Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1893-06-29
THE COLUM BAN EXPOSITION
WHAT 1t TEACHES.


Imagination becomes stupid when it at
tempts to grasp the dazzling splendors OF
the Columbian Exposition Contemplat-
ing 1t, 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
II can be said, indeed, that the one oppor-
tunity Of life is given to see tho great
world as it is. No such show was ever
gathered together in any age Of the past.
A visit to it means broader enlighten-
ment and O knowledge of all the people OF
the 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 of
the walks Of Chicago the Fair can be seen
for q nominal sum of money. Railroad
rates will be reduced nearly one-haf sooner
or later, and it is possible for every person
in moderate circumstances to enjoy its
benefits aud profit by the unparalleled ad-
vantages for enlightenment. Higher civil
ization commands every person tV 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, 8OI Masonic
Temple, Chicago, III. The price is sl.00
1t viii 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
cheaply as though he were under his own
vine and fig tree. Very many citizens or
the Windy City, believe that there will be
something to live for after the Exposition
and are acting accordingly. This class
are 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 $40 to $40, &C
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
medal ely sending for one of these Eco
nomic Guides, which is all the name i'm
plies. The great Fair can be seen in all its
glory by rich and poor alike. Sons ard
daughters of the farm can see the richness
of the tropics, nature in its grandest
beauty; the world of arts, the products OF
the easel and the shops, and with them
almost everything that has ever been con-
ceiyed 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-
ton on the same plane with the products
of the American farm and garden. So in
every 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 lard and cline, with
their customs, habits, and modes OF life
Aud, withal, the "Old Liberty Bell hangs
within the Pennsylvania State Building,
Ginning the sweet words freedom for ALL !"
Yet great guns and munitions of war stand
without attestiug the colossal power of the
nations, and the sad havoc that could be
wrought IL they should engage in a
fratricidal strife. Still, the products OF
the land and IL g sea invite the admiration
and astonishment of all