September 28, 2017
This is “Our
Past Is Present” from the Geary County Historical Society.
Sometimes we
think about baking when we hear there was a Gold Medal Contest. However, the
audience that left the Junction City’s Methodist Church on a Wednesday evening
in September of 1907 had just been to a Gold Medal Oratorical Contest. Because of some sickness and other reasons,
the number of contestants was fewer than expected. The medal was won by Mrs. J. B. Smeilney of
Riley. This qualified her to be a contestant for the grand medal
competition.
Other entertainment was provided by
the W.C.T.U. organization. They gave a
performance titled “Minute Women.” The
welcome song was sung by 22 school children.
Their graceful salute to the flag and the Kansas Rally Cry of the Loyal
Temperance Union was outstanding. The
Rally Cry went like this: “Saloons Must
Go, Because Our Boys and Girls Say So.”
Apparently this brought about loud applause.
There were
other musical selections presented by a chorus directed by a Mr. Elam.
The Gold Medal Oratorical Contest was more than speeches
being given, but also an evening of enjoying quality music.
That is today’s
story. We hope you and your family will
come to “Jammin in JC” for some great blues music, and some of the best food at
the best prices at our booth in Heritage Park this Friday evening and Saturday
all day and evening.
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