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|A4^^yi^^« WI^PSW'J'^' ^i4^«W.in p. W ^A-J«PWP,^W^W.W4 «i4P ^ !• ».r.«».»JU F\,^K?'^ t „*- - ".; •fV\ - • * ? > • * > > v;/"* "W!>> ' %\ *^<*-r fr»r*<r «»"*;?"•>-**•* **W&£+ T*yq?j*i$tF % *r ^~V *v ^ ,«*.,~,*-- _'f •'^ J -^x v ,;- 4 *'>;*.--.. y, ^ "?i-- * j ^ ^ v - *--v* v " '*1 l"K «• *;": ->s •.-- <• •>.•.> - *.-r -f •# ^ ^ \? #• % -**- •* - .*. *•- *<"* THE M'HENRY PLAINDEALER, THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1926 mmmm WF%MWWWg®M. _ .N„ • ' ^ A^ A^fc ' H-) • ;/}' >r<? • •'• tti • ^ ' A *w -ix^fm i:\ fc- • fe ^v": ' VF' J^t •\!• ' "\ ? "'f<X .-, ,"*:;&'. *'•.' .-'*' 'J•UTk^v-v - ^"wraH*?: •• «ara»«f.*rs ^aSfei V«K -f, & * « ,<« .# . £•», i "* <" A ( , I '•"J* ." ../-"IvV ' * , V^W f % <We «2?/Ve 3\ow and Serve , May 2&th and 29th V TO THE PUBLIC: Since its organization in 1919, the American Legion has recognized that its first duty was to see that proper care was given to our comrades disabled in the World War. The Department of Illinois has maintained since that time a Service Department in which men familiar with the various laws and regulations rega/ding disabled men, could give all their time toward the solution of the many" problems confronting the thousands of our comrades in Illinois, withr out regard to whether they wore members of the American Legion. During the years 1924 and' 1925, no aid was requested of the public toward maintenance of this Service Department other than through the sale of poppies. I'M Here are Some of the Things Your Purchase of a Poppy Helps in Doing 2141 veterans are in Illinois hospitals. Considerable time and effort is necessary in many cases to put thru compensation claims, and the mental condition of many of the claimants is such that they can give slight aid toward proving their own claims. Remember it might have been you instead of the other fellow. Help us help "the other fellow" by wearing a poppy. rtef stricken parents and widows find the American Legion a pillar of support wheiiihe Grim Reaper calls to his fold a man who served his country in time of war. The widow, the orphan, the destitute veteran himself, all are looked after by the American Legion without regard to whether he belongs to the organization. The claims of 15,000 veterans were given careful, personal attention by the American Legion of Illinois in 1925. The Legion does not help the "Gold Bricker." If a veteran has a claim against the government th&t is not a just one; the Legion is quick to tell him so. If the claim is just, the Legion will fight to the last ditch for the disabled man. Children of the Soldier's Orphans' Home, the American Legion believes that these children of our'unfortunate buddies deserve the care and education that will make them good citizens. . • t • ' ^ We have accepted the responsibility of this belief by a very direct and personal interest in their welfare and happiness. C. lOc for a Poppy is Mighty Small But the Work that 10c Helps to Do is Mighty Big and Important NATIONAL TEA 00>« AGATHA GIFT SHOP M'HENRY FLOUR MILLS CAREY ELECTRIC SHOP SCHAEFER STAR SALES H. 0. KAMHOLZ, Hardware M'GEE'S CLOTHING STORE W. H. ALTHOFF HARDWARE M'HENRY LUMBER COMPANY WEST M "HENRY STATE BANK ALEXANDER^!, UMBER COMPANY r M HENRY ICE CREAM COMPANY S&IOKSON DEPARTMENT STORK' FRETT'S GROCERY AND MARKET THOMAS P. BOLGER DRUG STORE FOX RIVER VALLEY STATE BANK JOHN KARLS, Luneh and Soft Drinks JOHN STOFFEL, General Merchandise W. J. DONAVIN, Plumbing and Heating JQS. W. FREUND, Cash Clothing Store JOHN F. BRDA, Hardware and Tinware / W. L. HOWELL & CO., Battery Station MILLER'S STORE, General Merchandise JOHN J. VYCITAL, Hardware and Paints NYE JEWELRY, MUSIC & RADIO SHOP STOFFEL & REIHANSPERGER, Insurance EMPIRE THEATRE, Vaudeville and Pictures JOE DITTRICH, Tailor, Cleaning and Pressing KENT & COMPANY, Real Estate and Insurance RIVERSIDE CASH GROCERY AND MARKET OVERTON & COWEN, Buick Sales and Service NOBBY STYLE SHOP, Mesdames Barbian & Freund H. E. BUCH, Plumbing, Heating and Electrical Work \ 7 etrs boost . ; This campaign M endorsed by the Mc- Henry Kiwanis Club.