Evening journal., 1911-08-01
Cify's Commercial Talent
Enlisted in Library Contest
Big Contest Starts on It's
EvenffuI Journey To-
moTow---Many View
Display al Lippincoif's
Store.

AS is always the case, the Big Book
Contest conducted i'm THE EVENING
JOURNAL and by Wilmington's lead
ing merchants. is the subject of much
comment and already hundreds have
viewed the beautiful display in the
Lippincott Department store And
why shouldn't it? For when you
glance over the list of merchants the
Contest Man has secured for your IA
yorable consideration. you viii find
the exercise of discrimination through
out II is a pleasure to know that so
formidable an array of the very best
commercial talent is to cooperate in
pushing the big contest TO a success
ful issue. You have large list Of
about thirty-two who represent every
department of trade
There is hardly an expenditure you
can make between now and the day
tho contest closes that a contest mer-
chant cannot supply the demand. Al
most every requirement can be sup
piled al the big department store OF
Lippincott a Company.
This store will be a regular beehive
of voters when the contest starts to-
morrow. Hundreds of women and
children anxious TO avail themselves
of the perfect world of bargains, and
the avalanche of votes here will make
things hum when the big contest gets
gets under way.
The big department store will be
the centre OF armies of voters when
the big contest starts of, for there Is
not a product of the manufacturer
art that cannot be seen here. The big
store is teeming with thousands of
useful articles and naturally will be
the Headquarters for women interested
in the big contest The large ballot
box installed here will perform its
service for any and all alike.
Furniture Carpets and Rugs are a
power for votes, especially when you
take into consideration that the exten-
sive dealer, George r. Fritz, is In
the contest
The voting in this establishment
will progress at a phenomenal rate.
The progressive methods Of this firm
especially qualify them TO cooperate
successfully in a movement like the
big contest. Remember, the Contest
Man especially advises you to em-
brace the exceptionally fine oppor-
tunity for voting offered at this store.
The Vote IN a Shoe Store Always
Important.
About two days after the big con-
test is under way just step in and
take a peep into the ballot box In the
pyle and Cronln shoe Store. Upon
doing so you will see the evidence
conclusive that this store is doing the
business. The surest testimony of an
up-to-date and progressive house Of
business is to see the I'VE issue votes
in the great Library Contest card in
the window. II takes business man
--inbuad with local pride and public
spirit to readily comprehend the
splendid virtues Of the present move
ment. and the above mentioned shoe
store numbered among the many
Character, style, quality and dur
ability are the distinguishing fea-
lures of the shoes sold in this store
That the vote here is important goes
without saying.
The Season for Investment in JeWelry,
Watches aud Diamonds Is Here.
A large vote is sure to come in from
the jewelry establishments conducted
by Millard r. Davis. This firm Is al
ways in the forefront when IL comes
10 discriminating buyers. The stores
are replete with everything from 8
collar button to diamonds, from q
stick pin to a watch The department
for repairing IS an object of serious
care, and when voters have in minC
n purchase of a jeweler. they should
always patronize this firm, thus ad
herring to the policy Of a faithful, con
scientious voter.
The Contest Man. in securing thi
organization Is careful TO obtain tina
class Of business men whom the publ
knows to be thoroughly dependable
Therefore the beautiful sentiment en-
unciated by this plan, the many vii
tues which follow its conception, an
fortified by the business men VIII
represent the commercial genius {
your community.
The rules governing the contest az
conceived with the idea in view {
anording every one equal protection
These rules are in plain print fc
everyone to read and digest. The
cover every essential detail of the pla
and its successful termination. Thi
these rules will be enforced. the veI
names of these substantial busines
men are sufficient guarantee.
The big Contest will be the on
topic on every lip, the one thought
every mind. Conjecture, rumor, doul
and hope will flow thick and fast du
ing the period of uncertainty whiC
20 week as time goes quickly by.
Il will be a clean. honorable an
f-lr contest throughout. conducted
spirit of fair play The next fe
months will be rich with pleasure an
profit TO one and all.
The Contest Man.