Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-19

Louis Orr, an American artist, is the
first artist of any nationality to have
picture acquired by the Louvre in
Paris, during the artists lifetime. His
etching is OF the FONT Neuf, the oldest
bridge in Paris. The original plate
Is now in permanent possession OF the
Louvre and copy of 1t is In the Luxem-
bourg museum along with Mr.. Orr's ia
nous etchings of Reims cathedral.
every enlisted person in the nations
service. and this means millions of
cards, millions of bookkeeping and
financial operations, thousands of
awards, and thousands of checks go
ing out every month.
The bleak specter of poverty, the
humiliation of charity, the silent suf-
fering of penniless pride-these are
eliminated by the government protec-
ton when the man is fighting. After
his fighting is over, government COM
pensation and government insurance
are then called upon to play their part
In the work Of protection.
Persons who have business with the
Bureau of War Risk Insurance, as
benefciaries or otherwise. need not in
any circumstances employ claim
agents or provide lawyers. The Blu
reau of War Risk Insurance will cheer
fully furnish full legal advice and as
sistance. Secretary McAdOO has Wig
orously denounced the nefarious activ-
tiles of claim agents and others who
would prey upon dependents Of men
killed in battle by exacting unneces-
sarv fees and requiring useless litiga-
tons.
Claims Paid Promptly.
Actual insurance checks. mailed to
the dependents of a soldier or sailor
who has been killed in battle or died
of disease, involve very few complica-
tons making for delay. These insur-
ance claims are paid promptly after
death.
Uncle Sans war-risk insurance had
the selling" advantage of a very at
tractiye rate, and also a wide popular
interest reused by the contingencies OF
war Even so. a certain amount Of
work was necessary to roll up large
body of policyholders. A very brief
experience during the first few weeks
demonstrated that educational work
was necessary-some well-Organized
effort looking toward explanation, so
that every soldier. sailor, marine,
nurse, and coast guard man would
know what might be obtained under
this law-that is to say, know their
rights.
Therefore. during the month of JAN
uary, men were detailed in every cam
torment and on every ship to under
take the work Of explanation. 1t was
found that hundreds of trained insur-
ance men were available In the army
and navy. and these, as well as off,
GERS interested in the welfare of their
men, were arrayed for a general CAM
paign. Leaders in this movement
surance Bureau in Washington for
three days instructions, returning to
their posts all over the country pre-
pared to explain insurance In detail
A spirit of friendly rivalry was Gre
ated among regiments and other units
of the fighting forces on land and sea.
Many officers made 1t point of pride
to have every one of the men under
them insured. very often to the entire
amount allowed under the law, which
is $4,000.
Average Is $4,000 a Man.
The latest figures show that the av-
crage amount of insurance taken out
by our fighters is upward of $4,000
per man. 1t was estimated as early
as February 10, 1918. that the Ameri-
can army, both here and abroad. was
more than 90 per cent insured by
Uncle Sam. Final figures for the navy
are not yet available, but the blue
jackets are known to have responded
enthusiastically. As long as new men
are called TO the colors, Uncle Sans
insurance campaign will continue with
out let up Insurance means pre-
paredness; preparedness means vic
tory"-this is one of the many battle
cries which are arraying all American
fighters In the insurance ranks.
The War-Risk Insurance Act Is ad-
ministered by the treasury department,
and the work of carrying out Its pro-
visions is under the close supervision
Of Secretary McAdoo. who proposed to
the congress the measure creating the
bureau and who has had personal
charge of the organization of this new
form of government activity. Its sue
cess is very close TO his heart. because
he sees In IL not only Il great humani-
tartan piece of legislation. bringing Sc
curty and justice to those who defend
our flag, and to their dependents, but
also an experiment which may lead to
J broader human benefits in the future.
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