Billboard advertising (July 1895)

BflfbosMj WVgi-thlilg. BILLBOARD ADVERTISING CO. No. 127 East Eighth Street. Cincinnati. Ohio. The Convention was called lo order by "" at Alex Harbison, of ibe Ir-dis- Bill Posting Co, who outlined, year's business, which showed a increase over previous years: The minutes of the 1895 Conven- tion were read by Secretary J. D. Cliue, of New Albany, and approved. The Speeches were made l.y nearly all the uroit, 11 ! J- 1 'g July 9 EVBRVbill poster, every poster printer. mger, and every agent in the United convention of Che Associated Bill Posters' Association, at the. Hotel Cadillac, in Detroit, Mich., July 9,10. n and 13. All will be made welcome, and all will benefit greatly by participating in ihe proceed- also as being in favor of improving their service ut.til bill posting will stand at the head of all avemes fcr advertising. Mr A C Rocker, of Atla anything to say, pro or con hearing, and will be accorded careful attention, whether he be a member of the Association or not. Although an inno- vation, the idea is a most excellent one, and cannot fail to be prolific of great good, not only to the Association, but to the members of the craft at large. If any one has a greivancr, let him take it to Detroit. If any one has a scheme — improving the service, it should threaten or menace the existence of the Associa ion as a whole. Nothing en- dangers an institution of this nature like who are neu ral accord each of the war- ing factions a careful and impartial hear- ing, and iben dispose of Ibe matters at issue, pfompUy, finally, and for all time As to the members of tbelwo factiocs, it is to be bored that when they leave for Detroit It will be with a full deter- mination to abide hy the voice of the majority, win or lose. Let there be 00 bitterness, no rancor, hut on the con- trary, let each side present the merits of their position to the tea', of their ability, and then accept the vi rdict of the mem- bers at large, and shake hands over it. The perpetnatii-n of lhe . be Again we publish our Fair List, the lend it ing S. S ■t and made one of his charac ing the Association for the manner in which his famous'Bicycle paper bad been posted. He told them to keep the work up to the present standard and their suc- cess would be assured. He made quite a lengthy talk, and at intervals would scatters basket of bouquets. He ended by assuring the members that so long as the work was kepi up as it is now, S S. S.' papcrwonldbefoithcomeng. Hiaspeecb brought forth round after round of ap- plause. Mr Ruckcr was voted by every member present as being the right man The prices of the Associated Bill Pos- ters' Association were adopted. Mr. F. M. Groves, of Evansville, called ol the Convcntiun to Bru.- AdvertiSinc. stating what good paper was doing, how each and y one was being benefitted by its -ts in our behalf, and advising all to their hearty and substantia] sup- C. R. Noblesville; C H. Wood- worth, PL Wayne. The Convention thanked Mr Tom Taggert, of the Grand for the use of the Hotel. He was present, and made a very pretty speech, complimenting lhe Con- vention for its intelligent appearance, and after scatteiicg many little b< and their frieuda. After thanking the retiring officers fcr their labors in bringing the Association up lo its present high standard and per fection. on motion, the largest ind most business like meeting ever faeld by the Association adjourned to meet again at the call of the I Evebv bill poster iu the United Stairs should attend the 0 July 9,10,1 1 1 ADVERTISING. What Is the mighty power ttxlay Th>tfcold.o'trlMiin™»ucaa m That, rightly done, wi relationship may be established be- n bill posters and their patrons, let sar it at Detroit appeared in Ju revised and corrected, and we believe that every error has been eliminated and every omission supplied. In order to be absolutely sure, biwever, we intend to again invite the officers of all agricultural" biing to onr notice any mis- takes which they may ai .cover We <t> lend to make tbis departmeoI a pun a nent feature of onr magaiine in Ibe □diana, and the Secretary requested to spriad on the minutes a vote of thanks for their able and untiring efforts iu our behalf. Mr. J. A. Tom*, of South Bend, who ia as able as he is modest, was again called ded by complimenting the Association for its efficiency, aod e-borted the mem. bers to renewed exertions.and at all times to give the very best possible service.