Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-04-21
GREAT SPEAKERS
FOR CHAU7AUQUA
HON. p. p. CAMPBELL, AND DIR.
JOHNSTON, RALPH DENNIS,
ADA WARD AND OTHERS.
OUTLOOK BETTER THAN EVER,

T. F. Graham, Field Manager, in Town
and Presents Great Attractions in
Conference.
T. r. Graham, field manager of the
Redpath vawter system, was hera last
Thursday for conference and as
sured us that the program attrac-
tions for 1920 far surpass all previous
years.
The Hon. Philip P. Campbell, Chair
man OF the Rules Committee Of Con-
gress is announced as one Of the head
liners. Mr. Campbell not only holds
the craftsmanship Of the most power
ful-and one Of the three most i'm
portant- committees in the House, but
has had twenty years active expert
ence in leading congressional legis-
lation. He has served on great nat
ional committees giving him unparal-
leled opportunity for first hand infor-
nation on Americas greatest problems
His subject is entitled, what OF the
Republic?"
Great Preacher.
DIR. Robert Johnston of Montreal,
Quebec. a man Of the Gunsaulus, Cad
man, Bishop Quayle calibre, rs q
speaker on International platforms. He
is described as a huge man, physically,
mentally and spiritually. His sub
ject will be, "A Modern Jonah"
U.Boat Warfare Thrills
Nathiniel Rubinkam, a Chicago at
torney, commander OF sub-chaser, No.
3S in the war zone, gives what Gen.
Leonard Wood declares, "the most
remarkable description Of submarine
warfare have ever heard" Lieutenant
Rubikam was the ranking officer at
the surrender of the U-Boats and
crews on December 10, 1918, was pres
ent at Scapa Flow. and was awarded
the d. s. C. by the government.
"COngress in Action"
Hon. Henry A. Barnhart, a member
of Congress for. six terms, has been OBJ
tanned for his famous Congress in
Action" an actual presentation of our
Legislative leaders as they look in ac-
tion. Uncle Joe Cannon, Champ
Clark. General Sherwood, and J. Ham
ilton Lewis, are some OF the leaders
introduced.
Ada Ward.
Ada Ward, the noted English lectur-
er-entertainer, who has been causing
chautauqua's greatest platform sensa-
tion, will speak ON "You Americans.
Eastern press dispatches term her
.'the little woman with the mother
face, home heart and big message"
The Boy Problem.
"What about that boy?" is the theme
of Representative W. E. Wenner, an
expert on child training. His twenty
years experience in the educational
field makes him a foremost authority
on one of Americas most vital, and
also most neglected problems.
Oney Fred Sweet
Oney Fred Sweet, feature writer and
short-story author for the Chicago
Tribune, held down 100 different jobs
to get color for his popular short stor-
les. His experiences and philosophy
gained are contained in the lecture,
"In Other Mems Shoes"
"Mark Twain Of Kentucky"
Cotton Noe, the well known MARK
Twain of Kentucky, author of poems
and fokelore, will give "The Great
American Home" poetic interpreta-
tion.
Great Band.
To the list of great bandmasters like
Thaviu and Kryl, the Redpath Vawter
folks have added another celebrity in
the person of John C. Weber and his
prize band of America. Theodore
Thomas picked the Weber band above
all competitors as far back as 1902
Worlds Fairs, presidential inaugera-
tions, and all the big expositions make
up a long list of big engagements
which have and are constantly seek
ing this band. 1t has won first place
in both the national band concerts. All
the musicians are artists in the famous
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra dur
ing the WINTER months.
s'NOthing But the Truth"
A big New York scream-funnier
than "It Pays to Advertise made
its appearance, has taken Broadway
by storm. and our chautaupua manage
ment has obtained it for 1920-'N Moth
ing But the Truth Local people
will also be glad to learn that VIM
J. Keighley, popular here in the former
play, now starring with Jack Barry
more at the Plymouth Theatre, New
York. has been obtained for the big
production.
CriteriOns
The Criterion Male Quartette of New
York City is rated the finest organiza-
ton of it's kind in America. They
have sung with Melba, Schumann-
Heink, Nordica, Bispham and made
records for three or four of the lead
ing monographs. They are now tour
ing the East in recreation concerts
for the Edison people.
Great Musical Offering
A nine-person organization compris-
ing six great soloists accompanied by
their own orchestra is the delightful
combination Of the Premier Artists.
They broke all records for popular
Ity on the big Redpath circuit out Of
Kansas City for the last two seasons,
and come recommended by Mr.. Horner
the manager Of the bureau as the
ideal musical offering"
NOye1fy Tr1O