The American Legion Weekly [Volume 2, No13 (April 16, 1920)] . fairproof that the service man faced adisadvantage—physical, mental andfinancial—on his return, and thatthis disadvantage has lasted a yearin many cases and will last longerin others. Add these disadvantagesto those suffered while in service andyou get the sum total of the servicemans sacrifice. It is this sacrificethe Government can partly compen-sate; not fully, but in part. This part payment is all the serv-ice man asks. He does not want thedebt of gratitude wiped out, but hedoes not believe he is putting a priceon his patriotis


The American Legion Weekly [Volume 2, No13 (April 16, 1920)] . fairproof that the service man faced adisadvantage—physical, mental andfinancial—on his return, and thatthis disadvantage has lasted a yearin many cases and will last longerin others. Add these disadvantagesto those suffered while in service andyou get the sum total of the servicemans sacrifice. It is this sacrificethe Government can partly compen-sate; not fully, but in part. This part payment is all the serv-ice man asks. He does not want thedebt of gratitude wiped out, but hedoes not believe he is putting a priceon his patriotism by accepting a set-tlement. IT is fair to question the motives ofthe man who tells you that you areunpatriotic to expect a man talks too loudly to youabout your patriotic duty, look intohis own patriotism. Make sure thathe did his bit in the war to the bestof his ability. Not in every casewill you find that such a man hasbeen a slacker. But there are manysuch cases. Recently a high Legion official at-tended a banquet in New York The smart appearance and great durabilityof Foxs Spiral Puttees make them ideal forgolf, riding, walking, and outdoor of the best English wool, in curvedform, they fit the leg closely in flat, neatspirals and will not ravel or fray at theedges like ordinary puttees. Colors—Khaki, forest blue, etc The genuine Foxs have a small brass taer with the nameand the letter R or L, for right or left, on each your dealer hasnt them well supply you direct. Regulation Heavy Weight $ Extra Fine Light Weight $ Extra Fine Light Shade $ THE MANLEY-JOHNSONCORPORATION260 W. BroadwayDept. I New York City R


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