The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-07-02
ENJOYS WATER SPORTS
MISREPRESENTATION GO
TO.NEIGHBOR TOWN
FRoLIC FOR THE FOLKS
People All Along Omaha Rail
Line Join the Visitors
Outing

Despite the threatening clouds over
head. there was nothing but sun
shine resting on the merry crowd.
which left here this morning ON the
special train for Fairmnpt. 250 strong
to make Mankato Day at the Water
Sports Carnival rousing success.
The line of march was formed at the
Elks building at the corner Of South
Second and Hickory streets at
promptly nine O'Clock. and the par
ade which took in the business sec
ton of tht city was in charge Of
Captain Roy Allison, who acted as
marshal Of the day.
Mankato queens, which were given
the position directly to the rear OF the
Elks band in the parade. were the
recipients of liberal applause from
the crowds of people who crowded
the sidewalks to see the parade go
by. The utQens were: Miss Pauline
Koke, Miss Stella Chambers, Miss
Clara Stahl,. Miss Mildred Spencer
and Miss Loretta Mayer. Everyone
remembers how charming those
young ladies appeared in the mid
winter carnival. but this morning
thOcS yO0A6 ldtu0S StOA lOOh6Q
beautiful in their summer costumes.
Among those In the parade most at
tracted by the charms of the queens
were Frank w. Hunt, and w. A.
Streater OF this city, who marched
just to the rear of the array of beau
tiful ladies'. Franks step was more
sprightly than for years past. and in
the dark brown eyes Of Mr.. Streater
there was rougish twinkle that has
hoan fharo h,yf nv, Int
walls since his far off school days
Cameras Were Busy.
That there will be an abundance
OF pictures OF Mankato people who
are taking part in the water carnival
today. was evidenced by the fact that
jobs Anderson. one Of the local pho
togFapherss had two men heaides
these accompanied the tour TO r'air
mont. Mr.. Anderson also secured a
movie film of the parade, which will
be shown at the local picture houses
later on, L. ]. Lewis. the Jackson
street photographer was also on
hand. and accompanied the tour to
Fairmont to get post card photos OF
the merry makers.
Mankato may well feel proud of the
beauty OF Its women, who left on the
special this morning, and there Is
not doubt, but what this beauty will
put Mankato on the map today in the
towns where short stops will be
made and the parades held. Short
stops were made at Madelia, Lake
Crystal. Truman and Lewiston, and
at each place Mankatonians received
pie.
Train In Good Hands.
The special train was in charge
of 0. P. Traynor, and was pulled by
Engineer Andrew Halter assisted by
Fireman Peter Hanson Fred Fuhr-
man, assistant superintendent, and
Frank Brisbois, instructor Of fire.
men were aboard the train.
With a parting selection by the
band, Hail, Hail. the Gangs All
Of young people, and the shout.
Let's Go Mankato' the train de-
parted from Mankato at s:15. Just
before the departure Of the special,
word was received by Captain Roy
Allison from Lake Crystal stating
that about fifty would Join the party
at that town. Pinned in the hats Of
all of the merry makers were cards
bearing the following Inscription.
Stick this motto In your hat Here's
3 bright rd spot on the map. MAN
Blow For Mankato.
Another inscription read: "Take
this little horn and blow, MANKA-
TO. Heads up-chest out-now-
let's go! MANKATO."
There is no doubt but what the Of
fer of The Free Press Company to
give five dollars to. any one from
this city carrying off first prize In
any Of the athletic stunts at the
carnival will be taken advantage OF
Tharo q YYY ho ~
ly good swimmers In Mankato who
will be winners of Free Press Com
pany prizes. In addition to these
there are many athletic young men
who have gone down to Fairmont
determined to win some Of The Ffes
Press company's money. Among
these are the local golf players, who
were matched against Fairmont play
ers at noon today.
In Minnesota. has been in training
red yard dash. and this morning had
himself down from four
hundred pounds to a net weight OF
$50. He expects to be on hand to
get some Free Press c6scpany's
cash. He was in the pink Of condi-
ton, and wearing his usual smile.
Songs OF Tho Manbato Folk
Inc IOllOWlng catcny songs were In.
1ulged in by the Mankato delegation
who took the special train out of Man
kato for Fairmont this morning. As
hey marched along through the bust
ness sections Of the city just before
he departure Of the train, they made
he streets OF the old town ring with :
he jolly music Many OF those who
sang July first" actually exhibited
signs OF thirst, and If nothing better
Is offered at Fairmont, will at least in :
dulge in lake water, or they may try
% make flight to Mars, as the song
with Lieutenant Lyle Thrc
AIR-'LET The REST OF THE
WORLD GO BY"
To- days July first; 1t marks yeal
of thirst