The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1919-07-04

ment service and the care of the
wounded.
With your permission we will, there
fore, continue the policy which the
commission has outlined and followed
thus far until such time as experience
may demonstrate that a portion of the
fund may be used for other purposes.
The commission proposes where nee
essary to establish field secretaries
or employment and Welfare clerks.
This has been authorized by the COM
mission in Butte, which so far is the
only community in Montana which
seems to be in need of such aid. AS
a rule the employment and temporary
relief work is being handled locally
in a most satisfactory manner by the
Red Cross chapters, the Veterans as
sociations, the commercial clubs and
other local organizations. 1t is the
belief of the commission that this
work can be most efficiently handled
by local veterans associations when
properly organized and managed. as
they naturally have a more direct in
terest in the work and are in closer
touch with the men in need of assist
ance, and the commission is prepared
to cooperate with such associations
in any proper way:
Applications have been received for
assistance in proposed celebrations in
some of the cities of the state. These
applications have been denied for the
reasons above given. House bill No.
2C2 contemplates a general reunion
of the soldiers at some time when
feasible. The time does not appear
to be ripe for such a celebration and
no definite action has yet been taken
by the commission with reference
thereto.
The city of Billings has been hous-
ing and dining a large number of men
en- route to camps for rehabilitation.
The number of men so entertained
runs as high as $500 per month. The
canteen service at Billings is espec-
tally good and is highly c~ommendable
and the commission has offered the
Billings Red Cross financial assist
ance in the maintenance Of this SER
vice. The commission feels that in
view of the fact that the Billings SER
vice accommodates a large number of
Montana men it would be proper for
the commission to pay a part of this
expense.
Information as to the number of
Montana men who have been injured
or as to the individual cases is not
being received as rapidly as desirable.
Until such time as we have this in
formation we cannot estimate the
amount of money required for relief
work of this character. The commits
sion is e~ndeavoring to get full informa-
ton by correspondence and publica-
ton in the newspapers and we hope
that in a short time we will have fairly
accurate statistics.
AS the commission is @endeavoring
to make the greatest use of the fund
for the benefit of the soldiers them
selves but little money has been ex-
pended for salaries. A clerk is now
being employed to assist the secretary
as it has been found necessary to have
a man to attend to the office work
and assist in various ways. A person.
al investigation of each case is not
practicable as it would require the
expenditure of a great deal of money
in travelling and those desiring assist
nee from this fund will be requested
to submit their applications through
the local Red Cross chapter or veter-
ans association, which organizations
will be requested to make specific rec
concentrations in each instance.
If this policy meets with your APP
prevail it will be continued, for the
present at least; and through your of.
flee we desire to invite the fullest
cooperation of all returned veterans
and of all citizens interested in the
welfare of the returning veterans
and especially of the wounded, and will
appreciate any information which they
car give the commission as to cases
requiring attention. We believe thai
there is sufficient money available
from this fund in conjunction with
other activities Of a similar sor'
to properly care for every disabled
soldier from this state and it is GU
sincere desire that all such men &C
quaint this commission with their con,
dition by writing to the secretary O
this commission, Charles E. Pew, a
Helena, giving full details. While w.
prefer that these cases be submitted
through the Red Cross chapter O.
: soldiers associations where practic
able, yet information direct from thu
soldiers will be welcomed by the com
mission and any local investigation
which it may reuire before ex
tending relief can be afterward takel
up in the regular way.
The commission is prepared to ac