Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 83, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 April 1917 — Lincoln Chautauqua Week to Be Made Patriotic Rally. [ARTICLE]

Lincoln Chautauqua Week to Be Made Patriotic Rally.

In keeping with the suggestion of the president of the United States, which has received unanimous support of the press of the nation, a general movement has been inaugurated to inspire patriotism among the people, and the leading citizens of this city are planning to make Lincoln Chautauqua week a rally week that* will stir the hearts of every man, woman and child to a keener sense of loyalty to the flag. The patriotic program 'here will be a part of the Lincoln Ghautauquas plan to “do their bit” in .the present crisis by stirring their audiences with appropriate programs. Many patriotic features will be enjoyed during the week, in addition to the regular program which has .been announced. The bands and orchestras wifi feature stirring airs including “The Star Spangled Banner.” Noted orators will add timely messages to their lectures. Singers will lend their voices to the cause and the crowning event of the week wifi be an elaborate pageant “America, Yesterday and Today,” in which the young people of the town wlrll participate. The local committee in charge of the chautauqua this year is urging that every citizen should arrange to attend every program, not only to enjoy the high class entertainment which will be offered, but to have a part in the patriotic exercises which have (been arranged as a part of the week’s activities.