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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1910
Page
10
A High Grade H. P. Nelson Piano, a $20 Ladies' Gold Watch and a $14 Dresser will be given away as prizes. The advertisement outlines the items and their values likely tied to a promotion or drawing.
First prize in the contest is a high grade P. Nelson piano, a renowned American make, to be exhibited soon. The piano will be awarded to the lady with the greatest number of votes.
A.D Colmans Jewelry Store displays a ladies 14 carat gold Waltham watch with 16 jewels as the second prize. The prize features a patent regulator hair spring attachment and gold bow thumb piece, now on view for contestants aiming for second place.
A handsomely crafted third prize, a full swell quarter sawn oak Prioress Dresser with a large 18 by 36 bevel glass mirror, is exhibited at H. H. Beckwith’s store. Open to any lady, contest runs from November 2 for two months with voting closing date announced 30 days prior. Votes awarded free on all subscriptions to the Diller Record or Nebraska Farmer.
The readable text hints at a guidance or bargain from a Record office offering help for a task or purchase. It mentions possibly taking items to an office and obtaining some aid or services, with unclear references to people, items, and a payment.
A nomination blank is discussed for the Record Nebraska Farmer Piano Voting Contest. The name of the contestant will not be divulged and may be withheld from public release.
The article notes nomination season for a public body invites individuals to nominate themselves or friends. It outlines eligibility and procedures, urging timely submissions to ensure consideration. Names, dates, and specific deadlines are provided to guide participants.
Vague OCR text lists voting quotas for subscriptions and renewals with scattered phrases about years and numbers. The readable parts mention votes per new subscription and per renewal, but the rest is jumbled and unclear. No clear event person or organization is identifiable.
Contest rules describe single voting and no duplicate cards. Subscribers pay by subscription to vote via the Record and News, with contestants allowed to secure any place, while money collected covers payments and votes.
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