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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1913
Page
4
The problem asks to total the digits shown from ONE to NINE in a chart. Each digit is a figure with normal shapes except a curved tall 6. Prizes go to the closest correct total if no one finds the exact sum, with no non numeric characters involved.
Entry is restricted to residents of the United States east of the AUSeina Bot River with subscription payments to The instincton Post. Contestants may submit multiple solutions on renewal subscriptions for The Sunday Post or Daily editions with varying payment tiers and dividend timing.
The notice explains that by subscribing or entering the contest, The Tort will mail the paper to the recipient. It states that changes in delivery address are limited and exchange requests cannot be directed by the paper, noting adjustments only upon payment and service continuity.
All charts on this page state the contest closes at midnight Saturday May 17. First capital prize is 160 dollars, plus 100 times the amount paid by the winner on subscription to The Post, with a table showing prize value over payments up to one year.
The listing details numerous prizes tied to subscription purchases for The Post, including cash prizes from two to one hundred dollars and bundled rewards. It notes prize values, durations for Daily and Sunday subscriptions, and special awards such as trips to Atlantic City and a Marathon Racer souvenir for boys under sixteen. High value caps and multiple capital prizes are described.
The notice describes a sequence of tie breaking puzzles for a contest. If a tie occurs among contestants, a second solvable puzzle is issued to tied players only, with a one week window for submission by in person or mail. If still tied, a third puzzle is issued under the same rules. At most three puzzles are used. if still tied, prizes or their cash value are equally divided. No prizes distributed until a final decision.
The document outlines complex rules for a prize contest. It discusses lies, ties among five people for top prizes, and counting methods to determine entitlement. It notes submissions may be revised, no limit on different solutions, and an empowered puzzle manager who may seek a committee decision.
Read the blank carefully and fill out every portion of it. Write names and addresses plainly. Submit using the blank to the right and send all solutions remittances and inquiries to PUZZLE MANAGER at The Washington Post in Washington D C. No Post staff will be allowed to enter.
The message notes that with restricted territory solutions, awards can be issued soon after closing date. If ties occur, a second puzzle will be used. If nets appear, awards on May 22. ties trigger May 18 publication and presentation of a second puzzle after the close of the contest.
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