The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-01-15
oEr.roeETMER SMOKER


eight at the Court House. made plans
fer strengthening and enlArging the
organization until it should occupy
it's proper place as a real force in
community life.
Smoker Jsassry Twsnty-ssoond
10 get the ball rolling. to infuse o
little spirit into the ex-service men
of the county. the Post has arranged
a Get-Tcgether Smoker for the eve
ming of January %. There will be
eats galore; real and regular dough-
nuts and good cider will satisfy the
cravings of the inner man; good
smokes in plentiful quantities will
inject pep into the meeting. All
its aims and purposes will be an
swered. Every ex-service man is
wanted at this meeting; every man
will want to be there. Come and
bring a comrade along
Explanation of the Legion
Feeling that many ex-service men
had gathered false impressions con-
cerning the organization. it was the
sentiment of the meeting that in
formation concerning the Legion
should be published in the public
press.
Q. Is the American Legion mill
tary organization? A. The American
Legion is civilian organization;
membership therein does not affect
or increase liability for military or
police service. Rank does not exist
in the Legion; no member shall be
addressed by his military or naval
title in any convention or meeting of
the Legion.
Q. Is 1t political organization?
A. The American Legion shall be ab-
solutely non-political and shall not
be used for the dissemination of par
tisan principles or for the promotion
of the candidacy Of any person seek
ing public Office or prefermensr No
for or incumbent Of sal
aried elective public Office shall hold
anv office in the American Legion or
in any Department or Post thereof.
@ What does 1t cost to belong?
A. 81 per year national dues. fnclud
ing subscription to the National Le-
gion Weekly" the official organ OF
the American Legion; Soc state dues;
any other levy made to be used strict
ly for home purposes. '~l
Q. Who is eMgible7 A. All men in
service between April z, 1917. and
November IL. 1918. or any American
Citizen who served In the forces OF
our allies during said period.
Q. Why should I join tbs American
Legion? A. II my i1nsurance is In =
tangle. If have back pay coming
from the Government TIE American
Legion. ~ an orgasnisAtiosA wttl hslp
with my case. II II believe IN 'tis
Constitution Of The uaitsd jSeatss. Il
I believe in the DeelnEattsn e6. Inde.
pendence. with ns4uraAy join the
American Legion. ~,
Aasptsy 0seslstaV0s -:a
The following rsso,utsons, wers
unanimously adopteds by. the Bruce
Frew Post Of the Amaeicsn lssgioa
and the Historian instructed t. ask
the local newspapers to publish the
same: - .s.i-e
BE IT RESOLVED. That the Bruce
Frew Post Of the American Legion.
being newly formed express it,
thanks to the Gunnlson County Chap
ter of the American Red Cross for
its continuous and persistent work
for making life more comfortable for
those in service. 4. If.-s,.s ..,f
BE IT RESOLVED. That the Bruce
Frew Post Of the American Legion
lends its entire and hearty support to
any public spirited movement inaug-
urated or carried On Nv anv organiza-
tion, group Of persoAs. or individuals.
wo, king for the common welfare.
BE II RESOLVED. That the Bruce
Frew Post Of the American Legion
offer their sympathy and service
whenever and wherever called upon
by a gold star woman.
BE 1T RESOLVED. Th6t the Bruce,
Frew Post Of the American Legion
commends and heartily endorass the
action Of the, House Of Representa-
tfvea In refusing to seat tho, un-
American and disloyal Victor Berger:
that 1t condemns the district from
which he was elected; that it looks
with disfavor upon those who uphold
and support The said Victor Berger.
Next MsstisS. e ts Nu~sssssr 10
And don't forget the meeting jan
uary % A. A.Eood time, a chance to
talk; with your buddiesi = chance to
line; up with an all-Amertcan organ