Should booksellers give up selling to libraries? No. Should jobbers sell to libraries on an equitable commission arrangement with the bookseller? Yes. Should the publishers show new books to libraries and take orders, and give said orders to local booksellers, giving commission on the order? Ideal arrangement, if possible. Yes. Should a discount be given to stationers who do not keep or sell books? No. Should exporters, canvassers, Chambers of Commerce be given discounts? Yes. Should magazines or newspapers advertising and selling books by mail, but carrying no stock, be given a discount? No. Should newspapers, magazines as such, or individuals connected therewith be given a discount? No. Should the privilege be given to Booksellers to return a certain portion of their new book purchases to Publishers? Consider return privilege desirable and just. Yes. rate. Should Booksellers charge postage? Minimum zone Yes. zone rate. Should Publishers advertise postage extra? Minimum Should the basic discount to Booksellers be 33% or 40%? Minimum discount of 33%. Should Publishers and Jobbers solicit consumer's trade, and supply same by mail or express prepaid? Should not be done. Continuity of net prices or "once net always net." Is it desirable and should it prevail? Yes. BOTTLING AMERICAN BOTTLERS OF CARBONATED BEVERAGES Adopted Feb. 7, 1923: CODE OF ETHICS Believing my vocation to be both worthy and honorable, and with the sincere desire to raise the standard of my business, thereby raising the standard of the industry I represent, I hereby subscribe to the following principles, wherein I apply the timehonored Golden Rule, which teaches, "As ye would have men do unto you, do ye also unto them." First: I shall at all times conduct my business in such a manner as to reflect credit unto myself and the bottled carbonated beverage industry. Second: Knowing that my products are recognized by the State and National governments as food products, it shall be my pleasure and duty to maintain a clean and sanitary plant at all times. Third: I pledge myself to use nothing but the purest of standard ingredients in the manufacture of my products; bottle same in sterile containers, and to use such crowns or labels as to show the real contents of my beverages. Fourth: I shall endeavor to be fair and honest with my patrons and employees at all times, rendering to them the maximum service and loyal co-operation. Fifth: To the supply men calling upon me with their wares, I shall be courteous and friendly. When making purchases from them, I shall meet my obligations promptly, realizing that a good credit is a splendid asset. Sixth: All cases and bottles coming into my possession, and belonging to my brother bottlers, shall receive the same care as my own, and shall be returned to them promptly in as good condition as when received by me. Seventh: Believing the deposit system actually eliminates to a great extent the largest individual loss in my business I shall use every legitimate means to encourage the adoption of same among my fellow bottlers. Eighth: I deem it my duty to carefully observe all local, County, State and National laws, whether applying to my busi ness or not, and shall use my influence with my fellow men for the careful observance of same. Ninth: I not only pledge my own membership to my State and National organizations, but will strive to induce others to join. As a member of these, I consider a moral obligation resting upon me to attend the conventions of these organizations. Tenth I shall discourage at all times the giving of free goods, secret rebates and those things which have a tendency to cheapen my products, as well as to demoralize the industry I represent. Eleventh: Knowing that my business cannot be successfully conducted unless a fair return be made upon my investment, it shall be my purpose to charge a fair and reasonable price for my products. My desire shall not be to undersell my fellow bottlers, but to contend with them for first place in the quality of my products and the service I render my patrons. Twelfth: In conclusion, I pledge myself to be an exponent of the three great virtues: Truth, Honesty, Service. I shall strive at all times to apply these great virtues to my own business, thereby truthfully and honestly serving human society. BOXES NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BOX MANUFACTURERS Adopted April 1924: BUSINESS PRINCIPLES I will maintain the highest standards of ethical and moral practices throughout the conduct of my business in order to reflect credit on my association and my industry. I will always strive for Quality and Service in my business and shall use these as principal selling arguments. I will maintain an open mind toward all things which tend to improve business practices, realizing that higher business standards are attained through the dissemination of good information. I will be fair and just in every transaction affecting my competitors, my customers and my employees. I will demonstrate to them that I am as sincere as I wish them to be. I believe in the principle of Arbitration. I will cooperate in the propagation of the truth with regard to the economic use of the wood box. I will mix freely with other members of my craft, to study their methods and to frankly discuss my own. BRICK AMERICAN FACE BRICK ASSOCIATION country. CODE OF ETHICS 1. Take no action that infringes upon the laws of your 2. Never accept a larger order than can be reasonably delivered within the terms of agreement. 3. Do not unjustly discredit a competitor's product, or act in any other way detrimental to the general interests of our business. Omit knocking. 4. Avoid scrupulously all overstatements or misrepresentations of any kind in your own behalf, either in advertising, or in personal salesmanship. 5. Refrain from all further solicitation after a competitor has secured either an adoption or an order, to be considered such when formally expressed in writing. 6. Do not renew selling efforts in case of dispute regarding time or quality of deliveries, except with the knowledge of the original consignor. methods. 7. Discountenance the tendency to extravagant selling 8. Form selling connections only with efficient and responsible selling representatives whose loyalty to the industry is unquestioned; and bear in mind that it costs more to sell to the retail trade than to the wholesale dealer. 9. Make it a fundamental obligation to provide your dealers and salesmen with this code of practice, and seek to imbue them fully with its spirit. 10. Hold firmly the ideal of service to your customers, whether architect, contractor, or owner, and of co-operation with your competitors; be as fair to others as you are to yourself; and practice what you preach. |