Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-24
A Movement That viii Benefit
Every Citizen in the State.
Magnificent Prizes Offered to Slim
ulate a Contest of Patriotism.

ulate a Contest of Patriotism.
The failure of our State Legislature 70
provide means for the display of the rich
and varied products of Missouri at the
Omaha Exposition compels an appeal to
the enterprise and generosity of our fell
low-citizens. An incomplete exhibit of the
widely diversified productions of our fields.
mines, and factories would be a dishonoi
to great commonwealth. The citizens
OF Missouri must supply the funds which
our State Legislature failed to grant.
1t Is the intention of our executive COM
mittee to erect at Omaha a handsome
edifice which will be the headquarters of
visitors from Missouri and the distribution
point of literature p~ortraying the re-
sources capabilities of our state. The
estimated cost Of this building is $4,000:
our gardens, farms, mines, and manufac.
tories Widl require an expenditure of at
s26,2OO has already been secured. The rest
OF the, sum is yet. to be raised. Success
S6a sp; + a upon 5oa quick ss, action cite II the eontri-
late for effective use. For the purpose of
raising the remaining So 5000. the execu.
badge. The ivory-tinted border of this
handsome emblem bears in red letters the
Legend, Missouri. Transmississippi Expo
center Is a representation of our state seal.
The price of the badge is 800. o
This souvenir is not simply an excuse
a practical value In promoting at the
Omaha Exposition the recognition and fel-
lowship of visitors from Missouri. The
population or this state is now more than
sssoamnmaoonwealth,, the failure to Contribute
would imply a disloyalty to the interests
OF Missouri that would be dfscreditable Id
me intelligence, of its citizens. Assuredly
favorable an opportunity for making
known the ~our of their state.
a i pow Destnes @sie 1ntelttig of adysTtisement is
keen competitions Of trade, the firm that
never occupy the foremost place. In the
industrial rivalries of states, Missouri will
never achieve the commercial supremacy
winch Its natural greatness entities IL to
attain, unless It fully exhibits to mankind
the boundless variety. and richness of its
resources IL Missouri Lays In the race, 1t
gacity, energy, and judicious advertise
ment are essential factors Of public az
well as individual prosperity.
The Omaha Exposition offers to Missouri
an admirable. opportunity for showing to
millions. OF visitors h excellence OF its
farmers' man nuh a9r maSi ans enoWn to
the advantages. which 1t proffers for agri-
culture, manufactures and investment,
wide advertisement should not be neg
should be distinctly borne In
T msnd th hat whateyer inereases the public
1act that citizens who send no exhibits to
Omah viii. share the prosperity which
NtiS ExposllfOn may bring to Missouri
should render them willing to contribute
TO he funds which are necessary to a
creditable display. An intelligent regard
ZOE their own interests urges our follow
cltfzens quickly to avail themselves of fhis
~dcepeonal fine opportunity to promote
our public welfare.
1t is hoped that a clear recoenftfon of
Ne commercial Importance OF a state
representation at the Omaha Expos.tfon
ana OF the urgency of the demand for
prompt action win render a second apuIi-
cation Tor funds unnecessary.
a general and immediate response to tint.
appeal il earnestly solicited.
To stimulate Competition ana eneonra~ -.
the rapid sale of the medals three nnhifcs
sparfted g. Louis firms make the Following
The Enthusiastically Music Co. win prA-
sent to the person who sells the iarresf
number OF medals q handsome $3.50 Sinser
Cabinet Grand Piano.
q Eugene Jacczrd Jeweiry Companv
VIII give to the person who sells the sec.
ond largest number or medals a gold
The Simmons Hardware Company WI,
give 10 the. person SRho sells the thIrc
largest number Of medals a bicycle of thu
highest grade-the La Tour '9s model
The sales fer which these prizes are
awarded must be finished by the 18th OF
next May.
The renittances for tae medals ara In
be sent to r. e. Marshall. cashier al fhs
condnsutal National Bank, St. Louis.