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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1925
Page
5
The campaign urges subscribers and candidates to note that second payments on subscriptions do not count in the final period. The major Second Period Vote Offer ends Saturday night October 17 at 9 pm, with prizes awarded October 31. Five subscriptions can yield up to 2 750 000 votes, boosting standings.
A sum of 6100.60 dollars is to be distributed as salaries on a 15 percent basis to all active non prize winners listed on the Gift List. The total amount and distribution method are specified as part of the earnings plan.
District No 1 will include all participants who reside within the corporate limits of Americas City One or two automobiles and prizes awarded in this district to active candidates Names and values listed for several individuals with varied dollar amounts and missing data follow district designation.
District No 2 will include all participants who reside in Sumter and adjoining counties outside the city limits. One or two automobiles and as many prizes as there are active candidates will be awarded in this district. List of contestants with names and addresses follows, including Miss Mary Lou Bailey and Miss Pearl Saddath among others.
The campaign enters its second period with leaders tied by early gains. Candidates report heightened energy and expectations as four weeks remain, promising a whirlwind finish and fresh sensations that will test their resolve, courage, and strategic moves in pursuit of first prize.
During the next two weeks the Second Period accelerates, offering strong voting leverage as subscriptions count large bonus votes. The article urges constant planning, aggressive campaigning, and exploiting every opportunity to win, noting huge potential vote counts and final home stretch pressures.
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