Minneapolis Newsboys' Band
The Minneapolis Newsboys' Band, organized by the Minneapolis Journal, came to the Exposition in August. Newspapers around the country began such organizations as a way to occupy their newsboys in their off-hours in the absence of sound family structures among their numbers.
Thanks to Dick Parker (Minneapolis Journal) for sending this photo of the band arrayed in front of the Journal Building.
Newsboys' Band Coming The Minneapolis Newsboys Band is coming to the Exposition in August, and application has been made for its use of Camp Millard Fillmore at the Pan-American during its stay here. The band will be one of the great musical attractions of the season at the Exposition. The organization is of special interest because it plays with rare abillity and is composed of newsboys of Minneapolis. It numbers 50 pieces and has been organized for four years, its beginning dating from a whistling contest that revealed such musical faculty on the part of some of the boys in it that the idea of a band composed of such material was suggested. It was carried out by the Minneapolis Journal. The managers of that paper reached the heart of the boys, bought them the finest instruments and engaged the best instructor and the result is seen in the now famous organization. The band is said to have a great influence for good in Minneapolis, since it stimulates the boys as they come along to try for the band. The number is limited to 50, and there are 25 on the waiting list. It shows what possibilities are in the street "Arab," for it is constantly recruited from that source. The band will receive a glowing welcome when it comes out to charm the Rainbow City. |