Arizona republican., 1906-12-25

I'll NO. z, PhoeniS, ATE. oo,S 5 romer Corbell Tempe, Ariz " 42,9o3 s 'dney Moeur, Tempe, Ariz. ... 40,4o8 Robert Banks, AIhambra, Ariz 2e,547 tIton Stoner, 11o2 N. Ninth
 street, Phoenix, Ariz. ...... 2s,572 Now that all the business is checked \ uD. and careful calculations made of | The Republicans big subscription cou | st which ended Saturday night The republican is surprised to learn that | Inc results were even so much greater nan it ever thought possible. The antestants themselves brought in just afI new subscriptions. In view of the fact that every one was a paid-in-ad- vance subscription. the result is most Remarkable. Of course the number of 3 renewals. which represent old sub l sribers paying advance subscriptions Mas much greater. During the short Sne which the contest lasted, S4.331.4i was turned in by the hustlers. This number of new subscriptions is not the only increase in The Republicans circulation There were many new subscriptions. other than these, record ed at the office.
 It is interesting to the people of Arizona to note who these remarkable little business getters are. It is pleasure to print the pictures and sketches of the ten contestants who stayed with the work to the final hour. Several of those who dropped out of the contest early did so because of lack of time or change of address. with as much regret to themselves as To The Republican.
 The contestants each were widel. known. and most deserving. That they have perseverance and that they have developed a most rtmarkable ability. is most clearly shown by the results, the new subscriptions secured and the amount of money collected. Neither The Republican nor the people of the valley ever would have thought il pos Sible to do SO much.
 Therefore it is with great pride that The Republican worked with and had this excellent band of hustlers, prob ably none better were ever in a sub scription field.
 Some of the lowest ones undOubted- ly feel a little disappointed. That Is inevitable. IL would not be a contest if everyone won. But there Is as much credit due to the boy or girl who hon. estly tried as to the one who stands at the top Of the list. The brave way in which the losers accepted defeat shows about how they will meet dis appointments later in life. Of course everyone got something. a liberal com- mission was regularly paid to each exclusive of the list awards later. over SSoC has been paid to them in cash All of the contestants were pro fuse in telling how glad they were that they were in The Republicans big subscription contest and of the inn mcnse amount of valuable knowledge they had gained in a business way
 Ben Kimber and Joe Perkins worked like Trojans to the finish and passed under the wires with glowing if not twinr'ne colors. They were the only oneP beside the winners who worked to tht very hour limit, and in recogni- ton of this meTitorious work The Re publican takes pleasure in awarding each Of them nice suit of clothes.
 They were anxious to print a long card of thanks and express their ap- recitation of their friends CooG will and boosts, but that would take too much space. They all are emphatic in their requests to announce to their friends both here and elsewhere, in strong terms their thanks and appre- citation for the support given them in the contest.
 The Republican knows they are hap pv in the results they obtained and in the benefits received. It was a joy to see the smiling faces and alert ac- tions Of each one as he came Into headquarters. Every one is perfectly satisfied. The same sterling qualities exhibited themselves in those that were outside of winning lines as they show ed in their work. The scores show their working ability Each took his result as it was, bravely.
 Right here the contest manager and assistants wish to express deep regret that they will have to work on with out these hustling boys and girls be- ing around. It was a daily joy, con stant excited pleasure, to work with these happy and determined racers. Now that it is over it is like losing ones dearest friend 10 lose the daily visits of these jolly boys and girls The world holds a great future for ev- cry one of these contestants, and no one wishes them more than does The Republican.