The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-24
A Movement That Will Benefit
Every Citizen in the State.
Magnificent Prizes Offered TO Slim
ulate Contest of Patriotism.

| The failure OF our State Legislature 10
| provide means Tor the display Of the rich
| and varied products OF Missouri Al the
JHlaha Exposition compeLs an appeal ID
| the enterprise and generosity of our fsl-
!ow-ciIlzenS.~ An incomplete exhibit Of the
widely diversified productions or our reILS.
mines, ana factories would be CiShOnor
| 70 our great commonwealth. The citizens
d MISSOURI must supply the FUNDS which
our State Legislature failed 10 grant
II IS the intention Of our executive COM
s6itiCe which Will be the headquarters OF
visitors from Missouri and the distribution
point or literature portrayinS the re-
sources and capabilities of our state. The
estimated cost of this building is $1,000.
An adequate display OF the Produces OF
our gardens, farms, mines, and rnanufac.
tories Will require an expenditure OF at
least $4,000. OF this $Jo0UO pledge OF
Of the sum is yet TO be raised. Success
depends upon quick action If the Coatri-
buttons are long delayed they viii be too
raising the remaining. $4,000. the execu-
badge The tyory-tinJed border OF this
handsome emblem bears in red letters the
legend, Missouri, Transmississippi Expo
sition, 1898" On the blue field in the
center IS a representation OF our state seal
The price Of the badge IS 81 On.
ms souvenir is not simply an excuse
for the exercise Of state patriotism. il NAV
nave a practical value in promoting at the
omaha Exposition the recognition ana fell
lowship Of visitors from Missouri The
population OF this state is now more than
3-ooO.osO. In so large and prosper0Is a
c9mInonwealth. the failure II contribute
s25,eD to complete the exhibit at Omaha
Wguid imply a diSloyalty TO the interests
OF missouri that would be discreGitahie to
the intelligence OF its citizens Assure div
Missourians Will not disregard SO rare ard
known the resources Of their state
IN business, Intelligent advertise meut IS
a powerful element of success Lack OF
publicity is 2 guarantee OF failure In tie
Keen competitions of trade the firm that
Goes not widely advertise is wars Will
never occupy the foremost place. In the
industrial rivalries of states. Missouri viii
never achieve the commercial supremacy
attain. unless IL fully exhibits to mankind
the houndless variety and richness II its
resources. If Missouri Iags in The race /,
can not wear the laurel Of victory. Sa-
eacity, energy. and tudicious advertise
nent are essential factors Of pubic as
well as individual prosperity.
Inc omaha Exposition ufIers to Missouri
an admirable opportunity for showing t.
Of visitors the excellence OF ITS |
!! E1IuGJohs, ana for making known To |
farmers. manufacturers, and capitalists |
ne advantages which ii proffers FOR agr:-
<.it IFe' manufacturers, and investment. |
such chance for profitable and world |
VICE advertisement should not be neg
lected- II should be distinctly horne +, |
mind that whatever increases the public
wealth benefits the private individual sTTa
fact that citizens who send no exhibits to |
omaha viii share the prosperity which |
me Exposition may bring TO Missouri |
should render them willing to contribute
Creditable display An Intelligent regard |
Ior their own interests urges our fellow
Z
exceptionally fine opportunity 10 promote
our public welfare -
II Is hoped that a clear recognition OF
the commercial Importance OF state
representation at the Omaha Exposition
ana or the urgency OF the demand for
DIoIilpt action viii render a second appli-
cation Tor funds unnecessary.
general and immediate response to this
appeal is earnestly solicited.
, To stimulate competition and encourage
me rapid sale of the medals three public |
liberal offers: ''s
The Thiebes-Stierlin Music Co. Will pre-
sent TO the person who sells the largest |
IIu uhi or medals a handsome $3.50 Singer
/ ne eugene JaCcard JeweIrv C0rnpapy |
" ~ give to the person who sells the Sec |
PIG largest plumber of medals a gold
Satch worth $3.50
ne simmons Hardware Company will
-iVe 10 the person who sells the thfrC
aFgest number of medals a bicycle of III,
l.shest grade-the La Tour rs model
me sales for which these prizes are
,Warded must be finished by the 18th OF
- sent to r. r Marshall. cashier OF tbs |
Continental National Bank, St Louis