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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1906
Page
1
A call to readers to boost subscriptions and renewals for the Herald ahead of a Saturday May 19 prize giveaway. The appeal notes the history of Cape Gayar deau County and other papers offering many prizes and frames the task as easy work.
A public notice states that no votes will be counted after 4:00 p.m. on May 19 and urges voters to cast their ballots promptly to avoid trouble for themselves and others.
Mr C. V. Vernon representing the Vernon Music Co of Kansas City Mo will be present to play this beautiful piano. All who wish may call at Woods' Drug Store to hear him play as he is an expert musician and you will enjoy listening. Call at Woods' Drug Store.
Jackson items include court in session and county office changes, plus notices on Moving services, bakeries, garden tools, and local candidates. Mentions Appleton visitors, piano moving, schools closing May 28, and upcoming Southeast Missouri events.
The Herald pledges a square deal with no favoritism. Each contestant has equal chance, no standings will be released. Voting is conducted secretly at the index, and readers are urged to support the girl of their choice.
A historical prize list itemizes rewards for nine placements. It names prizes such as a Hamilton piano valued at 400000 dollars for first prize, a diamond ring valued at 100 dollars for second, and various goods including a buggy, writing desk, chiffoniere, scholarship, and other household or personal items for subsequent prizes. The list appears as an auction or contest awarding diverse tangible prizes.
The article lists Ed Howard, Wm. Paar, Fred Goyert and H. R. Quinn as judges for a Cape Girardeau County event. It notes they are respected local citizens and will ensure fair play with square dealing for all contestants.
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