The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, March 7, 1930, Page 6

| | THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE. FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 1930 All Men Who Served in the WORLD WAR You Belong in the American Legion Any Mother, Wife, Sister or Daughter of a man who is a member of the American Legion or of a person deceased who served in the World War, are eligible For Membership to the AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY What Is the American Legion? The American Legion is an organization of World War Veterans who served honorably in the armed forces of the United States. What Is the Relation Between the Veterans Bureau and the Legion? The United States Veterans Bureau is a governmental organization handling matters of hospitalization, compen- sation, rehabilitation and war risk insurance of World War Veterans. It was created largely as a result of Legion ef- forts, but is not part of the Legion organization. The Legion cooperates very closely with it in matters affecting the disabled. What Is the Relation Between the Legion and Organized Labor? The American Legion and the American Federation of Labor have cooperated heartily in Americanism work, in the formation of a national flag code, and in many other activities. Representatives of the Federation have attended and addressed national conventions of the Legion, and Le- gion representatives have spoken before Federation con- ventions for a number of years. The Legion, as an organization, has nothing to do with controversies between Labor and Capital. Its only concern in such controversies is that law and order be maintained. There is nothing to prevent the individual member of the Legion, as an individual, from taking either side in such a GMMETOVETEY: but the Legion, as an organization, does not 0 $0. Do I Get Any Financial Return from My Membership? The value of membership in the American Legion can- not be measured in dollars and cents. Yet, through the work of the Legion, many veterans have received returns in such amounts that the interest alone will more than pay their dues for life. As an illustration, the Legion sponsored the War Risk Insurance Act and the Reed-Johnson bill, under which thousands of veterans are drawing from $8 to $100 a month. In a number of states it has secured the enact- ment of a law granting a state bonus and these have run as high as $500 per person. It secured the enactment of the Adlusted Compensation pet of 1924, under which veterans ive on an average paid-up insurance of approximately $1,300. Each year the Legion obtains special accel half fare) railroad rates for its members to attend national and state conventions. By becoming a member and planning trips accordingly, one may be able to save considerable sums of money. Frank’s Place Logan’s Hotel Prince Holland Furnace Co. Murphy Insurance E--H. Millinery M. B. Gilman Co. U-Auto Eat Shop Sarah Gold Shop Capitol Chevrolet Co. State Legion Political? Absolutely not. Sections 2 and 3, Article II, of the con- stitution says: “Section 2, The American Legion shall be absolutely non- political, and shall not be used for the dissemination of partisan principles nor for the promotion of the candidacy of any person seeking public office or preferment. No candidate for or incum- bent of a remunerative elective public office shall hold any office in the American Legion or in any department or post thereof. &ection 3. Each member shall perform his full duty, (as citizen according to his own conscience and understanding. What Voice Will I Have in Legion National Policies? You will have a voice in the affairs of your post. As a member of the post, you will have representation in your de- partment conventions and in this way you. will assist in estab- lishing department policies. National policies are determined by annual national conventions in which your department will have fair representation, the size being based on its member- ship. Thus, your wishes, formaliy expressed in department and national convention, will play a part in shaping national policies. What Does the Legion Do to Help Veterans Find Jobs? Many departments, county and district organizations and posts maintain service officers or divisions which, among other things, help veterans to file claims, get hospitalization or medi- cal care and find jobs. Most posts help veterans to get employ- ment, whether they have a permanent organization for this purpose or not. In the financial depression of 1921-1922, a nation-wide drive was organized through the National Americanization Commission. Permanent employment was found for 500,000 veterans and temporary jobs for 200,000 more. Hotels and lunchrooms were opened by the Legion in many cities. A total of $1,000,000, it is estimated, was spent for relief of jobless veterans. What Will the Legion Do for Me? The Legion’s program is in the interest of all veterans. You will be represented by its National Rehabilitation and Leg- islative Committees at Washington. You will be kept informed of your rights and privileges under all federal legislation of benefit to veterans. You will-be able to turn to your local post for assistance at any time. Your post can assist you to obtain hospitalization, compensation and other federal or state aid to which you or your family may be entitled. Under the national welfare program, your dependent children may be cared for, if necessary, in the event of your death, What About Military Obligation? The Legion’s,constitution (Article II, Section 1) says: “The American Legion is a civilian organization; member- ship therein does not igi nor increase liability for military or police service. Rank does not exist in the Legion; no mem- ber shall be addressed by his military or naval title in any con- versation or meeting of the Legion.” Members of the Association of Commerce and Mer- chants; You can assist in making this convention a success. Why not come in and get particulars? American Legion Headquarters - - Phone 1382 IN PEACE AS IN Pack up his troubles in an old kit bag, and make him SMILE! & These two pages of publicity is made possible by the generous 86. Hedahl Motor Co. O’Brein’s Cafe Bismarck Dairy Co. Sismarck Food Market Blue & White Cab (57) Grand Pacific Hotel Bismarck Tribune Grand Pacific Billiard Parlor Montgomery Ward & Co. Slorby Studio Lahr Motor Sales Co. - California Fruit Store Sandin-Wilde Motors, Inc. J. C. Penny Co. Oscar H. Will & Co. Service Barber Shop Bismarck Paint & Glass Co. Morning Star Cafe Wachter Transfer Co. Grand Pacific Eat Shop Sak’s Confectionery Quanrud Brink & Reibold Dakota National Bank & ‘Trust Co. 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