Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 175, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 August 1918 — THE CHAUTAUQUAS AND THE WAR [ARTICLE]

THE CHAUTAUQUAS AND THE WAR

The White House, Washington, D. C. 24 December," 1918. My dear Mr. Flowers: It has been on my mind for some time to thank your organization for the very real help it 'has given to America in the struggle that is concerned with every fundamental element of national life. Your speakers, going from community to comipunity, meeting people in the friendly spirit engendered by years of intimate and understanding contact, have been effective messengers for the delivery and interpretation of democracy’s meaning and imperative need. The work that the Chautauqua is doing has not lost importance because of war, but rather has gained new opportunities for service. Let me express the hope that' you will let no discouragement weaken your activities, and that the people will not fail in the support of a patriotic institution that may be said to beau integral part of the national defense. Cordially and sincerely yours, WOODROW WILSON. Mr. Montaville Flowers, President, International Lyceum and Chautauqua Association, Hotel LaSaMe, Chicago, 111.