The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-06-29
THE COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION
WHAT 1T TEACHES.

Imagination becomes stupid when It At
tempts to grasp the dazzling splendors Of
the Columbian Exposition. Contemplat-
ing it, one sees the genius of civilization In
all nations; nature and art in their highest
and most perfect development; everything
to fascinate the eye and lend inspiration.
1t can be said, indeed, thnt the one oppor-
tunity of q life is given to sec the great
world as 1t is. No such show was ever
gathered together in any age of the past.
ment and a knowledge of all the people OF
tho earth. No person, therefore, can afford
to let the opportunity pass without max.
ing an honest effort to see it. Despite the
fact that extOrtion is practiced in some o.
the walks of Chicago the Fair can he see
for q nominal sum OF money. RaiiroaNS
rates will he reduced nearly ono half sooner
or later. and it is possible for every person
in moderate circumstances to en- JOY it's
benefits aud profit by the unpar ale!ed ad-
vantages Tor enlightenment. Higher civil
ization commands every person to make
sacrifices for the great Exposition.
Those intending to visit the Fair should
secure what is known the Economic
Guide to tho Worlds Fair" published by
Farnsworth, Cowirg & Co, 3Gs Masonic
Temple, Chicago, Ill. The price is q 20.
1t will save strangers much time and money
in locating and securing rooms where
prices are surprisingly low. 1t can I've
cheaply as though he were under his own
vine and f1g tree Very many citizens OF
the Windy City" believe that there will be
something to live for after the Expo.ition
and are acting accordingly. This class
are throwing open their doors to tie per
son OF moderate means, and their hearth
stones and hospitality can be enjoyed.
Every person can save from $40 to $40. ac
cording to the length Of their stay in Chi
cago by knowing what to do when reach
ing Chicago, and those who contemplate
visiting the Fair can see the wisdom OF i'm
mediately sending for one Of these Eco
nomic Guides, which is all the name i'm
plies The great Fair can be seen in oil its
glory by rich and poor alike. Sons and
daughters Of the farm can see the ri ,b1e,s
Of the tropics, nature in its grandest
beauty: the world OF arts. the products os
the easel and the shops. aud with ,.t IN
almost everything that has ever heen &C.
ceived by the mind OF man. and a>ide from
travelling expenses at but little more tina n
living cost.
The Columbian Exposition is teaching
the greatest Lesson OF life. For This end
nations inrermingle ann pisce ,n.ir i.an"i-
WORK SIDE by slue. The rsducJs OF tie.
European farm and garden invite iEspec-
ton GA the same plane with the PRODUCTS
OF the American farm AID .ar,!en som
evty other department o: J!e worlds
busy life The quaint drs>s of the Turk
can be compared with that of these in
higher civilization, and socan the dress Of
the people OF every lard and cline, With
their customs. HABITS. aud modes vi lie
And withal. the old Liberty Bel" hangs
within the Pennsylvania State Building.
Ginning the sweet words freedom for al.
Yet great guns and m,initi pms of war stand
without attesting the colossal power OF the
nations. and the sad havoc that could be
wrought il they should engage in a
fratrieidai strife. Still. the product, OF
the lend and tie sea invite the aumira,i. N
and establishment OF al