Since most Bible Students were of modest means, the convention was scheduled at the same time as the World’s Fair in St. Louis so that they could take advantage of special train fares.
Kwa kuwa Wanafunzi wengi wa Biblia walikuwa maskini, kusanyiko lilipangwa wakati uleule wa Maonyesho ya Ulimwengu katika St. Louis ili waweze kutumia nauli za pekee za treni.