15 Sep 1911
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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1911
Page
1
Mrs Geo Linebarger and her daughter Melly visited M E Howrey and wife in West Union. A new fall millinery line was shown at Mrs Ira Bonebrake's and invites ladies to view. Kingman had strong Covington fair attendance, with an estimated crowd near a hundred. names could not be fully published.
The list shows names of Miss Mae Lindley through Miss Nina Hashbarger with Kingman and Tangier addresses, including assorted vote tallies or payment figures next to several entries. Several entries are garbled with unclear digits.
The Kingman Star promotes a subscription vote contest to win a piano. Readers may renew or buy one to five year subscriptions with coupon ballots, and workers are urged to organize teams, collect coupons, and submit by Wednesday 6 PM for weekly counts. The winner receives the piano.
Public enthusiasm for The Star's Popular Voting contest climbs daily as the final voting period nears. Organizers report expanding participation and heightened anticipation for results.
The editor celebrated his 29th birthday with a Sunday surprise at home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Geo Hays and Mr. and Mrs. R B Myers, plus Uncle Jimmy. A kingly dinner of fried chicken and other foods followed a cheerful gathering in the editorial sanctum.
A surprise party at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Applegate home near Yeddo marked Mrs. Applegate’s 35th birthday. Relatives from nearby towns and distant locations attended a noon dinner and an afternoon of conversation, with numerous families listed among attendees.
Notice requests advertisers to submit ad copy by Wednesday morning to ensure placement in the current week. It notes the contest increases workload and late ads cause delays.
The Star reports a shift in production with six pages of home print and only two pages for ready print this week. Local news and ads appear on two inside pages that readers should not miss.
Sam Dyblocker appeared in Attica yesterday. Three shows are set at the opera house next week on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday nights.
Closing sale of Hobson & Co. stock including dry goods nations shoes and groceries at Tangier with bargain prices. Wm Nolen visited from The sale is now going on and Mecca Wednesday.
The notice highlights strong sales with many items selling quickly but ample bargains still available. Perry Glascock urges readers not to miss the opportunity to snap up bargains while stocks remain.
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