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TTTE MORNING OltEGONIAN. WEDNESDAY. ' AUGUST 4, 1915. m "aw. a m mm m mm m. nan Ta bbbw n n n. m m -fc. m .s-ssfsnm uj' a 11 ii i n 11 i . i T mr mil FTTOTrmi! roMAflTTEE IV CHARGE OF BUYERS' WEEK, WHICH BUSINESS AID FELT Is being conducted, will be the main headquarters for the visitors and spe cial plans for their entertainment have been made by that organization. The Portland Ad Club will throw Its quarters open at the Portland Hotel and a ' sDecial committee will be way. The door to tne ciuorooma win be kept open day and night and every visitor will be made to feel "right at home." The management of the T. M. C. A. also will help to entertain the visitors. hand to extend a hearty welcome. The Portland Press Club has extended an invitation to the visiting merchants to visit its quarters on tho second floor of the Elks building, Stark and Broad- WILL WELCOME VISITING MERCHANTS NEXT MONDAY. FOR COMMON GOOD Progress With Inauguration of Buyers' Week Is Noted. Visit THese Great Mills Co-operation Regarded as One I of Great Opportunities Af I forded by Buyers' Week. RECORD CROWD EXPECTED 1 i MERCHANTS WORK PROBLEMS TO BE TACKLED rtland's Natural AdrantaKe as I Jl.trnmtin-r Onter Emphasized and ArraniCFinenta Made to Provide Plearor With Work. j Tho advantage of Bujrr Week at rortland to tho merchants who cornea from tho Interior are parallel to those of the newspaper maa who fitted the elder Bennett's Idea of Journalism: "Knowlnc where hell Is itolns; to break out next, and having; a man on the pot." t The merchant who secures rank In the minds of the people of his com Biunltr as "a successful man, as leader In financial circles." or "one of ur foremost cltlsens." Is the fellow who was able to pick out a spot where the anoner was. and to get his share through wideawake merchandising. That kind f a merchant knows the markets of tbo territory. There will be hun dreds of the species In rortland nest reck. and If the boss of the firm Is aot hero In person, he will have "a roan ta the spot." 1 They are the men who know that thw consumer pays for the material, the labor, the advertising, transporta tion and every other element which costs money between the home of the nw product and the homo of the con sumer. And they are the men who know that it Is to their Interest to purchase their goods so that these items may bo held down to the lowest point. All of which means Portland for the larger part of Wyoming. Idaho. Wash ington and Oregon. Mmmy Articles Made Here. The fact that Portland wholesalers and manufacturers carry the largest and best selected stocks In many lines that are to bo found on the Pacific Coast, that 9S3 plants are turning out articles demanded by the trade terri tory and that tbey can be supplied to the consumer without the addition of the cost of trans-continental transpor tation, gives a. logical reason for the retailer of the Northwest coming to this city Buyers' Week. If other reasons were needed they would be found In the fact that It is a desirable thing for the retailer to rub elbows with the Jobber, and It Is a de sirable thing for the Jobber to get per sonally acquainted with his customer. It makes for confidence on both aides, ii During Buyers Week, which begins at sunrise on the morning of August and ends with the sun-down gun from the Boston on the night of August 14. perhaps 100 dealers from interior points will bo the guests of Portland's Chamber of Commerce, and they will be handsomely entertained at all times. I r'atertalaaseat la Planned. I Monday morning the registration of the names of visitors and their fami lies and the Issuance of tickets, creden tials and a general get-acquainted meeting will be in order at the Cham ber of Commerce, and on Monday nlirht the first formal entertainment of the week will occur. It will bo a recep tion at the Chamber. The leading mer cantile bouses of Portland will be there to extend a welcome and to become personally acquainted with visitors. Imrtnjc the evening Mies Fannie Hitr Vr. noted lecturer, will speak on "Old llnlco." and will Illustrate her remarks with a series of photographs showing the development of that country, ii During the remainder of the week Some form of entertainment will be pruvided for every Idle hour. It Is planned for the enjoyment of the fami lies of merchants, as well. Only one event Is on the card which does not contemplate the attendance of women; the smoker Thursday night. But while the men are burning the weed, a dele gation of Portland's bachelors will escort the women to the theaters, i: Daring the two previous years In Which Buyers Week has been observed, the big social event has always been the complimentary banquet by the Com mercial Club. This year the Chamber ef Commerce will be the host, and the rent will occur Friday night. Presi dent Colt will preside and will wel come on behalf of Portland. i' Speaker Are Provided. Among the speakers will be Edward Cnoktngham. who will elucidate some Of the problems and some of the needs ef the Northwest, and will be followed by a discussion of the shipping bill by W. D. Wheelwright. .George M. Cornwall, of the Timber man, will address the assemblage of merchants on "The Lumber Industry ef the Pacific Coast and Its Direct Bearing on the State of Oregon." It is expected that Mr. Cornwall wilt be able to tell the story in a way that will make plain why the lumber mills of the Northwest are idle and to suggest some remedy. i It Is In the working out of many of these great problems which mskes Buyers" Week a successful Institution, and which Is responsible for Its stead ily Increasing popularity. The Interest of every community Is sound op In extending trade relations, and they ran only be solved through Co-o Deration and pooling enthusiasm for their accomplishment. The problem of the country merchant ef Washington or Montana Is the prob lem of the merchant of Oregon, and it tn particularly the problem of the Port land Jobber or manufacturer. Through assembling hundreds of merchants from Interior points and getting In close touch with the wholesalers of this city a unity of purpose Is obtained and a tre mendous forca Is aligned behind them, f Part lead Lewwted Advaatageosaly. i With the advantages which Portland njoys of water-grade rail transporta tion to all points of the compass and with two great rivers carrying steam ers to far Inland points, and with a arnsottd system of roadways leading faun the rivers to the farms of the four states. It Is Inevitable mat fort- land will be the great distribution point f the future and that the greatest stocks of merchandise In the West will continue to be held here. Therefore It Is the ambition of Portland business snen to aid In solving the difficulties tn tho way of Interior development. Tk'ii nroblams re better understood after talking with tho men who attend 4eh annual Buyers' Week. lUweaiA tak il weeka at every yes ? ,:v, .. ' , mm.mmmJL J mr T-gcstasg ....... 1 v ' -. l"w3 r---. ' W' Z?y- , Li, j'tz rrts r-s for the Portland merchant to visit per sonally each of the communities from which merchants come to Portland for Buyers' Week. The Portlander can not get his information that way. But ins iniHlur lurnn.m wwu .. for one week of each year and go Into council wi in nia ncmmi m - -Portland. In that way much has been accomplished and more will bo accom plished In future. PORTLAND T0 BE HOST Retailers of North west to Be Re ceived With Open Arms. The following proclamation has been Issued to the retailers of tho Pacific Northwest: Proclamation To the Retailers of the Pa cific Northwest. Oreetlng: To you Portland esr.a Its mercantile pre- mlnenre. To your enterprise in "ni. . a 4e rrsrllls alia terse stoKs or r"". .'''',Z d.Trloplnr new busln.ss. we owe the growth . . ...ll.hn.nl. To VOUr or our w noi. 'w . . . . . k - i....itr. . owo the dsvei- llli.ll T iw opm.nt of our manofacturea. As aa maurm.ni j Inspect our i .i v - . our storks, we hare set aside the week of August li. ln( same t be offlclallx known as Buyers During this week we will entertain you with receptions, luneheene. smokers, ban ouets. Jollifications and other eents of In terest and we will take you In automobiles throush the beautiful Rose City and adja cent points of interest. .... Railroad rare win i mn"" buyer from each firm whose asKresate pur- . . ..rti.tn.iln. tnhblne manufac turers are t.VHJ or more during this visit. Reduced fares hare been granted by all the railroad lines. These reduced farea will enable rou to brine members of your family. or business associates at a low cost to enjoy the hoepltalllr "at nas tusn irran.. ins size oi our i.h. - great variety of products manufactured here and the enormous stocks of goods carried hers will amase you. in several lines the largest jobbing llnse west of the Mississippi are located in Portland. They not only .W- ..JW.W Mt .nftnl but Sf dO- IDIHO rsIKKCHIXTSEKS BENE FIT OF Bl' YKR.V WEEK. AMERICAN FALLS. Idaho. Aug. I. 1915. M. E. Srtiftl" secretary Buyers' week: Not until you have attended one of the Buyers' weeks In Portland ran you ap preciate the value of seeing- and inspecting your merchandise be fore selecting. Not only that, but you cannot hear the talks and expressions of opinion .of tho merchants from the various sec tions of the country without profiting by some man's experi ences. One cannot meet the Job bers and manufacturers without feeling that he has a clearer understanding and a broader knowledge In regard to both his buying and selling. R. E. AVSTIS. ; J ' . 'i : :' .. . I j A r':'P,. . 'fill v-y 3 Vv'i:'d$ GZArrrTrrr ' . . . . . ... ...Lh. Rum. af ing I us large. the largest factorlea-of. the entire West are locatea in romance . . . . . . . .... ,i.h. n.iv.M Week you will be able to buy to extraordinary sd rantase. Tou will also give us the privilege of becoming belter acquainted with yoo per sonally and of entertaining you. tor aeiaiiea vmi n-" . w..i . . . . conditions of rsUroad fare.. refund, etc., ad dress Buyera wee uepariment. r-onmnu Chamber of Commerce, Commercial Cluo Building. Portland. Or. ut us snow wnen you win enmw. And come! By all means cornel Portland, the Rose City, bids you come. CITT OP PORTLAND, H. R. ALBEE. Mayor. CHAMBER OP COMMERCE. C C. COLT. President. FRANK E. SMITH. Secretary. NATHAN STRAUSS, Chairman Trade and Commerce Bureau. T Are Invited to Inspect Our XjtiyCVS New, Modern. Sanitary Plant T. S. TOWNSEND CREAMERY CO. East Seventh and Everett Streets AUTOMOBILE SUPPLIES 'of Every Description f5TFTl CARBURETORS RCNTEN GARAGE GREASE GUNS, SWJTeSrF-APELCO TFORD STARTERS. SPLITDORF. KEMY. KISMANN r AND i OTHER MAGNETOS, AIR COMPRESSORS. GAS o IVF STORAGE SYSTEMS! APELCO AND HENDRYX GENER ATORS STEWART 15.00 - HAND HORNS AND A COMPLETE LINE OF FORD ACCESSORIES. OFFICIAL DISTRIBUTORS DIAMOND TIRES. ARCHER & WIGGINS OAK STREET, CORNER SIXTH. Advantages to Retail Merchants of Xorthwest Especially Pronounced. One 'Purpose Is to Enlarge Territory for Trade. With the inausruratlon of Buyers' Week two years ago by tho Jobber and manufacturers of Portland, there has been notable progress In the mercantile activities In the Portland territory. While all Interests have been bene fited, the advantages to tho retail mer chants of the Northwest especially have been pronounced. That the benefits of this movement are multiplying is Indicated In the in terest being shown in the programme of the third Buyers' Week. August Oregon. Washington. California, Idaho and Montana will be represented among the buyers visiting next week. The DUrposes and advantages of Buy ers" Week were exDlalned yesterday by Nathan Strauss, a member of the iirm of Flelschner. Mayer de Company. Mr. Strauss la chairman of the trade ana commerce bureau of the Chamber of Commerce and Is In general charge of Buyers' Week programme. Larger Trade Territory Bowgkt. "Ono of the purposes of Buyers' Week Is to enlarge Portland's trade territory and through the personal in spection of the wholesaJe houses by re tall merchants to demonstrate the ad vantages of Portland as a home market and to show that In many lines the largest stocks on tho Pacific Coast are carried In Portland." said Mr. Strauss. The Importance of Buyers Week does not lie so much In the amount of goods bought during that week as In the fact that It provides opportunity ior mer chants to become personally acquainted with their customers who heretofore havo been known only through their traveling representatives. Buyers' week has made new friendships and ce mented old ones. "Since the Inauguration or uuyers- Week. tho responses of the retail mer chants of the Pacific Northwest have been gratifying, as the sentiment for trading In the borne market nas Deen spreading steadily. They are finding It nrofitable to trade with us. as prices In Portland are no higher than in competi tive markets and. besides, the necessity of purchasing in large quantities, as Is customary in Duymg in eastern mar kets, is eliminated entirely. The retail merchants thus are enabled to keep their capital working and to get a much better turnover on their stocks ana a consequent increase in profits. Prompt Service Aid Recognised. "The advantage of prompt service also Is being recognized as being great ly in favor of Portland as a market. Lare-e stocks are carried here and wholesale houses are enabled to fill orders promptly, making It unnecessary for retail merchants to wait two to three weeks to receive their merchan riise after it is ordered. "Buyers Week also has wiaenea me opportunity for Portland manufacturers to place before tne traae oi ine norm west the products of our home fac tories. "The first Buyers' Week was held In the Fall of 1913 under tho auspices of the 'Jobbers and Manufacturers of Port land.' The same organization was sponsor for Buyers' Week In 1914. The advantages of Buyers' Week to Port land's commercial interests, however, were recognised by the consolidation committee In charge of the reorganiza tion of the Portland Chamber oi com merce in making It one of the perma nent activities of tho organization. "The acceptances 'received up to the present time from invitations sent to the trade of tne isormwesi are grati fying and indicate an attendance far in excess of any previous year." OPEN HOUSE IS PLANNED Clubs and Civic Organizations to Welcome Retailers. Not only will every factory and Job bing house In Portland have Its door open to visiting merchants during Buyers' week, August 9 to 1, but some of the prominent organizations of the city also will keep open house and help to entertain the visitors. The Portland Chamber of Commerce, under whose auspices Buyers' week Take this opportunity to see the oldest and largest woolen mills west of the Mississippi River a plant where every step, from raw wool to finished blanket and garment, is performed under one roof. GRAND PRIZE and Three Gold Medals at San Francisco Exposition, on Indian Blankets Steamer and Auto Robes Motor Coats , Indian Sport Coats Mackinaws Lounging Robes Bed Blankets Flannel Shirts Cassimere Trousers This sweeping decree of merit awarded in competition with domestic and foreign manufactures. If you can't visit our mills, see the complete line at Portland salesroom. Oregon City Woolen Mills Oregon City, Oregon Portland Salesroom, Sherlock Bldg. Max Maison, Mgr. New York Office, 373 Fourth Avenue While in Portland During BUYERS' WEEK Make Our Store Your Headquarters We Are Pacific Coast Representatives of the STEINWAY, WEBER AND OTHER PIANOS PIANOLAS VICTOR VICTROLAS And Carry a Complete Stock of Records. Shemanylay & Go. Sixth and Morrison Opposite P. O. Portland, Or. ATTENTION Mr. Visiting Merchant! . Do you want the best in shoes, honestly, substan tially and reliably made, the .best in quality the market afords for the price? We make them. You owe it to yourself while in Portland to visit us. We wilt convince j'ou Our famous makes "Barker Brand," "Master Made" and "Safety First" (for men), "Sincerity' (for women), and "Golden Day (school) meet and beat 'competition. We mean it! . . Furthermore, we want, while you are in Portland, an opportunity to meet you personally and get ac quainted. Don't forget to call on us. You will be cordially welcomed. Fithian-Barker Shoe Co. 29-31 NORTH FIFTH STREET To all visitors we extend a cordial invitation to inspect our; LABORATORY and PLANT BLUMAUER-FRANK DRUG CO. Eighth and Everett Sts., Portland, Or. Wholesale Druggists and Manufacturers of Purola Products Distributors for the Northwest of Pharmaceu ticals, Druggists' Sundries, Cigars, Soda Foun tains and Supplies, Etc. Visiting merchants and guests for Buy ers' Week will be welcomed at the Oregon City Wool en Mills. VISITING BUYERS Come to our store and let us make your acquaintance. Only 5 blocks from the Commercial Club. Failing, McCalman Co. FRONT NEAR OAK General and Shelf Hardware, Nason's Paints. Sixty-four Years of Satis factory Service Our Wholesale Department Is Prepared for Buyers' Week Holiday Lines in Great Variety Now Ready for Inspection. Books, Stationery, Souvenirs Leather Goods, Cameras, Not- ' elties, Games, Desk Sets, etc. GILL'S THE J. K. GILL COMPANY Third and Alder The Geo. Lawrence Co. 80-86 First Street Cordially invites the in spection of their stotk of Harness, Saddlefy, Shoe Findings and Shoe Store Supplies by visiting merchants during Buyers' W eek. WELCOME BUYERS Colonial Steel HanKcs Perfect Steel Kanses) Opal Steel Ransea Opal Heatera Park Oak Heater Carbon Heatera Mlaalon Combination Heatera The Portland Stove Works JOHV MONTAG. Prop. Manufacturers of ALL KIXDS OP STOVES. RANGES, FRUIT AND HOP DRYERS AND STOVE REPAIRS. Phone Main 7819 61' 3 HOOD ST PORTLAND, OR.