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B 542 — Seeks Timber Prices 



Centerpoint, lud., Aug. 4. — Editor Hardwood Record: Please advise 

 me the value and prices being received for different kinds of timber in 

 »he tree such as ash, poplar, sycamore, maple and sweet gum. 



Any reader of HARDWOOD RECORD desiring to connmunicate 

 with any of the Inquirers listed In this section can have the ad- 

 dresses on written request to the IVlail Bag Department, HARD- 

 WOOD RECORD, 537 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, and referring 

 to the number at the head of each letter and enclosing a self- 

 addressed stamped envelope. 



B 535 — ^Wants Ready Reckoner 



Saginaw, Mich., Aug. 11. — Editor Hardwood Record : We are looking 

 for an accurate ready reckoner that will give extensions on a range of 

 sizes preferably from 2V4x2M, — 4' up to 12x12—50', in steps of U" in 

 thickness and width, and 1' in length. If you have such a reckoner or 

 know of one published, we shall greatly appreciate your giving us the 

 information regarding it. ^■ 



The concern writing has been advised that Hardwood Record 

 knows of two such published works, one of which is Chaten's Lum- 

 ber Reckoner, the other being Bauman's Ready Reckoner. Hard- 

 wood Record is, however, not able to give the address of either of 

 these books. If any of our readers can supply the information, it 

 would be greatly appreciated if they will write IfARDWooD Record 

 office. — Editor. 



B 536 — Wants to Market Persimmon 



Decatur, Ala., Aug. 14. — Editor Hardwood Record: Will you kindly 

 give us a list of consumers who need 8/4 log run persimmon? We have 

 a fair sized car of the above stock, band sawn, well manufactured, bone 

 dry, and of high grade. • Lumber Coiipaxt. 



The writer of the above letter has been supplied with a list of 

 buyers of persimmon. Others interested can have the address on 

 application by referring to B 536. — Editor. 



B 537 — Seeks Soft Maple Cut 



Chicago, HI., A>ig. 15. — Editor Hardwood Record: Can you place mo 

 in communication with some mills who arc in a position to contract for a 

 block of 4/4 and 5/i soft maple to be cut and placed on sticks during the 

 next three months? Shipment will be made during the first half of next 

 year. 



The above writer has been supplied with a list of soft maple 

 producers. Any others interested can have the address on appli- 

 cation. — Editor. 



B 538 — Seeks Black Willow 



St. Louis, Aug. 14. — Editor Hardwood Record : Can you inform us 

 where we can buy laurel or willow wood? 



. Lumber Company. 



The writer of the above letter doubtless refers to black willow. 

 He has been advised of one source of supply for lumber of this 

 variety. Any others interested in the inquiry can have the address 

 on application. — Editor. 

 B 539 — In the Market for White Oak, Birch and Gum Squares 

 Marion, Ind., Aug. 11. — Editor Hardwood Record : We are in the mar- 

 ket for white oak, birch and red gum squares 3 x 3", 14" long. Can you 

 put us in touch with parties who have this stock for sale? 



Company. 



The above letter is from a well-known manufacturing institu- 

 tion which has been supplied with a brief list of manufacturers of 

 the various kinds of dimension stoclc named. Any others inter- 

 ested can have the address on application. — Editor. 

 B 510 — Seeks Red Birch 



Hostou. Mass.. Aug. 11. — Editor Hardwood Record : We want for 

 prompt shipmenl a carload of 5/8 firsts and seconds red birch, SO per cent 

 red on one face. Have you in mind the address of anyone who could 

 supply this? ' Company. 



The above letter is from a foremost wholesale Boston house, 

 which has been supplied with a possible source of supply for this 

 thickness of red birch. Anyone interested can have the address 

 OIL application. — Editor. 



B 541 — Wants a Market for Black Willow 



.louesviile. La., Aug. 3. — Editor Hardwood Record : riease give us the 

 names of firms that handle black willow lumber, logs or veneers. 



The writer of the above letter has been advised that it is impos- 

 sible to name any specific value on standing timber from the in- 

 formation at hand. Many conditions prevail that materially vary 

 the Value of timber on the stump, such as location, quality, quan- 

 tity per acre, area of the tract, logging facilities, proximity to 

 transportation, etc. — Editor. 



B 543 — Seeks Hemlock, Pine and Kou^h and Dressed Poplar 



Cincinnati, O., Aug. 20, 1913. — Editor Hardwood Record ; We are 

 interested in several cars each of the following lumber ; 1x4 No. 2 

 common hemlock, rough ; 1x4 No. 3 common yellow pine flooring 

 (dressed) 13 IG" one or two sides: No. 3 common %" poplar: 4/4 No. 3 

 common poplar resawed. 



Will you kindly place our wants before concerns who are manufacturing 

 this grade of stock at once and direct, if convenient ; or favor us with 

 the names of manufacturers? Your assistance in this instance will be 

 very much appreciated. ■ 



The above in<|uiry is from a well-known furniture house, to whom 

 the addresses of sundry manufacturers of these varieties of lumber 

 have been given Any others interested may have the address upon 

 application. — Editor. 



B 544 — Seeks Directory of Hardwood Mills 



Alexandria, La.. Aug. 10. — Editor Hardwood Record : Will you be 

 kind enough to advise whether there exists a directory of all the hard- 

 wood mills in the United States, and where same could be had? 



Land Company. 



The writer of the above letter has been advised that no exclusive 

 directory of hardwood mills has ever been printed, but this informa- 

 tion is in card index form in the office of Hardwood Record, and a 

 copy of the list can be obtained at reasonable cost. — Editor. 



Clubs and Associations 



The above writer has been supplied with suggestions for a mar- 

 ket for black willow. Any others interested can have the address 

 (III application. — Editor. 



Grand Rapids Trade in Picnic 

 MimK'rs of the Grand Rapids Lumbermen's Association, with their 

 families and invited guests, making up a merry party of 110 people, 

 greatly enjoyed the fifth annual picnic held Saturday, Aug. lU, at the 

 riainfield Country club. The day proved a record-breaker from the 

 weather standpoint but the program of sports was carried through just 

 the same, with prizes awarded to the winners, and many of the contests 

 were close and exciting. .\ chicken dinner was served and music and 

 dancing closed the day's events. Billy Vogelsang of the Turtle Lake 

 Lumber Company was chairman of the picnic committee this year, and 

 was assisted by President Earle Crossman. W. E. Cox, Dave Wolf, WlllanI 

 Barnhart .Jr. and II. L. Eoote. 



Will Not Establish Traffic Bureau 



The Louisville Hardwood Club announces that because of the likelihood 

 of the establishment of a trafTic bureau by the Louisville Commercial 

 Club, the Kentucky Manufacturers' and Shippers' Association or the 

 Board of Trade of Louisville, the hardwood club has decided to hold off 

 further plans regarding the proposed bureau of that kind, pending the 

 ultimate decision of one of the other Louisville organizations. It is an 

 assured fact, however, that the establishment of a competent traffic bu- 

 reau will take place in the near future. 



Philadelphia Golfers in Monthly Meet 



The Philadelphia Lumbermen's Golf Club, through the courtesy of 

 Joseph W. Janney, held its monthly tournament on the links of the 

 Philadelphia Country Club, Bala. Pa., on Aug. 13. In spite of the 

 superstitiously dreaded date of 13, and that the morning woke with a 

 cloudy, sulky countenance, the jolly sportsmen whom good luck had never 

 failed to attend at any of their appointed meets, were promptly on the 

 grounds, and though the heavens threatened at times it was not until 

 after the last foursome left the last green that old Jupiter Pluvlus 

 emptied his bags of a mild deluge upon the premises, and as further 

 proof that he Is the lumbermen's tutelary Deity, tightened up the strings 

 in time for a clear homeward journey. A vague suspicion prevails that 

 either President Frank Buck or the indomitable Ben Currle holds secret 

 communication with his majesty. 



Twenty-two golfers, many of whom covered these grounds for the 

 first time, divided into four foursomes and two threesomes, entered the 

 game. Numerous changes had been made In the links : new holes 

 created and many of the old bunkers and sandholes mostly hidden by 

 the rolling country still remained, and at times were so unexpectedly 

 encountered that even Ben Currle, who is usually abundantly equipped, 

 could not find suitable (French) expletives to relieve his feelings. 

 William, familiarly Billy. Jleyer mildly remarked that the place looked 

 like a bunker shop. In spite of these obstacles, however, very fair 



