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The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-10-28

This edition of the Gem Worker will
go to every former in the rural dis
tricts Immediately tribuatry to the
city of Boise. 1t is being sent
out by the Boise Trades and Labor
Council, representing the organized
labor of Boise, under the cooperative
plan Of work of the Trades Council
and the Ada County Grange.
Every farmer should join farmers
organization, and, in Idaho, this or
ganization is preferably the Grange, as
it already has large membership; is
progressive in its aims and purposes
and in its cooperation with labor un-
ions is building up a most influential
body of citizens interested in the pub
lie welfare.
In this issue we present the aims and
purposes of the Progressive Oranges
as set forth in their publication-The
Farmers Open Forum. These pur-
poses should receive the earnest sup
port of the farming community,
Idaho has many problems, peculiar
to herself, that need to be considered
by the farmers in their own organiza-
ton Interest rates in this state are too
high and are altogether out of pro-
portion to the rates charged in such
states as Kansas and Nebraska-and
even in the comparatively new state
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-10-28
State Board Organized

Harrisburg, Pa.-The state work
mems compensation board has elected
Harry A. Mackey, of Philadelphia, as
chairman and perfected the greater
part of its organization. The board
has divided the state into eight dis
tricts for referees, and it is announced
that no inconvenience shall be suf-
fered by employers or employees in
any section of compensation dis
trict, because the headquarters of the
referee for that district may be To-
Gated at a distance from the locality
where the claim is to be settled.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-10-28
Boise Movie Men Dine The Reason Is Given

Boise's Moving Picture Machine
Operators Local Auxiliary No. 9 held
their first annual banquet at the Ciut
Cafe on Sunday, October "a. The fol.
lowing members were present: George
Hendricks. Roy Marcroft, Charles
Cole, Dave Farquhar, Arthur VIII.
liams. Clifford Kaiser, Homer Kaiser
and L. " Smith.
Brother Marcroft was appointed
toastmaster and announced the return
to the local of Brother Smith. An in.
teresting talk by Brother Smith on the
enlargement and advancement of 10.
cal No. 9 was enjoyed by all. after
which Brother Marcroft announced
that the souvenir bills of fare were
presented with the compliments of the
Merchants Printing company. and
suggested vote of thanks. The en-.
tire local decided that the best way
to show their appreciation was to be.
come business boosting club for the
Merchants Printing company, after
which the following was served
Special in One Long Reel.
Cam Shaft Soup. Ia Cole; Boise
Oysters. Crucified: Cliff Kaiser's De-
light Marbles Civilians Favorites)
Graphite Fritters: intermittent Salad
a la Robinson; Operators Sole Fill
iited. Acetone Sause: Roast Idaho
Buzzard, Farquharized Berries; Car
bon Tins. 3-in-1 Oil: Sloper's Stewed
Corn: Hendricks Patented Potatoes
warranted to sink: Sour Dough Wa
fers; Essence of Cream, a Ia Smith:
Brooks Hawaiian Luxury; Homer
Sweetmeats; Marcroft Tongue Teas
ers: Cafe Noir De Rewind.
All crank pushers must leave their
cranlSs at home.
Dowser taken off at six-thirty.
WARNING.-Be careful and do not
jump a sprocket; oil up with caution
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-10-28
Los Angeles All Union

Los Angeles. Ca1.-"All un ion is
Los Aneles" is the statement of
Ladies Garment Workers Unipn No,
S. in its announcement that every
shop in this city has signed an agree
ment. The old contract expired sever
al months ago and it is hintdd that
some of the proprietors favor ed ex-
perimenting with non-unionism. which
they referred to as "the open shop"
But this cry of union antagoni Bts has
lost much of its popularity in L os An
geles, and after many conferenc ces all
manufacturers renewed forme rela-
tions.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-10-28
Want Real COmpensaI aItiOn

Dayton, Ohio.-ExSGovernoF Cox
opposes the ruling bV State Commits
sioner Taggart which permits private
liability insurance companies t. write
compensation in competition with the
state fund.
The former state official say ):
"If it IS necessary now to preserve
the plain intent of the compel hsation
law and its blessings to our people by
writing an inhibition against this in
famous thing into the const tuition
then | volunteer my services as pri-
vate citizen to lead the fight DIR fl
nal and lasting victory, in this great
cause
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-10-28
F armers Take NOtic'
OFFICIAL CALL
Annual State Convention of the Ore
gon-Southern Idaho Farmers
Union.


gon-Southern Idaho Farmers
Union.
BY virtue of authority given me in
tho state constitution, article 3. sec
ton 5, page 10, / hereby call the
sixth annual state convention of the
Oregon-Southern Idaho Farmers I'M
ior to convene in Weiser, Idaho, De-
cefhber 7, 1915, at 10 a. m.
Each local is entitled to one dele
gate for each 100 members or Fraction
thereof, and one additional delegate
for each additional 100 members or
major fraction thereof
Elect first delegate and an alter
nate at your next meeting and report
their names to the state secretary at
onte.
1t is the wish of all the state offis
GERS that all members in general, so
far as possible, attend this convention
aldng with the regular delegates. for
they will be given full privilege of the
convention to discuss any measure be-
fore it, except voting.
t is especially desired to make this
convention the best and most interest
ind that has ever been held, and to
this end we urge all locals to put
themselves in good standing. and be
represented by delegates and as many
visiting members as possible.
Take a receipt for your fare going.
ami you will be granted the one-third
fare returning.
Make preparations to reach Weiser
thu evening of Deceber 6.
Fraternally.
Attest: !. D. BROWN,
T. A. Skies. State President
State Secretary.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-10-28
Girls Rely on. Selves

Herrin, Pa.-Telephone girls have
secured an agreement with the local
company, after organizing a union af
filiated to the international Brother
hood of Electrical Workers Their
union is recognized, wages are in
creased 10 per cent, an eight-hour day
secured and provision is made for set
tling disputes in an amicable manner,
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-10-28
UPHoLsTERERs GAIN.

Philadelphia.-Over 400 upholster-
ers are benefited bv the decision of
several manufacturers that they will
pay wage increases demanded by the
Upholsterers' union. These workers
have been conducting an organizing
campaign and have strengthened their
union as a result.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-10-28
NOW WANT EIcHr.HouR nAY

Rochester. N. VA strike followed
the discharge of several active union
lists by the w. P. Davis company
Now the strikers are demanding the
reinstatement of the victimized ma
chinists. an eight-hour day. a Accent
minimum aud pay for overtime.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-10-28

Indianapolis Differences between
the Typographical union and ioca
newspaper publishers have been ad
justed after months of negotiations
"A hve-year agreement has been sign
ed. Wages are increased $1s50 wee
until October ! 1916. when an add
tional Si50 will be paid. A six-hour
dav shall be the rule for Fourth of
July, Labor Doy, Thanksgiving and
Christmas.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-10-28
BAKERs oRnANIzING

Rochester, n. Y.-Bakers in this
city are conducting an organizing
campaign, assisted by officers Of their
international union. It is stated that
three-fourths of Rochester's bakery
workers are members Of organized la
Dor.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-10-28
Textile Workers; Win

Philadelphia-After nine .inonthss
Hosiery Workers union No. 900, af-
filiated to the United Textile Workers
OF America, has won its strike against
Z0-per cent wage reduction.
There will be no discrimination of
smployes because of strike activities.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-10-28
FavOrs Higher vi ages

Washington. D. C.-Increast Id pay
for civilian employees of the but teau oi
supplies and accounts Of the ma Wy de-
partment is urged by Paymastdr Cen
eral MCGOWAN in his annual report
In the last l8 months 80 per ent of
the civilian force has resigned to ac'
cept better positions. Increas les ag
gregating $77sn, or scant 7 pkr cent
of the present civilian salary list, are
asked
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-10-28
-poEs NoT 1NcLupA coNvIcrs

Philadelphia City Solicitor Ryan
has ruled that the state compensation
law does not apply to convicts who
sustain injuries in or about the shops
of the county prison. 1t is held that
the term "employe" as used in the
act. Is Synonymous with servant, and
includes all natural persons who per-
form services for another for vaiua-
bic consideration.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-10-28
v Oting on the Federation

Boston, Mass-A referendum vote
is being polled by Boston and Maine
railroad members of the brotherhoods
of engineers, firemen, conductors
trainmen and telegraphers on a pro-
pos sed joint agreement similar to the
on now in effect on the New Haven
system and the Delaware & Hudson
railroad
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-10-28
A Vacation Will Pay

Indianapolis-Offcier of the Inter-
national Typographical union have
been notified that the Oklahoma agri-
cultural and mechanical college at
Saltwater, Oakl., has increased wages
OF its printers 81 a week and also
placed them on an annual salary basis,
which will entitle them TO a two-weeks'
vacation with full pay each year.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-10-28

Seattle. Wash-The Union Record
gives this reason why "the miners
voted solidly for the Rockefeller adj
justment PLAN"
They voted solidly for Sheriff FarrI
every year auc they voted solidly for
Governor Carlson. Why should6't
they with the mine superintendent as
teller of the election?"
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-10-28
Against AmalgamatiOn

Cincinnati, Ohio-The Internation-
al Molders' Journal Reports that the
referendum vote of iron mofders on
the plan to amaigamafe unions in the
iron industry resulted as follows:
Against. l0z5S; in favor. lo46.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-10-28
Alabama Printers Unite

Observation-Disclosures of the city
have formed a union, chartered by the
international Typographical union Ali
newspapers and job printing Offices
have agreed to recognize the new or
ganization.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-10-28
LABOR FORWARD IN OMAHA.

Omaha, Neb.-Trade unionists in
this city have launched a labor for
ward movement and are asking. ter
rational organizations to send pre-
sentatives to aid in the work.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-10-28
Movie Men Raise Wage

Peoria, Iil.-Motion Picture Opera
tors union has signed four-year
agreement with over a dozen picture
houses in this city For the first two
years the rate will be $40 week for
the third year, $40 and for the fourth
year, $2l The old rate was $l8.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-10-28
JOHN D. OFFER NOTHING NEW

San Francisco "Rocl<efeller's new
plan isn't new" says Editor Barry of
the Star. II is merely an old plan of
coercion under a new name. with the
Rockefeller halo around the name.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-10-28
MEAT CUTTERS ORGANIZE

Springheld-Meat cutters are per-
fecting their organization preparatory
to presenting demands for a reduction
of working hours.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-10-28
Olrmnia. Wash.-The industriaI in.

olympia, WASH nc lnuusITIaI IN
surance commission has ruled that
dog bites are part of the professional
hazards of a gas meter reader. The
commission allowed the claim of a
Spokane meter reader who was bitten
by a vicious 'spurp."
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-10-28

Green-Griffin Company are making
a number of alterations and i'm prove
rnents in their store.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-02-06
The Prince and tho Captain.

The admiral comma hiding the British
Mediterranean squs droH a number OF
years ago gave a dinnerto the captains
of the feet at Malta By Gas most OF
the captains had reached the flagship
been received on deck by the admiral
and ushered below Nextthe Duke OF
Edinburgh arrived The admiral re
reived- him and Keeping him in con
versation. continued to pace. the deck
All subsequent arrivals were duly ush
cred below to the saloon. but still the
admiral Kept the, duke on deck Al
asst it occurred to the duke that the
dinner hour had been passed. and he
renturede to inquire if his host was
waiting for anybody. .. ...a- .
Yes replied the admiral. Il am
waiting for the captain of the :.
= Instantly the duke took the hint, call
ed for a boat and made posthaste fol
his own ship. He alone among the
captains of the deet had turned UP In
ordinary evening clothes. forgetting OF
not knowing that the dinner was off
ciai. On his. return to the flagship ir
the quickest time on record and in full
uniform the gallant but iuflexibIe ad
miral was still pacing the, deck and
deprecating his royal highness profuse
apologies, conducted him to dinner
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-02-06
The Tourist Autoaraph F,end.

One of the greatest sources of annoy
ance to custodians OF places OF interest
Is the mania possessed u! u;any travel
ers to mark their names in CONSPICUOUS
places. On recent trip through Cali
fornia and the southwest visited a
number OF the historic MISSIONS At
Santa barbara / remarked to the sco,tr
teous padre showing the over the mis-
sion that all seemed 50 sIn,tless and
asked how they Kept the walls so
white. de told me the mission had &C.
Gently been whitewashed to cover the
hundreds OF names of visitors scrib
bled all over the walls An old hand
carved grill over one OF the windows
had been broken by AN adventurous
tourist who used it as stepIadder to
climb to the top of the window to
place his name beyond reach of reno
waiting hand At another mission tour
lists bad Clipped the walls. taken
rounds out of historic chairs, and in
one place traveller had tried to pur.
Ioin souvenir from mission mu
scum. 1t is to be hoped that this de-
plora bic trait Of American tourists will
be overcome, as, they realize the an
noyance and expense it 1nvolves-Les-
hes
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-02-06
COURAGE IS C0Mk0N u THIS
WAR.

London, Feb. English
man knows how to DIE bravery. Phe
Irish, Scotch and En3 fish Boldfers
face the bayonets, the machine guns
as though out on dress parade. rs
| the men who sicken and die III the
trenches, or at home alter an ardous
campaign that our sympathy goes out
to most. There are Thousands of
such men behind the battle lines who
went to the front with out the strong
constitution and good pure blood to
Withstand the deprivatf0ns, the hard
ships Of the campaign il Belgiumeand
France. It's warning that We
should pay strict attention to our
stomach, liver and blald. II one is
all out Of sorts heBh0ul dstake an In
MIGRATING tonic and ter6tiya such
as DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery which cures dieeases of the
stomach and organs Of digestion and
nutrition. It eliminates from the
blood disease breeding poisons. It
makes the blood rich and pure, and
furnishes a foundation for sound ply
steal health. Fifty years ago, DR..
Pierce of the Invalid s Hotel and Sur
gical Institute, at Buffalo, N. Y,
found that certain barks and roots
manufactured by using glycerine
without the. use of alcohol or OPT
ates, made into a concentrated ex-
tract, which he called DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery, made
stimulating tonic for the stimulation
Of the food and eradicated stomach,
helped the digestion and aS-DOisOnS
from the blood. Z This is natures
cure for indigestion, and by correct
ing the blood on pure materials, the
red blood corpuscles are increased
and the body established in a heal
thy state. No one suffers from ca
tarrh who has plenty Of red blood
corpuscles and a good digestion. Ca
tarrh in all it's forms is a stagnation
of the blood. Introduce pure red
blood into the system by taking the
Medical Discovery" and health is as
sured.-Adv. -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-02-06

Misses Alice and Inez Butler OF
Turtle River were in the city today
Walter Carlson of Turtle River
spent the day in the city on business
For Wood Phone 12s.-Adv.
Otto Dierks Of Spooner, who has
been in Bemidji on contract matters
returned to his home today.
A. D. Simpkins of Turtle River was
a Bemidji business caller yesterday
returning to his home in the evening
Omnibus afternoon and night
trains. Phone 355.-Adv.
Mrs. J. J. Opsahl Of Bemidji ave,
nue., who went to Park Rapids yes
terday noon, will return to Bemidji
today.
Warning and Carl Warbridge OF
Staples, Minnesota, were the guests
of Mr. and Mrs. William Lilye yes.
terday.
One of these days you ought tt
go to Hakkerup's and have your pic
ture taken.-Adv.
Mrs. M. H. Sullivan of Kelliher wa:
a business caller in Bemidji yester
day, and while here called on the To-
cal merchants.
Misses Helen and Gusta Eickstad
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-02-06
NOTICE. OF MORTGAGE FoREc1os-
URE SALE

Whereas default has been made in
the terms and conditions Of that Ger
tain mortgage, made, executed and de-
Bang, his wife, as mortgagors, to Sarah
H. Roberts, as mortgagee, which mort,
gage bears date May 21st, 1913. and
duly ed in a the f6T IF the
County, Minnesota, on the 26th day Of
corded in Book % Of Mortgages on
and is claimed to be due at the date
hereof on account Of the indebtedness
secured by said mortgage and the note
evidencing the same, the sum Of Thir-
ty-nine Cents, ($13O5.99), and no action
or proceeding at law or otherwise has been
had or instituted for the foreclosure of
ed i1u OF a any part thereof secured by
said mortgage, Now then, r. z@ -
Notice is hereby given, that said
mortgage will be foreclosed by sale
the County of Beltrami, in the State of
MINI asota, and in said mortgage de-
scritoed and thereby mortgaged, to-wit:
| (S1a of SEA) and the South half Of the
Section Twe ad 72s> township one
hundr sal forty-six e. d4 81 Range thirty
tidian and containing one hundred sixty
| (160) acres more or less according to
the u. S. Government survey thereof;
lat public auction to the highest bidder
for cash, by the sheriff Of said Be1trami
fCounty or his deputy tatrthe front door
of the County Court House at the City
of Bemidji, Beltrami County, Mime
lsota, on Monday, the 18th day of March,
A. D. 1915, at two clock p. 81. M. !,
Ito pay and satisfy in SO far as may be,
ithe amount which will then be due on
fsaid mortgage, and the Indebtedness
Thereby secured, together with the costs
land expenses of this foreclosure.
I Dated January 80. 1915.
SARAH H. ROBERTS,
Mortgage.
l. Attorney for EMOrtgagee. $50
i First National Bank Building,
Bemidji, Minnesota.
LTD 1906 # s
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Ton and complain ind not without
reason-of the tyranny Of the tip. But
consider the unhappy plight Of the
eighteenth century man Here Is the
5angutshed wall Of .'U0nstant Reader.n
who IN 1895 writes to the Times: III
man who has horse puts up at an
inn. besides the usual bill. he must at
least give shilling to the waiter, six
pence to the chambermaid, sixpence
to the hostler and sixpence to the Jack
boot. making together q. Cd. At break
fast you must give at least sixpence
between the waiter and hostler. IF
the traveller only puts up to have re-
freshment. besides paying for his
horses standing he must give three
pence to the hostler, at dinner sixpence
to the waiter and threepence to the
hostler, at tea sixpence between them,
80 that he gives away insthe day g.
3d.. which, added to the q. Cd. for the
night, makes 5 shillings per day on an
average to servants" And 8 shillings
then meant at least 10 shillinps today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-02-06
About The City
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In case of fire call $40.
Elks Annual Charity Ball, Wednes-
day evening, February 10.
Beltrami county's next term of
court will convene on Tuesday, Feb
ruary 8. -e1..- $780,
Governor Hammond will speak at
ruary IL.
The next meeting of the board of
county commissioners will be held on
Tuesday, February 8.
The city election will be held
Tuesday, February Is, with registra-
ton day a week before. "
Central Minnesota Educational asso-
citation will be held in this city, Feb
ruary IL and IL.
Basketball-"Big Bemidg' against
Oswego, in last game of series at
the Armory this evening. You can't
afford to miss the game
The 1915 summer meeting Of the
N. M. D. A. will be held at Coleraine,
June 10 and IL. The winter con-
vention will be held in Bemidji next
December.
Every news item phoned to the
Pioneer, 81, aids in making the local
columns of the paper more interest
ing, and is appreciated by the pub
fishers and readers alike. We solicit
your assistance.
On Monday evening, March Is,
THE Princeton Players and Dollie
Mcdonnell will appear in Bemidji as
the closing number of the Woman's
Study club Redpath series. This is
one of the most popular companies
on the lyceum stage.