Jamestown Exposition Viewed As Notable Yet Not Equal
The Reporter party endorses Jamestown as a creditable exhibit and worth the trip, but notes it cannot match Chicago or St Louis. It praises the naval displays, historic surroundings, and varied entertainments while warning of high Norfolk hotel rates and crowded conditions, urging visitors to seek nearby inns for comfort and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Chicago
St Louly
St. Louis
Norfolk
Bam
Aubery
Old Point Comfort
Chamberlain Hotel
Fifth Avenue
St Louis
Jeferson
Insite
Virginia Blues
Matt Parrott
W. ¥. Parrott
Tucker
Innes
Hisnois
Georgia State
Philipping
Richmond
James River
Hollywood
America
Tity
Jefferson Hotel
Polk’ Miller and Quarette
NBL
Ous
Exposition at Jamestown Delivers Notable Displays
The Jamestown Exposition celebrates America's 300th year near Norfolk Virginia. Visitors admire state and manufacturing buildings including Georgia and California exhibits and the Iowa Dairy Separator Co booth. The Larkin Soap Co building impresses with glass and home goods displays. Daughters of the Confederacy offer meals in a popular on-site venue while some pavilions remain unfinished yet promise improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aistes
Georgia State
Georgia
Cal.fornia
Lincoln
General de la Fayette
Iowa Dairy Separator Co
Waterloo
Spatty
Dinois
Richmond
Food Products
Larkin Soap Co
Sauyone
Daughters of the Confederacy
War Path at Jamestown Exposition Excites Visitors
Report of the Jamestown exposition War Path showing attractions such as Swiss village, Trixie the educated horse, Paul Revere's ride, the Battle of Merrimac and Monitor, Gettysburg panorama, and destruction of San Francisco. The 101 Ranch wild west show draws praise. Richmond visit noted with Confederate monument and Idlewood Park luncheon.
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Merrimac
National
Dalton ‘War Association
Vivitora Miller Brog
A. J. Sutton
Juhg
Mmanager
Strug
101 Ranch
San Francis
Trixie
Paul Revere
Pharoah
Virginia
Jamestown
San Francisco
Gettysburg
Battle of the Merrimac
Monitor
Merrimac and Monitor
Iowa
Sioux City
Cairo
Battle of
Visit to Mount Vernon Sparks Southern and Northern Pride
A Reporter party describes a Mount Vernon visit after touring James Town and Washington DC. They note southern hospitality and patriotism, the Mount Vernon estate, its rooms and artifacts, and the tomb of George and Martha Washington, with vivid details of the mansion, grounds, and historical objects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southland
Jamestown
Mississippi Valley
Plymouth Rock
Old Dominion
Union
Maryland
Iowa
America
North
Mount Vernon
Potomac River
Washington
George Washington
Lawrence
Admiral Vernon
Spain
Lawrence Apd
John Augustine Washinton
Ann Pamela Cihoingokm
South Carolina
Lafayette
Ws Washington
Globe and Surveyor
Washton
Italy
Samuel Vaughan
London
Bim Wheg& Guest
Mont Vernon
Nelle Curtis
The
Times
R Tn
Timea Washington
O Warn
Itherege
George
Martha Washinton
Potomac
Nevel
Kleber
Louisiana
Our Sunday at Norfolk Visit in 1807 from Waterloo
A travel diary entry recounts a weekend in Norfolk Virginia starting June 8 1807. The party stays at Inside Inn tours St Mary's church with Rev Father Moran attends services and enjoys city views and gardens. They return for luncheon and spend the rest of Sunday at the inn while remembering Waterloo with postcards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Virginia
Bt. Mary's
Father Moran
Indesalh
St. [Mary's Church
Gramieur
Waterloo
Party on Way to Richmond Visit by City Council and Organizations
A narrative recounts a pleasant trip to Richmond with a welcoming reception by the City Council, Chamber of Commerce, and local organizations. Highlights include visits to St John’s Church completed in 1743, remarks by Patrick Henry, and tours of historic sites, monuments, and local parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Chamber of Commerce
Dusingas
St John’s Church
Virginia
Patrick Henry
Capitol
France
Thomas Jefferson
Capitol Square
Washington
Headon
Clay
Jackson
William Smith
Libby Hilll Park
Robert B., Lee
J. B. B. Stuart
Jefferson Davis
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Uncle Sam
Boddo
Iits
Hampton Roads
Fortress Monroe
Old Point Somfort
Newport,News
Unela Sam
Mualne
California
Texas
Oregon
Navy
Daily Reporter Party
National Editorial Association
Dainty
Mide
Old Jamestown
Virginia Beach
Hichmont
Newport News
Cape Henry
Rome
Washington, D. C
White House
Concrestionelibrary
Hall of Congress
Senate Chamber
Washington Monument
Congressional Library
State Dining Room
East Room
Mt. Vernon
Emma Hawkins
Jennie Sallebury
Bliss
Oklahoma
George Miller
Miller
Winfield
Kansas
Cherokes
Joseph Miller
Mr. Miller
Miller Brothers
Venona
Oygels
James
Old Mt, Vernon
Flornnce L.hiccoy
Mra. J
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