Tea Exhibits at World’s Fair Highlight Chinese Teas
The 1904 exposition showcases 1200 kinds of Chinese tea in glass jars at the Liberal Arts Palace. Hyson varieties dominate, with about 400 medicinal teas in a smaller group. Prices range from a few cents to up to 20 dollars an ounce for rare teas, guarded in imperial gardens under the Great Wall, cultivated only for the Chinese court and select officials.
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Tea Chop System Splits Large Plantations Into Many Owners
The article explains that vast tea lands are often owned by hundreds of individuals, each cultivating and selling their own茶 crops. Each owner marks their tea with a unique chop, and exporters sample and set prices through professional tasters. Prices vary widely from district to district, with teas from Amoy and Fukien fetching 14 to 48.5 cents per pound among sixty one producers. Blending of teas from the same district is common to suit buyer preferences.
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Coeducation and Its Evils by G Stanley Hall
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The Strong Points Of the American By William Booth
General Booth extols the American character praising belief in vast potential across science commerce and world conquest. He lauds inventiveness freedom from convention and willingness to adopt new methods to achieve aims quickly and efficiently.
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