The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1915-12-29
FAITHFUL MOTHER AND WIFE
Automobile Maker Gives Her
Credit For Success Of
His Business.
SEES SUCCESS IN PEACE PLAN

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who is she?" asked nation.
This is the answer:
She's The woman who is responsi
BILE for the $1O,OOO,OOO a year in
crease in wages to the employee
nearly two years ago.
She's the woman who alone en-
couraged and had faith in her hus
band when, thirteen years ago, PEG
pie laughed at him and called hin
"Crazy Henry" because he refused
to give up his great automobile idea
She's the woman who assumed al
the expense incident to Mothers Day
in the United States. Friday, Novem
Der 20, when thousands of telegrams
were sent to women's organizations
asking them to pray for peace and
later ask the Presidents aid in a
movement for European peace.
She's the woman who, her hus-
band says, is responsible for the sue
cess of the Ford idea.
She's the woman who even now
may be seen through the window of
the $1.00O,000 Ford mansion darn
ing the socks of her husband and
son.
And she's a successful mother.
81 am a mother, and If l were a
European mother, I'd rather give up
my own life than send my son into
battle to seek the life of another
mothers boy" declared Mrs. Ford,
as she left Detroit for New York, to
sail on the peace ship Oscar ii.
Participation in this movement I
consider God-given duty" she said
quietly. land l believe it is an i'm
mediate duty, for the nearest day
that peace can be obtained is the
time FOR peace.
Until talked with Nine.
Schwimmer l did not realize what
this war has meant to the women of
Europe and means this minute while
We are talking of it. If every man
and woman in this country appreciat-
ed the horror of this war to the
mothers as that horror was pictur-
ed to me, there would be one united
demand for quick action in this
country.
tfT of ~ at N erfx ,of
would mean to her to have her son,
Or sons, torn away from her and
sent into trenches to MAIN or kill
he sons of other mothers who were
-orn away for the same purpose.
Think of the mother who has watch
I'd her son grow into manhood, who
has guided him to be God-respect-
ng man and loving son, only to
ave to give him up for war.
Nine. Schwimmer has told me that
he warning nations themselves are
'eady to stop this useless conflict.
She has also told me that the neu-
raj nations of Europe will act as
gents for peace. All they lack is
he initiative from the big brother
he United States. Now is the time,
believe"
Just as Mrs. Ford was his unfail-
ng supporter years ago, she is con-
ent to have her husband spend his
ortune, If necessary, In his efforts
o bring peace.
In face of the worlds laughs, sar-
astic comment and skepticism, she
believes that Henry Ford
ill accomplish what he has set out
D do-end the European war.
How did Mrs. Ford bring about
he So minimum day in the Ford
actories?
Ford had been wondering for sew
raj days what he could do to better
ldustrial conditions in his great au-
)mobile plants.
DO you remember when you
orked by the day." asked his wife,
she glanced up from a book.
Hope I'll never forget IT," he re.
lied.
WELL" whispered Mrs. Ford with
smile. what did you look forward
y"
"A raise in pay" he answered.
A few days later the announce
ent was made that thereafter the ,
west wage paid by the Ford Com /
my would be So a day. The pres !
It extensive Ford sociological sys- l
m followed. II
Edsel Ford, the son. is OF the same 1
liet. unassuming type as his moth d
I. He is a thinker and has already
'rfected several minor inventions. 8
. is now secretary and treasurer OF Z
6 company, having succeeded to /
al position through the recent ros- b