Centennial Exposition of Canada Opens June 8
A Canadian centennial exposition plan moves forward with a June 8 opening. Organizers selected a delegate from Washington, D C and include participants from Mexico to strengthen the international representation. Grace Louise Batley of Dallas publisher lineage is cited among the appointments.
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Dale Ine
Howe
Washington, D.C
Grace Louise Batley
Dalla
Ojibwa
Ontario
Those Pioneers Weren't So Dumb in Texas Cavalcade
A chaotic preview notes a 1900s theme and a photo for The Cavalcade of Texas. It references a Texas history reenactment to be staged daily on the world's largest stage during the $25,000,000 Texan Centennial Exposition opening in Dallas on June 6.
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Texas
Dal
Braniff Adds Dallas Plight
Braniff Airways confirms plans tied to a Dallas route expansion ahead of a $25,000 event set for June. The airline aims to boost operations and connectivity, signaling readiness for the Centennial Expositions kickoff with flights toward San Antonio and San Francisco.
Voice to Open Texas Centennial Gates at Fair
A voice around the world will open the Dallas Texas Centennial gates June 6 with a radio broadcast from the main entrance. The voice may be President or Mrs. Roosevelt and will travel to New York England France Japan California and back to Dallas to trigger an electrical device that swings the gate. The message will take four seconds to complete its global transit.
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Dallas
Texas
Midway Attractions Promise Spectacular at Texas Centennial Expo
Dallas officials announce that the Midway of the Texas Centennial Exposition, opening June 6, has secured major acts under contract. The centerpiece is the $25,000 World's Pair, touted as a premier attraction amid planned spectacle and entertainment.
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Dallas
Texas
W. A. Webb
City of Mailman Pullman Cars to Exhibit in Dallas
The city hosts a display of Pullman cars at the Sixte Centennial Exposition opening June 6 in Dallas. The display will run through November and will be operated by the Texas and Pacific Railroad as the Vulhna hotel.
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Dallas
Texas
Texas & Pscifie Railroad
Texas Centennial Exposition Rangerette Doffs Hat
Hicanor Akers, a Rangerette at the Texas Centennial Exposition, salutes attendees wearing their blue attire. The phrase appears garbled but centers on a ceremonial gesture by a known figure at a state event.
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Hicanor Akers
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Godfrey Dry Goods
DR. Wilson
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Carrollton
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Rhoton Dry Goods & Undertaking Company
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