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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1915
Page
3
The West Virginian announces a Prize Carnival for boys and girls with prizes for circulation building, ten percent cash commission to non-winners, the contest closes December 22, and prize and commission checks awarded Christmas Eve. No entry fee or subscriber voting cost. Special prizes for ladies assisting the youth.
Districts will award two Victrolas each worth fifty dollars to the boy and girl who achieve the highest vote totals. The Mahogany or Neph cabinet Victrola measures 14 by 11 by 16 inches, with nickel plated tables, tobacco-tone features, Goose Neck sound bar, brake and speed regulation, and autimetal nickel plated parts. Purchase from C A House, Fairmont, W.
Eight $5 merchandise orders will be awarded in each district to voters ranking sixth through ninth. After the grand prize, eight credits of five dollars each will be issued for purchases at Hartley Fairmont, W. Va. Credits are redeemable as cash for merchandise up to five dollars.
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