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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-08-05
HOW TO PREVENT
DREAD Paralysis

TO control the present endemic OF
tnfantile paralysis, according to a
statement issued by the United States
Public Health Service, the chain Of
infection between persons harboring
germs OF the disease and the we'll
members of the community should be
broken. lnfantile paralysis is prob
ably caused by a very minute organ
ism found in the nasal, mouth and
bowel discharges of those who have
the disease or who are carriers of the
germ without themselves suffering
from the ailment. All Of the steps in
the spread Of the infection are not
known but If this germ can be pre-
vented from passing from the infected
to the we'll person, the disease will
cease.
Individual preventive measures may
be thus summarized:
Summon a physician at once and
Immediately notify the health officer
Of the presence Of the disease. If the
disease is present in the community,
medical aid should be sought when
ever a child is sick no matter how
light the illness; many cases of in
fantile paralysis begin with a slight
indisposition. Should the illness prove
to be infantile paralysis isolate the
patient, place a competent person IN
charge and reduce all communication
with the sick room to a. minimum.
Hospital care is preferable, not only
for the child but in order to better
safeguard against the spread Of the
disease. The sick room should be
well ventilated and screened. Nasal
and mouth secretions should be re-
ceived in cloths, placed in a paper bag
and burned. The clothing of the child,
the bed linen, and the excretions
should be disinfected in the same
manner as for typhoid fever, that is
by boiling the long continued applica-
ton Of per cent carbo1ic, or other
we'll recognized disinfectant. The
same is true for dishes and drinking
vessels: Nurses should exercise the
same precautions as regards cleanM-
ness of hands in caring for infantile
paralysis patients AZ for those af-
flicted with other infectious diseases.
A child may convey the disease to
others even after lapse of several
weeks. For this reason quarantine
should be maintained for consider
able period. usually from six to eight
weeks, and the above precautions
should be adhered to during this
time. Distinction Of the room fol-
lowing recovery is advisable.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-08-05
CLEANING UP AT
HOME Is NEEDED

Before the United States takes on
Mexico it would be well for Uncle Sam
to abolish some of the dep1orable con-
ditions which now prevail under the
jurisdiction Of "Old Glory SO TINT
he may go to his new problems with
clean hands.
Rico bureau Of labor shows how the
workers are treated in our island de-
tendency:
1.-THE strike among the cannery
workers lin Mayaguez last week was
on account Of the miserably low wage
being paid. The men were receiving
cents an hour, the women 2k cents
per hour.
About 400 people were involved in
the strike. After several conferences
with the chief Of the bureau of labor
the employers offered to increase the
wages 1 cent per hour for both men
and women. At first this proposition
was refused by the strikers, but many
women who were not on strike Of
fered to work for the old wage, and
consequently the Porto Rico Canning
Company started up again with prac-
tically new force.
AN inspection made during the
week of the number of small tobacco
stripping sheds in Manati disclosed
that in nearly all the factories very
little attention was being paid to the
laws governing the employment of
women and minors. The sanitary con-
d1t1ons were particularly bad"
If there are any worse conditions
among the workers. of Mexico than
now prevail in Porto Rico we haven't
heard about them. At least we ought
to have "clean hands" at home before
we venture into foreign land on
mission of mercy"
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-08-05
CANNING FRUIT


The office in charge Of club work
in the northern and western states
furnishes the following recipes for the
canning of fruit, grouping the fruit
| into three classes:
ries, b1ackberries, dewberries, sweet
| cherries, blueberries, peaches. april
cots, etc.: Can the same day fruit is
picked. Grade and rinse the fruit
by pouring water over it through a
strainer. Gull, seed, and stem Pack
| Immediately in glass jars or tin cans.
Add boiling hot syrup Of Is per
| cent density (thin). Place rubber on
top in place. Partially tighten. (Cap
| and tip tin cans.) Sterilize in hot
| water bath outfit for 16 minues; in
water-seal outfit, 10 minutes; steam.
pressure outfit under five pounds
steam, minutes; in aluminium pres
sure cooker, with 10 pounds of steam,
minutes. Remove. Tighten covers
Invert to cool and test joints. Wrap
glass jars in paper to prevent bleach
ing;N then store.
ca Sour berry fruits, such as cur
rants, gooseberries, cranberries, and
sour cherries: Can same day picked.
Stem, hull, and clean. Blanch in hot
water minute. Remove and dip
quickly in cold water. Pack berries
closely in container. Add hot syrup
Of % per cent density until full. Place
rubber and cap in place. Seal par
TALLY, not tight. (Cap and tip tin
cans.) Sterilize in hot water bath
outfit 10 minutes; in water-seal out
fit, ~ minutes; in five pound steam.
pressure outfit, 10 minutes: in alu-
minum pressure-cooker outfit under
Is pounds of steam, minutes. Re-
to cool and test joints. Wrap in pa
per and store.
co Hard fruits, such as apples
pears, ounces, etc.: Grade, blanch
1s minutes and plunge quickly in
cold water. Core, pit, and remove
skins, if necessary. Pack whole,
quartered, or sliced, if desired. Add
boiling hot syrup of from 1S to %
per cent density (medium thin).
Place rubbers and tops in position.
Partially tighten. Cap and tip tin
cans.) Sterilize 20 minutes in hot
water bath outfit; ~ minutes in
water-seal outfit; 8 minutes under
five pounds steam in steam pressure
outfit; minutes in aluminium pres
sure cooker under Is pounds pres-
sure. Remove jars. Tighten covers
and invert to coof and test joints.
Wrap in paper to prevent bleaching,
and store.
Reports have been received from
3,156 homes in the northern and west
ern states which show that 275,856
quarts of fruits and 27O,659 quarts
Of vegetables were canned during the
season of 1915. The canning was
done by adults who requested the
home canning instructions furnished
by the department to club members
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-08-05
HOW PREPAREDNESS
MAY BE REALIZED

Let Labor prepare by the closest
possible organization and co-opera-
ton to fight for a square deal.
Let Labor prepare through united
action and the exercise Of its Geo.
nomic power to fight poverty and dis
ease
Let Labor prepare to use it's power
politically in opposing the concentra-
ton of vast wealth in private hands,
and in reducing mammoth fortunes
SO as to remove: the menace they
constitute to our liberties.
Let Labor prepare by continuous
agitation for public ownership, of
public utilities to, dry up one of the
most prolific sources from which vast
private fortunes are derived and from
which springs one Of the most pow
erful incentives to bride public off,
Gals.
Let Labor prepare to use all it's
power to fight injustice in all forms.
Lot Labor prepare to combat the
causes and overcome the effects Of
human greed and Of commercial ex-
tortion and thus do it's part in estab-
fishing on earth the Fatherhood Of
God and the Brotherhood Of Man.
Let Labor prepare to resist oppres-
sion, to fight tho corporation that re-
fuses to let its employees organize, to
fight Wall Street control Of our po-
litical and financial SYSTEM, to fight
the whole graft tax combination Of
big business plunderers and their
servile, falsehood- disseminating press.
-ExchanEo. ..t -.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-08-05
RURAL. CREDITS TO
AID POOR FARMER

Argentine is land where many
ranches are still five miles square. Yet
the farm mortgage bond has been
standardized there and made known
to the masses of the people. In the
United States it is still a rarity and
in only a few progressive states, such
as Wisconsin, has this form of secur-
ity become known at all.
This is to be changed when the new
rural credit law goes into effect.
Though the Republicans were in pow
er for decades and talked unendingly
Of the farmers need of better credit
facilities, it remained for the demo
cratic administration to attack the
problem in earnest and stft the good
from the lib rural credit bills that
came before it.
In some of the older sections Of
the country, the farmer has not been
paying an excessive rate of interest
Thousands of farmers in southern
:onsin have borrowed all the
money they wanted at S per cent,
largely from fellow neighbors who
had accumulated surplus capital. The
upper counties, however, the unset
tied portion of the state, pioneer
states like Oklahoma, portions OF the
south and west have paid enormous
rates for money. These are the Sec
tons of the United States which will
benefit most and develop most under
the new credit law. The rate cannot
exceed six per cent, and the profit
of the local associations will revert
to the stockholder-borrowe Since
every hOrr0vper y,o1lSt he q stocIch o1da,.
he shares perforce in the profits.
The farms of the United States are
on the eve Of a greater development,
and the food problems Of the coun-
try and the tenant problem should
be less acute after five years Of the
rural credit system.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-08-05
ROBERT e. DENFEID.

It is gratifying to read the splendid tributes the
daily papers paying to Robert E. Denfed, retiring
superintendent of schools He deserves all the good
things that being said about him, and many
Had criticism Of his management of the public schools
been less during the past two the people
would probably enjoy the benefit of his services
many years to come.
The editor of The Labor World has known Mr..
Denfeld from the time of his arrival in Duluth,
years AS his pupil, friend and fellow townsman
I'VE have observed the growth and followed the develop
ment of our public school system through his long adj
ADMINISTRATION. 1t is idle boast to declare that Du-
luth has the best system of grade and high school
cation of any city in the country The excellent
dard of schools has been reached through the ap-
plcaon of more than 80 of forwardlooking and
earnest industry on the part of Mr.. Denfeld.
He has been the friend Of the poor. He made Du-
uth the first city in the state to adopt the textbook
system in her schools, and at time when there was
strong opposition to such radical departure It
estimated that textbooks under the old system cost a.
parent average of IS year for each child Think
of the thousands thousands of dollars that have
been directly saved to the in this instance
the result of Mr. Denfelds great interest them and
In the education of their children
He instituted reforms in the schools upon his own
volition and without public pressure, while the people
of other communities in the state obliged to fight
Tor them Domestic science and manual training were
introduced in the Duluth grade and high schools by
and through Mr. Denfeld without any noise or boast,
before the school officials of other began to give
thought to these subjects.
School faddists and ''bugologists" seldom appealed
to him. He refused to be carried away by dreams
and fancies He merely selected the practical things
IN all school forward movements and adopted them
their proper order when local finances permitted His
ideal in education has been to prepare boys and girls
for lives of usefulness He made Duluth schools what
they arethe best in the land. Every graduate 30
years back sings his praise His life, teachings and
character guide the lives of thousands of men and
Of he he hui1
Such is the superintendent schools we are losing
sThe Labor World is sorry to him 60. We know
nothing Of his plans for the future but we do know
that American educational institutions are constantly
seeking men of Mr.. Denfeds learning training and
experience. 1t will be his privilege to choose from
many select offers. And wherever he goes he will have
the best wishes and earnest hopes greater
|ber of people of Duluth.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-08-05
THE DARK DAYS.

sometimes there comes a day when everything
eee"S % go wrong when there no joy in life
rake a moment to think Lift yourself out Of the
Clouds do not give way to disbursement Cease
10 look through blue glasses The sun ALWAYS shnes
again after the worst of storms There is nothing
DAD That 1t could not be worse. Look for your CON-
so1at1ons' Ihere are some if you search for Them
solution is to be found for every problem Have
untrue reports been spread about you? Truth will vo
prevail BY your life you may show the falstv If evil
reports clear conscience has great sustaining noa
nave you met with financial loss? That NAV vet
De repaired. And If not happiness is not denendon+
on wealth. Fill heart with love and good will and
happiness of which you cannot be robbed will h.
yours. WALL o0
nave friends misunderstood? They will re+urn
have they betrayed failed you? Be friend indeed
and those whose friendship worth the while will bo
1a1thul 1.-THE darkest day, live but till tonoorrow
Will have passed away"
II you think your fortune the worst of ALL % aho+
and see with whom you would exchange places. Sol
to carry cheer to other sorrowirg, heavlvburdenod
people and 1t will help forget your troubles
Will not appear quite unbeatable to VOL "rhoso
VINO carry sunshine into the lives of Others
II from themselves" Our own poet Eben r. Rovford
mas written little of wholesome advice which -
1oowed will bring brightness into the darkest dav:
Many heart is hungry, starving,
For little word of love-
Speak 1t, then, and as the sunshine
G1lds the lofty peaks above
SO the Joy of those who hear it.
SENDS It's radiance down lffes way
ana the world is brighter better.
For the loving words we say
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-08-05
PREPARED.

'I'm thinking of getting married,
pa. What's it like?"
"You had a. job as janitor once,
didn't you?"
eyes,
"And you had q position as watch
man once, didn't you?"
"Yes"
"At1d you worked a while ~ care
taker, didn't you?"
eyes,"
"Well. it's G. combination Of all
three jobs-and then some" -Pitts-
burg Chronicle-Telegraph
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-08-05
SUCH "A CLEVER TRICK

. Nortnern senators were greatly provoked over the
elimination of the Reed amendment permit+inp .
soldiers to vote They insisted it trick of the ad
-. winch has ordered the guard from strong
ly Republican northern states to the bordar nd 1e
not sent any Of the guard the Democratic solid
soutn:-Wash1ngton correspondence Chicago Tribune.
what clever trick that would be. First. Of course
'ne militia was ordered from the southern states inst
from the northern except that from Of them it
went f1rst And then does The Tribunes clever do+ac
tive OF motives think that any amount of militia drawn
from southern states would change voting? And "A
Tor those sttongy Republican northern states"
now much OF the guard is from Utah and vermont.
ana Is Inc guard limited to Republicans? That indeed
were something in history ~o@
truly this would have been stupid trick, had thu
administration thought to practice it. As It a. y, 4.
STUPID piece of partsanshp for an organ to radd,s
that pretends to be newspaper
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-08-05

''Dis is the fust time, 'Rastus, you
ben to prayer meetin' fob long
time," said a colored pastor to a men,
Der of his flock.
II had to come" replied Erastus.
II needs strength min. Use got a Job
buildin' fence round q watahmelo
patch and whitewasain' q chicken
COOP"
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-08-05
A BUSINESS MANS GREED

! Thomas E. Wilson. head of large packing firm in
chicago and reputed to be getting 800 900
"a year, has business creed worthy of emulation bv
many employers. He says:
my creed is the open door. I don't keep my door
open right because 1t is hot but expect to keep
lit the around let in fresh air and to let
people IN. don't whether it is president of
q bank or the poorest empoye of the firm Anyone
who has a grievance idea see me just as
ong is to tell story The open door
neans get acquainted and get acquainted means sue
cess.
Il am going to try to help the stock raisers rear
stock SO that they will make profit and
so that the public will get better meat will try to get
ION close terms with public as want them tn know
hat we have the highest standards cleanliness The
public will believe that after seeing what is done.
Il am going to try and get good terms with en-
Iployes' make their work pleasant. The DAYLIGHT
Saving plan gives them extra hour golf or tennis
nr for swim, and that makes them happier and more
enc1ent. That is only beginning to help our work.
ers."
Here is worth reading, both for emplovers'
and employees 1t illustrates the policy of the enlieht
ened employer who has vision of the potential noss
palt1es OF his position His essential democracy for
everyone from office boy department head speaks Of
he redblooded thoughtful head of an American plant
FThe plan to help stock raisers porrays man who is
working for larger purposes. His purpose of furnish
s the people with better and cheaper meat is indeed
q sound ideal. Here is the opportunity to do untold
Eervice to millions of people, many whom are in ur-
gent need.
The plan of Mr.. Wilson to treat his emnloves svn,
(patheucally and justly, human beings with homes
End aspirations also indicates employer with big
heart as we'll sound mind. The man who sees his
arser mission to tho public and to his employees will not
knowingly be guilty Of injustice to man or beast The
country needs more Thomas E. Wilson's
The I. W. W. serves at least one good purpose It's
propaganda among the migratory workers, and par
Ettcularly among those from foreign lands makes It.
more difficult for union hating employers to secure
strike breakers than formerly.
The labor situation is only staple today in the or
gained trades and callings. It is the uneraanized
tworkers who are doing the striking The erganized
aborerR are getting what they without strikes
How many militant strikes will take to teach the
el trust officials that industrial only be
ured and maintained BY and through the principle 81
collective bargaining With their employees their 81
. snized employees, s. You please. &. ",
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-08-05

A certain little girl was discovered
by her mother engaged In a spirited
encounter with a small friend who
had got considerably worsted in thu
engagement. = =.
Don't you know, dear" said tho
mother. that it Is very wicked to be-
have SO? It was Satan that put it.
into your head to, pull Elsie's hair
"Well, perhaps It was" the child
admitted, "but kicking her shins was
entirely my own idea s. .Is. l S511S%.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-08-05

When it comes to stepping into
fortune any man is willing to put his
foot in 1T.
Most people are good nurses when
it comes to nursing animosity.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-08-05
EMPLOYEES HOLD OUTING.

Fully 500 employees OF the Scott
Graft Lumber company attended the
annual picnic of the workers held at
Fond du Lac Thursday. An interest
| ing program of games and othe.
| sports was carried out,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-08-05

NAVY YARD LABoRERs UNITE.
BOSTON, Mass, Aug. 3.-Navy yard
laborers and helpers have organized
A. r. Of L. union No. 15,201, with q
membership Of $50 persons. ~ r..
An organization Of Independent
3ewelry workers has voted unani-
mously to affiliate to the American
Federation OF Labor. d. ss~'sa. r: Z . =:
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-08-05

!. No matter how. srsat Z philoSophAr
y man may 10, No can Azure out how
Ihe happened to st MARI q.
sS Love md eo6 q "a i1s:,
AA II ~
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-08-05

inail g snnl
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-08-05

1oo oiess Lake Superior, may it never vote dry.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-08-05

How many militant strikes will take to teach the
trust officials that Industrial only be
ured and maintained By and through the principle Of
collective bargaining their employees thsi, 81
enized employees, Is you- please. SIC
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-08-05

The labor situation is only staple today in the or
ean1zed trades and callings. It is the unerganized
yworkers who doing the striking The Organized
aborers are getting what they want without strikes
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-08-05

The l. W. W. serves at least good purpose It's
propaganda among the migratory workers, and par
tleulariy among those from foreign lands, makes it
more difficult for union hating EMPLOYERS to secure
strike breakers than formerly
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1916-06-28

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