1 V. ••"-A Kt h* #••. ?mwz~F*¥'^4 %, t, v^i lEsjjT ir viT WA*' •**. ", 5 =t" Ti /t J* I'M ':*4\ "s ..,« ft* *i* •. ., «. f-. '. •i 'V ~vyn *4* "V A(r '"SW ,-A}' •'•^'4^ &£•&••-y-*vrjT9£-vrr.---<r: 4= -h —»t ACE SEVOi MOWER COUNTY NEWS. AUSTIN, MINNESOTA THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1921 ft-* tract was a ^requirement upon hi8 part tracts require the^payment of FOR SALE—If you want a pure plete the contract added to this shows 548.31, the item mentioned as contracts thi3 LIST OF LETTERS Hampshire Sow you will have t* to furnish a superintendent upon the compensation regardless of the cost, outstanding. Payments already' a net saving on "this contract of Remaining uncalled for in this office hurry as they are nearly gone. I job to see that the work was properly or the length of time required to complete made upon these contracts amount to $2,310.00. Thus again vindicating for the week ending have two pure bred Hereford done. This has been complied with "the jobi. Consequently there about $12,000.00 and the amount and will sell them to the first the judgment of the board and insuring March 5, 1921 was no inducement to delay "the work er. Will Cochran, Laitrinr, in the person, of Mr. Jones an exceedingly mentioned represents the balance. Gentlemen—Bush, Joe. Case, William. work of the best quality. or to do inferior work or install inferior efficient supervisor, and as a result The $1000.00 item is for the construction Furlow, Walter S. Hansen, Gives Other Contracts A" material because the board paid we have a buildirlg that is constructed of a storm sewer to take care of Ralph W. Jordet, G. K. Lewis, SALE—Second hand FOR The remainder of the work was covered the actual cost of all work and equipment. correctly in every respect. the water from the roof because the Light plant. Good condition. Raymond. Minne-Paul Cereal & by contracts entered into by the repaired. 1 K. W. Complete The estimated balance due on his contract These respective sums to the sewerage system near the building is Milling Co. Morgan, Bill. New board direct on definite.figures and, In­ One Cent "Per Word Per with batteries. Plant is right wnB is the amount specified. contractors for their profits are 1hcludefl not adequate to take care of this Haven Beef Co. sertion. .Minimum Charge price is right. The plant origy»~ of course, the contracts will be filled A similar contract was entered into in the contracts herein set great volume of water and also includes Ladies Corcoran, Mrs. Jack. TwenJtjr.fire cents. Ten cent* ally belonged tp G. E. Nelson. B» at the total remaining cost indicated with Frank Tustison Company for forth in the payments made and in some other drainage and sewer Collection Charge Will Be has bought two large size Ddeo Cronts, Mrs. L(. W. Kirkwood, Edith. of $46,548.31. In this is included Added for all ads not paid for Light Plants to light Lansing. VUm the furnishing of plaiis add the supervising the estimates required to complete work about the building necessary LaClair, Mrs. Thos. Melborg, Mrs. the ^ontrgct with the National Heat in advance. Readers or locals one is in A-No. 1 shape. Write the job. of the installation of all mechanical to complete it. E. E. Moore, Helen.* not run in this column will bo or call Austin Electric Regulating Company for ventilating equipment including heating, cents These letters will be sent to the That the board has acted wisely, charged at the rate of 10 Company, Austin, Minnesota. and heating control amounting to Gymnasium Contract Let plumbing and ventilating. He was per line. 20-2-e "Dead Letter Branch" March 21,1921 no one can doubt, who will .tbke the A contract has been let on the unit $14,634,00 a contract with Keasby, entitled to 6% on that contract and C. F. COOK, P. M. trouble and spend an hour or two in basis for the purchase of gymnasium Madison & Co., for covering boilers ADVERTISE IN THE NEWS WANTED—Middle aged housekeep­ the sum specified ^represehts the balance going thru the building and seeing equipment amounting to the item and heat pipes amounting to $12,433.00 er one who can care for five children. due him. SUMMARIZES WORK AND EXPENDITURES the magnificent opportunity which the For further information mentioned, but the board is privileged contracts entered into with i., Mother*—Important ON NEW HIGH write to The Mower County 'News. Compensations Made boys and girls of Austin will have in to purchase as much less as they E. A. Rowles & Co., for laboratory Mothers should see that the wfaoicfamily 19-4-p SCHOOL BUILDING Madsen Construction Company for the future in the new high school. see fit and the chances are that this takes a thoro, purifying tables etc. with Albert Pick & Company (Continued from Page One) the general construction work in constructing As often stated prior to the beginning t^m cleaning laxative this Sprinc-fan amount may be reduced to some extent. WANTED—A good News Corres­ and Jostling & Shilling for cafeteria :\TOW IS THE TIME. The the building and completing of construction, this building is pondent for Sargeant. Must be The item fqr manual training equipment the Northwestern hv the Madsen Construction Company will be healthier, happier, and grit over 16 years of age. For partfculars 7 it, aside from the mechanical suited for a great civic center and can equipment includes additional turning WQrk, School Supply Co., for desks and with of $495,392.00. They have been along better if the blood is write City Editor, Mower was given p. lump sum compensation be used by the public at large and the American Seating Co., for auditorium lathes, forges and automobile a thoro purifying, the stomach County News. 14-tf-c p»-:d to the present time $287,970.69, of $25,300.00. J. P. Adamson & Co., should be used practically every day bowels cleaned out, and the seats with the Northwestern shop equipment, etc. r-ch added to their es-.imate required of winter accumulated in the system^ SALE—Hay, wagon and double for the installation of the mechanical and every hour of the day. The city FOR Scenic Co., scenery for the stage The _architect of general construction, to complete it mikes a total of driven away. HOLLISTER'S GOLDMEN seated surrey, good as new., Telephone equipment including plumbing, heating is to be congratulated on having a G. L. Lockhart, has a contract $567,184.69. This exceeds their bid with a clock company for clocks and NUGGET TABLETS—is one of Main 518-R or call 1213 N. and ventilating was given a compensation board with a vision to see the needs with a Vacuum Cleaning Co., for installing requiring the payment of 6% of the the very best and surest spring*medicines Kenwood. 18-3-p by $12,792.69 but tho changes in the of $13,500. The Beck Engineering of Austin in the future and erecting to take. Get them and see fbms estimated cost of the general construction, a vacuum cleaning equipment plans and additions made, exceed this SALE—S. C. Buff Orpington FOR difference in the whole family^ Thar €o., for installing the electrical once for all, a building which will in the building, minus the payments exclusive of the mechanical amount by ST 000,0.' $SOOO.-(» -s° eggs for hatching. $1.50 per set* color will be better, they'll eat equipment was given a compensation supply those needs for generations to made thereon amounting to $46,- construction. Included in this con- ting. Inquire of C. Butter- that the board has kept well within A. ter, sleep better, and be well and of $2350. All of these con­ come. field, Brownsdale, Minn. 17-26-p py. K. O. Wold Drug Co. the original bid. But, best of all the construction was absolutely of the best, there being no inducement to The Permanence of Prosperity The most important and most in .. N the contractor to turn corners, do cheap work or put in cheap material in order to save on his contract and make an additional profit. teresting spring announcement Bid on Cost Plus Basis J. P. Adamson & Company's bid for Prosperity depends more upon the mechanical construction according SAVING than upon EARNING. to the original plans at $189,700.00 One might earn even extraordinary was the best bid. Uncertain we have ever made. conditions existing at the time induced wages, but unless he is storing some the board to let this contract to of them away each pay day, his finances the cost plus J. P. Adamson & Co., on are fleeting. basis. To date he has been paid on his contract $92,473.58. The amount On the other hand we have a to complete his contract $80,270.48 Never in our history have good many patrons at this bank. shows a net saving here of $16,956.94 saved by changes in construction and who have accumulated big savings we entered a new season actual cost being lower than his estimated out of comparatively small earnings. in a condition to render a bid. The judgment of the 1 board is vindicated in this instance more satisfying clothes-service and the board knows the work is of IF YOU ARE AN EARNER, BE- to men #and young the highest quality and honestly and .. 7 thoroly done. COME A SAVER men than this spring season Beck Engineering & Construction Company were the lowest and best of 1921. The Austin National Bank bidders for the electrical equipment including furnishings and fixtures at The reason: The decks are $30,836.00. In accordance with its J. L. Mitchell, P. D. Beaulieu, W. E. Hopfe, cleared of old merchandise, policy the board chose to let this contract President. Vice President. Cashier. to that company on the cost AUSTIN, MINNESOTA and we are able to plus basis. To date the company has been paid $15,026.12. Their estimate present fresh, new merchandise, of $13,500.00 required to com­ at the same moment? when the clothing market has become stabilized Price Reduced and prices are down to where they should be. New Spring Styles in The price of Exi^le Batteries for automobile'starting and lighting Good Clothes has been reduced 28 percent, effective January 1. $35.00 $40.00 $45.00 There is only one grade of Exide Batteries the highest grade. There You'll be delighted with the new will be no reduction in quality. models the grace and smart llnesthe splendid materials made to the The same high quality of materials, fifty-year tradltloir of Kuppenheimer workmanship, and service that quality standards. "IS- has made Exide the accepted standard will be -jealously maintained. Our Clothcraft Specials this season will be of special interest to the man who wants to economise without sacrificing We have the right size Exide to Zk* any of the styles or good qualities of the high grade manufacturer. Men's Worsted, Cassimere 'and FlanneLf .suits made of pure Virgin wool. In Models for men and Tg give long-lasting power and carefree young men also in longs and stouts all styles, NOW 9hOi I service in your car. SPECIAL FOR OUR OPENING SALE Aobutk Jd0 Men's all wool suits in finest worsteds, blue serges, green or brown flannels! In double or single EXtf3 SpCClfll $23 75 breasted styles—values like you got in 1912 &&&• f*- -1 a A. EXTRA VALUES IN BOYS' EASTER OUTFITS Extremely low prices on all mens' work shirts, etc. overalls BATTER IE5 vt? -t --r- •& Everything newr and at prices to conform to present market conditions sA ... I I- THE GOLDEN EAGLE ilvJ AUSTIN, MINN. I' 508% 10 North Mdin Street. 'iTbeMouse qt Kuppenheimer Good Clothes *Ar v" VP fr.,. J**-. &c i- 1 1