The Sunday Oregonian., July 13, 1919, Section One, Page 15, Image 15

THE SUNDAY OREGONIAN, PORTLAND, JULY 1?, 1919.
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"Tf EiSrOfitE 7AT SAVES yOtfftfOAEYs'
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Annual Report of Miss Isom
Shows Progress, Needs.
7fRD 5chhSfNG7UN'SrS.
GREATER SERVICE PLANNED
HENRY J. D1TTER, Mgr.
Drpartmental Work Mast Bo Ex
tended if Public It to Get
"rojwr Benefit, Claim.
When a discharged soldier with his
right arm missing turns in a request
for a book of left-handed piano music.
It looks as though the public library
can give a little real comfort to some
people after all. according to Miss Mary
Frances Jsom. chief librarian. In the
first report she has made since her
return from France, where she was
engaged in war work. Miss Isom re
cords some of the observations on the
increased scope of the work in Port
land and points out the pressing needs
01 the system.
Strange to say. the book most in de
mand during June was the "Education
of Henry Adams. The "Four Horse
men of the Apocalypse" likewise en
Joyed immense popularity.
"Duplicates and more duplicates are
needed in this department of the
library." reads the report, "not only of
nctton but of poetry, house plans.
ftaraen dooks and books on the care of
children.-'
Circulation Shows Gala.
The circulation for the month of
Jane was Ss.233. a gain of 4S27 over
tha corresponding month of 1918. and
the year's record for registration gives
a gain or ZZ.6S7. There were 107 meet
mgs in the central library with an ap
proximate attendance of 49Z.
An increase of 9 per cent was made
in the reference department, where
normal conditions are evident from
tha requests that come for help with
ciuo worn.
Every unit of the system shows
gains. The branch department has an
increase of 7 per cent. One of the de
posits made was one of .70 volumes
placed in the rest room at the Troy
laundry, to be used at the noon hour.
The books at the Jail have been re
vised, the badly worn volumes dls
carded and a fresh grouping mad.
C klldrt-m Read More.
The children's department had a cir
culation of 711' 4. an increase of 410 over
last June. At the main building the
room has been used as a nursery for
the mothers who are taking some of
the university jf Oregon extension
courses. Children are brought In the
morning and left there the greater part
of the day. When the librarians have
a few spare minutes poetry la read
or a story told.
in speaking oi the order cards having
been prepared for the proposed new
branch. Miss Jsom says: "We hope that
tnis new branch will not materialize
until we are assured of proper funds
for maintaining It. and until the other
departments of the library are upon a
proper basis."
She mentions that S9I books were re
ceived through the department in June
at an average cost of II 30 per volume.
Fifty-three; In Finnish. French and Yid
dish were added to the foreign col
lection. Miss Isom mentioned the need for
refurnishing the school department, es
tablishing a music department and en
larging the children's room.
"A small boy." she said, "voiced his
sentiments the other day when the
room was crowded, every chair filled
and so many children sitting on the
floor that one almost stepped on them
when crossing the room, by saying
gioomiiy. this library Is Just like ai
apartment house, no room for chil
dren."
i ne doors in the library are now In
a serious condition. We cannot ran "on
a book fund of only til. 000 or 115.000
a year for many years without suffer
ing. Our pun-hase.i have been so lim
ited the last five years, of the standard
and popular books, that the turnover
has been very great, consequently a
larger number of discards must be ex
pected this year than ever before. This
means generous replacements.
chol srvie la eed.
The school department is especially
demanding, and the supervisor of the
branch drpartment tells me that we
realiy should close some of the small
branches If we cannot add new books.
The branch department should have
loOOO spent upon It immediately to take
car of the small branches alone.
"The ten people that we are to secure
to fill vacancies cover the library as it
stands today, but there should be addi
tions made to the staff. Mr. Herdman
called to see me the other day In ref
erence to Washington high school. He
tells me that the value of the library
Inside the school building is immeas
urable, but that the work has Increased
to sut-h an extent that the librarian Is
practically a clerk, she sits at her desk
from morning until night simply charg
ing books: any personal work done with
th students is snatched In the few
minutes after school or before school
begins or going to and fro on the street.
This same condition is true of the other
high school libraries.
More Aides deeded.
"The librarian of a high school should
bT leisure and liberty to visit classes,
to consider the students' requirements
with the teachers, and to be the ad
visor of the boys and girls. Our li
brarians have done this to a consid
erable dea-ree. but at great personal ex
pense. It is most important that an
assistant should be added to each high
school library to carry all the clerical
work, so that the librarian may have '
this necessary leisure."
"We should place a librarian in the
eomme-cial high school this year and
the Girls' Polytechnic should have the
services of one for at least part time;
tha James John high school needs more
and better service. The service form
erly rendered the Alblna Homestead
school the library open three times a
week under a trained assistant should
be resumed, and similar service should
be given the schools on the outskirts of
town that are distant from the branches.
Visual instruction is now recognised as
an important feature in education. Our
picture collection, at present very use
ful, should be enlarged and placed in
the care of one responsible assistant,
f.reater ftrvlee bengal.
"The worle of the library should be
rrore intensive and more thorough on
ail sides. The reading clubs that we j
have started should have more atten- i
lion, and there is a great opportunity
for the direction and supervision oft
reading, especially in the branches,
that should not be neglected. The book
collections in Institutions and nospi
tals should be developed.
"Manufacturers and managers of In
dustrial plants seem to be belter af
fected toward their employes than they
have ever been before, and this offers
an opportunity for the library to as
sist In their welfare schemes with col
lections of books, supervised and fitted
to their particular needs.
"Wi should be ready to meet with
promptness and efficiency the plans for
the Americanization of the foreign
born, which are simmering In the fed
eral mind, and we should continue and
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looyrifht, 1919, A. B. Sirscabtum Company
"feature Values Tor Men
And Young Men
All-Wool SUITS
Tailored By The Kirschhaum Shops
25, 30, f35. HO
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this:
GREAT PU
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AMD
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a suit from the Kirschhaum
shops, you may count on
latest
otyle or tne very
type in single and double
breasted models. Woolens from
looms known for reliable stand
ards. Tailoring, down to the last
stitch,skjUlfuly and honestly done.
Values that returning soldiers
and sailors will appreciate.
Phegley dC Cavender
Cor. FOURTH 8C ALDER STS.
of 940 New Aprons
And Breakfast Sets
Just arrived from one of the foremost manufacturers,
and we've decided to put them into the Clearance Sale
at Clearance Prices! They are marked from a fourth to
a third less than their rightful price.
Many women will seize this opportunity to buy, not one,
but several of these aprons. Just the dress for morning
and porch wear.
Women's Percale
Coverall Aprons
95c
Think of this price for pretty and
neatly made aprons in many pretty
patterns.. Finished with belt and
pockets.
Bungalow Aprons
enlarge our own efforts In this dlrec-
on. Better lectures should be encour
aged, and if there Is no one else to do It
the library itself could well enter upon
this educational field. Instead of re
fusing the library halls to meetings of
foolish or doubtful character, why not
crowd them out by lecture courses of
real value.
Boot-black Tale Cited.
"A friend told us of stopping on day
in Seattle to have her boots polished.
As she passed the time of day with the
younar Greek boot-black he said to
her. "Yes, I like Seattle, but I like Port
land better and I'm going back. There's
nothing to do in Seattle in the evenings
but go to the movies: In Portland you
can go to the library to m lectura every
nlrht. There Is a chance for American
ization training that should not be neg
lected.
It is hard for me to be pessimistic
over the oittation we now face, for
after my winter of rather difficult work
on the other side of the water, to run
a library with a depleted staff and an
exhausted treasury seems almost child's
play. But we must realize that present
conditions cannot coayinue If the library
expects to maintain Its present status
In the community, and also to meet the
developments and to prove that serv
ice that this after-the-war-world demands."
$1.65
tion of Western Washington. The
xounaation in complete tor tne big can
nery building, which is 208 by 98 feet
in size, and a concrete floor is being
placed. Much of the material for con- I
struction is now on the ground and
work will be rushed.
The company will construct a boiler I
room in a separate building. 28 by 28
feet in size. Just north of the cannery.
An office building and some large
warehouses will also be built.
WORK ON CANNERY RAPID
Material for Construction on Ground
. and Work. Will Be Unshed.
ALBAXT, Or, July 12. 8peciaL)
Rapid progrers Is being made on the
big cannery for the puyallup and Sum
ner Fruit association, the Paulhamus
Fruit Canning and Marketing associa-
FIVE OF FAMILY IN WAR)
Three Boys Released From Army
- and Two Are Still in Navy.
MONTESANO, Wash.. July II. (Spe
cial.) Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Bockover of
The Burn can Justly be proud of the!
contribution to the winning of the war.
They have five eons, and each one was
in the service of the country.
Three of the boys, John, Louis and
Neil, were with the army and have just
been discharged afterfjhelr return from
overseas. The other two are still
the navy, E. Miller Bockover on the
U. S. S. DeKalb, and Gene on the
U. S. S. Mexican.
Gingham and Percale Aprons in a
variety of pleasing styles. Round,
square and V necks with front
closing or slipover styles, neatly
trimmed with braid or contrasting
materials. These are Coverall
Aprons with short sleeves, belt and
pockets.
HOOD RIVER STRONG ON AR
Paintings Sought in Portland for
Exhibit at County Fair.
HOOD RIVER, Or., July 12. (Spe
cial.) Plans are under way to secure
several master paintings from the Port
land Art association for exhibit at the
Hood River county fair, to be held Sep
tember 19 and 20. P. I Manser, who
has chartre of arranging for an art ex
i We will accept orders for the style H Knabe
I Baby Grand during the July piano sale, sub
! ject to fall delivery, at the present price of
$975
Even though the price on this style ad
vances, we guarantee delivery at the
present price; Terms.
U" Merchandise of cJ Merit Only"
Breakfast Sets
$1.25
For coolness and comfort in the
mornings at home; 132 Breakfast
Sets of Skirt and Jacket, may be
had in plain pink or blue and dainty
flowered patterns, trimmed with
bands of contrasting colors. Jacket
has belt and pockets. Some have
caps to match. Good quality percale.
Coverall Aprons
$1.25
Scout Percale Aprons in open-front
style, of checked and striped mate
rial in light and dark patterns,
trimmed with rick-rack braid, belt
and pockets.
SEE OUR WINDOW DISPLAYS
Coverall Aprons
$1.95
Aprons so complete that a dress
beneath is unnecessary. A variety
of styles in plaid ginghams or
stripes in light or dark percales.
Open front, button shoulder, or
slip-on style. Belt and fancy
pockets. Regular and extra sizes
at only $1.95.
Women's Gingham
Aprons $2.25
These Aprons are unusually pretty.
Excellent quality of gingham;
fancy plaids and stripes, in light
and dark patterns. They are made
coverall style, button shoulder and
elastic at waist line.
hibit, has conferred with the Portland
association and believes such an ex
hibit can be arranged.
Mr. Manser, himself an artist, is en
deavoring to secure paintings from a
number of local talented people for the
fall fair. Hood River, it is declared.
has a score of artists, and Mr. Manser
will endeavor to stimulate some
them toward Bpending their vacation
days in securing exhibits for the fair.
Phone your want ads to The Oregon
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nian. rnonp main iviv, a hvju.
A BRAND
NEW
THRILL
For the First Time Anywhere Today
at
OOLUMBIA
V BEACH
A Water Merry-Go-Round
The first tryout of this brand new riding device was
held yesterday. It is an immense success. We withheld
announcement - of its coming; until the tryout the
Columbia Beach policy of accepting only successes on its
list of amusements. - - - .
One try was all that was needed. It's the rip-snortenest
jouncingest, whirlingest sort of thriller yet put out
Try It Today
at
Columbia Beach
Out on the Columbia River, where it's always cool where
there are acres of shady groves just meant for picnics where
a mile of hard, white sand invites a frolic on the beach
OLUMBIA
BEACH
where a Sunday visit is.
a whole week's vacation v
An Island Built for Pleasure
(Special Attraction
Wednesday Night.
July 16.
Portland Firemen's
Military Band. Open
air concert Wednes
day night Free.
SUNDAY
. MILLER
AERONAUT
4 P. M.
Adai Singh
on the
Board Walk
That Queer
Girl
Swimming
Lessons
Each P. M.
Free
BATHING
on the shore of smooth sands
and shallow waters.
DANCING
in the breeze-fanned pavilion at
the river's edge.
CAMPING
Electric lights and water at
these summer sites. Apply at
Park for space. . ...
PICNICKING
Acres of clean, inviting groves
and a nook just for you.
GAS KITCHENETTE
Free gas to help prepare the
feast.
THE BOARD WALK
Games and amusements.
Vancouver cars every minute or
two. Autos Interstate Highway to
the turnoff.