The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-03-04
LEGION RECORD
ONE Of SERVICE
IN THIS STATE
Organization is Not Sell
fish But Does Public
Work Points out Com
mander Davis

That m Idaho record OF service
is proof enough that the frequently
made accusation that the american
Legion is selfish" is the statement
made here Friday By Paul Davis.
state commander. when he visited
Caldwell.
In commenting upon critics and
criticisms OF the American Legion in
Idaho State Commander Davis said:
The American Legion doesn't
represent the war veterans. The Le-
gion is selfish.
Such sneering remarks as these are
sometimes heard expressed BY those
who are envious. uniniormcd, or vi
cious. Their minds are closed to ar
gument and poisoned against CON
structive suggestions. But for the
sake OF Legionaires who might want
to knock the remark for I row OF
Japanese earthquakes. here are some
suggestions;
"The American Legion has ac-
complished in membership more in
FIVE years than the u. c. V. and C.
A. r. accomplished in 25 years. 1t
has nearly one million members in
more than 1900 posts. Those veter-
ans who remain outside OF the Legion.
imagining they are representing any
thing but themselves in their indi-
vidual efforts. are walking in their
sleep.
AS a matter OF fact. the American
Legion's service TO non-membcrs
represents Is per cent of the organiza-
tons unsclfish activities. Hundreds
OF jobs have been obtained for vetcr-
ans in Idaho by the department and
post officers. and thousands OF SER
vice claims handled No charge for
service is ever made. II is just unset
FISH service for our buddies.
Welfare Commission Helps
Hundreds OF cases could be cited
where the Idaho veterans welfare
commission, initiated and fostcred by
the American Legion. has helped
hundreds OF ex-service men and their
tamlies. Lives have been saved. fam
lies fed and kept warm, and their
rent paid through this commission.
This bill was forced through the Idaho
Legislature after one of the hardest
fights that ever took place before an
Idaho Legislature
"The Idaho department succeeded
in having passed an auti-alien land
bill after = very bitter fight. 1t is
true that this bill is no, as strong as
it should be. but we have made a start.
1t can be easily amended 4, the next
session OF the legislature
Idaho has been in the front rank
Of all departments in the matter of
Americanism. or constructive citizen
ship.
TO show that Idaho posts are not
selfish. here are few instances OF
unselishness:
Posts Are Active
"The Russell Smith Post OF Wei
ser assists in the big Idaho roundup
held in their home town each year.
They give a big musical comedy.
They own a $1,000 lot and contemplate
erecting a building this year. also took
over the assets OF the dcfunct Chamber
OF Commerce.
"The Bryce Post at Nez Perce
owns a building valued at Sl.5OO.
"The Payette post has erected
Doughboy monument, railway cross
ings. flag pole. uniform system Of
flag decoration. local grave registra-
ton. and pulled the largest parades
ever held in their city on Memorial
day and the Fourth OF July
"The Hazelton post has erected
community hall and has only rs
members.
"The Pocatello post has a plan
under way to erect $4,000 COM
munity building; to put on better
homes exposition flying circus. and
brought Sousa's band to Pocaiello.
"The Blackfoot post has plans
under way for a memorial building.
Puts On Roundup
The Bruneaus post owns two lots
and puts or the biggest roundup for
= town It's size in the country.
"The ST. Maries post has erected
a $4,000 community building which
would be a credit 20 any city.
"Rurley raised a $1,000 fund 10 save
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