The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-04-02
4 Movement That Will Benefit
Every Citizen in the State.
Magnificent Prizes Offered to Slim
uIate a Contsst Of Patriotism.

uIate . Contest Of Patriotism.
The failure OF our State Legislature TO
provide means for the display OF the rich
and varied products OF Missouri At the
ths enterprise aSd sSneSenity Of seSs~f oST fe =
low-citi1ens. An incomplete exhibit of the
mines, and factories would be a dishonor
to our great commonwealth. The citizens
or Missouri must supply the funds which
our state legislature failed to grant.
It Is the intention Of our executive COM
mittee to erect at Omaha a handsome
visitors from Missouri and the distribution
point OF literature portrayinE the re-
sources and capabilities OF our state. The
estimated cost OF this building Is $4,000.
An adequate display OF the products of
our gardens. farms. mines. and manufac-
isast $4,000. OF this $50 800. a pledge of
t26.2OO has already been secured. The rest
depends upon quick action. II the contri-
buttons are long delayed they VIII be too
Taisng the Temannr sS oo sse FSs eSee S
tive committee orrer FOR sale a memorial
badge. The iyory-tinted border OF this
legend. Missouri. Transrnlssissippl Expo
sitlon. 1855" on the blue field in the
The price OF the badge is 3l.O0.
THIS souvenir is not simply an excuse
FOR the exercise OF state patriotism; IL may
have practical value in promoting at the
Omaha Exposition the recognition and fel-
lo~ship or Visitors from Missouri. The
SOOO.0uO. In so large and prosperous .
eommonWealth. the failure TO contribute
$4,000 to complete the exhibit at Omaha
would Imply a disloyalty to the interests
OF Missouri that would be discreditable 10
AIissourians will not disregard so rare and
favorable an opportunity for making
known the resources OF their state.
powerful element of success. Lack or
publicity Is 2 Enarantee Of failure; In the
does not widely advertise its wares will
never occupy the foremost place. In the
Industrial rfvalrles or states. Missouri viii
never achieve the commercial supremacy
which Its natural greatness entities II TO
attain. unless It fully exhibits 10 mankind
the boundless variety and richness OF It's
resources. II Missouri lsgs in the race, Il
can not wear the laurel OF victory. SA-
gaeity. energy. and tudicious advertise
ment are essential factors OF public as
well a. Individual prosperity.
The Omaha Exposition offers to Missouri
an admirable opportunity for showing TO
millions OF visitors the excellence Of its
productions. and for making. known 70
farmers. manufacturers, and capitalists
the advantages which II profrers for AEri-
culture. manufactures. and investment.
SUCH chance for profitable and world
wide advertisement should not be neg
leSted, 1t should be distinctly borne In
mind that whatever increases the public
wealth benefits the private individual. The
faet that citizens who send no exhibits to
Omaha ON n VII share the prosperity which
ahould render them willing TO contribute
10 the funds which are necessary 10 \
Tor their own interests urges our fellow
citizens quickly TO avail themselves OF this
exceptionally Iine opportunity 10 promote
our public welfare.
1t Is hoped that a clear recognition Of
the commercial importance OF a state
representation at the Omaha Exposition
and or the urgency OF the demand for
prompt action will render "A second sppli-
cation for funds unnecessary.
A general ard immediate response to this
appeal IL earnestly solicited.
To stimulate competition and encourage
the rapid sale or the medals three public
spirited 81. Louis firms make the following
liberal offers:
The Thlsbes-Stierlin Music Co. will pre-
sent to the person who sells the largest
number OF medals q handsome $3.50 Singer
Cabinet Grand Piano.
The Eugene Jaccard Jeweiry Company
viii give 10 the person who sells the sec
ond largest number or medals 4 gold
watch worth $3.50.
The Simmons Hardware Company will
give 10 the person who sells the third
largest number of medals n bicycle OF the
highest grade--the La Tour '9S model.
The sales for which these prizes are
aNar9ed must be finished By the 18th or
merit May.
The remittances for the medals are TO
be sent to r. T.. Marshall. cashier OF the
Continental Nattoual Hank 81. Louis