Philippine Exposition at St Louis Showcases Islands and People
Taft origin of the idea spurred a 17 acre Philippine display at the World’s Fair. About 1,300 natives, 113 buildings, and five villages highlight contrasts between culture and deprivation. The $1.5 million exhibit is funded largely by the insular government and aims to showcase Filipino progress.
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Olympic era events at the World's Fair arena headline slate
Plans for a varied Olympic program at the World's Fair in St Louis feature Greek, Roman, and other nations in track and field contests under the American Athletic Union. The schedule runs Aug 29 to Sept 1 with sprints, distance runs, jumps, throws, tug of war trials, and hurdle races across multiple days, culminating in finals and national team events.
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Unclear Track Meet Events From A Fragmented Schedule
The readable portion lists exercises like discus and hammer throw, sprints of 50 and 60 yards, and team races. It mentions a multi day setup with sections and divisions, including a dumbbell hold test, but the text is highly fragmented and incomplete.
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