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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1914
Page
7
The Capital Prize is a 1915 Buick Touring Car awarded to the top vote getter. Remaining prizes include two $400 Doll & Song pianos, two $75 Columbia Grafonolas, two $25 gold watches, and two $25 scholarships awarded by district standings after the Capital Prize. All active entrants receive a commission.
Contestants in District One of Athens will receive prizes, including a Mahogany Doll & Sons Style B Standard Piano sold by Toomer Music House with a ten year guarantee from Jacob Doll & Sons. The prize features a double grand fall, automatic music desk, empire top, separable case, brass mountings, ivory keys, ebony sharps and copper wound brass strings, valued at four hundred dollars.
A second district prize item valued at $75.00 is described as highly desirable and enjoyable by many readers, with enthusiastic phrases reflecting broad appeal and satisfaction.
A readable note states items are purchased and on display at DEPE C. A. Scudder's up to date jewelry shop in West Virginia. It highlights fresh inventory and local availability.
Public notice announces that an offer will close at 9 o clock Saturday night September 26 1914. The deadline marks the end of bids or expressions of interest as specified by the issuing authority.Interested parties are advised to submit proposals before the stated time.
District Two will award all capital prizes and accompanying prizes to contestants from its territory. The district covers the area outside Athens city limits including surrounding counties and governs prize distribution regardless of which district earns the Capital Prize.
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