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The 1904 Fair is a fascinating subject for collectors and historians alike. It was built at a time when the world was at peace, electric light was new and the Wright brothers first flew. The size, beauty and completeness of this fair will never be matched again.
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In 1904, St. Louisans united in a common cause, and pulled off one of the most spectacular events of its time. The construction of the Fair and gathering of the exhibits and people was a monumental effort that spanned many years. There are countless Fair facts and amazing achievements that continue to astonish people, even today. Some of the more significant or interesting aspects of the 1904 World's Fair are presented here.The 1904 World's Fair Society was formed in April 1986 when a handful of Fair enthusiasts and collectors met to discuss their common interests. Dedicated to keeping alive the memory and memorabilia of the Fair, the Society now has over 500 members. A monthly bulletin provides articles on Fair history and Society activities, which include meetings and parties, a speaker's bureau, and Fair exhibits.
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For more than 100 years, the Federation Internationale de Football Association, founded on 21 May 1904 in Paris and better known as FIFA, has continued to provide the essential leadership role to the international football family. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, the eighth FIFA President, Joseph S. Blatter guides the organisation today with a commitment to the evolution of FIFA as a modern and dynamic association. The basis of the world's football family is formed by FIFA's members. From the founding seven, the family has today grown to 208 affiliated football associations... organised into six confederations spanning the globe.
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Agio Cigar, in operation since 1904, was awarded the "Royal" designation by the Queen of Holland in 2004. Royal Agio Cigar products are well known and marketed throughout the world. The Panter brand, which was developed in 1932, is a global leader in the small cigar market.
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A compilation of articles on the 1904 World's Fair written by Bert Minkin, that were printed in local St. Louis Newspapers (Suburban Journals). Published in conjunction with (and available from) the 1904 World's Fair Society.
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TOLEDO, Ohio, April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dana Corporation (NYSE: DCN) today celebrates its founding on April 1, 1904. On that day, an engineer named Clarence Spicer began producing his encased universal joint, which effectively replaced the sprocket-and-chain power transmission of the day. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) Spicer's product was protected by two patents he earned while studying engineering at Cornell University. When his patents were published in the early automotive and patent journals, motor vehicle manufacturers quickly demanded the product. Attorney and financier Charles Dana became involved in 1914 and expanded u-joint production and added axles, frames, transmissions, and engine products to the company's product offering. The risks Spicer and Dana took led to the Dana Corporation, which today ranks as one of the world's largest suppliers of products and systems for the vehicular industry.
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