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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1912
Page
2
A promotional message urges contestants to convert dreams of free rides into practical plans. It emphasizes turning dreams into action by strategic voting and soliciting neglected subscribers to boost votes before December 2.
Contest runs July 1 to December 2 with Montana Mercantile Co awarding 200 votes per dollar and Examiner 1000 votes per dollar of new subscriptions. Back subscriptions earn 500 votes. Top prize a free McIntyre FP'12 with equipment valued at 1500 to 1650. Second prize a 600 dollar certificate toward a McIntyre FP r2 touring car.
A call to voters urges full participation in the Great Automobile Contest, warning that every ballot must be credited to the voter’s chosen candidate and no votes can be spared. The message stresses individual responsibility to ensure every chance counts for preferred candidates.
The piece argues that a handful of votes likely decides victory or defeat and urges readers to take action. It references selling a car and offers from Montana Mercantile Co and The Examiner to gain votes, suggesting a practical push to support a candidate. The tone pressures family involvement and collective effort.
A free car contest offers the vehicle to the highest vote earner by December 2 at 6 pm through the Montana Mercantile Co with 200 votes per dollar on cash purchases and 1000 votes per dollar of new subscriptions from The Examiner. The ad lists car specifications and features in detail.
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