The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-11-02

business woman. as is so emphasized in
the missive, is evident from the fact
/ that she is manager of the Bell ex-
change A local official, questioned con-
! corning her was glad to add a word Of
commentator. more than that, admira-
ton: Our exchange at Mercur is i'm
portant, and Mrs. Rawlings manages
| affairs to our complete satisfaction and
| to that of all patrons. She often has n
large force of men under her control.
and since she was appointed to manage
the Mercur Office. we have had little or
no trouble from any source whatever
| The men who work under her direction
have nothing but words of praise
That is something worthy of considera-
ton. Countless little rifles are con-
! stantly threa tening to mar the smooth
ness of affairs where large forces are
under one management. but over there
III Mercur rifles don't ever show
even"
1t is evident Mrs. Rawlings will re-
ceive no end of support in this contest
An odd and rather amusing little in
cident came up through the nomination
OF Joseph Barlow as a candidate in
The Herald's competition. Joe" Bar
low, sr-. and Joseph Barlow, jr. have
been wondering which was meant to
have been honored. Mr.. Barlow. jr
said he believes it was his father; the
father believes il was his son Joe"
Barlow, the elder. is one of the best
known old-time residents of the city:
the son is just as well known among
the city's younger sets The father
was for years member of the city's
police department, and a more efficient
officer never walked Salt Lake beat
Years and years ago Mr.. Barlow was
baseball player In the days of the
old Red Stockings. he was a catcher of
more than local fame. In the games
played on a diamond located on the
ground where the city and county
building now stands ne laid the founda-
tons of a reputation which still lives
among the older citizens.
Which-father or son-was nominated
rs candidate in The Herald's eompe-
tition? Each regards il as kindly act.
but each insists the other was the one
nominated.
The news regarding the winners of
the gain, prizes VIII be prepared for
publication just as rapidly as possible
Thousands of votes came pouring in at
the last minute last night. and it will
take some time to get all counted and
the standing of candidates tabulated.
The eagerness displayed by all clndi-
dates TO have as good showing as pos
sible and the big bundles of votes they
turned in to strengthen their positions.
show that interest in the contest Is
greater each succeeding day Many
new candidates are just starting to
work and are finding rich fields to
I canvass Many new entrants express
surprise at the ease with which they
are getting votes. They confess they felt
the contest was entering the home
stretch, but they are finding to their
delight, that 1t is young and full of
| opportunities. There's room for more
Get in and get what the other candi-
date has overlooked.
Remember. there's finer fish in the
sea than have been caught" In the
hurry and scurry of other campaign
matters. many wise man and woman
is stopping tc get enteredsIn The Her
AIDS contest and do some campaigning
that will bring them rich reward.
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