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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-01-19
HUMAN ELEMENT
IN PRODUCTION IS
CONVENTION TOPIC
Illinois Labor and Allied Associ-
atoms to Discuss Problems
Resulting From War.

URBANA, ILL.,, Jan. 17.-Employ-
ers and employees are to be brought
together in discussion of Labor
problems resulting from the war" at
a congress to be held at the Univers-
ity of Illinois in February. The uni
versity, acting in conjunction with
the Illinois Manufacturing associa-
ton, the Illinois Coal Operators as
ISOLATION, the national safety council,
the state Federation of Labor, and
many other associations Of employers
and employees Of the state, is holding
the congress.
Samuel Gomper. president of the
Charles Piez, of the United States
rotary of the Illinois state federation
of labor, and r. c. Richards, chair
man Of the central safety committee
Of the Northwestern railroad, are
among many prominent speakers who
have been asked to participate in the
congress and lead the discussion Of
the many relating problems.
The congress has been called for
the purpose of impressing upon
both labor and capital the need of
recognizing the human element in
production, especially at this time.
It is hoped that greater co-opera-
ton between employers and wage
earners in this state will result and
so further production for the coun-
try, at least during the war.
The congress was made possible
by the efforts of several prominent
Illinois faculty men who persuaded
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-01-19

hose days. In fact, for noble per-
sonages and on special occasions and
feasts 1t was quite the correct thing,
Who will attempt to name all the
perfumes that were considered essen
tial to the toilet of an Egyptian lady
Myrrh, broom, frankincense, and
harris horn and other ingredients OBJ
tanned from plants imported into
Egypt from Persia and Arabia fill
the room with fragrance and over
power the delicate odor Of the fresh
lotus flowers found in every lady's
bcudoir. For in spite of their fond
ness for strong and strange odors the
Egyptian women when dressed for the
party do not omit the fresh flower
placed in the hair. If the affair be
great social function, this flower will
be replaced by fresh buds offered by
the hostess or host in the course of
the entertainment. An old Egyptian
drawing shows company of wealthy
ladies at such an entertainment, ap-
parently blissfully occupied in "prink-
ling Mirrors of polished silver with
jewels encrusted handles, help them
to determine whether the flower is on
straight.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-01-19
UNITED STATES
T. MUST CONTROL
M|NES--PEAB0DY
New York Banker Declares
Supervision Of Fuel Next
Step Forward.

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y, Jan.
10.-The war for democracy is de-
veloping the needs of democracy is
most effective and drastic fashion
says G. F. Peabody. President Will
son, the great executive of the wishes
Of the people, has again demon
strated his most rare courage by TAX
ing absolute control of the railroads
for the effective prosecution Of the
war and the ultimate welfare of the
people, The general approval al
ready voiced indicates his rare judg-
ment of public opinion for which he
has so patiently waited while private
control of the transportation, so vital
to the life of the country, was maxi
ing evident to the people it's inherent
weakness.
Every assistance should now be
given to the successful carrying out
Of this unified management of the
railroads. If any further steps are
necessary to assure its success they
should not be delayed. Public opin-
ion should be educated to the fact
that absolute control and operation
by the government of coal mines is
necessary to the success Of the gov
eminent in it's management OF rail-
road transportation, and equally SO
to the economical prosecution Of the
industries of the country, and not less
to the comfort, health, and life of
the people who maintain it's indus
tries and produce it's wealth.
The coal miner is entitled to good
wages, and the consumer, including
the railroads, should have the ad-
vantage Of an average cost of coal;
some seams being we'll located and
more cheaply operated than others.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-01-19
MUSICAL COMEDY
AT The oRpHEUM
"vanity Fair Of 1918" Is Head
line Act During BonspIe|
Week.

For bonspiel week the Orpheum
will have, commencing Sunday after
noon, as its headline set the zenith Of
magnif1cence in musical comedy,
'Vanity Fair Of 1915" with twenty
people, mostly girls Of beauty, with
Jack Trainor and Olga De Baugh at
the head. This act is considered one
of the biggest musical comedy acts in
vaudeville, and will go far in pleasing
the patrons and the visiting curriers'
The other acts will be Harry -olmes
in adam Killjcy," a new comedy;
Chas. NJ. Mcdonald and James Row.
land in my Good Friend"; breeze
from the farm, Harry & Eta Conley;
Chas. Hanlon and Art Clifford pre-
senting the unexpected" genuine
novelty; Henry Regal and David Ben
der; and as an extra big feature, Will
Oakland & Co. in Danny O'Gill, U.
s. A." Mr.. Oakland is a singer Of
national fame, and his ~phonograph
records are very popular; and the
usual Orpheum Travel Weekly and
concert orchestra Program.
Right now Duluth is getting the
cream of. the amusement world and
by it's patronage is putting Duluth on
the amusement map. Don't miss get
ting your big value here, 15c and Csc
for the daily matinees 2:15, and
every night at SIS.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-01-19
LABOR DEMANDS
u,S,:TAKE over.
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PA ! X \ ]: PLANTS
Employers: Bfazen|y Violated
Agreement with Federal Board,
Workers Say.

CHICAGO, Jan. 1.-THE immedi-
ate taking over of all the packing
plants in the United States will be
urged upon President Wilson by a de-
legation representing every craft in
the industry and headed by John
Fitzpatrick, president of the Chicago
Federation of Labor, which departed
tor Washington Wednesday night.
A statement issued by representa-
tives Of the employees said:
1.-THE organized packers of the
country have refused to meet us or
to cooperate with us in any manner,
in this great world crisis. They have
brazonly repudiated the solemn agree
ment entered into between the Presi-
dent and ourselves through his media
ton commission, upon last Christmas
morning.
1.-THE packing industry is the most
vital and important one in the nation.
To permit this industry during the
progress of a world war to remain in
the private hands Of a very few men
would not only be ridiculous from the
standpoint of governmental policy but
highly dangerous to the cause Of civil
ization and world democracy for
which we are struggling"
The workers will propose to Presi-
dent Wilson that in case the plants
are taken over they will enlist as the
first members OF Americas industrial
army and will guarantee IT,. govern
ment full handed equipment for every
packing plant in the United States.
They also propose to leave all condi-
tions of employment and wages t, the
government.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-01-19
GALAXY OF STARS At
THE SUNBEAM: SUNDAY

Douglas Fairbanks thought that the
title of his play, "The Lamb" might
fairly be, 1.-THE Time Of His Life" Not
that the title would especially fit the
story, but because it would fit his ex-
perience.
A fortnight before the picture was
completed, the sstar, with his director,
and a company that included $50
mounted COMPREHENSIVE real thing
mind you-went out to the Mojave
desert and put up at little western
COW town.
Here Fairbanks played his first
western part, rode q western cayuse,
shot, jumped cliffs and lived at a
speed that made all previous Fair
banks picture records resemble the
largo Of a. funeral march-whatever
that may be.
William Hart, the well-known
Western actor, and Roscoe (Fatty)
Arbuckle, the comedian, will appear
Sunday at the Sunbeam theater in ad-
dition to. Doug Fairbanks.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-01-19

the university to invite representa-
tives of employers and employees to
Champaign to discuss labor prob
lens, particularly from the stand
point of the effect of the war on
them.
Questions concerning the health Of
the worker, the many injuries which
he is subject to at his work, the diff
culties of laborers in finding work
and of employers in hiring men; and
problems of scientific management
will be among the topics to be con-
sidered. The congress will be held
Feb. IA, lasting through Feb. 16.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-01-19

The first month Of the
year develops m any
sales" in spite Of the
soaring prices.
The object Of selling
things far below market
values is, Of COURSE to
keep the stocks in good
shape and free from odds
and ends, which make the
Buyers life a burden.
If you read this before
Saturday night, hurry to
the Columbia's big Shirt
Sale.
Many $1.25 to So Shirts
go this week at SO cents
and all our fine Manhat-
tan Shirts at big reduc-
tions.
\
A Ladies' Shoe Sale is
on, where mainly small
sizes are offered at $2.85.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-01-19

Coal being produced by nature should
be the property of all the people. In
dividuals and corporations should
never have been allowed to acquire
or control this fundamental neces-
sity of civilized life. A vigorous and
unanimous expression Of public SEN
timent on this issue should be at
once made evident to the president
and his assistants in the government.
Now is the time to redeem the coun-
try from this lightweight Of privilege.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-01-19
A fall in prices

Mems OverGoats-many
of them at reduced prices.
The biggest lines are at
present those selling at
$14.85 and $685..
All Boys Overcoats
were reduced this week
from Is to IS per cent Of
the regular prices.
Then there is a new sale
of Kneepant Suits at
$2.38, 1898 and $3.50. The
latter with two pair Of
pants.
Boys Underwear at
19c, 39c, sec and. &c.,,
Boys Mackinaws in
patterns not longer OBJ
tainable at $4.85.
Many other small bar
gains are on the counters
in the Columbia Chill
dren's Department.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-01-19
MOLDERS RAISE WAGES.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Jan. IT,
The Mascot Stove Manufacturing COM
pany has raised wages Of its organ
lied iron molders Is per cent. This
concern refuses to bother with So
called ''welfare" schemes but believes
in paying a living wage and permit
ting its employees to handle their own
affairs.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-01-19
THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER

On, say can you see, by dawns early light,
proudly hailed at the twight's last cleaning
Whose broad stripes and bright stars hro the peous gh
watched, gallanty streamng
the rockets red glare the bombs bursting in
thro' the night that flag still there
Oh, say does that star-spanged banner yet wave
Ger the land of the free and the home ofthe brave
dimly thro' the mists of the deep,
Where the foes naughty host In dread silence
What is that which the beezes DER the towering steep
fully blows half concea1s, half dtscloses?
catches the CLEAN Of the mornings first beam,
In full glory reflected, shines on the stream =
-spanged banner; oh, long may it
DER the land Of the the home of the
And where is that band who so vauntingly swore.
That of and the battles confusion,
a country should leave more? ~"
washed their foul footsteps po]lutior
refuge the hireing and slave
of flight or the gloom Of the grave
gled banner in triumph shall %:>
Ger the land and the home Of the ~ ~
Oh thus be it where freemen shall stand -
Between their loved home and wild desolaton: -
victy and the heavn rescued land
Praise Power that hath made and preserved nation!
conquer must when name It is Just
And motto: "1n God is trust!"
And the star-spanged triumph
Der the land Of the free and the home Of the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-13
No Occasion for
Stenog. Union

Dear Miss Grey: l would like 10
express just my personal opinion on
the subject as brought UP by M
NJ" regarding stenographcrs' need
OF organizing In order 10 obtain a
living wage.
Under present conditions. II was
surprising TO me TO hear OF "A stenog'
rapher OF even one years experience,
working for salary OF $i2 per
week.
am familiar with the efforts Of
n large. reliable firm. who had con
siderable difficulty in securing the
services OF "A stenQgrapher at $50
per month. Also the government is
periodically calling for stenogra pliers
ut salaries ranging from $1,000 per
year up 10 $4,000. and. knowing sew.
eral young ladies' who have passed
the civil service examinations. can
say that any stenographer OF ordi.
nary intelligence and capability
should pass easily.
So-it would seem that with the
present demand and high salaries. an
organization OF union is certainly
not necessary at this time.
| would say that stenogrn pher
OF year or more experience who Is
not earning upwards Of s7b per
month Is not awake to the posnbill-
ties OF her earning capacity.
A SATISFIED STENOG.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-13
Germany to Strike Before Snow Flies" to Aid Peace Talk

Germany wants peace now.
This winter she will try harder than ever TO get
peace-her kind Of peace.
In order to do that she must have some sort OF
success to show
Success on the Italian front is impossible
Success on the Russian front is disgrace.
Her only chance is to have some showing OF sue
cess on the West front.
Where that blow will come no one knows. All that
we can be sure of is that it will be the last great blow
of which Germany is capable.
1t cannot be successful from military point of
view
However hard she strikes, the blow will finally be
met, and Germany will have lost more men than the
allies. But Germany will not look upon this from
military stanCp 1t will be the last blow before the
snow flies, and it will be the real peace offensive.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-13
Nanny Goats
In Demand

Dear Miss Grey: AS you are
evidently a walking encyclopedia. ]
have a question for you. | have
noted suggestions about small fam
lilies without n COW should provide
themselves with nanny goat OF
the milk producing kind. ] would
like TO be advised where such an
animal could be secured. Can you
give me an linking as TO the above
The high cost OF maintenance OF a
COW precludes many of such a
luxury" while n goat could be
kept quite reasonably. w. T. NJ.
Names and addresses cannot
be printed IN this column. and
! cannot take the responsibility
OF recommending firms. ! would
advise you to place an ad In
the daily papers, or write to the
information bureau. agricultural
department. Washington. y. c..
where such reliable information
is apt TO be on file.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-13

Editor The Star: Tuesday took the first step IN the
patriotic service which the offering of my lie Tor
the freedom of the world The successful elimination oil
This course requires not only strong foundation 10 our
fixed determination wn but also the cooperation OF
those not required the battle field.
appreciate the Indispensable service being rendered
by the women during these trying times but must con,
css my enthusiasm shivered and shrunk when was waited
upon at the registration office by corpuen member oil
the wearing enough diamonds one hand to feed
Belgian babies two and halfsx large diamonds
in five rings ONE finger then others-and the other
hand jeweled but not SO lavishly. =,
When this victorious army returns from its worthy
achievement to the best country earth they are gong
to know right wrong and they going to be leaders
in the advance of democracy and equality they are not
rone to permit starvation in Belgium poverty and pes
thence in Armenia, and blind and feeble old women
bedding papers and pencils in Seattle while the necessities
and comforts of be provided thru the eml
nation of the insane uxures avished upon some Selfish
sentimental spendthrifts 1t won't be tolerated!
Let's train children differently Teach them that
only by unsefsh service they be worthy leaders In
the worlds progress which for four has been hanging
in the balance. r+.t
Yours for world democracy
B. E. MCCONNELL.
S07 Alaska Bldg.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-13

We all remember the kasers announcement that
he was going to eat Christmas dinner in 1914 in the
city of Paris.
We remember that. year ago last January, Won
Tptz told the Germans that the submarine would lick
England before August l, 1918.
Then there that little invitation given by Hin
denburg to the newspapermen of Germany to take
lunch with him, April l, 1918 in Paris.
In fact, this thing of taking lunch or dinner or
breakfast in Paris has been perfect among the
German leaders.
There seems to be danger that may lose
our heads a little bit.
The arrival of American soldiers in France was
the one thing which checked the advance of the Ger
man army. If had not sent million men to
France between February LIST and July LIST, there is lit
tie doubt but the Germans would have kept on going
not that they could have broken the French ne but
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-13

the French would not have been able to stop them
without going back 10 Is miles.
It is Just as certain that these million American
soldiers put pep and ginger into every English and
French general, so that when Foch gave the word to
attack they went forward with rush In other words,
but for the Americans the allied advances from the
Marine to the Asne and the advances eastward from
Amiens and Albert would not have been made at this
time.
II is Just as true that the American soldiers are
going to break the German line and throw the Ger
man army back over the Rhine that Germany her.
self will learn what means by the light of her
burning towns and cities.
The war, however, is not over by long way.
Germany had the allies down and they partly took
the count. The allied army is again its feet and
giving stiff punches but Germany is not by any
means out of the ring.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-13
No Reason Why
She Shouldn't Go

Dear Miss Grey: have n prob
lem | would like you to solve for me.
have been invited to party and
am very undecided about going. This
party IL given in honor OF "A boy
friend of mine. His sister and /
have not spoken to each other for
nearly a year. The party is at the
family residence. Would you please
advise me whether to go or not7
UNDECIDED.
Since the party is given for
the young man. and not his Sis
ter. and you are invited. know
OF no reason why you should not
attend IT, you really wish to.
Perhaps this may serve as
means OF bringing about n rec.
oncilistlon between you and your
friends sister. which would be
very fine, indeed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-13
Another Soldiers
Letter DELAYED

Dear Miss Grey: About six weeks
ago | sent mail to young man in
France. but up TO a recent date he
had not received It. tho he had re-
celved letters sent since then. The
letter has not been returned to me.
Can you suggest how | may trace
it? X.
This has happened in many
cases. When the soldier reaches
his permanent location his mai.
IL slow in following him. be-
cause the men go by so many
different routes. Report the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-13
Il. S. President
American Born

Dear Miss Grey: II n father ant
mother arrive In this country and
have a son born here. can he be
president OF the United States? II
not, what generation could be?
$. l.. w.
Any man born in the United
States may become president
That Is. "A president must have
been born In this country. The
constitution says nothing about
his parents or any other gen
Grafton.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-13

The members of the board OF edu'
cation have reported at the close OF
every year for the past II years That
the schools are broke. This year
they reported 1t on August 81. Con-
CALCULATIONS on the promptness.
There is a shortage OF school funds
and shortage of teachers. But other
wise the schools are in fine shape.
+. S.-We expect to read in about
eight days that there is a shortage
of seats and shortage OF rooms and
shortage of buildings.
RURAL POET MAKES HIS BOW
For Sale-Hoistein COW. Due to
freshen now. X. w. Murphy.-Ad
vertisement in Honesdale. Pa, Inde-
pendent
The latest German drink-Haig
and Haig. with Foch for a chaser.
SOCIETY NOTE
Mr.. Otto Spinner drove in his auto
to the country Saturday night, re-
turning home Monday morning.
A GOOD COMBINATION
Mr.. and Mrs. Bull. OF Sun Prairie,
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Driver.-Janesville, Wis,
Gazette.
You can be pretty certain OF one
thing: IL ever there is another war,
Germany won't be in 1t.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-13
Better BE Safe
Than .SOrru

Dear Miss Grey: ! have a friend
who Is getting divorce and as
soon as she gets IT, she intends go
ing TO Vancouver. Is. C.. and be
married again. and coming right
back here 20 live. Would II he
legal ~ she did? MRS. II.
Your friends marriage In II.
c. would be considered abso-
iutcly null and void in this
country. and II brought TO the
notice OF the authorities. she
could be arrested and fined for
contempt OF court
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-13
Alien Enemies
Re1ister IN Draft

Dear Miss Grey: Please tell me
whether one who has registered as
an alien enemy viii have to register
in this coming draft.
A SUBSCRIBER.
Yes. every man who Is Is and
under i6 must register.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-13
God Help Us!"

Falling back before the slow moving but ceaselessy
advancing hosts of British French Americans the Ger
man foe prays to God for help
"God help usw screams the frightened Baron Won Ar
denne, Hun general.
They stand deep in the blood of slaughtered babies
noncombatant men, nurses, wounded and beg Tor
God to help them!
They stand convicted of crimes uncomfortable and pray
for Gods help!
They walow in of their horrible depravy and
cruelty and plead with God for help!
They bring to the world the most awful of all wars
and hope that God will help
They violate their most sacred pledges and call upon
God for help.
They tear down affairs and demoish churches and
pect God to help them!
They kill clergymen and violate the sisterhood of the
church-and pray to God for help!
They steal the images from cathedras and cast
them into cannon, yet pray to God for help
They enslave captive people and beg Gods help
They torture prisoners and innocent and chill
dren-but pray to God for help
And they not repentant yet pray for Gods help
They not willing to end their riot of barbarian law
e3sness but pray for God to help them!
The God we have to know is NOT the accomplice
OF the murderer the robber the ravisher, the Hun!
Uncle Sam may direct the countrys coal production
Such mag yell be termed ideal Coalition.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-13
vi stt0tss E 2 2 &vx

matter TO your postmaster. There
Is. OF course. the possibility that
the letter has been lost. but the
probabilities are that your friend
will get his earlier letters.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-13

YES, TT YOU REALLY WISH IN
ANSWER
II. i. asks.
After we have won the war. do
you think we will return TO the good
old days of
Over-eating.
Overwhelming.
awer-smoking.
Corresponding.
Under-working?
The Huns can't retreat and they
can't fight. say the war experts. But
give the devil his due. They are still
surrendering.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-13
Gasoline Men! Sell Stamps

Gasoline you have opportunity to sell great
number of Thrift and War Savings Stamps Sunday
Supply yourself with some.
Back East, folks observing gasoine-less Sundays
They walk Here they ride. They use gasoline
Isn't this privilege worth something? Surely it's
worth stamp two and buyer of gasoline would re-
fuse to buy Thrift Stamp War Savings Stamp as
well.
But they cannot buy the stamps if the gasoline sta
tons do not provide themselves with some
So get busy gasoline men.