The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-02-14
Adjusted Compensation
and the Mellon Plan
Why Has the Service Man Asked For
Compensation?

compensation!
rep s in the n, pe em s
the economic forces during the late war
effective in prosecuting the received
adequate returns and frequently far more than reasonable
is bearing proportion OF
the war debt, in addition o personal services.
wars received due eompen-
sation and often in advance of enlistment -
Because the leaders of Congress former mems
organizations to submit fair measure Tor consideration
Because practically al our allies have tan
nation
factions and parties have
ised such compensation
Because this government
Hls"y gD men "0s
business holding contracts with this
ernment granted large profits
civilian employees have been granted
compensation in excess of $265,oOOOoo
Because estimated deficit OF tNohird> oi billion got
IA billion surplus instead
compensation leaving ss7ooeeoSo reduction
Because senate, the finance
"A to Is following presidential veto.
Because the national house of has four times
and the last one 25S to 54
Because England $ paying than enough
to the cash outlay and has promised to pay us an amount
sarion una" twice '''
paid their premiums govern
neager pay although employers generally
to premiums insurng their employees
Because large industrial interests rplcd profits during
except ANNA, incomes in excess Of $4,000 and still
available to finance compensation
Because pay TAX necessary
the service and stl br far better
they be called the bill of
victorious enemy nation.
enjoying prosperity
sections will he greatly benefited by
the mass he com
onH claim the only exception in program of tax reduction
ed going the Federal treas
TO liquidate such claims.
Because selective from
cannot by government without legal adjust
i ment Of compensation
Why Has This Advertisement Been
Published?
Because is a dign6ed placing service
argument oeiofe l'e puohc'
Because Industrial organizations have been flooding the
r ON @ M ,H reS"co am 't
Because advertising agencies patrons
ing ha aon npe ep up dea on m So
daily whole-heartedy
complying with that requst
Because the public is not informed as to just what the COM
pensation measure provides.
being made to flood
the Mellon which
includes defeat of adjusted compensation
feat the expressed people that adjusted compen
sation be provided
Because hoped that reading this advertise
will at write wire their opinion to their senators
congressman.
Because held up
! as dollar
OF argument.
Because entire delegation support
compensation and the public is entitled the just
for their action. 80
What Are the Provisions of the Adjusted
Compensation Measure?
Compensation based on 81 per day for domestic and
$125 for foreign service to those not above the grade
Of captain and the $50 granted at discharge to be
deducted. ..i' n |
Payment in cash only to those having claim of $50
under Others must accept paidup Insurance. treas
ury certificates vocational training land settlement
Why Should Adjusted Compensation Be
Enacted Now?
Because the matter has already been foot ball of
politics for five years.
j Because the public support accorded the measure
will make it a leading issue every year until it. is
adopted.