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the work It was decided to construct in a permanent manner an 

 additional section to the horse barns by roofing over the space 

 between the two sections already constructed, this additional section 

 to eventually be the vehicle and harness room, but for the present 

 temporary stalls were to be put in; this would add capacity for 

 about ninety head of horses. The committee instructed Architect 

 Smith to complete his plans for this work. 



Proposals for the construction of the new section to the hoi'se 

 barn were received on Thursday, Aug. 12th, and contracts awarded 

 as follows: 

 For the building of the front brick wall as per plans to W. H. 



Brereton, at $ 990.00 



For the structural iron work as per plans to the Des Moines 



Bridge & Iron Oompany, at '. 1,650.00 



For the balance of the work as per plans (except masonry and 



structural iron) to Chas. Weitz' Sons, at 2,400.00 



(It should be stated that owing to the short period of time 

 elapsing before the opening day of the fair, time could not be taken 

 to advertise for bids. The proposals received were by the com- 

 mittee deemed reasonable, and contracts were therefore let as 

 above stated for the various portions of the work.) The committee 

 instructed the superintendent of grounds to build in temporary 

 stalls and have the barn filled. All work was to be completed and 

 the building ready for occupancy Friday, Aug. 27th. 



Order was made on the State Auditor for the balance due on the 

 appropriation for the amphitheater, $35,000.00. 



IN VACATION. 



Warrants were issued as follows: 



Amount 



J. I. Myerly, P. M., postage stamps $ 50.00 



McRae Construction Co., first estimate on walks.... 758.92 



J. T. Fredregill, cement work 75.00 



W. H. Reed, advertising Kossuth county 15.00 



J. I. Myerly, postmaster, postage 50.00 



B. W. Crossley, postage, agricultural exhibit 30.00 



W. H. Lewis, extra clerk, Aug. 1-14 36.00 



Frank Yant, wild hay for forage department 57.22 



John Ledgerwood, special committee work 22.40 



W. Deets, sawing lumber 178.79 



C. E. Cameron, executive committee work 46.00 



