The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-17
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So said the Moose boys last night as
the crowds surged down the darkened
Midway to thoroughly enjoy them
selves anyway. We say darkened mid
way because the thousands of iights
that were TO be turned on in fun nood.
were not turned on due TO the fact that
the Moosemen neglected to make ar
ranEements on time with the North
ern Indiana Gas and Electric company
to place three transformers along the
route OF the gigantic street fair TO sup
ply the juice" for the wonderful light
ing effects. AS it was, several of the
sensational rides went along on their
own power anordlng amusement and
diversion for hundreds while the
novelty booths displaying thousands OF
dollars worth Of staple and novelty
merchandise did land office" bust
ness aided by the great white way
lights sof famout Calumet avenue.
The Baby show went off with bang
mas darlings bawled, Kicked and goo
gooed while being weighed and classi-
fed. A list Will be found elsewhere in
these columna
The parade, which was to have start
ed at 1880 p. m. at the Moose home,
was postponed. owing to the tedious
last minute work the Moosemen had
to finish on booths, but will be held
tonight Everybody is invited to join
in, afoot or with automobile. just fall
in at p. m. at the Long building.
Several OF the spectacular shows
played to enthusiastic and appreciative
audiences. with dimmed lights Hun
dreds went to see Norma Lee and her
son, the ladies IN particular. what lady
does not want to know who she Is go
ing TO marry and when, or whisper it
divorce. Norma presents probably the
highest class entertainment, II it can
be called that. on the Worlds Fair
Shows; she wishes IT 20 be known that
this Is her first year under canvas.
under doctors orders. having played
indoors in the largest theaters in tho
country Her exhibition OF mental
telepathic forces existing between her
self and son, Glen, is remarkable
Norma does know 1t seems. you whis-
per your question In her sons ear and
abe answers Immediately.
Among the big time attractions that
will open in full blast tonight when
the flood OF lights are turned on arc
the Athletic arena featuring severa
ex-champ wrestlers meeting all com
ers on the mat. Monkey Geaorge. tn
l2-inch human. whose body has beer
terribly deformed. hut who has never
theless a magnificent witty mind thu
simply magnetizes and grips his audi
ence. Paul Clark's own and origina
Cleo. the Girl in Red. assisted by a
thoroughly tantahzing ensemble OF
Terpsichorean artists. presenting the
modern. as well exact replicas o
the ancient folk and national dance.
Of the far east, these oriental maiden
will afford a world OF amusement to
the men folks particularly. with thei
classical and biblical interpretations.
The Kempf Brothers famous Swiss
Village, with the smallest mechanical
working people in the world. is some
thing not to be confused with this
ordinally mannikin acts seen in vaude
Vile. this marvellous mechanical ex
hibition is educational as well as en-
tertaining.
The queens Popularity contest IL
certainly bubbling over with enthusi
asm, more than 40 of our ambitious anC
we'll known lassies are vieing with
each other for the honors and prizes
The Moosemen viii cause to be erected
a beautiful court of honor. for the
crowning event OF their celebration
next Saturday night. the back OF the
court will he striking old rose getup
and the court will be ladden with flow
ers. perfumed with Maytinne and the
queen will be tremendously acclaimed
surrounded by pages, sweet little girls
all dressed in white to ad dto the pomp
and ceremony.
Practically no one girl IL assured OF
the honors al present the race will be
won and lost between now and next
Saturday night at eleven p. m. All of
the prospective queens are rebuilding
their trenches TO garner from their
friends and assure themselves a place
we'll up among the leading ladies'. and
one of the handsome prizes. which are
on display at Atkins & Sons windows
for the edihcation of the recipients.
The prizes TO be awarded in the Baby
Show can also be seen by the public IN
the windows Of John Pappas. another
State stret jeweier.
Following t%e Quen and Baby cere-
monies next Saturday night, the Ford
self-starter auto WY be given away
The car has been heavily subscribed for
to-date.