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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1912
Page
8
The Problem describes counting complete circular links that form a chain where each link intersects or touches one or more others. No partial links or deceptions exist. Exact counts win prizes for the nearest correct solution. accuracy and patience are essential to reach the correct result.
The Daily Post contest allows 50 cent daily or 70 cent combined daily and Sunday entries. A year yields twelve solutions, with dividends from five to twenty five times the paid amount, prorated by portion of payment and number of submissions. Restrictions include no duplicate solutions and up to a year’s subscription per solution. Financial tender methods and safety notes are specified for mailed entries.
The document outlines prize levels for a subscription drive with amounts based on payments by winners. Capital prizes include 100 dollars plus multipliers, with totals potentially reaching 31000 dollars for the second prize. Additional prizes range from cash to a diamond ring, a gold watch, a tailor made suit, and various monthly subscription durations listed alongside values.
The text outlines prize awards for subscribers and advertisers in The Post. Prizes include merchandise orders ranging from five to twenty-five dollars, subscriptions credits, umbrellas, and a library of ten cloth bound novels for the final fifty prizes. The schedule lists values for Eleventh through Hundredth prizes and ties rewards to subscription payments and store ads.
The article explains a tie breaking system where tied solvers advance to a second puzzle with a week to respond, followed by a third if needed. Prizes are divided only if ties remain after all puzzles, ensuring no division unless necessary.
Readers are invited to submit multiple solutions to the illusive time puzzle with no limit on entries. Each answer, correct or not, is treated as binding for standing. Money for subscription is required with solutions. envelopes sent after submission are not the manager’s responsibility. Participants must abide by contest rules set by the contest manager.
Working together or by another person affects prize awards. Papers and data must be preserved and submitted if asked. Do not send papers unless required. A committee may be appointed to resolve questions, and entrants accept the manager’s final decision.
The Post announces Pedamobiles as gifts for children under 16 who solve the endless chain puzzle. Ten winners may select Pedamobiles for as many children as they name, with relatives or friends submitting subscriptions on the child’s behalf. Adults must send in the child’s subscription and name.
The notice informs readers that the contest closes on Saturday March 16 1912. It instructs contestants to fill out blanks with names and addresses clearly and submit using specially printed blanks on heavier paper to The Post.
Important notice for outside subscribers explains that if you move or reside permanently where you enter the contest from you should request The Post be sent by mail. If you receive the paper through an agent, have the agent notify The Post to change the address and return the credit slip for time due. The Post will not be responsible for credit transfers otherwise.
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