Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-23
Offer Of Interest and In
portance' to Kennebec Co.
A Chance to Win Money and
Fame By Photography.
The kennebee Journal Will Give $40, $l2,
Sc and Three IS 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. 1t Is important that these at
fractions which nature has bestowed
upon us with such a lavish hand should
be more generally known and ap-
preciated Nowhere in this great
country Of ours is it possible to find
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 to know them all. For some
time the Journal has entertained the
! purpoae, IL 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.
! 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
! the active cooperation OF these in max
| Ing our projected Souvenir Edition a
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 photographers ample
! time to secure them under the most IA
vorable conditions the journal makes
| this offer:
| For the best photograph sent to us. $50
For the second best ..............$12
For the third best NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
For the fourth, fifth and sixth best.
-........ NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. SIS each.
Every picture submitted Is to be in
scribcd on the back with the name Of
the place depicted, and will be num-
bered in the order of it's receipt at the
Journal office. The contest will be
open to all photographers, both
amateur and professional The award
will be made by a DISTINGUISHED COM
mittee which will not know the names
of the contestants. or by whom any OF
| the photographs passed upon were sub
United 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
graphs as they wish, but no person will
be given more than one award. This
Is a splendid opportunity for the
| camera owners of the county. Search
out 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 COMPETE
tion will close October IS, 1906, and the
awards will be made as soon after as
the committee can complete its work.
A copy Of the special Souvenir Edi-
which, in itself. will be worth the
photograph submitted. even IL you fail
to secure one Of the prizes.
The Souvenir Edition will be circu-
lated far and wide over the country.
and will be the best advertisement Of
Kenncbec county ever issued. 1t will
be worth much to every section repre-
sented in it. Every town in old Ken
nehec is rich In scenic charms. and the
Journal desires that one and all Of
them should have a place in this edi-
lion.
Let one and all take hold and make
1t a success.
/ Address all communications to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT,
i Augusta, Me.