THE COST OF A CARDIGAN
Sir, —May I ask that somo consideration be given a matter which I think of general interest. A few weeks since J decided to take advantage of the clearing sales, and buy a cardigan jacket. Tho ono I selected was made by a well-known New Zealand company, and 1 was assured by several that I had got very good value for 10s 6d. But after moro thinking I am doubtful if 1 did get a bargain. Having weighed tho article, 1 was surprised to find that it was no moro than lib., including buttons. Now, perhaps the sheep-owner might have sold the wool for sixpence, and out of that would pay something to his shepherd, tho shearer, tho auctioneer and for transport. Afterwards tho manufacturing costs would be added and finally tlie selling profits. I have noticed that the dairy companies can show to an infinitesimal fraction how much buttermaking costs, and I suppose it is ouite possible that somo of tho aforementioned experts can state how the price of niv cardigan should bo allocated—from the sheep's back to mine. Inquirer.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21578, 24 August 1933, Page 13
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186THE COST OF A CARDIGAN New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21578, 24 August 1933, Page 13
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