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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-10-27
TEN SHORT SERMONS,

By Rev. Charles Sickle,
There are many kinds Of ''rneinory
methods" but no one has ever in.
vented q scheme which will help q
II any man were half as good as he
knows how, he would be twice as
good as he is.
Most men flatter themselves that
they cannot be fooled by their fellows,
but they are fooling themselves by
supposing that tlle' can fool others.
Some people find fault because 1t
requires ten dollars to save a soul in
religious campaign, but they are in
different to the fact that a man may
spend ten dollars in a single night and
send his soul to hell.
Reputation is what others give us;
character is what we give ourselves.
Some men are trying hard to get
rid of sins. They will never succeed
until they conquer sin.
Innocence is ignorance of sin; vir-
tue is sin conquered.
o o
We are punished not so much for
our sin, as by our sin.
Most men are sorry not because they
have sinned, but because Of the result
of their sin.
The devil never taunts the man Of
whom he is sure.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-10-27
Many Clerks Needed to
Handle Presidents Mail

President Wilson's mail bag is the
largest in the world. Thousands of
letters arrive daily, and every one of
any importance must have the individ-
ual attention Of Americas first citizen.
OF course, the president is not able to
read all his correspondence by him
self. This difficulty is overcome by
a carefully developed system by which
the contents Of the White House mail
bag Of any Importance are laid before
Mr.. Wilson each day.
The work Of selection falls upon a
corps Of confidential clerks, who open
the letters and give them q first read
ing. Then they are carefully. sorted.
Many Of them are simply recommended
tons for office. These. after courte-
GUS acknowledgment, are referred to
the proper departments and placed on
file until the matter can be taken up
for consideration. Hundreds Of the
missives are purely formal, or contain
impossible requests. These are i'm
mediately answered by the staff and
signed by one of the presidents sec
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-10-27
WHY DON'T They?

stood upon the sidewalk and viewed
the passing throng
OF union men, in uniform, who proud
~ marched along
With flags and banners flying-how
sweet the bands did play,
1t was scene that once year &C.
ours on Labor day.
The thousands who were looking on
kept up a constant cheer
AS union after union passed-how
fine they did appear,
I thought while gazing on the scene,
I'm thinking yet, today
Why don't they vote together as they
march on Labor Day?
The Allied Printing Trades passed by
"a splendid set of men;
Their mettle had been tested, and
they stood together when
The outlook seemed extremely dark,
and yet they never flinched,
But pulled together with will till
victory was clinched,
The people had a welcome for 1.-The
men who built the town."
The unions in the Building Trades
mad often won renOWn.
thought as they were marching by:
I'm thinking yet, today
Why don't they vote together as they
marched on Labor Day?
The boys from mill and factory. COM
prising every trade
Which goes to make a city great were
in the grand parade.
No one could help Out be inspired at
such a splendid sight.
For all admire the men who stand
for Justice and for right.
Fraternalism reigned supreme
'twould do a person good
To see the workers marching on in
one grand brotherhood, t..
thought, while gazing on the scene;
I'm think yet, today
Why don't they vote together as they
marched on Labor Day?
Thomas H. West.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-10-27
it's submission to historic false

hood"
At this time when Uncle Sam is
calling on the manhood of the coun-
try to fight the battles for world free
dom, virility and health are prime
requisites needed to place the eff
cheney of the soldiery at its highest
level. 1t is only such a momentous
undertaking as this war that will
awaken the people from their lethar-
gic Indifference to the social evil and
make them realize the extent of this
awful scourge of the human race.
Despite the claim of many that
this evil is but the logical outgrowth
of the existing industrial system, the
hypocrisy of the double standard Of
morals must be exposed and eradi-
Gated by truth and the law Of nature.
If the great war shall in any way
be responsible for the determination
of this evil and the purging of the
moral standards, the terrible 5acri-
fices involved will be we'll worth the
price.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-10-27
WATCHES IN SERVICE

The wrist watch, once laughed at
as unmanly and 'sissified" is now al
most an essential adjunct of the SOL
dier's equipment. The watch has
probably formed more gifts to the
boys in camp than any other article.
Yet it is only In comparatively recent
times that it has become a genera,
utility. In the days Of our grand
fathers it was frequently much
priced possession. 1t was an occasion
for much class prejudice, and prob
ably snobbery, since it belonged only
to the favored few.
In the fifteenth century the watch
was invented. 1t came long years
after the clock. It was globular in
those days, often deliberately ornament
ed, and encrusted with precious
stones. In the sixteenth century it
became indeed an art object, and mas
ter craftsmen bent their ingenuity for
its adequate adornment.
The sixteenth century watch indeed
may be said to have appropriated to
camouflage. It assumed all forms.
Dogs and seashells. birds and grim
skulls in ivory with grinning teeth
examples Of the skill Of the maker of
cases for the sixteenth century watch.
The early nineteenth century saw
the dawn Of the chronometer. Re-
wards were offered for a watch that
would stand rough usage and the de-
mands of every day existence with
out being put out of commission.
AS a result the chronometer made
its appearance and from that day the
matchmaking industry has progressed
until now, when reliable watches in
plain cases are the property Of every
school child. .
The much sout, - "Kew certificate"
given at the observatory at Kew, Eng
land, insists that a watch may not
lose or gain more than two seconds
in day. Under exceptional trying
conditions this may be extended to
five seconds. The watch must be
tested for forty-five days, and no
stress Of temperature or change Of
position must affect the truly re-
markable "poise" Of this watch's Gin
ternal workin's' if it would gain the
coveted guaranty.-EXchang
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-10-27
COLLECTION OF WAR TAXES.

CO1IAECllON Of w AfN lAAEo.
The war revenue tax measure re-
Gently passed by congress is compre-
hensive and far-reaching, and virtu-
ally every one will soon-if not al
ready-feel it's effect in many ways.
Nearly everything which enters
into the everyday life of the people
has been hit, and all will contribute
to the funds essential to the success
full carrying on of the war.
There is nothing Objectionable to
this, providing honest and scrupu-
lous methods are used by those en-
trusted with the collection of these
taxes from those who will pay them.
BY this is meant that advantage
will undoubtedly be taken of this
unusual condition by many as an
opportunity to add to their profits.
AS an example, where war tax
of l cent is levied on some article,
the dealer will not only add the tax
to the selling price, but will collect
two or three times the amount of
the tax and appropriate the excess
as "recompense for collecting the tax
for the government"
AS an example, let us consider
the war tax on whisky. The latter
amounts to little more than so
cents quart. On good authority,
it has been learned that the liquor
dealers in Superior have added 81
to the price OF quart to provide for
this tax.
This is not an exceptional case, but
also applies to the collection of the
tax on tobacco and other articles.
War means higher prices for many
things, and it is the consumer-not
the middleman, as the latter would
have you believe-who must bear
the extra burden of taxation.
The whole-hearted and unani-
nous support of all the people is
necessary to bring the war to an
early conclusion. One way of jeo-
pardizing this unity is the abuse of
tax collection by dealers and middle
men. The people will uncomplain-
ingly meet the war taxes so long as
they are not Tobbed by profiteers.
The government is powerful enough
to curb this petty practice, and such
offenders should be dealt with mer-
cilessly and without the least bit of
leniency.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-10-27
DID YOU SUBSCRIBE FOR A LIB
ERTY BOND YET?

With two days remaining before
the campaign for the sale of Liberty
bonds vii! be concluded Saturday
night. it is necessary to dispose of
about a million dollars worth on
each day to bring Duluth's share up
to it's quota, and thus maintain the
reputation which this city has &C.
Quired by it's over-subscription of the
first Liberty Loan and the Red Cross
fund.
One surprising feature of the sale
of bonds so far is the unusually
large number of those purchasing
the smaller denomination bonds, or
In other words, working people. This
is all the more impressive when it is
remembered that the increased cost
Of living causes a financial burden
which will not permit of bond pur-
chases by the former without involv-
Ing real sacrifice.
Buying Liberty bonds is saving the
country just as surely as entering the
army is saving it. Don't leave saving
the country to the rich unless you
are willing to let them keep the
country when they have saved it.
Besides, this investment is a good
thing, one of the few good things
that people not rich have the first
chance at. The aim of the govern
ment is to spread this loan as widely
among the people-all the people-as
possible: so your investment of fifty
or five hundred or a thousand dol
lars is certain to be accepted, while
the rich mans investment of a hun
dred thousand or hundred million
will have to take the cut if there is,
as there ought to be. an enormous
over-subscription.
Buying a Liberty bond is an en-
couragement of thrift, and many who
subscribed for the first loan on the
installment plan have completed their
payments and are now the possess
ors of ''better than gold" certifi-
cate. instead of having frittered away
the small sums.
Although circumstances make It
impossible for many loyal people to
become owners of Liberty bonds, it is
hoped that the working people will
respond to their limit in subscribing
for the second Liberty Loan and thus
place in the hands of the government
a power that will augment the SER
vices being rendered to our country
by the brave men who are offering
their lives on the battlefields of Eu-
rope.
Buy a Liberty bond-and buy it
today!
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-10-27
TRUTH AND THE SOCIAL EVIL.

Before a gathering of surgeons at
Chicago last Monday, Secretary Dan
iels of the navy made a stirring ap-
peal to the medical profession to end
the false double standard of morals
that decreases military effective
ness"
The military officials, in the short
time that this country has been mo-
bilizing it's forces, have been brought
in contact with this subtle and vital
problem, being confronted with the
grim realization that the inroads
made upon the efficiency of human
beings by disease resulting from a
lax observation of the moral code
constitute a~grave menace to a sue
cessful conduct of the war, far
greater menace than is comprehen-
sible by few outside of the military
officials.
Secretary Daniels pointed out the
experience with this problem of the
European nations engaged in the
war, quoting authorities who say that
its ravages are more terrible than
those Of the important battles. One
English authority stated that this dis
ease is deadlier than smallpox or
cancer or tuberculosis.
F 1--WE know now by the testimony
of SCIENCE" said Mr.. Daniels, that
there is no foundation for a double
standard for the sexes. To preach it
IFS to preach immortality and a lower
ing of manhood. The lie that has
lived so long must be driven out by
the truth. Only God will ever know
the toll in blood and tears that this
lie has taken from the heart Of the
,world-the price that the health of
the race has been made to pay for
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-10-27

retaries.
Such communications as the presi.
dent ought to see are clearly briefed
that is, slip is pinned at the top of
each letter, and on this is type
written synopsis of its contents. tell
ing who the writer is and what. he
has to present. Frequently tho presi-
dent is sufficiently interested by the
brief to cause him to read tho whole
letter. Sometimes the communication
is referred to a cabinet officer, in
which case the slip is retained at, the
White House and filed. .s>,-,. T.: j..
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-10-27
LET US CHANGE THIS.

In state of nature it is an inva
able law that mans acquisitions
in proportion to his labors. In a sta
Of artificial society it is a law as co
slant and as invariable that the
who labor most enjoy the fewe
things, and that those who labor
at all have the greatest number
enjoyments.-Ed Burke.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-10-27

Adolph Germer, secretary of
National Socialist party, and
others have been acquitted in
United States district court
charges Of conspiracy against the
lective draft.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-10-27

The fuel administration allowed
the coal dealers an increase of 30
per cent in profits over those of
1915. Has anyone heard of working
men receiving q 80 per cent increase
in wages since 1915? Not many.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-10-27

Nothing succeeds like success. The
success of our efforts depends upon
our loyalty to ourselves. To consist
emily patrontze union labeled pro-
ducts is an act of loyalty.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-10-27

The right of labor unions to re-
sort to peaceful picketing to fight
against the open shop was upheld
this week in decision by Judge
Leslie in the district court at
Omaha, and once more this method
OF conducting strikes has been vindi-
Gated as the fnalienable privilege of
working men,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-10-27

can easily see through it.
Our politicians. have made ma
promises to the farmers in exchan
for their votes, and few were ev
redeemed, and that's why the far1
ers have taken to outstanding the
own votes.
1t surely BODIES ill for the poll
clans, and also for some of the {:
legged patriots of the good old sta
Of Minnesota,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-10-27

Col. Roosevelt has disclosed t
fact that he has been unable to U
his left eye since he retired from t
White House. There are not f
persons who believe that he is
tally blind.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-10-27

Duluth taxpayers will pay $500
per thousand assessed valuation for
this years taxes in excess of those
last year.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1917-10-27
HOW NOT TO DO TT.

Collier's: War and the grind Of the
days work sometimes get fairly SEN
sible men to the point of declaring
that they will shut down the yard,
mine or factory rather than "recog-
nize" some anarchistic element in
the local union. There has been a
lot of that sort of talk lately in con-
nection with copper mine and ship
yard troubles. Now, the average
American workman is neither robber
nor lunatic. Labor rows nearly a.
ways have real cause, which is
worth looking for. And whatever
that cause may be, it can be talked
over by all concerned. If q man
works for you, he is plenty good
enough for you to talk with regard
ing that work. An employer who
does not obey the labor laws Of his
state, or who does not maintain safe
conditions in the plant, Is an anar-
chist himself and should wear the
red flag in his buttonhole. The keys
to industrial peace are justice and
wisdom. Why not use them and save
the strain?
1. w. w. A MENACE TO LABOR.
Los Angeles Citizen: The Califor-
mia State Federation OF Labor. In ses-
sion at Sacramento all last week.
placed itself squarely on record as
opposed to that impossible aggrega-
ton known as the I. w. w.
If the representatives of the Cali
fornia trade unionists had done MOTH
ing else during their weeks DELHI
erations, their gathering would have
been we'll worth while.
Taken as a whole, the 'organiza-
ton calling itself the Industrial
Workers Of the World Is a menace to
the legitimate labor movement. The
average member of the I. w. w. is
violently opposed to everybody and
everything. If he would speak only
for himself his rantings would do lit
tie harm, but invariably he poses as
a spokesman Of labor.
Happily, there are very few OF this
breed in Los Angeles, but one is too
many. They should be squelched
wherever they show their heads.
There is no room In the Organized
Labor movement for an !. w. w.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-01-08
BATTLE INTERNALLY
Over 5coo People Are Now Doing S

Over 100000 People Are Now Doing Sc
For many wears physicians have
agreed that the vast majority of hui
man ills we're caused by accumulated
waste IN the Lower Intestine: that in
our present way Of living Nature
could not remove all this waste with
out assistance. no matter how regular
We might be: and that the poison
from this waste circulated through the
blood pulled us away down below par
and was responsible for many diseases
o. serious nature.
During this time the II. p. l.. Cas-
cade" fer Internal Bathing has, be-
cause Of their recommendation and
those Of its users, been steadily grow
ing in favor
Recently. however. the startling
news which has been covering this
country that great surgeons and spec
iaiists have been operating on the
Lower Intestine for the most chronic
and serious diseases has caused Amer
leans to become thoroughly awake to
the Importance of keeping this Lower
Intestine free from all poisonous waste
matter, and over 100000 are now
using Internal Baths.
II you try the u. B. l.. Cascade" you
will find yourself always bright. con-
ident and capable-the poisonous
waste makes us bilious. blue, dull and
nervous. Internal Baths are Natures
,wn cure for Constipation-just warm
water properly applied. Drugs force
Nature-the 81. B. l.. Cascade" gently
assists her.
Call and see ii at A. G. Luken's
Drug Store in Richmond, Ind. or ask
hem for "Why Man of Today Is Only
80 Per Cent. Efficient" booklet Of
great interest, which is given free on
-rruest.-Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-01-08
VIRGINIA FARMER
RESTORED TO HEALTH BY VlNoI

Atlee, Val was weak, rundown,
no appetite, my blood was poor.
could not sleep nights. and was rapid
ly losing flesh, but I am farmer and
had to work. Medicines had failed
to help me until took Vinol. After
taking three bottles my appetite is
fine, sleep well, my blood is good
and | am well again. "-Orlando w.
Borkey.
Vinol, which contains beef and cod
liver peptones, iron and manganese
peptonates and glycerophosphates, is
guaranteed to overcome weak, run
down conditions, chronic coughs, colds
and bronchitis. Glen Thistlethwaite,
Druggist, Richmond, Ind
Also at the leading drug store in all
Indiana tOwns.-Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-01-08
WILLIAM EHlER ILL

EATON. o., Jan. 8.-William Ehler
wellknown farmer, who formerly liv
ed on farm northwest of here. is ly
ing in serious condition at the home
of relatives in Greenville. He fell of
an elevator and struck upon a con
crete floor, sustaining conclusion oil
the brain and fractured collar bone
Ehler lately married a Greenville
woman.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-01-08
CAST OF JUNIORS
PLAYS At BOSTON

WHITEWATER, Jan. S.--The high
school junior class of this place will
stage 1.-The Old Quarry" FRIDAY eve
ming In the auditorium of the Boston
high school This p!aylet was pre-
sented last week here to an overflow
ing house and was warmly received.
It is planned to present the play in
Il number OF the smaller towns of the
county within the month.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-01-08

ADJUSTMENTS AT
LOCAL HOUSES
WASHINGTON

You need not be tired business
man to enjoy "My Home Town Girl,
In which John Hyams and Leila Nc
Intyre are being featured and which
is to be seen at the Washington Thea
ire tonight 1t is smashing hit. The
book and lyrics of Frank Stammers
are delight and the music by Louis
A. Hirsch is always tuneful. There
was never more pleasing number
than my Home Town Girl" Hirsch's
score is charming, not noisy or vulgar.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-01-08
THE QUiNINE THAT DOES
NOT AFFECT THE HEI

Because of its tonic aid laxative eff
feet, Laxative Bromo Quinine can be
taken by anyone without causing ner-
vousness nor ringing in the head,
There is only one "Bromo Quinine."
T.. W. Groves signature is on box,
% cents ADV.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-01-08
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Practically new bicycle,
$500. Phone 1924. SIT
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-01-08
DAYTON WOMAN SINGS

EATON, O., Jan. Especial vocal
number at vesper services in First
Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon
were presented by Mrs. Louise Davis.
of Dayton. Mrs. Davis ranks high
among the Gem City's soloists. and
her renditions here were warmly
appreciated.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-01-08
TRUSTEE BOARD ELECTED

OXFORD, O., Jan. 'S.--The board OF
trustees of Oxford township Saturday
elected the following officers for the
year: President. Durham Davis; vice
creeid ant. Jesse NJ. Petree; clerk,
Charles Wright. These road superin-
tendents were appointed for districts
Numbers /, 2 and 8, respectively:
John Moon, Benjamin Sheard and Will
liam f. Hardy.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-01-08
FOR SALE


FOR SALE-5-passenger Chevrolet au-
tomobile. Good condition. Call Sc
So. 10th st. 5-3t
FOR SALE-Comination writing desk
and bookcase. 1912 Main. 6-3t
FOR SALE OR TRADE-Typewrite
in good condition Tom W. Johnson,
R. A, Richmond. CIT
FOR SALE-Two show cases, 1Ox12
feet; enameled ice box Phone
1894. CIT
FOR SALE-Household goods. Phone
1910 2-eod-7t
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-01-08
DIRECTORS NAME LEADERS

OXFORD. O.. Jan. S.-The board Of
directors of the Oxford Loan and
Building association has elected the
following officers for the year: Presi
dent. 3. Ringold; vice president, Ev
eret 4, Williams; secretary, John
Hays; treasurer. MoritZ Schlenck
Also the regular annual dividend OF
five per cent. was declared.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-01-08
MRS. CAMPBELL IMPROVES

EATON, O., Jan. S.-Mrs. Clarence
Campbell is improving from the eff
fects of a successful operation, per-
formed Saturday in Miami Valley has.
pital, Dayton. Mr. Campbell is son
of Albert Campbell, auditor-elect of
Preble county.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-01-08
BEGINS MURDER PROBE

EATON, o.. Jan. S.-Investigation
OF the first degree murder charge
against John NJ. Goodwin was begun
today by grand jury in common
Ileas court.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-01-08

A new kitchen utensil IS a cutter
for removing cores from vegetables in
the form Of long spiral that can be
used il wished.