New Britain herald., 1922-02-03
STATES IN UNION
 GIVING VETS HELP
Legion Lists Details Of Relief
 Accorded EX-SOldierS


 national headquarters of the Ameri- can Legion show what has been done by States in the ways of soldier bon uscs. The list follows;
 Arlzona-Oners help in buying homes and assistance in settling on farms.
 Calfornia--State civil service pref erenca for veterans adopted. State legislation enacted awaiting roferen- dunn, November, 1929, to provide edu- cational aid up to sl,000 and aid in farm and home settling of all in United States service or dependents. Veterans welfare commission or boards instituted. Bond issue of $10,- 900, ,000.
 Colorado-Adopted State civil serv- ice preference for veterans and offers assistance in settling on farms. State legislation enacted appropriating $2,oo0,o0o at rate of $20o each for all in the United States service for voca- tlona education. Bonus legislation pending.
 service preference and granted ex. crption from taxation. Provided re- lief for needy veterans. Bonus legis- lation being considered.
 Bonus legislation being considered.
 Florida-Bo Bonus legislation report ed pending
 llinois-St State civil service prefer cnce for veterans adopted offers edu- catlonal aid. State legislation enact- cd awaiting referendum, November, 1922, paying cash bonus s15 month each month of service Cat least two months) at maximum of $500 to dis charged soldiers and sailors Bond is- sue of S55 100000.
 ldaho-Offers assistance in settling on farms Veterans welfare com missions or boards instituted.
 lndiana-Bonus legislation con- sidcred. Aid for education of veter- ans available.
 lowa--State civil service preference for veterans adopted. State legisla- tion passed, paying cash bonus of fifty cents day of service, maximum s35o, to all in United States service fS,o0o estimated, s22.00o,0oo bond issue), has granted exemption from taxation and educational aid is avail able. Veterans welfare commissions or boards instituted.
 Kansas-State legislation passed awaiting referendum, November, 1922, paying cash bonus of one dollar q day of service each to all in United States service. Bond issue s25, ,ooo,- GOO.
  veterans available
 Maine--Bonus paid. State legisla- ture enacted constitutional amend ment approved by referendum paying bonus S10O each in United States service, dependents or heirs of dead. Bond issue s2,ooo,Ooo. Provides re- lief for needy veterans.
 Maryland-Bonus legislation con- sidered.
 |. chusetts-Bonuses being paid. State legislation enacted 1919 paying bonus S100 each to all in United States service. State civil service preference for veterans adopted; eX- emption taxation granted; veterans aid in finding employment and relief for needy veterans provided.
 Michigan--Law passed special session 1921 paying bonus of S15 a month for each month of service G.50 to 200,0d0 estimated), Thirty million dollars in bonds sold, awaiting funds. State civil service preference for veterans adopted. Exemption from taxation.
 Minnesota-Law passed special session 1919 amended. 1921 paying bonus s15 a month of service to each in United service. State civil service preference adopted. Educational aid available assistance in settling on farms offered and relief for needy veterans provided.
 Missouri-State legislation enacted paying bonus S1o each month of serv- ice, s250 maximum. Bond issue s15,- GOO, ,OOO. State civil service prefer ence for veterans adopted.
 Montana-State legislation enacted awaiting referendum. November 1922, paying bonus $l0 each month service, maximum $200. State civil service preference for veterans adopt ed; instituted veterans welfare boards or commissions and provided relief for needy veterans.
 Nebraska-State legislation enacted for care and relief of needy. Educa- tional aid provided and assistance in finding employment given.
 Nevada Adopted state civil service preference and veterans arc aided in finding employment.
 New pshire--Bonus of $100 paid to each in United States service.
 New Jersey-Bonus of SIC for each month of service, maximum S1OO. State civil service preference adopted and exemption from taxation granted.
 New Mexico-Offers assistance in settling on farms.
 New York--Constitutiona amend ment approved. State legislation