Show thermometer trade to U S with adequate labour labor american manufacturers of 0 thermometers besides being able to supply fully the wants of the domestic trade are in a position POsIt lOa to build up lip a good export business but as Is the case in so many industries they are handicapped at present by the shortage of skilled workers the making of thermometers is mostly a hand process with a years experience or more necessary for the development of a skilled worker starting in the war period when german goods were shut out of tile the country the american thermometer industry has shown marked advancement before the war germany controlled the market here BB well as those in other countries but nearly all of the he business formerly held by germany in south america has been pro cared by concerns in the united states it Is not believed that germany will regain her position in the domestic market and much of the south american business it Is predicted will beheld by the american manufacturers new bew york tribune |