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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1910
Page
4
A newspaper contest invites readers to save coupons and ballots for a chance to win prizes valued at 1800 dollars. Grand prize is a Don Pierre piano with ten year guarantee, plus a $40 sewing machine, a 20 year gold case Elgin watch, and piano certificates usable toward a $400 Don Pierre piano.
The contest covers two districts Polk County District No 1 includes all Polk County territory and District No 2 all other areas. The grand prize is a 400 Don Pierre Cabinet Grand Piano awarded to the candidate with the highest vote total. District prizes include checks and ladies watches with Elgin movements, plus additional piano purchase checks. The awarding committee will count and distribute prizes, contest closes November 9 1910, with ballot box sealed four days prior to closing.
Miss Ruth Gibson makes the five list this week. Axel Ericson visits Stromsberg. Mrs Axel W Erickson travels from Stromsburg. Dozens attend dinners with George Reed, Frank Carson, and families. Coupon sales and prizes promise busy shopping. Community visits include Central City, Aurora, Marathon, and Norcature with many friendly gatherings and gifts.
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