Water Carnival 1913

Description:	Back: Body of message reads, Dear Cousin, Father had a stroke of paralytic Saturday morning. There is know change so far. Has know use of his left hand. Let Albert and all the rest of the people know. He is with us. Felora Bodkin. Addressed to, Mrs. Daniel Hadaway, South Haven, Mich. Roul Route. Memo reads, Ans. Sept. 20th. The Venetian Nights attracted thousands of spectators. The event peaked in 1909 and ended in 1917. These water floats circled McDonald Island and paraded through the canal. Electric lights and bleachers were set up along the canal. Prizes were awarded in three categories: Most Beautiful, Funiest, and best commerical class. H.J. Heinz entered floats that looked like catsup bottles and mammoth pickles. A Capt. Pine worked on these floats during the winter time. He created papermache lions, elephants, pelicans, eagles and butterflies. In its heyday this was a big event.
Origin:	1913-08-20
Source:	http://palni.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p15705coll8/id/782
Collection:	Grace College - Winona Lake Postcards
Copyright:	Contact Morgan Library, Winona Lake, IN for copy and usage permissions
Geography:	Winona Lake (Ind.)
Subjects:	Water Carnival

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