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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1904
Page
9
The firm promises a $15 gold headed umbrella to the lawyer with the most votes in Weld county and a silk hat to the second highest, noting the gifts are as represented and generous.
The Woman's Relief Corps auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic announces a fair in Greeley at Armory Hall on April 20 21 and 22. Weld County residents are urged to support the event with an engaging evening program and voting contests, aiming for a successful socially and financially season.
A. J. Park offers a dress pattern retailing at $1.50 per yard to the Weld county school teacher who receives the most votes. The winner may choose from Park’s large stock. The note highlights Park’s attractive line of dress patterns and hopes for broad county participation.
E. S. Carruthers announces a contest giving a $145 Alfred Benjamin suit to the firefighter who secures the highest vote total. The suit will be fitted at the store from a large stock of fine models, with the community urged to support the fire laddie in this public spirit promotion.
The first evening features The Old Maids' Convention performed by Greeley ladies. The second evening offers a musical program led by Prof. Stiffey with Mrs. Kate Norcross-Gale singing. Admission is welcomed for Mrs. Gale's performance.
The program opens by listing voting contest names expected to reach an exciting stage. Then an hour or two of dancing features old-time quadrille and contra dances to give older people a chance for a fun night.
Kemmerer’s Department Store announces a charity contest where the lodge receiving the highest votes will receive a $6.00 chair. The crowd expects lively competition among many lodges and heightened interest in the outcome.
Levin Bros. will donate a pair of fine shoes to the minister’s wife who receives the highest vote in Weld County. Shoes to be selected at their new store on Main Street.
The Golden Rule will give a five dollar STETSON HAT to the spud raiser in Weld county who receives the highest votes. The hat will be selected and fitted at their Main Street store.
Robie and McCutcheon announce a $25 bicycle prize for the female voter in Weld County with the highest tally. The notice states this is the only contest open to any woman and encourages participation for personal interest.
G. D. Horne will present an $8 pastel framed picture to be hung on a pole in the Armory. Guess the pole length to win. Mrs. Scott and Mr. Sutor donate cakes for sale with a ring chance. Rings from Mr. Yardley and Mr. Glazier. Ice cream, cake, candies, coffee, sandwiches, doughnuts served. A fancy table offers small sale items.
Park Mosse Co offers a $15 Grand Army suit to the Weld County veteran with the highest votes. Suit fitting will occur in the clothing department. Promote local interest and participation to boost the order across Weld County.
Harry H. Shaw pledges to give to Weld county’s winning minister the choice of one of the 36 by 63 inch DAGHES TAN RUGS praised by connoisseurs for color and wear.
Rules explain a local voting contest in Weld county inviting participation from any town or district. Each vote costs a set amount and can be cast repeatedly with credit given for votes to named individuals. Funds may be sent by mail or held until a set date. committee members are listed as organizers.
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