Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-09-07

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| Gov. Stone then delivered his ad.
dress. He commended the work of the
commission, and in speaking of Mis-
souri's exhibits in the different build
ings showed that he had allowed moth
ing pertaining to the representation
of his state at the fair to escape his
| observation. His words were loudly
| cheered.
Hon. David r. Francis, ex-governor
| of the state, followed with an address
| on Missouri at the Worlds Fair" It
| was as follows:
| Ex-Gov FRANCIS ADDRESS.
To St. Louis is due the credit Of first sug-
costing. more than ten years ago, that the four
hundredth anniversary OF the discovery OF
America should be commemorated by q grand
exposition to be participated In by all the ma
lions Of the earth. portraying the progresses OF
the world for the last four centuries. AS the
| anniversary approached the idea Of the exposi-
ton grew in popularity, and by the beginning
of 1889 the people of the country had decided
that such an exposition should be held. Its To-
cation by common consent, was left with the
national legislature. Missouri went before the
Fffty-frst congress and asked that as the cen,
trail state Of the Union and as the common
wealth within whose borders were population
and resources typffying the character of the
country and its civilization. to her should be
corded the honor and the responsibility of the
exposition. Three other cities entered the
lists tie contest was spirited but without bit
terness. Missouris representatives pledged
her efforts and good will toward the success of
the celebration whether the capital on the
banks of the Potomac. the commercial metrop-
west or that of the Mississippi valley should
be the favored competitor Chicago won. St.
Louis gracefully accepted the decision and
Missouri is at the fair. =
MISSOURI AsDllEa PLEDGES.
Has size fulfilled her pledgese Her legisla-
ture was among the first to recognize the ma
tional character of the exposition by making
liberal appropriation for a state exhibit.
commission. representing the different sections
of the state and its varied interests, was
1ected and promptly entered upon its work.
For two years the members of that commission
have with energy and patriotism and without
compensation, devoted themselves to the COL
lection and display of Missouri's products and
resources. II you would see the result of their
lahors. look around you. With the aid OF an
efficient executive commissioner they have
made such an exhibit as should inspire
every Missourian with pride. Would that it
were possible for every citizen OF Missouri to
visit this exposition. The state is here and
creditahly represented in every department. in
which states exhibit or nations compete. The
space allotted to her has been utilized to the
best advantage.
MISSOURI AND HER EXHIBITS.
In horticulture Missouri Is tactic prfnceps; In
the forestry exhibit she has few II any equals:
in agriculture and in mining she is second to
none; her archaeological exhibit has attracted
marked attention; in manufactures and liberal
arts our state compares credftably with her
older sisters: in livestock competition Mis-
souri, has already taken her full share OF pre-
miums. Such an exhibit as is here made
should imoue every citizen of the state with
renewed confidence In her future. No eandid
observing man will contend that the state is
not amply repaid for the outlay she has made.
An exhibit Of tn resources of this country
with Missouri left out would have bee incom
plete, and every Missourian visiting this place
OF marvellous displays of self-instruetion una
OF selfcuitivation would have hing his head in
shame II his state had not been represented. But
no exhibit beuond the borders OF the state can
do full justice to its advantages and its capa-
bilities. The greatest exhibit Missouri can
make is the state itself. To the citizens OF our
sister states and those Of other countries we
extend q cordial invitation to visit US ut our
homes. Our salubrious climate. pellucid
streams rolling tablelands fertile valleys. pro-
Life forests. mountains OF iron and granite. In |
exhaustib1e deposits of lead and zinc and COAL |
rich beds OF onyx and clay and building stone |
can not be transported or surpassed.
OUR INSTITUTIONS OF sLEARHTNG.
Our institutions OF learning are among the I
best in the land, and our educational system is I
second to none. Our people are hospitable and
generous and viii greet you with hearty well
come We are first in many products that go I
to make up the surplus wealth OF this rich re-
public. Our ore beds yielded In 1892 1s2. 90 /
tons OF xinc, not only the largest of any state I
In the Union, but large percentages OF the /
total product OF the country. We grew In 1891 +
over 175 10000 bushels Of corn, and the yield T
per acre was greater than that Of any state In
the Union. We realized from it over 81, 000,-
uOO We mined last year over 3,0o0,000 Of tons
OF coal ana our output Of lead was only second /
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