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PAGE CTNR Prominent Men Who Head Kidd's Store ON DISPLAY FOR MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUlsT:. MEDFORD. OREGON. THURSDAY. APRIL 1-V W. KIDDS OPENING Th Theo. Bergman n 8h Manufao turlng Co. wu founded in 1893 by lo. Bergmann. At that tim b tp Ullzed in eutom-md boot and ahoa for individuals and continued hoes for individuals and continued h founded nd Incorporated the Theo. Bergm&nn Shoe Manufacturing Co, Inc., located In a frame building at 19th and Thurman atreeta In Portland. From the time of Incorporation and the manufacturing of boota and shoes for retail dealers as well as the con- tlnuance of the making of custom F boot and shoes, the business contin ued to grow and expand until the original frame factory was no longer adequate. Originally established to manufacture only lumbermen's and miners' boots and shoes, new Unas were added from time to time to In clude sport shoes, outing boota and dresa shoes. In 1922 the original factory and Its many additions was abandoned for a new modern concrete and glass fac tory at 36th and Upshur streets., lOOx 300 feet In size and containing the la-test In equipment and machinery. Bergmann Shoes are sold extensive ly over all of the 11 west ernstaten and have distribution throughout the east and In Alaska and the Philip pine Islands. The production of these high-grade boots and shoes Is con stantly growing and the output the past year was far In excess of the previous year. Indications now are that the output this year will again greatly exceed that of the past year. ' One of the most Important Items In the Bergmann line today la ski boots. Started four years ago as an experi mental line, ski boots are now de veloped to the point where Bergmann ski boots are considered the stand ard of quality for all ski boots, and their style and serviceability are not exceeded by any, Including the finest imported boots. Bergmann ski boota are oustom touilt and made up to order only. Featured In the line are The Langlle, The Cascade, The Swtskl, The Down bill, The Norse and The Alpine. Berg mann's are recognized by skllers all ever the world as the finest, most comfortable and serviceable boots ob tainable at any price. Bergmann su perior quality Is due to the use of only the finest leathers and the prtde Veteran craftsmen take In their work. The growth of thla Portland -owned and managed shoe manufacturing company is the result of such strict standards of workmanship and ma terials. G. M. Kldd Co. are Medford deal ers for the famous Bergmann out door shoes. This enterprising concern has Just completed a remodeling pro gram for their store. Bergmann shoes ' are one of the featvired displays In the store this week. " M P 1 5 W II. . r t.".V .-,! p a -..r.',.o fx I . ' . g- iff c. m. kiid Before purchasing the present Kldd's Shoe store from A. C. Taylor In 1907, C. M. Kldd had been In the shoe business In Walden. N. Y., his birthplace. Impressed with the hustle and boom of Medford during the days when each train arrival brought new people and new capital and pear and apple orchards were being planted everywhere, he bought the store snd immediately adopted the now well known slogan, "Kldde for Shoes and Shoes for Kldds." During his long residence in Med ford, Mr. Kldd has taken an active part In business and civic affairs. He is retiring from active management of Kldd's Shoe store so that he may devote more time to his many and varied Interests In this city with added time for his favorite game of golf on the side. Boys Retain Grip On Editorial Jobs CORVALMS, April 18. (VP) Male students resisted ft feminine advance on the chief editorial posts of Ore gon State college campus publications today with the selection of next year's office holders. Ed Burchell of Lexington, night editor of the Daily Barometer, has been moved up to the editor's chair, and George Harrington of Oregon City, promotion and circulation man ager, Is the new manager. The eBaver Yearbook staff will be headed by Burch Davis of Stockton, Cal. Lenn Plerson of LaQrande has been named business manager. Lawn mower service, call and del Ideal Bike Shop. Tel. 898. 411 E. Main HARVEY J. FIEI,t Harvey J. Field, Sr., preaent man ager of Kldd's shoe store, came to Medford In 1910 from Hastings. Neb where he received valuable experi ence In the ahoe department of Wal- back and Br.ch, and Stines, the larg est department and shoe store In that city. He became employed with Mr. Kldd. the owner. In that year, and In 1914, became a member of the firm. Since then, he has been continu ously associated with the store, snd has been manager of the firm for (Continued on Pa Ten.) AUBREY NORRIS Y. A. Norrls, better known as Aub rey, aianoa io Mur in cwtuu onw store in isss wnen rinisning nign school. He became a member of the firm In 1933. Ha has been active In fraternal and club affairs, and Is psst master of Medford lodge 103. and Crater Lake chapter 33 R. A. M. He is an ardent sportsman, snd en joys An enviable reputation as a fly fisherman. For greater satisfaction Buy NOLDB ft HORS1 HOSIERY Ethelwyn B Hoffmann's We Congratulate KIDD'S SHOE STORE Upon the completion of their newly remodeled store D. R. SMITH CONTRACTOR Phone Ashland 372-J-l Talent, Ore. Phone 542 We'll haul away youi refuse Oitj Sanitary Service. ' SUCCES The smart new interior layout, brand new fixtures and ultra modern front of Kidd's Shoe Store bring out a very important factor in the success of any concern. It pays to handle only the best lines of merchandise. Kidd's are Medford dealers for Berg mann Outdoor Shoes. Naturally, we feel that our merchandise has played an impor tarf: part in the progress of this fine store. Th superior material- and fine orsitamanahip which go into Bergmann Boots and Shoes are not to be compared with ordinary shoe manufacture. Bergmann superior quality it known all over the world. HI I3J Hi fl hi mLUL Ou&toot THEO. BERGMANN SHOE MANUFACTURING CO. 1831 Northwest 28th Avenue Portland, Oregon I Mr, V 'i' " I . .... . --7'1' f II l! k 4 I zL 3HIUJr3 IN STEP WITH PROGRESS mm mmm i U f I'M e,r i KIDD'S SHOE STORE Invites You to Attend an 'OPEN HOUSE 99 KIDD'S FEATURE... THESE FAMOUS LINES Men's... NETTLET0NS FREEMAN NO WIELD WOLVERINE WEYENBERQ BALL BAND RUBBER FOOTWEAR Women's... RED CROSS FOOT DELIGHT META POISE ACTIVE MAID PIED PIPER CARM0 VENUS SANDALS DANIEL GREEN COMFY? BLACK HAWK and PIED PIPER CHILDREN'S SHOES UPON THE OCCASION OF THE COMPLETION OF OUR STORE WIDE REMODELING PROGRAM THIS WEEK WE TAKE considerable pride in presenting to the people of Medford and Southern Ore gon our completely remodeled store, open for their inspection tomorrow. We have set aside this "OPEN HOUSE" day so that you may thoroughly view this very modem store . . . see the attractive displays of the outstanding lines of footwear we feature for all the family for all occasions and for all pocketbooks! A cordial welcome awaits you ... our staff of experienced, capable sales attendants w ill be at your service, yet no effort will be made to sell merchandise during our "OPEN HOUSE." .It's YOUR day, so COME TOMORROWI C. M. KIDD, HARVEY J. FIELD, V. A. NORRIS FA VORS for WOMEN and CHILDREN Visitors Tomorrow! ' Children Must' Be Accompanied By Their Parents or Adults Same Favors Saturday KIDD'S SHOE STORE 223 EAST MAIN MEDFORD
