Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-02
s:0ffer Of Interest and I'm
portanCe to KenlebeC Co.
A Chance to Win Money and
. Fame By Photography.
The Kennehsc 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
section richer in natural beauties or
more picturesque views than Kennebec
county. IT Is important that these at
ltractions which nature has bestowed
upon us with such a lavish hand should
be more generally known and APP
preciated. Nowhere in this great
country Of ours Is 1t possible to find a
Territory of equal size, richer in the
varied charms that attract and hold
summer visitors. So numerous are
these that 1t Is not possible for any one
person to know them all. For some
time the Journal has entertained the
purpose, II sufficient encouragement
were offered the project. OF issuing be
fore the summer of 1907. 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.
4 We know that among the residents OF
our county, and those who annually
spend their summer vacations within
its limits, are many devoted lovers Of
Nature who are also skilled in the use
OF the camera. We desire to enlist
ing our projected Souvenir Edition a
complete and gratifying success. We
desire to show, in half-tone. reproduce
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-
pictures possible to be obtained, and in
order to allow photographers ample
time to secure them under the most ia
vorable conditions. the Journal makes
this offer:
For the best photograph sent to US. 500
For the second best $12
For the third best MISUNDERSTANDING
Fer the fourth, fifth and sixth best.
......... NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Va each
Every picture submitted Is to be in
scribed on the back with the name Of
me 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
amateur and professional. The award
will be made by a disnterested COM
mittee which will not know the names
Of the contestants, or by whom any Of
the photographs passed upon were SUBJ
mitted. The Journal reserves the
right to use any or all the photographs
submitted. proper credit being given to
the photographer in each instance.
contestants may send as many photo
"sphs as they WISH. but no person will
= DE given more than one award. This
Is splendid opportunity for the
camera owners Of the county. Search
out the most charming bit Of scenery
near your home and send us photo
graph OF 1t. There are no limits to
the size OF the pictures. The competi-
tion will close October Is. 1906 and the
awards will be made as soon after az
the committee can complete its WORK
A copy Of the special Souvenir Edi-
ton will be sent to every cont
which, in itself. will be worth The
photograph submitted. even II Won fa,,
to secure one Of the prizes.
The Souvenir Edition will he circu-
lated far and wide over the country
and will be the best advertisement Of
Kennebec county ever issued. II w,I,
be worth much to every section repre-
scented in it. Every town in old KEN
nebec Is rich In scenic charms, and the
Journal desires that one and all of
them should have place in this edi-
lion.
Let one and all take hold and make
Il q success.
Address all communications to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT,
Augusta Me