Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-10-27

with every hour Each mail brings
in nominations from both in and ou
of the city.
The great voting contest is thc
subject of much discussion in hun
dreds of homes all over the sur.
rounding country, and bids fair e
eclipse anything ever attempted in
this city.
The voting has commenced in ear
nest by next Sunday, when the first
last of candidates will be given out.
with the number of votes accorded
each, the contest will have a strong
and interesting foundation.
Don't fail to cut out the coupons
and nomination blanks for your can
didate, also request your friends to
insist on receiving the special vote
coupon when paying their subscrip-
ton. Every collector of this paper
has a book, and will give you the bal
lots If you ask for them. II you pay
the carrier boy bring the receipt to
The Journal Office and the votes will
be given free o fcost.
Every months subscription counts
and II takes but afew votes to place
your favorite candidate in the lead
and secure the prestige which comes
Wtfh onnI
The many candidates who will ap-
pear in this list will furnish many
surprises to the people of Salem and
country who will be-
come interested in the offer OF The
Journal.
The precautlon taken by the con-
test department to make this n high
class proposition will be verified
when this list is published. and the
and their friends will feel
4 further inspiration TO get out and
win.
IL seems that there Is still some
Misunderstanding as to when the
votes will be counted. The first
'ount will be made Saturday fore
noon, and the candidates, with their
will appear Saturday after
noon. after which time the ballots
will he counted every day at 12I
o'clock p. m. and will appear the
following afternoon In The Journal.
Votes received after that hour will
not appear until the next issue.
The general interest taken in the
great popular contest, as manifested
By the number and high character OF
nominations received, Is a source OF
much satisfaction TO The Journal.
rhe value and attractivoness OF the
prizes have evidently stimulated a
leen and spirited rivalry, which will
interest most OF the people Of So-
en- and the surrounding country,
Such general interest shown at this
'arly stage of the contest shows q
determined effort on the part OF the
contestants to win, ana without
louht establishes the popularity of
rhe Journals magnificent and liber-
n ofror,
You may want one of those beau /
irul high grade upright pianos, a |
Inc gold watch, one OF the big dio-
nond rings, a scholarship in a busi- !
ness college, The opportunity is now
YOU 10 satisfy your desire |
Ge "a good start, Pledge your
'riends for your support. Organize |
your aequaintances and your chances
10 win increase, Read Saturdays |
Journal II your namo Is not there. /
send in your nomination,
The expense OF this contest will be |
. heavy one for The journal, but |
everything has been arranged for, |
aud not one Objectionable feature !
win mar the pleasure and convent !
'ence of the successful candidates. |
rhe prizes have been bought and are !
now ON display,
Nominations in The Journal con
est are coming in rapidly and a
lumber of bright and popular young |
aides have already entered the
II YOU have not already entered /
he race. or entered the name of your /
friends, you should do so at once.
II there is anything concerning /
he great contest that is not plain |
10 you drop postal card to
he oonH1st manager and say; "a
40 not understand" giving your
lame and address. and full informa-
ion viii be furnished.
There is a great deal to be gained /
IN contest OF this kind. both in I
pleasure and experience. And those \
ShO enter AT the start az coursa I