1 I" II: FAflT: EIGHT GROCERS IN! ni.msin PROBLEMS Independent Retailers of ; Medford and Vicinity Ban- quet Bakers Present Facts in Bread Costs. Kifty-Huven Broce.rymcn repre sentlnK practically every indepen dent grocery concern in Medford und its immediate vicinity met at tho Hotel Medford banquet dlnitiK room liiHt niht and enjoyed a HUinptuoUH banquet and tset together. The almoHt JUO percent atton danco of iiicruimnlH diHcyHcd a number of quest Ioiih and phiiHen affcctiiiK tho independent grocer of thin community, and the Hplrit of co-operation and optimlKin ex presHed at the meeting iti-giieM well for tho future of Medford and the Koeuo Klver valley. Optimism Seen 1 Tho many expreHHiotiH and opln lonH brought up at the meeting we.-. m..j..n...H.? ... Y.;" bright P7lr(I ',0J denl grocery during t v IIU 1. lirtvulo und iu i k whh pu ntoil out iiii uv i hh llio hundwrlUiiR on tlio tlio butler tlmoH uhuuil. Local wliulcHUlo Imkoin were nlso pi-emitt ul the inuetluK ""'I ailill'i'HKCil the Broeiji'.vnien oil I lie various pIiuhoh of foreiid prices willed have boon the subject of much publicity In the newspapers of late. t'ost flKures were presented by bnliers, wherein It was shown that the auiouiit ot flour, used In a pound of bread represented hut one-fourth of the total cost of the finished product and that It was uiireasonahlo and iinposslblo to drop bread prices In the samo pro portion as the drop in flour prices. ItetliK'lliin Cited It Was also brouKht out Hint the drop in local wholesale bread prices from 8c to 7c per pound last fall was a 1 2 14 percent reduction and represented n proportionate 40 percent, reduction In flour Ono speaker nlso claimed the wide variance In local prices was a difference in tumllty, lack ot sanllnry and dustproof vrapper ,i n,n c,ei tbt some merchants were selllnK breud below cost as n means of stlmulatliiK business. Vote t'onflileneo After ,n thorouiih discussion the invK-ei'vinf.n tlnn iilmouslv iravc the local wholesale bakers a vote or I " ronfldencc and asked thorn to con llnuo tho present quality of their bread and service and not to nt tempt to chenpen their nintoriiils or reduce their slniHlard of wages. It was the unanimous opinion of Aha ffrocoryinen present that the public wanted Roud wholesome Jirond of tho best possible duality and were lyl'lli'K ' Py no"' .'retuller and tho manufacturer a ,1'easonablo profit. ,i Local wholesale prices are 7 "per pound loaf nnd rotall prices of nre 8 Hound loaves for 20c at all on independent grocers. A concentrated and Intensive campaign In behalf of tlio lndo pondont Kioceryman who owns and operates his own business was lso ono of the projects discussed at the meeting and steps "will he taken to carry out tho program In the near future. STORY 1 (Continued from Pagt 1) tahllt'hmcntH was Killed in tho acn. ate by Indefinite ppNtpommiont. Tho Industries connnltteo reported uuanlmotody ngalnt it. The blll was Introduced by Woodward ut j tho retnet of a Jletall McrchunlH' association in Portland. Another bill providing fur the dlHiiuallfieallon of circuit judueH Kilting in probate when tho Judge, Ih held to he prejudiced it gu I nut ,li)iei' party or un attorney In the cane, whh ulnu killed by indefi nite postponement, .'MAfjUM, Vnh. 20. A half hour earlier mart In the house, along with confident llou of the tnte racing bill and full calendar In both houif. murk the opening oftho IfiMt offhMal day of the Ore gon legislature. Twelv npproprl alion bills arc on special order during tho afternoon In tho house, while the Heiiate will tako up the department of agriculture bill and 'Clmimlng the nanui of tho lioos vclt higltway to tho Oregon Coast highway under apodal order. Standing alone against an ad vert report of the Judiciary com mittee, which, If adopted, would have nuNint thv Indefinite ptU poncment of tho bill, Henntor Wil liam K, Woodward mustered j enough vole in th senato yester-1 day to pnM one of bin bills to: lighten up the marriugo lawi. The till provldea that n period of five days muHt elupso between the date, of application for tho iimrrlagts II cciifH and the granting of tho 11 "consc by the county 'clerk. Mwisuiv Adopted. i Ah oon at (he adverse report fmd been rejoetod tho bill was placed on final passtago ty us-1 IH'nitm of tho rule, on motion of Kenator Jtutu W, Crawford, and panned. The vote whm: j Kor Uennett,.tllllngtley) Hmnh. Brown. Burke, Cruwford, Dunn. lOberhard, Ktuher. Johnson, Jonen. Kuck; Mann. Miller, Mopr, Kehul merlch, Kpauldlng, Httiples, I'pton, H'opdward. i 1' AgiUttAtilUlley,- rrner, Eddy. KrnnrHcMvlfi. Mall, KKlUIc, Ktruy' it, Who-oW-r, .MarkH. Absent -Duuno. Senator Woodward declared that "five inlnuto dotorininatlnnH 1o marry under tin fnf luenro of a cocktail or a notion inflict tho tuition." Kmrrmls l'layi(l. lit flayed tin- "reverf hiIm" ut Vancouver, who ho fa id talio ad- ' vantape of t ho Oregon rimrriaK" j lawH and live in Iho neihliorhood I of the VnruoilVfr court houw, con venlent to coupler who want to I tmi cry. ! The eoniite killed by Jndofinito j ijoHtponeincnt Woodward' bill that : would havo miuuvd the fernab hh well a h the male appllt-ant for a inarrbiKi! licence to undergo phya-1 U-nl exaininalbm. ! Willi Hearcely a ripple of oppo-. Hilion und only five newative vote the ho (ailed (IrunKO hill, admin - 1 It't ration rnenure providing for the' formation of water and power , utility diHlrietH, flid easily through the 81-nate yentcnlnv aft'rnoon. I 'While early n tho ftewion, and throuKh a period of Movomi woekw, j when all the leuul talent, at the command of fiienfls of the tneoH ure whh be i lit; utiM.ed to whip It Into shape, the bill loomed hh eon- lorvei-Hial. IMiIh faded away, how ever, nn the time npproaehed for it to In' reported out of the com mittee on rallroiidn and utllfticH. Train IjlmlL lAtsvn. Controversial iiH'HHurcH wore dU poMed of by the senate yeHterdiiy afternoon. One of theno vaH Sena tor .lay II. Dpton'H bill to limit the length of train, whb-h wan defeat ed, and the barber bill for further unitary regulation of that indu try, wliich named by a vote of 17 t o 13. Se n a t o r Dunne J n t ro d u ce d the bill. rptun'.s train bill paKHed tho senate at week ufter n hard fight The following day It wuh m-allnd from the on -notion of, U)y 1; w M1le). nn(J r(l(,ltwi(,(M,ut " Rol om more hmr ng it u mir cs of Miiiijiv'tod. Tnit von? ycslortlay wan lit iifc-nluwt nnl I 1 foi. ' After 'Kenntor llalley hnd ex plained Hie Crnniio bill,' deelarhi!; (hat It wn.s proof nualriftt promot ers,, Hie measure, was attacked by Senator Itcnnetl, who declared the hill b-ft the way open to the eall in of loo many special elections, lie urged Ihat instead of 5 per eeut of Hie voters of the dlslrlvt beinir able to call an election the bill should riiilre per cent. He aked unanimous consent to make the amendment, but llalley rcfiiHcd consent. 'Senators vol'iiu' UKainst the bill were Itennell. IJunn, .lobnson. sin ple,H and Slrayer. .Jones and Miller were absent. Trlbillo lo Million. Tribute to former Congressman Nicholas ,1. Slnnott rniiB throutrli the bouse of reprcsenlallves In connection with Hie bill which has I' u..Jeet clia.lInK the naine ' Malheur county to that of hln- coi.nly, which pas.l. 57 to 2, lleprescnlallves McAllister of Ml- rlon county anil (llass of "Wasco county protesting the change through their votes. The house during the day fea tured reversals of measures before ""'u. oum u In killing five bills beforo going far Into t lie calendar. These Included regulation of sale of patented tned IcIiioh and drugs by reglnteretl pharmacists only, the child labor amendment, new restrictions upon abstractors, creation of district courts in Inedium sized counties and (lie opening of tidewaters of Nestucca Hay to commercial fish ing. What Is believed the last public hearing during the official period the legislative senslon wna that the tobacco tux last night. All- other tax measure was Introduced in tho house when the Joint waya and mean committee brought in a pro porta I to tax outdoor advertlH era. ' Tho measure provides for a llcen.se of $ 1 00. $-'0 and 95, accord ing to the wlfco and space occupied by kIkiu. PI BLOW SAFE CKDAItVA Aj, Kan.. Feb. 1'0. (tV) Two men blew tho mifo of tho CltUens National bank here yesterday and escaped with $7,100 in cash, about 9H.00O In bonds and an undctormlnci? amount of notes after cutting all telephone and telegraph lines out of lown and abducting two railroad men. A. C. Crosslaud, night telegraph operator al the Missouri Pacific station and Carl Osllorne. night watchman for the Hanta Ke, were kidnapped' and compelled to aid In Torelng an entrance to the ha nk. He murmured: "Oh, Pardon Me" ..a hundred times a day,,, AIU'NDRKD tiniM a thy he miltcred the agonies of embarrassment a? eii conversation was interrupted by "I'urjon Me'," as lie turned away to .tiflc gas. It had been that way fot year. Nomalterwhat he ale, it caused gin and diwromlort. Ilia stomach con- nanily caused him pain. He could j molt mo we ui men, tie war irritable and nervous couldn't sleep. A Iticnd siicgestrd Tanlac. He tried it. In a lew day the gaseous condition left him. His appetite returned. 11c lgan to feel loads Iwtter in every way. He slept like a lioy. Slomarh ga is not only painful ai well as emliarrassing hut it may lie the warning of d.ingcrousstoniach Irouhle. (.et rid of it straighten out the con. dition that causes it with Tanlac. Ke preparations have Tanlac's wonderful record of success in quickly relieving eaa discomfort and stomach distress It has helped thousands and it must help you too, or jmir druggist il return your money. MTCDFOTCD AfATL TR1T3TTNE. MPIDFORI), ORIXION. New Gloves For Spring Fresh from one of the largest glove houses In America are these darling new cape skin, French kid and suede gloves for milady's spring wardrobe. New gauntlets and 16-button length styles in white, eggshell, mode, birscuit and carucul. All sizes. $2.98 to $4.95 PURITAS Sanitary Napkins Puritas is a nationally known sanitary napkin. These we of fer at this prace are standard size packages and guaranteed genuine Puritas. Phone in yow order for three. 3 for $1.00 KLEENEX The, toiletries section now of fers Kleenex In three popular sizes. Try this 'famous paper napkin; it Is a marvelous way to remove creams and so con venient. 25c, 50c, $1.00 MAIN FLOOR Colorful Flower Garden Cotton Prints for Spring . This advertisement introduces to you the largest showing of new spring cotton prints in Southern Oregon. Over 100 pieces of crisp now patterns and solid colors to chooso from and every one a full yard wide and guaranteed color fast; Thcso are the famous Flower Garden patterns now so much in vogue for making the largo trouser party pajama, aJso garden smocks, school dresses, quilt an all-purpose fabric. Famous Ferry Hats for Men In the new "Medium type that Is this smart hat for men has a medium narrow brim and me dium high crown. Just step in and ask the hat man to show you a new $5.00 Ferry, You'll find the new tans, browns and gray shades very good looking. All sixes now in stock. $ffoo Dorothy Gray Toiletries MOM(. - 486 - tops and other decorative uses. It is Priced the lowest in years. l 36 Inches Wide and Every Yard Fast Color 3 yd. WASH GOODS SECTION MANN'S MAIN FLOOR Club 2 Suits for 30 Remarkable New Values In nvon's two-pant suits for spring and summer, 1931. and what a pleasure it is to offer our customers such values. Wo cannot remember when $30.00, $35.00 or $40.00 would buy such a suit as you'll find in this spring line of CLUB CLOTHES. We don't have to say they are all wool. You know that Mann's would not offer you anything but the very best. Henco the great valve in these good-looking suits. Every suit lias two pair of trousers, one pair of knickers and one long. Some with two long. Tho fab rics, weaves and colors are as new as the season. Come in and slip into a Club suit. You'll like it. 54-Inch All A new shipment of the popular 54-lneh all wcol crepe for spring dresses In sane preen, rust, red, tan, orchid, eltctric blue, brown, ycllw. navy a Ml bl,' f e It Is priced only FRIDAY. FEmuTAKY 20, Jlamib$ehwttmud$tm m , ' "THE. STORE FOB EVEPVBOOV 467 HtCfORftOWOOH. New Half Size DRESSES A dress announcement that should and will prove interesting to the woman who wears a half -size frock. This new shipment of half size drseses designed and styled for the large figure are in deed, the most youthful we have shown in years. Smartly made from fine quality georgette and silk crepes in colorful prints and solid shades. They present a beautiful picture of what a real dreps should be. A notable feature of these new frocks is the use of lace and applirjus as a trim. Also a few show the ensemble idea. 197.5 $295-0 $ Women's and Misses Spring Coats S1 1 50 If you are interested in a good looking yet inex pensive spring and summer coat by all means see these! They are tailored styles and come in such splendid fabrics as tweed, chonga and other wool mixtures. Novelty collars and cuffs. Semi-fitted lines and belted. The colors are tan, gray, navy, black and white, and green and black. Sizes 14 to Children's Sweaters A ctoseout sale of children's alt-wool slip-on and coat-style sweaters All good shades but small sizes, 2 to 5. These are regular uo to $2.95. Your choice Satur day while they last Choice $1.49 Knitted Suits ff Pant Spring 40 Wool Crepe $195 1931. Colonial Dames V Toiletries Spring's Popular Outer Garment This spring and summer will see the knitted suit enjoying a popularity as never before. This type of garment will be it for 1931, and how well this store Is prepared for this rush on knitted suits is best proven by a trip to the sports shop on the second floor. Especially in teresting are these new arrivals at $12.50. They are in the three-piece style and feature the new plaid jacket and solid-color skirts. All colors and sizes from 14 to 42. $12.50 Other Knitted Suits That Have Just Arrived are Priced From . $19.75 to $29.50 5Rv SECOND 4Vl FLOOR toy ; V-f I I MAIN j I .i I FLOOR New Hose For Spring This i- Indeed a low price for a stocking of such quality. All pure silk and full-fashioned chif fon weight and finished with, the Rollins run-stop top and dainty Frenoh heel. All sizes and shades.. Your choice at $1.49 pr. A group of women's and misses' fine silk and wool mesh sport hose for early spring wear. This stocking has a reinforced heel and comes in selected shades. A $1.95 value. Special Saturday at Mann's $1.65 pr. A new showing of children's - anke socks in both silk and lisle. Good colors and patterns. All sizes and priced In three lots. 25c, 39c, 50c BERETS Misses and . Children A sale of misses' and chil dren's felt, brushed wool, and angora berets Saturday at Mann 's The regular value on these are from 59c to $3.45. SPECIAL 39c to $1.59 MAIN FLOOR . Brother and Sister Suits These adorable little brother and sister suits are of very fine quality soft wool jersey. They are in good colors and good styles. Ideal for spring wear. Sizes range from 2 to 6 years. Regular values up to S2.95 suit. SPECIAL $1.95 ' MAIN FLOOR Kickernick Garments Combrazeres New low prices on Kickernick eombra zieres. These popu lar garments are of fine quality rayon and combine all of Kickernicks' famous comfort features. Reg. $2.95, now $1.95 Bloomers Also new low prices on genuine Kicker nick cuff-knee bloom ers. A fine rayon garment that sold for S1.95, new price $1.69 Rayon Undies Women's and misses' fine quat. Ity rayon bloomers and shorts In plaid, tailored or lace trim med styles. All the spring shades. A real 69c value. SPECIAL 49 MANN'S MAIN FLOOR