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Medford Mail Tribune Second Section 6 Pages . Twenty-ninth Ytar JIEDFORU, OREGON, FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 1931. No, 126, Medford Firms Participate in Building of human s Food Store Second Section 6 Page STORE WILL BE I. G. A. Opening Saturday Follows Extensive Remodeling ot Deuel Building All Goods Within Easy Reach Luman Brothers will be officially opened tomorrow, Saturday, as tvplcal model of the I. O. A. stores, commonly known as the Independent Grocers' Alliance of America, witn national headquarters and buying of fices In Chicago. Additional buying offices are in New York City, New Orleans and San Francisco. The erand ODeninir of this new ' unit tn Medford follows the exten eive re-bulldlng of the Deuel build lng, corner of Main and Bartlett streets, which has stood vacant since the fire several years ago, when It burned to th extent that only the walls remained. Luman Brothers new I. G. A. store will be one of the finest complete food stores on the entire Pacific coast, and especially In this section of the country. Provide Better Service Luman Brothers are to be compll mented upon this progressive step In moving into this new location and in Joining this well known organi sation which will enable them to better serve their present customers as well as new patrons who are at tracted to their modern food store The attractive store front la fin ished with ivory and blue tiling, while the interior carries out a white and blue color scheme. Extensive surveys reveal that many American housewives prefer to trade at attractive self-service stores where all merchandise la displayed on low. open shelves, and properly depart mentlzed and priced. Thus Mr. Lu man Is adopting self-service. Every customer will find In Luman Brothers new store all merchandise within easy reach; every article plain ly priced and baskets handy aa one enters the door. At the same time, those who do not care to take basket and make their own selections will gladly be given the same fine personal attention they have always enjoyed during the past. Home Owned Store The I. O, A. la not a chain, yet it la the largest organization of , owner operated stores In the world, according to Charles Luman. Each store Is a home-owned Institution. Luman Brothers selected the X. O A. plan because of Its national scope. Its buying, merchandising and ' ad vertising power. Through such mass buying each member Is placed In a position whereby he can offer the consuming public many additional values and advantages. The I. O. A. system has been en dorsed by national statesmen, gov ernors, educators, economists, bank ers, trade authorities and others, ac cording to Mr. Luman. The public Is Invited to call at Charles and William Luman, pro prietors of Medford' spacious new food store and meat market In the Deuel building at the corner of Bart lett and Main streets, are among thla city's best known meat dealers, hav lng been in business here for the past 17 years. Always progressive and successful through good times and bad, the Lu man brothers have built up a large patronage throughout the Rogue river valley, and their friends have watched with Interest the completion of the store which opens officially tomorrow morning. The fact that no effort or expense was spared in making the Luman Brothers establishment one of the outstandingly attractive stores in Medford Indicates their faith In the future of this community. Both of the Lumans are Interested I In the agricultural activities of the Rogue river valley, and have been in strumental in developing a number or civic projects. E win wrnrninc II ILL UL I LHIUIVL Grocery, Fruit, Vegetable, Bakery and Meat Depart ments All Latest Design Huge Refrigeration Plant Attention of food buyers and aellera haa been centered thla week on the Interesting activities at Luman Brothera' new atore at the corner of East Main atreet and South Bartlett street, in anticipation of the grand opening, which wilt Be held tomor row. Through the three large plate glass wlndowa at the front of the building passersby get a complete view of the j attractive fruit and vegetable grocery, j bakery and meat departments. A atrlng of lights at the top of the wlndowa gives a good lighting effect, j and eight overhead fUturca provide ; additional Illumination. I Spacious Quarters. : Luman's store building covers 110 by 50 feet of floor space, making It one of the moat spacloua business places In Medford and southern Ore gon. Six pillars are atatloned the full length of the establishment and a blue and white color acheme was I carried out In decorating counters, j wsll shelves and walla. Luman s are J affiliated with the I. G. A. orgsnlra' i tlon which la meeting with consider- able success throughout the United j Statea on account of th convenient self-service plsn and price savings (Continued on Page Sli) GIVEN BIG VOTE BOISE, Ida., Aug. 17. (AP) Backed by a plurality of the Idaho Democratic vote cast in Tuesday's primary elec tion, Governor C. Ben Ross, one-time cowboy, was off to a flying start to day in his precedent -setting attempt to serve for a third consecutive term as state's chief executive. Of a total of 49,963 Democratic votes cast for governor in 054 of the state's 820 precincts, an unoflclal tab ulation showed that Rosa received 27,029; his two opponents, 22,934. The latter were shared by Prank Martin, attorney -general of the state 30 years ago, who received 15,616, and Asher B. Wilson, who recoived the balance, 7,318. Prank L. Stephan of Twin Falls, also a former attorney-general, was nominated by the Republicans by 14,732 votes. Congratulations LUMAN BROTHERS "We Welcome You to Main and Bartlett Streets Our Outstanding Fall Patterns Will be arriving soon THE fr 1 1 II J STRANG BROTHERS Boats Made to Order If you like the attractive blue and white tile effect on the front of Luman Bros. New Store We suggest that you stop in and investigate the other possibilities of Beaver Dense Tile for your bathroom, for your kitchen and for any room in your home that deserves the finest floor imaginable. Beaver Dense Tile or Tempered Board provides a boat building material of unusual characteristics. For instance, a boat having a displacement of 35 cubic feet, capable of carrying a safe load of 1500 pounds, will weigh 90 pounds! And, best of all, the cost of this material of surprising qualities is very low. WE INVITE YOU TO INSPECT A BEAVER TEMPERED BOARD BOAT AT Economy Lumber Co. No. Riverside at Court Phone 691 Congratulations TO LUMAN BROTHERS Upon the Opening of Their Fine New Food Store Tomorrow 9th and Riverside Phone E20 thla attractively arranged complete food store tomorrow to profit by the exceptional values offered In cele brating the opening day. PLATE GLASS and MILLWORK Furnished By PADGHAM PLANING MILL 1309 Court St. Phone 521 We Welcome Our New Neighbors . . . The s LUMAN BROTHERS Performs anywhere An into radio a radio for your home both In one splendid 5 -tube Superhet erodyne Model, and for the price of onel In moment you cm transfer this easily portable radio from room to room, house to car, for continuous, eleulnglistening-ln. PUya from either in auto bat tery or any AC socket, and plays ull giving thekind of reception you expect from a modern set. Parraln In tM and Fpo e!e4 Radl". Rang., Refrig erator, rianm. PALMER MUSIS AND ELECTRIC STORE E. Main and Bartlett We Extend Sincere CONGRATULATIONS Luman Brothers Upon the Opening Tomorrow of their Attractive New Food Store At Main and Bartlett rIS splendid new store reflects the confidence that its proprietors have in the future growth and development of the Southern Oregon country , . . It is such confidence and courage as this that is making the Rogue River Valley more and more "A Oreat Country." The FIRST NATIONAL BANK A Dcpartmentized Bank We Congratulate Luman Brothers Upon the Opening of Their Fine New Food Store In Medford Tomorrow ' Housewives Kantne Fooled These Days Electricity Plays An Important Part In Every Modern Food Store THE largest percentage of the home buying Is handled by the housewife ... and she is thoroughly capable of handling this important dutyl When she fills her pantry needs she makes certain that foods are in perfect condition . . . that's why wise merchants pay particular attention to REFRIGERATION . . . Modern food stores also must be clean, attractive and WELL LIGHTED . . . that is the reason food merchants consider PROPER LIGHTING of primary importance ... the services of this company are at the disposal of all who desire advice and assistance on lighting problems. V THE CALIFORNIA OREGON tt mm i 9 r i
