Prices for machine parts increased on an average since 1914 about 1,500 to 1,800 per cent. Needles and other accessories formerly bought at 47 pfennigs a dozen cost to-day 12 marks. NEW YORK, April 21, 1921. Messrs. M. J. CORBETT & Co., 24 State Street, New York. Attention, Mr. Stern. GENTLEMEN: We are sending you samples of a harmonica, some collar buttons, and a puzzle mirror. We are giving the prices on each of these, bought in 1913-14, and the present-day cost prices in German marks, and other data. In reference to the cheap agate buttons referred to on the phone, we find that these were invoiced in francs; therefore we are not sending sample. We trust with these few samples they will enable you to present the facts to the committee. Of course, you know, we have many articles that are figured out in the same manner. Very truly, yours, A. J. HAGUE & Co. (Inc.). Mr. C. W. STERN, Care of M. J. Corbett & Co., 24 State Street, City. NEW YORK, April 21, 1921 DEAR MR. STERN: We inclose herewith copy of an invoice covering five cases of hosiery imported by us in June, 1915; also copy of an order dated October, 1919, for same numbers and from the same manufacturer. Would call your special attention to No. 860 and No. 873. In 1915, prices of these numbers were 7.25 marks and 8.20 marks per dozen; whereas in 1919 the prices quoted us were 118 marks and 139.50 marks. Kindly return these documents as soon as they answer your purpose. Very truly, yours, GIMBEL BROS., Ship to Gimbel Bros., New York, U. S. A.: 860/266. Black, sizes 8, 9, 9, 10, 101; quantity, 10, 30, 35, 20, 5, 118.25 marks per dozen. Six hundred dozen as above, in 6 cases; half January 1, half February 1, 1920. 860/266. One hundred dozen cordovan, same assortment, 118.25 marks per dozen. February 1, 1920. 860/266. One hundred dozen white, same assortment, 118.25 marks per dozen. February 1, 1920. 873. Out size as 366 O. S., sizes 9, 9, 10, 10; 100 dozen black, 5, 25, 40, 30, 139.50 marks per dozen. February 1, 1920. 873. Out size as 366 c/O. S.; 50 dozen cordovan, 3, 12, 20, 15, 139.50 marks per dozen. January 1, 1920. 873. Out size as 366 W/O. S., 50 dozen white, 3, 12, 20, 15, 139.50 marks per dozen. February 1, 1920. Gimbel Bros. regular packing in gray boxes. Sizes stamped on heel-Gimbel Bros. on toe. Terms same as Philadelphia order. NEW YORK, April 21, 1921. Mr. LEE ADAM GIMBEL. DEAR SIR: The following facts relative to mark price of German merchandise is as follows: The German manufacturers of toys last year, raised the price of his merchandise twenty times over what it was in prewar times. The reason for this being, that the value of the mark had gone down to $0.01, and to meet this he raised his price 20 times. When this merchandise landed us with duty paid, it was at least from 50 to 100 per cent higher in price than previous to the war. This year, I find that on account of the mark being worth close to $0.02, the German manufacturer lowered the price of his merchandise slightly, so that the value, as landed in the United States, duty paid, would be a trifle less than last year. The price of the merchandise in marks as purchased this year, would be ten or fifteen times more in marks than previous to the war, and when landed, duty paid, will be about 30 to 50 per cent higher in price than in 1914. Mr. L. GIMBEL. Below are the comparisons from firm of Gebr. Bing, Nurnberg, Germany, office Wurlitzer Building, care of John Bing, Forty-first Street and Broadway, New York. DEAR SIR: In harmony with your request, we hand you herewith samples of the following, and give you German cost of the various numbers in 1914 and present German cost: I wish to state that I was personally in Solingen, Germany, from November 1 to December 1, 1920, and the above 1921 prices are those that were prevailing in Solingen and are the prices that are prevailing at the present time. Very truly, yours, GRIFFON CUTLERY WORKS, By A. L. SILBERSTEN. P. S.-You will find the numbers scratched on the blades. NEW YORK, April 21, 1921. Messrs. M. J. CORBETT & Co., Attention Mr. Stern. New York City. GENTLEMEN: I am sending you inclosed samples and price list, showing you exactly what we paid for these buttons in the year 1914, and at what prices we could buy them this year according to the latest price list received from Gablonz, dated February 23, 1921. The goods are all coming from Mahla Bros. Hoping you will have success, we remain, Yours, very truly, 1914. Feb. 23, 1921 1914.. Feb. 23, 1921 Year. ROTHSCHILD BROS. & Co. Statement showing prices of jet buttons from Bohemia. Terms net 3 per cent for cash. Mr. CARL W. STERN, 24 State Street, New York City. In re section 25, H. R. 2435. DEAR SIR: We give you herewith samples of certain Barmen (Germany) beading edges, and the cost in 1913 in Germany, together with the duty thereon based on the then cost; as also the cost in 1921 and the duty upon said cost. We also give you a similar example as to the fine torchon edges: DEAR SIR: We give you herewith two samples of embroideries, which goods were manufactured in Plauen (Germany) and are also manufactured in St. Gall (Switzerland). In column 1 we give you the landed cost of these goods when imported from St. Gall, Switzerland, based on the present rate of exchange. In column 2 we give you the landed cost of these goods when imported from Plauen, Germany, based on the present rate of exchange. In column 3 we indicate what these goods would cost to land if purchased in Germany at the present rate of exchange and duty is paid in accordance with the provision of section 25, H. R. 2435, namely: On a depreciation not greater than 663 per cent, or approximately 8 cents to the mark. whereas the cost of these goods manufactured in this market is less than half the figures represented in column 3. Yours, very truly, KLAUBER BROS. & Co., [Max Mandel, Laces (Inc.), 19-27 West Twenty-first Street, New York.] Prices per gross yards. 5154. Imported in 1914; 8.50 marks; discount, 5 per cent; duty, 60 per cent; Imported in 1921; 211.50 marks; discount, 5 per cent; duty, 60 per cent; If imported and landed at 8 cents the mark, it would cost. Imported in 1921; 315 marks; discount, 5 per cent; duty, 60 per cent; If imported and landed at 8 cents the mark, it would cost. Imported in 1921; 225 marks; discount, 5 per cent; duty, 60 per cent; If imported and landed at 8 cents the mark, it would cost. $3.26 5.50 13. 57 5.18 8.19 20.22 2.88 5.85 14. 44 4.00 Imported in 1921; 342 marks; discount, 5 per cent; duty, 60 per cent; 8.90 If imported and landed at 8 cents the mark, it would cost. 4134. Imported in 1914; 13.50 marks; discount, 5 per cent; duty, 60 per cent; landing.. 21.95 Imported in 1921; 337.50 marks; discount, 5 per cent; duty, 60 per cent; 5. 18 8.78 If imported and landed at 8 cents the mark, it would cost.. 4135. Imported in 1914; 17 marks; discount, 5 per cent; duty, 60 per cent; landing. 21.67 6.53 Imported in 1921; 405 marks; discount, per cent; duty, 60 per cent; 10.53 If imported and landed at 8 cents the mark, it would cost... 5069. Imported in 1914; 9.25 marks; discount, 5 per cent; duty, 60 per cent; landing... 26.00 3.55 Imported in 1921; 232 marks; discount, 5 per cent; duty, 60 per cent; If imported and landed at 8 cents the mark, it would cost. 5070. Imported in 1914; 9.25 marks; discount, 5 per cent; duty, 60 per cent; landing.. 6. 03 14.88 3.55 Imported in 1921; 232 marks; discount, 5 per cent; duty, 60 per cent; If imported and landed at 8 cents the mark, it would cost. 6.03 14. 88. |