The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-27

C. G. G.
Business men all over the country, and people gen
orally, should understand the import of this Centenary
Celebration.
Business men who are interested in export business,
and thousands of American business men are at this
time, should send large delegations of their repre-
~sentatives to Columbus to witness the marvellous ex-
hibits that are displayed at the Ohio State Fair
Grounds defining better than words can describe the
customs and habits of peoples in other countries.
Business mems representatives will find here a very
important lesson that will aid them materially in de-
Gliding upon the character Of merchandise to be sent
to foreign countries.
And the people generally, who read this newspaper, if they can
afford either the expense or the time, should by all means attend
this Centenary Celebration at Columbus, Ohio, because of its
educational features. as well as the marvellous entertainment it
provides.
| know tt is generally understood, and believed, that affairs of
this kind, planned and staged by Church workers, do not possess
the elements of either business or entertainment, but / want to
tell you that no group of business men in America ever staged
a better or finer show than that which is now in its second week
in the City of Columbus, Ohio,
Do you realize that this Centenary Celebration, managed and
directed under the auspices of the Methodist church, cost to
prepare it over 100000, and that the exhibits displayed repre-
sent a value of over 100000?
Would you think it possible that men vitality interested in the
uphft of humanity had the business vision to stage a marvellous
thing like this?
The Church has demonstrated that it has business judgment as
we'll as the proper vision as to how humanity can best be served
Personally, ! take off my hat to what | consider the greatest
Exposition ever seen in all America. 1t is the greatest in these
respects:
IN INTEREST, IN EDUCATION, IN ENTERTAINMENT
IN EMOTION, IN CHARACTER and IN UPLIFT.
1t is in fact a REAL UNIVERSITY supplying absorbing detail:
that treat with every angle Of business, home and religious life
The Methodist Church decided, as you know, months ago, tc
raise a fund of $105, OOOO, with which to assist in the develop
ment of the countries of the world that need just such attention
and help as red blooded Americans can give,
THEY RAISED MORE THAN S16oOOo0Ol
And . they are exhibiting at Columbus. Ohio, things that ave been accom-:
in h futurei in upbundmg the world.
s. enns stage. sD at S Columbus ns there will be insistsnt dsmand from III sections of
the county to ave 1t reexhbted.
Defyng all superstition nd banking oil the fAlIH tins prompted this ee-
braion, the gates we're opened on Friday, jun goth. IN will close oil Sunday,
July 18th. >
NJ State Of Ohio mad a special appropriation in order to put the State Fair
,r,,nds at Columbus buildings and ali, in fine condition for this wonderful
TTpasia and the people Of Ohio are visiting it by the tens of thousands and
tey &c mafvehng at its greatness.
rnos. Of YOU who visited the Worlds Fair in Chicago. and other Expostions,
II vol could see this would say as I do. that nothing like it has ever been
seen in America. #&s t."H-
VA rood accomplished by this Centenary Celebration at Columbus more than
onsetst the investment Of 100000 to stage it.
cone and see 1t II you possibly car.