The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-04-20

to division OF the company at the
luncheon meeting this noon. The
demonstration in honor or Mr..
Jackson was just an illustration of
the predOminating pep and enthu-
siasm perculating through the as
semblage during the meeting.
Mayor w. A. Beach, in a short
talk, declared that he was sorry he
had not been given the opportunity
of first speaking about Mr. Jackson
that Mr. Neigel had robbed mm
Of the best part Of his speech.
"Mankato is the best city in Min
nesota, although not as large as
some cities of the state, say with
all fairness that it has more loyal
boosters. more men of the kind that
turn out for function of this kim
than any city in the country. CAP
plause) Mankato although maybe
not as large and long is just as,
wide II not so wide open as some
other cities" More applause.)
He told the officers Of the Stan
dard Oil company that he was glad
that all the people of the city were
also glad to have them here.
Allan Jackson was called upon in
response to a popular request from
the gathering
Mr.. Chairman. Mr. Mayor. Gen
tlemen of the Civic and Commerce
Association and all of my friends:
! want to tell you sincerely that
am glad to be back here with you
have always considered Mankato
as home. although | was born in
Illinois and it is where | now make
my home, and l naturally feel that
it is my home.
The best part Of my life | lived
in MankatO. While here | really
lived. | came here eighteen years
ago and left about nine years after.
! have travelled a great deal over the
country. since my departure, and it
has always seemed to me that Blue
Earth soil was little richer-the
trees here were somewhat greener
1.-THE air purer than any place
have ever been. You have the same
hospitality which you showed me
during my stay here, when you help
ed me in my business progress
assure YOU that | am glad had the
opportunity Of making this trip, and
of the opportunity Of meeting you
people gain"
Colonel Stewart introduced.
Rev. Ralph A. Jensen was called
by President Niegel to deliver the
introduction address of Colonel Ste
wart. Jensen kept the audience roll
ing in their chairs with his several
droll and wise CRACKS One of
which was of a preacher who had
the reputation OF being a good
golfer and after losing a title match
the next Sunday the text What
shall II nrn6t IL no cain he
whole world. if he loses the last
hole"
Introducing Colonel Stewart, Rev.
Jensen gave a short resume of the
life OF the honor guest. He told of
Colonel Stewart being born on a
farm near Cedar Rapids, la, later
attending Coe college and still later
graduating from the law school at
Yale. To get hack to the plains of
the west, Col. Stewart found it nee
eSsary to pawn his watch for suffi-
Gent funds to make the trip to
Pierre, s. d. in 1889 about the time
South Dakota entered statehood.
He entered the law game and a
few years later won a senatorship
in the state. In 1905 he was made
general counsel for the st. Paul
railroad and the Standard Oil COM
pany in that state. In 1907 the re.
suits OF Colonel Stewards work in
the state brought call for him from
the officials of Standard Oil to Chi
cago where he was made general
counsel attorney for the Company.
In 1919 he rose to the position of
chairman Of the board of directors
for the company, which position he
now holds.
The title of major was conferred
upon Robert w. Stewart during the
part he played with Colonel Thee
dore Roosevelt's Rough Riders.
When he returned to South Dakota
from the south>he was given a com
mission as colonel to reorganize the
South Dakota national guard.
lauded Colonel Roosevelt,
IN speaking of Colonel Stewards
connection with the Rough Riders
Rev. Jensen highly lauded his senior
oHlcer, Colonel Roosevelt which
brought round after round of >ap-
plause from the large gathering.
In this day Of talk of radicalism
and bolshevism, America needs such
man OF strong character, convic-
tons and wonderful courage of an
American such as Colonel Theodore
Roosevelt, a man whose integrity of
purpose attracted the attention of
the entire universe.
Following the well served lunch
con by the Eastern Star, Miss Cor
nelia Mansfield led that large meet
ing In community singing. Several
selections were sung with great
gusto by the men; and praised by
their director. Miss Mansfield Miss
Bonita Johnson played the piano.
President Viegel in opening the
meeting told of the work of the To-
cal Standard Oil officers and EN-
ployes. "A company such as yours
is judged by it's local officers and
employees. They we'll represent your
company in Mankato They have
gone deeply into civic work and have
been OF a great help to our associa-
ton"
Colonel Stewart, In a short inter
view with a Free Press representa-
tive today noon. declared that in his
opinion Mankato was one Of the
most beautiful cities in the eleven
states Covered by Standard Oil of
Indiana. One of the features of the
city which attracted the attention of
the big Oil man was the number Of
banks in the city.
Your large number OF we'll es-
tablished banks in the city is an in
dication Of good business people and
thrifty workers. | can readily say
that 1923 will be big year for Man
kato an this territorv If present in
dications hold true. am very much