The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-10-01
GIVEN THE GLAD HAND
VISITORS FROM MINNIE
APOLIS WELL PLEASED
Mill City Business Men Enjoyed
Social Hour Here Yester-
day Afternoon

Mankato Civic and Commerce asso-
citation, members of the Minneapolis
Civic and Commerce association on
their Harvest Special Trade Tour,
left Mankato at S:45 via the Omaha
road with nothing but words of praise
for the city Of Mankato. The visitors
were surprised and pleased 10 note
the well paved streets and the sub
stantial business houses, and the
general appearance of thrift of the
city. At the reception and dinner
rendered the Flour city visitors at
the Masonic Temple, the tourists were
outspoken in their praise of the ladies
OF the Eastern Star, who served the
good things to eat. The ladies re-
ceived a rising vote Of thanks at the
suggestion Of Louis F. Bo!ser. repre- =
senting the Excelsior Baking COM
pany, who acted as chairman of the
tour committee. Mr.. Bolser com
plimented the ladies for the excel
lency of the food and the prompt serv-
ing Of the same. Mr.. Bolser in few
short and we'll chosen words spoke or
the object of the tour. and on behalf
Of the association thanked the local
organization for the entertainment
afforded the Minneapolis business
men. In fact Mr.. Bolser was busy
man every moment the party was
here. He did not fail to see that the
the tour gave a number OF selections
on the street These musicians made
q big hit while in Mankato.
Greetingsa to the tourists by NJ. d.
Fritz, chairman OF the arrangements
committee, proved TO he a winner,
and brought forth a great deal OF mer-
riment and applause.
In delivering the address OF vel.
come, President w. A. Streater. said
that Mankato people take just pride
in the fact that Mankato Is one of the
Gated In the garden spot Of Mime
sofa. Every resident Of the city Is
proud Of the many industries. the fine
educational institutions and other
features which 60 to make Mankato
popular. The speaker said that the
! city was indeed pleased to have the
honor Of the presence Of 30 many dis
tinguished business men. He was
glad they we're here, and he hoped
that the tourists would be glad that
they called
Response BY Professor Prosssr
Dr.. c. A. Prosser Of the Dunwoody
Institute was the last speaker OF the
afternoon. Professor Prosser said
that he was indeed glad to be asso-
ciated with body of business men
such as were present at the yester
days gathering at the Masonic tenn
pie. who were out on the tour preach
ing the gospel Of the glad hand in
this part of the state and boosting
DR.. Prosser said that after all there
Is not much to a man unless he Is
loyal; loyal to his family, loyal to his
country and loyal to the state the
community In which he lives, and the
church. Pride in his community, is
an attribute in business man that Is
one Of the greatest assets in the
business world. This pride in ones
local community Is a thing admired
spirit is the force which makes man
do things worth while. During the
war the country spoke OF the SOL
diers as the men behind the guns. In
q sense the men present at yester-
days dinner are the men behind the
guns Of business at the present time.
Minneapolis is a good customer for
the products of southern Minnesota,
and likewise Mankato is a good Gus
toner fer the products of Minneapo-
lis. When Mankato buys, the Mankato
man is back OF the order sheet, and
the Minneapolis business man back
OF the invoice and bill of lading. 1t
ia possible to transact a great deal OF
business through the mails, the
speaker stated. but that kind OF
business loses the personal touch,
the live. thinking human being spirit
that is attained by business men
meeting and yningling in gatherings
like that OF yesterday.
Minnesota Great State.
Minnesota Is q great state rich in
soil, beautiful hills, lakes and rivers,
they are all the natural heritage of
the citizens Of the state. The best
way for one to avail himself OF ain
those natural advantages is by team
work. The men in Minneapolis mus
stretch out their hands across the
space to meet the hands Of business
men in Mankato in mutual team work
TO push the civic, political, social and
business interests Of every town in
the state of Minnesota, all working
together for one end. 1t remains
true that only in proportion as men
work together can they succeed.
Working separately they are apt TO
fail. In closing the speaker urged
team work and cooperation among
the business OF the slate for the up
building of that state and business
which Is the heritage and opportunity
Of the people.
Accompanying the special train to
this city was l.. NJ. Jones, general
agent OF the passenger department of
the Milwaukee road and T. A. Mork-
en- Milwaukee ticket agent at Mime
apolis. Travelling Passenger Agent
Brown Of the Omaha road was also
on board. All of these railway Of
fcials returned with the special when
1t left here yesterday afternoon on
the return trip and looked after the
comforts Of the tourists. Mr. Jones
of the Milwaukee road stated to The
Free Press that there were especially
large crowds turned out to greet the
tourists at Montgomery and LIE Sueur
Center. The trip over the Milwaukee
TO Mankato was marked success
Members of tht Mankato Civic and
Commerce association placed auto
mobiles at the disposal of any OF the |
visitors who wished to go about town. |
This was feature which was greatly |
appreciated by the tourists.
Tint Luncheon Served
The following Is the luncheon |
Ierved at the Masonic temple.
North Star Baked Ham
flashed Brown Potatoes
Twin City Style
Minnesota Grown Cabbage
Minneopa Brand Peas
Minnehaha Tomatoes
Minnetonka Apple Sauce