Historical Puzzle, 1911

February 26, 1911. DIRECTIONS: In this picture of Washington are 10 faces. Can you find seven of them? Outline each face with a pencil or pen on this or a separate sheet of paper and number them 1, 2, 3, etc.

ROYAL Futura Portable Typewriter, 1959

"Just Count The Number Of Times The Word 'ROYAL' Appears In This Ad . . ." This ad for the iTEX Graduation Contest appeared in an Idaho newspaper on April 24, 1959.

How Many Times Does the Name BULOVA Appear In This Drawing?

This contest appeared in a Fitchburg newspaper in September of 1939. The contest appeared in an ad for WASHINGTON JEWELRY CO. of Fitchburg, MA.

Can You Find The Twins? Contest, 1928

This contest appeared in many newspapers across the country. The above is from January 09, 1928.

Father's Day Contest, 1960

"KIDS. . . win a ticket to the White Sox ballgame. Enter the "Draw Your Dad" Contest! It's easy and lots of fun! Tickets to the White Sox game given to 200 lucky winners. Here's an outline of a man. Try to draw in your dad's face. He's holding a pipe in his hand - you draw his hands. Now color his suit or make it a sport coat and slacks. Fill in the color in his hat, tie, shirt, socks and shoes. Bring your completed picture to the Plaza office." This newspaper contest appeared in the Economist on June 15, 1960.

Mickey Mouse and Clara Bow Twins, 1931

From January 25, 1931. "Of course, you've watched the funny screen capers of Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse who has climbed the steps to "movie" fame in Columbia Pictures. Recently, Mickey Mouse was acclaimed one of the world's most popular movie features. His name and fame are spreading everywhere as more and more movie fans get to know him." Can You Find The Twins?

From March 15, 1931. "Here are 12 pictures of Clara Bow, the great Paramount Movie Star. Look at these pictures carefully. At first they all look alike - but that's the "catch" - so study them closely - do not make a mistake. Follow the clues."

Find The PRESIDENTS In The Picture Contest, 1960

" Join Procter & Gamble's fun-filled Presidential Party! Identify and count the U. S. Presidents in this Picture Puzzle and enter the total below." This contest appeared in newspapers across the Country in September of 1960Try to correctly identify the U. S. Presidents in this picture. Some are hidden. Others, like Abraham Lincoln, who is in the center, are right out in the open. Use the chart to help you identify them.

Count the DOTS Contest, 1902

An attractive Count The Dots contest that appeared in various newspapers in 1902.

Count The Beans Contest, 1929

This COUNT THE BEANS contest appeared in many newspapers across the country over about a five year period. I found this ad in a Wisconsin newspaper from 1929.

Win a Mototola TV Ad, 1958

This contest appeared in newspapers in 1958. Prizes were given to winners of the "Count the M's" in the Motorola TV contest.

Count the Ice Cubes Contest - 1935

This "Count the Ice Cubes" contest appeared on May 19, 1935 in The Port Arthur News. "Every Woman Wants A New Crosley Shelvador".

Count the Dots Contest from 1909

I enjoy searching through newspaper archives and finding fun items such as this "Count the Dots" contest. This newspaper offered a Webster Player Piano as the prize in their count the dots contest. I have come across many different versions of these contests, most appearing in the early 1900's. This one is from October 1909 - almost 100 years ago.