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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1914
Page
7
A public contest offers the Capital Prize a 1915 Buick Touring Car to the top vote getter nationwide. Other prizes include a $490 Doll & Song piano for district leaders, two $75 Grafonolas for second-place district totals, two $25 watches for third, and two $25 scholarships for fourth in each district. All active entrants receive a commission.
A promotion offers a six months subscription to The Daily Banner old or new along with 12 500 extra votes as the prize.
Contestants in District One compete for a $400 Doll & Sons Style B Standard Piano sold by Toomer Music House. The mahogany piano features a double grand fall, automatic music desk, Empire Top, separable case, brass mounts and a ten year guarantee from Jacob Doll & Sons.
Second District Prize highlights a Columbia Grafonola valued at 75 dollars sold by Toomer Music House. Third District Prize promotes an education scholarship from Athens Business College valued at 25 dollars, transferable, and displayed at C A Scudder's Jewelry.
The Athens Banner outlines eligibility for women aged 16 and over to contest within the district, including residence, nomination forms, and consequences for moving districts or transferring votes. It details coupon votes, ballot submission, publication of nominee lists, contest management, tie rules, and the paper’s right to modify conditions.
A nomination blank appears to be worth 2,500 votes in the Athens Banner contest. The form asks for a nominee title as Mrs or Miss and requests a Downtown address and occupation if available. Contact information field for a phone number is included.
District Two comprises all territory outside Athens city limits including surrounding counties. Regardless of where the Capital Prize is awarded, the following prizes will be given to contestants in District Two.
The Toomer Music House advertises a Columbia Grafonola described as an incomparable musical instrument with continuous brass hinges ivory keys and copper-wound bass. It is sold and guaranteed by Toomer Music House and valued at 75 dollars.
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