Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 111, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 May 1913 — FACTS ABOUT THE WORLD IN CHICAGO [ARTICLE]

FACTS ABOUT THE WORLD IN CHICAGO

Place—The Chicago Coliseum and Coliseum Annex-The Chicago Auditorium Theater. Volunteer Aids enrolled —20,000. Cost of production—s2oo,ooo. Time Open—From May 3d until June 7th Inclusive. Churches actively co-operating—--600. Visitors to be drawn to Chicago—--750,000. Managed by—Chicago's leading business men. Financed by—sloo,ooo guarantee fund pledged by Chicago men. Object—To Illustrate the advancement of Christian civilization.