100 Years Ago

(From the October 15, 1926 issue of The Kansas City Jewish Chronicle)

The Order of A. Z. A. of the I. O. B. B. Sponsoring National Essay Contest

The Order of Aleph Zadik Aleph of the I. O. B. B., which is comprised of more than twenty-five chapters throughout the United States, in line with its educational program, is sponsoring a national essay contest.

The rules for the contest are as follows: The essay must be typewritten on only one side of the paper. Every manuscript must be signed with a nom de plume, nom de plume, and correct name must accompany essay in a sealed envelope.

The essay must not exceed 2500 words and must be submitted not later than February 15th. A contestant may submit more than one manuscript, providing they are on different subjects.

The subjects which may be used are as follows: Jews in Poland; Jews in Germany; Jews in United States; Jews in France; Jews in Mexico; Jews in England; Jews in Africa; Jews in Spain; Jews in Palestine.

Any Jewish boy between the ages of 16 and 21 is eligible to enter this contest.
The winner of the national contest will be given a trip, all expenses paid, to the next annual convention of the Order which will be held at Des Moines, Iowa, in July of 1927. The winner of the Kansas City district will be awarded a suitable prize which will be announced later.

All manuscripts should be sent to David Koppel, chairman of the A. Z. A. essay contest committee, care of Y. M. H. A., Linwood and Wayne.