Wichita eagle., 1888-07-27
WICHITA'S DISPLAY
At CINCINNATI IS THE FINEST
ONE MADE THERE,
But the Products are Not Arriving
Fast Enough---Farmers, Hurry
in with Your Displays.

In recent issue of the EAGLE letter
written by Mr.. H. L. Price, who is in
charge of the Wichita display at the Gin
cinnati exposition, in which he stated that
the products used in making our dis
play there were not arriving rapidly
enough. Below we publish another letter
from him repeating the same thing and
urging upon president Oliver of the board
of trade the necessity for act.
ing promptly in order that
our space may be properly
filled at the earliest possible day. The
exposition managers were very kind and
generous in giving to Wichita the finest
location in the exposition; in fact. they
built special building for Wichita's in
dividual display. Now it is incumbent
upon Wichita and the adjacent country uo
show that they appreciate the opportunity
afforded and make such display as Will
not only be to their credit but also to their
advantage.
Mr.. Pierce also urges the residents OF
this city to bestir themselves and send IN
photographs, views, ETC., of the city. He
also desires that everything be furnished
the board of trade in this city that may be
sent to him and will help make Wichita
exhibit still more attractive.
There is no need for any such unneces
sary delay in responding to MIR. P.'s re
quest if the people who have what is re
quired to make the display will only exert
themselves enough to bring to the board
of trade room their exhibits. That organ
ization is u to the only expense incurred
in sending the same.
Below is the letter from Mr.. Pierce anC
1t is to be hoped that his suggestions vii
be Civ II prompt and proper consideration
a. w Oliver, President Of the Board of Trade.
Dear Sir:-Tne commissioners and Off
GERS of the exposition have treated US ele
gautly so far. But they are little wor
ried that our space is not better filled anC
are continually enquiring when the bal
ance of our stuff is coming. | hope yol
will hurry forward something as soon a.
possible as we need it badly and the crowds
are coming in fast. The railroads are run
ming their excursions, so that we ought t.
be ready to meet them. We are all righ
as far as we have got Florida is kicking
that their display does not show up a
well as ours, and California is kicking a
we'll West Virginia is Disguised. w
are ahead so far and have captur
ed the congratulatiOn. The ladie
are all with us and our display is the tall
of the building. Every one admits W
':show up in great shape"
You would catch the enthusiasm if yol
could only see US.
The printing we have is going fast. Tn
copies of The Southwest" are nearly al
gone and the maps are gong like no
cakes. The photographs are great card
and all are surprised to see such city.
wish you could send more to me. w
have some twenty -one very large, fine pho
tographs, but we should have more thar
as many more as we can obtain
some most elegant views an'
photographs of buildings, residences
etc. l would suggest among Others
Grand Opera house, Garfield university
Wichita university, Paramount university
John Bright university, the Catholi
academies and school, St. Aloysius church
J. O. Davidson's, b. II. Campbell's, r. E
Lawrence's, Rudolph Hattield's, A. w
divers, NJ. w. Leroy's. n. F. Nieder
lander's and lots of other beautiful
stylish or quaint residences in Wichita
The First NJ E. church, ST. Jonn's Epis
copal church, the Palace block, Martin
sons block and any other buildings o
views about the city that any one ma
want to have taken and sent on here 70
exhibition.
l wrote you fully about the cereals ant
other stuff you need to send.
Yours truly,
H. L. PIERCE.