Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt — January-February 1999

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Clue #1

The time for fun has now begun
In our hunt that's open to all;
But if you don't want to be outdone,
Look only on public ground in St. Paul.

A park is the spot but a golf course is not,
So please don't disturb a fairway or green.
Follow this advice and you won't be caught
Wasting your time at the wrong scene.

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Clue #2

Flying downhill can be quite a thrill
And a popular outdoor attraction,
But your chances of winning are nil
If you get too close to the action.

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Clue #3

Numbers keep score and adorn the front door;
Now do your best to figure these out:
A nine and a five and somewhere a four,
Get them right and you'll shout.

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Clue #4

Studying the past can be quite a blast,
But there's value as well in the new.
If you're willing to be an iconoclast,
The treasure might belong to you.

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Clue #5

If you're yearning for something worth learning,
You might be very near your goal.
So try to be smart and discerning,
And your treasure chest could end up full.

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Clue #6

A man of fame offers a useful name
That can be found in many a tome.
Figure out how these clues fit in our game,
And you just might bring the treasure home.

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Clue #7

Somewhere in here there's a clue quite clear
If you think first of trees in a line.
From this a name will appear
That could lead you to a valuable sign.

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Clue #8

Round and white and stretched quite tight
Is the covered quarry you seek.
Not far from you and within your sight
Is a glowing translucent peak.

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Clue #9

Keep out an eye for water on high;
This could be an excellent clue.
A large red object high in the sky
Will also help to orient you.

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Clue #10

What's in a name is today's little game;
As a pointer it could be unsurpassed.
Two men share it one and the same;
A crooner goes first and a funny man last.

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Clue #11

Seeing a thing twice can be quite nice
While you're hunting for our prize.
So as you search amid snow and ice
Look for two frozen places of equal size.

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Clue #12

Backstops and bleachers could serve as teachers
To make you wealthy and wise.
Align some steel and four woody features
And you'll narrow in on our prize.

The door at 459 Ruth will line you up with the truth
In the recreation area known as Conway.
So go out now and play the sleuth,
And you could earn a very large payday.

TC Treasure