Clue #1
Come celebrate a tradition gay and bright,
With Carnival pleasures day and night.
The theme "Arctic Antics" is frigid and funny.
But search in our city means laughter and money.
Dispatch-Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt — February 1969
Clue #2
When considering clues from every angle,
The mind seems a confused tangle.
One key is safety in this scramble,
With risk or danger never gamble.
Clue #3
The medallion hides in a public place.
Respect for all property rules in this case.
We offer no rocket flight to the moon.
But to bridge the generation gap may be yours soon.
Clue #4
Far off in the distance with powers prophetic,
See 3M and First National stand high and authentic.
Brothers under the skin with same values at stake.
For a clue that is closer make a clean break.
Clue #5
Today science in the lab reveals achievement quite stupendous.
An enzyme "made" by man to high school students seems tremendous.
Feats here and in space give a scholar great existence.
If against escape and drugs he develops more resistance.
Clue #6
What is more pleasant on a balmy spring day,
Than driving by apple orchards down Hastings way?
With winter winds blowing I invite you to be,
Guests in my clues closet for a detection spree.
Clue #7
Tracks consisting of steel and ties.
With poles for power and signals rise.
Start with zero, through four numeral count.
By adding this clue discovery hopes mount.
Clue #8
Southeast of the site are stacks, smoke and vapors.
In subzero cold performing eerie capers.
Vulcan's men stir up a good brew,
From a place of refreshment they discover a clue.
Clue #9
Grab your skates and look for a rink
Finding two is a possible link.
One high above and one below,
The area between work easy and slow.
Clue #10
The way is free after thirty-five
With birthdays forgotten be glad you're alive.
Face the hazy future with completed plans.
Treasure in the pocket and rejuvenated glands.
Clue #11
Waves of dissent are in the news each day.
Harmony and peace seem lost along the way.
With green of summer gone, the landscape is white.
Depend on many arrows for direction that is right.
Clue #12
East of the treasure a product is stored.
Small and grainy its substance when moved is poured.
To use is essential when weather is bad,
Helps prevent temper tantrums both angry and mad.
Clue #13
Climb a small steep hill where light snow slides.
In a crevice between rocks and treasure coin hides.
Victoria, Pleasant and Jefferson mark the site.
62 feet Southeast from a bridge sign is right.