Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-07-15
AMERICAN LEGION AIMS

The American Legion
Is the largest patriotic Organization
in the world and the greatest organi-
cation in the United States relied upon
for faithfulness to government.
Secures the naturalization OF cftf.
zens, helps them in their education.
imoresses them with the duties and
obligations Of citizenship, unfolds il
benefits and teaches them TO like
America.
Has made American colonies of for
eign eenters in our cities.
Is the big brother o. the Boy Scouts,
Girl Scouts, Junior Marines and Jun
American League.
Keeps out Of politics and religion.
Further all real public enterprises.
Exposes and drfvea out the dis
loyal, the anarchists and the L ". w.
Aids, encourages, and assists in the
SoTn atiCJ faEd maintenance .ds an
efficient National Guard.
Achieves genuine public celebrations
OF all patriotic holidays.
Conveys patriotic messages TO young
America in the schools.
Secures employment for the ex-
service man and helps to relieve the
city. county and state Of its obIiga-
ton.
Takes care Of the sick. disabled and
INDECENT soldier and his dependents
Buries the men who served and their
families, provides special cemetery
plots erects monuments, and cherishes
their graves and their memories.
Cheers the men in the hospitals. fur
nishes them entertainment, solves
their problems in war risk Insurance.
and compensation.
Seeks TO have the government place
the soldiers back on the land devel-
OPS the agricultural resources ofthe
country and counteract the increasing
concentration in the cities.
Secures an education for the ex-
service man who needs it and brings
the opportunity for betterment 10 the
men for whom no provision is made.
Given its members good times and
first class fun and entertainments.
dances, boxing matches, etc.
Obtains adjusted compensation from
the governments. state and national.
for time and money lost during the
war
Uroeures legal assistance for ex-
service men,
Takes no part IN labor controversies.
hut backs up the government ana
called upon and necessary. and the
city, state and federal agencies are
not sufficient.
Holds community Christmas tree
celebrations. plays Santa Claus for the
kiddies and provides music and pres
ents.
Has discovered thousands Of cases
of neglected veterans, obtained hospl-
tai care and compensation for them,
built hospitals. forced bureau officials
into action, demonstrated to Congress
the need ofnew laws, and put gov
ernment agencies into direct personal
touch with sick and disabled men.
Has uncovered and developed q
spirit Of individual responsibility Of
the ex-soldier to the community and
has made him feel that he is indeed q
service man.
Presents historical and patriotic
pageants gives prizes for essays on
patriotic subjects.
Procures and distributes among
school children badges for winners in
tests. determining and increasing
efii' pcy.
Has built Fairgrounds. sidewalks.
and paved streets. provided waste
paper receptables, supplied drinking
fountains and cleaned up towns. con-
1ucted Believe ie Your Own City
instituted tBack to the
Park Day" and built many community
Works with every community well
fare and patriotic organization, the
Red Cross. the Y NJ. c. A, the 7. W.
9. 4. the K. c., the Young Mems He
brew Association, Boards Of Trades.
Chambers Of Commerce advertising
Clubs, Rotary Clubs. Kiwanis. and all
other organizations havhh the in
.erests of " ciittheParpaprgtR
erests Of the citizens and town at
,eart
Has an enrolled membership Of
;. 500 000. with 10000 posts in seventy
established IN every
tate. every American possession, and
lmost every country.
Is on a sound financial basis, has
Iub houses all over the world. news
,aper with 100000 subscribers. and
Ifty other publications issued by de-
artments and posts.
In two years has demonstrated that
IS ideals are pure and lofty and that
Is reason for being and its purpose
n existance is the expansion OF pot
iotism-
Bellows and advocates universal Mill
ary trainging, te upbuildins Of the
Tational training, the upbuilding OF
he National Guard and the Organized
eserve. the deportation of allen slack
rs, the adoption OF orphans Of the
reat war, the welcoming and the al
,tment OF immigrants to posts for
ducation, the abolition OF warfare.
lie eradication OF fliiteracy in schools
nd better pay for teachers, modihca-
atoms of the articles Of war and court
artial proceedings and penalties
,hool instruction In civics. patriotism
nd American history. and the dedi-
ltion of its members to seTvice--ser-
ce 10 humanity. and TO our country.
Political Wisdom
The conduct of G wise politician ~
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