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Denver labor bulletin., 1917-06-09
NO SCARCITY OF WORKERS
By SAMUEL GOMPERS
In the June Issue of American Federationist

trying to undermine prevailing stand
ards.
There has never been in this. coun-
try general comprehensive effort to
give information of positions open or
to enable workers out of employment
to connect with the available positions.
Until some sane, rational effort has
been made and statistics are available
showing that there is a real scarcity
of workers for the whole country,
there is no basis for the demand that
hours of labor should be increased in
order to overcome the scarcity of
workers.
One of the first steps in organizing
for efficient production is to abolish
the flunkies and the Wallets. Too many
who might give productive service are
engaged in useless labor that might
better be dispensed with. Instead of
f1unkles, Wallets and servitors to do for
able bodied persons what they ought
to do for themselves, let US have
nation every one of whom shall be
independent, self-respecting persons
engaged in productive work. In addi-
ton, there are an amazing number of
persons who do no work, tho physically
and mentally fit. In this, the nations
emergency, each must do his part
! avaunt, you shirkers
Nor even if there should be estab-
lished a scarcity of labor would it
necessarily follow that increasing
hours of work would be desirable. 1t
has been demonstrated by actual proof
in shops that decreasing hours of work
increases productivity. Elsewhere in
this issue of the American Federation
ist is published results of an expert
ment in the McElwain Shoe company,
showing conclusively that reduction in
the hours of work from ten to eight
resulted in no decrease in product, not
even in the loss of a pair of shoes.
This experiment is only one of many.
| Those best acquainted with the facts
give US warning that we must prepare
for hard fight ahead in this war.
We dare not count upon the war end
ing before three years, and we must
base our plans for production upon a
long time period we must plan to
make the workday of such length that
we can secure the highest degree of
productivity from our workers in that,
perhaps, three-year period. We can
not win the war by working our men
and women to the stage of exhaustion
the first few weeks or months. We
must keep them in such state of
physical and mental strength that they
can give the country the greatest
amount of product within the three
years time.
The experience of Great Britain un-
der war conditions and the experience
of managers of industries prove con-
clusively that the wisest plan, not only
from the standpoint of production but
from that of maintaining the virility
of, our nation, is to continue the eight
hour day wherever it has been estab-
lished and to establish it where it does
not already prevail.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-06-09
BOOKBINDERS.

The international Brotherhood of
Bookbinders is celebrating the twenty
fifth or silver anniversary this week,
having been organized since May s,
1892. A history of the I. b. B. is being
written by one of the old time mem
bers and will soon be published in
book form. The organization is in
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-06-09
ARMY RATIoNs' COST TREBLED

The report of the quartermaster's
department of the United States army
is referred to skeptics on the subject
of high cost of living.
According to figures made public it
costs almost three times as much to
feed an American soldier today ms IL
did in the Spanish h-American war. The
cost in 1893 was 1881 cents n day.
Now it is 80 cents. The ration is a
fixed standard, but the cost has mount
ed steadily in recent years. Omtting
fractions, recent costs are: Year OF
1914, "a cents day; 1915, 25 cents;
1915, 20 cents; January i, 1917, 20
cents; May 1, 1917, 32 cents.
Send The Bulletin to distant friends.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-06-09
PRESSMEN.

Floyd o. Mount, deaf mute press
man at the Mcclure Printing company
and member of Job Pressmen No. 1,
pulled down $3.50 winning in the
baseball mutuals just before District
Attorney Foley closed the game this
week. Mount is undecided whether to
invest his easy money in war bonds or
take a vacation trip to the Pacific
coast.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-06-09

Send The Bulletin to distant friends.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-06-09

Beats them all. La Belle Sc cigar;
union made in Denver.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-06-09

The trouble is we have all been try
ing to live off each other. Let's try
living off the earth a while.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-06-09

Try Principe de Lees cigar for an
after-dinner smoke. Union made.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-15
D. A. R. Meeting
 At Little Rock Today.

Following the meeting of the State Advisory board at the Hotel Marion at S:30 o'clock last night and the meeting of the chapter regent at 9:30, the ninth annual conference of the Arkansas Daughters of the American Revolution will convene at the Wom ans clubhouse at o'clock this molr- ing when Mrs. Frank Tomlinson chairman, and Miss Helen Price, vice chairman, of the credentials commit tee. open the meeting
 Members of Basile Gather chapter, Gilbert Marshall chapter and Little Rock chapter will act as hostesses, and the meeting will continue through Thursday and Friday. Ses- sions will be held at 10 a. m. and at 2 D. m., and a reception will be given at the home of Mrs. Frank Tillar, from S:30 to 10:30 o'clock tonight.
 At the morning session today Gov ernor Brough and Mayor Taylor will deliver addresses of welcome, and welcoming addresses will also be made by the regents of each of the Little Rock chapters. Lucheons will be served at noon each day of the conference at the clubhouse.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-15
C. w. MGREGOR.

c. w. McGregor, for more than a quarter of a century resident of Pine Bluff, died about 9:30 o'clock yester- day morning at his home, 307 East Eighth avenue, after an extended ill., ness. News of the death of Mir. Me- Gregor was not unexpected, but was received with expressions of sorrow.
 MT. McGregor was born at Wheeling, w. Va, spent his early life in that section and came to Pine Bluff 27 years ago, making this place his home continuously since that time, and for very many years being valued em- ploye of the Cotton Belt shops here. He is survived by his widow and two sons, Orville McGregor of St. Louis and Clifford McGregor of Fl Paso, Texas.
 The funeral services will be con- ducted at o'clock this afternoon at the family home by Rev. k. R. Steel, pastor of the First Methodist church, of which deceased was consistent and active member. Interment will be in Bellwood cemetery. and the fol- lowing will serve os pallbearers:
 Honorary-C. E. YOwell, McMillian, c. H. Moore, F. E. Renfrow, D. w. Richey and C. D. Guest.
 Active-G. J. Mccoy, w. A. Payne, s. F. Hines, Roy Custer, Calvin Burks ST. and A. w. Mills.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-15

Toggcry Shop, while the south half has been leased to F. l.. Owens, now in West Second avenue where he has been located t-G past IS years. The lcssors expect to take possession of their new quarters in this building the latter part of the month
 Sch0bcr- Martin Expands.
 Improvements which will aggregate in cost several thousand dollars are to be started within the next few days, by the Schobcr- Martin company which will greatly increase it's floor space by taking over the entire sec ond floor of tho building now oc- cupicd by it. in Main street.
 Among the improvements will he an Otis passenger elevator, which will be a convenience to the shoppers. The. progressive company plans to make it's new quarters not only modern in every particular, but also most at tr1ct'/a d special feature in this di- rcction being the handsome manner in which the walls will be decorated.
 There are q number of other changes in location being considered by local business houses, but so .ar none of these has been definitely de- clded upon.
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PERSONALS.

Virginius Alexander will leave this week for New Orleans, where he will spend the Mardi Gras season.
 T. Havis Nixon returned yesterday from Star City, where he attended court.
 Dr. J. F. Leiberman leaves today for New Orleans to take in the Mardi Gras festivities and to attend clinics at the Charity hospital.
 Fred Bringman leaves today for New Orleans to attend the Mardi Gras annual festivities.
 James w. Duckett has returned from Texarkana, where he received treatment for nasal trouble at the Cot ton Belt hospital.
 w. A. Watts is reported as progress ing nicely, following an operation for appendicitis Tuesday at the Davis hospital.
 Jeff Hicks left yesterday for New Orleans to take in the Mardi Gras celebration.
 K. O. Wallace is here from Harri- man. Tenn, to visit his father, G. T. Wallace.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-15
Jolly Sixteen Club
 Has Valentine Social.

The Jolly Sixteen club entertained it's members and their escorts at a most delightful Valentine musical and social Last night, at the residence of MT. and Mrs. A. H. Martin, in East Eighth avenue. The decorations were in the club colors, white and gold, profusely interspersed with the red valentine hearts. Appropriate favors were exchanged. and deli cious two-course luncheon was served during the ev>ning.
 The following musical program was thoroughly enjoyed:
 Orchestral selection, Miss Winnie Clegg, Mir. Mckinley, Mir. Guenther.
 Piano duet. Charles Roma and Miss Bertie Mae Roma.
 Piano solo, Miss Josephine Hope.
 Piano solo, Mj.s Bcttie Mae Roma.
 OrcE>stral selection, Miss Clegg, Mir. Mckinley, MT. Gunther.
 Piano and violin duet. Miss Jose phine Hope and MT. Guenther.
 Piano solo, Miss Josephine Hope.
 Orchestral selection, Miss Clegg Mir. Mckinley, MT. Guenther.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-15
NEUROLOGICAL.
MRS. BROWNS FUNERAL.

The funeral of Mrs. Lucretia Brown, wife of J. B. Brown, who died at her home at Dumas Tuesday afternoon, was, held at 10:30 o'clock yesterday morning from the mortuary chapel of the Holderness Undertaking company, with services by Rev. B. E. Morris.
 There was a very large gathering of friends of deceased and her family to attend the services and pay their last sad tribute of love and sorrow The following served as pallbearers:
 J. T. Altman, c. A. Farrer, w. M. Conley, Ben Causey and l.. R. Byrne, all of Dumas; A. w. Nunn. A. w. Mills and w. w. Byrd of Pine Bluff.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-15
REMODELING THREE
 MAIN ST. BUILDINGS
Several Business Houses to Change Locations Within Near
 Future.

Rcmodclling of buildings in Main street has been started preparatory 10 the several changes in locations by well known business houses, that were announced ten days or two weeks ago in The Graphic
 For several days past, a force of Workmen has been busy tearing out the old front of the cc-story brick building formerly occupied by the i'uddCphatt Furniture company, in Main street opposite the Hotel Pines. A handsome, attractive and modern plate glass front is to be installed in this building, and other improve mcnts made, at a cost of several thou sand dollars. This r1i!dinG is to be occupied by the Tcdstfom Furniture company, which firm expects @ move into it's new quarters carly in March.
 The building now occupied by the Tedstrom company is to be occupied by the Reap X Crawford Furniture company, and it is also to be re modelled and modernized before the new occupants take possession. per haps the latter part of next month.
 WOrkmen yesterday began opera tiOnS in the building formerly occ1- pied by tbe McGaughy Hardware com. pany, adjoining the Labor temple, and here very handsome Improvements are to be made. This building, which is of three stories and of double the ordinary frontage, is to be divided into two sections, the north half hay ing been leased to Coverdale's
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-15
MRS. WILHELMINA KROTKE.

Mrs. Wilhelmina Krotke, wife of Martin Krotke, died Tuesday night at the family home on the Hot Springs road, some miles west of Pine Bluff, after a comparatively brief illness at the age of 57 years,
 Deceased came here with her hus band about three years ago from the vicinity of Fort Wayne, Ind, and pur chased farm on which they had made their home since that time. Mrs. Krotke had won many friends since moving to that section, and her death caused sincere sorrow yesterday. De- ceased is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Annie Notdall of this city, and three sons, Charles
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-15
Valentine Luncheon for High School Faculty.

Please drop your books,
 "Your high brow looks,
 And all your classroom airs;
 And sip some tea,
 "At half past three,
 "On Wednesday next, downstairs" In response to this unique invitation from Miss Sowles and the girls of the domestic science classes the faculty minus "highbrow looks," descended upon their gracious hostesses in the Household Arts department yesterday afternoon. The guests were greeted by Miss Sowles and the young de- voices of the culinary crafts. The spirit of good fellowship and hos pltality was heightened by sweet music, which hath charms to soothe even the savage breast of a faculty
 The Valentine idea prevailed throughout the elaborate decorations. There were great festdons of red hearts, from end to end of the long nall. The word FACULTY, exc cuted in red hearts on white ground, greeted the guests on their entrance. Ihe place cards were sturdy little ooys and girls, each meekly bearing valentine "for teacher" The flow CTS were red and white tulips.
 A four-course luncheon in red and white was graded "A plus" by com mon m consent There were little ,.neart beets" on the salad and little sweet hearts" for dessert. Covers were laid for eighteen, and each of the gusts wrote valentine" for Miss soWles and the girls, these "valen- anes'" upon red hearts, to be placed III lne archives. These were:
 May all good angels and happy m;Jughts attend you and your dear sili assistant" Jordan.
 I'm too full of utterance'- Anonymous.
 bunch, ' VI '"0 "''o .1 would express for this fine lunch
 .m nn 1act, our efforts we combine,
 io thank you for this Valentine"
 Miss Catherine Murphy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-15
FLOYD GREEN.

Floyd Green, former resident of this city, died at 3 o'clock yesterday morn- ing at Leechville of pneumonia. after an illness of short duration. He was 20 years of age and leaves a large circle of friends here.
 Deceased is survived by his mother Mrs. J. Green, who now resides in Oklahoma, and three sisters. Miss Helen Green and Miss Ruth Green of Oklahoma City and Mrs. o. C. Hauber of Pine Bluff. The body was shipped to Jonesboro, where the funeral will be held today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-15
$ . C E TY

Although these hearts are rcd. the hearts of the domestic science girls are pure gold"-Miss Can't. We all wish to thank you For what we've had to eat. "1n the line cookery, ''You have them all beat"
 Miss Crutcher Blank, but full"-Mr. Cornmesser. Ere now this crowd departs, "A word to you, our hostess; We thank you from our ruddy hearts
 "Now, what would rhyme with hostess?" Miss Angell. Playing the fiddle "Is not half such a treat. As cooking things "Delicious to eat"
 Miss Headlee. I'm no poet, this l know, But Eve appreciation I wish to show.' Miss Celia Murphy. May you ger capture as many hearts as you have this day"-Miss Brewster
 Heres to the prettiest, Heres to the wittiest, Here's to the truest "Of all who are true; Here's to the neatest one, Here's to the sweetest one, Here's to all in one Heres to you.''
 Miss Toney. Here is to all good and great hearts-the cooks"-NIr. Horton. Thank God for good 'eats' and capacity "-Mr. Owens. Here's to the girl That can dance like a dream, And the girl that can play the piano;
 "The girl that can talk, And the girl that does not. ''To the saint and the sweet little sinner;
 'sBut here's to the cleverest girl of the lot,
 "The girl that can cook good dinner" Miss Broadstreet. "Just fine; "On time; Faculty tea; 'At Three'' MT Bassett.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-15
Daily Fashion alks
 BY MAY MANTON
SMART MODELS WITH WHICH TO REPLENISH
 THE WINTER WARDROBE

| good models for various needs
 n The simple gown excellent for morning and for wn the costume
 anable the charming and chrmeus all ol the liked the rEled panels the skirt and back the uu made and the while the blouse made with and collar being made white of an white of 
 $ Wceecingly charming in tn extreme
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-15
ALIENS FOOT-EASE FOR THE
 TROOPS.

Many war zone hospitals have ordered Aliens Foot-Ease, the anti septic powder, for use among the troops. Shaken into the shoes and sprinkled in the foot-bath, Aliens Foot-ease gives rest and comfors, takes the frictian from the shoes, and prevents the feet getting tired or foot sore. Drug and department stores everywhere sell it, 25c. Don't ad- cept any substitute. Try it today.
 (Advt.l
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-15

Krotke and Paul Krotke of Fort Wayne, Ind, and F. w. Kotke of this city.
 The funeral services will be con- ducted this afternoon at o'clock by Rev. w. c. Schrader, pastor of the Lutheran church here, at the farm home of deceased, who was life long member of the Lutheran church.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-15

Come and sec N. M. Marx after yon have looked elsewhere for your mules, you will be sure to find what you want here; in req of Could Galbraith Supply Co.,, M. N Marx. 1-24-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-15
NEW SPRING MILLINERY.

The seasons most charming styles are now ready for your inspection. Mrs. Gillian Lawton, (The Lakeside Millinery Shop), 142O South Linden. Phone 909. 2-11-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-15
Friday. February 16.

Card Party for Political Equality league.
 Lotus club dance, Hotel Pines. Annunciation Alumni, 8 D. m., at the academy.
 Pine Bluff Bible class, 2:30 D. m., First Presbyterian church.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-15

The first United States naval hos pital was established at the old navy yard in Philadelphia during the sec ond war with Great Britain.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-15
Thursday. February g.

Crochet club, with Mrs. o. B. Nixon. Willing Workers, 2:30 D. m., at the Jewish temple.
 Tea and quilting, With Mrs. L. w. Reid
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-15
Tuesday. Feb. 20.

Mardi Gras dance, Shriners' tenn pie.
 Musical coterie recital, Hotel Pines, 8 D. m.
 Lakeside choir social.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-15
Wednesday, Feb, 01.

Dance, by Order of links. City Federation, chamber of com merce
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-15
Saturday Feb. 17.

Saturday Feb. 17. Variety party, Annunciation acad- emy, to p. m. Country club dance. Riverside s. I. A., with Mrs. Chas. Robbi, 1910 East Second avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-15
SOCIAL CALENDAR.
ThurSday. February 15,

1HUrSUdy, TtU1 ud1 I0s w. c. T. U., with Mrs. G. M. Wells, 1919 Ohio street, 3 p. m. Carr Memorial Missionary society, 2.3O D. m., at the parsonage. Royal Neighbors, 8 p. m., Fratern- ity hall.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-15

Mrs. w. A. Jackson of Camden spent last evening and night here as the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. P. M. Bridges, while en route to Little Rock to attend the state convention of the D. A. R.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-15

Master Eugene Bridges is suffering with an attack of Ia grippe at the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. P. M. Bridges.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-15

Miss Helen Clark of Clarksdale Miss, who has been the guest of MT. and Mrs. w. M. Toney here, will spend the weekend as the guest of Mir. and Mrs. Pink Toney at Lake Village be- fore returning to her home.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-15

The Royal NeiShbors will meet in regular session tonight at Fraternity hall, and because important business IS to be considered. it is expected there will be a large attendance.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-15

Miss Nettie Stewart has returne' from a delightful visit with relative and friends at Argenta.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-15

Mrs. Y. c. Stewart and daughter Miss Eula Stewart, were here yester- day from Gould.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-15

Mrs. J. c: Fisackerly of 523 Eas Sixth avenue has as her guest for t; few days. her sister, Mrs. Harry Bloon of Helena.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-25
whitman, Mitchell and Per-
kins Confer on Food
Situation
, 100000 CIRCULARS
TO BE DISTRIBUTED
Every Housewife in City
To Be Told How to Re-
duce Table Costs

= eo,e,nor Whitman. Mayor Mitchell
George W Perkins, chairman Of
executive committee Of Mayor
,;,.hsl's Food Supply Committee, held
,oufsrence yesterday afternoon in
!, Hotel St. Regis TO discuss the food
a.sstiOn. $780,
M Perkins said after the conference
"a. they had agreed to appeal TO the
-.,,l. Of the state TO back the Wicks
IN creating a State Department OF
y,.as and Markets, now pending be-
sre the Legislature.
cov,rnor Whitman said that no was
ling forward 70 permanent RELIEF
"A irproyement in food conditions IN
4, pending food and market oilI'
-s;,h would bring about systematic
m,,rision. He said he believed the
w;,ks committee report contained an
,.,urate account OF conditions, and
..oed the measure would be enacted.
NJ, Perkins said that 1000. ooo. cireu-
rs telling how 70 substitute rice for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-25

at IS Arnboy Street, 20 hold meeting
Of protest.
1T va. the first time the mothers
ever wanted 70 parade" said Mrs. Min
ME Mendelson, the mother Of twelve
"They let the police parade, and the
soldiers and the preparedness men
Why wouldn't they let the mothers? We
weren't going 20 hurt anybody
Resolutions OF protest were passed
in which the women asserted their
right 20 food and their desire 20 nave
Mrs. Sanger released from jail at once
and the men who raised the price OF
onions put in her place. Then they
settled down to a discussion Of the
food problem.
at isn't the onions alone" said Mrs
Mendelson. All the time the price OF
food is going up. Yesterday my hus-
band said: Why don't you have some
cabbage for dinner"
well, | have nine in family, and
need FIVE pounds o; cabbage, but
know cannot afford 1t, so pick up a
LITTLE head. Two and a half pounds
the man says. and it is So cents. must