Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 6, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 April 1919 — VISITS THE LOCAL RED CROSS [ARTICLE]

VISITS THE LOCAL RED CROSS

Supervisor of Home Service Secflon Here This Week. J. B. Riddle of Cleveland, 0., supervisor for the home service section of the American Red Cross, was in town Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Mr. Riddle was very much pleased at the Intelligence and spirit - with which the work is being done in this county. In talks with men he still finds too many who are not informed concerning the government insurance. The United State* governmebt- does not Intend to turn over to private companies the insurance business started to protect the men in service. On the contrary the govern nuent has arranged to give the men a choice of six different kinds of policies, and the rate of premium will be about 30% less than old line insurance. The policies will carry a waiver clauee so that when the insured becomes totally and permanently disabled the insurance falls due Immediately regardless of age,- Able-bodied men who have dropped their , insurance may become reinstated by filling out the proper blanks which your home service secretary will give you. The local board hopes to have

eoon a good working committee in every township in Jasper county to look after the interests of the men and their families. Blanks for making claim for back money on the new 5c mileage law have not yet been received but the home service secretary will 'announce through the press when they arrive. The home service section of the Red Cross is here not only to give assistance but to give information and advice of every kind; to the disabled soldier for his claims and opportunities; to the relatives who have men overseas —concerning allotment and allowance, compensation, legal advice, medical attention and financial advice. A. Halleck is chairman and Rev. J. B. Fleming is secretary. The office is on Washington street in the K. of P. building.