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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1941
Page
10
A newspaper contest invites readers to nominate candidates with coupons for 10 000 votes each. Subscriptions earned on or before August 2 earn bonus votes, plus weekly bonuses on Wednesdays and Saturdays. All contestants must submit subscriptions on report days and follow sealed ballot rules. ties share prizes. The campaign runs August 1 to August 30 with judges’ rulings final.
The contest awards three top prizes to the contestants with the highest votes regardless of district. The leader chooses first from seven bicycles, second from the remaining, and third from what's left. Four more prizes go to top vote recipients, with district guarantees and adjustments if a district lacks active candidates.
The Herald offers the paper at low prices for long term subscriptions to reduce yearly costs and avoid future payments. The ad emphasizes savings and dedicating time to delivering a paper worth reading.
A spirited call invites boys and girls to join the cheering section and support their favorite players. Admission prices are listed to enter the crowd while boosters may place bets on contestants as the race to the finish unfolds.
A circulating campaign lists participating shops and prize drawings across the county. Merchants include Meen's Hardware and Furniture, Tutu's Beauty, Shep Thrift Grocery, Mule Myrtle Clothing, Dick's Pisce Hamm's Cafe, Rees Marie Beauty, Brewer's Store, Paul E. Brewer, Wm. Gurney, City Trazerre, John Bollent, and Derdyn Dress Shep.
Five districts are set to ensure contestants have a chance to participate in capital prize drawings. District No 3 covers East forks of the Coquille river including Gravelford and Sitkum. District No 4 includes the Middle fork communities such as Remote. District No 5 encompasses the South fork region with Brosadbent and adjacent textile areas.
A playful note urges good sportsmanship at a game and asks helpers to offer full assistance to anyone at the door, while providing encouragement and a friendly welcome to all as the day unfolds.
A call invites readers to mail subscription orders to credit their chosen candidate with extra votes. The notice promises to ensure the candidate receives the votes and to indicate who to thank for them.
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