Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-30
Offer Of Interest and In
poItance to kennebec Co.
4 Chance to Win Money and
Fame By Photography.
The ksaasbse journal VIII Give $40, so,
So and Three IS Prizes.

It II the opinion Of the Journal that
nowheSe in all New England is there a
section richer in natural beauties or
more picturesque views than Kennebec
county. It Is important that these at
fractions which nature has bestowed
upon ua with such a lavish hand should
be more generally known and APP
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 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
tfated edition devoted to the pic
turesquo 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 maxi
ing our projected Souvenir Edition a
complete and gratifying success. We
desire to show, in half-tone reproduce
lions, tho 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-
Nle range Of viewpoint. and tho 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 .$12
For the third best .....................$S
For the fourth, fifth and sixth best.....
......... NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ...$5 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 q disinterested 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
graphs as they wish, but no person will
be given more than one award. This
u n onlendid 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 1t. There are no limits to
the size of the pictures. The competi-
ton 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-
ton will be sent to every contestant
which, in itself, will be worth the
photograph submitted, even II you fail
to secure ono Of the prizes.
The Souvenir Edition will be circu-
lated far and wide over the country
and will be the best advertisement OF
Kennebec county ever issued. 1t will
be worth much to every section repre-
scented in 1t. Every town in old Ken
nebec 10 rich in scenic charms, and the
journal desires that one and all OF
them should have a place in this edi-
hon.
Let ono and all take hold and make
It success.
Address all communications to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT,
Augusta, Me.