The Meeker herald., 1893-07-01
THE COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION
WHAT 1T TEACHES.

Imagination becomes stupid when It at
tempts to grasp the dazzling splendors OF
the Columbian Exposition. Contemplnt-
ing 1t, one sees the genius of civilization In
all nations; nature and art in their highest
aud most perfect development; everything
to fascinnte the eye and lend inspiration,
1t can be said, indeed, that the one oppor-
tunity of life is given to see the great
world as 1t is. No such show was ever
gathered together in any age OF tho past
a visit to 1t means broader enlightcn-
ment and knowledge Of all the people OF
the earth. No person, therefore, can afford
10 let the opportunity pass without max
ing an honest effort to see it. Despite the
fact that eXtortion is prncticed in some OF
the walks of Chicago the Fair can be seen
for n nominal sum of money. Railroad
rates will be reduced nearly one-half sooner
or later, and it is possible for every person
in moderate circumstances to enjoy Its
benefits and profit by the unparalleled ad-
vantages for 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 AS the Economic
Guide to the Worlds Fair" published by
Farnsworth Cowing & Co, 3O1 Masonic
Temple, Chicago, Ill. The price is {l.OO
1t will save strangers much time and money
In locating and securing rooms where
prices are surprisingly low. 1t can be
said, indeed, that one can live almost as
vine and fig tree. Very many citizens OF
the Windy City, believe that there will be
something to live for after the Exposition
and are acting accordingly. This class
nre throwing open their doors to the per
son of moderate means, and their hearth
stones and hospitality can be enjoyed
Every person can save from 80 tn so. h"-
cording TO the length or tneir stay IN Ch'-
cago, by knowing wnat to do when reach-
ing Chicago, and those who contemplate
~. IL ha nj
mediaiely sending for one of these Eco
nomic Guides, which is NIL the name i'm
piles. The great Fair can be seen in all its
glory by rich and poor alike. Sons and
daughters of the farm can see the richness
OF the tropics, nature in its grnndest
beauty; the world of arts, the products OF
the easel and the shops, and with them
almost everything that has ever been CON
ceived by the mind of man, and aside from
travelling expenses, at but little more than
living cost
The Columbian Exposition is teaching
the greatest lesson OF life. For this end
nations intermingle and place their handi-
work side by side. The products of the
European farm and garden invite inspec-
tion on the same plane with the products
Of the American farm and garden. So In
very other department of the worlds
busy life The quaint dress of the Turk
can be compared with that OF those IN
higher civilization. and SO can the dress OF
the people of every land aud CLINE, with
their customs. habits, and modes Of life
And, withal, the "Old Liberty Bell'' hangs
within the Pennsylvania State Building,
Ginning tho sweet words freedom for all"
Yet great guns and munitions OF war stand
without attesting the colossal power OF the
nations, and the sad havoc that could be
wrought II they should engage in
fratricidal strife. Still, the products OF
the land and tho sea invite the admiration
and astonishment of ALL