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PAGE FlVfc; 'BUSINESS CHEER E TiIEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON, FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 1934. Auto Plants Increasing Out put Daily Long Run Ex pected Trade and In dustry Volume Broadening DETROIT, Jan. 26. ) Reem ployment is riding on the wings of y revived demand In Detroit'! automo bile plants, and with production fig urea being stepped up almost dally, many thousands cf men are trans ferring from welfare lists or CWA payrolls to real Jobs. A few days ago. the estimated auto mobile production for January was 135,000 units. That has been ad ranoed to 160.000 unit and full pro duction will not be reached until Fobruary Is well advanced. There are now no.OOO men on the payroll at the Ford Motor Co. De- j troit plants, virtually doubling the ( employment figures of two months ago. In each of the 10 assembly plants over the country, there are between 1,500 and 2,000 men em ployed. Forty-three thousand men are work ing in the Chrysler plants, and the company expects by March to exceed Its 1933 peak of 48.000 men. Twenty two thousand men were working a year ago. The Chevrolet plants, scattered over j the country, have 51,000 men on the payrolls and production passed the 2,0O0-a-day mark on Wednesday. At the Graham Motors plant, pro duction Is Just getting under way. with 2.000 men on the payroll. Most spokesmen predict "a good long run." NEW YORK. Jan. 26. P) The up ward trend In trsde volume and broadening activity In Industry were resumed the past week, following some neettancy the middle of the month, Dun & Bradstreet reported In their weekly trade review today. "Virtually all of the reports re ceived this week, regardless of the section of the country,", asserted the review, "emphasized the strength which the upward trend now has at tained. "With the continued release of gov ernmental funds, collections have benefited, -and many accounts are be ginning to get straightened out for the first time In years. "After the unevenness which char acterized reports vn retail sales last week, buying has been resmued with more vigor. Since the first of the current month, sales he.ve been rising each week by a wider percentage above February, 1933. level, and In dications are promising for a con tinuance of this advance. "In wholesale markevn, buying now has reached the broadest proportions of the month, with orders Increasing dally, particularly for dry goods and hardware, which appear to be In thn lead, with sales running from 15 to 20 per cent larger than they were at this period a year ago." WASHINGTON. Jan. J6. IP) A trend not only toward higher whole sale commodity prices but also to ward Increased oustnesa activity was rioted today by federal agencies that keep tab on such figures. The federal reserve board stood be hind a statement that a four-mouth decline in industrial production was halted In December. In Its own words, the board's Index of Industrial pro duction "Advanced from 73 per cent of the 1923-25 average In November to 74 in December." It noted also near ly a billion dolars of ready business credit at h.nd. The bureau of labor statistics re- hM .feat ii4nr th wepk Of .lanU- ary 20 Its Index figure on the level of wholesale commodity prices rose from 71.7 of the 1926 average In the previous week to 72.3. the highest level since January. 1932. Although the reserve board stated that factory employment "declined somewhat" last month, but that there was a "considerable Increase" In em ployment by public agencies. Activity In the steel and automo bile Industries and sales In depart ment stores Increased considerably. It said, although there was some decline . In textiles and shoes. Lake Creek tivc rRrrK. Jan. 28. (Sol.) Demonstration of the use of cheese In cooking, which was conducted by Mrs. Mack at Charles Seefleld's Wed nesday, was well attended. A targe y variety of tasty cheese dishes were prepared and thoroufhly enjoyed by those present. After dinner Mrs. Mack gave an interesting talk on the value of both cott?e and American cheese as a food. The club will meet at Mrs. Reed Charley's February 7 to continue the sewing lessons. Mrs. Emma Wfchlers of the Dry Creek section Is the house guest of Mrs. Anna Tonn. Hark Hoeft, who has been alljht'.y Indisposed, Is spending a few days at home. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Pech, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Peck. Mrs. W. H. Nuss baum and Wm. Hoefft were shopping in Medford Tuesday. Wallace Rairsdale wss a week-end guest at the H. O. Meyer home. Ray Ragsdale and Bob Cowden were week-end guests at the K. Cow den home near Central Point. On account of the Illness of Mr. Tyrrell, the Lost Creek school has been closed t.h!s week. rarrt of ThanH. We desire to thank our friends (or their lovln kindnew, and for the many beautiful floral tribute. In the death of our husband and father Lucy Orlssom and Family. SALEM. "Jan. 25 I AD According . to appraisal filed in probata court here Wednesdsy, L. P. Aldrlch. Balem banker who died December 24. left an estate valued at 1321.009. of which S3I30O8 Is per-onal property and the belanc real proper l J. 117 EXTRA COILS For ADDED COMFORT i . . This Spring Won't Sag I Only 9 SU45 Added coils mean added comfort! This Spring has 99 big deep double deck, coils. No sagging. The angle border frame prevents all that! Innerspring Mattress Durable blue and whit striped ticking cover .caiy to keep (leant 11 $ 45 Like sleeping on air. 182 deep inner coils snuggled in 8affy layers of felted cot ton. Roll edges keep it firm. Side ventilator. LAST DAY! Semi-Annual Shoe Sole! Women's Smart Black Kid Ties .49 Super-v a 1 u e I $1.49 for soft black kid ties with . splendid steel arch sup port feature I Semi-Annual Shoe Sale I New for Women Perforated Operas $1.88 pair Featuring blaek kid pumps with continental heel one of many styles In Wards $1.88 (roup. Semi-annual Shoe Sale! Reinforced Work Shoes $098 pair A great bargain to get men's work shoes at ! 98 pair! Extra tap sole, full rubber heel with metal plate. Full Waistline? Wear Belted Corselets 19 If your waistline tends to roll over the top of a girdle, we suggest this corselet. It will lift tip your bunt, slim your waist, flatten abdomen and hips. 34 to 44. South Central Ire Our Regular $34.95 Suite Now Priced At Only January Clearance WHHTTE OPS SALE LAST PAY! Now Lower Than Wards uauw mvw m i ac Silvania Prints 15 White Sale! Price reduced for the January White Sale only! Clean, clear prints on light or dark grounds ! Every smart pattern guaranteed tub-fast. Think ahead for spring sewing. 36 inches. White Sale! Soft Yet Sturdy Pastel Borders on Big Turkish Bath Towels 15' Single loop construction which means a medium weight, good general household use towel. Smart borders in a choice of blue, green, gold, lavender. 18x36 in. Wash cloths to match, 5c each TOWELS Cotton Huck Hand Towels and Crash Tea Towels. Both are very unusual bar gains. 5 LAST Full-Fashioned! Sale of New Hose 49c Sheer, Tfn fshrlc, dull fin ish, alluring shade, mnki them the choice of women everywhere. Son-Ice weight arc Improved dull rayon with cotton topt and feet Think of it I You save $10.00 at this Sale price. And you get a sturdy 4-piece suite in ivory enamel finish as well. Note the dainty floral decorations on the bed, chest and vanity. Remem ber! This price for this sale only! Buy Now! White Sale! Wards Sturdy Longwear Qua., Unbleached SHEETING 29 Jd. Full 81 inches wide. Sturdy, firm, stand ard quality at real savings! (It gradually bleaches white with laundering.) Sew your own and save ! Longwear Bleached Sheeting, 32c yd. Wards White Sale Super Val. 81x99 Inch Full Bed Sizes Cannon Sheets 88 each Carefully woven, from selected cotton. Carefully bleached, carefully torn to sue for straight, even hems. Wards offer them at this price for the January White Sale only. Pillow Oases, 42x36, 25c each OIL CLOTH Standard quality, wide as sortment of patterns. 46 inches wide. A real bar gain. 19 AT! SALE OF Rayon Lingerie 39 Hear? rayon end dark imported laoea that radi ate "KxpeniCTicM". Tail ored bloomers and vesta, lace trimmed bloomers and panties that fit with out a wrinkle. JR Telephone 286 A C5T7 Built With Comfort in Mind! Ward's Big Value Men's Union Suits 79 Cut to fit and fit your pocketbook! Warm heavy weight cotton that can stand plenty of service. Flat locked seams, rib bed cuffs and ankles, wide lap seat, Ecru shade, in sizes 36 to 46. Good Sweaters For Every Boy! Unusual Values in All Wool Slipovers 98c Baby shaker and rib knits . . . dis tinctive patterns . . . self color and contrasting J a c quards all wanted shades. 7 to 14. The Old Standby I Moleskin Work Pants S 69 Tough enough for any job! Time-tested, wear tested by men who need long, hard service. Full cut, lots of heavy drill pockets. . "Thru and Thru" stripes, bartacked strain points, belt loops. Blankets Five percent part-wool blankets, blue, rose and green plaids. Size 70x80 Inches. Only a few left. 89 Printed Silk Flat Crepe 79 Cr Every Jnch Tubfast Here's another ex s mnle of Wards money-sarlns; val ues that explains why countless wo men come to Wards first for fnbrlrsl There are prints In tweed effects, flor als, plaids and oth. er smart new de llim. And solid colors In the latest fall shades. 38' wide. Simplicity Pattern 1319 AYS Men's Furnishings Men's Gaps All wool, brand new patterns, full 69c leather sweat band.... Bathrobes Clearance of all flannel bath robes for men Rep. selling price y.ftS . $1.98 Men's Shirts Broadcloth shirts for men. Ha In and fancy patterns a.,,,.- 79c Work Clothing Boot Sox Men's qore-yard woolen boot sox. 19-Inch top 29c Work Sox- Men's work socks, tough, durable and useful - 9c Wool Boot Sox Men's 20-Inch grey woolen boot sox, red top. Beg. 69c . 49c Work Shirts Limited supply men's rhiimbmy work shirts. 60o value 50c Men's Hats Fur-felt hats for dress or work. All sizes, several $1.49 shades. A real value .... Work Gloves Men's heavy weight fleec ed lined canvas horsehide faced work gloves. 69o value. 29' Overalls Men's 101 Brand waist overalls. All sizes 89c Work Pants Men's 11.49 khaki work trous ers. All slr.es Pair $1.19 Canvas Gloves Men's nap-out can van gloves. While they last ... 9c Boys' Wear Pajamas Flannel pajamas both middy and coot si j Ir. Rrr. $1.00.. 69c Work Shirts Full cat rhomhray work shifts for hoys. All sizes 50c Sweaters Boys' all wool sllpoTer fancy sweater. Sizes IS to SB. Rrg. $1.49 ralue 98c Obilds' Sweaters Sllp-orer sweaters fQ ages 4-8 and S, clever hHn pr.tterns. Ref. $1.19.
