Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-06-23
PICTURE PRIZES!
Offer Of Interest and In
portance to Kennebec Co.
A Chance to Win Money and
Fame By Photography.
The kennebsc Journal Will Give $40, $I2,
So and Three SIS Prizes.

1t is the opinion of the Journal that
nowhere In all New England is there a
section richer in natural beauties or
| more picturesque views than Kennebec
county. 1t is important that these at
fractions which nature has bestowed
upon US with such a lavish hand should
De more generally known and ap-
preciated. Nowhere in this great
country If ours is it possible to find a
territory Of equal size. richer in the
varied charms that attract and hold
summer visitors. SO numerous are
these that it is not possible for any one
person 10 know them all. For some
tline the journal has entertained the
purpose, if sufficient announcement
Wer. offered the project, Of issuing be-
fore the summer of 1867. a special illus
trated edition devoted to the pic
turcsquc charms which make kennebec
such an ideal section for those in
search oi summer rest and recreatioI
W" know that among the residents OF
ou county, and those VINO annually
spend their summer vacations within
its limits, are many devoted lovers of
Nature vino are also skilled in the use
| al tlt 'dlIltTd. we desire To enlist
the active cooperation of these in max
ing our projected Souvenir Edition a
complete and gratifying success. We
desire To show, in half-tone reproduce
tons, the beautiful scenery of our lakes
| ana mills, tl:e charming spots along our
streams and rivers. and the picturesque
| places in our villages, and on our
| farms.
| In order to secure the widest posi-
| bile range Of viewpoint. and the best
| pictures Possible IT, be obtained, and in
order to allow photographers ample
| time t. secure them under the most ia
vcrable conditions. the journal makes
| tins Offer:
For the best photograph sent to us. $50
| For the second best $l2
| For the third best Observation-Disclosures
For the fourth. fifth ami sixth best 800.
......... OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. So each.
Every picture submitted is t. be in
scribcd on the back with the name of
the place depicted. and will be- num-
bered in the order of its receipt at the
Journal office. The contest will be
open To all photographers. both
|
will be- made by 4 disinterested COM
| mittee which will not know the names
| of the contestants. or by whom any of
the photographs passed upon We're sub
| mittcd. The Journal reserves the
| right To use any or all the phOtogra phS
submitted. proper credit being given to
| the photographer in each instance.
| Contestants may send as many phi ITO
graphs AZ they wish. but no person will
! b. given mnle than one award. This
is Il splendid opportunity for the
| camera owners Of the county. Search
ont the most charming bit Of scenery
near your home and send US a photo
| graph of it. There are no limits to
the size Of the pictures. The competi-
ton will close October l.. 1906, and the
awards will be made as soon after as
the committee can complete its work.
A copy of the special Souvenir E,di-
ton will be sent to every contestant,
which. in itself, will be worth the
photograph submitted, even if you fail
to secure one of the prizes.
The Souvenir Edition will be circu-
lated far ana wide over the country,
and will b" the best advertisement Of
| Kenncbec county ever issued. 1t will
he worth much to every section repre-
scented in il. Every town in old Ken
nehec is rich in scenic charms, and the
Journal desires that one and all Of
them should have Il place in this edi-
| ton.
Let one and all take hold and make
| it n success.
Address all communications to
| BIRLEIGH x FLY Mt,
/ Augusta, Me