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Thirty-First Year . ' MEDFORD, OREGON, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1936. No. 160.
Mann's Department Store Celebrates Its 26th Anniversary In Medford
STORE WIDE SALE Glimpses of Mannas Store Showing Remodeling Completed in 1935 Founder jtu
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OBSERVING EVENT
John Moffatt General Man
' ager Hinman Advertis
ing Manager Store His
. tory and Growth Outlined
Minn's Department Store Is cele
brating the completion of 26 years of
successful business In Medford with
a store -wide selling event opening to
morrow. This anniversary event also
marks the first year of the operation
of Mann's remodeled store and south
ern Oregon and northern California
people will be offered outstanding
anniversary values as Mann's expres
sion of appreciation lor more than a
quarter of a century of generous pat
ronage. Completely' remodeled and air-con
ditioned. Mann's Department tSore is
one of the state 'e most attractive
shopping centers. Thoroughly .do
partmentlzed throughout, every item
of apparel for every member of the
family Is offered to those who 'shop
iu this long-established store.
For 25 years John Moffatt has been
associated with. John Mann and Is
now general manager of the entire
store. Under his capable direction,
the merchandising program has been
decidedly successful. Harry S. Hin
man, artist end advertising man, has
had charge of advertising and ston
displays tor the past eight years.
Mr. Hinman has received much praise
for the artistic arrangement of mer
chandise In Mann's spacious Central
avenue windows and Main street
men's departmelt "windows as well as'
the outstanding advertising copy n
has prepared regularly for the adver
tising columns of the Mail Tribune.
Mr. Mann's reminiscences of more
then a quarter of a century ago are
Interesting.
He went to work in & general mer
chandising store at Goodrich, Onta
rio, 66 years ago for 95 a week, Ho
served three years' apprenticeship
and at that time was 17 yars of age.
Following that cariy'lxperlehca John
Mann clerked at Maelcy's dry goods
store In St tPaul, Minn., and pur
chased the Business at the end of
that period.'
Mr. Mann had heard of the pos
bllitles of the southern Oregon ter
ritory, and finally bought a ticket
to Medford, with a return ticket to
his former location In case he might
be disappointed, Hutchinson's and
Baker's store on North Central ave
nue was conducting a bankrupt sale
The entire stock was bought by the
newcomer, who then proceeded to
establish Mann's Department store,
specializing In women's apparel and
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NBW VROK. ct. 2. (AP) Dmo
cratlc Chairman Jamca A. Farley and
others were aued for 100.000 dam
agea In tho atato aupremo court to
day by two advertlalng wrltera, Vin
cent J. Danton and Claire n. Mnaters,
who allego the Democratic national
committee inlawfiilly appropriated
their Ideas for a campaign slogan
and placard.
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Joh ii C. Miinn, inllve In Medtord
business nml clvlo nrfiitrs of Medford,
founded Mann's Department Store In
this city In 11)10. I'nder his Inspir
ing leadership, Mann's hn grown to
be one of OreRonn best known store
Mr. Mann lias long hern Identified
with cllc advaiHTineui movement
and church activities of this commit
nlty. " ' '
Anniversary Event
The entire staff at Mann's Depart
ment Store has beon divided into
three teams to compete In a sales
content which will begin Saturday
and contlmie until the end of the
twenty-sixth anniversary event, John
Moffntt announced today.
Members of the winning team will
be treated to a dinner by tho losing
teams, and an additional prize will bo
awarded by the store. Anniversary
sale prices in all departments of
Minn's are expected to attract hun
dreds of patrons from southern Ore
gon and northern California.
Judge Sentences
Former War Buddy
LOS ANOE1.ES, Oct. 3. (API In a
dramatic scene in superior court to
day. Judge Prank Smith sentenced
I-ester H. Brockaway, with whom ho
shouldered arms In the same com
pany during ihe wodld war. to servo
from one to 14 years In San Quentin
prison.
Brockaway was convicted of embez
zlement and grand theft after ad
mittitiK ho had tnken. In nine years.
about $13,000 from the bureu of
water and power, for which he was
He was a buck private and Judge
Smith a serecant In Company D,
364th Infantry regiment, 01st divi
sion. In tho war.
San Fraiuisco Butter
SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 3. (AP
Butter: Score 02, 35c; 01, 33o;
90, 33; 80, 32c. Eggs and cheese un
changed.
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 2. (AP)
Churning cream butterfat: First
grade, 39c: second grade, 37i,4c.
STOMACH, RECTAL
& COLON AILMENTS
STOMACH-Ukert,
Acidity, Indigestion.
RECTAL-Plles.Ulcen,
Fissure, Fistula.
COLON Colldi, Bloat.
Ins. Gas, Constipation.
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rtie oi oil (or FREE BOOKLET
Dr.C. J. DEAN CLINIC
Pfiyifcian and Surgeon
N.E.Coratllurnildr,nilUtinJAvem
Tflrrhone FAu.lH ' lynt.nd.Orcnon
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Workmen Picket
Offices Of WPA I
PORTLAND. Ore.. Oct. 3. (API
Trie Oregon Workera Alliance con
tinued to picket the old postofitce
building hero today in protest against
nn order by the works progress ad
ministration transferring about fifty
men from the Wilson River road to
the Wolf Creek projoct.
The alliance snld the change meant
a wage cut from B5 to SB a month
and branded WPA as 'unfair" and
oharged a lockout.
R U MM A O E SALE, Saturday, Dy
Chapter AA. P. E. O.. 407 East Main
For a Homo A3 an Investment
JACKSON COUNTY FARMS
FOR SALE
Stock Ranches Diversified Farms
October B and 6
At tho Office of
National Farm Loan Secretary-Treasurer
203 Liberty Building
Medford, Oregon
all on Sec-Treas. Warren Patterson and our Ficldman,
Mr. 0, A. Barnos they will be glad to help yon with your
land problem
THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SPOKANE
Low Interest Rate Convenient Terms
Mann's Department Store's store-wide program was completed In August, 11)33, making this store one or
the mot modern nnd attractive In the stated. Top view: A partial view of Mann's innJn floor from the Central
nvenue main entrance. A portion of the shoe department and men's section Is shown In the evtreme back.
The men's department has an entrance on East Main street. Bottom: A glimpse of the second floor ready-to-wear
and millinery departments. A spacious, attrartlve lounge, beauty salon, alteration rooms and offices are
alo located on this floor.
W AR VEST SPECIALS
Saturday ONLY
STAR LEAF RAKES ;
Made of th best bamboo, well
bound and reinforced. Teeth will
not dig up grass.
16c
Reg. 25c. Limit two
MINING SHOVEL
S0-ln. handle, heat-treated blade, spring
point. That famous Stllleto brand-
fully guaranteed.
Beg. $3.00
$1.65
us whan you
no) anything
in HARDWARE.
Pricai That Plaa'a.
BE SURE TO COME IN and
s"th'Toteman
, LANTERNS
14 in. Stillson Wrench 89
18 in. Stillson Wrench......?1.29
24 in. Stillson Wrench ?i.79
. PYREX
Stock reduction
20 off
DOOR MATS
14X26
88c
WALLPAPER SALE
20 - 50 OFF
aee Onr Patterns
Fireplace '
Tool Set
Brush, Poker, fthavel. An
tique brass finish, sturd)
built
for servlre .
Set
Wood Baskets, Screens
$?,98
Rising Sun Stove Polish
18c
Child' Steel Lunch ffntclirl Kit. Dskvd
Enamel finish. BanUary tin lining In-
!lfle. Vacuum bottle
with nip -
$1.39
TOWN and COUNTRY
PLAID WOOL SHIRTS
PLAID WOOL JACKETS
HORSE HIDE JACKETS
In Black and Brown Knit Collar and Bottoms
Sewing and detail found only In Town and Country Jackets. Full
cut and wind-proof
HEATERS
SUPERFEX
Circulating and Radiating
Price, rtart at ?37.50
Phone u for a trial
L A IP O E IT ,
Telephone 120
226-230 E. Main St.
Wearever
Special
French Fryer. Fine mesh
hasket &
heavy pan
nej. l. M
:$1.39
Double Boiler. fUeamlrn,
Eauy clean dome cofcr.
Smooth
bottom.
Re. II. fW
$1 49
percolator, 6 cup. fcany
clean cover. Flavor Heal
top. WMe bottom gltei
rjulrk
heating.
Re. 91.HH
$1.95
Jumbo
Round
clean
Sej of S.
Reg. r.fir
fiance I'an Set.
corner. Ey to
$219
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24c
Stokley Tomato Juice 50 oz. can
Tuna FiSh V2 flat, Belvedere brand
String Beans Fuly Ripe Brand
No. 2 can
2 for
15'
25'
SALT
LESLIE
21b. Pkg.
Plain or Iodized
2 pkgs. 1 5c
COFFEE
MAXWELL HOUSE
lb can
Can
HERSHEYS
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11c
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SHORTENING 4 lb. carton Westminster
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CRACKERS
2 lb. caddies
on
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43c
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Caddie 29c
Lindsay
Ripe, Olives
3 Tall can 15c
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