The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-04
FRANK NELSON THERE.
Also other Nelson's, Petersons and
Olsons at Garfield Park.

The Topeka members of the Swedish
American National league and their fam
lilies spent Labor day in holding an en-
joyabIe picnic at Garfield park, and If any
particular sect or gathering had a better
time, with less trouble and more interest
they did well, indeed.
The Swedish-American understands the
art of relaxation from the cares of every
day life, and how to get the greatest
amount of enjoyment out of the least ef-
fort When the Swedes have a picnic
everything is pulled off as advertised,
with ne visible effort on the part OF any
After an excellent picnic dinner the as
Nelson of Lindsborg, A. P. Nelson OF
Kansas City, who is editor and proprie-
City Tribune" and Rev D. ]. Nordlng OF
Topeka. Rev. Nordling delivered his
speech in the Swedish language.
Frank Nelson, who is one Of the most
prominent educators in Kansas, spoke or
the good citizenship of the native OF SWe-
den, who, coming to America with prao-
tically nothing, soon developed, by means
of hard work and frugality, into a prom
inent citizen of his adopted country, and
then supported it through thick and thin
He also spoke Of the haste which the
Swedish people embraced all educational
opportunities, and called attention to some
Of the colleges founded by them.
A P. Nelson took as his subject, The
Scandinavian Descendant as Maker Of
History. and called attention to the fact
that the blond seamen OF the Northland
were the FIRST white men to set foot and
establish colonies in America, several
was discovered by the Spanish and Eng
lish He also called attention to a num-
Der of historic characters who took part
in the revolutionary war who were of
Swedish descent
Mr. Nelson Is a man of high education
and good address, and the assem- bled
Swedes were greatly pleased with his
speech.
and quiet maintained. Soda water, and
coffee were the strongest beverages to be
found in the park. Secretary John Lung
Quoted the entire program to the salts
faction of all A number Of the picnick-
ers stayed for supper al treScos and az
forwards played games before going
home.
a program Of outdoor sports vas
given Immediately after the speakers had
closed their addresses. These sports con-
sisted of races. jumping contests. a tug OF
war and ladies' nail-driving contest. the
last being not only amusing to the spec
tators. but a proof that some women can
TIE following is a list of the prize win
Race for Men-First prize pair of shoes.
Elmer Ahlstrom; second, pair OF slippers,
Walter Lungstrom; third, sack of flour,
Race for Boys under 15-.First prize. a
mirror, Else Barbor; second, shirt, Lloyd
Heinzman; third, pocket knife, Leslie
Race for GirIs-First prize. music roll,
Lille Anderson; second. gallon of ice
cream, Dora Colson; third, box Of candy.
E5na Fought.
Race for Married Women-First prize,
silver fruit dish. Mrs. Rohm; second, sack
of flour Mrs Olson; third, bottle Of olive
oil Mrs. Pearson
Running Jump-First prize. razor. z.
Fink; second. ham, Elmer Aston.
High Standing Jump-One dollars worth
tonsorial work. Elmer Aston; second, q
bushe1 potatoes, A. w. Pearson
Ladies nail driving contest was won by
Mrs Fred Olson. who drove ten nails in
minute and a half.