Rules of the Contest at Bryan Eagle Exposition
Local rules govern a voting contest with ballots issued for purchases and colored ballots worth different vote counts. Cast ballots must clearly name a candidate, be submitted by Feb 28 1915 at Bryan Eagle office, with counting by citizen committee. rules forbid solicitation and bias, allow only publicly announced votes, and require written acknowledgment by merchants.
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Oceania
Bryan Eagle
THE
Bryan
Sach
Faia Somientant
Sten
Where to get Votes Dozens of merchants offer votes for purchases
A local voting contest lists merchants who will issue one vote per dollar on cash sales or upon prompt payment. Some merchants may offer extra votes as special promos. Readers are instructed to monitor the paper for updates on participating shops and any changes to voting details. Participating names include Ryan Steam Laundry, Texas Bakery, Holmes Bros Candies, Pat Patterson, The Auto Co, and others, with categories from dry goods to hardware and furniture.
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Aisk
Go Now for a Summer Trip If You Help Merchants
A promotional contest urges shoppers to recruit friends to vote for merchants. It promises a ten thousand dollar bond guarantees the trip and guarantees delivery regardless of total sales. The pitch claims no cost to participants and praises value and fair treatment.
The Trip Is Bought and the Bond Up
A letter reports the Publishers' Contest Association bond of N. A. Clay of Navasota Texas as treasurer. The bond amount is $10,000 and is held by the association members. R L Renick, cashier of Farmers State Guaranty Bank of Navasota endorses the bond as responsible and reliable.
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Publishers Contest Association
N. A. Clay
Navasota
Texas
Mr. Clay
Publishers’ Contest Association
Clay
R. L. Renick
Farmers’ State Guaranty Bank of
All About the Trip to the Panama Pacific Exposition
A Texas paper announces a exclusive twenty one day trip to the Panama Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco next summer for contest winners. The party travels by private Pullman with chaperoned guidance, all expenses paid, and includes accommodations, meals, exhibits, and tours. The trip aims to educate and inspire, with tentative dates announced and details forthcoming in the newspaper.
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San Francisco
Ian
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the Eagle Ptg. CO
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