10 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1902
Page
1
The article lauds Charleston and South Carolina for organizing a World’s Fair style exposition without federal aid. It argues the event showcases Southern progress, industry, and diversity, destined to place the region in a leading industrial position in the twentieth century.
The location on the Ash Ley river’s eastern bank offers ideal land and water amenities. The Sunken Garden, trio of Palaces, and Court of Palaces form an expansive display of world products. Visitors stroll from Cotton Palace to Agriculture to Commerce, passing the Auditorium, West Indian building, and the Midway. As river views unfold, the Woman’s Building, Machinery and Transportation, and the United States Fish Commission exhibit follow. A grand, sunlit panorama of art, industry, and diverse nations awaits in this open, vibrant exposition setting.
The Palace of Agriculture promises something for every reader from students to merchants and historians. It offers material on racial and industrial problems, earth and art, ancient volumes, relics, and patriotic pride in a land with vast potential. It appeals to youth for inspiration and to elders for satisfaction, urging Southerners not to miss this grand exposition.
James Habersham, honored in Georgia history, introduced cotton culture to the state. His image graces Charleston's Woman's Building, symbolizing progress and enterprise. Citizens are urged to visit the building and pay tribute to this influential founder of Georgia's chief industry.
The State of Georgia designate Tuesday April 16 as Georgia Day at the Charleston Exposition. Governor Allen D. Candler urges Georgians to visit the Exposition, praising Charleston buildings and urging support of neighboring South Carolina's enterprise. The note mentions J. C. Hemphill of the Department of Promotion and Publicity.
Georgia and South Carolina have long ties and shared history. April 16 proclaimed Georgia Day at the Charleston Exposition as a show of support for the enterprise and for Theodore Roosevelt s visit. Georgia towns should organize trips to Charleston to welcome the president and back the southern showcase.
April 9 set as President's Day at the Charleston Exposition. The event celebrates the city's development with Ivory City displays and community beauties.
A bold promotional sketch extols Charleston South Carolina as a premier Southern exposition. It highlights historic churches fortresses such as Moultrie and Sumter, the harbor, naval site at Chicora Park, famed mansions, English-supplied streets and houses, Magnolia on the Ashley garden, a tea farm, and a uniquely preserved cityscape and architecture.
Chief Joyner of the Atlanta fire department plans Atlanta Day at the Exposition. Mayor Mims, city officials, police, troops, firemen, drum corps, and about 200 uniformed citizens will parade through Charleston to the Exposition grounds for reception ceremonies in the Auditorium. Georgia and Atlanta expect a warm welcome.
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