, 1922-02-10
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relief of those who bore she burden Of battle in the
European war. By the end of the fiscal year 1928
appropriations for which are now being made by con-
gress the federal government will have spent approx.
nhstely S2,20O,00O.00O for soldier Keller, including the
distribution of a cash bonus of SEQ each, totaIling
$3.50 900, 900. In addition congress has extended spe.
eial immunities and privileges to ex-serviee men that
cannot be reekoned in money. The Veterans bureau
and other sources of soldier relief are now spending
It is estimated that the soldiers bonus law, now pend
ing will call for anywhere between 1880, 900, 900
and $5,25O,0o0 900.
A review of aid provided By the states discloses
that the most generous provision has been made by
the states having Republican m~ajorities and Repub-
lean administrations, a number of the states Of the
solid Democratic south not even being mentioned in
the list o. those having provided aid for the veterans
of the world WIZ. The review is as follows:
Arizona.-Aid in home buying and farm settlement
California--civil service preference for veterans.
Educational aid up to $1,000 for each soldier. Aid in
farm and home settlement. Veterans welfare COM
mission appointed. Bond issue of SO, 900, 900.
colorado.-BOnus legislation pending. Civil service
preference for veterans. Farm settlement aid. Vo-
~cational education at rate of 5000 for each soldier.
CONGRATULATIONS legislation being considered.
Civil service preference for veterans. Exemption
from taxation. Special relief for needy veterans.
Delaware.-Bonus legislation being considered.
Florida.-Bonus legislation pending.
Illinois.-Bonus of SIS Tor each month of service
lat least 2 months), maximum $500. Bond issue of
500, 000, 900. Civil service preference for veterans.
Educational aid.
Idaho-Aid in farm settlement. Veterans welfare
commission appointed.
Irdiana-Bonus legislation being considered. Edu-
~cational aid.
Iowa.-Bonus of so cents a day of service, maxi
mum $3.50. Bond issue Of $22, 900. 900. Educational
aid. Exemption from taxation. Veterans welfare
commission appointed.
Kansas-Bonus of 81 Fer day of service. Bond is
sue S25, 900, 900.
Maine-Bonus of s1oo each. Bond issue of So,
Geo. 900. Special relief for needy veterans.
Maryland-Bonus legislation being considered.
of 500 each. Civil serv-
ice Urpfprpncp fOr veterans. EE0mntfOn from taxa
ton. Aid in finding employment Special relief for
needy veterans.
Pond issue of $50, 200, 900. Civil service preference
for veterans. Exemption from texation.
ADMINISTRATIONS of SIS per month of service.
Civil service preference for veterans. Educational
veterans.
Missouri.-Bonus of $40 per month of service. max
imum $3.50. Bond issue of SIS, 1000, 900. Civil serv-
ice preference for veterans.
Montsna.-Bonus of $40 per month of service, max
imum $500. Civil service preference for veterans.
Special relief for needy veterans. Veterans welfare
commission a%ppointd.
Observation-Disclosures aid. Aid in finding en-
ployment. Special legislation for relief of needy vet
Grams.
Nevada-@Civil service preference for veterans. Aid
in finding employment.
New Hampshire.-Bonus of 500 each.
New Jersey.-Bonuso of $40 per month of service,
maximum 500. Civil service preference for veter-
ans. Exemption from taxation.
New Mexico.-Aid in farm settlement.
New York-Bonus of $40 per month of service,
maximum $3.50. Bond issue of s45, o00,0 00 declared
unconstitutional by New York supreme court. Con-
s%titutional amendment approved. Legislature now
discussing new bonus plans.
North Dakota-Bonus of S25 per month of service.
Exemption from taxation.
ohio.-Bonus of $40 per month of service, maxi
mum $3.50.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. welfare commission APP
pointed. Special relief for needy veterans.
Oregon.-Bonus of SIS per month of service, max
imum $500, or loan of not more than $4,000 on real
estate. Vocational training at rate of $500 for each
soldier. Educational aid. Aid in home buying and
farm settlement Veterans welfare commission ap-
pointed. Special relief for needy veterans.
Observation-Disclosures pending to pay bonus of
$40 per month of service, maximum 5000.
Rhcde Island-Bonus of 500 each.
South aid for veterans. Ex-
emption from taxation.
South Dakota.-Bonus of SIS per month of serv-
ice, maximum $500. Civil service preference for vet
Grams. Educational aid. Aid in home buying and
farm settlement Special relief for needy veterans.
Loans to veterans by state.
Tennessee.-Educational aid. Special relief for
needy veterans.
Texas-Exemption from taxation.
Utah.-Educational aid.
Vermont-Bonus of $40 per month of service,
maximum $120.
Neutrality-suspicious. of Sic per month of service.
Element. Aid in finding employment. Veterans well
fare commission appointed. Special relief for needy
veterans.
West virginia-Relief for needy veterans.
Wisconsin-Bonus of $40 per month of service,
$50 per month for educational aid up to $1,000, and
$50 per month for relief of disabled veterans. Civil
service preference for veterans. Educational aid.
lief for needy veterans.
from taxation.