...hundred and seventysix, the birthday of the nation ; and whereas it is deemed fitting that the completion of the first century of our national existence shall...mankind, in comparison with those of older nations ; and whereaa no place is so appropriate for such an exhibition as the city in which occurred the event it...

...commemorate the completion of the first century of its national existence by an exhibition of the national resources of the country and their development, and...its progress in those arts which benefit mankind." This so far defines the celebration as to make it a grand Exposition, after the style of our Crystal...

...existence, by an Exhibition of the Natural resources of the Country and their development, and of our progress in those Arts which benefit mankind, in comparison with those of older Nations," it is to the people at large that the Commission look for the aid which is necessary to make the Centennial...

...existence, by an Exhibition of the Natural resources of the Country and their development, and of our progress in those Arts which benefit mankind, in comparison with those of older Nations," it is to the people at large that the Commission look for the aid which is necessary to make the Centennial...

...existence, by an Exhibition of the Natural resources of the Country and their development, and of our progress in those Arts which benefit mankind, in comparison with those of older Nations," it is to the people at large that the Commission look for the aid which is necessary to make the Centennial...

...existence by the exhibition of the natural resources of the country and their developement, and of our progress in those arts which benefit mankind, in comparison with those of older nations," it is to the people at large that the Commission look for the aid which is necessary to make the Centennial...

...the first century of our national existence shall be commemorated by an exhibition of the national resources of the country and their development, and...and " Whereas, No place is so appropriate for such exhibition as the city in which occurred the event it is designed to commemorate; and "Whereas, As...

...Mine," in which will be represented " the natural resources of the country and their development, and its progress in those arts which benefit mankind, in comparison with those of older nations." The act provided for the appointment, by the President, in each state and territory, of one commissioner...

...the first century of our national •existence shall be commemorated by an exhibition of the national resources of the country and their development, and of its progress in those tats which benefit mankind in comparison with those of older nations ; and " Whereat, No place is so...

...should be adequately represented in this great exhibition of the growth and development of the nation, and of its progress in those arts which benefit mankind, in comparison with those of older nations." "In view of the interest manifested in this enterprise throughout the country, which is largely shared...