The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-10-01
Fair At Medo Proves
Great Success; Exhibits
Farm Products Of Very Good
Quality Were On
Display
From MONDAYS DAILY.

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Undaunted by weather conditions
SATURDAY morning, q fair number OF
autos were filed with members and
friends of the Mankato Commercial
club determined TO carry out, I'm so
far as possible. the program that had
been arranged for a swing round a
most beautiful section OF Blue Earth
county, with Medo as the central point
for q real picnic dinner and visit to
the township fair at that point, gotten
up by the Medo club Of farmers and
their wives.
Starting out in q shower did not
give very cherry outlook for an en-
ioyabIe trip. but those possessed OF
sufficient grit and determination to
take q chance" certainly have no re-
grets over the trip. Il proved a de-
Iightful outing. an interesting ride
and q particularly social time for all
lIrtiCipants.
Lewis Led the Line.
AZ had been pre-arranged, G. A.
Lewis led the line to Eagle Lake
where q short stop was made and a
little hand shaking" INDUCED. Before
reaching the Lake rain had ceased
falling. and no more moisture was en-
countered until just previous TO de-
parting from Medo. To ST. Clair the
distance was covered in quick time
and here Dr. J. w. Andrews. master
Of ceremonies and minister plenipo-
Tertiary of the Mankato contingent,
made a brief talk to the residents OF
that thrifty berg. After a catchy
song by Messrs u. VI. Jones and Sid
ney Davies. the bunch was of for
pemberton, Honorable Nick Juliar
falling In line with his car. On leaving
Pemberton the party was joined by
two or three more automobile par
ties, led by w. G. Pagenkopf. and the
distance TO Medic was covered regard =
less OF speed limit" signs or traffic
regulations. Everybody was hungry
and all were advised that lunch bas-
kets aboard would be supplied with
hot coffee. real cream and sugar by
the good people Of Medic. and under
such circumstances what law, rules or
regulations would be so cruel as 10
interfere with rapid transit, demand
ed by empty stOmachs?
Two Enjoyable Hours.
Two enjoyable and profitable hours
were spent beneath the large tent al
Medo. The party was royalty wei
coined by the Farmers club and the
make yourselves at home sign was
written upon the countenances OF ev-
cry member of the club. their wives
and daughters. What matter II the
clouds did shed tears outside with
such warmth and sunshine radiating
underneath the protecting folds OF the
spacious tent? Everybody was deter
mined TO be happy. II was no place
for the pessimist or the "knocker.
The walls Of the circular tent en-
closed a wonderful exhibit OF farm
products on one side. while the other
was given over to the display OF the
handiwork OF the women Of the club
And right here II is entirely proper
10 say that much of the embroidery
and fancy work on exhibition would
lose none of their beauty i'm compari-
son with similar displays in state and
county fairs. The display OF apples
I'm particular was most commendable
and in farm products Medo farmers
proved that they are the equal to any
tlllers OF the soil in raising the best
that can be grown.
Medic Is To Be Congratulated.
Medo is to be congratulated and
commended for having instituted an
annual gathering of this nature. In
addition 10 the exhibits under the
tent. the poultry department was com
plete. Some as fine cattle and horses
as the county can boast were on eX-
hibItion. Everything was carried on
in a systematic and we'll organized
manner. There were judges to award
prizes IN all departments, and when
viewed from the point that only the
town OF Medo was represented In the
various departments. the number and
class OF the exhibitors was almost
beyond belief II one Is 10 Judge oI
future efforts by this. the first OF It's
kind, then the Mankato Fair associa-
ton will have to look we'll TO its laur-
els II Il Is to stand as the central ex-
hibit grounds of the county.
After luncheon several short talks
OF an interesting nature were made.
Medo Club President Spoke.
John Strobel, president OF the MedC
Fair club. introduced Mr.. George j
Baker OF the university state farm
as the principal speaker. Mr.. Baker
gave an interesting and instructive
address upon agricultural topics. He
spoke encouragingly upon the good re-
suits sure TO follow such gatherings
as the Medo farmers had started In
their township fair, and urged that
whatever crop the farmer raised. tc
strive to bring Il to the highest state
OF excellence. Whatever stock he
raised. TO raise the best breed. lr
fact TO cultivate an interchange OF
views with his neighbor and through
keen competition the best OF every
thing possible to produce from the
soil would result. He also urged the
organization OF township clubs among
farmers. believing II to be the step
ping stoHe 10 greater perfection In
agriculture and the breeding OF high
or grade stock.
Mrs. H., G. Hotaling. wife OF the
veteran editor of The Mapleton En-
terprise, demonstrated her ability tc
say good things TO good people. She
is a thorough believer in organiza
ten Of women's clubs and foretold
material results that would follow
the closer relations of country wom-
en- through club organization.
Work Of Medo Club.
DIR. Andrews spoke briefly on the
work OF the Medo club In gathering
such splendid exhibit and highly
commended the progressive spirit
that prompted the undertaking. He
said that In another year he would
like 20 give a prize for something