Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 14 February 1946 — Page 10

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We, the employees to whom you have so graciously presented the institution which you founded sixty-two years ago, humbly extend our unfathomable appreciation and thanks. To the sound principles and creed you so carefully established that nurtared your store from an humble begirining to the second largest shoe store in the nation, we pledge our entire efforts in the boundless future. We count it a signal privilege to be associated with Butler University and our opportunity to further the vitally important influence of t ‘great institution. In the far-sighted aim of Mr. Maro we : our cooperation with our co-owner and our heart-felt sement to the magnanimous principles through which this

corporation i born.

Sa 1884 . C0 1946

Now, as always, Marott’s Inc., is rededi-

cated to the basic creed. established by Mr.Marott; to the service of the customer and to the policy of specialization to a single purpose. “To specialize in shoes exclusively . . . to offer the nation’s finest shoes truthfully and at value-assuring prices... to offer the finest in service to the customer... to continue to prove

that it pays to “BUY SHOES AT A SHOE STORE”

Founded in 1884, the Marott Shoe Store was dedicated to the unswerving principle of exclusive specialization in family footwear. George J. Marott’s aim was to find the finest shoes in the nation “on to display and advertise them truthfully. ..t6 fit them accurately through a trained staff of experts. ..and to offer them always at value-assuring prices. Mr. Marott’s store grew to national prominence . . . destined to become thet second largest shoe store in the nation. As an outcome of-his advice to “BUY SHOES AT A SHOE STORE” came widespread public approval and outstanding success for his store. In following his advice the customer profited in finer,

nationally known footwear, truthfully presented and accurately fitted.

“Bi Buy Shoes at a Shoe

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