Insurance plan to cover risk of foreign buyer rejection
Charres L Bernhaimer, president of Boar Mill Manufacturing, urges an insurance system to protect American exporters from non acceptance of goods by distant buyers. The New York State Chamber of Commerce adopts a resolution to study feasibility of such insurance, outlining premiums and the need to offset risks like quality, pricing shifts, and shipping costs in foreign markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charres L. Bernhaimer
Boar Mill Manufacturing Company
Chamber of Commerce
State of
New York
Beson
Sy Marchanta
Hesir
Bernheimer
Vance
Compton
Ansurance
Flurscheim Estate Reappraisal Ordered by Surrogate
Surrogate Fowler orders reappraisal of the Flurscheim estate after state examiner objects to the transfer tax appraisal. The case questions valuation of the firm Flureheim and Co, with accusations of excessive counsel fees and consideration of a five year standard for firm interests. The record shows years of business volume and profits, plus a noted “surprising progress” claim by the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowler
Nt . A. Flurschei Eojual
Franklin Sen & Co
Strogete
Sarropate Fowler
Rangiin Simon
Herman Areceern
Fim
Klurxheim
Me. Simon
Flureheim
Aalney
Textile buying pauses as cotton goods market cools
Buying of cotton goods beyond well known bleached fabrics shrank, the smallest volume in weeks. Factors cited include Jewish holidays, raw cotton price drops, out of town jobbers departing, and mills curbing speculative buying. Producers praised the respite as mills have sold outputs for three months. Bleached goods firms noted large orders for underwear fabrics, with prices rising and further increases likely to align costs with unbleached materials.
Low-Grade Wools Sell Poorly at Government Sale
Boston June 4 government auction offered about three million pounds of scoured and low grade wools including foreign and domestic lots. Buyers showed little interest with many bids withdrawn or at very low levels. Carbonized California wools sold from 99 cents to 1.04 dollars. select lots reached 1.18 dollars. C D Webb of Philadelphia was a major buyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isllainees Newawureau Sherial
Boston
California
C.d. Webb
Philadelphia
Cotton Yarn Demand Rises as Prices Advancing
Cotton yarns show renewed activity with mill agents noting demand stronger than wartime levels. Combed yarns lead gains as prices rise, driven by higher production of finer cotton underwear and mercerized hosiery for women.
Household Goods Sell Well Amid Rising Prices
Mis agents report strong sales of housekeeping goods, cloths and napkins, with traveling salesmen placing substantial orders. Mills hold fair volumes but expect a thirty day reduction as liberal buying continues. Prices rise due to higher production costs from shorter mill hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mis
Needle trade shifts as English supplies rise and Japanese imports lag
A local report notes increasing English hand sewing needle supplies easing prior shortages. Japanese needles have reached the market but many dealers find their quality inferior, hindering sales to American buyers.
Burlap Prices Fluctuate as Buyers Seek Supplies
Burlap offerings were light with buyers mainly bag manufacturers. Morning sales of 8 ounce burlap ran around 10.85 cents per yard, later rising to 10.50 cents. 10% ounce burlap traded at 11 to 12 cents per yard.
Big Foreign Demand for American-Made Frocks
Large orders for cotton dresses from New York market draw buyers from South America and the Caribbean. A Buenos Aires buyer placed a 20 000 dollar order with a major maker for cotton frocks in several styles matching American preferences. Cuba Porto Rico Chile and Mexico also place summer dress orders, with at least one local firm shipping to England and planning woolen deliveries after Britain lifts the embargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tenes Ayres
Cuba
Porto Rico
Chile
Mexico
England
New Freight Rates Return Prewar Conditions for Australian Hides
The Trans Continental Freight Bureau sets new rates for fur imports from Pacific Coast terminals to Eastern points. Rates vary by weight and class, with carload rates at 20,000 pounds and lower rates for smaller loads. The schemes cover buffalo to wallaby hides and dry skins, with a silk train service minimum rate. Fur Merchants Association President Mleinstein notes the changes restore pre war conditions for importers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transcontinental Freight Bureau
Pacific Coast
Mleinstei
Fur Merchants Association
York
Bieistein
Urge Hosiery Makers to Develop Foreign Trade at Philadelphia Meet
At the Philadelphia convention closing session American hosiery and underwear makers were urged to boost foreign trade. Norman H. Johnson urged exporting leadership, while I S Macklwee and Charles Lyon Chandler emphasized standards and war gains in global markets. Bank executives Frank O Malley and others noted costs and competition would shift, with officers elected T H Johnson as president and others named to top posts.
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Philadelphia
America
Usiness
Etwa Bureau
Tucsons Ot
Johnson
Association
Mackl- Wee
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Charles Lyon Chandler
Foreign Trade Department
Corn Exchange National Bank of Philadelphia
Germany
Frank O'Malley
National City Bank of New York
South America
England
T. H. Johnsson
F. L. Galbraith
Mays
Robert Blood
B. Carter
Summer Waists Still Wanted by the Trade
Many buyers seek thin summer waists and manufacturers support shifting to fall bases. Firms remain behind on summer orders due to spring strike losses with unfilled books likely delaying deliveries by another month. Some houses plan mid month showings and fall samples by month end, but most cannot exhibit full models before well into duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Waist League
Government to Offer Quantity of Cotton Goods
The War Department will open bids on June 18 at 10 a.m. for 5 119,000 yards of textiles acquired for war purposes. Fabrics are in New York and Boston zones with items like Bradford black venetian, striped ticking, shirtings, sheetings, and brown denims. Major lots include 1,558,600 yards in New York and 3,563 yards in Boston.
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Dork Lam Washission
Burra Wasitiington
War Department
New York
Boxton
Munitions Building
Washington
Ireland flax crop seized at fixed July prices by British
The British Ministry of Munitions will take over all of Ireland's flax crop as harvested later this year with delivery at six graded prices. Consul General Skinner, London, notes first grade at 8 shillings per stone and other grades set similarly, with inferior qualities paid by relative value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Ministry of Munitions
Skinner
London
Rubber Makers Boost Crude Rubber Buying Amid Demand Rise
Rubber manufacturers and denters showed keen interest in crude rubber yesterday as importers reported more inquiries and orders than in months. The shift follows absorption of stocks by producers who paused heavy local purchases for over a month amid March and April arrivals tied to Far East stock movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bine
Foundation to aid small US dye firms with seized German patents
S A Tucker of the Chemical Foundation announced policy to license German seized dye patents to American small manufacturers. Offices opened on Fulton Street to vet for 100 percent American ownership and factory capability. The Foundation stresses the dye industry as a key base for textiles and national war effort, promising support to expand domestic production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Tucker
The
Chemical Foundation
Foundation
St Fulton Street
Mr Tucker
Germany
Impera
Money market shows mixed gains and tightening credit
Last two days saw modest improvement over Monday with call money near 3 percent and a dampened center market. Belgian acceptances totaling 10 million dollars trade here as banks shift portfolios while traders worry that higher bank rates will curb new bill issuance and liquidity remains tight.
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Chienga
Lotis
Aig
Belgium
Shortage of Silverware for Fall Delivery Emerges
Silversmiths warn of a looming fall shortage as demand surges and skilled workers remain in short supply. Prices rise despite continued sales, with a Western city establishment placing larger orders after early stock draws. Factories operate undermanned at about 1,800 workers from 2,809, delaying shipments as Norwegian firms switch to sales roles for American houses.
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Taree
Susterday
Army
Christiania
Nomeny
Norway
Saturday Holiday Agitated In White Goods District
Citation to make Saturday during the months of July and August a full holiday has been started in the white goods district. M. C. D. Borden & Sons, leaders in the dry goods trade, have closed all days during July and August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Goods
M. C. D. Borden & Sons, Oe
Basic Commodities Note On Transac Prices and Bids
Basic commodities report notes that in cases with no transaction prices given, NS were reported the bid. The entry highlights the absence of price data and records the bid status as not stated.
Allied Council formed for Shoe and Leather trades
Fred A Vogel called for cautious buying as leather stock could last two years unless prices deter buyers. The Allied Council of the American Shoe and Leather Industries and Trades emerged from wartime cooperation, with leaders from Wanamaker's, Plant Company, and National Retailers Association guiding its plan to promote low shoe wear and extended sale seasons amid high leather costs.
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Fred A. Vogel
Tanners’ Council
Vogel
Hotel Astor
Allied Council of the
Shp
New Council
Andrew A. McGowin
Wanamaker
Philadelphia
U Tion
Allied Council
Frank R. Briggs
Thomas G. Plant Company
Boston
Tanners Council
Byron S. Watson
Anthony Green Company
Providence
National Shoe Wholesalers’ Asertion
T. Mirkil
National Shoe Retailers’ Association
National Retailers’ Association
Silk dressmakers expect heavier Taf f eta demand after Jewish holiday
Silk buyers, led by Middle West jobbers, placed large orders as demand for chiffons georgettes and crepe de chines remained strong. Taffetas show improvement. mills run double shifts to meet expected rise in dress silk orders. Japanese habutai pongee imports noted as excellent but limited supplies amid better Pacific shipping.
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Middle West
Habutai
Pongee Ilka
Pacific Ocean
Raw Silks Market Shows Slow Copper Delivery Hold
Raw silk markets show limited buying as manufacturers await Japanese crop size. Copper for August delivery moves between 17 and 18.5 cents, with lower grades easing while top qualities remain steadier. Importers report weaker Shinshin No. 1 due to Yokohama settlement. renewed buying possible at higher prices after settlement effects fade.
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Yokohama
Hot Weather Drives Cotton Dress Sales Across Cities
Buyers from Pittsburgh Philadelphia Cincinnati and Boston placed large orders for cotton dresses as warm weather boosts demand. Industry observers note last year’s supply lag under cooler July conditions and forecast upbeat spring and summer sales. A separate event announces a July style show at Bush Terminal Sales Building by the New York Shoe Retailers Association featuring five models and expert talks.
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Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Cincinati
Boston
New York
Shoe Retailers’ Association
Bush Terminal
Trade Notes Lipson and Adelson Move to New Dress Salesroom
Lipson and Adelson, producers of Peggy Paige dresses, plan a wholesale dress sales room in a new 18 West Thirty-second Street location. The current factory at 181 West Thirty-fifth Street will be kept until a new building is established in Brooklyn. The firm’s salesroom will include a special Shanioh department and broaden to include South America as a key market. The Export Trade Corporation announces it has secured exclusive agency for Cubs Japan and China of Alloy Metal Wire Company of New York, makers of wire and wire ribbon.
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Lipson & Adelson
Pegey Paige
West Thirty-second Street
West Thirty-fifth Street
Brooklyn
Deutral
South America
Cen
The
Export Trade Corporation
Cubs
Japan
Ad China
Alloy Metal Wire Company
New York
Cotrox Fabric Sale Notice From Air Kervlon Division
Government through Venosal Section outlines disposal of 8 cotton bales, 2 cotton mill cloth rolls, and related textile items. Items include airplane parts, 4 wide cloth widths, and a batch of printed finished textile products. locations listed include New York Boston Chicago and San Francisco with notes on storage and disposal procedures.
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Agton
Witlern
Cotinn
Trom
New York
Modis Ave
Boston
Mask
Chicago
Daxton
Ohio
San Francisco
Standardized color shades boost Chinese dyestuff trade
Consul General G F Anderson notes Chinese buyers demand uniform color shades for imported shirtings and sheetings. Trade concentrates via Hongkong with links to Amoy Swatow Chuchow and South China cities. Indigo dark browns and black are preferred hues, and American dyes have expanded in South China seaport markets.
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Anderson
Hongkong
South
China
Assignment of Business Interests Across New York Partners
A broad assignment described in Manhattan transfers a business partnership stake among Edward J. Byrne and associates, listing a long roster of participants, firms, and offices. The document, dated around 1916 to 1919, references the Glan, Mayne Christie, Hulling Corporation, and many named individuals and companies across New York County and surrounding areas, recording the transfer and involved creditors and signatories.
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Posie Samuel
Alfret Vow Ward Posner
Waite
EJ Byrne
Goodale
Tomer
Edward al. Byrne
FoMsrsh
Howard
Binelit Ue
Heunbauie Novtis
Mayne Chrisie
I Chupeh
Hulling Corporation
Kihara Watts
Edward J. Byrne
Dari Stuiuel
Ana
Satoh Cy Dedgie
Alee
Yerker Braun
Morrie
Etry
Union Initring Mille
Bronx County
George WA
Ee Peri
Hen
Maurice
W Sennett
Maui Os
Samed
Varian
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Fourth Avenue
Madison Square
Tomioka
Nagoya
Moscow
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Prinerpa Promeme
Manhattan
Arnold Grace
Mineur
Ordre
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Susts
Galieraneky
Teule
M. Kennan Ghrens
Dedrich Swite
Ct i Beninata
Eile —P Light
Rose Murrows
Joseph G—hverett
Ao Iain
Krknk
R Lueht
Costly Conan
Richard Lee
Worth Parra
Tamer Boatamos
Linschit
Onate Consolidated
Dades
Gus
Car de Felice
Antonio—M
Angello Higner
Dente
Frank Whteiherk
New York County
Giaublager
Solthy Kline & French Ts
Imam
Warren Wobn
Suaits Co. of
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Chas
Bo-Dewitt
Auto Co
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