Cotton is King at Buffalo Exposition 1890s Exhibit
A detailed preview of cotton’s global rise from India and China to American mills, with primitive Indian looms and handwork highlighted. The Buffalo Exposition, Aug 11–27, will feature a full illustrated display on cotton raising and manufacturing, including a historic Rhode Island factory note and the vast scope of the textile trade.
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India
Arvian
Iodia
China
South Caroline
The Cotton Industry Pioneers Through Ages
A compact retrospective traces cotton from ancient China to Manchester and America, noting key innovations like the spinning Jenny, water frame, and Eli Whitney's gin. It covers Watts’s steam engine, the spread to the Southern states, and the rise of domestic production, ending with a brief preview of an exposition display and Sunday-themed debates at the Chicago fair.
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China
Italy
Netherlands
Britain
Manchester
England
Cyprus
Smyrna
James Hargreaves
Hargreaves
Watts
Warrington
United States
India
Eli Whitney
Massachusetts
Best Bicycle Races Set for Buffalo Exposition Prizes
The Buffalo Exposition Cycling Association and L A W sanction a mammoth bicycle tournament at the Driving Park Buffalo on August 20 under G W Schooley. Prizes total 200 dollars with numerous awards including gold medals rings pockets and bags across 13 events. Noted wheelmen from the country are expected to compete in open and handicap divisions for many coveted trophies and special prizes including a 2100 value for breaking the American mile track record.
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Driving Park
Buffalo
Buffalo Exposition Cycling Association
G. W. Schooley
Chamber Suite
Office Desk
Fragmented OCR Input Summary Card
The readable fragments mention a desire or plan but lack clear events, dates, or proper nouns. No identifiable people, places, organizations, or outcomes are present to form a concrete news item.
Marvelous trained oxen to perform at Buffalo Exposition
A remarkable exhibition features trained oxen in the Buffalo Exposition and Fair from August 17 to 27. The menagerie of Southern state animals promises to be a rare and highly attractive part of the event.
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Buffalo Exposition
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