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The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-06-15
Peoples News Service)

Secretary Franklin K. Lane of the
Department of the Interior and AS
sistant Secretary Carl Vrooman of
the Department of Agriculture are
the latest prominent officials at
Washington to come out for the
taxation of land values as means
of raising war revenues and at the
same time forcing idle land into
use.
Secretary Houston, of the Agricul-
tural Department declared in favor
of this some time ago.
Secretary Lane has given his sup
port to the movement now gaining
great Roadway in Washington for
forcing the land Spectator to bear
his share of the war tax burden or
to dispose of his land to those who
are willing and able to use it for
the nations good.
Assistant Secretary Vrooman is
the official who recently denounced
food spectators as allies of the
Kaiser. He has thrown his in
fluence behind the demand that idle
land be taxed into use, and he re-
CARDS this demand as necessary
part of any programme for dealing
with the food problem.
In letter to Secretary Lane writ
ten before the writer knew that
Lane is supporting the movement to
tax idle land, c. B. Kegley, Master
of the Washington State Grange,
member Of the Farmers Non-par-
tisan League and spokesman for 49,
600 Washington farmers, said:
Dear Secretary: In the st. Paul
Daily News | read the following
EDITORIAL.
1.-The Owner of Idle Land
Secretary of the Interior Lane
is a convert to the principle that
no man should own land and hold it
out of use.
Calling attention to the fact that
there are 100000 acres of land in
the reclamation projects which have
water available, but are not yet I'M
der cultivation, Secretary Lane ur-
ges that these acres be made to
yield
"'Here is a great opportunity TO
our citizens to render assistance, he
says: Those lands are not public
lands. They belong to private own
ers, and if the latter do not utilize
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WHAT LIBERTY BONDS
ARE

Secretary of the Treasury Nc
Adoo makes the following state
ment:
"a number of letters have been
recently received at the Treasury De-
partment inquiring whether or not
tn Liberty Loan Bonds are obliga-
lions of the United States Govern
men. am surprised that there
should be any misunderstanding on
this point. The Liberty Bonds are
United States Government Bonds.
They are the direct obligations of
the United States Government and
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-06-15
EIGHT-HOUR DAY
MASS MEETING OF
SINGLE WEAVERS

Next Sunday, at 2 p. m. at the
Labor Temple, a mass meeting has
been called to discuss the 8-hour day
for which the single weavers are
striving. There is gratifying una
nimity of opinion on the part of
the single weavers on this ques-
ton as they are convinced the time
has arrived to make this forward
movement.
Robert H. Harland, member of the
National Executive Board of the
United Mine Workers will be the
principal speaker.
Every single weaver is expected
and requested to attend this meet
ing.
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FARM HANDS

The government needs farmers as
well as fighters. Two million three
hundred thou5 Sand acres Of Oregon
and California Railroad Company
Grant Lands. Title revested in
United States. To be opened fo
homesteads and sale. Containin
some Of best land left in Unite
States. Large Copyrighted MAJ.
showing land by sections and descrip-
ton Of soil, climate, rainfall, eleva
tons. temperature, etc, by counties.
Postpaid One Dollar. Grant Land
Locating Co., Box go, Portland Ore
gon.-Adv.
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TRADES COUNCIL

Wednesday, June 13, 1917
Council called to order at 8 p. m.
by President Vingen.
The following new delegates were
seated: H. Van DeCar from the
BARRIERS; A. w. Stanley, Phil Bonem
and Fred K Overman from the
Typographical; Dan Mcdonald from
the Plumbers, to succeed j. F. Nc
Donald; Delbert Sears from the
Single Weavers, to succeed Grant
Began; o. w. Hodge, j. A. Beck
and Theodor Slaigberg from the
Tailors.
The Meat Cutters and Butcher
Workmen requested that the Everett
Avenue Meat Market, the Coast
Grocery and the McBeth Grocery
and Market be placed on the Unfair
List. Request granted.
Council ordered a night letter
forwarded to Senator PoindeXter
protesting against the requirement
of Sultan River Water Power by
private parties (Stone- Webster Cor
poration.) Following is the letter
Hon. Miles PoindeXter, U. S. Sen
ate, Washington, DC. :
Organized labor of Everett, Wash,
urges you to use best efforts to con-
serve to city the water power in
Sultan River. Public policy de-
mands that the city have power re-
sources. We bitterly resent efforts
of private concerns to secure power
rightfully belonging to the people of
Everett and the coming generation.
EVERETT TRADES COUNCIL,
Geo Vingen, president.
O. F. Wefferling, secretary.
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the retirement of A. Dieterle.

the retirement of A. Dieterle.
Dan Mcdonald was elected trustee
in place of Geo. Faver, retired.
A motion prevailed extending a
vote of thanks to the Riverside
Commercial Club for an invitation
to participate in the Fourth of July
parade.
Many unions reported having
taken action on the invitation, some
declining to march and others wait
ing to hear the decision of other
unions. The principal reason for
participation was that so many
members of the Trades Unions were
members of fraternal orders that
the unions would stay out of the
parade and give their members the
opportunity to march with their
respective lodges.
Remarks were made on topics of
interest by several delegates.
]. G. Brown, President of the
International Single Weavers I'm
ion, made an entertaining speech to
the Council, after which it adjourned.
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ADJUSTMENTS
Broadway Theatre, 2012 Hewitt.
Princess Theatre, 1922 Colby.
Rialto Theatre, 1909 Hewitt Ave.
BOOTS AND SHOES
Murray Shoe Store, 1712 Hewitt.
Wonder Mercantile, Hewitt " Hoyt'
Stone-Fisher Co., cor. Wetmore and
Hewitt.
Mems Shoe Store, 1921 Hewitt.
Star Shoe Store, 2909 Hewitt.
Golden Rule, cor, Colby and Wall,
BOOT AND SHOE REPAIRING
c. E. Ogrosky, 2001 Hewitt.
Star Shoe Store, 2909 Hewitt.
BILLIARDS AND POOL
pastime Amusement Parlors, Hewitt
and Wetmore, in basement.
BANKS
Citizens Bank & Trust Co.. hewitt
and Wetmore.
BICYCLES-MOTORCYCLES
Spiro Cycle and Supply Co., 29oo
Hewitt.
CLOTHlERS
Brodeck & Field, corner Hewitt ana
Wetmore.
II. E. Stiles, 1921 Hewitt.
Bachelor & Cornell, Hewitt and
Wetmore.
Edw. Wahl. 1907 Hewitt Ave.
Wonder Mercantile, Hewitt 4 Hoyt
Golden Rule, corner Colby & Wall.
CIGARS, ,TOBACCOS AND
CONFECTIONERY
Sartor Cigar Store, corner Rookie
Teller ard Hewitt.
Harris Confectionery, 27l5 Hewitt
Chris Culmback, 1405 Hewitt.
Jarvis & jackson, 1903 Hewitt
Brewster's, Colby and Hewitt
A. j. Leiberschal, 2937 Colby
DIARIES
Meadowmoor Dairy, 1918 he"l''
DRUG STORES
City Drug Store, 1910 Hewitt
Deans Drug Store, 1904 Hewitt
Riverside Drug Co., cor. Hewitt "
Walnut.
DRY GOODS
Hackman's, 1902 Hewitt.
Stone-Fisher Co., Hewitt q Wetmore
Grand Leader, Colby and Hewitt
Everett Dept. Store, 2Sl3-l9 CoioS
Cleaver Dry Goods Store, cor ne"
lit and Rockefeller.
Golden Rule. cor. Colby and wall
ELECTRICAL
Lowry & Vingen, 2804 Colby ave-
EYE GLASSES
Everett Optical Co., 2sl2 Colby
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-06-15

FACTORIES
Leiberschal Cigar Factory, 2937 Col
by Ave.
Charles Sheets, 28O71a Hewitt.
f. D. Sartor, cor. Rockefeller and
Hewitt.
FEED STORES
Farm Products Assn, cor. Lombard
and California.
FURNITURE
Everett Dept. Store, 2813-l9 Colby.
GROCERIES
Cow Butter Store, corner Hoyt and
Hewitt.
Westberg Grocery, 1888 Broadway.
Farm Products, Lombard and Cali
fornia.
South Park Grocery, 4019 Colby,
Kittleson's, cor. 18th and Wetmore.
HARNESS SUPPLIES
C. E. Ogrosky, POOL Hewitt.
HOTELS
Merchants Hotel, cor Hewitt " hoyV'
HARDWARE
Curran Hardware, Hewitt Il Broad
way.
Arthur Baily, 1910 Hewitt.
JEWELLERS
"A. P. Miller, 1916 Hewitt,
A. J. Mohn, 1416 Hewitt Ave.
LADIES' SUITS
Stewards, 1904 Hewitt.
Golden Rule, corner Wall and COMFY
LEATHER GOODS
Everett Trunk Factory, 2Sl5 Rookie
teller.
MEAT MARKETS
Independent Meat Company lnoe-
pendent Table Supply corner he"
lit and Hoyt.
MILLINERY
McBean's, 1912 Hewitt Ave
PUBLIC MARKETS
independent Table Supply Co.. Hoy'
ana HOW'LL
PLUMBERS
R. Van Dyke, 2Sll Cakes
SPORTING GOODS
| Arthur Baily, 1910 Hewitt
Nick Grad, 3005 Hewitt
TRANSFERS
Northern Transfer, 3OO6 McDougal
Robbins Transfer, corner Hewitt aho
Chestnut.
TAIL0RS
Dundee Wooden Mills, 14l61s he"-
lit Ave.
UNDERTAKEN
1obn e Jerread, 1929 Broadway
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NEW SESSION LAWS OUT

Copies of the 1917 session laws are
now being distributed over the state
to attorneys and others. The laws,
which cover 926 printed pages, went
into effect at midnight on June
6, 1917.
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LABEL LEAGUE
ENTERTAINMENT

This afternoon the Woman's La
bel League will give card party at
the Labor Temple and in the evening
a dance will be enjoyed. There will
be an admission of 25c. Ladies free.
Everybody welcome.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-06-15
JOHN LAWSON ACQUITTED.

The state supreme court of Colo
RADIO, last week, reversed the action
of the lower court in the conviction
of John R. Lawson, former execu-
tive board member of the United
Mine Workers of America, found
guilty of murder in connection with
the strike of coal miners in the
Southern Colorado coal fields, three
years ago.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-06-15
NEW WAGE SCALE

The new wage scale of the Cook S
and Walters Union goes into effect
today.
The Sumner Iron Works are eX-
acting illegal contracts of its en-
ployes not to join a labor union.
Go it! You'll stop.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-06-15

"And now, Jimmy, why is it that
lightning never strikes twice in the
same place."
Because" said Jimmy, confidently,
"after it hits once, the same place
amt there any more" Sacred
Heart Review"
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-06-15

Mr.. VIM. Howarth and Mr.. M. T.
Altman visited the Council in the
interest of Red Cross War Fund
drive. Mr.. Howarth explained the
method of organization and an
nounced the program for the drive
week, June 10 to 25 inclusive. Mr.,
Howarth asked that each employee
give one days pay to the cause, or,
if not financially able to give that
much donate a lesser amount.
Mr. Altman supplemented the re-
marks of Mr.. Howarth with few
remarks relating to the work in
hand, and announced there would
be a meeting at the Seattle The
atre Friday evening, at which Presi-
dent Suzzalo of the State Univer-
sity will deliver an address. All
should attend this meeting
The Council referred the Red
Cross matter to the local unions.
A communication was received
from the Chicago Allied Printing
Trades Council relating to textbooks,
as follows:
Chicago, Ill.,, May 25, 1917.
Everett Trades Council,
Everett, Washington:
We have been informed that the
Rand McNally Co., School Book Pub
fishers of this City, are bidding on
school books for the State of Wash
ington. If this information is cor
rect, would urge you to take imme-
date steps to prevent said firm from
securing any of these contracts. The
Rand McNally Co., is strictly NON
UNION and operates 81 hours per
week. Will you kindly inform us
if this firm has a chance of secur-
ing any of these contracts?
Any assistance you may be able
to render, in keeping this firm from
geeting contracts for school books in
your State, will be greatly appre-
ciated.
Fraternally,
CHICAGO ALLIED PRINTING
TRADES COUNCIL.
By VIM. A. Lewis, secretary.
The Legislative Committee sub
mitted a report on Sultan River
Water Power, the gist of which
will be found in the Night Letter
to Senator Poindexter, printed above.
Reports of Unions.
Carpenters reported good meet
ing.
Cigarmakers reported all members
working.
Electrical Workers had one initia-
ton and received one by card.
Machinists had satisfactory
meeting.
Musicians reported two limitations,
two admitted on transfer and seven
transfers issued.
Plumbers reported good meet
ing.
Single Weavers had a special
meeting Sunday. Reported transfer
of organizer Martin to another field.
Ebert Sears was elected Secretary.
Printers reported the installation
of their officers for the ensuing
term and that the new wage scale
is still under consideration.
Tailors reported the installation
of their new officers and the ad-
mission of two members by card.
Transfers reported good meeting.
Label League reported good meet
ing.
Meat Cutters and Butcher Work
men had one initiation and report
ed three shops unfair (See Unfair
List.)
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-06-15

OIL CITY, Pa, June 1.-THE Oil
Well Supply company has promised
it's machinists to raise wages 12h
per cent and recognize shop commit
tees. These workers were locked
out last April when they asked for
better conditions. About 400 mem
bers of the MachinistS union are af-
fected.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-06-15

The record of trade unionism
shows that, after all, man was not
made to mourn.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-06-15
RAISE WAGES TO BUY
BONDS

MARINETTE, Wis. June II. -
The Wells Lumber company has in
creased wages Is cents day in or
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DIRECTORY OF JOURNAL ADVERTISERS

Every advertiser The Labor Journal Union Iabors
naper should YOUR patronage in preference to others
Advertisements of unfair goods strictly prohibited
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MACHINIST RAISE WAGES

DENVER, June 11.-After pro-
tracted conferences with Denver &
Rio Grande railroad officials organ
lied machinists have raised wages
61a cents an hour. Similar increases
have been secured by Denver & Salt
Lake railroad machinists and the
Colorado & Southern railroad is ne
gotiating the wage question with its
machinists.
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The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-11-28
MENTIONED FOR STATE SENATOR.

Friends of Charlrs S. Harris,
editor and publisher of the Co.
Iumbia News, who sold the plant
to former Superintendent of
Public Instruction :Barksdale
Hamlet, are booming him for
the next Democratic nomination
for State Senatar in the Adair.
Barren-Metcalfe district. It is
generally understood that Adair
county is entitled to name the
next Democratic senatorial can
didate, and for this reason it is
hardly probable that Mr.. Har-
ris, who has always taken a
leading interest in party affairs
in his section, will have any op-
position within the party for the
honor. Louisville Times. We
do not know Mr.. Harris inten-
ton, but if he enters the contest
1T is the opinion of the Demo-
Gratis here that he will be nomi-
mated and elected.
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sympathy and the firing Squad.

We read almost daily of en-
counters between American
troops and the enemy, reporting
that some Americans are killed,
captured or wounded. We do
not get the details of how many
they are or who they are. We
should not expect this, and there
should be no pessiuistic fright
over the fact that some OF our
brave boys must be daily paying
the bloody toll of war for hu-
manities' sake. The sooner our
people realize that in a war like
this, not only hundreds, but hun
dreds of thousands of our best
men must probably die, the bet
ter and the drawer patriots we
can be, and must be. to win the
fight. 1t is no time to be argu-
ing the politics of this war, nor
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-11-28
GENERAL HAIG AND
BRITISH TANKS.

On the eve of Russia's, appar-
emily complete. collapse and
ltaly's impending retreat from
the Piave the good news from
France where American troops
are fighting should for the pres.
ent at least do away with the
stale-mate status of the worlds
belligerent activities. British
tanks have again, smashed Hin
denburg's famous line, and
Haig's troops under Gen. Sir
Julian Bying on a thirty-two
mile front, having penetrated the
German lines five miles deep,
are hammering with menacing
success at the wavering last line
of the outlaw nation. Let those
who may be gloomg take heart.
America is, just entering this
war. The real war is just begin
ming. The results of our careful
and not too hastily made pre-
parations will now soon be COM
ing into evidence. Let us fol
the present forget Russia and
hope that Italy with what allied
requirements that can be given
her will hold the Hun at the
Piave, while America goes on as
rapidly as possible equipping anc
placing on the French and Bel
gian fronts two million or more
soldiers and guns for the fina
and inevitable drive to Berlin
The decisive battles of this wal
are yet to be fought. The alIieC
front lines of these battles viii
be composed of the bravest ant
best of Americas blood, and tn
in hoe signo vincimus" will b.
our nations Banner.
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to be discussing its why's and
wherefores. Any man in this
country foreign born, or nation
born who seeks by conversation
or conduct to contaminate the
minds of the people of any com.
munity in regard to our duty and
part in this struggle is disloyal.
We have seen what German pro.
paganda promulgated thru spies
and traitors has done for Russia
and Italy. We have plenty of
them all around US here in Amer
lea. There is no question that
Germany has seen to it carefully
that America is honeycombed
with traitors and spies. Such
Outrages as recently occurred in
MINNESOTA bring out prominently
the fact that. it is high time to
put the firing squad in action.
Disloyalty of speech or action at
this critical time imperils the
liberties Of every good citizen.
and even here in Kentucky and
in our own. county we have heard
of conversations and expressions
that stamp the traitor. Such
men should be either deprived of
their liberty or be made fer ex-
ample to face the firing squad.
This sounds like bloody and cruel
talk, but these are bloody and
cruel times.
We can see no line of compro-
mise with Kaiser Wilhelm and
no hope of crush hing him except
with his own red weapon stained
with the blood of inocent women
and children. Any man who
even by insinuation seeks the
sympathy of an American citizen
for the cause of the Kaiser in
this country deserves to be shot
as traitor, if not hanged as a
criminal of some lower type, if
such can be. In this speech, we
are as fearless as we were will
ing, to go as a volunteer, not.
seeking thru the chicanery OF
Louisville or Frankfort control
soft place for political pre- fer
ment and glory. but merely the
chance to be a fighting soldier in
the ranks of the front line of
Old Glory's patriots We were
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1917-11-28
THE EDITOR VISITS
RUSSELL SPRINGS.

Thru the courtesy of our old
friend Mr.. ]. A. Robinette Of
Elizabethtown, KY, in his good
Ford car we made a flying trip
on last Wednesday to Russell
Springs. This furnishing inland
town presented a picture of hus.
tie and business prosperity char
acteristic of the sturdy citizen.
ship of Russell county. We dis.
cussed with some of the leading
citizens the possibility Of building
a good turnpike between that
place and Columbia. The road
from Columbia to Russell Springs
is a beautiful one, passing thru
a fertile section of country its
entire length of 16 miles. The
farmers along the way are pro-
gressive and prosperous, but sad
ly need the benefits of road
way making the markets easily
accessible to them at all seasons
Of the year. This road runs
most of the way thru a beautiful
level and gently rolling section
of well timbered and rich farm
ing lands; and with its natural
superior advantages could be
very easily made into a good
macadamized road. The BUSH
ness men of Russell Springs are
anxious for such a road and
should be given every encourage
ment possible by those of Column
bia and the people of Adair coun-
ty-looking to such an enter
prise. 1t would be impossible to
estimate the effects Of such a
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denied this hazardous privilege,
but undaunted, flour country
yet needs or calls we are ready
to go in any capacity for the
cause and when our seminal
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Il
thorofare and its Benefits to. Co
lumbia. There are two things
absolutely essential to the MAX
ing of a greater Columbia.
These are a macadamized roads
connecting US with jamestown
and Russell Springs: With the
beginning of another spring we
hope to see the people and fiscal
courts of the two counties organ
lied with the difnite determine
ton to build the roads or have
them far under way of construc-
ton before another winter.
We spent a pleasant half hour
with Robt. Ingram the hustling
banker of Russell Springs. Mr..
Ingram was formerly a teacher
of Owen Comfy, and his wife is
grand daughter of the late Rev.
Waldrope one of Kentucky s
greatest Baptist preachers, and
whom we knew personally as a
warm friend and valuable advis-
or. The people of this communi-
ty and of Russell county are to
be congratulated on having this
good financier at the head of a
Bank taking high rank as one OF
our best financial institutions.
An hour spent with the Ed
monds boys the up.to. date pub
fishers of the Russell County Ad
vance afforded us both profitable
and pleasurabIe delight. They
are publishing a splendid paper
and do great work for the ad
, vancement of their county anC
city. We value no exchange
that comes to our desk more
highly than the Advance. Every
body in Russell county shoul(
: take and read the Advance ant
, the Adair County News and W,
, would be glad to see the Advanc,
have a good circulation in Adair
! The two counties are so closel,
: related in every way that their in
: terests in all things should b
. mutual. The signal honk of on
J borrowed car prevented NOR
: than a casual look in on a fey
] of the stores and business house
all of which would make a large
: city boast with pride. Russo
! Springs is a complete little cit
adorned with beautiful churches
a school of first rank, and hotel
D that would make many cite
{ ashamed of themselves. She
a gem that will shine moi
{ brilliantly when her setting
: have been traced with smootht
{ lines of thorofare. Let us he
/ her to do it that we too may el
! Joy her light.
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duty calls as by the fate of war
to Abraham's BOSOM. we shall
sweetly dream in immortality of
our sixteen year old son carrying
death to the heart of the Hun
with paternal sword bequeathed
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by ancestors who were loyal
to the stars and stripes at Val
ley Forge and proud to follow
the Bonnie Blue Flag to AppOx-
mattox.