Potato Bake09 1908
Waupaca Post
THE POTATO BAKE
The carnival planned for September, known as the “Potato Bake”, if carried out successfully, will attract a great many people to the city. It will be a new undertaking in this section, and when once established will equal any fair in the state as far as interest and attendance is concerned. It will rest with the citizens largely to inaugurate this entertainment. Various committees will be appointed to do certain work but they will of necessity have to seek the aid and encouragement of the business men and citizens generally. There will be a soliciting committee as some funds will be required to provide the barbecue, potatoes, coffee, etc. There will be some form of entertainment provided, will need a couple of bands, advertising matter will be distributed throughout this and adjoining counties and cities. Will need the assistance of the ladies’ clubs to assist in serving the lunches, etc.
It is suggested that the merchants offer prizes for the best varieties of fruits and vegetables to be participated in by the farmers throughout the county.
The committees working up the Carnival for the advertisement and profit of Waupaca, will do so for the best interests of the city, to attract outsiders, to make Waupaca a place that is known abroad and among the cities that are progressive. The Potato Bake will do this as nothing else.
This is a matter that all the people should be interested in. The first year will be the hardest to get the plans working, and improvements and additions to the carnival can be brought about each succeeding season.
There may be some little revenue derived for the carnival fund, by a small charge to the grounds. Suggestions will be gratefully received at any time.