Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 161, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 July 1918 — WAR AND CHAUTAUQUA [ARTICLE]

WAR AND CHAUTAUQUA

SECRETARY OF WAR BAKER SAYS: “I am constantly facing the splendid results of the work done by the Chautauquas in this country in creating and sustaining a sound patriotic public feeling, and in carrying forward the great national enterprises which the government Is necessarily bringing to the attention of our people; and I want you to know that as an officer of the government I not only appreciate the Importance of the lecture platform as a means of communication and expansion, but also appreciate the work which you and your associates are doing as a contribution to our national cause.”