The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-02
Read These Final Instruc-
 tions Carefully

tons Oare1ully
 As a matter of caution and to guard against the possibilities of loss to candidates through the msunder- of the campaign, herewith are ap- pended the final instructions that should be observed. All candidates and particularly those residing in out side districts, should read and weigh every line carefully.
 l. All vote ballots and remttances mailed from now on should be sent special delivery to insure their reach ing us in time. If you live outside of Birmingham and intend to mail your votes and subscriptions. take the pre- caution to find out exactly what time your postoffice closes and also obtain all possible information regarding train service on the railroad that will carry your votes to the Campaign of- flee.
 2. You are allowed the privilege of mailing your subscriptions and votes at any time up to Saturday. August 2nd. at g p. m. This gives you the opportunity of working ing your votes and subscriptions be sure to have them in your postoifice before o'clock next Saturday night. August 2nd. These votes must reach the Campaign Office by p..m.. Mon day. August 4th. and show the post mark of having been mailed before g p. m. August 2nd The Age Herald will not be responsible for the count ing of your votes unless they are re- ceived by the above stated time.
 !. All remittances and votes should be plainly addressed to the Campaign Manager. Age-Herald. Birmingham, Ala. This will insure absolute ac- curacy and prevent any of them frsn going astray.
 {. Examine your vote ballots care fully and see that the correct num- ber of votes khave been issued on same. Pay particular attention to bal lots issued on "second payment" and observe whether the proper difference is an error notify the Campaign Man ager in person or in writing and re- turn the ballot for proper correction
 5. Be sure that your name and dis triet number are on every ballot be- fore sending them to this office.
 c. Under no conditions will votes be transferred from one candidate to another. This is an absolute rule and will be strictly enforced.
 [. Every subscription turned in will awarded until this is done. All votes secured on "old" subscriptions that have been turned in as new" will be cancelled. ''Swithching" subscriptions will only result in regret and disap- pointment. Be sure that your sub 
 O. Second payments" should be marked such on the subscription stub. Also put down the amount of the first payment. so that the proper difference in votes can be given.
 g. Contestants may send in their reserve votes at any time now. As the ballot box has been locked and sealed and the key placed in The Age Herald vault The ballot box will not be opened except by the official judges at the final count.
 10. All vote ballots now in the pos session of candidates have NOT yet been published. They must be re- turned to the Campaign Office before they will count to your credit. The same applies on all votes you may re- ceive on subscriptions turned in dur ing the remainder of the campaign. II. When sending in your votes do not roll or fold, but send them in . flat package, using . little cardboard. so as to keep them absolutely flat. Be sure to use special delivery stamps on all letters. votes. etc.
 12. Positively no personal cheeks will be accepted in payment for sub scriptions. All remittances sent in to the Campaign Office after Wednes- day must be either pos toffice or ex- press money orders, certified cheeks or drafts. If you have any checks given to you by subscribers, go to your local bank and have them cer- tified before sending your remittance to the Campaign Office.