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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1909
Page
5
The Pella Chronicle announces a Grand Contest awarding two Lombard upright pianos to the two most popular ladies, one in Pella and one from outside. Prizes include partial pianos for nonwinners, cash payments, and other gifts funded by votes from coupons, purchases, and subscriptions.
This piano is exceptionally heavy and solidly built, about 100 pounds heavier than rival models, with a grand piano tone and a vertical grand case. It features a laminated acoustic rim, easy yet firm action, and comes with a stool, scarf, and instruction book. Sold by A. Vanderzee Stegeman & Gosselink et al in Harvey Iowa.
A rule list for a two district voting contest in Pella with Lombard pianos as top prizes. It outlines districts, prize structure from $450 pianos to smaller amounts, voting credits for subscriptions, eligibility, and procedures including ballot security and an awarding committee.
A local contest offers prizes for top voters. First prize is a $450 Lombard piano for the leading vote recipient, followed by a $25 diamond ring, a $12 decorated dinner set, an $85 trimmed hat, $5 shoes, 100 pounds of Pillsbury floor, a $17.50 kitchen cabinet or rug, a $11 Dexter washing machine or harness set, a $10 dress pattern, and a dozen photos valued at $60 from various sponsors.
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