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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-08-17
WITH WOMEN WORKERS
Want WOMAN TO
RUN FOR SENATE
Government Working Women
Send Out Letters For Miss
Rankin to Montana Voters,

Three thousand working women,
employed in the big bureau of print
ing and engraving run by Uncle Sam,
are grateful to Miss Jeanette Rankin,
Montana's congresswoman, for the
battle she waged and won on behalf
of better hours and wages for them,
during the last year. They sent her
their thanks, but that did not satisfy
them. When she announced that she
would run for the senate, these women
and girls announced that they would
become a part of her campaign COM
mittee.
Each of them is writing postcards
to half dozen voters in Montana,
telling in her own way why the first
woman in the house deserves to be
promoted to the senate to keep up
her fight for women in industry and
for all the rest of the common folks.
In addition to that, these women
are going to send out hundred thou
sand other postcards, which will go
to every woman in Montana, and will
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-08-17
UNITED STATES SENT
100000. BUSHELS
OF WHEAT TO ALLIES

Sir William Goode, Of the British
food ministry, says that from July,
1917, to April, 1918, the United States
exported to the allies 10000, 900 BUSH
els of wheat products. OF this it is as
serted that 100000 bushels repre-
resented voluntary sacrifices by the
American people in their consumption
of wheat.
There is a triple economy, triple
aspect of this saving of wheat. It
saved wheat for our army and the
armies of our allies; it saved money
to the American people, and for the
most part this money went for the
purpase Of government wa securities.
There is another saving still; this
sort of|sacrifice and economy is help
ing win the war-shorten the war
with the resultant saving Of soldiers
lives
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-08-17
PUBLIC OWNED UTILITY PLANTS
NOT ASKING FOR HIGHER Rates
Municipal Plants Are Keeping Down Springfield Light
and Water Plant Makes Good Showing In Spite Of
Increased Cost Of Doing Business.

In view of the widespread efforts
of public utility companies every
where to put up their rates, it is in
teresting to read the report of the
Springfield, ILL.,, Water, Light and
Power plant recently issued. The
plant assures its patrons that there
will certainly be no necessity of in
creasing rates either in the water or
electrical departments.
Here is another striking evidence
Of the success of municipal ownership.
This plant, the report states, has been
subject to practically the same in
creased burdens on account of war
prices as the privately owned utili-
ties and yet it keeps down the rates.
In fact, the increased costs have been
very decided. The price of fuel, it is
stated, has practically doubled, and
the plants have made very substan-
tial increases in wages. Under such
conditions privately-owned plant
Immediately sets up a clamorous de-
mand fthe right to raise rates.
But in this case, Mr.. Spaulding, the
commissioner of public works and the
one to whom the quite gratifying sue
cess of the plants is largely due,
points out that even with the great
increased costs the municipality
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-08-17

owned utilities are still earning a
very fair rate on the total investment,
and therefore there is no reason for
raising the rates.
All that has happened in this case
is that the rate of return-we would
call it profit, perhaps-has been a
little less as result of the increased
cost. For example, the rate of re-
turn" erned on the money invested
in the water works last year was SO
per cent; this year it is 8.5. And Mr..
Spaulding thinks that S.5 per cent in
come is sufficient, even if lit is a lit
tie less than last years rate: Again,
the rate of return on the money in
vested by the city in the light plant
was 21.9 per cent last year; this year
it is 17.S per cent. Why raise the
rates?
Moreover, these results have been
shown in addition to all the other ad-
vantages which follow as usual the
municipal ownership ofthese utilities.
And the question naturally arises-if
a publicly owned plant like this can
meet the increased cost of production,
keep down the rates and still earn
very substantial income on the cap
ital invested, why cannot the private
plants do so?
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-08-17

HELPFUL REMINDERS

ONE say we should eat to live.
AID some say live to eat,
'ut look Il it which ever way,
It's true, to live. we eat.
Save any bits of leftover paraffin
ON jelly glasses, wash we'll, melt and
rain and it will be ready for use an
her year.
Paraffin is fine to keep the irons
nooth while ironing: it also keeps
he kitchen range bright and good
ooking, and should be used freely if
range stands unused any length of
me.
When pouring anything very hot
nto a glass dish set the dish on wet
10th. Kerosene is a great saver Of
couring soap and labor. Use d cloth
-ampened with kerosene to wipe out
he boiler after using. 1t will keep
he sink free from grease with little
tubing.
Tt is seasonable Just now to bear in
mind that fruit picked after a heavy
- ain loses its flavor and is not good
or making jelly.
Fruit for jelly making should not
,e too ripe, as the pectin is found in
arger amount in unripe fruit; this is
he tl1lckening quality which gives to
ely its consistency.
Currants and raspbcrries in equal
u -ntities make delicious jelly.
ely to be clear should drip through
jelly bag and never be squeezed.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-08-17

HINTS FOR HOUSEWIVES

Before using a casserole or any
earthen baking dish, temper it by put
ting it into cold water and boiling it,
, then let it cool gradually.
Add sugar to the fruit when using
it for sauce; after it is partly cooked
it will require less sugar to sweeten it.
Keep a little powdered punice to
remove stains from under the nails.
Apply with a toothpick or an orange
stick.
Look to see that your milk bottles
are holding the standard measure.
Wipe carefully before opening and
pouring out the milk or cream. =
An easy way to fill preserve jars is
to use gravy boat. The handle makes
it easy to dip and the spout is just
right to enter the jar top.
Surgeons plaster is most useful for.
many things. Bind a piece over a
hard corn or callous. This will keep
them moist and, like the wicked, they
Twill cease from troubling"
When hot fat is spilled on the floor
dash on cold water at once. This will
cool and harden the fat and it can.
most of it, be scraped off before it
has soaked into the wood
When the cane seats in chairs be-
gin to sag wet them in hot soapsuds
On the bottom, rinse in hot water and
dry.
Use the small-sized clothespins as
they stay on better than the larger
Never let dishwater dry in the
towels; rinse first in cold water to
harden and remove the grease, if any,
then wash in hot soapsuds, rinse again
and dry. Towels treated in this way
and not used on baking dishes will
keep white.
Keep a cork on the letter file or
spindle on the desk. 1t may save an
eye or more.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-08-17
C0MPERS MAKES
HIT WITH ELKS
Walter F. Dacey Returns From
Atlantic City Convention.
Boosts Labor Chief.

Walter F. Dacey, Past Exalted
Ruler of the Duluth lodge of Elks,
returned home last week from the
convention of the grand lodge recently
held at Atlantic City, N. j. The con-
vention was addressed by Samuel
Gompers president of the A. F. of
L., who is a member of the order.
Mr.. Dacey speaks very highly of
Mr.. Gompers and was impressed with
the speech he delivered before the
convention. The following are few
extracts from the speech which Will
be read with interest by labor men as
we'll as by members Of the Order of
Elks:
II find myself placed in a most en-
viable position and perhaps for once
in my life find it difficult to express
my appreciation.
TO me Elkdom is more than a
name. 1t is an ideal. 1t is a symbol.
It inspires the highest and best mo-
tives and aspirations, not only to do
good, but to do right, which, after
ALL is the great driving force CT the
human family.
ITO do right and thus to have this
institution of men of America; purely
American in it's creed, in all it's man.
ifestations, declarations and obliga-
tions, and to link the broad fraternal
and idealisms of the Republic of the
United States is the attainment of the
highest acme of perfection and JUS
tice and right.
Il am never lonesome even when I
am alone, but do not want to know
the solitude of being alone very much.
I want to be in the companionship of
men, red-blooded men, with all the
faults and the shortcomings of man,
but real men, and I find within no
other order of which I know such
friendship, fellowship and helpfulness
as is expressed within this great fra
tern1ty
II find in this Order the best JUS
LITIGATION for my life's work.
brothers, linked with the govern
ment of our country in this titanic
struggle is simply the personification
of duty, duty to our country in this
crucial time. The man or the move
ment that would not be willing to-
make the supreme sacrifice if neces-
ooAJ ~ IAC pAAASApl0S VI
our republic is not worthy of the priv
ilege of living in our midst.
This war is to make for the whole
world what was accomplished by the
writing of our Declaration of Inde-
pendence.
I'm the address delivered few days
ago by our President, the worlds
greatest Interpreter aand spokesman
of idealism and freedom, he stated,
there would not be and there must
not be a compromise.
This bitter war that has been
thrust upon the people of the world
must be fought out to decision, and
it is better that we shall go down
fighting for the right, with the hope
that some day in the future the spark
will glow into 3 flame of glory and
patriotism and freedom. Better to die
fighting for the right than to accept
the yoke of a tyrant.
But we cannot lose-we will not
lose. This war must be WON'T will
be won. God grant 1t may be won
soon. 80
whether this struggle is short or
is long, the future has but one out
come; there is only one possible out
come" %3
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-08-17
THE LYCEUM PLAYERS
in
The Marriage of Kitty"
new SUGAR REGULATIONS
REDUCE FAMILY PORTION

Sugar regulations for August an
nounced by the national food admin
istration this week provide that the
monthly per capita use of sugar for
regular household purposes be re-
duced from three to two pounds. The
householder should bear this fact in
mind and readjust their uses of sugar
for ordinary household purposes to
the new amount.
Retailers are requested to note this
change on their sheets for consumers
pledges and to insert the new maxi
mum upon these pledge sheets used
during the month.
Sugar for canning purposes will be
put upon a per capita basis and suf-
flclent sugar will be allowed to bring
each family's allotment for canning
and preserving up to 10 pounds for
each member of the household by Au-
gust 81.
Under this arrangement family of
two will be allowed to buy during
the month enough sugar to make their
total for canning and preserving this
season 20 pounds, a family of three
so pounds, a family of four 40 pounds,
family of five so pounds. In the
event that before the July restrictions
went into effect they secured for
canning more than 10 pounds per
capita in a household, they will not
be. permitted' to buy any additional
sugar for canning during August.
New canning certificates will be
supplies to retailers and county food
administrators This certificate ia tn
be signed on honor by the head of
the family and turned in to the deal
er. The dealer forwards the certifi-
Gates to his county food administra-
tor for checking.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-08-17
DULUTH AND SUPERIOR
MUSICIANS. FLOURISH

Members Of the Superior shipyard
band were admitted into the Duluth
Superior Musicians union Tuesday Of
this week. w. J. butcher, secretary
of the union examined 20 candidates
at Superior Monday and initiated them
the following day.
Seven applications have been re-
ceived from members of a West End
band. Five members were accepted
into the UPTON week ago. The union
is enjoying a healthy growth. -
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-08-17
be signed by committee of the lead
ing women of the country.

Samuel 'Gompers, as president of
the American Federation of Labor,
has added his assistance to Miss Ran
kin's campaign, sending out a letter
calling attention to her service "in
behalf of the. workers generally"
In the Republican primary contest,
which closes Aug. 81, Miss Rankin
is opposed by four men, all of them
representing {the standpat element of
the party, After, speaking to, and
shaking hands with, more voters in
Montana than she met in the entire
1916 campaign, she reports that the
men candidates are doing the wor-
rying.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-08-17
CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY.

Joseph Pringle, the invalid men,
Der of the Machinists' union, who has
been confined to his bed for the last
Is years, celebrated his forty-fourth
birthday Saturday last. Mr.. Pringle,
in spite of his affliction, is cheerful
and expects to live a. years more. At
the Machinists' picnic Saturday a
typewriter will be ratified for the ben
eft of Brother Pringle.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-08-17
CATCHING THE ROOSTER"

The picnic of the local Machinists
union will be some event. It will be
held at Paramount park Saturday
The sports program will be novelty
Among the events will be catching
the rooster" contest, open to women
from 16 to 80 years Of age. There
will be a scramble at the snce pile"
that will please everybody.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-08-17
THE LYCEUM PLAYERS
in
1.-The Marriage. of Kitty"
Two HARBORS CARMEN
HONOR SOLDIER MEMBERS

The Brotherhood of Railway Car
men, Agate lodge No. S31 Of Two Har.
bors, gave a farewell party Wednes-
day evening for a number of mem.
bers who are leaving to enter the mill
tary service. After initiating a class
of twenty, business was suspended for
the evening and a short address by
A. A. Scott was given. Several must
cal numbers were also rendered..
About 100 guests were present
Dancing was enjoyed>and refreshments
we're served. The hall was beautifully
decorated in the national colors.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-08-17
JUST 4 FEW N0R'EASTERS
O'NEILL COMES BACK.

J. Gordon O'Neill, the veteran
longshoreman, returned the FEEDER
ated Trades Assembly last Friday eve
ming. He was seated as a delegate
froIu the Grain Trimmecs' union.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-08-17
THRIFT STAMPS AS PRIZES.

Nearly all the prizes in the Labor
day parade and for the winners of
sporting events at the picnic will be
given in war savings and thrift
stamps.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-08-17
THE LABOR WORLD ENDORSED,

THE LABOR WORLD ENDORSED.
The Labor World has been made
the official organ of the Virginia
Trades and Labor assembly for Labor
day. A page or two of the Win the
War for Freedom" number to he pub
lished on Labor day will be devoted
to Mesaba range labor.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-08-17
RIVALRY AMONG UN1oNSs.

Many local trade unions are enter
ing the spirit Of Labor day with a
zest that is commendable. Intense
rivalry among them for the best ap-
pearance in the parade is manifest.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-08-17
THE LYcElJM PLAYERS
in
1.-The Marriage of Kitty"
SHIP PROHIBITION JUMPS

WASHINGTON..ssz 15.-More
ships were launched from American
yards. in July than had ever been
launched in an entire year. The list
includes 67 steel ships and So wood.
with a total of 1913 ships Of a dead
weight tonnage of 631,944
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-08-17
High
CHI air !

A. full sized. we'll fin
ished high chair: Made
of Imperial quartered
oak. Has full panel
back and is we'll con-.
structed throughout.
Extra large tray. Sad
die. wood seat, An ex-
ira good value at KEEL
:1 sps. o psise 81 .98
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-08-17

THE LYCEUM PLAYERS
1.-The Marriage of Kitty"
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BYRON HOLDERS.

GAINS BY IRON MOLDERS.,'.-
AUGUSTA, Ca; Aug.a15-The Geor-,
gia iron works has established rate
of S. cents an hour for its iron
molders. ss: .+ /. Il. b g..r
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-26
LAMsoN,s MARKET REPORT.
Furnished BY hanson Bros, 4 Co., 20
Masonic Temple: Phone 1893.

Furnished by lamson Bros, q Co., 20s
Masonic Temple: Phone 1893.
Chicago. July 26.-Corn-Decline
and rallies followed each other in
rapid succession thruout the day, final
figures showing fair gains with the
September delivery leading. Talk of
hot weather in Kansas and Nebraska
was the principal bullish influence.
Receipts were fair but country con-
sisnment notices were smaller and 1t
is general believed that the movement
will soon diminish considerably. The
forecast indicated showers over a good
part of the belt in the next twenty
four hours.
Oats-Buying by houses with sea-
board connections, lighter country
offerings and the strength in corn were
the, sustaining influences in<oats. Re
ceipts were fair and an increase in the
humber Of cars of new oats was notice
able. Rains may delay harvesting for a
day or two which would curtail the
movement somewhat and allow more
cars to accumulate in the country.
roNisions-Product was lower with
hogs. which were off 25 cents from
yesterday and 50 cents to 81 from the
high point of Wednesday. This brought
out scattered liquidation.
Chicago car lots-wheat, 513; corn.
-s22; oats. 227.
nneapolis-Wheat. 10S.
Duluth-Wheat, 2.
clearances-wheat, $4,000; corn,
none; oats, $4,000.
RANGES OF PRICES.
Drew
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-26
vlERlck, WELL PAID.
Received 100000 For Sowing Hun
Propaqanda in America.

Received 100000 For Sowing Hun
Propaganda in America.
New York. July 26.-George Sylvester
Viereck, publisher of Vierecks Weekly
and formerly editor Of the Fatherland.
which was barred from the mails be-
cause of it's pro-German views. has adj
mitted that he received approximately
100000 from Count Won Bernstorff
and DR.. Constantin Theodor Dumba for
disseminating propaganda in the form
of pamphlets and books, according to
an announcement made at the office of
States Attorney General Lewis.
Following the charge that the New
York Evening Mail had been purchased
by the German imperial government
and during the subsequent investiga-
ton conducted by Mr.. Lewis into the
extent of German propaganda in this
country, Viereck was summoned and
questioned more than once. being
quizzed on one occasion until o'clock
in the morning.
AS result Of this examination, it
was said, Viereck admitted having re-
ceived more than 100000 from Teu-
ton hands, and asserted he purchased
three 500 liberty bonds.
According to officials of the attorney
generals office, Viereck circulated from
Oct. 10, 1914, to Jan. A, 1915, at total
cost of $24,27P, the following pamphlets
and books: Ninety thousand copies OF
Truth About Germany; 100000 copies
each of the German White Book,
"Germany's Just Cause" Germany and
This War;" and "Germany's Hour OF
Destiny" and 10000 copies each Of
"The Case of Belgium" and Current
Misconceptions About the War"
Admission that he sent mail to Ger
many thru secret channels for almost
year after he United States entered
the war has been made by George Syl-
vester Viereck, editor of Viereck's
Weekly, formerly the Fatherland, &C.
cording to statement today my Mer-
tin E. Lewis. attorney general of New
York. Viereck claimed that the letters
were innocent communications to his
father in Berlin. He said he had de-
stroyed the original.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-26

In addition to that let us vote not only
additional appropriations for all proper
purposes, but let US see that these APP
preparations are made effective and
that the existing waste be stopped
Raps Peace Commission.
Referring to the commission appoint
ed by the president to gather peace
data and presided over by Col. e. NJ.
House, Senator Sherman said:
THE commission is now gathering
data. They have called editors of
newspapers, statesmen who have never
held office, legislators who have never
, legislated and who could not If they
tried, gentlemen of various talents,
many of them habitual dwellers in air
castles, idealists. the dreamers of the
gencration-all Of them are found on
that commissionH
Senator Lewis interrupted here to as
sure Senator Sherman that the prcsi-
dents object in creating the commits
sion is merely to gather information
regarding peace proposals.
Sherman Uses Sarcasm.
THE gratifying assurance from my
colleague falls upon my sensibilities
like blessed henediction." replied Sem
ator Sherman. Il have. however, read
from a source that is accessible to the
general public, and which has not yet
been repudiated, disavowed. modified,
or denied. that the conditions which /
have just charged do exist. IT, how
ever. this information is erroneous and
the conditions are such as the senator
suggests. it is happier state of affairs,
which / shall hail with unbounded sat-
isfaction."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-26
Homemade Paste.

Teachers and others who use much
paste will appreciate q recipe for max
ing 1t at home. Stir into "a cup Of
flour enough cold water to make 1t of
a creamy consistency. Pour over this
four cups Of boiling water, stirring all
the time, and cook five minutes. To
this add one teaspoonful Of powdered
alum, pour into bowl and beat till
cold. Then add one teaspoonful car
bolic acid and one teaspoonful or more
Of oil Of Glove or wintergreen. Pour
into glasses or jars and cover with
parafin. This will keep Indefinitely.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-26
IOWA SOLDIER KILLED.
Sergeant William Stout Dies in Auto
Accident Near Camp Dix.

HCCtQSut INSaF lamp OlX.
Fort Madison, July 26.-Sergeant
William w. Stout of this city, station
ed at Camp Dix. IN. j.. was instantly
killed Sunday night when an auto in
(which he and several other SOLDIERS
We're returning to camp from visit
to Holyoke skidded into ditch and
overturned, according to word receiv--
ed by friends here today: ,Ohe of his
companions was injured but the others
escaped with only slight bruises. The
car, which Isl said to have been trav-
elingSat a high rate of speed, was I'M
able to take a sharp curve and somer-
sa1lted.
Sergeant Stout was formerly tele-
grapher with the Santa Fe here and
later worked for the Burlington road
as well. He was radio Instructor for
his company at Camp Dix and was
one Of the advance guard picked to
go to France soon in advance of the
remainder of the regiment His moth
err MIS-. Mary E. Stout, now lives at
Carthage. ILL.,, and the body will
probably he sent there for burial.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-26
Cut IL Out.

A good theatrical story was told by
Jerome K. Jerome at London club
dinner to dramatic authors. II spoke
to an eminent producer not long ago.
he said, about a play young friend
of mine had sent to him. He remem.
bered it. All, yes he said. Not at
all bad. There's an idea in It, Later
on it was produced, and after the
show went behind. Well said the
eminent producer, what did you think
Of it?' oh. all right I said. II
seems all correct. But what about
the idea?' He didn't seem to under.
stand The idea,' reminded him !;
you said there was an idea in it,
He remembered then. All, yes he
said. Yes. We had to cut that out "