The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1922-07-12

section of the country. Around ten
thousand people, in the estimation of
many the largest ever assembled here
at one time, gathered before noon and
remained until late at night. And
yet in spite of the large number pre-
sent, the town was at no time so con-
around; for with the facilities at hand
for the entertainment of visitors,
Redwood Falls was able to handle it's
crowd to the satisfaction Of everyone.
In the park was at no time less than
four thousand; at the fair grounds
three or four thousand; at the chau-
tauqua, a thousand; and scattered
about town from two to three thou
sand people.
Parade Starts Day.
The day opened with an Industrial
Parade that was a surprise to every
one. Something worth while was ex-
pected, but nothing as pretentious as
actually was presented was anticipat-
ed even by residents of the city.
About thirty-five or forty floats, head
ed by the band, school children, drum
corps American Legion, G. A. R. and
Womens Auxiliary, took part in the
parade. .Some Of these floats were
designed with beauty as the keynote;
and others, with the practical adver-
tising of the particular business as
the aim. One float, that of the Red
wood Grocery, combined this feature
with an incident of early American
history, the Boston Tea Party. If a
first prize were to have been offered
for the best float, the problem of
choice would have been exceedingly
difficult; for all were so uniformly
good.
DIR. Olson, The Speaker of the Day.
Immediately after the parade, the
crowd hurried to Ramsey State Park
where the speech of the day was given
by DIR. j. Richard Olson of the Mime
apolis journal. He emphasized the
fact that as Builders of America"
we must recognize the God of our
fathers in every day life, both in
thanksgiving and in seeking blessing
of our undertakings. If people do not
recognize God in their life, they lose
their vision America has been the
fortress of both political and religious
liberty. Will she continue to be?
Only if the people have that place for
God in their lives which he occupied
in the counsels and plans of our faith
ers. A nation can never rise above
it's citizens and their religion any
more than river can rise above its
source. The Builders of. America"
are characterized by honesty in citi-
zenship, in business and social rela-
tions, and by gratitude for opportuni-
ties this country affords manifested
by community service. Building AM
erica does not mean self-seeking but
also willingness to sacrifice for others.
The real joy of life is found in service
of our neighbors and of our communi-
ty. The person who lives unto him
self alone and does not help build up
the community spirit and life is a
"peace Stacker" just as despicable as
the war time Stacker. Such an indi-
vidual should be made to feel that he
owes to this community and his ccun.
try everything he can enjoy. There
are two kinds of people in this land,
the lifters and the leaners. Are you
helping to lift your community to a
higher level OR are you leaning upon
the fittings of others? Your value as
citizen is measured thereby.
DIR. Olson's talk was characterized
by a splendid idealism, not of that
ethereal type which finds no place In
| the work-day problems of the world;
| but rather was it OF that intensely
| practical type which, it incorporated
into the life of any workman makes
| that individual more efficient IN his
calling and more worth while as q
citizen. 1t is hoped that we again
| may have the privilege of hearing
| him.
Picnic In Park.
Ramsey Park has never held such
a crowd at one time in its history as
was there during the noon hour. The
| picnic grounds proper were packed
| Wherever else one went in the park
only very short distances intervened
between mirthful groups gathered
over richly filled lunch baskets
Never was the popularity OF Ramsey
Park as a pleasure spot and picnic
ground more evident than at this time
Not only were there cars from all
surrounding towns, but also from
communities which are fifty to seven
tv miles distant. Not infrequently
did one see Iowa cars.
Ball Game-Fairfax VS.. Marshall.
After Chautauqua, an account OF
which will be found in another column,
ball game of interest between the
Fairfax and Marshall teams took
place at the Fair Grounds. But at
this point we shall let the winners
tell YOU thru their paper, "The Fair
fax Standard" what they did to their
opponents.
aThe Marshall Fairfax game was
played before crowd of 5000 people
at the Redwood Falls Fourth of July
celebration, and the locals coined at
| least 100000 worth of advertising
for our village with their classy ex-
hibition of the national pastime.
Marshall had a fair ball team but
proved weak in spots and Fairfax To-
Gated the weak spots successfully IN
| the seventh inning and took the
game. Fairfax took the lead by
bringing in the first score in the first