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The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1913-05-16
AG AIN
The TRADING STAMP
Is 1t A Benefit or A Detri-
ment to the Consumer?

incompetence, and Indifference or
inattention to important details con-
nected with living expenses will al
ways exist with some people, and no
merchant, no organization of mer-
chants, nor association of individuals
can prevent it.
But, from our point or view, any
thing which will encourage the wife
of a poor man, or the poor man him
self, to give heed to the manner in
which his money is spent, is a bless
ing.
1t seems almost criminal to pay a
dollar for an article which could be
had for 95 cents, simply by asking for
a discount. 1t is unimportant whether
that discount be paid in cash, in mer-
chandise, or in orders for merchan-
disc. 1t is all the same thing, for the
only use to which money can be put
is purchasing the things we desire.
Particularly do we endorse a sys-
TEN which promotes the saving of
these discounts and ultimately turn
ing them to the best advantage for the
consumer Our Investigations showed
that the much discussed IS. & H"
Green Stamp in the consumers hands
represents greater Vdlue tndu Wouiu
it's equivalent in cash.
The explanation of this is that the
company that redeems the stamps
buys it's goods in immense quantities.
The prices they pay are far lower than
the average retailer can buy goods for.
The result is, if the merchant gave
you cash instead of stamps, you would
have to buy your premium at retail
and pay retail prices for it, while with
the stamps-which are the same as
money-you can get your premium at
manufacturers rates. In other words,
a book filled with these stamps will
obtain an article of greater value than
could be bought at retail with the
money which the merchant originally
gave for the stamps.-The Building
Trades Journal.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1913-05-16
THE LLOYD COMPANY.

Ten years in the city of Everett is
the record of The Lloyd Company, To-
Gated at 1912 Rucker avenue. Behind
this concern are men of worth and
ability. They are honorable citizens,
fair in their dealings with the people
and sincere believers in patronizing
home enterprises. This company is a
one and stands ready to aid
in any project promoted for the i'm
provement of the city, her industries,
and the conditions surrounding her
people. Mill, logging and marine sup
plies are the main factors of the
Lloyd Company. They handle every
thing from brass and iron valves to
the Red Seal boiler compound, fittings,
brass goods, betting, packing, hose,
asbestos goods, electric wares, oils
and grease, pulleys, pumps and steam
specialties. For a price or informa-
ton on any of these articles call 523
on either phone and the Lloyd Com
pany will gladly give the desired par
ticulars.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1913-05-16
J. G. SOvDE, GROCER.

An old-time resident of Everett is
Mr.. j. C. Svode, the grocer. He is
the reliable dealer with the reliable
goods. Everything in his store which
is located at 3419 Everett avenue, is
strictly first class and at first-class
prices Mr.. Sovde has been in the
grocery business for the past ten
years. He delivers to all parts of the
city and employs four competent
clerks, who make it daily rule to
please their customers by serving
them to the best of their ability. In
connection with the grocery depart
ment, the Svode store conducts a dry
goods and notion counter. What a
saving in both time and money
everything you want to eat and wear
in one house and to complete the story
there is amiability, courteousness and
fair treatment at Sovde's. Isn't it just
the place for the people? You will
think so if you give him your trade.
It's the grocery store with the pleas
ing grocer. Phones: S. S. 1918, Ind.
470.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1913-05-16

wonderful future predicted for the
CITY of Smokestacks." He is notl
only a believer but he is a boostery
He has figured extensively in the i'm
proyement of his home town, thereby
winning many staunch friends. Po-
ltically he has been worker and
once or twice a candidate. Everett
has faithful friend in Mr.. Sullivan
and a thriving business in his marble
works. On short notice cement buriai
vaults are made by the Everett
Marble G. Garnite Works. All kinds
of tombstones, statues and monuments
including American and Scotch gran
lite and Italian statuary are this firms
specialties. Pneumatic tools are used
in all the work.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1913-05-16
CROWN CANDY COMPANY.

ooh, how good" is the trade mark
and it is an appropriate one, too, for
the Crown Candy Company, which
operates a big candy factory at 1904
Broadway. This prosperous business
is yet new, having only been in exist
ence for two years, but how it has
grown-and it's output-the incest,
best Favored candy anywhere in the
Northwest. Mr.. E. H. Fish, one OF
Everett's finest men, is the manager.
He began his business on small
scale with the intention of making
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1913-05-16
WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT
THIS?

Samuel Gompers says: ANY man
who tries to injure a labor paper is
an enemy to the cause"
He also says: "Were it not for the
labor press the labor movement would
not be what it is"
AS an advertising medium, Printers
Ink. recognized authority on advertis-
ing mediums, says: "One thousand
circulation of a labor paper is equiva-
lent to six thousand circulation of any
other paper"
Lord, if they could only make the
union men and business men believe
these things, what a happy life would
be that of the labor editor-Union
Banner.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1913-05-16

In western town a number of
merchants are hysterical because
some of their brother merchants are
giving premiums to customers who
pay spot cash.
They are railing about the Unity
of Interests" which exists between
themselves and the laboring man, and
they are urging him to help them to
rid the town of trading stamps.
1t is interesting to study their meth
DDS According to them, the laboring
man should stand by those who sell
him goods, even to the extent of re-
fusing a substantial discount upon his
purchases.
The giving of premiums, particular
ly through the medium of S. & H"
Green Trading Stamps, has often been
agitated and thoroughly thrashed out
AS this plan of profit sharing or dis
counting bills has always proved itself
of value to the consumer, it is humor-
Gus to watch the Attempts of these self
centered business men to show that
labor should pay the merchants price
and refuse any discount or reward of
any kind for his spot cash.
The fact that the merchants them
selves demand all SOrLS OF reDdIeS,
discounts and concessions from the
jobber and manufacturer, forms no
part of their interesting conversation.
From their point of view that is en-
tirely different. In the latter case it is
their own purse which is affected, but
that is the only difference. The prin-
cipal is the same.
Any man or woman may use bad
judgment in the purchase of goods.
Too much may be bought; too much
may be paid; or the wrong thing may
be purchased. That will happen until
the end of time.
The giving or the withholding of
premiums will not, in our judgment,
influence the average person to buy
more than he wants, nor to pay more
than he should.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1913-05-16
NELSON'S SHOE SHOP.

Ever have a pair of old shoes made
as good as new? They certainly can
be made just like new if you take
them to Nelson's Shoe Shop, 1913
Hewitt Avenue, This concern is
strongly in favor of honorable deal
ings in all kinds of business and ad-
heres principally to the old saying,
Honesty is the Best Policy" Every
thing Nelson's Shoe Shop does Is
guaranteed The best material ana
the best workmanship, together with
reasonable prices makes it the best
shoe shop in town. Three men are
employed and do everything in shoe
repairing. Soles are sewed on while
you wait-just the place for busy
men.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1913-05-16

good. Today he employs several re-
liable people, drives an auto delivery
wagon, and has made his candy the
only candy in the town. Success is
his and a marked advancement it is.
The greatest achievement any bust
ness can have is the confidence of
the people. This the Crown Candy
Company possesses, because it is a
home industry working for the home
town and the home people. Mr.. Fish
believes in Everett and is DESTROYS of
having his business grow with the
city. 1t is growing and growing fast.
Watch for the sign.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1913-05-16

in The handling of all kinds OF Hour
feed. etc. Because he is man OF MS
word. and lenient with his fellowman'
kind and honorable in his business
methods. the State Milling co. mas
prospered until today it stands as one
of the most successful corporations OF
its kind on the coast. This firm deals
in and manufactures all kinds of flour
feed. cereals and grain. Rolling is a
specially with them. What is more
wholesome than pure cornmeal, rye
flour. wheat or graham? The real
meal comes from the State Milling Co
Location. corner State and Hewitt ave
nues.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1913-05-16

erett's only vaudeville house. Being
built for the purpose to which 1t is
put it has every convenience that both
public and performers can ask. 1t is
a commodious, clean, we'll ventilated
and attractive playhouse, in every re-
spect one of the best in the Northwest.
Perhaps, as much as anything else,
the Rose owes it's success to the per-
sonality of it's manager. Not only is
he a capable theatrical manager, but
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1913-05-16
ROSE THEATRE.

OF the many places of amusement in
Everett none is more popularity, and
SO, than the Rose theatre,
managed by Jos. st. Peter. This popu-
lar house is devoted to vaudeville,
with occasional musical comedies by
way of variety. The large audiences
that fill the Rose afternoons and even
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1913-05-16
EVERETT MARBLE & GRAM
TIE WORKS.

Another concern, the only one of its
kind in the city, which has grown with
the development of the townsite, is
the Everett Marble & Granite Works,
located at 4101 Broadway. J. ]. Sulli-
van, the manager, has conducted this
enterprise for the past fifteen years.
Mr.. Sullivan is one of Everett's old
standbys and a firm believer in the
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1913-05-16

Always look for the union label on
every article you purchase. If 1t is
not there, ask the merchant why. The
label is the "little joker" of unionism
that always takes the last trick. De-
mand it.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1913-05-16

ings is evidence that the people of
Everett enjoy and appreciate this class
of amusement. 1t is Manager st.
Peters aim to porduce wholesome and
varied entertainment bills and the ex.
cellent and clean vaudeville numbers
staged in his house are ample proof
that he succeeds. The Rose is Ev-
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1913-05-16
STATE MILLING CO., INC.

Sound and substantial business
firms of any kind are a great benefit
to any city and add materially to the
welfare and prosperity of the people
Included in corporations Of this kind
is the State Milling Co., which has
been numbered among Everett's first.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1913-05-16

class industries for several years. Mr..
E. P. Nelson is general manager. He
is a grain dealer of note, we'll versed
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1913-05-16

Mention this paper when trading
with our advertisers. 1t is a little
thing to do but it helps immensely.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1913-05-16

he is a likable man who has host of
friends in Everett. Big physically. his
heart is just as big and every public
enterprise and worthy cause finds him
a ready ally. Union labor has often
had occasion to learn the truth Of this
assertion. The Rose is union house
throughout.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1913-05-16
Eurrett Gtpunr On.
Corner Hewitt and Rucker
EVERETT, WASH.
EVERETT, WASH.

No guess absolute certainty about the purity and quail
ity of the goods sold by the Everett Liquor Co.
Full lowest prices consistent with quality prompt
delivery quick and service and special attention to
lady shoppers why the Everett Liquor Co.
establishment only the FINEST family liquor house in
the Northwest but also popular shopping place for
the of Everett We full line OF very old wines
for medical purposes
Sunset -Phones-Ind. 1155
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-29
Paqodas In Burma.

Eight or nine miles below Mandalay.
In Burma, the right bank of the IRA
waddy is hilly, and in the neighbor-
hood Of the old Burmese town of Sal
gazing the hills are dotted all over with
pagodas. These are not temples, SAYS
a writer in the Wide World Magazine,
but are built by pious people as Offer
ings to the supreme power, it being
generally believed that such acts of
devotion count to the builders credit
In the next world. The pagodas are
OF all kinds, according to the means
OF the builders, from primitive white
washed structures to ornate erections
with grotesque gilded lions. The lions
have various meanings, but stand
chiefly as a reminder Of unselfsh de-
votion. An ancient Burmese legend,
taught to all Burmese children, is that
OF a lioness who nursed and guarded
the baby son of a king and who died
OF a broken heart when the prince
grew up and went away.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-29
The Time Table.


The Time Table,
The time table was invented IN tho
days when the railways had so many
faults that something had to be done
to divert attention Of the public.
The ordinary n road time table is
confusing enough, but the sort that af.
feet to offer information as to the run.
ming of trains on connecting lines are
the ones that cause strong men to leap
from the clutch Of their keepers and
race c%hoo-chooing hither and yon.
You are going to take No. 8 from
Oopsqush to 1%ppleding on the O. G.
and n. B. You find that to do this
you leave No. 8 at Gonsofar and con.
meet with No. 80 on the p. l.. and U.
G. for W%ibbleville, where you catch No.
II. The man who sells you the ticket
makes this plain to you. But when
you try to unravel the time card you
discover that you are also governed by
Note B and three or four references. At
Wibbleville you learn that No. II, &C.
cording to Note q, runs only on Thurs
days when it is raining and you will
have to wait until 0:22 p. m. and take
No. Is.
The simplest way to use a time table
is to add the figures in any one col
umn, divide the sun by the amount
OF your fare and stay at home.
1gnatius Donnelly cherished a theory
that Bacon also wrote the time tables.
Post.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-29
With a Sense Of humor,

Authors with enough real sense of
humor to tell good stories on them
selves are rare, but Luther Munday.
journalist and world wanderer. has
that quality. In his volume of mem
oirs. "A Chronicle of Friendships" he
tells on himself the following yarn:
"From time to time, after the nan
ner of weaklings. fancied myself a
little at writing %sonnets. notwithstand-
ing the fact that ! had had one snub-
bling from Yates. the editor of the
London World. Twenty years have
passed. said l, and l may have i'm
proved So l sent up to- Sir James
Knowles this time my sonnet called
why DO Live? His reply was, You
live. dear Munday, because you sem
your poem by post and did not bring it
YOURSELF"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-29

OF my Old Kentucky Home" The
hostess was passing among her guests,
beaming at the success of her enter
tainment and sure that everybody vas
having a good time when suddenly, to
her surprise. she came upon Il middle
aged man but slightly known to her
who was weeping silently but bitterly
in a secluded corner. Thinking that
his heart had been touched by the old
song, she asked sympathetically:
why do you weep? Are you a Ken
tuckian!'
mo. madam" he replied. 81 am n
Observation-Disclosures Home Compan-
ion.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-29
A Turkish Joke.

A certain sultan Of Turkey was very
fond Of gossip and sent for the banker
Abraham Beg to learn the small talk
OF Pera and Stamboul. AS Abraham
was being conducted to the sultan's
residence by the master of the horse
that functionary begged him should
the sultan question him on the subject
to say that the funds were at 80, his
majesty having been SO Informed by
his ministers.
Poor Abraham consented.
He had not been long with Abdul
Aziz when he was questioned as to the
funds and replied as he had promised.
To the horror Of the banker, the sui
ton expressed himself delighted and
handed Abraham a large bundle Of
bonds to sell for him.
Abraham sold ut u and paid Abdul
Aziz 80. The sultan had originated
that little Joke"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-29
The Conductors Mistake.

A conductor on the st. Louis and
Suburban railroad had such a good run
of business Sunday afternoon that he
had difficulty in keeping himself sup.
piled with small change. Many pas
sengers who %patronized his car handed
him dollars and bills of larger denomi-
nations in payment of their fares. The
conductor, however, managed to get
along fairly we'll until a carry
ing a tiny infant boarded his car.
When he approached the woman for
her fare she handed him a five dollar
bill.
"Is that the smallest you have. mad,
am:' Queried the conductor, fearin.
another stringency in change.
The woman looked at the conductor
and then at her baby anu made this
surprising reply. 'YeS: | have been
married only twelve months"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-29
CHARS and Income.

Editorial query: Are the authors data
correct? Check yourself and see.
A dollar a day man smokes three for
8 cents cigars.
Two dollar a day man smokes five
cent cigars.
-Four dollar a day man smokes ten
cent cigars.
Eight dollar a day man sm ,kes three
for so cents cigars.
Sixteen dollar a day man smokes
twenty-five cent cigars.
Thirty-two dollar a day man smokes
three for so cents cigars.
Sixty-four dollar a day man smokes
ten cent cigars.
On hundred and twenty-eight dollar
q day man smokes five cent cigars.
Two hundred and f1fty-six dollar a
day man smokes three for 5 cents CT
gars.
Editorial query No. 2: If the authors
data are correct what's the answer
New York World.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-29

ming and his body lay upon the track
cut entirely 10 two and . number of
freight ano passenger trains passed
over 1t during the night and forenoon
it was not until after l O'Clock this
afternoon that the body of James A..
Carnahan, q Great Northern brake.
man, was discovered. Carnahan is
supposed to have fallen from the TOP
OF . freight train last evening near
Ulm o 1or some reason his absence
was not noticed by the other members
oil the train crew.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-29
Prince Danilo's Story.

~The patriarchal manners Of the little
court of Montenegro are we'll known.
King Nicholas lives the simple life Of Il
shepherd king. and his wife has brought
up her family herself. Every evening
she used to bring the children round
her, those daughters whom King Mich
Olas is once said to have mentioned in
reply to the accusation that his country
had no exports, and the son, Prince
Danilo.
Every night she told them one of the
legends Of the Black mountains from
which their country takes its name,
and every night the little children had
in turn to tell her Il story, the most sue
cessful being rewarded with a sweet
meat.
One evening little Danilo was very
thoughtful and refused to tell Ais story,
saying he WAS really too sad.
Come, IN Dani!o; ! must insist"
said his mother.
"A very short one, then"
"All right. a very short one"
And you will kiss me after l have
told it,"
Its Il promise"
well then, once upon a time there
was Il Sevres vase, and l have just bro
ken it,"
the French republic, but Danilo's moth
er had to keep her word and kiss the
culprit.-New York Sun.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-29
49, The -
Scrap Book
Old eagle Eyes" Mean Trick.

sake Beckley was one CO the few
players who v e made me look like a
monkey" said old Honus Wagner Of
the Pirates the other day. ut happen
ed in Louisville years ago, and Tim
Hurst was umpiring. l was on first
base and saw Jake hide the ball under
his arm. l told him several times l was
wise to such bush league stuff, but
Jake pretended he did not hear. Final
", when Hurst was not looking, l
grabbed the ball from under Jake's arm
and threw it into right field. Then l
started for second base, only to have
the pitcher throw another ball to the
second baseman. and l was run down
between the bases. l felt so cheap l
could have dropped clean through to
China. Beckley had been holding a
dummy ball."-New York Press.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-29
His First Tabasco.

He came from the backwoods and
had never eaten oysters before. When
the waiter served him a dozen steamed
on Il plate he picked up the bottle Of
tabasco sauce and removed the stopper.
Then he drenched the oysters with the
fiery fluid. There We're a few seconds
of painful suspense. Then the old man
rushed over to the wall, pulled down
the fire eXtinguisher and started to
eject the contents toward his parched
throat.
Hold on. there" shouted the fright
ened waiter. Don't you see that is
labeled For Fire Only:'"
The old man mopped the teardrops
from his eyes.
"Waal. gosh all hemlocl.." lie ejacu-
ia:ea hoarSely. Wasn't it lire that i!
sHal'oWed:' Judges Library.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-29
Japan's Anthem,


The Japanese national anthem is the
most POLITICALLY worded in the world,
with the possible exception of the Nor.
wegian, ia, vi olsker," written by
Bjornstjerne Bjornson. That is, OF
course, a matter Of opinion, but the
Japanese anthem is commercially short
and makes, in its English form, an
eminently pleasing poem. Its ten lines
are as follows:
Until this grain Of sand,
Tossed by each wavelet's freak,
Grow to a cloud grit peak,
Towering above the land;
Until the dewy flake
Beading this blossoms gold
swell to a mighty lake
Age upon age untold
Joy to joy manifold
Add for our sovereign's sake.
London Chronicle.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-29
Better Off.

One day during a rehearsal at His
Majesty's theater in London, Sir Her
bert Tree told a rather incompetent
young actor to step back a little. The
actor did so. and the rehearsal proceed
ed. After a few seconds Sir Herbert
repeated his request, "a little farther
back, please"
The actor stepped back again. Sir
Herbert surveyed him critically for a
moment and continued the rehearsal.
Then for a third time Sir Herbert ask
ed him to stand back a little.
But protested the actor, III l stand
farther back shall be off the stage al
together"
YES" agreed Sir Herbert, that will
be much better"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-29
Saved Himself.

Soon after Speaker Champ Clark had
in a fit of mental abstraction and for
got to give his wife the customary fare
we'll kiss.
On the way down the walk he re-
membered and at one knew he was in
trouble. Wondering what excuse he
could offer, he turned back to the
house. In a flash Of inspiration he re-
membered the date. Reaching the door,
to which Mrs. Clark came with rather
a grim smile, Champ held up one hand
and shouted:
april fool!"-Washington Star.