The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1906-02-24
DULUTH GENERAL
ELECTRIC COMPANY

IN speaking of the prominent con-
Germs operating extensively in our city,
a. few words relative to the Duluth
General Electric CO. will be Of interest
to our readers. From it's inception this
mer1torious enterprise had had a most
remarkable success due to the capable
management and the reliable quality
Of their output
1t has become a universally rec
ognfZed fact that among all the inven-
tons and aids to facilitate the trans
action OF business there are none Of
greater importance than those per-
tanning to electrical works. In fact,
electrical goods have become a nec-
essity. without which the wheels of
commerce would be clogged and pro-
gress retarded. This is a progressive
age and to keep pace with the rapid
strides in all branches of industry
every business house must be equipped
with the latest and best goods Hence
the necessity for the existence Of an
up-to-date, progressive and thorough
ly reliable enterprise such as the Du-
luth General Electric company.
Duluth has grown and prospered
and Is today a city of prosperity, such
as no other city in the state has quite
the fortune to enjoy. This is certainly
due to the many public-spirited and
broadminded enterprises operating in
our midst. None Of these industries have
been more liberal than the Duluth Gen.
eral Electric company in promoting
the prosperity of the community. No
concern, whether 1t be Individual or CO.
operative has shown more gener-
GUS attitude toward organized labor
than this self-same company.
Th record Of this we'll ablished
company shows that industrial suprem-
acy has been attained through fair
and honorable methods, by at all times
striving to keep abreast of modern
improvements and giving patrons the
benefit of perfect service.
AS corporation that respects the
rights Of those in it's employ the Du-
luth General Electric Company stands
pre-eminent. Linemen have been
granted an eight hour day, as have al
So the engineers and firemen These
concessions were granted Immediately
upon the request and without hesita
ton. 1t is worthy Of note that every
man in the employ Of this company
is a member of labor organization.
The officers Of the Duluth General
Electric Company are A. w. Hartman,
president; O. G. Hartman, vice. presi-
dent; C. e. Van Borgess., secretary and
r. r. Dunn, treasurer.
We are far from the attainment of
perfection In any given field of labor
and still, when we witness the favor
able conditions which obtain in an
institution Of such magnitude as the
Duluth General Electric Company, We
have ample reason to congratulate our
selves upon the great amount of good
which has already been accomplished
in the field of industry. Organized la
Dor, If it has, any gratitude, must rec
ognize that this company Is partic-
ularly friendly to it.
The Labor World, in extending its
support and hearty cooperation to the
Duluth General Electric Company, pre-
diets that its business will continue to
prosper and increase so long as it is
| conducted on the present liberal and
progressive lines in the interest of the
growth and progress of our city.
The superiority Of electricity over
other lights has long been admitted,
on account of its convenience, cleanli-
ness and healthfulness, and now that it
is also more economical, there is no
reason why it should not be in every
workingman's home. In fact that is
about the condition at present in Du-
luth, and its use is rapidly becoming
universal. The cost has been reduced
to minimum, and the entire expense
for years lighting for an ordinary
home will not run over $1,000 to $500
per year. This is less than the old
fashioned kerosene lamp would cost,
to say nothing Of the dirt and smoke
and odor, and the loss of time and
annoyance caused by broken chimneys,
etc. 1t may we'll be said that electricity
Is the workingman's light, and should
be in every home In the city.