. These apples went on
SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENTS WHICH DO GOOD
the market at very low prices, being shipped in bulk WORK
sentative of Department of Agriculture under low-cost conditions, and not being subject to
import taxes. Under these circumstances the opening MACHINERY FOR SALE MACHINERY FOR SALE STOCK AND BARRELS FOR SALE
Edwin Smith, for high-priced American apples during the fall months
foreign representative of the Depart- York Imperials were purchased and exported or con- were very limited indeed.
ment of Agriculture, whose particular duties are to
signed abroad by Virginia growers. Much of the fruit
foster the American fruit market in European countries, "When a thorough appreciation was had of these
otherwise would have been sent to the cider mill. FOR SALE pOR SALE— One
in a recent review of the apple situation made the all quarters one hears the complaint about the poor
In changed conditions —and especially after the hopeless
REBUILT STAVE and HEADING MACHINERY used Weimar hoop-driving FOR SALE
prices taken for the November was a there machine, oil-barrel size, complete with coun- Stumpage on 11,000 acres
following comment
quality and deceptive packing in this year's supplies of
arrivals, Two Greenwood Heading Turners. tershaft and motor if desired; also one used
suitable for tie
"This mid-winter review is written to acquaint Amer- sharp cut-off in supplies of American apples. The Ger- One Heading Sawing Machine. makers. Railroad through the property. Ad-
Virginia Yorks. unfair to say that those apples Weimar barrel -washing machine, chain drive dress BONITA LUMBER CO., INC., Bonita, La.
ican apple growers and shippers with some of the salient
It is
man wholesalers were practically cleaned up on Amer- One No. 4 Stave Cutter. with motor, complete, practically new.
sold for less money in British markets than would have ROCHESTER BARREL MACHINE WORKS,
points affecting the European market during the fall of ican apples before the Christmas trade. Christmas week Address "MACHINES," care "The National
been realized home, but they nevertheless have under-
at
1924 and with conditions now influencing the market for the markets were short of good American apples and Manufacturers of "Greenwood" Stave Coopers' Journal," Philadelphia, Pa.
mined the value of the higher quality apples and have and Heading Machinery,
the balance of the apple season. the home supplies were beginning to show a weakened
had a great influence in keeping the market weak
condition.
Rochester, N. Y. STOCK AND BARRELS WANTED
Foreign Competition During 1924 throughout the fall and early winter. Barreled Apple Outlet
"American growers were told that the English apple "Having York Imperial is used extensively
color, the
"Prior to the war Germany imported large quantities
MACHINERY WANTED
as a cheaper fruit-stand apple. The British housewife
crop grown during 1924 was the shortest in years. Added
chooses a green apple of reasonably large size for cook-
of barreled apples from the United States and Canada. WHERE QUALITY COUNTS RANTED—Thirty-gallon Irish and Norwegian
to this, the growing season was one of the most un- Outbound shipping from Germany to the United States Resaw:
ing purposes. During December there was a fair demand
mackerel and herring barrels. Address
favorable in the history of the country. However, in resulted in low freight rates on apples from New York One 54" Mershon twin band resaw. WANTED HENRY A. THORNDIKE, P. O. Box 43, New-
for Western New York R. I. Greenings, but practically
the apple districts of Holland, Switzerland. Northern to Continental ports. In those days the American bar- Printer: 1 Hoop cutter. port, R. I.

Italy, Czccho-Slovakia, Roumania and Jugo-Slavia none came on the market. During late January and the One 24 x 44 Morgan 2-coIor printer. Hoop planer (double or triple head).
the reled apple met a German demand for high-quality 1

crop was the heaviest and the best they had ever had. month of February these apples have been arriving out Double Surfacer: 1 Michels combined pointer and lapper.
cheap fruit. At present
time the higher freight
the
One 30 X 7 Whitney, No.
of cold storage in quantities greater than is warranted. 6, 8-roU.
"The competition of the latter crops is not given rates,coupled with an import tax amounting to 10 marks 1 Hoop coiler.
Had a portion of those supplies been forwarded during Short Log Bolter:
adequate valuation by our American apple industry. It ($2.39) per hundred kilos (220 pounds), does not make One 8' Defiance, Want good machines for small mill in south- RANTED—Steel kegs, half barrels and barrels
the month of December, No. 6, high duty power feed
represents a tremendous volume and has probable that they would
it is
American barreled apple a cheap
west. Address "JONES," care "The National
certain lines the by the time fruit bolter. with removable heads. Price f. o. b.
have realized as great net returns and would have gone Coopers' Journal."
that represent a much higher class of commercial output it passes the German frontier. The difference between Crate Tenoner: Newark, N. J. Address JOHN EBERSBERGER,
than is seen in the English crop. into consumption while in prime condition. One No. 221 Chase double end crate tenoner. INC., COOPERAGE, Newark, N. J.
its cost and the cost of boxed apples from the Pacific

Northwest is so small that buyers have turned to boxed Always

British Market* Conditions in Continental Markets
With 1,400 machines on our own floors, the
"Owingto the poor quality of English apples, early "What with
the difficulty of luxury permits, followed
apples, as they arrive in a condition that makes them chances are we can save you money on just PLANTS FOR SALE
season arrivals of California Gravensteins and North-
preferable for reshipping and are generally more satis- the machine wanted.
POSITIONS WANTED
by the period of trade strangulation due to currency
western Jonathans realized unusually high prices and inflation, the German people were denied American
factory in meeting the demands for high-class apples. We earnestly solicit your inquiries.
gave a favorable indication as to demand for later apples from 1914 till 1923. They worked up an immense
"Reliable importers make the statement that large WAYNE MACHINERY CO. FOR SALE
American shipments. The short crop in the United appetite for them. Just prior to December, 1923, the
quantities of barreled apples will not be imported into
Germany until lower import taxes prevail. The im-
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Complete heading
kilns,
plant, including brick dry
tug boat, gas boat, barge, water and land
\Y ANTED — Position as traveling salesman,
States, good home demand and high shipping point prices German workers were receiving their pay envelopes handling kegs and barrels. I know kegs and
caused heavy f. o. b. sales and effectively checked con- every two or three days and they spent their earnings
porting interests are using their influence toward getting skidders and eight or ten million feet standing barrels from A
to Z, how to make them and
reductions, but without very sanguine prospects at the
timber. Mill in operation, daily capacity 4,000 how to sell them. Southern territory preferred.
signments by growers and shippers to European markets before going to bed. because by the next night the amount FOR SALE sets. Address WINTON HEADING CO., Win- Address "SALESMAN," care "The National
present time. They suggest that interests in the United ton, N. C.
with the exception of those organizations following this they could buy with their pay would probably be cut 1Defiance triple-head hoop planer, like new. Coopers' Journal," Philadelphia, Pa.
States prevail upon the American Government to bring
character of marketing as a general policy. in half. As their rents were practically 1 Defiance hoop coiler.
free, they spent
about a commercial treaty between the two countries 1 Noble hoop coiler, used but ten days.
"Viewing this situation, export speculators, both in everything for commodities. The mark declined to four
which would specify German import tax concessions on 6 32" Widdowson foot-power stave jointers.
America and abroad, looked favorably upon the pros- trillion to the dollar and meant very little to them, while STOCK AND BARRELS FOR SALE
American Such a treaty is in effect between
fruit. 2 32" Rochester side spring stave jointers. HELP WANTED
pects for buying heavy supplies of varieties and sizes the pfennig was entirely out of their comprehension.
Spain and Germany, with the result that Spanish oranges 1 42" Greenwood stave cutter.
suitable for the export tradeand made investments ac- "With this state of affairs existing for
months, then 1 Greenwood 24" heading planer.
enjoy a low import tax.
cordingly. It is doubtful
if purchases by these factors to have every mark take the unchanging value of 23.9 1 20" Trevor heading planer.
FOR SALE
were ever as heavy as they were during the autumn of
1924. British brokers having the accounts of regular
cents, the people's sense of money value was entirely
evaporated. Everything seemed cheap to them. They
Scandinavian Markets
"The Scandinavian markets have been supplied by
1
1
4" Rochester heading turner, like new.
48" Trevor heading saw machine. Stumpage suitable for staves for a slack barrel \YANTED —
Superintendent for tight barrel
operation, on 11,000 acres with other lands factory, familiar with kiln drying and joint-
consignments, shippers took the same view and encour- had little confidence in the stability of the new currency direct purchases in the United States and Canada to a ZERN MACHINERY EXCHANGE available. Railroad through the property. Ad- ing staves and making circled heading. Ad-
aged their shippers along identical lines. Thus the situ- and spent all of their earnings for what they most greater extent than usual. This has caused prices to Fort Wayne, Ind. dress BONITA LUMBER CO., INC., Bonita, La dress, detailing qualifications, COOP- MACON
ation resulted in the consignments iK'ing placed in strong
ERAGE COMPANY, Macon, Ga.
wanted without any delay whatever. Their craving for be influenced to a lesser degree by prices in England
hands. American apples caused a demand that the available than otherwise would have been the case. Thus in
"With the American boxed apple crop only about 71 supply could not satisfy. The prices of the apples in Norway, Sweden and Denmark prices to the Scandina-
per cent, and the barreled apple crop 87 per cent, of the no way hindered this unusual call for American apples. vian consumer have ruled higher than they have to the
production of 1923, early exports were of practically the With only temporary setbacks unthought of, demands Exports to these countries have fallen off
same volume as in the preceding season. Up to Novem- and high prices prevailed until March. 1924, when the
British.
correspondingly.
Our Special UR LITTLE "Special Advertisements" are Wonder Workers. Our Special
ber 15th exports of barreled apples from the United people began to be convinced that the currency was "Indications are that they will continue to take re-
Ad. They are bright nuggets in a big streak of pay dirt. Those who have used them know this is so. Ad.
States and Canada were 1,378.714 barrels, as against actually stabilized and that they were facing a new set duced supplies for the balance of the season. However, Department They will sell anything that you have to sell. Don't delay. Make your oflferings at once through Department
2,140,807 boxes in 1923. Being in strong hands and with of conditions wherein their earnings did not meet their as the buying power in these countries not as strong
is
the favorable speculative outlook, prices in the British living expenses. Strikes followed and these conditions as is in the United States, it is
it doubtful if they will
port markets kept considerably above the low level of checked Germany's apple dissipation of 1923-24, lasting
1923 regardless of the unexpected volume, but necessarily
could not stand up to American values, so that it was
until after the fruit season had drawn to a close.
"During this period those who dared to buy apples in
keep up their ratio of consumption at the high apple
prices that are being maintained in American markets
this winter."
A. M. WELTI A BRO. BLrM HOOPS
FREIGHT RATES TO
YOU Dublin Hardwood Stave Co.
INCORPORATED
Manufacturer* of
common to see apples selling in England and Scotland America or England and ship them to Rotterdam and St. lyouls, 13c New OrlpaiM. 24c can possibly get along without Manufacturers oj
at figures aslow as or lower than those for like lines Hamburg reaped a rich harvest. The RAILROADS WORKING ON NEW STEEL RATES Ix>ulBvilIe. 20.5c BiifTalo. 31.5c advertising In THE NATIONAL Air Dried and Listed Tight Barrel
in New York. Ordinarily this would discourage con- made were enormous. But with the opening of the 1924
profits that were
Railroad executives who met in Chicago the week
Tight Cooperage Chlcnro. Iflc rittHburgh, S1.5c
MUtvaukee, 23.5o Norfolk, 40.5c
COOPERS' JOURNAL, but you COOPERAGE
Kansas City, 24.5c New Vork, 43.5c willget along much better and Red Oak, White Oak. Ash
signments and cause a corresponding rebound in over- apple season these same people faced a new .set of con- of April 20th in connection with the findings of the In- Milk, Oil and Lard Tierces much faster IF YOU DO USE
CAN YOU BEAT 'EM? PORK STAVES
seas price levels, but having the exportable supplies in ditions. The strikes had been settled and the German terstate Commerce Commission, which suggested that and Kegs THE ONLY PAPER THAT All kinds of Cut-Offs and all kinds of Hand-
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the expected short supplies and high prices. Up to done so well in the previous year was the question as to territory in the complaint of the Jones & Laughlin Steel J
January 3d there were exported from the United States whether the German people would again buy apples as Corporation, agreed to abide by the commission's find-
and Canada 1,842.816 barrels, as against 2.075,411 barrels
in 1924, and 3.575,198 boxes, as against 2,863,280 boxes

in 1924.
they did before the strikes?

Collapse of Hamburg Market

ings, it has been learned, and adjourned to work on
rates so that they might be put into effect within ninety
4163
JOHN KEESEY
Du Pont Building, WILIVIINGTON, DEL. Jack Cohen Cooperage Works
A. L. POESSEL & COMPANY
days. Tight and Slack
"These heavy supplies never allowed the market to "Some of the importing factors were willing to pin Buyer, Seller and Dealer
To men from ten railroads in the Pitts-
this effect, rate BUYER AND SELLER OF NEW
strengthen, so that we have witnessed during December their faith to the persistence of the German appetite for burgh and Mahoning and Shenango groups met in Pitts- New Barrels, Kegs, Slack AND SECOND-HAND COOPER- Cooperage Stock
and January price levels usually lower than in markets .American apples, because as soon as the American apple burgh. April 27th, to reckon mileage from each mill Cooperage Stock, Used AGE OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS
in the eastern part of the United States; especially has harvest got into full swing heavy shipments were di-
Staves-Hoops-Heading
this l)een true in the case of boxed apples. rected toward Hamburg. The results were disastrous.
point in these two groups, to consuming points in the
and New Steel Drums 115 West Norwood Street Quotations Cheerfully Made
territory concerned. This work will require from two
Virginia Exportation*
"Brokers and importers failed to fully recognize two to three weeks. At the end of this time an average will Your I nquirieM and Offers arm Solicited INDIANAPOLIS, IND. '
208 So. La Salle St. Chicago, III.
things: First, that the situation
during the winter of be taken of mileage from all mill points in thp tun
"Or.c
depressing influence thai ahuulu not be over- ly23-^4 was wholly artthcial and probably will never
be groups to the consuming points. Another meeting will
looked has been the large quantity of small and inferior <luplicated again and, second, that during the fall of then be held in Chicago,
apples exported from Virginia.
;
when rates will be fixed. In
Thinking that there 1924 the German markets were being deluged with sup-
would be a demand for cheap apples
to the short .American crop,
in Great Britain, due
unusual quantities of small
plies of apples from Roumania, Jugo-Slavia,
Czecho-
slovakia, the Tyrol sections and Holland, where record-
response
the railroads
to numerous inquiries
say they will be unable to give out
rates until this work is completed.
from steel men here,
new HANLON-GREGORY GALVANIZING COMPANY
For Seventy-seven Years Established 1848
Standard Sizes in Stock. Hot Process Galvanizing of Hoop Steel in Coils and Cut Lengtlu
Specialists in Quality
Stave, Veneer,
Hog and Planing
Machine Knives.
D. LOVEJOY & SON
LOWELL, MASS. NEW ORLEANS, LA.
Always Reliable.
Prompt Shipments.
tmmuuiuMiiiiiiiHiiiiiuiiiiiiM

ANDERSON, IND. ST. LOUIS, MO.

Satisfaction Guaranteed. PROMPT DELIVERIES 24th Street and A. V. R. R., PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
WHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISERS. TEIl. THEM THAT YOU SAW ,T IN "THE NATIONAL COOPERS' JOURNAL."
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May, 1925 THE NATIONAL COOPERS' JOURNAL 23

SOUTHERN COOPERAGE COMPANY THE HARLAN-MORRIS MFG. CO. ^ Tight and Slack Barrels
Manufacturers of and
Manufacturer* of all Kind* of
'.^^u'.ls.'l
CALIFORNIA BARREL CO.
Dealers in all kinds of Cooperage Tight-Barrel Staves ^ Circled Heading
We carry new Cooperage from
local or carload shipments. Ready
5 to 50-gallon on hand at all times for
to fill barrels for all requirements
COOPERAGE STOCK, COOPERAGE and
Manufacturers of
WOODEN WARE— TIGHT and SLACK— OF ALL SIZES
MATCHED STOCK A SPECIALTY Platits at 'Seville Island, Pa., and 'Pittsburgh, Pa.

Office and Factory. 3134-3160 Chartrcs Streef, New Orleans, La.

From WHITE OAK, RED OAK, ASH and GUM ADDRESS CORRESPONDENCE TO MILL: Areata, Humboldt County, California
Branch Mills in
MILLS. FORDOCHE, LA.
SATISFACTION
GUARANTEED Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas Pittsburgh Barrel and Cooperage Company MAIN OFFICE AND FACTORY: 1101 Illinois Street, San Francisco, Cal.
13S5'31 LIticrty Avenue Pittsburgh, Pa. FOREIGN DEPARTMENT: 433 California St., San Francisco, Cal.

REINSCHNIDT STAVE CO. ECKHARDT & LENNON CO., Inc. When in the Market for
...MANUFACTURERS OF. Manufacturers of 30 x^^" Ash Pork Staves Washington Cooperage and Packing Co.
Tight and Slack Barrel Staves All Kiw%Ac TIGHT BARREL HEADING 34 X W Red Oak Oil Staves
36 x^" Staves Gum
Manufacturers of
AIR-DRIED AND LISTED All IVinaS :: AND STAVES :: DOUGLAS FIR STAVES
—Pine Staves
Red, Water and White

Address all
Oak
PLANTS— Quitman.
Correspondence and Orders to
Staves.
Ga.,
Also Slack Barrels
and Loughrldge.
QUITMAN, GEORGIA
Fla.
MAIN OFFICE .....
Mills at Monroe, Wlnnsboro and Galllon, La.
Monroe, La. THE HENNEN COOPERAGE CO., Inc.
Manufacturers of Tight Cooperage
frrite to

LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA. RICHMOND BEACH

HEADING and BARRELS
WASHINGTON

D. K. BROWN, Ruston, La HICKSON-ROGERS MANUFACTURING CO.

MANUFACTURERS OF
Cooperage Stock & Barrel Shooks
POUNDED 1850 (NEW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA)
We are large buyers of Slack Cooperage
INCORPORATED 1900

Stock of all kinds, and we want your prices

Kiln-Dried and all Lengths Dowel Pins, Club Turned Oak mnd Qooperaf^e
eariei Siaies Machinery
and Jointed Tigm of Cutoffs Tight Barrel Staves Hickory Spokes N. & H. O'DONNELL COOPERAGE CO.
WE ARE READY TO HANDLE YOUR ORDERS IN ANY
WINES, WHITE OAK. RED OAK AND GUM OIL STAVES. t
QUANTITIES. STOCK AND SERVICE
1
BARREL MANUFACTURERS
No. 2 OILS IN OAK AND GUM AND COPPER STAVES. PARAQOUUD
I A-1. WRITE US
>VRKA.INS>^S
]
B. C. SHEAHAN COMPANY
166 West Jackson Blvd. :: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Moore St., Water to Swanson St. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

OUR SPECIALTY W. W. WILSON STAVE COMPANY

IM" SLACK BARREL HEADING ^MANUFACTURERS OF
BRUCE T. WARRING THE MICHEL COOPERAGE CO.
3256 K STREET, N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. .Manufacturers.
PlINE OR aUM — A.NY QRADB OR SIZB AO Classes Kiln-Dried and Jointed Tight Barrel Staves
Dealer In
Let us know your requirements All Kinds of Second Hand Empty Barrels WINE, PICKLE om OIL COOPERAGE
CAREY COOPERAGE & TIMBER CO., INC.
White Oak Red Oak Gum and Ash 30 YEARS* EXPERIENCE ALWAYS IN THE MARKET FOR SQUARE HEADING
NORTH LITTLE ROCK Can Furnish You Barrels for All Purposes AND STAVES OF ALL KINDS. QUOTE PRICES
CYPRESS, ALABAMA :-: :-: ARKANSAS Write Me When In Need
Weat 1277 Res. West 2224 SANDUSKY OHIO

Established 1912

FRUIT BARREL STAVES

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LEWIS SIEQEL Dealer la All Klads ot
GEORGE W. STONE,
ESTABLISHED 1884

Jr., & SONS PROPERLY

MADE Tight Barrel QUALITY
STOCK
SAWN CHESTNUT, DRESSED OR ROUGH -DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF-
YOU WILL LIKE THEM-WRITE US SOW New and Second-hand Barrels and Kegs SECOND-HAND BARRELS and HOGSHEADS STAVES AND HEADING
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FOR SALE: 10,000 No. 1 and No. 2 Oil Barrels
TREXLER COOPERAGE CO. OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE
LANCASTER, PA.
All orders receive
WAREHOUSE AND YARDS
prompt and efficient attention. Let u« aerve you.

OZARK TIIVIBER AND STAVE COMPANY

ALLENTOWN • • PENNSYLVANIA 509-517 Locust Street
1234-1240 SEVENTH STREET. S. W. Washington, D. C.
lO N. Clark SIreel, Chicago, Illinois

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J. M. PEEL & BROTHER

MANUFACTURERS
PENSACOLA COOPERAGE CO. NATIONAL COOPERAGE & WOODENWARE CO.
WE MAKE THEM!
- == COILED ELM HOOPS == HO :gTade tight and SLACK BAHREIN TIGHT COOPERAGE BUNGS VENT PLUGS FAUCETS
CASK or BARREL PLUGS and WORM-HOLE PEGS
We are prepared at times to make prompt shipment
all

in any quantity anywhere Also Kiln-dried and Jointed RED OAK STAVES and CIRCLED HEADING Write for prices on Bung-borers, Cooper's hoop-drivers, hammers,

Write us NOW! Manufacturers and Exporter s adzes, flagging and flagging irons, chalk, chines and chine mauls
-Office and Plant-
LAKE VILLAGE -:- ARKANSAS I DE SOTO and TARRAGONA STS PENSACOLA, FLA. PEORIA .'. .«. ILLINOIS REDLICH MFG. CO. 647 W. Oak St. CHICAGO
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w. A. TSCHUMY & COMPANY MONTEZUMA COOPERS' FLAG Western New York

COOPERS*
•
Manufacturers and Dealers in
• •
Butt or Heading
Forty years in the business Hoop Nails Hoop Staples Hoop Fasteners
Slack Cooperage Stock SOFT VARIETY have made us Flag experts ALL LENGTHS Flag
Bright, Blued, Coppered or Galvanized
Try our Service
GUM
OUR SPECIALTIES
APPLE BARREL STOCK
«
PINE TRUCK BARREL STOCK
17f Or^ IKlf h
|

92 Weftf
•

Bayard Street
P. T. CAS EY
Seneca
•

Falls, N. Y.
ELAG A
The Finest
Grades Grown
large supply
constantly in stock
THE rVfk W vTAiillUV TA
lilt btU. W. MANLtK lU.
Write for prices and samples

R. E. TRAVER, Montezuma, N. Y. Belleville, 111.

FIELDS-LATTA STAVE CO. WE ARE BUYERS OF Manufacturer of

and Dealer in SKUSE'S COOPERAGE The Sutherland-Innes Co. Limited
M anufacturers of HIGH GRADE
STAVES,HOOP$&HEADING Slack
Orders
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK
solicited for straight or mixed Manufacturers and Dealers in
Staves
Slack
QUALITY
Barrel Staves
"WE'VE GOT SERVICE IT "
For Tight and Slack Cooperage
"'"
Heading
Hoops
cars. Local coopers supplied. Write us
whether you want to buy or sell as we
STAVES, HOOPS, HEADING AND SHOOKS
If and are what you want, know we can deal to your satisfaction.
JAMES WEBSTER & BRO., Ltd. °"''J:v^%l'or:^:T TIGHT AND SLACK
DYERSBURG office and Plant TENNESSEE LONDON OFFICE— Dishwood
Flour and Address. SKUSE'S COOPERAGE
Hoose. 9 New Broid St.. E. C.
Fruit Barrels Cor. Finney nnd Davis Sts.. ROCHESTER, NEW TORK
Chatham Ontario, Canada
WIIF.N URITIsr, To ADVKHTISKRS, TKI.I, TlieM THAT YOU SAW IT IN "THE NATIONAI. CooPF.RS' JOIRNAI.."
WMFN WR.TINC TO ADVTRTISF.RS, TEIL TIIKM THAT YOU SAW IT IN "THE NATIONAL COOPEKS' JOUtNAL."
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THE NATIONAL COOPERS' JOURNAL May, 1925 May, 1925 THE NATIONAL COOPERS' JOURNAL 25

Cooperage Stock
Tight or slack material of the highest quality.
Pckin Cooperage Company
Kegs and Barrels Hoops, Staves, Headings
E, HENNING, Inc.
659 CUNARD BLDG., 25 BROADWAY, NEW YORK We offer you the facilities of the
Cooperage Machinery Slack and Tight Cooper Tacks, Truss Hoops "Henning" Service in the purchase of
New or used. The products of the foremost
facturers of the country.
manu-
Peoria, Illinois Pekin, 111.
Cooperage Candy Pails
TIGHT
STAVES
COOPERAGE STOCK
HEADING

Cooperage Supplies Port Arthur, Texas Ambridge, Penna. SLACK

STAVES
COOPERAGE
HOOPS
STOCK
HEADING
Alexandria, La. Mobile, Alabama
Every item in mill or shop use b carried in stock.
ICE CREAM TUB STOCK
C. PENNOYER CO. Barrels Shooks, Kegs,
MORRIS WALSH SONS STAVES
COOPERAGE MACHINERY
BOTTOMS

J. f Office—813 Sarah Street TIGHT NEW OR USED SLACK

8 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois
Branches in
Staves and Heading FACTORY
South 8th to South 9th on Sarah Street, Write us at

NEW YORK. N. Y. MACON, GA. MEMPHIS. TENN. DOMESTIC AND EXPORT

Phone: Hemlock 0163
South Side PITTSBURGH, PA. 431 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL.

CHICKASAW WOOD PRODUaS CO.

Farmers Manufacturing Co.
Stephen Jerry ^ Co., inc.
CHICKASAW COOPERAGE CO. Manufacturers 272 Huron St., Brooklyn. N. Y. MI. OLIVE STAVE GO
MANUFACTURERSIOF BATESVILLE, ARK.
They're Made Well—
Barrels, Slaves 'Q •
STAVES, HEADING They Made Good! , "MANUFACTURERS OF - " 1

Heading, Shocks SLACK BARRELS Tight Barrel Staves and Heading

Kiln-Dried Dimension Lumber PACK AGES-- ALL KINDS Barrels and Shooks IN —'-" -> =
FOR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Cooperage Stock WHITE OAK, RED OAK, GUM and ASH
GENERAL OFHCE: GULF DISTRICT:
Box 143, Binghamton Br. 1036 Whitney Central Bklg. Plants Located from MAIN OFFICE Always in the market for DRY SLACK STAVES
Memphis, Tenn. New Orleans, La. Florida to New York NORFOLK, VIRGINIA 18 to 34".
" Quotations solicited. I PROMPT SHIPMENT CLOSE INSPECTION QUALITY 1

Chris Heidt, 2d ESTABLISHED 1860

Chas. E. Heidt
Hlionea
\\\^\ Bergen
THE
Goodspeed Machine Co. La3rton Cooperage Co.
ESTABLISHED
^
1851 C. HEIDT
JERSEY, CITY, N.
& SON, Inc. Incorporated Vail Cooperage Co.
J.
Since 1888
New Slack Barrels
B Second-hand Barrels MANUFACTURERS OF Manufacturer* of

DUILDERS OF MACHINES for the manu- A All Kinds Slack and Tight
FIR STAVES AND HEADING STAVES
^^
Spools,
facturer of Tubs, Pails, Slotted Clothespins,
Bobbins, WoodBailwoods and
Heels,
for all dry materials,
chemicals, sugar, etc.
R
R
Wc specialize preparing

tight barrels for all

TIGHT AND SLACK QUALITY HOOPS
other Small Handles, and Small Novelty Turnings.
Hand Type and Automatic Variety Lathes are
special features.
Tongue and Grooved
E
L
S
purposes

'A L'sed Barrel ia Better

Also Tanks, Barrels and Kegs STOCK HEADING
1
Barrels a Specialty

QUALITY and SERVICE Our Motto!

Than a New One"
Heading and Stave Mill, Linnton, Oregon
OUR NORTHERN ELM HOOPS
"BEST BY TEST" VENEERS 1
MADE IN WINCHENDON, MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE: 301, 303 WATER ST., PORTLAND, ORE. FORT WAYNE :: IND.
OFFICE, 64 Fairmount Ave. PLANT, 12-88 Fairmount Ave.

KINGSTON COOPERAGE CO., Inc.

Are you

For a
in touch with buyers of
line of products?
live wire connection
your
COLWELL COOPERAGE
120 BROADWAY : : NEW YORK
CO.
CITY
READY
with good quality

NEW TIGHT BARRELS, TRY THIS SPACE standard Slack Barrel

HALF BARRELS & KEGS J? RUIT BARREL STAVES, HOOPS

ASH-FIR-GUM-OAK
tst'd
AND HEADING
Our first interest is to protect our patrons
in quality and price
K. W. JACOBS COOPERAGE CO.
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 8
1
STOCK of uniform dependability

Straight or Mixed Cars

SLACK BARREL MANUFACTURERS-ALL KINDS SUPPLIES .-. TOOLS Write, 'phone or wire us
if you want quick service
FACTORY AND MAIN OFFICE NEW YORK OFHCE
No matter what kind
we can supply your
of a
need.
slack barrel
Quality,
you use or want
manufacture and
7
35 to 67 Bruyn Avenue
Kingston, N. Y.
Room339, Hudson Terminal
30 Church Street
service guaranteed.
6 straight or mixed cars direct from the mill. The Gideon -Anderson Co.
Write us now for APPLE BARRELS L. C. L. deliveries from our local warehouse. Second and Angelica Sts., ST. LOUIS, MO.

WHRX WRITING TO ADVERTISERS, TEI.I. THEM THAT YOU SAW IT IN "THE NATIONAL COOPERS* JOLRNAt.' WHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISERS, TEI,!. THEM THAT YOU SAW IT IN "THE NATIONAL COOPERS* JOURNAL.'
26 THE NATIONAL COOPERS' JOURNAL May, 1925

Parties wanting anything that comes under any of the following heads, will do well to

BUYERS' DIRECTORY
Oram
BARREL EL.BVATORS AND CONTBYOR8
Co., The John S.,

BAICBEL HEATERS
Colwell Cooperage Co., New York, N. Y
Hy nson Company, Tin-, St Louis, Mu
Cleveland. Ohio
Pace
14-15

27
4
ColieiiCooperage Works, .lack. Indianapolis, Ind
Heidt & Son, C. Jersey City. N. J
Kecsey. .lolin, Wilmington, D'el
remember

Pittsburgh Barrel and Cooperage Co., Pittsburgh. Pa

.si.^i'l, wis, Lancastei-, I'a
that these are the most reliable and trustworthy manufacturers and dealers in
their respective lines.
Front Cover.
SECOND-HAND BARRELS
Always mention this paper when w^riting. I. F. C. means InsKM
I. B. C. means Inside Back Cover.

Page
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24
22
5
Kureka Machine

Gerlach
SPRAYING MACHINES
Co., 2605 Vega

STAVE AND HEADING MACHINERY

«'o.. The Peter, Cleveland, Ohio
Ave., Cleveland, Ohio
Pac*
20

F. C.
•THE CHAMPION"
Our unaxc«UMl
BmtsI H«ater
Otm- 30,000 Now
^ HYNSON COMPANY
Largest Exclusive (goopers* Tool
!,( I.
Sedgwick, E. M., Syracuse, N. Y
Tr<\i«r MHiiiifuctui iiiK *''>., Lnckport, N. Y F. C.
26
Stone, Jr., & Sons, George W.. 1234 7th St.. Wash.. D. C...24 Holmes Machinery Co., K. & B., Buffalo, N. Y 27 in Um
Van Aken Cooperage Co., C. M., 141 Broadway, New York..
I,

3
Warring, Bruce T.. Washington. D C 24 Oram Co., The John C, Cleveland, Ohio 14-16
Rochester Barrel Machine Wks., Rochester, N. Y B.C.
BARBEL MACHINERY
Clough & Witt Machine The, Cleveland, Ohio
Holmes Machinery Co., E. & B., Buffalo, N. T
Co.. 26
27
SLACK BARREL MAKERS AND BARREL STOCK
Colwell Cooperage Co., New York, N.Y
Karmei's Manufacluring Co., Norfolk, Va L'4
4
'irev.ir Manufacturing Co., Lockport, N.

STEEL AND WIRE HOOPS

Y I. F. C.
Supply House in the World
Marten, Grahn & Andresen, San Fiancisco, Calif 2 ireif JJi-os. Cooperage Co.. Cleveland, Ohio

WHEN
3
Oram Co., The John S., Cleveland, Ohio 14-15
•

Heidt & Son, C. Jersey City. N. J American Steel and Wire Co.. Chicago and New York 25
Rochester Barrel Machine Wks., Rochester, N. Y B. C. Jacobs Cooperage Co., K. W., Milwaukee, Wis L'4
5
HaiUfin-Giegory Co.. Pittsburgh, Pa 21 it comes to coopers* tools and supplies
Ttevor Manul'acturinp- Co., lL,ockpoit, N. Y I. F. C. Murray, C. E., Decherd, Tenn Henning, Inc., E., Chicago, 111 26
Weimar EnRineering Works, Philaflelphia, Pa
COOPERS' FLAG
4
O'Donnell Cooperage Co.. N. and H., Philadelphia. Pa
Pensacola Cooperage Co., Pensacola, Fla
24
23
4

TIGHT BARREL MAKERS AND BARREL STOCK

*'H3mson** stands second to none. We manu-
Casey, P. T., Seneca Falls, N. Y 23 Skuse's Cooperage. Rochester, N. Y 24
Colwell Cooneraere Co., New Y'ork. N. Y 4 Walsh Sons, Morris, Pittsburgh, Fa 25
Allied Barrel Co., Cleveland, Ohio
California Barrel Co.. San Francisco, Calif
F. C.
24
facture our products and are always stocked to
Henning, Inc., E., Chicago, 111 26
Chickataw Wood Products Co., Memphis, Tenn 24
Travor, R. E., Montezuma, N. Y 24 SLACK BARREL STOCK (Manufacturers or Dealers) Hudson & D'ugger Co., Inc., Memphis, Tenn 3 handle orders promptly and satisfactorily. There
COOPERS' TOOLS. TRUSS HOOPS, ETC. Farmers Manufacturing Co., Norfolk, Va 24 Kingston Cooperage Co., Kingston, N. Y 5
Colwell Cooperage Co., New York, N. Y Henning, Inc., E., Chicago, III
we
Hynson Company, The, St Louis, Mo 27
4
Murray. C. E., Decherd, Tenn
25
4
Laylon Cooperage Co., Portland, Ore
Michel Cooperage Co., Sandusky, Ohio
2.'i

24
is nothing the barrel maker needs that can not
Redllch Mfg. Co.. 647 W. Oak St.. Chicago. Ill 24 Pennoyer Co., J. C., Chicago, 111 26 Mooi'fi Stave Co., Lucas E., New Orleans and New York.... ,">

Trevor Manufacturing Co., Lockport, N. V I. F. (^. Southern Cooperage Co., New Orleans, La 23 National Cooperage and Woodenware Co., Peoria, 111 24 supply. Place your orders with us now.
Van Aken Cooperage Co., C. M., 141 Broadway, New York.. 3 Struthers-Zeigler Cooperage Co., Detroit, Mich 16 I'ekin Cooperage Co., 25 Broadway, New York, N. Y 24
Van Aken Cooperage Co., C. M., 141 Broadway, New York.. Pensacola Cooperage Co.. Pensacola, Fla
DOWEL PINS 3
Pittsburgh Barrel and Cooperage Co., Pittsburgh, Pa
23
24
HlckBon-Rogers Mfg. Co., Paragould, Ark 23
Hynson Company, The, St. Louis, Mo 27 SLACK COOPERAGE STOCK (Manufacturers and Dealers) Sutherland-Innes Co., Ltd., Chatham, Ont 24

Redllch Mfg. Co., 647 W. Oak St.. Chicago, 111 .24 Bartlett, O. L., Mound City, III 21
Walsh Sons, Morris. Pittsburgh, Pa 2.'i

Carey Cooperage and Timber Co., Cypress, Ala 23

Washingon Coop, and Pkg. Co., Richmond Beach, Wash... 24
DRAG SAWS, ETC. Memphis, Tenn
Cate-r.iaNieve Co., Inc., 1."!
Welti & Bro., A. M., Cleveland, Ohio 21
Pennoyer Co., J. C, Chicago, 111 .26 Colleton Mercantile Co., Ravenel, S. C 16
Rochester Barrel Machine Wks., Rochester, N .B. C. Colwell Cooperage Co.. New York, N.Y
TVevor Manufacturing Co., Lockport. N. Y...
.

.1. F C. 4 TIGHT COOPERAGE STOCK (Manufacturers or Dealers)

Davis Stave Co., W. M., Memidiis. Tenn 16
ELM HOOP MANUFACTURERS Dut)liii-Hardwood Stave Co., Dul)liM. (Ja 21 Brown. D. K,, Ruston. La 23
Bartlett, O. L., Mound City, 111 ,21 Flelds-l.atta Stave Co., Dyersbuig, Tenn 23 Cate-LaNleve Co., Inc., Memphis, Tenn i:i

Peel & Bro.. J. M., Lake Village, Ark .23 Gideon- Anderson Co., St. Louis, Mo 4 Colwell Cooperage Co., New York, N. Y 4

EXPORTERS Greif Hros. Cooperage Co., Cleveland, Ohio 8 Dublin Hardwood Stave Co., Dublin, Ga 21
Henning, Inc., E., Chicago, 111 25 Eckhardt & Lennon. Monroe. La 23
Henning. Inc., E.. Chicago, 111 26 HimiiiiUierKer-llarrison Lbr. Co., Cape Girardeau. Mo l.T Harlan-Morris Mfg. Co., Jackson, Tenn 23
Jerry Co., Stephen, Brooklyn, N. Y ,25
Jerry Co., Stephen, Brooklyn, N. Y 25 Hennen Cooperage Co., The, Lake Providence, La 2:i
Moore Stave Co., Lucas E.. New Orleans and New York... 6
Mill Shoals Cooperage Co., .St. Louis. Mo 13 Henning, Inc., E., Chicago. Ill 2fi
Pekln Cooperage Co., 2". Bioadway. New Y'ork, N. Y" 24 .Muiray. C. E., Decherd, Tenn Krafft Cooperage Co., St. Louis. Mo 4
4
HOOP MACHIN-ES Ozark Co., The, Planters BIdg., St. Louis, Mo 16 l.ayton Cooperage Co., Portland, Ore 2."i

Hynson Company. The, .St Loui<. Mo - t Peel & Bro., J. M.. Lake Village, Ark 23 Moore Stave Co., Lucas E., New Orleans and New York.... .'j

Rochester Barrel Machine Wks., Rochester, N. Y B. C. Pennoyer Co., J. C, Chicago, 111 26 Mt. Olive Stave Co.. Batesvllle, Ark 25
Trevor Manufacturinj; Cn.. I-iickjxirt. .\. Y I. F C. Poessel & Co., A. L., Chicago. Ill l>] Ozark Timber and Stave Co.. Chicago, 111 24
I'owellCooperage Co., Memphis, Tenn Pennoyer Co., J. C, Chicago, 111 24
Hynaon'a Chamfor Howol or (Go4>ot1)
MACHINE KNIVES AND SAWS Reinschmldt Stave Co., Quitman, Ga 23
6
Sheahan Co., B. C, Chicago. Ill 24 HyiMon'a O. K. Crow, aU motel
Gerlach Co., The Peter, Cleveland, Ohio I. F. C.
Sheahan Co., B. C, Chicago, 111 24 Sutherland-Innes Co., Ltd., Chatham, Ont 24
Lovejoy & Son, D., Lowell, Mass. 20 Skuse's Cooperge. Rochester. N. Y 24 Washingon Coop, and Pks. Co., Richmond Beach, Wash.. .24
Southern Stave Saw and Machine Co.. Birmingham. Ala... 2 Smith Lumber W. Wilson Stave Co.. W. W.. North Little Rock. Ark
NAILS. STAPLES. TACKS. CXEATS. ETC.
Co..
Struthers-Zeigler Cooperage Co., Detroit, Mich
T., Chapman. Ala 13
16
tS
If It Comes from "Hynson" You Know lt*s Right
Colwell Cooperage Co., New York, N. Y 4 Sutherland-Innes Co., Ltd., Chatham. Ont 24 TIGHT STAVE MANUFACTURERS
Hvnson Company, The, St I..(>ui.>;, Mo 27 Trexler Cooperage Co., Allentown. Pa 23
Redllch Mfg. Co.. 647 W. Oak St.. Chicago. Ill 24 Tschumy & Co.. W. A.. Norfolk, Va 23 Dublin Hardwood Stave Co.. Dublin. Ga 21 "Tho Champion'* HoaU Moro Barrob
Turner-Farber-Ixtve, Leland, Miss Eckhardt & Lennon. Monroe, La
Stanley Co., The Geo. W., Belleville. Ill 24
Van Aken Cooperage Co., C. M., 141 Broadway,
5 98
and Dooa it Bottor Hum Any
Van Aken Cooperage Co.. C. M.. 141 Broadway, New York.. 3
PAIL AND TUB MACHINERY
Vail Cooperage Co., Fort Wayne. Ind
Vall-Donaldson Co., St. LouLs, Mo
New York.. 3
25
Henning. Inc.. E., Chicago, 111 26
Mooie Stave Co.. Lucas E., New Orleans and New York.... 5 Otiior Hoator Mado ST. LOUIS • • MISSOURI
6 Reinschmldt Stave Co., Quitman. Ga 28
Gerlach Co., The Peter. Cleveland, Ohio I. F. C. Voll Cooperage Co., 4 1 Pine St., St. I.,ouis, Mo
r. 3 Sutherland-Innes Co., Ltd., Chatham, Ont 24
Goodspeed Machine Co.. Winchendon. Mass 24 Walsh Sons, Morris, Pittsburgh, Pa 25 Washingon Coop, and Pkg. Co., Richmond Beach. Wash... 24
Trevor Manufacturing Co., Lockport. N. Y I. F. C. Wiiieman. Henry, Jr., Detroit, Mich 5 Wilson Stave Co.. W. W.. North Little Rock. Ark 18

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WIRE
TWT<^TF^
IWIOLL^LJ <\PT TPF
HOOPS ^*^ ^°' slack cooperage barrels— sugar,
Notice to the Trade
\ji7E have
' ' plant
greatly enlarged our
and can now make im-
mediate shipment in any quantity
of the famous
The Best Life Insurance For
SLACK BARRELS
flour, apple.
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ELECTRIC WELDED ^'i

f°' •'"«»«t'?
waih tubs, candy
woodenware, butter, lard and ALCUTT EUREKA
Made to measure ready for use.
pails,

Strong, economical, easily applied.

jacket cans. etc.
BARREL HEATERS
Made of specially adapted steel in plain, bright or other finishes. The Eureka was designed by a
practicalcooper and is endorsed IS
SCNO FOR FREE SAMPLES AND CATALOGUE everywhere because of its dura-
bility. Order direct or through

American Steel &Company

Wire
your jobber.

E.
Circular

M.
on Request

SEDGWICK
Tongued and Grooved Staves
CHICAGO— NEW YORK 502 City Bank BIdg.
SYRACUSE, N. Y.

^^B ^^^^^^^^HB^H Manufacturers of Buy the It Gives

CLEVELAND SPRAYING MACHINES Rff Improved and Patented Best
Holmes
For lining the interior of barrels,
tubs, etc., with any hot or cold
liquid coating. These Outfits can
be onerated by HANDor POWRR
1 Slack Barrel Machine Results
Machinery
_

and will economize in labor, time

and material.
A package is laid over spray nozzle, i

clutch thrown in and after pump No. 126 PATENTED TONGUE AND GROOVE MACHINE
has made from s to 6 strokes,
clutch is thrown out and package
is coated. Capacity as fast as the
men can handle the cooperage.
1 1
Parts for replacement
repair always in stock
and

We also build Superheaters

Branding Machines.
and

B Clough & Witt

3 TheMachine E. and B. HOLMES MACHINERY COMPANY
Eureka Machine Co. iV^^'^ Cleveland, 0. ^^^1 ^^^^^^^ggHH ^^H Co. 45 CHICAGO STREET •• BUFFALO, NEW YORK. U. S. A.
Friction-Drivrn Truiier
Cleveland -> Ohio

WHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISERS, TEI.I, THEM THAT VOU SAW IT IN "THE NATIONAI. COOPERS* JOURNAI.."
 Till. XATlo.NAl, CUOl'i.KS' JULRXAI. May, 1925

Parties wanting anything that comes under any of the following heads, will do well to

BUYERS' DIRECTORY remember that these are the most reliable and trustworthy manufacturers and dealers in
their respective lines. Always mention this paper when writing. I. F. C. means Insio*

We HYNSON COMPANY
Front Cover. I. B. C. means Inside Back Cover.

BAUKEL ELEVATOKS AND COXVEVOIIS SECOND-HAND BARRELS SPRAYING M.\(HIXES

Page Page Pae* "THE CHAMPION"
Oram Co., The John S, ci.x ulaml. Ohio 14-13 I'.. Coopeiaye Wioks. .I,H K. lniliaiiapiili<, hid
I, ,11 -1 lUireU.i .Macliiiii- (I,., I'liii.-, \'et:a A\e. I'levelaml, Oliiu -•;

BAimEL HEATERS lliidl .<: Son, C, Jersey City, N. J .". Our unexcelled
Keisex. .Iiihn. Wilminyton. |)el "1 Barrel Heater
Cohvell Coopel•n^'l d., N.w Vuik, N. Y 4
Pittsburgh Barrel and Cooperage Co., Pittsburgh, Pa 24
STAVE AND HE.\DING MACHINERY
llynsiiii rnniiiaiiy, 'i'hi'. St l.ouis, yi,, i>7
Si. u.l. wis, l..inrasi>i-, I'a ":' il.il.Mh The Peter. Cle\.-Iand, Oliio F. c,
Over 30,000 Now
Largest Exclusive Goopers^ Tool
I., '\>., I.
SeilKwick. 10. M., S.\ lacuti.'. N. Y
|ri\'i|- .M;iiml':n(iii •<, Luikpoit
L'l;
Stone. Jr.. & Sons. George W.. 1234 7th St.. Wash., I). C...24 llolniis .M.iehin. r.\ C... I-:, .v I!., lUltfalo. .N. Y 27 in Use
V F.
Van Alien
iiii;

C.".iiei;it;e Co., C. M..

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Ill Uro:nl\va>, Ni w York..

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3
Wan ing, Bi uco T., Washington, D C 24 ••ram Co., Tlie John C.. Cleveland, Ohio 14-16
Rochester Barrel Machine Wks., Rochester, .N. Y B.C.
BARREL MACHINEUV
ClouMh & Witt MuL-hiiio Co., The, CUvi-land, Ohio
Holiii.s Machinery Co., K. B., llulTalo, N. Y vSi
25
I'T
SL.\CK
Colwell Coejieruge Co., New York, N.Y
BARREL MAKERS AND BARREL STOCK
I'armers Ma ruit'aetiirinK Co.. Nurlolk. \'a :'
4
Uivr Maniuacturing c,, ,

STEEL AND WIRE HOOPS

l.oikpoii. N. V I. F. C.
Supply House in the World
ilartcii, Ciialin Amlrisiii. San I'lamisco, Calil"
.vi J
'!r"il' Ihiis. Cooperate Co.. Cleveland, Ullio

WHEN
3
Oram Co., The John S., Clevelanil, Ohio 14-15 lleldt iSi Son, C, Jersey City, N. J
Ameri<aii Steel and Wire Co., Chicaj;o and New York 25
Uochcster Barrel Machine Wks.. Hothester, N. Y B. C. .lai.ilis c'oo|ieiaKi- Co., K. W.. .Milwaukee, Wis
.".

IIaiilon-« Iiegor.v Co., Pittshurgli, I'a -1 it comes to coopers* tools and supplies
'lr<\iir M aiml io I 111 iiiy^ N, V
I'o.. I.iukiii.ri. I. !•'.<'.
Miirr.iy. E., Uecherd, Temi
C.
i'
Henning, Inc., E., Chicago, 111 25
^\'i iiiiar lOimiiU'i riiiK \V.irk.«. IMiilaihlphia. I'a

COOPERS' FLAG
1
<-)'Donn' U Cooperage Co., N. and
Philadelphia,
I'ensaccda Cooperage Co., Pensacola, Fla
II., I'a 24
23
I

TIGHT BARREL MAKERS AND BARREL S IOC K "Hynson** stands second to none. We manu-
Ca.<ey, P. T., Seneca Falls, N. Y »:; .'<kuso's Cooper.ige, Rochester. .\. Y 24
Colwoll Coopeiairc Co New York. , N Y 4 Walsh Sons. Morris, Pittsburgh. Pa 2,5
Allied Barrel Co., Cleveland, Ohio
California Barrel Co., San Francisco, Calif
F. C.
24
facture our products and are always stocked to
Honntng, Inc., E., ChicaKo, 111 2r.
chicka.'aw Wood Products Co., Memphis. Tenn "I
Traver. R. E., Montezuma, N. Y 24 SLACK U.\RREL STOCK (Manufacturers or DealerK) Hudson DuRi^er Co., Inc., Memphis. Tenn
iVL- 3 handle orders promptly and satisfactorily. There
COOPERS' TOOLS, TRLS8 HOOPS, ETC. Fainieis .M uiulaci iiilnu Co., Norfolk. A'a J I Kingston Cooperage Co., Kingston, N. Y 5
ColwcU CoopiMaKc Co., N'l'W i'uik, X. V
Hynson (^ompany, The. St Loul.s, Mo :'T
4 Henning,
.Murray, i
Inc.,
'. !•:.,
E., Chicago. Ill
I»eclierd. Teiin
25
4
l.a.v l<in Cooperage Co.,
Michel Cooperage Co., Sandusky, Ohio
I'ortland, Ore
24
L'-",
is nothing the barrel maker needs that we can not
Re<lMch Mf«. Co., 647 W. Oak St., Chicago. Ill 24 Pennoyer Co., J. C, Chicago, 111 26 .MoMie ,s;t.i\<' Co.. Lucas K.. New Orleans ami .New Yoik.... .',

Trtvor Maiiulai uriiiy Co, I.ockporl. .\. ^

; I. FC. Southern Cooperage Co., New Orlean.s. l.a 23 .National Cooperage and Woodenw.are Co., Peoria, 111 24 supply. Place your orders with us now.
Van Akrn Cooperage Co., C. M., 141 Bioadway, Ni w York.. " Strulhers-Zeigler Cooperage Co., Detroit, Mich IG I'ckin Ci"il»erage Co., 2.", Broadwa.x', N, w Y>irk, .N. Y 21
\'nn Akeii ("ooperage Co.. C. M., Ill l'.road\\ .N'cw ^'ork.. PensJicola Cooper.age Co., I'ensacola, Fl.a 23
PINS DOWEL a.\ . ;:

Pittsbuigh Barrel and Cooperage Co., Pittsburgh, I'a 24

HIckBon-Rogers Mfp. Co., Paragould, Ark 23
llynsoii Company, The, St. l.ouis, Mo "~ SLACK COOPERAGE STOCK (Manufnrturers and Dealers) Sulherland-Innes Co.. Ltd., Chatham, Ont 24
Redllch Mfg. Co.. 647 W. Oak St., Chioano, :'4 Hanl.tt, >. I.. a1..uihI CII\. Ill I'l
Walsh Sons, Morris, Pittsburgh. Pa 2:"
111 (

Carey Cooperage and Timber Cypress, Ala Co.,

Washingon Coop, and Pkg. Co.. Richmond Beach, Wash... 24
DRAG SAWS. ETC. Calf- l.aNiex e Co., Inc., Memphis, reim 1 ::
Welti \- l5ro., A. M., Cleveland, iilii., :j 1

Pf nnoyer Co., J. C, Chicago. Ill 20,

c.ilielon .Mercantile Co.. Kavencl. -:. c It;
Rochester Barrel Machine Wks., Rochester. N. Y B. C. Colwell Cooper.age Co., Xew Yfirk, N.Y
'Ill vor Maiuifaciiii-iiiK <*o., kpoit. .\. Y F. C.
4 TIGHT COOPERAGE STOCK (Manufacturers or Dealem)
1 I.
l»a\is St.ive Co., W. M.. Memphis. Tenn It;

ELM HOOP MAXUFACTIRERS I Mihlln-llanlwood Stavi' Co.. I>nlili . C.a 21 Brown, D. K.. Ruston, La 23
Bartlctt, O. I.., M.iiiiHl Ciiy, 111 21 Flelds-I.atta Stave Co., Dyersburg. Tenn 23 Cate-LaNleve Co., Inc., Mi'inphis. Tenn I-
Peel & Bro.. J. M., Lake VillaK--, Ark 23 iJideon-Anderson Co., St. Louis. Mo 4 Colwell Coopoi-age Co., Xew York, X. Y 4
ilreil' Hr.is. CiiMperage Co., C|i\tlaiid. nhji Du'ilin Hardwood Stave Co., Dublin, <Ja. 21
EXPORTERS Henning, Inc.. E., Chicago, 111 25
:;

Eckhardt & Lennon, Monroe, La 23

Henning, Inc., E.. Chloa^'o. Ill 25 I imiu'llieruer- Harrison I.br. {'<•., Cape Cirardean. Mo I
:',
Harlan-Morris Mfg. Co., Jackson. Tenn 23
Jerry Co.. Stephen, Brooklyn, N. Y 25 .leri-y Co.. Stephen, Brooklyn. X. Y 25 Heiinen Coopei'age Co., The, D.iki Providence, I„'i ".:
Moore Stave Co., l.ucas K.. N'fW orli'an.s and Xew York.... ;'
.Mill Ciiop4-rage Co.. .s:t. Lmiis. .Mo
."^Iioals 13 Henning, Inc., E., Chicago, III 26
Pokin t.'oopi-rago Co.. I!!.ia<l«a.\ N.'W York, N. Y
L'.". "I
.Mnriay. c. E.. Deelierd. Tenn 4 KraITt Cooperage Co., St. Louis, Mo 4
HOOP MACHINES Ozark Co.. The, I'lanters BIdg., St. Louis, Mo If, I. a ton Cooperage Co., Portlanil. Ore
.\
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lI>nson •'impaiiy. Tin. l.'Oii-. Mo ."^t i'7 peel & Bro.. J. M., Lake Village, Ark 23 .Moore ."stave Co.. l.ucas E., New (Irlcans and New York.... ."•

Rochester Barrel Machine Wks., Rochester, N. Y B. C. I'ennoyer Co., J. Chicago. Ill

C.. 26 .Mt. Olive Stave Co., Batesville, Ark 2.^

Tri Vc>r Mamifai uriiiu ''', I-.m Upi.ri

I V .
.\" I. F. «'. l'.,.ss.| \- c,,.. A. I... Chicago. Ill I'l Ozark Timber and Stave Co., Chicago. Ill 24
I'owellCooperage Co., Memphis, 'lenn PcTino.ver Co., J. C. Chicago, 111 24
Hyn«on'» Chamfer Howal or (Go-DaTil)
MACHINE KNIVES AND SAWS Reingchnddt Stave Co., Quitman, Ga 23
f,

Sheahan Co., B. C, Chicago. Ill 24 Hynson's O. K. Crose, all matal

Ciorlach <"o.. The Peter, Cl<\ clan.l. Ohio I. F. C. Sheahan Co., B. C, Chicago. Ill 24 sutherland-Innes Co., Chatham, Ont Ltd., 24
Lovejoy & Son, D., Lowill. Mass. I'O
Skuse's Cooperge. Rochester, N. T 24 Washingon Coop, and Pkg. Co.. Richmond Beach, Wash.. .24
Southern Stave Saw and Machine Co.. Birmingham, Ala... Smith Lumber Wilson Stave Co.. W. W.. North Little Rock. Ark
Comes from "Hynson" You Know
2 Cn.. ^V. T.. Chapman. .Ma 28
NAILS. STAPLES. TACKS, CLEATS, ETC. Stiuthei-8-/.eigler Cooperage Co.. Detroit. Mich
i:',

16 If It It's Right
Colwell (•....I'.-i .lu. <'i... N.w V..rk. .\. V 4
Suiherland-lnnes Co., Ltd.. Chatham. Ont 24 TIGHT STAVE MANUFACTURERS
H\ nsori t'oijipaiiv. Tlo .^1 l.^uis, .\lo . i'7
Trexler Cooperage Co., Allentown. P.a 23
Redlich MfK. Co.. 647 W. Oak St.. Chicago, 111 24 Tsrhumy & Co., W. A., Norfolk. Va 23 Dublin Hardwood Stave Co.. Dublin, <:a .21 'The Champion" HeaU More Barrel*
Stanley Co., The Geo. W.. Belleville. Ill Turncr-Farb<r-I.ove. I.eland. Miss 5 Eikhnrdt & Lennon, Monroe, La .13
24
Better Than Any
and Does it
Van Ak.n Co..piraK.- Co.. C M.. 141 Uroadway.
PAIL ANT> TUB MACHINTIRY
New York.. 3
\ an .\ken c....piMage Co.. C. M.. 141 Broadway.
Vail <'o.ipcrage C«., Fort AVayne. Ind
\alI-Donal.ls«n Co., St. I.ouls. Mo
New York..
2r,
3 Helming, Inc., E., Chicago, III
Moon !-:t.ave Co., I.ucas E., .Niw ttrleans tind New Yoi-k . ,
.26
. F.
Other Heater Made ST. LOUIS • • MISSOURI
5 Reinschmldt Stave Co., Quitman. Ga .23
Cfilach Co.. The I'et.- rie\ eland. >liio. ( . I . I ( .
\ oil Coop.ratre Co.. 4 1.-. Pine St.. Si. l.ouis. Mo 3 Sutherland-Innes Co., Ltd.. Chatham. Ont .24
(loodspei d Maehine t'n Winelieiidon. Mass 2 4 Walsh Sons. Morris. Pittsburgh, Pa Washingon Coop, and Pkg. Co., Richmond Beach, Wash. .24
25
Tr' vor Maiiiif.'ief nrintr I
I.oekpnrt. N. Y I F <'.
Winiin.in, TT'iii\. .Ir.. Detroit. Miih 5 WlI.Bon Stave Co. W. W., North Little Rock, Ark .21

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WIRE
TWT<^TF^ ^PT TPF
HOOPS ^*^ ^°^ slack cooperage BARRElS—jugar.
Notice to the Trade
\j^E
"'
have
and can now make im-

of the famous
plant
mediate shipment in any quantity
greatly enlarged our
The Best
I

Life Insurance For

SLACK BARRELS
flour, apple,
ivvioiL.Lyoii.iv.lL p^^j^^Q ^^^^^^ ^^^^1^ f^^^ ^^,^ ,.^^ ^jj.^ ^^j g^^l^j^j.

ELECTRIC WELDED ^'^ ^°^ smooth woodenwar*. butter, lard and

wash tubs, candy pails, jacket cans, etc.
ALCUTT EUREKA
Made to measure ready for use. Strong, economical, easily applied.
BARREL HEATERS
Made of specially adapted steel in plain, bright or other finishes. The Eureka
wa.s designed by a
cooper and is endorsed
practical IS
SEND FOR FREE SAMPLES AND CATALOGUE everywhere because of its dura-
bility. Order direct or through

American Steel &Company

Wire
your jobber.

E.
Circular

M.
on Request

SEDGWICK
Tongued and Grooved Staves
CHICAGO— NEW YORK 502 City Bank BIdg.
SYRACUSE, N. Y.

Manufacturers of Buy the It Gives

CLEVELAND SPRAYING MACHINES Improved and Patented Best
Holmes
For lining the interior of barrels,
tubs, etc., with any hot or cold
liquid coating. These Outfits can
Slack Barrel Machine Results
be nnerafpH hv H AMDnr POWPR
and will economize in labor, time
and material.
A package is laid over spray nozile,
Machinery
clutch thrown in and after pump
Parts for replacement and
has made from 5 to 6 strokes,
clutch is thrown out and package repair always in stock
is coated. Capacity as fast as the
men can handle the cooperage.
We also
Branding Machines.
build Superheaters and
The Clough & Witt E. and B. HOLMES MACHINERY COMPANY
Eureka Machine Co. ^v^e^nSe Cleveland, 0.
Machine Co. 45 CHICAGO STREET •
•
BUFFALO, NEW YORK. U. S. A,
Friction Dfivf-n Truwer
Cleveland OhilO

UIIKN WRITISr. T'l AIIVFRTISI K-, Till. TIIK.M TIINT \i>V SAW IT IN "rili: SATI"NAI- Ci'OPrRs' J'TRNAI,."

INTENTIONAL SECOND EXPOSURE

 CONVENTION ISSUE FEB 3 1970

M C HEADING TURNER
llO. %J showing new belt
feed arrangement, dispensing
with worm, worm wheel and
bevel gears.
This Turner is designed for
Circling Slack Keg Heading,
Barrel Heading and Square A PAPER OF GREAT VALUE TO ALL STAVE, HEADING, HOOP MANUFACTURERS AND COOPERS
Edge Covers. Publlahed the Ftnt of Vach Month.
Entered m» Second-Claw Mattor •!
Vol. 41 Sabscriptlon Price ft.OO Per Tear. Philadelphia, June, 1925 the Poat-nnire In Philadelphia, Pa. No. 2
We manufacture a full line of FoiwUrn Bnbtcriptlon $t.SO Per Ytmr.

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that are distinguished by a

that manufacturing
a

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that success which is
ture and materials.
the goal of every pro-
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TIGHT KEGS give honest value in
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confidence of careful shippers. applying this rule to the
making and marketing of
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Our APPLE BARREL STOCK
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Catalog upon request

HANLON-GREGORY GALVANIZING COMPANY

ROCHESTER BARREL MACHINE WORKS and Cut Lengths
Successor to JOHN GREENWOOD Hot Process Galvanizing of Hoop Steel in Coils

ROCHESTER NEW YORK PROMPT DELIVERIES 24th Street and A. V. R. R., PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA

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COOPERAGE CO. STOCK
G)mpany, Inc. 415 Pine Street
Every Shipment Positively Guaranteed
ST. LOUIS, MO.
Manufacturers of

Yellow Pine Lumber and Timber, WARRIOR Elm and Wire Hoops
Gum,Tupelo and Cottonwood Staves
Hardwood Lumber, Staves,
Heading, Veneers, Box
Shooks, Crates,
HEADS Best Quality STAVES,
Manufacturers of

HEADING
Pine, Gum and Hardwood Heading
Patented Curved Liners

means PINE HEADING and HOOPS for

Shingles,
Lath properly made from Straight — Mixed—Matched Cars
Southern Pine by
who know how
men
APPLE BARRELS or Local Lots
Straight or Mixed Cars *#
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(ANY PROPORTION)
Powell Cooperage Co. STRAIGHT OR MATCHED CARS Henry Wineman, Jr,
ALABAMA KILN-DRIED PINE Cooperage Stock Lincoln Bond and Mortgage Bldp.

TENNESSEE most economical DETROIT, MiCH.

MEMPHIS ::
Ours is the quality that is

AND GUM HEADING in the end makes MOKI BAKKEIS Eastern Traffic Representative, M. D. BROWN, Norfolk, Va.

Any size Heading from 12 inches to 2 4 inches

MAY WE SERVE YOU? I l».\l^ Min \l.l . Mi.Nll.iiiMl N. \. 1. I. WII-OS. M;iiliiivl.iiru. W . V;l.

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COOPERAGE
COMPANY Thirty years of
^
Hudson
Company
& Dugger
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Decherd
MURRAY
Tennessee
1
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(oop!!e
Matched or Mixed Cars
Quality pro- MEMPHIS ^•^ TENNESSEE M A N I : 1' A c 1' 1 : w K w

ALABAMA STAVES
duction is the

STAVES foundation up-

on which our
HOOPS
HEADING
leadership in
the trade
ed.
is

Our equip-
bas-
Mills

Hope,
MilU

Pine Bluff,
1 PINE HEADING I
HOOPS
ment, technical
knowledge and
Arkansas Arkansas i
HEADING
SUCK
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experience is
placed at your
disposal. *f^ j^
^
Memphis,
Tenn.
Little Rock,
Arkansas Barrels & Shooks i

Cut properly, dried thoroughly,

BARRELS I BUY and SELL priced fairly, delivered promptly
Elnormous Factory Capacity CASKS MANUFACTURERS OF HOOPS and ST^FES
Huge Timber Holdings
Central Warehouse Stocks
KEGS Your inquiry will receive immediate attention

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COOPERAGE CO. STOCK
Company, Inc. 415 Pine Street
Every Shipment Positively Guaranteed
ST. LOUIS, MO.
Manufacturert of

Yellow Pine Lumber and Timber, WARRIOR Elm and Wire Hoops
Gum,Tupelo and Cottonwood Staves
Hardwood Lumber,
Heading, Veneers, Box
Shooks, Crates,
Staves,
HEADS Best Quality STAVES,
Manufacturers of

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Patented Curved Liners

Shingles, means PINE HEADING and HOOPS for

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Southern Pine by
who know how
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APPLE BARRELS or Local Lots
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TENNESSEE most economical DETROIT, MICH.

MEMPHIS » Ours is the quality that is

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Requirements is considered
supply all

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a privilege by
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Quality Plus >

Cut Clean Dried Thoroughly

Heading Gum and Pine Heading
Shipped Promptly THE A D & L Tight Barrel Staves
Krafft lerage Company
W.M. DAVIS STAVE COMPANY Warehouses
Memphis, Tenn.
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C. M. VAN AKEN The National Coopers* Journal

FORTV-FIKST i|i>.00 I'KK Vi:AI{
Philadelphia, June, 1925 vol.. M.l. >o. 2

Cooperage Co.
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tlu' comiiig package, .ind its friends hiliexed that was

BUYERS AND SELLERS OF New Orleans Reports Truck Business Is Keeping to he adopted and
the hest possihie ])ackage, hut last
used hy all manufaeturers needing
summer
it

was
Coopers Busy. Tongue and Grooved Barrel general readjustment of the coojierage husiness here,
there a

Should Be Advertised Aggressively and the tongue and grooved harrel seems to have heen

Staves, Hoops tlu'

llusiix's
loiitiiK'
is viTv
work of
?>tfa(!y

or unusual hapiRMiin^ or likely to happen.

litTf

filliniif
now: ovfrvliiidy
orders and nolliin^ thrilling
This is near
husy at the farmers and \ou
would certainly give him
may he sure that a full knowledjje of the facts would
I)nt these men in the market for harrels. and there is
a hearing,
lost in the shuftle. There is little or no demand for
them, apparently for the simple reason that no one
seems to he trying to i)ush their sale. That is not right.
This harrel. the finest that it is possihie to make, came
in strong, and should have stayed with us, for it is
the fa,n end of the vefietalile >liip])inj,' season, hut so far no (jnestion of their aliility or willingness to pay.
adai)te(l tf> the carrying of dry and finely-powdered pro-

Heading the only let-up in shipi)in!4 has heen

(la\ or two whenfarmers have slowed up in their
the
work on account of low i)rices. For a while dry weather
threatcnetl the crops, hut many farmers are close to the
for an occasional

I\aw
aiul the
Sugar Refineries Having Good Season
sugars are heing imported
shops of the hig relineries are kei)t fairly husy,
in large cpiantities,
ducts that no other i)ackage will hold so well.

Machine Manufacturers Should Launch Educational

Campaign
with only an occasional lull, while orders for sugar in
and river, and all the others have small rivers or hayous
l)i).i

pockets and cartons arc heing filled. The smaller gro-

Recently manager of one of the hig refineries,
the
rijiht at hand, and the (juestiou of irri.uation is a very
ceries here are now selling sugar at retail or H cints
where great numhers of harrels are made and used, said
simple one here. The only complaint they have to make that they really needed the tongue and grooved harrel.
ahundant that prices are low. for a one-pound carton, 15 cents for a two-poimd carton,

COOPERAGE SUPPLIES The highest point in machine efficiency is the

is

The
the
that their cro])s are so
city shops are
numerous hranch
all occupied with the local trade and
shoi)S arc still active at the smaller
while the chain stores, receiving their sugar in harrels.
are retailing it at ZS, cents for five pounds. This would
give a <iilTerential in favor of the hetter i)ackage of ahout
hut that the tongue and grooving machines that he had
seen were all failures, as they were so complicated and
so liahle to git out of order that ordinary mechanics
shijjpinj.,^ jioints. Some of the coopers have so com- could not operate them.
$8 iKT harrel. not to mention the fact that the used
jdetelyadapted themselves to this truck husiness that This gentleman is a good fellow and a hig husiness
Promptness is our Motto "Perfection" Heading-up Machine they have (piit reckoning their work hy the harrel or
sugar harrel can he resold for ahout half of
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its original
man. All that he needs is more light on the suhject.
hy the carload, aiul if asked how much husiness they He is aware that finely granulated sugar should
fully
heading-up and hooping off all classes of slack The .American Refinery is now at work filling an order
for have secured will tell you of one customer who had a he shipped in tongue and grooved harrels. hut no one
bay for 1{M).(KK) harrels of sugar for England. This (piite
good stock :t « X'
','.
.: sell
cooperage. Repeat orders and the successful opera- hundre<l acres of carrots to ship, another with two hun-
dred acres of turnijjs. and still another who gathered
a nice little order, and the other refineries here are get-
is
has ever jjrojK-rly demonstrate«l the machines to him,
tion of every machine sold in various parts of the ting their fair share of the exi)ort trade, and exjxirt and so hoth sides are losers.
and >hipi)ed eijihty acres of spinach, so even when they
country, is our history to date. you can sugar almost always goes out in harrels.
give you full particulars reKardiu>j[ their trade,
ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS how many harrels they have made unless APPLE EXPORTS FOR SEASON
Are You Using a ** Perfection ?" not fiKure out Export Business Quiet
y<»u happen to know just how many harrels an acre of .Ajjljle exports for the week ending May 2i\ were
The conjjerage ex^xirt husiness here is very (|uiet.
I)roduce will till. The vey;etahle seas(Hi is holding on so harrels and 7,992 hoxes, according to the Inter-

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though there is an occasional shipment of hottle harrel
seems prohahle that the market with
MARTEN, GRAHN & ANDRESEN well this si)ring that it national .Apide Shii)i)ers' .Association, com|)are<l
shooks to Cuha. together with a few tight kegs. .Mexico
for i)roduce harrels will continue to lie fairly good imtil 638 harrels and 20^77 ho.xes for the corresponding week
is our hest foreign customer at the present time, though
Twraty-Mcond and Illinois Streets SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. the demand for green corn harrels opens.
the huyers there are fe>v in numher. The most im- last year. Total exports to date are 2.611.663 harrels
Washington Life Building :

and 4.647,520 hoxes. compared with 3.187.132 harrels

A Location That Cries for a Cooper Shop portant shipper now is the Anglo-.Mexican Petroleum
and 5.385,061 hoxes to the same date last year.
Co. This concern's shipments are regular, and consist
The cooi)erage field iiere is so well occupied that it
of ordinary trainload of stock at a time.
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would he hard for a newcomer to get in on this trade
The cottonseed oil mills have always used a good STORAGE APPLE HOLDINGS
sideways, or to find anything for his shop to do. Just
many harrels, halves, ke>.;s, i»ails and tuhs. hut as the Holdings of apples cold United
storages in the
outside (»f tlie range of the New Orleans shops, however,
in
larger concerns usually own packages their
make their
May are given out hy the Department
there arc several fine locations for shops. One of the States as of 1st
trade has heen important to the stock men hut not to as follows: Harrels 504.000; hoxes.
l:esl of these is at Crystal Springs. Miss. Crystal of .Agriculture
the regular cooperslKijis. The way the local shops have and husliel haskets 119.(KK). On the same
Springs is not very large, hut it is a good town, a fine ]. 79X000,

1850
heen most henefitted hy this husiness was In huying up were harrels. 2.901. <MK)
place to live in. and is midst of one of the finest
in the date last year there 1.044,0(K)
the used lard packages, recoopering them and selling hushel haskets. The five-year aver-
farming regions in the world. The record shipment hoxes and 208.(K)()
them hack to the mills, hut even this little item has
from that town for this season was 45 carloads of age is 532.(K)0 harrels and 2.014.000 boxes.
helped along considerahly.
vegetahles in one day. and the average of shipments has
.\ check on their shipments for one Giant Cottonseed Oil Merger
heen very high. NEW FORESTRY LAW PROPOSED FOR GEORGIA
week showed: Monday. 3.S cars; Tuexlay. 23 cars; the cotton industry has
The latest development in oil
The Georgia Forestry .Xs-^ociation drew up last year
Wulnesday. .W cars: Thursday. 34 cars: h'riday. 28 cars; hem the ac(|uisition of the stock of the Southern Cotton
a measure for a tax on lumher dealers, which it is ex-
Saturday. X^ cars, making a total of 192 cars in one Oil Co. of New
Jersey and the Southport Oil .Mills, Ltd..
pected will he introduced in the 1925 session of the
wcc-k. .At the very least. KH) of these carloads of truck hy the Southern Cotton Oil Co. of Louisiana, so that the
Legislature. It is designed to take the place of the
should have heen shipped in harrels, using, perhaps. giant merger is now launched with a paid u]) capital
present law. and will he hased upon the volume of husi-
2(MKM) harrels. hut during the particular week on which The size of the merger, now a
stock of $13.5(K).()(H).
lumher and naval stores
was used. ness done hy t'irms in the
this record was kept not a single harrel Xew Orleans institution, magnitude of
illustrates the
always industry.
Some of this produce wa^ cahhage. which is
the husiness. Some of the products of this concern are
The proposed law states that a tax shall he levied
shipped and some was string heaiis.
in crates, for which
shijiped in tin cans exclusively, and it is jjrohahlc that
upon persons, companies, or corporations tnanufac-

Company and
all

this its subsidiaries have been the accei)te<l package is the hamper, hut the great hulk
of the shipments consisted of carrots, heets. turnips and
other vegetahles that were especially created for ship-
at s(Hne of their plants they do not know what a harrel

looks like, hut for all that their industry does use a
turiiig or dealing in forest
taxes with few exceptions arc graduated according to
products, and the specific

great numher of the hest iiackages. and constitutes a

the size of the industry and to its volume <if husiness.
ment in the chea])er grades of harrels. so there is factor in the trade that is not to he overlooked. The
As an illustration, the tax on turpentine distillers starts
Nomething radically wrong in these good people's ship-
producing Tight Staves and Heading ping i)ractice which should Ik.' remedied. Some of the
shippers when (|uestioned ahout their choice of packages
advantages of using harrels should he kejU hefore them,
and they should he encouraged to use more instead of
fewir of the In'tter packages.
with a tax of $10 upon stills making 3 to 10 harrels of
turpentine a day, and runs up to $22. .50 on stills making
more than 25 harrels of turpentine a day. With saw-
said that they used hamper^ and hoxes hecause these
Bottling Plants Set Good Example mills, ranges from $10 on mills
the tax cutting from
packages were more easily ohtainahle. for the harrel
5.0(K) to 10.000 feet of lumher a day up to $.=^0 a year on
supply was very uncertain and deliveries unsatisfactory. weeks past the mercury has heen lingering around
h'or
mills cutting 50.0f)0 feet a d.ay or over. It is estimated
This exi)lanation is not wholly correct, for we know of the 85-degrec mark, and threatening to go higher. This
that the schedule of taxes included in this hill will
several unsuccessful attempts on the part of good temperature increases the use of soft drinks, and hottle
urovide $25,000 a year or more for the State.
coopers to get in on this trade. harrels are in demaml. as also are tight harrels of the
.Aside tr(»m U)wer taxe-. ami ecii.iiii exeini)lioii> ion-
and extracts used hy the hottlcrs.
hest (|uality for syrui)s
Trade Extension Work Needed taincd in the measure for the henefit' of the smaller
H«»wever. the greatest heiiefit which the hottling plants
world for a dealers lumher and turpentine, another feature of
in
Crystal Springs is the finest place in the confer on the cooperage industry is h\ setting a good
town prohahly serious need of the i)roi)osed measure is that the proceeds are to he
c«io|)ershop. hut the is in example, for they use only harreled sugar in their husi-
turned over to the State Board of Forestry for dis-

LLCAS E. MOORE STAVE CO.

some advance missionary work. If the northern pur-
chasers of this produce would he a little more emphatic
in their demand for good packages, and would stress

the imiMirtance of shipments reaching them in good con-

ness. This heli)s the harnl trade with the refiners, and
also puts a large numher of used harrels on the market.
Users
hahit.
f)f

and
these cheap packages are likely to ac(|uirc the
to hny new harrels when old ones arc not
hursement. which would
employ a State forester, forest rangers and fire war<lens.
and pennit the adoption of a real program of forest
mean that the State could

production and conservation.

NEW ORLEANS NEW YORK dition,you woidd very soon sec the Crystal Springs
farmers out hunting for harrels. If some man in pos-
ohtainahle.

Tongue and Grooved Barrel Suffers from Lack of

The present law is considered ohjectionahle in that
upon lumher dealers in
session of the details as to the resi)cctive conditions in it places an undue hurden
Intelligent Advertising larger levies taxes in accord w ith the
which crated or hoxed vegetahles and harreled vegetahles the cities ; it

reach the Chicago markets, and who also had full par- one and two years ago the slack harrel with
T'lCtween population which the husiness is
in located. More-
ticulars regarding the relative cost and carrying capacity tongue and grooved staves was introduced to this mar- over, the present law does not provide for the disposition
of the different packages, would go to Crystal Springs ket. Its merits were so evident that it was hailed as of the taxes.
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Jmie. 1925 THE X.ATIOXAL COOPERS' JOURXAL
weather was creating a good demand for its ice cream
Indications Point to Heavy Apple Crop, Which Will buckets and ice cream cabinets, which had been draggy
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The Quaker City Cooperage Co. states that flour- been found that oak most suitable species for
is the
barrel business has been on a smaller scale for the past wine casks chestnut from Italy is less costly and has
In the tank line there has been fair
Keep Louisville Slack Cooperage Trade Busy. for some time.
activity, but general barrel business has been quiet. I
BUFFALO COOPERAGE MARKET month, and the shop is running on part time, while some been used
;

f<jr domestic trade but has not been found

barrels have been stored. satisfactory.
Tight Outlook Improves
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The Xiagara Cooperage Co.. L*)ckport. has found the

DECIMAL COMMODITY PLAN URGED FOR ALL The demand which are the main-
ft)r flour barrels, ZERN MACHINERY EXCHANGE MOVES TO
somewhat backward of late, partly
fruit-barrel business
The Louisville cooperate interests are living in hopes I)art of the company. In seeking the writ of prohi- AMERICA stay of the slack cooperage business here, has dropped
due to the fact that the season in fruit is some two NEW PLANT
off considerably of late, so that there is not inuch doing. The Zcrn Machinery Exchange, of Fort Wayne, Ind.,
of good husiness a little later on, even though present bition, Mr. Rush, a citizen of Pemisylvania, raised the That United States and Canada should unify
the weeks later than usual.
volume not that could be desired. In the slack (|uestion of the jurisdiction of Judge Childers. With-
The uncertainty of the wheat market has been the cause is now occupying its new ofllice building and warehouse
is all
their weights and measures on the decimal plan, in ac- The plant of the Cataract City Milling Co.. Xiagara
of the dullness in flour, and the outlook does not appear at High and Clark Streets.
line trade will undoubtedly increase shortly, and pros- out deciding the question the court declared that Mr, cord with the 21 other American republics, is the decla- I'alls, which has been in operation for half a century, The new plant, which has
to be favorable for early improvement. The export just been completed, is thoroughly modern in design
pects, as a result of good crops of produce which will Rush had failed to present sufficient reason for grant- ration of Aubrey Drury, director of the All-American is being discontinued. The property has been sold to
soon be moving, are better than for some time past. ing him a writ oi prohibition, and it was therefore
demand has not been at all active in recent weeks. and e(iuipment and affords a splendid home for the
Standards Council, writi.ig in a recent issue of the a power company. The mill had a capacity of about
Indications also point to a good potat<» production, denied him.
The apple prospect's are g(H)d. The trees did not business. Every department is comfortably housed and
"Kiwanis Magazine." f)()0 barrels of flour a dav.
while reports from various sections of the State promise
suffer during the winter and prices of late have been ample display room is provided for the expanded line
Canadian 4.4 Beer May Create Keg Stock '•It was 140 years ago," he says, "that Washington
high enough so that the trees have been sprayed this of new and used machinery which the company now
better than an average yield of apples for the season. adopt and use
Business and Jefferson pleaded with our people to BORDEAUX STAVE MARKET CONTINUES
I'lour mills, which have been operating on part time spring. There is a prospect of full blossoming, but handles. The machine shop, furnished with a complete
decimal commodity standards. Since that time, all the
FAIRLY ACTIVE
for the past several weeks, will close down for a feu-
The cooperage trade has read with interest the press the late season holds vegetation back. Country coopers new installation of equipment, which enables the firm to
other civilized nations have made this advance. Only
weeks in June to condition the plants for the grind-
reports of Canada's sanction of the sale of real beer.
and the British Coinmonwealths are
have not been buying much .stock thus far. Coxsui, LfciEx Mem MINCER, Bordeaux. France handle any sort of repair or rebuilding job, is one of
the L'nited States
If the consumption of the amber delight attains any- The market in Bordeaux, France, though ex- the striking features of the plant.
ing of the new crop which will be harvested early ni inistandardized with the world.
stave Several new lines
thing like pre-war proportions in our sister nation across Cooperage Prices Steady of cooperage and woodworking machinery have been
June. periencing a poor demand on account of the dullness in
"This is the more deplorable to record, when it is
the border, we may be benefited to a degree by the Prices on stock have shown much change lately, the wine market, continues to receive shipments. Rus- added to the company's list of offerings, which
Tight Outlook Better Americans and use different
British
not' is now-
considered that
ensuing demand for beer keg stock, but it is not to be but show an easy tone. While the mill stocks are not sian staves are arriving in increasing (luantitics, more one of the largest in the country.
In tight cooperage the general outlook is also better measures, which is the cause of costly confusion in
expected to result in any great business on manufac- reported to be heavy, it is difficult to get buyers to show frotn this source having been taken in the first two
than it has been hitherto, although the current demand commercial transactions, price quotations, and statistics
tured kegs, as the freight tariflF for the long haul from interest in their future needs. They generally regard months of 1925 than in the whole of either 1923 or 1924.
for kegs and barrels is somewhat sluggish. However, technical literature. A gallon is not the same in Can- INSPECTION OF BOOKS OF IMPORTERS AND
this territory would be prohibitive. the market as high, but millmen do not look for any Of stave imports totaling 7,983 tons in January and
picklers and canners are i)reparing for a large pack, and
General i)roduction of
ada as in the United States, nor is the bushel. There EXPORTERS
tight and heading is
staves early declines, as cost of operation continues high. February, 4,928 tons were from Russia, 1,653 tons from
if the cabbage crop turns out as well as expected, there is great confusion due to the different tons and Xew instructicms
governing the inspection of ex-
somewhat light at present. The Louisville Cooperage The tight cooi)erage busi:iess is expected to receive a the United States, and 1,125 tons from Jugo-Slavia.
should be heavy volume of sauer kraut put up. Pro-
a Innidredweights. the 'long' ton being generally used in porters'and importers' books and records by investi-
Co. reports that it isn't turning a wheel at its Louisiana stimulus from the sale of 4.4 per cent, beer, which has There are froin 500,000 to ()(K),000 American staves due
viding the apple harvest is as heavy as is indicated by British countries. gating officers of the Treasury have been issued by
plants at the present time, but is still operating its small ?tarted under government supervision in Canada. Hotels to arrive in the near future, according to reports.
the present condition of the orchards there will al>o be "It would be preposterous to seek to unify the Secretary Mellon.
plants inKentucky, where it is cutting good
eastern will be allowed to sell this beer from 7 A. M. until
a brisk demand for vinegar and soft cider i)ackages. quantity standards of the Americas up(»n other than United States Ranks First in Trade ".An investigating officer of tiie customs who
(|uality white oak stock for wine staves and he.iding. M. calls
11 P. Restaurants and stores receiving permits will
Other producing companies are also operating on cur- the decimal metric basis. More than 9(K).000.000 .)f upon a manufacturer, producer,
seller, exporter, shipper,
Strawberry Season Will Create Demand for Tight be similarly restricted. All public rooms must be The L'nited States easily led all other countries in
tailed schedules in view of the large available
the w<irld's ])eoi)le are now coinmitted to the metric consignor, iinporter, dealer or consignee or the agent of
Barrels hold- clearly visible from the street. On Sundays beer may the Bordeaux oak barrel stave import trade in both 1923
standards. .Ml weights and measures other than the either and presents the certificate of authority does so
The past few years has witnessed a steadily increas-
ings of manufactured stock and the apathetic state of he sold only with meals. and 1924, furnishing 16,859 tons out of a total of 25,738
the market. metric are destined to be superseded. Our adoption of as the aut'horized representative of the Secretary of
ing call for tight barrels for packing strawberries, which tons in the former year, and 14,608 tons out of 20,509
the world standards will be the greatest commercial Fireproof Wood Not the Treasury and as a of theduly accredited officer
are sugared down for storage against the time when they Notes of the Trade a Recent Invention tons in the latter year. Russia increased its shipments
advance of the century." United States and the official action of such representa-
will l)e used in making
and syrups for the fruit flavors Quite a numlier of local men were recently in Mem- According to Washington.
D. C, newspaper, an
a from 1,510 tons in 1923 to 2.450 tons in 1924. Jugo-
tative is to be construed as a request by the Secretary
soda fountain and bottling trade. Kentucky has de- phis to attend the cooperage meeting, and also the meet- .\merican inventioi'. treats wood so it will not burn Slavia lost ground in 1924, there having been 4,736 tons
of the Treasury."
veloped into a great strawberry-producing State, and ing of the American Hardwotxl Institute. A g(»odly SEVENTY-FIVE HUNDRED BARRELS PILED FIFTY- and will resist decay. This is supposed to be something brought in from that country in 1923 and only 1.556 tons
solid train loads of crated berries are moved to the crowd went down from the Louisville Hardwood Club, FIVE FEET HIGH PROCLAIM OPENING new. but Charles H. Honeck. i)resident of the Batavia in 1924. Imports of barrel staves other than oak APPLE SHIPPERS' CONVENTION
nortliern and eastern markets as strawberry specials. and included several of the officials and department OF THE MACKEREL SEASON & Xew York Woodworking Co.. Batavia, X. ^^. states
amounted to 331 tons in 1923 and 223 tons in 1924.
Donald B. Pocock. chairman of the reservation com-
When the early season prices recede, and when the managers of the Chess & Wymond Co.. among which A Boston Globe carried one of
recent issue of the that his plant has been fireproofing wood for four Increased Business Dependent Upon Lower Prices mittee for the 30th annual convention of the Interna-
ripened fruit becomes too soft for long shipment, the were William A. Watts, chairman of the lioard W. I. ; the most impressive cooperage exhibits that we have years. He said the other day : tional .Apple Shippers' .Association, announces that
fruit juice buyers invade the markets, and make heavy Wymond. president, and W. X. Willis, of the lumber Agents handling .American staves state that on account
seen in a long time. TiiK Joir.n.m, is indebted to our "This is not really an .\merican invention. It has reservations are coming in fast and advises all those
purchases. In past years such berries have been sugared department. of present conditions, high prices can not he expected,
good friend. J. T. Miller, of Boston, for the clipping been known for a hundred years or more that wood planning on attending the convention to make their res-
down in every type of tight container, even brewery vats, and that $.S00 to $325 per th<nisand for good quality
.•\t the office of the luigene Walsh Coo])era.ge Co. it which showed the huge barrel pyramid with the fol- can impregnated with chemicals to resist fire, but
lie ervations now. The convention will be held in Cleve-
and held for indefmite periods. So far this year there was reported that the company was not doing any busi- white oak staves, c. f. Bordeaux, is the most that can
i.
lowing comment the difticulty has been to devise a method whereby it land, at the Hotel Statler. August 11th to 14th.
be obtained. It is further stated that business on a large
doesn't appear to have l)een any demand for barrels ness, its i)Iant having been seized by the govermnent "Thousands of persons making their way to the Fish can be done so that it has a commercial value in other — scale would only be possible at a price in the neighbor-
The local committees handling the affairs of the
from this source, but it will unquestionably appear some weeks ago on an alleged violation of the i)rohi- Pier. South Bo-^ton. have been wondering about a great words, so that it can be done che.ijjly enough. We im- conventi(m have been holding regular meetings and are
soon. bition laws. The comj)any handled a big used-barrel hood of $250. At the price now asked for imported
pile of wooden barrels they passed within sight of. pregnate it with chemicals about as described in the rapidly formulating plans for one of the finest con-
staves the cost of the finished barrel amounts to 140
Tight Stock Market business, occupying a number of warehouses. "To a Clobc rei)orter, William Murphy, of the O'Hara miscellany item. The onl.\ reason it is not used uni- ventions ever held. The local trade is working as a
francs, which is considered excessive.
There so stoek moving the present time Nothing new has been obtainable regarding i)Ians of c*Mii)erage coneern. told the story of barrels. ver.sally is because an expensive process." iniit in making the c«iming meeting a
is little at' tiie It it is huge success.
that not easy to get any line on the market. local
it is
the J. D. Hollingshead Co. relative to rebuilding at hai)i)ens to be a 'fish stor\',' although the reporter Increase in Local Freight Charges
b(»uses reporting that tluy are not buying or >elling just Louisville. I'*or some time after the fire destroyed the \ isitcd the place on day other than I-'riday.
a An Rochester Has Giant Apple Organization
Louisville plant, Paul Dysart. looked after the com-
L'nder a new rule all ves.sels bringing >taves must un- COOPERAGE EXPORTS FOR MARCH
now. Red oak circled heading on last ({notations was Jr., ijiteresting fish story may be found at almost any time Rochester. X. ^'.. is to be the center of the largest
load at Piassens. on the opposite side of the river from Cooperate exports tor the month of March, as set
reported at 40a42 cents a set white oak about two cent-"
pany's local demand from his home, but several calls on the b'ish Pier.
:
apple products business in the world as the result of
over the phone have been met with blank silence, the Bordeaux, which arrangement, because of the larger frirth in Commerce Reports, the official
organ of the
higher, and gum heading at five cents under red oak. "The pile consists of 7..=iOO small mackerel barrels. the orgain'zat'ion of the Standard Apple Products, Inc.
phone not being answered. At last reports it was a wages demanded by the stevedores of that quarter and Bureau of l-'oreign and Doniestie Commerce, consisted
Red oak oil staves are around $45 a thousand, and These are about a third of a lot which is being ob- This company takes in the Kendall .Apple Products the extra railwa> haul, the rate for which has lately of 3.9(M).0(KJ slack and 2.900.0(K» tight staves. 226.000
white oak. $.^0: spirit staves. $75a$80; and gum staves. question as to whether the company would rebuild at tained by the O'Hara company and are being put into Corporation, which was estal)lishe(l in 1917. and the
sets
been doubled, adds considerably to the cost of the im- of heading. 141.000 .sets of ti«ht. 135.000 sets of slack
Louisville. shape for the big mackerel season which soon
$3.S. start-s. -Aspegren Fruit Co., of Xew A'ork. a concern which was ixirted stave-i laicl down in P.ordeaux. cooperage shooks. and 38.000 itnpty barrels, casks and
Tight Barrel Market The Louisville Cooperage Co.. which installe<l a band "The pile is 55 feet h'vih. The base is composed of started thirty years ago. Both comi)anies have main- hogsheads.
•lack barrel department a few weeks ago, is doing a 29 barrels in length and 2« barrels in width. The pile
.Although rumors have been heard of tight barrels at tained extensive organizations for distributing their
$2.25 and even under, on qnatitity purchases, this is
fair business in this dei)artment. but hasn't
broken into tai)ers to the tip. with 27 barrels at the upj)ermost jxtint. l)roducts and the new combination will effect a .saving.
LUCAS E. MOORE STAVE COMPANY MAKES PERUVIAN OIL FIELDS GAINING IN PRODUCTION
denied the trade, some leading men claiming that
a busy season as yet, and hardly knows whether the line "Fire Chief Cornelius O'Brien, of District Xo. 3. The capitalization of the company $1,250,000.
CHANGES IN OFFICE PERSONNEL
The
in is .April output of the Lobitus Oil Fields. Ltd.,
will prove of suflficient interest to warrant the outlay in the place and a recent meeting of the stoekholders and directors
J2.S0 is about the low. although this shaded a
])rice is
visite<l satisfied himself that the barrels Apples will be handled from the titiie the fruit leaves -At
operating in Peru, was 117..=^44 b;:rrcls of oil. against
machinery anrl e<|nii)ment tiecessary to vcdume pro- were not a menace, but he told Mr. Murphy that in of the Lucas E. Moore Stave Co.. Xew York City and
trifle on quantity lots. It is claimed that the manufac- the tree, and in addition to the fresh fruit, the .ship- 87,885 barrels in the same month of 1924. Produc-
duction. the event of any emergency a box was close by and Xew Orleans, La., a nmnber of changes were made in
turer wouldn't even be trading dollars at $2.25. figurinq fire ments will include evaporated apples, apple pomace. tion for the first four months totaled 472.857 barrels
W. I. Wymond. of the Chess & Wymond Co.. in- to 'bow po hesitancy in pulling the box. He was as- cider and apple cider vinegar. The company, owing to the death
the otlicial personnel of the
material, labor, etc. In a small way standard oil barrels ai)ple president of against 347.5.sO barrels in the 1924 period, according
to
formed the writer that while f.ir from busy, the com- sured that a guard was on duty and there was no pos- of Lucas E. Moore, who was vice-president ami secre-
of 45 to .50-gallon cai)acity are (juoted at $2.70. but can bi- the corjtoration is Chnrles F. Hollwedel. a cable to the Xew York X.-vw P.nrean from
pany is running right along on a light capacity in pro- the Central
and les*; in quantities, wiiile white oak can be
liad at $2.50
sible chance for a fire. tary. Andrew T. Knox, a vice-president of the com- Xews. I.oiulon.
ducing barrels and keiis at the Louisville mill, while "The cre<lit of the interesting erection of the barrels Trade Notes pany and formerly its treasurer, was made secretary to
had at around $2.5()a$2.65 in (juantities. Other prices ;ire
approximately the same as they have been for srunc
the Southern company is continuing to jiroduce staves i-; due to Mr. Murphy, his special assistant. Julius .An-
The Trenton (Out.) Cooperage Mills, loeated on the
succeed Mr. Moore. He resignefl the treasurership and THE OZARK TIMBER AND STAVE COMPANY
and heading. He further expressed the opiin'on that derson, veteran fisln'ng ca|)tain of 40 years' experience, E. E. Richards, who has been connected with the firm INCREASES CAPITALIZATION
months, reading about as follows north shore of Lake Ontario, are receiving a good sup-
the outlook for barrels in the food producing lines .ind James Miller. for many was elected to succeed him in that
years, The Oz.irk TimU-r & Stave Ci'inpany. the main offices
Rp.l Wliite Charred ply of elm timber from that section and a rei)ort from
r.allons Oak O.nk Spirit Spirit ai)f)eared rather promising. "The remainder of the 20(KK» barrels which were re- there states that the trains of flat cars loaded with logs
capacity. W. P. Toung. who has been associated with of which are at 10 X. Clark Street. Chicago, have ef-
$0.65 SO 70 $1.00 $1.15 In a recent interview J. X. White. Louisville Cooper- cently bought in Xcw "S'ork. will not arrive the business since it was first inaugurated, was ad- fected the reorganization of their company and increased
1 at the arc beitig shipped to that town and to Pembroke, where
2 .75 .80 1.15 1.30 age Co.. stated that business continues a trifle quiet but Sotith Boston yard until after those now there are used. vanced to a vice-presidency and will have entire charge their capital stock to $100,000.
a match factory takes the basswood that is being cut This is one of the best
^ .85 .90 1.30 1.45 that pros;)ectswere steadily improving. The company of the Xew Orleans office.
Last year the firm used 20.800 of the barrels during the S. B. .Adams, manager of known concerns the tight cooperage business operating
in
5 L25 1.35 2.10 2.35 at the same time as the elm.
has been getting a fair amount' of such business as is to mackerel season." the company's i)lant at Mobile, was also elected a direc- a series of plants with a total production that
10 1.60 1.70 2.35 2.60 It is reported that a 'itave factory is to be started places
LS 1.75 1.85 2.60 2.85 be had. but the total volume is still unsatisfactory. ^'es. say that business looks good in every line
we'll tor. The remaijidcr of the administrative fattiily con- them among the leaders in the tight line.
Law renre Cotmtw \^ ^' nr-nr the
m \m 2.00 2.95 3.20 Tlie i)aint and
varnish industries are having a very tor our cooperage friends this year.
in Cfiltnn.
mill of P. X. Blake.
St
Sufficient timber said to be in
«.nw-
timtes in office as hitherto.
25 205 2.15 3.20 3.45 active year, partly in connection with heavy building
is

30 sight to furnish the mill for some The town

45.50 2.70
2.20 2.30
2.85
3.50
5.00
3.75
5.50
and also on industrial supplies. The Jones
oiK-rations.
Dabnev Varm'sh Co.. Louisville, according to W. C. INTERNATIONAL CEMENT CORPORATION located on the Rac(|uette River, south of Potsdam, and
time. is
CADIZ STAVE MARKET CONTROLLED BY WANTS IN,
Cfum barrels 23$

Kentucky Court Refuses Writ to H. G. Ruth Stave Co.

Dabney, has been working night shifts and miming GREATLY INCREASES PRODUCTION transportation
truck.
to the latter town would be by motor AMERICAN STOCK
VicE-CoxsiT, Ei»w.\Rn E. Silvers. Cadiz
COOPERAGE LINES
the plant day and night. A new department for .According to the sixth annual report of the Inter-
The Kentuck) Court of .\ppeals heard a case involving production of lacquer varnishes or enamels has recently
Edward B. Holmes. i)resi(lent of the E. &: B. Holmes The Cadiz (Spain) tnarket for oak staves is largely
national Cement Corporation for the year ending De-
the H. G. Rush Stave Co.. of Oil City. Pa. Chief Jus- been a<Uled. cember .11. 1924. the productive capacity of the company
Machinery Co., has been named by Bishop Charles H. controlled by .American imports. Total stave imports Henry Sicmon & Sons, 2219 North Second Street,
tice \V. E. Settle, who presided, overruled a motion Brent as a member of a committee to raise this city's for 1923 were 8.419 metric tons, against 7,966 metric f'hildtJrlf^hid. /'<;.. is in thrvuirkct for 7i.'hitc pine glued
Frank R. Russell, formerly rpiite active in production was about 7.00().(H)00 barrels, or more than 1.000.000
for a writ' of i)robibition jjrayed by H. G. Rush, tn share of a $1.000.0(X) endowment fund to establish a tons in 1924. These .staves are imported in the rough heading. Also -uhile pine slaves.
of beer cooperage stock, is now giving most of his at- barrels increase over the previous year. .\ further in-
restrain Judge J. K. Childers, of the Pike Circuit Comt. school of international relations at Johns Hopkins Uni- and worked up by independent coopers or in the cooper- II. Metcger's Sons.
tention to a paint and glass company, which he pur- crease of 8.5(X),000 barrels is estimated. A plant
Eighteenth Street. Rich-
11, 13, 15
site
froin trying a damage suit against him. instituted by versity, in tnemory of Walter Hines Page, former age shops of the various wine producers. This work is mond,
chased four or five years ago. and which has developed and with adequate snpply of raw material were
mill
I'a.. is in the tnarket for 10.000 holt kegs; stock
R. Williams. While employed by the H. G. Rush Stave into
ambassador to England. generally done by hand. Attempts have l)een made to dimensions. \S-inch staves. 10 to \2-inch heads. Quota-
ati enterprise of considerable importance. ac(|uired near Xorfolk. Virginia, and the construction
Co.. Mr. Williams suffered personal injuries, which he A\ the Gambrinuis Cooperage Works of Philip
H. Nelson, sales manager at Grand Rapids. Mich.,
Z. bring in finished staves, but the coopers refuse to work tions are requested f. o. h. Richmond. Delivery to begin
. of a modern mill to have a capacity of 1.000,000 barrels
alleged were due to wrotigful acts and negligence on the for Jackson & Tindle, is spending a few days at the them, so the practice had to be abandoned. The stocks in July and at a thousand or more kegs
Songel &- Son. George Scngcl remarked that hot n year was begun. per month.
Buffalo office of the firm. on hand range from 400,000 to 500,000 pieces. It has Quote on kegs nested and knocked down.
 11
June. 1925 Tune. 1925 THl". NATION.XI, COOPERS' JOURNAL
10 THK NATIONAL COOPERS* JOURNAL

and selHng of cooperage stock. It is generally admitted HARD WORK AHEAD FOR ALL, SAYS

1 luiniki
Devoted Exclusively to the Cooperage Industry
mms louniiiii
that pre>ent consumption, due
trade
i-,
in a great many
below the point which could be called satisfactory.
far
to the distinctly
of the lines that absorb cooperage,
listless

Now
FRANK M. SCHERER
cooperage convention at Memphis is
that the
over and nothing has developed in
large sales and ad- The Associated Cooperage Industries of America
When this consumption will increase is entirely depen- vancing prices, it must be evident to all
that a period of

dent uiion what improvement in business the consuming hard work ahead of all of us to dispose of the stocks
is
manufactured during the
In Tenth Annual Convention at Memphis, May 4th, 5th and 6th
lines will enjoy in the immediate or distant future. that are now ready and will be
l"acing this condition with warehouses and yards crowded next four or live months. The slack
cooi)erage situation
with material which has cost good money to produce,
is no different fr..m any other line in that we are suffer-
the cooperage industry entertains the very natural desire ing mostly from over-i)roduction. The sui)ply
far exceeds
he quits making lumber, or piles
The Associated '.vbui he does not get it

to licpiidate its investment which is more or less of a as a general rule know The Tenth Annual Convention of
the demand and the consumers up his lumber ami be shows some salesmanship. Wit-
holds merchandise on and out of the Cooperage Industries of America, which opened at the
"frozen asset." so long as the true situation, and it is unreasonable
it its
Gayoso Hotel, Memphis, Tennessee, on Alonday, Alay ness that fact by this you will find the lumber people, as
:

Tn the gratification of desire is where the buyer's market

Publislied Monthly
hand. this
(inestion to look for any other than a
4th, functioned through three days crowded with bustling a rule, are more prosperous than cooperage people. We
004 Ultherspoon Building. PliUndelphla
woeful lack of the above mentioned co-ordination be- for the ne.ir future. activity, and when the motion to adjourn the General
Home Omce, seem to be imbued with the idea that we arc not en-
M. E. Doane. Editor-Manager tween production and sales becomes clearly apparent. a certainty and perbaiis well known throughout Session on Wednesday, May 6th, was made and carried, way
It is
to a profit in this business that the only
the consensus of opinion of those attending the meeting
titled ;

J. E. MaoDonald, Associate Editor The experience of the past few months has .shown that now the apple crop in the vShenandoah
the trade that
was virtually unanimous that the entire affair was we can get it is by pinching it off; we ought not to make
the unregulated dumiiing of stock into the market at any has been severely damaged and the re-
X'alley district crowned with a measure of success that exceeded the a profit— if we get by with one. we are a little smarter
such price as will bring, despite the fact that some may have its effect in other sections high expectations of its sponsors. In point of members
it
cent cold weather than our competitors. You see, we face the condition
26. 1885 with individuals attempt to justify on the gnninds of ex- we can look for it drew a substantial representation of the
rank and tile
Entered according to act of Congress April matter at tne
it
at the "June drop." The result is that
where we have manufacture toand sell staves for $9
the Librarian of Congress and second-class the country in
as
jiediency, proceeding which eventuates in unprofit-
is a from the apple-barrel trade until their of the industry from every section of
Poat-Offlce In Philadelphia. Pa. very little help importance, as well There is only one possible liquidation in our
able and highly unsatisfactory conditions and constitutes
which cooperage is a factor of any for $6.
iiiiMinniiiiiiiiiiiitniiiii "< >>>>>* crops are assured and there are very few shops that we as a goodly number of emissaries from those allied lines —
case as I see it we are all making as many staves as
nun nnii inniniiiniinnniHiii
aiiMiiiiiiiiiHiiii
a distinct menace to general business.
know of in the East that are without any stock at all. which have a direct or indirect interest in the cooperage
No. 2 can be put through a stave knife properly—there is
41sl Year PHILADELPHIA, JUNE, 1925 It is surely not beyond the bounds of possibility that
Most of the shops have sufficient for abtmt one-half of business. The accessibility of the convention city, which
i"i"" heading pro- only one thing we can do for relief, that is. sell our
is centrally located in the great stave and
i.iimimiiiiimiiiii iiimi
«„„,„„„ ,.„..... unminiiimnimiiniinnmiiiniiiiiiiiiiimmi
a regulatory program could be evolved which would with tlieir normal production of barrels.
ducing country of the central Mississippi Valley, was output more intelligently; when staves reach $6, instead
SUBSCRIPTION and entire legality so direct or co-ordinate
lierfect justice Other lines of trade seem to be opening up a little not alone responsible for the splendid attendance which of selling them for $6 when they cost $9. we must
United States the production and marketing of cooperage stock as to
per year. In advance, postage free. In
J2.00 better, judging from the itupiiries we have received dur- was recorded, as a glance at the register revealed the done
and Canada. Single copies. 25 cents. either pile our staves up. or quit producing, as is

postage free, to foreign countrlea.

assure consumers an ade<juate supply of materials at all ing the past ten days from various industries and .some names of delegates, many of whom had travelled practi-
t2 60 per year. In advance, in other lines of business.
paper after eubacrlptlon 1. evidence times and secure for producers a fair i)rot"it on their of the large general coopers, and a little more activity cally the length of the country to be present.
The receipt of the llrst
were compare favorably with the costs
at this office. No other receipt goods and a reasonable return on the capital they have It was fuUv evident that the substantial majority "I think our costs
that order has been received on the part of this trade will help while the apiile-barrel
will be sent unless requested. in Memphis not merely because there was a cooperage in any other line. Some of us still retain war habits,
invested in the business. consumers are waiting. convention in progress, but because they had an earnest but these are rapidly disappearing, because we haven't
ADVERTISING
admitted to our On the Eastern Shore most of the buying for the and sincere desire to confer with their fellow members
Advertising of a suitable character will be the money to support them. A« far as our actual busi-
columns at reasonable rates. A card giving rate, will be Irish potatoes is over, and while there is stock being sold on the numerous momentous questions with which the
sent on application.
LOUISIANA TREATS CARELESS IGNITING OF industry is confronted. The importance which was at- ness is concerned I can not see much further reduction
in that district it is jjrincipally to fill in. and in some
REMITTANCES FORESTS AS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE tached to this convention was illustrated in the full in production costs."
money cases the price an inducement. in the different group meet-
Remittance may be made by draft, postal order Cooper. drawn
is
attendance which was grew rapidly and in bril-
The action of Judge Culpepper, of the Ninth Judicial The discussion in interest
ortM or check to the order of "The National Reviewing the market we lind that iiine heading, \7l-^- ings and in the lively and spirited manner in which the
Journal." District. Louisiana, who. in a recent charge to the grand liance, and was participated in by a very substantial
inches. is bringing 5'/j cents. This is the asking price for various subjects introduced were discussed.
CORRKSPONDBXCB jury of Rapides Parish, instructed them to investigate While there was a distinctly apparent sentiment that number of those present.
of The National Coopers' Journal are open
for ])rompt shipment, and 5^i cents to 6 cents for June and M. Davis
Th. columns the cooperage forest fires with the view of pinning resi)onsil)ility for prevailing conditions had not reacl-ed the point of satis- Wn.i..\KU
Mr. R. Halstead. president of the Earmers Manu-
of general Interest to P>.
the discussion of all topics early July. With an imjjroved demand, the market on was
Industry, and contributions are solicited from
our readers. what he regards as a criminal offense on the party or faction which was widely predicted last fall, there W'lcly-i'lccti-d president of the .Issociatioii of Norfolk. Va.. advanced the idea that
facturing Co..
l)ineheading should strengthen, as iriost of the mills are ;iconcomitant evidence that the cooperage business is on
iiiinimiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiimii iiiiniiiii imiiiiiii hiiim imiiimiiiimn jiarties at fault in the igniting of them, should have a
a lirm basis and that it is destined to continue
to grow a uniform accounting system to be used by all members
,„,«„ ,„„
shut down or about to shut down, and there does not the last paragraph on page seven of Grade Rules and
Oar readers will oblige us, when wrlUng to parties adver-
salutory effect upon those who either through careless- in volume and in strength, retaining its position of un- of the Association would be a beneficial agency in de-
saw It In seem to be a great over-production. This pertains to the weight of stock.
Uans In our paper. If they will state that they ness or negligence cause these wasteful and destructive disputed leadership in the container-manufacturing Specifications.
termining actual production costs, and would yield in-
"The National Coopers' Joomal.' This In elm hoops the manufacturers are almost ahead of
the adTertlsement In
helps a. and This paragraph states that material is not in merchant-
U little and costs nothing, but
trouble, It I. conflagrations. It is entirely logical to assume that if world. >r valuable information to the manufacturer who is sell-
consumers as far as supply and demand are con- The influx of members began early Monday morning,
, I

Information wanted by advertisers. the

able condit'ion if the weight is over 3 per cent,
greater
a few sentences cotumensurate with the crime are dealt ing his product at a loss.
H„„„„„ Illllllllllllllllllllll Mill I Illlllllllllllll II "Ml IIIMI MUM cerned. The average price on Ti-foot hoops in both and from that time until late Tuesday afternoon there than the weights specified as standard weights, but this
out. the result will be highly effective as a tire preven-
was a constant stream of arrivals. The lobby of the
I

northern and southern districts $14.25 to $14.50; other E(dlowing Mr. Halstead. Mr. A. B. Struthers. of the
is
(b»es not state the method ot si-ttlement' with
the shipper
tive measure. There is little doubt that the Judge's ac- Gavoso I-Iotel was for three days the center of cooper- Struthers-Ziegler Company. Detroit, expressed an opin-
PRODUCTION AND MARKETING tion will be enthusiastically endorsed by lumbermen and
sizes in proportion, with 3'. 3' 4", 5' and 5' 3" slumping
dom embracing within its confines men fnmi the North if the material is not' in merchantable condition.
.\ (|iicsti()ii that is ayitatitis the minds of the rank and
timber-land owners, whose holdings are mercy of
off badly on account of the small demand. We
do not East. South and West— all with a common purpose and
"There is also a possibility that this material might
ion as follows
at the
<'nc tliat is aiiphcahle in general look for very much imi)rovement in the hoop market with a common interest— the promotion of the do believe there are some things we have over-
"I
file of the in(Uistry and every casual hunter or itinerant wayfarer who thought-
all
weigh more than the 3 per cent, allowed and still be
was proponnded in the mcctine for the next 30 days. welfare of the wooden barrel. looked in the manufacture of staves, heading and
terms to all its hranclies lessly allows the embers of his camp fire to extinguish Mondav. the opening dav of the conventi(»n. was given workable. Eor instance, if we ship staves to a cus-
Association at the recent The stave situation remains about the same as was hoops. There is none of us wlm would start a mill to
Committee, tomer who kiln-dries staves, this excessive weight
it
of thehranch of the
slack themselves, or who nonchalantly flips burning matches over to a closed meeting of the Executive
convention when information was asked as to "how we .30 days ago. No. 2 MY' are being auctioned off, the preliminary to the important manufacture No. 2 staves— that would be considered
or live cigarette butts into the tinder-dry bed of the and to minor activities would not make any particular difference— at least not
are going to continue to sell $9 staves for
$6."
woods. few of these instances are jjunished by
mills being willing to take most anything around $5 per sessions of the groups which were scheduled
various
suflicient for the customer to make complaint.
folly. We do. however, for long periods, manufacture
to the
If a in-
thousancl to get rid of their heavy surplus of this item. for Tuesdav and Wednesday. The preparatory work staves, we will say. three-fourths of which are No. 2.
was directly
(juery
"Now. we buy staves f o. b. mill and sell them on a
While the f(-regoing ptit
carceration in the county jails or by a session
sufticietitly stiff
having been done, the road was cleared for the
.

encompasses a matter I'ruit staves aiul No. 2 28''." are moving, but princii)ally possibly, two-thirds.
memhers of the >lack gnmp. it
fine, the examjile will go a long way toward causing the of the entire slack cooperage branch, which
was on the delivered basis, figuring, of course, the Association or,

ecpially app!ical)Ie to all the other stock prodiic- on orders placed in April. The jiresent j)rice on mill-
program for Tuesday morning. As- "I believe it would be well for us to consider what is
which is offenders to think twice before laying themselves open weights, and when these staves weigh in excess of
cing hranches of the Imsiness. It is patent that no profit run gum and tupelo fruit staves is about as low as any- the first' operation in production. I consider that the
to the Cognizance by the courts and
penalty entaile«l. sociation weights, it is a dead loss to ns. excepting in
one can expect them to go this season. No. 1 staves are production cutting down the tree:
can he realized in the marketing of a product at a price operation is
where we can show error has liccn made first in
MEETING OF ENTIRE SLACK BRANCH
the pl.icing of the negligent igniting of forest fires on such cases
less than the cost of production, and that
persistence in moving better than other grades just now. but as com- the second is cutting off the logs and the bolts. ,\nd.
the calendar of crimes will be a luighty aid to the tire by the railroad.
and ruin. liared with ^0 days ago the demand is not so good. thing to guard the manufacture
this practice must inevitahly lead to liankruptcy believe, the first is
checking up these details, we often find
1
warden and the State forestry department in their s|)len- Wil- "However, in
A keen analyst of the situation would ])redicate a cor- It will be well for all of the manufacturers, during Promptly at 10.30 o'clock Tuesday, vice-president to of the raw material in the woods before it is sent to
did efforts to conserve the timber resources of the com-
of the entire slack that the railroad has not made an error accr^rding
rection of conditions upon a di.ignosis of the underlying monwealth, and it is a pnKeeding which could be fol-
this period, to i)ay strict attention to quality, as the lard M. Davis called the session the mill. I believe that the v.lmle forest product indus-
their scale weights, and yet we are charged freight
<in
the meeting.
causes which are responsihle for the distressing state of consumer becoming more accustomed each year to
is branch to order and opened the business of try has overlooked one thing, and tliat is. they can
lowe<l throughout the Union with an unquestioned saving
the gen- possibly 4.0(H) pounds or 5.{MK) pounds in excess of As-
which the trade comiilains, and it is a reasonahly safe of nn'llions of dollars worth of precious forest which is
buying quality stock. Not only price is taken into con- There was an unusually large attendance, and no chance of collecting not afford to ship in to their mills large quantities of
was amply evidenced sociation weights, and there is
assumption that invotigation would disclose the origin now annually ravaged by tires originating in flagrant sideration these days, but (piality is also considered. eral interest in the work at band cull material, all of which must go through
the same
tlie introduc- a claim.
of the malady as lying in the present production and sale> indifference to the property rights of by the vig<irous discussions which followed ixpensive operation as that of putting through the
its public or private
program. "Wouldn't it be advisable to have something in con-
policy of the great mass of cooix-'rage manufacturers. tion of the different items on the No. material. It seems like a theory (and I know I
owners. paragraph that would cmer this
1

It does not reijuire mf)re than ordinary

perspicacity and WHERE DOES THE WEST BEGIN? The first matter put before the session was the elec-
nection with t'his
b.ive spoken of this to others'), but the most practical
"WATCHFUL WAITING" CHARACTERIZED EAST- ofllce during the coming feature?"
business acumen to reach the conclusion that uncontrolled Out where the l-.oosting's a little stronger. tion of a vice-president to hold thing for us t^' do is: keep away from the mill the
which tlu' matter was de-
After a lively discussion,
overproduction and unrestricted competition in the mar- ERN TRADE DURING MAY— C. M. VAN AKEN Out where the hair grows a little longer: year. Mr. Walter 1-. Little, of the Tnrner-l'arber-T.ove
in
timbt-r that makes No. 2 staves, heading or hoops. I
by bated at length, the recommendation of the committee
keting of coojjerage stock must neces->aril\ result in a Contrary to some of our exi)ectations. there h:»s jiot Where the talk is loud and runs to boast. Company, of I.eland. Miss., was elected to this office rules cov- iK'lieve it would iiay to have aman in the mill to ftart
that no change be made in the present grade
unaniuKms vote. The election of a member of the
.x- will make principally No. 1
glut of the market with accompanying low prices. been very much of a change in the cooperage situa- .\nd to press your pants is a crime almost; through only bolts that
coming two years iring this subject was :iccepted.
The extraordinarily tine weather which has prevailed tion during the past month. There were no serious Where tlu- laugh is loud and the manners rude, ecutive committee to serve for the staves. None of ns. I believe, knows whether, in
The meeting was then thrown open fi>r general dis-
over the country throughout the pa>t winter and spring frosts during .Xpril. but on two or three occasions we .\nd to shave your neck marks a man a dude was next acted upon. Nash, president of The
Mr. T. J. the elimination of barrels, it has been larger in No.
cussion, and the chair extended the privilege to those
Ozark Company. St. Loui.-. Mo., was chosen for
That's where the West begins. this the use of
put the woods into ideal >hape for logging oiK-rations. have had pretty cold weather aiul during May there 2 or No. 1. there has been elimination in
present of introducing any subject which was of
gen-
and majuifacturers, taking full advantage of the unusual have been times wlien the weather conditions were not ,)f.st. also by unanimous
consent. After receiving the but we do know there has been, in times past,
both,
opportunity presente<l. pudied their cutting to the limit at all favorable for fruit. Tliis has kept the farmers
15UT — Where does the East begin?
neatly phrased expression^ of thanks
and appreciation eral interest to the slack branch. .\t this point.
Mr. K. P.
a very great excess of Xo. 2's. T believe, at even a
upon the two president of tlie Voll Cooperage Co.. of St. Louis,
greater cost of raw material at the mill, we
and acquired surplus stocks of material. Feeling the guessing and put the barrel manufacturers a posi- Where the streams are shallower and the for the respective honors conferred
\'oll. woubl
in hills are flat,
witty dissertation on
the assets tied up in meeting proceeded to the con- claimed the floor, and after a
If we put
It is well worth our
fancied necessity for licjuidating tion where they were unable go ahead in the pur-
\o And a man is jtidged by his coat and hat; newly-elected officers, the save. consideration.
on Grade general business conditions, put a query upon which he as
these manufactured goinls. and fuKling the tnarket loathe chasing of additional cooperage material with am Where the women boss, and the men-folk think sideration of a report from the Committee into the mill material that will make high-grade .staves
de-
well as a great many of his fellow manufacturers,
to ahsorl) and store thetn against future needs, the pro- degree of confidence, so that the business nf M.iv has Tli;it toast is food and tea is drink: Rules and Specifications. we will be able to get a profit, and eliminate that por-
sired eniigbinjenl, to wSl. "How nrc wc going to 1h?
The first item in the committees report was the ques- know we will sus-
:

ducers resorted to price concessions to stunulate orders. been very much the same as that of .\pril. namely, a Where the men use powder .and the wrist watch ticks, tion of our product from which we
staves for $6 that- cost us $9 to produce?"
Xo one will l>elieve that the individuals and firms who "watchful waiting" comlition has prevailed. We are .-\nd everyone else but themselves are hicks; tion as to wb.ether open knot holes smaller
than one inch able to sell
tain a loss. I believe the progressive man is the one
His question was the basis of a brisk debate, in the We
started the downward trend in prices did so with malice hoping that more life will be shown in the business Tb.tts wluTi' the I'.ast begins. in diameter are permissible in
mill -run grade heading.
who is going to survive in the cooperage business.
course of which a wealth of intelligent opinion upon
aforethought, or that they had even a faint conception of very soon. Contending that Paragraph .36 of the Grade Rules and will have to produce the kind of material that will
the havoc which their action was to cau-e. hut once the Now I'.ast is East and West is West. which reads as follows: "All^ stock not the subject was brought to light.
The volume of business that has been moving during SiK-cifications. make superior packages. In production of the right
was started rolling gathered increased momentum They each have some bad and they each have some best mentioned, staves, hoops or heading, should Mr. E. A. Powell, president of the Powell Cooper-
kind of material we will have a higher grade of No. 1.
it
hall the tuonth has been fair, but it is the future business specifically
a matter of lines on a map age Co.. Memphis. Tcun. made the following
remarks
as it progressed until now the trade finds itself, hoth
that is effected when people hold hack for one reason
b'or it isn't
be bought and sold on specifications agreed upon Iw- of which will give us a higher-grade
That makes a guy regular or makes him a No. 2 and cull, all
those directly responsihle and those who made sincere sap.
tween the buyer and seller" covered the matter, the
com- apropos of the question :

fir another. barrel that will more easily compete with substitute
which there was at lea>t The folks out West may run to brag, Their would hardly presume to advise, or to offer very
efforts to maintain levels in
mittee recommended that no change be tnade. "I
Hoop Comjiany. containers."
a modicum of profit, in the situation where the question
The new plant of the Greenville .\nd the knees of their pants may sort of sag;
recommendation was accepted. many suggestions to a body of men who arc manu-
Greenville. Mississipjji. which has just recently been lUit there's many a guy boundless West However. I will say this, it seems Mr. Struthers' remarks veered the discussion in the
as to how to sell $9 -taves for $^) becomes a highly per- in the
The next item in the committee's report was a com- facturing staves.
direction of timber costs, which for the
character of
tinentand extreiuely grave proposition. completed, has been put in operation. The tuill. which With a heart as staunch as his leather vest.
Association member pertaining me that the trouble about our business is that we
nuinicatton from an to
modern design and ecpiipped with the latest .\nd there's a many a guy in the l\ast. by heck, the material which is generally used for staves, were
There is one very apparent fact which unquestionably is strictly in
to the weight of stock, which read as follows: have always been cutting corners to try and pinch oflF
and fuost up-to-date machinery, replaces nne which was Who's got good nerve and a gilt-edge soid conceded to be excessively high. The chair then put
has a large bearing on the matter, if. as a matter of fact,
"It occurs to the writer that there should be
some- a profit. The lumberman buys logs-he figures on the
controlling factor, and that the total destroyed by tire last October. .Approximately 75 men If he does mess around with a tinger-bowl. profit— the question as to how many of the members present
cost of logs, the cost of wf>rking them up at a
not the is
thing in the grade rules that wotild make more
it is specific
absence of any real co-ordination between the production are at present employed on a full-time schedule. — Col. C. G. Thompson in "Wall Street Journal."
 : :

12 THE NATIONAL COOPERS' JOURNAL June. 1925

June, 1925 THE NATIONAL COOPERS' JOURNAL 13

would be agreeable to submitting to the Association a chasers, inview of the very low price at which they
monthly report of production costs figured by a uni- buy this commodity, are not justified in expecting the
form system that had been previously investigated and
endorsed by the Association the reports to be com-
piled by the secretary and the summary distributed
—
manufacturer to equalize this stock and to hold it
strictly to
therefore
the grades of standard length staves.
recommended that no change be made
They
in the
WEIMAR ENGINEERING WORKS
among only those members who contributed individual present rule. BUILDERS
statements. The question evoked further discussion as
would accrue to individual producers
to the benefits that
from the knowledge of average manufacturing costs
Their recommendation gave rise to a spirited discus-
sion in which a variety of views were aired.
those present were of the opinion that some
Many of
definite
\j r Hoop Driving, Barrel Washing
••••••

throughout the various sections of the country, during

which Mr. Fred Brunner, of the United States Bung
delimitation of permissible variation should be estab-
lished at this time, and that cut-off staves be specifically and Bung Hole Boring Machines
Manufacturing Company, of Cincinnati, said: mentioned in the grade rules.
"I want to say have adopted
that other organizations In this connection, Mr. V. W. Krafft, of the Krafft
these cost systems. A gentleman who just spoke re- Cooperage Company, St. Louis, said "It is absolutely :
Special Machines Built to Order
ferred to the steel industry. I happen to know some- necessary that we put a limit on variation in cut-offs,
thing of the steel industry, in fact, am somewhat iden- because if we do not we will get into a lot of trouble
In building our machines we seek to gain the highest
eflBciency in every way, and users of our make will
tified and I want to say that in trying to adopt
with it. later on. What is the variation to admit? We have
some —
variation now, the point is, what par-
find this our guarantee, which always holds good.
system they went through the trouble you
cost to admit some
are going through just now. They started with a per ticular variation will be practical? If we decide to allow Let us know your requirements
cent, of the members reporting, and the ones who gave onc-quarter-inch shorter or one-half -inch longer, the WESTMORELAND and JASPER STREETS
the information were the ones who received the infor- man who is buying f. o. b. mill will know within
mation from the secretary. They now have a national definite limits what he is going to get, and he won't
PHILADELPHIA, PA. =^ BARREL WASHING MACHINE
organization, and, I believe, if you follow out some complain."
such system your per cent, will be increased as between Mr. Henry G. Herget, of the Allied Barrel Company,
the members who will report. suggested that the variation permissible should not be
"When you have compiled a report of costs from greater than that which can be worked off in a crozing
which to check up, if you are highest you can find why machine.
your cost is highest, and, I think, you will benefit by At this point. Mr. N. W. Calcutt, of Dyersburg, Tenn.,
J Thirty years' experience
such a system." T.Nash, St. Louis, Mo.
J. arose to say, "Gentlemen, seems that some of you it
We make new drums
,,, ,
anaJ
. X
resteelI "^' '^

The consideration of the question culminated in a Elected as a member of the Executive Committee people do not appreciate the fact that staves ought to
A from Slack Stave Heading and Hoop Group old drums fitting any machine
motion to adopt the system. rising vote revealed be equalized to make a proper package. The country
13 members favoring the proposition and it was agreed mill is not in a position to equalize staves —generally
to start the project with this number. A further motion have but one small cut-off saw, and when they equalize
instructed the Association secretary to forward report
MEETING OF THE ENTIRE TIGHT BRANCH
blanks to every slack stave manufacturer in the organi-
cut-offs, the stave is very wide at one end and very
narrow at the other end. It is impossible for them to Why send your saws a thousand miles to be resteeled
zation, and invite them to join in the movement, point- This session was called to order at 2.30 P. M. Tues- equalize staves exactly —you can't do with one saw.
ing out that only those who submit individual returns day. Vice-president A. H. Wrape being absent, the Now their cut-off staves are sold very cheaply
it

—prac- when we can do it in the South at a large saving?

will be entitled to receive the collective report. There chair was occupied by Mr. James B. Hall. The report tically at the price of the wood. The purchaser buys
being no other matters of major importance before the of the committee on standardization was submitted by with the understanding that he
All Work Guaranteed
is getting cut-off staves
meeting, a rising vote of appreciation was extended to Committee-chairman H. P. Krallman as the first order —a —
by-product and they ought to be equalized at the
retiring Vice-president Willard M. Davis for the con- of business. The report stated that the committee had cooper shop, as the country mill has no way to do this."
scientious and efficient

bancy. After an announcement of the winners of the

manner
which he had dis-
charged the duties of his office throughout his encum-
in been unable to complete its work and in view of the
great importance of its investigations, requested that it
be continued until the November convention. The
Mr. Herman Katz. of The Ozark Timber and Stave
Company, endorsed Mr. Calcutt's views as follows
fully agree with Mr. Calcutt.
"I
I think that if we tried
:
Southern Stave
South 19th Street
Saw & Machine Company
Birmingham,
—
attendance prizes B. R. Colwell was rewarded with request was granted. to regulate cut-off staves to a fine point we would be
112 Write Us for Prices Ala.
ten dollars as 1st prize and W. S. Rooks received five The first item on the report was a suggested amend- putting them into the class of regular sizes. The T^y^^te^?^1^?^^Tfr^?I^^^^^
dollars as 2(1 prize —the session adjourned. ment to Section 5, Page 3. of the Grade Rules and Speci- length of cut-off staves is rarely questioned by the
fications to read as follows "Wine streaks that do not
: purchaser — it always accepted as a matter of fact
is

go through staves be admitted." The recommendation

m HYNSON COMPANY
that this stock is a by-product and the question of exact
MEETING OF TIGHT AND SLACK COOPERS of the committee that this amendment be rejected, was length is rarely raised. To be perfectly frank, I believe
approved. that the less we try to regulate the matter, the better
The meeting of the tight and slack coopers group
joint The second item on the report pertained to the vari- off we will be, and it is up to the purchaser and the
assembled at 1.30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, with Mr. ation in length permissible in cut-off staves. This item seller to arrive at a proper understanding."
Howard Huntington presiding, in the absence of The recommendation of the committee that no change
"THE CHAMPION"
had been submitted to the committee by some members
Mr. H. E. Coyle. vice-president of the group, who was Our unezcelled
of the Association, who contended that cut-off staves be made in the present rule was approved.
Barrel Heater
unable to be present. Following the call to order, a The third item on the report concerned the weight of
fell within the provision of Note 2. Page 5, of the Grade Over 30,000 Now
commimication from the B. F. Sturtcvant Company,
requesting the privilege of demonstrating an item of
Rules
"Variations
and Specifications,
in staves.
which reads as
All staves must not be less than
follows 34 x M KDT & B staves, on which matter the com-
mittee had been requested by a member of the As-
in Use Largest Exclusive Goopers* Tool
cooperage equipment before the convention, was read.
Inasmuch as the Sturtevant company are not mem-
the standard measurement herein but if one-
stated,
sociation to name a specific weight, as the grade rules
Supply House in the World
w
eighth-inch shorter or longer, or one-sixteenth-inch over set forth only a representative weight of 2,700 pounds.
bers of the .'\ssociation, and not wishing to establish a The committee recommended that, inasmuch as they
or under specifications in thickness on one edge, will
precedent which might prove embarassing at a later
not eflfect the grade." The committee
decided that cut-
deemed it impossible to set a specific weight due to HEN it comes to coopers* tools and supplies
date, the group declined the request, softening their the variation of the grade of staves from various
refusal with a cordial invitation to the company to
off staves were sold as a by-product and rfiat pur-
tions of the country, even when kiln-dried, no that
sec-
"Hynson** stands second to none. We manu-
become members of the organization. change be made in the present rules. This recommenda- facture our products and are always stocked to
The next item of business was the election of a vice- tion was accepted without dissent.
president to serve the coming year. This matter was The fourth item on the report was our old friend "the
handle orders promptly and satisfactorily. There
disposed of with speed and dispatch by the election of
Mr. Howard Huntington by acclamation no ballot was —
quantity of staves purchased." The trail of this knotty is nothing the barrel maker needs that we can not
question leads back through the November convent-ion,
necessary. This was followed by the selection of Mr.
and all the way across the Canadian border to Walker-
supply. Place your orders with us now.
C. N. Nancarrow, also by vociferous acclamation, as a
ville, Ontario.
member of the executive committee for 1925-26. After
appears that a certain large cooperage-consuming
It
expressing his app^-eciation of the honor conferred upon
concern in Canada became embroiled in a controversy
him, Mr. Nancarrow proceeded thusly
as what constitutes delivery on a contract which
to
"To read the reports that come from headquarters
they had placed for 500.000 staves, 4^-inch average.
you would naturally think that business is going to be
good, can't help but be. They keep telling us it is just
The puchaser contended that his contract called for the
—
around the corner they do not say how far oflF the cor- delivery of 500,000 staves, no more and no less, settle-

—
ner is how far we have got to go before we turn the ment to be made on the basis of 4i^-inch average
corner. We thought some time ago we might reach width, while the seller contended that he was obliged
.^nU. o otif\ (\r^ ;.. -t f
tliai cKiiicr ill liie near future; along last tali I thought'
t- .^*.i;,-/>^
f/-<
..^...^. wi.,^ -.,-.^u,juu «._r„f
j»»cuu3 ulf niaicrial.
4
luuiig A
we might be getting close to it, but so far I have been was requested from the Assodation sometime last
unable to locate the corner we are going to turn that summer, and the matter was presented at the Novem-
is to bring us to good times. I have turned a lot of ber convention for decision. It proved too complex a
streets but not able to locate the sign. proposition for the solons gathered at the semi-annual
Hsmson's O. K. Croze, all metal Hynson's Chamfer Howel or (Go-D«TiI)
"We
have come through a good many depressions in meeting in Chicago, so the buck was passed to the Com-
the cooperage business, but any of the old-timers will mittee on Grade Rules and Specifications, with instruc-
agree that this is the hardest and most long-drawn-out tions to render a decision at this session. If It Comes from "Hynson" You Know It*s Right
depression we have ever gone through, and I sincerely The committee evidently
found the subject loaded
hope we are close to that corner. I feel sure going with dynamite, and they handled it accordingly— they
it is
'The Champion" Heats More Barrels
to come —we are going to have good times again in the very gracefully returned the compliment extended to and Does it Better Than Any
cooperage business and I hope this year will see them them when they were given the assignment, by shift- Other Heater Made ST. LOUIS • • MISSOURI
upon us."
Wauter F. Little, Leland, Miss. ing the buck back to the entire group, and withholding
No further business being presented for consideration, Vice-President Slack Stave, Heading and any recommendation in the premises other than to place
the meeting adjourned. Hoop Group before the convention the legal opinion of Mr. G. B.
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try. It not only covers all lines of manufacture, but

almost all lines of merchandising.

TREVOR Gerlach Modern Machinery

Now when
railroad car movement,
I say "poor business" and you look at the
it doesn't bear out the statement.

This movement has been phenomenal, growing larger

Manufacturing Company Produces
every month, and what we should say, instead of "poor
CHEAPER AND BETTER business," is "over-production." We have more fac-
LOCKPORT, N. Y.
and Slack Cooperace Stock Barrels. Keca and
TIfflit
tories of all kinds than we need for our present wants,
Tubs, ready to set up into non-leaklnv paekacea of and every line of business is overdone, except, I believe,
5 to 120 rnllona liquid capacity, or for Mml-llqald the doctors seem to thrive regardless of what happens,
The Latest Improved Machinery and dry materials up to 800 ponnda welfht. and we never get too many of them.
We manufacture machinery for sawinc Jointing, plaa-
Inar and crocinir, stavea; for sawing. Jointing, dovrel- Now, I visited practically all the various centers of
for
llng. planing and circling heading the country recently and have purposely studied this.
Barrels Kegs We will take steel, for instance, which is one of the
Staves Pails MODERNIZE YOUR PLANT largest industries that we have, I visited one large com-
Scrap Machinery invented before the Civil War and
Heading Drums Installa Gerlach Outfit that will make Tight bar-
pany and went through a number of mills. They told
me they were running probably a little better than the
Hoops Cheese Boxes rels that are tight, from any strong, non-porons
timber.
average steel mill, and that their output was only about
65 per cent,, and the worst part of it was that they
BUILD were operating at a loss, as it was costing more to pro-
Complete Plants duce steel than they could sell it for.
barrels with perfect Jolnta that will not leakf •
from the log to the barrel product that is infinitely superior to tha tin and The rubber industry is in exactly the same condition.
Iron near barrels now being experimented with.
Rubber tires and other rubber goods have fallen in price,
Trevor Patent Wood Is tasteless, stainless and mstlesa and being and while there are just as many tires and just as many
Jambo Heading a poor conductor of heat or moisture, keeps Its
belts and other rubber articles being used, there are too
Sawing Machine contents In their original condition.
many producing them.
factories The consequence is
that not many of the factories run full, and very few
can make any money, because they are not able to
CYLINDER SAWS RESTEELED M. L. SiGMAN, Monticello, Ark. C. E. Murray, Decherd, Tenn.
NEW MODERN BOXBOARD MACHINERY Executive Committee Member, Tnjht Stave operate in sufficient volume to take care of the overhead.
Executive Committee Member, Slack Stave
and Heading Group Take the lumbermen. They will tell you that their Heading and Hoop Group
"TREVOR" is worse than that in any other line, and yet
business
Webster, the former attorney of the Association, which reliable than they were
the volume of lumber moving is large, but there are in the old days, I think we all
Sixty-Inch was as follows too many people in the lumber business, and we have have a better understanding among us, that we are
Steel Wheel THE PETER GERLACH CO. "In such a contract the mention of the 4^-inch has had too good weather for the best interests of the in- making a better barrel;
think you are getting better
I
Heading nothing to do whatever with the quantity sold, but is dustry, staves than you got several years ago, because they are
I notice a report that the rainfall in this dis-
Columbus Road and Winter Street
merely an element of the price; or, in other words, a
Jointer trict (which probably controls the lumber market, at being manufactured in a more businesslike way than they
CLEVELAND - - OHIO feature by which the amount to be paid is determined hardwood) was less during the past year than
least the were formerly.
to be due. What the purchaser bought was 100,000 it has been as far back as they have had a Weather Nowthere is only one thing for us to do, and that is
36-inch staves, and the fact that he bought them on a Bureau; in the month of April we had less than one to keep our heads and not try to go in and do the im-
4j/^-inch-basis simply means that he is to pay on the l)asis inch of rain when we should have had at least five or possible don't think you can create a market by reduc-
;

of the indicated width. It does not mean that he has six inches. We are short since the ing the price. do not want staves they won't
If people
first of January 12]/^
to take 100.000 net 4i.:^-inch staves. inches, the past year buy no man can
18 inches, of rainfall in this sec- ; by offering them at a lower
sell barrels
"This is the legal phase of the matter and what the tion, and that has enabled the lumber people to produce price. I heard the other day of a manufacturer of
court would instruct a jury if the question was sub- all through the winter months, and the consequence is barrels who has quite a lot of stock on hand, who sent
mitted." they all have large stocks, and each one is solicitous of telegrams out to five or six cities, some of them very
The subject having returned like an unwelcome step- shutting down on account of overhead. remote, offering barrels at ridiculous prices, down to
child to a hostile domicile, the meeting figuratively The leather and below the actual cost of manufacture. He did not
industry is in the same boat—all shoe
cleared its throat and prepared to dispose of it forth- manufacturers say they have been losing money, simply sell any barrels by doing it; he simply
disturbed the
with. It was attacked vigorously, both sides of the because there are too many shoe factories operating. market. When asked why he did it, he said, "I have a
contention were defended and decried with fervor and Thefurniture and chair trades are the same. large stock of material. could not
I dif- I sell the material, so
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force, but notwithstanding that the most spirited discus- ferentiate between furniture and chairs, for as a rule I thought I would sell it in barrels." He has gained
sion of the entire meeting ensued, there was such wide the manufacturer of furniture does not make chairs. nothing whatever, l)ecause he did not create a market.
diversion of views that no crystallization of opinion Neither one of these industries is busy, and yet the pro- The barrel is one commodity people do not buy an ex-
was achieved, and the matter of what

Holmes Rack and Pinion Hoop Driver

constitutes de- duction is very heavy, as there are so many units i)ro- cess of a man, when he does not want barrels, does not
;

livery of 500,0(X) staves, 4j/$-inch average, still remains ducing, want them he is not going to buy them and store them.
;

one of the riddles of the cooperage business. have talked with every one of these people and
I I think we should all study that condition very care-
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the committee that Section 9, Page 4, of the Grade question them closely they will admit that there is just not try to enter the other fellow's market with lower
Rules and Specifications, which specifies that pork staves as much business as there ever was, but that prices to compel him to lose money, which
it is spread in turn is
shall bemade of "white oak, red oak or ash, as agreed." out too thin. going to force retaliation, and mayl)e all the barrels you
be amended by the addition of the words "pumpkin ash
Drives the hoops on oil, vinegar not permitted." The recommendation was approved.
Wehave had these conditions before in the cooperage
—
business many and many times when we first formed —
sell will

I am
be sold at a
very much
loss.

pleased at the size of the convention

The last item on the report was a recommendation this Association in a meeting here in this hotel when we — that we have here this year;
it is probably one of the

and similar barrels. by the committee that the last paragraph of Section 7,
Page 8, covering white oak oil barrel heading, which
felt that we were about at the end, and in a few weeks

or a few months the conditions changed and we forgot

largest, compares very favorably with any
at least it

other convention that we have any record of having, and

reads as follows "Heading to be composed of not
:
the hard times, enlarged our plants so far as I know there have been no complaints as to
and went ahead. The
exceeding five pieces, except five per cent. (5%) of six trouble now iswe have more plants than we know what accommodations or service, and that is a great pleasure
pieces heading allowed, be eliminated, and in lieu there- do with. If we would run every plant, I don't know to us.

Does twice the work of a screw of,

to be
the following specification be inserted
composed of not exceeding 25 per cent.
: "Heading
(25%) of
to
what we would do with the barrels. want to thank you people for coming to Mem-
I

Now you ask for the solution of that proposition, and phis and I hope that you will come here again, and that
five pieces." This recommendation was also approved. I am not going to undertake to tell you there is a solu- the convention meet at Memphis often, and that
will
machine. Following the awarding of the attendance prizes,
which were won by Mr. Henry Krallman, of the Pioneer
tion, although I expect there would be one if we knew you will find it is beneficial to meet down here close to
where to find it. There are some things we can do to where the stave and heading people produce the material
Cooperage Company, of St. Louis, who took the first better the conditions. that is used by the cooper.
prize of $10, and Mr. Henry G. Herget, of the Allied In the place, economy I thank you.
first operation of our in the
Get prices and particulars from the Barrel Company, who took the second prize of $5, the plants will give us a profit, or rather save a loss we At the conclusion of Mr. Well ford's address. Asso-
meeting was adjourned. might now l>e making. We should study this closer and ciation Secretary C. G. Hirt rendered his report,
closer to see economies we can adopt.
SKCRETAKV.S KKPORT
Another thing is, we have become pretty careless since
GENERAL SESSION the war and have been neglecting business. We have not
This is the tenth anniversary of The Associated

COOPERAGE MACHINERY The individual meetings of the major groups of the

applied
more,
ourselves as closely
we run around and
as we used we play
play golf, ride in automobiles,
to — for the purpose of promoting the cooperage business
.ind to protect the traffic interests of its members. That
organization having been completed on Tuesday, the gen- and do lots of things we did not do before. I remember it serving its purpose well is evidenced by the interest
is

taken by those in attendance here as well as their utili-

MAKERS eral session of the entire Association

Wednesday morning, with President Walker
was convened on
L. Well-
ford presiding. His opening address was as follows
it mean 12 or 14 hours a day; nearly everybody
u.sed to
expected to work that many hours. Now they do not
work that way. The labor has come to eight hours.
zation of the facilities of the association in working
out various problems confronting t-hem.
What better way or method can be employed in
We are drawing to the close of another year of the Even country mills which used to work from sunrise to arriving at the solution of these problems than through
the agency of the association in having its members
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3
assemble in convention, and frankly discussing the con-
that the conditions in business are not what we expected and eight hours. And the same our and ditions, etc.. whch effect the welfare of our industry.

&
it is in factories,

E. B. HOLMES MACHINERY CO., *'s"t"h5^t^° Buffalo, N. Y.

to enjoy after the presidential campaign of last fall, as
I believe we all expected that by this time everything
in our offices.

All this is true, gentlemen, and I believe we can all

Here you have the means through the expression of
opinions and experiences of men, who embrace the
best talent within the industry, of securing the most
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would be running full. get better results if we give these things our attention. intimate and valuable information concerning the busi-
I find upon making a very thorough investigation Now. I think the cooperage business
is on a sound ness in which you are engaged. It, therefore, behooves

during the last 60 days that the poor business which we basis; I think of the varous subjects pertaining to the cooperage trade
on a sounder basis than ever, I think
it is
you to take an active interest in all matters presented
are experiencing is not confined to the cooperage indus- the people who are making cooperage today are more
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18 THI-: XATIOXAU COOPKRS' JOURXAL June, 1925 June, 1925 THE XATIOXAL COOPERS' JOURNAL 19

tainer equipment lias now become a self-defense duty of information about them, renders it imperative for the "I'.ddie"' X'oll, from St. Louis, rattled in from the
that liavf til (111 with the conduct and prosperity of your
the cooperage industry. Stimulated with a purpose to c«)operage ir.dustry in its own business interest, to be Missouri metropolis on Sunday night. He beat the
husiness.
make inroads into the cooperage business, every substi- ever in contact with the problems they seek to solve, balance of the St. I.oiiis delegation by 12 hours or so
The Associated Cooperage Industaies of America is j)articularly with reference to wooden barrel construc-
tute comi)etitor is seeking to promote a better^ under- l)robably flidn't want his rest disturbed by the click of
a business institution, and since its organizaton ten years
standing of their output and is constantly issuing cir- tion and their general utility. the bones on the "Crap-shooters" Si»ecial. Only s(»me '

ago. it has accomphshed much, not only for the benefit major catastroi)lie such as a flood, eartli(|iiake or serious
culars, bulletins, pamphlets and even admirably printed It is our belief that at no time in the history of the
of those who, by their membership, have made it pos-
text books to assist the public in its quest for knowledge. industry could the work of a publicity dei)artnient personal illness can jireveiit "E. P.' from affixing his
sible to carry on this work, but a great deal that has
been of inestimable value to the industry. It has also
To circumvent this propaganda and to estal)lish coop- —
be more beneficial than now no time when the public name to the coiiventioii registrations. He has already
erage service in the confidence of those seeking truth- mind will be more receptive of the facts regard- set a high mark in attendance and activity for the other
been the means of rendering important service and as- boys to shoot at.
ful barrel information, it is reasonable to believe that ing the suiierior c|nalities of well-made containers to
sistance to the public in the furnishing of information Therefore, the industry's greatest
our addresses on cooperage, delivered by invitation at carry merchandise. .\. 1"". Deiieke, the energetic and efficient director of
and advice as to the proper and most economical con-
trade conventions, gatherings of container users and effort at the present time should be directed along the the cooperage operations of the Himmelberger-Harrison
tainers to be used.
before groups of industries that offer profitable coop- line of furnishing sliii)pers and users of cooperage with l.iimbiT Co., took a few days off to foregather with the
Kach and every one of you can readily realize the fnndanuntal facts concerniiig the construction of wood other boys at Memphis. He is fast gaining ncognitiou
erage markets in compact selling fields, have served
chaotic conditions that would prevail in the industry
to better acquaint those interested with the identity barrels, their use in a myriad of industries and their ilironghout the trade as one of the coming leaders in the
and the many diflficultics that would be experienced in ])erformance under normal aiul hazardous transporta-
of the cooperage industry and have offered exceptional industry.
transacting your business did it not have a national or-
opportunities to drive home with increased effectiveness tion conditions. W. W. Roberts took a fast train out of Little Rock
ganization to proinulgate and put into effect the grade
the usable facts concerning wooden barrels and their The conclusions that emerge from this report should (they are not (/// slow trains through .Arkansas) and
rules and f^pecifications covering cooperage material, rules
ajiplication. be self-evident that trade extension can be made a landed among us early on Monday. He wended his
governing sales atid scttlonnnts. arbitration, and the val-
trade extension In stressing one vital factor in the success we have vital f«)rce for the benefit of the industry as a whole, way about the ffoor acknowledging inminierable li.iils
uable services rendered ])y the traffic, from his host of ac(|iiainta!ices who were jiresent. He
bad in maintaining and regaining cooperage markets and that in the final analysis the department is a suc-
and inspection departments. cessful instrument in jioiiulariziiig wooden barrels that
in tlie apple-growing industry, it may be permis.sible to is a "regular" and carries a fund of sage advice on the
In this connection we might state that the efficient serv-
state that three years ago, on taking this position, I are sold, not in competition with substitute containers. cooperage business which can be had for the asking.
ice and protection rendered by the traffic department
is

more today than ever, before, and we found among fruit growers generally, a feeling of but for their superitir and intrinsic value. C. E. Murray, who is acknowlerlged as the leading
being recognized
downright apathy toward slack barrel usage, due en- Mr. ?Ienry G. Herget. who represented the cooperage
citizen ol Decherd, Tenn., trusted his cooperage interests
are constantly receiving expressions of appreciation of
tirely to war-price conditions, over which this branch to the management of his plant "super," and signed up
the gt»od work accoinplislu-d in behalf of the menil)ers industry on the National Committee on the Utilization
of the industry had no control. At the outset, much of at the (^.a>oso on Monday morning. He and his stalwart
and the industry. In this respect, it might not be amiss of Forest Products at a recent meeting in Washington, son. "R. ()." who arrived on Tuesday morning, nodded
our effort to remove dissatisfaction was discredited.
to refer to its success in comliating increased minimum
weights on coiled elm hoops proposed by carriers, as well
We were frequently challenged in our endeavors tt) then gave a brief resume of his activities in that connec- and smiled to their host of ac(iuaintaiices in the lobbv
extol cooperage advantages over substitutes, and no and in the meeting rooms. The Murray dynasty is
as the numerous attempts of manufacturers of steel tion. He spoke as follows:
figures proving our statements correct had any effect on destined to a long reign if the future can be predicated
containers toward securing lower transportation charges Mr. President and men of the Association It was
this attitude. gratifying to state that this feeling
:
on jiresent iiopularity.
on tlieir product' in competition with the wooden barrel,
It is
has gradualy been eliminated and in its place has come quite an inspiration to attend the meeting in Washington The iM-azier interests
had goodlv refireseiitation in the
^lany of our members, no doubt, are familiar with
;

a confidence in what we have to say. It would have was surprised to see the interest taken. Tiie personnel of Guy Frazier. Frank Wright, R. S. Clark,
W. T. L. Docket 6-.\. This has been a constant men- been difficult to create this confidence without the aid
I really
C. T. Tonii)kins and S. E. Hurt.
ace it being brought up continuously by carriers during C. G. HiRT meetin.g was called at ten o'clock, and everybody stayed AnKREVV C- Hi:CHKS This is a business-
;

the past eight vears or more in an endeavor to increase iriio ci>iitiiiUi-s lis Sctrctary-Manaycr of the
of personal contact and wide-spread publicity pub- — until adjournment; the papers were well read and re- Trade Uxicnsion Rcf>rcscntativc
getting Ime-up, and it is a safe bet that there was not
prospect at the convention who escaped the attention
a
that frankly discussed for the fruit industry's
the classification rating on cooperage in Western Trunk
licity of
Associating benefit the economics of wooden barrel usage, the cir- ceived the strictest attrntion. one or the other of these boys.
Line territory. Through the action of the association, THE BANQUET
and with the' a:^sistaiice and influence of our members,
cumstances attending the abnormal economic condition I am have not prepared a paper. It
sorry to say I W iliiam G. Tyler left Baltiniore to its own resources
nomic restoration of business and the cultivation of prevailing in all manufacturing industries which brought and t<«k an overland flier to Tennessee. "Bill's"
carriers have finally agreed to terms submitted, which might seem like sarcasm, but I have been busy in the Tlie Memphis members of the Association, exhibiting at-
(A detailed pojjular interest in cooperage. Armed with these basic about the high-price period, and to make known in a tendance was imrely in the interests of the good
should definitely dispose of this matter. utilization of excess cooperage jilants; we are working famed
of the
fundamentals and coupled with your technical knowl- positive way that the policy of our industry at all times the generous hosjiitality for which the South is in industry, but it is just possible that the
report will be rendered by the traffic manager.) Kimball-Tyler
edge and business acumen, our industry is bound to is to establish and maintain sound, ethical and sympa- along the line of reducing the number of them. I hope Company was made a party to a few deals negotiated' on
The association, through its Trade Kxtension Depart- song and story, discharged their duties as hosts to the
forge ahead with a greater ability to solve the problems thetic business relations with its customers. we have succeeded in one instance, at least, and if we the convention floor.
ment has been co-operating with various industries and Convention in such manner as to uphold the traditions
horticultural organization > the interest of the \vooden
in that have to be faced and to use its influence in the While discussing the advantages of wooden barrel usage have, that other jieople and territories will follow, and
"Gene" Graham, who i> accorded the distinction of
promotion of our members' material welfare. of their native heath, and to earn for themselves the being one of the biggest citizens, both literally
and in numerous instances its aid and advice re- before conventions and groups of industries has Ix^en a both with the and
liarrel, by the elimination of excess capacity,
garding the economical packing of their products have distinct contribution to tlie education of users of wood sincere appreciation of their guests. figuratively, of Jackson. Miss., led a smiling
army into
The report of the treasurer was next placed before
barrels, our eff'orts to focus an interest in the really vital coopers, stave and heading mills, we will get down to the melee, bent on forcing recognition
l)Cen solicited, which were promptly given and
highly On Tiies<lay evening, the spacious dining room of the of the fact that
information. has the meeting, after which tlu report of the Traffic De- significance of barrel techiKdogy by actual demonstra- wdierewe can take care of our requirements and not the Crahani Stave & Heading Company
appreciated by those seeking this It
Gayoso Hotel housed a dinner and entertainment that is one of the
of tions have contributed in no small degree a wide appeal leading concerns in the crxiperage business.
been actively engaged in making an intimate study partment was rendered. have excess cajiacity, on which we are paying taxes, "Gene's"
industnes with to techniral men. In our opinion, there is no more ef- was an epicurean and vau<levillian treat. A soul-satis- personal armament consists of a cheery
the needs and re(|uirements of different Mr. W'ellford then arose and announced that Mr. insurance, interest on investment and depreciation. When jovial personality, a broad sense of
disposition a
a view of extending the patronage of our containers and fective way in which the coo])erage industry can stimu- fying meal of distinctly southern architecture, aided an<l humor and a fund
Willard M. Davis, of the \V. M. Davis Stave Company, we do that we will get our business in a much healthier
various articles have been prepared as a result of these late i)atronage ?iid secure new liusiness than by the <)t up-to-the-minute stories. There is little d..nbt but
Memphis. Tenn.. had been selected by the Executive abetted by a program of divertissement of metropolitan what his expedition attained its objective. He
investigations for the benefit and information of users coming together of these two vital factors in produc- condition. was ably
of barrels in these industries. The value of publicity Committee as the president of the Association for the tion —the maker and the user of cooperage i)roducts. Another matter of elimination, we might say. is the standard, was presented to the approximately 300 scions supported by 0. (). Wymoiid. W. K. McCarmack
G B
Meeting your potential and actual customers face to of cooperdom who were seated at the tables. Back- brankhn and J. R. Shields, each one of whom
and personal contact with patrons of cooperage cannot coming year. Mr. Davis was escorted to the rostrum, steel barrel. want to (juote you for the edification of rendered
face at seven trade expositions with a visible display
1
yeoman service in the common cause.
help but have a l,encficial effect on the industry, in and acknowledged his induction into the official family woods and city appetites were both thoroughly satisfied
of various t \ pes of cooperage, and proving to them that the stave people, what the barrel people make of the " •'^'
VJ"'tt' I'ame over from L.uiisville in
creating a more friendly ainl closer relationship, as well
'>"!<"
.
conform-
in the following manner the cooperage industry is continually striving on the stave business with the viands provided, and the really excellent vaufle- ity witii his usual custom of goin^r
as a better understanding of the operations which have :
anvwhere under the
to do with the maiMi fact lire aiul cost of our product, Gentlemen. I am very proud indeed of the fact that whole to devise better, cheaper and more dependable made .W,189 steel barrels. ville show which was staged during the course of the sun to a cooperage convention. It is probable
In January, 1924, 29 concerns only time the Louisville Cooperage
that the
thus eliminating erroneous impressions that h.ive in the you have conferred the highest honor that you possibly containers for packing, shipping and storing their prod- dinner contained numbers appealing to every shade and Company's genial
that it is constantly co-operating in every way In January, 1925, 30 concerns made 420,127 steel barrels.
president will miss a convention is when thev
past prevailed among consumers with respect to coop- could on me by selecting n^e as president of this Associa- ucts ;

variety of taste. hold it on

erage marketing coiiditif)ns. with container bureaus, the Interstate Ccmnnerce Com- There is an increase of 113.000 barrels in one year. the same day on which the Kentucky Derbv
is run.
tion, and I wish to assure you that I will put forth every mission and its advisory agents in the practical solution of The occasion was thoroughly enjoyable and was unani- '"Tom" Walsh, ecpiiiiped with his well-known
One of the important activities of the association is Now. if you multiply 113.000 barrels by 20 staves you rubber-
in a sincere way to carry on your business and ordinary as well as hazardous packing and transporta- tired cheaters,
the iiT-iiection service, which provides a means for an mously acclaimed as one of the most pleasurable events pushed Ins way through the throng for
efifort
get something like l.(HM).0(M) staves that these steel bar-
impartial insiH'Ction (tf material at point of origin or affairs in the best possible way. I sincerely request that tion pnjblems in which the cooperage industry, the com- tliree days. "Tom" is more or less out of a job now
in the history of Association baiupiets.
Such of our members who have availed mission and the shipper have a common concern, can rels have rejilaced. inasmuch as his tenure of office on the ICxecntive
destination. you give me your individual support and co-operation, Com-
themselves <.f tliis service can vouch as to its useful- not but bring about better understanding and accord. Mr. Herget had concluded. President Well ford,
When mittee expired with this session. He can point with
for Tcan not hope to accomplish much without them.
As was reported at the last semi-annual convention, SNAP-SHOTS OF THE PERSONNEL jiride to his official record of the
ness in the amicable settlement of disputes concerning who represents the Association on the Xational Wood past two vears, and
The in- If can have them I will be thoroughly satisfied, and I invitations to address and sliow our barrel motion film he retires to the ranks conscious of a duty
the grade and quality of the stock shipped.
1

CtHiservation an<l Utilization Committee, rendered an The Katz brothers. '"Dave" and Herman, were among well dis-
spector's official report not only clearly defines the con- assure you that to the limit of my
do every- ability I will to the local units of paint, oil anrl varnish clubs and
the entries early at the post. Their registrations were
charged.
ditions as found by him at time of inspection, but also the various local units that are affiliated with the Na- explanation of the aim and object of the work which (korge
\\ ilson deserted Saginaw. Mich., and chocked
thing possible toward forwarding the interests of this made on Monday, and their departure- was delayed until
]»rovides a basis oti which an adjustment can be ma<le tional Association of Purchasing Agents, came to us this committee is undertaking. He stated that it was joined the Associa- illwith the boys from the Xortli on the opening day.
Association, both individually and collectively. the last horn was blown. Since they
bv the i)arties involved. from the general officers of both tliese organizations. composed of representatives of practically the entire .Attending cooperage conventions has lic-come a
The formality of presenting the new president of the tion they have set a consistently good exam|)le of regu- habit
A trade association is an essential element to the pro. Since that time a general bulletin has been sent out by with him— a habit which has been of material benefit
range of wood-using industries, and that the j)rogram lar attendance at the meetings, and whole-hearted sup- to
nioMnii of business and serves a very useful purpose Association having been completed, the report of Field the secretary of the latter association, advising members the organization. He is one of the members whom we
consisted of Iwith practical ami scientific ])ort tf Association movements.
through its various activities in the advancement of the Representative .-Xndrew C. Hughes was called for. of our readiness to appear at meetings when in llieir outlined for it have gn.wii to *'expect" to see before we leave home,
As a result of this bulletin we have received The Jacobs family, "K. W.. Sr.." and his three wi<le-
industrv it rei)resents. Trade associations are becoming locality. re'carch and investigation along the lines of devising or and he can always be deiiended upon to give whole-
cordial requests to show our film and address local units awake sons, Roy. lUirleigh and "Ken." were there in
more ami more necessary in the eflfective organization TK.ADK KXTKNSION KKIMJKl' evolving ways and means for the most efficient utilization hearted suj)i)ort to any progressive movement launched
at Cleveland and Pittsburgh in the near future.
all their glory. The coom-rage business and the sovereign
of industri.il society, as well as in the furtherance of .\s far as resources would i)ermit. the Trade Exten- of the products of our forests, from the
bv the organization.
r<H»ts to the top- State of Wisconsin both receive worth-while advertising
the i)ublic's interest. sion Department has pursued a steady alignment toward \\'e have already attended and addressed one of the "Tom" Walbert is rmother one of the regulars who
local units of P.iint. Oil and Varnish Clubs, at which most branches of the trees. when the Jacobs cohorts swing into action.
Your association is keeping in step with this progres- one particular goal That goal is more an<l more to was attendance.
in Some of the conveiitions are held
our subject was featured as the principal attraction of the explanation with concrete and speci- i'Ved I. I'.rnnner was very active on the convention
>ive movement and is co-operating with the various aw.ikeii the interest of container-using industries to the l'"nibellishiiig his
"bunk"— information in .1 long distance from Batesville. .Arkansas, but "Tom"
— rtoiir distributing "bung"— not
governmental departments in all matters in which our eflficiency of wood barrels as shipping containers. This meeting results proved that it was. not onlv in a full examples of the i)roi)lems which the committee will usually manages to be in on the sessions. "Tom's" wide
fic
the interest of the U. S. Bung Mfg. Co. "bred" is
industry concerned.
is As example, our organization endeavor can serve no better purpose than to demon- attendance and general interest taken in our descrip- knowledge of co<iperage aff'airs and his native intelli-
endeavor to solve, he acMed that the expenses involved climbing into the class of veti'rans whose attemlance
is represented on the special Advisory Board tion of the various types of barrels that arc success-
recently gence constitute an equijiment that makes his counsel of
strate to your customers the coincidence of many ob- records appear unbroken over the past tew years. His
inaugurated by the United States Department of Com- fully used in these industries, but by a general all-round would necessarily have to be defrayed by voluntary sub- I'reat value in discussions pertaining to our business.
servations, the raw materials and tools with which our in association suiijiort. aiid his insjiiring
merce to investigate the problem of distribution with cooperage discussion indulged in by many, which scripti«)n. inasmuch as there was no govermwntal ap- eiithtisiasm
He enjoys i well-deserved esteem at the hands of every
industry works, it's producticjii methods, and the achieve-
faith in the goods which he s<dls is e«lifying.
the view of ascertaining tlie most economical and safe ments made in theory and practice to produce con- brought out the efficiency of wooden barrels over steel propriation available f(»r this work. The fund has been one in the trade.
method of packing and transporting American merchan- drums for oils and naval stores. Walker L. Well ford, who reliiuiuisbed the president's George Xer\
tainers that meet public approv.il and at an established started by a donation of $25,000. which was subscribed chair at this meeting, aiul who as a leading Meiniihian
"Bill" Miad. Alvali Teachout. .A ]•:
ig.
dise tbrous-di the use of dependable containers, the object, standard. Prepared carefully, presented right, cooperage data I'.otsford, H.
Sickle. J. M. Mitchell. W. C. Sut-
\'aii
by an unidentified public-s|)irited citizen, and it is ex-
1-:.
«nacted the role of major host to the convention, had
of course, being elimination of the tremendous loss and In all of the various phases connected with this ex- —
docs more than advertise it serves the user. As a
pected that each interested industry will coiitriinitc pro- his ciist'>mary affable and agreeable manner on display
ton and v.. G. Schroe<ler did their individual and col-
damage experienced in transit and storage. Our com- pansion work there is no single feature more impera- rule it is necessary to offer more information than is lective best to jirrnnote the interests of (he ]. C. Pen-
mittee has been compiling data on cooperage for prcs- portionately to the total amount necessary to be realized. throughout tiie three days of the session. His doiil)le
tive than to meet requests for authoritative informa- contained in the ordinary cooperage specifications and iir)yerCompany. What this delegation lacked in numbers
ent.ition to the Advisory Board with a view of having duties kept him constantly on the move, but he dis-
tion which will enable those interested in wooden barrels literature than given out by us at meetings of this
is Mr. Well ford further stated that he had tentatively (the Pennoyer entourage usually appears in greater
])ublished by the government for the informaton of charged his obligations, both social and official, in his
it
to gain a better knowledge of their practicability, con- We
have found out long ago that trade extension force) they made up in "pep." George Xervig. sartorially
Another co-operative movement
kind. pledged the financial support of the Association to the usual efficient manner.
the shipping pul»lic. venience and advantages over other types of containers. following a precedent because of correct and as urbane as ever in his life, set the pace
is not a (piestion of movement. "Max" Lowv came up from Xew Orleans to give
is the association's representation at the \ational Con- Obviously, the burden of supplying the right kiiul of for his followers in affability, cordiality and enthusiasm,
numerous (piestions being asked and advice solicited pirsonal representation to the interests of the Kern Co.,
ference on Utilization of Forest Products, as well as informative material to container users and container The subject of departed members of the Association and any money that is wagered at am odds that the
fh.Tt refer to rletails which have a distinct bearine on "Max" i« 'Mie of the ro-A\ obi irnard of the indnstrv.
on the Export Advisory Coninn-ttcc of the T.tr-'c- Di i)ureaus, trade papers, tiie press and the public, rests was next mtroduced, and by unanirnous sanction the
I td.
J. C. l\nnoyer Company got their full share of what
vision. Department of Commerce. with the industry itself. Although our activities since
the durability and efficiency of barrels under the particu- and the genuine cordiality which was ai))iarent in the
Resolutions Committee was instructed to draft resolu- business was done at the convention is a cinch bet.
The cooperage industry is well fortified by an asso- lar conditions they are used. Character of materials greetings extended to him bv the majoritv of those
the la^t convention could r.ot in the nature of things .A. B. Struthers and G. .A. Ziegler carried out their
are thoroughly detailed, suggestions as to methods of tions of condolence to forwarderl to the families of present attested tlu esteem in which he is liebl.
ciation that is founded on broad and progressive prin-
lie
achieve full momentum owing to reasons given in the established custom of being on band at every coo|)erage
ciples and should receive the support of every one en- packing and even methods of loading in cars have been Mr. 1-:. H. Defebaugh. Mr. Herman Groepi)er, Mr. A. J. T. J. Xasli aiul II.
1''. Xelson were standard bearers
opening words of this re])ort. our trade extension in- convention. Seems as tliongh a meeting would not be
given as a help in showing the way to get the com- for their organization. The Ozark Company. The "Deak"
gaged in the business. formative service has continued to gain a wider ac- Toland. Mr. Chas. Hudson, Mr. Kucas Iv Moore and complete unless ".A. B." and "G. .A." were both there.
gratifying to report that tlie trend of our asso-
It is ceptance in trade bulletins supplied to secretaries of modity to destinatiion in good condition, all of which was his usual genial self, smiling of countenance and
Mr. Joseph A. Winterbotham. all members of the Asso- They are acknowledged as two of the strongest iiillars
ciation in this' direction has been one of steady progress. national and State associations, to trade papers and are beneficial to users and show a spirit of good will impeccable of dress, and even more poiiular than in the
who had passed to the Great I'.eyond since the of the industry, and are given general rec<ignition as
Twenty new members have applied and been admitted the press, in written articles which set forth authentic on the part of the cooperage industry. ciation days gone by. He was honored with a post on the Ex-
to membership since the last May convention. This being among the ablest men in the trade.
and well-substantiat'ed data involving the use of wooden In view of the increasing emphasis placed on the last convention. ecutive Committee of the Association, and his new job Both bring
addition to our roll, in the face of existing business con- was then *'Xelse" a tine intelligence to bear on problems confronting our
barrels by various industries. importance of protection against loss and damage in The drawing for the attendance prizes held, is certain to receive KK) per cent, attention.
shows what can be accomplished
bustled around in a business-like way— probably on the
ditions is significant and domestic and foreign shipments of American merchan- business, and their whole-hearted sujiport of the organi-
In the u.se of this vehicle for the advancement of and the results announced. The lucky individuals were
in promoting on the one hand an industrial
organization zation is listed as one of our distinct assets.
cooperage preferment it has been our policy to present dise by the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, who received first prize of $10, Mr. trail of an elusive order.
of coojierage manufacturers, and on the other, demon- Mr. W. S. Peel,
"Ben" Colwell took the long jump from New A'ork.
our claims in a reliable, comprehensive and acceptable t'he American Sc.ciety for Testing Materials, the De- I'rank Scherer was one of the Detroit entries, and he
strating the value of co-ordination and concentration to
])artments of Commerce and Agriculture, the Freight
W. M. Dumph, who was awarded second prize of $5.
was in evidence from Monday until the close of the two nights and one day on the train, to swell
s])eii(liiig
individuals who have remained aloof from our bene-
way. and without prejudice, depicting the productive
Container Bureau, and the co-operation of these and Mr. L. J. Pott, who won tliir<l iirize of $2..50.
sessions. He still retains his breezy and cheerful man- the attendance. He was accompanied by the inevitable
and influence convinced of its worthy service,
until and quality phases of the industry solely on the basis
fits
of news value agencies with many trade associations and specific in- All business before the meeting having been disjiosed ner, and his popularity grows with each succeeding year. pipe which is part of his standard eiiuipnient. "Ben's"
in conclusion, it is also our pleasure to report that the belief in the benefits of association for the common go<id
Speaking with an experience that shows the way, the dustries in testing and studying the construction of of, a motion to adjourn was put and carried, thus bring- bVank's firm, Henry Wineman, Jr., is ably reiiresented
association is resting on a firm and substantial basis;
different types of containers and the dissemination of on the job. is amply attested by his indifference to the hardships of
functioning through its various activites for the eco- need of publicity for the education of the public on con- ing to an official end the Tenth .Annual Convention. when he is
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20 THK XATIOXAI. COOPKRS' JOUKXAL June, 1925 THK XATIOXAL COOPERS' JOURXAL 21
June, 1925

ANOTHER ASSAULT ON THE APPLE BARREL

the cxtra-loiiK journey wliidi he was forced tu endure
to reach Memphis. His representation of the Colwell
the do])e anent his newly-launched enteri)rise. the KratYt
Cooperage Co. His enthusiasm, "pep" and innate ability
and added strength to the already fine impression that
his i)revious activity in the trade had created. His fra-
Department Commerce Releases Statistics Covering
of was recently added t(j the long chain of
.Xiiother link
Co*.>peraj4e
Campbell,
Comi)any was aided and
who
al)ettcd hy h. S.
rendered nohle assistance to his chief in
will no doubt i)rove an asset of inestimable value in
achieving the success as a pioducer which he has set
ternizing, however, was not carried on at the expense
of missing any oj)portunities to turn an item of business,
the Cooperage Importations of Foreign Countries instances of oiK^dy antagonistic propaganda which has
been brought to the attention of the trade from time
strengtheniufi th.e prestige of the Colwell organization. for his goal. "liuck" is now indissolubly wedded to the coojjcrage
M. C. Smith, the dynamic director of the (Jueen City to time, when the distributor of the Red Hook Apple
"Steve" I.ennon refused to patronize the railroads on business, and the fund of information which he pos- The Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce of the United States Department of Commerce has recently
Hoop Company, hummed about from pillar to post and this trip— he cranked up the old teapot and flivvered sesses concerning it, together with the keen intelligence Grower's Association of Red Hook. Xew York, pre-
released a compilation of statistics setting forth the cooperage importations for the year 1923 of a representative
from room to room, greeting old acquaintances and in. arriving early Tuesday morning. A 24-hour drive is with which he can discourse on the subject, would lead sumably discussing the merits of the fiber board carton
making new ones. "Milt" enjoys a popularity with the a matter of no consequence whatsoever to the sturdy list of foreign countries. The data was compiled by Alice Marlowe, Lumber Division of the Bureau of Com-
one to believe that he was reared in a stave mill. as a container for apples, made a public statement in the
boys that is kept at top notch by reason of his pleasing "Steve," and he afifixed his name to the register with a H. G. Herget, who is known throughout the entire merce, from figures taken from the customs statistics of the countries represented in the list. In some cases a
personality and open and affable manner.
columns of the Xew York Packer, from which we quote:
steady fist. Must be that the fountain of youth is lo- country as one of the eminently successful men of the differentiation has not been made between rough and finished staves or between staves and finished cooperage,
"Jim" Donaldson, modest and unassumijig. ambled his cated in Monroe. La., as "Steve" hasn't added a day to "The carton affords a greater amount of protection to
industry, attended the sessions as the representative of and therefore no attempt has been made to give a total for either class. The figures do, however, give a compara-
friendly way back and forth and hither and yon on the his age in the last ten years. He is one of the notable the Allied Barrel Company. His prominence in the the apples than the barrel, keeps the apples from being
cctnvention floor. tive indication of the importance of the various stave consuming
markets, and set forth to an ai)proximate
"Jim" doesn't carry a brass band for old-timers in the trade, and his advent on the floor was industry was recently recognized by his appointment as handled by the consumer, and is a convenient package to
advertising purposes, and his placid exterior gives no the signal for a session of the "founder's club" and a a member of the Xational Committee on Utilization of degree the relation between the total importations and that amount furnished by the United States. carry home. furthermore enables inany stores to
It
hint of the high-powered thinking mechanism that oper- general melee of hearty handshaking and greeting. b'orest Products, an interesting account of the activities The units of (|uantity used are kilos which ecjual 2.2040 pounds, metric tons which ecpial 1,()00 kil«)s, loads which
ates under his hat. He knows cooperage from "A to handle eastern that could not use barrels.
ai)i)les The
W. M. Davis, the admirable Willard, was a marked of which body he rendered before the general session.
etiual 50 cubic feet, mid cubic meters which ecjual 353 cubic feet.
Z," frontwards, backwards, criss-cross and cati-cornered, man. He was burdened with work and with honors, barrel will eventually disappear as a container for apples
X. F. McGowin, of the W. T. Smith Lumber Co.,
and when he takes it upon himself to speak out in but he stood up under the ordeal in splendid shape. All Chapman. Alabama, presented himself at the registration in domestic markets, except for ordinary quality fruit."
meeting he always has something worthwhile to say. the "last minute deciders," taking full advantage of the desk on Tuesday morning. "X. F." is one of the younger It would seem from the foregoing that the vicinity of
The industry is the gainer in possessing men of "Jim's" fact that he lives m Memphis, wired Willard to secure men in the industry who is destined, should he elect to Imported from Total
type. Country Item Unit of Quantity United States Imports Red Hook, X'ew York, furnishes a field that is in dire
rooms for them, and banking on his comi)laisant dis- stay with us, to eventually climb to leadershii) in our
Henry Krallman, the indefatigable association worker, need of enlightment as to the unchallenged supremacy
position simply passed him the "buck." Xotwithstand- ranks. He has every qualification of intellect and every
put on his specialty for the edification of those who arc attribute of character necessary to success in the busi- United Kingdom Staves, all dimensions Loads 4. 484 84.299 of the standard apple barrel as a fruit package.
ing the fact that there were three other conventions in
inclined to "let George do it." Henry is always ready France Staves Metric tons 472 52,789
ness world, and he is the type of man upon whom the
.

town and that hotel accommodations were scarcer than Staves Metric tons. 14.733
and willing to sacrifice any amount of time or trouble future prosjjcrity of our trade must necessarily be built. Spain
feathers on a fish, the laddy-buck wheeled into the job Staves, rough Cubic meters 20.218
to the common good, and he is one of the most energetic His pleasing personality is gaining him favor in his con- Xorway
and made good with a crash. Xot a single one of his Staves, finished Metric tons 169 FOREST PRODUCTS LABORATORY KILN-DRYING
and unselfish laborers in the common cause that the stantly broadening circle of acquaintances in the trade,
"de|)endents" went to bed on a park bench. His earnest-
organization has on its roll. and his steadily increasing interest in cooperage argues Xetherlands Staves Metric tons . 682 6.483 CLASS HLLED TO CAPACITY
ness and zeal in the promotion of the industry, his will- Germany Staves and heading, rough Metric tons 5.973
Thomas M. Gregory spent three days telling the boys well for his future in our field.
.

ingness to work unselfishly and his inspiration as a Greece Staves, heading, hoops Metric tons 5.234 Xineteen students representing fifteen lumber-manu-
that the Hanlon-Grcgory Galvanizing Company. Pitts- J. L. Reinschmidt, of Quitman. Ga., swelled the list of
.

burgh. has the best equipi)ed i)lant in the United leader were recognized by the convention in his election Italy Staves Metric tons 3.359 facturing and wood-using firms attended the thirty-eighth
old-timers who were present.
.
I'a..
"J. L." hasn't missed a
States. "Tom" was
not stretching the truth in this to the presidency of the Association a move upon which — convention since the year of the big wind, and it is en- Austria Staves, rough Metric tons . 3.228 instructional short course in kiln drying of lumber at
matter, because his company is one of the leading or- the organization is to be heartily congratulated. Swilzerhuul Staves, rough Metric tons . 29.5 2.785
tirely probable that the first one that he will miss will the U. S. Forest Products Laboratory. April 27th to
ganizations of its kind in the country. His convention H. K. Huntington, of the Sandusky Cot:)perage and be on the ()Ccasion when he is physically unable to make Finland Tub staves . . Metric tons ,
886
Lumber C<i.. was consi)icuous in the lobby, mingling with Sweden Staves and heading Cubic meters 4 1.755 May 8th. Registration for this class was completed a
attendance record is beginning to assume the "regular" the riffle. Quiet and self-efTacing, he stages no sort of
aspect, and he is approaching the class of "old-timers." Oak staves, rough Thousand .829 5.907 month before the course began, and many applications
show designed to impress his presence on casual stand- Canada
. .

O. T. Steudle, the skipper of the Mill Shoals Cooper- Other staves Value $93,215 were returned.
ers-by. but he is a consistently loyal supporter of Asso-
age, wharfed into dock on Tuesday morning and imme- ciation principles and a believer in organized endeavor,
r.ritish West Indies . . Shooks, staves and heading Value $41(MX)0
The industries represented included lumber. i)iano.
diately embarked on a hand-shaking tour in the lobby. Chile Staves, rough Metric tons 53 53
and part and parcel of the backbone of the industry. sash and door, casket, furm'ture, cooperage and sporting
"O. T." had a lot of this to do, and the job was not THE OFFICIAL FAMILY "Dan" Burkhartsmeier, of Chicago, i)laced a subor-
\'enezuela Staves Metric tons 16 16
goods manufacturers.
fully accomplished when the convention adjourned this — dinate in charge of his busy cooperage plant and utilized China
Hongkong
Shooks
Staves and shooks
Value
Value
$315 ,00() $590.0(K)
$93,000
is the i»enalty exacted by popularity. courteous, af- A three days of his vacation to be with us. "Dan" is an
$21 ,()00 Fnrollments are already being received for the next
fable manner, in combination with a four-square busi- Philippine Islands Staves Value $38 879 $39,000 course in kiln drying, which will be given in Septend)er.
institution in the trade and has i)robably made as many
ness policy, will make a lot of friends throughout the
President, \\. \\. D.wis, Memphis. Tenn.
barrels as any other cooper who ever lived. L'nion of South .\frica Stav< . Xumber 131 .321 137.549
His pres-
cooperage industry, and this, no doubt, explains the ence at every convention proves his continued interest
length of time "Oswald" spent in acknowledging greet-
Slack Stave, Heading and Hoop Group Metric tons 7.618
in the organization, and sets a fine example to those of hrance Barrels
ings. iee-Prcsident, Waltkr V. Lirri.K. Leiand. Miss. our rncml)ers who are inclined to look upon Association Cooperage, set up or not Metric t(Kis 4.539 CHARLES WUNDERLICH COMPANY ACQUIRES
I
Spain
E. A. Powell, the grand vizier of the Powell Cooper- activities with only casual interest. Norway Casks and other cooperage Metric tons 194 RIVER FRONT ACREAGE
age Company, skipped about in his inimitable, blithesome
I'.xeeutive Committee
J. S. l-'iclds, leader of Dyersburg society, canceled a Netherlands New cooperage Metric tons 1 10 1.185
The Chas. Wunderlich Company, of Saint Louis. Mo.,
fashion exuding cordiality and good cheer. "Tom" has T. J. Xash. St. Louis. Mo. "tea dansant" date and hurtled out of town on a fast Germany Barrels finished shooks. etc Metric tons 342
three hobiiies which he rides consistently Powell Coop- — C. I'.. MiKRAV. Docherd. Tenn. train so as to reach Memphis on Mondav monnng. Greece Barrels and shooks Metric tons 862 have acquired a large tract of titnber land at Osceola.
erage Company, the Association and "gowf." During "Johnnie" leads the cheers for the iMelds-Latta Stave Italy Cooperage, new and (dd Gallons capacity . . 1,487,000 4,500.000 -Arkansas, upon which a slack stave mill will be located
the convention he denied himself the pleasure of past- Tight Stave and Heading Group Comi)any. and as a cheerleader he is a whooping success. Austria Barrels and other cooperage Metric tons 1.075 in the near future. The recently acquired tract has river
ing the pellet and concentrate<l on turning a few deals Fvcrybody in the trade likes him. and attending a con- Barrels and shooks Metric ton.s 2,848
for his comi)any, while at the same time giving adequate
J'iee-J're.udeut, X. W. C.m.ittt. Dyersburg. Tenn. Yugoslavia Metric tons 25
frontage which will greatly facilitate the delivery of raw
vention is tantamount to a reunion of old friends for Vats, tubs and shooks
attention to Association matters. Pjeing a registered P..veeuti7\' Committee the genial John. Barrels and shooks Metric tons 27 84 material to the mill and the shipment of the finished pro-
citizen of Memphis, lie also added to the eclat of the H. Wrai'K. Paragould, Ark. Switzerland Metric vons 85 duct. The plans for the plant luuler contemplation call
.\.
John F. Hoban came down from Cincinnati to repre- Vats, tub-; and other
occasion by conducting a few parties of "furriners" to M. L. SiGMAN. Monticello. Ark. sent the ancient and honorable house of Hoban. "Jack" Belgium Cooperage Metric tons SA 2.725 for buildings and equipment of the latest design, and
various points of interest in his home town. wore his usual smile and radiated good cheer and Finland .(.'ooperage Metric tons 19
when erected it will be one of the most complete slack
^
!•".
C. GifTord, the Pooh-Bah of the Acme Steel Goods Coopers' Group amiability. Good business or bad business, you can »w .del Cooperage and finished staves Metric toiis 24
stave ini'ts in the Mississippi Valley,
Company, indicated the importance of the cooperage depend on him for a cordial greeting and a wholesome Poland Cooperage Metric tons 638
\'ice-l'iesideut. H. R. HuxTixGTox, St. Louis, Mo.
patronage of his line by personally gracing tlu' conven- handshake. He grew up in the cooi)crage business, and Canada Barrels Xumber 129.313 1.35.142
tion floor. Fred knows practically evervbody in the /;.r. eulive Committee it is a rare occasion upon which he has to Cuba Barrels and hogsheads Metric tons 10.551 13.767
be introduced .

business, and Z'icc versa, practically the entire roster of S. C. Xancarrow, Tixarkana, Tex. to any one at a cooperage convention. Barrels and tanks Metric tons 21 21 LOUISVILLE COOPERAGE COMPANY BUYS
the trad*. —
at least, those who have attended our con-
Kahx, Peoria, J. J. Andre wheeled in from Chicago with the rest of
Panama Tubs, pails, etc Value $17,608
TIMBER LAND
vention> of the recent years know him. His suavity, — l". J. 111.
the boys. "Joe" was in his usual good hiunor and cir- Peru Barrels and shooks Metric tons 163 254
eainestnos and yeneral all-urornd friendliness make culated about giving and receiving greetings at a rapid Chile Barrels and hogsheads Metric tons 1 ()2 The Louisville Cooperage Company, of Louisville.
him a i)o|)ular tigure. J rate. His firm. E. Heiuiing. Inc., is one of the pioneer Argentina Barrels, shooks. staves Xumber . . 1,028.940 Ky.. has acquired a large tract of stimipage on Mace's
H. !.. LaXieve had onl\
frcmi the to cross the street cooperage concerns in the country, and "Joe's" long Hongkong Barrels Value $20,000
(^ftice of the Cate-l.aXieve Company to register at the the other munbers of
the trade and passing from group X'alue 14.894 $57,000
Creek, near Viper. Ky. The acreage will be worked im-
association with this organization has given him a circle Dutch East Indies Cooperage
Gayoso. However, it's a long, long time since any list to group on the floor. His tall, dignified figure was al.so mediately by two stave mills which will be placed in
of acquaintances which is second to that of no other man
of convention attendants. irresi)ective of the city in which noticeable in the various meetings of the coopers' in the trade. operation as soon as the necessary equipmetit can be
the meeting was held, failed to carry Harry's signature. group, of which he is vice-president. "H. K." attends L. J. Pott, who is solely and exclusively responsible gotten on the ground.
His quiet, effective personality does not fit him for the them all, and always gives his unswerving support to prominence of the Pascola Stave Co.. sauntered
role of a cut-up. and his retiring disposition prohibits
lor the
around with the air and manner of one who is i)erfec;ly
FORECAST BY SMITHONIAN INSTITUTION OF The Smithsonian Institution holds that since 1922 the
progressive legislation. "solar constants" radiation values have decreased mark-
his j)o>ing in the sjiotlight. but the earnestness of his K. C. Morrison didn't have to leave town to attend home. "Louie" certainly has every right to feel cf)m-
.'It
TWO COLD SUMMERS NOT AFFIRMED PLANT BROTHERS BUY STAVE MILL
The solar constant's normal average, says,
support of the Association and his entire willingness to this convention, as he directs the activities of the Mf)rri- fortable at a cooperage conveiuion. inasmuch as he has BY UNITED STATES BUREAU edly. it is

join enthusiastically in a!iy movement for the common been a regular patron of these "shindigs" since the time approximately 1.94 gram calories of heat per s(|uare The sale of the Saginaw Cooj)erage Company's stave
soii Hoop & Lumber Comjjany from Memi)bis. "Kddie" The weather, present and prospective, is at all times
good is indelibly inscribed on his record in the trade. when the miinory of man runneth n<»t to the contrarv. centimeter of earth's atmosphere per minute. From mill near Clarendon. Arkansas, to Plant Brothers has
further added to his popularity by the cordial hospitality
K. Knox, the widely-known president of the Lucas He was escorted by that whimsical jade. "Lady Luck." an interesting question insofar as business is concerned. been recently reported. The new owners plan en-
\\ .
which he extended to the out-of-towners in the effort May, 1922. to June. 1923. the solar constant was con- to
1-.. Moore Stave Co.. gras])ed the occasion to exchange to make their visit to his city pleasant. who helped him to cut down his general overhead to the Recently there has been a disposition on the part of large the operation by the installation of additional
timtally below 1.92. and since l^'ebruary, 1922. the con-
views and opinions with the balance of the trade. "W. extent of two simoleons and four bits, which be drew business men to review conditions past and present
\\ S. Peel trekked in from Lake \'illage, Arkansas,
.
stant has not reached the normal 1.94. Recently, how- machinerv.
K." is one of the big men of the industry who firmly as a prize in the attendance drawing of the general
and deposited his bags at the hotel on Monday. "\V. S." weatherwise.
believes in the trade organization idea, and who has session. ever, the trend has been upward.
was there to tell the world that the hoops that J. M. h'or instance, there was a cold winter, and now the
never hesitated at any time to shoulder his full share I'..Halstead. the directing genius of the l-'armers
B. The material lowering in the sun's heat penetration
of the burden of performing the unremunerative tasks
Peel & Brother manufacture are just about the snap-
Maiuifacturing Company, of Xorfolk. who is acknowl- spring season gives evidence of backwardness. To add R. WERNET
piest article that ever adorned a barrel, during 1922 is given by the institution as the reason for
l-rom the way eged to he one of the most practical cooperage manu-
which are constantly forced upon the acknowledged the boys agreed with him, it is evident that his vehement to this is a prediction made by Prof. Browne, of the the chill, backward and erratic stnnmer of 1924. To the
facturers of the East, was one of the leaders of the The gradually thinning ranks of the pioneers of the
leaders of Associations such as ours. assertions must have borne more than a modicum of Smithsonian In>titution, Washington, that the summer low tendency of the constant throughout 1923 and 1924
"Xewt"
Calcutt. of Dyersburg. .me of the real pioneers
oi)en discussion which took place in the peppy meeting coo])erage industry were again visited by the Grim Reaper,
truth. If ye scribe ever goes in for the mamifacture of staged by the slack branch. His strong advocacy of a this year will he unusually cool and that there are pros- is attributed warrant for the prediction that this summer
of the industry, was also present to s^e what was to Ije when R. Wernet, of Xashville. Temi.. was called to his
barrels, we most certainlv will give the Peel i)roduct a standardized system of cost accounting was largely re- pects that in 1926 there will be no summer at all in the and the one following will l)e increasing cold, with a
seen and do what was to do. "Cncle .\ewt." who can try.
eternal rest on April 18th.Mr. Wernet was one of the
s|)onsible for the try-out which the slack coopers decided northern part of the United States.
speak from
the depths of a life-long exj)erience in ])ossibility of a return to the 1816 conditions. recognized veterans of the coo|HTage craft and was
The Wunderlichs— Geo J., C. Geo., \V. C. Albert and to give it.
"gittin' out" staves, thrives on argument, and has for
.\Ivin — were looked something like a
all there. It Galvin Hudson, of the good old firm f)f Hudson &
However, the United States Weather Bureau does not The United States Weather Bureau, along with the widely and very favorably known throughout the in-
years been in the thick of every serious debate that has family reunioii. as one or the other of the boys were Dugger Company, was one of the prominent Memphis agree with this forecast. Charles F. Marvin, chief of Smithsonian Institution, holds that the variations re- dustry.
developed in any of our conventions. His assertions are the
always under your eye no matter which way you coopers who took a large part in the convention activi- theGovernment Bureau in Washington, stated ferred to by the latter organizations have not been fully Born Baden. Germany. March 22, 18.50. he came to
in
always founded on hard. i)ractical common sense, and the glanced. l-Aery convention sees the Wunderlich repre- variations,
keen brain that functions under his snow-white hair can
ties. His irradicable smile and his inextinguishable government oflFicials hold the heat penetration f)roved. In fact, the government body maintains that it
this country when 17 years of age. and immediately en-
sentation out in force, and that order of things will good humor were evident throughout the proceedimrs. on which the Smithsonian Institutioti bases its predic- is almost impossible to predict weather conditions so far
V .._,... 1.. v.jJ a. j,».i.iv ,.v.i inai. ilMiaij_v TgrtM lilt' IM'a:>ll
lii»i*irt. probably prevail as long as they are in the cooperage gaged in the barrel Inisir.css ir. Xa?hvi!'.c. Tcr.r.. Hi?
particularly during the banquet, and the gusto which
youngsters who take issue with him on the fun«lamentals tion, have been greatly tnisrepresented. in advance, such as has been undertaken by the Smith- entire active business career of 45 years in the trade was
business. characterized his vocal efforts in the mass singing was
of matuifacture and marketing.
W. .^. Watts flew the gonfalon for Chess & Wymond notice to all and sundry that he was having a "helluva" It isa matter of history that 1816 was a year of ex- sonian Institution. sj)ent in this city. During this period he built up an
\V. 1'". Little declared a holiday at I.eland. Miss., and However, Industry
Cotnpany. Louisville, and he performed his representa- time. treme severity. That year virtually no crops were Illustrated states that several large enviable reputation honorable dealing,
for upright atul
took the journey to Memphis to participate in the fight.
tive oflices with echtt and finesse. "Bill's"' avowed i>urpose "Mack" Morris,
the dean of the Harlan-Morris Manu- raised north of the Mason and Dixon line, and only a and influential members of the electricity and gas-pro- and at his demise he enjoyed an luuisually wide circle of
"Walt" had no idea when he left his home environs that in coming to the convention was to greet his old friends
he would return with an added dignify to parade before
facturing C(Mnpany. slipped over from Jackson. Tenn., crop in the Southern States. It was known as
partial ducing fields are already laying plans for such an ac(iuaintances who held him in the highest regard and
and to make new ones, and he carried out his program for a talkfest with his cronies among the "vets."
his fellow citizens. As vice-president of the Slack Stave The the "year without a summer" over a large part of the emergency. esteem.
with energy and enthusiasm. He mingled with the boys "Colonel" is a personage of many pursuits and multi-
and Heading Group of the Association, which honor the on the floor and throughout the hotel, and was almost world, for Europe also was affected. He survived by four daughters, who reside in
tudinous interests among which cooperage, which was is
members of this branch of the organization thrust upon constantly the center of a group of attentive listeners his first love, engages the greatest part of his attention. Charles "Weather in Philadelphia" records
Pierce's MT. OLIVE STAVE COMPANY TO ERECT Xashville. and two sons. .\. Wernet. of Xashville. and
him despite his ardent protests, he will be entitled to an while he retailed a series of amusing anecdotes which NEW MILL
extra "shot" of corn "likker" at the next annual picnic
A. C. Hubbard, of Syracuse. Xew
York, came all the "there was ice during every month in 1816. not except- J. Wernet. president of the Waco Barrel Company, of
were new to his auditors. His whereabouts could in- way down from the top of the Empire State to look The
of the Leiand Chamber of Commerce. ing June, July and August. There was scarcely a vege- The Mt. Olive Stave Company is making preparations Waco. Texas. business which he f()unde<I will be
variably be determined by locating the source of the thiiigs over for the Solvay Process Company. He found
"Vic" KrafTt was here, there and everywhere—hand table came to perfection north and east of the Potomac." for the installation of a tight stave mill on its timber contiiuied by A. Wernet. The sympathy and condolence
loudest guflfaws of hilarity that echoed through the a lively and interesting convention in progress, and a
shaking, yelling hellos. acknowledging greetings and The of Mr. Wcrnet's friends particular, and of the trade
hostelry. wonderfully fine bunch of men to mingle with, and it's
Other works of history note that snow fell to a depth tract on Sneed's Creek, near Cartner. Arkansas. in
having a general busy time. "Vic." strange to say. had go out measure to the surviving
no r.fticial duties to perform at this convention, but he
C. F. Buchele, of the Gideon-Anderson Company, St. a lead-pif»e cinch that he carried away a splendid im- of three inches in Peiuisylvania, Xew Jersey and New- cotnpany has a sufficient stand of timber on its acreage in general, in fullest
T.otiis, checked in on Tuesday morning. He fraternized pression of the personnel and the progress of our in- to insure a sustained run. members of his familv in their bereavement.
was as busy as a one-armed paperhanger disseminating York in June that year.
in his friendly fashion with the rest of those present. dustrv.
7? TH1-: XATIOXAL COOPHRS" JOURNAL June, 1925 June, 1925 THK NATIONAL COOPERS' JOURNAL 23

SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENTS WHICH DO GOOD WORK Parties wanting anything that comes under any of the following heads, will do wall to

MACHINERY FOR SALE MACHINERY FOR SALE STOCK AND BARRELS FOR SALE
BUYERS' DIRECTORY remember that these are the most reliable and trustworthy manufacturers and dealers in
their respective lines.
Front Cover. I. B. C.
Always mention this paper when writing. I. F. C. means Insid*
means Inside Back Cover.
BARREL IXBVATGRS AND CONVEYORS PAIL AND TUB MACHIN'ERY Sl..\( K ( 04ll'KI{.\<iK .STOCK (.MiinufactiirerH and I)^!!!*^^)
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Oram <'o., Th.> .Ii>hn S.. Cleveland, Ohio Il-ir. c.erlach Co., The Peter, Cleveland, Ohio ... 1 6 Page

FOR SALE pOR SALE— One used Weimar hoop-driving FOR SALE BARREL HEATERS
c.c^odspeed Machine Co., Winchendon, Mass
Trevor Manufacturing Co., Lockport, N. Y
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.27
If.
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Walsh
Cooperage «">>..

Sons, Morris. Pittshurgh. Pa

41.'. I'iiie St.. Si Louis, Mo
26
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machine, oil-barrel size, complete with coun- Stumpage CoUvell CoopeiaBe Co., New York, N. Y 26 Wineinan, Henry, .Jr.. Detroit. Midi 3
REBUILT STAVE and HEADING MACHINERY tershaft and motor if desired; also one used
suitable for staves for a slack barrel
Ilyii-on t'ompaiiy. Tlie, St. I.nuis, Mo 1 ::
SECOND-HAND BARRELS Wylie and Wilson, Inc., Saginaw, Mich F. 1'.

Two Greenwood Heading operation, on 11,000 acres with other lands Cohen Cooperage Woiks. .lack. Iinlianaiiolis, Iml
Turners. S»<lKwi<k, E. M., Syiaouse, N. Y' 27
Weimar barrel-washing machine, chain drive available. Railroad through th e property. Ad- Trevor ManufactuiinK Co., l.ockpoit, X. V
Heidt it C, Jersey City, N. J
.Son, SPRAYING MACHINES
One Heading Sawing Machine. with motor, complete, practically new. New York..
!•;
Ket-sey, ,7ohn, Wilmington, Del
One No. 4 Stave Cutter. dress BONITA LUMBER CO., INC, Bonita, La. \an Akon CoopeiaRc Co.. C. M.. 141 Broadway. •:

IMttshurgh Barrel and (.'ooperage Co., PIttshurgh, Pa..

Eureka Machine Co. \'i ga A\i Cleveland. Ohio.
Address "MACHINES," care "The National BARREL SIACHINERY Siegel. Lewis, Lancaster. Pa 24 STAVE AND HEADING MACHINERY
ROCHESTER BARREL MACHINE WORKS, Coopers' Journal," Philadelphia, Pa. Hi«linf..j Machinery Co., E. & B , Buffalo, N. Y' 1>; Stone. .Tr., & Sons, (Jeorge W., J2.'?4 7th St.. Wash., D. C...2r,
The Peter, Cleveland, Dhlo
C. rlach Co., 16
Manufacturers of "Greenwood" Stave Warring, Bruce T.. Washington, D. C Holmes .Machinery Co.. E. K- H.. Buffalo. N Y
Marten, Grahn & Andresen. San Francisco, Calif
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16
and Heading Machinery, FOR SALE Oram «'o., The Jolin S., Cleveland, Ohio 11-1".
SLACK BARREL MAKERS AND BARREL STOCK Oram Co., The .John C. Cleveland, Ohio 14-1.'.

Rochester, N. Y. MACHINERY WANTED Rochester Bariel Machine Wk.s., Hoehester, N. Y' 1'. C. Rochester Barrel Machine Wks., Rochester. N. Y B. C.
Stumpage on 11,000 acres suitable for tie
Trevor Manufacturing Co.. Lockport, N. Y H. 'id well Cooperage Co., New York, N. Y 26 Trevor Manufacturing Co., Lockport. N. V 1'"'

makers. Railroad through the property. Ad- Weimar Engineerins Works, I'lilladelphla, Pa l:i I'armers Manufacturing Co., Norfolk, Va 2:1

dress BONITA LUMBER CO., INC., Bonita, La.

(liiif IBros. Cooperage Co., Cleveland. Ohio 2 STEEL AND WIRE HOOPS
COOPERS' FLAG Heidt & Sen, C, Jersey City, N. J 27 American Pteel and Wire Co.. Cliicago and .\ew York 27
WANTED Casey, r. T.. .Seneca Falls, N. Y .Jacobs Cooperage Co., K. W.. Milwaukee, Wis 2."
Hanlon-Ongory Co.. Pittsburgh, Pa F. C.
WHERE QUALITY COUNTS 1 Hoop cutter. «\>lwell Cooperaue Co., New Y'ork, N. Y
Chicago.
Murray, C. E., Decherd. Teiin
O'Donnell Coopeiage Co., N. and H.. Philadelphia, Pa 2.".
:!
H. lining, Inc., E.. Chi. am.. Ill 26
1 Hoop planer (double or triple head). Hennlng, Inc., E.. Ill .2t!
Resaw: pOR SALE, 2,000 18-gallon black iron drums, Traver, R. K-. Montezuma, N. Y I'ensacola Cooperage Co.. Peiisacola. Fla 24 TIGHT BARREL MAKERS AND BARREL STOCK
One 54 Mershon"
twin band resaw. 1 Michels combined pointer and tapper. .Skuse's Coojierage, Rochester. N. Y' 2.".

PENIN- California Bai-rel Co., .San Francisco, Calif

1 Hoop coiler. have been used for lubricating oil. COOPERS' TOOLS, TRUSS HOOPS, ETC. W.ilsh Sins, .Morris, IMttsluii gli. Pa 2i'.
Chii'kasaw Wood I'roducts Co., Memphis, Tenn .23
Printer: SULAR BARREL CO., Jacksonville, Fla. Co., New York, N. Y 20
Want good machines Col well Cooperage Hudson Hugger Co.. liu.. Memphis. Ti-nn
One 24 x 44 Morgan 2-color printer. for small mill in south-
!1\ lisoii Company. The. St. Louis, Mo I:: SLACK BARREL STOCK (Manufacturers or Dealers)
.V:

Kingston Cooperage Co., Kingston. N. Y .26

west. Address "JONES," care "The National Redlich Mfg. Co., 647 W. Oak
Chicago, St., 111 -'< I'armers M'inuf"cturing Co.. Norfolk, \'a 6 Lay ton "ooperage Co., Portland, (Jre .26
Double Surfacer: i ,

One 30 X 7 Whitney, No. 6, 8-rolI.

Coopers' Journal." Trevor Manufacturing Co.. Uockport. N. Y I'l Helming, Inc., E., Chicago, 111 26 Michel Cooperagi' Co., Sandusk.\', (Jhio .'Zf>

Short Log Bolter:

pOR SALE — We have to offer butter tubs in Van Aken Cooperage Co., C. M., HI Broadway, New York., r, Murray. C. Decherd, Tenn
E.,
Pennoyer Co., J. C, Chicago, 111 27
:!
Moore Stave Co., Lucas E.. New (irbans and New York.
National Cooperage and Woodiiiware Co., Peoria, 111...
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6

carload lots. Address CANTON BARREL PIN'S DOWEL Southern Cooperage Co., New Orleans, La 24 I'ekin Cooperage Co., 25 Broadway, New York, N. Y'. .27
One 8' Defiance, No. 6, high duty power feed We are in the market for the following, must Hick8on-Roger.s Mfg. Co., Paragould, Ark 24 Struthers-JCeigler Cooperage Co.. Detroit. Mich 4 Pensacola Cooperage (^o.. Pensacola, Fla
. . .

.24
CO., Canton, Ohio. New York..
bolter.
be A-1 and cheap: H.vnson Company, The. .St. Louis, Mo lo Van Aken Cooperage Co., C. M.. 141 Broadway, 6 Pittsburgh Barrel and Cooperage Co., Pittsburgh. Pa
Crate Tenoner: Redlich Mfg. Co.. 647 \V. Oak St.. Chicago, 111 23 Sutherland-lnnes Co., Ltd., Chatham, Ont
One four-side, outside moulder, 5 to 10. SLACK COOPERAGE STOCK (Mnnufnoturers and Dealers)
Walsh Sons. Mi.iris. Pittsburgh. Pa .26
One No. 221 Chase double end crate tenoner. Small circular resaw. DRAG SAWS, ETC. Bartlett. O. L., Mouml City. Ill 22 Welti Bro., A. M, Cleveland, Ohio
.»>

STOCK AND BARRELS WANTED

.St

Always Automatic crate hand tenoner and coupler. Pennoyer Co., J. C, Chi<ngo, 111 27 t.'arey Coopei-age and Timber Co., C.vpress, Ala 2 4

With 1,400 machines on our own floors, the Twelve 12" rip saws, 12 or 14 gauge, 1 ^4 Rochester Barrel Machine Wks.. Rochester. N. Y B. C. Cate-LaNieve Co.. Inc., Memphis. Tenn •"•

TIGHT COOPERAGE STOCK (Mannfactorers or Dealer*)

Trevor Manufacturing <'o., l.ockport, .\. Y' 1 •: Colleton Mercantile Co., Rav.'nel. S. C 4
Brown. 1'. K.. Kuston, La 24
chances are we can save you money on just gauge, 1 U bore, teeth space 1 I4 ". Colwell Cooperage Co.. New York, N. Y 26
Cate-LaNl.ve Co., Inc., Memphis, Tenn o

—Thirty-gallon ELM HOOP MANUFACTURERS

, . . .

the machine wanted. Three 14" cut-off saws, 12 or 14 gauge, 1 I4 Davis .Slave Co., W. M., .Memphis, Tenn 4
New Y
y^ ANTED Irish and Norwegian Mound Dublin-Hardwood Stave Co., Dublin, Ga
.

oo I '(dwell C.L.perage Co.. Y.irk. N. 26

We earnestly solicit your inquiries. bore, teeth, space I2 "•
mackerel and herring barrels. Address
Bartlett. O.
I'eel & Bro.,
I...
M., Lake
City, 111
Village, Ark .24 Fields-Latta Stave C.>., Dyersburg, Tenn ,24
Dublin Hardwood Stave Co., Dublin. Ga
.1.
Eckhaiilt it I.,ennon. Monroe, La 24
WAYNE MACHINERY CO. Address HEARNE LUMBER CO., North HENRY A. THORNDIKE, P. O. Box 43, New- EXPORTERS
Gideon-.Vnderson Co., St. Louis. Mo ,26
Graham Stave & Heading Co., Jack.son, Miss .F. C.
Charleston, S. C. Gr.'if Bros. Cooi)erage C.\, Clev.dantl, Ohio Harlan-Morris Mfg. Co.. .lackson. Tenn 24
Fort Wayne, Indiana port, R. I.
H.'nning, Inc.. E., Chicago, 111
Hennlng. Chicago, 111
Inc., E.. Hennen Cooperage Co., The. Lake Providence, La . . . .2.'>

.Jerry Co., Stephen, Biooklyn, N. Y . 2<i Himmelberger-Harris.)!! I.br. Co.. Cape Girardeau. Mo H. nnlng. Inc., E., Chicago, 111 26
Mooie Stave Co., Lucas E., New Orlean.s and New York. .I.-rry Co.. Stejihen, Brooklyn. N. Y' 26
Krafft Coop.rage Co., St. Louis, Mo . . . . ."i

PLANTS FOR SALE I'ekin Cooperage Co., 2.5 Broadway, New York, N. Y Mill Sho.iis <"ooperage Co., St. Louis, Mo G
Laxton Cooperage Co., Portland, Ore 26
\\^ANTED^ —-Alcohol drums, 55-gallon capacity;
HOOP MACHIN'ES
.Murray. C. E.. D.cherd, T.nn.
izark Co., The. Planters Bl.lg.. St. Louis, Mo
3
M.iore Stave Co., Lucas E., New tJrKans and New York 6
FOR SALE sfa^e quantity and price. Address HUGH < 4
Mt. Ollv.' Stay.- Co.. Bate.svllle. Ark 26
Hvnson Company. The. St. Loui-. Mo in Peel & Bro., J. M., Lake Village. Ark 24
ozark Timber and Stav." Co., Chicago, 111 25
1 Defiance triple-head hoop planer, like new. FOR SALE O'DONNELL, INC., Philadelphia, Pa. Roche.st.r Barrel Machine Wks., Rochester, N. Y .B. C. Pennoyer Co., J. C., Chicago, 111 27
oo Pennoyer Co.. J. C. Chicago. Ill 2V
1 Defiance hoop coiler. Trevor Manufacturing Co.. Lockport, -N. Y 16 Poe.ssel & C.>., A. L.., Chicago, 111
,"2 Sh.ahan Co.. B. C. Chicago, 111 2r.
Complete heading plant, including brick dry Powell Cooperage Co., Memphis, Tenn Sutherland-lnnes Co., Ltd., Chatham, Ont
2.".
1 Noble hoop coiler, used but ten days. BfACHINE KNIVES AN'D SAWS Reinschniidt Stave Co., Quitman, c.a 24
kilns, tiis boat, gas boat, barge, water and land Wilson Stave Co., W. W., .V.trtli Little Rock. Ark 24
6 32" Widdowson foot-power stave jointers.
yVANTED — We Oerlach Co., The I'eter. Cb veland. Ohio . 16 Sheahan Co.. B. C, Chicago, 111 25
skidders and eight or ten million feet standing are in the market for a quan-
2 32 Rochester side spring stave jointers.
'

timber. Mill in operation, daily capacity 4,000

Lovejoy & Son, D., Low. 11, Mass .^kuse's Coo|)erage, Rochester, N. Y TIGHT STAVE MANUFACTCRERS
tity of light lubricating one-time steel oil Southern Stave Saw and Machine Co.. Birmingham, Ala., .1.1 Smith Lumb.r Co.. W. T., Chapman. Ala
42" Greenwood stave cutter. Struihers-Zeigler C(»operage Co.. Detroit. Mich Dublin Har.lwoo.l Stave Co.. Dublin. Ga 22
1 sets. Address "H. W. CO.," care "The National drums of 15, 25, 30, 35 and 55-gallon capacity.
4
Eckhardt & L.nnon, M.mro.', La ..24
1 Greenwood 24' heading planer. Coopers' Journal," Philadelphia, Pa. NAILS, STAPLES, TACKS, CLEATS. BT<J, Sutherland-lnnes Co.. Ltd., Chatham, Ont ,25
'..:, ..26
The 55-gallon drums must have two openings Trexler Cooperage Ci>., Allentown. Pa
H.nning. Inc.. K.. Chi.ag... Ill
C.)., .New Y.trk, N. Y .26 ,24
1 20" Trevor heading planer. Col well Cooperage M.iore Stave Co., Lucas E., .N.w Orl.ans and New \ork. ,. . 6
in the head, regardless of whether they have Hynson Company. Louis. i:: Tschumy .X: C.>.. W. A., Norfolk, Va ,24
R. inschml.lt Stave Co., Quitman, Ga
Tlie, .st. .M .
, . .24
1 4" Rochester heading turner, like new. any other openings on the side or not. Quote Reilllch Mfg. Co.. 647 W. Oak .St., Chicago, 111 Turner-Farber-Love. Leland, M iss ,23
New York. Sutherland-lnnes Co.. Ltd., Chatham, Ont .. .25
48" Trevor heading saw machine. Stanley Co., The Ge<i. W., Belleville, 111 Van .\k«n Cooperage Co.. C. M.. lU Broa.lway. 6
WIN. .11 Stav. Co., W. W.. North Littb- R.xk. Ark
pOR SALE — Tight
1
.
.. .24
in carload lots delivered Canton. Address w York
barrel stave mill, equipped V.in Aken Cooperag.- c.... C. M ill Bioa.lway. N. \';ill-I).in.ibls. 11 C.I.. St. T-otii>^, .M"
CANTON BARREL
.

ZERN MACHINERY EXCHANGE CO., Canton, Ohio.

with band mill.
5-foot Two 125-horse-
Fort Wayne, Ind. power boilers. Two 65-horsepower H. S. & G.
engines. Two equalizing saws. Two Whitney
drum saws, complete. Three mules and stave POSITIONS WANTED
wagons.

CHICKASAW WOOD PRODUaS

Plant located on 20-acre site in St. Landry
We CO. Farmers Manufacturing Co
have the following, which we offer sub-
Parish, La. Now in full operation. Capacity,
ject to prior sale:
16,000 staves daily. ^^ANTED — Position as slack barrel machine
One dry kiln in A No. 1 shape, consisting of
Address "ST. LANDRY," care of "The Na- foreman. Can give plenty of good refer- CHICKASAW COOPERAGE CO.
10,000 feet one-inch pipe.
Also the following inserted tooth saws, at
tional Coopers' Journal," Philadelphia. ences. Address "FOREMAN," care "The Na- MANUFACTURERS OF
tional Coopers' Journal," Philadelphia, Pa.
half price:
Three 12-inch, 10-gauge, 12 teeth bore. 2%
One 22-inch, 10-gauge, 24 teeth, 2 »4 bore.
Four 16-inch, 10 gauge, 16 teeth bore. 2U
STOCK FOR SALE
y^ANTED — Position as stave or heading saw
Barrels, Staves STAVES, HEADING
Two 20-inch, 10-gauge, 12 teeth 1 bore. filer or jointer foreman. Can take care
Heading, Shocks
i,'

Address
Charleston, S. C.
HEARNE LUMBER CO., North
Send us your orders for 28 1? -inch pine staves.
Address the EPPARD STAVE CO., Farmville,
Virginia.
of machines; can furnish references. Address
"IXL," care "The National Coopers' Journal,"
SLACK BARRELS
Philadelphia, Pa.

Kiln-Dried Dimension Lumber

PACKAGES-ALL KINDS
FOR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

4163
JOHN KEESEY
WILMINGTON,
Du Pont Building, DEL. Jack Cohen Cooperage Works A. L.POESSEL & COMPANY GENERAL OFFICE: GULF DISTRICT:
Plants Located from MAIN OFFICE
Buyer, SelUr and Dealer
Tight and Slack Box 143, Binghamton Br. 1036 Whitney Central Bldg.
Florida to New York NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
BUYER AND SELLER OF NEW Memphis, Tenn. New Orleans, La.
New Barrels, Kegs, Slack AND SECOND-HAND COOPER. Cooperage Stock
Cooperage Stock, Used AGE OF ALL DESCRIPTI ONS Staves-Hoops-Heading
and New Steel Drums lis West Norwood Quotations Cheerfully Made
Street

S
Your Inquiriea and Offers art Solicited INDIANAPOLIS, IND. 208 So. La Salle St. Chicago, III.

A. M. WELTI & BRO.

Manufacturer! of
BUM HOOPS FREIGHT RATES TO
YOU
can possibly get along without
Dublin Hardwood Stave
INCORPORATED
Co. SLACK BARREL fin STAVES
St. LoiiU, 1.3r New Orleania. 24c Manufacturers oj
I^oiiUvflle, 20.5c Riiflrnlo. 3l,.5r advertising in THE NATIONAL
We ship staves of our own manufacture only
Air Dried and Listed Tight Barrel
Tighf Cooperage Chlcnro, 16c
Milwaiike«. 23.5c
rUtHbiirKli.
Norfolk.
.11.5c
40.^t•
COOPERS' JOURNAL, but you COOPERAGE
KanHHa City, 24.5c New Vopk. 43.5c gSk aiCinQ n'iuCii
'A'iit bctler and kea uaK, Wbite uak, Ash
Milk» Oil and Lard Tierces
and Kegs
CAN YOU BEAT 'EM? mucli faster IF YOU
THE ONLY PAPER THAT
DO USE PORK STAVES
All kinds of Cut-Offs and kinds
Their quality and manufacture
all of Hand-
Xj» I -T B&rtletty Ma nufacturer SPECIALIZES YOUR CLASS made Staves, Slavonian made.
7832 Kinsman Road CLEVELAND. 0. BOX 238 -:- MOUND CI TY, ILL OF BUYERS.
P. 0. Box 171 - Dublin. Ga.
guaranteed to please

For Seventy-seven Years Established 1848

Standard Sizes in Stock. TURNER-FARBER-LOVE COMPANY
/lAsSOCUTEP
CoOPERACt
SJIndustiuis
Specialists in Quality
stave, Veneer,
Hog and Planing
ir/U

Machine Knives.
D.LOVEJOY&SON
LOWELL, MASS. NEW ORLEANS, LA.
Always Reliable.
Prompt Shipments. Leland, Mississippi
ANDERSON, INO. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
ST. LOUIS, NO.
I
WHEN WHITING TO ADVEHTISKRS. TKri. Tin:M Til AT ^or S^W IT IN "TIIF. NATIONAL COOPKRS' JOl RNAU
TKI.L TII1;M THM ^.'1 ^\« n IN "Tin; N.VTloN.M, to.irr.RS J(>IRNAI„
WJIUN WRITI.NC Til .M.VI:KT1SI;R-,
24 THE NATIONAL COOPERS' JOURNAL June, 1925
June. 1925 THE NATIONAL COOPERS' JOURNAL 25

SOUTHERN COOPERAGE COMPANY THE HARLAN-MORRIS MFG. CO. ^ ^^m^mIsVe'

Tight and Slack Barrels CALIFORNIA BARREL CO.
Manufacturers of all Kinds of
Manolacturers of and We carry new Cooperage from
Dealers In all kinds of Cooperage Tight-Barrel Staves ^ Circled Heading local or carload shipments.
5 to 50-galIon on hand at all times for
Ready
Plants at 'Seville Island, Pa.,
to fill barrels for all requirements

and
COOPERAGE STOCK, COOPERAGE and
Manufacturers of
WOODEN WARE— TIGHT and SLACK— OF ALL SIZES
MATCHED STOCK A SPECIALTY ADDRESS CORRESPONDENCE TO
'Pittsburgh, Pa.
MILL: Humboldt County,
From WHITE OAK, RED OAK, ASH and GUM Areata, California
Office and Factory. 3134-3160 Chartres street, New Orleans, La.
Branch Mills in Pittsburgh Barrel and Cooperage Company MAIN OFFICE AND FACTORY: 1101 Illinois Street, San Francisco, CaL
SATISFACTION
MILLS. FORDOCHE.LA. GUARANTEED Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas
13S5-31 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, Pa. FOREIGN DEPARTMENT: 433 California St., San Francisco, Cal.

REINSCHNIDT STAVE CO. & LENNON

ECKHARDTManufacturers CO., Inc.
When in the Market for
30 X ^^ Ash Pork Staves
K. W. JACOBS COOPERAGE CO.
Tight and Slack Barrel Staves
...MANUFACTURERS OP.

BARREL HEADING
of
34 X Wx^"
Red Oak Oil Staves
SLACK BARREL MANUFACTURERS-ALL KINDS
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN

KlwtA€i TIGHT
illl 36 Gum Staves
AIR-DRIED AND USTED All IlinaS .. AND «TAVFJ« irHte to
No matter what kind of a slack barrel you use or want
—Pine we can supply your Quality, manufacture and

.....
need.
Red, Water and White Oak Also Slack Barrels Staves
PLANTS— Quttmaa.
Staves.
aad Lougliridgc.
Mills at Monroe. Wlnnsboro and Gallion, La.
THE HENNEN COOPERAGE CO., Inc. service guaranteed.

Address all Cofre«pond«nce and Orders to

Ga..
QUITMAN. GEORGIA
Fla.
MAIN OFFICE Monroe, La. Manufacturers of Tight Cooperage LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA. Write us now for APPLE BARRELS

POUNDED (SEW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA) INCORPORATED I90§

D. K. BROWN, Ruston, La. HICKSON-ROGERS MANUFACTURING CO.

MANUFACTURERS OF
Cooperage Stock & Barrel Shooks
1850

We are large buyers of Slack Cooperage

Stock of all kinds, and we want your prices
Kiln-Dried and all Lengths Dowel Pins, Club Turned Oak and Goopera^e Machinery
and Jointed Tiolt Banel Slaies of Cutoffs Tight Barrel Staves Hickory Spokes N. & H. O'DONNELL COOPERAGE CO.
WE ARE READY TO HANDLE YOUR ORDERS IN ANY BARREL MANUFACTURERS
WINES, WHITE OAK, RED OAK AND GUM OIL STAVES. I QUANTITIES. STOCK AND SERVICE A-1. WRITE US
1

J B. C. SHEAHAN COIV1PANY
PHILADELPHIA, PA,
No. 2 OILS IN OAK AND GUM AND COPPER STAVES. PARAQOUUD a.rk;a.insa.s 166 Wesf Jackson Blvd. » :: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Moore St., Water to Swanson St.

OVR SPECIALTY W. W. WILSON STAVE COMPANY BRUCE T. WARRING THE MICHEL COOPERAGE CO.
liW SLACK BARREL HEADING ^MANUFACTURERS OF 3256 K STREET, N. W.
Dealer In
WASHINGTON, D. C. Manufacturers
PIINE OR aUM — ANY QRADB OR SIZE
Let us know your requirements
All Classes Kiln-Dried and Jointed Tight Barrel Staves All Kinds of Second Hand Empty Barrels WINE, PICKLE onz OIL COOPERAGE
CAREY COOPERAGE & TIMBER CO., INC.
White Oak Red Oak Gum and Ash 30 YEARS' EXPERIENCE
Can Furnish You Barrels for All Purposes
ALWAYS IN THE MARKET FOR SQUARE HEADING
AND STAVES OF ALL KINDS. QUOTE PRICES
CYPRESS, ALABAMA NORTH LITTLE ROCK :-: :-: ARKANSAS V^ritc Me When In Need SANDUSKY OHIO
West 1277 Res. West 2224

Established 1912 ESTABLISHED

FRUIT BARREL STAVES LEWIS SIEQEU
1884
PROPERLY QUALITY
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Dealer In All Kinds ot
GEORGE W. STONE, Jr., & SONS MADE Tight Barrel STOCK
DEALER ALL KINDS OF-
SAWN CHESTNUT, DRESSED OR ROUGH New and Second-hand Barrels and Kegs
IN

YOU WILL LIKE THEM-WRITE US SOW

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FOR SALE: 10,000 No. 1 and No. 2 Oil Barrels
SECOND-HAND BARRELS and HOGSHEADS STAVES AND HEADING
TREXLER COOPERAGE CO. OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE
509-517 Locust Street LANCASTER, PA.
All orders receive
WAREHOUSE AND YARDS
prompt and efHcient attention. Let us serve you.

Washington, D. OZARK TIMBER AND STAVE COIVIPANY

ALLENTOWN > • PENNSYLVANIA 1234-1240 SEVENTH STREET. S. W. C.
lO N. Clark Sfreef, Chicago, Illinois

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J. M. PEEL
MANUFACTURERS
& BROTHER PENSACOLA COOPERAGE CO. NATIONAL COOPERAGE & WOODENWARE CO. WE MAKE THEM!
— COILED ELM HOOPS BUNGS VENT PLUGS FAUCETS
We are prepared at times to make prompt shipment
all
HO am TIGHT and SLACK BARRELS TIGHT COOPERAGE CASK or BARREL PLUGS and WORM-HOLE PEGS
Write for prices on Bung-borers, Cooper's hoop-drivers, hammers,
in any quantity anywhere Abo Kiln-dried and Jointed RED OAK STAVES and CIRCLED HEADING Man ufact urers and Exporters adzes, flagging and flagging irons, chalk, chines and chine mauls
Write us NOW!
LAKE VILLAGE -:- ARKANSAS I
-Office
DE SOTO and TARRAGONA STS.
and Plant-
PENSACOLA, FLA. PEORIA ILLINOIS REDLICH MFG. CO. 647 W. Oak St. CHICAGO
Known to the trade for over SO year*
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W. A. TSCHUWY & COMPANY MONTEZUMA COOPERS' FUG Western New York

Butt or Heading

Slack Cooperage Stock

Manufacturers and Dealers in

SOFT VARIETY
Forty year«
have made us Flag experts
in the business

ALL LENGTHS COOPERS' Flag

Hoop Nails Hoop Staples
Bright, Blued, Coppered or Galvanized
Hoop Fasteners

GUM APPLE BARREL STOCK

NORFOLK
OUR

-
SPECIALTIES
PINE
-
TRUCK BARREL STOCK
VIRGLNIA
W
P.
Try our Service

T. CAS EYSeneca FLAG The Finest

Grades Grown
A large supply
constantly in stock THE GEO. W. STANLEY CO.
Write for prices and sampltt

pjin..;iu 111
92 West Bayard Street :: » :t Falls, N. Y. R. E. TRAVER, Montezuma. N. Y. L»ciii<fiiiC| ill.

FIELDS-LATTA STAVE CO, WE ARE BUYERS OF Manufacturer of

and Dealer in SKUSE'S COOPERAGE The Sutherland-Innes Co. Limited
Man ufacturers of HIGH GRADE Slack
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK
STAVES,HOOPS&HEADING Staves
Orders solicited for straight or mixed Manufacturers and Dealers in
Slack
QUALITY
If
Barrel Staves
GOT and SERVICE are what you want, "WE'VE IT •
For Tight and Slack Cooperage Heading
Hoops
cars. Local coopers supplied.
whether you want to
know we can deal to your satisfaction.
buy or
Write us
sell as we
STAVES, HOOPS, HEADING AND SHOOKS
JAMES WEBSTER & BRO., ""' TIGHT AND SLACK
Ltd. "'^f^Vn.ooTeZ: Flour and Address, SKUSE'S COOPERAGE
DYERSBURG office and Plant TENNESSEE LONDON OFFICE—Dishwood Hoose, 9 New Broad St.. E. C. Fruit Barrels Cor. Finney and Davis St«.. ROCHESTER. NltW TORX Chatham Ontario, Canada

WHEN- WRITINO TO ADVRRTISK RS. TKl.L THEM THAT YOU SAW IT IN "THE NATIONAL C(«.PKRS- JnURNAT.."
WHEN WRITING TO APVKRTISERS, TELL THEM THAT YOU SAW IT IN "THE NATIONAL COOPERS' JOURNAL.'
26 THI-: XATIOXAL COOPERS' JOURNAL June, 1925

Kegs and Barrels Hoops, Staves, Headings

E, HENNING, Inc. C!ooperage Stock
Tight or slack material of the highest quality.
Pekin Cooperage Company
We offer you the facilities of the 659 CUNARD BLDG., 25 BROADWAY, NEW YORK
Slack and Tight Cooper Tacks, Truss Hoops
"Henning* Service in the purchase of Cooperage Machinery
Cooperage Candy Pails
TIGHT
STAVES
COOPERAGE STOCK
HEADING
New or used. The
facturers of the country.
products of the foremost manu-
I^eoria, Illinois Pekin, 111.

SLACK
STAVES
COOPERAGE
HOOPS
STOCK
HEADING Cooperage Supplies Port Arthur, Texas Ambrid&e, Penna.
Mobile, Alabama
ICE CREAM TUB STOCK Every item in mill or shop use is carried in stock. Alexandria, La.

MORRIS WALSH SONS STAVES

COOPERAGE MACHINERY
BOTTOMS

C. PENNOYER CO.
«

Barrels, Shooks, Kegs,

Office —813 Sarah Street TIGHT NEW OR USED SLACK J.
FACTORY f South 8th to South 9th on Sarah Street, Write us at
8 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago,
Bnmclies in
Dlinob
Staves and Heading
Phone: Hemlock 0163
1 South Side PITTSBURGH, PA. 431 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL. NEW YORK. N. Y. MACON. GA. MEMPHIS. TENN. DOMESTIC AND EXPORT

B—
READY
Chris Heidt. 2d ESTABLISHED IMO PhMMS
Chas. E. H«tdt iiSi
COLWELL COOPERAGE CO. Qoodspeed Machine Co.
120 BROADWAY : : NEW YORK CITY with good quality ESTABLISHED 18S I C. HEIDT & SON, Inc.
standard Slack Barrel
}&
JERSEY, CITY, N. J.

STAVES, HOOPS New Slack Barrels

B Second-hand Barrels

m FRUIT BARREL AND HEADING OUILDERS OF MACHINES for the manu-

*^ facturer of Tubs, Pails, Slotted Clothespins, (or all dry materials,
A
R
AU Kinds Slack and Tight

We specialize
1
8
STOCK of uniform dependability

Straight or Mixed Cars

Write, 'phone or wire us
Spools, Bobbins, Wood Heels,
other Small Handles, and Small Novelty Turnings.
Bail woods ,and
chemicals, sugar, etc.

Tongue and Grooved

R
E
L
purposes
preparing
tight barrels for all

TOOLS Hand Type and Automatic Variety Lathes are

7
SUPPLIES if you want quick service
special features. Barrels a Specialty S "A Used BamI
Tiaa a New Oae"
U Batter

Straight or mixed cars direct from the mill. The Gideon-Anderson Co. QUALITY and SERVICE Our Motto!
6 L. C. L. deliveries from our local warehouse. Second and Angelica ST. LOUIS, MO. MADE IN WINCHENDON, MASSACHUSETTS PLANT, 12-88 Fairmoimt Ave.
Sts., OFFICE, 64 Fairmoant Aye.

Stephen Jerry ^ Co., inc.

KINGSTON COOPERAGE CLEVELAND SPRAYING MACHINES
Notice to the Trade
Manufacturers 272 Huron St., Brooklyn. N. Y. CO., Inc. WE have greatly enlarged our
plant and can now make im-
For lining the interior of barrels, mediate shipment in any quantity
They're Made Well— NEW TIGHT BARRELS,
tubs, etc., with any hot or cold
liquid coating. These Outfits can
be operated by HAND or POWER,
of the famous

ALCOTT EUREKA
'Q They Made Good! HALF BARRELS & KEGS and will economize in labor, time
and material.
BARREL HEATERS
A package is laid over spray nozsle.
ASH-FIR-GUM-OAK
^^
vp
V «o
^ Barrels and Shooks
^ Our first interest is to protect our patrons
clutch thrown in and after pump
has made from 5 to 6 strokes,
clutch is thrown out and package
is coated. Capacity as fast as the
The Eureka was designed by a
practical cooper and is endorsed
everywhere because of its dura-
bility. Order direct or through

^R^ in quality and price men can handle the cooperage. your jobber.

Cooperage Stock We also build Superheaters

Branding Machines.
and Circular on Request

FACTORY AND MAIN OFFICE NEW YORK OFFICE E. M. SEDGWICK

Always in the market for DRY SLACK STAVES 35 to 67 Bruyn Arenue Room 339, Hudson Terminal 502 City Bank BIdg.
Kingston, N. Y. 30 Church Street
18" to 34". Quotations solicited. Eurdoi Machine Co. avenue Clevekuid, 0. SYRACUSE, N. Y.

I I
Layton Cooperage
Incorporated

MANUFACTURERS OF
Co. MT. OLIVE STAVE CO.
BATESVILLE, ARK.
I
WIRE
cut T/^I?
nriTTTOT'r'l^
TWISTLD brLlCb
HOOPS Uasd for tUck cooptrage BARRELS — nigar. flour, apple,
CAN
WE
—— ™— "—• —" MANUFACTURERS OF -
^».,« ^^^ rn.rk fith lalt. lime. lEOS and BASKETS

miooth woodenware, buttw. lard and

FIR STAVES AND HEADING TTT l?/'>T'-nTr« \X71?T T^TTri Uted for
I iLLlLi^iKlV^ \y iLLUlLU ^^
2nd HAND MACHINES
^^\^ candy paila. jacket cans. eto.

TIGHT AND SLACK I

Tight Barrel Staves and Heading
Made
Made
to measure ready for uae.
of apecially adapted
Strong, economical, easily applied.
steel in plain, bright or other hnuhet.
YOUR PLANT OR ANYTHING ELSE
Also Tanks, Barrels and Kegs
= IN — — —— * 1
SEND FOR FRCC SAMPLCS AND CATALOOUC
YOU MAY WANT TO TURN
INTO MOtiEY.
Heading and Stave Mill, Linnton, Oregon

OFFICE: 301, 303 WATER ST., PORTLAND, ORE. i PROMPT SHIPMENT

WHITE OAK, RED OAK, GUM and ASH

CLOSE INSPECTION QUALITY

American Steel
CHICAGO—NEW YORK
&Company
Wire Hi.^
TRY US!

ADORCSa TMC NATIONAL COOPCR8' JOURNAL, PMILADKlPHlA. PA.

WHEN WRITING To ADVERTISKRS, TF.I.L THEM THAT YOU 5AW IT IN "THE NATIONAL OOPERS' JOURNAL."
 1''2.'
Tin: \\ri(>\\i. ^oopi-ks' lorKXAT. Tiinr,

Kegs and Barrels Hoops, Staves, Headings

E. HENNING, Inc. Cooperage Stock
Tight or slack material of the highest quality.
Pckin Cooperage Company
We offer you the facilities of t he 659 CUNARD BLDG., 25 BROADWAY, NEW YORK
Slack and Tight Cooper Tacks, Truss Hoops
"Henning" Service in the purchase of Cooperage Machinery
Cooperage Candy Pails
TIGHT
STAVES
COOPERAGE STOCK
HEADING
New or used. The products of the foremost
facturers of the country.
manu-
Peoria, Illinois Pekin, 111.

SLACK
STAVES
COOPERAGE
HOOPS
STOCK
HEADING Cooperage Supplies Port Arthur, Texas Ambridge, Penna.
Mobile, Alabama
IC ECREAM TUB STOC K Every item in mill or shop use is carried in stock. Alexandria, La.

MORRIS WALSH SONS STAVES

COOPERAGE MACHINERY
BOTTOMS

C. PENNOYER CO. Barrels, Shooks, Kegs,

Office —813 Sarah Street TIGHT NEW OR USED SLACK
1
1 J.
FACTORY I
South 8th to South 9th on Sarah Street, M ///(' IIS (11
8 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago, lUinois
Branches in
Staves and Heading
Phone: Hemlock 0163
I South Side PITTSBURGH, PA. 431 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL. NEW YORK. N. Y. MACON. GA. MEMPHIS. TENN. DOMESTIC AND EXPORT

READY
Chria Heidt, 2d ESTABLISHED 1860 Phones \i\ll\ Bergen
Chas. E. Heidt

COLWELL COOPERAGE CO. Goodspeed Machine Co.

120 BROADWAY : : NEW YORK CITY with good quality
standard Slack Barrel
ESTABLISHED 185 I C. HEIDT
JERSEY, CITY,
& SON,
N. J.
Inc.
^
STAVES, HOOPS New Slack Barrels B Second-hand Barrels

m FRUIT BARRET. AND HEADING OUILDERS OF MACHINES for the manu-

'^ facturer of Tubs, Pails, Slotted Clothespins, for all dry materials,
A
R
All Kinds Slack and Tight

1
8
STOCK of uniform dependability

Straight or Mixed Cars

Write, phone or wire us
Spools, Bobbins, Wood Heels, Bail woods and
other Small Handles, and Small Novelty Turnings.
chemicals, sugar, etc.

Tongue and Grooved

R
E
L
We specialize preparing

tight barrels for all

purposes

TOOLS Hand Type and Automatic Variety Lathes are

7
SUPPLIES .-. if you want quick service
special features. Barrels a Specialty S
"A Used Barrel
Than a New One"
U Better

!
Straight or mixed cars direct from the mill. The Gideon-Anderson Co. QUALITY and SERVICE Our Motto!
6 L. C. L. deliveries from our local warehouse. Second and Angelica Sis., ST. LOUIS, MO. MADE IN WINCHENDON, MASSACHUSETTS PLANT, 12-88 Fairmoimt Ave,
OFFICE, 64 Fairmount Ave.

Stephen Jerry ^ Co., inc.

KINGSTON COOPERAGE CO., Inc. CLEVELAND SPRAYING MACHINES
Notice to the Trade
Manufacturers 272 Huron St., Brooklyn, N. Y. WE have greatly enlarged our
plant and can now make im-
For lining the interior of barrels, mediate shipment in any quantity
riiev're Mach* Wt^ll NEW TIGHT BARRELS, tubs, etc., with any hot or cold
liquid coating.
be operated by
These Out6ts can
HAND
or POWER,
of the famous

ALCOTT EUREKA
'^^ They Math* Gooiil HALF BARRELS & KEGS and will economize in labor, time
and material.
BARREL HEATERS
A package is laid over spray nozzle,
ASH-FIR-GUM-OAK clutch thrown in and after pump
has made from s to 6 strokes,
The Eureka was designed by a
practical cooper and is endorsed
clutch is thrown out and package everywhere because of its dura-
Our first interest is to protect our patrons Order direct or through
Barrels and Shocks in quality and price
is coated. Capacity as fast as the
men can handle the cooperage.
bility.
your jobber.

Cooperage Stock We also build Superheaters and Circular on Request

Branding Machines.
FACTORY AND MAIN OFFICE NEW YORK OFFICE E. M. SEDGWICK
Always in the market for DRY SLACK STAVES 35 to 67 Bruyn Avenue Room 339, Hudson Terminal 502 City Bank Bldg.
Kint{.ston, N. Y. 30 Church Street
18 to 34 . (Quotations solicited. Eureka Machine Co. avenue Cleveland, 0. SYRACUSE, N. Y.

I'--

Layton Cooperage
Incorporated

MANUFACTURERS OF
Co. MT. OLIVE STAVE CO
BATESVILLE, ARK.
WIRE
"rwira'-rrr^
1
cm T/^l?
WlSl LU brLlL.L
HOOPS Used for slack cooperage BARRELS
„„,.„« ^.n^r
— sugar, flour, apple,
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in plain, bright or other finishes.

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Edge Covers. PnblUhed the Flrct of Sach Moath.
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Gum.Tupelo and Cottonwood Staves
Pine, Gum and Hardwood Heading
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Cottonwood
Straight—Mixed—Matched Cars Slack
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or Local Lots Barrel we cansupply all
kinds of slack coop-
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Hoops Quality Plus
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Lincoln Bond and Mortgage Bldg.
THE
DETROIT, MICH.
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Eastern Traffic Repretentathre, M. D. BROWN, Norfolk, Va. W.M. DAVIS STAVE COMPANY
design machine of extremely strong and rigid construction especially adapted
for
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MIddleport, N. Y. J. WILSON, MartlnaborK, W.
F. Va.
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Catalog upon request

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MACHINE WORKS
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W. T. Smith Lumber acterizes every process in
the manufacture of our staves
Company
Company, Inc. and heading is exercised in the
MEMPHIS TENNESSEE
selection of the timber from
Manufacturers of

Yellow Pine Lumber and Timber, WARRIOR which they are made. It is
the best possible guarantee of
Hardwood Lumber, Staves,
Heading, Veneers, Box
HEADS Mills

Hope,
Arkansas
Mills

Pine Bluff,
Arkansas
Shooks, Crates,
Shingles, means PINE HEADING Superior
Lath
properly made from Memphis, Little Rock,
Southern Pine by
who know how
men
Cooperage Tenn. Arkansas

Straight or Mixed Cars

(ANY PROPORTION) Stock
Powell Cooperage Co.
MANUFACTURERS OF
ALABAMA KILN-DRIED PINE Cooperage Stock

AND GUR HEADING MEMPHIS :: TENNESSEE

Graham Stave and Heading Co.
Tight Barrel
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Farmers Manufacturing Co.
MANUFACTURERS OF

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Their quality and manufacture Heading, Shooks
guaranteed to please
SLACK BARRELS
Kiln-Dried Dimension Lumber PACKAGES-ALL KINDS
Tor FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
TURNER-FARBER-LOVE COMPANY GENERAL OFFICE: GULF DISTRICT:
Plants Located from MAIN OFFICE
Box 143, Binghamton Br. 1036 Whitney Central BIdg.
Leiand, Mississippi
Memphis, Tenn. New Orleans, La.
Florida to New York NORFOLK, VIRGINIA

WEIMAR ENGINEERING WORKS

BUILDERS
^/a •••••• Hoop Driving, Barrel Washing Why? We make new drums and
old drums fitting any machine
rested
Thirty years' experience

and Bung Hole Boring Machines Why send your saws a thousand miles to be resteeied
when we can do it in the South at a large saving?
Special Machines Built to Order All Work Guaranteed
In building our machines we
seek to gain the highest
efficiency in every way, and users of our make will
find this

WESTMORELAND
our guarantee, which always holds good.
Let u» know your requirementM

and JASPER STREETS

Southern Stave Saw & Machine Company
Birmingham, Ala.
112 South 19th Street Write Us for Prices
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
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THE NATIONAL COOPERS' JOURNAL

GREIF BROS.
The National Coopers' Journal
FORTY-FIRST Philadelphia, July, 1925 VOL. XLl, No. 3

COOPERAGE VKAK

FAVORABLE BLOSSOMING PERIOD PROMISES

•^
A Comprehensive Survey of the Prospects of the SUBSTANTIAL CROP IN CONNECTICUT
COMPANY Thirty years of
Quality pro-
Coining Apple Crop. Late June Conditions
State of Co.wecticit
Board of Ac.riciltlre

duction is the Indicative of Fair Yield Hartford. Conn., June 17, 1925.

Editor, The National Coopers' Journal :

STAVES foundation up-

on which our
Thk Joi rxai.'s annual report on apple crop
prospects

herewith presented. The following survey, which is

exceptions
enough for a
they blossomed
fair to good
sparingly
crop.
but
May produced many
probably Your communication of the 12th instant received.
The apple blossom period was moderately favorable.
HOOPS leadership in
is

country-wide in scope, reveals the present condition of

"the barrel area" as promisiuR a crop
frosty nights
the 26th.
and rather severe frost was general around
but its effect on apples is not yet known.
While there were several frosty nights around May 26th,
there were some bright days, and bees and winds helped

HEADING the trade

ed.
is

Our equip-
bas-
orchards in

somewhat smaller than that produced last year. Con-

trary to the growing conditions which prevailed
last
Apples are about 10 days earlier than last year, except
in Vermont and some other northern regions. Taking
to distribute the pollen.
Fall and summer varieties blossomed more heavily

the spring just passed offered extremely dry the States as units no varieties in either summer, fall than winter varieties. While the prospects for a satis-
ment, technical year,
or winter groups are generally light, but all tend to factory crop thus have been good, a big crop is
far
weather over the greater part of the country in con-
knowledge and trast to the unusually rainy weather that was
experi- average up well to date. But this by no means insures by no means assured, because many adverse conditions

experience is enced in the spring of 1924. For the past two years a big crop because many adverse conditions are yet to may yet prevail.

SLACK
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placed at your
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the development of the apple orchards was
retarded by two extremes of weather— in 1924
materially

season was unusually hot and dry— both of which

the early

months were very cold and wet. while in 1925 the spring

render accurate estimating of the ensuing croj) a very

he met.

NEW HAMPSHIRE WILL PACK THREE-QUARTERS

OF ITS
State of
YIELD IN
New Hampshire
BARRELS LATENESS OF BLOOM IN NEW YORK STATE
MAKES ESTIMATE OF CROP DIFFICULT
\ erv trulv vours.
Leonard H. Healev.
Sccrctarw

BARRELS "Perfection" Heading-up Machine difficult matter.

While there is necessarily a degree of uncertainty
Department of AcRicri.TrRE
Concord, June 1925.
Department Farms and Markets
of

New York State

Enormous Factory Capacity CASKS for hcading-up and hooping off all classes of slack
cooperage. Repeat orders and the successful opera-
present
pages,
in the forecasts set

they can be accepted as reasonably and prac-

forth in the following
EniT< R. The N.\tionai. Coopers' Joi'Rnal:
I have at hand your letter under date
of June 12th.
18,

The National
.Albany. June 16. 1925,

Huge Timber Holdings

Central Warehouse Stocks
KEGS tion of every machine sold in various parts of the
tically correct, barring unlooked-for adverse
tions which might develop before harvest time.
condi-
Due asking for information concerning condition and pros-
pects of the apple crop in this State for this year. In
Editor.
am enclosing a copy of
I

New York State issued from

Co<^)PERs'
the
Journal
fruit
:

crop report for

country, is our history to date. to the fact abnormal weather conditions have re-
that
this oflfice.

reply will say that the New England Crop Reporting We do not yet have sufficiently accurate estimates
tarded the usual development of the apple trees over
Are You Using a ** Perfection ?" practically the entire country, the Department of Ag-
Service, an office co-oi)eratively conducted by the United to try to forecast the crop, and hence it would be im-
Cars Straight. Matched or Mixed States Bureau of Agricultural Economics and the sev- possible to state how many barrels would be needed
riculture's official estimate of the yield, which is ordin- has sent rut
eral State Departments of .\griculture. in this State.
arily released onJtme 1st of each year, is not available

MARTEN, GRAHN & ANDRESEN up to the date of going to press.

the following information concerning the apple crop in In view of the lateness with which apples blossom, I

CLEVELAND, OHIO TwMity-MCond and Illinois Streets : SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

NEW ENGLAND STATES HAVE PROSPECTS FOR
New Hampshire:
"Condition. June 1st. in per cent, of normal as judged
by the growers', reports 86 for New Hampshire. New-
believe more comprehensive survey could be made
a
August 1st. The first forecast of apple production will
be made in coimection with the July report and will
SATISFACTORY YIELD England as a whole is considered 5 points under last be released July 9th.
year, and as much above condition for same period
two Very truly yours,
United Statks Department oe Acricilture
years ago. For the most part summer and fall varie- R. S. Gillett,
bureatj of acricii,tural economics The
ties blossomed more heavily than winter varieties. Agricultural Statistician.
WAKEFiEi.n. Mass.. June 1.3. 1925.
Baldwin bloom was more uneven, but for majority of

1^ HYNSON COMPANY Editor. The National Coopers' Joirnai. orchards promises a good crop."
:

sending you. herewith, a copy Excerpt from New York Fruit Report for June
We take pleasure in I can not give you very definite information as to
•THE CHAMPION" of our report on New England fruit crops iust being that will be used in our State It is make a forecast of apples in New
too early to
the number of barrels
Our York State since many varieties in western New York
unexcelled issued, this as requested in your letter of June 12th. this year. Probably three-fourths of the New Hamp-
Barrel Heater
Of course, this report reflects practically nothing more Almost every- were just in bloom on June 1st. The reported condi-
shire crop still goes to market in barrels.
Over 30,000 Now than the character and extent of blossom on the apple goes in tion 74 compared with 77 a year ago and 78 for the
is
thing going into local markets within the State
in Use
Largest Exclusive Goopers' Tool orchards of New England and the kind of conditions unheaded containers and the barrels are secured again
past ten years. New York's most important apple, the
many
prevailing during the blossom period. Baldwin, has a light bloom in localities this year.
by the producers for further use. Many of our leading
Supply House in the World So far as one can judge at this
There
time most of the
fruit growers and the most aggressive
(tnes do not at-

apples appear to have set for a fair to good crop. tempt to do anything with the l(»cal markets, but
send FROSTS RAVAGE MARYLAND ORCHARDS,
WHEN
"Hynson"
it comes to coopers* tools
stands second to none.
and supplies
We manu-
will be exceptions, of course, but unless
become
conditions
and unless the "Jrnie drop"
quite unfavorable
should be unusually heavy, the prospects seem favorable
their fruit to the Boston market to be held
storage.
in cold

should say that three-fourths of this class

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Carlot shipments of
BLIGHTING HOPES FOR A BANNER CROP
Berlin, Maryland, June 15, 1925.
of fruit is moving in barrels. Coopers' Journal:
Editor, The National
for a crop of apples approximating the crop of
last
apples out of our State, as reported by the United States
facture our products and are always stocked to year for New England as a whole, although with
con- Please advised that the apple crop in this vicinity
l)e
Bureau of Agricultural Economics, have ranged from We will have only about 35 per
States. Maine will be very light.
handle orders promptly and satisfactorily. There siderable difference in the respective the low figure of 187 carloads in 1922 to 802
carloads
cent, of a normal crop of such varieties as Yellow
seems likely to have considerable more than last year, for 1924. The chances are the figures for the near
is nothing the barrel maker needs that we can not Transparent. Williams Early Red. Wealthy, Duchess of
and this should tend to keep the total up. future will be nearer the higher mark than the U»wcr
Oldenburg. Mcintosh. Jonathan. Grimes Golden. Stay-
I am unable to give
any definite information regard- wifleawake growing in New Hampshire
supply. Place your orders with us now. one. as fruit
mans Winesap, York Imperial. Paragon. Gano. Stark,
the 1925
ing the number of barrels needed to pack seems to be on the increase.
Rome Beauty, Ben Davis. Delicious and others.
crop except that if the crop turns out the way it should
Yours very truly,
The reason for such a light crop is due to the fact that
the number of barrels needed should be close to that Lawrence A. Carlisle.
Marketing.
we had several freezes during the spring, particularly
used last vear. Affcut ill
Very truly yours. on the night of June 21st. We also had a number of
V. A. Sanders, frosts during the latter part of April and the early part
Statistician. of May. which, together with the freezes, caused con-
MAINE CROP WILL BE HEAVY DESPITE UNEVEN siderable damage.
Report for June
BLOOM
Excerpt from Official A portion of the fruit crop in the vicinity of Berlin
Department of Ac.ricilturE
Reports from the growers based mainly on the char- is better than that on the other part of the peninsula,
AiT.isTA, Me.. June 15, 1925. entire State of Delaware, nine
acter and extent of blossom indicate that the present which comprises the
Editor. The National C<k)I'Kks' Joiknal: on shore ot Marylaiui and two
prospect for apples is excellent, as a whole, for each counties the eastern
Your inquirv of June 12th at hand. Will say that
Xew England State, and much better than in any other counties on the eastern shore of X'irginia.
Condition. the blossom this year was uneven. Wehad prospects for the finest crop of apples in the
State or group of States in the countrv.
Baldwins. 40 to 45 per cent.: Spies. 65 to 75 per cent.; history of our business, and also prospects for a good
June 1st. in per cent', of normal as judged by the
Hynton's O. K. Croxe, grf)wers ranges from 82 in Connecticut up through 84 in
Mcintosh. 95 per cent.; Wealthy. 90 per cent.; Ben average crop of peaches, but the unfavorable weather
all metal Hynson's Chamfer Howel or (Go-DeTil)
Massachusetts, 86 in New Hampshire. 89 each in Rhode Davis. 90 per cent. Stark. 80 per cent.
;
conditions blighted our hopes. It looks as if the quality
Island and Vermont to 91 in Maine. For Xew Eng-
This is the best that we can do for you now, as it of the fruit during 1925 will be better than normal, and
If It Comes from "Hynson" You Know It's Right land as a unit the June 1st outlf)ok f«)r apples was about
would be merely guessing to estimate the number of the growers are very optimistic as to prices. From pres-
barrels that they will produce, as there are many so
ent indications it looks as if possibly apples in this
5 points under last year, and as much above two years
'The Champion" Heats More Barrels factors that enter into the situation between now and territory will bring average high prices during the
ago.
and Does it Better Than Any harvest time. coming summer.
For the most part generally summer and fall varieties
Other Heater Made ST. LOUIS • • MISSOURI blossomed more heavily than winter varieties, although We will be very glad to be of assistance to you when-
\ ery truly yours,
Harrisons' Nurseries,
southern England, especially Connecticut, reports
New ever possible.
Very truly yours, G. Hale Harrison.
numerous exceptions. Baldwins form usually, roughly, Manager Sales and Treas.
G. A. Yeaton.
WHEN WRITING TO ADVCRTISERS, TEI.I. THEM THAT YOU SAW IT IN "THR NATIONAL, half the entire crop in most regions and with some
COOPfiRS' JOUBNAU"
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8 THK NATION AU COOPERS' JOURNAL
weather in the month of May. The un- ARKANSAS WILL HAVE ABOUT 3,600 CARLOADS
THE EASTERN PANHANDLE REGION OF WEST OHIO WILL PRODUCE SMALL CROP OF SUMMER ously cold
OF APPLES
VIRGINIA'S SUBSTANTIAL CROP WILL REQUIRE APPLES— HEAVY CROP OF LATE VARIETIES favorable weather of May, which seemed something
MARYLAND CROP IS FORECASTED AS 40 PER VIRGINIA WILL HAVE EXCELLENT CROP
NORMAL BARRELS FOR ITS MARKETING like a postscript from winter, caused a .serious dropping Bureau of Agricultural Economics
CENT. 1,500,000
DESPITE DAMAGE BY FROST Columbus. Ohio, June 20, 1925.
State Dei'artmext of Agriculture of bloom and lowered estimates of the fall harvests. Little Rock, Ark,, June 24, 1925.
Maryland Statk Department of Markets Martinsburg, W. Va., June 20, 1925. Editor. The National Coopers' Journal:
But the sequel shows that the first estimates of injury Editor, The National Coopers' Journal:
Richmond, Va.. June 15, 1925. National Coopers' Journal: have waited before replying to your letter of the
College Park. Md.. June 13, 1925. Editor, The I
were somewhat exaggerated. Trees that were kept in It is impossible in a State like this to say what the
Editor. The National Coopers' Journal: Concerning the prospects for the 1925 apple crop, we 12th until after the meeting of the board of directors
Editor, The Xationai. Coopers' Joxrnal:
w^e are
good condition have been renewing promises. In in-
final crop will be, because so much depends on rainfall
In accordance with your request of the 12th varieties through the of the Ohio Emit Growers' Co-operative Association,
The apple crop coiulition in all parts of ihe State beg to advise that the bloom on all stances where heavy bloom has caused thick setting of in the later months. am expecting the crop to be about
recent fruit I
pleased to send you herewith a copy of our Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia was the which was held June 18th.
this year somewhat spotted, both as regards location
is entire apples has been considered highly advisable to thin
it like when we had approximately 3,500 to
last year,
report for this State.
heaviest on record and indicated a bumper crop, esti- The apple prospects for Ohio vary considerably with out the fruit, and the unlooked-for cold weather late
and varieties. Apple prospects in Allegany County, in- 3,600 carloads shipped. The Ben Davis, Gano and
It isprobable that about one and a-half million barrels well-informed parties as high as 2,(K)0,000 diflferent locations. In the southern part of the State
cluding the Cumberland and Lonaconins sections, are mated by in the spring, which caused more or less thinning out Collins Red promise full crops, also Maiden Blush;
in this State
will be used for packing the apple crop production. However, the heavy there will be very few scummer apples. About the many
better than in any other part of the State. Indications barrels commercial of blossom, was. no doubt, very helpful in cases.
but the other early apples run from 10 per cent, to 50
crop of numerous this year.
freeze on the night of April 21st
caught our trees in earliest maturing variety that will bear in any quantity some growers estimated
cold
seem to show that there is a full Eollowing the spell, per cent, of a full crop.
Very truly yours,
Various estimates of the damage done by is the Maiden Blush. These are not being grown very
varieties in this section, although I am frank to say full bloom. the probable output of apples at not more than 30 or As to quality, tliey are quite free from scab and fun-
Henrv M. Taylor. made withm a week, but these estimates extensively. Grimes Golden and Jonathan are. per-
1 believe at least a part of this report is based on the the freeze were 40 i)cr cent, of a crt)p. They did not take into con- gous trouble, though there is some hail injury.
Agricultural Statistician. some localities a better,
were low and the actual extent of loss is as yet not haps, half a crop and in little
sideration that the thinning out would cause the re-
probable yield of one or two of the larger conmiercial As to the amount of barrels that will be used, that
not average half of a
apparent, due to the continued heavy drop caused di- although other localities will a
orchards. The statistician's' figures would indicate that maining apples to be better and larger, re(iuiring
also hard to say. In years when the Illinois, especi-
is
Excerpt from Commercial Fruit Report for Virginia Some of the low-lying crop. The only variety that promises a full crop Probably the most
in county the apple crop, including botli early and
this rectly by weakened stems. full smaller number to fill the barrels. ally the Calhoun County, crop is light, Chicago buys a
\irgiiiia this year
The outlook for the apple crop pretty generally in commercial orchards in southern Ohio
in
late varieties, will Ik- about 74-75 per cent., which
is r)rchards were practically cleaned up and crop in general trustworthy report on the outlook for apples in Illinois great deal in northwest Arkansas and demands barreled
is not so promising as usual, and the production of the Rome Beauty. In view of the fact that this
about the general average of last year for the State scattered. Due to these conditions, we do not wish to is is that compiled by the State statistician's office in stock. In those years, therefore, the number of barrels
apples will be much less than the large cro])
produced
hazard an estimate, with the exception that prospects variety makes up a large percentage of the total acreage Eollowing a careful survey of conditions,
as a whole. Springfield. used will double to treble other years. Just how much
our heaviest apple- last year. The commercial apple crop promises 30 per now promise an increase over last year, when the pro- of the southern part of the State there will probably report places the estimated crop of apples in the
In Washington County, which is
reported
this the Chicago and other northern buyers will purchase
cent, of a full crop, compared with 58 per cent, be more late apples in this territory this season than last.
producing county, tliere will probal)ly be a general aver- duction was in the neighborhood of 5(K),(K)0 barrels northern part of the State at 50 per cent, and in the from us this year is problematical. I should think we
lastyear at this time. It is too early to make a definite We would estimate that There will also be a fairly good crop of Ben Davis
age of about 30-.35 per cent, of a crop. In the West- commercial production. southern part, where the orchards are most numerous, would be fairly safe in saying that somewhere around
out-
forecast of the production; but from the present moved in barrels, balance and Gano throughout this territory.
minster and Xew Windsor sections of Carroll County 40(I.(KM) barrels of this tonnage at 75 per cent, of a normal crop. 1,000 to 1,500 carloads will be barreled or boxed.
per
look it appears that the crop w ill be from 50 to ()0 The damage in southern Ohio was not serious. for apple barrels runs, in moder-
there seems to bo about 90 per cent, of a crop of
were
in baskets and bulk. frost The normal demand Yours very truly,
of the 1924 crop, when 2.520.000 barrels less injury from drought
Wealthy, 40 per cent. Transparent. Api)arently other cent,
"S'ork Imi)erial and Ben Davis, our two i)rincipal varie- Eurthermore, there has been ate estimate, to 200,(XX) barrels annually within a radius Charles S. Bouton,
The condition of the apple croj) is quite
be extremely harvested. damage and will make uj) the in southern Ohio than in some other parts of the State.
of 100 miles of Quincy, 111, The demand for apple
varieties, including Vorks and Bens, will ties, .suffered tlie least Agricultural .^statistician.
"spotted," as some orchards in a' community have good very few cases
light. greater part of our crop. Staymans are very light as There has been a heavy drop so that in
barrels for the approaching harvest will be equal to that
crops, while have very little fruit or none at
others Twigs and Winesaps. the trees be overloaded, a fact which will help
Frederick reports show a 100 per cent, crop of
From well a- kindred varieties. Black will of any average former year.
all. As a rule, the orchards which were well cared for Yours very produce large-sized fruit. Apples in this territory to
Yours very MISSOURI WILL HAVE COMMERCIAL CROP OF
Duchess. 40 per cent. Tran«^parent. although I believe truly, truly,
and properly fertilized have good crops, while in those RoTHWELl.-G atrell Co. date are unusually free from scab and other similar James Handly, OVER ONE-HALF MILLION BARRELS
these reports are incomplete. I understand there is a
tliat had little attention the fruit set poorly. In the diseases, very thorough spraying having been done by founder of Xationai Apple Day.
fair stand of York Imperial and Jonathan in that terri- Missouri's probable crop for the coming season is
Shenandoah Valley sections there was some fro^t dam-
tory. NORTH CAROLINA WILL HAVE CROP OF the commercial growers. estimated in the following telegram which was received
age to orchards in low places, and in addition the cool Through central Ohio the conditions are somewhat
In the Kastern Shore section the crop is also badly The ABOUT 200,000 BARRELS on June 29th
spotted. In Tall)ot County, one of our leading fruit
weather in May caused the fruit to drop heavily.
more variable than in southern Ohio. In some localities, LATE FREEZE INFLICTS SERIOUS DAMAGE IN
Columbia, Mo., June 29, 1925.
damage; but State Department Agriculture oi-

sections, there will apparently be a 75 per cent, cro]) of

Piedmont districts suflfcrcd little frost
particularly the western half, the frost damage
was NORTHERN ILLINOIS Apples 61 per cent, normal, requiring 529.000 barrels
for i)ollination. R.vLEiGH. N. C, June 15. 1925.
weather conditions were not favorable Generally speaking, late apples
Yellow Transparent, which means a normal crop from b'niToR, The National Coopers' Journal:
somewhat serious. State oe Iixinois for commercial crop.
so there was a light set. The best prospects are reported section, but early
that section: 30 per cent. Staymans. which is approxi- promise a good crop through this depart.ment of agriculture E. H. Logan.
In reply to your request for information concerning
from the Roanoke section, and the poorest from the apples not so good. In northeastern Ohio rainy weather
mately 40 i)er cent, of a normal crop: 25 per cent. York the North Carolina apple crop, we enclose our June
Springeield. June 20. 1925.
South Valley The outlook in the various dis-
during the blossoming period interfered with proper pol-
district.
Imperial 75 per cent. Rome Beauty, which would in-
:
fruit report. Conditions have changed very little Editor, The National C(X)pers' Journ.vl:
SEVERE FREEZE IN DECEMBER WIPED OUT ALL
North Valley, per cent, of full 1st
dicate that ])erbaps Kome Beauty and Transi)arent are
tricts is as follows: .30
lination, especially on young trees. Low temperatures In reply to your letter of June 12th. concerning the
crop; South Valley, 28 North Piedmont. .32 cent.; since that time, so that the figures shown hereon are
Some
APPLE PROSPECTS IN MONTANA
in this section also have caused a heavy
i)er drop.
normal. condition of our apple crop for this year I wish to
per cent.; Piedmont. 29 per cent.; Roanoke. .34 per cent.: fairly correct for the present time.
not so good. Department oe Agriculture
In the Worcester County .section, around Berlin, re- orchards promise good crops, while others say that the oflice of crop estimates placed the condi-
Patrick section. 32 per cent., and Southwest Virginia, In regard to the lumiber of barrels that will be used to Missoula. Montana, June 1925.
ports are to the eflfect that there will be a 65 per cent The early crop here is also light. Along the lake tion of the Illinois apple crop on June 1st at 59. This 19,
30 per cent. .'icconuuodate this season's cro]). we estimate that the
Editor, The National Coopers' Journal:
crop of early apples. We have had a most unusual sea- regions, prospects are somewhat more uniform, although has taken into consideration the freeze on May 24th.
State will i)roduce approximately 2()(MX)0 barrels as a very Have your letter forwarded to me from the Depart-
son this year in all sections of the State. Last winter the Baldwin variety is reported as not being set
which has seriously damaged the apples in the north-
cctmmercial However, as a large (juantity of
we had a sud<lcn drop in temperature, which. I believe, FAIR AVERAGE YIELD PREDICTED FOR croj).
heavy. ern part of the State, and has done some <lamage in
ment of Agriculture at Helena.
WEST VIRGINIA the crop is shipped either in bulk or in boxes, the num- be a much .\m sorry to state that a severe freeze last Decem-
caused considerable injury to apple bud-^. Temperature Taking the State as a whole, there will
the central and western parts. In the southern part
ber of barrels that will actually be used will probably year, and iKr practically wiped out our apple prospects for this
throughout the winter was not as variable as for the past Department ok Agriculture smaller crop of summer varieties than last
of the State no damage was done.
be about lOO.(KM). This estimate was supplied to us by as year. any event, we are not using barrels at all,
In
several years, and things looked very favorable well Charleston. W. Va.. June 18. 1925. perhaps not as good a production of fall varieties The Office of Crop Estimates has not given out a
Mr. C. D. Mathews, State horticulturist, hand, our stock being shipped in boxes. I doubt whether
into the spring. The trees blossomed out with a good. Editor. The National Coopers' Jotrnal: last year. Late or winter varieties, on the other figure in reference to quantity.
\'ery truly yours, we will have over ItX) cars of apples out of the State
seem to promise a better crop than last year, and.
I
heavy set of liloom and most of the growers were very "N'our conimunic;<tion of June 12th ;iddressed to the Verv trulv yours,
W . H. Rhodes. Jr..
W. Day. this year, none of which will be packed in barrels.
optimistic with crop prospects when the entire State Department of Agriculture concerning the ai)i)le crop in would judge, an average crop. H.
Assistant Statistician. Very truly yours,
was visited with an imusual spell of delayed cold, in- West Virginia received and referred to me for reply. Very truly yours, Supen'i<ting Inspector.
cluding frost, which proved disastrous, particularly to In regard to this would say that the extreme eastern C. W. W^MD. W. L. Shon-ell.

County and
INDICATIONS POINT TO VERY GOOD APPLE Chief, Division of Horticulture
late varieties. section of West \'irginia. Berkeley vicinity Dcp't of Fruit and Vegetable Marketing.
Most of the State has been sufTering from a drought. is reported to be about .50 i)er cent, of a croj) taking
CROP IN GEORGIA NORTHERN INDIANA SUFFERS FROST DAMAGE
Department of Agriculture 45 PER CENT. CROP PREDICTED
and coupled with cool weather, has not been indu-
this, several couiities there as an average. The Ohio and
Atlanta, Ga.. June ILLINOIS WILL HARVEST A LARGER CROP THAN 20, 1925.
MICHIGAN WILL HARVEST MORE THAN A
All reports being re- Kanawha which comprise the majority of the 18. 1925. Laeayette. Ind., June
cive to producing a large crop. \'alleys,
The National Coopers' Joirnal:
WAS GATHERED LAST YEAR Coopers' Journal: MILLION BARRELS OF APPLES
ceived indicate that apples are still dropping. It a])- apple-producing section, has a normal to heavy. This I'-ididR. Editor. The National
We 1*. H. Simpson Company Department
pears that by the first of July the estimates given at this in accordance with the latest report that we get here. are enclosing \i>u our fruit crop report of June Indiana will probably produce 45 per cent, of a nor- of .\griculture
Elora. Illinois. June 16, 1925.
time will be somewhat reduced. On account of late spring frosts there is consider- lOth.which sliows that apples for 1925 are 62 i)er cent, mal crop. Winesaps and Staymans set very light from Lansing, Mich.. June 15, 1925.
of normal compared with 78 i)er cent, one year ago. EdiT(»r, The National C(m)pers' Journal: Delicious, light Romes,
Mr. K, P. Cohill is, in my oi)inion. one of the best able variation in the crop in the counties of "Mineral,
what
heavy blossom ; Grimes, light : ;
I-'ditor, The National CfK)PERs' Journal:
have always been However, these figures are for the entire farm crop of Early in tiie season, the middle- west promised Ben Davis and Jonathan give promise of fair crop. The
crop reporters in the State, and I Hampshire, Grant, Morgan. Berkelev and Jefferson, as have your letter of June 12th.
would seem to be a bumper crop of apples, so far
I

inclined to wait his <lecision with regar<ls to apple pros- but it is there where the majority of the crops in the
apples and it i- to be noti-cl that the i)rospects for the freeze of May 25th destroyed much fruit in the north-
Replying. I beg to advise that the prospect for apples
bloom is concerned. But there has been frost damage in
I)ects, with i)articular reference to the Hancock
section. State are produced.
conuuercial crop for the year com])are favorably with ern half of the State, but the southern half, which is in Michigan is very good. The consensus of opinion
of Illinois and
the northern and western part of the State the main producing section, was practically unhurt.
He has been reporting crop conditions for a good many Very truly yours. the prosi)ects of a year ago. The commercial crop among forecasters is that the crop will Ik? about the
considerable hail damage in other localities through
years, and it has been my observation that his fore- ,\RTm R .\. Gold. for 1924 was 110.000 barrels. I can not tell you how many barrels will be used, as
same as last year, when the commercial crop amounted
when the harvest If we can be of further service to you. please call Illinoisand Missouri, and there was a heavy drop of much of the Indiana fruit is marketed locally.
casts are pretty nearly correct final Horticulturist to 1,222.(KK) barrels.
This year his forecast woidd upon us. bloom, some varieties not setting well at all. Very truly yurs.
season draws to a close. A few varieties have l)cen injured, while others look
It now seems to the
writer that as far as Indiana,
indicate a total apple production of about .30 per cent. ORCHARDS NEAR KEYSER, WEST VIRGINIA, MA- Very truly yours. Monroe McCown. better than last year, so that, as I have said, we expect
and Missouri are concerned, we will have
some
Taking the State as a whole this may be a trifle low. TERIALLY DAMAGED BY FROSTS Georgia Co-f)pERATivE Crop Reporting Service, Illinois Sec'v. Indiana fforticultural Society. about the same commercial crop that we had last year.
increase over last year's production.
hut from the best I am able to observe. T believe our Keyser. W,
Pktkr v. Rice. Collaborator.
used Hoping this information will be of use to jou, I am
Va.. June will he
do not know how many barrels
15. 1925. this
I
crop will, perhaps, reach about .30 to 40 per cent. Very truly yours,
Editor. The National Coopers* Journal:
year, hut I would judge something
in excess of last BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, WILL PRODUCE
Trusting the above may prove of interest. T am Excerpt from Georgia Fruit Crop Report for June John L Breck.
In reference to and prospects of the
the condition
year. The southern part of Illinois, where large crops APPROXIMATELY 4,000 CARLOADS
Very truly yours. \'ery change has occurred in api)les since last Director, Bureau of foods and Standards.
a|)ple croj) of this immediate section, we would advise little
of summer apples are raised, has
been seriously dam- THIS YEAR
S. B. Shaw. month. The farm crop is reported as very short out-
you that weather conditions during the past two months
Chief luxfyrctnr and aged with drought and some bloom blight. Eruit Growers' Association. Inc.
The Ozark
,9/'rr(fl//.v/. 'ide of the commercial area, many complaints being
have been so very erratic and imusual as to make any
I think we will have a
crop in volume somewhere MonEtt. Mo., June 15, 1925.
estimate of the crop a guess only, but we would give made of damage from blight. However, the commcr- last year
UTAH HAS FAVORABLE PROSPECTS FOR
between those of 1924 and 1923. More than Editor, The National Coopers' Journal: A BUMPER CROP
uui
rial area i« cofisidered fitl'v up tn last vcar, which tneans
but not nearly so many as the year before. Replying to your favor ot the 12th. we answered you
vol) on. n()iii\\iii^ .i,-> jriiigriiciit <il un. |»icmiii iiuic;
DELAWARE CROP WILL PROBABLY BE SMALLER Late freezes and frosts materially reduced crop in
tliat prospects are very good.
Yours very truly, some idea of the
State Board (»e .Agriculture
several days ago, giving little
THAN THAT OF 1924 this entire section, killing buds and injuring bloom, F. H. Simpson,
briefly
the early fruit Salt Lake City. Utah. June 18, 1925.
apple crop. In addition might say all
State Board of Agricultire thereby causing very heavy drop. Crop will not ex- TEXAS DOES NOT PRODUCE APPLES IN be better Editor. The National C(k>pers' Journal:
will be light. The Maiden Blush seems to
normal years, roughly estimated at COMMERCIAL QUANTITIES 12th. will say that the pros-
ceed 25 per cent, of
JAMES HANDLY, FOUNDER OF "NATIONAL .Answering yo\irs of June
Dover. Del.. June 15. 1925.
some of the other varieties in Benton County,
than
Department bumper apple crop Utah year are
APPLE DAY," PREDICTS GOOD CROP
I'J)1Toh The Natm»\al Coopers' Journal: 6,000 to 8,000 barrels for the current year. Principal oe .Xgrici i.ture pects for the in this
Arkansas.
The ai)|)le crop in Delaware will be less than last varieties in sight Bens. Oanos. Grimes. Romes and State of Texas FOR ILLINOIS The Ben Davis has good crop on and the quality
a very favorable. There will be approximately 1,000 cars,
year, and last year it was i)erhaps three-fourths of a Delicious. Austin. Texas, June 15, 1925, good so and everything is favorable for a heavy or in the neighborhood of 625.000 bushels, expressable
Quincy, III., June 20, 1925. is far,
crop. Early api)les will be about sixty per cent, of a Small apples arc sizing up at present in face of ex- Editor, The National Capers' Journal: shipment. apples in Utah this year, according to the best estimates
Editor. The Natd»nal Coopers' Journal:
crop, and late apples not more than 40 per cent, of a tremely dry weather, and with favorable changes of Replying to your conmiunication of the 12th inst., .Arkansas, will produce something available at present. This consists principally of the
abundant assurance of a good average apple Benton County.
There is order of importance named;
crop. Not matiy Delaware apples are packed in barrels, weather conditions, crop in sight should be of large you are advised that there arc- no commercial apple
At the like 3,.500 to 4,000 cars. Possibly one-third of this will be following varieties in
crop throughout Illinois in the present year. Rome
not over five per cent, of the late apples, and none of the size,and fair to good (piality. Both barrel and bushel orchards worth mentioning in Texas. Thereff)re, it orchards barrels. Jonathan, Winesap. Ganos and Beauties.
opening of the spring season the bloom in the in
early varieties. baskets used in this section. will be useless for this department to attempt making Yours very truly, Very truly yours.
was very profuse, in fact, it might have been termed
Very truly yours, Very truly yours, any report to you as to the output for this year W. Stroud. Harden Bennion.
superabundant. The temperature of April, which was J.
Ralph C. Wilson, Park-Baker Company, Very respectfully yours, Secretarv. Commissioner.
above normal for the season, was followed by injuri-
Sccretarv. John J. Baker. L. A. SfiYMOUR.
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10 THF. XATIOX.AL COOPKRS' JOURN'AL July,

Mcintosh and Snows arc

THE COOPERAGE INDUSTRY IS LOOKING FOR A DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE'S "CONDITION" THE CANADIAN APPLE CROP, AS INDICATED BY more than last year. Spies,

The action taken in the May convention of the as-

PRESENT CONDITIONS, WILL BE AS particularly heavy, while Russets, Cranberry and Starks

1 nmiii (ooptiiy louiiiiu

Devoted Exclusively to the Cooperage Industry
sociation authorizing the collection and distrihution of
production and cost information among the niemhers of
the organization, is. in the light of the late decision, an see
GOOD
I suppose that
a
FIVE-CENT
if

time when cooperage stock is marketed in ac-

we
CIGAR—C.
live long enough
M. VAN AKEN
we will again
REPORT AS OF JUNE lit
The annual "condition" report of the United States
Department of Agriculture, which is an authoritative
LARGE AS LAST YEAR'S
Reports emanating from the apple-producing areas of
the various provinces in Canada carry the promise that
are good, but Baldwins and Manns arc somewhat light.
In Prince Edward County
the late varieties indicate a
early apples are light, while
good crop.
entirely legal proceeding, and carried on within the cordance with the cost of production, but none of us guide as to prospects of the ultimate yield of the vari- The Prescott, Irotpiois and Morrisburg communi-
ous apple-producing areas of the country, is set forth the harvest of 1925 will be fully as great, if not greater,
limits set forth in the quotation ahove should prove
of interested in this commodity has found anything to ties report that while the apple crop will be light in
Due to the backwardness of the development than the yield gathered in 1924. The detailed reports
vast henetit to the participants. So long as there is no resemble that condition during the past two years. When below. some orchards, there are several young orchards coming
of the trees this spring, it has been found impossible to set forth below are, of course, preliminary prognostica-
palpahle and ohvious attempt to so utilize the infor- the opportunity presents itself for high prices, the idea into bearing this year which should make the crop
amplify the report with an estimate of the probable tions based upon observance of the early development
mation as to in any degree constitute a restraint of which seems to prevail among the sellers is. "get all you equal to Mcintosh, Fameusc and Wealthy
last year.
The of the orchards. Barring adverse weather conditions,
trade, the founded in the uiK|uestioned
movement is can." and when the reverse situation applies, the same harvest, as has been the custom heretofore. official
show a good crop, with Duchess and Yellow Trans-
forecast of the size of the crop likely to be gathered this it is probable that the final results will bear
entirelv
right of the contrihutors. and it possesses such merit as si)irit of "get all you can"
prevails. This spirit pushes parent light.
and pushes the summer and now lieing compiled and will be pub- out the predictions of heavy production which are made Quebec
to recommend it to the full support, not only of the the price up when there is scarcity fall is

During the lished in the next monthly report. Final estimates on at this time.
Published Monthly association memhers. but the whole trade. prices down when material is plentiful.
Although the spring opened early in the province of
British Columbia
Wltherspoon Building. Philadelphia past six months of this year cooperage has been plenti- the 1924 crop are included as additional information. May has
Home Office, 604 Quebec, the prolonged cold weather during
M. E. Doane, Editor-Manager ful and from what has been said above the reader can
1924 Winter injury has caused considerable damage to both year
HEAVY STOCKS AT THE TOGETHER WITH MILL, 1925 1924 Fin.nl Crop made conditions equal to the conditions of last
J. E. MacDonald, AsBociate Editor
judge the rest. Per Cent. Per Cent. Est. in P.bls. tree and small fruit throughout the province, reducing The severe frosts during May have done
LIGHT CONSUMPTION, CREATE A "BUYERS' some time ago. one man told an- the fruit prospects in many districts. On the other
at this date.
a conversation Maine 91 85 593.(K)0
serious damage districts where the blossoms were
MARKET"—FRANK M. SCHERER Ill

New Hampshire 86 255.{X)0 hand, the season compares favorably with last year for
in
other that he had three good reasons why he did not
95
advanced.
same was \^ermont 89 89 53.000
earliness. while moisture conditions are generally
good
Entered according to act of Congress. April 26. 1885, with situation remains the as 1
The cooperage it
play poker. The first one was that he did not have the Around Hemming ford-Covey Hill some winter injury
the 654.000
the Librarian of Congress and as second-class matter at There not very much activity, and old Massachusetts 84 92
30 (lays ago. is
money the other fellow said, "^'ou need not tell the for tree growth.
Po«t-Offlce In Philadelphia. Pa. ;
Rhode Island 89 97 ai.OOO is reported to young trees, having aflfected the top
orders are being cleaned up rapidly, and there is not
other two reasons." So there are three good reasons why 188.000 apple crop in the Armstrong, Vernon, Okanagan
The
iiiniiiiiiniiiiiiiii i" niiiiiniiHiiHiiiiimiii"""""""""""""" Connecticut 82 93 branches, but crop prospects arc good for Fameuse,
business to take care of the stocks that are Center, Kelowna and Kcremeos sections points to a
mill iiiiiiiiini
I

sufhcient
the potato crop, which was so promising earlier in the New York 74 77 3,729.0(K)
Mcintosh, Russets, Ben Davis, Spy and Tolman Sweet.
41sl Year PHILADELPHIA, JULY, 1925 No. 3 New Jersev 68 85 The Summerland, Penticton and Naramata
being produced every day. season, is now turning out so poorly. The first reason decrease.
imiiimiiiimiiiii Pennsylvania 64 89 811.000 Early varieties are lighter than last year.
show an increase, while West Bank and Peach-
iiiimiiiiiniiii
niiiiiiniiiniiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiinii niiiiminiimiiinmniimiiiiinii
It does not look to us as demand
if the will increase
there was no rain in the potato section for three sections
is, Delaware 55 85 307.000 In the region of Chateauguay-Woodlands all varieties
SUBSCRIPTION any and the
until manufacturers who
are shutting land remain the same as compared with last year. This
fall,
weeks and it is unnecessary to tell the other two reasons. Marvland 53 82 249 000 of apples indicate 20 per cent, better than last year.
$2.00 per year, In advance, postage free, In
United States down are doing a great good for the entire cooperage 45 80 2.210.000 will indicate approximately 15 per cent, decrease in the
Single coplee. 2S cents.
The apple crop is still quite promising. The weather- Virginia In the surrounding Oka-St. Joseph du Lac
region
and Canada. West Virginia 40 73 1.0(M,000
industry. Everybody knows that it is not ])rofitable month or crop for the entire district over 1924.
12.60 per year. In advance, postage free, to foreign
countrlee. man did not treat it very well a so ago,
North Carolina 60 84 311,000 most fruit trees are full of bloom and a heavier crop
paper after eubacrlptlon evidence
le for a mill to shut down. On the other hand, there is There is practically no winter injury in the Arrow
The receipt of the first but it is still a living thing and if treated kindly, will
South Carolina 58 70 than last year is promised by approximately 75 per cent.
that order hae been received at thte offlce. No other receipt
an overproduction that results in Blossom indications are for apples to
no profit when there is
yet furnish an outlet for considerable barrel material. Georgia 62 78 92.000 Lakes district.
will be sent unless requested.
such low prices as we are experiencing at this time. During the past few years, most of the apple barrel Ohio 60 80 668.(XK) be a heavier crop than in 1924. New Brunswick
ADVERTISING 127,000
A review of the market reveals a slightly lowering Indiana 54 64 Apples in most parts of the Kootenay district, with the Fruit trees in the St. John Valley came through the
AdvertUlng of a suitable character will be admitted to our makers lay in a supply of cooperage to cover their mini-
59 60 801.000
eolumna at reaeonable rates. A card giving ratee will be price on hoops and Xo. 2 28Vj-inch gum staves, although
mum requirements, so a short crop means mighty light
Illinois
000 exception of Creston, arc showing an increase over winter in good condition. There are excellent pros-
Michigan 68 73 1.363
sent on application.
the reduction in the latter item seems to have awakened Owing to severe winter injury in the latter dis- too early to give
REMITTANCES apple barrel business from now on this season. A big Wisconsin 68 82 88.000 1924. pects for good apple bloom, but it is

some of the buyers who appreciate that such values will 46 80 37.(X10 expected that not more than 40 cars of apples
Remittance may be made by draft, postal order, money Minnesota any actual crop estimate.
trict, it is
crop would mean quite a rush, and a fair crop and
order or check to the order of "The National Coopere" not remain with us forever. The pine heading market is Iowa 45 75 96.000 will move season as compared with 300 cars last
this
more or less of a scattering business is what we are 572.000
Journal."
firm at aluiut 5^4 cents. .Alabama basis, with not very
Missouri 61 66
year. In the West Kootenay section, apples generally Nova Scotia
CORRESPONBBNCB going to get in that line the rest of this season. South Dakota 25 82
of The National Coopers* Journal are open for many mills operating and none of them anxious for 136.000 show a 15 per cent, increase. Generally speaking, all trees wintered well in Nova
The columns cooperage There go)d demand for cooperage along
is a fairly Nebraska 42 75
the discussion of all topics of general Interest to the future business on this basis. Kansac. 59 72 465.000 Scotia, there being very little winter injury to apple and
Industry, and contributions are solicited from our readere. other lines than fruit and produce. Material is moving Ontario
179.000 pear trees. Although the apple crop prospects are un-
The next movement of the market will be upward, all the time for purposes of this kind. It is. however,
Kentuckv 53 82
luniiiiii iiiiiin iiiiiiiiiiifniiiiiiiiiiimiimiii iiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii im •

and we believe that the time is not far distant. There Tennessee 45 78 8o,000 .All have come through the winter in good con-
fruits certain at this time, the bloom indications throughout
the fruit and produce business which regulates the Alabama 51 75
Onr reftdera will oblige us, when writing to parties adver- is an old rule in buying and selling, namely. "Buy when
dition and show a wonderful display of bloom. In scat- the Annapolis Valley point to a big apple crop. How-
Ualng in our paper. If they will state that they snw It in price to a very large degree, so that when prices for Mississippi 62 63
the adveHlsement In "The National Cooper*' Journal." This stock selling at cost or below cost of production and 68 70 tered sections few trees are reported girdled by mist, ever, warm weather is needed to bring the blossoms out
helps na and la
is
that material are low. then all other prices are ajjt to be Louisiana
la little trouble, and costs nothing, but It damage from this cause is not serious. Al-
sell when above the cost of production." The Texas 62 65 but the to full bloom.
taiformatlon wanted by advertisers. it is
low. too. '.VAAA
Oklahoma 59 80 46.000 though the spring opened up two weeks earlier, the
iinnHniinniMiinini nniH reason for this is that when stock sells at or below the
iiiiiiiiiiniii inn niniHniniinnMMi i nnininniHii
We are all living, but we have felt that it is quite Arkansas 68 (^ 799.000
prolonged cool weather has retarded growth, making the BRITISH COLUMBIA'S CROP OF 2,500,000
cost of production very few mills will be able to oi)er-
40 90 80.0(X)
essential to cut out three for $1 cigars and are being Montana
DISSEMINATION TRADE STATISTICS and sooner or they will be forced to shut season as late as last year. The weather has been ideal BUSHELS WILL BE MARKETED IN
ate. later
satisfied with a cheaper brand. In fact, it will he recalled Wvoming 60 95
down or discontinue business entirely, as no one is in Colorado 78 88 779.000 for spraying, resulting in orchards generally receiving BOXES AND CRATES
The recent decision of the United States Supreme that the late \'ice-president Marshall once said that 1:)7.000
any line of business for their health only. On the New Mexico 72 65 better attention. Department of .Agriculture
Court handed down in the cases of the Maple Flooring what this country needed was a good 5-cent cigar, Arizona 56 60 aoOJJ Western Ontario
other hand, above the cost of produc-
when stock sells
and Cement .\ssociations is a pregnant utterance which and it is the good 5-cent cigar that the cooperage Utah 85 70 164,000 Vancouver, B. C. June 18. 1925.
tion, the mills are able to run to capacity, and there is show heavy bloom. Kings and
.AH varieties of apples
is especially interesting to The Associated Cooperage
very little chance of them shutting down and they will
people are looking for today —not three for $1 brand Nevada
Idaho
85
78
60
56 700,000 Greenings are equal to last year. Spies and Baldwins
Editor. The National Coopers' Journal:
Industries of .America at this particular time, and it under present conditions. 5,6.->l,000 I beg to ad\ise you that the estimated apple yield
76 55
scutiny and study hy each |)ro(hice as much stock as possible because of the fact Washington 200 per cent.: Duchess, Snow and Ben Davis, 50 per
ccmimends itself ti close
Oregon 75 70 1.401.000 of British Columbia will run about 2.500.000 boxes this
that they are making money. There are always excep- cent.: Mcintosh. 125 per cent, of last year. In some
individual memher of hoth the association and the California 50 75 1.460,000 year according to present indications and estimates,
trade as a whole. through which the The decision, tions to suchand theories, but it looks now as
rules BOTH DOMESTIC AND EXPORT TRADE IN SLACK orchards the Snow bloom shows frost injury.
which is slightly less than 1924.
if "the right time to buy" is here, and we will not be COOPERAGE IMPROVING—JAMES INNES United States 63 74 26,942,000 In the Lake Erie district show full bloom all apples
collection and dissemination of statistical information I beg to advise you that there is no barrel pack-
also
surprised if it passes before very many take advantage The month have gladdened the except Baldwins, which are almost a failure, making
relative to production and sales is pronounced entirely l)ountiful rains this
ing whatever in British Columbia. Crates and boxes
same as last year.
legal, must necessarily he interpreted in the light of of same. hearts of the something very
orchardists and. unless CALIFORNIA'S CROP WILL BE MATERIALLY LESS the crop about the
are all that we use.
We are fully convinced that, with the exception of unusual happens, we are assured of the finest crop of THAN THAT OF LAST YEAR In Lambton County the late varieties of apples promise
the (lualifying conditions which designate the charac- I would appreciate a copy of your report when finished.
none of the manufacturers of slack a crop equal to year. The blossom of early apples
ter of the information which is sanctioned hy the law.
very few mills, apples since 1920. Co<ipers are now buying apple-barrel la.st
Office of the Agricultural Statistician a reduction
Yours very truly.
cooperage stock are making any money. They are los- .stock more freely and. while prices are still too low to has been damaged by frost and indicate
In numerous instances editorial writers and associa- Sacramento, Calif., June 20, 1925. Robert G. L. Clarke,
ing money at today's prices, and our guess would be be profitable to the manufacturers, we look for a change in the crop.
tion secretaries hailed the decision as an official release District Fruit and Vegetable Inspector.
Editor, The National Coopers' Journal: Throughout Huron County, indications at present
that this is a very good opportunity for the consumers
from practically all the restraint which the Sherman before long in this respect.
showing con-
I am enclosing herewith copy of report varieties of apples with the
price to i)urchase. .As far as the jobber is concerned, a Demand for sugar, flour, cement and general purpose point to a heavy crop of all
.Anti-Trust Law imposed upon collective li.xing.
dition of the apple crop in California as of June
1st.

hut apparent that the conclusions are hastily drawn little reflection on the subject will enlighten any one that barrels has improved during June, and with a little more exception of Baldwins, which are light. 250,000 BARRELS OF APPLES WILL BE GATHERED
it is
No forecast of probable production of apples will be
In the southwestern counties considerable numbers IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC
of
there very little opportunity for making money when optimism on the part of the consumers, we for
and are relatively inaccurate. While the court plainly is l«x)k
which will be mailed froin
prices are low. In the place, on account of the made until the July report,
trees have been girdled in sod orchards.
The frosty
Department of Acriculture
states. "We decide only that trade associations or com-
first trade to get back to pre-war basis this summer.
this office about July 11th, as it is not released until part of May have reduced
large stocks, the mills are (obliged to offer material to nights during the latter Province ok Quebec
hinations of persons or cf)rporations which openly and F.xport demand, both for slack and tight-barrel stock,
Bald-
the 9th. the crop prospects by 40 per cent, to 50 per
cent.
fairly and disseminate information as to the
ga'her consumers where they ordinarily would not do so. and is much better, so that on the whole the manufacturers Quebec. June 19, 1925.
apples:
if the jobber is quoted the same price as the consumer,
California does not use barrels for packing wins are very light. Spies. Greenings. Kings. Russets
cost of their product, the volume of production, the should feel in much better spirits than they have for Editor, The National Coopers' Journal:
as a good manv mills are in the habit of doing, there it is a "box-apple" State. indicate 60 per cent, and early varieties 70 per
cent.
actual price which the i)roduct has hrought in past some time. Replying to your favor of the 12th inst., I have
is positively no chance to adcl any profit. The cooper, Yours very truly,
transactions, stocks with me'chandise on hand, approxi- E. E. Kaufman. Eastern Ontario pleasure in informing you that the prospects for the
mate cost of transportation from the i)rincipal points of too. is affected with low prices, because the actual con- WATCH FOR DYING PINES THIS SUMMER
Very littlereported from the severe frost
damage is apple crop in our province are very good.
shipment to the points of consumption, as these defend- sumers of the barrel will not stock up or buy ahead if Timberland owners in the South are urged by the during the latter part of May. This is. no doubt, due There was no winter injury in our commercial apple
Vegetable Report
ants did. and who. as they did. meet and discuss such they feel that prices will decline, for which none of us United States Dei)artment of .Agriculture t(^ keep a Excerpt from California Fruit and not sufficiently ad- growers' district, and the weather was very fine during
to the fact that the blossoms were
information and statistics without, however, reaching can blame them. The result is that all of us are looking crop was estimated to
apple amount
close watch this summer on their pine lands to note The condition of the
vanced. Throughout eastern Ontario there is
an abund- blossom time. It is expected that the crop will

or attempting to reach any agreement or concerted

forward and hoping for an improvement in the slack 1st, compared with
any clumi)s of pines dying from the attacks of the be 50 per cent, of normal on June ance of bloom on nearly all varieties of
apples, which to about 250.000 barrels.
cooperage situation. It would be much better for all of 78. This is the
action with respect to prices or production or restrain- southern pine beetle. Recent studies made by the Bureau 75 last vear and a lO-ycar average outcome will be. With kindest regards, believe me
branches of the industry the manufacturer, the jobber, reported in Cali-
makes it difficult to estimate what the
ing competition, do not therehy engage in unlawful
if
of Kntomolog>- indicate outbreaks of this insect occur lowest condition of the apple crop ever Spies and Mcintosh are particularly full of bloom, Yours very truly,
restraint of commerce." there is nothing in their pro-
the consumer and all interested would do their part to
during periods of abnormally low rainfall. The fornia on June 1st. Prospects are comparatively poor Owing to the dry H. Lavoie,
and bring it to such a point while Baldwins are somewhat light. J,
nouncement which can he interpreted as changing in help stabilize the market
Weather Bureau reports that the rattifa!! f'^r the fir^t I producine district, and unusually poor
in the r'''-"<"Ta' Clil'^f ff thr Hnrtiriiltural Service.
spring sea.MHi anu mc iliuiKUgiintsN ^u
,,..i,, ..i^, .

where both the manufacturers and the coojjcrs can make

any degree the strict code which has l)een laid down five months of 1925 has been much below normal in in Gravenstein sections of
Sonoma and Napa Counties.
throughout the district, there is very little development
the reasonable and fair profit they are entitled to. part of
in the Sherman .Act for the regulation of the activities the southeastern sections of the United States, the de- The condition of the commercial crop (that of scab.
of associated husincss interests. The present situation that we are ex|)eriencing is
ficiency in rainfall at some stations being as much the total crop packed) in the United
States was 66.4
Oshawa-Whitby territory. Greenings, Starks, PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN PRODUCES
In the
rricc fixini/ still rcniciins illrt/nl, and any activity not a new one in the slack cooperage industry. We as 15 inches. per cent, of a normal as compared with 71.6
on June
have sufficient bloom for a NO APPLES
Russets and Mcintosh
facilitates the arhi- have safely passed through such periods in the past and A forecast of production will not be
Office of the Deputy Minister
which either directly or indirectly .All timberland owners in this region are familiar 1st last year.
goo<l crop. Spies are heavy.
there every reason to believe that we will pass safely
trary setting of commodity prices to the detriment
of is
until the July report. most va-
with the destructive work of the pine beetle. If the made The Newcastle-Bowmanville district reveals Regina, Saskatchewan. June 16, 1925.
infraction and soon through the present "low-priced" i>eriod which
the consumer, is regarded as a contrihutary present dry spell should continue it is likely, says the rieties have a good showing of
bloom, except Baldwins Editor. The National Coopers' Journal:
affecting other industries as well as ours.
of the law. and is looked upon whh susi)icion and dis-
is

It is not against the law to

compile and dis-
department, that serious losses will occur this summer.
Pine owners are advised to make an examination of
RHODE ISLAND WILL HAVE AVERAGE YIELD and Wealthies, which are light.
trees show no
In reply to yours of the 12th instant, I beg to state
In the Cobourg-Port Hope section that Saskatchewan is not a producer of apples, although
trust.
Providence, R. I.. J"nc 19, 1925.
information— the illegality arises in the The Paducah Cooperage Company, Paducah. account of
winter injury and very little damage on a number of varieties adapted to this region are now
trilnite trade Ky.. is timberland once a month or oftener for clumps of dying
Editor. Coopers' Journal:
The National
use to which the information and the line of is put. remodeling one of dry kilns after plans and with
its trees indicated by fading orbrown foliage. Such trees All varieties of fruit have good showing
year will be early frosts. being introduced. .
anticipate that our apple crop this
We .
,
,,
demarkation hetwcen the proper and improper utili- equipment furnished hy the Xational Dry Kiln Com- should promptly he worked up into lumber, or the \ours faithfully.
barrels. of bloom.
the same as last year, approximately 70,000 F. H. AuLD,
zation of trade statistics is so clear and distinct as to pany, of Indianapolis. This is the third kiln of the com- logs i)laced in water until more opportune time for Throughout the Brighton-Trenton locality all varieties
Yours very truly, Deputy Minister.
he wholly apparent to anyone who will take the trouhle pany's battery which has been changed in the same sawing. Reports of the presence of the beetle should of apples have heavy blossom and indicate 50
per cent.
John J. Dunn.
to peruse the court decision of June 1st. manner. be sent to P. O. Box 1518. Asheville. X. C.
 13
12 THE NATIONAL COOPERS' JOURNAL July, 1925
July. 1925 THE NATIONAL COOPERS' JOURNAL

BRIEF REPORTS FROM APPLE PRODUCERS frosts and will not total more than 10 per cent, normal. D. C. Acker, Broadway, Va., informs The Journal
IN VARIOUS CENTERS Mr. Orndorff's barrel requirements have been met. that a 30 per cent, normal crop will be harvested in his

F.
section
S. Hayden, Wyoming, N.
will
New York

prcxlucc a crop 65 per cent, normal.

remarks on the general situation that conditions show-
Y., estimates that his
He
J. W. Xethers, Nethers, Va., estimates the coming
crop at about 30 per cent, normal, a severe hail storm
having ruined what prospects inight have existed for a
larger yield. The territory surrounding Xethers will
locality.
something
C.
He describes the general outlook as being
less than "fair."
Blue, CnARLorrEsviLLE, Va., writes that the
E.
Charlottesville section will harvest about 50 per cent,
C. M. VAN AKEN
wide diversion throughout the territory, observing that
"some orchards are reporting a poor set. while other
orchards of similar variety trees report an unusually
use about 2,000 barrels this year.

mal
J. E.
Hoffman Orchard
Hoffman. Roanoke, Va., president
Co., Inc., fixes live per cent, of nor-
com-
as the probable yield of the orchards in his
of the
of a normal crop. In his general remarks he states that
the orchards which have received scientific attention
will yield heavily, but that the crop throughout the sec-
tion will average very light. Mr. Blue will need about
COOPERAGE Co.
good set." His estimate of the number of barrels to
be used is 50,(KX). He has already purchased the coop-
munity. Supporting his estimate, he states "We ex- : 4,000 barrels, for which he will be in the market before BUYERS AND SELLERS OF Straight, Matched or Mixed Cars
pected 75 carloads, but our production will not exceed harvesting.
erage which he will use this season.
three carloads this season. Other growers have suffered
C. Keyser. Linden, Va.. tells The Journal that
W.
G. E. Warp, Ravexa, N. Y., states that a 50 per cent,
similar losses," 2,500 barrels will probably suffice for his community will yield approximately 50 per cent, of
normal crop
ous
will be harvested in the territory contigu-
Ravena.
to 25.000 barrels will probably be re-
quired for the pack in this section. Mr. Ward's indi-
vidual requirements will be about 3,000 barrels, for
the needs of the entire section.

land
cent,
D. B. Owen, DoylesvillE,
Orchards,
of normal.
predicts
According
a
Va,, manager of the Rock-
crop approximately 40 per
to Mr. Owen, the crop
a normal crop. About 20.000 barrels will be used in the
local territory. He comments upon the general outlook
as being "good at the present time."
Staves, Hoops STAV E S
which he is now in the market. J. Grasty, Coleman Falls, Va., forecasts a 50
P.
some orchards producing

HOOPS
will be very "spotty." fair to
Cjlark Alus, Medina, N. Y., describes prospects in per cent, normal crop for the community surrounding
this section as "not very good," placing his estimate of
the proliable yield at 40 per cent.
W. H. Hart, Arlington, X. Y., gives the substantial
full

land
yield,
practically nothing.

Orchards
while other adjacent ones give promise of

have
From
be required to market the crop of this area.
already
10,000 to 15,000 barrels will

placed their
The Rock-
orders for
Coleman Falls. Mr. Grasty will be in the market for
about 1.000 apple barrels. Relative to the general situ-
ation, he states "dry weather has prevailed generally
Heading
coming crop.
figure of 60 per cent, as his estimate of the
He further informs us that Baldwins and Greenings
are showing rather poorly, but Mcintosh and Spy prom-
ise a heavy yield. Mr. Hart's crop is usually marketed
containers.
H. L. Bonham, Chilhowie.
(hat the local crop will be
cent, normal.
from 20 per cent, to 25 per
Mr. Bonham, whose orchards produce
Va., vents the opinion
throughout the Piedmont apple section, causing a heavy
drop. The fruit is not growing satisfactorily, and
should we not have more rapid development in the next
few months, sizes will likely be small."
and
HEADING
as extra fancy stock, for which reason he uses the
smaller sizes of our packages exclusively.
Seymour Purdv. Penn Yan, N. Y., cannot see more
fully half of the apples grown in this section, will pack
his yield in both boxes and barrels. He has already
J.
for the
50
R. Wickersham. Harrrisonburg. Va
Rockingham
i)er cent, as
.

.Apple Growers' Corporation, places

the limit vield in his section, amplifying
reporting
COOPERAGE SUPPLIES
bought his stock.
than 40 per cent, of a normal crop in present prospects. his report with the statement that the freeze of April
His detailed (lescrii)tion of the general outlook contains cent,
G. Gray Barnhart, Crimora,
normal crop in his locality.
Va., expects a 60 per
He remarks that the
20tb inflicted serious damage on orchards in general, Promptness is our Motto Cut properly, dried thoroughly,
"The present outlook very poor and
priced fairly, delivered promptly
the following: is
general outlook " good." almost entirely wiped out the orchards on the
is and he will be in the mar-
crop very light and fruit small for this time of the northern exposures. The Rockingham Apple Growers*
ket for about 2,000 barrels.
year." The Penn Yan territory will use about 10.000 Corporation
barrels this season.
H. L. Sn.wely. Crockett, Va., forecasts
cent, crop in his territory. He
a 50 per
will use
approximately 5,000 barrels,
which supply they will be glad to receive quotations.
on
GOOD STOCK tciv:^ ': 's i:
Fred CARi.TtiN. Wyoming, X. Y., states that the sur-
places the general barrel
Your inquiry will receive immediate attention
requirements at about His individual require-
3.(KX). L. Phillips, Linden. Va.. reporting for the Pied-
J.
rounding territory will yield a crop approximately 50 ments will be approximately 1,0(X) barrels, which he will mont Orchard Co.. makes the prediction that the crop
per cent, normal, for which about 35.(X)0 apple barrels buy locally. Describing the general situation, he states around Linden will average from 40 to 50 per cent, ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS
will be required. Mr. Carlton has already placed
that the crop of Yorks will be almost a complete failure of normal. His estimate of the number of barrels that
orders for stock for 20,000 barrels, which will probably
—
cover his requirements for the year.
Benson R. Frost. Rhinebeck. X. Y., sends us the
there will be no early apples and but few of the sum-
mer variety.
R. S. Childress. Boone Mill. \'a.. forwards the in-
the surrounding territory will need is placed at 20.000.
The Piedmont Orchard Company has already placed
their stock order. Relative to general
141 Broadway,New York The Vail-Donaldson Co.
conditions, he
information that his community will produce about a
formation to the effect that the orchards in his i)ar- states that "good quality apples are promised." United Home Building - ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
60 per cent, normal basis.
ticular section of the State will produce about a 35 per
Washington Life Building
L. H, Woodward, Warsaw, X. Y.. informs us that
cent, average crop. We«t Virginia
an 80 per cent, crop is looked for in his locality which
J. Frank Jones, Washington. \'a., inclines to the E. L. Henshaw, Martinsburg, W. Va., subscribes to
will necessitate the use of ajjprnximately 15,000 bar-
view that his locality will yield about 65 per cent, of the opinion that the surrounding apple area will produce
rels. Mr. Woodward qualities his forecast with the
normal. on a 50 per cent, normal basis. Martinsburg is in the
It will require approximately 100,000 barrels .w.i.Mmum,.i.».iu«i.u..uMumu#.wmu#.ujLUJHm;.i.um^^^^^^^^^^
statement that "the full effect of drought is not yet
pack around Washington. Mr. Jones
to take care of the heart of a splendid orchard country, and it is probable
apparent."
has already purchased his quota of barrel stock, and that about 400.000 barrels will be needed for this sea-
Fred B. Parker. Batavia. X. Y.. places a limit of
makes observation that a great many of his fellow son's pack. Mr. Henshaw advises us that the "fruit is
80 per cent, on the coming crop. The packers in the
packers have also supplied themselves with the necessary clean and growing good."

Since 1850
Batavia region will need about 20.000 barrels to cover
containers.
J. W. Johnson, Alderson, W. Va., gives as his es-
their requirements. Mr. Parker will use about 800, for
P. H. Gold & Co.. Winchester. Va., expect a 33}^ timate of the local crop a yield of approximately 15
which containers he is in the market. He remarks that per cent, crop in the territory contiguous to Winchester. per cent. Due to the unusually poor crop of last year,
the general outlook is "very good."
They estimate that 300,000 barrels will be used in this a great many barrels which were purchased at that
W. P. Rogers, Wimjamson. X. Y., writes us that hi>
region. Their remarks on the general outlook contain time were carried over, and it is possible that but very
territory will yield a maximum of 60 per cent, of the
the "Owing to uneven crop in respective
following: additional stock will be necessary to care for the
little
normal crop. He states that the outlook is better than
orchards and sections, the probable yield is very hard 1925 pack.
usual, and that the fruit looks to be of better than
to estimate. Apples are of good size and growing
ordinary quality. Appleland Farm. New Cumberland. W. Va., sends
nicely."
us the inspiring prediction that the yield in the vicinity
Frank K. Ripekt, Geneva, N. Y., reports the fol-
McCuE & Son. Greenwood, Va., look for a crop of of New Cumberland may reach as high as 80 per cent.
lowing i)ercentages for Ontario County Baldwins. 40 :
approximately 35 per cent, normal. They state that 30.0(X) barrels will probably be used in this section,
per cent. R. I. G., 50 [kt cent. Spy, 85 per cent. other
; ;
the
;
the crop is light, but is growing nicely. They will be greater part of which supply has already been purchased.
varieties. 50 per cent. He describes the general outlocjk in the market for about 1,500 barrels.
as Ijeing very promising. C. P. Waugh & Sons, Wellsburg, W. Va., expect a
The Montrose Fruit Co.. Inc., Lynchburg. Va..
H. P. Brotzman. Binghamton. N.
prize estimate of the year.
of the section around Binghamton at "zero." adding that
He
Y., gives us the
places the probable yield
report prospects for a 25 per cent, yield.
their communication, the production
According to
will be greatly
30 per
Waugh
cent, crop
surrounding region.
in the The
orchards suffered great damage from the late
frosts, and, according to their report, it is very prob- this Company and its subsidiaries have been
influenced by the care which the trees in the larger
"the frost of May 26th killed all the fruit in this sec- lematical as to whether or not they will have any crop
orchards receive. Their pack will be marketed in bar-
at all.

producing Tight Staves and Heading

tion."
rels, which have already been provided.
irginia Pennsylvania
William B. Alwood. Greenwcwd, Va., states that the
Stewart Rei.l, Winchester, Va., advises The P. T. Fknstermacher, Allentown. Pa., says that his
crop in his community holds forth prospects of a 25
JoiRNAL that June indications point to a crop about per cent, yield. In his remarks on the general outlook, community will probably yield a 50 per cent, normal
33 per cent, normal in that section. His estimate of Mr. Alwood informs The Journal that the fruit is in crop. Few barrels will be used, as most of the apples
number of used in and around in this section are marketed locally in small containers.
the barrels likely to lie good condition at present, but it has suffered some hail f
Winchester is 150,000. damage over limited areas. Mr. Alwood will use bar- Dr. E. L. Simpson, Westfield, P.v, hands us an es- i

Malcolm Griffin, Big Island. Va., describes pros- rels for this season's pack, the containers being bought timate of 50 per cent, normal for his locality. While
pects in his locality as promising a very short crop, locally. there will be a substantial number of barrels required r
probauiy oiiiy iO pel Lcril. iiuiriiai. .\i/i>ul j,(XX) uaiito William Bovu. Roseland, Va., forwards the infor-
t.r.s season, Di. SniipMjn could not hazard a guess as
will be used in this vicinity, of which number Mr. mation that his .section promises a 30 per cent, yield, to the approximate number. He further states that,
Griffin will use about 1,000. He is in the market for for which, in his opiinon, 50,000 barrels will be used. due to recent heavy frosts, practically all the early fruit
the.se containers. Mr. Boyd has already purchased his packages. was killed and the late varieties very probably greatly

nal
if

the
J.

it
F. Brown, Winchester, Va.. informs The Jour-
community will do handsomely
that the crop in that
reaches 30 per cent, normal.
pack will probably go into barrels. Mr. Brown
Xinety per cent, of
Fred Bartenstein,
30 per cent, crop
tory.
The
Plains. Va., writes that a
is looked for in the surrounding

On the general outlook, he remarks that "the

crop is clean but light."
terri-

Mr. Bartenstein will need

retarded in their development.

H. Maurice Wertz. Waynesboro, Pa., places a limit

of 35 per cent, on the yield in the Waynesboro area.
Even with this curtailed production, he predicts that
LUCAS E. MOORE STAVE CO.
remarks on the general outlook as follows "I do not
think that I have underestimated prospects my own
orchards will probably not yield over 10 per cent, of a
:

—
about 3.500 barrels for this season's pack, which he will
l)rol)abIy buy from local coopers.
75.000 barrels will be used this season.

Sheldon W. Funk, Bovertown, Pa., puts forth the

NEW ORLEANS
Jack Garst. Boone Mill. Va., advises that his com- optimistic forecast of an 80 per cent. crop. He supports
normal crop." He has already covered his requirements munity will produce approximately SO per his optimism with the statement that "most varieties
cent, of the
for barrels. normal 20,000 barrels will probably be used in
yield. have set very well and are in good condition."
M. M. Orndorff. Strassburg. Va.. says that the crop this particular section for this season's pack. Mr. W. E. Grove. York Springs, Pa., estimates that his
in his section has been heavily damaged by recent Garst has already secured his supply of stock. section will produce a 50 per cent. crop. TO ADVERTISERS. TEI.L THEM THAT YOU SAW IT IV "THE NATIONAL COOPERS' JOURNAL.'
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Missouri John
J. Keith, Alto Pass, III., states that an 85 per Maryland
Hunt Bros. Fruit Co., St. Joseph, Mo., expect a 65 cent, crop will be harvested in his locality, which will The Appal.\chian Fruit Growers, Cumberland,

^
per cent, crop throughout their section. They estimate consume about' 5,000 barrels. Mr. Keith will need I.IXK) Mix, state that present conditions indicate a prospective

TREVOR Gerlach Modern Machinery

Produces
that approximately 100,000 barrels will be necessary to
market the local crop. For their individual requirements
barrels, for
eral
baskets, the
which he
outlook he says :
is now in the market.

mostly
On the gen-
"Early apples will be packed in
There
apple crop 20 per cent, normal, with the outlook char-
acterized as "poor." In consequence of the expected
they have already purchased stock for 10,000 barrels
Manufacturing Company
late varieties in barrels. light production, they will use only five carloads of
and are in the market for from 10,000 to 15.000 made- will be a good crop of species except Winesaps, which they are now in the market.
CHEAPER AND BETTER
all barrels, for
up barrels. On the general outlook they state that the which will yield about 66 per cent." Whiteford Bros., Whitekord, Md., express the opin-
LOCKPORT, N.Y. Tl»ht and Slack Cooperage Stock
BarreU, Ke«« and
non-Ieakln* p«ek«»e. of early apple crop will be short, but that the late apples
Indiana ion that the crop in their community will not total over
Tub., ready to set up Into
capacity, or for Mml-llqnld are developing better prospects than they did at this 50 per cent, normal. They expect to use 1,500 barrels
5 to 120 piUonsliquid Abraham's Orchards & Nursery,
Martinsville,
and dry material, up to 800 pound, weight. time last year, for this season's pack. They are in the market for
Ind., send us the information that the apple production
The Latest Improved Machinery We manufacture machinery for Mwlng. Jointing,
plon-
dowel-
W. A. BISCH0Fl^ RoCKPORT. Mo., risks the opinion
in their territory will probably be about 60 per cent, for
these containers, and desire quotations f. o.b. White-
.a^vlng. Jointing,
Ing and crorlnK. .tave.; for this his section will produce at least a 50 per cent. crop. ford Station, M. & P. R. R.
fof ling, planing and circling heading. this season. Growing conditions have been very poor,
He also informs us that few of the apples grown in his Chas. a. S.mith, Clear Spring, Md., places his es-
Barrels Kegs as may be inferred from their remarks on the general

Pails
MODERNIZE YOUR PLANT section are marketed in barrels.
outlook, from which we quote: "No peaches. No timate of the coming crop in his section at 40 per cent.
Staves scrap Machinery Invented before the
CItII War and
Dr. E. L. Beai,, Republic, Mo., is probably the most
berries. Some apple trees normal yield, some very
Mr. Smith will use barrels for his harvest. He has

Heading Drums Install a Oerlach Outfit that

will
any
make
.tron*.
Tight bar-
non-porou.
optimistic of all our correspondents.
his prediction of the coming
The doctor fixes
crop at 100 per cent, nor-
light or none. Grimes and Winesaps especially short."
already provided the necessary containers.

rel, that are tight, from

Hoops Cheese Boxes timber. mal, adding that the general outlook is "very good."
The Abraham's Orchards will use no barrels this year, Arkansas
as their entire crt)p is marketed locally in small con-
About 15,000 barrels will be purchased by the apple G. M. Lincoln, Bentonville, Ark., writes to advise
BUILD tainers.
that the apple crop around Bentonville promises a 100
a
growers of this section to take care of this season's
Complele Plants with perfect Joint, that will not le«k| C. O. Lem.mon, Petersburg, Ind., describes local pros-
barrel,
Un and marketing. per cent, yield. He
also informs us that in his opinion
from the log to the barrel product that 1. Infinitely .uperlor to the pects as promising a 50 per cent, yield, which condition
with. H. C. Metz, Forest City, Mo., makes a forecast of approximately 50,000 barrels will be used to market the
Iron near barrel, now being experimented is ascribed to the facts that the trees have suffered con-
a 25 per cent, crop for his locality. His communication pack in this territory. Mr. Lincoln's individual barrel
Wood U ta.tele... .talnles. and rustle., and being siderably from
and that the spring rainfall has
blight
Trevor Patent requirements are secured from local coopers.
poor conductor of heat or moUturo. keep.
It.
a carried no information as to the number of barrels
been very scant. Local markets consume practically all
Jumbo Headlns content. In their original condition.
which would probably be used In' local packers for J. W. Stroud, Rtx'.ERS, Ark., answers our inquiry with
the apples grown in this section, for which reason very
Sawingr Mncblne this season's output. the statement that he looks for a 75 per cent, crop in
few barrels will be used.
the surrounding territory. His estimate of the number
C. C. Bei.l, Boonvili,E, Mo., gives us the more or less
P.voLi Community Orchards, Paoli, Ind., exhibit in-
CYLINDER SAWS RESTEELED depressing statement that a very heavy hail storm which
spiring faith in the productivit}' of their section. They
of barrels that will be used in his section is placed at
He has already purchased his containers.
NEW MODERN BOXBOARD MACHINERY visited the Boonville region on May 15th almost totally
predict an apple crop of 100 per cent. They place the
100.000.
The Cook Orchard Co., FayETTEville, Ark., con-
destroyed the splendid apple prospects which existed number of barrels likely to be used in their locality at
t*
TREVOR" prior to that date.
4.000. Their individual requirements were not set forth
firms the general opinion of a
this State
good prospective crop
with an estimate of 90 per cent, as the prob-
in

W. A. Irvix. Springfield. Mo., raises our spirits with in their communication.

They
THE PETER GERLACH CO.
able yield. characterize the general outlook as
Sixty-Inch a prediction of a 75 per cent. crop. The Springfield sec- E. A. ScHULTzE, Laurel, Ind., manager of The
was "fine," qualifying the description by the observation
Steel Wheel tion also visited by hail and the apple trees ma- Laurel Company, states that a recent freeze practically
Columbus Road and Winter Street damaged. Irvin's report on the general
that rain would help conditions greatly. The Cook
Heading terially !Mr. ruined the local crop and that the production will not
Orchard Company are in the market for 5.000 barrels,
Jointer
CLEVELAND - - OHIO outlook gives the following details as to probable yield total more than 20 per cent, normal in Laurel County.
which they desire set up with two wooden hoops and
Ben Davis, 100 per cent.; Jonathan, 60 per cent.; York Pennincton-Geisler Co., Evansville. Ind., informs
Imperials, 33 per cent. Ingram, 40 per cent. other
the balance steel. They will be glad to receive quota-
; ;
us that the probable yield of Henderson County, Ky.,
tions on these containers.
Send for varieties, 50 per cent. The Springfield territory, accord- which is across the river from I'^vansville, Ind., will be
Catalogue ing to Mr. Irvin, will absorb about 10,000 barrels, of 25 per cent, normal. This crop will entail the use of Miscellaneous
•nd which total he will be in the market for 500.
about 25,000 apple Pennington-
barrels. While the G. S. Christy, Johnson, Neb., secretary. Fruit
Prlcet Kelsev Orchard Co, Brookfield, Mo., holds the Geisler Company does not pack apples on their own Growers' Association, volunteers the information that
opinion that their territory will yield about 50 per cent, account, they handle a large percentage of the yield of a 40 per cent, crop will be harvested by the members
normal. They will need 5.<X)0 barrels for their own use, Henderson County, Ky., and are thoroughly conversant of his association. Concerning the general outlook, he
for which containers they are in the market. Relative with the apple situation in that area. states that "apples are thin on the trees, but are devel-
to general conditions, they state "crop cut down by H. F. Burk, Elberfeld, Ind., places his estimate of oping finely and promise excellent quality." His associa-
frost, but we will have a fair yield of good quality."
the coming crop at 50 per cent, normal. According to tion will use about 15.000 barrels, for which they are
Joseph Jennings, Lee's Summit, Mo., hands us the his opinion he will need about 4.000 barrels, for which now in the market, and will consider quotations.
forecast that his community will produce not to exceed he in the market for (juotations.
is H. & Henderson. Kv.. hold to the opinion
R. Stites.,
20 per cent, of normal crop. He adds that fruit pros-
Michigan that Henderson will furnish a
territory contiguous to
pects were materially injured by late cold winds and
East Lansing. Micm., confines his esti- crop about 60 per cent, normal. Approximately 10.000
L. R. Taft,

The Best Life Insurance For frosts, and that the quality will probably be somewhat
below par. Mr. Jennings markets his apples in the
orchard, and as a consequence will use no barrels.
The RivERviEw Orchards, McBaine. Mo., inform us
mate to 30 per cent,
He informs us that the
will
of a normal crop of winter apples.
local requirements
be about 500 containers, inasmuch as most of the
for barrels
barrels
will use
are now
tion their
will
from
in
l)e used in this area.
4,000 to 5.000, for which containers they
the market.
communication
They, individually,

Relative to the general situa-

states "early dry weather may
will be harvested in that section.
fruit in this section is marketed in smaller units.
that a 60 per cent, crop

SLACK BARRELS
cut the size of the fruit to a slight extent however,
The greater porti<in of this yield will go to market in
Fennville Fruit Exchange, FennvillE, Mich., looks ;

upon present prospects as indicating a crop of about there has been wonderful development since the recent
barrels. The Riverview Orchards will require 3.000
rains; most growers are spraying and the fruit looks
50 per cent, normal. .Approximately 30,000 barrels will
barrels for which they are in the market at this time.
be used to market the apples growing in this section. healthy and clean."
Their description of the general outlook contains the
The barrel requirements of the Fruit Exchange have J. J. BolEnder, Chilo, Ohio, advises that a 25 per
the following: "Boone County suffered quite a bit of
IS already been covered. cent, normal crop will be harvested in his locality. Some
blight injury to the Jonathan species as well as con- cooper
enterjjrising has a potential prospect in Mr.
damage from hail."
H, Barnum, Bailey, Mich., is convinced that the
siderable Bolender. inasmuch as his communication states, "we
surrounding territory will produce an 80 per cent, crop

Tongued and Grooved Staves H. M. DuNLAP, S.woY,

probable yield in his
Illinois

III., fixes
community
60 per cent, as the
this year. According
be in the mar-
of apples. Mr. Barnum states that general conditions
continue to indicate a satisfactory yield.
Frost Fruit Farm. Lowell, Mich., estimate the pro-
duction of their territory at about 50 per cent, of normal.
haven't
bo.xes."

J.
yield in
decided yet which we will use barrels or

M. Bechtel. Hamburg, Iowa, expects a 45 per

the Hamburg region this year, although he
—
cent,

to Mr. Dunlap's communication, he will

further states that it is almost impossible to make an
ket for stock sufficient for 50.000 barrels. About 5,000 barrels will carry the harvest in this local-
The Frost Fruit Farm will use 2,000 barrels, for accurate estimate until after the "June drop."
L. R. Bryant & Co., Princeton. III., characterize the ity.

which they are now market. Their comment on

in the Harry Yost, Boise. Idaho, informs us that per-
L.
coming crop as a failure. The dolorous information is

the general outlook carried the information that Bald- sonal observation of conditions leads him to expect a
sui>i)ortedby the following statement of prevailing con-
wins promise a very light crop, with other varieties only 95 per cent, crop in the surrounding territory. This is
ditions "Frost on May 25th left only scattering apples
:

Late frosts wrought considerable dam- a box and basket region and very few. if any. barrels
Buy the It Gives in this county (Bureau). Presume the same is true in slightly better.
age in this region.
will be used here this year.
all of northern Illinois."
Vermont Fred C. Ahlstrand. Fruitland, Idaho, sets f)6 per
Lilly Orchard Co., Normal. III., hazard the predic-
Holmes Best tion that 50 per cent, will cover this year's production Fergison, Burlington, Vt., a director of the
C. J.
cent, as the probable apple yield in the Fruitland region.
No barrels are used in this section.
in their community. This should be an authoritative Grand Isle Orchard Co., writes us that a 70 per cent,
crop is expected in his community. It is probable that E. D. Curtis. Bantan, Con.n., is another enthusiast
Results inasmuch as the Lilly Orchard Company
Machine statement,
operates the only commercial orchard in this commun- about 10.000 barrels will be used this year. The Grand who sees a 100 per cent, normal crop in prospect. Mr.
Isle (Orchard Company, Hurhngton, \ t.. is m the market
v^iiiii.i flililc iiai kc.ii *viii i/c inai Kuicu luLuiiy. lul wiiicn
ity. They will need about 1,500 barrels, for which they
for 3,000 barrels, upon which they would be very glad
reason he will use no barrels this year.
are now in the market.
to receive quotations. H. M. Rogers. Southington. Conn., makes the pre-
Dr. G. a. McMiLi.iN. -Xlton. III., cannot see more
No. 126 PATENTED TONGUE AND GROOVE MACHINE than 25 per cent, normality in the coming crop. Even A. T. Clark, Vergennes, Vt., sets 60 per cent, as a diction that his locality will yield a crop 85 per cent,

conservative estimate of the coming crop. Vergennes normal. His remarks on the general situation set forth
with this low estimate it is probable that 200,000 bar-
and vicinity will consume probably 1.000 containers. the following: "Early apples light; fall apples only fair
rels be used in the Alton region.
will Dr. McMillin
200 barrels, for which containers crop. Baldwins set full where there was bloom, crop
comments that "the general outlook is bad. On May Mr. Clark will nce<l
now well cared for and conditions good for growth." About

HOLMES MACHINERY COMPANY

24th a heavy freeze killed much corn and potatoes and he is in the market. His statement on the general
20.000 barrels will Ik; used in the Southington section

E. and
B. badly injured lowland apples which had already been
damaged by bloom blight. The was
freeze followed
outlook sets forth that if

the above estimate will be reduced proportionately.

there is a heavy June drop
this fall.

W. Cornwall, Conn.,
45 CHICAGO STREET •
• BUFFALO, NEW YORK. U. S. A. by very hot, dry days. These unfavorable
ditions were aggravated by the fact that for the past
growing con- A. A. Halliday, Bellows Falls, Vt.,
oi)timists of the fruit-growing fraternity.
is one of the
His estimate
C. L. Gold,
cent, crop in this locality. The
expects a 65 per
local area will consume

of the crop is a full 100 per cent. According to Mr. about 3.000 barrels for the fall pack. Mr. Gold is in
few months there has been no sustained rainfall in this
Halliday's communication, present prospects could the market for 1.500 barrels upon which he desires
locality." From the foregoing it can f)e seen that the
hardlv be improved. quotations.
doctor's estimate of a light crop is not illogical.
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18 THE NATIONAL COOPERS' JOURNAL
for afew days while on this side. Mr. Chess was a

New Orleans The Louisville Tight Cooperage Trade Outlook member of the concern many years ago when it was
Midsummer Demand for Barrels in the WANTS IN, Encouraging. Frost Damage to Crops Affects known as the Chess & Carley Co., large handlers of

Territory Finds its Origin in Many Different Lines. COOPERAGE LINES Demand for Slack Containers
paints, oils, refined products,
of such size that a big cooperage plant
etc., and with a business
was established

Asphalt Barrels Should be Tongued and Grooved to

selling
take care of
some
stock.
its own cooi)erage
Later on the oil business was sold
needs, as well as

It is reported by local tight-cooperage houses that the local market that red oak oil staves are being quoted
admit it or not, it still re- A. T. Clark, Vcrgennes. Vt., is in the market for to the Standard Oil interests, this being the real start
has Whether sugar refiners
June 10th there has been an improvement low as $30 a thousand at mill shipping points in some
regular shipping season for green vegetables
The since in de- as
of the Standard Oil Company of Kentucky, one of the
shipped mains a fact that the proper package for finely granu- 2()0 apf^le barrels.
mand instances, with white oak oil staves at $35, red oak
long since passed, but still some lots are being for packages, this revival not being especially
younger but rapidly-growing companies. After the
com- lated sugar is the tongue and grooved barrel, which can W. A. Irvin. Springfield, Mo., is in the market for
and some barrels used, though the demand is small heavy, nor coming from any one branch of the con- circled heading 38 cents and white oak circled heading
sale of the oil end of the business, the Chess interests
be used without the troublesome and expensive paper Gum staves are reported at around $30 a
pared with what it was earlier in the season. Some
bar- 500 apple barrels. suming industries, but being more or less general. Just 40 cents.
went into cooperage production in a big way, with
but by far linings. Keith, Alto Pass, the market for how may thousand, and circled gum heading 30 cents a set. These
rels are also being used for new potatoes, John J. III., is in long it last is a question, but it is believed
big timber and mill interests in Kentucky and the South.
barrels is There are several small lines of finely-powdered pro- that movement has started which will continue through prices are ridiculously low, but they have probably been
the greatest demand for the produce grade of 1.0(X) apple barrels.
A number of combined hardwood lumber and cooper-
The shipments of ducts manufactured iiere for which no satisfactory pack- market for the summer consuming i)eriod. The trade is feeling very 1)rought about by the pressure of overproduction and
for the shipment of green corn. II. L. Snavely. Crockett, Va.. is in the
age men were in Louisville on June 11th and 12th for
are age has l)ecn found, and for which no satisfactory the forced li(|uidation of inventories that were larger
green corn grow larger every year, and so there 1,000 apple barrels. optimistic concerning the outlook, as l)usiness has been
the annual meeting of the National Hardwood Lumber
package will be found until shippers adopt the tongue
more corn barrels used this sununer than ever before. Lilly Orchard Co., Normal, III., desires quotations on relatively quiet since the middle of February. than the banks considered safe.
Association, this meeting showing a registered attend-
cucumbers in this section is and grooved barrel.
The acreage planted in
Strawberry Crop Reduced 50 Per Cent. ance of over 800. The convention was a big success,
1,500 apple barrels. Tight Barrel Market
unusually large this year, so the demand for pickle
Exports Active
Gray Barnhart, Crimora, Va., is in the market for The strawberry crop was late this year, and, due to the program being run off without hitch and without
will not be called G. There has been no change in quotations
practically
barrels will be good, though deliveries coming of summer the shipments of stock any arguments arising.
little cucumbers
With the 2,000 apple barrels. cold weather and rain May, production in some
in on packages, but it is the opinion of some tight package
for until much later in the season. The
in shook form to Cuba have increased, though during the market for growing sections of Kentuck\' was reported as reduced producers that if demand improves there will l^e some
are first put in large vats for pickling,
then they are frost I'rnit farm, Lowell, Mich., is in

usually the last month Argentina has been our best foreign by at least 50 per cent. This resulted in prices being improvement shown in price before long. Standard red KIMBALL-TYLER COOPERAGE PLANT
transported in tank cars, after which they are 2,(K)0 apple barrels.
customer, with Mexico as a close second. higher than had Iieen anticipated, but most of the pro- oak barrels in quantities can be had at $2.50 and a DESTROYED
the familiar market for
barreled before they are finally packed in C. B. Blue, Charlottesz'ille, Vq., is in the
In Tampico. Mexico, I. B. Sutton & Co. have erected ducers of fruit syrups, preserves, etc., bought heavily. shade under, white oak selling at around 15 cents a
little glass bottles. Some of them, however, never reach 4,000 apple barrels. The splendid, big cooperage plant of the Kimball-
consumers from the and now have in operation a plant for the manufacture A substantial volume of white oak barrels is at present barrel over red oak. Keg prices are quite firm. The Tyler Co., at 8th and Gough Streets. Baltimore. Md.,
the bottles, being retailed to the fred Bartenstein, The Plains. Va., desires quotations
of nails. This plant should use nail kegs at the rate of finding its way into this trade. The berries are picked, market as quoted to small purchasers is as follows
barrel by grocers who have the right idea. was almo.st completely wiped out by a recent fire, the
now some six thousand a month. This might be worth look- on 3,500 apple barrels.
washed and sugared down in the barrels on the basis
About the only sugar available for this section market Charred origin of which has as yet not been determined. Both
ing into by those who are interested in this class of Fred B. Parker. Batavia, N. ¥.. icill be in the of a pound of sugar to a pound of l)erries, sent to cold Red Oak White Oak
is from Cuba, and the great refineries here are still at Gallons Spirit Spirit the tight and slack barrel factories, together with a
package, or the stock of which they are made. for 800 apple barrels. storage houses where they are chilled to the freezing $1.15
work transforming Cuban raws iiUo granulated and, 1 $0.05 $0.70 $1.00 newly-completed keg factory, fell victims to the flames
in their own Malcolm Big Island, Va., zi'ill be in the market point and then placed in storage rooms under even tem- 2 .75 .80 1.15 1.30
incidentally, making a good many barrels Growing Griffin. which raged uncontrolled until the entire operation was
Prizes for Tree .90 1.30 1.45
perature, where they will be held until worked up into 3 .85
for 1,000 apple barrels. a heap of twisted machinery and smouldering embers.
shops, or buying freely from the regular trade. Encouraged by the prizes offered by the State and by 5 1.25 1.35 2.10 2.35
McCue &- Son, Greenzvood, Va., are in the market syrups and other fruit products. During the picking 2.35 2.60 Besides the building and stationary equipment, two of
10 1.60 1.70
Moving Briskly the large lumbering interests, thousands of boys in
Bottle Barrels season berries come in so rapidly that there is not suffi- 15 1.75 1.85 2.60 2.85 company's large delivery trucks were destroyed.
Louisiana are competing with each other in the planting for 1.500 apple barrels. the
early this year, and the bottlers cient time to prepare them as a finished product. 20 1.90 2.00 2.95 3.20
The heated term began G. E. L. Badlam. Rutland, Vt., desires quotations on Promjjt action on the part of the Baltimore fire de-
during an and caring for trees, and in caring for and protecting 25 2.05 2.15 3.20 3.45
of soft drinks improved the cooperage trade By l)artment saved such live stock as were on the premises
good the trees already growing on their fathers' farms. a quantity of apple barrels. Paint and Varnish Trades Active 30 2.20 2.30 3.50 3.75
otherwise rather slack period by using barrels in a 45-50 2.70 2.85 5.00 5.50 and a considerable part of the movable equiptuent. al-
the time these boys are middle aged the trees they are G. E. Ward, Ravena. N. Y., is ready to consider quo- The paint and varnish trades are having a very active
many ways. farming and berry-growing
Out in the Gum barrels 2.35 though low water pressure in the fire mains, probably
now planting will for cooperage purposes,
lie suitable tations on 3.000 apple barrels.
certain grades year, and some local manufacturers have been very
sections the juices of fruits and berries of due to the extended dry weather of the past spring,
in bar- and, without waiting for these new forests to grow up, Gold. West Cormvall, Conn., will be in the busy, one house reporting day and night shifts on a
State Forester of Louisiana Addresses National
are extracted, mixed with sugar that is bought C. L.
Hardwood Lumber Association rendered the firemen practically impotent to check the
high-grade tight there is yet room for new stave and heading mills. market for 1.500 apple barrels. full capacity basis. There is also some increase in re-
rels, then the mixture is filled into fury of the blaze which, when at its height, was one of
Owing to the dampness of the climate and the swampy fining operations at Louisville, the new Louisville Re- V. H. Sondregger. of New Orleans, State Forester
barrels. \Mien these barrels reach the bottling works Kel<;ey Orchard Co., Brookfield, Mo., ivill consider
the most spectacular that Baltimore has seen in recent
as used nature of much of its soil, Louisiana has usually been having just placed a million-dollar plant in in Louisiana, made a long and iiUeresting address on
and are emptied they are thrown on the market such as are so destructive in
quotations on 5,000 apple barrels. fining Co.
years.
free from the forest fires
operation, this making four refineries at Louisville, hardwood reforesting, as practiced in the Costal Plains
packages. The sugars that the bottlers add to these H. & Henderson. Ky., are in the market for The loss of the plant will be but a temporary handicap
some other sections. During the late drought, now a R. Stiles.
and Appalachian sections, holding that good, marketable
extracts in making their beverages are bought
in barrels, including the Standard Oil Co., Aetna Refining Co. and
was rather from 4,000 to 5,000 apple barrels. to company. Temporary offices have been esta-
the
find their way into the thing of the past, stumpage loss through fires
Stoll Oil & Refining Co., while there are quite a number logs can be grown in a period of 50 years in this sec-
and these used barrels also Orchard Burlington, Vt., blished at 7th and Gough Streets, and arrangements
heavy. Public opinion, however, is so strong on the The Grand Isle Co., is in
tion which has 75 per cent, of the hardwofxl tituber of
second-hand trade. rather curious to note that the
It is of jobbers and distributors. have l)een completed to continue business as heretofore
barrels arc also subject that carelessness in the use of campfires and in the market for 3.000 apple barrels.
the country, of which about 35 per cent, is in the
bottlers who dispose of so many used until a new plant, construction of which will be under-
at a the casting away of cigarette stubs is diminishing, and fruit Growers' Association, Johnson, Neb., is in the Crop Conditions Against Packers Appalachian region. The speaker held that it was not
good buyers of new barrels of a lower grade, but form of recklessness the taken immediately, can be completed. Mr. Wm. L.
for their with the elimination of this market for 15,000 ready-to-use apple barrels. Crop conditions in this section are rather against the necessary to seed the land, as cut-over lands, if not
price rather higher than they have received Tyler, the president of the company, stated that the loss
number of forest fires will be reduced to a minimum. Bros, fruit Co., St. Joseph, Mo., is in the market packers, frost in late May having done tremendous denuded, and where young stuff is given a chance, with
used packages. Barrels for bottles are usually of a Hunt is substantially Cf)vered by insurance and that the erec-
During the several unusually dry months the weather for from 10.000 to 15.000 made-up apple barrels. damage throughout Kentucky and southern Indiana. In seed trees left, will reproduce rapidly enough to per-
size much smaller than the sugar barrels, so the bottlers mills in the tion of a factory of greater capacity than the burned
was highly favorable for the operation of the canning and producing sections, cucumbers, tomatoes mit fresh cuttings of the larger trees every fifteen to
sell their old sugar barrels and buy new bottle barrels. H. M. Dunlap, Savoy, III. will be in the market for one will be started as quickly as the site can be cleared
being timbered sections of the South, but the mills have been and other crops were materially injured, with the result twenty years. He held that land assessed at $5 an acre
A few fish barrels of various small sizes are staves, hoops and heading for 50,000 apple barrels. of the debris.
barrels for operating on a very conservative basis, and none of them that a good deal of acreage had to be replaiUed. Dry as cut-over land can lie carried at 57 cents per acre per
used, and also a few large high-grade slack Rockingham Apple Growers' Corp.. Harrisonburg, Va.,
now no market have any excessively large stocks to offer.
weather following the frost, with day after day of high year, figuring 30 cents as interest on investment and 27
dried shrimp, but. of course, there is the market for stock for 5,000 apple barrels.
is in
temperatures and winds, hindered the full maturing of cents for taxes and overhead, and that such land will HOO-HOO CONVENTION AT SPOKANE
for oyster or fresh shrimp barrels. Sugar Barrel Outlook Mo.„ be
Riverviezv Orchards, McBaine, zvill in the
are that the demand cut a minimum average of 300 feet per acre amiually.
About the only line in which there has lieen no falling the potato crop, and The 34th annual conveiuion of the Concatenated
indications
Indications at present are that there will be very the near future for 3.000 apple barrels.
demand, being market in
barrels for this commodity will not be so with a maximum of 1.500 feet. Order of Hoo-Hoo. the National Lumbermen's Asso-
off is the coffee barrel, which is still in
among the smaller
for slack
little demand for barrels or stock the market
the year. H. f. Burk, Elberfeld, Ind.. zi'ill be in
heavy as was anticipated. The country is in need of His talk was along the lines of selective logging, with scheduled September
small (luantities every year and all ciation,is for 14th to 17th at
used sugar mills during the coming grinding season. The
in
for 4,000 apple barrels, on zvhich he desires quotations. some good, soaking rains, which would improve con- care taken of young timber so that it is not injured, Spokane, Wash., and it promises to l)e one of the great-
present outlook for that market is not goo<l, and it will
Demand for Salt Barrels Unstable Bayfield Peninsula fruit Association, Bayfield, Wis., ditions greatly. and with the woods kept free of cut-over debris, such est trade gatherings of the year.
good probably be two years yet before that line of business His arguments were
Now and then some salt shipper calls for a lot
will be in the market for one car of made-up apple as tops, to prevent forest fires. There no other trade organization in the country
is
assumes any great importance, though that time will Flour Mills Running on Fair Schedule
of barrels or stock for a special order of
his products, barrels. sound and indicative of ability to make hardwood tree that same hearty support from the
receives quite the
and can come. Flour mills have been running on a fair schedule, but growing a profitable occupation, which will produce
grade,
and when these are used will change his hoops are now being .Ippalachian fruit Groivers' Association. Cumberland, rank and file of its personnel, and there are no other
Salt barrel Although many beaded, flat steel
shipping principally in cotton and not taking any large returns within the life of the owner.
not tell when he will use barrels again.
of Md.. xAll consider quotations on five carloads of apple trade conventions that can quite equal the Hoo-Hoo
are not to used, the elm hoop has not by any means gone out quantity of barrels. The big mills of the Ballard &
orders are good when they come, but they events for enthusiasm and "punch." Aside from the
fashion. Production has decreased, and the demand is barrels.
Ballard Company will grind the last of its old wheat Notes of the Trade
l)e relied upon, the demand for
salt in barrels being un- trade benefits that accrue to the regular attendants at
not greater than, the supply. Cook Orchard Co., fayettcwille. Ark., is in the
still equal to, if
about June 24th, and !« down
week or so while wait- a N. White, president of the Louisville Cooperage
J. these meetings, coming
the session promises other
certain. at-
Louisiana has no appreciable quantity of apples to market for 5.000 apple barrels having tjvo wooden hoops Co., advised the writer that business had improved
much in the lard barrel hue ing for new wheat, which should start coming into the members from the East and South
No one seems to be doing tractions to in the
ship, and uses very few barrels for that purpose, but and the balance steel. mills about June 29th. The last of the old wheat cost since the middle of June, and that he had hopes of
present, but all the larger grocers in this town, while scenic beauties of the trip to the convention city and
at
some apple-barrel stock sold on this market.
own still there is
around $2 a bushel. New wheat is expected to open at seeing a steady ituprovement over the next few weeks.
handling lard in tin cans and buckets for their the wonderful entertainment features which are l)eing
There is no apparent reason why this ordinary apple-
ECONOMIC ASTROLOGY around $1.50 a bushel to the farmer, which will prob- Mr. White remarked that the company's new slack
convenience, carry, as part of their regular
stock, bar-
be used for produce barrels.
platmed for their enjoyment. A record attendance is
barrel stock should not barrel, as barrel department was making a few packages, but that
and profit of their fairly constant gait ably mean flour at around $9 to $9.50 a
rels of lard for the convenience is not very popular. Per- If human progress maintains a expected.
is consid-
Some of it is so used, but it
against a present price of $10.50 for best flour. The so far the department had not proven especially profit-
customers. The number of barrels so used promoting. during the next decade and avoids such cataclysmic
haps needs a little
able or desirable. This division of the big tight coop-
price of flour has declined 40 cents a barrel over the
it
and somel)ody makes them, though one of our war and pestilence, the world's foreign trade
erable,
ever see any lard
pitfalls as
past as a result of wheat harvesting.
two weeks The erage company was established a few months ago. with
NEW COOPERAGE COMPANY IN OREGON
coopers remarked. "The only time I
An Opportunity for Cooperage Exhibit will probably cross the $100,000,000,000 line about 1935.
and send 1925 wheat crop is very short and indications point to the plan of installing machinery and making it a per- The Clerin-Johnson Cooperage Company. Carlton,
barrels is when I get in a load to re-cooper in the permanent international trade exhibi- This estimate was made by the Department of For-
Interest
Chamber of Commerce the gradually .stiffening prices. Kentucky has an increase manent department if it proved of value. No decision Ore., a newly-organized concern, capitalized at $50,000,
back to the refinery." tion that will growing,
open here during September is eign Commerce of the of
of about 42 per cent, in wheat production as compared has l)een reached .so far. has been granted a charter and are preparing to engage
and large amounts of space are being taken by both United States, which frankly admits that it partakes of
Asphalt Barrels Should Be Tongued and Grooved with last year, but national production will show a William A. Watts, of the Chess & Wymond Co., in the manufacture of tight staves and heading. They
domestic and foreign manufacturers. When this display the nature of economic star reading, in response to an
was not rushing, the company have executed a long-time lease on a fire-proof concrete
in getting stated that while business
Shippers of asphalt sometimes have trouble opens it will certainly l)e seen by every visitor to this inquiry. It arrived at its conclusion in this way: heavy loss.
The re producing a few more packages than it was and that fict'^^v ^it^ld^n^ 3^ whicV? i^ al^eadv f^^^-^'^^n^?^
their barrel orders nlied to their
sallslacllun. Tight Slock Market ia C^^r?^'"^!*^

city, and as almost every exhibit will be attended

by a "For eleven years prior to 1914 the yearly increase in
exacting that the general situation appears to be a trifle lietter than with railroad siding, mill pond, etc.. and are installing
quirements for an asphalt barrel are so selling agent the exposition will be a great business world foreign trade was at about the same rate as in- Dry weather over the winter and spring in the south-
he usually was earlier in the year. a full cotnplement of machinery which will be ready for
when a cooper solicits an order in this line is
hoped that some cooperage firm will
to be terest compounds annually at six per cent. Disturbed ern hardwood belts permitted extensive cutting of it

much when he fails to get it, and is in-

center. It is
lumber and cooperage stock at a time when mills in It is reported that W. E. Chess, one of the founders t)peration in the latter part of .August. log contract A
very relieved
decide to send an exhibit. A good display of barrel- conditions during the war and for several years after
& Wymond Co.. Louisville, sotne that will insure an abundant supply of
clined to pity the rival lands the business. The or-
who A sem- normal years are clo.sed down. This has resulted in of the Chess retired first-quality
making machinery would be a great attraction, and the armistice upset the pre-war yearly gain.
Douglas timber has also been executed for a i)eriod
cheapness, will years ago and now living in England, is planning a trip fir
dinary slack barrel, constructed only for would certainly prove a profitable undertaking, l)oth for however, was reached in 1923, when
l)lance of stability, overproduction and low markets for some hardwood
with hot asphalt. Tight barrels are too to America this year, and proposes to come to Louisville equal to the length of the mill lease.
leak when filled
the exhibitor and for the trade at large. The openings it was estimated the total world export trade amounted lumber items as well as cooperage. It is reported in
of their
expensive, also too heavy, and. under the heat for missionary work through this channel are bound- to $24,000,000,000 and world imports approximated
as are the
fresh contents, are quite as likely to leak less. All that is needed to make the barrel even more $26,000,000,000.
The difficulty is capable of a very simple Established 1848
slack barrels. popular than it is is a more general education. "If—and IF should be capital letters— world
For Seventy-seven Years Standard Sizes in Stock.

LOVEJOY & SON

little the in
solution. Use the kind of timber the asphalt shipper trade continues to progress at about the same average
This is an opportunity. Specialists in Quality Always Reliable.
specifics, and make the barrels well, using tongue and
grooved staves. Made in this way, the barrels will give
rate as before the war, in about twelve years from 1923,
which will be 1935, the total foreign trade of all the
Stave, Veneer,
Hog and Planing
D. Prompt Shipments.
satisfaction and yield a living profit, while
packages not The stave mill of M. L. Sigman at Monticello. Ark., LOWELL, MASS. NEW ORLEANS, LA. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
by fire. The plant, worth ap- countries of the world will have doubled the 1923 figures, Machine Knives. ST. LOUIS, MO.
in accordance with these specifications
will cause loss was recently riestroyed ANDERSON, IND.
$20,(KK). is partly covered by insurance. atul will have reached the grand total of $100,000,000,000."
proximately
and dissatisfaction.
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COOPERAGE EXPORTS OF 1924 REVEAL THE
Field Representative Hughes Defends the Rosin Barrel GRADUAL RECOVERY OF FOREIGN
BUFFALO COOPERAGE MARKET \ MARKETS
from Attack by Advocates of Steel Package
I
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The Lumber Division of the Bureau of Foreign and
Do not turn the The demand has not been strong during
flour-barrel Domestic Commerce furnislies the following >tatistics
The Dfcem1)er 17, 1924, issue of The Paint, Oil and of the staves with the hot creosote.
soaked Painting the past month, but there has been some export trade, covering cooperage exports for 1924, which clearly
Chemical Rcvicxv carried an article dealing with the use barrels until the creosote has in. is

as well as a little domestic business, based upon a de- depict the steady and progressive rehabilitation of the
of steel barrels in the naval stores trade in which the not as effective as dipping for preserving the barrels.'
cline in the market, which tended to increase the inquiry foreign markets for American cooperage.
author attempted to establish the point that the steel
Authoritative Opinion from a Naval Stores Inspector However, there has not been sufficient The total exports from the United States of all
container possessed certain advantages over the wooden temporarily.
wood demand to keep the cooperage shops very busy, and, classes of cooperage in 1924 were valued at $9,797,000.
barrel, which is at present the standard package in this "To further set forth the reasons for barrels
being the preferred container for packing rosin by tur- like most other lines, the cooperage industry will prob- Although not yet equaling in value 1913 exports, which
line. Mr. Andrew C. Hughes. Field Representative of
were sent to authoritative ably have to wait until fall for marked improvement. were $11,093,(X)0, they
improvement of
represent an
the Associated Cooperage Industries of America, took pentine operators, inquiries
sources for their opinions on the subject, which resulted Talk being heard of another big flour mill for this over $500,000 as compared with 1923 and $2.500.0(K) over
issue with the statements .set forth in the article and is

a comprehensive letter being received from Mr, which, it is said, would add 10.0(X) additional bar- 1922.
made the following reply, which was published in the in city,

Harris H. King, supervising inspector of naval stores rels to the daily capacity. The Maple Leaf Milling Co., The principal increase wiis in tight staves, shipped
April 2d number of the same periodical:
for the State of Georgia, which we quote: which Canadian concern, with plants at several largely to the wine-producing countries of Europe and
"That the story of metal containers for rosin, which is a
The Taint, Oil and Chemical places, including Port Colborne, about 20 triiles from Northern Africa and to the United Kingdom for use
appeared in the columns of " 'State of Georgia.
Reviezf. in the issue of December 17. 1924, may be dis- " "Supervising Inspector of Naval Stores,
Buffalo, has announced that it is looking for a site here in the brewing industry —
which indicates that the large
to build a mill which would work strictly on export stocks accumulated in those countries shortly after the
cussed in a perfectly candid way and that the efficient " 'Savannah, Ga.
use and real value of wood barrels for packing naval business. This company is dissatisfied with the rates end of the war have largely been disposed of.
"'Your letter of January 2d, enclosing a letter from Many countries which do not have workmen skilled
stores may not be left in uncertainty, we take the liberty which it has to pay on wheat coming by lake from the
the Cooperage Industries of America, with an article
Northwest to its Port Colborne mill and also on the in the manufacture of barrels from the rough staves
of approaching the subject without i)rejudice and with
taken from The Paint. Oil and Chemical Rcz'texi', in ref- import the semi-manufactured article in the form of
no thought of detracting from the service or facilities rail rates from that point to the Atlantic Seaboard.
erence to a recent experiment made in using metal con-
of any other type of containers, our i)urpose being to These rates are higher than Buffalo has to pay, hence shooks, while other countries purchase the empty barrel
tainers for rosin, in a shipment from New Orleans to TKoac Of
pre.-ent the superiority of wood barrels and the de- the desire to locate in this city. The above company already made up.
" • '•'

New York.
completed the shipment of a big flour order
ficiency of substitutes as viewed by turi)cntine operators " 'From the many years of my experience as a pro-
recently
Argentina the Principal Foreign Market
who have had many years of experience in packing for Russia.
ducer, inspector and exporter of naval stores, I must Exports of cooperage to Argentina during 1924 were
such naval stores as rosin, turpentine spirits, tar. pitch

and rosin oil.

admit that I can not see how a metal container can The Apple Outlook Fairly Satisfactory valued at over $2,740,000, or about 28 per cent, of our UNITED STATES
I)ossibly take the place of the wooden rosin barrel and Reports from the apple region of western New \'ork
"In the packing, handling, storing and shipping of total shipments. This figure shows little variation from 45-
EXPORTS OF COOPERAGE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
45"

in every way be made to give the service of same. are to the effect that the crop of Baldwins will probably
production of commodities which are
these the preceding year, when they were worth $2,778,000, 1924 Bureau cf Foreign a'ld Dj.-^:e3!:^ Ccm.-nerce
the vast
Never having seen one of them. I must admit that I not be over 50 per cent, this year. The flowering was lumber DwiMcn
produced annually in the United States, no agency has
can not see how they could be made so as to permit the light. Greenings will probably be a good crop. The
but the exi)orts are about 10 per cent, less than 1922. VALUE m THOUSAMDS OF DOLLARS.
been called upon to render such extensive service as is In 1913, the total was $2.328.(MH). Our business has,
required inspection at both top and bottom heads, such pear crop is expected to be heavy. Some persons say
required of the co<iperage industry. In both construc- therefore, remaine'l ])ractically stationary. IM- i2(r 90' 60* 30" XT (1533)
as is required under the rules of the trade, and the heads that the potato crop generally small in years of a light
tion and performance the utilization of wood barrels has
is The wine industry is the largest consumer of Ameri-
properly replaced after this is done. In the regular apple crop, so they expect that to be the case this year.
l)een economical and satisfactory and at a minimum cost can cooi)erage in Argentina, taking almost entirely Distribution of Cooperage Exports (1924) by Markets, Classes, Relative Proportions and Value
handling of rosin, it frequently occurs that barrels drop A from the New York State Department of
report
and up-keep when accorded proper treatment. tight shooks owing to the lack of skilled coopers in Tight TiKht Slack Slack
off the skids when discharged, and in loading on ship- Otiier
however, required to picture I'arms and Markets says that fruit crop prospects for manufacture the rough staves into barrels. Staves Sliooks Staves Shooks Heading Kmpties Items Tot.il
"Little imagination, is

unsatisfactory condition of
board they drop out of the slings, in which event the this State appear to be slightly below those of last year Americ'in oak staves have a firm hold on the Argen-
ft.
to % Value
the features favoring the
wooden barrel can get through with practically no for api)les. peaches and i)ears. and that considerable
Argentina 87 . 2/2 $2,740,000
rosin barrels when they are stored in wet. muddy yards tina market and will jirobably continue to be ihe
Canada .^0 20 17 29 4
damage, w'hich I am absolutely certain would not be the frost damage is reported from some sections. Apples
.
1,115,000
with no protecting cover from the elements or flooring princii)al source of supply. France 5 4 1.075.(100
case with a metal barrel. are reported as three per cent, under the condition
as a protection from wood rot usually for a peri<xl of The meat-packing industry also uses a small amount Ivngland 15 6 78(MK)0
" 'Another matter to be considered is the economy of figures of a year ago. and four per cent, under the Spain 97 3 49(..(KK)
years. have to lie borne in mind that satisfactory
It will of cooi)erage for the export of tallow, fats, etc.
the use of metal containers. Rosin barrel staves, as you average for the last 10 years. Rhode Island Greenings Cuba Ih 36 23 10 6 4f /),()( K)
l)erformance results can not be obtained by storing rosin Portugal 100
know, are made from timber which could lie used for Canada and France Other Important Markets 454.000
barrels in this way.
practically no other purpose in many instances, and as
and Mcintosh promise well, but Baldwins look some-
Mexico m 28 4 421,(H)0
what light. Although Canada and France each took slightly over I'rcnch W. Indies. 8S
"The attention of the Bureau of Chemistry, U. S. a matter of economy to the producer this stock should Slack Prices Hold Steady
.
12 407.000
Department of Agriculture, has l>een called to the neces- $l.fK)0,(HK) worth of cooperage during 1924, they used l»ritish W.
Africa. 11 339.(M)0
be used by him. Of course, wooden barrels will decay The mills are quoting about the same prices on slack .'Mgeria and Tunis. UK) 325.0(N)
sity of acquainting turpentine operators with the im-
entirely different stock. France uses light staves almost
when stored for several years in the yards, but ex- Trinidad 75 25 1()2.(KH)
cooperage material as a month ago. It is still a buyer's exclusively, but Canada takes considerable slack staves
portance of pre-treating rosin barrels to offset the action porters are using more care to see that these old stocks
Netherlands Ih 25 125.(K)0
market, with a tendency to buy in small quantities. Some and heading. Barbados 65
of rot. which resulted in a bulletin being sent out are shipped out. and thus prevent losses which might be
35 100,000
coopers have ample stocks which they bought quite a the i)rincipal consumer of staves Scotland 71 2Z
dwelling on the importance of applying a pre-treatment The wine industry is 8(Mt(X)
caused by not doing so. As to the statement that wooden while ago. Jamaica 8.^ 15 71,000
of hot creosote under the captif>n, in France, which are practically all imi)orted.
94
barrels are of no service to the consumer, will say that British S. Africa. .
6 55.0(X)
Freight Service Improving in Buffalo District The United States is the principal source of supp'y
"Keep Your Rosin Barrels from Rotting" if power they should be able
these concerns use steam
for France, and during 1924 approximately 50 i)er cent,
to get quite a quantity of good fuel from this stock, Railroad freight service here has improved remark-
"The 'You can save this expense and
bulletin states :
of the total staves imported were from this country.
which, in my opinion, would be worth more to them than ably, according to business concerns who are large COOPERAGE EXPORTS DURING APRIL COOPER SHOP DESTROYED BY FIRE
trouble, load and ship your rosin in good condition and Before the war Russia shipped considerable staves to
having to flatten out the metal containers after the shipi)crs. as well as receivers of raw material. Lumber
have fewer complaints by simply setting each rosin France, principally to B«^rdeaux and Marseilles. These Exports of wood and the manufactures thereof from The barrel shop of Peter Ernst at S72-7A Genessee
rosin is taken out. which would be considerable work. from the Pacific Coast used to require aboiu a month
barrel, as soon as it is made, about three inches deep are now reappearing, and several large shipments have the United States during the 10 months ending April, Street. BufTalo. N. \ was recently almost otmjjletely
These are my opinions based upon years of experience to get here by rail now it comes through in about
;
.,

into hot creosote (such as is used in creosoting cross ties arrived in Bordeaux since the beginning of this year. 1925. were valued at $115,131,840, as compared with wii)e(l (Hit bv a tire, the origin of which
in the work. two weeks. One shipper says that the average ship- lia^ not yet
and poles) for a few minutes, allowing the creosote to $129,418,641 for the corresponding period in 1924, a been determined. The
"
'Yours very truly, ment to New York takes only 40 hours in transit, while losswhich is esti-
entailed,
drain back into the creosoting tank. Any convenient Other European Markets decrease of 11 per cent. Cooperage was one of the mated at $35.0(K). was partially covered by insurance.
"'CSigned) Harris M. Kixn, Suf'er7'tsinif Inspector.' a short time ago it took a week or ten days. Freight
old iron tub or pot that is large enough to set the barrel I'jigland taking $800,000, Spain $5()0,(K)0, Portugal items to show an increase for the period, while box The flames were discovered at about 5 o'clock on the
from Chicago takes but three or four days, while it
in may be used for the creosote. "Coming from such an authoritative source, the above
$450,fKK), the and Scotland $80.fM)0,
Netherlands $125.(KK). shooks showed a decrease. morning of June 21.st. but before the city fire depart-
used to require two weeks or more.
" 'Rosin in this way by a western
barrels creosoted letter is significant and strengthens cftnfidence
in the use For the month of April. 1925. exports of tight staves
This expeditious movement of freight has had an were other important EuroiK'an markets for .Xjnerican ment could reach the scene they had spread to an ad-
producer are sound and in good condition after
still of wood packing rosin.
barrels forThe letter also totalled 2,727,301. which was 18 per cent, less than the joining two-story frame dwelling, which was saved
effect which some pcr.sons do not realize. It has caused cooi)eragc.
standing on the ground for two years. shows the need for competitors to acquire a l)etter total of the corresponding month last year. The value
buyers to carry smaller stocks of material than was Although having no wine industry, the L'nited King- from entire destruction only by the heroic work of the
" 'To creosote filled rosin barrels, stand them on the knowledge of conditions and re(|uirements in naval of the larger quantity exported in April, 1924, was over
their custom in days gone by. They argue "What is : d«)m consumes la'-ge fiuaiuities of coo])erage for the firemen, who aroused and rescued two children who
top heads and paint the bottom heads and the lower end stores needs and practices."
17 per cent, less than the value of the smaller quantity were asleep in the house at the time. Before the fire
the use of carrying a big stock. It is better to let the matuifacture of beer and whisky barrels, vinegar, etc.
exported in April of this year. was gotten under control the cooperage plant was to-
stock run down and not have so much money invested The herring industry of Scotland is also an important
Exports of slack staves numbered 4.562.007. The tally destrcned and two adjacent badly dam-
OPEN JOINT SALES OFFICE WILLIAM A. TSCHUMY in material, since it takes only a few days to get a consumer. Spain and Portugal use tight staves almost
value of Ai)ril shipments to the princii)al markets was
prctrii.ses

shipment rlelivered to the plant." aged. Mr. Ernst, who ownerl and operated the barrel
The Kingston Cooperage Company. Inc.. Kingston. exclusively in the manufacture of wine casks and. to $123.(MK) to Portugal $1()9.(K)0 to France $95,000 to the
The cooperage industry lost oiir <»f its most ])romi- The plan works well in these times of unsettled
: :
shop, ainiounced that replacement operations would be
N. and Proctor Bros. & Co., Nashua, N. H., have a small extent, for containers for olive oil. While
Y.. United Kingdom; $64.(K)0 to Spain; $60,000 to Canada. undertaken as speedily as the necessary arrangements
nent members when, on May 25th. Mr. William A. markets and tendency to price decline, but is it going to
joined selling forces in a New ^'ork City office at 30 some chestnut, both domestic and Italian, has been u^ed Other cooperage items exported during April were could be made.
Tschumy passed to his eternal rest. Mr. Tschumy was work as well if. with a spurt of prosperity and a move-
Church Street. The association of the two concerns for these i)urposes, it has not been found entirely satis-
58.522 sets tight cooperage shooks: 114.210 sets slack
70 vears of age. being born in 1855. For the past 15 ment of prices sharply upward, everybody wants to buy
allows a single sales organization to handle the output factory and is considered a cheap substitute for Ameri- cooperage shooks; 408.162 sets heading; and 2Z,777
of both companies, which together comprises a line of
years he had conducted a slack cof)perage business, with anfl get delivery immediately? That is a condition
can oak. and hogsheads.
VARIETY THE SPICE OF SLOGANS
empty barrels, casks
headquarters at Norfolk. \"a.. and cluring that time he which the of)timists say is going to develop this next
tight barrels, and pails of all
half-barrels, kegs, kits In atldition wine industry. Si)ain uses quanti-
to the Trade-marking a town has become so common a habit
earned an enviable reputation, both at home aiul abroad, autumn.
sizes and a wide range of styles. Mr. George \Y. Neu. Notes of the Trade ties of staves for grape containers in the Malaga and that the (pie.stion of competition seems to be entering
for upright and honorable business practice.
dealing
GOVERNMENT FIGURES ON APPLES IN
vice-president and sales director of the Kingston Coop- .Almeria districts. into the practice. Some towns and cities whose virtues
For yrars hv took an active part in rhnrrb work and I'rank T. Tindle. of Jackson ^ Tindlc. is siu-nding
STORAGE
erage Company, will have charge of the jouit ettort. have lieen compresst-d into a slogan discover that others
was prominent in the civic activities of Norfolk, and several days on a vacation trip, going by automobile to
North and South Africa have adopted the same formula. The wayfarer, hypo-
his demise is the occasifin of genuine sorrow among Boston. George A. Jackson, of this firm, is also on a The holdings ot apples in cold storage as for June
Algeria and Tunis are other important markets for 1st is shown in the following table. The report was thetically speaking, who tuigbt be exhorted to "Anchor
his host of friends and ac(|uaintances. The business short eastern trip by automobile.
FIRE DESTROYS FRESNO COOPERAGE American staves, taking a total value of $325.(KK1 during prepared by the Bureau of Agricultural Economics.
in .Akron" might be invited also to ".Vnchor in Ash-
of W. H. Tschumy & Company, which he founded, F. F. Kessel. of the W. T. Smith Lumber Co., Chap-
which originated in a rubbish pile and swept
Fire 1924. Practically all the staves used in these coun- United States Department of Agriculture:
tabula."
will be carried on by the surviving members of his man. .Ma., a was a few days ago, calling
visitor here
through a patch of dry grass ignited a pile of new arc imported and are used largely by the wine n. nks.
The secretary of the Huntington, \\e^t \irginia,
familv. on friends in the trade. He was formerly with the tries Siction nt)is. r.x'^.

shooks in the yard of The Fresno Cooperage Company's industry. New England 3.000 9.000 2.000 Chamber of Commerce, taking cognizance of the con-
National Manufacturing Co.. Detroit, and is now with
plant at California and Fresno Avenues. Fresno, Calif., Mid. Atlantic 47.(MH) 99,(X)0 16.000 fusirm that has resulted, has suggested the establishment'
The Fxport Cooperage Company. IvCslie. Ark., is the c<wperage end of the alM)ve lumber company's busi- Cape Province. British South Africa, has also an
and started a blaze which resulted in the almost total important wine and vinegar industry, and received over
E N. Central 44.000 1.56.(KH) 9.000 of a "slogan exchange" which would perform the same
plaiming to discontinue the operation of its logging ness.
W. N. Central .... 19,(XK> 5.S.(HK) 1,0(X3
function as a registry division for trade-marks. Con-
destruction of the factory. The loss entailed is placed road, which it maintains between Leslie and
at present .Mfred M. Little, of the Niagara Co., Cooperage $55.(KK) worth of tight staves last year. j; -Xtl.-'ntic W,0(K) .S3.000
which substantially covered by instirance. E Central 11.000 se(|uently the Organization Bureau of the Chamber of
at $4.r(K)0, is points on the Red River. It has been found that raw Lockport. was here a few days ago. He stated that S. 1.000 1,[K)0

Two were injured while fighting the flames. Mexico and West Indies \V. S. Central .... 1.000 37.000 1,000 Commerce of the United States has agreed to act in that
city firemen material can be delivered to the plant at Leslie by farmers are not yet looking for many apple barrels.
Mountain 6,000 .... capacity and will inform whether ujion application,
Plans for the immediate rebuilding of the plant have other transjjortation at a lesser cost. The right-of-way Harry T. Penny packer, president of the Quaker City Other important markets are Cuba, taking $470.(K)() cities,
Pacific 1.000 2()8,000
Mexico. $420,000; French West Indies. $40(MX)0 Trini- the slogan they have coined has already been thought
alreafly l)cen drawn and work will be started as soon upon which the present tracks are laid will be donated Cooperage Co.. has been spending some time on a :

and Barbados. $100,(X¥). 54.000 674.000 30.000 of by another city.

as the ruins of the old buildings are cleared away. to the State for use as a public highway. vacation at his camp in Canada. dad and Tobago. $ir)0.000: Total 1
 THE XATIOXAL COOPERS' JOURNAL July, 1925 July, 1925 THE NATIONAL COOPERS' JOURNAL 23
22

SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENTS WHICH DO GOOD WORK ^

SOUTHERN COOPERAGE COMPANY THE HARLAN-MORRIS MFG. CO.
Manufacturer* of all Kinds of
'A^uMstl
MACHINERY FOR SALE MACHINERY WANTED PLANTS FOR SALE Manalactorers of and
Dealers In all kinds ol Cooperage Tight-Barrel Staves ^ Circled Heading
FOR SALE We are in the market (or the following, must FOR SALE MATCHED STOCK A SPECIALTY
be A-1 and cheap: Complete heading plant, including brick dry From WHITE OAK, RED OAK, ASH and GUM
REBUILT STAVE and HEADING MACHINERY One four-side, outside moulder, 5 to 10. Office and Factory. 3134-3160 Charfres Street, New Orleans, La.
kilns, tvg boat, gas boat, barge, water and land SATISFACTION Branch Mills in
Two Greenwood Heading Turners. Small circular resaw. skidders and eight or ten million feet standing
MILLS. FORDOCHE.LA. GUARANTEED Tennesses, Mississippi and Arkansas
One Heading Sawing Machine. Automatic crate hand tenoner and coupler. timber. Mill in operation, daily capacity 4,000
One No. 4 Stave Cutter. Twelve 12" rip saws, 12 or 14 gauge, l}i sets. Address "H. W. CO.," care "The National
ROCHESTER BARREL MACHINE WORKS. gauge, 1 14 bore, teeth space 1 ".
H Coopers' Journal," Philadelphia, Pa.
Three 14" cut-off saws, 12 or 14 gauge, 1 !4
Manufacturer* of "Greenwood" Stave
and Heading Machinery,
Rochester, N. Y.
bore, teeth, space ^2
Address
"•

HEARNE LUMBER CO., North

pOR SALE —Tight barrel stave mill, equipped
REINSCHMIDT STAVE CO. & LENNON
ECKHARDTManulacturers C0.» Inc.
Charleston, S. C. .MANUFACTURERS OP... ol
with band mill.
5-foot Two 125-horse-

WHERE QUALITY COUNTS

power boilers. Two
Two
65-hor8epower
equalizing saws.
H. S. & G.
Two Whitney Tight and Slack Barrel Staves All KSnilc TIGHT BARREL HEADING
Resaw
STOCK AND BARRELS FOR SALE
engines.
drum saws, complete. Three mules and stave AIR-DRIED AND USTED All HinaS :: AND STAVES
One 54 " Mershon twin band resaw. wagons.
Plant located on 20-acre site in St. Landry
Red, Water and White Oak Staves. Also Slack Barrels Pine Staves — Mills at Monroe, Wlnnsboro and Galllon, La.
Printer: Parish, La. Now in full operation. Capacity, PLANTS— Quitmui. Ga.. and Loughrldge. Fla. Monroe, La.
One 24 x 44 Morgan 2-color printer. FOR SALE Address all Correapondence and Orders to QUITMAN* GEORGIA MAIN OFFICE
16,000 staves daily.
Double Surfacer: Stumpage suitable for staves for a slack barrel
operation, on 11,000 acres with other lands Address "ST. LANDRY," care of "The Na-
One 30 X 7 Whitney, No. 6, 8-roIl. Ad- tional Coopers' Journal," Philadelphia.
available. Railroad through the property.
Short Log Bolter: dress BONITA LUMBER CO., INC., Bonita, La.
One 8' Defiance, No. 6, high duty power feed
bolter.
Crate Tenoner:
One No. 221 Chase double end crate tenoner. FOR SALE 175 Dry
STAVE MILL AND PAIL MACHINERY
kiln cars, all steel, 68 inches wide, 80
D.K. BROWN, Ruston, La. HICKSON-ROGERS MANUFACTURING GO.
MANUFACTURERS OF
Stumpage on 11,000 acres for tie inches high and 65 inches long.
Always
With 1,400 machines on our own floors, the makers. Railroad through the property. Ad-
suitable
20 M feet 1-inch steel pipe, good as new at Kiln-Dried and ail Lengtlis Dowel Pins, Club Turned Oak mnd
chances are we can save you money on just dress BONITA LUMBER CO., INC., Bonita, La.
the machine wanted.
half price.
8 Dry kiln headers.
and Jointed Tiglit Banel !ila?es of Cutoffs Tight Barrel Staves Hickory Spokes
We earnestly solicit your inquiries. Steel trackand supports. WE ARE READY TO HANDLE YOUR ORDERS IN ANY 1

Greenwood bolter. WINES, WHITE OAK, RED OAK AND GUM OIL STAVES. r
I QUANTITIES. STOCK AND SERVICE A-1. WRITE US J
WAYNE MACHINERY CO. 1

Fort Wayne, Indiana

pOR SALE, 2,00018-gallon black iron drums,
have been used for lubricating oil. PENIN-
1 Swing heading or shingle machine with saw.
16-inch Gerlach pail stave machine.
1
No. 2 OILS IN OAK AND GUM AND COPPER STAVES. PARAQOULrD - - ARK:A.IVSA.S
SULAR BARREL CO., Jacksonville, Fla. 1 13-inch Gerlach pail stave machine.
1 Power barking machine.

FOR SALE 2 40-inch exhaust fans.

1 Defiance triple-head hoop planer, like new. STOCK AND BARRELS WANTED
1 Lawton log cut-off machine, with 52-inch
inserted tooth saw. OUR SPECIALTY W. W. WILSON STAVE COMPANY
1 Defiance hoop coiler.
1 Noble hoop coiler, used but ten days.
6 32" Widdowson foot-power jtave jointers. Y^ ANTED —
Thirty-gallon Irish and Norwegian
2 Kiln transfer cars.
We have several good 15 to 30-H. P., A. C, 235r SLACK BARREL HEADING ^MANUFACTURERS OF

2 32" Rochester side spring stave jointers. mackerel and herring barrels. Address
220-volt motors to offer at half price.
Address
PINE OR QUM — ANY QRADB OR SIZB All Classes Kiln-Dried and Jointed Tight Barrel Staves
42" Greenwood stave cutter. HENRY A. THORNDIKE, P. O. Box 43, New- THE OHIO PAIL COMPANY Let us know your requlrementM
1
1 Greenwood 24" heading planer. port, R. I. Middlefield, Ohio. White Oak Red Oak Gum and Ash
1 20" Trevor heading planer.
4" Rochester heading turner, like new.
CAREY COOPERAGE & TIMBER CO., INC. NORTH LITTLE ROCK :-: :-: ARKANSAS
1
48" Trevor heading saw machine. CYPRESS, ALABAMA
1
We are in the market for a large quantity SITUATIONS WANTED
ZERN MACHINERY EXCHANGE of beer barrels, also S5-gallon alcohol drums,
Fort Wayne, Ind. light and heavy gauge, in addition to full-hooped
dropped-head lard barrels. Quote us f. o. b. 5ITUATION WANTED as purchasing agent or
Established 1912
HUGH O'DONNELL, buyer for second-hand oil and old tight

We have the following, which we offer sub-

Phi'adflrhfa. Address
INC., Philadelphia, Pa. barrels; 25 years' experience in New England
States and Canada, or will consider selling new
cooperage proposition. Address
FRUIT BARREL STAVES
Miiiiiiii Mil ititiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHinnniiiiiiiiiiniHiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiHiiiiiniiiuiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiuiiiiiniii
LENVIS SIEOEL, Dealer la All Klads ol
ject to prior sale:
One dry A \YANTED —No. 1oak lard barrels. State
JAMES FOLEY
P. O. Box 217
SAWN CHESTNUT, DRESSED OR ROUGH New and Second-hand Barrels and Kegs
kiln in
10,000 feet one-inch pipe.
No. 1 shape, consisting of
quantity and price. Address BINDER Yonkers, N. Y. YOU WILL LIKE THEM-WRITE US NOW
iiiiiniiiiiiiitiniiiimiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiii nun iiiiiniu iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiniiiiiMiiitiiiiiiimttiiiiiii
FOR SALE: 10,000 No. 1 and No. 2 Oil Barrels
Also the following inserted tooth saws, at COOPERAGE CO., Albert and Belgrade Sts.,
miiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiniiniiiiiiniiiiii

half price:
Three 12-inch, 10-gauge, 12 teeth bore. 2%
PhUadelphia, Pa.
EXPERIENCED slack barrel cooper desires
TREXLER COOPERAGE CO.
PENNSYLVANIS
OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE
509-517 Locust Street LANCASTER, PA.
One 22-inch, 10-gauge, 24 teeth, 2li bore. position; steady, sober and reliable. Ad- ALLENTOWN - -
Four 16-inch, 10 gauge, 16 teeth bore. 2U RANTED—Best price f. o. b. mill on 25,000 dress "COOPER," care "The National Coopers'
Two 20-inch, 10-gauge, 12 teeth l]}. bore.
Address HEARNE LUMBER CO., North sets mill-run 25 ^
-inch kiln-dried red gum journal," Philadelphia, Pa. .-iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiH II iiiiiiiiiniininiiiiiniiiiHiiimiimiiiiim iiiiiiimiiiinii iiii iiiiiiniiiiiiiiiniimimiiHfiiiiHiimuiiifnini

mixed timber heading, for shipment at the rate

Charleston, S. C.
of one car every three months until contract
iscompleted. Address "HEADING," care "The
National Coopers' Journal," Philadelphia, Pa.
\\^ ANTED —
Position as slack barrel machine J. M. PEEL & BROTHER
MANUFACTURERS
I PENSACOLA COOPERAGE CO.
foreman. Can give plenty of good refer-
MACHINERY WANTED ences. Address "FOREMAN," care "The Na-
tional Coopers' Journal," Philadelphia, Pa.
—^^= COILED ELM HOOPS HiarS TIGHT and SLACK BARRELS
I
STOCK WANTED We are prepared at times to make prompt shipment
all

in any quantity anywhere i AIM Kiln-dried and Jointed RED OAK STAVES and CIRCLED HEADING
WANTED HELP WANTED NOW!
^HISKY STOCK— One PENSACOLA, FLA.
1 Hoop cutter. Write us -Office and Plant-
two cars matched
to
1 Hoop planer (double or triple head).
LAKE VILLAGE -:- ARKANSAS I DE SOTO and TARRAGONA STS
No. 1 Bourbon «rade staves, 34 to 36 inches
1
1
Michels combined pointer and lapper.
Hoop coiler. by Th to lU K. D. and J.; also No. 1 Bour- ^l^ ANTED —
Salesman who is familiar with the i ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,„HiHiiiiiiiiiiiinmiiTimiiiimiiiimmnimtifitiiiiiiiiiiiiniHiiiimiiiiiiiii iimmiiiiinniiinimiiiimiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiMiiimiiiiii uiiiinii«

Want good machines for small mill in south- bon heading 20 to 21 inches by 1 to 1 % circled buying and selling of cooperage stock. Ad-
and K. D. Address "A. B. C," care "The Na- dress "SALESMAN." care "The National
west. Address "JONES," care "The National
tional Coopers' Journal, Philadelphia, Pa. Coopers' Journal," Philadelphia, Pa.
Coopers' Journal."
JOHN KEESEY A. L. POESSEL & COMPANY
4163 WILMINGTON,
Du Pont Building. DEL. Jack Cohen Cooperage Works Tight and Slack

SAFETY EXPERT DECLARES MACHINE GUARDS production, the reduction of accidents and the elimina- WHEN A CATALOGUE IS NOT A CATALOGUE Buyr, Smltmr and Dealer
BUYER AND SELLER OF NEW Cooperage Stock
human many New Barrels, Kegs, Slack AND SECOND-HAND COOPER-
SPEED UP PRODUCTION tion of suffering in cases. A according to the Post Oflice Depart-
catalogue, AGE OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS Staves-Hoops-Heading
actually speed up production, says a
"The use of safeguards one of the
for machinery is
ment's interpretation of the new postal rates, is not Cooperage Stock, Used Quotations Cheerfully Made
Macbine guards
statement issued by John Sandel. of the National Safety
most important steps in accident prevention work. Men a catalogue when it contains less than twenty-four pages. and New Steel Drums lis West Norwood Street 208 So. La Salle St. Chicago, lU.
naturally work faster when they do not have to worry And not being a catalogue not entitled to the rate
it is INDIANAPOLIS. IND.
Council s industrial division, vvlio lako calcihujii lu ai-
about the dangers of !)eip.g injured. A man who uses a Your irtquiries and Offers u im Solicited
of 1 cent per 2 ounces but must bear a rate of \]/j cents
lepations to the contrary. Mr. Sandel who. as a safety man who employs
safety razor can shavo faster than a per 2 ounces.
enKiiictr. is in close touch with numerous industries, does an old-fashioned instrument. Progressive employers are The brought to the attention of
effect of this ruling, as
not place any credence in the arguments of some shop
managers
of safeguards.
that production is lowered by the installation
purchasing machinery and equipment that

necessary guards, because they realize that, while the in-

have the the Department of Transportation and Communication
of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States by X. M. WELTI A BRO. BUM HOOPS FREIGHT RATES TO
YOU Dublin Hardwood Stave Co.
INCORPORATED
Manufacturers oj
itial cost is higher, these devices reduce accidents and various business organizations, has been that many busi- Manufacturer! ol can possibly get along without
St. Ivoiils, l.'Jc New Orleann. 24c
advertising in THE NATIONAL Air Dried and Listed Tight Barrel
"We have received many reports showing instances result in greater production." ness houses are increasing their catalogues to 24 pages I^iiUvllle. 20.5c BiifTalo. 81. «c

of increased production resulting from guarding ma- rhJonro. l«c PlttBbHrgrh. 31.5c COOPERS' JOURNAL, but you COOPERAGE
chinery." declares Mr. Sandel's statement. "One com-
with a tendency to break down well-established trade
Tight Cooperage MUwauke«, 23.5c Norfolk, 40.5c
Kansaa City. 24.5c New York. 43.6c
will get along much better and Red Oak, White Oak. Ash
standards of paper size, printing and folding. much faster IF YOU DO USE PORK STAVES
pany alone, that operates approximately 750 presses, has The Jack Rosenberg Cooperage C(»mpany. 144 Lewis Some have discovered that by attaching a circular, Milk, Oil and Lard Tierces CAN YOU BEAT 'EM? THE ONLY PAPER THAT All kinds of Cut-Offs and all kinds of Hand-

production 40 per cent, as a result of the Street. Xew York City, is drawing up plans for the and Kegs Manufacturer SPECIALIZES YOUR CLASS made Staves, Slavonian made.
increased its on which the rate is IJ/2 cents if mailed alone, to a 24- O. L. Bartlett, OF BUYERS. 0. Box 171 Dublin, Ga.
use of guards. In that, particular company's plant there erection of a new plant. Their new site. 50 by 200 feet, page catalogue, the whole can be mailed for 1 cent. MOUND CITY, ILL P.
7832 KImnian Road CLEVELAND. 0. ,'BOX 238 -:-

were 36 fingers amputated during 1919. Only two will be located on Morgan Avenue, near Calhf»un Street, These and other effects of the new postal rates will be L
fingers were lost from 1921 to 1925. This instance Brooklyn. N. Y. Their plant will 1)e of modern design considered by the Joint Sub-committee of Congress at
TO ADVERTISERS, TEI.L THEM THAT YOU SAW IT IN "THE NATIONAfc COOPERS* JOUHNAI..'
shows conclusively that the guards resulted in increased in every detail. hearings I0 begin at Washington July 20th. WHEN WRITING
24 THK NATIONAL COOPERS' JOURNAL July. 1925 July. 1925 THE NATIONAL COOPERS' JOURNAL 25

Tight and Slack Barrels CALIFORNIA BARREL CO. E. HENNING, Inc.

We carry new Cooperage from 5 to 50-gallon on hand at all times for COOPERAGE STOCK, COOPERAGE and
Manufacturers of Kegs and Barrels Hoops, Staves, Headings
local or carload shipments. Ready to fill barrels for all requirements
WOODEN WARE— TIGHT and SLACK— OF ALL SIZES We offer you the facilities of the
Plants at 'Seville Island, Pa., and 'Pittsburgh, Pa. "Henning" Service in the purchase of
MILL: Humboldt County, California Slack and Tight Cooper Tacks, Truss Hoops
ADDRESS CORRESPONDENCE TO
Pittsburgh Barrel and Cooperage Company
Areata,
MAIN OFFICE AND FACTORY: 1101 Illinois Street, San Francisco,
FOREIGN DEPARTMENT: 433 California St., San Francisco, Cal.
Cal.
Cooperage Candy Pails
TIGHT
STAVES
COOPERAGE STOCK
HEADING
I3as-}1 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, Pa.
SLACK
STAVES
COOPERAGE
HOOPS
STOCK
HEADING

JACOBS COOPERAGE ICECREAM TUB LS TOOK

When in the
30x5^" Ash Pork Staves
Market for
K. W.
WISCONSIN
CO.
MILWAUKEE, MORRIS WALSH SONS STAVES
COOPERAGE MACHINERY
BOTTOMS

34 X
36
Wx^'
Red Oak
Gum
Oil Staves
Staves
SLACK BARREL MANUFACTURERS-ALL KINDS Office —813 Sarah Street TIGHT NEW OR USED SLACK
No matter what kind of a slack barrel you use or want Write us
f
we can supply your need. Quality, manufacture and f South 8th to South 9th on Sarah Street, at
J 'rite to
FACTORY
THE HENNEIM COOPERAGE CO., Inc.
service guaranteed.
( South Side PITTSBURGH, PA. 431 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL.
LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA.
Manufacturers of Tight Cooperage
Write us now for APPLE BARRELS Phone: Hemlock 0163

Cooperage Stock
Goopera^e
& Barrel Shooks
Machinery
POUNDED

N. &
1850

We
(NBW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA)
are large buyers of Slack Cooperage
Stock of all kinds, and we want your prices

H. O'DONNELL COOPERAGE
INCORPORATED

CO.
1900

COLWELL COOPERAGE
120 BROADWAY NEW YORK
CO.
CITY
READY
with good quality
standard Slack Barrel
BARREL MANUFACTURERS
SHEAHAN COMPANY STAVES, HOOPS
B. C.
166 West Jackson Blvd. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Moore St., Water to Swanson St. PHILADELPHIAr PA,
FRUIT BARREL AND HEADING
BRUCE T. WARRING THE MICHEL COOPERAGE CO.
STOCK of uniform dependability

Straight or
Write, 'phone or wire us
Mixed Cars
M»ntt(artttrM%
3256 K STREET, N. W.
Dealer In
WASHINGTON, D. C. .

SUPPLIES • • TOOLS if you want quick service

All Kinds of Second Hand Empty Barrels WINE, PICKLE end OIL COOPERAGE
30 YEARS' EXPERIENCE ALWAYS IN THE MARKET FOR SQUARE HEADING Straight or mixed cars direct from the mill. The Gideon -Anderson Co.
Can Furnish You Barrels for All Purposes AND STAVES OF ALL KINDS. QUOTE PRICES L. C. L. deliveries from our local warehouse. Second and Angelica Sts., ST. LOUIS, MO.
W^est 1277
Write Me NVhen In Need
Res. West 2224
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ESTABLISHED 1884
PROPERLY QUALITY
GEORGE W. STONE, Jr., & SONS MADE Tight Barrel STOCK Goodspeed Machine Co. '
MT. OLIVE STAVE CO.
DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF- ESTABLISHED 1851
SECOND-HAND BARRELS and HOGSHEADS STAVES AND HEADING ^ BATESVILLE, ARK.
All orders receive prompt and efficient attention. Let us serve you.
WAREHOUSE AND YARDS
Washington, D. ۥ
OZARK TIMBER AND STAVE COMPANY -MANUFACTURERS OF-
UILDERSOF MACHINES
1234-1240 SEVENTH STREET. S. W. lO N. Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois

B facturer of Tubs, Pails, Slotted Clothespins,

for the manu-

Tight Barrel Staves and Heading

Spools, Bobbins, Wood Heels, Bailwoods and
NATIONAL COOPERAGE & WOODENWARE CO.
BUNGS
WE MAKE THEM!
VENT PLUGS FAUCETS
other Small Handles, and Small Novelty Turnings.
Hand Type and Automatic Variety Lathes are
IN —> m

TIGHT COOPERAGE CASK or BARREL PLUGS and WORM-HGLE PEGS

Write for price* on Bung-borer«, Cooper'* hoop-drivera, hammera,
special features. WHITE OAK, RED OAK, GUM and ASH

Man ufacturers and Exp or t era adzca, flagging and flagging irona, chalk, chinea and chine maul*
WINCHENDON. MASSACHUSETTS PROMPT SHIPMENT CLOSE INSPECTION QUALITY
PEORIA ILLINOIS REDLICH MFG. CO.
Known
647 W. M St.
to the trade for over SO year*
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MONTEZUMA COOPERS' FLAG

Western New York
Butt or Heading THE VAIL COOPERAGE CO.
COOPERS* Flag
Hoop Nails Hoop Staples
Bright, Blued, Coppered or Galvanized
Hoop Fasteners Sine* 1888 Manufacturers of

Quality Stock
STAVES
HOOPS
SOFT VARIETY
^
Forty yeara
l»"ve ^"9 "perta
"'''^^

Try our Service

"•
in the buainesa

^lL LENGTHS
^
FLAG The Finest
Grade* Grown
A large tupply
conMtantiy m stock
Write jot prices and samples

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Our Northern Elm Hoops

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Tf<*«.««-»
by Test"
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VENEERS 92 West Bayar<l ^trmmt
P. T.
t:
CASEY
tt tt Smnmrm F«ll«. N. V.
R. E. TRAVER, Montezuma. N. Y.

WE ARE BUYERS OF
Manufacturer of
and Dealer in SKUSE'S COOPERAGE
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK
The Sutherland-Innes Co. Limited FIELDS-LATTA STAVE CO.
Slack
Orders solicited (or straight or mixed Manufacturers and Dealers in M anufacturers of HIGH GRADE $TAVES,HOOPS&HEADINB
Staves
Heading
Hoops
cars. Local coopers supplied.
whether you want to buy or sell as we
know we can deal to your satisfaction.
Write us

STAVES, HOOPS, HEADING AND SHOOKS Slack Barrel Staves

GOT "WE'VE IT.
For Tight and Slack Cooperaga
Dook Board Bldg., Pier Head
TIGHT AND SLACK QUALITY
If and SERVICE are what you want,
JAMES WEBSTER ft BRO., Ltd. LIVERPOOL. ENQ.
Flovr and Address. SKUSE'S COOPERAGE Chatham Ontario. Canada and Plant TENNESSEE LONDON OrriCE— Dashwood Hooie. 9 Niw Broad St.. E. C.
Fruit Barrels Cor. Finney and Davis 8ts., ROCIfESTEB, NBW TORX DYERSBURG office

TO ADVE1.T1SER3. TBLL TH«II THAT YOO 8AW IT IK "TH« KATIONAI. COOFBM* JOURMAu'
WHKN WRITING TO ADVERTISERS. TKI.I. THF.M THAT YOU SAW IT IN "THE NATIONAL COOPERS* JOIRNAU WHEN WRITING
 1925
26 THE NATIONAL COOPERS' JOURNAL July,

Cooperage Stock
Tight or slack material of the highest quality.
Pckin Cooperage Company t.

659 CUNARD BLDG., 25 BROADWAY, NEW YORK FOUNDED 1885

Cooperage Machinery
New or used. The products of the foremost manu-
facturers of the country. Peoria, Illinois Pekin, 111.

Port Arthur, Texas Ambridge, Penna.

Cooperage Supplies
Alexandria, La. Mobile, Alabama ii

J. C.
Every item

PENNOYER
in mill or shop use is carried in stock.

CO. Barrels, Shooks, Kegs,

FIRST"
8 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois
Branches in
Staves and Heading
NEW YORK. N. Y. MACON, GA. MEMPHIS. TENN. DOMESTIC AND EXPORT First in the field as the
exclusive champion of the
Chris Heidt, 2d
Chas. E. Heidt
ESTABLISHED 1860 Phones \l\ll\ Bergen
wooden barrel — first in

CLEVELAND SPRAYING MACHINES promotion of the welfare

For lining the interior of barrels,
C. HEIDT & SON, Inc. of the cooperage industry
JERSEY, CITY, N.
tubs, etc., with any hot or cold
liquid coating. These Outfits can
be operated by HAND or POWER, New Slack Barrels
B
J.

Second-hand Barrels — first in trade influence

and will economize in labor, time
and material.
A package is laid over spray
nozzle, for all dry materials,
A
R
All Kinds Slack and Tight
and popularity first in —
clutch thrown in and after pump We specialize preparing

has made from 5 to 6 strokes,

clutch is thrown out and package
chemicals, sugar, etc.
R tight barrels for all every measure of trade
is coated. Capacity as fast as the E purposes

men can handle the cooperage.

Tongue and Grooved L paper service, hence
We also build Superheaters and 'A Used Barrel is Better
Branding Machines. Barrels a Specialty S Than a New One"

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I
VEGA QUALITY and SERVICE Our Motto! FIRST
Lureka Machine to. avenue Cleveland, 0. OFFICE, 64 Fairmount Ave. PLANT, 12-88 Fairmount Ave.
as an advertising medium
in the cooperage and
Stephen Jerry ^ Co., inc. Jin Opportunity to cooperage stock manu-
Manufacturers 272 Huron St., Brooklyn. N. Y. Stuote on Your facturing and consuming
They're Made Well— markets.
^Q They Made Good!
Tight Stock
Requirements is considered
Barrels and Shocks a privilege by A COOPERAGE INSTITUTION
Cooperage Stock
Krafft Cooperage Company 4 ^
Always in the market for DRY SLACK STAVES Federal Reserve Bank Building, : : St. Louis, Mo.
18" to 34". Quotations solicited.

* The
y^
l^^^^^^pil^^^ Notice to the Trade
*
AMERICAN

WIRE
TWTQTFrj
1 VV lO 1 SLVJ or
HOOPS
^*^ ^^^ slack cooperage
IPF potato
QPTIvlV^r. BiRRfLS -sugar, flour, apple,
\T^E have greatly enlarged our
'" plant and can now make im-
mediate shipment in any quantity
of the famous
National Coopers^
Journal
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LLLL
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^^^
for
^^^s. candy pails, jacket can., etc.
BARREL HEATERS
Made to measure ready for use. Strong, economical, easily applied.
The Eureka was designed by a
Made of specially adapted steel in plain, bright or other finishes.
practical cooper and is endorsed
everywhere because of its dura-
SEND rOR FREE SAMPLES AND CATALOGUE bility. Order direct or through
your jobber.

&Company
Circular on Request

American Steel Wire E. M. SEDGWICK

CHICAGO— NEW YORK 502 City Bank BIdg.
SYRACUSE, N. Y.

UII1:N writing Tm ADVKRTISERS, TKt.I. THEM THAt YOU SAW IT IN "THE NATIONAL CfiOPKRS JOURNAI,.
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Cooperage Stock
Tight or slack material of the highest quality.
Pckin Cooperage Company
659 CUNARD BLDG., 25 BROADWAY. NEW YORK FOUNDED 1885
Cooperage Machinery
New or used. The products of the foremost manu-
facturers of the country. Peoria, Illinois Pekin, 111.

Port Arthur, Texas Ambrid^e, Penna.

Cooperage Supplies
Mobile, Alabama ii

C.
Every item

PENNOYER
in mill or shop use is carried in stock.

CO.
Alexandria, La.

Barrels, Shooks, Kegs,

FIRST"
J.
8 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois
Branches in
Staves and Heading
NEW YORK. N. Y. MACON, GA. MEMPHIS. TENN. DOMESTIC AND EXPORT First in the field as the
exclusive champion of the

Chria Heidt, 2d ESTABLISHED 1860 Phones \\\\\\ Bergen

wooden barrel — first in
Chas. E. Heidt
promotion of the welfare
CLEVELAND SPRAYING MACHINES
For lining the interior of barrels,
C. HEIDT & SON, Inc. of the cooperage industry
JERSEY, CITY,
tubs, etc., with any hot or cold
liquid coating.
be operated by
These Outfits can
HAND
or POWER, New Slack Barrels
N. J.

B Second-hand Barrels — first in trade influence

and will economize in labor, time
and material.
A package laid over spray noztle,
is for all dry materials,
A
R
All Kinds Slack and Tight
and popularity first in —
clutch thrown in and after pump We specialize preparing

has made from 5 to 6 strokes,

chemicals, sugar, etc. R tight barrels for all every measure of trade
clutch is thrown out and package
is coated. Capacity as fast as the E purposes

men can handle the cooperage. Tongue and Grooved L paper service, hence
'A Used Barrel is Better
We also build Superheaters and
Barrels a Specialty S Than a New One"
Branding Machines.

QUALITY and SERVICE Our Motto! FIRST

Eureka Machine Co. avenue Cleveland, 0. OFFICE, 64 Fairmount Ave. PLANT, 12-88 Fairmount Ave.
as an advertising medium
in the cooperage and
STEPHEN JERRY ^ CO., Inc. Jin Opportunity to cooperage stock manu-
Manufacturers 272 Huron St.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Sluote on Your facturing and consuming
They're Made Well markets.
>N They Made Good!
Tight Stock
Requirements considered
is
Barrels and Shooks a privilege by A COOPERAGE INSTITUTION
Cooperage Stock
Krafft Cooperage Company m
Always in the market for DRY SLACK STAVES Federal Reserve Bank Building, :: St. Louis, Mo.
18' to 34". Quotations solicited.

The
Notice to the Trade
WIRE
T\\* T ^nT" K I"i ^PI ir^F"
1 VV i:^ 1 Li>» Ol lvl>^L
HOOPS ^""^ ^°^ slack cooperage B4RRH S sugar, flour, apple,
^p^pp^ j^y^ij ^^^ j^Ij )-^p ,jjq5 g„j BASKflS
\\T^ have greatly enlarged our
^^ plant and can now make im-
mediate shipment in any quantity
of the famous
m
National Coopers'
Journal
IT I Tf
Trr"''rP \\'I<'T
pjjjgfo

I^^r^^I^i ^k6 for smooth woodenware. butter, lard and

ALCOTT EL'REKA
ILl^ILV^l Kl<^ \V ]^\.\Jl^\J

Made to measure ready for use.

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Strong, economical, easily applied.

^^^^ ^^^
BARREL HEATERS
Made of specially adapted steel in plain, bright or other finishes.
The Eureka was designed by a
practical cooper and is endorsed
everywhere because of its dura-
SEND FOR FREE SAMPLES AND CATALOGUE bility. Order direct or through
your jobber.

Pennsylvania
&Company
Circular on Request

Wire Philadelphia
American Steel E. M. SEDGWICK
502 City Bank BIdg.
CHICAGO— NEW YORK SYRACUSE, N. Y.

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INTENTIONAL SECOND EXPOSURE

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M c HEADING TURNER
110» O showing new
belt
feed arrangement, dispensing
with worm, worm wheel and
bevel gears.
This Turner is designed for
Circling Slack Keg Heading, A PAPER OF GREAT VALUE TO ALL STAVE, HEADING, HOOP ^fIANUFACTURERS AND COOPERS
Barrel Heading and Square PubliHhed the Flrit of Bach Month.
8abacriptlon Piico 9«.00 Per Tear. PhUadelphia, August, 1925
Entered a« Second-CTIaM Mattar a<
the Poat-Ofiica In Philadelphia. Pa.
No. 4
Vol. 41
Edge Covers. For^lrn SabBcriptlon $9.50 Per Tear.

We manufacture a full line of

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Machinery. "We consider the confidence that

the trade reposes in us as our great-
Slack Cooperage Stock
est asset —
it is the direct result of

our constant effort to produce and

sell nothing but honest, depend-
STAVES HOOPS HEADING
able goods.
Staves from 24 inches to 48 inches
"We take a wholesome pride in the
^Quality* cooperage stock that goes
into the market under our direc-
Hoops all Lengths Heading all Diameters
tion."
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They made their way
the way they're made" MILL SHOALS COOPERAGE COMPANY
Syndicate Trust BIdg. ST. LOUIS, MO.
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SLACK BARREL '^ !^ STAVES

We ship staves of our own manufacture only
Their quality and manufacture
guaranteed to please

No. 4 Special Stave Cutter TURNER-FARBER-LOVE COMPAFr

A new design machine of extremely strong and rigid construction especially adapted for Leland, Mississippi
cutting hardwood staves. Write for particulars.

We manufacture a full line of Slack Stave and Heading Machinery

Catalog upon requett

HANLON-GREGORY GALVANIZING COMPANY
ROCHESTER BARREL MACHINE WORKS Hot Process Galvanizing of Hoop Steel in Coils and Cut Lengtiis
Successor to JOHN GREENWOOD
ROCHESTER NEW YORK PROMPT DELIVERIES 24th Street and A. V. R. R., PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
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and Marketing is dedicated to
the purpose of delivering to our
customers
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Matched or
M
Mixed Cars
Drives the hoops on oil, vinegar
and similar barrels.
Tight Cooperage Stock STAVES
Does twice
machine.
the work of a screw The Highest Standard of Quality HOOPS
Get prices and particulars from the
that the cooperage
industry knows HEADING
Mills at Finishing Plants at
JACKSON, JACKSON, Miss.
MISS.
PORT GIBSON, Miss. WINNSBORO, LA. Cut properly, dried thoroughly,
COOPERAGE MACHINERY WINNSBORO, LA.
HAMMOND, LA.
priced fairly, delivered promptly

MAKERS Your inquiry will receive immediate attention

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Graham Stave and Heading Co. The Vail-Donaldson Co.

E. & B. HOLMES MACHINERY CO., «s?5!^t*^° Buffalo, N. Y. I
Jackson Miss.
United Home Building - ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
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•THE CHAMPION"
Our
We HYNSON COMPANY Hudson & Dugger C. M. VAN AKEN
unexcelled
Barrel Heater
Over 30.000 Now
in U*«
Largest Exclusive Goopers* Tool Company Cooperage Co.
BUYERS AND SELLERS OF
Supply House in the World
MEMPHIS _e_ TENNESSEE
WHEN comes and supplies
it

"Hynson** stands second to none.

facture our products and are always stocked to
to coopers* tools

We manu- Staves, Hoops

handle orders promptly and satisfactorily. There
Mills Mills
is

supply.
nothing the barrel maker needs that
Place your orders with us now.
we can not
Hope,
Arkansas
Pine Bluff,
Arkansas
Heading
and

Memphis, Little Rock,

Tenn. Arkansas
COOPERAGE SUPPLIES
Promptnees is our Motto

MANUFACTURERS OF GOOD STOCK :t :r.r ;: :: 'r,^

Hynson's O. K. Crosa, all matal Hynson's Chamfer Howal or (Go-DoTfl)

If It Comes from "Hynson" You Know It*s Right

Tight Barrel ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS

"The Champion" HeaU More BarraU

and Does it Better Than Any Circled Heading 141 Broadway,New York
Other Heater Made ST. LOUIS e
MISSOURI Washington Life Building

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and Marketing is dedicated to —
the purpose of delivering to our Mixed Cars
Straight, Matched or
customers
Drives the hoops on oil, vinegar
and similar barrels.
Tight Cooperage Stock STAV E S
Does twice the work
machine.
of a screw j

The Highest Standard of Quality HOOPS

Get prices and particulars from the
that the cooperage
industry knows HEADING
Mills at Finishing Plants at
JACKSON, JACKSON, MISS.
PORT
MISS.
GIBSON, MISS. WINNSBORO, LA. Cut properly, dried thoroughly,
COOPERAGE MACHINERY WINNSBORO, LA.
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priced fairly, delivered promptly

MAKERS Your inquiry will receive immediate attention

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Graham Stave and Heading Co. The Vail-Donaldson Co.

E. & B. HOLMES MACHINERY CO., ''sT^^'' Buffalo, N. Y.
Jackson Miss.
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Ormr 30,000 Now
in Us*
Largest Exclusive Goopers* Tool Company Cooperage Co.
BUYERS AND SELLERS OF
Supply House in the World
MEMPHIS ••• TENNESSEE
WHEN cdmes to coopers* tools and supplies
it

**Hyn8on** stands second to none.

facture our products and are always stocked to
We manu- Staves, Hoops
handle orders promptly and satisfactorily. There
Mills Mills
'
is nothing the barrel maker needs that
supply. Place your orders with us now.
we can not
Hope,
Arkansas
Pine Bluff,
Arkansas
Heading
and

Memphis, Little Rock,

Tenn. Arkansas
COOPERAGE SUPPLIES
i
Promptnees is our Motto

MANUFACTURERS OF GOOD STOCK ;: :t'.7,r .: j:j

Hynson** O. K. Croa*, all matel HTnson's Chamfsr Howal or (GoJ>«tI)

If It Comes from "Hsmson** You Know It*s Right

Tight Barrel ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS

"Tho Chanpion" Hoato Mora Barrak

and Doos it Battar Than Any Circled Heading 141 Broadway,New York
Othar Haatar Mada ST. LOUIS MISSOURI Washington Life Building

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Write, 'phone or wire us

Cooperage Stock
Tight or slack material of the highest quality.
Pckin Cooperage Company MT. OLIVE STAVE CO
if you want quick service

659 CUNARD BLDG., 25 BROADWAY, NEW YORK In 'Best Huality Slack Barrel
Cooperage Machinery BATESVILLE, ARK.
New or used. The products of the foremost manu-
facturers of the country. Peoria, Illinois Pekin, 111. - " -MANUFACTURERS OF

Cooperage Supplies Port Arthur, Texas Ambridge, Penna. Staves, Hoops and Heading
Alexandria, La. Mobile, Alabama Tight Barrel Staves and Heading
Every item in mill or shop use is carried in stock.
Orders for Straight or Mixed Cars
» —^1^—s,^ can be handled efficiently and quickly, as
= 4 IN i.M^i^w^i— =a

PENNOYER
M

J. C. CO. Barrels, Shooks, Kegs, we can assemble at advantageous points

WHITE OAK, RED OAK, GUM and ASH

8 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois
Branches in
Staves and Heading +
THE GIDEON -ANDERSON CO.
NEW YORK. N. Y. MACON, GA. MEMPHIS, TENN. DOMESTIC AND EXPORT PROMPT SHIPMENT CLOSE INSPECTION QUALITY | Second and Angelica Sts. : ST. LOUIS, MO.
1

COLWELL COOPERAGE CO. CHICKASAW WOOD PRODUCTS CO. Going Again Bigger and Better
120 BROADWAY : : NEW YORK CITY CHICKASAW COOPERAGE CO.
Farmers Manufacturing Co.
MANUFACTURERS OF
Am pleased to announce to my friends that I

Barrels, Staves
m FRUIT BARRFJ. Heading, Shocks
am better prepared than ever to furnish staves

of the highest quality. Tight Sap White

STAVES, HEADING
SLACK BARRELS
1
8
STOCK Kiln-Dried Dimension Lumber
Oak
Etc.,
Oils,

K. D.
Red Oak
J. & B.
Oils, Regular Wines,
Also a few cut offs. PACKAGES-ALL KINDS
FOR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
SUPPLIES .-. TOOLS
7 GENERAL OFHCE: GULF DISTRICT:
Straight or mixed cars direct from the mill. MONTICELLO Plants Located from MAIN OFFICE
6 L. C. L. deliveries from our local warehouse.
Box 143, Binghamton
Memphis, Tenn.
Br. 1036 Whitney Central Bldg.
New Orleans, La. M. L. Sigman ARKANSAS Florida to New York NORFOLK, VIRGINIA

Stephen Jerry ^ Co., inc-

E HENNING, Inc.
Chris Heidt. 2d
Chas. E. Heldt
ESTABLISHED 1860 Phones \\\ll\ Bergen

Manufacturers 272 Huron St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Kegs and Barrek Hoops, Staves, Headings
.
We offer you the facilities of the
C. HEIDT & SON, Inc.
Slack and Tight Cooper Tacks, Truss Hoops *'Henning" Service in the purchase of JERSEY, CITY, N. J.
They're Made Well COOPERAGE STOCK
Q They Made Good!
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Cooperage Candy Pails
TIGHT
STAVES
SLACK
STAVES
COOPERAGE
HOOPS
HEADING
STOCK
HEADING
New

for all
Slack Barrels

dry materials,
A
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B Second-hand Barrels
All

We
Kinds Slack and Tight

specialize preparing
chemicals, sugar, etc. R
ICE CREAM TUB STOCK
tight barrels for all

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V ^ Barrels and Shocks MORRIS WALSH SONS STAVES BOTTOMS E
L
purposes

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Always in the market for DRY
Cooperage Stock
SLACK STAVES FACTORY
Office

f
—813 Sarah Street

South 8th to South 9th on Sarah Street,

South Side PITTSBURGH, PA.
COOPERAGE
TIGHT NEW
MACHINERY
USED SLACK OR
Write us at

CHICAGO, ILL.
Tongue and Grooved
Barrels a Specialty

QUALITY and SERVICE Our Motto!

S
A Used Barrel is Bettor
Than a New On«"

18" to 34\ Quotations solicited. Phone: Hemlock 0163

1
431 Dearborn St., OFFICE, 64 Fairmount Ave. PLANT, 12-88 Fairmount Aye.

MURRAY
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CLEVELAND SPRAYING MACHINES

For lining the interior of barrels,
tubs, etc., with any hot or cold
liquid coating.
be operated by
These Outfits can
HANDor POWER,
WIRE
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ori^lVxlL
HOOPS —
^**^ ^**' •'"'' cooperage BARRELS sugar, flour, apple,
j^j^jo ^^^j ^^^^^ j^,h. salt. lime. KEGS and BASKETS
t
Goodspeed Machine Co.
ESTABLISH ED
^
185 1
C. E.
DECHERD
MAN U KACTUR KR
TENNESSEE

and will economize in labor, time

FiFFj ^^
and material.
A package is laid over spray
nozzle,
yi FT^Pir* WFT
LLtClKlC WiLLUiLU ^^
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^^bs.
smooth woodenwait, buUef. Wu
candy pails, jacket cans. etc.
un6
BUILDERS OF MACHINES for the manu-
i
ALABAMA rilNH nEALfilNU
clutch thrown in and after pump
has made from 5 to 6 strokes,
clutch is thrown out and package
Made
Made
to measure ready for use.
of specially adapted
Strong, economical, easily applied.
steel in plain,bright or other finishes.
Spools,
facturer of Tubs, Pails, Slotted Clothespins,
Bobbins, Wood
Bailwoods and
Heels,
BARRELS & SHOCKS
SEND FOR FREE SAMPLES AND CATALOGUE BUY and SELL
is coated. Capacity as fast as the Other Small Handles, and Small Novelty Turnings.
men can handle the cooperage.
We Hand Type and Automatic Variety Lathes are HOOPS and STAVES ::i

&Company
also build Superheaters and
Branding Machines. special features. Stock Quaranteed
American Steel Wire
Eureka Machine Co. avenue Cleveland, 0. CHICAGO—NEW YORK MADE IN WINCHENDON, MASSACHUSETTS PRICES ALWAYS RIGHT
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BONE DRY — BONE DRY — BONE DRY — BONE DRY — BONE DRY — BONE DRY — BONE DRY — BONE DRY — BONE DRY — BONE DRY — BONE DRY

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Continued Satisfaction a Natural Result PI

D
The National Coopers' Journal
5 %'l.m I>KR YEAR
s because of high quality stock furnished and dependable service invariably
FORTY-FIRST Philadelphia, August, 1925 YOl.. XLI, No. 4
TRADE "^^MARK YEAR
RCOI&TCRCO NEOiftTCREO
rendered by "H & H" on "Bone Dry" products. It is worth real money to
you to know that your orders will always receive the same careful atten- s When thrown
New Orleans Trade Reports Many New
the first usage. they are emptied they are
Q z Opportunities
tion in grade, quality and shipment. We appreciate your consideration n away. The wooden package can be used many times,

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and business and solicit your patronage. D for the Cooperage Industry. Both Tight and or, if it is not returned to the refiner
brings a good price, and any of the coopers
for credit,
who do
it

5
GO
BONE-DRY is the BEST BUY Slack Lines Show Improvement second-hand work will send a truck for it.

New Reforestation Plan

Work Needed
Oi
Q HIMMELBERGER. HARRISON LUMBER CO. s
n +
The produce
l;eforc. is now
season,
deFinitely
after
over.
lasting
The
longer
harvest
than
in
ever
both This is the
Missionary
season when New Orleans people hear
Louisiatia has long claitned to be the foretnost
in the Union in efforts at reforestation, but now
State
she has

u SALES OFFICE: —Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mississippi and Louisiana was the large^t on record, much about apple barrels, and wonder what they are. a rival in Pennsylvania, and the "Pennsylvania Plan" of
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RKOiSTERCa
Heading Plant: —Morehouse, Mo. Stave Plant: —Cape Girardeau, Mo. THAOe '^^MABM
NKOI»TCnCO
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and the demand for barrels
barrels are farm products, except
now being used
also broke
for
all records. No Apples are not grown here
Most of the apples used here come from
in cr»mmercial quantities.
California,
restoring her forests
the Louisiana i)lan.
is

though
likely to be quite as effective as
it costs more money. The
BONE DRY — BONE DRY — BONE DRY — BONE DRY — BONE DRY — BONE DRY — BONE DRY — BONE DRY — BONE DRY — BONE DRY — BONE DRY i a few for green corn and new potatoes. There is little
demand for produce stock for immediate use. but, with
where, appareiUly, they never heard of barrels, for Cali-
fornians always ship in boxes. About the only cooper-
Keystone State has taken the
passage of a bond issue to raise $25.000.()(X) for forestry
first step towards the

such a phenomenal season behind us. it is not at all too age package that comes here from California is a red- work. Louisiana, a m.uch poorer State, can not afford
early to begin to figure on stock for the next season. wood keg. holding about three pecks of grapes. This such a vast sum. but must depend on the enterprise of
Of course there is always the possibility of a crop fail- is such an excellent package thatseems strange that it her great corporations and the energy of her private
danger is not serious, and the cooper who Californians do not enlarge their views and turn to
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ure, but this citizens. The restoration
of our forests and the per-
wishes to play safe would do well to begin now to figure naking barrels also. It would be a good thing if some petuation of the timber business, of which the cooperage

on his supply of stock for the next crop, and not wait of the fruit growers from barrel-using States would industry is not the item of least importance, is an enter-

until he is ready to use it. This is also a very appro- get in on this market. New Orleans needs the empties. prise worthy of the whole nation. The Louisiana plan

I
Struthers-Ziegler Cv>ten%t Co. priate time to do a little

pers who have used inferior packages as produce

missionary work among
con-
ship- A
box
used barrel
is a nuisance.
is an article of commerce, while a u-cd is good and the Pennsylvania plan is good. May they
both succeed.

tainers. If the stock mills could quote prices now for

Sugar Trade Establishes New Records
fall delivery the c<K)pcrs couM figure on
the cost of pro-
Sugar importations through this port continue to es-
PRIZE CONTEST FOR GRADE-MARKING
growers
duction, and be able to talk business to produce Following the decision of the Southern Pine Associa-
tablish new records. During the first half of this year
! SLACK BARREL MATERIAL and give them some advance information that
help them to make up their minds as to what
would
packages over three million bags of foreign sugar, mostly Cuban, tion directors. New Orleans. La., to offer cash prizes
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were entered here. Nearly half of this vast amount was for the best' suggestions of the most practical and
they will use for their next crop. economical methods and devices for handling and
received by the American Refinery, while the remainder
Steel Rosin Barrels was divided between the Colonial. Henderson's and God- grade-marking southern pine lumber and timber,
Wooden vs.
good chaux. probable that not more than a third of the
It is the prize contest and terms were aiuiounced by Sec-
Journal contained a

I
1314 lAFAYETTE BLDG. DETROIT, MICHIGAN The last

advertisement for the

number of this
tin rosin barrel. It is true that total went into barrels after it was refined, but even a retary-Ma'iager Berckes at the association
"The contest." his statement reads, "will be open to
offices.

rosin barrel million bags of sugar in six months will fill a good many
the article very correctly stated that the tin
but it barrels. The American Refinery is supplied with bar- anyone who desires to enter. Contestants are recjuested
was a failure aiifl the wooden barrel a success,
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relsby its subsidiary, the Brooklyn Cooperage Co. the to send in their suggestions before October 1. 1925,
was the first intimation that many rosin shippers of this
;

Henderson buy their barrels of the Louisiana Mfg. & when they will be submitted to a committee appointed
section have had that there was any possible package for to make the awards.
Cooperage Co., while the Colonial and Godchaux make The $1.0(K) made available for
rosin other than the wooden barrel. The news will
not
As being written an- prizes will be divided into six portions. The first
their own barrels. this is the
cause anyone to discard the wooden barrel, or to use prize for the best suggestion will be $5(X); second prize,
nouncement comes Henderson's have just re-
that the
tin one, but it will certainly be used by some
shippers
a $250: third prize, $100; fourth, and sixth
ceived 10,000 bags and the American 45.000 bags of fifth prizes,
to bluff with. Tin barrels are made, therefore the mak- $50 each. All suggestions should be addressed to the
Cuban sugars. As long as the good work goes on at
ers of rosin packages must cut their prices to meet
this
here this rate some barrels are sure to be used. Southern Pine Association Contest Department. New
comi)etition. This is the kind of bunk that coopers Orleans, La.
The refined sugar now sold at a surprisingly small

fVhy do people who want good Cooperage Stock by is

are always up against. The article referred to was.
advance above the cost of the raw. Of course the cost "At present grade-mark-
the association mills that are
the way, a very good one. and true in every particular. ing are using a rubber stamp with ink pad. and the
of and profit on the neat little cartons must be added to

= instinctively turn to Will the Cement

The Phoenix Portland CemeiU Company some
Barrel Score a Comeback?
time
the selling price of the sugar, and this, just at the pres-
ent time, makes a differential to the consumer of about
woxk-n package.
grade is placed on the end of each piece of lumber. As
the lumber leaves the planer it is marked with a crayon
by the grader, then placed in racks and transferred to
to erect here a cement plant costing only three dollars ptr barrel in faxor of the
ago planned individual trucks according to grade. The lumber is
the comparatively small sum of a million dollars or so,
New Arrangements Will Affect Cooperage Industry stam|)e(l while on the trucks, before being moved to

THE OZARK COMPANY but these people

their plans,
while they are
and
at
now aimounce
will
it.

trial Canal, in the lower part of the

build
on the Indus-
This plant
town, and will
a
that they have enlargetl
four-million-dollar
will be
plant
I-'or

for cottonseed
it is now
the past ten months the

at
oil

low ebb.
products has Inen pretty good, but
ibis
demand

being the slack season,

tor coojjeragc

when
bins.
"This method of grade marking." it is pointed out,
"can be imj)roved, as the rubber stamp does not make

ST. LOUIS utilize the nni<l which the city water works
filters out

be no lack
last year'scrop of seed is pretty well exhau.sted. atid oil
from the new croj) has not begun to come in. It will
an indentation
sure
oti

permanency and legibility.

the end of the boards, which will in-
Contestants should
of the Mississippi River water, so there will bear this in mind in practicability and
be some time in September In-fore this business calls addition to
? of raw material to keep a four-million-d«)llar plant
in any
for barrels again. New Orleans has long been the cen-
tbi-

labor-saving method of grade-marking, as these fea-

going, and, as raw material is the main factor and now the C<»tton tures will be important factors in the prize awards."
T. J. NASH L. M. PRESTON H. r. NELSON plant, the thousand or more men the c«impany
will em-
ter of the cottonseed oil industry,
for trading
b'xchange has completed arrangements in
ploy will be sure of steady employment. expected
eott<Miseed oil futures, an innovation that is
Most cement, as everybody knows, is handled in bags, planned to accept deliveries in LUMBERMEN'S CONVENTION AT SPOKANE WILL
to prove popular. It is
but in some places a good many cement barrels arc
still
bulk, and to make 30.(KK) j)ounds the contract unit, so BE IMPRESSIVE TRADE MEETING
used. Now that these cement people are beginning
work
that two contracts will make a normal tank carload. l-.lalx irate plains are being made for the entertain-
on their enormous i)lant. would it not e a good time to

WEIMAR ENGINEERING WORKS

1

t In the past such deals have been made on the basis of ment of the lumbermen from all j)arls of the country,
show them the advantages of using barrels, ascertain
;i stated inunber of barrels, and barrel deliveries were who will attend the 34th annual conventicn of the
their re(iuirements in the coojjerage line and
arrange to
specified. No eooper t(»ok the trouble to remonsfate Concatenated Order of Hoo Hno to be held in Spokane.
The cement barrel trade let itself get
supply them? reasons why Hoo Hoo
against the change, or to advance any Members of the
BUILDERS knocked out too easily, and possible that might
it
Sei)tember 14-17. 1925. local

Hoop Driving, Barrel Washing

it is it

should not ma''e. There are many good rea>ons (ktermine<l make every visitor get a lasting
OF • • • • • yet score a comeback.
why
bi-

the barrel should be used for the tran>;portation of

are
impression of his
to
trip to the Pacific northwest, the

A New Field for Barrels crude cotton oil. However, if the use of tank cars is a great luml)er section of America.

and Bung Hole Boring Machines '• «i"l> fnrfnrv in this —

town and there are many step in the march of progress, let them use tanks. No The efforts of the Spokane Hoo Hoo are being
gve"-*
capacity, and most of them are matter how the crude oil is delivered to the refiners, backed by Hoo Hoc, ihr<iughout the northwest, who are
of them— is wt)rking at
spite of the pretty little cartons, this the demand for barrels, halves, buckets and tubs for arranging an itinerary to include all the leading lumber
enlarging, so. in
finished prorlucts will contimie. their (Hily competi- cetUers in this ])art of the country. The dominant fea-
is an excellent market for candy buckets. The trade is the
Special Machines Built to Order larue enough to keep a fair-sized sliop going, and it tor 1 eing the tin can. tures of the ,^4th .-"Hinial conventitm will be the con-
For "hogless lard" and "Louisiana small servation and ntorestation problems. Many national
would pay some fellow to specialize in that line. From
olive « il" in
In building our machines we seek to gain the highest quantities the tin can often convenimt, but for larg^r authorities on these vital subjects to every lumberman
the amount of candy shipped from these factories it
is
efficiency in every way, and users of our make will qtiantities of these products is a failure and a delu- will appear on the p-ogram, which will le announced
find this our guarantee, which always holds good. would certainly be profitable to use barrels as contain- it

ers, though we have not known of this being done. sion. Hog lard eoinrs here from northern packing shortly.
Let u» know your requirement* houses, usually cans, and popular atnong the being i)laimed to the large sawmills, manu-
Trii>s are
These candy factories are good friends of the coopers, in tin is

WESTMORELAND and JASPER STREETS for they buy their sugar in barrels in car lots, and by millionaires, but lard of the hogless variety, the
barrels.
real facturing plants, and ont to the stands ^^\ virgin timber.
In addition to ibis, elaborate iilans ari' being made for
throwing emptied packages on the market at low prices southern i)ro(hict. usually reaches the refaiUr in
PHILADELPHIA, PA. \ few misguided retailers still receive their hogless the entertainment of the guests, which will include trips
BARREL WASHING MACHINE make other shippers familiar with the merits of the
come to use new barrels lard in cans holding about half a b.irrcl. These cans are to all the scenic i)oints »)f interest around Spokane,
barrel, so that they finally

wIkii old ones are not available. not returnable, and it is lucky if they stand up untler and later on the coast.
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M. G. HOFFMAN, PRESIDENT PENSACOLA EXCEL- IiiiuiuuuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiHiiiuiHiitu

TRADE IN COOPERS FLAG IS EXCELLENT price-cutting is demoralizing THE MARKET
Louisville Cooperage Trade Experiencing the Annual SIOR COMPANY, COMMENTS ON STEEL Finger Lakes Cooperage Flag Co., Savannah, Matt R.\cki, Kirb\tille, Texas. — "As far as I
ROSIN BARREL PULSE OF THE TRADE | —
Mid-Summer Dullness. Production Still The competition otifcted by the steel drum, which has
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N. Y. "Trade with us is excellent. With iiupiiries
coming in in the future as in the past six months, we
can determine the stave business
and in the foreign countries. We
is very dull both here
have a large stock

Waits Upon Demand made its appearance

package, constitutes
in the naval stores trade as a rosin
no great menace to the popularity OPTIMISTIC IN SPITE OF PRESENT DULLNESS
will be all sold out of old stock before the
ready for market.
new stock of staves in foreign countries but
anything, and the future business does not look promis-
we can sell hardly

of the wooden rosin barrel that has been the standard C. F. Petty Stave and Lumber Co., Gibsland. La. — is

"The new crop looks to be good, but there is no great ing according to the information which 1 get from
According to soim- of the leaders in the Louisville and others, show a tremendous increase over a five-year quite dull just at this time, how-
container scores of years past, according
in this line for "The stave business is
Barge Canal drained 75 per cent, of the
quantity, as the foreign countries.
cooperage itulustry, l)u>iiies.s is approximately in the IK'riod apple i)roduction. nnich of the land in that
in
to the opinion of Mr. M. G. HofTman, president of the ever we are looking forward to a better condition this marshland, and it is now being tilled for garden truck." "We have shut down all of our stave operations and
same general p<isition as it was thirty years ago. W hilo territory l.eing poor and of small value except for or-
Pensacola Kxcelsior Company, Pensacola, Florida, fall." down until the market conditicms change.
will stay shut
chard or coal-mining use. In Perry County over a
there may have heen a little improvement in package
whose company produces the majority of the wooden If everybody would do the same we could bring the
demand, this improvement is still not large enough to period of five years to January 1. 1925, production of QUIETUDE PREVAILS DOWN TEXAS-WAY BETTER DEMAND FOR SLACK STAVES IN SIGHT
In the communication
cnal'le the cooperage industry to employ full forces. apples increased from 9,918 bushels to 117,029. In l-loyd
rosin barrels used in that section.
Julius Neidiiart, San Antonio, Texas.
— "There is Pascola Stave Co.. Pascola, Mo. — "Owing to the
market up to a reasonably profitable basis, but as the
printed below, Mr. HolTman presents his views on the situation is now, the only thing we have to hope for
There has been some increase in the call for Hour and County the increase was from 33,593 bushels to 141.579. very little repair or cutting-down work here now. dullness of the market in the last six or seven months,
subject is that conditions will change for the better. I think
pro;!uce barrels, as the Hour mills have heen running In Clay County from 2,908 to 118,925 bushels. Through The near-beer may bring a demand for beer kegs we have only ojierated our plant about half time, and
PivN'S.vcoLA, Fi.A.. July 15, 1925. it will be some time before we will see this, as we have
time ^ince about July Khh, while there has been efforts of county agents, etc., farmers have been setting will continue to some encouragement
do so until we see
full next year." too many price-cutters among us who are under-selling
fair movement in potatoes and st»me other lines of out many young trees, and have a goodly luunber of old Editor. The National CoopErs' Journal: to increase our output. demand,No. 1 staves are in
each other and they are losing money every day."
produce. producers. Railroad facilities have been improving in 1925 IS REGARDED AS AN "OFF" YEAR however they are not yet commanding a living price.
The plants producing wooden rosin barrel; here in the t
Weather conditions have been decidedly against the those .sections, and it is easier to get apples to market.
turpentining area of the United States are facing new Paragon Cooperage Co., Ft. Wayne, Inii.
— "Generally No. 2 staves have been a drug on the market, but they
farmer, and the pre^^ent outl(K)k does not warrant the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce to Estab- speaking this has been an 'off' year for us. regret We are looking up some at the present time. A better TRADE CONDITIONS GENERAL INDUSTRY ARE
IN
competition in the form of a steel rosin barrel. It is a
belief that there will be any really large demand for lish Branch Office in Louisville
steel drum weighing uniformly 13 pounds.
This is that we can not see anything to justify much improve- demand seems to be in sight for the balance of the year." DEFINITELY TENDING TOWARD SMALLER
containers from packers of pickles and similar prod-
The luinl)er and cooperage interests of Louisville offered to the rosin producers at a price, which in the ment for the balance of the year." UNITS OF PURCHASE
material improvement in growing
ucts, unless there is
and adjacent districts are much interested in announce- final analysis, is about the same as the price of a rosin BUMPER SUGAR CANE CROP WILL HELP SLACK There has been a wide divergence of opinion this
conditions. The spring was cold, dry and late, while
ment of the Louisville Board of Trade and Merchants barrelconstructed out of long-leaf yellow pine wood. EXPECT A BUSY FALL TRADE BUSINESS year among men usually considered authorities respect-
summer has been one of extreme heat and consider-
the and Manufacturers' Association, regarding i)lans of the This wooden rosin barrel weighs, when dry. about 67 Sacramento Cooperage Co., Sacramento. Cai.ik. — PlaqueminE Stave and Heading Co., Ltd.. Plaque- ing what constitutes good business. The First Wis-
mine, La — "We are still operating,
able drought. consin National Bank, of Milwaukee, raises this ])oint
Department of Commerce to establish a branch office pounds. "Business has been fairly good with us all this year, but a majority of
Tight Stock Production of the Bureau of Domestic and b'oreign Commerce, in The competition then is between a wooden barrel the lumber, veneer and cooperage mills in this vicinity in a recent review, and says that the question of whether
and are expecting a busy fall trade, if the jjresent hot
PriHiuction of staves and heading in Kentucky as Louisville. The new office will aid shippers of Ken- and steel-sheet barrel, the cost of each being about are running part time or shut down completely, looking ])resent business c<»iiditions are good, bad or indifferent,
weather does not hurt the crops."
well as the South is still reported as rather light, as tucky, Indiana and Tennessee, and other nearby terri- equal. for better prices. This season's cane crop should be a is too often made to depend upon conditions in the
the producers are averse to manufacturing surplus stock tories in the matter of foreign commerce, placing at r.ut, by custom, rosin is bought and sold by the bumi)er one, wdiich will mean that many i)lanters who individual's own line.

in view of low prices, light demand, and the hazard of their disposal allinformation concerning foreign trade pound, and the weight of the container is sold as rosin.
EXPECTS IMPROVEMENT IN FALL have not used barrels in several years will come back to It seldom are all kinds of businesses
points out that
worm or bug damage to which stock held any length conditions and customs that is available in the bureau's The wooden rosin barrel weighs about 54 pounds Rkvikr C(m)pkrage Co., Baltimore. Md.— 'Business is them this fall. In fact, we look for a gradual increase prosperous at the same time. There are certain indus-
of time is exposed. files. The two local organizaticjus have been working more than the competing steel drum. A corresponding quite slow with us now and has been so since February. in business back to normal along in September." tries these days that for one reason or another are less

for such an office for some time. The bureau's latest saving in freight is indicated in the use of the steel While the immediate future is not too encouraging, we favorably situated than the generality. Business condi-
Tight Barrel Market
budget on expense contains an item regarding expense drum; also the buyer would be getting 54 pounds more are trusting to a good fall pickup." tions can only be properly judged by a wide survey
Prices are reported as up ten cents each on kegs in
DEMAND AND ORDERS BOTH SMALL IN
of the office to be operated at Louisville. of rosin, as the steel drum weighs that much less than and by taking into account many factors.
SECOND-HAND LINE
quantities, or car lots, but retail or small-purchase
prices have remained unchanged. In standard packages
An item for Dealers in Used Slack Kegs the wco<len barrel. On the other hand, the rosin pro- WILL REBUILD HOOP MILL Andrew Ritter. Philadelphia. Pa. — "Business with Average Proper Criterion
ducer gets paid for 54 i)ounds more of rosin by using
of 45 to 50 gallons red oak quoted
is at $2.50; white The Associated Industries of Kentucky, in a recent The Schulz Manufacturing Company, Des .\rc.. Ar- us has been a bit dull within the past few months, during Thereanother side to this question, which is con-
is
the old pine rosin barrel.
and charred weekly bulletin, carried a paragraph quoting a local kansas, will rebuild its hoop mill, which was destroyed which it was almost impossible to get any large orders cerned with the desire of business men constantly to
oak. $2.65: spirit, $4.70. spirit

In quantities these prices

at $5.20,
consumer of nails, bolts, nuts, etc., who stated that the
But —and this butts the train of i)rogrcss nearly olT
by fire. The new plant will be modern in every respect. in advance. Most customers have been buying onl\- for seek for increases, which in itself is desirable and
while gum barrels are $2.35.
the track — the steel barrel, being as thin as paper, will
concern annually accumulated large quantities of single- Mr. E. C. Schulz is president of the concern. immediate needs, and then only in small quantities, and, laudable, but disappointment at failure is not always
can be shaded a little.
soon be rotted by rust, and is also too light to stand the
The market as quoted to small purchasers is given head kegs, which should be of interest to someone. The of course, at prevailing low prices. The low (juota- justifie<l.Thus, one finds dissatisfaction because sales
strain of rough handling, nor has it any bilge or place
association ofTered to place any interested party in touch tions were due to large stocks of barrels in the hands and profits do not measure up to those peak periods,
as follows on which the human hand can "get a hold" to handle it. TUB AND PAIL BUSINESS IS VERY SATISFACTORY
Cliarrcd with the concern which has the kegs to dispose of. of dealers who seem to he frantic to dispose of their when the conditions are generally acknowledged to have
Gallons Red Oak White Oak Spirit Spirit The .steel drum is now being experimented with by a The National Woodenware Co., Chicago, III.— stocks at' almost any price. However. I believe business
Nick's "Lizzie" Kidnapped has been subject to the usual been highly exceptional.
1 $0.65 $0.70 $L00 $1.15 few shippers to .see if it will be a success. It is very "The tub and pail business
will become better in a few months, and I look for a The habit of gauging the condition t>f a business by
2 .75 .80 1.15 L30 Onthe night of July 12th, Mr. J. "Nick" White suf- doubtful. midsummer lull, but considering the season, the year
big demand for all kinds of cooperage." its maximum performance, rather than by what is aver-
3 .85 .90 1.30 L45 fered the theft of the nice, shiny "Lizzie" coupe in which W'ry truly and sincerely yours, has been very satisfactory. We expect a good demand
age or normal in the industry, has become all too gen-
5 1.25 1.35 2.10 2.35 he was wont to dash about the environs of the city in Pkxsacoi.a Excelsior Company. this fall."
exceed-
BUSINESS SATISFACTORY AT PRESENT AND eral. The only way to get a correct idea of present
10 1.60 1.70 2.35 2.60 the pursuit of order.s which have lately Ix'come By M. G. HofTman, Pres.
NEW ENGLAND IS IN TRADE DOLDRUMS PROMISING FOR FUTURE l)erformance is to view it in the perspective of years,
15 1.75 1.85 2.60 2.85 ingly coy and elusive. Two days later the little maiden
— "The taking pains to discount the highly excei)tional condi-
20 1.90 2.00 2.95 3.20 was discovered, a bit the worse for wear, and as dry E. A. Nichols. I'RovntKNCK. K. "Business is very L— R. H. MvKRS, Clkvkland, Ohio. situation here
in thecooperage line with us has been such during tions during war and post-war years.
25 2.05 2.15 3 20 3.45 as a bone, abandoned by the roadside at New .\lbany. HOUSTON COOPERAGE AND TUB COMPANY'S quiet here. The tar and pitch trades are being flooded
Where sold thousands of past three or four months that we have no complaint."
30 2.20 2.30 3.50 3.75 A local constable returned it to its family circle in the PLANT WIPED OUT BY FIRE with cheap iron packages. 1
Closer Buying to Remain
year. am doing very little now. The "We believe that the manufacturers of stock, and the
45-50 2.50 2.65 4.70 5.20 Louisville Cooperage Company's garage and was suit- Fire of undrtermined origin recently completely de- barrels last I
There are many manufacturers and merchants, finally,
textile trade is also very dull." coopers also, are now on the right track and should
Gum barrels 2.35 ablv rewarded for the recovery of the wayfarer. stroyed the plant of the Houston Coojjerage and Tub who have not readjusted their operating methods to the
keej) uj) the good work.
Company, at Nance and McCall Streets. Houston, Texas. buying habits that now prevail. They are still living
Slack Barrel Market Dull "Wbat we mean is. that the i»revailing prices are
COOPERAGE CONCERNS MERGE According to a communication to The Journal from JUNE AND JULY VOLUME GOOD— CONTINUED ^iich that w(»uld enable the manufacturer and dealer
in the days when contracts were made for a whole
In slack packages flour barrels are quoted at 80 cents,
Mr. Jacob Noo<lleman, president of the company, the IMPROVEMENT EXPECTED the w.)oden barrel to hold his own with com-
season. Perhaps the pendulum has swung too far the
with prcKluce at 65 cents, these being the only pack- Announcement has been made of the merging of the
entire establishmentwas consumed by the flames, which — in line
other way. finite possible that we are coming into
ages in tnuch demand in the local trade. The Louisville cooperage stock business of Chester L. Fisher. New
RKHLUH M WtTACTlRINC. CoMI'ANV. ClIUAGO. IlL.
l)etitive containers and get at least his share, if not a
It is

left nothing but a heap of smoking ruins. Insurance "From of Juiie and throunlunit July trade
latter part a i)criod of more stable prices and that buyers, there-
Cooperage Co. reported some imi)rovetncnt in slack- ^ork. with that of Phillip 1*.. \Liduro. Inc.. also of yoodly share, of the business to be had.
ami)le to cover the loss sustained was carried on the may see their way clear to make more liberal
has slowly improved antl we I«)ok to continued upward "We ho|)e for the continuance of this satisfactory fore,
barrel demand, but is still handling all of its slack pro- New N'ork. The combined businesses will be continued commitments.
plant. Plans and specifications new factory of for a trend for balance of year. 1925 opened well, but coiulition. aiul with all other forces working toward
duction on a hand-made basis. mider the name of Phillip Iv Maduro. Incorporated,
increased capacity have already l)een drawn up. and
dropi)ed March, much to our disapi)ointment. as
down That which is called buying from hand-to-mouth, but
with main offices at 91 Wall Street. The finn will con-
in our mutual betterment, we are optimistic for the future.
Berry Crop Smaller Than Last Year the work of clearing the sitr and erecting the new build-
we expected good business from then." which might better be termed buyiny according to de-
duct a general domestic and export business in tight "We extend every good wish to your valuable paper,
ings will l)e pushed with the utmost vigor. terminable needs, has demonstrated its advantages in
Although a good many new barrels were used over and slack stocl<^ and shooks. Their direct mill service which is. to our mind, one of the important allies of the
producing a more even fl<nv of commodities from pro-
the pa>t sixty days in sugaring down fresh strawberries, will be supplemented by the maintenance of a fully COOLER WEATHER WILL BRING BETTER barrel man."
ducer to consumer and avoiding the danger of over-
the pack this year was relatively stnall as a result of stocked warehouse in New York, from which speedy BUSINESS
very high berry prices, and a short crop. Cold weather
PURCHASES COOPERAGE PLANT TURNER-FARBER-LOVE COMPANY PIONEERS IN heavy stocks.
shii)ments to nearby territories can be made. Wilmington. Del.— "Wish to ad- pendulum is
Charles N. Isaakson. of Muskegon. Michigan, has pur. August H. Sai kr.
GRADE-MARKING DOMESTIC LUMBER It is fairly certain, therefore, that the
in late May. and very dry weather, which prevailed
chased the plant of the Manistique Cooperage Company, vise that the barrel business in this section is very quiet not going to swing dear back. There may come some
during the growing season, were contributory causes Tlie Turner-barber-Lov e Comi)any. of .\Kinpbis.
CHINESE CHESTNUT TREES WILL HELP at Manistifiue. Michigan. Mr. Isaakson. who is one of at this time, as the potato crop is very short on the reaction from i)rescnt extreme-;, but. in the end. the
of the light harvest. The Rowling Green. Ky.. and Tennessee, has inaugurated an innovation in the grade-
our cooperage "old-timers." will start oix?ration imme- Delaware. Maryland and Virginia peninsula, owing to terms of commitments will le >nl)Stantially shorter
western Kentucky growing sections i)roduced little more announcement frotn the Department of .Agriculture.
.\n •t marking of all lumber for domestic mark«'ts. The
diately. the long dry wiather. .Ml trade in our line is slow than they used to be.
than fifty ikt cent, of a normal berry crop this season. Washington. D. C. states that in order to do away with ..
marking is done with a die as the lumber is loa<led for
just now. I look for better business as the weather
the damaging results of chestnut blight, and at the same shipment. While export lumber is usually marked as Moderate Upward Trend
Opportunity to Exhibit Tight Packages ESTABLISHES HAULAGE SERVICE I

gets cooler."
time provide a suitable chestmit wood for commercial to gra<les. this is the first time that the i)ractice has
The Export Cooperage Company, Leslie. Arkansas, The l"ir>t \\i scon sin Bank contributes an interesting
Announcement was recently mafle in Louisville to the pur|)oses, the restoration of the chestnut forests frotn -i been ai)plied to goods produced for home consumption.
that the National Canners' Association, and
has started a stave haul from its rough stave plant at MARYLAND PUTS THE BLAME ON ARKANSAS touch of optimistic comment on the curreiU tliscussion
eflfect affili- Maine to Kentucky and Tenncs.see is being contem-
Cotton Hollow. The cf)mpany has placed a large num- Roach Stavk Companv. B(K)ns»oko,
—
Mn. "There are
The company, in addition to holding a leading ])osition
with regard to the jire vailing prosperity that is worthy
ated organizations, including the National Food Brok- plated. in lumber trade, is one of the largest producers of
the
ber of teams and trucks in service for hauling the staves for staves, but the prices offered of (juotatiou. It finds that there is a definite, thou^h
ers' Association. National Canning Machimry and Sup- Two
kinds of chestnut seeds have 1x*en imported from plenty of iiKjuiries
slack cooperage stock in the country. ... I, .....An ..f-...--. .-.I .-..,.,1 ... 1.-. .-, ...^ .,^. ,^ i ., «....- 'i.,.,'ir_
to the finishing plant at Leslie. are below tiie cost of production. The fault lita
far
plies' Association, and National Manufacturers'
Syruj) China. One is frotn the wild chestmit of southern
with some Arkansas stave manufacturers who have of-
and concludes as follows:
ently in proj.;ic>s.
Association, woidd lK)ld their 1926 convention in Louis- China and this is to be used in the southern part of the
the organization has held several ineetings fered staves at $3.25— they have a tojj-heavy stock of COLLETON MERCANTILE AND MANUFACTURING "The reaction which started toward the end of the
ville, where nation, where the chestmit tree is a natural growth.
The Jefferson County Armory will be used The other, a hairy chestnut raised northern China,
ORGANIZING NEW PLANT No. 2 staves. We can not predict any improvement COMPANY PRODUCING ROSIN STAVES lirst (piarter was largely confined to manufacturing.
in the past. in
A new now Manufacturing Com-
Mercantile and Irtin and steel, cottoi-. and woiden textiles and leather
for exhibits of various packages, tnachinery. barrels, is to be used in the colder climes of the nation. It is
plant has been organized and is operat- for several months." The Colleton
ing under the name of the Fiastern Barrel Company, I)any. of Ravenel, S. C. is now mamifacturing rosin
were most seriously affectid. l-",m|)loyment tbroi'iibont
kegs, bottles, cans. etc. P>etwcen 7.000 and 8,000 mem- claimed that both species are immune to the blight and at
.30North Davis Street, Providence, R. I. Messrs. BUSINESS ONLY A FRACTION OF VOLUME barrel sfives at its plant in Ritter. S. C. in addition to the country has luld ii]) fairix well. Consumer btiying
liers arc expected to attend the convention, which will other diseases that' have practically insured the destruc-
session frrim Jaiuiary 24 to 30. 1926. This tion of the forests of domestic trees. The chestnut Nathan and Samuel Silverman are at the head of the PRIOR TO 1921 the other lines of cooperage stock which it i)nKluces. has remained steady.
will be in
new They are in a position to turn out this item in un- ".Any excess of production during the last (luarter of
meeting will furnish the opportum'ty for some very blight has worked its way into Virginia now and it is
enterpri.se. . Geo. B. Nichols, ICvkrKtt. Mass.— "F.ven as for the
1*>24 and the first (jnarter of 1925 has disappeared as a
extension work in the interest of only a matter of another couple of years before last four years, trade with me is not over 25 per cent, limited quantities, having a tremendous supply of the
effective trade it
SUFFERS FIRE LOSS green jiiue timber from which the staves are made. result manufacturing curtailment and well-
of prompt
cooperage. attacks the forests of the Carolinas, Kentucky and of normal as cimipared with years prior to 1921. and
Tennessee.
A fire recently occurred at the plant of the Gideon-
I have no advices in hand which indicate any change The cotnpany. which has been engaged in the manu- maintained consumption. It is doubtful whither there

Large Increase in Apple Production Anderson Company, Gideon, Missouri. At this writing. more than M) years, is has been any serious overproduction. The sharp decline
for the better in the near future. Your Journal is facture of forest products for
Federal farm census reports covering a number of Try our Sf>r('ia! ".Id" Dcparlmcut for quick returns The Journal has as yet received no definite informa- a viry welcome guest each month, even as always during one of the largest cooperage producing concerns in of manufacturing was due rather to hesitancy on the
eastern Kentucky counties, including Floyd, Clay. Perry if you have anything to sell or waul to buy. tion as to the loss entailed. the South. part of middlemen in accumulating stocks."
the manv vears I have taken it."
 August, 1925 THIC X.VnoXAL COOPERS' JOURNAL 11
August. 1925
10 THE NATIONAL COOPERS' JOURNAL
WHERE "HUGE PROFITS" IN INDUSTRY GO THIRD ISSUE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COM-
LATE APPLE CROP WILL PROVIDE AN IN-

1 niTiti mm WANTS IN
CO-OPERATION BETWEEN MANUFACTURER, Huge on capital invested in manufacturing MERCE'S YEAR BOOK READY FOR
CREASED VOLUME OF BUSINESS FOR THE
profits * rinryv^^r^- nne* *>*>f>r»«©©Of»0'i
JOBBER AND CONSUMER WILL PUT THE the minds of the uninformed, according DISTRIBUTION
joumiti COOPERAGE INDUSTRY ON ITS FEET COOPERAGE INDUSTRY— C. M. VAN AKEN exist only
to
in

Noel Sargent, who discusses the subject' in July "The American people have little right to complain COOPERAGE LINES
Devoted Exclusively to the Cooperage Industry
—FRANK M. SCHERER The past month has shown no great changes in the
American Industries, official publication of tiic Na- about our economic situation during the year 1924"
.^ifK

the close of the month of July and cooperage business throughout the eastern section. An tional Association of Manufacturers. thus Secretary Hoover begins the foreword of the
As wc draw near
enter into August there are two distinct features in the average amount of staves, heading and hoops has been The total gross income devoted to interest ?n fu'.uled third issue of the Commerce Yearbook, which was re-
li. J. IliiL's. Kcrnst(n>.'n, I'irfiinia. is in the inarket

slack cooperage industry that mean a good deal to both moving in this territory for various kinds of barrels. debt, savings, and dividends and profits, amounted leased for distribution on July 15th. hundred The .seven for from 3(H) to 4(K) o/^ple luirrels.

No one seems to be hungry for stock because it is gen- mass of nine Rinfi I'roduets Co., 1914 Jumes lUiildinf), Cluttta-
the consumers and manufacturers. to only 7.5 per cent, he writes, considering the capital and odd pages which follow contain the vast
erally realized that there is enough anxiety on the
part
Following the action of some of the largest hardwood reported for all industries by the Census of Manu- facts on which this general conclusion is based. Con- noocjii, Tennessee, desires quotations on eooperiUje.

lumber maiuifacturers in the South, a good number of of the shippers to get the orders, so that no unnecessary factures for 1919. This figure relates to only one year cisely and simply, but comprehensively and thoroughly, The Hppiird Stare Co., I'armrille, J'irijinia. is in the
delay is experienced in loading cars, and for some
un-
mills are shutting down and devoting their titne to the and does not take into account losses through failure or the Yearbook presents and analyzes the statistics and market for a 20-ineli cylinder sou', H'liitney preferred.

disposition of their stocks on hand, and arc trying to known reason the railroads are bringing cars through licpiidation. or long periods during which otherwise suc- other facts of American business during 1924, with com- Andrezc Kitter, \222 Shackama.von Street, Philadel-
PiibliNlied Monthlr in express time. In fact, during the past few months. cessful concerns fre(|uently pay no dividends. parisons between that year and its predecessors. The the market for a quantity of (jiueose
convince the users and distributors that they are offer- phia. Pa., i\.'ill be in
Home Office, 601 Witheritpoon Miilldinu, rhiladiliiliiu
a customer in New York State could get a car through In controversion of the idea of swollen corporate economic situation of all important foreign coimtries
M. E. Doane, Editor-Manager ing high-class material at prices below the cost of pro- barrels for fall deliveries.
mill about as tiuickly as he could get a small Mr. Sargent considers 1921 the year of greatest also summarized. The statistical material is illus-
J. E. Mac'Donald, Associate Editor duction. A
number of the consumers are taking advan- from the profits is Sehaffner Bros. Co., Prie, Penusyk'ania. icill be in
tage of the present situation by buying a reasonable shipment from New York warehouses. profits in this country. Of 31.<X)0 corporations in the trated with a large number of diagrams and maps. the market for one carload of Xo. 2 3{)-ineh (jum staves
num- Some cooperage is moving into the fruit districts con- tuanufacturing, mining and milling group in that year, This third issue of the Commerce Yearbook appears
quantity for the immediate future, but a greater for ship)nei!t about the mi<{dle of September.
ber are anticipating lower prices. \\'e do not, how- stantly of late the major portion of early apples are the number of those earning (after taxes were jiaid) much earlier than its two predecessors, both of which
Entered according to act of Congress, April 26. 1885, with
;
still

the Librarian of ronpress and as second-class matter at the ever, think this will materialize as there has already being shi])ped in baskets, thus curtailing the barrels used from 10 to 20 per cent, was nearly 20 per rent, greater were necessarily delayed by the newness of the task
Post-Offlce In Philadelphia. Pa. Many people are of the opinion than those earning 40 per cent, or over on their capital. BAUER COOPERAGE COMPANY LOSES FAMOUS
been some increase in certain grades of staves, notably for early apples. still
undertaken. It is not possible, in view of the jmrpose
" "" " Ill"'"""'"'"
year also, of the 351.000 corporations of all CASE IN SUPREME COURT
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—
Xo. 2 28K;-i»<-'h Cottonwood and gum. It is to be ex- that the late apple crop, which is the crop that is barreled,
i In this of presenting an authoritative review of the year, to
A recent decision handed down in the Federal Court
41st Year PHILADELPHIA, AUGUST. 1925 No 4
is going to be small, but others
are more optimistic kinds, 34 per cent, had no earnings or a deficit, 50 per issue the Yearbook before about the middle of the
pected that the cooperage industry, like all others, will
""" "i" '""""'
cent, had earnings of 15 per cent., and 16 per cent,
had do not at CinciiTiati disposes of the suit of the P.auer Cooper-
nniiiiiiiM""""""!" I" ' "imiiiiii" ""imi"" "i"""""
suffer periods of depression, but there really has been and feel confident that when the pickers begin their following year, since many essential statistics

SUBSCRIPTION prevailed over a period of work will be found the same as has been found every earnings of 15 per cent, or over. become available until April or May. The promptness age Company vs. Jacob Schmidlo])p and Lawrence Max-
a time when such conditions it

per year. In advance, postage free. In United States more apples than generally Offsetting this year of from 1913-
greatest profits, and well, Jr.. which has become famous in the annals of the
12.00
ten months and longer. It is our honest oi)inion and other year, that there arc is of the present issue greatly increases its utility, it
Single copies, 25 cents.
1918. inclusive, of an average of 322,000 of all American
and Canada. cooperage industry. In 1907 the Bauer Cooperage Com-
countries. belief that the period of depression is passing and that expected. expected that the sale will consequently be much
12.50 per year. In advance, postage free, to foreign
is

The receipt of the first paper after subacrlptlon la evidence There docs not seem to be as much cutting of prices corporations, the average number of those which either larger than that of the second issue, wdiich in turn was pany purcliased from Messrs. Schmidlopp and Maxwell
No other receipt the late summer and early fall will bring a better vol-
that order has been received at this office.
to the manufacturers. now as there has been in past months. The prices are had no income or a deficit was 133,000; from which three times greater than that of the first. The Year- a tract of 25,0(K) acres of timber land in Pulaski and
win be sent unless requested. ume of business, with a better price
ADVERTISIXO right down to or below cost of i)roduction, and most Mr. Sargent assumes that every year an average of book has evidently filled a real need of American McCreary counties, Kentucky. The consirleratit.n. $200,-
The other point that we wish to bring out is the fact
Advertising of a suitable character will be admitted to our who of the manufacturers and dealers feel that if the other 40 per cent, of all corporations earn no profits. business men, bankers, economists and journalists. As 0(K).was ])aid by ten i)romissory notes of $2().0()0 each,
A card giving ratea will be that there are distributors and manufacturers still
columns at reasonnble rates. To lean years over a period
how For-
«ent on application. think that the demand can be improved by the ridiculous fellow wants to go below this he may have the business. further illustrate
stated by Julius Klein. Director of the Bureau of which were to be retired over a ])eriod of five years.
UE.MITTANCES can readily be seen that a spirit of this kind has a may neutralize the extraordinary profits of exceptional eign and Domestic Commerce, it is hoped that this series Notes and interest aggregating $1.S(),(KK) were paid by
cutting of prices to almost unheard-of values. Let us It
of in-
Remittance may be made by draft, postal order, money years, Mr. Sargent states that in 1921. a year the Bauer interests, who then entered suit, claiming that
"The National Coopers' take, for example, the pine heading situation. Mill run beneficial effect upon the trade, because the buyer knows of Yearbooks "may be of assistance in laying out long-
order or check to the order of manufacturing
and also knows that there is no proba- dustrial depression, 53 per cent, of the range programs for the stabilization of industry and they had acquired the land under the terms of a mort-
Journal." I7j^-inch can be purchased today, at a few mills that where the price is
CORRESPONDENCE of his neighbor buying cheai)er than he docs. corporations submitting income returns reported no net trade,so as to minimize the economic losses resulting gage which they had virtually satisfied and that the bal-
have any stock, at an average price of SYi cents at the bility
The columnsof The National Coopers' Journal are open for incomes. from the current extremes of the business cycle." ance of the consideration named in the ])urchasc was
the discussion of all topics of general Interest to the cooperage mill. This price is not profitable to the manufacturer,
earnings of 34 sub-
Industry, and contributions are solicited from our readers. Considering more in detail the
The volume may be secured from the Superintendent nothing more than usury. The U. S. District Court
and it is hard to believe, but nevertheless it is true, that by the
iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii"i"'ntiiiiiiii"i"ii""i iiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiii
BALANCING OF PRODUCTION WITH CONSUMP- divisions of the industrial group in an analysis of Documents. Washington, D. C. or from any of the rendered judgment in favor of the Bauer Company,
mill nil iiiiii""i""i""i"n
during the past ten days quotations have been made to that
Our naderh will ohilge n»., when wntlnu to iiartieH adver- TION THE SOLUTION OF COOPERAGE Standard Statistics Company, Mr. Sargent states
district or co-operative officers of the bureau at the but the U. S. Court of Ajjpeals reversed tlie verdict of
the trade in the East on this particular item as low as
naper. If tliey »vlll ulale that llie.v saw It In in only six of them did profits for
the years 1921-1922
UsIiiK I" "iir
the Mil*.TlUenient In "Tlie Notlnnnl Coopers' Journal." This 6J/. cents delivered on a New York rate. This price PROBLEM— E. A POWELL highest
nominal price of one dollar. the lower court, and the Supreme Court, in its recent
Is little JroHhle. and riM.t«» nothing, hut It helps us
and Is and 1923 average more than 10 i)cr cent., the decision, refused to review tlie case.
is lower than any No. 2 heading of any kind which can The Joirx.\l. Mr. E. A. Powell,
lofornintlon ivunled by advertisers. In a recent letter to
figure being 14.25 per cent., while two of
them had an
same district, and we know of some
delivered in the
This refusal makes it necessary for the creditors'
l:e president of The
Cooperage Cotnpany, ex-
Powell for the
THE PETER GERLACH COMPANY EXECUTES
"IIIIIIIIIIIIIM
average loss, and the weighted averaged profit
IIIIIIIIIII lllllllllllilllMIIIIIIIMIIIIIII ltlllll"i"lll"llin"lllll"llll""llllll"lllll"llllll

truck barrel heading which is not of so good a grade.

committee which is now administering the cooperage
pounded the following summary and prediction relative
SUPPLY vs. DEMAND The effect of such
entire group was only 6.50 per cent. LONG-TERM LEASE ON NEW QUARTERS concern's affairs (they went into the haiuls of receivers
that has been sold at a better price. to the present cooperage situation: very clearly show." Mr. Sargent con-
"These figures while the suit was in progress) to pay the Schmidlopp-
ridiculous quotations hurting the entire cooperage The Peter Gerlach Company, of Cleveland, ])ioneer
universally conceded that, as a general proposi-
is in- "Practically every industry in the country is suffer-
cludes, "that industry as a whole does not make ex-
It is
the consumer can hardly
place manufacturers of cooperage machinery, have closed a Maxwell interots the balance of the consideration named
dustry. In first the ing from being ovcrplanted. The productive capacity orbitant profits, and that years of
prosperity are only
tion, manufacturers of cooperage stock are realizing ten-year lease on 30.000 square feet of space on the in the contract of sale, together with interest, in order
believe that stocks are being rapidly depleted and that a built up during the war period can not be sustained
extremely small, if any. profits from their Inisincsscs, compensations for years of depression." main floor of the Templar Motor Car Company's plant to secure clear title to the property. The amount due
little higher prices are anticipated. He feels that the during normal business i)criods. Consequently, in many
As a matter of fact, it might he stated in hroad terms in that city and will occupy their new cpiarters as soon on the principal is $80.0(K). In the event of default the
that the majority of stock producers, hoth slack and
heading market is still on the toboggan, anc' instead of lines, shutdowns are becoming more frequent, and con-
THIRTY NATIONS CO-OPERATING IN DRIVE
as their i)lant and offi'.'e ec|uipment can be transferred land will be sold by a master commissioner to satisfy
placing his order now. even at the ridiculous <|uotations solidations and reorganizations which make possible the
tight, are actually losing money un<ler present condi- TO CURB ACCIDENTS from their present location at Winter and Leonard the claims of the former owners.
made, he passes up and waits, and along with this he more efpiitable distribution of the burden imposed by
indeed a world problem which knows
it
tions, and have heeii doing so for the past few years. That safetv is Streets. The consideration set forth in the lease is The Bauer Cooperage Company, whose headquarters
l)Ost|)ones the purchasing of his hoops and heading. If unemployed capacity, are being put into effect in almost that more
To just what factor in the industry's activities these
no boundary lines is indicated by the fact
$70,000 for the term. are at Lawrenceburg. Indiana, was one of the largest
the market should strengthen very materially the pur-* every line of business.
conditions are chargeahle luore or less a matter of members National Safety C'Hincil re-
is
chasers of this low-priced stock would probably have "The production of cooperage
than 1(K) of the They have disposed of the factory and office buildings tight cooperage concerns in the country before they en-
is decreasing and will
individual t)pinion. side in 30 different countries. These members get the at Winter and Leonard Streets, which they occupied
for countered the financial diftuulties which resulted in the
difficulty in getting delivery. decrease more, and within the next 60 days the coop- experiences of 4.000 safety
There are a few hasic or underlying elements in the
collective accident prevention a long period of years, to the Cleveland Union Termi- present receiver shij).
We realize that every jobber and manufacturer has erage market in many lines will show decifled improve- the council
situation that are militating to the detriment of satis-
men scattered all over the world, through nals Comi)any. This site, which adjoins the railroa'l
factory trade in our which are clearly discernahle the right to ask his own i)rice, and the consumer has ment. information. The
line,
which serves as a clearing house of property, will, after the razing (»f the present buildings,
an<l for which a remedy is very easy to prescrihe. The the same privilege of having his mind set on a price to "Kor many years there has been a gradual but definite
foreign members include government
officials, chambers
incorporated the expanded terminal now under
RULING IN INCOME TAX LAW
be in
most serious malady afflicting the industry at the mo- buy. But why should any one who has the slack cooj)- tendency discernible in the cooperage business toward industrial institutes, Hoehling of the Supreme Court of the Dis-
Justice
of commerce, municipal bureaus, construction.
erage business at heart, and who is making his livelihood the consolidation of individual manufacturing units CMupanies, Columbia has ruled that the actual returns
of
ment is the lack of halance hetween the production and public utilities, railwavs. mines,
exploration trict

the consumf)tion of coojjcrage material. This lack of in it. cut prices to the point where any business handled and toward the linking of manufacturing concerns with labor, health, life under the income tax law. as well as the amount of the
factorv insiKCtors, departments ..f

halance is the root from which springs the greater must result in a very heavy loss? In ihe iiirticula.- barrel making concerns. This has iiulicated recogni-
and welfare societies and representatives of American TREE FELLING TO BE PROHIBITED BY LAW tax j)aid. may be i)rodiiced before the board of tax
district that was covered with these low quotations, rec- tion of the fact that our package, to comi)etc success- appeals upon the demand of an individual or company
numher of the lesser illnesses which are hesetting the companies. Having i:i mind the conservation of Indianapolis trees
ords indicate that other orders were placed for the fully, must eliminate all possible overhead, all excess apiK-aling from a ruling of the commissioner of internal
trade. It is the luother and father of price-cutting, are carrying on accident pre- for the coming generations. Mayor Lew Shank, of In-
selling expense, and the concerns supplying barrels iriust
The members abroad
unfair competition, market glutting and a host of otlur same articles at 7-^ cents to 8 cents ])er set. that which is being conducted submit to the chy council revenue. All documents i)roduced before the board of
vention work similar to dianapidis. Ind.. jilans to
scourges that are making the cooperage husiness a appears that there a lack of co-operation between so equip themselves as to render practically ])erfcct employees are bemg tax appeals are public property. Hence any returns so
by concerns in this country, whose
It is
an ordinance which will make the felling of trees illegal
hazardous and unproHtahle line of endeavor. the manufacturer, the jobber and the consumer, and we service. .Added
impetus will be given this movement streets and at home. produced immediately bccoiric i)ublic. or available for
by the business condition through which we are passing,
taught safetv in plants, upon the unless a permit has been granted and the person cut-
It is rirlicul'iu-ly easy to lay down the formula "hal- believe that in adtlition to stability we must also strive
The membership of the National Safety Coun-
foreign ting down the trees signs an agreement to plant a young
scrutiny by representatives of the press and other inter-
ance priiduction with consuinptif)n." hut it is an ex- and the barrel consumer will approve of any luove- H. Camenm. its
has grown considerably since W.
for sincerity. Every consumer realizes that the manu- So far as known, the ested persons.
cil tree for every tree felled. is

tremely difficult matter to apply effectively to a trade facturer business to make some money and ment in our industry which will give him better service, Internatumal Labor kind in In- In other no part of an income ta.x return
words,
managing director, addressed the
it will
is in
ordinance, if passed, will be the first of its
hody of such size and such far-flung area as that of better i)ackages. fewer and better organized concerns to League of Nations, would be secret under the Hoehling ruling in the event
not criticize his asking a reasonable price for his product. an example not only to
Conference, a department of the diana, and isexpected to set
deal with, and a market of comparative and reasonable one taxpayer appealing from a decision of the coiumis-
the cooperage industry.
at Geneva, Switzerland,
and which will send a delegate other cities of the State, but will likely lead eventually
There is no single agency existing at the present time stability.
t Annual Safety Congress, to be held
to the Fourteenth to State legislation of a similar nature. Both factions sioner demanded a showing of the returns of his busi-
powerful enough to control total production it can only — PRESENT CONDITIONS POINT TO A GOOD FALL "To us. the present conditions in the industry are
at Cleveland. Ohio, from Sei)tember 28th to Oct.)ber 2d, of the city council say they can see nothing but good ness rivals. The Hoehling ruling was made in such
I)e regulated hy the common consent and co-operation of not discouraging, but are natural results from obvious a case, the Oesterlin Machine Company, of Cincinnati,
TRADE— JAMES INNES inclusive. ^ , r>
in such an ordinance, and there is but little doubt it
the individual operators. The very ohvious fact that causes, and as jjroduction and demand assume the proper National Safety Coun-
,
demanding a sight of the returns of a dozen other con-
The report of the apple crop continues favorable, Among the countries in which will he passed.
the prevailing unprolitahle price which cooperage hrings relation,wc expect and look forward to a healthful Republic. Brazil. Chile. department are delighted cerns engaged in the same business, in order that the
while early apples are light, not many of these are packed cil members live are: Argentine Officials of the State forestry
market hascd upon the law of supply and condition which will allow profit making by everybody board of tax appeals could determine by what method
in the oirii is
Australia, Canada. Mexico,
Columbia. Uruguay. Sweden. at the probable action of the city council.
.Xcording to
ill barrels, so the light crop does not affect the con-
demand, should he convincing proof to any reasonably the business, although
undoubtedly be there the commissioner of internal revenue arrived at figures
South Wales, Poland. Belgium. Rou-
in will
sumj)tion to any great extent. Late apples, however, Switzerland. New Richard Lieber. head of the Statv con.servation depart-
intel'ie''"^ prod(ir«'r thnt t]irrr is inn great a vojufne nf m.Tny ronsnlidatton* throughout the industry which will sho\vtn<;j th.e invested cap'ta! of these cottcerns and
promise an abundant crop, and this should help the situ- mania. West Indies. Czecho-Slovakia, France.
British ment, tlie passage of the ordinance will mark a long
manufactured stock available, and the only sensible tend to reduce the overhead cost of manufacturing and
Ireland, England, in the State, not arrived at the figures representing what they should
ation tnaterially. Provided there is a giMMl demand for Finland. Germanv, Himgary, India, step toward the conservation of forests
thing to do under the circumstances to "cease firing" selling cooperage."
Netherlands and New pay as excess profits taxes.
is
much for the value of trees in the city alone, but for
The consumption api)!es for export, which is likely as freights are easier, Italy. Japan, Norway. Denmark. so
until demand catches up with supply. Wr. Powell's views are founded on keen observation Commissioner Blair has noted an appeal to the Court
apple barrel stock should be fairly well cleaned up this Zealand. the moral effect such an ordinance will have in other
of cooperage stock is a fairly staple quantity and iic of the conditions i)revailing in the business in which he of .'\ppeals and will carry the <iuestion to the Supreme
cities and eventually in rural communities.
material increase in demand can 1« brought about by fall. Coopers' stocks arc fair; there are heavy stocks Court overruled there.
isone of the individual leaders, and his utterances on if
reducing prices to an unprofitable level. Barrels are at the inills. but a heavy run on apple barrels will soon
trade subject's are clothed with the authority of sound
STAVE MILL NOW REBUILT
bought on the basis of utility and not on the basis of melt these stocks away. the
According to recent advices to TiiK Joirnai..
assume that any consumer will buy coop-
and Prices continue unchanged the supply is still in ex-
judgment and close analytical study.
Ark., has
EPPARD STAVE COMPANY'S MILL BURNED COOPERAGE PLANT DESTROYED BY FIRE
stave mill of M. L. Sigman, at Monticcllo.
price, to ;

erage that he has no use for, merely because it is cheap, cess of thedemand, so that we do not look for much The new mill The stave mill of the ICjjpard Stave Company, at A disastrous fire recently occurred at the plant of
been rebuilt and is now in operation.
to draw a conclusion on illogical and untenable improvement in prices unless we have a rush for apple by fire. h'armvillc, Virginia, was completely wiped out by fire The Package
Creamery Manufacturing Comiiany.
takes the place of the one recently destroyed
is
barrel stock.
PICTURE THIS, PLEASE The origin of the flames is Blytheville. Mr. I. ). WestbriM)k, the local
.\rkansas. (
premises. that the new plant is comi)letely in the early part of July.
The United Mr. Sigman states
Granting a more or less fixed consumption, if dcinand Genera! trade is quiet, which is the usual condition in States produces annually nearly 200,000,-
undetermined. The which was totally consumed,
mill, manager. rei)orts that several million staves and a
equipped with machinery of the most approved design.
is met fully and generously and over-supply is avoided, July, but everything points to a good fall trade. 000 bushels of apples. If placed in barrels, side by side,
be replaced immediately and operation will be number of sheds were burned. The loss is estimated
and that he is in a better position to turn out high- will
prices will climb to a reasonably profitable level and can Export demand continues fair, quite an improvement the apples would form a line four barrels deep, extend-
resumed as speedily as new equipment can be installed. at $50.(¥)0.
class stock than ever before.
be maintained on this plane indefinitely. on a year ago, and steadily increasing. ing from Boston to Seattle.
12 THE XATIOXAL COOPERS' JOURNAL August, 1925 August, 1925 THE XATIOXAL COOPERS' JOURNAL 13

Wooden Barrels for Apples — Why Substitutes? of quality production cooperage industry there
in

has been no room for careless or haphazard methods

the

of barrel maiuifacture. Exhibiting a complete and com-

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An analytical treatment of the relative cost of barrels prehensive understanding of the container needs of
Catc-LaNicvc Company
and boxes as containers for apples
By A. C. Hughes
apple packers and shippers, the cooperage industry has
steadily maintained a close
growers of .America. Thv one sound basis for judging
contact with the fruit SLACK BARRELS INCORPORATED
container performance is not the original ])rice but
the final cost. It is for the fruit grower himself to
The production of nearly every crop in agriculture, industry expresses a definite opinion in the affirmative
think deeply on this important phase of his business.
and especially apples, is to some extent influenced l)y and is backed up in its contention by the United States
Department of .Agriculture. In the issue of "Crops "Well bought is half sold'' is an adage peculiarly ap-
that are distinguished by a
the climatic conditions of each season. The number of
plicable to fruit containers and when api)lie(l never
hushels to the tree, the nature of the soil during the
tender age to maturity, as well as the prolific character
;ind Markets" published by the Department under date
of Xovember 15. 1924. it states that packing costs are destroys good will, much less dependable profits. marked superiority of manufac- A NATIONAL reputation
of the fertilizer that is used, are all influenced hy lower in X'irginia than in other regions because the ^^ for "quality" can not be
weather conditions over which the grower has no barrel is used almost exclusively. One important ture and materials.
control. But when it comes to the question of packing grower estimated harvesting, hauling, packing and DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE'S ESTIMATE acquired over night. We have
and handling fruit products, after the crop prospects loading at a cost of 47 cents per barrel, exclusive of FORECASTS HEAVY APPLE CROP FOR 1925
have become more clearly defined and seasonal varia- the cost of the barrel. Reduced to a bushel basis, this The commercial api)le crop this year will be a little
spent many years building up
tions are not a controlling factor, the successful market-
ing of his crop and the lessening of avoidable wastes
in various forms depend entirely upon the grower
cost

by the
approximated 16 cents per bushel.
are significant when contrasting similar costs incurred
northwestern grower, whose costs reach 40 cents
These figures larger than

barrels
last, according to the July report of the De-

partment of Agriculture. The crop is given as 29.230,()(X3

compared with 28.701, (KK) last year. This is
TIGHT KEGS the confidence which the trade
reposes in our goods and it is
himself and how he provides enduring safeguards tn per bushel box. the commercial crop. The total or farm crop is given
create profits. as 156,942.(K)0 bushels against 179.443.(X)0 bushels last
that deKver their contents in one of the most jealously
Comparative Costs as Between Boxes and Barrels
Giving the question of ])acking and handling fruit year. It will be seen that- while the total farm crop
and fruit products the consideration it deserves is a
Investigation
on the use of the bo.x
made at the time of harvest
for shipi)ing apples
last
from Cal-
fall
was larger last year, there is a decrease this season, but perfect order and command the guarded assets of our business.
big problem and worthy of the serious thought of nevertheless the commercial crop is cxi)ected to be
houn. Illinois, to the St. Louis market gave i)romise of
growers. Take, for instance, the selling price of apples.
a decided increa.se in price which is naturally i)assed on
larger than a year ago. In 1923 the commercial crop confidence of careful shippers.
Grade and quality without (juestion determine it. The was 35.936.(XX) barrels and in 1922 it was 31.945,000
to the consumer. The following figures give the com-
cost incident to i)acking and storing, as well as ship- barrels.
parative cost of using both types of containers:
ping apples, also aff^ects the selling price, and right The figures releasedshow the largest decrease in Vir-
.Average cost of ])icking, packing and shii)ping. cart-
here it may be said that few things arouse more dis- ginia. Washington has prospects for a larger croj) than
age to wharf, wharfage, freight and trucking to
satisfaction in the fruit grower's mind than the spread cold storage, including cost of barrel Ifl.65
last year, as also has New York. Michigan is about the Our APPLE BARREL STOCK
letweeJi the prices he receives for his fruit and the ])rices
paid for the same by the ultimate consumer. This
.Average cost of labels, wrapping. ])acking. i)icking.
cartage to wharf, wharfage, freight and trucking
same. Idaho has a better crop in sight but Oregon and
California indicate a decrease.
has won a national reputation for Slack Barrel Staves Elm Hoops
to cold storage, including cost of one bushel box. quality and value.
sjiread. in the case of many
increased in
other farm i)roducts.
the last decade.
lias

\'arious explanations of
.Average cost of one barrel containing three bushels. 1.65
Average cost of one barrel of api)les i)acked in three
.96

1
The
,ws
forecast i)y States compared with last year fol-
Gum and Pine Heading
have been offered, one being that the margin
A D & L Tight Barrel Staves
this fact bushel boxes at 96c per box 2.88 Cond. Jill) 1 K^t. I'nxl., 1925 TVo.liiction,
Per Ciiit. P.lils. 1924,
between prices i)aid to growers and prices exacted from Increased cost of three bushels of apples by being l!l)ls.

c«)nsumers largely represent an unfair profit taken by packed in three boxes instead of one barrel .... 1.2.S Maine 82 588,000 651,000
New Hampshire ...84 226.000 292,000
distributing agencies. Studies made by the United
States Department of Agriculture, however, have .shown
From
essential to
the standpoint of the cooi)erage industry
produce efficient and economical fruit
it

con-
is
\ermont
Massachusetts
74
7^
95.(HK)
588,0(K)
160.000
660.(K)0 Wylie 4 Wilson. Inc Warehouses
that net profits taken from middlemen are an insignifi- tainers, if it desires to be a factor in the distributing Rhode Island (^ 52.<MK) 64.(HK) Memphis, Tenn.
cant part' of the spread. Such profits seldom amount of about 35,(KKM)0() barrels of ajjples that are grown Ctmnecticut 67 179.0(K) 2f)().(H)0 SAGINAW, MICHIGAN Memphis Blytheville, Ark. Ten nessee
.Vew York 51 3.948,(K)0 3,738,(KK)
to more than \nQ per cent, of the consumer^ price and yearly in this country. It is also essential that the price
Xew Jersey 58 420,(KM) 474.<XX)
Nettleton, Ark.
often less than that figure. exacted for apple barrels be in line with other related Pennsvlvania 41 747.000 780.(KK) i.vaa. .••..••••••••••••••••••••••"•••""** '""S"**"!!

factors if a competitive parity is to be retained. Delaware 55 26l.(X)() 310.000

The Cost of Distribution
When making investigations to find out how their Marvland 45 2.56.0(X1 254.000
the cost of fiiniisliiiiii distrihuliiifi scrzii,\ rather
X'irginia 34 1.401.(MH) 2.520.(X¥)
// is packing costs can be reduced, fruit growers will <lis-
West Virginia .32 702.(K)0 8(K).000
than the profit t.iken by the distributors, that widens the cover that the efficiency of methods used in ])acking Xorth Carolina ...,49 186.000 307.(XX>
spread betwitMi producers' and consumers' prices. and handling their fruit has an important influence •)n South Carolina ..,,60 ••niuuiuiiiiiimiiimiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiniii i iiiiiiiii iin m
Distributors' costs, as a matter of fact, generally account this matter. Georgia 53 80000 IIO.(KK)
about 95 jht cent, of the sjjread. This has been Ohio 43 588.(KK) 694,0(X)
for The line of advance would seem to be in the <lirec-
Indiana 49 201 .(KM) 145.(XX)
demonstrated
has
u(ie>>
made
to each
to
by investigations
determine what portion
marketing chain
agency in the
which the dei)artmetU
<»f the retail price
in the case
tion of using the best type of containers
economies in packing and handling apples
and retail markets. In other words, more
in
in

efficient
effecting
wholesale
con-
Illinois
-Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
55
49
56
45
1.()31.<KK>
1.288.(!(M)
78.(XH)
27.(HK)
925.000
1.222.(XX)
98 (XX)
38.(KX)
W. T. Smith Lumber
of several important commodities. tainers for packing, shipping, storing and marketing
Iowa 41 61 (XK) 150.«XX)
has been slmwn that service cost inctirred the

Company,
It. in ap|)les offer a better prospect of increased returns to
distribution l)roce^s afifect> con>umers* prices
than those prices are affected by lluctuations
much more
in the
the grower than a lessening of the net
wholesaler or jobU-r, sinte these profits
|)rofits

are
of the
only a
Mi.ssouri
South Dakota
Nebraska
55
21
32
647,000

43.(XH)
588.000

120,(XX)
Inc.
farm value of agricultural i)roduct>. A study made fraction of the total price spread. Kansas 55 287,000 471. (XX)
margins and costs of the
Kentucky 40 73.0(X) 162.000
early last winter into the
The Barrelette for Apples Tennessee .36 44.(XX> 1(X),000
marketing of api)les grown in the State of Washing-
-Alabama .50
Manufacturers of
ton
farmer get
consumer
affords

pays.
a
so
tyi)ical

much
illustration
less for his
of what makes
pro<lucts
the
than the
The tendency toward marketing of apples in
smaller containers, and the need of growers for a
the

container of less capacity than that of a whole barrel,

Mississijjpi
Louisiana
Texas
59
55
53
Yellow Pine Lumber and Timber, WARRIOR
HEADS
has been met by the cooperage industry thrf>ugh its Oklahoma 51 .30.(XK» 54.000
The Net Return on Box Packing .Arkansas
The study was based on data collected from 13 fruit
tiational trade organization.
Industries of .America,
The .Associated Cooperage
by making a careful investiga-
Mcmtana
69
20
737.(KK)
23.000
787.(XX>
70,0(X>
Hardwood Lumber, Staves,
Wyoming
shipping associations in the State of \Vashingt:»n. whose tion of the requirements along these lines and evolving Colorado
50
74 714,(XX) 8(X).(XX>
Heading, Veneers, Box
boxed a|)ples were marketed in the New ^'ork <lis- half known barreleKe. which
a barrel, as the fully Xew Mexico 65 204.(XX) 150.(XX)
trict. The average retail jirice i)er box containing one ^ni)l)lies that need. -Arizona 65 9.(MX> 7.(XX>
Shooks, Crates,
bushel of fancy ai)ples v.as $5. Out of this price the
grower's portion per packed box was only $1.18. More-
Designed primarily for the marketing of fancy grades Utah
Xevada
82
85
198.(XH) 140,(XX)
Shingles, means PINE HEADING
over, this amount was in no sense a net return to the
of ai)nles which are largely distributed in the retail
trade, ample display surface is a prime requisite, there-
Idaho 76 1.361.(KX> 714.00(")
Lath
properly made from
Washington 7^ 9,122.(KX) 6,650.(XX)
growers. It had to cover such market ex|)enses as the fore the use of 15j/.j-inch heading, which bears relatively
Oregon 63 1,43.3.(HK) 1.750.(XX) \
Southern Pine by men
cost of boxes. i)aper. nails, labor, overhead charges, etc., a larger relation to the height of the package than m
amoiniting altogether to about 40 cents i)er box. the case of the whole barrel, i)rovides this feature.
is California 55 1..305.(XX) 1,474,(XX)
who know how
There was. conse(|uently. left to the grower, after
expenses had been paid 78 cents per box. From this
The barrelette is adap'able to
packing and contains all the superior (jualities of the
ec(j!i()mical and ])roper United States ....53.3 29,230,(XX) 28,701 .(XX) I Straight or Mixed Cars
78 cents he had to deduct all of his expenses of pro- —
whole barrel strength, stability, ease of handling and
PADUCAH COOPERAGE COMPANY'S PLANT (ANY PROPORTION)
duction, which include such costs as priming, .spraying.
«. ill 11 .t. ..1^, ii.il. u.^i. j)itIS.i..f, ^ f t
• . ».. . ^
above all is standard in size, the cubical capacity being
«>ne-'nalf that <»f a standard apple Itarrei. it has been
DAMAGED BY FIRE Powell Cooperage Co.
central houses, taxe- on investment in orcharrl ami ai)proved by the of Standards. Considerable damage was inflicted on the i)lant of the
Pnireau United States
t(|nii»ment. It should be noted, too. that these figures Dei)artment of Agriculture, as a legal container for Paducah Company. Paducah, Kentucky, in
CooiK.'rage
ALABAMA KILN-BRIED PINE Cooperage Stock
deal only with the best grades of apples. Returns a recent which (jriginated in the adjoining plant of
fire
apples.
the growers grade were un- the r\aducah Lumber Mamifactnring Company and
to for ajinlc- rif pof)rrr
The barrelette is not an experiment in the way of a
MEMPHIS :: TENNESSEE
dotibtedlx
.After
smaller.
every nccessarv charge is met. therefore, the
new kind of i)ackage. but merely the same stanrlard
barrel so well tstablished. made of sjich dimensions as
spread to the cooperage comi)any's projjcrty. Low jjres-
sure water mains made fighting the flames an
in the AND GUM HEADING
grower's sh.ire <>\ 'Au- >^ uliirli the consumer paiil for to have one-half the cai)acity of the whole barrel. arduous and difficult task, and they gained considerabb'
a box of fancy apitb -•
in New N'ork is pretty small. The t)est way for fruit growers to find out the prac- headway before they were finally controlled. The total Any size Heading from 12 inches to 2 4 inches
Barrel Packing Economical
tical value of wooden barrels and barrelettes is to loss to both plants is ])laced at approxiiuately $1(X),000. CHAPMAN St IS ALABAMA
compare them with the uncertainty of other types of which is While the dam-
amply covered by insurance.
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The important (|u< >tioii i> Do the growers who pack :
containers. Experiments with low-i)riced and i)oor age suffered by the cooperage factory was of consider-
their apples in wooden barrels, which hold three bushels quality containers is educating the fruit grower to the able extent, repairs and replacements were begun imme-
and cost approximately about 65 cents per barrel, fare conviction that such containers only contribute to great' diately, and the company's business was not materially
relatively better? It is on this point the cooperage losses and discomfiture. In the steady upwarfl trend interrupted. \MIKN WRITINO r« AnVKRTlSF.RS, TF.I.I, THKM THAT YOU SAW IT IN "THK NATIONAL O-OPERS' JOURNAI..
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IHMS Canadian Apple Crop Forecast Indicates a Crop of
BUFFALO COOPERAGE MARKET
112 Per Cent, as Compared with 1924 Harvest "iOIIIIK >< •IIIMIIIIIIIIIIIII I IIIMIIIIIIIII Illlllllllllllll
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APPLE BARREL Satisfaction

Guaranteed
The Doniiuiou of Canada Department of Agriculture
has recently released preliminary reports on the Cana-
dian commercial apple crop prosjjects as of July 1st.
Dudley. Alexander and Wealthy promise a fair
liiJfht.

crop while a liyht crop is expected for winter varieties,

Some winter injury reported in young Fameuse and
so
The slack cooperage trade is rather quiet, with not
much doing in the flour barrel demand as a month
ago. At that time it looked as though the coopers were

STOCK
is
in for a period of activity, but the erratic movement
indicating a total crop of 112 per cent, of 1924 and 78 Mcintosh trees in sonie sections, but the injury is not
per cent, of a five-years' average, or generally extensive. of the wheat market has discouraged flour buying. As
.3,()88,5()4 l)arrels
The five major apple-producing provinces all liold Nova Scotia a rule the shops are working on part time, and there

promise of substantial yields of good (piality and size W'itli the season one week later than usual and the is not much hope of any prompt improvement in condi-
Xova tions.
Every Shipment Positively Guaranteed fruit, and i)roviding that no adverse conditions develop
before harvest time the yield will be considerably larger
fruit nicely setting the present prospects for the
Scotia commercial apple crop indicate 125 per cent, of Apple Situation Promising
than that of 1924. General conditions ])rcvailing in last year or 90 per cent, of a five-year avera.ge. or ap- The appearance of the apple crop is i)romising, the
early July were as set forth below: i)roximately 1.434.083 barrels. Although the weather has fruit being very much more advanced than it was at
.
•
been favorable for tree growth, tlie moist and dull this time when everything was very back-
last year,
" * '° conditions of the past moiuh have been conducive to the ward. Apple growers are looking for a good season.
Elm and Wire Hoops The Ontano apple crop shows generally an increase
development of apple scab, which is ,,uite prevalent The crop will not be large enough to reduce prices
Gum,Tupelo and Cottonwood Staves over last year, especially in the (k-orgiin Hay and east-
,^„ ^,^^. ,^,^^.^^ j„ ^^,^^^. orchards. In certain sections of materially and there is help enough to take care of it.
cm apple-producmg districts. According to present
Pine, Gum and Hardwood Heading prospects the md.cat.ons are tor a crop 120 per cent.
j,,^ Annapolis Vallev the bud moth ami apple sucker are The plan of going to the city with a big truck and
{„ ..vidcnce and domg considerable damage in the or- !)icking up a load of fruit gatherers has become quite
Patented Curved Liners of 1924. or 60 per cent, of a five-year average. This ^.,,.^^,,^ ^^,,,^.^^ ^„,^^,.^, ^^ethods have not been practiced, common, so that the crop will not suffer on account of
would forecast this year's commercial crop at approxi-
^,^j^ j^ ^ ^^,^^^„ ^^.j^^,, thorough spraving will prove its a lack of handling. The first early apples of the season
mately 821.772 barrels. ^.,^,^^^. j,, controlling scab and insect pests. have appeared in the city market. There are a few
We manufacture Quebec Yellow Transparents from the South and sell for $1
The iiresent commercial apple crop ])rospects for BritUh Columbia
Straight— Mixed—Matched Cars Slack
Cottonwood Staves
Quebec promise a yield of 90 i)er cent, of 1924 or The jjrospective commercial apple cro]) for British
a
It
bushel up which is not a high price.
at wholesale,
be another month before local apples, like As-
will
are our Specialty, but 64.057 barrels. This is equivalent to 60 cent, of a Columbia compared with 1924 indicates 98 ])er cent.,
or Local Lots
jic-r
trachans and Gravensteins. will be ready. By that time
Barrel we can supply all five-years* average commercial crop.
from month
The change
due
in the or 699.3(M) barrels, )r 80.5 per ci iit.

Generally s|)eaking tarly varieties are heavy.

of a five-year aver-
a good sizing up of the fall and winter crop will be
apple crop yield last is to a heavy age croj).
kinds of slack coop- possible.
Staves erage stock.
June drop.
New Brunswick
a slight decrease and winter varieties light
fall varieties

compared with last year. The sl'ght reduction in yield

State Department Issues Apple Report

Hoops Quality Plus

Ai)ple blossoms
short duration.
were heavy in the province but of
Fameuse and Mcintosh are reported
is caused by winter injory and tlie hot weatiier during

the i)ast month.

TheState Department of l<"arms and Markets reports
that api)les are 3 per cent, under the condition figures

Henry Wineman, Jr Heading Commercial Apple Production

1920 1921
in Canada, 1920
1922
to 1924
192.1 1924
of a year ago.

look light.
Rhode Island Greenings and Mcintosh
appear to be starting a good crop, but the Baldwins

Lincoln Bond and Mortgage Bldg. A

good crop of Baldwin apples is looked for in the
THE Xova Scotia 1.289 844 1.8.12.458 1.702 666 1.6.18.957 1.147.267
Xew Brunswick Xiagara Peninsula of Canada, with other aoples about
DETROIT, MICH. 97.956 110.871 1.18.588 .x5.4.13 69.292

Eastern Traffic Representative, M. D. BROWN, Norfolk, Va. W.M. DAVIS STAVE COMPANY Quebec
Ontario
British Columbia
198.472
2.29().920
511261
80.966
1.449,210
1.022.582
141 (K19
1,.1(>4.250
920.4(H)
42..111
978.3(K)
1.110.000
71.175
684,810
777,000
up to last year's figures. The apple crop of eastern
Ontario compares favorably with that of 1923. Spy
SiiIeN Keprettentativeii shows from 50 to 100 per cent, better than last year,
1EWI"« MKTCArF. Mlddleport, N. Y. J. F. WILSON, M:irtin»iliiirR. W. Va. Memphis, Tennessee Total 4.394.453 4.4%.087 4.2(y6.943 3.825.1K)1 2.749.544 with Mcintosh. Greening and Snow heavy.
O. A. KOCKKFELI.EK. Tivoll, X. Y. FKEI> T. MEAK.S, Onancoi-k, Vii.
Loclcport Celebrates Double Anniversary

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NOVA SCOTIA FRUIT GROWERS PERFECT WHY QUALITY BARRELS WILL PROTECT Tile city of Lockport. X. Y.. celebrated a double an-
niversary week beginning July 19th. It was the
the
SALES PLAN THE COOPERAGE INDUSTRY in

60th birthday of the city and the 100th anniversary of

Co-operation among fruit growers of the Annapolis Washi.ngto.n, D. C. July 29. 1925.
afgy^rsBf^Qr^iif^W^ir^iiAuAiiniiAut
the completion and opening of the Frie Canal. A pro-
Valley. Xova Scotia, has stabilized agriculture in that FniTOR, The X.^tioxau Coopkks' Jolrxai. :
fuse disi)lay of flags and bunting was made and a great
region, and has brought about better marketing facili- many visitors were present from far and near, some
ICvery one interested in cooperage in any way knows
ties,improved quality of fruit and a reduction in the
that The
Joirnal's life-work has been and is to boost of them natives of the town who came back for a
cost of general farm supplies. John X. Chute, manager

COLLETON the wooden barrel, and I notice that every issue has family reunion. Thursday was known as industrial
of the central co-operative organization of growers in
something in its pages along this line, and it is fine that day. with a parade, in which important local industries
the valley, on July 28th told the convention of Massa-
it has. But there is one sure way to boost the wooden participated.
chusetts fruit growers assembled at Amherst. Mass.

Staves Beginning with a unit of 11 men 18 years ago, the

barrel, as we all know, and that is for the manufac-
turers to put better barrels on the market.
Lockport remembered by coopers as the home
will be
of the Trevor Manufacturing Co.. and of a large liranch

MERCANTILE and .\nnapolis valley system now has 58 local co-operatives,

with a central overhead organization and an enrollment
one
.\fter some wooden barrels
shipment, they are practically
as now manufactured
worthless,
stand
and the
plant of the Simonds Saw and Steel Co. The cooper-
age industry is represented by the Xiagara Cooperage

MANUFACTURING Heads of 1.5(K) members.

By control of warehouses, chartering of steamships
and opposing railroad-rate increases, the co-operatives
man that empties them gets very
most cases the barrel dealer that buys
in both heads and replace some staves.
little for
them has
1 find a
same.
to put
number
In Co.. established
city
flour mills
many years ago by J.
has a po|)ulation of about 25.000.
and is the center of a large apple-growing
W.
It
Little.
has several
The

had improved marketing facilities, he said, while the drums

of pa'iit and oil dealers asking for so they can industry. Flour has been made there for many years,

COMPANY, Incorporated Kegs purchasing organization had saved the farmers eight
per cent, on flour anrl feed and $2 per ton on fertilizer.
Much of the crop is marketed in F.ngland.
return
barrel.
1
them, as they

cooper repairing cider and vinegar

have had a
get very little on the wooden and as long ago as 1850 there were five flour mills. It
was
and
the
in
F.rie

1821
Canal that gave Lockport its growth,
there were half a dozen families, who
barrels for over a month, and I find it requires two lived in unfinished log houses. All anuiml was a dense
Manufacturers of
Barrels PACIFIC COAST FIR
INDUSTRY
AND THE PLYWOOD heads and two or three staves to i)ut them in shape. I
am taking the liberty to say that when a barrel has
forest, and when the canal went through it looked as
if a cyclone had leveled a narrow belt of fallen timber.

Kiln-Dried Pine At the last monthly meeting of the Coast

regular
been re-coopered it

and dami)ness shows up the defective timber.

is better than Iicfore. as the weight Boarding houses and shanties of the contractors and

and Gum
Heading
18" Champered and
Shooks Plywood Manufacturers' Association at F.verett. Wash.,
definite i)rogress in approval of research work and a
survey of the coast plywood situation was reported. It
Xow, if we want to keep the good name of the wooden
barrel, we have to give them barrels that will hold what
they put in them, also give the man a fair return for
their men were soon followed by a Ituilding boom, and
from 1825 on Lockport grew rapidly. The Erie Canal
locks at one time were regarded as the finest in the
world.
was shown that the trade was tending more and more his empties. I am inviting the .second-han<l barrel
The Notes of the Trade
Crozed Keg Staves to special
there
stock in fir i)anels.

was an amazing lack of knowledge on the part

discussion intimated
dealers toshow the manufacturers that we arc the ones
who remove all defective timber and replace it with the I-'ire on July 16th conqiletely destroyed the storage
of American people in regard to Pacific Coast plywood lie.st. The only thing lacking is the appearance. plant of J. Allen Ayrault at Knowlesville, X. "S'. The
stocks. Many matters of direct interest to the manu- building contained stocks of hoops, heading and staves
Yours truly.
facturing end of the industry were discussed by those
OUR STOCK Conforms to the Highest attending.
Brlce T. Warrixo. and a carload of feed, all of which were burned. The
origin of the fire is unknown. The loss is about $10,000.
'QUALITY'' STANDARDS \> . 1-,, r I iciicil. 111 iiiL i^iiicii.t v.. inij/i 1 aim l.uiliKcr
.j^w
TIMBER TRACTS PURCHASED Co.. Fort Wayne. was a visitor here and at Rochc'^-
FIR MEN STRESS ADVERTISING Ind..

Cut Clean Dried Thoroughly Lucas E. Moore Stave Co. Xomeeting of recent times matched that of the recent
gathering in Seattle, Wash., of members of the W^est
The United
2(K),(KK),0()0
States Forest
feet of standing timber, situated
Reserve has disposed of
in the Oak
ter
western
a fe\^•

Xew
days ago. and al>o called
^'f)^k.
at other points in

Creek near Schnebly. to the Arizona

Shipped Promptly NEW YORK NEW ORLEANS Coast Lumbermen's Association.
rules
Char.ges in grading
were adopted and the Central Committee on Lum-
Timber Co.
section
The company
.Xriz.,

also has purchased 20,000.(K)0

from the
Inc.,
Willis K. Jackson,
has been granted a building pirmit
presirleiit of Jackson
fi>r
&:

a
Tindle.
struc-
feet of standing timber in the same locality known a> the Colonial Court Building, which
ture to be
ber Standards was petitioned to i)ermit fir finish being
State of Arizona. of Delaware Avenue,
will be erected on the west >i<le
manufactured on the sizes adopted in the new grading
south of the Jackson Building and Ford Hotel. It will
MILLSj
RAVENEL, SOUTH CAROLINA rules. The subject of advertising was brought up and
the statements of all participating in the discussion in- WILL REBUILD COOPERAGE PLANT be two stories in height and
president of the Quaker CitjJ
Pcnnypackcr,
will cost $.^0,000.

dicated advertising to he the greatest need of the man- The Kimball-Tyler Cooperage Company. Baltimore, H. T.
ufacturers lumber. A committee of five was Md.. announces will start immediately on the build- Cooperage Co., has been sjiending considerable time at
of fir it

The was recently his Canadian fishing lodge this summer, accompanied by
appointed to investigate means of providing money for ing of its idant in that city. old ])lant

more destroyed by fire with a loss of $100.(KK). his family.

a intensified advertising campai.gn.
\VIII:n- WRITINC. Tm MIVKRTISERS, TII.I. TIIKM that Vor >\\\ it in TMK NATIuNM. CooPICRS JofHSAI.,
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PIONEER COOPERAGE COMPANY TO EXHIBIT STEEL TRADE HAS INCREASED ORDERS UNITED STATES HAS TREMENDOUS FOREIGN TERM "FIRE-PROOF" IS TABOO
UNITED STATES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MINIATURE OAK BARRELS USED IN NOVEL INVESTMENTS
MERCHANDISING CAMPAIGN PRODUCTS AT BOTTLERS' CONVENTION Betterment in the steel trade is asserted by producers It has been contended tor years by qualitied engineers
URGES TRADE ASSOCIATIONS TO COMPILE on the basis of an increase in the volume of orders, Total investments of United States private capital that there is no such thing in cimimon residential build-
AND DISTRIBUTE BUSINESS STATISTICS Reid. Murdock & Company, a large wholesale grocery The Pioneer Cooperage Company, of Chicago, will
Carbonated comparing the last week of July with the three pre- abroad in 1924 amounted to $9.0'>().(Kt(),(K)0, 44.4 per cent, ing practice as "fire-proof" construction. Xo doubt
using a novelty oak barrel of be represented among the exhibitors at the
Development and proper use of business statistics l)y concern of Chicago, is
of which is placed in Lalin-Ainerican countries, ac- many thousands of .•\meric;ui families are today living
Beverage Exposition, which will be held in the Ameri- ceding, and of an improved rate of production, says
miniature dimensions a national campaign which it
trade associations, along the lines laid down by
the in
Oc- cording to an analysis of the growth of our international under the delusion that
so-called "fire-proof" Imines
can Royal Building. Kansas City. Missouri, from Iron Age. in

recent decisions of the United States Supreme

Court, has recently launched in the sale of sweet pickles. investments made by the National Induslrial Conference they are immune to the hazards of fire. Such stress has
tober 19th to 23d. inclusive, in conjunction with the Consumers adhere to the policy of making railroad
is strongly urged by the Department of Manufacture The barrel, which is being manufactured by the Board. 247 Park Avenue, New York City. been laid upon the "fire-i)roof" (piality of certain build-
annual convention of the .American Bottlers of Car- cars their warehouses, with the result that prices are
Pioneer Cooperage Company, is a tidy little package
of the Chaml)er of Ccmimerce of the United
States The change from the iK^riod of 1789-1820. when Eu- ing materials that the Committee on Building Coi'struc-
steady rather than strong, and cases are few in which
of perfect proportions, built of white oak staves 7% bonated Beverages.
in a bulletin just made public. the business offered so large as to bring out fresh rope was sending the struggling young republic a bare tion Specifications for Private Residences of the Na-
While essentially an exposition of and for the bottled
is
associa- with six
length silvered steel hoops. It i>
The bulletin sets forth that "for years trade inches in
million dollars a year, to the year 1920. a century later, tional Fire ProUction Assoc"ation. has made the {dHow-
carbonated beverage industry, the Kansas City A.
B. price cuts.
highly polished and lacquered and presents a very
at-
statistical activi-
tions have been faced with doubts about be a large and varied idustrial The automobile plants, the high rate at
activity of when the United States loaned the world nearly a billion iiig notation in its recent report:
C. B. I'.xposition will
ties in which they could lawfully
engage. The mcm- tractive appearance.
which sheet and tin-plate mills have been running, the and a half dcdlars, says the conference board, represents "The use of the term 'fire-proof is recommended to
fear that sta- The campaign, of which the unusual container is the display. The exhibitors will represent more than a
l)ers of many associations had come to
of good outlook for implement works, the large volume one of the greatest transformations in the history of be discontinued. This general tenn has been errone-
score of distinct industries which cater to bottlers
opinion of prosecuting feature, a nationally advertised sales-push in the in-
is
of any kind were, in the of live structural projects and tlie exceptional record the world. ously applied to buildings and materials of a more or
carbonated beverages, and their displays will be viewed
tistics
related to eco- terest of "Teenie Weenie" sweet pickles, and
the pub-
officials, inherently wrongful, when they of the half year in line-pipe contracts continue to be Private capital invested by L'nited States citizens in less fire-resistive or inombiistible nature. Its indis-
by bottlers from every section of the United
States.
aithough in every other walk of life licity which it will receive in full-page advertisements Europe amounts to about $l,9tK).000,(XX), or more than criminate produced much misunderstanding
use has
nomic activity, who make the basis of favorable forecasts for August and Sep-
in the Saturday Hvcn'uig Post, The Ladies'
llowc Jour- Canada; Mexico and other foreign countries
statistics were held in high esteem. tember. one-fifth of our total foreign investment of private capi- and has often engendered a feeling of security entirely
Court has nal and periodicals of like calibre, will reflect an indirect their annual purchases at these expositions.
-In this situation the Supreme
itself
While railroad car buying is the main thing needed tal. But $1,5{X).(HK).(HK). or nearly four-filths of our unwarranted.
handed down its opinion in benefit on the cooperage trade as a whole.
granted relief. On June 1st it
to give the market an impetus, fall buying of rails is luiroixjan commitments are loans to governments, not The term "fire-resistive" may be applied to any
two cases brought by the Department
of Justice against ENGLISH COOPERS PROTEST AGAINST IMPOR- likely soon to get under way. The cotton belt is ex- counting loans made by the United States Government standard building material when correctly used. The
trade associations, holding that the statistical activities APROPOS OF DISSEMINATING TRADE TATION OF FOREIGN-MADE CASKS pected to place 15.0()() tons next week, with the Great to luiropean governments. This, the Conference Board fact that the material itself is incombustible does not
Thus, these opinions STATISTICS
of these associations were lawful. The Joint Industrial Council of the English Cooper- Northern order for 25,000 tons following shortly. points out, is significant as indicating our large direct mean necessarily that a structure of which it is the
associations that there is decision of the United
age Industry has recently made protest to the General
serve to indicate for all trade In referring to the recent Iron Trade Rczncw says It l^ecomes apparent that
:
interest in European political conditions. major part is fire-proof or fire safe. The arrangement
if they gather Maple Case. M.
MO violation of the Federal anti-trust laws States Supreme Court in the J«)hn
Committee of the Brewers' Society, of England, against bookings of most finished steel products in July will Of our total foreign investments of $9,090,000,000, and i)rotective features of construction are of i)ara-
facts which the Hardwood Manufacturers'
and distribute the essential business Pritchard, secretary of the
the use of foreign-made casks, which has
attained exceed those of June by from 10 to 20 per cent. This 58 per cent, consists of "private investments," repre- mount importance. Any construction which will jiass
decision clearly makes lawful the
Supreme Ccnirt described. Institute, said the considerable proportion in the iMiglish brewing trade. steady gain in the face of the virtual cessation of rail- senting capital put into industrial, business, financial a fire test made in accordance with the tentative si)eci-
liberty under infor-
"With the clearer understanding of this l)roper gathering and disseminating of statistical
The coopers urged that domestic manufactured pack- road buying indicates that day-to-day normal steel re- and other enterprises as well as investments in real lications of the American bjigineering Standards Com-
bar
the law (which remains unchanged), there is no mation by trade associations covering costs, past sales, ages should be given the preference, basing the
recom- quirements are fairly large. proixjrty ; 42 per cent, represents governmental obliga- mittee for fire tests of materials and construction is
use of business statis- liroduction and stocks on hand. This decision aftirma-
to the development and proper mendation on a claim of superiority in the quality of Oi)crations continue at or near 60 per cent, of ingot tions. Loans to governments of Latin-American coun- "fire-resistive." whether of stone, steel, concrete, lumber
This clearing of atmosphere should mark
the pas- which trade
tics. tively lays down the course of conduct their product, which is almost exclusively a
hand-made cai)acity. with finishing mills running 10 to 20 per cent, tries amount to $840,0(X),0(K). or 21 per cent, of our total ( r brick.
concerning our coni-
to the facts associations may legally pursue, marking a long step
in
economic investments there. Loans to the Canadian governments
sing of guessing as
article, and pointing out that the i)resent situ- higher. Demand for steel bars continues to lead that of
provided there is advance and eliminating much of the fog. mist and
moditv production and distribution, ation of England makes it imperative that domestic in- other forms of finished steel due largely to automotive amount to $1,060.000,0(X), or 43 per cent, of our total
at source, to supply the
information. It
uncertainty in which the latter for many years has been even though capital invested in the Dominion, but includes United
NEARLY 92,000 FOREST FIRES SWEPT COUNTRY
a willingness, dustry be fostered by purchases at home, demand. In Chicago bar bookings are estimated to be
member of an industry to make States capital invested in Canadian railway securities.
DURING 1924
is in the hands of each enshrouded. imported goods can be bought at a more advantageous 20 per cent, ahead of those in June, while in Pittsburgh
his line by his own Mr. Pritchatd said that lumber associations, and other Nearly 92,000 forest fires swept 29.000.000 acres of
possible and accurate figures for price. They emphasized the fact that a goodly pro- they are from 10 to 20 per cent, in excess of last month. Comparatively little American capital has gone tf) Asia
industrial associations, have sought verification of
the public and private lands during the calendar year 1924,
contribution. portion of the money paid for domestic casks went to The price situation is steady, anrl for the fifth con- and Oceania, totaling $690.0(X),000, or 7.6 per cent, of
should be borne in mind that the favorable rulings ambiguities of the law as heretofore applied; that they
brewers through our total foreign commitments. Of this, 64 per cent, according to a report just compiled by the Forest Serv-
"It
l)ay iMiglish labor and returned to the secutive week Irou Review's composite oi 14 leading
the court in the so-called 'Cement
and Maple Floor- sought such a verification with a view to being able to The loans governments. Our Philippine in- ice. United States Department of Agriculture. The
the purchase of their products by wage
r,f earners. iron and steel products remains at $37.45. represents to
adduced in each carry on intelligently without feeling that the govern- money damage was $38,000,000 exclusive of dam-
ing Cases' were based on the facts committee of tlie Brewers' Society expressed sympathy American Metal Market says there have been no price vestments are included in the Asiatic group. actual
in the 'Hardwood ment, without warning, might bring an injunction suit age to young growth, watershed protection, wild life
just as their previous rulings recommended While from the eginning of the United States as a
case,
with the views of the coopers and have changes of consequence in finished steel except the 1

on facts obtain- or an indictment, and that, under this decision, trade

and Linseed Oil Cases' were predicated thatthe members of the society confine their
purchases slight decline and shapes in the Pittsburgh
in plates nation until 1914 capital moved almost entirely from and recreational facilities.
unchanged.
ing in these cases, the law remaining associations are free to collect and disseminate statistical
of casks to the home-made product. market, reported more than a week ago. and the grad- Europe to America, and little from here to Europe, The figures, say forestry officials, clearly reflect the
"With these rulings as a basis, trade associations
will
information as long as no concerted attempt is made to this movement came practically to a stop in 1914. In- bad forest fire conditions which prevailed last year, es-
ual stiffening in the sheet trade.
rendering to of actual fixing of prices on
undoubtedlv appreciate the opportunity of apply same in the direction The bar and shape markets are by far the more im- stead. American investments abroad, which began first pecially in many southern States and in California.

their constituency invaluable service

by providing means future sales, curtailment of production or allotment of
THE HUSTLER GETS THE BUSINESS THESE DAYS, portant, but the continued decline in sheets had such a to figure in the international capital account during the Compared with the calendar year 1923. the 1924 figures
SAYS ERNEST F. DU BRUL
for the gathering and reporting of
statistics dealing with territory, and, further, that individual association mem- bad sentimental effect that the recent stiffening may be period of 1896 to 1914. in 1915 jumped to 15 times represent an increase <)f 24,000 fires, and compared with
general
such important trade information as
producing capacity, bers are free to exercise their own judgment as i)rudent Speaking on present trade. Ernest F. DuBrul. said to balance the weakening in plates and shapes, annually what they had been during the last 18 years the nine-year average an increase of 45.000 fires, or
As-
orders, shipments, stocks and
markets as shown by prices or intelligent business men in the light of properly manager of The National Machine Tool liuilders' leaving the general price situation in steel neither better before the war. They continued to grow rapidly until nearly 100 per cent. In acreage swept by the flames

on closed transactions. ac<iuired statistical information. He stated that the sociation, says
nor worse than five w'eeks ago. in 1920 our annual investments abroad were 30 times the 1924 figures are only slightly larger than those for
timely attempt to sell high-production
"In the renewing of statistical activities, it is
statistical program of the Hardwood Manufacturers' "It is wasteful to
The main promise of improvement in steel in the re- what thiy had been in the pre-war period, reaching 1923. but are almost double the acreage figures repre-
methods and forms in order every way with this important machinery to shops that do not have mass-production senting the nine-year average.
to suggest simplification of Institute scjuares in
mainder of the year comes not from actual steel-market nearly a billion and a half dollars in that single year.
that information may be
obtained and presented as decision. conditions. Thereafter they fell off to about a million dollars a Money damage in 1924. estimated at $38.0(¥).(K)0. is
develojjments but from oi)servance of conditions in con-
the minimum of "It is just as wasteful," he continues, "to try to sell
and $18 000.000
quicklv and accurately as possible at sumption, which do not indicate as large a decrease as year in 1924. $10.00().(XK1 above the 1923 estimate,

expense. Such uniformity will enable

the transmission VINEGAR INTERESTS ORGANIZE AND INCORPOR- the high-production shops machinery
that is well fitted
there has been in production. Foreign investments showed
in the L'nited States also higher than the nine-year average of $20.0(M).0(K). Dam.
„f information gathered in the form
of charts or graphs ATE NEW SELLING ORGANIZATION to low-production conditions. It is equally wasteful to
enormous increases in the years 1919 and 1920. and age to young growth, watershed protection, wild life
to a shop that has
when de>ire<l much less cumbersome than
presenting
A embracing a sub-
coml)inati<)n of vinegar interests try to sell either kind of machinery since then have remained at a high level compared with and recreational facilities, and losses to the lumber in-
the money to pay for the kind of
etiuipment it <)ught
masses of figures. If uniformity of method stantial number of large producers of this commodity,
is
great not CRUDE-OIL PRODUCTS OFF 3,400 BARRELS pre-war conditions, although they now amount to less dustry, including wages and other economic values, are
The marketing problem to find the kind of
would greatly simplify the matter of not has been organized and incorporated under the name
is
observed, it to have. than half as much as our investments abroad, and are not included.
machinery «.ne li'*^ to The daily average gross crude-oil production in the
only charting a given line but also including
^uch other Supreme Foods. Inc.. with executive offices in Roches- a shop that needs the kind of more than balanced by interest and maturities of Amer- William B. Greeley. Chief of the Forest Service, states
money to pay for it." United States decreased 3.400 barrels for the week
lines as may be of collateral interest
or importance in ter. N. V. The new company, which will control a offer, and at the same time has the ican investments abroad. The year 1923 was exceptional that the material increase in the number of forest fires
may ex- ended July 25th. totaling 2,111.750, according to the
comparing the trends of the industry. One of
the im-
very large proportion of the vinegar output of New- According to Mr. DuBrul, scmie few things in that, partly due to the flight of capital from abroad, reported during 1924 is partly the result of more com-
some machine-tool shops July 27th weekly summary of the American Petroleum
portant essentials of statistics is that they
shall be fresh
York, the New Rngland States. Pennsylvania. Virginia plain the seeming paradox that foreign investments here exceeded our new investments ])lete reports, although 1924 was a very bad year in
are relatively dull. Institute, New ^'ork. The daily average production of
as well as dependable. A very encouraging number of and Michigan, represents the greatest merger of apple are relatively busy while others abroad. Especially significant is the fact that along many sections of the couirry.
engaged actively in marketing practice and executive Smackover, Ark., heavy oil field decreased 13.350. The
trade ass..ciations are at present products manufacturers ever effected in this country. Marketing policy, with these changes the interest and maturities of our "Excessively dry weather was experienced in Cali-
and many the character of product made, he daily average production in the United States, exchul-
gathering and distributing such information The stabilization of the vinegar industry, which has policy that dictate foreign loans have risen steadily until they now amount fornia and in tlie Gulf States." said Chief borester
so prop- in the relative activity ing Smackover heavy, increased 9.950. The daily aver-
others are familiar with the methods of doing lieen somewhat unsettled in recent years, is
expected to point's out. all cut large figures to half as much ar.nually as our new investment abroad. Greeley, "and in these States the 1924 fire figures show-
erly." follow when the concern begins to function according of different concerns. He holds the opinicm that "we age production east of California was 1,444,250 barrels,
great increases over average.
the Smaller
nine-year
general business, and a decrease of 15.400. California i)rodnction was 6()7.5(X).
The Department of Manufacture announced that
it
to the plans of the incorporators. arc in a quite normal condition of increases are also shown
most other States." in
interested, and often getting an increase of 12.000.
will co-operate with trade associations there is no boom in sight, so the hustler is WHAT IS PROFIT? An analysis of the 1924 statistics shows the incen-
contribution and inter- Oklahoma shows a daily average production of 445.400
business that others are waiting for."
will endeavor to bring about the
will prove
WILL TAP THE VIRGIN PINE FOREST OF THE barrels, increase, 4,150; Kansas. 104,400, increase. 4,350;
accordiig to some of the old school arithmetics,
Profit, diary fires top the list with 21.000. or about 23 per cent,
change of infortnati(m and experience which SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS is the difference between the price which a merchant
of the Brush burning comes next with 16.000
total.
North East Central
of interest and value in this work.
Rep«»rt from Roswell. New Mexico, under date of LUMBER ASSOCIATIONS WILL RESUME Texas, 82,100, decrease, 1.500;
pays for an article and the price for which he sells it. fires, or 18 per cent., and fires caused by smokers is third
Texas, decrease. 1,050: West Central Texas.
July 24th. advises that in order to taj) the
virgin pine PUBLICATION OF STATISTICS 99.900,
Some merchants and accountants call it gross profit. with 13.('00, or about 14 per cent. Other chief causes
81,700, increase, 3,150; North Louisiana. 49,3.=^(). increase.
forests of the Sacramento Mountains, as well as to meeting here of the North- Only a of forest fires in 1924 were railroads, camp fires, lum-
OVERPRODUCTION MEANS WASTE At the annual midsummer
100: Arkansas, 239.850, decrease. 13.900; Gulf Coast.
In modern trade language both are wrong.
open to development a big scope of intervening ern Hemlock &• Hardwood Manufacturers' .Association, small part of the difference between the cost price and bering, and lightning. Lightning is considered the <»nly
\\ M. chairman of the board of the W. M.
Ritter. To- 93.5(K), decrease, 7.300; Southwest Texas. 45.200. de-
.

country susceptible of irrigation, the Atchison. held in Chicago. 111. <luring July, it was voted unani- the selling price is profit. Out of the difference must natural cause of forest fires. Only 6 per cent, of the
deplores the
Ritter Lumber Co., Washington, D. C, This crease. 1.300; Eastern, 103.000. no change: Wyoming.
l)eka and Santa l-'e purposes to construct a branch
rail-
mously to start grade marking on August 1st. come the expenses, which sometimes absorb from 90 1924 fires were started by lightning.
manner in which hardwood production has resulted in 82.250. increase, 1,250; Montana. 12.450. decrease. 3.050;
road eighty miles long. This road will run from Ros- covers only all grades of hemlock marketed west of to 95 per cent, of the entire margin. "The greatest single agency with which to combat
abnormal stocks on the yanls of many manufacturers, be extended to the Colorado. 2.450. decrease, 150; New Mexico. 2.700. de-
well in a southwesterly direction and may ultimately Pennsylvania, but it is expected will How numerous these expenses are is indicated by the forest fires." said Colonel Greeley, "is public opinion.
with the result that there is bound to be a heavy
deteri-
other hard- crease, 150.
which means a be extended to VA Paso. entire hemlock production as well as of following list suggested for study by the National Dis- No thoughtful citizen can reatl the 1924 figures with-
f)ration in the grades of these stocks, i.iai 3vj Daily averaee imnf)rts of petroleum at princinal ports 1,1, „ ,*,.-_ f
<

would i lie survev win («. iini."<iiLii rtinuu .iv-hh-iudci i.>t. i I'v.
woods later nll. ll VVcl.-> tti.su diiil>HiiivS.i.i i..v. u..
trituitioii coniereiiee orgaiii/ctl iiiiuti ilic ait.-.|>i>.c3 ui out coming to the conclusion that tlie tigiit agaiii>t forest
heavy loss of a valuable natural resource that publicati(»n of as a for the week ended July 25th were 147.571 barrels, com-
standing branch railroad that the Atchison is constructing from ciation would resume the statistics
the Chamber of Commerce of the United States: his personal fight. The Federal and State
have served the people better had it been left
fires is
United States Su- pared with 275.572 the previous week, and 124,857 for
Mr. Ritter said his company carries no Doud, Texas, to the New Mexico-Texas line, sixty-five result of the recent decisions of the Wages, rent. heat, light, power, telephone, supplies, Governments are doing their utmost with the funds
in the trees. the four weeks ended July 25th. Daily average receipts
miles, will be continued to Roswell. It is estimated that preme Court. cost of capital, bad debts, freight and cartage, losses
abnormal stocks, that three of the company mills have of California .Vtlantic and Gulf Coast i)orts were and equipment allotted to them. It is high time that
change the tracts which the proposed line into flic Sacramento
oil at
due to markdowns.and pilfering; unknown
returns
iKen closed for some time, and unless there is a a more effective weapon is placed at their disposal,
production, other Mountains will penetrate have available more than MILL REFUSE AS COMMODITIES 78,714 barrels, compared with 102,571 the previous week losses due to other causes and mistakes deliveries, ;

for the better that will absorb present and 56,429 for the four weeks ended July 25th.
and that weapon is an outraged public opinion."
the oi)inion that 2,(KM),(K)(».(H)0 feet of timber. The Central Railway will
Illinois file a proposal with selling on approval, small purchases, long credits, styles
mills will be closed. Mr. Ritter is of The figures given in the Forest Service report apply
the Southern Freight Association that will provide that No changes were reported in crude-oil prices for the demanding a wide variety, taxes, size of territory, de-
manufacturers of lumber, as well as manufacturers of to all public and private lands in the L'nited States,
by PURCHASES TURPENTINE TIMBER sawdust, shavings and mill refuse be added to the list major districts. Pennsylvania crude. FJradford district, centralization of purchases by merchant and consumer,
other wood products, should gauge their i)roduction and not merely to the National Forest areas under the
quoted $3.90 a barrel other grades. $3.45 to buying by the merchant in small shipments
In other words, that no manufac- F. McCloskey. mayor of Lake City, Fla., and one of outbound commodities in connection with their is at ; all turnover,
the actual demand.
.'\.
jurisdiction of the United States Department of Ag-
has an actual leading turpentine operators of north F'lorida. through-rate transit arrangements on lumber, cooper- $3.80. Mid-Continent crude oil is quoted at $1.40 to and broken packages.
turer should produce more lumbi-r than he of the
riculture. On these latter areas, which embrace 157.000.-
no agreements for men has disposed of his entire holdings of turi)entine lands age, The proposal originated with the Southern
etc. $2.68 a barrel, according to gravity. Gulf Coast crude, If the retail merchant succeeds in meeting all these
market for. He says it needs (XX) acres, the mimber of forest fires during 1924 totaled
conduct of their to other parties, whose names are withheld for the pres- Hardwood Traffic Association. Memphis, Tenn.. which grade "A." quoted at $1.75; grade "B." $1.50. Cali- costs out of the margin between buying and selling
to act sensibly in the matter of the
is
out of pocket 8.247, the area swept by flames was 602.000 acres, and
The holdings consisted of acres and the con- believes that this will give lumbermen a chance to fornia prices range from $1.25 to $2.40, according to prices, what left is profit. If not. he is
business, only intelligent application of the plain rules ent. 2().()(K) is

was on such mill refuse. and out of luck. the monev damage was estimated at $1,500,000..
of busino-. He looks forward to a better market. sideration reported as being received $3.SO.OflO. realize gravity.
 August. 1925 THE NATIONAL COOPERS' JOURNAL 21
August, 1925
20 THU NATIONAL COOPERS' JOURNAL
for the land in cash. The government pays no taxes on POINTED TRADE SUGGESTIONS BY A NOTED WORLD STANDARDIZATION OF WEIGHTS AND
You are crcdit-d with having 13.000.000 acres of land ECONOMIST MEASURES A VITAL NECESSITY TO
such land, Imt the law gives the local communities an
Reforestation a National Necessity Because Defor
is not suitable for farming, but once forested and clearly
Frenchmen or
even greater interest in it, for out of every dollar taken Authorities agree that the world on the eve of the is INTERNATIONAL TRADE
chiefly valuable for timber production. most aggressive struggle for world markets ever ex-
estation Has Been a National Custom
in for use of the land or sale of timber, 35 cents gees Of all the civilized countries on the globe, according
Germans or Swedes, Norwegians or Danes, would handle back to the locality, 10 cents directly into roads,and perienced, says L. W. Wallace, of the American to .Aubrey Drury. Director of the All-Ainerican Stand-
similar but much poorer land, so that through the cen-
25 cents is paid over to the county for its road and ICngineering and vice-chairman of the Com-
Council, ards Council, oidy the L'nited States and certain coun-
A stirring address on always pertinent subject by E. A. Sherman,
this turies would produce on the average not less than
it
school fund. mittee on Elimination of Waste in Industry, which is tries of tb.e British Empire, have so far refused to adopt
United States Department of Agriculture 250 board feet per acre per annum, over three billion "Sometimes the bogey is raised of removal of vast sponsored by Secretary Hoover, of the Department of the decimal metric system of commodity weights and
feet a year, or more than three times your present an- Commerce and Labor.
areas of land from the tax rolls. It does not work out measures, which is standard throughout the rest i>f the
nual consumption and sixteen times the present yearly that way. Of the total forest area in Missouri can The answer to the ([uestion. "How may .American in-
I world.
per cent, in 18 years. Even at that, production of your mills. Our own people, with their dustry maintain its position in world trade?" may be
subject of reforestation, the importance of which increase of not conceive of the Federal Government ever caring to
1.151 Canadian and American Measures Differ
The
en- we cut only slightly over a billion feet, which was only greater natural ingenuity and enterprise, should eventu- purchase to exceed five per cent. Probably two per cent. summarized under the following remedial conditions,
is daily being more deeply impressed upon all those Our commodity units are not standardized one with
about one-seventh of our annual growth. I am ally do even better. would be nearer to our ideal. And remember also that
gaped manufacture of forest products, was treated
in the he says the other. The current impression that .Americans u>e
afraid that the next 18-year period may show even a "Oh, I know you are saying to yourselves. 'Pshaw, we
in a masterly manner by Associate lM)rester E. A. the Federal Government does not wish to undertake this "Eliminate the enormous wastes in production, distri-
the British measures is the cause t»f costly confusion
greater percentage in the value of timber cut than can't afford to adopt European methods in our forests.
Sherman, of the United States Department of Agricul- task Missouri is ready, willing and able to undertake
if bution and consumption by extending and intensifying in commercial transactions, jjrice (juotations. .statistics
say 'afraid.' for I am apprehensive of It costs too much, labor is too high, and anyhow con-
ture, on the occasion of a recent
address before a lum- the past. I it herself. Frankly, however, I am sure you will not the management function. L'ndoubtedly good manage- and technical A
literature. gallon is not the same in
what such conditions may mean in the way of unfavor- ditions are different in this country.' It is true that con-
ber convention in St. Louis, Missouri. His speech,
al- be offended if I say that in my opinion the task is s t ment is more universal here than in Europe, and many Canada as in the United States, nor
country and no American
is the bushel. There
contains able reaction upon our national well-lieing. The govern- ditions arc different in this
gigantic that it will require every resource and energy steps have been taken to lessen losses. The fact still
though addressed to Missourians in particular, is great confusion diic to the different tons and hundred-
arc applicable ment is in the rather peculiar position of raising for the forester has advocated adopting European methods
suggestions and recommendations which you can either enlist or command, and that even should holds that over .SO per cent, of avoidable waste is due to weights, the "long" ton being generally used in British
and which could be followed market a commodity which it hopes will always be in American forests. But the basis principles of silvi-
the government take over a little two-by-four per cent, poor management.
to the country in general, countries. F!ven the technical definition of the yard
same countries. In cases the
with profit by every State in the
Union. He spoke as cheap and abundant. culture are the in all all
corner you will find the remaining 96 or 98 per cent, a "Through better management, stabilize production and
declared to be different in various iMiglish-speaking
"The National Forests, great and productive as they general problem is the same —the production of a crop
sufficient task. So this is one form of help that will distribution reduce the amount of seasonal operation
is

follows:
the produc-
... 1

can produce only a small part of the timber re- a wood crop. European methods can not be ndof>ted,
;
countries.
'•Mthouch mv subject deals broadly with are. not cost you a cent. It simply requires sufficient gumj)- and eliminate excess varieties of products. Because of the 20 per cent, difference (.f the pint,
shall not attempt an (piired by this country. They are large and will furnish but they can be adapted to our conditions until by study tion on the part of your legislature to "Through management offset limited labor sup-
tion and utilization of lumber,
I i)ass a resolution better
quart and gallon Canada and the Unite<l States litpiid
in
selfish class mterests. us a permanent annual cutting budget of seven billion and experience we arrive at better methods.
appeal to what might be termed saying that such help will be welcomed. l)ly and high labor costs by greater utilization of labor- measures have been made illegal for use in Canada for
favorable consideration .)f only such feet of timber, which is some lumlier pile. On the other "As for not being able to afford it, let us take a look "Another way the Federal Government is ready and saving machinery by reducing the astounding man-hour
1 >hall request ;
American merchants might otherwise sell with their
themselves to you hand, wc must not forget this is a 'whaling big' country at that question, too. You
compelled to 'afford'
are now
policies and sentiments as commend willing to extend your State the helping hand is by loss due to accidents and illness. smaller liquid units and gain an unfair advantage.
individually vour broad status as good Americans,
in
and getting bigger every minute. We must reckon with to pay freight each veir on half a billion feet of lumber, co-operating with you in protecting j'our forests from ''Through intensified and co-ordinated industrial re-
your respective States, and loyal cham- the consuming power of 2.000.000 more citizens every shipped up from the South and 300 million from the destruction by fire. It is needless for me to dwell upon search reduce jjroduction and distribution costs by the A Variety of Units
good citizens of
year to the limit of our economic resources. Pacific Coast. Upon this material you pay each j-ear
pions of the best interests of your home
towns. fire as a menace both to standing timber as well as to disclosure of new processes and more economic use of The Canadians have what was known of old as the
'Reforestation.' It is a na- "It is hard for the human mind ordinarily to realize about eight million dollars more than the freight on an the reforestation of the area after the virgin crop has raw and waste materials. The United States uses what
^'My assigned subject is British beer measure.
that a national the magnitude of our problem. About 20 years ago I equivalent home product would have cost. That eight "Capitalize to the fullest degree the powerful factor
tional' problem. The very fact it is
been removed. For the past fourteen years the Forest was known in anticpiity as wine measure. Both were
"Reforesta- was talking witli a friend on the streets of Missoula. million upon industry just as
dollars a year is a tax American industry is supreme
problem is in itself a national indictment. Service has been working along th'S line and now has of mass production. no doubt very actively in use when our disorderly
reforest' means with trees'; 'to
to 'replant Montana, about this very problem of the inadetpiacy of surely as though levied by the assessor and collected co-operative agreements with 29 States. The govern- in mass production, and can be made even more influ- weights and measures were being framed, for as Joseph
tion* or 'to
cover anew with forest growth.' our nation's timber supply, when a bystander interrupted under the force of law. In other words, their production ment's fire co-operation fund the coming fiscal year is ential in procuring and b.olding foreign business if
renew woodland'; 'to V. Collins declares. "Counting English and Canadian
we and most easily
inherited the richest me, saying, 'Do j'ou mean to tell me that you think this costs being equal, the people of this State can afford to $660,000. regret to say not one cent of this money can properly understood and used. bearing the same names as United States units
As a nation I units
worked forests on the glolic as the free gift
of Nature country will ever have a shortage of timber?' My spend $8,000,000 a year on forestry in Missouri in prefer- be spent in although urgently needed here,
this State, "It is certain that the new era will require re-formu- we have in use four different sizes of pints, quarts and
There would be no such thing as a national
problem of answer was. 'I am very much afraid of it. sir.' To ence to drawing their product from outside sources. and you help pay the bill. Why ? Because the law pro- lation of major economic policies by expert and scien- gallons : three different sizes of gills, many sizes of
reforestati.Mi today had we used our
forests with ordi- which he replied. "Huh! That shows h«)w little you know And your freight bill is steadily rising as the proportion vides that to be eligible for co-operation a State must tific study of conditions. It is equally certain that they barrels; an untold number of different sizes of bushels
nary precautions in the past. Rcfonslation
is t.)day a about it. Why there's an inexhaustible supply up the of the product drawn from the Gulf States decreases provide some system for fighting and preventing forest can not be evolved by politicians untrained in of things as sold in different states, such as apples, po-
national necessity, because for generations
drforcstation Hitter Root.' Now I had been up the said Bitter Root and from the Pacific Coast increases. If the entire
fires. I would be delighted if Missouri should now come economics." tatoes and the like; three kinds of ounces, drams and
and knew that one and one-half billion feet was a lib- 800 million feet needed annually to supplement your forward as the 30th State to make a start at outlawing
has been a national custom. pounds two different sizes of hundredweights four
; ;

"Short and sad is the history of our

natii.n's forests. eral estimate of its timber resources. Inexhaustible? home product came from the Pacific slope, your excess forest fires and co-operate with the Federal Government UNIFORM STANDARDS URGED FOR DAIRIES different tons, and two or three kinds of miles." To
Our forest area of 822 million acres
virgin
has been Folly— less than half enough to last Uncle Sam a single freight bill would be over $13.(X)0.0(X) instead of $8,000.-
in making your woods safe for growing trees. An appeal for uniform high standards and regulations this anarchy of weights and measures are to be added

reduced to about K>8 million acres. To supplement this month. 0(X).

"I am not here to advocate any ])articular bill or law. governing the production and distribution of dairy pro- such casuals as minims, grains, fathoms, pennyweights,
million acres of culled and cut«)ver "But imagine by this time you are wondering. 'Why
I Instead of your annual lumber budget drawing upon What you should do I shall leave entirely for you to ducts, with particular stress on cheese and butter, was
we have about 25(1 I)ecks. links, chains, points, lines, mills, scruples, fur-
million acres of lands once forested,
but doesn't he tell us what ought to be done about it?' All remote forest regions and costing you an additional
lands and 81 decide. I have but one word of advice to give to those made at the July 29th session of the American Associa- longs, hands, rods, poles, stones, cords and other sur-
so severely cut and burned as to
be an unproduc- right. I'll tell you: Raise timber in Missouri and eastern $8.000.0(X) a year for transportation alone, that material I

of you who reside in this State, and that is that your Dairy, Food and Drug
now tion of Officials' convention at vivals of barbaric barter.
tive waste. When you correlate these figures with the Oklahoma and Arkansas, and don't neglect to raise a should all be produced within your own State, and the
legislature provide for employing a qualified forester to Denver, Colo.
fact that each year we consume
four and one-third as littk in Kan>as — the only one of these four States that saving of extra transportation costs should be supple- t make your special case. As I see it,
a special study of Kenneth F. Lee, director of the Dairy and Food
Pan-American Standardization
much timber as our f..rests grow, you have established has a department and the one that needs it
forestry mented by a profit of not less than $8.0(X).0<!0 yearly the plain facts are that Missouri is suffering from an Bureau of the Department of Farms and Markets of The condition here depicted, while as yet unamended,

the inevitability of a primary national

economic disaster least. The only one that has more trees in it today than from this local activity. No State in the Union is more economic ailment — suffering from it to the tune of New York State; Dr. M. C. Larson, chief of the Bu- by no means has passed unnoticed. Economic experts
unless we change our ways— the
approaching shortage before the coming of the white man. In other words. fortunately located with reference to markets for for- whether she feels it or not— and I am
$8.0fX).000 a year reau of Dairying of the United States Department of have for years pointed out the waste involved in our
nmre essential to progress than either am s'mply advising you to ])roht by that oft-repeated estry i)roducts. "N'ou have the greatest tie market in the .Agriculture, and J. J. Farrell, of St. Paul, secretary of unstandardized. undecimalized measure.
of a raw material I
advising you to employ a doctor. If you get one. get a
almost as essential to human life and exami)le that the streets of ancient .Xthens were kept world, ^'our own mines and those of adjoining States Particularly in America has been i)roclaimed the need
coal f.r steel and good one and then follow his advice. You will have to the Dairy Products Association of the Northwest, were
development as water, light and air. clean by each citizen sweeping before his own door. use tremendous (piantities of mine props at good prices.
pay a good man a good salary, but in the long run he speakers. for unification of commercial standards. Sensing this
"*Hut.' you say. 'isn't the government
doing some- In the long run most of our nation's supply of wood The market for such small stuff furnishes ideal condi- should be worth millions of dollars to the State. The of food and drug laws of
administration the desjierate need, the first Pan-American Conference, held

thing about this fi.rest business?

Haven't wo govern- must come from State and j)rivately-owned land; the tions for the i)rofitable |)ractice of forestry. country now aims to correct evils, rather than to see in Washington. D. C, declared in one of its most
"I can not tell you for a surety just what his specific
ment forests, or wood substitutes, w.xxl preservatives, government can do little more than furnish an example "Think of what you could do toward making Missouri
advice will be, but one thing I am sure of is that he how many firms and individuals can be i)tinished for important agreements: "The Conference recommends
or M.mething to take ca^e of our future
needs?' ami point the way. self-sui)porting silviculturally by the wise expenditure of violations, R. W. Dunlap, assistant secretary of the decimal metric system to the nations which have
will not advocate meeting this situation by using unde- the
are largely "In imagination I would have you retrace the past of even a small annual excess freight bill. not already adopted
'Nes. we have government forests but they : i)art of this
sirable substitutes or curtailing your consumpti<m of Department of Agriculture, declared. it."

the remnants of our looted public

domain, tag ends so boyhood's memory back to the virgin forest lands of One per cent, of this expenditure intelligently and jjrop- As a result of that conclusion, all republics of Central
lumber. He will ask that your glorious sunlight, your
inferior and despised that twenty years
ago they were this State as viewed by the pioneer settlers. Draw a erly ai)i)lied and supi)lemented with wise regulatory laws America. South America and the West Indies by legal
competent from Louis would make a splendid start toward making Missouri
bounteous rains and your rich lands unsuited for tillage RELIANCE WOODENWARE COMPANY enactment confirmed the ad<ii)tion of the metric units.
consMered beneath the notice of any really line across the State of Missouri St. to
be awakened from their lethargy and be made to grow ENCOUNTERS DIFFICULTIES
timber thief. We have such forests today because its western boundary. South of this line and within your silviculturally indei)eiident.
trees, trees, trees, trees for lumber, and still more lumber,
James G Blaine urged favorable action from the L'nited
and a few The Reliance Woodenware Company, of Wabeno,
Theodore Roosevelt and Gifford Pinchot borders were virgin forests, than which no better or "In the first place, since the problem is national as
to serve the needs and supply the wants of more and
States Congress, likewise suggesting as a first step the
Wisconsin, finding itself in financial difficulties from
other enthusiasts got busy ab. ut 20 years ago ^^^<\ put fairer could be fouiul anywhere on Gocl's smiling foot- well as local, the ready and
Federal Government is use of metric standards in the customs service. But.
more, and still more. Missourians and to continue to do which it was unable to extricate itself, has filed a pe-
them into x.-called 'forest reserves.' now National stool. Magnificent forests «)f oak. j)ine. red cedar, ash. willing to helj). This help may take either or both of the ages to come.
though official suppt-rt was accorded at that time, metric
so every year through all
tition in voluntary bankruptcy. Referee in Bankruptcy,
Forests. gum. Cottonwood and cypress challenged the axe of the two forms as the State of Missouri herself may elect. good con- legislation failed by a very narrow margin in Congress.
"If he is a good forester he will also be a Ferdinand J. Colignon. 407 Bellin Building, Green Bay.
"Many of thoe National Forests embraced extensive pioneer Their lavish luxuriance which made the
settler. It may take the form of the establishment of one or servationist, just as every good farmer or .stock-
is
Wisconsin, fixed July 28th. in the assembly hall of the Metric Standards Bill in Congress
areas of lodgepole pine, spruce and other so-called in- State rme of ravishing leautv in the davs of Benton, more demonstration forests of 100.(K)0 acres or more engineer or other man who makes the best use
raiser, Brf)wn County Court House at Green Bay, as the time liberal Metric Standards Bill has been introduced
ferior species, peaks above timber line,
barren and would, if perpetuated today, represent the ransom or each. L'nder the provisions of the Weeks Law the .A
of either resources or materials placed at his disposal. and place for the first meeting of the creditors of Congress, providing for a gradual transition to the
burned-over regions, and patches of young fore>t growth But. alas, the day of their bederal Government has already purchased and pro- in
redemption of an empire. is
The much maligned conservationist has been accused of the concerns. Information as to the action taken at
glory is as a tale that is told. Your forests are going metric units in mercliandising during a jn^riod of ten
surrnnnded by the really good timber that had passed tecting and adminis'ering about two and one-half million
asking us to save lumber for posterity, instead of using the time of going to
the meeting was not available at
years. States with a total population of 15.000,000
to private ownershif). together with
occasional scattered like the forests of Louisiana, .Arkansas. Arizona. Idaho acres of forest land for National L'orest ])uri)o^es. prin- The ccmservationist
it ourselves. The picture is untrue.
press. Tennessee. California, North Dakota and Utah
areas of more valuable timber lands. In many cases
the —
and Oregon going as the forests of Pennsylvania, cii)ally in Hampshire. Penn-
the States of Maine. New wishes to cut down the ripened tree and use it; but he
Illinois.

—have through their legislatures memorialized Con-

timber is in such remote and inaccessible places, so
-far Michigan. Georgia and Minnesota have gone. I am not sylvania. Maryland, Virginia. West \'irgiiiia. North
down more trees than we need, and WILL BUILD SLACK BARREL PLANT
asks us not to cut More than 100,CKK) individual
that condemning Missouri alone: nor have the ill effects of gress to pass such a law.
from any lines of transportation likely to be built, Car(dina. South Carolina, Tennessee. .Alabama and Ar-
in the woods because there are
not to leave half the tree The DeBlieux Lumber Co., Inc.. Opelousas. Louisi-
kansas. No purchases are made in any State unless the petitions are i)ending before national legislators urging
I have often thr.ught that when the American people the mismanagement of your hardwood forest lands re-
few knots in the top log. He asks us also not to let new one-story
a ana, is contemplating the erection of a the advance, and altogether these represent millions of
there
harvest the timl<er in such places it will be because acted ui)on your State as seriously as has been the case legislature of that State by formal resolution has first
fire run unhindered through the forest, for they destroy The will be of the
plant on their present site. i)lant
voters, for many petitions are from organizations having
isn't any timber in the m(»on. P.ut today those belittled in the great pineries «if the Lake States and the South. given its consent to .such ac(iuisition of land by the
the young trees which would form forests for the gen- most modern construction and will cost approximately thousands of memliers.
discards fr'>m thr l<i<it of our national domain are be- Tb>e fault ht»« been mtmnan tn all forested J5tafe<i, and a* Fefleral Government'.
erations of tlie future. That unless we vvi>h our race $25,0(K>. The comi)any will engage in the nianufacluic
comim: wonderful forest property. I'.xcept for the
a every forested State has been ;it fault, so should every "In adflition to the foregoing States, Vermont. Florida,
to end like a stream in the sands of the desert we must of cooperage products, particularly slack barrels.
water jMiwer in our navigable streams and our
ri'^crves
such State contribute its share toward national Lfiuisiana. Michigan. Minne'^otaand Kentuckv have also
otn"
see to that those who follow us may find also a land GENERAL BUSINESS SITUATION BETTER
of minerals, they rei)resent uiuiuestionably our
nation's it
redenii)tion. given similar consent, although our funds for land pur-
wherein trees cast their shade at the feet of men, and all
DOLLAR ACCEPTANCES OFF In s])ite of inimerons seasonal declines in June and
most important item of comm<tn wealth. "Missouri's siwmills reached the i)e;ik of their pro- chases have not been sufficient for us to make any pur-
things are ordered obedient to his needs. He asks that we covering exports and the business situation in the Third Federal Re-
"In our National Forests we have a total ana of nearly The total dollar acceptances July
ducti(.n in 1899. with a total cut of 725.7.54.«M)0 feet of chases of lands in such States as yet. There are but two
Under fire protection the old trees inour day and generation shall observe the Golden Rule imports for 25 leading banks throughout the country serve District is distinctly than it was a year
better
1.^8 million acn <. Union where such purchases ap-
lumber. I'.y 1923 the total had dropped to 178.810.(KK> iir three States in the
have been preserved frcmi destruction, the young trees and do by those who are to come after us even as wc reporting to I'.xport Trade and Finance, of New York, ago, states Richard L. Austin, chairman of the Federal
feet, although your i)opulation and ])ractically every pear to be urgently needed and desirable, but formal
would be done by. To the extent that we, as Americans, as of Julv 23d amount to $255,769,421, compared with Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. "Not only is business
are coming on. and the blank spaces are seeding tip. of within your bolder showed a consent has not yet been granted and first among them —
other line business sentiment in this district, which embraces eastern Penn-
Business on our government forests is developing in deed and spirit live up to this injunctitm, we shall $281,352,564 for June 25th and $208,997,186 for July
marvelous increase during the same period. Why is it 1 would name the great commonwealth of Missouri. sylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware, more
rapidly. For the year ending June 30. 1906— the first prove ourselves worthy of the great sacrifices of our 24. 1925.
that your sawmills have fallen off over 75 per cent, in "Let me make myself clear. Federal activity in forest
Acceptances in foreign currencies executed by foreign cheerful," he says, "but trade generally better, while
full year of National l-'orest A«lministration
under the forefathers. We shall also prove ourselves worthy of is

timber ac- volume of production in the fact of rising prices and in- land purchases is always on a co-operative basis. The banks for account of 21 banks reporting amount to I)urchasing of goods, as well as distributive and pro-
Agricultural Department—the receipts for the love of our descendants because, through our fore-
creasing demand for their product? Have your forests government puts uj) ;dl the money and does all the work, $.^8,691,073 for Julv 23d, compared with $.36,106,212 for ductive activity, much greater than in the same months
tuallv and removed from our government forests
cut th<night, we make it possible for them in posterity to is

you because your soil is sterile or your climate so but does not go into any regif)n excei)ting where its of 1924"
amounted to a total of only $242,668.23. For the year failed Jtme 25th and $20,727,090 for July 1924.
it 24.
inherit this land forever."
cold and arid that trees will not grow in this region? presence welcome. pays the going market price
ending June .30. 1924, the total was $3.0.36..39.r75. an
is It
 THK XATIOXAl. COOPERS' JOURNAL August, 1925 August, 1925 THE NATIONAL COOPERS' JOURNAL 2Z
II

E. and B. Holmes Machinery Company Perfect

FOREST WEEK COMMITTEE'S ACTIVITIES
Frank O. Lowden, former Governor of Illinois and
SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENTS WHICH DO GOOD WORK
Automatic Stave-Packing Attachment Which
chairman of the American forest week committee, has
announced that the observance each year of a national MACHINERY FOR SALE MACHINERY FOR SALE PLANTS FOR SALE

Has Many Labor-Saving Features forest week will be put on a permanent basis.
Lowden has sent notice
Mr.
of this proposal to each of

arms continue to pass down and beyond the 88 organizations that participated in the forest week FOR SALE pOR SALE— One Clough and Witt crozer ma- FOR SALE
An automatic stave-packing attachmctit, recently de- racJ
...ck. As the 13%" to .24". Complete heading plant, including brick dry
upright on the rack. The program that ended May 3d. He will remain as chair- REBUILT STAVE and HEADING MACHINERY chine, with rings for all sizes,
sij-ntd and built by tbe \\. & B. Holmes Macbinery Co., Uiis plane, the stave i.. left
Two Greenwood Heading Turners. Address HENRY SIEMON & SONS, 2219 North kilns,tvg boat, gas boat, barge, water and land
reaching the end of man of the central organization with Edgar Allen as skidders and eight or ten million feet standing
of X. v., has just been installed and put in
Buffalo, now empty carrying arms, after One Heading Sawing Machine. Second Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
upward managing director and Miller Hamilton as secretary. timber. Mill in operation, daily capacity 4,000
their downward stroke, start on
their return, One No. 4 Stave Cutter.
operation on a Holmes Tongue and Groove machine at sets. Address "H. W. CO.," care "The National
elliptic motion to a position
directly under the newly Headquarters will be in Washington. ROCHESTER BARREL MACHINE WORKS,
the Xiagara Falls plant of the International Cooperage Coopers' Journal," Philadelphia, Pa.
grooved and tongued stave in the receiving groove.
The "We have now had time and opportunity to review
Co., manufacturers of slack and tongued and grooved
plane of the results of last spring's campaign, and it was a re-
Manufacturers of "Greenwood" Stave
pOR SALE —Stave mill, complete at a sacri-
The attachment used for arms, as they pass upward and beyond the and Heading Machinery,
barrels for dry materials. is
the newly markable demonstration of an awakened public interest Rochester, N. Y.
fice. Adress W. A. TSCHUMY & CO., Nor-
placing the finished staves in uniform order and posi- these receiving grooves automatically receive folk, Va.
This latter in turn is now carried over in this subject." said Mr. Lowden. "A sidi-committee
tion on a pri)jecting rack, and for piling the staves up-
With
finished stave.
and down on to the horizontal rack, where it likewise of the general organization is now working out plans pOR SALE — Well established cooperage busi-
right against each other in a nesting position.
We hope including pine sawed stave mill plant
ness,
the staves arranged in this manner they are then ready is deposited. automatic packing action con-
Thus this for permanent support for this movement. WHERE QUALITY COUNTS MACHINERY WANTED situated in the potato-growing section of Florida.
tinues throughout the grooving and tonguing
operations. soon to start actively upon the American forest week Resaw: For further information address "PLANT," care
for placement in the setting-up machine.
finished At the end of the rack will be seen a group of finished program for 1926. One 54" Mershon twin band resaw. "The National Coopers' Journal,'' Philadelphia,
In general, the procedure followed is to let the
staves fall from the machine onto a bench or rack staves piled in position, with the grooved edges of the "This is a truly national affair and representative Printer: WANTED Pa.

As each new stave is deposited on the of every phase of American life. Under the leadership One 24 x 44 Morgan 2-color printer. 1 Hoop cutter.
without regard to arrangement for setting-up. With this staves face up.
Double Surfacer: 1 Hoop planer (double or triple head).
pushes the preceding staves ahead, until finally of President Coolidge. whose interest in forestry is
the practice, it is then necessary to employ a workman rack, it
One 30 X 7 Whitney, No. 6, 8-roll. 1 Michels combined pointer and lapper.
They are then removed and so well known, and with and energetic
the disinterested Hoop coiler.
to arrange the staves in order so that no
time will be the entire rack is filled. 1
Short Log Bolter:
the same position, ready to be support of leaders of thought and industry throughout Want good machines STAVE MILL AND PAIL MACHINERY
lost in assembling. A further disadvantage connected placed on the floor in One 8' Defiance, No. 6, high duty power feed for small mill in south-
as.sembled and trussed. the nation, tremendous impetus will be given toward the bolter. west. Address "JONES," care "The National 175 Dry
with this practice is the frequent breakage of the tongued Coopers' Journal."
kiln cars, all steel, 68 inches wide, 80
establishment of a constructive forest policy, one of the Crate Tenoner: inches high and 65 inches long.
portion of the stave.
Only One Operator Needed greatest of our economic problems." One No. 221 Chase double end crate tenoner. 20 M feet 1-inch steel pipe, good as new at
Attachment half price.
Description of the With this attachment incorporated, the operation of Always
We are in the market for the following, must
With 1,400 machines on our own floors, the 8 Dry kiln headers.
The construction items of packing attachment are this grooving, tonguing and packing the staves may be said FOREST PRODUCTS LABORATORY ANNOUNCES be A-1 and cheap: Steel track and supports.
Only one oper- chances are we can save you money on just
readily noted from the accompanying illustration. These to be entirely automatic in character. FALL INSTRUCTIONAL COURSES the machine wanted.
One four-side, outside moulder, 5 to 10. Greenwood bolter.
machine with ma- Small circular resaw. Swing heading or shingle machine with saw.
can be listed as two upright, stave-carrying arms, a ator is required to keep the supplied
The United States Forest Products Laboratory,
We earnestly solicit your inquiries. Automatic crate hand tenoner and coupler. 16-inch Gerlach pail stave machine.
driven shaft with a cam and crank attachment, two con- terial. The distance between the two carrying arms is WAYNE MACHINERY CO. Twelve 12" rip saws, 12 or 14 gauge, 1^
Madison, Wis., announces the following dates for the 13-inch Gerlach pail stave machine.
necting rods, and an upright pivoted guide-bar with a adjustable to suit the length of stave being grooved and Fort Wayne, Indiana gauge, 1 ^4 bore, teeth space 1 ^4 ". Power barking machine.
fall group of instructional short courses in wood
utili-
tongued. Three 14" cut-off saws, 12 or 14 gauge, lU 2 40-inch exhaust fans.
zation bore, teeth, space ^g ". 1 Lawton log cut-ofF machine, with 52-inch
:

In addition to the automatic packing attachment, this

Gluing of Wood— September 14th to 19th.
Address HEARNE LUMBER CO., North inserted tooth saw.
tongue and groove machine (illustrated in Fig. 1. show- FOR SALE
P,oxing and Crating— September 21st to 26th. Charleston, S.- C. 2 Kiln transfer cars.
ing front and side views) equipped with a feeding is
We have several good 15 to 30-H. P.. A. C.
Kiln Drying of Lumber— September 21st to October 1 Defiance triple-head hoop planer, like new. I

device which reverses every alternate stave, thereby 1 Defiance hoop coiler. 220- volt motors to offer at half price. 1
2(1.
making both ends of the assembled barrel of the same 1 Noble hoop coiler, used but ten days. STOCK AND BARRELS FOR SALE Address |
Personal attention on the part of the laboratory in-
diameter. After placing the staves in the automatic 6 32" Widdowson foot-power stave jointers. THE OHIO PAIL COMPANY
structors to the specific problems of the men in at- 2 32' Rochester side spring stave jointers. Middlefield, Ohio.
feed runway, which operates on the principle of an cn«l- the courses, and for this
tendance is a feature of 1 42" Greenwood stave cutter.
by a pair of feed rolls
less chain, the staves are carried
reason necessary to limit the registration to 20
it is 1 Greenwood 24" heading planer. pOR iron drums,
SALE, 2,000 18-gallon black
to tbe right and over the revolving grooving cutters. 20" Trevor heading planer. have been used for lubricating oil.
Applications will be accepted in the
The staves arc next carried automatically to the other
for each class. 1
4" Rochester heading turner, like new. PENINSULAR BARREL CO., Jacksonville, Fla SITUATIONS WANTED
order of receipt. Only one course can be taken at a 1
side of the machine in an upright, semi-circular guide- 1 48" Trevor heading saw machine.
time. l)Ut the schedule as arranged makes it possible
way, and to a position in front of the pair of tongue- ZERN MACHINERY EXCHANGE 5ITUATION WANTED
to take tb.e glue and the l>ox courses, or the glue and STOCK AND BARRELS WANTED as purchasing agent or
forming knives. The staves are again caught between Fort Wayne, Ind. buyer for second-hand oil and old tight
the kiln-drying courses in succession.
a of feed rolls, and they are now forced in the barrels; 25 years' experience in New England
i)air
Applications or requests for informatioji concerning
reverse direction over the t»)ngue-forming cutters. With
tbe courses should be addressed to tbe director of the WANTED —Thirty-gallon Irish and Norwegian
States and Canada, or will consider selling new
cooperage proposition. Address
tbe staves grooved and tongued, they are now automati- mackerel and Address
herring barrels.
laboratory. We have the following, which we offer sub- New-
JAMES FOLEY
cally piled in position on the rack, as previously descrilK'd. HENRY A. THORNDIKE, P. O. Box 43, P. O. Box 217
ject to prior sale:
port, R. I.
Yonkers, N. Y.
Machine Will Tongue and Groove Cross- FRED ERICK SCHNITZER One dry kiln in A No. 1 shape, consisting of
Grained Staves 10,000 feet one-inch pipe.
One of the i)ioneers of present-day coopers was calleil
Also the following inserted tooth saws, at
n.l.rSTU.\TI()N No. This tongue and groove machine, with which the auto- to his eternal rest when Frederick Schnitzer. of Han- half price: WANTED— Best price f. o. b. mill on 25,000
25 U -inch kiln-dried red gum EXPERIENCED
1

matic packing attachment is use«l. will work cross- 17th of this year. Three 12-inch, 10-gauge, 12 teeth 296 bore. sets mill-run slack barrel cooper desires
nibal. Missouri, dietl on .April
cross-head section to which the carrying arms are at- grained staves without tearing out or making rough Mr. Schnitzer was one of the oldest coojwrs in the
One 22-inch, 10-gauge, 24 teeth, bore. 2M mixed timber heading, for shipment at the rate position; steady, sober and reliable. Ad-
Four 16-inch, 10 gauge, 16 teeth bore. 2M of one car every three months until contract dress "COOPER," care "The National Coopers'
tached. A
chain connects the driven shaft with the edges. can be driven either from direct motor at- country and he spent practically his whole life in the Address "HEADING," care "The
It
Two 20-inch, 10-gauge, 12 teeth 1 {,' bore. is completed. Journal," Philadelphia, Pa.
main drive shaft of the machine. the main driveshaft or by a belt running on He was born in Palmyra. Missouri, in 1856, National Coopers' Journal," Philadelphia, Pa.
arms roughly
tacl e 1 tr) trade. Address HEARNE LUMBER CO., North
The course of travel of the carrying is
tight and loose i)ulleys. The machine requires no coun- and entered his father's cooper shop in that town at Charleston, S. C.
in form. This motion is imparted by the re-
elliptical tershaft and is entirely self-contained. Tbe pulley on an early age. remained in Palmyra until 1897,
He HELP WANTED
ciprocating action of the cam and crank arrangement. the cnttcrhead shaft is 4 inches in diameter by 4-inch when he purchased the cooperage business of Henry
PLANTS FOR SALE
As noted from the illustration, one of the con-
will be
face. ;ind makes 5.2()0 revolutions per minute. .\tkins, at Hannibal, which business he conducted until
necting rods has its motion imparted by the cam, while
Dimensions and capacity of this tongue and groove a few days prior t(t his death at the age of 69. He is
pOR SALE —Complete of heading ma-
set
pOR SALE— Completely equipped tight stave \Jl^ ANTED —Four
experienced machine men
the other has its motion imparted by the crank action. His demise Engines, log
boilers, haul, cut-off
machine are as follows: survived by his wife and five children. is chinery:
Located in southern and one foreman for tight barrel plant.
The vertical guide-bar is pivoted at its lower end. The saw, rosser, heading saws, planers, dry kilns, mill now running.
|'l,„,r Cubic Horse- C.Tiacity, the occasion of deep and sincere sorrow to the host
turners, jointers, etc. Send for Alabama. Abundant timber supply; excellent Steady employment. Address SOUTHERN
cam connecting rod. also attached to this same pivot blower systems, COTTON OIL CO., Cooperage
s' .icf Coiiteiils Weight jiowtT St.Tves
of friends and acquaintances who knew him as a
Address THE RISLEY LUMBER COM- location. Address "M. M. M.," care "The Department,
lUt. Savannah, Ga.
shaft, now oscillates the guide-bar with a lateral motion. 6j/;x9ft. 195 en. .l<KK)lbs. 5 l5,(MK)to2().0()0 National Coopers' Journal," Philadelphia, Pa.
:-plendid citizen and an honorable and ui)right business
ft.
PANY, Walton, N. Y.
The crank coimecting arm or rod, in turn, is attached man.
which slides up
to the guide-bar by a cross-head sectioii.
arrangement,
A NOVEL FEATURE
and down as it is actuated by the crank FREDERICK M. LAPP
and which thereby imparts the vertical motion to the The Paine Lumber Company. Oshkosh. Wisconsin, has
attached carrying arms. The combination of this recip-
rocal lateral and vertical motion, imparted by the cam
started a novel
a record
the year.
feature to reward employees
for perfect attendance at the
Twelve men are to be given silver goblets for
who have
factory during
The hand
c*xiperage
and treasurer of
of death jjlncked another veteran from the
ranks when Frederick M. Lapp, secretary
The Jacob Lapp Cooperage Company,
X. M. WELTI A BRO. BUM HOOPS FREIGHT RATES TO
YOU Dublin Hardwood Stave Co.
INCORPORATED
and crank arrangement, operates the stave-carrying arms Manufscturcn of can possibly get along without Manufacturers oj
their recordduring 1923 and 1924. There was only one home in Akron, Ohio, on July 3d. St. Louis. 13c New
Orleans. 24c
advertising in THE NATIONAL Air Dried and Listed Tight Barrel
in the cnntimious elliptical motion mentioned before. died at his niiffalo. 31, Sc
l/oulsville. 20,5c
man to have this recf)rd during 1923 and he will receive Mr. Lap]), who was 60 years of age. was stricken by rhicnro, ICc IMttsburch. 31.5c COOPERS' JOURNAL, but you COOPERAGE
Method of Operation two goblets. The others have maintained the record ;<I)fplexy while seated in the living rf)om of his home. Tight Cooperage Milwaukee. 23.5c Norfolk, 40,5c
Kansas City. 24.5c New York. 43,5c
will get along much better and Red Oak, White Oak. Ash
who was summoned much faster IF YOU DO USE PORK STAVES
To consider now the packing attachment in operation. for 1924. and he diefl before the physician Milk, Oil and Lard Tierces CAN YOU BEAT 'EMT THE ONLY PAPER THAT All kinds of Cut-Offs and all kinds of Hand-
In the illustration will be noted the two arms in the act The requirements are employees do not miss
that the to bis aid For six weeks prior to his
could arrive. and Kegs Mi,nufacturmr SPECIALIZES YOUR CLASS made Staves, Slavonian made.

of carrying a finished stave over and down to a posi- a day at work, that they are not tardy in the morning passing away he had been somewhat indisposed, but not
O. L- Bartlett, OF BUYERS. P. 0. Box 171
Rov 7%n. -:- MOUND CITY. ILL Dublin, Ga.
tion on the adjoining rack. Further to be noted is a or aiteriHjon. and thai tbey «lo not leave their work sufticteiitly so to i>revent his attendance at hi> ottice.
stave just passing through the finishing cutters and on before closing time at noon or night. William A. His sudden i)assing away was a stunning shock to
its nay to the stationary receiving grooves, from where Scbucssler has the perfect record for tbe two years, bs imnimerable friends throughout the industry, who
will be taken by the packing attachment to the piling and in addition to the goblet will receive a cash award him high regard for the many sterling (pialitics
it

rack adjoining. of $.^0. and the other men will also receive $10 each.
held in

which he possessed, and the sympathy of the entire

JOHN KEESEY A. L. POESSEL & COMPANY
The carrying arms move from the position shown in Tbe plan will be continued and the com|)any is looking fade is extended to the surviving members of his Tight and Slack
4163 WILMINGTON,
Du Pont Building, DEL. SPECIAL NEEDS can be served most effec-
the illustration down to the plane of this horizontal forward to an increasing number of awards each year. family in their great bereavement.
-Buyer, Seller and Dealer- tively in the Classified Columns of "The
here
Jour-
ALWAYS brings
Cooperage Stock
Advertising
Established 1848
New Barrels, Kegs, Slack nal."
satisfactory results. Staves-Hoops-Heading
For Seventy-seven Years Standard Sizes in Stock. Cooperage Stock, Used
LOVEJOY & SON
Quotations Cheerfully Made
Specialists in Quality and New Steel Drums
^^
/jAssocuTiD^ Stave, Veneer,
Hog and Planing
««J.
D. Always Reliable.
Prompt Shipments. Your Inquiriet artd Offers arm Solicited
208 So. La Salle St. Chicago, 111.

Industriis
Machine Knives.
LOWELL, MASS. NEW ORLEANS, LA. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
ANDERSON ,IND. ST. LOUIS, MO.
TIIF.M THAT VOL' SAW IT IN "THE NATIONAL COOPERS' JOURNAL.'
WHEN WRITING TO ADV FBTISERS, TF.I.I.
 August, 1925
August, 1925 THE NATIONAL COOPERS' JOURNAL 25
24 THE NATIONAL COOPERS' JOURNAL

CALIFORNIA BARREL CO. SOUTHERN COOPERAGE COMPANY THE HARLAN-MORRIS MFG. CO. ^ '-rtSndsz'^
Tight and Slack Barrels Manufacturers of and
Manufactur.r. of all Kind, of

We carry new Cooperage from 5 to SO-tjallon on hand at all times for

local or carload shipments. Ready to fill barrels for all requirements
Manufacturers of COOPERAGE STOCK, COOPERAGE and
WOODEN WARE— TIGHT and SLACK— OF ALL SIZES
Dealers In all kinds of Cooperage Tight-Barrel Staves ^ Circled Heading
Plants at 'Seville Island, Pa., and 'Pittsburgh, Pa,
MATCHED STOCK A SPECIALTY
MILL: Areata, Humboldt County, California
3134-3160 ChaHres From WHITE OAK, RED OAK, ASH and 6UM
ADDRESS CORRESPONDENCE TO MAIN OFFICE AND FACTORY: 1101 Illinois Street, San Francisco, Cal.
oiiice and Factory. Sfreef, New Orleans, La.
SATISFACTION Branch Mill, in
Pittsburgh Barrel and Cooperage Company FOREIGN DEPARTMENT: 433 California St., San Francisco, Cal.
MILLS. FORDOCHE.LA. GUARANTEED T.nn.s..., ^i..i.sippi and Arkan.a.

isaS-Sl LitMrty Avenue Pittsburgh, Pa.

IL

When in the Market for K. W. JACOBS COOPERAGE CO. REINSCHMIDT STAVE CO. ECKHARDT & LENNON CO., Inc.
30 X W
Ash Pork Staves MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
Tight and Slack Barrel Staves
...MANUFACTURERS OF...
Manufacturers of

34 X H" Red Oak Oil Staves SLACK BARREL MANUFACTURERS-ALL KINDS Ktw%Ac
/III TIGHT BARREL HEADING
36 x^" Gum
Staves No matter what kind of a slack barrel you use or want AIR-DRIED AND USTED All AinaS AND STAVES ::
..

— Staves
THE HENNEN COOPERAGE CO., Inc.
LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA.
Manufacturers of Tight Cooperage
fVrite to we can supply your
service guaranteed.

Write us now for

need. Quality,

APPLE BARRELS
manufacture and Red, Water and White Oak

Address mil
Also Slack
PLANTS— QultmaB,
Staves.
Ga., aad Lougtarldgc.
Correspondence and Orders to
Barrels

QUITMAN, GEORGIA
Fla.
^Pine

MAIN OFFICE .....

Mills at Monroe, Wlnnsboro and Galllon, La.
Monroe, La.

Cooperage Stock & Barrel Shooks

POUNDED 1850

We
(NEW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA)
are large buyers of Slack Cooperage
INCORPORATED 1900
D. K. BROWN, Ruston, La. HICKSON-ROGERS MANUFACTURING CO.
MANUFACTURERS OF
Stock of all kinds, and we want your prices
Kiln-Dried and all Lengths Dowel Pins, Club Turned Oak and
Goopera^e Machinery O'DONNELL COOPERAGE CO. Banei Slaves Hickory Spokes
N. & H. and Jointed Tiolit of Cutoffs Tight Barrel Staves
WE ARE READY TO HANDLE YOUR ORDERS IN ANY
BARREL MANUFACTURERS WINES, WHITE OAK, RED OAK AND GUM OIL STAVES. f
QUANTITIES. STOCK AND SERVICE A-1. WRITE US
1
J

SHEAHAN COMPANY
I

B. C.
» CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Moore St., Water to Swanson St. PHILADELPHIA, PA, No. 2 OILS IN OAK AND GUM AND COPPER STAVES. PARAQOUUD >^rk:a.insa.s
166 West Jackson Blvd. ::

OUR SPECIALTY W. W. WILSON STAVE COMPANY

BRUCE T. WARRING THE MICHEL COOPERAGE
Manufacturers
CO.
23?r SLACK BARREL HEADING ^MANUFACTURERS OF
3256 K STREET, W. WASHINGTON, D. C.
N.
Dealer In PIINE OR aUM — ANY QRADE OR SIZB All Classes Kiln-Dried and Jointed Tight Barrel Staves
All Kinds of Second Hand Empty Barrels WINE, PICKLE anz OIL COOPERAGE Let us know your requlrementu
ALWAYS IN THE MARKET FOR SQUARE HEADING White Oak Red Oak Gum and Ash
so YEARS' EXPERIENCE
Can Furnish You Barrels for All Purposes AND STAVES OF ALL KINDS. QUOTE PRICES CAREY COOPERAGE & TIMBER CO., INC.
NORTH LITTLE ROCK :-: :-: ARKANSAS
Write Me When In Need SANDUSKY - - OHIO CYPRESS, ALABAMA
West 1277 Res. W^est 2224

ESTABLISHED 1884
PROPERLY QUALITY
LENVIS SIEOEU
Established 1912
FRUIT BARREL STAVES
GEORGE W. STONE, Jr., & SONS MADE Tight Barrel STOCK Dealer la All Klads ol
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SAWN CHESTNUT, DRESSED OR ROUGH

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DEALER ALL KINDS OF- YOU WILL LIKE THEM-WRITE US SOW

SECOND-HAND BARRELS and
IN
HOGSHEADS STAVES AND H EAPING New and Second-hand Barrels and Kegs tmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinHiiiiiniiiiniiDiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiii i iiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiuuiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiMiiinHii

AH order* receive prompt and efficient attention. Let u* aerve you.

FOR
OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE
SALE: 10,000 No. 1 and No. 2 Oil Barrels
TREXLER COOPERAGE CO.
WAREHOUSE AND YARDS
Washington, D. C.
OZARK TIMBER AND STAVE COMPANY 509-517 Locust Street LANCASTER, PA. ALLENTOWN - PENNSYLVANia
1234-1240 SEVENTH STREET. S. W. lO N. Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
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M. PEEL & BROTHER PENSACOLA COOPERAGE CO.

NATIONAL COOPERAGE & WOODENWARE CO.
BUNGS
WE MAKE THEM!
VENT PLUGS FAUCETS
J.
MANUFACTURERS
COILED ELM HOOPS HorclADE TIGHT and SLACK BAHREIN
TIGHT COOPERAGE CASK or BARREL PLUGS and WORM-HOLE PEGS
Write for prices on Bung-borers, Cooper's hoop-drivers, hammers,
We are prepared at times to make prompt shipment
all

in any quantity anywhere AUo Kiln-dried and Joinied RED OAK STAVES and CIRCLED HEADING
Manufacturers and Exporters adxes, flagrinc and flaKging irons, chalk, chines and chine mauls
Write UB NOW! and Plant-

REDLICH MFG. CO. 647 W. Oak Si. CHICAGO LAKE VILLAGE -:- ARKANSAS
-Offic.
DE SOTO and TARRAGONA STS. PENSACOLA, FLA.
PEORIA ILLINOIS JCnotfn to the trade for over SO year a
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Western New York

Butt or Heading
THE VAIL COOPERAGE CO.
COOPERS' Flag
HoopNaik Hoop Staples
Bright, Blued, Coppered or Galvanized
Hoop Fasteners Since 1888 Manufacturer, of

Quality Stock
STAVES
HOOPS SOFT VARIETY
^
^__

~~"
Forty year* in the business
^*^* made us Flag experts
Try our Service
ALL LENGTHS

FLAG The Finest

Cradet Crown
A large supply
cunmianitj/ Irt «(ui.M THE GEO. W. STANLEY
Write for prices and samples

CO. Belleville, ill

Our Northern Elm Hoops
•*Be«t

FORT WAYNE, INDIANIA

by Test"
I
HEADING
VENEERS 92 West Bayard
P.
Street
T.
t:
CAS E YSeneca
n » Falls, N. Y.
K. £• TRAVER, Montezuma, N. Y.

.WE ARE BUYERS OF

Manufacturer of
and Dealer in SKUSE'S COOPERAGE The Sutherland-Innes Co. Limited
FIELDS-LATTA STAVE CO.
Slack
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK ]\I anufacturers of HIGH GRADE $TAVES,HOOPS&HEADINe
Orders solicited for straight or mixed Manufacturer, and Dealers in
Stayet
Heading
cars. Local coopers supplied.
whether you want to buy or sell as we
Write us
AND SHOOKS
Slack Barrel Staves For Tight and Slack Cooperage
Hoops know we can deal to your satisfaction. STAVES, HOOPS, HEADING QUALITY
If GOT
and SERVICE are what you want, "WE'VE IT."
JAMES WEBSTER & BRO., Lid. °°'\T^^rl'Z-^,:i'.
"'"
TIGHT AND SLACK
Flour and Address. SKUSE'S COOPERAGE Chatham Ontario, Canada DYERSBURG office and Plant TENNESSEE LONDON OFFICE— Dashwood Hoase, 9 Ntw Broad St.. t. C.
Fruit Barrels Cor. Finney and Davit Sta.. ROCHESTER, NEW TOBX

WHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISERS, TEl.L THEM THAT YOU SAW IT IN "THE NATIONAL COOPERS' JOIRNAL.
WHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISERS, TELL THEM THAT YOU SAW IT IK "THE NATIONAl, COOPERS* JOURNAu'
 August, 1925
26
THK NATIONAL COOPKRS' JOURNAL
heads, will do well to
Parties wanting anything that comes under any of the following
m

r
manufacturers and dealers

BUYERS' DIRECTORY remember that these are the most reliable and trustworthy
their respective lines. Always mention this paper when writing.
I. B. C. means Inside Back Cover.
I. F. C. means Inside
Geruch Modern Machinery
BARREL ELEVATORS AND CONVEYORS Page
Front Cover.

PAIL AND TUB MACHINERY

.1
Page
15. C.
SL.ACK COOPERAGE STOCK (ManiifiM'turers
— ContiiDieil
and Dealers)
Page
QREir BROS. Producet
Co.. The I'eter, Ch-veland. Ohio....
C.ila.h
CHEAPER AND BETTER
COOPERAGE
Oram To.. Tho John S.. rl'-v»>laii>l. Ohio .11-1.'.
C<.o.l8p,eil Machine Co., Winchendon,
Mass. tl
Walsli Sons. Morris, I'ittsl)urKh, Pa ... 4
.1. H. C. Winenian, Henry, Jr., Detroit. .Mieli ... Hi
BARREL HEATERS Trevor .Manufact urhiK Co., I.ockport. N. ^•.
W'yiie iSL- \Vilson, Inc., Sauinaw, Midi . . . 1 :!
Tlcfat aad Slack Coopor»c« Stock Bamls, K««« aad
Cnlw.n Ctiopeiagp Co., New York, N. \
t« sot a» tet* BMi»l««kliMr pa ctk ag— mt
llvnson l-omi>an.v. Th.'. St. I...uis, Mo SECOND-HAND BARRELS SPRAYING MACHINES
Tabs, ready
Se.lKwiek. K. M.. Syracuse, X. Y • • •
26
Heidt & Son, C. Jersey City. N. J B tm If saUoa* HvM eapaatty, or for Mod-IViaM
,"
I. H. <".
lOii,-. ka Macliilie Co., L'l'.a.-, Vina .\ve., < 'le velatnl. Olii'
•d dry matorlals ap to 800 poonds wolvM.
aiiufa.t iiriiiK Co.. 1-ockport. Ki.sey. .lolm, Wiiminnton. l>el.

COMPANY
.X. »
Trcv.ir M .

New York.
.

ittshurgh, J 4
Van Aken TooperaKe Co.. C. M., Ml H.oa.Uvay :!
Harrel and CooperaK'- ... I
I'a. . . .

Wo nuuiofactaro maehlMrr for Mwlac. j^atlac. plaa-

I'itt.sliiirfjh
Si>Kel, I.ewi.'*, Lancaster. I'a
STAVE AND HEADING MACHIXERY
BARREL MACHINERY .•-:ione. Jr., iVc Sons. »5e.irK.' \V.. l-'-M 'Hi St
;
Wasli.. U. C . L' t
C.erlach Co.,The Peter, Cleveland. Ohio . . .1. n. c. Thirty years of Ing and eroslac, otavooi for oawtais, Jolatlac, 4*««l-
WasliinKton. D. C
-'
llns. plaalav and clreUaB koadlas.
4
H., nuflalo, N- )'• •

Warring. Uruce
. .

Holmes Ma<-hinery Co.. K. <& B.. Buffalo, .V. Y...

Hulm.s Machim-ry C-.. K. .>^-

''™''''"' ''"'
•

.1. H. C.
T..
14-1.. Quality pro-
Mart.n. .irahn .^- .\n.lr..s..n. .<an ^
.14-1.-.
Oram Co.. Tin- John S.. Cleveland. Ohio
Clev.land. Ohio
SLACK BARREL MAKERS AND BAKU EL STOCK
^.
. .

Rochester Barrel Macliine Wks.. Ro<-hestir. X. Y, B. C.

Oram John S.,
Co., Th.-
Rochester Barr.l Machine Wks,
Rochester, N. ^ .

..I. U. c.
. .H. C.
Col well Cooperage Co., York. N. Y New . 4 Trevor Manufaitviriiig Co., Bockport, .X. Y. . . . . . . .1. B. C. duction is the MODERNIZE YOUR PLANT
Trevor Manufa.turinK Co.. ^'"'-^V'/'']- ,: \\\"
Weimar KnKin. erinK Work...

COOPERS' FLAG
I'lula-hlphu.. la... ... ••
Farmers Manufacturing
Cr.if Bros. Cooperage «'o..
Co.. Norfolk, \a. ...
Cleveland. Ohio..
Heidi \- Son. C.. Jtrsey City. X. .1.....
...
,1. H . C.
American
STEEL AND WIRE HOOPS
Steel and AVire Co.. Chicago and New York. STAVES foundation up-
on which our
Scrap MachlBcrr lavoatod boforo tho Olvfl War
install m Ooriaeh Ontflt that will auiko TlvM
rds tbaft aro tlsht. from mar
Milwaukee, C.

HOOPS
.L'l
Jac(d.8 Cooperage Co., K. \V., A\ r llanlon-C.regory Co.. Pittshurgh, Pa .F.
T.. Sen. ca Fall.-^. >>' ^ Henning, Inc., E., Chicago, 111
.Murray. C. K.. Decherd, Tenii.
Ca.<=ev. 1'.
Co.. New orK N. v..
.-olwell CooperaBc
HenolM^r. Inc.. K.. Chicago,
\
111. .
ol^onnell (\)operage Co., .X. and H., l*hiladell)hia,
I'a. .24
2 .'.

TIGHT BARREL MAKERS AND BARREL STOCK

leadership in
I'.nsaccda Cooperage Co., Pensacola. Kla BUILD
.

Trav.r i:. l^-. M.^ntezuma.

COOPERS' TOOLS. TRUSS HOOPS.

ETC.
New
N.

York,
\

N Y •
Sku-;.-'s Cooperage, Rochester, X.
Walsh Sons, Morris, pittshurgh, I'a
Y .2t
. 4
California Barrel Co.,
Chickasaw Wood Pro<lu<-ts Co.. Memphi.s. Tenn
Hudson Dugger Co., Inc.. Memphis. Tenn
San Francisco. Calif .24
. 4
:?
HEADING the trade
ed.
is

Our equip-
bas-
terrelo with perfect Jolato that wOl aol loakt a
prodoet that Is Inflnitolr raporlor t* tho tte aad
rolwell Cooperate C-.,
.
.*t

SLACK BARREL STOCK (RIanufiUtiirers or Dealer-*)

24 .Michel Cooperage Co., Sandusky, Ohio .24
Iroa near barrois now bdnc socporloaoato
1'.. C I'armers .Manufacturing Co., Xorfolk. Va .Moore .Slave Co., Lucas E., New Orleans and New Y'ork.. .16
ment, technical
I.
Co.. l,o<kpo. t. N. \.
Manufacturing .'".,'';;
Trevor M^"ii'f^'''i"'"'^'
•

Henning. Inc. K., Chicago, 111 National Cooperage and Woodenw.ire Co., I'eoria, 111.... .24 Wood Is taotoUso. otalnloso aad mstlooo
M., 141 Broadwav
141 U.oauwa. ^...„. v,,,^.
C. 10.. IVeclurd. Tenn. I'ekin Cooperage Co., Broadway, New York, .X. Y
Van Aken Cooperage Co.. ».
.

.Murrax .

Peniiovir Co., J. C.. Chicago, 111

4
Pensacola Cooperage Co., Pensacola. Fla
2,-> .

.25
4
knowledge and a poor conductor of beat or moUtara. koopo Its

DOWEL PINS
Southern Cooperage Co., New Orleans, I.a
2.')
I'ittsliurgh Barnl and Cooperage Co., T'ittshurgh, I'a. .. .24 eoatanta la their ori«lwa oaadltioa.
experience is

SLACK
C,>^ •••••• Struthers-Z.-igler Co(.p» rage Co.. Detroit.
Mich ... .

Sullierland-Iniies Co.. Ltd., Chatham, Ont .24

„h.Uson-Rogers Mfg^ .^''': .

'
"'^X^Mo :: ^ ^ ^ ^ • ^

Van Aken Cooperage Co., C. M.. 141 Broadway. New \ ork .

.
Walsh .Sons. Morris, Pittshurgh. Pa . 4

placed at your
'

-^u^h X''c:^'.-^ -- Dealers)

Welti .SL- Pro.. A. M.. Cle\el'.nil, Ohio .2H

ETC.
SLACK COOPERAGE STOCK (Manufacturers and CYLINDER SAWS RESTEELED
DRAG SAWS. Bartlett. O Mound City, 111 1....
TIGHT COOPERAGE STOCK (Manufaetiirert* or Dealers) disposal, j^ J*

iss;:. '-;-taring
. .V. C
<
Ala.
Cai.y Cooperage and TimI.er Ck. Cypress.
Cate-l.aNieve Co.. Inc.. .Ml niphis. Tenn. .
. i:',
Brown. 1 >.

Cate-l.a.Xieve Co.. Inc.,

K., Ruston, La
M.inp'.iis, Tenn.
imiininniinnnnnnnniinnnnnr
^ MODERN BOXBOARD MACHINERY
'«-'r"?£,:^i;'-'rv:.'-'^:-.
«'• Uoikpoli,
.1. 13.
R.iveiu 1. .<. C. Pi
X.w York. .N. Y.
Coll. 'ton Mercantile Co.
.

Trevor Manula. Ci dwell Cooperage Co..

.
. .
. 4

Colwell Cooperage Co.. New York, N. Y.

4

BARRELS
.

Duhlin Hardwood Stav Cii.. Duhlin. C.a. .23

ELM HOOP MANUFACTURERS Davis Stave Co., AV. M Memphis. Tenn..
.h;
Fckhar.lt Lennon. Monro.', La
.*t

Rartlett O 1> Mound City. III.....-- Duhlin-Hardw.od Stave Co.. Duhlin. C.a. .. c.iaham Stav.- & Heading Co.. Jackson. .Mi-s
-^"* Fi.ld—Latta Stave Co.. Dyershurg. Tenn. Harlan-Morris Mfg. <'o.. Jackson. Tenn
reel! B."., .1. M.. l'^"<«' ^'"«*''*'-

EXPORTERS
Cideon-An.ler.son Co., .St. Louis. Mo ......
Cleveland. Ohio.
.

B. <• Hennen Cooperag.' Co.. The. Lake Providence. La.

CASKS THE PETER GERLACH CO.
C.r. if Bros, Cooperage Co..
Chicago.
.1.
H. Mining. Inc.. E.. Chicago. Ill Enormous Factory Capacity
Henning. Inc.. E.. ^^hUag-. 111.^. .
^ IPMinlng, Inc.. K.. Ill ' " " " >','
Mo Kiafft <'oo|>erage Co.. St. Louis Mo. . . . ..2.5
Colambns Road and Fmter Street
KEGS
,

;
4
Himmelherger- Harrison l.umher <-ape C.irardeau.
.Moore Stave Co.. Lue-as E.. X.w Orleans mil N.w York. Huge Timber Holdings
; ! ] ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! .
t"o.. . . .16
•'•'>•>•
•:;\^'t'riucarK'N- Orleans and New York. . p;
rry Co.. Stephen, Brooklyn, X. Y .Mt. Oliv.- Stave (^.>.. Batesville. Ark
Moore »^ta e C ^f, . Ir,"^*
^^

V,.,,.iway. New York. N. Y.... . t

,1.

Mill Shoals Cooperage Co., St.

Louis, Mo c.
Ozark Timher and Stave Co.. ( 'hicago. Ill .24 CLEVELAND - - OHIO
p. kin I'oop'ia-.M- • o.. ...

Murrav. C, K.. Decherd. Tenn. •• • . 5

Peanoyer Co., J. c., Chicago, III . 4 Central Warehouse Stocks
HOOP MACHINES ozark C,.., Th.-. Planters Bhlg.. St. L..uis. .Mo . 6
Sheahan <'o.. B. C.. Chicago. Ill .24
Mo ...... •^ I.ouis
•

Bro.. J. M.. Lake Village, Ark Sigman, M. L., Montlcello. Ark

Hn-on Company. Th-, ,St.
^, I eel *i
l'enn..v.r Co., J. C.. Chicag... Ill
. I

Sutheriand-Innes Co.. Ltd.. Chatham, Ont 24

^o,!\,ester Barrel Machine 7"y'. ^. .•.•.;.. .i^- < .2:!
Manufacturing H>.. YS^pm":
Lockpoit. .n
I'o.-ssel & C.... A. L.. Chicago.
Ill
AVilson Stave Co.. AV. W.. Xorth Little Rock. Ark Cars Straight Matched or Mixed
Trevor Tenn i:i
P..W.11 Coopciage Co.. M- mphis.
.

MACHINE KNIVES AND SAWS B. C.

Rein.schmidt Stave Co., yuitman,
Chicago,
c.a
.24
TIGHT STAVE MANUFACTURERS
Cleveland. Ohio
I'eter.
.1.
Sheahan Co.. B. C, 111 .^
Duhlin Hardwooil .Slav.- Co.. l>uhlln. Ca 2:t
r.erlach Ce 'llie .24
Lowell. Mass Skus.'s Cooperage, Ro.hester, X. ^ Eckhiir.it *i Lennon. Monroe. La
l.ovejoy \- Jon. D.. Chapman. -
CLEVELAND, OHIO
i::
smith Lumher C.. W.
.

'I.. \';'
Detroit. Mi.; h Binning, Inc.. E., Chicago, 111.
NAILS, STAPLES, TACKS. CLEATS, BTC. .struthers-Zeighr ('..operage C<...
Moore Stave C.>.. Lucas E.. X. \v Orleans .md .New York. 1 ;
Suth.rland-Innes Cx. Ltd.. Chatham. Ont
. .

Colwell Cooperage C.... New York, .X. V Pa Reins, hmidt Slave Co., Quitman. (!a . .2r.
Tr.xler Cooperage Co.. AUeiitown.
Hvnson Company. The. St. Louis. Mo Tuiner-Farher-Love. L. laml. Miss
F. C Sigman. M. I>., Monticello. Ark
Redlich Mfg. Co.. «47 W. Oak .St.. Chi.ago. Sutherland-lnnes Co., Lt.l.. Chatham. Ont .24
Vail-Donahlson C.>.. St. Louis. ^'"- ••••
Ill :{
.

Stanley Co.. The Ceo. W., Belleville. 111... Broadway Xew York. 3 Wilson Stave Co.. W. W., Xorth Little R.i.k. Ark .
.2.".

Van Aken Cooperage Co.. C. M.. 141

.

Van Aken Cooperage Co., C. M.. 141 Broadway. New 'i ork

Hand-Made White Oak Kegs Notice to the Trade TREVOR

Nanuf act uring Company
Bought from the Navy. WE enlarged our
have greatly
plant and can now make im-
About the finest to be mediate shipment in any quantity LOCKPORT, N. Y.
had. Brand new and in of the famous
Re-
perfect condition.
painted battleship gray.
ALCOTT EUREKA The Latest Improved Machinery
Wine-grade staves and BARREL HEATERS Jo,
heads, galvanized The Eureka was designed by a Barrels
practicalcooper and is endorsed
Keprs
hoops, brass faucets,
non-corrodible metal
everywhere because of its dura- Staves Pails
Order direct or through
bungs. In big demand
bility.
your jobber. Heading Drums
— fast sellers order — Circular on Request Hoops Cheese Boxes
now. Write for circular.

8 gal. size ^H CA
E. M. SEDGWICK Complete Pleats
3 gal. size 502 City Bank BIdg.
Crate of 4 $4.50 Cra^eof" Ipj-DU Crate of 4 «Pl.JV from the log to the barrel
SYRACUSE, N. Y.
THE SPOTLESS COMPANY : Richmond, Va.
Tf«T«rPst«at
Jombe Headlac
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the end. Every reader of a trade paper examines the adver-
the kind of advertising that tells in
advertisement placed in
pages about as closely as he does the reading pages. Your
Is tising issues, does not begin to make the NEW
one issue and then withdrawn, or inserted only for a few
It would not be wise to expect highest point in machine efficiency the
impression on a reader that a permanent advertisement does. The is
"TREVOR"
advertisement. It may be three months,
every reader is ready to buy the minute he sees your
six months, or a year, before he is in the market
for your particular line. If you run your adver-
"Perfection" Heading-up Machine Slzty-lMh
miss the inquiry of the reader who wU! WMM
tisement for only a short time, and then withdraw it. you will steal

You and your advertisement may be forgotten. for heading-up and hooping off all classes of slack Heading

Advertising be in the market a little later.

Therefore,
The firm is the firm remembered by the
who advertises continuously
don't make the mistake of thinking
reader when ready to buy.
the buyer is likely remember you
to unless you
cooperage. Repeat orders and the successful opera-
tion of every machine sold in various parts of the
Jolatw

remember him by placing your good, before him in each issue of the paper he makes a
go after and keep
practice of
after it.
country, is our history to date. Seisd for m
Are You Usin^ a " Perfection ?"
to hold to
reading. The one sure way to win business, and it. is it Catalogue

messages straight to
THE NATIONAL COOPERS' JOURNAL will take your
the buyer, no matter where he is. It's our business to know where he is, and we do.

Steady Advertising Pays Because It Stays

MARTEN, GRAHN & ANDRESEN
Tweoty-Mcond and Illinois StrMts t SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

TIIKM THAT Vor SWV IT IN "Till. NATIONM. looPKRS' JOIRNAt..

WIIF.N umTi SC. TO .M.VKRTISI-.KS. TKII,
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following heads, will do well to

Parties wanting anything that comes under any of the
manufacturers and dealers m
BUYERS^ DIRECTORY
r
remember that these are the most reliable and trustworthy
Always mention this paper when writing. 1. F. C. means inside
their respective lines.
I. B. C. means Inside Back Cover.
Geruch Modern Machinery
n.\UKCL ELEVATORS AND CONVEYOISS Page
FAIL AM) Tin .MACIIINEKY
Front Cover.

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Hand-Made White Oak Kegs Notice to the Trade TREVOR

Nanuf act uring Company
Bought from the Navy. WE have greatly enlarged our
plant and can now make im-
About the finest to be mediate shipment in any quantity LOCKPORT, N. Y.
had. Brand new and m of the famous
Re-
perfect condition.
painted battleship gray.
ALCOTT EUREKA The Latest Improved Machinery
Wine-grade staves and BARREL HEATERS fof
heads, galvanized The Eureka was designed by a Barrels Kegs
hoops, brass faucets, practicalcooper and is endorsed
non-corrodible metal everywhere because of its dura- Staves Pails
Order direct or through
bungs. In big demand
bility.
your jobber. Heading Drums
— fast sellers — order Circular on Request Hoops Cheese Boxes
now. Write for circular.

8 gal. size
E. M. SEDGWICK Complete Plants
3 gal. size
502 City Bank Bldg.
Crate of 4 lp4.bU Crate of 4 Ipj.jU Crate of 4 $7.50 from the log to the barrel
SYRACUSE, N. Y.
THE SPOTLESS COMPANY Richmond, Va.
Treror Patent
Jumbo Heading
Sawing Machine
the end. Every reader of a trade paper examines the adver-
the kind of advertising that tells in

pages about as closely as he does the reading pages. Your advertisement placed in
Is tising does not begin to make the NEW
one issue and then withdrawn, or inserted only for a few issues,
It would not be wise to expect the
impre,ssion on a reader that a permanent advertisement does. The highest point in machine efficiency is
It may be three months,
"TREVOR"
every reader is ready to buy the minute he sees your advertisement.
six months, or a year, before he is in the market for
your particular line. If you run your adver-
"Perfection" Heading-up Machine SIxtr-Inch
reader who will
tisement for only a short time, and then withdraw it. yuu will mh» the inquiry of the Sleei Wheel
for hcading-up and hooping of slack off all classes Heading
You and your advertisement may be forgotten.

Advertising be

Therefore,
in the

The
market a
remembered by the reader when ready to buy.
firm who advertises continuously is the
the buyer is likely to remember you unless you
don't make the mistake of thinking
little later.

firm cooperage. Repeat orders and the successful opera-

tion of every machine sold in various parts of the
Jointer

he makes a practice of country, is our history to date.

remember him by placing your goods before him in each issue of the paper
keep after it.
reading. The one sure way to win business, and to hold it, is to go after it and Are You Using a ** Perfection ?
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^\iTIOi\AL COOPERS' Tin: JOVRSAL nill take your mcssagos straight to

the buyer, no matter where he is. It's our business to know where he is, aiul we do.

Steady Advertising Pays Because It Stays

MARTEN, GRAHN & ANDRESEN
Twanty-Mcond and Illinois Streets : SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

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l\\}. %J showing new belt
feed arrangement, dispensing
with worm, worm wheel and
bevel gears.
This Turner is designed for
Circling Slack Keg Heading,
Barrel Heading and Square A PAPER OF GREAT VALUE TO ALL STAVE, HEADING, HOOP MANUFACTURERS AND COOPERS
-w^
Edge Covers. PiiblUhed the First of Sach Montliu Entered as §econd-Clase Matter at No. 5
Vol. 41 Subscription Pric* ft.OO Per Tear. Philadelphia, September, 1925 the Post-Offlce tn Philadelphia. Pa.

We manufacture a full line of Fornlm Subscription SS.SO Per Tear.

Slack Stave and Heading ^(T^t?T^£vTl«?:^i?7^^^iv?7i^^

Machinery.
GREir BROS.
COOPERAGE Staves
^
COMPANY Thirty years of
Quality pro-
Heads
duction is the

STAVES foundation up- Ke£[s

on which our
HOOPS leadership in
HEADING the trade is bas- Barrels
ed. Our equip-
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ment, technical
knowledge and Shocks
experience is

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placed at your
disposal, j^ ^
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BARRELS
Elnormous Factory Capacity CASKS
Huge Timber Holdings KEGS Lucas E. Moore Stave Co.
Warehouse Stocks
Central
NEW YORK NEW ORLEANS
No. 4 Special Stave Cutter Girs Straight. Matched or Mixed
r Louisiana, Arkansas
A new design machine of extremely strong and rigid construction especially adapted for I Mississippi and Alabama
cutting hardwood staves. Write for particulars.
CLEVELAND, OHIO
We manufacture a full line of Slack Stave and Heading Machinery

i^ataiog upon request

HANLON-GREGORY GALVANIZING COMPANY

ROCHESTER BARREL MACHINE WORKS and Cut Lengths
Succesior to JOHN GREENWOOD Hot Process Galvanizmg of Hoop Steel in Coils

ROCHESTER NEW YORK

PROMPT DELIVERIES 24th Street and A. V. R. R., PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
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To make good
GOOD BARRELS
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barrels
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REOiSTtRCO RCOlSTERCD
Over 30,000 Now select **Bone-Dry" trade mark Heading and Staves, together with equally high-
in Use
Largest Exclusive (Soopers' Tool class hoops, you are taking the surest route to satisfied customers and good
S
Supply House in the World shipping containers. Let us have your inquiries. PI

Matched or mixed cars our specialty.

WHEN
"Hynson"
it comes to coopers* tools

stands second to none.

and supplies
We manu- ^'BONE'DRY'* is the BEST BUY
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facture our products and are always stocked to
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handle orders promptly and satisfactorily. There
Id SALES OFFICE: —Cape Girardeau, Mo.
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Catc-LaNicvc Company
INCORPORATED
SLACK BARRELS
that are distinguished by a
HE most vitally necessary marked superiority of manufac-
Hynson's O. K. Croie, all metal Hynson's Chamfer Howel or (Go*D«t3) J i

element to the lasting

ture and materials.
If It Comes from "Hynson" You Know It*s Right success of any iuisiness I
institution is the confidence of
'The Champion" Heats More Barrel*
the consumer. The measure
and Does it Better Than Any
Other Heater Made ST. LOUIS • • MISSOURI confidence which the tratle reposes
of
TIGHT KEGS
in our output and business meth-
that deliver their contents in
ods is clearly indicated by the
constant and steady increase in
perfect order and command the
the number of our patrons. confidence of careful shippers.

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Our APPLE BARREL STOCK

SLACK BARRELS IS
Slack Barrel Staves
Gum and Pine Heading
Elm Hoops
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has
quality
won a national reputation for
and value.

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Tongued and Grooved Staves Warehouses
Memphis, Tenn.
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Wylie 4 Wilson, Inc
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Memphis Blytheville, Ark. Term essee I

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Staves from 24 inches to 48 inches
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into the
tion."
market under our direc-
Hoops all Lengths Heading all Diameters

E. and B. HOLMES MACHINERY COMPANY "They made their way

the way they're made"
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MARK To make good barrels you need first of all good cooperage stock. When you
RCOI&TERCD RCOISTCRCO
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in Usa Largest Exclusive Qoopers' Tool class hoops, you are taking the surest route to satisfied customers and good

Supply House in the World shipping containers. Let us have your inquiries.

z Matched or mixed cars our specialty.

WHEN it comes to coopers* tools

"Hynson** stands second to none. We manu-

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handle orders promptly and satisfactorily. There ui SALES OFFICE: —Cape Girardeau, Mo. PI

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Place your orders with us now. — BONE — BONE — BONE — BONE — BONE — BONE — BONE — BONE
supply. BONE DRY DRY DRY DRY DRY DRY DRY BONE DRY — BONE DRY DRY DRY

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Catc-LaNievc Company
INCORPORATED
SLACK BARRELS
that are distinguished by a
HE most vitally necessary marked superiority of manufac-
Hyiuon's O. K. Crosa, all malal Hyiuon*« Chamfar Howal or (Go-DaTi)
element to the lasting
ture and materials.
If It Comes from "Hynson" You Know It*8 Right success of any business
institution is the confidence of
"Tha ChampUm" HaaU Mora Barr^
the consumer. The measure of
and Doaa it Battar Than Any
OUiar Haatar Mada ST. LOUIS MISSOURI confidence which the trade reposes
TIGHT KEGS
in our output and business meth-
that dehver their contents in
ods is clearly indicated by the
constant and steady increase in
perfect order and command the
the number of our patrons. confidence of careful shippers.

The Best Life Insurance For Our APPLE BARREL STOCK

SLACK BARRELS Slack Barrel Staves

Gum and Pine Heading
Elm Hoops has
quality
won
and
a national reputation for
value.

IS
A D & L Tight Barrel Staves
Tongued and Grooved Staves Warehouses
Memphis, Tenn.
Wylie 4 Wilson, Inc
SAGINAW, MICHIGAN
Memphis Blytheville, Ark.
Nettleton, Ark.
Tennessee
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Holmes Best
"We consider the confidence that
Slack Cooperage Stock
Machine Results
the trade reposes in us as our great-
est asset —
it is the direct result of

our constant effort to produce and

sell nothing but honest, depend-
able goods.

"We take a wholesome pride in the

STAVES — HOOPS — HEADING
Staves from 24 inches to 48 inches
'Quality' cooperage stock that goes
into the
tion."
market under our direc-
Hoops all Lengths Heading all Diameters

E. and B. HOLMES MACHINERY COMPANY "They made their way

the way they're made" MILL SHOALS COOPERAGE COMPANY
45 CHICAGO STREET a
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Write, 'phone or wire us

COLWELL COOPERAGE CO. Pckin Cooperage Company MT. OLIVE STAVE CO if you want quick service

120 BROADWAY : : NEW YORK CITY 659 CUNARD BLDG., 25 BROADWAY, NEW YORK
In 'Best Quality Slack Barrel
BATESVILLE, ARK.
—————— MANUFACTURERS
fst'd FRUIT BARRET. Peoria, Illinois
Port Arthur, Texas
Pekin,
Ambridge, Penna.
111. OF » - - -

Staves, Hoops and Heading

1
8
STOCK Alexandria, La. Mobile, Alabama

= »•
Tight Barrel Staves and Heading
— IN——— >> 1
Orders for Straight or Mixed Cars
can be handled efficiently and quickly, as

SUPPLIES .-. TOOLS Barrels, Shooks, Kegs, we can assemble at advantageous points

WHITE OAK, RED OAK, GUM and ASH

7 Staves and Heading THE GIDEON-ANDERSON CO.
Straight or mixed cars direct from the mill.
6 L. C. L. deliveries from our local warehouse.
DOMESTIC AND EXPORT PROMPT SHIPMENT CLOSE INSPECTION QUALITY i Second and Angelica Sts. : ST. LOUIS, MO.
ifff

Cooperage Stock
Tight or slack material of the highest quality.
CHICKASAW WOOD PRODUQS CO.
CHICKASAW COOPERAGE CO.
Going Again Bigger and Better
C. E.
DECHERD
MURRAY TENNESSEE
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Cooperage Machinery
New or used. The products of the foremost manu-
Am pleased to announce to my friends that I
PvlANUKACTURKR
facturers of the country. Barrels, Staves am better prepared than ever to furnish staves

Cooperage Supplies
shop use
Heading, Shocks of the highest quality.

Oak Red Oak

Tight Sap White Southern
Pine Heading
Every item in mill or is carried in stock. Oils, Oils, Regular Wines,
Etc., K. D. & B. Also a few cut offs.

J. C. PENNOYER CO. Kiln-Dried Dimension Lumber J.

Sizes 9!4" to 24" Bevel or Square Edge

ill

8 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois GENERAL OFTICE: GULF DISTRICT:

MONTICELLO
NEW YORK. N. Y.
Branches
MACON. GA.
in
MEMPHIS. TENN.
Box 143, Binghamton
Memphis, Tenn.
Br. 1036 Whitney Central Bldg.
New Orleans, La. M. L. Sigman ARKANSAS PRICES ALWAYS RIGHT in
aK^^^^^^m^^n^^^^mm^TT^mt*^

Stephen Jerry ^ Co., inc.

E. HENNING, Inc. Farmers Manufacturing Co.
Manufacturers 272 Huron St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Kegs and Barrels Hoops, Staves, Headings
We offer you the facilities of the
MANUFACTURERS OF
>^RA^ They're Made Well— Slack and Tight Cooper Tacks, Truss Hoops "Henning" Service in the purchase of

W ^Q They Made Good! Cooperage Candy Pails

TIGHT
STAVES
SLACK
COOPERAGE STOCK
COOPERAGE
HEADING
STOCK STAVES. HEADING

03 «9 Barrels and Shooks

^ MORRIS WALSH SONS
STAVES
ICE
STAVES
HOOPS
CREAM TUB STOCK
HEADING

BOTTOMS
SLACK BARRELS
PACKAGES-ALL KINDS
Cooperage Stock Office —813 Sarah Street
COOPERAGE
TIGHT NEW
MACHINERY OR USED SLACK
FOR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

South 8th to South 9th on Sarah Street, Write us at

Plants Located from MAIN OFFICE
Always in the market for DRY FACTORY f
SLACK STAVES Florida to New York NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
18" to 34". Quotations solicited. Phone: Hemlock 0163
1 South Side PITTSBURGH, PA. 431 Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL.

ESTABLISHED

^^ ^^ m^^^ Chris Heidt, 2d 1860 155 »

I'hones Bergen

HOOPS
il 156^
AMERICAN m Chas. E. Ueidt

CLEVELAND SPRAYING MACHINES Qoodspeed Machine Co.

For lining the interior of barrels,
WIRE ESTABLISHED 1851 C. HEIDT & SON, Inc.
tubs, etc., with any hot or cold I ^ JERSEY, CITY, N. J.
liquid coating. These Outfits can TWTQTTTD
1 VV lO 1 ILU QPT TPF ^**^ '*" slack cooperage BARRELS—tugar, flour, apple,
be operated by HAND
or POWER,
duu will economize in labor, time
Kiri^lV^E. pjjtjto ygng„ ^^^^.i^ f^^^ ^^^^ jj^^^ j^^qj ^^^ BASKETS New Slack Barrels B Second-hand Barrels
Kinds ^lack and 1 ight
and material. T?1 T^C^DIC
IL1>IL\^1 JS.H^ \A7TrT nFFi ^*^
\yE.L,UrLLJ ^„h
^°^ »mooth woodcnware, butter, lard and
^ybs. candy paiU. jacket cam. etc. DUILDERSOF MACHINES for the manu- A Ail

A package is laid over spray

nozzle,
clutch thrown in and after pump
Made to measure ready for use. Strong, economical, easily applied. *^ facturer of Tubs, Pails, Slotted Clothespins, for all dry materials, R We specialize preparing
has made from 5 to 6 strokes,
clutch is thrown out and package
Made of specially adapted steel in plain, bright or other finishes.
Spools, Bobbins, Wood Bailwoods and
Heels,
chemicals, sugar, etc. R tight barrels for all

is coated. Capacity as fast as the SEND FOR FREE SAMPLES AND CATALOGUE
other Small Handles, and Small Novelty Turnings. E purposes

men can handle the cooperage.

Hand Type and Automatic Variety Lathes are Tongue and Grooved L
We A Used Barrel is Better

&Company S
also build
Superheaters and
Barrels a Specialty Than a New One"
Branding Machines. special features.
American Steel Wire QUALITY and SERVICE Our Motto!
Eureka Machine Co. avenue Cleveland, 0. CHICAGO— NEW YORK MADE IN WINCHENDON, MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE, 64 Fairmount Aye. PLANT, 12-88 Fairmoant Atc.

WHtN WRITING TO ADVKITISCRS, TELL THXM THAT YOV SAW IT IIT "THI NATIONAI, COOPSIS' JOVUfAU" WHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISERS, TELt THEM THAT YOO SAW IT IN "THE NATIONAL COOPERS* JOURNAt,"
 September, 1925
THF. XATIOXAL COOPHF^iS' JOURXAL

The National Coopers' Journal

SLACK BARREL ?/» f ^ STAVES FORTY-riKST
Y£AK Philadelphia, September, 1925
$••.00 I'KK
VOL. XLI, No. 5
YEAR

We ship staves of our own manufacture only profit in 'exporting. This is the same old charge. It

Their quality and manufacture Trucking Industry Provides Exclusive Business for is always some other fellow who is cutting prices.
However may now
guaranteed to please New Orleans Cooperage Concern. Second-Hand dull.
that be, the export business is rather

Barrel Important Factor in City Trade Some

Lull in Asphalt Barrel
of our friends who have made
Trade
asphalt barrels

TURlfER-FARBER-LOVE COMPANY
say that business in that line "is entirely played out."
This supposed to be the dull season with the coop-
is and Pensacola, while some of the most important open- Whether this means that the asphalt barrel has seen its
erage trade in New Orleans, and business really is a ings along the Southern Pacific and V. & M. V. Rail-
finish, or that there is now a temporary lull in the trade,
little slow, though you would hardly suspect it from roads will be fillefl.
is uncertain, but it is probable that the latter is the case.
of which seem to be pretty This readiness to expand and seek out new fields
Leland, Mississippi the looks of the shops, all
promises well for the permanence and prosperity of the
busy. The explanation of this apparent activity, with
some degree of real dullness in business is that some of cooperage business, and in preparation for this approach- LUMBER FROM FINLAND
the larger shops have branches scattered about at vari- ing campaign of expansion, practically all the shops in It is a little startling to hear a
country like
little

ous out-of-town shipi)ing points, or on the premises of the town arc in the market for produce stock for ship- Finland declare its intention of marketing lumber in
the customers. When
heavy shipping season was
tiie ment during the winter. In fact, some of the coopers the United States. From the broad areas of forest lands
over these branch shops were closed, and all orders were having plenty of storage space, and who are financially in this country,lumber has been shipped to many Euro-

Hand-Made White Oak Kegs filled from the central shops in the city.

Second-Hand Barrel in the Foreground

able to carry large stocks, are accepting deliveries now,
especially as prices arc rather low at present, and are
pean countries whose resources had been largely wasted
away through centuries of usage. How is it that Fin-
likely to advance later on. land is prei)are(l to ship luml)er to us?
Bought from the Navy. There now no demand for any great num])er of
is The explanation is given by John Saari, former
About the finest to be Business for Some Enterprising Cooper
barrels by any one industry, and such business as there American lumberman, who has been placed in charge
had. Brand new and in is consists of a great many small orders for barrels to The New Orleans .Association of Commerce received a
of the Finnish enterprise.
.Mthough he says nothing
perfect condition. Re- contain every variety of product that can possibly be letterfrom a firm in Haiti, that wanted to be put in
about the plan of effort to the United States, he tells of
barreled. The second-hand barrel perhaps, the most touch with some shop that could supply 50.0()0 wooden
painted battleship gray. is.
the reforestation j)lan of Finland enabling that country
important factor the city trade at present, and there pails,complete with handles and covers, to be used as
Wine-grade staves and in to grow each year more timber than it uses.
Straight, Matched or Mixed Cars heads, galvanized is more competition in buying the supplies of used
them
containers for compound lard. The association took the
matter up with various coopers here, but could not in-
Lumbermen surprised that Finland intends to market
barrels to be recoopered than there is in selling lumber here, arc reported as saying that this is made
hoops, brass faucets,
to the consumers. The demand is always greater than terest them in the business opening, and it is not known
possible only by the willingness of its own consumers
non-corrodible metal whether or not the order has been placed. Nobody here
the supply. to use short lengths and l)its of wood, but such a state-
bungs. In big demand
— — Trucking Industry Active seemed to want it.
ment hardly seems plausible. It is made possible be-

STAV E S 3 gal. size

fast sellers
now. Write for

8 gal. size
order
circular.

^H PA
After harvesting the largest crops
the trucking
began
industry in this section, the
their preparations for a still
in the history of
farmers at once
larger crop for the
The John G.
with good traditions behind
Notes of the Trade
Moll Cooperage Co.
it. but it
isan old concern,
took Mr. Sidney
cause Finland,
Europe, plants new forests annually as a crop.
probably

Just the opposite is true in the United States.

the best forested country in

Its

HOOPS
coming season. Wide areas of cut-over lands and re- virgin forests arc still vastly larger than those of Fin-
Crate of 4 3>4.JU CrSe of" Ipb.bU Crate of 4 «Pl.jU Charbonnct. its present' manager, to bring it strictly
claimed lands are being brought under cultivation, and land, of course, but the ainnial consumption of timber
THE SPOTLESS COMPANY : Richmond, Va. many great plantations have been divided up and de-
up to date, and show what modern, hustling methods can
do. This firm's several branch shops have proved a
is also vastly greater than the annual growth. That is

voted to garden crops. In sections formerly devoted to a the reason for urgent api)eals for the growing of new
boon to shippers who have not until recently used barrels,
single crop the widest diversification is now practiced, timber as a crop in this country, and for various other

HEADING rumored that

finding them too hard to obtain. It is this
and with the most beneficial results. practical methods of forest preservation. Only in Cali-
firm contemplates changing the location of its stave mill,
forin'a and one or two other States is much being done

Notice to the Trade In the past

Shippers Need Aid
when such new shipping territory was
but the report has not been verified.
The Southern Cooperage Co. had scarcely finished the
toward tiie growth of new forests.
Surely. Finland's export scheme should remind us
last great barrel campaign when it began preparing for
\X7E have greatly enlarged our opened up it meant little or nothing to the coopers, f(.r again of the need and advantages of reforestation
another, greater These people are not going after
the makers of boxes and crates got the business. Boxes
still.
' * plant and can now make im- measures.
the out-of-town trade to the extent that some of their
mediate shipment in any quantity and crates can be had in shook form at reasonable
of the famous neighbors are, but they certainly gather in a large share
freight rates, and can readily be set up by any kind of
Cut properly, dried thoroughly, while the bulkiness of made-up barrels makes of the city trade. They are almost always in the mar- SPECIALISTS MAKING STUDY OF FRUITLESS
priced fairly, delivered promptly
ALCOTT EUREKA labor,
them comparatively expensive to handle, and barrel ket for stock, for they have plenty of storage space, and APPLE TREES
BARREL HEATERS shooks are troublesome to set up without experience<l
labor and some kind of shop facilities, and small, tem-
like to be well supplied.

X. Long, the second cooper of the name, is uphold-

J.
That the failure of an ai)ple tree to bear fruit may
l)e due to a lack of the proper pollen to fertilize the
The Eureka was designed by a ing the traditions of his family and firm, and is not
porary shops run by amateurs have been found neither fruit blossom is now rather well understood by fruit
Your inquiry will receive immediate attention practical cooper and is endorsed
only holding on to the lines of business his shop has
everywhere because of its dura- pleasant nor profitable, b'or these reasons shippers took growers, althotigh there is still much speculation as to
bility. Order direct or through naturally to lu.xes and crates as containers for products handled for so many years, but is also pushing out into which varieties are good and which poor pollinators. For
your jobber. tor which the barrel is the oidy right and advantageous new During the coming season he will operate
fields.
the i)ast two years Dr. A. P.. Stout, director of labora-
Circular on Request container. Kven to this day there are places where such the .several shops that were so successful during the tories for the Xew York Botanical Garden, has been
last crop year, and. it is rumored, will open new
ones

The Vail-Donaldson Co. E. M. SEDGWICK

conditions still prevail, and where coopers have made
but slight efforts to help the shippers out of their diffi- in fresh territory.
plant of the Louisiana Manufacturing and Coop-
The
co-operating with horticulturists at the State Agricul-
tural Kxperimcnt Station at Geneva. X. \'.. in a study

502 City Bank Bldg. culties, or to show them that even in places where tlK- of the pollen requirements of different fruit crops,
United Home Building - ST. LOUIS, ilSSOURI SYRACUSE, N. Y. barrel is the more troublesome and expensive package, erage Co. is so extensive, and represents such a large especially apples, pears and cherries.
well worth the extra trouble and expense.
investment that Mr. Beck, its president, is constantly have found
_ it is .\mong the apples studied, the specialists
hustling to keep the business equal to his facilities for
Mcintosh, Rhode Island Greening. Delicious, Graven-
Small Branch Shop Used as Remedy handling it. Whenever an opening for cooperage is
stein. Red Gravenstein, and Cortland are decidedly
In most places in this vicinity, however, the condi- found any new section he is ready to put in a shop,
in
they will set but little fruit to
self-fruitless: that is.

tions descri])e(l The remedy has

are ancient history. or to supply stock Xo any one else who does so.
their own pollen. It has also been discovered that cer-
the kind of advertising that tells in the end. Every reader of a trade paper examines the adver- t been found in the small branch shop, operated by men are not satisfactory cross-pollinators for
Some One "Needs to Be Shown" tain varieties
Your advertisement placed who have the means and know where and how to buy
Is tising pages about as closely as he does the reading pages. in
stock, and who are in touch with experienced working
The head of one of the large salt mining companies, other varieties. Mcintosh pollen has
For example.
on Cortland, but Cort-
one issue and then withdrawn, or inserted only for a few issues, does not begin to make the been found to be highly fertile
with main offices this city, says that in the past he
coopers, and some of these small branch shops have in
land pollen is less effective for Mcintosh. On the other
impression on a reader that a permanent advertisement does. It would not be wise to expect has been a good buyer of tongue and grooved barrels,
I grown into large shops. These branch shops were
hand. Wealthy and Mcintosh appear to be excellent
every reader is ready to buy the minute he sees your advertisement. It may be three months,
so successful and i)rofitable last year that their number but that he is now "off" of them for life. A salt barrel,
pollinizers for each other, and interplanting of these
six monthn, or a year, before he is in th^ market for vour particular line. If you run your adver- wtU lie greatly iticreased for the comine year, and sev- he says, costs more than its contents, then the lining . ... • .,..,11 T». - «' .. f- Dili
•" r» » »
l%VO suri."> L.Jii in. iiiiLiiUt.vi.
\.i 1 ilV T-
J>i>in.ii II iJ.ini-
.\ny orditiary barrel, when
1 t. ii

no another ten cents.

eral shops will be opened in communities where
c(»sts
tisement for only a short time, and then withdraw it, you will miss the inquiry of the reader who will win has failed to produce fruit on both Wealthy and
well lined, will hold salt without sifting. Why. then,
barrels have heretofore been used.

Advertising be in

The
the market a
firm
little later. You and your advertisement may be
who advertises continuously is the firm
forgotten.
remembered by the reader when ready
remember you unless you
to buy. New Regions Being Developed
should he pay an extra ten cents to have the barrels
made of tongue and grooved staves? When asked why
Rhode Island Greening.
P>y means of
tinued, the specialists expect to be able to
these studies, which are to be
recommend
con-

Therefore, don't make the mistake of thinking the buyer is likely to Perhaps the most rapidly developing trucking region he lined his tongue and grooved barrels he replied that
with reasonable accuracy combinations of varieties for
remember him by placing your goods before him in each issue of the paper he makes a practice of in the whole country is along the line
of the Texas his customers wanted them that way. This is certainly
It would
planting which will insure a maxinnmi set of fruit.
reading. The one sure way to win business, and to hold it, is to go after it and keep after it.
Pacific Railroad between Xew Orleans and Raton a case where somebody needs eidightenment.
It is evident the setting out of solid blocks of self-fruit-
Rouge. Many of the little stations along that line seem that the absurdity of lining a tongue and grooved
less sorts would be a serious blunder; but when definite
THE NATIONAL COOPERS' JOURNAL will take your messages straight to that two years ago seemed lifeless, deserted and utterly barrel would be obvious to every one. This man's
information is available as to the best pollinators for
the buyer, no matter where he is. It's our business to know where he is, and we do. hoi)eless. were busy shippitig points last season, and will customers need to be shown.
the next crop
various sorts, much of the uncertainty of fruit growing
be really important points when is gath-
Export Business Quiet can be removed.
Steady Advertising Pays Because It Stays ered. Orleans coopers have several good shops
New
The men who are not getting any export business say In the work with cherries. Black Tartarian was found
along this route, and will install others during the
that those who do get it are simply swapping dollars, to be extremely self-fruitless, Init responded well to
L fall. A few shops along the line of the I.. & X. R. R. Windsor.
thcv have underbid each other until there is no the pollen of
will put barrels in reach of the shippers between here for
WHEN WRITI.NG TO AOVF.RTISKRS, TEI.U THEM THAT VOU SAW IT I.N' THE NATIONAI. COOPERS JOURNAU
 September, 1925 THK XATIOXAL COOPERS' JOURNAL
THK XATIOXAL COOPERS' JOURNAL September, 1925

PROSPECTS FOR HEAVY WHEAT CROP STIMU-

OLD BREWERY PLANT NOW MUSHROOM FARM
Majority of States in Union Have Laws Standardizing "Whenthe patron of a restaurant in Detroit. Chicago
Louisville Reports Improved Trade Conditions In LATE MANY NEW CANADIAN
INDUSTRIES

Containers for Fruits and Vegetables

or Cleveland orders a large steak, well done, and smoth-
ered with mushrooms, says a recent Louisville (Ky.)
Cooperage Lines. Cottonseed Oil Prospects In its latest estimates of the total Canadian wheat
yield at
bushels and of the oats
Good for Barrel Men
crop at 375.4()4.(KIO
trade correspondent, the probabilities are that the mush- Dominion Bureau of Statistics,
446.337,000 bushels, the
The following of States, with the title and address
list Mississippi, Commissioner of Agriculture, Jackson- rooms used in preparing the order were grown here in Toronto. Ont.. has approached more nearly to the con-
of enforcing ofticials, which have standardized various Has authority to establish standard containers. Louisville. Wooden Barrel Should Be to the Fore at the National
Consumi)tion of barrels and kegs has been cpiite fair fident expectations of the Western Provinces as ex-
Missouri, State Marketing Bureau, Jefferson City- "I'or the largest mushroom plantation in the country Canners' Association Convention
styles of packages for the shipping of fruits and vege- in the Louisville market over the past thirty to sixty pressed both in figures and in business expansion.
Apple barrel; has authority to establish standard con- is located in this city a plantation w hich ships daily an
of informative interest and it would pay to A hoping for 400,-
;
tahles. is days. Slack barrels are better than they were, but still larger convention than usual is in i)rospect for the The Westerners themselves are still

keep on iile. tainers. average of 500 pounds of the table delicacy, and which triHe sluggish. The first crop of potatoes was not Xational Canners Association and allied organizations bushels of wheat, a total that may easily be real-
it a 0(K),0(K)
Montana, Commissioner of Agriculture, Helena- this year will ship a total of 300,(K)0 pounds. cooler weather and plentiful showers prevail on
Alabama, Chief Division of Weights and Measures. much over 35 per cent, of normal, which materially in Louisville in January. 1926. lasting through the week ized if

Montgomery— Berry boxes; baskets used as dry meas- Apple box. "The mushroom plantation is located in the building reduced package consumption from this crop. The apple of January 24th. as much better hotel facilities are the prairies for the next ten days. In many districts
Secretary of Agriculture. Lincoln— Berry formerly occupied by Brewery, at
the Phoenix Hill
ures in the capacity of 1 bushel and multiples or binary Nebraska, crop in the State is reported as very good this year, available than was the case the last time the organiza- where the grain has already been cut the yield is proving
sub-multiples of the bushel. boxes. Baxter Avenue and Underbill. With the advent of the and will take some slack packages, and a fair amount tion met here and when hotel rooms were at a premium. so much greater than expected that there has been little

Nevada. Commissioner of Weights and Measures, Reno Volstead Act the brewery was converted into an ice The canners will meet with the Xational Syru]) Maini- buying by dealers on the Winnipeg Grain Exchange
Arizona, no laws. of tight barrels, kegs, etc.

Arkansas, has authority to establish standard con- — Berry boxes, climax liaskets and til! baskets. plant. was suggested to I'Vank
About three years ago it
The Potato Crop and the Wooden Barrel
facturers' Association. Xational Food Brokers' Asso- in the last few days.
Hampshire, Commissioner of Agriculture, State Fehr that the plant be used to grow mushrooms. Since wheat in the Calgary district is yielding from
tainers. New Potato growers received $5 a barrel and up for their
ciation and National Canning Machinery Sui)plies i^-

Agriculture. Sacramento- House. Concord Commissioner of Weights and Meas- "So turning from malt and hojjs to the growing of Association. Since the last meeting was held here there 20 to 35 bushels to the acre and averaging 20 bushels
California. Director of ;

potatoes, due to scarcity, and this influenced them into

Apricot, plum and grape baskets; berry baskets; apple, ures, State House. Concord Apple barrel and box; — the more prosaic mushroom, the vaults of the building,
T putting a larger than usual acreage to second-crop
have been about 1.500 additional hotel rooms developed, near Edmonton and running up to 30 bushels an acre
formerly used for storing and aging beer, were con- in
cherry, peach, pear and grape lug boxes, cantaloupe
and berry boxes; bushel and half-I)ushel farm-i)roduce box. as a result of completion of the Brown Hotel. Kentucky, in the Athabasca district, millers are delaying the placing
verted into mushroom beds. These beds were first potatoes, this being one of the few districts in which
lettuce crates. New Jersey, State Suix;rintendent Weights and Meas- IClks Club and Kosair Temple hotels. The Brown of their orders until crop returns come in.
located in the stone arch vaults, first built for storing two cro])s are grown a year on the same land.
The sec-
Colorado, no laws. ures, Trenton— Barrel cranberry box; fruit and vege-
; Hotel is owned by J. Graham Brown, of W. P. Brown Owing to drought and extreme heat, however, the
beer some 65 years ago. before artificial refrigeration ond crop does not take so many barrels for shipping.
Board of Agriculture, Hartford
State table baskets and boxes; climax baskets. .1 & Sons Lumber Co.. Louisville, which at one time pro- whole crop has not fulfilled the unusual promise of early
Connecticut, but a good deal of seed stock held over until spring
had been introduced." condition has been to justify
—Apple barrel and box; standard bushel box and half- New Mexico. Local Public Weighmasters— Apple box and summer is barreled.
duced staves and heading. There will be a large display June. Vet its sufficient

pear box berry boxes on the basis of liquid quart and of various packages for canners and ])ro(lucers of food the West in using its money from last year's harvest
bushel box for farm produce. ;
NO APPLE SHOW IN GRAND RAPIDS THIS YEAR Flour Mills Running to Capacity buy more than double the value of farm implements
Delaware, no laws. pint. (Note: Such berry boxes are illegal for inter- I)roducts. the displays being in the Jefl'erson County to
United No apple show will be held in Grand Rapids. Mich., Flour millers have been very busy since the early part .\rmory. which enough purchased the year before and to pay off more of its
state shipment, since they fail to comply with the large take care of
Weights, Meas- is to all
District of Columbia. Superintendent. this conjunction with the aininal meeting of the
year in
cranberry of July, and mills are running at full ca])acity here, with exhibitors. notes and mortgages than in any of the prosperous years
ures and Markets. Washington— Apple barrel, States standard container act.)
Michigan State Horticultural Society, according to Sec- good orders in hand, one mill reporting a file of 110.0(X) during the war.
barrel; climax baskets; 6-basket and 4-basket
crates; New York, Director of Bureau of Weights and Meas-
retary H. D. Hootman. of East Lansing. The execu- Bauer Cooperage Co. Large Trade Now Goes Building, both on prairie farms and in prairie towns,
berry boxes; lug boxes; hampers; round stave
baskets; ures, Albany — Barrel. tive committee of the society has decided to hold the
barrels on hand. Unfortunately, most of this flour goes
to Smaller Concerns
into paper and cotton. has absorbed more British Columbia lumber during the
apple and pear boxes and onion crates. North Carolina, Chief Division of Markets, Raleigh- shows every other year instead of aniuially, believing The that the big plant of the Bauer Cooperage
fact la.sttwo months than ever before in the same length of
Florida, any magistrate— Tomato (4-quart till) basket; Has authority to establish standard containers. Outlook Good for Cottonseed Oil Products
that better residts will be obtained by alternating. .\n Co., at Lawrenceburg, Ind,, a few miles out of Cincin- time, Winnipeg alone spending $1.(K)0.000 a month since
6-basket carrier and orange box. (Note: The law gives North Dakota, no laws. Prospects are reported as very good in comiection
implement show will be held with the meeting this year nati. Ohio, is no longer in operation has resulted in spring for new buildings.
the dimensions of the tt»mato basket
but docs not pre- Ohio. Chief, Division of Foods, Dairy, and Drugs, with cottonseed oil products. The present cotton crop
if present plans are carried out. somewhat better markets for remaining tight cooperage
small fruit baskets, hampers, estimated a bit over bales in i)rospect. or Beet-Sugar, Alcohol, Salt, Fertilizer and Other
scribe its capacity.) Columbus— Climax l)asket>. is at 13.5(K),0(K)
houses, as the old Bauer company was a large producer
a good crop, which means that there will be a lot of Plants Going Up
Georgia, no laws. and round stave baskets,
Boise-
LOUISIANA BANKERS MAKE A POINT A government
and handled a lot of business in its day. The company
The assurance that basic industry of agriculture
Idaho. Director. Bureau of Plant Industry, Oklahoma, no laws. seed crushed. recent report showed its

Recommended
OF TIMBER PROTECTION 4,604.821 tons of cottonseed crushed for the year end-
has been in the hands of a receiver's committee for
would bring the farmers more than average profits this
Apple and prune box; lettuce crate. Oregon, State Sealer of Weights and Measures, some months i)ast, and it is understood the plant will
Many Louisiana bankers are making fire protection ing July 31. 1925. as comjjared with 3.307.598 tons the year has encouraged the West in establishing many
new-
standards for cherry and peach boxes and berry,
can- Apple and
Salem State Board of Horticulture, Salem— be dismantled.
;
and reforestation compulsory on mortgaged lands, an- previous year, and seed on hand at mills of 577 tons industries, including two pulp mills in Manitoba, a beet-
taloupe, potato, cabbage and watermelon crates.
berry boxes; cranberry barrel and box.
.S3,
])ear boxes;
Springfield— Berry nounces the Forest Service, United States Department as compared with 21,711 tons last year. The 1925 crop General Business Outlook Better Than For Some Time sugar factory in Southern .Mberta. alcohol plants, a
Illinois. Director of Agriculture. Pennsylvania, Bureau of Standards, Harrisburg;
Bu-
barrel; of Agriculture. For the purpose of insuring the re-sale should produce as much seed, if not more, than tliat sodium sulphate mill, salt factory, fish oil and fertilizer
cranberry baskets; berry
reau of Markets. Harrisburg— Climax H. W'ymond. Jr., of the Chess & W'ymond Co..
boxes; fruit and vegetable barrel, L.
possibilities of such property they bind the mortgagor of 1924, which means fair prospects for tight packages plants, electric power development, new creameries and
bushel crate for cranberries and blueberries: J-^-barrel boxes; 4-quart till baskets; 6-basket crate:
32-quart reported that cooperage demand was gradually i)icking
contain- to make every effort to prevent forest fires on his land moving into the cottonseed oil refining business. vegetable canneries.
crate, box or basket for fruits and vegetables; berry crate, fruit and vegetable barrel;
cranberry barrel. up among the consumers of tight cooperage and that
than one and to plant trees on waste and cut-over areas. Consequently the official crop estimates of the federal
ers for fresh fruits and vegetables of less Rhode Island, State Board of Agriculture. 129 State Tight Stock Price Market general outlook was better than for a long time past.
This practice is Ijcing energetically supported by the government, computing the wheat yield at more than
bushel capacity to be of the standard capacity of 1, 2,
House, Providence— Bushel and half-bushel lug boxes. f It is reported that coojierage comi)anies are fairly The com])any is running on a much better schedule of
Louisiana Department of Conservation, and has l)een 113.0(X).(X)0 bushels greater than last year's harvest, ap-
3. 4. 5. 6. 8, 16 and 24 quarts
standard dry measure. Spartan- I)roduction.
South Carolina, Chief, Division of Markets, taken up by bankers in all parts of the State. It has
well supi)lied with barrel stavesand heading, and have
pear to justify the optimism that the West has shown
Indiana. State Commissioner of Weights and Meas- 6-basket carrier; 32- not' been buying much stock of late. There have been
l,i,rjr_Apple barrel; bushel hamper. spread all the more rapidly since the failure of efforts Tight Barrel and Keg Demand Shows Increase ever since the seed showed itself above ground.
ures. Indianapolis— Hampers, round stave baskets, splint and till baskets. a few in()uiries out on fifteen-inch gum staves and
cpiart berry crate; berry boxes to boom cut-over lands for farming as oi)posed to tim-
or market baskets, climax baskets, till baskets, berry Pierre— some in(juiry ((U keg stock. Red oak oil staves are X. White. Louisville Cooperage Co.. reported im-
J.
South Dakota, Secretary of Agriculture. ber-growing purposes.
proved demand and fair activity in both the keg and WEIRTON STEEL PLANS $10,000,000 ADDITIONS
boxes, apple barrel and apple box. The law also for- berry boxes. reported to be selling at around $.?() to $35 a thousand
I«ruit and vegetable barrel; The Louisiana Bankers' Association in .'Xpril, 1925, barrel departments, while the slack barrel division has
bids the sale of slack filled containers. at mill points, with white oak. $40 to $45; 36-inch gum Ctimi)leti()n of plans for extensive additions to the
Tennessee, no laws. adoi)ted the following as the standard forestry clause
been somewhat busier than was. W.
Iowa, Secretary of Agriculture. Des Moines— Berry Company. Va..
it Weirton W'eirt<in.
staves, $30; circled oak heading, red, $35 a thousand: plant oi the Steel
.\ustin— Four- lor insertion w mortgages:
Texas, Commissioner of Agriculture,
boxes and climax baskets.
Kansas. Secretary of State Horticultural Society, To-
basket crate 6-basket crate folding tMiion crate orange
;
: ; 'The mortgagor does hereby further bind himself white. P7: gum. $.32.
Trade Picking Up —Outlook Promising
vice-president
announced by J.
to cost $10.0(X).0()0. has been
and general manager of the company.
C. Williams,

box and berry box and crate; hampers:

round stave to put his waste or idle lands not suitable to agricul- Tight Barrel Price Market Herb, of the Louisville Tank & Barrel Co., stated
.A.
peka— Climax baskets; berry boxes; till baskets; apple The eidargement program includes the building of load-
ture to trees and to protect all forest trees and tree carload basis to the that the company was producing a fair volume of tight
baskets: market or splint ba.skets; 3 and
4-(iuart till Package prices on a less than
box and barrel. ing and uidoading docks, the addition of forty-five by-
seedlings growing on any of th.e above-described lands, small buyers read as follows: cooperage at this time, and that business was pick-
Kentucky. Commissioner oi Agriculture. Frankfort— baskets. product coke ovens, a new blast furnace and tube mill
Lake City and he further pledges that fires or other destructive Red Wliitf Cliarreil
ing up. general conditions being quite promising.
Apple barrel. Utah. Commissioner of Agriculture. Salt (-.als. Oak O.ik Spirit Si.irit and increases the open hearth department.
agencies will l)e i)revented wherever possible."
Louisiana, no laws. — Ikrry boxes; apple box. 1 $ .70 $ .75 $1.(K) $1.15
Lumber Co. Acquires Cooperage Plant Site Work will be started. Mr. Williams said, on the re-
\'ermont. Commissioner of Agriculture,
Montpelier— 2 ?:-> .85 1.10 1.25 turn of C. H. Hunt, chief engineer of the concern, who
Maine. Commissioner of Agriculture, .\ugusta— .\pple BIG FACTORS FOR TRADE ACTIVITY The D. HoUingshead Co. recently sold its old plant
is now making an inspection of the Stimies and Krupp
1.25 1.40 J.
barrel and box; berry boxes.
Apple barrel and box. 3 85 .95
site in Louisville to the which will
Roth Lumber Co..
X'irginia, Dairy and Food Commissioner, Richmond- Three notable facts illumine the business situation as 5 l.(K) 1.10 1.90 2.00 I)lants in Four years will Ik* required to com-
Germany.
Maryland, Chief Inspector, Bureau Weights and use it as an addition to its adjoining lumber yanl and
berry box. the second half of the year gets under way. says Trade 10 1J5 1.50 2.10 2.30 l)lete the enlargement project which. Mr. Williams said.
Measures. City Hall. I]altimore ; Boards of County Com- Barrel ;

mill. This closes argument as to whether or not the

Washington. Director of Agriculture. Olympia— Pear Trends, issued by the LVanklin Xational Bank. One 15 1.55 1.65 2.40 2.()0 will increase the amuial capacity of the Weirton plant
missioners; and State Board of Agriculture. Fidelity company would rebuild its burned plant which burned
prune the extraordinary activity prevailing in a number of 2.80 3.00 to 55O.0(X) tons of pig iron and the open -hearth depart-
Building. Baltimore— Berry boxes, provided that short box; cantaloupe crate; apple box; peach box: is 20 1.70 1.75
winter. The company owns another local plant,
last
watermelon important The second that for even the most 2.10 3.15 3.35 ment to 800.000 tons.
box: berry, cherry, potato, cabbage and 2.00
lines. is 25
boxes may be sold when so marked baskets in capaci- ;

summer which it leased shortly before the fire and which is

cranberry barrel (one- depressed industries the lowest ebb of reac- 30 2.15 2.25 3.25 3.65
ties of J4 peck, Vj peck, peck, 'A bushel. H bushel crates; \\'ashington standard
tion well above that for 1924, and the third is found 2.65 2.75 4.25 4.65 under lease for some time to come. Such business as is GOLD PRODUCTION SHOWS INCREASE
is 45
and bushel; K- bushel and bushel boxes; apple barrel. third United States cranberry barrel). being handled about Louisville is being handled direct
in the present improving tone of business sentiment. 50 2.75 2.85 4.25 4.65 Gold production in the United States and its posses-
Ma>>sachusetts, Division of Standards, Department West Virginia, Commissioner of Agriculture. Charles- from the Thebes. 111., plant.
sions during 1924 was 2.528.9(K1 ounces, valued at $.52.-
Labor and Industries, State House, Boston— Apple bar- ton — Barrel. Apropos of Car-lot and Less Than Car-lot Orders
277.0(M). the largest total in any year since 1919. It was
crate; berry Wisconsin. Dairy and Food Commissioner. Madison
TIMBER TRACTS PURCHASED In car lots prices vary considerably, it being a ques- Changes in the Personnel of the Chess-Wymond Co.
rel and box; cranberry barrel; cranberry I
$543,(KK) greater than the production <luring 1923.
—Apple barrel cranberry barrel bushel crate, box or The United States I'Hrest Reserve has disposed of tion of badly the producer needs business, size and
how changes have been made recently with the
Several
boxes; bushel and half-bushel lug boxes.
;

Silver production for 1924 was 65.407,186 ounces,

;

for apples, peaches, and similar fruits; bushel 2(K).(KX).000 feet of standing timber, situated in the Oak T kind of orders placed, amount of stock on hand, etc. Chess & W'ymond Co.. L. H. Wyniond. Jr.. who spent
Michigan, Director, Bureau of Foods and Standards. basket worth $43,822,814, or 7.930.784 ounces less than the 1923
crate for cranberries and blueberries; berry boxes; fruit
Creek section near Schnebly. .\riz.. to the Arizona Lum- On kegs less than car, prices arc about ten to fifteen two years at the Holly Ridge. La., plant, and who has
Lansing— Climax baskets for grapes and other fruits production.
ber and Timber Company. The company also has pur- cents per package higher than in car lots, while in bar- been in the Xorth Carolina territory as salesman for
and vegetables, baskets and other containers for small and vegetable containers of less than 1 -bushel capacity Bureau of the Mint. Washington, figures issued re-
16 chased 20.(KK).()(K) feet of standing timber in the .same rels the dilTerence is fifteen to twenty cents a package. some time, having come back to Louisville, where he is
to be of the standard capacity of 1. 2. 3, 4. 5, 6, 8.
cently, showed California, which turned out 633.021
fruits and vegetables and berries, and apple barrel.
localitv from the State of Arizona. Red oak oil barrels are selling in car lots at $2..50 now connected with the sales department. Gilbert W'y-
Minnesota. Commissioner of Weights and Measures. or 24 quarts. ounces of gold, worth $13,085,700. was the leading State
for 45-gallon size, some houses selling 50-gallon pack- mond. who was formerly connccte<l with the southern
— Rerrv boxes. Wyoming, no laws.