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Newspaper
Evening Bulletin
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1907
Page
12
A plan offering a $3000 trip organized under Mrs Weatherred personal supervision promises a guaranteed seat from departure to return with all expenses paid. Transportation berths meals rooms baggage transfers and related costs are covered, ensuring no guest expense from departure to Honolulu arrival.
The Bulletin promotes its Pacific States Tour featuring a party of young Hawaii girls guided by experienced leaders. They will meet political and social leaders on the Coast States tour and represent Hawaii with the aim of creating favorable public impressions of the islands and the idealized Island Girl.
The sixth contest lists numerous candidates across Hawaii counties including Hilo Honokaa Honolulu Kauai and Maui with dozens of names such as Daisy Todd Tattie Saffery Callie Lucas Lillian Mundon Mary Nailima Emma Rose Melika Peterson Irene Boyd Julia Senna Emma J. Clark Rose Aloiau Katie Sadler Irene Boyd and Emma Kerr amid vote tallies ranging from the tens of thousands to single thousands for each entrant.
The contest opens April 1 1907 and closes July 30 1907 at 5 pm with final counting August 10 1907. Winners on the outer Islands will be notified by wireless. Open to reputable young women born in the Hawaiian Islands. Subscriptions and renewals earn votes. Final tally by three judges with no interest in the Bulletin or candidates. Only one name per ballot and no cross candidates.
A printed coupon in every paper allows readers to vote for a party by filling name and dropping it with the Evening Bulletin within three weeks of issue. Subscription vote credits are issued daily for various periods, while weekly rates apply as well. The contest boasts the largest opportunities yet, with six first prizes and winners honored by representing Hawaii in the United States.
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