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 SOL UTTEiPE:L, INC.
 Ihanufacturers of

 FA:'Ci" LEATHER GOODS
 330 Fifth Avenue
 New York



 April 12th, 1934.


Mr. O.W. Fearson
New York City

Dear iMr. Fearsor:

This is a reminder that in your address to the .aanufrcturers this
evening, you do not overlook to emphasize strongly the absolute nec-
essity of adhering strictly to the code in order to derive the benefits
that it affords to everyone in the industry.

I suggest that you plead with them for their own interest to put a
stop immediately to the price war started since our code was signed.
This price-cutting now is '-'orse than ever before in the history of
our industry, <^nd that, on top of higher wages and shorter hours. Such
Action on the part of some unscrupulous manufacturers kills tne entire
morale of, the industry and defeats the very purpose of the Code.

Urger every one of them to have a little patience and courage until
the Code is put into operation. and with the assistance and cooperation
of all concerned, we will all get the benefit that the Code and the
entire Recovery Act offers.

Ask them not to weaken nor falter, but stand together like men who
have a perfect right and just claim to a legitimate and honorable exist-
ence in their business.

By doing this we will gain the respect of those we come in contact with
in our daily business dealings, and meet with much less resistance than
"i? do now, and at the same time eliminate the abuses that are heaped
upon us when we lack unity between ourselves and mistrust each other
with no good end to anyone, either to the manufacturer, retailer,
consumer or worker.

 Sincerely yours,


 /s/ Sol Mhtterpcrl.


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