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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1912
Page
8
The text promotes a baby campaign in Monroe and adjoining counties with a prize of twenty five dollars in gold for the baby achieving the most months bought via subscriptions by May 4. It urges relentless hustling, explains how months are counted, and encourages supporters to push for timely payments to boost their candidate’s standings.
A long list shows Monroe area votes by route and residents for a baby contest. It includes names such as Miss Jane Wolfe Clark and Master Harold Bigham with tallies like 10 000 and 30 601, plus district 1 and district 2 tallies, and announces the contest closes Saturday June 1st 1912 with gold prizes awarded.
Great interest shown in the baby pageant as young contestants race for special prizes. Miss Mary Frances Leonsond wins a $10 gold piece in District No 1, Miss Christine Ware Belk takes $5 in District No 2, and Master Rascom Perkins earns a $10 yellow prize. Babes in District No 2 race neck and neck, barely decided at the wire, prompting pride in families and a note of encouragement for those who missed by a margin. The column praises the district’s viewing crowd and predicts continued strong support as the event week continues.
Roosevelt denounces the national Taft bureau for corrupt patronage and attempts to debauch the forest service. He demands suspension of the implicated officials and vows scandalous infamy to be exposed. Also notes a Virginia firm promoting a cook book and spoons from a package.
Come in day or night and talk with the Contest Manager. He will furnish information concerning the contest and how the Gold can be won. There is no reason why you should not come in for a brief discussion.
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