Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-10
Offer Of Interest and In
portance to kennebec Co,
A Chance to Win Money al
Fame By Photography,
The ksnnebsc Journal viii Give $40, tI2,
So and Three SIS Prizes.

1t Is the opinion Of the Journal nat
nowhere in all New England is there
section richer in natural beauties &c
more picturesque views than Kenneba-
county. 1t is important that these a.
fractions which nature has bestoT 4
upon us with such lavish hand shpd1
be more generally known and 49,
preciated. Nowhere In this gnat
country of ours Is IL possible e q 3
territory of equal size, richer the
varied charms that attract and hold
summer visitors So numerous srs
these that 1t Is not possible for any ons
person to know them all. For SONS
time the Journal has entertaine | The
purpose, IL sufficient encourag enlent
were offered the project, of issuing be-
fore the summer of 1907. a special Illus
trated edition devoted TO the pic
turesque charms which make Kennebec
such an ideal section for those In
search Of summer rest and recreation.
We know that among the residents OF
our county, and those who annually
spend their summer vacations within
It's limits. are many devoted lovers Of
Nature who are also skilled in the use
Of the camera. We desire to enlist
the active cooperation Of these In max
Ing our projected Souvenir Edition
complete and gratifying success. We
desire to show, in half-tone reproduc-
lions, the beautiful scenery Of our lakes
and hills. the 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 to be obtained. and In
order to allow photogra piers ample
time to secure them under the most IA
vorable conditions, the Journal makes
this offer:
For the best photograph sent to us..sn
For the second best ..................xH
For the third best NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
For the fourth, fifth and sixth BEST.
...... NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ...Sb each.
Every picture submitted Is to be In
scribed 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 VIII %
open to all photographers, Dotn
amateur and professional. The a"aru
will be made by a disinterested COM
mittee which will not know the names
Of the contestants, or by whom any VI
the photographs passed upon were Sun
mitted. The Journal reserves tno
right to use any or all the photographs
submitted. proper credit being given ~
the photographer in each Instances
Contestants may send as many photv
graphs as they wish. but no person WI
be given more than one award. ~
Is a splendid opportunity for .nS
camera owners Of the county. SEARCH
out the most charming bit OF scenel'
near your home and send us photo-
graph Of it. There are no nmits
the size Of the pictures. the cornp..
ton will close October Is. 1905, ana tn'
awards will be made as soon a1ter
the committee can complete its VIZ W.,
A cory Of the special Souvenir ~"
ton will be sent to every contestsn.
which, in itself, will be worth .nu
photograph submitted. even II you lsn
to secure one Of the prizes.
The Souvenir Edition will be circu-
lated far and wide over the country:
and win be the best advertisement 9.
Kennebec county ever issued. IL WI
be worth much to every section rsple
scented in It. Every town In OLD MI
nebec Is rich in scenic charms, ana W
Journal desires that one and all y.
them should have a place In this sa
| ton.
Let one and all take hold and MAJ.
It a success.
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BURLEIGH & FLYNT.
Augusta. "a