The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-10-21
Memorial For Minnesota
"Man of Grit"
DRIVE TO RAISE FUNDS
Erection of Dormitory For
Crippled Children Plan Of
Minnesota Editors

ing made for the raising OF funds
to build hospital for crippled
children.
The Minnesota Editorial Asso-
citation is sponsor for the move
ment to raise 500 90. A cam
paign will be conducted through
out the state, in every county,
town and city, starting Octovef
II and lasting until October 81.
The Minnesota Bankers asso-
citation has taken the lead in
That leaves just $4,000 to be
raised for the memorial.
While definite arrangements
have not been made the present
plans call for the erection of Mi
chael j. Bowling Memorial
Dormitory at the State School
for Crippled Children. There
are now many little ones, Grip
pied and unfortunate, awaiting
the chance to get treatment at
the state hospital. 1t is, to care
for some of these that the dormi-
tory is planned.
The story of the life of Mich
ael J Bowling is one of cour-
age and grit against tremendous
odds. 1t is a story, which has
inspired thousands and will con-
tinue to be a living inspiration.
The entire state has been organic
ed by the editorial association for
the carrying on of the work OF rails
ing the $4,000 fund, through sub
organizations in each congressional
district. ..
Mrs. Bess Wilson Editoress of the
Redwood Falls Gazette, has taken
up the work of the chairman of this
second district of which Blue Earth
County and Maakato are apart. in
place of A. M. Welles of the Worth
ington Globe whose health has been
failing OF late; and she has planned
to give practically all her time to the
work Until the campaign closes. I'm
der Mrs. Wilson's excellent guidance
the best of results may be expected
from the second district.
e School Children Interested
The campaign committee for Rem
vile county has a plan for raising
funds, which may be adopted with
profit by other counties. The plan
is to have the county superintendent
Of schools send copy OF circular
letter to each rural school teacher.
asking her to+haye the pupils make
contributions to the fund, and offer
ing to the school in her. county sub
scribing the largest sum, a large
hung in that school room. If counties
desire to adopt this plan, pictures
will be furnished by Miss Brodewich
of Olivia. This committee is also
working through the village city
schools, the lodges, Legion posts,
and other organizations.
Active Work Started
e. K. Whiting Editor of the Owa-
tonna Journal Chronicle left his Of
Ace Monday morning to devote his
entire time to the campaign in the
First District. He succeeded in having
the movement endorsed and support
ed by the Women's Federated Clubs
at the State convention held there
last week, and he is determined to
raise the subscription allotted to
his district
Former Secretary of State julius
A. Schmahl has left his office in st.
Paul and will give his whole time for
the two weeks campaign. His at
tention mainly will be given to Sec
uring subscriptions to the fund from
outside the state.
The Seventh District Editorial AS.
ISOLATION at its meeting at Morris.
last week considered ways and
means of conducting the campaign
in that district. Chairman Roe of
Montevideo has strong organiza
ton in the district.
w. C. ROBERTSON of the Minneapo-
lis Daily News has been named as
chairman of the Fifth district.
Some Bowling Comments
The following are comments on
the life and wonderful career of Mi
chael ]. Bowling from Minnesotans.
A. M. Wells Worthington-His
greatest work was in carrying a mes
sage of cheer to those handicapped
in life's race as he himself was.
e. M. Lawless, Shakopee-The
story by Mike Dowling's life has been
read by millions and 1t will continue
to be an inspiration for years to
come.
G. L. Morrill,, Minneapolis-Min-
nesota has produced some good men,
chael ]. Bowling.
Major o. J. Duane, st. Peter-His
fine qualities of heart and mind en-
able him to render very valuable
public service.
Carlos Avery. Hutchinson-Mike
Dowling's life and example of thrift,
usefulness and cheerfulness in spite
Of what many would consider an in
surmountable handicap has been an
inspiration to all with whom he ever
came in contact.
w. r. Hodges, Sleepy Eye-The life
story of Michael J. Bowling has been
told in the palaces of royalty and the
homes of the poor. 1t followed the
flag of the Allied armies and brought
cheer to thousands of men, who were
MANNED and battered in the world
conflict.
Judge r. T. Daly-In life, M. J.
Bowling was possessed Of and act
uated by splendid philosophy,
man Of strong, active and vigorous
mentality, which synchrcnized per-
fectly with a warm and generous
heart. He took a wise, happy and
sympathic view of life. He scattered
flowers, unmixed with thistles along
LIES pathway His cherry manner
and wise counsel lifted the load of
care from many weary shoulders.
His gladstone emile dispersed the