A CIVIC DUTY

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 109, 11 May 1931, Page 10

A CIVIC DUTY

SUPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRY : SHIELDS AGAINST DEPRESSION CLAIMS OF THE MANUFACTURERS ! A slogan worth full practice in Wanganui “support local industry.” The city has the iir ns capable 01 | creating and maintaining a high place i for it in the realm of industry and there should bo an encouraging sup- | port for those firms from within. The productions advertised on this page proclaim what can be done in this city | to boost along the Dominion's secondary industries and the claim is made for them that they are worth a trial. ; It will be found that, all things being equal, patronage of locally-made goods repays the purchaser a hundred times over. Creating Employment When the hand of depression is felt heavily upon a country there is developed a strong effort to stimulate trade. In that direction it must be admitted that to commence that effort within the confines of one’s own city is desirable. If a person’s fellow citizens can produce the goods they have outstanding claims to full support, for every industry that flourishes within not only helps the city itself but contributes materially to the welfare oj the Dominion. Unemployment has swelled into R national problem in this country, and certain responsibilities rest with the male population with regard thereto. Jt must never be forgotten, however, that stimulation of industry will always be a sure safeguard against the evil. Every firm that is aided to flourish becomes a shield against unemployment. The more shields there are the more secure the public will feel. Every contribution to help Wanganui industries will assist them to maintain an ability to employ a maximum number of hands. If the public fully discharge their duties they will insist on seeing Wanganui goods first before they buy. WHO’S WHO Champion Ale and Stout Champion brand ale and stout advertise Wanganui and their manufacture is responsible for employing many hands. Both have outstanding appeal and are for sale everywhere. The man who patronises them helps to boost Wanganui and to keep New Zealand trade on the upgrade. I Household and Dairy Brashes The new Dominion Brush Company leontributes to the city’s welfare by the manufacture of sterling quality brushes for household and dairy use— Cowhead brand for the dairy and Bluebird for the household. Excellent workmanship is displayed in an effort to place a really first-class article on the market. The firm is confident that its goods will appeal to every purchaser. Shanks and Son for Glass Work Auv sort of glass work can be undertaken by Messrs Shanks and Son and carried out to order. They guarantee iirst-class workmanship in glass bevelling, polishing and silvering. The firm makes a speciality of motor work and in the manufacture of mirrors. Their policy at all times is to keep Manganu'i iu the forefront of industry. Gilberd's Soaps J. B. Gilberd and Son ’s Waxine soap, Liberty Soap and Stag Brand pumice soap, have created names that are indelibly linked with Wanganui. Waxino is a most economical soap for laundry purposes, Liberty Soap is an aid to perfect health and an invaluable addition to the bathroom, Stag Brand pumice is unequalled for scrubbing and scouring. It has ever been the aim of this firm to increase, the prestige of Wanganui in every avenue of industry and commerce. Maoriland Butter Manufactured from the finest grade of cream procurable from a wide and fertile district, Maoriland butter has become a household word in Wanganui. The proprietors of the factory, which is situated at St. John’s, take a pride in placing on the market a thoroughly first-class dairy product. Hygenic methods are strictly employed in manufacture and none but the finest cream is used. The brand is now known far and wide and enjoys a high reputation, upholding the name of one of the most important industries of the world. Haydon’s for Clothing Haydon’s Wanganui Ltd manufacture clothing from National (Wanganui) woollens. They can turn out material of splendid wearing quality from the products of the Wanganui Mills. The firm employs several hands and its desire to boost the city along is just very keenly alive. Perfect fitting garments are a speciality and the firm’s ability to cope with the work offering quickly and expeditiously, is widely known. j Southern Cross Products. I The City of Wanganui has iu the I 'Southern Cross Biscuit Co., Ltd., a manufacturing establishment of which it should be proud. Not only from the quality of its products alone, which have brought prominence to Wanganui from all parts of the Dominion, but aiso from the fact that this firm is one of the largest employers of labour in. this city. Now that this firm has I amalgamated with the Duncan Confectionery Co. still bigger things will • be done. Not only are you doing your duty by buying the products of this firm, but you are also purchasing goods of the highest quality. Help the spirit of ihie movement t-o foster and demand southern Cross products and Duncan s confectionery. 'l”hc claims of these Wanganui rnanu- ' factarers should awake a marked response in people who are oat to see city progress. They proclaim optimism aad set a lead. Their faith in -he ab’Jltv of VZangarui to maintain her p->dtio7i in Donun.’on trade his never been shaken at J they appeal for a unity of purpose from the citizens / as a whole. Their contention is that | AVanganui-manufactured goods are I manufactured with every regard to quality and endurance. They solicit a trial and are confident that it is best ■to study from Wanganui goods first. Every purchase made from them is an aid to stimulation of Wanganui trade end a stepping stone to a bigger and J more prosperous city.