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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1914
Page
14
A lively editorial praising contestants and public participation in the Exposition week. It highlights the popularity of the contest stores, the value of prizes, and invites readers to enjoy the 1915 Exposition attractions including ship displays at Mare Island. It promotes a free trip to the Fair as a practical education and urges prompt action.
A candidate campaigns through snow and hail singing Meet me at the Golden Gate. She hustles from house to house gathering votes while promising a prize trip. The day arrives with winners named, and she beams, celebrating her win with a festive refrain.
The notice outlines a vote contest with points per spend including 100 for a dollar on cash sales and 200 for due bill sales, plus 1000 nominating votes for a community young lady. It bans school church and certain groups from entering and requires stamped ballots with merchant signature. Voting proceeds weekly with committee tallies and newspaper coupons for votes.
A fragmented tally lists numerous names such as Esther Holcomb Betsy Faust Esther Clark Rebecca Tolbert and Lara Anderson among others with varied numbers like 7000 10105 6540 and 15020. The text hints at a standings or ranking for a group or club led by Gussie Levin, including several women and Mrs. Chapman, Mrs. Bailey, and Mrs. Lohman, with scattered monetary or point figures and a mix of ordinary names.
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