In the last post I mentioned that one of the three men peddling in DeKalb was not arrested because he had a soldier's permit to do so. I was unaware of ex-military being able to peddle their wares without having to obtain a license, so looked for more information about it.
From Laws of the State of Illinois.
This was an amendment to a 1901 law (which would have applied to the 1915 DeKalb soldier).
"An Act to amend section 1 and the title of "An Act permitting all former soldiers and sailors of the United States and State of Illinois, honorably discharged from the military or marine service of the United States or State of Illinois, the right to vend, hawk and peddle goods, wares, fruits or merchandise, not prohibited by law, in any county, town, village, incorporated city or municipality in the State of Illinois.
"Approved May 11, 1901, in force July 1, 1901."
In 1921, it was amended to include former military members of the World War. But, this only applied to products he was vending just for himself.
I also found that the State of Indiana did not charge for license for peddling to veterans. Also New York City.
--DaCootPeddler
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