Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 68, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 November 1911 — CLOSING WEEKS OF BIG CONTEST [ARTICLE]

CLOSING WEEKS OF BIG CONTEST

An Promg tote Exceptionally Busy Ottes CAHDIBATES KUSTURG HARO To Win the Beautiful $350 Mahogany Piano—Other Premiums Are Also Much Sought After. In these, the closing weeks of The Democrat’s great piano contest, the contestants are busier than ever, as is evidenced by the number of trading certificates new subscriptions that are being daily brought in. The values of the various premiums, aside from the opportunity of a lifetime in getting a piano free, are, in themselves, well worth working for. The contest is at present a much closer race than at any time since it started, and the slightest let-np on. the part of any of the leaders will cause them to be passed. No candidate has a sinecure in holding her position, and only the hardest kind of hustling will enable them to retain their present positions, and as each one is evidently doing her best, a complete change in the line-up is possible at any time. The, .standing today is: Ida Harley, Parr . Loretta Nagel, Rmsaslaer Mari bell Kaya, Renas riser Idorta Wiseman, Virgie Kthel M FW*u. Rmpaalin RnadtMdPfrcsh, Rawer ia er R-l Alice Daniels, Rensselaer Victoria Marsh. Rrnmaiaar R-S Lucy Marganegg. Rensselaer R-l Fatty Pollard, Rensaelaer R-4 Stella Platt, Rensselaer Arkana Ritchey, Remington B*S Wflda Green. Remingtua Mildred Rash, Rensselaer R-S Mary Bice, Renaaeiaer, R-4 Myrtle Leave], Keamriaer Rath E Ball. Renaaeiaer Mary Walumia. Renswlaer Lena Trwfley, Rensselaer, R-l Hate Smith, If rues els er May Shook, Kalman Roth Wiltshire, Rensselaer Bernice Yeoman, Rensselaer R-2 Hasel Shumaker. Rmaarlarr R-4 Lucy Falks, Remington R-4 Lott lip surer, Wolcott Martha Critter, Rmasriser, B-S Edna Ward, Rensselaer R-4 ■kuna Marion, Parr Mary Gaunt. Remington R-3 Marie Moore, Rensselaer Star Route The free voting certificates given with purchases at the stores also count up quite fast, and candidates should urge their friends to be sure to ask for them w'ith each cash purchase at these stores. The following stores give certificates, one vote for a cent, with each cash purchase. Cut the list out, and carry it with you every time you go shopping. And ask everybody you see to do the same, reminding them, of course, to save their coupons for YOU. The list is: D. M. Worland, Furniture and Kngs Cleve Eger, Hardware C. Earl Duvall, Clothing and Genu Furnishings B. F. Fendig, Drug Store Sam Fendig. Dry Goods Mrs. Mary Meyer-Healy, Millinery Scott Brok, Harness Home Grocery, Groceries Jessen, the Jeweler Depot Grocery, Groceries B. K. Fendig, Exclusive Shoe Dealer C. A. Roberts, Baggies, Wagons and Storm Buggies and Fronts. Spencer’s Jewelry Store, Remington. Peck's Drug Store, Remington. Worden's Harness Shop, Remington. Surrey Store, General Merchandise. Surrey W. L. Wood. Genend Merchandise. Parr Aix Store, General Merchandise, Aix Reed's Genend Store. Virgie Candidates should bear in mind that it is the subscriptions secured that count fastest; 1500 votes for each year’s renewal, and, 3000 votes for each year on