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Newspaper

The Sunday Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1916

Page

9

Prizes to Be Awarded in District Voting Contest

A local contest lists prizes for top voters in districts including Clackabury Trend Oaks Industrial Stenley Heights Tinplate and Northbow. First prize is a six cylinder Overland touring car at Newcomer Auto and Supply. Second prize is a piano, third a $100 Exison Talking Machine, fourth a $75,000 Diamond, fifth a $30 Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet. Four $25 watches for sixth to ninth, two $17.50 Kodaks for tenth and eleventh.

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Second District Awards for Vote Totals in Local Contest

The notice lists prizes for district voting winners including a six cylinder Overland car and a $250 prize for the top vote total, a $100 Edison Talking Machine for the second, a $75.90 diamond for the fourth, a $430 kitchen cabinet for the fifth, and multiple watches and Kodaks for lower placements.

Opportunity Knocks Telegram Club Prize Pitch

A promotional message promises $4,350 in prizes and cash awards to active Telegraphian members of the Telegram 10,000 Club on July 29. It urges immediate sign up, nomination mailing, and voting to win one of twenty-two specified prizes, with a guaranteed salary if no prize is earned.

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Telegram Club Rules For Tie Breaks And Compliments

In case of a tie the prize leads to be split between the two candidates. Questions may be settled by the Manager of the 10,000 Club whose decision is final. If a typographical error occurs the Telegram manager is responsible for necessary corrections. Each regular reader may cast one complimentary vote for each member of the Club by using a regular chorus. Civ members may claim a free vote by calling at the Telegram office. The candidate list and vote totals will appear in the Telegram as often as possible. The Telegram publisher may change rules as needed for campaign effectiveness.

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Why You Should Enter The 10 000 Club

A call to enter the 10,000 Club promising prizes and personal gain. It asserts basic eligibility, ambition, and social appeal, noting easy work and no cost to try. To start, fill the nomination blank and send it to the Telegram manager.

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