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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1915
Page
5
The appeal of prizes draws strong support in Jones county as readers show interest in the Monticello Express. Early inquiries are encouraged with offers including a Ford touring car a Ford roadster and free trips to the Panama Pacific Exposition. Nominate yourself today to stay in the winning class to the end.
A bold pitch promises a Ford car prize for entrants who work with vim and determination. Participants can win a car such as a Second 1915 Model Ford Roadster valued at 470 dollars and may receive a 25 percent share of new subscription collections plus extra prizes. A nomination blank is provided to mail full information and opportunities include a trip to the Panama Exposition with a $50 component.
Two contestants winning trips to California will visit the Rockies and Sierras and see Colorado Idaho Nevada and more. Mail the nomination blank to the contest editor at The Express for full details and a chance to win two elegant autos and big money.
The notice outlines a 1915 Express contest open to nominations with 5000 votes awarded upon nomination. Participants secure votes by clipping 50 vote ballots from each issue and collecting new and old subscriptions. Ballots and receipts are issued per subscription. tie rules divide prizes. commissions paid to active contestants. ballots sealed with judges finalizing counts. nonemployees barred. contest ends Sept. 11 at 8 p.m.
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