Contestants for the Auto and Piano Working Hard in Race
The article explains a public counting contest for an automobile and an Adam Schaaf piano. It details a sealed general ballot box kept in the Golden Valley State Bank vault, four judges chosen by contestants, weekly coupon deposits, and a secret final vote. Leading contestants include Miss Gunda Knutson and Christ G Johnson with large vote tallies, and observers warn that money from subscriptions can heavily influence standings.
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Adam Schaaf
Chronicle
Golden Valley State Bank
Timate
Gunda Knutson
Christ G. Johnson
John Madison
Melissa Brown
L. J. Erickson
Mary Schmitz
H. D. Miller
Glen Wallace
Florence Kridrowski
Edward Krueger
Geo. L. Krinke
Maud Leighton
J. K. Tatley
T. W. Davis
Miss Knutson
Carlyle
Beach
Mellissa Brown
H. 10
Miller
Valley News Notes Dance and Settler Movements
Eagle Valley correspondent reports a Thanksgiving night dance for invited guests. Three Dickinson men searched for homestead land. newcomers are welcomed but shown as eager to settle. Lumber loads and a three-seated rig indicate new settlers coming with purpose. Mrs. Leighton’s visitors Mesdames Vanquist and Neil are described as callers. A local ad promotes Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver tablets with a penny postcard request for a free sample. Fern Lyons to visit Elgin Minnesota for holidays. J K Tatley of Carlyle travels to Estevan Manitoba to finalize a farm sale. J R Waters offers a home loan plan with monthly payments similar to rent.
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Eagle Valley
Dickinson
Mesdames Vanquist
Neil
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