Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 104, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 April 1920 — SPRING BRINGS MUSIC; WHERE’S OUR BAND? [ARTICLE]

SPRING BRINGS MUSIC; WHERE’S OUR BAND?

Rensselaer as usual has the nucleus for ah excellent band, and in years past the city has been represented by as fine a musical organization as could be found in this section of the state. This year is no exception as to musical timber. Many of the members, of former bands are still here and available. In fact there are enough of them here at the present time to insure a splendid organization. ' Musical organizations mean much to every community, and the fact that this year is election year should serve to inspire our citizens to a united effort toward financing a band. There are many .times during the year when bands x are the most necessary part of any city *or county program, such as Memorial day, Fourth of July, etc. There will also be many times between now and election day that the band will be needed by both political parties for their rallies, and a movement should be started at once toward securing a band to-represent the city. The boys are ready and willing to do their part, a competent leader is available in Mr. Tonner, who so successfully instructed in other years. All the suggestion needs jb a little push and we will have the band. . - J .