The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-07-17
last WEEK
FOR SLOGANS
BkELoT BOXES TO BE eRovlD.
Ed AT ALI DRUG STORES FOR
Z THE DEP oslT OF S 70 GA Ms MAX.
ING III. CONVENE EMIT FoR.THo Sc
WHO MAY NOT WANT TO TAKE
TROUBLE 10 MAIL THE cou-
PoNs.

To-day Is the first day OF the last
week Of the great Slogan contest, The
results Of the first week were GER
tainly gratifying to the Chamber Of
Commerce committee having this con.
test in charge. They are anxious 70
get qlarduple the results this week
over last. We hear so many people
say they are going to- send in their
suggestions, but have not as yet We
want every Individual In Marion coul-
ty to make at least one suggestion,
Swamp the secretary with mail this
week.
Little things are often the begin
ming Of great things. One little idea
may make such a hit that nothing can
stop 1t. An expressive slogan prop
erly advertised might make Falrnont
the most talked Of city in the entire
country.
Eventually Falrmont will be the me-
tropolis of West Virginia.
Why not now?
What other cities have done Fair.
mont can do in less time.
Two weeks is long enough to pro
cure slogan, and we will have a
thousand, at least, by Saturday even
ing, July %.
Some may make sneering remarks
about making such a fuss about a LIT,
Tie thing like a, slogan.
Well, we need a few good knockers
to stimulate the,rest of US to greater
efforts. We will venture that more
people have given thought to what
Fairmont has 10 offer; to her posi-
bilities; 10 the strides she has made
in a short time, and to her advantages
as a place Of residence, during the
past week than for many days.
We admit Falrmont has some draw
backs, but that Is just what the Cham
Der Of Commerce have sec out to elm
mate.
Fairmont's Chamber of Comerce ii
composed Of the active men OF this
community. It's board of directors are
men of ability, busy men; men who
can see through proposition and see
Its possibilities or its drawbacks. Fair
mont's future is In good hands. Wild
cat schemes will not have a chance
with this body Legitimate PROPOSE
lions will be carefully considered
When you look over the list of direc
tors you will not find a man that has
not been success in his chosen bust
ness or profession.
But to make a better city 1t viii
take the concerted effort Of each In
dividual in cur community, But We
have dEitted from! the point at hand
The business at hand. Is a slogan
for Fairmont. Here are; few o.
other slogan cities:
Cleveland, Ohio "a million In
1890"
Detroit, Mlch-"In Detroit life Is
worthing living. Isis
Marietta, ohio-"The Mpdel City,
Some one is or has thought out q
slogan for Falrmont that will be ex
pressive, concise and to the point.
Remember, a letter mailed latel
than o'clock Saturday, the 22d, can
not be counted,
A Ballot Box at Every Drug Store.
All the drug stores Of the city will
be requested to provide small boz
for the reception Of slogans which will
make 1t more convenient than mailing
them in some cases. The secre:ary
will collect all slogans that are lei
at the stores.
The several drug stores are Beam 4
McCIoskey in the Fifth wardi Hal
drug Co., in First ward; the Souti
Side Drug Store in Fourth ward, AM
line Mt. City Drug store, Cranes dur
store, Booher's Drug store, Martin
Drug store and Chrlstie's in the Thlrt
ward. Mark; date Of deposit Of slo
gans in box which will answer tn
came as post mark,
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