ASSOCIATED LUNNBER MUTUATS

Northwestern Mutual Fire Association, of Seattle, Wash.

Central Manufacturers Mutual' Insurance Co., of Van \ilert, Ohio.

lndiana Lumbermens Mutual Innrrance Co., of Indianapolia, Ind.

The Lumber Mutual Fire Insurance po., of Boaton, Masr.

",.,,:. Lumbermena Mutual Inlrrance eo., of Manrfield, Ohio.

Pennsylvania Lumberm'ens Mutual Fire Insurance Co., of Philadelphia, Pa.

Pacific Door And Sash Company Announce That New Casement Will Make Its Appearance On March 1

Since the very inception of building, either homes or skyscrapers, there has always been a problem, which, according to many, never could be solved. From time to time,obstacles have been overcome, some hard, some easy, until now it seems there is only one more river to cross.

The puzzle of the 16/o opening in the form of a casement, built to keep out all weather conditions, has up to this time, never been solved, and until a solution was recently given out, we were on the negative side of the question.

To our knowledge the Pacific Door and Sash Company at Los Angeles has. really accomplished the impossible.

For the past six months experimental work has been taking place behind closed doors, until, now the finished product, with every detail planned for perfection, is ready for use.

March I,1928 was set by this concern as the time for the casements' appearance, and it looks as if this date will go down in building history on a par with other construction accomplishments.

We would like very much at this writing to explain the workings and details of this Pacific Casement, but in all fairness to the Pacific Door and Sash Company we cannot do so until the official date for explanation falls due.

However, by March lst, we believe a detailed. account of the workings of this boon to buildingl will be given that will startle the industry. It is so simple that truly it is a wonder no one has given birth to the idea before this, and, as we understand it, certain ones will share in the popularity of this creation, as Manufacturing Agents are to be established in the principal sections of the United States, who will manufacture on a royalty basis, thus giving those best equipped to handle this article, an opportunity to supply their own market. '

Patents have been secured covering every phase of its construction, and licenses to manufacture will be granted those who are to make these casements in their respective sections of the country.

WM. C. KRAFVE COMPANY IS NEW PORTLAND WHOLESALE.FIRM

Wm. C. Krafve, recently manager of the Fidelity Lumber Co., Portland, Ore., has organized the Wm. C. Krafve Lumber Co. with offices in the Porter Building, Portland. The company wlll conduct a general wholesale and commission business, and as well will be Northwest purchasing agents for G. H. Walker, lnc., Los Angeles, and agents for their boats, S. S. Skagway and S. S. Brookdale.

Mr. Krafve is well known in the Northwest, having been in the lumber business for over trventy years. For a number,of years he was sales manager of the Atlas Lumber Co., Seattle.

1928 Motor Truck Situation

That both makers and users of motor trucks can count upon 1928 as being a year of healthy prosperity was the assurance of James H. Fort, general manager of the Fageol Motors Company, truck and bus manufacturers, to Fageol dealers, branch managers and salesmen who gathered at the Oakland factory for the annual convention which opened on February 3 and lasted for two days.

In addressing the delegales on the opening day of the gathering, Fort pointed out that during 1927 the truck business of the Fageol Motors Company increased approximately lW/o over 1926, despite the fact that general truck buying activity was at a lower ratio of growth than in prevrous years.

Fort stated, however, that improved business conditions indicated greatly increased expenditures for motor truck equipment in all lines during 1928 which, he felt, would be reflected in a general improvement in the situation of practically all manufacturers of hauling equipment. He pointed out to Fageol representatives that Fageol's great growth during the comparatively inactive year of 1927 was indicative of the company's possibilities for the current year.

Fort hailed 1928 as a year of potential prosperity for all rnakers of motor trucks and impressed upon the delegates that the. increasing tendency of fleet users to standardize on Fageol equipment, as demonstrated by Fageol's achievements in 1977 combined with the general trend toward freer purchasing, offered them many opportunities for businessbuilding. He stated his belief that Fageol's volume in 1928 should far exceed that of previous years.

Of paqticular interest to truck buyers, Fort stated that the Fageol Motors Company would soon enter into production of a two and a half-ton, six cylinder truck, capable of unusual speed, and featuring the new Westinghouse steel brakes which insure safe braking at any speed and full control on the steepest grades with no brake-bands to burn out and cause trouble. The new.truck which, he said, is modeled upon the design of the many other proven Fageol models, mak€s the Fageol line absolutely complete from the light, heavy-duty Flyer to the big ten-ton six-wheel job.It n'ill be announced, he told the delegates, in the immediate future.

NE\I/ PLY\I|OOD ORGANIZATION IN NORTHWEST

Four of the Northwest plywood manufacturing concerns have organized a new company to buy and sell fir panels and other products from west coast woods.

West Coast Plywood Manufacturers, Inc., is the name of the company, and the officers are: Thomas Autzen, Portland Manufacturing Co., president; E. E. Westman, Washl ington Veneer Co., vice-president; E. Q. Walton, Walton Veneer Co., treasurer, and G. L. Bartells, Elliot Bay Mill Co., secretary.

Kinne & \f,fcrtcrhoure Engilccrr rnd Contrrctorr

Cher. F. \lfhittlcrcy, Architcct

MAYFLOWER HOTEL

535 So. Grand Ave. Los Angeles, California

Approximately 30,000 sacks of

Wm. H. Aadcrron, lnc., Owncr

Meyflowcr Hotcl Co, Char. F. Dclong, Prcridcnt Lcrcc