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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1925
Page
3
A catalog of goods and prizes lists a Chevrolet Sedan, a Chevrolet Coach, a solitaire diamond ring, radio sets by Mohawk and Murdock, two Victrola consoles, a Gruen wrist watch, and monetary amounts. It notes a cash distribution totaling six thousand one hundred dollars for salaries at fifteen percent to active non prize winners, plus a gift list totaling ten thousand two hundred seventy five dollars.
A printed coupon offer from The Times-Recorder in Americus Georgia urges readers to submit coupons for a candidate. The notice claims free votes and no restrictions, instructing delivery by September 25. The wording mentions name and address clipping and mailing to the Cam Department.
A newspaper call to action urging readers to back the Times-Recorder prize election. It emphasizes a two day window, odds up to four to one, and the need to vote subscriptions by 9 PM Monday September 28th. The piece motivates readers to seize opportunity and participate in the campaign with ambition and effort.
Officials designate District No 1 to include residents within Americas city limits. One or two cars and prizes will be awarded to active candidates in this district. Names appear garbled. Castellow Mrs Wems and Purvis Mise are listed among participants with unclear details.
A promotional coupon offers 20000 free votes when returned with a subscription remittance for one year or longer. Accompanying the nomination blank and the first subscription, this adds to the regular vote totals under the campaign manager system. The coupon may be used only once and must include cash for the subscription.
District No 2 will include all residents of Sumter and nearby counties outside the city. One or two automobiles and prizes equal to the number of active candidates will be awarded in this district. List of participants includes Miss Mary Lou Bailey Flintside Miss Mary Alice Chapman Buena Vista Mrs P F Bahnsen Americus Mrs Geo T Burton Smithville Miss Vera Ellis Ellaville Kenneth Goare Richland Miss Estelle Methvin Americus Miss Anoia Murray Plains Mrs S M Tyre Plains Rt Dissc Miss Lois Pilcher Americus R F Dy Perry Eunice Ellaville Miss Elizabeth Richardson Smithville Miss Emma Stephens Buena Vista Mrs R H Stubbs Americus R F Pearl Saddath Oglethorpe Katie Turner
A fragment of verse laments the cowardice to endure misfortune and the foolhardiness of early bursts that squander chances. It hints that true success comes when others falter, urging steady resolve over reckless starts. The lines suggest resilience as a path to achievement.
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