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HARDWOOD RECORD 



April LT., 11)21 



The Successful Mahogany Manufacturer 

 Must Have an Adequate Log Supply 



ShowinR our fresh water pond within the Mississippi River at New Orleans, where our 

 steamers discharge their logs after completing a long journey from the tropics. Ihis pond 

 is approximately one-half mile long; has a storage capacity of three to four million 

 feet of Mahogany logs, so that we are always assured of adequate supply; there our choice 

 Mahogany logs are stored in a most advantageous manner, safe against the river currents 

 and storms, floating freely without chains, ready to go thru our mill. 



This Mahogany pond is the only one of its kind: all other features of our operations have 

 heen worked out with eaual care. 



American Wholesalers Launch "500" Campaign 



In less than onp year from thi> ilato of Us organization, the American 

 Wholesale Lumber Association has liuilt up Its membership to more than 

 250. In the light of conditions which have obtained In the lumber field 

 during the past .year, this fact in itself constitutes a remarkable record. 



PVr this bunch of "go-getters," however, the above mark is onl.v a 

 starter. ,Tust recentl.v J. 11. Burton, president of the A. W. L. A., inaugu- 

 rated what is known as the "500 Campaign," through which he intends to 

 huild the membership of the American Wholesale Lumber Association to 

 a total of 500 by the date of the first annual meeting which is to be held 

 at the Congress Hotel, Chicago, Ma.v 18 and 19. 



In outlining the "500" campaign, Mr. Burton has adopted the simple 

 yet eflfective plan of having each present member of the A. W. L. A. bring 

 in one new member on or before the date of the annual meeting. 



To facilitate the operation of this campaign. Mr. Burton has appointed 

 a committee of l."i members to co-operate In securing new applications. 



Ben S. Woodhead of the Beaumont Lumber Company was named as 

 supervising director of the campaign, and Charles B. Carothers was 

 appointed general chairman. The members of the committee are as 

 follows : W. C. Lawton, Waldo K. Holmes. Bert R. West, K. M. Galennie, 

 F. J. Buschow, S. M. Masters. R. L. .\llen. Frank Burnaby. N. H. Har- 

 grave, J. R. Thames, Geo. W. Stevens, Jr.. Frank .\. Nlles, Ben C. Currie, 

 II. W. Taylor. John C. Shepherd. 



Although the campaign is just getting under way, the results thus far 

 have been exceptionally gratifying, as 27 new applications for member- 

 ship in the A. W. L. A. were received in the last few days. The members 

 are entering into the competitive spirit of the campaign and every mail 

 is bringing new applications to the association headquarters. 



As L. R. Putman. directing manager of the association pointed out. the 

 list c»f applications received tluring the past few weeks has been thorougbl.v 

 representative. The west Coast, Central West. South atid East are all 

 well represented. 



The accompanying chart explains in full detail the plan and organiza- 

 tion of the "500" campaign as outlined by Mr. Burton. Officials of the 

 association state that the success of the campaign is assured and that 

 without doubt the membership total set by Mr. Burton in the "500" 

 campaign will be reached by the date of the convention. 



The association plans to start an honor roll shortly in which particular 

 <Tedit will be given each member who has secured one or more new 

 members. 



"Irv." Cobb Entertains Lumbermen 



Irvin S. Cobb. .Vmerica's "OlHcial" humorist, made a tremendous hit 

 with his address on "Home Folks" during the dinner tendered the Lum- 

 bermen's Club of Memphis by the Memphis Rotary Club at the Hotel 

 Gayoso Friday evening, April 15. where covers were laid for more than 

 500 lumbermen. Rotarians and their guests. 



Mr. Cobb was at his best in relating humorous stories dealing with 

 people in various parts of the United States and particularly with some 

 of the negroes who participated in the recent war with the Central Powers. 

 His address was marked here and there by touches of pathos, and he 

 became extremely serious when he interpolated a solemn warning to his 

 hearers against the dangers of radicalism in the United States. 



Milton Smith, president of the Rotary Club, acted as toastmaster. He 

 made a brief address of welcome, to which response was given, in most 

 happy vein, by Earl Palmer on behalf of the lumbermen. 



Mr. Palmer also introduced "Irv." Cobb. 



