Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-30

ticle might well be termed HHints to
the Wise,' for the time has come for
those who have not begun to begin,
Cor those who are working a little to
work more, for those who are seriously
at it to become oven more 80. There
was never a thing done so well that
there was not room for Improvement,
and the contest man Is going to act as
an advisory counsel to EVENING
NEWS readers, resting securely in the
belief that his suggestions will fall
upon many willing ears that are eager
to perform their functions as v~ote-get-
tiers to the uttermost.
When he picks up the merchants re.
ports TO retabulate them he is like the
physician who feels the pulse and takes
the temperature from which he largely
diagnoses the patient g condition. So
when the contest man scans their re-
ports he knows how much work is be.
ing thrown into vote-getting by all con
testants. He can instantly see when a
contestant is dependent upon a few
workers to carry the banner, or if the
rank and file are doing their duty. He
knows if a customer is voting just be-
cause a merchant he previously traded
with has the votes, or IL a customer
is out making every expenditure count.
For example there are contestants
who are casting a large vote in Philip
Levine Co. which is double that cast
IN all the grecers' and markets put to-.
gether, when they could exhibit five
times the strength If this important
feature 9the grocer and meat trade,
were embraced. just the reverse applies
to others; a large vote is coming in
from one or two grocers and markets
and comparatively few from other
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This is half-hearted work aad to Wn
IL the kis contest SUCH d~eh'oAaAssyy
only brooks defeat in the err 81
contest man realizes that thsr of
voters need no advice from hinifa4sfar
as their personal expenditures are con-
cerned, for they are working tooth and
toe IN the game of yote-but have you
added q friend to your cause. That Is
the secret. Start the endless chain
going; ask your friends to ask their
friends, etc. etc. You know.
It's all such a simple problem, and
no matter what view you take of it,
it's absolutely free; no matter how
many votes you cast it involves no
cost. Thousands of Perth Amboy's best
III lux WoiGuy C1t1LC4o dIO ditttu
with one little army or another, In re-
Spouse to the call Of their conscience.
They are working heart and soul, with
might and main, to see their favorite
capture the beautiful trophy of this
contest, and, no matter what looms up
to divert their interests. such efforts
will prove futile, for the great library
contest has gained an impetus that
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propositions.
1t is an enterprise which is tried and
true in the contest field. 1t has wealth
red the storms of years. Through its
instrumentality hundreds of noble in
situations throughout the country are
absorbing the treasure thoughts eneom-
passed in these grand, good books. The
great library contest stands alone in
its special field, pre-eminent. 1t has
certainly met with the reception it
justly merited in Perth Amboy, which
speaks well for the intelligent percep-
ton of her people. The little white
slip disseminated by t~wenty-six lead
ing merchants travels every second of
the day from hand to hand in the fate
full ballot Box. Scissors are travelling
around thousands of EVENING NEWS
coupons every week.. and every one ex-
traeted brings you closer and closer to
that great climax. So keep up the
good work-the end Is in sight.
If you trade with a grocer and pay
your bills weekly or monthly, a contest
grocer win accommodate you. If you
pay cash it's just the same. Start TO-
morrow with the ayowed determination
to go upon the principle that you are
the balance of power and that one
omission on your part may be at the
cost of victory. Even the hot ehoce-
late at The Boston Confectionery may
winning vote.
Every vote cast is carefully presarv-
ed, every report from a merchant like
wise.
The Y. NJ. He Assn, holds fast to the
lead for another week. and it has ia.
ken some tall hunting to do SO, for
when this proud position is held away
from the Grammar School and Others
1t is an accomplishment indeed. The
pupils and friends of this school seem
to be everywhere, as every merchant s
report shows a goodly vote for this
splendid institution.
We have been expecting the Elks on
the Dana Relief Society to land on top
any moment, but thus far they occupy
the ever menau1ng positions of eighth
and sixth places. The week $ surprise
Is furnished by the Danish nj. Il
church. They east an enormous vote
this week, and they are spreading out
into many merchants reports that here.
tofore did not include them. There are
more changes in the relative positions
OF the contestants today than has de-.
veloped in some time. It Is only neces,
sRry to glance through the list and he
vote speaks for itself. Among thosa
improving their position are just ten
IN the list.
Apprehepding that possibly some
over-anthusiasts have the notion thai
they can take the merchant ticket
from the store 10 vote Il 3 later time.