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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1888
Page
2
At 3 o clock the doors were opened to the Art and Industries of Durham displays in Parrish s warehouse. Mr J S Carr delivered a short address praising Durham s growth with vivid illustrations. The building quickly filled as visitors marveled at the display’s magnitude.
Crowds gathered in Durham despite cold rain and wind to view displays across Parrish's Warehouse. Exhibitors included M. H. Jones candied wares, J. A Gresham candies, Durham Furniture Co chamber suites, Lab & Thomas pianos, and many local firms showing silks, groceries, tobaccos, and fine crafts. The Ladies Art Department showcased paintings and embroidery while the culinary section highlighted preserves, jellies, and baked goods. Awards and prizes listed for tobacco and fruit entries, with strong participation from local businesses and individuals.
The third day of the exposition drew about fifteen thousand visitors as trains from Raleigh Oxford and Greensboro brought crowds to Durham. A grand street parade and a large crowd at Blackwell Park heard Sensor Z B Vance speak to praise Durham and the fair’s achievements including tobacco premium sales with notable bids at the Banner Warehouse.
Ontario firm J Hl Means & Co. promote Botanic Blood Balm as the leading blood purifier, claiming long sales history and universal customer satisfaction since its introduction.
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