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About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (July 29, 1956)
J SIXTEEN MEDFORD 'OREGON! f-'ATT. TFIBUNZ Sunday. July 23. 1358 bv farmer?, coupled rrifn a I slight increase in the cost of things farmers must buy brought ' the parity ratio down to 85 per cent, one point off the parity ratio of mid-June. The department said low j prices received by farmers for fruit, meat animals, and com mrrcial vegetables were respon sible for the decline. A sharp ; increase in potato prices and higher prices for milk and j chickens were not enough to j offset declines in other com- modities. I The r!f fn production costs 1 j was the result of an increase ! in prices of family living items. ' Part of this increase was offset ;by a slight reduction in the sea sonally adjusted index of farm w age rates. Prices paid for other ;arm production items averaged ! the same as in June. Average hog prices for mid July were 515.20 Der hundred- Fall in Bafhroom Fatal To Dallas, Ore., Infant Dil. Or , s- A 2!-monh-o'd Dila bv ded hp--F Fridav af;or a fail in !r ban-ro'-rn rf b:s ho;TP. The Isi . Rs-dv UVrn Derk sen, son of Mr. ard M-p Leon ard Derkfn, developed convul sion frm 'rf fall and was rushed to a hospit-al where he died. Fun-ral ;"rv;fps will h held Monday. Farm Prices Show Decline of 1 Per Gent in Mid-July Summer Wedding?? Get Your Invita-ttons or Announcervwre From .... Washington 5 Farm pr're dipped r'" prr r! in mid-July fir The first downturn since Dprprnher BOub!:rn had hailed the eady six-mon'h rise which be. gan in January as a boon to Their presidential election chances this fall. But the Agri culture Department s report Fri dav of the mid-July decline was rpec'ed to ra ie snme unea i , nr.:;. especially about the reac tion of Midwest farmers who were hit hard financially l st fall by the lowest hog prices i in 1 4 years. ! Undersecretary of Agriculture True D. Morse appeared to be i undisturbed about the farm price decline, however. 1 "We can expect fluctuations in this harvesting and market ing seaon." Morse said. "The strength that was rieveloped in the last six months can be ex pected to continue. " Pounce on Decline Democrats were certain to pounce on the mid-July decline in their attack on Republican farm policy. The decline in prices received weight, compared with $15.60 in mid-June and S16.40 in July. 1955. Average beef cattle prices were S15.40. comrared with 217 E. Main S4edford j 515.60 in mid-June and S16.10 a. I year ago. I all sales final . . no refunds or exchanges on sale items please. ,;,; ..i.... L , . 22sw. Tnsw ,. &2Sa . 1 .htr unadverfised summer values in every dept. only 2 days left LADIES FLATS -pumps straps and loafers, reg. to 6.93 3.99 COTTON or NYLON GLOVES QjV rg. 2.98 value BEN'S STRAW HATS . 0Q r2.2.98 BOY'S SPORT SHIRTS 4 QQ reg. to 3.19 1-77 MEN'S T-SH0.TS QQ values to !L09 LlJj 8-Cup AUTOMATIC PERCOLATORS, reg. 12.98 3-Pc. BOXED TOWEL SETS reg. 2.98 9.99 199 BEDSPREAD SALE - mostly ne-of-a-kind 3 OFF RODLESS CURTAINS - strctcb QQ hi fit. reg. I. Si 7 CIBD TABLE COVERS QQc reg. 1.93 77 mi plissi gowns m i. 15 value 1-7 Millinery Clearance Wonderful valuer- in beautiful summer huts. K?g sir; from 3. 93 to 16.95. jLa 2a & o rapenes lined drapes regular IX. 98 pair beautiful prints, full width, 84" long. 10 99 drapery fabrics regular 1.50 yard smart, colorful prints. 99' drapery & upholstery remnants drastically reduced usable sizes in luxurious fabrics. fabrics dacron sheers QQ regular 1.50 yard F yd. magic dacron in 45" wide prints. nylon-cotton "Finesse" 169 reregular 1.98 yard 1 vd. wonderfully washable. 45" wide. select cottons 7Q recular 1.39 yd F 30" sheers in washable prints. peau de chine 7QC regular 1.39 yd yd. percales & broadcloths OQ per yard M or ards for 1.00. borders, stripes, etc. luggage travel joy luggage light o air covered In tough leather like vinyl in while, tan or blue tweed. Really fine luggage for men or ladiei. 21" wardrobe . . 30. value . . 21.98 It" pullman ... 25. value . . 17.98 24" pullman ... 20. value . . 14.98 21'' weekends . 13. value . . 11.98 cosmetic case . . 15. value . . 11.98 ell prices plus federal tax. men's shop sport ccaSs 0500 35.00 values Jm0 Wool in a variety of smart colors and slvlcs. sizes 37-44, rrg. only. sheen gabardine slacks f 15.95 values W good size range, 5 popular colors. sport caps 44 rejrular 1.98 imported Italian straw. o boys7 shop boys' swim trunks 199 regular to 3.19 famous brand, sizes 10-16. matching T-shirts 99 regular 2.39 I both of he above items are packaged in a novelty fire-cracker container. straw cowboy hats 3Q regular 1.9S boys' colorful western hats. better dresses TOO values to 19.95 300 values to 29.95 1 and 2-pc. styles in crepes, pirnts, cottons. better coats IQ values to 89.95 really fine coats in 100 Co wool. chenille robes &I9 m values uhite only, in size 14. maternity jackets O00 5.98 values a good selection of colors and styles. 0 sportswear IK 1 TV.. sV J i ,3ofi I I a good iln- e still h ns fit fancy pants 5. 98 values smart cotton styles and solids. blouses boys' poplin slacks O88 regular to 5.95 P famous make, size 26-32 also' linen weave slacks in same group matching jackets, at same price. 0 children's children's house coats 059 regular 3.98 gay cotton prints in size 3-6x. subteen house coats 059 regular 5, 98 m colorful cotton prints little boys' pants Q5 1.89 value Jr J short pants, pastel shades size 2-6. i 3.98 value-; sleeveless or short sleeve styles 32-38. swim suits smart prints in polished cotton.. wool shrugs girls' pedal pushers "1 T.9S value-. I sizes 3-6x cottons, checks or stripes. 89 regular 3.98 in maize, navy, red, black or white. cotton skirts OOQ AB values to 8.98 and full, full styles in colorful prints. 219 f 049 i P "I i J i 209 ""l .Won -ijir Hoc;... rKt r,r 'Y f1 TOY TABLE 3.98 II". 59'- lingerie , ntlds and er-d -hatVtr. priced ot line to. hi nylon bouffant slips O regular 3.98 full petticoats in white, pink or blue. 99 girdles and Pantie girdles 99 5.00 values satin elastic panel front, white only. girls' jersey shorts 2.95 values striped cotton with batiste lining 3x6, 8-12. 99 pajamas 3.95 value fine rayon with nylon lace trim, pink or blue. 2" rayon gowns 2.95 value nylon lace trim, size 32-36. pink or blue. shop and save in cool, air-conditioned comfort cotton DRESSES 1.99 never before such sav.ngs broken sizes and col ors in tr,es. .mart sum er frocks, you'" several ar this tiny pn. 199 I en's Sik.Bend Suits 14 88 42. Wn ,n fze 33, 40, TT 2