Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-25

In the case of mother or other rela-
tive, proof of dependence should be re-
quired.
When it is decided that the applicant
has legitimate claim upon the relief
funds of the Red Cross. an allotment
should be made of an amount equal to
the difference between the income from
all sources and the amount which the
chapters committee feels necessary for
proper maintenance.
Suggested Schedule Of Monthly A.
lowances-The following is a schedule
of amounts that may be required to
cover the total monthly needs of fami-
lies Of different sizes and Of individuals
left behind by the enlisted men.
These amounts should not be consid-
cred as fixed, but simply as a sugges-
ton. In some communities the sums
stated would be too small. whereas in
others they would be ample. 1t is real
! lied that the standard of living varies
widely in different parts of the country
and, i'll fact, in different parts of a
state, and the revision upward or
/ downward must be left to the judgment
| OF the committee.
Wife, (see employment) ........ $4,000
Wife ard one child ............. 1000
| Wife and two children .. $500
Wife and three children .... $500
| Wife and four children ..... 5100
! Wife and five children ....... $500
Wife and six children ... $500
/ Wife and seven children ... 5000
! Widowed mother. if entirely de-
pendent 5000
Both parents, if old and entirely
! dependent 1000
| The government probably will pay to
! a dependent wise, to dependent children
, or other dependent relative. provided
! such dependency is established. a reg
ular monthly allowance. but this had
not been officially determined when this
| pamphlet went to press.
! Army and navy officers are expected
I to encourage men to assign to their de-
pendcnts a portion of their pay
| After deciding the total amount
necessary for the support of a family.
/; the sum of the income which the fam
/ lily receives from the government, from
/ the pay of the enlisted man, from
] donated supplies and from all other
| sources, should be deducted from the
! total required. and the Red Cross
should provide the balance.
| Date Observation-Disclosures from the
| Red Cross fund should be payable from
the date Of application. Should SOL
Gier's dependent neglect making appIica-
! ton for a considerable period after his
enlistment the allowance may be made
retroactive for one month only. if in
! the opinion of the chapter or local COM
mittee this course seems wise.
Partial Dependence-In the case of
a family or individual not wholly de-
! pendent upon a soldier. the allotment
! from relief funds should be calculated
/ upon his proportionate share of her
! support. If the federal aid or assigned
, pay. or both, equal or exceed the
amount previously contributed by a SOL
dicr or sailor, to the support of his de-
pendents. they should have no claim on
, the Red Cross funds. except possibly for
emergency needs. as in the case of i'll
ness, accidents, funerals. etc.
! Widowers' Chi dre n-Widowers'
children should be considered only
when actually dependent. If their
guardian or caretaker has been here
tofore dependent upon the soldier or
sailor she should be given the same
consideration as wife.
| Distribution of AIIowances-Allow-
ances should be delivered to the bene-
fciary at regular intervals-say
monthly, or at sufficiently frequent pc
RODS. When practicable delivery
should be made by a visitor who will
maintain neighborly and helpful rela-
tions with the family. In this way in
formation may be obtained relative to
the manner of living. whether the al
lotment is too small or too large,
| whether or not the children are reg
ularly attending school, whether an
emergency allowance should be made.
etc. These facts reported to the COM
mittee will occasionally CAL for addi-
tional investigation by trained work.
er.
The Federal Government will issue
its checks for Federal aid and assign
ed pay on the list Of each month. and
it is suggested that Red Cross grants
be paid on the 18th of each month, Sc
that dependent families Will be in re.
ceipt of renlittances semi monthly.
Employrcnt-It should be the pol
icy of chapters to discourage democrat
izing idleness on the part of such
members Of the family as properly
should be at work and contributing
toward the support Of the group. To
sanction such idleness on the part of
the yoUaE men and women would be
wrong: and Furthermore 1t may be the
wiscst thing to encourage even
young childless wife. if she is physi-
cally sound, to seek suitable employ
ment Such occupation Of her time,
while meaning self-support. also may
contribute materially to her happiness
and satisfaction.
The committee should assist in OBJ
tanning positions in places where
health and moral conditions are right.
Where illness is pleaded as a reason
for Unemployment. physicians Ger
tifcate to that effect may be required.
Emergency Observation-Disclosures