A CIVIC DUTY

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 188, 11 August 1931, Page 10

A CIVIC DUTY

SUPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRY SHIELDS AGAINST DEPRESSION i CLAIMS OF THE MANUFACTURERS A slogan worth full practice io Wanganui 18 “support local industry. ’ • The city has the liras capable 01 , creating and maintaining a high place i fii it in the realm of industry and | there should be an encouraging sup- j port for those firms from within. The I productions advertised on this page ’ proclaim wnat can be done in this city I io boost along the Dominion ’s second- i ary industries and the claim is made » fur them that they are worth a trial. • it will be found that, all things being * equal, patronage of locally-made good? ■ repays the purchaser a hundred times v‘- er. Creating Employment When the hand of depression is felt j heavily upon a country there is devel- : oped a strong effort to stimulate trade. ’ In that direction it must bo admitted « that to commence that effort within i :ne confines of one's own city is desirable. If a person 'a fellow citizens ; can produce the goods they have outstanding claims to full support, for 1 every industry that flourishes within not only helps the city itself but con- I tributes materially to the welfare m ! the Dominion. Unemployment has swelled into a Rational problem in this country, and ertain responsibilities rest with the • nale population with regard thereto. It 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 rhe more secure the public will feelEvery contribution to help Wanganui i industries will assist them to maintain ' an ability to employ a maximum numher of hands. If the public fully dis- I charge their duties they will insist on , seeing Wanganui goods first before ;h«y buy WHO’S WHO Champion Ale and Stout tbumpion brand aie and stout ac vertise Wanganui and their mauuiac tore is responsible for employing many hands. Both hate outstanding appeal | and are for sale everywhere. The man i who patronises them helps to boost . Wanganui and to keep New Zealand . trade on tho upgrade. Household and Dairy Brushes ■ The new Dominion Brush Company , eontributes to the city a welfare bj ■ 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 hrst-class article on the maikot. The firm is confident that its goods will appeal to every pur- ■ chaser. Shanks and Son lor Glass Work Any sort of glass work can be undertaken bv Messrs Shanks and Son and carried out to order. They guarantee first-class workmanship in glass bevelling, polishing and silvering. The firm . makes a speciality of motor work and in the manufacture of mirrors- eir policy at all times is to keep Wanganui in th® forefront of industry. GUberfl’B Soaps J. B. Gilberd and Son's Waxme soap, Liberty Snap and brag Brand pumice soap, have created names that are indelibly linked with Wanganui. Vaxiue Is a most economical soap for laundry purpoies. Liberty Soap is an a- ,J perfect health and an invaluable aduition to the bathroom, Stag Braud purna-e is unequalled for scrubbing and scouring. It has ever been the aim of. this firm to increase the prestige ot Wanganui in every avenue < i mu - .’ and commerce MaoriUud Butter «f cream procurable from a wide and fertile district. Maoriland butter has become a household word m Wanganui, the proprietors of the factory, which is situated at St. John s, take a pride ta placing on rhe maraet a tboroug J first-class dairy product. Uygenic me thod? are strictly employed in mar.nfaeture and none but the fine it cream is used. The brand is now known far s»nd wide and enjoys a high reputation, upholding the name of one of the most important iaJustries o. tne wor Haydon’s for Clothing Haydon’s Wanganui Ltd manufacture clothing from National (Wanganui) woollens. They can turn out materiai cf splendid wearing quality from the products of the Wanganui MiU=. who firm employs several hands and its desire to boo t t the city along is jnst ▼ery keenly alive. Perfect fitting garments are a speciality and the firm s ability to cope wi‘h the work offering quickly ard expeditiously. *s wiue-y known. Southern Cross Products. Tne Wanganui has -c the Southern . Biscuit Co., Ltd.. ’> manufacturing establishment of which t should be proud. Not only from the enalitv of is products alone, which have brought prominence to Wanganui from 3-1 parts of the Dominion,, but also from the fact that this firm is oae of the largest employers of labour a this city. Now that th:? firm has amalgamated with the Duncaa •_ oa’ectionery C- still bigger things be done. oaying the products of this firm, out vow are also purchasing goods of the highest quality. Help the spirit of this mo-ement to foster and demand Southern Cross products at- Duncan - confectionery. The claims vi :h-e Wanganui rua:.u f accarers shout-i c a marked re spouse in people " out to see this city pregre>o ■« i . • proclaim optimism at i ?et. a ’ f j Their faith in V • ui tv ■ aiutam her i u ixioii trade hiS never o 4 e.i sh- co t they appeal for a unity of purpose from the citizens as a whole- Their contention is that Warganni-iuanuiact ared good? are maaufactnred with every regard to quality and endurance. They solicit a trial and are confident that it is best to study from Wanganui goods first. Tirerr purchase made from them is au aid to stimulation of Wanganui trade »nd a stepping stone to a bigger and more prosperous city.