Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 102, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 May 1919 — GREAT LAKES BAND HERE TO AID IN LOAN DRIVE [ARTICLE]

GREAT LAKES BAND HERE TO AID IN LOAN DRIVE

The Great Lakes, 111.,- band was here for. a few hours today on their tour of the state in the interest of the Victory Loan drive. Due to the ■inclemancy of the weather the musicians were taken to the Christian church where they rendered several selection which wer followd by an addrss by Atty. George M. Barnard, of Newcastle. Mr. Barnard made a stirring, appeal urging that the people purchase bonds. His talk, although brief, was to the point and he explained the necessity of subscribing to the loan. The musicians left on an afternoon train and hoped to make several more towns during the remainder of the day.