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had their instructions not to inter-
fere. The legions support apparently
means much to the politician and
militarists. The American legion is
composed of young men of high
spirits, and when turned loose they
could hardly fail to go to excess.
These young men are neither bad nor
good, it is the apparently deliberate
attempt to debauch them by bust
nessmen, politicians and professionals,
that is responsible.
: 1t is reported that carload Of liquor
from Canada was sent to Omaha for
this convention. Appearances would
indicate that this was the fact as
much of the stuff was Canadian bond.
This was consumed the first day, and
then home brew and bootleg appeared
, in plenty. A cabaret was opened and
liquor sold freely over the counter.
Local and federal prohibition agents
apparently discovered" it and grand
jury investigation is to be made.
Not only men, but many young girls
were to be seen on the streets in an
intoxicated condition. Full of spirit"
the visitors appropriated whatever
took their fancy, including the girls
Business Is Business,
Many Of the leaders of the legion,
who are businessmen, took advantage
Of the opportunity to advertise and
drum up trade. While the rank and
AL k.o,,,h4 alone Ror ocanarv and
poll parrots, were revealing in the
yearly freedom" the businessmen
were trying to add to their profits by
selling goods or real estate. The
parade advertised Kansas wheat, Iowa
corn, Florida real estate, etc, while
the gaudy uniforms that cost thou
sands of dollars give color to the ad-
vertising.
Omaha spent hundred thousand
or more to decorate and bring the
convention here. Business expects
million in return in actual dollars,
while they cater to the organization
that supports their game. Profit and
protection for the same dollar.
OHGHd T1oN . noN0-0ns
Omaha legion is. reported to have
the largest membership in the world.
They put on a rodeo for the conyen-
ton, in fact they held some affair
every week and get large profits.
They handed out concessions and per-
mits to vendors that netted them a
good profit from the convention.
Recently every merchant had to buy
American flags from the legion and
pay for placing standards in front of
their stores. The decorations for the
convention also netted the legion post
a fat percentage, even a small emblem
costing SO to 81, and altogether must
have meant thousands. There is no
rush to join the legion, SO it would
appear that these large profits re-
main in the hands of very few who
control.
soft Pedal Mltchell's Protest.
Colonel Mitchell is member of
Washington, D. c., legion post, and
very much admired. However, when it
came TO supporting his criticism of the
war department on administration of
aviation, they blue-penciled MitchelPs
name and statements The legion is
the recipient of many favors from the
government and present administra-
ton so they shut off the static" They
may be 100 per cent, but when it
comes to lame ducks" the legion
comes first
WAR Ladies Rout Pacifism"
The American legion auxiliary re-
ceived high praise for the firm stand
they took on adequate defense as the
best peace time insurance Garland
W. Powell, Washington, ID. c., former
head of the legion's Americanism
committee, is quoted as saying: You
women have done much 10 stem the
tide of extreme pacifism which was
growing up among women's organ
izations"
Mrs. Ruth McCurry Brown, auxiliary
Americanism chairman, is quoted as
saying: alt is up to us, the largest
group of patriotic women to combat
all radical movements--the youth
movement, peace-at-any-price organ
izations, Bolshevists, Communists and
every type seeking to undermine our
nation While we hope there is no
danger of actual Bolshevism in
America. the radical effort is reflected
even now in unrest, political quackery,
unwse laws and attacks on the con-
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