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THE COVINGTON NEWS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1913.
Several hundred Dollars in Prizes
TO BE DISTRIBUTED BY
THE COVINGTON NEWS
In Its GREAT PRIZE VOTING CONTEST
The Capita] Prize which will be
given by
The Covington News A number of the merchants of
is bo Coyington have contributed Val¬
to an uable Prizes and will give “News”
Elegant $400 Prize Vote Coupons with $1.00
Cash Purchases.
Obermeyer & Sons
Piano
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Rules and Regulations Governing the Contest are Mentioned Below
1. ANNOUNCEMENT—This Piano Publishers’ Music Company will award lowed to become a candidate in this THE CONTEST shall close on a
and Popular Ladies’ Voting Contest a similar prize according to standing contest or work for contestants. day which will be announced later.
will be conducted fairly and honestly at the final count. VOTES after being counted cannot 10 days prior to closing contest, the
on business principles, strictly with 5. VOTES CLASSED.—Votes will be transferred another. Be judges will carefully lock or seal bal
justice and fairnses to all concerned. to sure box and take to the Bank
be issued in the following denomina¬ to know whom you are going to vote ot same
With the above principles will be an tions: for before coming to the ballot box, of Covington where the same will be
assured success. New Subscriptions, 600 votes..$1.00 tlie editor will positive¬ in a place where the voting can be
as or anyone done during business hours and
2. PRIZES. — The capital prize Renewals, 500 votes ..........$1.00 ly not give any information on the
will be an Obermeyer & Sons Piano. Renewals, more than one year subject. The keys to the government will be locked in a vault each night
Also other valuable prizes to the 600 votes.............. 1.00 ballot box shall be in possession of until close o' contest, when the judg¬
amount of many dollars which are Back subscriptions, 400 votes ..1.00 the awarding committee during the es will take charge and count same
announced herewith. 5 years New Subscriptions, 5000 contest. and announce the young ladies win¬
3. CANDIDATES. — Young ladies votes................5.00 ning in their turn.
in this and adjoining towns are el- 10 years New Subscriptions, 12,500 FOR THE FIRST thirty days the THE LAST TEN DAYS all of th«
egible to enter this contest and the votes................ 10.00 paper will run a 25-vot© coupon that voting must be done in sealed box
be voted free for lady a
party receiving the largest number 20 years New Subscriptions, 30,000 can any con¬ the bank. If do not wish
testant,. at you any
of votes shall receive the beautiful votes................20.00 one to know whom you are voting
$400 Obermeyer & Sons Piano and 6. INSTRUCTIONS. — Results as CONTEST TO RUN not less than for, place your cash for subscriptions
other premiums will be distributed to standing of votes will be issued 60 days. Closing of contest will be together with your coupons in a seal¬
in accordance with the contestants’ after §0 days. No votes accepted at announced 25 days in advance of the ed envelope which will be furnished
standing ajt the final count. less than regular price of paper con¬ closing. The right to postpone date you and put same in ballot box. This
4. TIE IN VOTES. — Should any cerned in this contest. No onp con¬ of closing is reserved if sufficient will give every one a fair and square
of the contestants tie in votes, The nected with this paper will be al¬ cause should occur. deal.
ADDITIONAL VALUABLE PRIZES
Beautiful Carving Set Value $10.00 6 lbs. Fillsom Club Coffee Value $2.40
—DONATED BY— —DONATED BY—
Stephenson Hardware Co. C. A. FRANKLIN
Hardware and Farming Implements Groceries, Fresh Meats
We give a 25 vote coupon with every $1.00 cash purchase. We give a 25 vote coupon with every $1.00 cash purchase.
Ask for Coupon. Nine of the Merchants of Call for Coupon
Gold Watch Value $10.00 I 3 Months Theatre Pass Value $6.00
—DONATED BY— Covington, mentioned here= —DONATED BY—
W. W. St. JOHN with will give Valuable The Lyric Theatre
Complete line of Jewelry Prizes and issue Coupons to High Class Moving Pictures
We give a 25 vote coupon with every $1.00 cash purchase. We give a 12 1-2 vote coupon with every 50c cash in tick¬
Call for Coupon their customers. ets. Call for Coupon.
Prize to be announced later Value $5.00 Ladies Writing Desk Value $10.00
—DONATED BY— —DONATED BY—
M. LEVIN R. E. EVERITT
Dry Goods, Ladies and Gent’s Furnishing Goods Furniture and Undertaking Goods
We give a 25 vote Coupon with every $1.00 cash purchase. We give a 25 vote coupon with every $1.00 Cash purchase.
Ask for Coupon. Call for Coupon
Pair of Queen Quality Shoes Value $5.00 Will Announce Prize Later V alue $10.00 Gold Locket and Chain Value $15.00
—DONATED BY— —DONATED BY— —DONATED BY—
Stephenson & Callaway Smith s Drug Store E. H. MOBLEY
General Merchandise Drugs, Sundries, Soda Fount, Cigars, Etc. Dress Goods, Millinery, Shoes, Etc.
We give a 25 vote coupon with every $1.00 cash purchase. We give a 25 vote coupon with every $1.00 cash purchase. We give a 25 vote coupon with every $1.00 cash purchase.
Call for Coupon Call for Coupon Call for Coupon
JAQE FIVE
