Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 287, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 December 1915 — LITERARY SOCIETY AIDS PHTHISIS FIGHT [ARTICLE]

LITERARY SOCIETY AIDS PHTHISIS FIGHT

Will Sell Red (Cross -Seals and Ask the Aid of All People—lmportant Work. Needs Cash.

The Ladies Literary Society of Rensselaer has again undertaken the important task of selling the Red Cross seals in Jasper county. The money realized goes to the nationwide fight that is being made against consumption and a part remains here for *uch disposition as the club cares tq make for it. Mrs. M. D. .Gwin, the president of the society, states that there is about $6 on hand from last year and it is proposed to keep this money into a fund until there is sufficient to use it effectively. Mrs. Gwin suggested that it might be appropriated in some manner to the new hospital. Thousands of dollars are received each year by the sale of these seals and all who can afford to do so should purchase some. They are neat for letter's and packages and the money goes for a purpose that is important to us all. The Republican will be pleased to give the sale of these seals endorsement and from time to time to publish an article to abet the Sales. It is probable that picture films will also be used at the local theatres to encourage the sales. Every penny you put into the stamps is a contribution to the fight against the white plague. Buy a sheet of the seals you will have done more to make for happiness during the Christmas season than by any number of expensive presents you can give.