Modern lectures for modern amercia: by George C. Aydelott

              Modern Lectures 
for Modern AmericaFigure

byGeorge  C. Aydelott
George  C. Aydelott Lecturer
MR. AYDELOTT is one of the ablest and best qualified lecturers on the platform today.  He received his educational training in two large American Universities, but his vast knowledge of life has come through his intimate relationship with men and their problems. A man, who from earl boyhood made his own way and made good." As someone expressed it, he formed the habit of succeeding. He made up his mind that what has been done can be done; furthermore, it can be done better.

After graduating, he soon became recognized as a leader the organization of men. In New Orleans and Muskogee, he began with a few men in each place and soon built up great men's associations for athletics, for securing employment for men out of work, and for all kinds of, mutual help.  His work attracted such commanding attention that it was written up in the papers of Kansas City, St. Louis and other cities.

His first public work was as an impersonator, and he has been on the platform since 1908.  At first he gave it only a portion of his time, but since 1912 the demand for his services has been so great that he has devoted all his energies to that great work. Each year his popularity has increased and he now lectures throughout the entire year, from the Dominion of  Canada to the Gulf of Mexico and from coast to coast.

Few can tell a story better or put more wit and humor into an evening's program.  These qualities you find in all his lectures.  His first thought is not entertainment; he is on the platform because he believes that it is the way in which he can best bring to men, especially young men, the realization of the great things a man may do in his own community and the world.

He knows folks and it is about them and to them that he speaks. He speaks with amazing power.  His lectures are inspirational, but they contain a world of real thought and sound philosophic truth.  They glow with wit and humor, but they teach the deep and sincere.  Be has been called The man whose heart is as true as steel and as pure as gold.

Aydelott says: I would rather meet one of my boys, one of the young men whose life I have touched out in the mighty struggle of life -- and have him take me by the hand and say, 'I met you back in the beginning of my career and I, am the man I am today because of that' -- I would rather have one of my fellows tell me that than to have the wealth of Rockefeller.

When on hear this man you feel that he not only has a subject; he has an object.
THE MAN FOR TODAY
This is the lecture which Aydelott made out of a great work and the lecture which has made Aydelott a great lecturers This is the mantle which has fallen on him for a great purpose-has seized him bodily-possessed him mind and soul, and has forced him into the arena where he must fight for that purpose.  This is his message to humanity, and the true definition of the Lyceum.

This lecture Mr. Aydelott has given more than any other.  He used to call it The Man of the Hour, but recently changed its title because it 'was so often' confused with the book of the same name.  He has given this, lecture over 500 times.  It gives a broad outlook upon the relation of America to the future, and lays stress upon the fundamentals in the progress of society.  It deals with the man of yesterday, today and tomorrow, but is dedicated to this world right here, right now.  It reveals the kind of a man that is needed for today and for day after tomorrow.  Briefly, it might be summed up as setting forth the duties of society to the young folks and their duty, to society His work among the men in great Y. M. C. A. and other organizations of the country attracted so much attention that he was called to the platform to tell other people how to do the same thing.  You will get a lot of Mr. Aydelott's heart and life in this lecture.
LOOSE SPOKES, IN THE COMMUNITY WHEEL
A Lecture Designed by Mr. Aydelott for Business Men and Communities

Dealing with Civic and Rural Problems

This lecture is designed and given for the express purpose of bringing a	vital message to the home town and local community. It is built on a larger plan than simply to include the town ; it takes in the whole community. It is of interest to business men and folks who want to increase the assets of their city, but it is of no less value to the man living outside the city limits, for the reason that anything which benefits the town benefits him. The material for this lecture has been gathered by Mr. Aydelott from various cities, small towns and communities throughout the United States. Wherever he has seen the unusual thing done by city, village or rural community, he has gathered the facts and incorporated them into this message, In short, this lecture takes some of the rattle out of the community wheel, not by throwing old spokes away, but by tightening up the tire.
THE OLD GUARD AND THE NEW
A Twentieth Century Challenge

A Lecture That Sets High Value Upon Virtues of the Past and the Future as Well

We have heard a good deal about The Old Guard ever since we were old enough to hear any thing, but just what is meant by that term depends on the point of view. In the history of the world there always been those great souls who stood by the institutions and principles that seemed to them to be right. So it has been in the growth and development of America. Always and ever, each generation has had its champions of eternal verities. It is the purpose of this lecture to put to the fore some of the principles the Our Fathers stood for, and more recent years have proven to be true. It pleads for a return of the present generations to some of the things that caused out early ancestors on this continent to stand out as mountains on the horizon of history, It carries with it the glad not of optimism which does not place all greatness in the past. It compares the statesman of yesterday with the politician of today, but does it without belittling the present great men. 1620 and 1776 had their The Old Guard. but the America of today has its New, and it will not suffer our greatness to depart.
These comments and those on the following pages give the reader an idea of the scope of Mr. Aydelott's labors and the universal high esteem in which he is held as a man and a platform power.Parlette in the Lyceum MagazineOne of the strongest evidences of his real worth is his sudden rise to prominence as a public speaker. Quoting from the Lyceum Magazine, under days of September, 1916, it says:   Few men have gotten known so widely and successfully in so short a time. He is planning to, stay a long time on the platform. We believe he will, for he keep on growing and building bigger lectures.Chautauqua Manager OberfelderDenver, Colo., September 30, 1916.
Mr. George C. Aydelott,
Bethany, Nebr.
Dear Mr. Aydelott:
  It is indeed a pleasure for me to say a few words in behalf of your work on our Chautauqua platform. Handicapped by being the opening program the first afternoon of Chautauqua, even before the concert company would go on, and naturally at a point in the Chautauqua when interest was at its lowest ebb, you put over your lecture in such a wonderful style as to grasp the attention and interest of your audience. So much so that you were ranked among the highest in make good qualities on one Chautauqua program.
  With all good wishes and kindest regards, I hope to remain
Yours sincerely, 
(Signed)                            A. M. OBERFELDER,
Manager Western Redpath Chautauqua System.Gov. Hoch of KansasMarion, Kans., October 2, 1916.
  With great pleasure and profit I heard Mr. George C. Aydelott in Chautauqua last summer. His thought is lofty, his language choice, and his style popular and pleasing. It gives me real joy to commend him.

(Signed) E. W. HOCH,
Ex-Governor of Kansas.Salt Lake Tribune George C. Aydelott of Lincoln, Nebr., delivered an interesting lecture on The Man of the Hour. The Doctor is a witty, earnest and eloquent speaker.  He told many interesting and pointed, stories to illustrate his thoughts and moved his audience to frequent hearty applause, and again to tears of sympathy.— Salt Lake City, Utah, July 10, 1916.Wellington Journal
George C. Aydelott, who followed the afternoon prelude with his lecture, The Man of the Hour, was the right choice for opening day. He is the sort of combination of eloquence, inspiration and humor which tends to lift people above the sordid, and cause the to take a new lease on life and its infinite possibilities.  At the close of his address most of the audience went forward to give him the glad hand and express their appreciation of the lecture.— Wellington, Kans., August 25, 1916.Pueblo Chieftain
George C. Aydelott, one of the well known lecturers of the nation, a man who has traveled in many parts of the world, delivered an inspiring lecture.  His talk was replete with instructive advice and the stores of his travels were instructive. Pueblo, Colo., July 4, 1916.Effingham New Leaf
Dr. Aydelott, who lectured on The Man of the Hour, gave a lecture that would stir all the enthusiasm in you, put new energy and new ambition in every young man and young woman who were privileged to hear him.  His personal appearance and his sympathetic manner on the lecture platform are most pleasing.— Effingham, Kans., September 6, 1913.Oakland Sentinel
Dr. George C. Aydelott's lecture was a bold, clear-cut, concise statement of the kind of character demanded in these days to do things.   *  *    His delivery is stirring and persuasive.  He held the attention of his hearers perfectly and gave all who heard him food for thought. His speech will not soon be forgotten.— Oakland, Neb., August 1, 1913.Figure
George C. Aydelott
The following letter from one of the foremost Lyceum and Chautauqua Managers of the present day, states in a positive and concise way, his estimate of Mr. Aydelott.
Kansas City, Mo., October 19, 1916.

GEORGE C. AYDELOTT has been with me on my various Chautauqua circuits for four consecutive seasons, and I wish he might be with me four seasons more. 
I could not offer better proof than this as to the genuine satisfaction he has given our Chautauquas.
I commend him highly.  He is a good lecturer, but above all he is conscientious and sincere.

(Signed) CHAS.  F. HORNER
The Place shows the man says Francis Bacon — and the following comments are only a
few taken from among hundreds of others all praising the work of George C. Aydelott.
Daily LeaderA strong, masterly address are the terms used by one of  our prominent attorneys in describing Mr. Aydelott's lecture of this afternoon on the subject, The Man of the Hour. 'Twas a shame that the lecturer could not have addressed the Chautauqua at a time when more young men could have listened to the words which he uttered. — Greeley, Neb., July 26, 1913.

Morning Press  Following the delightful concert program came another feature that was as enjoyable in an entirely different way. It was an address by Dr. George C. Aydelott on the subject, The Man of the Hour, and was enjoyed to the full by the large audience. Dr. Aydelott is an admirable speaker who without any apparent effort holds his audience in tense attention from first to last. The altruistic spirit permeated every sentence of his speech and carried a helpful, constructive and uplifting fervor that could not be denied.—Santa Barbara, Calif., July 14, 1916.

Y.M.C.A. Secretary Stotz, ChicagoChicago, Ill., October 29, 1913.
Century Lyceum Bureau, Chicago:
   We want to express our appreciation of the fine work done for us by Dr. Aydelott. The effect on the audience was most profound and many of the men came to us after the address with expressions that indicated that they were deeply moved by the speaker.  He held the attention of the audience throughout and we are sure that the men in attendance received a distinct benefit, both mentally and spiritually.
Sincerely yours,
(Signed)   HERMAN A.  STOTZ,
Secretary Y. M. C. A.

Rev. Brushingham, Chicago
South Park Methodist Episcopal Church.
  Dr. Aydelott's lecture here was instructive and inspiring. lie has a splendid message for the present generation.  It should have a wide hearing, for it is sure to do great good.
 (Signed) J. P. BRUSHINGHAM, Pastor.

Texarkana Courier  George C. Aydelott delighted the audience with a lecture in the afternoon. Mr. Aydelott is a speaker of force, eloquence and power and possesses much magnetism. lie will be gladly welcomed back should he ever return this way.—Texarkana, Ark., June 8, 1916.

Evening Kansas Republican  Dr. Aydelott gave his impression of The Man of the Hour in an eloquent way during the afternoon program. He described the sort of man who is needed today to do his share of the work of the world.—Newton, Kans., July 27, 1914.

Muscatine Journal  A large crowd is expected at the fourth number of the High School star course tomorrow evening when George C. Aydelott will be the attraction. He is one of the best known men on the Chautauqua lyceum platforms and has spoken before hundreds of audiences in all parts of the United States.—Muscatine, Ia., January 22, 1914.

Shreveport Times  The lecture delivered by George C. Aydelott during the afternoon was certainly a most inspirational one. The spirit of uplift and brotherly love manifested by this earnest and able young man will live and bear fruit in the lives of all who were fortunate enough to bear him.— Shreveport, La., June 7, 1916.

Mulvane, Kansas  The lecture was of the popular variety and Dr. Aydelott said a lot. He aimed directly and pointedly at the supreme sin of this community-living for self alone. No question but that a lecture like that, pumped fearlessly into a community, must set a lot of folks to thinking, and result in a lot of permanent good.—Mulvane, Kans., July, 1914

Clearwater Courant  Dr. George C. Aydelott's lecture, The Man of the Hour, was described by nearly everyone as the best they had ever heard. I think it might be said that Dr. Aydelott is the man who can give a lecture that will make the price of a season ticket look in comparison with an ordinary single admission, like a drop in the bucket. His lecture alone was worth the price of a season ticket.—Clearwater, Kans., July 30, 1914.

Plainview Times  Dr. George C. Aydelott gave his famous lecture, The Man of the Hour.He proved a great favorite with the public and doubtless will be invited back to appear before the Plainview public again.—Plainville, Kans., August 20, 1914,

Gardner, Kansas  Speaking for ourselves, we think the lecture of Dr. George C. Aydelott on the Chautauqua platform last Sunday afternoon was worth more than the price of a	season ticket. We do not believe any man or woman could hear that lecture and not be filled with a desire to be cleaner, kinder and more earnest. Surely such a lecture is priceless and the Redpath-Horner people are performing a positive service to society when they send out such men as Dr. Aydelott.—Gardner, Kans., September, 1914


Enid Morning News  The main part of the afternoon's program was given over to the lecture by George C. Aydelott.  Mr. Aydelott's lecture was an appeal to all that is high and lofty in humanity.  Especially was his lecture an inspiration to the young men and to those whose lives are devoted to the uplift of the boys of our land.  His entire lecture was punctuated with flowers of rhetoric that would do honor to the classic writers.  Aydelott was impressive in word and gesture.  The audience punctuated the lecture with plenteous applause, which in Enid is always equivalent to Come again.— Enid, Okla., June 20, 1916.


Northern Arizona Leader  George Aydelott, noted lecturer, addressed afternoon gathering on The Man of the Hour. Mr. Aydelott has been on the Lyceum and Chautauqua platform, of America for years. He is one of the most noted lecturers on the public platform.  A self-made man-a leader and organizer-thoroughly in sympathy with the progress of humanity as it ebbs and flows in its advancement.  His talk was filled with humor and wit, but the general trend of thought was toward the deep and sincere things of life.  Bits of personal experience brought out points of the lecture in a most wonderful way.—Flagstaff , Ariz., July 21, 1916.

The Daily Sentinel  Lecture by Aydelott Enthuses Multitudes. — George C. Aydelott delivered an effective address as the curtain raiser for the big meeting.  He is earnestness itself and, the two hours he used were jammed full of inspiration for better living and higher standards.  The altruistic spirit permeated every sentence of his speech and carried a helpful, constructive, uplifting fervor that could not be denied. Dr. Aydelott is immensely worth while and would be heard again with enthusiasm on either Lyceum or Chautauqua platform next year.—Grand Junction, Colo., July 10, 1916.

Trinidad Advertiser  Following the musical program, George C. Aydelott delivered one of his famous lectures.  Mr. Aydelott is one of the strongest lecturers on the Chautauqua platform and his lecture contains the glad note of optimism and the pleasing and satisfying eloquence of a sincere preacher of good cheer.—Trinidad, Colo., July 26, 1916.

Walthill Times
  Aydelott came to us Friday evening as a stranger. He was with us three days and departed Monday a friend, leaving us richer in thought and inspiration.  Walthill is ready to adopt Mr. Aydelott.—Walthill, Nebr., June 27. 1916.

Cleburne Enterprise  Mr. Aydelott's lecture contained fire and optimism and it was an appropriate opening event. For over an hour, Mr. Aydelott held the audience almost spellbound, and every person in the audience was genuinely sorry that he had not spoken longer. Possessor of a fine speaking voice, good stage presence, wonderful personal magnetism, a thorough knowledge of his subject, George C. Aydelott set a high standard of precedent that, in the minds of the many Cleburne people who were fortunate enough to hear his lecture yesterday afternoon, will be hard for his even approach, let alone equal. After his successors to lecture almost the entire audience, to show their appreciation of his splendid talk, went to the platform to shake hands with him.—Cleburne, Tex., May 29, 1916.

McKinney Gazette  George C. Aydelott, a brilliant young orator, held the closest attention of his audience from the beginning to the very end of his address.—McKinney, Tex., June 12, 1916.

Wakefield News   The opening number, Mr. George C. Aydelott, delivered his lecture, The Man of the Hour, and held the attention of the big audience to the last minute.  He is a man with an interesting message and knows how to tell it.—Wakefield, Kans., August 20, 1914.

The Solomon Tribune George C. Aydelott's lecture on The Man of the Hour was the treat of the afternoon program. Many were the favorable comments on The Man of the Hour and Mr. Aydelott as a lecturer.—Solomon, Kans., August 13, 1914.

Chetopa Advance
  Aydelott easily holds first place as lecturer.  His masterful address in the afternoon left many good thoughts with those who heard him.—Chetopa, Okla., July 23, 1914.

Junction City, Kansas
  Dr. George Aydelott's lecture in the afternoon was one of the best lectures ever heard in the city. He held his subject in a masterly way and the audience was held spellbound from the beginning to the end.—Junction City, Kas.

Fort Scott Tribune Dr. Aydelott is an earnest speaker and a friend of the boys. It is his object to inspire them to become real men.  *  *  *  His talk was a veritable fusillade of truths.—Fort Scott, Kans., July 21, 1914.

Kiowa Journal Dr. Aydelott left the platform with, everyone saying, His lecture was worth the price of the whole thing.—Kiowa, Kans., July 16, 1914.

CREATED BY FRED CRAFT, KANSAS CITY