Winnipeg Free Press

Saturday, September 17, 1927

Issue date: Saturday, September 17, 1927
Pages available: 65
Previous edition: Friday, September 16, 1927

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Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - September 17, 1927, Winnipeg, Manitoba Manitoba free press Winnipeg saturday september 17. 1927 free press editor gives few hints for final of Competition let them be Snappy. Let them he Clear. Let. Them be convincing. Let them be the Best you can make 31 advertisements which Are to represent your Chance to win the biggest individual Cash prize Ever offered in the West to the general Public for a few hours work the s500 grand prize for the final week of the free press Zain Amateur ing contest which closes at Midnight next wednesday. Put yourself in the place of the officials who direct the affairs of the i 31 Winnipeg business concerns about whom the ads. Are to be written. They Are asking you or. And mrs. I Public to write their ads. For them. Put yourself in their place and to see what you would want an and. To be you would want it to be the kind that will sell your goods wares or services. Without sales you cannot carry your business Long As a going concern. You would want it to be an honest and accurate representation of facts As attractively pictured As pos Bush contractor wanted contractor with big outfit to take out Large Quantity of pulpwood. Excellent of reliable party who can Forf Tisish Bond. Apply by letter stating full particulars to Box 2964 free press. Sable. You would want it put in the shortest possible ads. Mean a heavy advertising Bill and you want to avoid that. Been incs the general Public la not so patient Reading Long ads. And a Short one catches the Eye More quickly. You would t want to sacrifice accuracy or any vital detail for Brevity s Sake so Don t err on the Side of too great shortness. Choose the words which convey your meaning most forcefully and Check Over your work when you have finished. It will not be such a difficult thing to make your and. Carry the right Appeal if you put yourself in the place of the dealer. You have then both his viewpoint and your own to work from. Read carefully the names of the 31 firms co operating with the free press in the contest. They Are printed in a separate Box on this Page. The rules governing this final week appear today in their revised form. Read them with care too and Don t be afraid to ask for information by letter or Tele phone if All is not Clear. New entrants Are eligible to enter now. Address All entries to the free press Caln contest editor Winnipeg free press. St. Vital fire chief after big Zain prize discovers no Trace of old glory s missing Crew special United despatch to Krc a press by tree press private wire St. Mini s. Sept. Trace has been found of the missing Crew of the transatlantic air plane. Old i glory the Steamer Kyle reported to night after a search along a 160-mile 2tg-2ag course around the area where j she had been reported earlier she j found pieces of the old glory. Boncouri offers proposal with general land disarmament plan would revive Geneva Proto col with More Businesslike plan for assistance revised for final week free press Zain and writing contest tired into the grand prize contest for which a grand prize of 5500.00 in Cash will be paid for the Best of All ads submitted during the Campaign. Entry of advertisements for the final s500.00 prize shall consist of not less than thirty one advertisements one for each of the thirty one participating concerns. Advertisements must be received by the free press before Midnight wednesday september 21st. Advertisements will be judged and afterwards the Best of them will be judged in Competition with the advertisements representing the championships of each of the preceding weeks. Advertise ments which have been Given special mention by the judges in the pre ceding weeks will also automatically go into the grand prize Competition. May compete for prizes except professional advertising writers and newspaper employees. No matter where you live you May enter. Are no obligations. You do not have to subscribe to the paper pay an Entrance fee or clip coupons. And May consist of a word phrase slogan poem letter essay or regular advertisement. And advertising idea letter or slogan must be written on a separate piece of paper at least postcard size. Put the name of the advertiser on the top of the and and your name and address on the Bach of the Sheet. Do not fold separately but enclose All in one envelope. Will be judged by a committee of Winnipeg advertising men and women. Suggestions if you con write a letter you can write an and. Length and elaboration Are not Only unnecessary they Are undesirable. Write briefly and to the Point. Get members of your family to help you and have them All compete for. The prize. No matter if you have not entered in the Competition before you can submit. 31 ads now and compete for the s500. The free press reserves the right to revise or Amend these rules. Write ads about these business houses firms in the free press Zain. And writing contest Candy Pica do Candy shops Nina stores at your a Pravica footwear Barnard Yale shoe Ltd. 313 Portage Avenue Rannard Lor oot Wiar feb cites. Lithographers and in Gravers Stovel company limited bin Tyne Avenue a corp Loti printing scr la opticians strains limited Curry bldg. Optometrists opticians hods to and supplies bid optical authorities of the West theatre Oah Kicic theatre Gair Street meats Gibson Gads a tatted and retail and retail Sherbrook St. 313 St. Marys an main St. 1es moving and storage Security men knew Hott Security storage in warehods3 co. Ltd. and Cream City Dairy limited by every Tett the very Hall our Drivers ice Cream is cr2am co. Ltd. Honey boy s Best ice Cream Olds Mobile motor cabs w4nkl1ng-m1llican mo1oks Ltd. St., Opp. Item press in Furby financial Killam a Mckay Ltd. 3dl main Street insurance. And Auto Rooue finance in it s insurance. We it business College the Success business College in Public Confidence Avenue at Edmonton Buttes City Dairy and Golden Rod by every test City Dairy ibid Jed Plax alls suits Fob kiddies 1ionahch Overall ufos. Co. Ltd. Suits that suit old Dot mothers too conqueror Brand work Atid sport pants and Shtrum your dealer Hia Beai cereals bad River it s health bed River Grain co Ltd. Ajoc 7our grocer Hjokt tresses Springs Beds couches Rakhill bedding Ltd. Loot Lor the name i Richoll at better Atoru Western Canada s finest jewellery store the Complete Gilt shop Portage and Garry electric washers the Beatty electric Washer easier to operate washes Paster lasts Beatty Washer store Beatty bros., Ltd. 313 Donald furniture and Home furnishings j. A. Banfield Ltd. 4b2 main Street reliable Home furnishes Purk food products Gold Standard Tea Gold Standard Chamess Corleo Gold Standard baking powder Flavouring extracts Jelly powder and olives manufactured and distributed by the Codville. Company limited at All grocers Gas and Oil Prairie atty Oil co. Ltd look for the electro sinn Buffalo brands 10 up to the Date service stations Tea room and confectioner the Princess 252-4 Portage Avenue modern ele Othic restaurant 524-s main at left Coal Mcleod a River Good Coal ask your dealer osl2r. Hajj mond Hanl on _ limited wholesale distributors paints and varnishes ask your dealer for Stephens ladies Hollinsworth co Ltd always newest styles Best service and 336-Bo Portage Avena stores in Rejina and Calgary _ beverages Kiewel brewing co., Ltd. _ St. Boniface White the perfect Beer musical pianos bad musical goods radios Wynot per piano company Ltd. Latin dry service Winnipeg or tied 860 Sherbrook Street Chevrolet motor c4ss 761 Corydon Avenue the most Beautiful Chevrolet in history bread spurs Parnell baking co. Ltd. Feeding a City since 1882" men s cloth no 6ervioe clothes shops Ltd. Stea i clothes of the better. Kind the fickle lady known As Luck took a great Shine to Captain m. Barr. Chief of the St. Vital fire brigade during the recent races and gave Back at least six Rifold on. His investments placed mostly on the nose and now he is going to Tesi her still further in connection with the free press Zain 55.000 Amateur and writing contest. He is seen in the Centre i of the above picture seated in i Riat of the fire Hall writing out an for Allan Killam and Mckay Ltd. Tho first of the series of 31 ads. Which constitute an entry for the final week carrying with it the 8500 grand prize. The who is an Early Riser thought he d have a Little Solitude about eight o clock yesterday razor lung in which to do his stuff but take a close look at the picture you will see that other equally Early Birds weren t exactly napping. Behind him stands the chief of police himself a. Jourdain with Constable Cradoc Loci on the right of the picture and con stable Hoodward on the left flank. Plenty of advice is being offered but chief Barr is not having any More than he did when he sent his Iron men to the races. He is cooking up some corking Good ads. All on his own and trusting to lady Luck for the rest. Specla.1 a noted Newt Cable to free press by free press private wire by Henry Wood Geneva. Switzerland sept. New ambitious project to guarantee Security to nations against attack was being studied tonight by delegates to the league of nations Assembly. On behalf of France Paul Boncouri her chief Delegate offered her proposal today. It provides increased Security by co ordination and generalization of regional Security and arbitration treaties Between groups of neighbouring states for their collective Security. Preparation for systematic enforce ment of All articles of the league of nations covenants. Revives Geneva protocol revival of the princ Imes of the Geneva protocol but with a More business like arrangement for Mutual assistance among league members in the event they Are attacked. France wants to have her project adopted by the league s disarmament commission and presented to the As Sembly along with a general land Dis armament plan so that both can be acted upon at the same time. Under that proof sol however each nation would fix its own minimum armament needs. Tie French Fri Rue that disarmament is impossible until Security against at tack is guaranteed each nation and that their new plan _ will guarantee such Security. France believes that the league ought first to do everything possible to outlaw War. And secondly to insure adequate Protection to any nation that May be attacked. Land while Poland sends the cheaper grades of textiles to Canada. No reports of Martin Jensen san Diego calif., sept. 16. No reports had been received Here to night on the Progress of the Mono plane piloted by Martin Jensen Hono Lulu flier which took off from Here today on a non Stop flight for new York with Leo. A movie lion As pass Enger. Although equipped with a radio set the transmission key of which is strapped around. Right leg. No advices from the were reported. Neither had the plane soph Sefc along its South. Estimated the trip Woula , to a National endowment policy gives future Independence at Low Cost auction Sale of 4 dining room suites Chester Fatm. any dressers no. Mario rough of t saturday september at Jana o clerk. In wind and Miles Over Ocean continued from Page t. Non Stop flight from old Orchard j Maine. J Koennecke Riding to fur Kast i Canadian pros Cologne. Germany sept. Tain Otto Koennecke accompanied by his financial Backer. Count Solms Laubach tonight planned 10 take off at noon tomorrow in the on the opening of the rhenish for flight to the far tournament. Bast. Ruth elder receives Cherk associated press despatch c Curtiss Field . Sept. Elder 23-year-old Florida flier was walked in taking government tests for her private Pilot s License today. In Spector Walter b. Jones of the department of Commerce informed her that she must first undergo a physical examination at Hempstead . News in today s advertisements from Hia classified columns finance company offers a num Ber of fore cars for Sale for which no reasonable offer will be refused. Legal firm in Scotland seek in formation regarding whereabouts of Samuel Milroy Stroyan at one time a resident at Alexander. Man. Tea set. Vine glasses hand paint i cd punch bowl. Etc. Are for j miscellaneous j several garages Are Telephone Exchange in growing Western District is for Ness hardware demonstrator is wanted by department help advertiser will Trade s46q.oo Edi son phonograph for Canada proposes treaty of Commerce with Poland press . I Warsaw. Poland. Sept. 16 via ecu j Canadian government has j proposed to Poland the conclusion of i a treaty of Commerce it is under j stood that negotiation is will commence shortly. Flour constitutes the Princi pal article of Canadian Export to to claims most marvellous from death on record ads poll City in Irish free smile cons continued from Page 1. Lem ass Republican chief party Egit j for de Valera who polled votes or. Henessy government who polled 9.400 and j. W. Beckett government 7.362. Robert Briscoe Republican failed of election on the first prefer Miles. But probably will be elected on the distribution of votes. Ernest Blythe government state vice president headed the poll in Monaghan but was 142 Short of the necessary quota. He win be elected by the distribution of votes and the others Likely to be elected from same constituency Are Richard has Lett Independent and or. F. C. Ward Pianna pail. Captain Redmond the National Boayue Leader elected for water Ford where the Pianna fail candidate also was returned. Is sought by pol 3e continued from Page 1. Agents officers and employees of both companies. Is Woll Knou a Cooperman is said to be a Well known company promoter of new York. Stewart and Benner two min ing men whose names were used to obtain the two Charters Are both assisting the police and Are doing All they can to help the Crown authorities to straighten out the tangle. They claim they were unaware of the Busi Ness Cooperman was conducting. Salesmen directed by Cooperman oper ated offices at Sault Ste. Marie Ottawa Windsor and Toronto. Information in the Possession of the police leads them to conclude that customers of the two companies have lost about half a million dollars. It is alleged that stocks were sold by High pressure methods on margin and. That in Many cases the stocks were not purchased by the Selling arms who merely retained the margins. Pain eve welcomes american legion on visit to Paris Assoc Latch press in blk Paris. Sept. Will realize above All that neither time nor Fleet ing difficulties which life almost inevitably causes to arise Between two great nations can impair the recollection which we keep of those Noble Young men who came from overseas to die on the Hills of la Meuse or in the Plains of Champagne and i thus Paul pain eve French minister of War. Greeted general j. J. Persling and the american legion when they came to Paris today to hold their an Nual convention. Theire will be about veterans and their relatives it is estimated in Paris within 48 hours. Special United be s s Cable to fro by free press private Ayrc Sydney n.s.w., sept. The world s most marvellous escape from death is claimed by John French employed As a rigger on a Coal mine Chimney stack 110 feet High at Lith Gow. The scaffolding broke at the Chim top and French fell head first. Sixty let from the ground his Boot caught in the Gutter of a mine roof building. He Hung precariously sus Pended for several minutes when he was rescued a. Slightly sprained ankle. Lift off no pain whole police Force stops mob storming Florida jail associated press despatch fort Myers fhi., sept. 16. The entire police Force was called out to night to quell a disturbance growing out of the unsuccessful efforts of a mob to storm the Lee county jail in search of a negro who today attacked a White woman in her Home on the outskirts of the City. Anzora is the solution for untidy hair. It smooths Down most tousled keeps you look ing and nil Day Long. Use Anzora Cream for Greasy vol for dry scalps. So i by or from National drug chemical co. Of Canada Ltd. Messes. Drugs Ltd., Winnipeg. Y an Sora perfumery co land on England. Drop free zone on that ersome Corn. Instantly it stops act ing then shortly you lift that sore Touchy Corn right Oft with your fingers. You la Lauglin really it is so easy and does t Hurt one bit it works like a Charm every time. A tiny bottle of free zone costs few cents at any store and is sufficient to remove every hard Corn soft Corn Corn Between the toes and it who is your Skinny Friend Ethel Tell him to take Mccoy s cod liver extract tablets for a couple of months and get enough Good Healths flesh on his Bones to look like a real Man. Ten him its the Only Way to take those hollows from his Cheeks and neck. Tell him that thousands of thin puny peaked scrawny men All Over America improved their physical health and appearance acid bless the Day they first heard of these wonderful suffer coated tablets so full of weight producing vitamins. Ask for Mccoy s cod liver extract tablets. Every druggist worthy of the name Sells 60 cents. Any thin Man or woman can put on five pounds of healthy flesh in 30 Days or your druggist will willingly refund the Purchase Price. One woman put on 15 pounds in six weeks. Children grow robust Anc old people feel younger in a few reduces strained puffy Ankles Lymph Ogitis poll evil fistula swellings late enema and allays pain. Heals Boot chafes. T Safe Antiseptic and 6ermigie1e or remove Nat Rand can be worked. Pleasant to ust so a hot be delivered. Describe your die for doric absorb1ne. Or. Len Mai cite Dike. Contd. m. Few required at to Pipii Enion. Bottle k Metier or Del Leroi. Absorb lne and absorb lne or. Are made Jai Canada by to. F. Youngjr inc. 191 Montreal. Cuba Salesman wanted to Complete sales Force marketing. Chrysler cars now a Leader in the big Selling lines. Splendid Opportunity to make real Money. Lawrence motor co Ltd. 266 Portage ave. Co of Canada Hwd establish so 1899 a. C. Down provincial manager 407-408 conf donation life. Bldg Winnipeg Man. Byh. Son before you the that the average person is not. of in piano construction make it Good business to see the Mason Risch before making a Choice. A demonstration will you of the Superior construction Mii show you the Fea Tures that have made it the Delight of Over Canadian owners. Sold direct from our factory to your Home at big easy terms. Sample bargain from our Exchange department Schubert upright piano in Fine condition. Steinway Mason Eisch Henry Herbert duo Art reproducing pianos Estey organs. Orth phonic victrola3 piano manufacturers 346 Portage Avenue Winnipeg what if holidays do come late september Are delightful with just As much to summer excursion to Clef s Are in effect to september 30th, Vith return limit until october 31st, 1927 on the Way to the Pacific coast see the Canadian Pacific Rockies Rich in their autumn splendour Eastern Canara travel the Canadian Pacific Park line route. Your Choice of rail or Lake and Rau. Ask the ticket agent for full information Movin Call fireproof warehouses 35 water Street. Phone 87 337. Auction Sale of household furniture suites fumed Ford track. Etc. At i Ortte so i saturday sept. 17 at 2 and 7.30 Insi Ruchti by i follows two c i room Odd Bui few. Btes 2 Widen Oak Chlara i finish Cabinet. piano. . Rockers Usta wardrobe Savare m e Rifle carpets and Isno Leun. Bicycle nut finish and brass Budi Tow no couches Cook ranges Oil Stem Gas ranges Kitchen Oblea chairs bomb. 14x12 win and camping outfit ton truck Model to boxes Taui China and til Vertre. Poplin a Host of other goods. Tern is h. J. Gray phone Sirij abet Loath. Sell it by by w. H. Mcpherson auction Sale of horses wagons harness lumber Etc. On the premises 2u notre Dame ave., St. Boniface on monday sept. 19th at 10 . I 13 work horses 1 Saddle horse. 1 heavy duty Dray 3 dump wagons. Boxes. 6 heavy 1 Bobsleigh 1 Cutter. 1 Light delivery Sleigh i Wood Racks. Odd i poles. Is rafts . Neck 1 yokes lumber in. Sizes 3x3, i 6x2. 4xi. 6x1 and planking i crowbars Coal i chutes trough scraper i Forks shovels Page wire is j storm windows. Roll top desk tit i j w. H. Mcpherson auction nor 25 s33. F by e. K. Carter j auction saw of 5-piece Walnut finished bedroom i suite in line condition coot Solovei sea Gumo Piroue parlor suite. Sewing i inc. Extension table and g Dinen miscellaneous Small goods Etc. 4 e Street on i saturday sept. 11 at . I Beds Complete Drw Sci re Tab is. Iris Rhein tables chairs. . I Toronto Couch tvs san pfc or. I trunk Buby Carriage i ing . Lard Nice Eland cloth ii Iki. I ice boxes. Tco is. Clothes tyls Small seeds. Terms Cash. I Edward k. Cak teb i phone is a by f. Schachter auction Sale 2w Dufferin Avenue saturday sept. 17th 7 . Sharp Oon Sistna of household furniture ools Disis Etc. F. Auctioneer. Offering 8% preferred Slock the National Clay products company limited a so ind Manitoba write for Jirsa deserving your invest finance company of Canada cos Mai without oblation please Send me particulars of National Clay products of 1 Rel Cronce Stock. Address Salesman wanted we have an opening for a real Man. An Opportunity y for steady pm pity ment with a Ctm nce to real Money. Empire motors Portage and Maryland ;