Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-25
Offer Of Interest and In
portance to KennebeC Co.
4 Chance to Win Money and
Fame By Photography.
The Ksnnebec journal Will Give $40, sl2,
So and Three SIS Prizes.

II is the opinion OF the Journal that
nov here in all New England Ii there
section richer in natural beauties or
more picturesque views than kennebec
county. II il important that these at
fractions which nature has bestowed
upon us with such lavish hand should
be more generally known and APP
preciated. Nowhere in this great
country Of ours Is II 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 III. For some
time the journal has entertained the
purpose, IL sufficient encouragement
were Offered the project. Of issuing be-
fore the summer of 1901. a special ilius-
trated edition devoted TO the pic
turesuue 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
complete and gratifying success. we
desire to show, in half-tone reproduc-
tions. the beautiful scenery of our lakes
and hills. the charming spots along our
streams and rivers, and the picturesque
places in our villages. and or our
farms.
In order to secure the widest posi-
BILE range Of viewpoint, and the hes,
pictures possible to be obtained, ana 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. .S20
For the second best $l2
For the third best .....................$ IS
For the fourth, fifth and sixth best .....
~ NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. SIS 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 will be
open to all photographers, both
amateur and professional. The award
will be made by disinterested COM
rnittee which will not know the names
of the contestants. or by whom any OF
the photographs passed upon were suh-
mitted. The Journal reserves the
right to use any or all the photographs
submitted, proper credit being given L
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. Thi:
is a splendid opportunity for tn,
camera owners of the county. Searci
out the most charming bit Of scenerl
near your home and send us a photo
graph of it. There are no limits 4
the size OF the pictures. Tho co,npeti
tton will close October Is, 1906 and tn,
awards will be made as soon after a.
the committee can complete its wors
A copy of the special Souvenir Ed
tsou will be sent to every cohtesta n,
which, In Itself, will be worth tn
photograph submitted. even IL you fal
to secure one OF the prizes.
The Souvenir Edition will he circu
tsead far and wide over the cOuntr1
and will be the best advertisement q
Keunebec county ever issued. 1t wi
be worth much to every section repre-
scented In IL. Every town In Old Ken
nebec Is rich In scenic charms. and III
Journal desires that one and all
them should have a place In this ed
lion.
Let one and all take hold and mai
It success.
Address all communications to
~ BURLEIGH & FLYNT
A.,r,,.tn ~