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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-12-12
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
COMPANY
Furniture Dealers
211O-12 West Superior Street

This we'll known concern is one in
which our people have every reason
to place their confidence. A we'll Sc
lected line, Of furniture and house.
hold furnishings are carried, and
sold at the lowest prices consistent
with the: quality Of the goods and
living profit. Every visitor to this
store is accorded the most consider
ate and polite treatment, and 1t is
never any trouble to show customers
their stock. They have learned the
keynote of success which lies in
handling the best supplies at fair
prices. A full and complete line Of
furniture, heavy and light, furnish
ings, etc., is carried and the store
being large and roomy, affords plenty
of light and air for a good display Of
its merchandise. Pay them a visit.
Their prices are right.
The gentlemen at the head Of this
industry are men of prominence in
our community, always encouraging
any steps which, in their judgment,
will honestly improve the living
and working conditions Of their en-
ployees. The great business which
has been established stands as a
monument to their ability and high
character.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-12-12
L. K. DAUGHERTY
Hardware, Stoves, Ranges, Tinware
516 East Fourth Street

Prominent among the mercantile
establishments of Duluth, is the
hardware store of L. K. Daughertv
who conducts most successful BUSH
ness.
This store has built up a very flat
terlng patronage which is increasing
every year; success attributed in
a large measure, to it's we'll organized
management and his reputation for
honest dealings. The stock carried
represents the very best to be gotten
In its respective lines and the Daugh-
erty reputation for square dealing
and the assurance Of satisfaction
with each purchase is continually be-
ing demonstrated.
This is a popular trading point and
goods carried at this establishment
are high grade. We recommend this
store without hesitancy, as the above
gentleman has always had a friendly
feeling toward the wage Garner.
The proprietor is we'll known, his
prices are right, his goods of high
grade, and his treatment Of custo-
mers is the most courteous. You will
always find what you want at this
store, and your patronage will be APP
preciated. -
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-12-12
CHAs. MORK & SON
Clothing and Mems Furnishings
1880 West Superior Street

The we'll dressed man is found in
all walks Of life. The wage Garner
may wear overalls during six days
of the week but he takes just as
much pride as the next fellow in a.
neat appearance on Sunday It lends
an air of success and stimulates self
respect. Our members want to buy
their clothing where they know they
will get good, worth in both material
and workmanship and it is to this
point that we wish to call their at
tention to the store that ranks with
the best anywhere in the city. A sat
isfied customer with full value for
the dollar is what this concern prides
itself on. Remember this business is
growing rapidly because of this very
principle. This concern has always
been friendly with organized labor
and their sympathies are with us and
they stand ready to; aid in the fur
therance Of any movement for the
betterment Of labor. conditions and
the advancement Of the good of this
community.
It is no wonder that such a store as
this has won the widest measure of
popularity among the wage earners
Let us cooperate with Chas. Mork
& Son, by giving them liberal part
OF our patronage and thus do our
share in their future success and pop
ularity.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-12-12

HENRICKSEN JEWELRY co.
1872 West Superior St.

With the advent of the holiday
season, we desire to call the atten-
ton of our members to one of the
foremost business houses in Duluth
dealing ins jewelry, watches, silver
ware and cut glass-the Henricksen
Jewelry Co. This concern is already
we'll known to many people in this
community for. their fair dealings,
courteous treatment of customers and
of their prices. ;"
This season the Henricksen Jewelry
Co. have a large stock Of merchan-
disc to suit the purse of the wage
Garner, and our members will do we'll
to investigate this assortment before
making purchases elsewhere.
The management of this firm has
never shown a disposition toward the
cause Of organized labor which was
not in sympathy with the interests
OF the working people and it is
hoped, therefore, that this company
will enjoy fourishing business
from the wage eraner. We know Of
no concern that is more deserving
of our cooperation than the Hen
r1cksen Jewelry Co.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-12-12
JOHNSON 3 THYGEsEN
2021 West Superior Street

This store was established In Dui
luth four years ago in response to g.
demand for store where our ladies'
could buy their dry goods, notions,
ladies' and childrens' furnishing goods
from stock containing a larger as
sortment and wider range Of prices,
and their constantly increasing bus
mess is ample evidence that their
efforts along this line are meeting
with the hearty approval Of our
ladies.
One thing we wish especially to
mention and that is that the adver-
tisements Of this popular firm are
always truthful statements of facts:
that when johnson and Thygesen adj
vertise a sale and a reduction Of
prices, you will find the sale and the
reduction exactly as advertised.
This. simply means that this is a
reliable house and one we are
glad to refer to as worthy your care
full consideration in our Home Pat
ronage Number.
johnson and Thygesen are whole
souled gentlemen and have g. host OF
friends among union men Of our dis
trict. They believe in furthering the
interests in our home; Industries and
are willing to cooperate with others
in any legitimate movement for bet
tering conditions.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-12-12
HANS GR0NSETH
Dealer in Shoes,


Shoes for everybody" iis the motto
OF Hans Gronseth, whose store is at
$40 E. Fourth street and, indeed,
even a. casual glance at his stock
would indicate that he really has
shoes for everybody and everyone
that comes. Mr. Gronseth is one of
the most entertaining merchants in
Duluth. He takes a foremost place
In the things which make for the
best interests, commercially and
otherwise for the city Among
those whose friendship he values and
whose patronage he enjoys are the
wage earners. He has ever been
friendly to their best. interests. His
stocks are so large and assortment
so varied as to give room for the
widest choice; his styles are always
up-to-date, his prices right, and his
treatment of his customers all that
the most fastidious could desire. BY
these he means he has built up a
patronage second to none in the re-
tall shoe trade in the city and is con-
stantly growing. First-Class repair
SHOP In connection.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-12-12
WINKLER BROS.
Confectionery Manufacturers
2117 West Michigan Street

The products Of this firm have be-
come justly famous. For quality and
variety they are unsurpassed. The
Winkler Brothers make it a. point to
strictly abide by the pure food and
sanitary laws governing this trade
This taking into consideration the
fact that it is a home industry that
affords employment to a considerable
force of people, should merit the en-
tire confidence Of the general pub
lie through the patronizing Of their
products. The reputation which this
firm has achieved in Duluth is it.
self sufficient guaranty that all
their future patrons will receive
square deal at their hands. In con-
sideration Of the present feeling ex-
listing between labor and this institu-
ton we are pleased to accord them
this honorable mention in the issue
and wish them successful year of
future. progress.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-12-12
BOMAN-WIDTH-HEGLAND co
Cothing-Shoes-Furnishings
2O16-18 West Superior Street

Dame fashion has set her seal of
approval on this clothing company
for good taste in fitting elegance of
goods, and selections for the latest
dictates of her supreme highness.
The we'll dressed man in Duluth Is
the one product of the Bowan- Width
Highland Company. At this store you
will find the most comprehensive
stocks of high grade goods, mems
furnishings, and all the accessories
comprised in the term-a we'll dressed
man.
The latest styles are shown in their
model rooms. The materials COM
prise all the latest clothing weaves
from the looms of the old and new
worlds. The gents furnishings de-
partment is a model of its kind, and
nowhere is there a more complete as
sortment than in this store. Perfect
lifting garments, set off with fine fur
n1shings, again demonstrate the term
"a we'll dressed man. A square and
honorable deal is given all patrons.
The specialties Of this store are
shown by men Of wide experience in
this business, men of sterling enter
prise who have established a willing
cooperation by the customer to the
merchant. In this home patronage
number the prominent business
houses that are favorable to organized
labor are commended, and among
these prominent place is given the
above. store Ptronize those who
patrOnize YOU.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-12-12
E. E. ESTERLY
Spalding Hotel Jeweler

The custom of wearing precious
stones is older than civilization, and
exists today just as it. did in the bar
barous ages, except that we have
learned moderation and taste in sat
isfying this desire. When one buys
jewelry, however, he must 60 to a
reliable jeweler, for only those skilled
In this art know what 81 genuine and
what Is worthless.
The leading jewelry establishment
in Duluth is that of E. E. Esterly
located at 42S West Superior street,
Spalding hotel. Here you will find
large stock Of diamonds, watches,
and jewelry Of, all descriptions and
this is one Of the handsomest and
best appointed jewelry establish
ments in the city. 49,
Courteous and prompt attention 10
accorded all:' and satisfaction is
guaranteed in dealing with Mr.. Es-
terly. 49,: = " O.. 49,. g.,
Mr.. Esterly has established a SUBJ
stantial and continually growing
business. by the reasonable prices
and upright and. just business me-
thods pursued. 1t is the duty of our
members to patronize those business
houses which are friendly toward
labor. and in this respect we wish to
state that no concern is deserving
more Of a liberal patronage than is
that Of the above named gentleman.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-12-12
N. S. CARRIER
West End Dye House-Dry Cleaners
and Dyers 1906 West Superior St.

If We were to carefully look over
the list Of business men of Duluth
and endeavor to pick out one who was
a good example Of what can be &C
complished in a. short time in a busi-
ness way by sheer perseverance and
hard work we could not select one
who better fills the bill than N. S.
CARRIER proprietor Of Duluth's lead
ing cleaning shop known as the West
End Dye House.
It is a pleasure to give Mr.. CARRIER
through this home patronage num-
Der Of The Labor World and to ex-
tend to him our good wishes.
= Mr.. CARRIER is a working man him.
self and naturally is in hearty SYM
pathy with this movement for greater
and closer cooperation among the
wage earners and those business men
who show spirit of fairness to our
cause. If your suit or overcoat needs
cleaning, pressing or repairing, phone
M elrose 412 or Lincoln 8, and he
will send for it and fix 1t up for you
Gin the best of shape. This business
lis run by N. S. CARRIER, who gives his
personal attention to every detail of
the business, and never piece of
work leaves his shop that he has not
inspected, to see that the work was
properly done.
The West End Dye house also do
dry cleaning and are considered ex-
perts in this line of work. He makes
a speciality Of ladies work, presses
I, ladies' suits and coats, ETC., and, be-
cause Of the high quality of work in
1;vites the most fastfdfous. Phonesthe
West End Dye house the next time
you want your suit cleaned or pressed
and he will send for it and deliver 1t
and the cost will be less than you
have been in the habit Of paying,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-12-12
G. j. STEWART.
Undertaken and Embalmer.
222 Third Avenue West.

Good service, advaainaced embalming;
and furnishings that ensure respect
to all concerned, are premier attri-
butes of the modern undertaken. The
preparation of the. deceased in an
up to date morgue, with the appl-
ances that render lifelike appearance,
In short the care that appeals to the
family, go with modern methods G.
J. Stewart has won the confidence
of the people of this city and county
by maintaining an establishment that
reflects these methods.
Mr.. Stewart is a licensed embalmer
and practical funeral director. In his
dealings with the public he has al
ways endeavored to give the highest
OF service, and supply the most re-
nned equipment. His individuality
and modern ideas are the features
that have been reflected in all cir
Giles, frightened and beautifed by a
reputation that is second to none.
Mr.. Stewart is held in the highest
esteem by the working men and their
families In this city: and county, and
this relation has advanced with the
growth of years.
All orders attended to promptly.
quick responses made to phone calls.
Mr.. Stewart has every facility in
which to handle his. business in the
most satisfactory manner and he is
gentleman of the highest charac-
ter and standing in the community.
he has always shown a friendly
1eenng to the labor people and is
worthy Of prominent mention in this,
our Home Patronage number.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-12-12
CRESCENT BAKERY
: q 118 East First Street -
- Phones
Zenith, Grand 4S9 Duluth, Mel. 1873

Among the workers there is a
slogan which means much when OBJ
served, That slogan is "Patronize
your Friends" No institution in this
city Is: more entitled to be classed
as the friends of the wage-earner
than the proprietor James Gray Of
the Crescent Bakery, located at 118
East First street.
i And the growth has been we'll de-
Served, because not only has the
strictest attention been given to the
quality and cleanliness of their pro-
ducts, but the human factor has
largely entered into the matter and
the. employees have always had the
most consideration from Crescent
( Bakery.
9SSal:T Their bread, pies, cakes, cookies,
rolls, buns etc., are also the acme Of
perfection and they give careful con-
;sideration to all special orders. Quail
3ity first That's the slogan which has
made the reputation OF this bakery,
but quality is not the only considera-
ftion. Other "details enter largely,
"details such as the most absolute
cleanliness, and the lowest possible
prices consistent with goods of such
high quality.
We are glad to make suitable refer
ence in our Home Patronage number
70 this splendid bakery which is ca
.ster1ng SO we'll to hungry humanity.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-12-12
FRED W: ERICKSON
Staple and Fancy Groceries
Steamship Tickets
2O29-31 West Third Street
Zenith Phone Lincoln 250-D
Duluth Phone MelrOse 421

Able and efficient in his business
methods, courteous and painstaking
to the fullest degree with his custo-
mers, and fair and square in his bust
ness dealings with. both labor and
the public is our friend Fred W.
Erickson.
This is the place" to get good
things to eat" which are pure and
wholesome. He has studied the
wants of the people, knows what they
want, and is prepared to satisfy all
wants in this line by carrying g. large
and good selected stock of staple and
fancy groceries,. The wage earners
have no stronger friend than Mr..
Erickson, and he numbers many of
our members among his patrons. His
business has constantly grown on
account of the uniformly fair man.
ner in which he has always dealt with
his customers and also because he
has made a. speciality Of handling; a
line of goods whose, standard and
quality are right and which he is en-
abled to. sell to his customers at very
reasonable prices. His sentiments
are conservative, but on the whole
his attitude sis friendly toward ali
members of organized labor, perhaps
we should: say, toward the working
class, and that: is one Of the reasons
why he has been SO successful in his
business. :.ta1 ..,s ~ IL ~ y. ;.
We predict with safety that any
transactions the wage earners have
with Fred W. Eric kson will result in
mutual satisfaction n. s-~s /. .f,5$
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-12-12
G. F. PROBST
Cigar Store-319 West Superior St.
Successor To Robert Blackwood

There is no more important bust
ness in any city than properly
equipped and conducted cigar store,
one where you can go at any time
and satisfy your needs knowing that
the cigars sold you are Of the best.
Such an institution is the Probst
cigar store, located at 319 West Su-
perior street, and conducted by c.
F. Probst, q, gentleman whom it is a.
pleasure to meet and one who per-
sonally looks after the comfort and
we'll being of his constantly increas-
ing number Of patrons.
This business was originally es-
tablished by Robert Blackwood and
conducted by him until a short time
ago when it was taken over by Mr..
Probst.
Mr.. Probst has made many
changes in the business of late, con-
stantly adding new brands of cigars
and improving the service, until now
he has one of the best equipped
cigar stores in the city.
In the conduct of his business, he
handles a large number Of union
made cigars, a fact that should be
given more consideration by union
men when buying their smokes. The
wage earners Of Duluth will make
no mistake in giving Mr.. Probst their
support and patronage and as long
as this stores affairs are conducted
in the present commendable manner
we wish for him an era of ever in
creasing success and popularity
He was formerly a railroad union
man,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-12-12
H. LIPPMANN
Clothing.
1905 w, Superior St.


This excellent and we'll conducted
store has always been popular trad
Ing place for our members and other
working people, and. his stock is
kept up to the highest standard Of
excellence, and prices are the lowest
possible on such first class stock of
up to date. mems clothing and fur
nishings.
The management has always been
keenly alert in keeping up to the
times, and new goods are constantly
coming in to replace his large sales
This store stands in highest favor
with organized labor and their FAM
lilies? You are always welcome at
this establishment, and courteous
treatment and reliable goods are as
sured. This is one of the excellent
stores of our community, and so long
as the management treats the public
in the present commendable manner,
it is assured of increasing patronage
and we'll earned success.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-12-12
JOHNSON & PETERSON co.
1913 West Superior Street
New Phone Lincoln 283-Old Mel. 1857


This excellent and well. conducted
hardware store has always been a.
popular trading place for our memb-
ers and other working people, and
their stocks are kept up to the high
est standard of excellence and prices
are the lowest possible on a first class,
reliable stock of .up-to-date goods
This store is headquarters for hard
ware, stoves, tinware, ETC., and stands
In highest favor with organized labor
and their families. You are always
welcome at this establishment and
courteous treatment and reliable
goods are assured. This is one Of the
excellent stores of our city. This
firm established here in business
five years ago. and they are known
throughout this city and treat the
public fair. They are assured of in
creasing patronage and well-earned
success. - i. r. T.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-12-12
ODD CHARACTER IS BUSY
WORKER.
Labors All the Time at Various Jobs,
Yet Is Always Smiling.

Perhaps the widest known charac-
ter and the happiest and hardest
worker in town is genial John
Dough.
Though John Dough only appeared
recently, everybody-young and old
-:konWs him at sight. They see him
peeking at them around corners
from billboards. They catch his
laughing eyes from the street car
cards and see him perform his tasks
in their newspapers. For John
Dough, you know, is here to teach
the economy and healthfulness Of
eating. more bread, instead OF heavy,
costly foods. He is made entirely
of bread and rolls and is raised on
Fleischmann's yeast, which fact he
proudly proclaims on his apron. The
Fleischmann company have employed
him to exploit bread and increase its
consumption.
John Dough's text is Eat More
Bread" and in proving his conten-
tons he is seen engaged in leading
children to the bakeries, ringing
breakfast gongs, waiting on the
table, harvesting wheat, and, in fact,
doing everything that pertains to his
chosen profession. = -. -
t. Because John Dough's sermons are
founded on impressive facts, and be-
cause in helping to reduce the high
cost Of living he strikes respon-
sive chord in every heart his cam
paign is meeting with wonderful sue
cess everywhere. The bakers in this
territory report a goodly increase in
their sales. :. = 5'4nt1-%r " .5f ss''4t
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-12-12
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. CO.
(INC.)
Wholesale and Retail Linens
8 East First street

When in need of anything in the
linen line don't forget that the above
concern handles only the best. The
genial proprietors are proud of being
listed as friends of labor and serve
their patrons with the very best of
goods. Our boys are always well
come at this establishment. Patrons
are always accorded courteous treat
ment and we are glad to give this
first class house mention in these
columns.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-12-12
HALICKE.
329 West First Street.

In recommending the popular res
taurant located at: 329 West First
street. we wish to state that the meals
and lunches served at this restaur-
ant are absolutely the best the mar
ket affords. Absolute cleanliness
reigns supreme at this restaurant and
the best sanitary conditions exist. The
management does everything in their
power to insure the people getting
absolutely the best that can be
served.
There is nothing that is more nee
essary for the consumption of the
people and more necessary for their
health and well being than good,
wholesome meals. And person
should be extremely particular In
selecting a restaurant at which to
eat. r..
The management of this popular
restaurant has built up q large busi-
ness and has won the condolences
and good will of the people by their
enterprising and honorable methoda.
The Labor World takes pleasure ID
recommending this reliable restaur-
ant to its many thousands Of readers
of this Home, Patronage. issue and
our people at home and visitors to
the city can rest assured of good
treatment and a good meal at the
popular lunch: room. This concern
has always manifested a most friend
ly spirit towards the laboring poop.
pie and have aided our cause on
more than one occasion. We ask
for this place the hearty support Of
all our readers
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-12-12
ELECTRIF'Y WESTERN ROAD.

CHICAGO, Dec. 11.-Officers of the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul rail-
road announce they will spend $751;
100000 within the next four years
in identification work in the Rocky
mountain district. A contract has
been signed which involves prelim-
mary expenditure Of $2,0o0.000 Il -
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-12-12
OSHKOSH REFUSES TO
HELP JOBLESS MEN

81. OSHKOSH, Wis, Dec. II The city
Hof Oshkosh will do nothing for it's
unemployed residents in the line Of
providing work. This was the answer
9of Mayor Vulva to officials of the AS
socfated Charities who had appealed
to him to find ways Of getting work
for jobless men.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-12-12
FAVOR A, .sMODEIp, UNION :.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 11:-A II new
''model'' union of street car men is
favored by the Cincinnati Employers
association, whose organizers are at
tempting to form the Independent
Order of Traction Men Of Cincin-
natl" It is proposed that the street
ca company have q voice in the
management Of the new institution.