Mr. Pip Doesn't Sell Paint But Oh! Bov! Mr. P"p Does

"No, sir," said 1\{r. Pip, the rr ell-known lumber yard man in the back of the Third Ward. "No, sir, I don't handle no paint. The lumber bizness is one bizness, and the paint bizness another, an' I'm a lumber man. That's me. My bizness is sellin' the cheapest lumber at the cheapest price. I sell 'em first and trade afterwards if they don't like the stock. An' I can't see fer the life of me why a lumber yard man should fool round rvith paint. They's a rpaint store up the street with plate glass show cases and lighted up front windows what don't do nuthin' but sell paint, an' I takes it fer granted they knows their bizness, so I let's them alone. lf they don't sell no lumber an' shingies, I sure ain't goin' to sell no paint. No, siree."

"Paint?" saitl Mr. Pep, inltir,.". "Why, of course I harrdle paint. I not only handle it, but I merchandise it. How could I be a building merchant if I didn't? Most of the lumber that goes out of my place of business has to be painted, doesn't it? I sell quality lumber. I am anxious that it gives my trade the very best of service, and in order that they may be guaranteed that sort of service and satisfaction, it has to be properly painted, if it is to be used where paint is needed. Why should I send a man out highclass, good-looking lumber, and knorv that he may ruin the completed building entirely by wrong selection of the choice or quality of paint that goes on it? Even if there rvas not an excellent profit in it-which there undoubtedly' IS-I r,vould consider it my business as a modern rnerchaut to give my trade paint service. Many a good looking board has been ruined by a bum paint job. Yes, indeed, I sell paint. Quality paint, just like my lumber and shingeles. I sell paint, and also color schemes. I sell paint that I knot' will \VEAR rvell, and I make it rny business to likervise sell paint that I know will LOOK well. My paint department is one of the most satisfactory parts of my business. Sell paint? I SHOULD SAY I DO!"

Veteran Lumberman Passes On

Calvin Stewart, 95, founder of the Fort Bragg Lumber Company, predecessor of the Union Lumber Company, passed away at Petrolia, Hrrmboldt Corrnty, Novernber 23. He had made his home there since his retirement a number of years ago. He rvas for many years president of the Bank of Fort Bragg.

Change In Name

The name o{ Srvain Lumber Yard, Needles, Calif., has been changed to Slvain Lumber & Building Supply Co.

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