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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 24, 1936)
: v. kKZ-?ACiZ tmzzz ?fl?r vs norm? G'toccxs "CISn0ICTlO?naP'Tin3-Or.IXiOiT-STATE31IAM i'aub. t:r.r. vii l '7771. r. 77 l friS 11 1 r - - - t V- In 46 -Years Leg Boots Fade Aliout Time Bishop Store Is f Opened Here 1; , ! Evolution of shoes - in' the nearly-half century which the Bishop store has been catering to the needs of men of this section of the state, is described in Apparel Arts anniversary issue la this ; wise: ;- ' ; ' ; i "Leg boots faded -wholly by i 1830, and with the change from r boots to shoes came the idea of i linings, either light leather or cloth, making it possible to use lighter outer leather.The Intro duction of rubber footwear oc curred at this time, making, pos sible the production of the new, lighterweight shoes. ; . J "The public had known of rub ber for many, years, but chiefly as a curiosity. To the man on the street in the early 19th century, rubber was a curious something brought home as. a souvenir of tropical cruises and kept there after in a bottle. Oxford Here To Stay "The ankle high shoe, fasten ed by iaces, buttons or elastic pores, ' continued until compara tively recently as the most pop ular style and at present has giv en way to the oxford type of low cut shoe. Because of the greater support it affords the ankle, the low-cut shoe gives evidence of be ing with us for some time wlth- .iout basic variation." - The first American shoemaker was Thomas Beard, who plied his trade in Salem, Mass., fin 1629. His shoe, low around the ankle and graced with a huge silver buckle, was a "straight," or In , other words not shaped to the i foot. ! But lack of shape did not cause ) the wearers in that day to blame ' the craftsman for badly fitting shoes, r Instead, the good New ' Englanders soaped the heel and r toe to get into their shoes, and S. if a bunion or corn caused a groan or two that night, it was an an cestor and not Thomas Beard, who received a round cursing. For . corns and the like .were consid- ered hereditary! , After 1800, boots in this coun try, became fashionable, prefer ' ably with rather high heels. ; Spring heels were adopted in 1835 and for the period between ; 1810 and 1855, heels were dls ' carded entirely by some. Boots r with red sheepskin tops were the 1 rage, and each . occasion called i for its different variety. - ! ; "Straights" were worn up to the civil war, at which time the f public had quite a few vastly end FLAKK3. I 1 v Entry to Bishop's Boyland ! i I f I J i, ft ii - - Stairs leading to the exclusive Boys shop In Bishop's store. The boys . shop Is located in the basement and is found through the beautiful artistic-wrought iron railing entryway seen above. .V : tSSiJfiZ??" " ""'Collegiates Vote i ne array urogans maae ror tne soldiers of the-civil war were so popular that the style was im mediately j adopted for civilian wear. John Komps Honored On 25th Anniversary MARQUAM, Not. 13. Mr. and Mrs. John Korap .celebrated their 25tth wedding anniversary -here Saturday night. Present" were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fesseler, Ray and Lawrence Fesseler, Mr. and Mrs. W.'Stirber, Mr. and Mrs. George May. Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Matt Byers, Mr. and Mrs.j Tony Craemer, Edna Stirber, Charles Stirber, Ben Komp of Portland. Adrian May, Joseph K o jm p, Albert Komp. Irene KompJ Leonard Komp and Raymond Komp. f- - '-' In A k., 9 CORDUROY TROUStS Every New Pattern and Color . Smartly Tailored to Fit and Wear .SO to For Rough Rider When It's Cord's Rough Rider cords have come to be recognised by the college man as, "the real cord of the west because they are better in quality; and smarter in appear ance.' ; ' ""'.; j i. That's one reason why! the new Bishop's store offers them to the public , ; -: . : ; Rough Rider is just completing one of the most modem and up to date factories in the West. This concern has stepped to the front and Is In a class by itself; for fine tailoring and styllngs of1 excep tionally .fine quality flannels, and corduroy pants. t f Themselves Smart New Is - I, -S- " t -The New Bishop's Offers Almost Complete Selection of This Famous Make MM., jF JT cumuiiG vciniiuusszzz he M.,f u t College Qothes Complete Student Ward- robe Estimated to Cost At Least $200 For' the' younjr man who Pteni to enter university or college at the winter term, some interetlng budgets for clothe ; hare been prepared by Apparel Arts. , j - To any young man wno nas $200 to spend on his wardrobe for college, the style magsxine suggests the following expendi tures: i 5 -.: I Tweed and gabardine 'coat for camel-hair polo coat, $30; three button single-breasted herring bone, saxony or Shetland salt! or double-breasted worsted suit. 130; one odd jacket, patterned., or Shetland. $1C. 50; grey flannel slacks, $5; double-breasted pin ner Jacket, $30; three pairs shoes brown ' buckskin, black .or brown town model and black pa tent leather dress shoes, $18; one hat, brown snap brim, $5; one pair gloves, string, $1.50; on pair pigskin gloves, $2.50; ., . SnKXeets 8 Shirts " . j . Eight shirts, including dress and sport, $18; six suits of, un derwear, $8; three suits of pa jamas, $8; 10 pairs of hosiery, $5; one robe, $7.50; six neckties, including dress tie, $6; one belt, $1.00; two pairs of garters,! 50 cents; one pair suspenders, $1; one sweater, $3; jewelry, collar pin, tie holder, dress set, $3; slip pers. $2, -eight handkerchiefs, $2.50. Prices listed are not the lowest obtainable, but indicate the lowest acceptable qualities that will give &u oil unto service. Lee Union-Mades Satisfy Workers ! Lee "union made work cloth' Ing" has long held the head lines In their particular line. Like the Bishop's clothing store, where a large assortment r of the ; Lee goods is carried, many years of continued progress marks the his tory of this union made work clothing. " - - - i - Lee has recently: completed a beautiful new .' factory which! was necessitated by the increasing de mand from retailers of the west for Lee products. I ,' j Bishop's . has stocked t h-e s e union made goods, -produced by the H. i D. Lee companf- of San Francisco, for many years be cause "theirs la a truly, great' pro gressive flrnvthat deserves) and has a reputation for the highest quality work clothing in the country.?- -;V " ""V j -T- Su ggestB I fEordiiroy A new heavy weight, finest quality, soft, light color cord,jmade for real service. A style that every young man wants. - - s .95 Iff- s. A complete stock of Arrow shirts is displayed in ultra-modern fashion by means of the plate glass shelves behind side sliding plate glass doors, where every shirt -pattern and style Is visible to the buyer. This feature affords the customer at Bishop's a better opportunity to make his own selection, j . . . Florsheims i Are , ; . j . Exclusive Line I In Men's Shoes One of America's best fcnown and most outstanding footwear lines "for the man; who cares". That's Florsheim shoes. . And they are . carried exclusively at (Bish op's. j. r V. "Thenew Bishop's s t o r e is proud indeed to have this ! most exceptional line of shoes to offer the -men of Salem and vicinity," says Ralph H. Cooley, buyer and business manager for the store, "What's more, every new style is represented in this exclusive show ing." . . . '. j i.; The new smart Florsheims of fer everything; that can possibly be expected in a fine shoe. Leathers are of the highest quality and ev ery style is built by -master crafts men to give the utmost in service. . Acetate Lining New A brand new lining for men's coats, made "entirely of acetate, will go on the market along with other items making up the syn thetic suiting lines for the 193?; summer sesson, sxcorcunir 10 Men's Wear. Chicago apparel ma gazlne. f j : v 'V Pants Plate Glass Shelves Display Shirts Soft Tones Said Best, NeckWear . Soft tones are regarded as hav ing a distinct style value in neck wear; Ever since the intermedi ate dusty, shades in broadcloth shirts were introduced last spring, there has been a constant growth of interest In and demand for them. . j - j; . Naturally, this has had some effect on neckwear styling... As pne neckwear manufacturer puts EXTENDS AND BEST ON THE We are happy to join with the city of Salem in paying our warm respects to one of its first and finest citizens, Mr. C P. Bishop. His enterprising pioneer spirit is wholly responsible for the growth and success of the firm he founded nearly 50 years ago.' We are proud of j oursplendid association with this firm and of the contribution Florsheim qual ity, style and economy have made to its progress and success. THE FLOnSHEIM SfJOE 1 Manufacturers Chicago '.." ' C'A 1 , 1 ' M: hi - -. s J It, "These are to neckwear what the dusty tones are to shirts." The ties referred to were of interme diate shades with. an oft cast pro duced by the combination of two colors. - Gray and red for example were woven together and the result was a dusty grayish red or soft red dish gray. Similar combinations are done all through the chroma tic scale. ' Such color treatment is prevalent in all sorts cf designs. From the small geometries to the stripes and larger figures, dusty tones are attractive and salable. The demand for poplins grows and grows. . ' : - : .'--'.- 'Jf .X: i7IL5)EaSEIISIID3 SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS WISHES FOR SUCCESS TO . . . IBIISKII?9S OPENING OF THEHt FINE Rebckahs Suggest Next Set Officers Three Candidates Will De Received at Next' " " Gathering SILVERTON, Nov.- 23 Nom ination of officers at the Tryphena Rebekah lodge Thursday, night re sulted: noble grand. Alma Ilem mtngsen; . past noble grand, Ines Stevens; vice-grand. Ruth Loren zon; secretary, Irene R o u b a I; treasurer Inez Olsen; recording secretary. Rose Larson. The evening was also the annual homecoming and roll calL Approx imately 100 members were pres ent. Among the out-of-town vis itors were Flossie Connlbear Johnson and Zelma King Dale of Portland. Messages were received from Katherine Freeman Jones of Portland; Mary Blair of Carlton: George and Florence Orthel of Longview; Mr. and Mrs. R. C. 01 iphant of Portland. . Announcements were that three candidates will be initiated De cember 3, the night of the official visit of the president, Estelle U- Weed of Portland. Mabel Lerfald asked all members of the drill team to be present for practice November 30. .Members were also asked tc bring their jars of fruits and jell ies for the I. O. O. F. home to the next meeting. It was also reported that ' white aprons for men - and pillow tops were needed, and that it various lodges could visit and furnish programs at the home these would be - appreciated. A meeting of the-Triple Link clut for Tuesday was announced. Refreshments were to take the form of a Dutch treat. The meeting will be held at the ball. - During the program hour Bessie Goets and Inez Stevens lead in a community "sing" with Pearl Dav enport at the piano, and an origin al poem was given : by Frances Gourlie. ! '''-'-"'!' ; tl i .V COCIPAHV i : 'if., ! i 1 i r -
