The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-02-13

The first special prize (silver mesh
bag) was won by Miss Bayless, Of
Bonnie Terre, who was closely follow
ed by several other earnest contest
ants. Just difference of a dollar
or two would have made someone else
the winner of the first prize. The win
ming of this first special prize does
not in any way Indicate who the win
ner of the car will be. In fact, the
contest manager knows from past ex-
perience that there will likely be first
one and then another contestant who
heads the list. Contests frequently
run close between two or more con-
testants right up to the last day.
There is no reason for anyone to
become discouraged at this stage of
the contest, as the race is just begin
ming, and while you may not have
gotten as much as you expected at
the start, there is no doubt but what
your average success will be good if
you persevcre and do your best. You
should realize that it is the general
average which counts.
The special offer now being made
is nothing tremendous, however it
should prove of much interest to all
contestants who are sincerely in ear
nest in their quest of the famous 1914
Ford Touring Car.
Before / say anything more
want to caution contestants to read
the advertisements and articles in re-
gard to the contest each week, as
there will always be some advice or
special information given each week.
1t only takes a few minutes to read
these advertisements, so you can af-
ford to take time.
The contest is now on practically
what | call working basis, however
there are good many names appear
ing in the list of contestants who are
not really trying in their own behalf
If some of these contestants who
have been assisted to their present
standing through the interest of their
friends, would only only get out en-
Enthusiastically in their own behalf,
there is no doubt but what they would
be formidable competitors to those
holding highest places.
| will greatly appreciate having
those whose names apear here and
who do not intend trying, notify me
of that fact so their name may be re-
moved from the list. can hardly
give anything but general advice
through these articles, but will be
glad if | can be of any assistance il
planning a systematic campaign fo.
each and every contestant, basing r !.
advice on their special field, and Q.
portunity.
The Special Offer
AS is explained in the adver .i5e-
ment appearing on another page, !
will give 5000 extra votes on every
$1,000 turned in between and inclus-
i've of Friday, February the thirteenth
till Thursday February the nine
teenth, 6 p. m. All mail reports bear
ing a post mark of the town from
where mailed Of, on, or before p
m. Thursday the nineteenth will come
in on this offer, no matter if the re-
port does not reach us ti,ltwenty-four
hours later. 1t is of course under.
stood that you get 5000 extra on each
$1,000 you turn in during this time
no matter now much you turr
in if you turn in $4,000 you
get 10000 extra in addition
each subscription, etc. That is sure,
ly clear, however, / will be glad to
explain if you have any doubt in your
mind.
Now do your best during this spec,
ial 5000 offer, and thus gain good
many thousand votes. Tel youi
prospective subscribers of this offer
and that, is the reason why you want
their subscription now.
Standing of Contestants
The following is the standing Of
contestants to date. A new count OF
votes is made each Wednesday after
noon. Reports reaching us after
Wednesday afternoon will not ap.
pear in the paper till week later:
Pennington
Walter Sebastian ........ 27,60t
Edna Ware ............... 9,40(
Anna Craig 80. .......... 1O,60t
Mrs. E. F. Emerson. ....... 1881
Mrs. Everett Barker ....... 8,20t
Elbert ]. Hunt ............ 28,45(
Rural Route No.
Myrtle Griffin ............. 7,65t
Anna KOllmeyer .x.......... 6.00'
Mrs. Will Counts .......... 1852
Mrs. Maud Mark ....... 10,50l