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The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02
THE HOME TELEPHONE co.

In looking carefully among the
large concerns of this city, deserv
ing a prominent place in this, our
Annual Review Of the Friendly
List, we find that a number OF the
more important branches OF public
service are especially well repre-
scnted. The wages paid as Il rule.
are higher than ever before and
there are many concerns which
aim to be fair and reasonable III
their relations with employees than
ever before This fact is most en-
couraging both for labor and CAPT
tai. The whole tendency of indus
trial progress at the present time
is toward a better understanding
between the Representatives OF
these two forces
We are pleased to note for eH-
nipple that the above named tele-
,hone company has shown dis
position to deal with its employees
in a spirit of justice and consider
alton. It has always shown most
friendly attitude toward the cause
Of organized labor.
1t should be a source of pride to
all loyal citizens of this city, and
especially to the worllingmen, who
constitute so large a percentage OF
the population, that this company
which is now such prominent
and influential factor in the busl
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02
FIELDER & TURLEY.

The excellent store of Fielder &
Turley, located at II Capitol
Street, is worthy Of labor's sup
port. The buying public receives
creditable consideration here
which is a tribute to the ability of
the buyers. They are gent s out
filters and headquarters for high
grade union made goods. They
have always manifested friendly
attitude toward organized labor.
we are indeed very pleased to give
them representation in this issue
and trust that our workingmen
will reciprocate.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02
T. E.. NICHOLS.

In this review Of our business
friends deemed worthy of the I'M
tied support Of our members, we
feel that we would be delinquent
IN our duty did we fail to give this
gentleman a place of prominence.
Mr.. Nichols is a manufacturer of
plain and fancy candy and a deal
err in ice cream, fruits, nuts, cigars,
tobaccos, etc. Located at 20 Cap
itol Street, he is entitled to the
undivided support of our men,
bers and readers.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02
j. P. CLARK.

Ia discussing the economic situ-
alton from the standpoint Of labor.
we wish to call special attention to
j. Z. Clark, the well known and
popular dealer in choice wines and
liquors, located at "a Capitol.
An establishment Of this kind is
an essential factor in the CONNER
cal progress of our city. Mr..
Clark has, by honorable and pub
lie spirited methods of dealing.
built up a large and substantial
patronage which is a tribute to his
ability and straight forwardness.
Toward labor. Mr. Clark has al
ways manifested the most frater-
nal good will and we are very
pleased to extend to him our
hearty endorsement.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02
KAUFMAN GROCERY.

We are glad of this opportunity
to give space to NJ. Kaufman, man
ager of Kaufman s grocery, locat-
ed at 915 Quarter ST. Mr.. Kauf-
man is very good friend Of labor
and our readers will make no mis-
take in placing a liberal share of
their patronage with him. We are
pleased to give him honorable
mention herein and trust that our
members will reciprocate.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02
MOVES CHINA STORE

Always manifesting a most
friehdiy attitude toward organic
ed labor, the proprietor of this es-
tabilshment, located at S14 Quar-
rler St, is entitled to our endorse
ment which it is indeed a pleasure
to tend him Worlin gmen will
make no mistake in placing their
patronage here.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02
Kanawha Banking & Trust CO.

The most important requisite of
GOOD banking institutions is alb
solutc security. Nothing can take
the place III the minds Of it's pa
irons Of that feeling of confidence,
which every depositor sho?lld re
pose in the integrity and stability
Of those il whose keeping he has
placed his money. This applies
especially to the wage Garner.
Those who earn the least, feel
the greatest need Of this security.
This security is maintai ed by
various devices, known and APP
proved by banks throughout the
world. First, large capital, sec
ond strong safes and fire proof
vaults; third, able and efficient
management under conse ~vative
and honest officials; bonded in am
pie sums to cover any possible de-
ticiency.
In all these respects the above
mentioned banking com any
proves its worth Of the reliance of
the public and the thousa ads of
workingmen in this district.
There is no reason why we'll
paid wage-earner should lie just
even with the world finan cially,
more opportunities are now offer
ed than ever before for accumulate
mg competence. 1t is possible
that from small beginnings larger
savings will result.
In compiling our friendly list
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02
KANAWHA BREWING COM
PANY.
KANAWUA CHIEF. ~

The Kanawha Brewing Co.'S
beer brcWed by this company, and
lar to most Of us who app: eciate
good brew. Beer is now recog-
nIzcd by the foremost physicians
as possessing SO many beneficial
properties that in many eases it is
prescribed by them as the best
tonic that can be given patients
Especially is this true OF the
beer brewed b ythis company, and
here is a cause for it. Only the
best and purest ingredients are
used IN IT'S manufacture, anil only
expert union worl>ingmen a en-
played IN the cOncoction OF this
delightful and invigorating bever-
are
\ representative OF The Labor
ArbuS was taken on a tour Of in
Speenon of the modern plant of
the ka"uwha Brewing Co. and
inns unbiased article is the result
OF the pilgrimage.
Everything connected with it's
manui"rturc is kept scrupr lousy
clean and tidy. observing the ut
most ooItcacy and purity in every
process. So systematic and pains
,@NIng are the inspections made
mat Il IS practically an in!possi-
oIiLty lur any foreign substances
10 enter nito its composition. This
standard IS maintained through
ont MS every detail.
Space will not permit us to en-
Ter l"'' details Of all of the differ
EN- processes through which the
peer passes before being placed on
IN" market. However we would
De very delinquent in our duty did
we NOT '"nc hupon several of the
Aort Important.
ar Storage accommodation of
.'iN brewery are very ext enSive
So 'I.' he product is not hrrrie, |
.F"H Tire watts to the consumer but
j. fri-nrl in cool cellars until of
n,F'5r" are The average age Of
~" '.'' which leaves this plant is
i""Hi rs. These watts pass
'hH''th Il severe cleaning before
",'' s-'0r each use which is true Of
al m. Erceptacles containing the
'''...i,a"t product throughout the
.H}T"atc processes. Moth,
M ...-4r1"uS or deleterions enters
consumption. No detail
'.'..rr meagre is owe; looked
WA. "'1ld depreciate its health
~ and strengthening proper
'-'.~- n@ best hops and malls alone
arc .~,'. and are handled il sucl
'ltie manner as to result il
.Airh for purity. flavor ant
..4 "Ncellence is unsurpassed
p any other market. Ec
~. .orrs from the time the NAL
" ''.' the bins until it reache
Ser and goes to the kegs i
HalnStaking vigilance from
.r"E viewpoint. The bi!
..... .o"ket copper brewing ket
.oansed thoroughly afte
~.'. rs are the II fernlentin
t'rkln@ apparatus. etc.
Do" drluded idea that man
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02
LYONS-COCHRANE STUDIO.

Our review Of labor's friends
'onld be very incomplete were we
to omit the name of the above
studio, located at S14 Quarter st.
Mr.. j. B. Lyons and Mr.. F. Coch-
rane are the popular proprietors.
They make high grade photo
graphs, portraits in pastel, crayon
and water colors. They make a
speciality of children work.
These gentlemen are very well
known as being friendly to labor.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02
G. G.. BERGMAN co.

Among the prominent establish
ments Of our city is the above, To-
Gated at 231 Capitol. They are
jewelers. and opticians. Union men
will make no mistake in extending
their cooperation to this estab-
lishment as they have always
maintained fair attitude toward
labor.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02
CABLISH BROS.

A leading concern. in this city
is Cablish Bros. manufacturing
and jobbing confectioners, located
at PIT Capitol Street. These gen
tlemen are the leaders in their line
in the city Their relations with
labor have always been honorable
and fair in every respect and they
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02
BAIRD HARDWARE co.

We are pleased to place the
above concern among ..fet -. s
above concern in this edition The
Baird Hardware Co. is well and
favorably known as friends of
conservative organized labor and
we would advise wage earners to
give this concern their support
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02
WEB RILEY'S CASH STORE.

In this freddy list review we
wish to give prominent mention to
he above dealer in dry goods,
clothing. shoes. hats, notions, etc,
located at Ill Charleston ST. Give
him your patronage.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02

wage earners and in recognition
Of this existing good will we ex-
tend to HIM our unanimous en-
dorsement.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1908-07-02


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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-18

his neck And "S-t' recorded and corr rected and reckoned from the queer mass that Hedderley gave, and put creases into her brow with her study of the chart Every day Hedderley would ask: Have you heard from Jimmy?' And just as regularly she would reply: Don't be im- patient. Study your lesson9' A week tottered@by feverishly, and Hedderley felt that he was learning. "S-t' confided that his reports had enabled her to locate him definitely between Newfoundland and the Caribbean sea, but each succeeding report moved him 1000 miles or so. Until the seventh day. She was surprised on that day to find him very near the spot. he was reported from the day before.
 But don't see how you can be there' she said, 'there isn't so much as a rock charted within 300 miles of that place.
 .The question: he said feelingly, is whether you believe me or that chart
 The eighth and ninth days Hedderley's reports showed him stationary; and in the course of the ninth day "S-t' an- nounced very firmly:
 I'm going to steer for that place, chart 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-18
Her key drummed meaninglessly until the

Her key drummed meaninglessly until the sound became tiresome.
 Meantime what?' demanded Jimmy.
 Meantime" she continued, "Ill see what 1 can do with a correspondence school. Latitude and longitude taught by wireless, you know For we've got to be human once in our lives and help this young man locate hmself!'
 "Ain't she brick!" said Hedderley, admiringly.
 You needn't be insulting about it." said "S-t.''
 ''Why-why-" said the astounded He'd derley.
 Don't mindf interrupted Jimmy. "A view of her beautiful hair might ex- piain!"
 "S-t" was earnest in her teaching, and Hedderley was stupendously earnest in his efforts to understand. He worked hard with the compass, and came in time to have a reasonable faith in the needle--though it was hard for him to believe at all times that north was where it was declared to be. He watched and measured shadows, and gave minute re- ports of what he found. He squinted at stars until he acquired chronic crick in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-18

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-18

Also Watches, Diamonds, Chains, Fobs, Sterling Silver Novelties, and Dresser Els sentials, and thousands of other suggestions, all so reasonably priced that it will be hard to resist temptation to buy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27
SKY 7YFOUR CANDIDATES
 FOR BOARD OF RE VEN UE

According to list gathered by the poll iticians around the county court house. there are now 64 candidates announced for membership in the Board of Reve- nue. There are q announced from Bir- mingham alone, and the only letters in the alphabet which are not honored with a candidates last initial are the letters I, K, O. 0, U. X, Y and Z It is esti- mated that these candidates have already flooded the county with 64,000 campaign cards. Some people are keeping a col lection.
 Although so many have announced, 1t is not believed that more than S5 or 70 will pay the fee and have their names put on the primary ticket. There were B in the first primary before. Here is a list purporting to be as near complete as possible:
 T. F, Armspaugh, Birmingham; T. A. Anderson, Morris J. R. Acuff, Pratt City; George B. Bates, Birmingham o. R. Bell, Birmingham; L. A. Bennie, Bir- mingham; Logan Brake, Warrior; R. S.. Brown. Birmingham; Wiley Burton. Brookside; w. M. Burgin, Fairview; Will Carter, sheriffs office; W. s. Crockard, Palos; Charles K. Diekey, North Birming- ham; J. B. Donelson, Birmingham; Rich ard Eggleston. Birmingham: Felix Erwin, East Boyles; M. o. Fields, Mt Pinson; i;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27
CHARGE COMBINE EXISTS
 AMONG WHOLESALE GROCERS
Board WembeyS Say They
 WiU NOt Use COnbicts
Say They Have Made Up Their Minds Positively and Will Continue to Use Free Labor-Are Paying $15O Day
 For All Laborers Employed

stated that he did not know what he fa- yored, but would make up his mind later.
 This may remove the time when the important recommendations of the Char lotte engineer, and the demand of many citizens can be given fair trial until after the members nominated on May IS assume office next year.
 In the meantime the board expects to spend about si65,OOO on macadam roads this year, provided the municipalities do not win their contentious for a share of the road and bridge fund. and provided about $10O,O0 can be transferred from the general to the macadam fund.
 This latter action was authorized by a special act of the last legislature in cases of necessity. It is fact that there was a balance on January 1 in the general fund of S1O0,000, and it is proposed to use this on the macadam roads.
 There is big kick against the practice of the board in paying $1.50 per day for labor. This is not prevailing in other works, and $1 labor is known to be avail able. One of the commissioners has at tempted to have this practice stopped, and it will probably be cut out after the first of this month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27

The he.ti oi Revenue practically re- fuses to put the convicts on the county roads. Although the contract with the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad com pany allows the board to withdraw 50 con- victs immediately. the majority of the board is unhesitatingly against that pol icy.
 The argument advanced is that so long as they can get present prices for convict labor, they will accept it. and will con- tinue to use free labor on the roads. They declare that they are accomplishing, and can in the future accomplish, just as much with free labor. They give no promise to try either the Ramsay or any other plan suggested for the management of the county roads, but state thelr intention of going ahead with an economic expenditure of road funds in rebuilding and repairing highways and of carefully considering the advice of the chief United States road examiner. who will arrive in Birming- ham about the middle of next month.
 My decision is definite" said President Reed yesterday, and a canvass of the board developed the fact that Commis- sioners Going, Crook and McGeever will agree with him. Commissioner Dickey
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27
POSTAL SUPPLIES
 BY THE CARLOAD
$5o,00o WORTH OF STAMPED EN- VELoPEs AND 4,ooo, ,ooo POSTAL CARDS IN A CONSIGNMENT RE. cEIvED HERE YESTERDAY.

The arrival of two carloads of postal supplies in Birmingham yesterday was the first large shipment of the kind re- ceived here since the order was issued about two months ago, designating Blr- nlingham as the supply point for postof- fees in Mississippi and Alabama. One car was loaded with 2.5O0,0O0 stamped enyel- opes valued at s5OOOO. and the other car contained 100000 postal cards with q value of $4O,000.
 Prior to the naming of Birmingham as the distributing point for supplies for Ala bama and Mississippi, the postoffices in these states were compelled to draw upon St. Louis for their needs. Additional clerks have been put on by the local of fee to handle this extra work, and As sistant Postmaster Prof J. T. Blakemore was up to his ears in work yesterday en- deavoring to store the two carloads of supplies in the basement of the federal building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27
Lists For Both Men and WO- men Are Slightly Higher
 In Birmingham
LAUNDRlES IN SUBURBS
 REQUIRE SAME PRICES
The Age-Herad's Investigation Indi- cates That Laundry Lists In Vari- / ous Southern Cities Are
 Fairly Uniform.

In reference to the laundry question and the prices charged by laundries.f it is in- 
 teresting to note that after a casual glance at the several price lists, one is left under the impression that the amounts charged are about the same. However, compile a list of clothes, for example, as near as possible to that which you would suppose a gentleman pa tronizing a laundry would send out each week, then figure in the prices charged by several laundries of several different cities, and it will be found that there is a difference if not a large one. in the total
 It will be found that Birmingham S prices are higher than those of Atlanta, Memphis, Montgomery or Nashville.
 The same is true concerning the ladies list.
 Tables Showing Prices.
 The following are accurate tahIeS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27

Job Going, Birmingham; W. D. Gunnr Birmingham; ". NJ. Gwin, Gwin; R. H. Hagood, Elyton; J. E. Hagler, Ketona
 Steve Haley, Bessemer; T. A. Hamilton, Birmingham John Hanby, Bessemer; A. N. Hawkins. Birmingham; NJ. Henry, Birmingham; Henry Hurst, Woodlawn; J. Hickman. Birmingham; W. H. Hol- zandorf, Birmingham; Will Huffman, Bessemer; Kelly Johnson, Bessemer; J. F. B. Jackson Birmingham; James H.
 Leath, Ensley; w. M. Lindsay, Birming- ham: R. F. Lovelady, Pratt City; D. M. Malone, Birmingham; Pate Moore, Truss vile: T. W. Moorfeld, Birmingham; R. H. Moseley, Birmingham; Thad Muffin, Cleveland: MT. Muir, Pratt City; w. M. Newton, Birmingham: William Null. Ems ley; J. H. Patton, Birmingham; w. M. Praytor Trussville; B. w. Puckett, Jonesville; A. B. Perdue, Elyton; John T. Reed, Huffman; s. L. Robinson, Bir- mingham c. B. Rogers, North Birming- ham; Snow Rogers, Morris Station; Red Scott Ensley; William Stanley. Birming- ham; Mir. Spruell, Leeds; J. R. Tarrant. East Lake; T. K. Fierce. Birmingham: Phil Vance, Birmingham; pr. ]. B. Vines, Short Creek; Remus Wade, East Birming- ham; George Whitfield, Birmingham; W. M. Williams, Birmingham; G. W. Wood ruff, Adamsville; T. w. Wright. Johns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27
ANNUAL MEETING HELD. Alabama Grocery Company Elects Di- rectors and Old Officers Reelected.

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Alabama Grocery eom- pany was held yesterday in the offices of the company at which the board of directors and officers were reelected to serve during the ensuing year. Re- ports on the business transacted dur ing the past year were very favorable and proved satisfactory to all of the stockholders.
 The directors reelected were F. M. Tutwiler, H. l.. Badham. G. B. McCor- mack, F. M. Jackson. Erskine Ramsay and s. W. Lee. Immediately after ad- journment of the stockholedrs' meet 1ournment of the stockholders meet ing, at which the election of officers was taken up, with the result that the old officers were reelected. These or ficers are S. W. Lee, president and treasurer; G. B. Mccormack, vice pres ident, and Robert Moore. secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27
SHE LOST IT. SalIow Complexion Went GIimmering.


 What is more natural than that a lady should want a beautiful complexion?
 There is one sure way to secure and maintain a goou skin if nature has been a little kind on the start.
 Proper food, deep breathing, pure air, and one must absolutely avoid coffee and tea, as these beverages ultimately produce a bilious, sallow skin. Anything that causes dyspepsia or indigestion, or inter feres with the liver prevents the nutrition necessary for making good blood and a fair complexion.
 For years" writes N. J. girl, 'I was a sufferer from nervous dyspepsia and palpitation of the heart. These oc- cured more especially in the morning when it was my custom to take a cup of coffee only.
 One day I tried a sample of Postum Food Coffee prepared by demonstrator in a store I liked 1t so we'll that I began to use it regularly. That was several months ago. and today l am entirely free from the old trouble. besides having gain ed considerable in flesh.
 My complexion, which was sallow and muddy, has cleared beautifully. Tea and coffee have been banished from our tablc and Postum is used in it's place three times day.
 By carefully following directions on the package Cooling it welD we have a. rich and satisfying drink and the entire family enjoy it, knowing that we can drink as much as we like with beneh- cial results.
 There has been marked improvement In the health of each, and as there has been no other change in our habits, the credit must be given to Postum,"
 There's Reason.
 Name given by Postum Co.,, Battle Creek. Mich. Read The Road to Wall ville." in pkgs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27
THINKS COST OF
 LIVING TOO HIGH
Former Philadelphia Man Says Blr n1ingham Is More Expensive
 Than the Quaker City.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald
 I have read with great interest what you said today about the laundry trust (there is one), and the cost of living in thiss city. have not been living here very long, having come here from phila- delphia. Living here is about twice as great as in Philadelphia. My water rent and light bill is nearly three times as high as in Philadelphia and my family is not any larger. Another expense, since l have been living here I have had some serious sickness in my family and 1t cost me for trained nurse s25 per week. In Philadelphia nurses, graduated nurses, charge s15 per week. I keep a horse and it costs me s2O per month to board it at a livery stable, so it looks as if there is a stable trust as well as laundry and grocers' trust.
 am glad to see The Age-Herald talk ing up a fight for the people. It is boun1 to do good. Keep it up. Yours truly,
 H. W. BRoKAUG14.
 Birmingham. February 25, 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27
500 SOLDIERS IN TOWN TODAY
REGULARS EN ROUTE TO THE PHILIPPINES WILL STOP OVER IN BIRMINGHAM TONIGHT FOR ABOUT AN HOUR.

Six hundred United States army reg ulars will be dropped upon Birmingham tonight
 The soldiers will remain for about an hour in Birmingham. and will be given a trip through the city. The sight of the men in uniform will probably create in terest as they surge along the street. throw a few street cars from the tracks. and complain in stentorian tones that the city is so dry.
 The Alabama Great Southern will bring the soldiers in two special trains from Cincinnati. They are en route to San Francisco, and there will take ship for the Philippines. The Alabama Great Southern will handle the men as far as Shreveport there turn them over to the Texas Pacific, which in turn will turn them over at Fl Paso, Tex, to the Southern Pacific.
 Last night the Alabama Great South ern handled a train bearing the sup plies of the regiment These supplies consisted of clothing. trunks, arms, ann munition, tents etc.