Wonders of Uncle Sam's World Fair Government Building
The World’s Fair Government building rises 800 by 200 feet as the central exhibit for executive departments. Displays include postal relics from the early United States, stamps, Franklin’s ledgers, and Roosevelt era curios alongside the Commerce and Labor exhibit and Library of Congress treasures.
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Alines
Sletallursy
Liberal Arts
Mena
United States Railway
Postofice
Wasrhington
Secoadh
Gener
Benjamin Franklin
Band
Siip
Department of Commerce and Labor
Carroll I. Wright
United States Commissioner of Labor
Clarts
Lighthonse Board
Library of Congress
Washington
Curious Chinese Exhibit Displays Furnishings and Ivory Carvings
The World’s Fair display highlights two ornate Chinese beds, ivory carvings, silk fabrics, and bamboo tables. Exhibits feature wardrobes, chests, and carved ivory with detailed lacquer and silk coverings plus porcelain and lantern models.
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Sitka
Witer
En Soterdom
Altkhiing
Gireneh
Ronewend
Wharfage Free at St Louis for World’s Fair Boats
Traffic officials assign free wharf space along twenty miles of St Louis river front for winter craft during the exposition. Yachts and steam launches will dock between Chateau Avenue and Biddle Street, with smaller craft north of Middle Street and south of Chateau. No charge for wharfage. space allocated by the river commission at Walloon Street between Market and Clark.
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St. Louis
S Leary
Joseph 1 White
St. Enix
Chateau Avenue
Biddle Street
Uri
Canal Business
Middle Street
St. Lois
Jimita
Jeferson Carracks
Broadway
Cite Walloon
Market
Spirit of India Pillar Reaches Ancient Temple Through Time
An observer notes ancient Indian temples and carvings as villagers drag a massive marble pillar by hand along steep cliffs for a temple on a distant precipice. An elder notes patience across ages, saying the pillar will reach its destination despite today.
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Badia
India
Forrest
Brahrman
Tron
Frugal Fragments of a Crumbling Tale
A collage of pastiche quotes and anecdotes explores religious strictness, courtroom verdicts, fate, and memory. Fragments reference Presbyterian upbringing, Episcopal invitation, a mistrustful minister, a murder case acquittal on insanity, and a weary reflection on recollection.
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