The Universal Exposition vision by Skiff in 1904
The article outlines a universal exposition as a world encyclopedia of society. It argues St Louis 1904 will be a comprehensive, classified display of industrial art and science, organized into 16 departments and 807 classes, showcasing human achievement for study and inspiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
McKinley
St. Louis
Tiberal
Department of Manufactures
Department of Machinery
Department of Transportation
Department of Electricity
St.Louis
Universal Exposition of 1904 Education and Society
The text outlines the 1904 Saint Louis Universal Exposition. It positions anthropology, social economy, and physical culture as key fields illustrating humanity’s progress. It frames education as the exposition’s keynote and promises organized, instructive displays across departments for study and guidance.
When It Was Cold
Poem recalling past winters when cold weather felt harsher. Narrator contrasts current chill with memories of wool heavy winters, barefoot days, and self evident cold, dismissing reliance on newspapers or paid weather chatter. Mentions Jack Frost, ear loss risk, and a critique of advertising claims seeking audience attention.
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Jack Frost
Chris
Bay
Advertising as compound interest in marketing returns
The piece argues advertisers should expect gradual gains, likening ad spend to capital that earns interest through goodwill. It emphasizes compounding returns by skilled advertising, noting that proper placement in our columns reaches a wide audience and yields measurable results.
Washington Letter 1904 Fireboat Laws and Scandals
Washington Letter from June 23 1904 reports on party headquarters activity in the capital the political pamphlets from the Government Printing Office and a push for self government in the district. It critiques the steamboat inspection law paying by ships inspected and cites the General Slocum disaster and inspector incentives. It notes Nan Patterson public notoriety and a murder case of a jealous husband who killed his wife, with commentary on potential religious reactions.
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United States
Congress
Chicago
St. Louis
New York
Cortelyou
Judge Parker
East River
Cartelyou
Rundberg
Nan Patterson
Ceasar Young
Hamilton
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promoted For Sprains And Ailments
Indigestion and a long list of ailments are claimed to be treated by Herbine with a 50c bottle. An endorsement from ex champion long distance racer Louis J. Kruger dated Oct 27 1901 praises Snow Liniment for sprains bruises and rheumatism. Available at S Kingston's with various bottle sizes.
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Regiarty Wal
Troy
Illinois
S. Kingston's
Louis’ J. Kruger
Germany
Holland
Salt Lake City
Ballard
S. Kingston
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the Sroy Weekly
Call
Ilinois
J. W. Skiff
Washington
Newsy
Washington, D. C
Baptist Church
M. E
William Donoho
Vanhooser
Fred
Martin
Vax
Grandpa
Grandma
Pather
Eles
Madson Medicine CO
Madison, Wis
Coprynicuts &c
Munn
Scientific American
All
W St
Washington, D.C
Ady
Dreas
A. R. Snodgrabbs
Promiston
Ena
Chris. Busse
A. Heddergott
First National Bank
Edwardsville
Yoqur Business
W. W. Jarvis
D. G. Jarvis
Troy Exchange Bank
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