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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1915-03-06
BRICKLAYERS' UNION
NO, 2.

On July 8, 1899, a charter was
granted to Bricklayers' and Masons'
International Union of America No.
2, one Of the most progressive and
unified organizations in Superior.
This union is represented on the
floor of the Superior Trades and
Labor assembly by VIM. Hagreen
and H. F. Wolfe.
The union has IS members at the
present time and during good sea-
sons has a roll Of close to fifty. Meet
ings are held on the first and third
Monday evening. of each month at
Union labor hail..
Officers of the union are as fol-
lows: President, VIM. Hagreen, vice
president, VIM. Buskie; correspond
ing secretary, Otto Wendt; financial
secretary, Victor Backstrom; treas
urer, Erick Holt; doorkeeper, August
Anderson; trustees, Andrew HAM
merback, John Walsh and August
Anderson.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1915-03-06
BREWERY WORKERS


Among the younger organizations
of Superior is the International Union
of Brewery Workmen No. Sc. This
union received it's charter September
13. 1913 and has since been very
successful in dealing with the Brew
ers association.
Meetings of the organization are
held on the first and third Thursday
of each month at the Bartenders'
hall on Eighth street. -
Thirty-four members constitute the
roll of the union. y.:'.
Officers of the union are as follows:
President, Alex LaRock; vice presi-
dent, Henry Ball; corresponding Sec
rotary, Otto Caspar; assistant secre-
tary, A. Anderson; treasurer, Fred
Enger: trustees, P. S. Olson, VIM.
Weber and Henry Bail.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1915-03-06
GRAND RAPIDS HOUSE
FURNISHING COMP ANY
1301%,l8o3 TowertAvenl,e.

No business house of Superior is
of greater interest than that of the
Grand Rapids House Furnishing Co.,
located at the above address This
Is one OF the most popular business
establishments in the city, and justly
80, because it combines all the quail
ties that attract the buyer, the high:
est quality of goods at reasonable
prices, and conscientious treatment
to all. Terms that meet the require
ments of people Of every varied means
are made, and courtesy on the part
Of every employer 10 one Of the at
tractive features of this store.
In purchasing furniture we natur-
ally wish to get the best value, and
therefore it Is a pleasure to deal with
an establishment that has the repu-
tation for being honest and fair in all
dealings. This Is one Of the reasons
tor the popularity Of the Grand Rap
ids House Furnishing company, be
cause You can absolutely depend up
on getting the most satisfactory goods
here. t. !,
Here you will find q complete line
OF furniture, rugs. and in fact every
~AAAAS WASA WHICH 10 xAIu164l ~ nOI1lSs
all OF latest styles and designs, and
the very best quality for the price
asked. 80.
Many Of our working men are
numbered among the patrons of the
Grand Rapids House Furnishing Co.
because they are certain of receiving
a square deal in trading at this es-
tAblishment. The management has
always manifested a friendly feeling
for those who toll and they deserve
the liberal patronage Of our working
people. Their present large patron
age Is the result Of uniform, cour-
teous treatment accorded each and
every patron, together with the up
right and honorable business methods.
1t is pleasure to place the name
of the Grand Rapids House Furnish
ing Co. among our fiends in this
Home Patronage and Friendly edi-
ton.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1915-03-06
THE TWOHY-EIMON
MERCANTILE co.
WHOLESALE GROCERS.

WHOLESALE GROCERS.
One of the greatest factors in the
growth and progress of city, as we'll
as in extending the prestige of that
city throughout the surrounding ter
rltory, is the wholesale houses.
Superior is peculiarly fortunate in
this regard, being the home of the
Twohy- Eimon Mercantile Co., one of
the most solid mercantile institutions
in the middle west. They have risen
rapidly in the commercial world, and
in the estimation Of the people, since
their inception,yuntil they stand to-
day in the verNytirst rank among the
wholesale grofers of the state and
are helping%. largely to- extend: the
prestige of our city and country. The
gentlemen at the: head of this com
pany have always been associated
with every movement, which has for
its object the extension of our sphere
of Influence. the betterment of con-
dltlons in our city, and all the move
ments which make for progress and
prosperity.
They have every facility for the
propelS handling. of their large and
ever increasing business. Everything
is business in this establishment,
which means that all the latest and
most improved labor saving devices
are Installed and orders handled with
a surprising rapidity to those un-
familiar with the giant strides made
In this industry 49,.
Temco, Twin Ports and SQUARE
DEAL brand goods, specialized in by
the Twohy- Eimon Merchantile com
pany, have attained a place in the
hearts Of the people, because of their
superior merit, and are to be found
on the shelves of all leading grocers
in this vicinity.
We are glad, in our Home Patron
age edition, to give proper mention to
this firm, and large amount of
credit to their efforts in behalf of
our city and the laboring people. De-
mand "Temco, Twin Ports and Square
DEAR brand goods of your grocer
and get the best.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1915-03-06
SUPERIOR TAILORING co.
1925 Tower Avenue.

1925 Tower Avenue.
We are glad~to recommend Mr.. H.
Q. Blagstad, the proprietor of the
above store, to our readers as a thor
oughly reliable merchant tailor. He
does strictly first-class work. His suits
fit perfectly and are beautifully tailor
ed. His styles are of the very latest
and are the kind that appeal to good
dressers. Mr.. Blagstad does cleaning
and pressing, in most satisfactory
manner. Your favor will be fully ap-
preciated and you are sure to be we'll
pleased. Mr.. Blagstad will not allow
a customer to leave until he is per-
fectly satisfied.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1915-03-06
ELECTRICAL WORKERS !;

-.
International Brotherhood of Elec-
trical Workers No. 263 which re-
ceived it's charter June 90, 1902 is
composed of a live body Of progress
sive men. The Superior union was
listed among the. "seceders'' from the
McNutty-Co Collins faction and for sew
eral years was identified with the
Reid Murphy organization. 5s. q: 3s..&
In compliance with the unity pro-
gram Electrical Workers union No.
263 is now working harmoniousty
with the recognized International. fs#g
e The delegate to the Is Trades and
Labor assembly Is %. r. Eby.
Meetings are held at the Union
Labor hall. sst rs III ss<s 33;I II
Every time you add q CIV mem.
Der to the roster a5of your local union,
you put an prac tice tho Tea hings Sc
active trad uni
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1915-03-06

to the greatest extent-a number
competing Tor the same job in order
that the cost Of production, as they
think, may be reduced to the mini
mum. Even though it may be depriv-
Ing women and children of many of
the necessar1es Of life the good of pro-
TIT must first be served, and the pro-
duclng classes of society take what is
left, and this consumed by giving as
little as possible through the elimina-
ton, of competitive markets for the
necessaries of lite.
What Is the attitude Of dur govern
ment on this question as it relates to
franchises for public utilities? It is
the closed shop, elimination of compe-
tition, giving minimum service at
maximum cost and If the employees
OF public service corporations attempt
to organize for the purpose of pro-
tectlng themselves against the greed
OF a combination granted exclusive
privileges Cor closed shop by num-
cipaltties, they are Immediately dis
charged or enjoined by some injunc-
ton Judge from pursuing even a law
full course in defense of their consti-
tutional privileges. 1t will thus be
clearly seen that employers are on
both sides of the question at the same
time. operating both the open and
closed shops in their business, and in
both cases 1t operates against the pro-
ducing classes.
The closed or union shops as advo-
Gated by trade unions, is founded on
justice and equity to all men. The
church is a closed shop inas1nuch as
1t requires it's members to subscribe to
it's precepts and practice its principles.
The trade union asks no more than the
church In its requirements and it's
doors are open to all men that are
willing to accept it's principles and
subscribe to its purposes.
The industry operating under
closed or union shop agreement rep
resentsy an industry wherein the en-
ployer and the employee are at peace
with each other, both engaged in hon.
estly getting out Of the business their
daily subsistence and each striving
to render service for value received.
The union shop promises that har-
mony among employees, SO necessary
in the production of the articles man.
ufactured, to approach the capacity
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1915-03-06
HUBER & BUNKER co.
Ivan r.. Bunker, Gustav Huber.
President Sec & Treas
Jewellers and Opticians, 11OS Tower


Avenue.
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 salts
Tying this desire. When one buys
jewelry, however he must go to
reliable ieweler, for only those skill
ed in this art know what is genuine
and what is worthless
, One of the leading jewclry estab
lishments in Superior is that of Huber
& Bunker company located at 1903
Tower avenue. Here you will find a.
large stock Of diamonds, Watches and
~jeWelry Of all descriptions and this is
one of the handsomest and best an
pointed establishments in the city.
Courteous and prompt attention is
X accorded ALL and satisfaction is guar
anteed iu dealing with this firm.
Huber & Bunker company have estab-
lished a subst antial and continually
growing business, by the reasonable
prices and upright and just business
q ethods pursued. It is the duty Of
the wage-earner to ,patronize those
business houses which are friendly
toward labor, and in this. respect we
wish to state, that no concern is de-
serving more Of a; liberal patronage
than is Huber & Bunker company. Il
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1915-03-06

The above terms applied with the
view of prejudicing the public against
trade unions are misleading and con-
vey a mistaken idea to those unfami-
liar with the operation of workshops
employees. more fitting distinc-
ton, conveying the true condition that
prevails in most cases would. be:
Union and non-union shops.
The term open, shop conveys the
idea to those not conversant with the
facts that it is an industry where
every man Is free to work regardless
of his membership or non-member-
ship in a trade union, and while in
isolated cases this is true yet in the
great majority of places operated I'M
der this system they are in fact closed
shops against union men and women.
Their ability as workmen, their moral
character, or in fact any number of
human accomplishments that a good
citizen might possess, are insufficient
to overcome the objection to union
men and women.
They tell you it Is their purpose to
guarantee to every man and woman
their inherent right to work. How,
when, where, and for whatever wage
the applicant may elect. Is this true?
In the first place, it cannot be true,
because men and women are discrimi-
mated against and refused employ
ment for no other reason than their
membership in a labor union. Do
they become undesirable citizens when
they join a labor union, or do they
injure in any manner the success of
uplift movements among the human
family? You must answer no. Then,
why this opposition among the cap
tains of industry?
They argue before the courts, legis-
latures and executives of this country
that competition is ruinous to trade
and commerce, and therefore should
be- protected in their combinations to
eliminate wasteful competition. Do
you think this argument logical? Then
why not extend the privilege to work.
ing men and women and be true to
yourself as we'll as consistent before
your fellowmen and not assume a.
hypocritical attitude by being on both
sides of the question at the same time
The greatest incentive to the adher-
ents of the open shop Is: To keep a
competitive labor market overstocked
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1915-03-06
coLw1N PHOTO co.
1903 Tower Avenue Commercial Pho
tographers, Cameras and Sup
plies, Ralph n. Colby. Mer.

10O0 IOWer Avenue Commercial Pho.
tographers, Cameras and Sup
plies, Ralph r.. Colby, Mgr.
July /. 1914 saw the .Colwin Photo
company open their place of business
in Superior Hotel Block, 1908 Tower
avenue. Their business consists of
amateur finishing, commercial pho
Biography and the taking of flash
lights. They handle the Ansco line
of cameras and supplies.
They came to town as strangers but
in a remarkably short time had a;
nice little trade worked up, This
undoubtedly was due to- the advan-
tages offered at their place. III the
first place. all work is ready for de-
livery in "a hours, which means that
the films left with them today
are ready for you tomorrow. Sec
ondly, and perhaps most important,
they employ no, help. . All work, is
done by themselves. : In this way they
can find out Just what you want and
see that YOU get the result desired.
They boast OF having THE Place for
Particular People, For courteous
service and high quality finishing we
are sure YOU can do no better than
give this company a trial. @5
The Colwin Photo company heart
lily soNcits your patronage and they
guarantee satisfaction to all custo-
:mers. The Labor World takes pleas
.ure In calling your attention to this
institution as worthy OF & your pa
tronage and cooperation. i.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1915-03-06
TAILoRs' INDUSTRIAL
UNION NO. 1874

:. Among the smaller unions of Su-
perior, the Tailors.' Industrial union
No. 1854, is one Of the liveliest and one
Of the Oldest. &
The charter was granted by the
.Journeyman. tailors international
union, March 18th. 1891.
Meetings of the union are held at
Union Labor hall on the first Monday
evening Of each month. The officers
are as follows: President, Junius Gid
enskog, vice-president, Nels Olson, cor
responding secretary, P. Hagstrom,
financial secretary, Masnus Anderson,
delegates to the Trades and Labor as
cembly, p: Hagstrom and Nels Olson.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1915-03-06
FITWELL MFG. co.
~ 1908 Tower. Ave.
Only Uuion Overall Factory
4 In Twin Ports.

In Twin EOfISs $3.50. ~
Foremost among the manufacturers
of Superior stands the Fitwell Manu-
featuring company at 1908 Tower Ave.
The now famous "Armor Brand
OF overalls, mackinaws work trousers
and shirts is made by this company
and has the distinction Of being the
only garments made in the Twin Ports
bearing the label Of the United Gar.
ment Workers of America.
!. Mr.. A.. Holzberg, the proprietor, is
a tailor of IS years experience and the
manager, Mr.. Lippman, has had 4
thorough training in this branch of
industry. .--E.+
When the Fitwell Manufacturing
company was organized the desirable
ity of making e union made" gar
ment was the first consideration of the
mana cement. Now for the first time
union men Of Superior and Duluth
can purchase high grade mackinaws.
everalls and working trousers made in
unionized factory at the head of-the
lakes. y -
The product of the company has
the endorsement Of the Superior
Trades and Labor assembly and a
large demand is being created for the
goods through the insistent efforts Of
the union men of Superior - y
The factory, while at present com
paratively small, is doing a very large
business and will probably enlarge to
double the present size within the
next year. -
The firm is now making five styles
OF overalls of the kinds greatest in
demand. The ,"Fitwell Special, brand
is a cheaper grade than. the "Arrnor
Brand" made for the benefit of those
| who ask for goods in smaller sizes.
Work shirts are made in all varities
and colors both in wooden and cotton.
! Mackinaw clothing of various graueA
! is being manufactured and large or
ders are now coming in to be filed
| next autumn. ..-e. -
l. This is one firm that can see pros
perlty through the Clouds - * 2.
Union men Of Superior and Duluth
! will do we'll to bear in mind the pro-
duct of the Fitwell Manufacturing
company when buying overalls, mack
lnaws, workshirts or trousers. 49,
The union label can be boosted by
buying the "Armor Brand
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1915-03-06
PLUMBERS UNION
NO. 434.

June Goth, United Association Of
'Journeyman Plumbers, Gas Filters,
Steam Filters, and Steam Filters
Helpers local No. 434. will celebrate
its twelveth anniversary since reor-
ganization. The charter OF this union
was issued June Goth. 1908.
The plumbers. Of Superior are al
most 100 per cent organized and are
enjoying the blessings Of a strong
labor organization.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1915-03-06
SHEET METAL
WORKERS UNION

Another of the real live small
unions Of Superior is the Amalga-
mated Sheet Metal Workers Interna-
tional Alliance union, No. 374. The
charter was granted to. this organiza-
ton April 23, 1904. Approximately
IS per cent of the sheet metal work
in Superior is unionized, the leading
shops having agreements with local
No. 374. -. "a e
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1915-03-06
GAS FILTERS UNION
NO. $50

Gas Filters local No. $50, under
the jurisdiction of the U. A. ]. P. G.
F. S. F. and S. F. H. was granted its
charter June 1st, 1912.
This union is among the smaller
unions In the city.
The members Of the Gas Filters
union were originally members of
Federal Labor union No. 1926. they
are represented in the Trades and
Labor assembly by C.. v. Mood.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1915-03-06
BUILDING TRADES

Among the real active representa-
tive bodies Of Superior is the Building
Trades Council which has a charter
dated May LIST. 1908.
Meetings of the Building Trades
Council are held on the second and
fourth Wednesday OF each month at
Union Labor hall.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1915-03-06
THE BOSTON STORE
Outfitters to Women and Children
Corner Thirteenth and Tower

Outl1tters to Women and Children
Corner Thirteenth and Tower
Prominent among the business
stores in Superior's gallery of enter
prlscs, the Boston Store takes a high
rank. The people will find an up-to-
Gate line of clothing and furnish.
ings for women and children. The
untirins methods and keen business
insight in buying in order to give pa-
irons the benefit of good goods at rea-
sonable prices has made the Boston
store popular. S. T. Josephs and l..
M. Shapiro are gentlemen of wide
and varied experience in this business.
They have the confidence of the peo-
pie and are deserving of the patronag.
Of the wage-earners and their friends
Patonize those who patonize you.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1915-03-06

sE Cant All we may, 90 We shall to- the
end Of time; II ID very much harder
for the poor To- boz virtious than It
Il for the rich, and the good that
1is in thsn ahInes tho }brig hter for it...
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1915-03-06
LATHERs UNION NO. "a

Wood, Wire and Metal Lathers To-
cal No. "a. received it's, charter June
18th, 1902. tI,% ~ H. -, 8 -
+. This is ne4of the few organizations
Of superior that; has mo delegates on Il
the Trades and Labor hoor. q s5s MA q
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The trades union movement insnira.
70. higher ideals about the rights .of:
WORKING VOL people; It endeavors to i'm
press upon the minds Of the WORKERS
the necessity Of patience. perseverance,.
and hopefulness; y aims to eliminate
in dtfference, apathy and despond ency:
Y courases . higher standard aofI Nv
|ins more me conf forts. and
more 81 lvefsfssd IN q usefuI education
for 10 rising geflefa on
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1915-03-06
sT0NECUTTERs UNION.

The Journeyman Stonecutters asso-
citation charter granted on October q.
1891 hangs on the wall of the Union.
Labor hall faded almost to an unread
able condition. This organization has
had a sort of up hill fight during the,
past few years and today has but
eight members: Meetings are held.
.1irresularly. The members OF this
union are to be congratulated In
keeping the union in a condition that
makes them competent to handle any,
difficulty that may arise. II ss.s
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-05-27
SHOW FRIDAY NIGHT

& The picture show last Saturday
night was the most successful so far
given by the Gibbs company. The
serial reels Of Les Miserables were
greatly appreciated by the audience,
there being few educated people in
this day and age Of the world who
are not thoroughly familiar with HUI
COS masterpiece. Four reels were Civ
en- last Saturday evening and the bal
ance will be run of on the coming
Friday evening, May 18th. In addi-
ton to this serial there were the US
ual comedy and educational films,
which were highly enjoyed by all, es-
pecially the small boys, as was evil
oenced by the bowls Of merriment
which greeted the mishaps of the hero
In the comedy reel.
Don't forget that the show will be
given Friday evening, May 18th, this
week, and from now on on Friday in
stead Of Saturday. This change has
oeen made to accommodate many Of
the business people who cannot at
.end on Saturday evening. Also a
large number of people always make
II a point to attend the picture show
IN hennewick on Saturday evening,
or at least make trip to the down
riSer city; hence Friday has been
CHOSEN as the evening on which the
iocai show will be given from now on.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-05-27
BERRY PRICES TOO LOW
RICHLAND STOPS PICKING
MANY Patches Will be Plowed up and
Land Planted to More Hardy
Crops

Most Of the growers have stopped
picking strawberries on account of the
low price they are now receiving for
first class pack. The unprecedented
weather has been q hard blow to the
strawberry growers Of the Richland
and Kennewick districts, making the
berries 80 late that they had to COM
pete with native berries from all
othsr sections of the state instead Of
hang : good two weeks earlier. AL
50, the continued rains have made the
fruit soft and mushy, hence it was
impossible to ship to distant markets
where better price might have been
obtained.
A number Of farmers have decided
to plow up their strawberries, claim
ing that on account Of the big risks
which they have to assume from
frost and other weather conditions,
they can realize more from their land
4 planted to early potatoes, alfalfa
or some other hardy product. OF
course, there will always be q large
strawberry acreage in this valley, but
It seems that in the future the farm
ers win look more toward dairying
and hog raising.