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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-09-02
WHEAT and FLOUR MAKES. DULUTH
FAMOUS OvfR The WHOLE WORLD
Popular Flour Mills Grain Elevators and Commission Houses
Contribute to Prosperity Of Our People-Flour and
Grain Shipments are Heavy.

about 1900 barrels a day, and there
is no better flour on the market than
that produced by this mill. The
mill is in charge Of the highest skill
ed labor, and the most careful sup
ervision is exercised to see that
nothing but the finest material en-
ters into the products. This COM
bination Of purity and skill has made
the products of these mills famous
for their excellence, and they are
recognized as second to none.
The officers Of the company are:
VIM. D. Gregory, President; w. J..
Jennison, Vice President; J, H.
Cook, Treasurer; VIM. H. Bliss, Sec
rotary.
These men are recognized as pub
lie spirited citizens who are always
willing to give Of their time or mon
ey to advance the interests of Duluth
and the city may we'll feel proud that
we have here so many business men
who are willing to give of their time
or money to advance the interests of
the city.
In this our Labor Day edition we
wish to recommend the -four of the
Commander Mills to our readers and
to the many who will receive this
edition, and we take pleasure in CIV
ing honorable mention to the firm OF
Gregory, Cook & Company.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-09-02

MINNEAPOLIS, August 31.-Despite
the obstacles thrown in his track by
the state printing commission, w. H.
Williams, state labor commissioner,
yesterday succeeded in printing his
special report on child labor in Min
nesota and forwarded it to Governor
Johnson.
1t is a creditable piece of work and
collects within a small space the true
condition of child labor in the state.
According to the report there are now
employed in the entire state 1,725 child
rem. OF this number Minneapolis fur
nishes 7l3; St. Paul, 614; Duluth. 1856
and Mankato, Il.
According to the figures complied by
previous labor commissioners there
were employed in the state only ITO
children under sixteen years of age in
1904; 972 In 1908; 1867 in 1902 and 1863 in
1900. It is urged by the department
that this Is the first time the educa-
tional department has co-operated with
it in securing data on child labor 80 it's
figures show more accurately than any
ever compiled in the state before the
number of children under sixteen years
of age employed In the stores, factories
and offices of the state.
child labor law in Minnesota the report
calls attention to the inadequacy of the
law to meet the conditions,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-09-02
DULUTH LUMBER co.

Labor comes closely in contact with
capital in the lumber industry. Vast
investment is required to carry the
large and varied stock Of lumber and
material that successful retail retail
yard must handle, but capital alone
cannot produce q successful lumber
business. Without the support Of his
workmen, the manager, no matter how
capable, is at great disadvantage.
Faithfulness and loyalty on the part
Of the men in the yard are greatly
appreciated, for without them the man
ager cannot hope to fulfill tho bust
ness promises and obligations which
he must extend to his customers.
One Of the most prominent lumber
companies In this section Of the coun-
try is the Duluth Lumber Company.
They carry a large stock, not only of
ordinary pine, hemloclk and hardwood
lumber, pine and cedar shingles, cedar
posts, etc., but make a point Of sup
plying sash, doors, window frames, and
inside finish to the consumer.
The policy Of the company Is to de-
liver each order that it receives in
such a manner that others will follow.
They aim to satisfy every customer,
whether he be the purchasing agent
for a large dock Or the laborer stop
ping on his way to or from work to
order g. fe whundred feet Of lumber.
The managership Of this company
has recently been put into the hands
of broad, liberal business men whose
reputation and character, we trust,
cannot fail to bring to this company
unqualified success. This company
should be literally patronized by all
who have the best interests Of the
city at heart and believe in supporting
deserving business enterprises.
The Labor World, in extending to the
Duluth Lur0ber company support
wishes the concern a continuance OF
it's. present prosperity and would re-
commend to all consumers of lumber
that they give the new management
an earnest of their SUPPORT,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-09-02
JOERNS IN TOM WATsON's.

W. G. Joerns of this city has writ
ten number Of stirring and convinc-
ing articles on the transportation ques-
ton which have appeared from time
to time in the prominent magazines of
the country. Our readers will remem-
Der his article on the private car line
evil In the February Arena to which
reference was made in these columns
at the time. In the June number of
the Arena Mr.. Joerns addressed him.
self to the question, Are Rates Rea-
sonable?" And developed some in
structive and startling figures on the
subject. emphasizing the absolute ne
cessity Of the rate laws proposed
amendment. The current issue Of Tom
Watson's magazine contains the first
nalf Of Mr. Joern's third article on this
- 't:.n stfo:i ~,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-09-02
northwestern STEAM BOILER
and MANUFACTURING WORKS

In Duluth there are number of i'm
portant concerns which aid materially
in its welfare, prosperity and COM
pleteness. Such a concern as the
Northwestern Steam Boiler & Manu-
featuring Company, manufacturers Of
boilers. engines and machinery; also
all kinds of piping, burners, steel stor-
age tanks, smoke stacks, brass {and
rubber goods and engineers supplies,
is very impf4 ant in supplying the de-
mands of t; ] city and surrounding ter
ritory in stationary, marine and loco
motive boilers. They also pay special
attention to all repair work. Their
trade territory extends throughout the
state and the Northwest. They employ
a force OF skilled workmen to whom Is
accorded the fairest reatment, and
who receives as high wages as 1t pos
sible with business stability. Their new
and modern plant, located at 388-3s2
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-09-02

Factories and Mills Help Labor-Busy Workshops Add to
City's Wealth and Furnish Lucrative Employ
ment for Union Workmen.

Aside from it's shipping interests. the
iron ore products of It's tributary terri
tory and it's logging and lumber in
terests, Duluth has achieved an envi-
able distinction Al q manufacturing
center. Heach year new industries are
being added and az result employ
ment is given to a rapidly increasing
population. Many interests are allied
to the lumber and iron trade, which
derive distinct benefit from being
near to the source Of supply. In addt-
ton to their saving on the transporta-
ton Of raw material. they are in 20
sitton where they can forward their
product at little cost and they have
taken advantage of the opportunity.
Among these are the Immense eleva-
tors where millions Of bushels Of wheat
are stored. This city Is on a direct rail
line from the wheat fields Of Dakota
and 1t has the capacity for storing a
lrge amount Of grain, to be held until
the price is satisfactory. Even wheat
from Canada is shipped across the bof-
der and into Duluth elevators where
1t is eventually loaded In hulls and for
Warded to its destina ton in the East.
All OF this assists In promoting the
prosperity Of the city and in lettering
the condition Of the workingman by
furnishing him with employment.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-09-02

Garfield avenue, Is one of the largest
in the Northwest, being three hundred
feet long and one hundred and fifty
feet wide.
Mr.. M. A. Ryan. president and man.
ager of this successful enterprise, has
proven himself to he a practical and
competent business man and deserving
of great credit and esteem. We are
pleased to note that he is held in the
highest esteem by his employees and la
Dor generally.
The citizens and business men Of Du-
luth should aid in every reasonable
way toward making this concern a
greater and more splendid success. We
take pleasure In placing the name of
the Northwestern Steam Boiler and
Manufacturing Company among the
leading concerns Of the city and state
who are to be depended upon as re-
liable friends Of conservative organ
tied labor.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-09-02

Prominent among the firms which
have always been willing to assist IN
any worthy movement Is the Duluth
corrugattng & Roofing company. To-
Gated at l26-132 East Michigan street.
This is the only concern at the head
Of the lakes that manufactures pres
sed steel ceiling and corrugated iron,
and the large and conveniently arrang-
ed plant Is equipped with all the mo-
dern machinery necessary to carry on
the immense business which the COM
pany now ejoys, The company Is
leading concern In our city, and has
done a large portion Of the important
work In it's line throughout the state.
The officers Of the company are: P.
D. McMartin, president; w. J. McMar-
Bonham, secretare.
BY strict business methods and care
full and painstaking care of every de-
tail Of their immense business these
gentlemen have built up an immense
patronage, and stand pre-em1nent In
their line, They have a reputation
second to none for liberality and fair
dealing, and the name Of the Duluth
CorruEating & Roofing company Is
known throroughout the entire North
west and carries with 1t the assurance
Of careful and contentious treatment.
The most modern and improved
methods are used in the manufacture
and handling Of their products. and
the careful and painstaking manner in
which work entrusted to them is cared
for has won for them a most enviable
reputation. The painstaktng and
courteous attitude assumed toward
customers has likewise gained for
them the highest respect and esteem OF
the business world
One Of the best evidences Of tho sue
cess of this firm is tho fact that their
growing business on the outside has
compelled them to erect a modern and
complete plant in Winnipeg where they
are enjoying a most wonderful patron
age.
The Labor World is pleased to give
this firm deserving concern honorable
mention.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-09-02
ANDERSON r Cow.
Contractors, Builders, Superin-
tQndents.
1918 Third Avenue West.


The most important firm in this
city engaged in general contracting
and building is that of Anderson &
Cow, located at No. 121 and 1913
Third avenue West, where they are
equipped to handle the largest or the
smallest job in the promptest posi-
BILE manner. They do all kinds of
cabinet and carpenter work, and are
manufacturers of office and store fix
lures, screens and storm sash to or
der. They are also in a position to
furnish Offices with ornamental wire
work. etc.
This firm makes a speciality of re-
pairing, and will be pleased to give
estimates at any time. They take
especial pains to please and satisfy
all customers, and there is no firm
in the Northwest which enjoys a
higher reputation for the character
of their work, the liberality Of their
methods, and the promptness with
which all orders are filled, The
members of this firm are men Of
wide experience and practical know
ledge Of every detail of their busi-
ness. and give their personal atten-
ton to the work entrusted to them.
They have had charge Of some of tho
most important buildings In the city
and have demonstrated their entire
fitness and ability to handle any
work which may come to them,
This firm gives employment to a
large force Of skilled workmen, and
distribute a large amount of money
each month for wages, supplies, ETC.,
in this manner adding largely to the
happiness and prosperity of the en-
tire community. It Is pleasure to
note the success Of deserving COM
pany which deals fairly with their
employees and with the public, as
we'll as with their patrons, and we
trust the success which has charac-
terized the career of the firm of An
derson & Cow may be continued in
the future.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-09-02
LEVERING, MICHIGAN, II. 4 =.
SWEPT BY FLAMES

PETOsKEY. Mich, Aug. 3o.-Tle VIII
lage of lowering suffered great fire
tonight, the extent of which is not
known because telegraph and telephone
communication is cut off. It is known,
however, that the Grand Rapids & In
diana railroad depot, several sawmills
and many thousand feet of lumber have
been devoured by the flames. Appeal
has been made for aid from the Petos-
key fire department. Levering Is the
county seat of Emmett county. It has
a population of $50.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-09-02
DULUTH CORRUGATING & ROOFING
COMPANY.

Duluth has become famous for the
public-spiritedness and the energy and
ability of her leading business men,
and it is this fact which makes our CT
ty the acknowledged commercial center
Of the Northwest. Her business men
are willing and ready at all times to
assist in every possible way in advanc-
ing the interests of the city as whole,
and this policy has resulted in the
growth and prosperity of our city as
whole.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-09-02
GREGORY, COOK & COMPANY.

That Duluth is getting to be a
great manufacturing center is a rec
ognized fact, and one of the con-
Germs that is rapidly assuming a po-
sition of more than ordinary promi-
nence is the Commander Mill, man
ufacturers Of high grade flour, and
its output is regarded by the con-
sumers as the highest standard of
quality. The mill has capcity of
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-09-02

Duluth is proud of its commercial
position. This is gradually growing to
be the greatest grin shipping port IN
the world. Our elevators are the pride
Ct our state: our flour mills are grow
ing in importnce, and afford employ
ment to hundreds Of our laborers, ana
our commission houses on the Boaro
OF Trade have a record for integrity
that is world wide.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-09-02

full study and full knowledge Of the
usal. Our readers could do no better
than get this magazine and post them
selves on the popular side Of the ques-
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-09-02

This Is not such asbad world, after all.
in New York q woman dropped an en-
velope containing $3.50. She adver-
tised her loas with little hope OF ever
seeing her money again, but an honest
woman found the envelope and re-
turne,l sita nor would she accept q re-
ward or give her name She had read
the nd. ONE 4 NJ THE MORALS OF
THIS WA Ks 1DyERTIsE.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-09-02
JAPS RE-FL0ATING THE
RUSSIAN WARSHTPS

TOXIC, Aug 30,-It 10 SEMI officially
announced that the former Russian tur-
ret ship Poltava, now known as the
Tango, in the Japanese navy, was
brought to the naval station at Naizuru
on Aug 20, from Port Arthur. under
her own steam. The former Russian
auxiliary steam ers Teiya and the Boor--
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-09-02
SOMEWHAT DIFFERENT.
From the Detroit Tribune:

From the Detroit Tribune:
The Father-Let me see. today is the
twenty-first anniversary of your birth,
isn't it7 :''','*F. =
The son-That's the way it stands on
the family record. -.: rt~.:c ! ..* r.. Fl,
The Father-Well, now that YOU have
attained your majority, don't You think
YOU ought to- go to work r. III
lis The scn----No,3I guess not; mine isn't
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-09-02
CHARTERS ARE SCARCE,

CHICAGO. Aug. 3O.-No charters
were reported in the grain trade, al
though two were made, conditioned
upon the ability Of vesselmen to get
their boats to the elevator in time for
August shipment. ~ .lt ..-sr r.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-09-02
LAWS ARE INADEQUATE
CHILD LABOR INCREASING At
RAPID RATE.

Labor Commissioner Issues Important
Report-Hundreds of Children Un-
lawfully Employed-Present Law De-
cIared Inefficient and Conditions
Grow Worse.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-09-02

From the Yonkers Statesman:
Z Didn't that patient respond TO your
treatment? asked the doctor vile.
Not yet replied the physician;:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-05
SPEND MONEY FOR
 SCHOOL HOUSES This Plan Seems to Get Most
 Approval GOOD PLACE FOR SURPLUS Giving of Money for Running Expen- ses Would Make 1t More Dlffi- cult to Pass Local Taxa
 ton Law.
GOOD PLACE FOR SURPLUS
BY HERvEY ". LAIRD.

Montgomery, September A. 4.-(Special)- The proposition to set aside the surplus now in the treasury for the benefit of the schools of the state will not meet the approval of the educational leaders unless 1t is provided that the money can be used for certain purposes not now re- ceiving financial aid. Very few teachers would enthuse over passing the additional fund through the channels now in use if 1t were to be only for two years. It would bring about boom conditions for that length of time, but result in a real backward movement when 1t was no longer available.
 Furthermore, and this is the most im- portant of all the objections, it would, it Is urged weaken the fight now being made for local taxation, and revive in the people of the country especially. the paternalistic and dangerous idea that the schools should be supported by the state money direct, leaving them no financial obligations in the premises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-05
SEVERAL SCHOOL
 FIGHTS COME UP Huntsville, Brighton and Jones
 boro in Lime Light CAUSED BY THE NEW LAWS Huntsville VIII Have Two Schools, But One Is No More Than Prl-
 vate Institution In Eyes
 of Authorities.
CAUSED BY THE NEW LAWS

Montgomery, September 4.-(Special)- Several very interesting school fights are reported to the office of the state SUI is no authority at this end to stop any of them Huntsville comes forward with a double -barreled system that is as com plicated as two governors, while Jones' boro and Brighton have a. protest on the division of the money of the county so that 1t cuts them down to a little be- low what has been given them in the past, all brought about by the applica- ton of the new laws governing the schools.
 From what can be gathered here the S. R. Butler, the old teacher of the city schools, with his teachers, was displaced by the city council, which took the au- thority to act in the matter, and w. L. Humphrey installed. Butler was sustain- ed, however by the superintendent, J. H. Pride, and opened his school, claiming to be the rightfully authorized man for the place. The result is that there are two schools now, it seems for the price of one.
 It has been the practice 1t seems, for the council to elect the teachers. Butler got in bad standing by opposing a fac- tion now in control and lost their fa- vor. He then made fight on the ground that while the council could cooperate, the only man who had the right under the law to name teachers was the su- perintendent, who Is MT. Pride. He was named by MT. Pride, and the attorney general of the state has held that he is right. So 1t seems that the school run by Butler is the only one that can re- ceive money from the state or county, and while the Humphrey school may run. it is no more than a private school, so far as the state Is concerned.
 The situation at Jonesboro and Brighton are alike largely. They have had their appropriation cut down by the operation of the law, which says that all the money of the county shall be dsbursed so that the schools of every district will run as long as every other This makes 1t about seven months in that county and the two places are kicking, contending that the result has been to put them below the number of months-eight-when they would be able to choose trustees and govern their own affairs. This seems to be the whole story at this end. The money makes all schools go the seven months and all must abide by 1t.
 County Superintendent of Education McAdory has no interest in making the reduction. He gets 1 per cent from the state up to s1S00 which he reached last May, and his per cent comes from the county no matter how many months the schools run.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-05
SPENCER BUSINESS COLLEGE
Preparing for Grand Opening, Soon
 to Take Place.

Professors L. c. Spencer and Robert Campbell, two of the souths leading bus
 mess educators, are busying themselves in perfecting arrangements for the opening of the Spencer Business college in this city. MT. Campbell, vice presi- cent and manager of the college, Is an old and enthusiastic Birmingham man. He was connected with the Drennen de- partment stores here for two years, in which capacity he acquired a reputation for high grade work and untiring en- ergy. With the exception of a few years of actual business experience, MT. Camp bell has assiduously devoted his life to matters of education. He was graduated from Emory college with honor, and has held chairs at Centenary college, Uniyer- sity School for Boys, and Union Hill in- stitute. For the past term he has had charge of Spencers big college at New Orleans. In this position he wrote and arranged "Spencer's Practical Outlines of Business Grammar" and Spencer's Prac- tical Outlines of Business Arithmetic" He developed the Spencer Process of Mental Interest" All of these works will be introduced in the course here and the very best results are assured
 Mir. E. M. Chartier will arrive from New York, during the week, and on Fri day evening, September Il, will deliver free lecture at the college hall on the uses of shorthand in modern business, and will demonstrate the "Chartier Elec- tric Shorthand" which system is used In the Spencer colleges. MT. chartier promises to teach his entire system in one week. and to prove his assertion will give a one-week's. free course to all who will apply at the college office and have their name enrolled This course Is absolutely free and entails no obliga- tions to continue the course at the weeks end. It is claimed by the leading colleges of the United States that the Chartier system Is more easily acquired and more readily applied than any other system in existence.
 All are cordially invited to attend this lecture.
 The new college is located at 321Ka N 2cth street, corner 4th avenue in the large and roomy apartments lately occupied by the Knights of Columbus. Every depart ment is being rapidly fitted up with ev- cry convenience of 2 modern business college.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-05
POOLE GOES TO AsHEvILLE.
VIII Make Good Report to Cotton
 Growers Association.

Montgomery, September 4-(speciaI)- Col. Robert R. Poole, commissioner of agriculture. is leaving this evening for Asheville, N. C., to attend the meeting of the Cotton Growers association. and will have good report to make of the situ- ation in Alabama, where hard work has been done for some months The admin istration of President Seymour of the local association has been toward better ment along the whole line of effort and the growers of this section, though prom ised very small crop this year. are quite enthusiastic.
 There will be movement at Asheville to help out along business lines and Mir Poole and Mir Seymour will have many suggestions to make. They have held all the time that there is long ser vice to be done for the education of the growers to help them meet the inroads of those men and interest who would deprive them of what they have earned.