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Mower County news (Austin, Minn.) 1920-1947

December 30, 1920 · Page 6 of 8

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MOWER COUNTY NEWS AUSTIN, MINNESOTA THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1920. Care of Palm*. current issue of American Motorist, In a situation of this kind a slight so2 M, H. KtNAblUN «.«» Palms are hardy things which mhy be have an overflow arrangement to accommodate grown in rooms for years with gc*d Phone Bridge II El l/rilAPTnil Residence SPEED THE PARTING knowledge of the law governing the results. Keep them near the window the natural expansion of liability for repairs of this kind may so that they may get plenty of light. the water upon being heated during prove to considerable value to the The best soil for them consists of parties concerned., the operation of the motor frequently REAL ESTATE and INVESTMENTS three party of fibrous loam, one part "Case of this kind seem to be divided they are also equipped with blow each of leaf mold and decayed loam, Citv and Business Properties, Rentals and Insurance holes to allow the escape of steam. into two classes—first, where and a tenth of coarse sand. The ordinary If, through the accumulation of Office with Niehuis & DcBuhr Laad Co. the breakdown or damage requires watering rules don't apply to repairs of a permanent and lasting sediment or dirt, these outlets become, tliein they should only be watered AUSTIN* MINN. Austin National Bank Bldg. clogged and don't fulfill their character, Such as adding of new when the pot rings hollow under the hand, mid at no other time. Duriiig parts, or practically rebuilding second, functions, the result is that the internal mild showers, stand them out in the where only temporary repairs pressure generated will follow the Advertise in the News, it pays! rain for an hour or two, as this cleans are required that will enable the line of least resistance and force a and freshens them and opens the chauffeur to continue on the immed-. leak at a point where the radiator is pores of the leaves. weakest. ^Therefore, it is absolutely iate business in hand. Whether the repairs fall within the first or second essential that these outlets be open at class will, it seems, govern the all times. liability of the owner for the payment to the charges. The points have Bible Figure*. been passed upon by the courts in Tlie total number of verses In the several instances, so may be considered Bible is 31,172. Others figures are: as fairly well settled. Letters, 3,396,480 words, 773,746 chapters, 1,189 books, 66. The two KEEP OUTLETS OPEN If You Owned verses are 32 and 33 in Psalm central All radiators, says a writer in the The Telephone Company! You would want to give good telephone service. He i§: You would want to keep the telephone property in good repair and expand ers, says Leslie Childs, legal editor it to meet the requirements of the public. HITS AND MISSES of American Motorist, writing in that & & & & instructive and entertaining publication. You would want to pay sufficient wages to maintain an efficient and Says Mr. Childs: PROPER AMOUNT OF GOOD OIL contented organization. "The general rule is that an owner SAVES REPAIRS ON GAS ENGINES is not liable for service of this kind You would want sufficient revenue to do all this and to give you a fair unless he has ordered it or caused A large percentage of repair expenses return on your investment. it to be ordered. This rule, however, is due to insufficient or improper The Tri-State Telephone Company wants to do all of these things in fact has some exceptions, as where a servant, lubrication. Oil is cheaper than the Company considers them all a part of its obligation. Present service rates, who, in the scope, of his employment, the replacement of wornout bearings however, are not sufficient to pay operating expenses and yield a reasonable given the order, in which and other parts caused thru the lack return on the capital invested for the public use. event the owner will be bound this of its use. It is poor economy to try upon the doctrine that what can do to save on oil, but on the other hand Riqg'ouf old Fair wages must be paid to both our employees and to the capital borrowed.. himself he can also do by an agent. an excess of oil in the cylinder, while But even in cases of this kind some better than too little, will cause carbon These things must be done in order to provide a continuously satisfactory nice questions of fact may arise as tJ Le new. deposits followed by loss of power, grade of service. Therefore—when things reach such a pass that revenues the extent of the authority relegated, overheating, and preignition. are not sufficient, the Company must do as it is now doing—go to the Minnesota unless it is apparent or can be plainly Heavy bluish smoke from the exhaust Railroad and Warehouse Commission for rate revisions adequate to keep indicate that the cylinder is getting established. service up to standard and yield an investment return. too much oil. In far too many cases, "It often happens that an accident also, grades of oil entirely unsuited will occur while the car is in the are used, notwithstanding the' fact possession of the chauffeur that requires The Tri-State Telephone that manufacturers publish list of the attention of a repairman L'ENVOI! the various brands and grades of oil if the chauffeur is to complete the and Telegraph Company The sweet bells are singing, the old year is dying. which have been tested and found journey he is upon. In cases of this Take once more a greeting from me. suitable for the different engines kind the chauffeur may not have the And oh, may the future before you that's lying, which they manufacture. required amount of money at hand Prove all that you'd wish it to be. and he may not be in a position to QUESTION OF CHAUFFEUR'S communicate with his employer relative AUTHORITY IS IMPORTANT to charging the account. Austin Candy Co. "The repairman or garage keeper may be acquainted with the financial The question of the chauffeur's authority responsibility of the owner, but may to bind the owner of a car for service and repairs is one that hesitate to execute an order given by the chauffeur, thru fear that the order should be of particular interest to garage keepers, repairmen and own­ may not be approved by the owner ALL SALES FINAL AND FOR CASH ONLY ENTIRE STOCK OF Ladies' Coats, Suits, Dresses, Skirts Waists and Children's Coats and Dresses IN TWO LOTS V3 GREEN YELLOW 0FF V2 TICKET TICKET HOLIDAY GOODS A PRICE All Remnants Silk Underwear, Camisoles, Chemise, Silks, Wool Goods and A Cotton Goods Bloomer.*, Hosiery, Knit Goods