Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-02

mat the people or WOod county
appreciate the magnificent opportunl-
ty afforded them by the liberality OF
ready shown by the large number of
nominations which are continually
pouring into the contest department
of the Reporter office and the gen
eral interest expressed throughout
the city. Never before in the his
tory of Grand Rapids has there been
such an exceptionally liberal offer
made to the people of this city and
vicinity.
The beautiful Kimball piano which
will be given as the first prize is an
instrument of the finest quality and it
is something that every home should
have. The diamond rings are of the
highest quality and at the rate dia-
monds have been increasing in val
ue for the past several years, they
will make the man or woman who win
one a good investment. Last but
not l6dSt COllGS Iue pAU CdSH pl AHC
which will be appreciated by any
man or woman.
1t is said that opportunity knocks
but once in lifetime and this Splen-
did opportunity of winning one of
these beautiful prizes should be con-
sldered by all. If you don't quite
understand the details of the contest
just write or call the Contest Editor
at the Reporters office and he will
gladly give you all the information
you desire. The territory of the Re-
porter's Contest has been divided in
to two districts from which four peo-
pie will receive a beautiful prize
Two from each district according to
their standing and regardless of sex.
Candidates are not restricted as to
any territory in securing votes and
may get subscriptions from any part
of the wide world. The competition
to determine who will be the win
nerS of the prizes will be decided by
popular vote. The voting to be done
by coupons clipped from each issue
of the Reporter and by payment
made upon subscription to the Wood
County Reporter or The Daily Repor-
ter.
With every subscription they Sc
cure they are entitled to a special
ballot for a certain number of votes,
the number of votes given depending
upon the length ofsubscription.
In securing subscriptions from their
friends and the public interested the
candidates do not charge those sub
scribing anything extra to help their
favorite, and for every cent that the
people pay in on subscription to this
paper they are dealt out that much
worth of news
Candidates who contemplate enter
ing should start their campaign for
subscriptions and votes Immediately
An early start in a contest of any
kind is prime factor for success. 1t
secures the exclusive efforts of the
CduuIudIe IfteuuS anu 6n1ISIS the
greatest amount of energy and en-
thusiasm at the time when the field
is cIeanest for the canvass and will
produce the greatest results.
Contestants should call at once at
the Contest Department and secure
subscription book and get the nee
essary information and advice to car
ry on a successful campaign.
BALLOTING OPEN TO ALL.
Anyone who wants to vote may do
So
For the purpose Of voting the nom
ination and single ballots may be
clipped from the issues. of the Repor-
ter or special ballots issued for sub
scriptions paid may be used.
Either old or new subscribers are
entitled to vote in this contest, and
all are entitled to both the single
and special ballots, according to the
conditions of the contest. Every
body in Wood County is cordially in
vited to take part in the balloting
and it is believed that before many
days pass practically everybody il
the territory will be enlisted in the
cause of a favorite candidate.