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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1940
Page
2
Bertha Olson of Graettinger Iowa reports winning first prize in the Graettinger Times paper contest. She describes the experience as strictly honest and fair and credits encouragement from her manager and a daily high target as key to her success.
Esther Simonsen of Graettinger Iowa writes praising the Good Will contest conducted by W E Reinsch for Nickeson Company of Marion Iowa. She expresses satisfaction with the judges decision the manager publisher courtesy and valuable contacts gained though she did not win a prize.
A third prize winner recounts being notified by Mr. Reinsch after votes were counted. He credits advice to work hard and build a broad circle of friends, noting the helper’s honesty and fair treatment. He urges others not to give up, comparing effort to a scratching hen seeking worms.
Mrs H A Reed of Winner South Dakota expresses satisfaction with the contest run by The Winner Advocate. She did not win a prize but believes the commission earned was worth the effort.
A Viroqua Wisconsin reader writes from July 17 1940 praising a company contest run by Broadcaster. He recalls initial reluctance but credits nine weeks of effort with winning a 1940 Ford V-8 and overall satisfaction with the “square deal” and pay for hard work.
A Glenwood Opinion-Tribune Good-Will Campaign in October and November rewarded canvassers with a $500 best prize. Reverend O C Biermann of Mineola, Iowa, writes to praise the fair contest, sharing pride in reaching the top and appreciation for the experience and outcomes.
In Morrison Illinois on July 17 1940 a local weekly contest ended after seven weeks of faithful campaigning led by Walter Reinsch of the F A Nickeson Co. The winner commends the manager for honesty and fairness and notes long hours and late work without skipping meals.
Mrs Nick Strieff of Winner 8 D writes to praise the recent paper contest noting she won second prize of 200 dollars. She commends the fair process and expresses satisfaction with the compensation and wishes for the paper's continued success.
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