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1917-07-29 Minneapolis Journal Clipping: ""Student Officers Ready For Finishing Touches"" Page 2

NEWS OF MINNEAPOLIS 
25 YEARS AGO TODAY

Culled from the Minneapolis Journal of July 26, 1892

Run in the Mud.
When the bugle call sounded Wednesday at Hamline, calling out the horses for the first race, the track looked like the main street of Johnstown after the flood. The mud was fathomless, and the fields were small. The sun shone brightly from 11 a.m. on and a surprising large crowd was on hand. The first race was sent away in the presence of fully 5,000 persons. Considering the conditions, a good day's racing was given.

Eustis New Flour Exchange.
It is reported that the new block which W. H. Eustis is building across from the Chamber of Commerce, will be the subject of a big legal battle. L.S. Buffington, the architect, claims to hold a patent on the form of steel construction used and will sue for infringement.

The Mills Grind.
The mills again improved on their output last week, making more flour than they have made since the middle of last month. The week's production was 198,070 barrels, averaging 33,011 barrels daily, against 188,970 barrels the previous week, 139,515 barrels for the corresponding time in 1891, and 170,680 barrels in 1890.

The Grocers Picnic.
The grocers' picnic was the largest in the history of the trade in Minneapolis. There was a general business meeting Monday night of all committees in the board of trade rooms and everything was reported in excellent shape. Twelve thousand badges were reported on sale. It was decided that a wheel of fortune should not be allowed on the grounds. Charles Parkell was appointed official scorer. 

Very Heavy Dew.
Two contending winds struggled for the mastery of Minneapolis and vicinity Wednesday, each baring a heavy storm on its forefront. The scene as witnessed from the Mount Curve hilltop, was grand in the extreme, but rather wearing on the nurves. Up to 7 a.m. Wednesday Lake Minnetonka had risen four inches by the gage on the pump-house at Excelsior, and was still rising. The rainfall Tuesday and Wednesday was the heaviest in the history of the weather observation and one of the heaviest ever known in any part of the United States. The home of P. S. Janney, Clinton avenue, between Seventeeth and Eighteenth streets, was struck by lightning and damaged about $600.

Fresh Air Fund.
Origin of the Charity for the Benefit of Shutins
Fresh air excursions being planned and carried out by the Central W. C. 

W.H. Eustis.
T.U. this summer are the result of a movement that had its beginning 15 years ago in a small town of Pennsylvania. It is peculiarly a children's charity and as  such appeals readily to the sympathies of all kindhearted, thoughtful people. The work in Minneapolis is new but bids fair to be successful. It was undertaken in June by the ladies, and the 13th of July, the first excursion of 12 was sent to Waterville. Mrs. J. W. Whittier is chairman of the committee having this work in charge and Mrs. McCurdy is secretary.

Heavens' Hot Shot.
Lightning was rather liberal in the distribution of its favors Tuesday morning and considerable damage was done. The most serious at the big Swedish Tabernacle, Seventh street and Eighth avenue S at 4 a.m., when a thunderbolt shattered the cupola. The shock awakened all the neighbors and the flames that burst at once from the splintered woodwork showed the necessity for a different treatment of water than that furnished by the elements.

The Market A Success.
The new market is now going

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NEWS OF MINNEAPOLIS 25 YEARS AGO TODAY Culled from the Minneapolis Journal of July 26, 1892 Run in the Mud. When the bugle call sounded Wednesday at Hamline, calling out the horses for the first race, the track looked like the main street of Johnstown after the flood. The mud was fathomless, and the fields were small. The sun shone brightly from 11 a.m. on and a surprising large crowd was on hand. The first race was sent away in the presence of fully 5,000 persons. Considering the conditions, a good day's racing was given. Eustis New Flour Exchange. It is reported that the new block which W. H. Eustis is building across from the Chamber of Commerce, will be the subject of a big legal battle. L.S. Buffington, the architect, claims to hold a patent on the form of steel construction used and will sue for infringement. The Mills Grind. The mills again improved on their output last week, making more flour than they have made since the middle of last month. The week's production was 198,070 barrels, averaging 33,011 barrels daily, against 188,970 barrels the previous week, 139,515 barrels for the corresponding time in 1891, and 170,680 barrels in 1890. The Grocers Picnic. The grocers' picnic was the largest in the history of the trade in Minneapolis. There was a general business meeting Monday night of all committees in the board of trade rooms and everything was reported in excellent shape. Twelve thousand badges were reported on sale. It was decided that a wheel of fortune should not be allowed on the grounds. Charles Parkell was appointed official scorer. Very Heavy Dew. Two contending winds struggled for the mastery of Minneapolis and vicinity Wednesday, each baring a heavy storm on its forefront. The scene as witnessed from the Mount Curve hilltop, was grand in the extreme, but rather wearing on the nurves. Up to 7 a.m. Wednesday Lake Minnetonka had risen four inches by the gage on the pump-house at Excelsior, and was still rising. The rainfall Tuesday and Wednesday was the heaviest in the history of the weather observation and one of the heaviest ever known in any part of the United States. The home of P. S. Janney, Clinton avenue, between Seventeeth and Eighteenth streets, was struck by lightning and damaged about $600. Fresh Air Fund. Origin of the Charity for the Benefit of Shutins Fresh air excursions being planned and carried out by the Central W. C. W.H. Eustis. T.U. this summer are the result of a movement that had its beginning 15 years ago in a small town of Pennsylvania. It is peculiarly a children's charity and as such appeals readily to the sympathies of all kindhearted, thoughtful people. The work in Minneapolis is new but bids fair to be successful. It was undertaken in June by the ladies, and the 13th of July, the first excursion of 12 was sent to Waterville. Mrs. J. W. Whittier is chairman of the committee having this work in charge and Mrs. McCurdy is secretary. Heavens' Hot Shot. Lightning was rather liberal in the distribution of its favors Tuesday morning and considerable damage was done. The most serious at the big Swedish Tabernacle, Seventh street and Eighth avenue S at 4 a.m., when a thunderbolt shattered the cupola. The shock awakened all the neighbors and the flames that burst at once from the splintered woodwork showed the necessity for a different treatment of water than that furnished by the elements. The Market A Success. The new market is now going