The Green Forest tribune., 1904-06-04
THE STATES AT
 THE WORLDS FAIR.
Beautiful Pavilions and Pretea.
 E;ous Buildings Show Forth the Enterprise of American ConnrnonweaIths.

,eoutiful city has grown up among trees on the Worlds Fair grounds r Iouis. It has nothing to do with immense exhibit palaces, but Is a apart. The houses in this new gre of various styles of architec.
 Some are palatial ill size and ap- once while others look merely cozy - inviting Never before have so " notable and historic buildings constructed in one group. This city might be called the City of States for the houses included in it the state buildings at the Fair.
 he city is not compact, but some struggling, as befits the pictur- keness of the view. Yet there is Ming suggestive of a Stringtown- he Pike about this city, for the ,nds surrounding each of the houses beautified with gardens typical of state represented.
 the states are to be represented he Worlds Fair. This means t deal, a shining triumph for the isana Purchase Exposition, and ishes another illustration of the that this EXpOsition's complete is the marvel of the age.
 fty-one states, territories and pos hons of the United States have In the steps necessary to partici- in the Worlds Fair on an impor- scale. But two states were still ;de the fold at the last report, and bach of these was well defined ement in favor of being represent It the Fair with buildings and eX- ts New Hampshire, the old home e, and Delaware are the states re- ed to. In New Hampshire q fund participation is being raised pri- Fly by patriotic citizens, so that in 8event Of legislative inaction this alnonwealth may be represented.
 be states and territories are ex- ling over $7,0O0,000 in their efforts how off to best advantage at the osition. This is million and D more than was ess,ended at tie fago exposition by the states. In ton to this, large cities in many fs will have municipal exhibits, the Is for which are not included in figures. The municipal exhibit is entirely novel. From number De states there will be prominent ty exhibits provided by special ap- ration of county funds.
 ls City of the States presents pre Of surpassing beauty. Nature done much to aid in the creation De picture. Never before has any sltlon been able to grant such ad- aseous sites for state buildings. buildings are situated on plateau
 seventy-fve feet higher than the ground to the north upon which
 the main exhibit palaces. There .liiis and ravines here and there, ing the landscapists to lay out & delightful pattern of roads and ces and lawns.
 e smallest of the state buildings is ol Arizona, which stands near the ieastefn entrance to the grounds. oi tne largest Is that of Missouri, 'he come of which it is said that IDS the very finest view of the siuon may be enjoyed. This Fiis IS q palace In the Italian re- Pance architecture, built at q cost : o''ooo. Near by is the reproduc- oi the Cabi1do at New Orleans, in t'ie Louisiana Purchase transfer ponies took place . Louisiana's ouilding. Ohio has a clubhouse sniy ornate design. in the architec- oi tne French renaissance. Ilii- IS prominent with most nre- .1us structure. with wide verandas commanding cupola.
 escripuon of each of the state Tngs' With any detail, would more m II" Il newspaper page. It is only KY hefe to hint at some of the sung structures. California, for .e' mas reproduced in exact size "nious oh La Rabida Mission. sieut presents replica of the
 nes residence at Hartford, home
 poetess Lydia Huntley Sigour-
 uer tune. This building is said ., ''ie hnest specimen of purely RI architecture now standing. ,ew Kentucky Home. from tue
 .ass state, Is handsome club
 llat would make some of the 'ons along Fifth avenue, New +e el'y' look Insignificant. Beau 'ue quaint old house which Jef-
 nasis owned and occupied for
 sears' is reproduced by Missls- |. ''s Wide verandas or galleries ,a a most inviting appearance. 'ss'on's headquarters at Morris
 '' J.. are reproduced by New
 NTsinia contributes M...s M...se:...