Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 215, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 September 1917 — Indiana Library War Council. [ARTICLE]

Indiana Library War Council.

Louis J. Bailey, Indiana director of the Library War Council, flashes the “S. O. S.” signal to librarians directing the campaign for $125,000, that tremendous strides must be made in the next few days or the Hoosier state will fall down on her quota. Reports to headquarters indicate that in most localities the appeal for “books for soldiers” is being answered with dollars and in other communities people are slow to awaken to the vital importance of the campaign. The state of Ohio is on fire with enthusiasm, and will raise $200,000 toward the $1,000,000 fund. Through the National Library War Council the Indiana organization hears the pitifulcry for reading matter that is sent afekoss the sea. l||e question is frequently asked the director, what disposition will be made of the books after the war is over. Many of the books will be worn out by use. Again, as camps are closed in America, books will follow our troops to England and France for camp and hospital use. The remainder will be sent to permanent regular army and navy posts in America. Reports from the state show that all sorts of ingenious ways are being devised in raising our quota. In one locality a group of young women picked out 500 prominent people from the city directory and telephone book. From each they obtained a,dollar, either by phoning or by a personal call. In some towns a tag day has been arranged. In In* dianapolis twenty-five women’s ; *ljyibs offered their services. Before the week ends the Franchise League will throw its influence into the campaign.

Attend the band concert this evening, probably the last of the seaaoi*