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LET CONTRACTS AT CITY SCHOOLS 1 Plumbing and Wiring Jobs Awarded—Plans Approved, j t Contract* for plumbing and electric j wiring for several city schools have'been awarded as follows: Cotton-Wiebke Company, school No. 10, Bloomington and Market streets, £16.TSO; Strong Bros., school .No. 52, King avenue and Walnut street, $20,422, and school No. 72, Troy avenue and Carson road, $8,105. Plumbing repair contracts were gven to the Cotton-Wiebke Company, school No. 2, Delaware and Walnut streets $1,287; Charles Flel, school No. 7, Bates and Davidson streets, $920, and Strong Bros., school No. 3, Rural and Washington streets, SSS 2, and school No. 61, 1233 Shelby street, $1,238. The Meier Electric and Machine Com pany received the wiring contract for school No. 16, at $2,240. and the Hatfield Electric Company for wiring No. 7, at $1,125 E. 17. Graff, superintendent of schools, has announced the following appointments of eleti.entary teachers: Miss Bessie Buell, Miss Murray Atkins, M'j Ada Hakin, Miss Nina Songenbergcr. Miss Margaret Mcßoberts. Mis# Leta Shute, Miss Mabel Inglis, Mrs. pay MUler Bray, Mrs. Dollie Weller, sgiss Margaret Hagen, Miss Margaret 9onk. Miss Hazel Young, Miss Mary Schleicher. Miss Kathleen Slocum. Miss Ada L. Mattson, Miss Elizabeth McLeod, Miss Mary J. Dailey and' Mrs. Alice Boyer. Miss Fdra Marlatt was appointed assistant in mrsic, A. Romeiser instructor in physical training, Miss Louise Klrtley assistant In music. Miss Hannah Book instructor in mathematics, H. C. Milholland instructor in mathematics, Rachel L. Sargent' instructor in Latin, and Archie Dean Erehart instructor in physical training and athletics at the Arsenal Technical schools. Plans for anew building at school No, 42 and for repairs at school No. 7 were approved by the board. Grain Men Oppose Wheat Export Rate SEYMOUR, Ind., July 12.—The Southern Indiana Grain Dealers’ assoiatlon. in session here Saturday, adopted resolutions declaring opposition to the preferential rite of 25 cents on export wheat above that on flour, .which, they claim, is a protective tariff in favor of British millers at the expense of the American industry. Copies of the resolutions will be sent to Senators New and Watson and to the Indiana representatives in congress. The resolutions declare that the rate differential does not represent any actual difference in the cost of transporting the raw material as compared with the finished product, but is sn arbitrary rate that will result In the exportation of the raw material instead of the manufactured product.

COMPETITIVE AND P TT* ULJ COMPARATIVE PRICES rOF 1111S W 66K ON Mattresses, Springs, Beds Brass Beds $14.00 % Springs $10.50 Brass Beds SB.OO THIS WEEK ONLY 11 —" 111 * " ' " ,l "* 111 ■ - ■ - - - - - 1 -- - 1 Our Payment Plan Makes It Easy for You to Buy and Easy for You to Pay BAKER BROS. | the save half store | Complete Home Outfitters [the save half store | 219 to 225 East Washington Street Pioneer Dealers in Used Furniture That Can Not Be Told From New

BRASS WORKS TO HAVE NEW PLANT Foundry Building and Machine Shops to Be Built. Work on a aew plant for the Pioneer brass works was to be commenced today on a tract of land recently purchased at

Boys! Heres Your First Long Trouser /kT'Yy) ■ Suit for r| jv( ‘ $9.90 1 jJL. Regular $22.00 Value / j We have only a limited number of these ffl long trouser suits at this price, but the Mr ** boys who are lucky enough to get them will surely have a bargain worth while. They are attractive models, good fab- Children’s Wash rics and regular $22 values. We want Suit Special, to emphasize the fact that this is an $2.75 extraordinarv offer. color wash suits in $3.50. $4 and $4.50 values, all colors. In _ _ c . , .... _ Sailor, Middy, Oliver Open Until 9 p. m. Saturdays—Other Days Twist and Norfolk Until 5 p. m. styles.

the northeast corner of Twenty-third street and the L. E. at W. railroad tracks, and It is expected that it will be ready for occupancy In about three months. The foundry building, 150 feet by 200 feet, will be first constructed. The construction of the machine shop, which will be 75 by 200 feet, will follow. Both will be of the most modern design, of steel construction and fireproof. Part of the equipment now used by the company, which is now at 424 South

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Pennsylvania street, will be used at the new plant, but considerable new equipment will be added. In addition to the two main buildings, the company plans to build a pattern storage building, sand sheds and a carpenter shop. The building Is being done by the Pioneer Realty Company, a holding company, which was Incorporated recently for $225,000,

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We thrown down the gauntlet and challenge competition to equal the values listed below. Just read the items and you will see that you have not been offered values that can even approach these in any other July Sale. On account of the unparalleled nature of these offerings, we must make these restrictions: NO MAIL OR PHONE ORDERS, NO LAYAWAYS. In some instances quantities are extremely limited, so come early to avoid disappointment.

Men’s $2.85 Pajamas, $1.95 Because they’re slightly imperfect they’re reduced for the Challenge Sale. Made of madrass, soisette, oxford and percale. —Pettis furnishings for men, street floor, aisle six. Men’s 72c Fiber Silk Socks, 46c Black and colors, with reinforced heels and toes. A few are slightly irregular. —Petti# hose for meu. street floor, aisle six. $1.98 Stamped Pillowcases, Pair, $1.29 Delightful work for nimble fingers. These are stamped on nice materials, have simple design; some are, hemstitched for crocheting. . —Pettis art dept., fifth floor. $3.75 and $3.00 Combination Suits, $1.98 and $1.69 Made-up suits, stamped on pink voile. Some are lace trimmed. —Pettis art dept., fifth floor. 89c Cretonne Pillows, 69c Cretonne covered porch and canoe pillows. You’ll get a world of pleasure out of them. —Pettis srt dept., fifth floor. $1.50 Stamped Scarfs, 89c Scarfs stamped in very easy but effective designs. Hemstitched for crocheting. —Pettis srt dept., fifth floor. $4.00 and $5.00 Misses' Pumps, $2.95 There’s a neat little saving for you. Black and tan calf, ankle strap pumps. Tan and black calf oxfords. —Pettis shoes, street floor, sisl* six. $3.50 to $7.50 Sailor Hats, 95c "Finis” for every woman. Llseres, Milan.! and rough straws, in navy blue, brown, black and white. —Pettis millinery dept., second floor. Women’s $2.00 Silk Hose, SI.OO Just 800 pairs, if you please, so come early. Every pair perfect. —Pettis hosiery, street floor, slsle five. Children’s 45c Stockings, 25c You mothers will appreciate this saving. Black and white, in sites 6 to 9%. —Pettis hosiery, street floor, slsle five. Women’s Union Suits, 54c Worth up to $1.25. Made of fine combed cotton yarn, In pink or white. -Pettis knit underwcn% street floor, slsle five. Women’s Vests, 18c Fine stitch and Swiss ribbed vests. If you want three you may have them for 5041. -Pettis knit undnwear, street floor, aisle five. Men’s Union Suits, 75c Here’s your fhance, men! Fine ribbed cotton union suits, short sleeve, ankle length, closed crotch style. —Pettis furnishings for men. • street floor, aisle six. 59c Curtain Swiss, 32^20 Just as dainty as you could wish for. Coin spots of blue, gold or pink on white grounds. —Pettis drapery dept., third floor. 65c Marquisette, 37%c For those new curtains you have been wishing for. In white and cream with double hemstitched insertion. —Pettis drapery dept., third floor. $1.49 Curtain Net, 97c White, cream curtain net, in 42 to 48inch widths. Have lace or scalloped edges. —Pettis drapery dept., third floor. Women’s 89c Bloomers, 50c Just the kind you want with light skirts. Os pink batiste with lace and ruffle knee. —Pettis undermuslius, second floor. Women’s $5.00 Petticoats, $3.45 Heavy all-silk jersey petticoats, with deep, full pleated flounce and elastic waistband. —Petti# petticoat#, #econd floor. Children’s $3.95 to $7.95 Sweaters, One-Third Off The kiddles will like these. Sizes 2 to 4 years. Desirable colors and models. Out they go Challenge Day. —PettiH Infants’ dept., second floor. Children’s Up to $4.95 Hats, $1.98 Straw and braid hats, in black, white and colors. Youthful, attractive little models. —Pettis infants' dept., second floor. 25c to 50c Japanese* Decorated China, 15c Lot includes vaues, spoon trays, hair receivers, powder boxes, after dinner coffee cups and saucers and rose jars. —Pettis basement.

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Notions 20c Spools (100 yards) Bilk thread, white and colors, 14#. 10c Spools (50 yards) silk thread, 7#. 10c De Long's hooks and eyes, card, 6#. 5c Snap fasteners, white and black, 5 cards, 10#. —Pettis notions, street floor, west aisle. Women’s $2.50 Silk Gloves, $1.69 Eight-button length, in white, brown and pongee, with tucked arms. —Pettis gloves, street floor, aisle four. $4.95 Knives and Porks, $2.95 Silver knives and forks, with plain handles. Guaranteed to give good wear. —Pettis silverware, street floor, front $5.00 Purses, $2.19 What you save you can put in your purse. Lqfge size leather purses in different colors and black. -PettU leather goods, street floor, aisle three. $9.50 Axminster Rugs, $6.65 You’ll find plenty of {places in your home for these beatuies —oriental, Persian and floral patterns. Size 36x63 inches. —Pettis rugs, third floor. $1.25 Vestees, 69c ' Such dainty dress accessories for summer frocks. Colored organdy In assorted colors and styles. —Pettis neckwear, street floor, aisle two. $1.95 to $3.95 Fancy Ribbons, 98c to $1.98 Odd pieces, but you can find dozens ot uses for them. —Pettis ribbons, street floor, aisle three. Women’s 15c Handkerchiefs, 11c You’ll need them during the hot weather. Fancy colored ones in a variety of patten's and colors. —Pettis hsndkerchiefs, street floor, aisle two. 20c Laces, I2V2C What an opportunity for women. Cluny lace edges and insertions. —Pettis laces, street floor, altl* two. Women’s $4.95 and $3.95 Blouses, $2.48 The prettiest cool blouses, of voile and batiste. White and colors. —Pettis blouses, second floor. Women’s $3.50 and $2.98 Blouses, SI.OO Only because sizes and models are broken do you get these t very good blouses of dimities, batistes and voiles for this sum. — Pettis blouses, second floor. Boys’ Suits, $14.00 * A special purchase of suits that ordinarily retail for $25.00. In handsomely tailored Norfolk styles with an extra pair of trousers. Pettis boys’ clothing, third floor. Men’s Suits Half Price Fifty suits in this collection. This is a GENUINE half price sale. Every suit is marked at one-half the regular Pettis price. —Pettis men’s clothing, third floor. One lot of sample corsets, brokon sizes and styles. —Petti* corsets, second floor. 30c and 35c Wall Paper, 15c Two-tone paper in stripes, cloth effects, blends and embossed silk designs. —Pettis wall paper, third floor. 25c Ceiling Paper, 10c Brush tint ceiling paper. —Pettis wall paper, third floor. 60c Oatmeal Paper, 20c Printed duplex oatmeal paper, in green, brown and tan. —Pettis wall paper, third floer. Toilets fI.OO Mary Garden face powder, 67#. $1.34 La Trefle face powder, 06#. 60c Hudnut’s Marvelous cold cream, 35#. 60c Ingram’s Milkweed cream, 35#. 50c Derma Viv& liquid powder. 33#. 60c Dr. Charles’ flesh food, 33#. 25c Pompeian Fragrance talcum, 19#. 16c Jergen’s assorted talcum, B#. 15c Jap Rose talcum, B#. 25c Woodbury's Facial soap, 3 cakes, 44#. (Limit 3to a customer.) 20c Armour’s Stork c&stlle, 9#. 30c Kolynos tooth paste, 17#. —Pettis toilets, street floor, front. Dress Ginghams, 35c Plaids and stripes, 32 inches wide. There’s 25 pieces to be sold Challenge Day. —Pettis ginghams, street floor, aisle one. Novelty Printed Voiles, 36c What’s prettier or daintier than a voile dress? These are 40 inches wide, and all good styles and patterns. —Pettis voilea, street floor, aisls one. $4.50 Poiret Twill, $2.80 46-inch Poiret twill, all-wool and a beautiful suiting materiad. —Pettla woolens, street floor, aisle one. $4.50 Taffeta, $2.25 A smart taffeta dress would cost but little if you buy this navy blue chiffon taffeta. Just five pieces. —Pettis silks, street floor, west aisle. $42.00 Tapestry Brussels Bugs, $36.00 Sizes 9x12. A good assortment of patterns and colors. , . —Pettis rugs, third floor. Women’s Dresses, $17.00, $27.00, $33.00 Practical dresses of trlcotines, silka and Georgettes, In sizes up to 42. A good assortment of colors. * —Pettis dresses, second floor.

$3.50 Satin Messaline, $1.75 Navy blue satin messaline, yard wide and beautiful soft luster. —Pettis silks, street floor, aisle one. $12.50 Mesh Bags, $6.25 Fish-scale mesh bags, in green gold finishes. —Pettis Jewelry, street floor, aisle four. Girls’ Middy Skirts, $2 25 That’s a good price for them, and Just what girls want for ‘summer. Made of surf satins, Lonsdale Jean and madras, with body waist and full pleated skirt. —Pettis junior dept., second floor. Smocks,' $1.89 How women will buy these, and they're regular finds. Os ramie linen, voile and Pickwick clotß in all colors. Sizes 8 to 16 and 36 to 44. —Pettis smocks, second Women’s $6.95 and $7.95 Dresses, $3.00 Isn't it great to get them for such a small sum? Voiles and lawns in pretty figured designs, with sash and belt 'and white collars and cuffs. —Pettis porch dresses, second floor. Women’s Raincoats and Capes Sizes 16 to 44. 3, formerly $8.95 1, formerly $10.95 UT PT f\ 1, formerly $11.95 ••• mO fll I 3, formerly $13.95 3, formerly $14.95 /f|k /~\ 6, formerly $16.50 tLS-C I 9. formerly $19.95 V/ 1. formerly $29.00 /sis 4F— f\f\ 4, formerly $33.00 tL | JpV llf I 1, formerly $35.00... .tiJ/ LkJ•\J\J —Pettis raincoats, second .floor. Children’s Pumps, $1.79 Mothers will buy them in a hurry. Misses’ and children’s white canvas, ankle strap pumps and lace oxfords. Sizes 8% to 11, 11% to 2. —Pettis shoes, street floor, aisle six. 25c Stationery, 13c Get It to take on our vacation —“Ward’s Postage Saver,” good quality, cloth finish paper; 82 sheets to the package. —Pettis stationery dept, street floor, aisle four. $1.50 Kodak Albums, 83c Just what you want for those kodak pictures you have. Loose leaf style, w r ith silk cloth cover. Size 7xlo. —Pettis kodak dspt., street floor, aisle four. $2.75 Dictionary, $1.98 Don’t be in doubt concerning words and their meaning. Get one of these Universal Self-Pronouncing Graphic Dictionaries; then you will be sure. —Pattis books, street floor, slsle fomr. 65c and 69c Cambric and Longcloth, 29c Isn’t It good to find bleached muslin cambric and longcloth at that price? The pieces average one to nine yards. Sold by the piece only. —Pettis domestics, street floor, aisle two. $4.50 Blankets, $3.19 Even if you don’t need them now, you will thl i winter. White with blue and pink borders. Double bed size. —Pettis bedding, fifth floor. 75c Voile Waisting, 39c You can get two blouses for less than SI.OO. White voile waisting in several pretty stripe patterns. —Pettis white goods, street floor, aisle two. $3.25 Dozen Napkins, 6 for 98c Housewives will buy these in a hurry. Heavy mercerized cotton napkins, size 21x21 inches. $5.25 Icy Hot Bottle, $3.98 l-quart size, green case, nickeled fittings. —Pettis basement. $7.75 Lawn Mowers. $4.98 14-inch, ball bearing, high wheel. —Pettis basement, $1.95 Grass Catcher, sl.lß Heavy canvas, 18-lnch size, complete. —Pettis basement. 30c Towel Bars, 10c Glass, complete with nickeled fixture*. —Pettis basement. 10c Cake Turners, 5c Wooden handle. —Pettis basement. $16.50 Dinner Sets, $10.55 42-piece set, decorated with gold edge and semi-conventlonal border. —Pettis basement. $9.00 Dozen Ice Tea Tumblers* 6 for $2.98 Cut with a heavy chair bottom and floral decoration. —Pettis basement. $1.25 Salt and Pepper Sets, 59c Pair Cut with six floral ‘designs, silver, plated tops. —Pettis basement. 45c Silkoline, 20V 2 c Yard wide, figured and plain silkoline. —Pettis drapery dept., third floor. $3.89 Suitcases, $2.89 24-inch imitation leather with straps all around. —Pettis basement. $1.25 Dolls, 83c 13-inch standing dolls with loose arms. —Pettis basement, $1.75 Willow Clothes Baskets, 79c All willow, 25 inches long, with handles. —Pettis basement. $3.00 Stepladder, SI.BB 5-foot, Pettis special, well made of seasoned lumber. —Pettis basement $1.50 Cannister Sets, 85c Set of 4 japanned cans, nested. . —Pettis basement

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