Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 88, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 February 1918 — WAR CONFERENCE A SUCCESS [ARTICLE]

WAR CONFERENCE A SUCCESS

Splendid Speakers Were Greeted by Enthusiastic Audiences. Notwithstanding the drifted condition of the country roads and the fact that it was next to impossible for people of the north end rtf the county to have any assurance of reaching Rensselaer and getting back home again by rail, there was a splendid attendance at the war conference meetings held here Tuesday afternoon and evening. Both of the general meetings held at the Methodist church filled the building to capacity. In fact, it is said that many were unable to gain admittance at the evening meeting. The principal speaker in the afternoon was former State Senator Proctor, author of the Proctor liquor license law. Mr. Proctor is a very bright man and a splendid speaker. His address was well received by the large audience. The principal address in the evening was made by John Rutledge of Cleveland, Ohio, but who Has spent considerable time in Washington and is well posted on war affairs. His speech was a splendid effort and was principally along the lines of conservation and food saving. v Other speakers at the sectional meetings, some of whom spoke briefly at the general meetings at the church, were Miss Elizabeth Cowan and Professor Meyers of Purdue; Rev., A. H. Backus of Dunkirk; Fred R. Farman rtf Laporte, and Robert E. Cavanaugh of Salem. Music was furnished by the St. Joseph college band and the Rensselaer high school orchestra.