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The labor world., 1918-11-30
PULLING DOWN WAR PROFITS
TAXES.

The interests, who put up the big
slush funds for the last campaign and
elected many an old-guard politician
to congress, are evidently anxious to
see the color of their money again in
the very near future. They are not
going to wait for the spoils of
non-constructive reconstruction. Not
they, although these spoilA if all
goes we'll, will nearly equal war
profits.
The standpat congressman are al
ready planning great. reductions in
war profits taxes and: Washington is
humming with lobbyists to win over
the congressman who. may be less
than 100 per: cent. standpat., Those
who gorged: ii :1s1s do not have to
disgorge all that the big revenue bill
contemplated if congress can Sc made
The labor world., 1918-11-30
ELECT
new OFFICERS
Members From Outside Cities
:: :, Attend Big Meeting IN ....
Superior.

Encouraging reports of progress
were read at the first meeting since
the lifting Of the "flu" ban, of the
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.
lodge 45o, Superior, held Sunday
afternoon.
Chairman A. J. Mcdonald of the
Red Cross benefit dance, which was
given Oct. 8, turned in receipt for
$475 which has been paid to the
local Red Cross chapter.
There were about 100 in attendance
among whom were visiting members
from Duluth, st. Paul. Minneapolis,
Thief River Falls, Galesburg, ILL.,, and
Calumet, Mich.
A j. Mcdonald was appointed
chairman for the annual dance. The
following officers were reelected:
President. F: x. Heraly; secretary.
John Barrilini; treasurer, C. w.
Brown. New officers are: Vice Presi-
dent. B. Smith; agent Of official pub
lication, l.. p. Sackett; physician. DR..
J. c. Adams; delegate to triennial
convention, P. G. Bradley. and alter
nate delegate, F. x. Heraly
The labor world., 1918-11-30
NO QUICK PRICE DROP.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28.--Imme-
date dropping Of food prices as a re-
suit of peace cannot be expected, said
Food Administrator Hoover in "a
statement which added that while the
prices Of some foodstuffs will decrease
others may increase.
with the war effectively over" he
said, I'VE enter a new economic er
and it's effect on prices is diffucult to
anticipate. The prices of some food
commodities may increase, but -others
will decrease, because with liberated
shipping accumulated stocks in the
southern hemisphere and the far east
will be available The demands upon
the United States will change in char
acter but not in volume"
The labor world., 1918-11-30
WOMAN SU|F|F j FFRACE|:: .
MAKES BIG GAIN
Lose Louisiana by Small Margin,
Win Michigan and South
i Dakota.

NATIONAL woman suffrage was af-
fected very favorably by the recent
elections. State suffrage amendments
were up before the people in four
states - Michigan, South Dakota,
Louisiana and Oklahoma. In Michi-
gan and South Dalxota suffrage won
by comfortable n1ajorities, the first
$4,000, the second 10000, although in
Dakota the suffrage amendment was
tied up with a clause disenfranchising
South Dakota foreigners who had al
ready been voting on a six months
residence in the state. However, even
THIS handicap could not kill the
amendment
Gain in South.
One of the big surprises of the cleo
tion was the fact that Louisiana, a
Enthusiastically southern state, re-
jected it's suffrage amendment by only
5000 votes. Better still, the amend
New Orleans which city, led by Mar
tin Behrman, mayor of the city and
leader of it's Democratic ring, gave a
majority against suffrage Of 5000
votes. Only one paper in the entire
state was against the amendment. AS
this is the first southern state to hold
referendum on suffrage it's defeat
by so narrow margin is considered
almost a victory.
Oklahoma, like Minnesota, must
have a majority Of all votes cast on
any issue Or candidate, so little was
hoped for there.
OIL of l.;
states to the already suffrage states,
suffragists have now to their credit
FL voting states, IA Of these have full
suffrage, four have presidential suf-
frage, two vote at the primaries and
one has statewide municipal suffrage.
In all it is estimated that 10,675,0O0
American women of 21 years or over
have now the right to vote. These
women hold, with the men of their
states 207 electoral votes.
The labor world., 1918-11-30
SKIMP LUMBER ORDERS.

NEW YORK, Nov. 28.-The GOV
ernment has arrested IA officials and
employees of the Coastwise Lumber
company, who are charged with con-
spring to defraud the government by
delivering shipments Of lumber fa1
short of the specified amounts. One
Of the charges is that an air plane
factory received a grade Of pine that
would have endangered the lives OF
aviators. It is stated that one ship
ment of timber, said to contain 450,-
900 feet, was shipped in vessel
which cannot possibly Garry more
than $4,000 feet.
The labor world., 1918-11-30
U. 5, BUREAU TEACHING
LABOR PROBLEMS IN SCHOOLS

Labor problems are being brought
before school pupils through the work
of the United States Bureau of Edu-
cation, which, in it's series of courses
on community and national life, has
prepared interesting lessons on ''The
Wo.lR 2nd the wage System" and
"The War Labor Administration"
The lessons for the upper classes in
the high schools discuss topics more
advanced than those for lower high
school and upper graded school pupils,
while still more elementary, subjects
are provided for the intermediate
grades Of the grammar schools. Top
les previously discussed include the
rise of machine industry, social con-
troll, unemployment, labor organiza-
ton, employment agencies. employ
ment management and social insur-
ance.
In the high school lesson on 1.-THE
Worker and the Wage System's, is
discussed the rise of the wage sys-
tenn which is shown to be Of compara-
lively modern development, with it's
result-leaving the worker dependent
on the employer for hire. in a specu-
lative society. The classes Of risks
that employers are subjected to are
described. with their consequences in
the way Of insecurity for the worker.
The influence of accidents. disease
and fatigue. and the weak bargaining
position of the workman, are present.
ed. AS remedies for some of the diff
ficulties of present-day society, the
1QES0n nrS m 70 0f
making capital secure, and conse-
quently insuring the workman. The
aim of the lesson is to stimulate con-
structive thought on the problems Of
the wage-worker.
In the lesson for the high school
students in the lower classes, the
problems of women ain industry are
discussed; and in the lesson exclu-
sively for graded schools. the, child
labor problem is taken up.
The labor world., 1918-11-30
NEW BUILDINGS PLANNED.

NEW YORK, Nov. 28.-Bui1ders in
this city are waiting to proceed with
5000, 100000 home construction.
Hearings before the building commit
tee of the state council of national
defense and the mayors committee
showed that home construction to this
amount is contemplated. The pro-
jects included one-family houses and
large apartment houses. About one
third Of the money will be used for
the latter type of dwelling.
The labor world., 1918-11-30
TRY 10 DODGE AWARD.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 2S.--
Employing bakers have been defeated
in their, attempt to dodge a wage
award. made by mediator that was
acceptable to both parties. On the
date the Award was to become effec-
tive he-e1hployerv canouflaged their
opposition by cloud Of incidentiais,
and, then suggested that. the case be
reopened. The reply of the Bakers
linioil IN so,in dAd like man saying
A1tafAt aoia s. :.
The labor world., 1918-11-30
COOP. BUYtkG. PLANNED,

+ SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2s.-To
perfect cooperative movement that
Will reduce living costs, plans are be-
ing discussed by Representatives. o1
the California State Federation of
Labor. thes local trade union raove-
ment, the California cosoperativss 80.
cieties and several ws41sn's, ciSicz OF.
ganizations. The: prospective sco-epA
are going slow with thsirss sventure
that sthk chsucS Tor ini eakys ,s,a1y be
mininix ixed. s-s9 4. s.s
The labor world., 1918-11-30
HAVE POTTED NIEAT READY.

HAVE POTTED MEAT READY.
The end Of a boiled ham or corned
beef sorted, bone and gristle removed,
fat and meat chopped fine may yield
more than could be used advantage.
ously at single meal: Heat it, with
little water, in Its own fat and pack
solidly in. jelly tumblers or small jars.
There should be a quarter inch Of Eat
on top to harden and form a seal from,
the air. With tin cover on top, meat
thus prepared will keep several weeks.
Seasoning may be added as for any
potted meat. Meat thus prepared,
both tat and lean, is ready to be Ased
with from two to four times, its bulk
Of potatoes or other vegetables for
Eashes, or for Sandwiches. etc. y
The labor world., 1918-11-30
RICHARD JONES. Editor.
LABOR'S OPPORTUNITY.

The victory of the Allies and the
less q victory for the peoples of the
central powers. After the recon-
structon, which will take years to
accomplish, the peoples of Germany.
AustriaHungary, Turkey, Bulgaria
and other associated countries will
look back upon the war as a
milestone in the progress of
civilization. And trade unioEism
throughout the world, which has
gained clearer conception of it's
needs and deeper understanding of
it's philosophy, will find it's place in
the sun. The labor movement met
the acid test, played it's part in the
greatest battle for democratic ideals
in all the ages, and will reap the
reward
Contrary. to the expectations of
many during the earlier stages of
the struggle, the labor movement has
not been called upon to sacrifice any
thing that would undermine its foun-
dations. On the other hand, the
right to organize, collective bargain
ing, the eight-hour-day and other
principles are more firmly established
than ever before
Labor has kept its head. It's lead
ership has not permitted it to run
wildly, after the vagaries of the mi
nority in its ranks, who regard all
wars as capitalistic attempts to en-
slave the workers for the financial
advantage of the few. And labor
will continue to pursue sane course
The wise counsel of President Comp
ers will be needed by the labor move
ment. and many of the breakers
ahead will be avoided.
Enemies of labor wished that it
might endeavor to hamper the gov
ernment in the prosecution of the
war. They sought an opportunity to
point the finger of scorn at US. to
tag us with lack of patriotism, and
thus lose the goodwill of the peoples
of the world.
But they have been disappointed
With the exception of an insignificant
strike cor lockout here and there,
caused in most cases by grasping war
, profteers, the labor movement has
kept the factories. mills and mines
going, grinding out the products nec-
hict.
We must avoid future pitfalls.
We must watch the stones at our
feet. The old pre-war antagonism,
unleashed by the declaration of
peace, will be renewed by those op-
posed to labor's ideals The battle
for SOCIAL justice must go on. Organ
lied labor, in the words of President
Gompers, is still ''the firing line of
democracy" Our vision is made
clearer by the events of the last four
years, but let us not cease our fealty
to the labor movement, but render
cheerful and ungrudging aid wher-
ever and whenever needed, standing
loyalty behind the tested leadership
of President Gompers and those asso-
ciated with him.
1.-The future is lighted for us with
the radiant colors of hope" The op-
portunity is here. Shall we grasp it
or shall we let it pass bv unheeded
The labor world., 1918-11-30
OVERTIME ABANDONED.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 2s.-Rear
Admiral Bowles has ordered the aban-
donment Of all overtime and Sunday
work in the shipyards along the Della
ware river. The straight eight-hour
day will be the rt1e hereafter. It is
stated that at the big Hog island yard
there is enough work to assure full
time operation until the close Of next
year.
The labor world., 1918-11-30
MAY HOLD RAILROADS.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28.-Chair-
man Daniels of the Interstate Com
merce commission predicted in an ad-
dress here that the railroads will BE
either operated under entire govern
ment control or private manage
ment with government supervision Of
financing and the elimination Of COM
petitive waste.
The labor world., 1918-11-30
10 discuss wAGE AWARDS.

LONDON, Nov. 2s.-The govern
ment has appointed committee,
which includes trade anionists and
employers, to make recommendations
en- the following questions:
Whether the compulsory wage
awards made under the munitions OF
war acts, and OF orders regulating
wages made under those acts, should
be- continued after the war.
Whether the power to make. such
awards or orders should be continued
after the war,
In what manner should awards and
orders II made or continued be en-
forced after the war and for wna,
period. 4. 4 T. 4 -. - -.
The labor world., 1918-11-30

The Lyceum Players in
The Eternal Magdalene"
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NJ %
Fully Satisfying

N President Wilson's statement Of the American
war aims ought to satisfy and bring rejoicing to
every liberal minded citizen the world over.
His proposals for territorial adjustments are
based on desire to remove cause for future ma
tional enmiy and to satisfy the greatest number OF
individuals concerned.
His suggestions regarding the opening of the
Dardanels and freedom of the look to the same
end and to equality Of intercourse.
His demands for open negotiations and published
treaties and for league of nations additionally
American, truly democratic
Russia, torn and troubled, can square these prin-
ciples with her own high ideals.
The people of every neutral nation and every
small nation, begerent neutral will see in these
peace terms the remedy for the danger of ag-
rgression that continually has confronted their
countries in the past
The allies will find President Wilson's IA points
to sum up all the high minded aims for which they
have poured out sea of blood
Furthermore, the liberal minded people of the
central powers themselves will find, if they study
the matter dispassionately, that their own good
also is wrapped up in just such agreement as the
United States proposes. We are fighting their
battle as much as our own There is not selfish
motive in our whole program
If ever a country engaged in war for high ideals
and for real democracy it is the United States now
as it resolutey soberly and with all its might pre-
pares to dethrone the kaiser.
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Cb11&$s1911s

DICKS HAPPY GOODNIGHT

DICKS HAPPY GOODNIGHT
Harry and / were so absorbed
in talking about the outcome Of
his election and the calm content
ment that had settled on his
household that we stopped dane
ing and sat down on a divan in q
secluded corner.
We did not stay long uninter-
rupted for presently Dick discov-
cred us and asked me to dance
with him.
Are you sure you are able!"
asked.
well, think I am, my dear,
but Of course I'll never know un-
til | try"
We took only one turn around
the library when / saw Dicks face
change. We were close to o sofa
and | sat down suddenly. Dick s
breath was coming in quick short
gasps.
Don't let them see me-" he
whispered pantingly.
moved over az tho / was fixing
the lamp that stood on the other
side Of him. He quickly recover
ed but l could see that he was very
much discouraged. 81 will never
be more than half a man again."
he said wistfully and he laid a de-
tanning hand on my arm.
lot course. you win. dear"
said, but you must not try to do
too much all at once. Do you
feel we'll enough to sit here with
out me for while? Jim is COM
ing now to ask me to dance with
him and / won't say anything to
him about how you feel II you
don't want me to-"
Go ahead" said Dick. I'm oil
right"
Nov, we'll have a little real
dancing" said jim to ms a. We
started off. Wen show this bunon
how to turn some tricks"
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Seems to me you are a bit con-
ceited.' was my comment, and
then l gave myself up to the
rhythm of music and motion. We
danced a while but by IL o'clock
the crowd seemed to be tired and
very soon afterward they left.
Poor old Dick was too weary to
bother about anything but to get to
bed. He did say, however, that
he had had a splendid time and
that he thought we had the finest
bunch Of friends in town.
Just as he was leaving ms he
said. 81 wonder who those two
other women were that John Sterl-
ing was mixed up with. Who
would have thought that dignified,
quiet John Sterling had had such
an experience in his life. It was
queer story, wasn't 1t. Masgisf"
mot any queerer, l should say.
Dick, than might be told about
most any of u.s." l answered. Dick
was silent a moment and then he
came over to NEE and took up one
of the braids Of hair l was max
ing, preparatory to retiring. AS
he did this his face came next to
mine in the glass. He smiled at
me and holding up the braid said.
III keep on getting gray at the
temples and you still insist that
your hair shall be its present
bronze color. people viii one of
these days be taking me for your
father, Margie."'
Rather they will say l am
red-headed stepchild.
81 don't think that you can. say
that I am treating you Like a red
headed stepchild now, Margie."
Even IL you do, Dick, I'll have
to acknowledge I'd be very lonely
without my stepfather.
Dick smiled contentedly as he
kissed me goodnight.
Ito Be Continued.)
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One bungalow Apiece

A writer in McClure's Magazine says: Tin The
Pacific Northwest stands one and half trillion
feet of timber. Seattle contractor tells me that
this would build a bungalow for every man, woman
and child in the nation.''
Very interesting.
Now if some more Tacomans like Hugh Wallace
would just step out and build one bungalow apiece
Tor each family that is going to need one in Tacoma
in the next year how fine that would be. And it
wouldn't exhaust much Of our fir forest either, APP
parently.
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Dear Miss Grey: My wife
and | have never lived happily.
In fact, We once sought divorce,
but were unsuccessful: l now
work In another town from
where my wife and children are.
l get very lonely and discontent-
ed, but my wife always offers
some excuse for staying there
instead Of coming to be with
me. I cannot understand why
she resuses to go to housekeep- :
ing. She says we haven't money
enough, and she doen't want To
suffer. | love her and she says
she loves me, and I claim that
a wife who loves her husband
will live almost any way to be
with him. ! can't work living
this way, and am tempted to
john the army. Kindly give me
your advice.
DISCONTINUED.
Your wife surely should como %
you. IL you are worthy Of her. Try
unee more 70 show her it IL her
duty not only 20 you bnt 10 yor
children that yos should b To-
gother. Yoa do not state how y0ur
wife would be supported n yUu
wsrc TO onfx the army. II 90 are
ths only support Of your children
vou cannot Join the army. BUT n
pour wife VIII not live with you
blic certainly Is In danger Of losing
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that support. Your own knowledge
OF your duty will help you to do
eide.
Dear Miss Grey: A young lady
was divorced In this city. Be-
fore six months had elapsed
from her divorce she married
again IN Canada. Now she is
back here. but is not living with
the man she married In Canada.
They can do nothing with her
80 long a. she Is not living with
him, can they? The couple in
tend 10 be married here a. soon
a. SIX months has passed.
v.
Tho young lady IL IN no way VIC
laf1ng the divorce Law Of this state
- long - she remains a. tho she
wore single.
Dear Miss Grey: I have read
so much about this sugarless
day and think instead OF having
. sugarless day It would be far
moro fftt1ng and proper to have
csndyless day, forbidding the
selling of candy. Sugar IN onsfs
tea Or coffee II far more essen
tial thaa n candy. Jugt constd-
e. how mnch sugar = conSumed
In the making Of candy. where
yen barely GET sugar enough for
your coffee. A. r.
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do not any say Senator
Of
. Mssourian not . Tcxan.-Houson Post.
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The Seattle Star offered $50 prize for the best
t0-word New Years message. Rachel Marshall
Terrell wins the prize with the following little
terpiece that is worth printing here well as in
Seattle:
New Years Dawn sees the worlds balance
poised between Right and Might. To tip the scales
we must all do our share Some give lives some
happiness, some only little things Whatsoever we
can, let us give, gladly, proudly, faithfully, that
Civilization may not pass from the years to come"
The administration might well consider tme
take berths while the has charge Of
The railroads.
just try 81
Z ear Observation-Disclosures
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Everybody Smoker


which also sustained Judgment
the shng1e
union whose members had been ceing the plant
which
q
/. fhs superior yesterday afternoon.
This from the Tacoma Daily News of Tuesday
last Aside from the fact that the case in mind is
the ST. German ease, that the strikers involved
we're cooks and bakers instead of single weavers,
and the damages awarded were one dollar instead
Of heavy monetary damages, the item is correct.
Ii is an Illuminating example of the accuracy of the
daily press in regard to labor matters.-Seattle
Union Record of last Saturday.
Well why take the Mr. Bryan's million
going spring and give them to the soldiers in the
rho haven't any?
& M-nan-m Gov0rment granted candy-makerv %
rcr o. their ncels q sugar.
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II Govorne.f has granted the candy-makers %
heir nesds q sugar.
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ANS WE RS !
BY CYNTHIA GREY )

that support. Your own knowledge
Of your duty will help you to dc
eide.
Putnam patriot., 1918-03-29
Interesting g Locals
tAdvertise ent)

J P MeGuire has so far recovered from serious illness as to be able to attend to his tire repairing business on Lee street. where he will be pleas cd to see bis customers again.
 Your sick nerves need better hlood Visit W. T saretzki. Boesor of Ch.rop Putnam &as
 Get rea#y for the Spring ride. See my line If auto tires. Vulcanizing Work guaranteed. P. 4. Gardner, Front street, Putnam.
 Cut flowers far funerals, and all other occasions furnished by Geo F. Shaw
 AH.l's 5irtf stone. the Diamond. q eooa iHves ment at all tines. i fine zoa.meaJ If saappy stones in If fznv settiavs at Shaw s. Taze look.
Putnam patriot., 1918-03-29
Woodstock Tax Notice

Bv virtue of a warrant issued to me for the collection of taxes levied oil tie grand list of the Town of Wood stock for the year 1917, and which Are due on CT before April lst. l9Is, according to vote of sai town. No tiee is hereby given that for Che par- pose of collecting sal4 tax. 1 will meet all persons liable ta pay property tax at the following times ani PIae- Saturday. April (. Woodstock Val. ley. , a. m uatlI II q m- Store ot Daniel Davs. West Woodstock, l.30 D m. ,until 3.3o D m.
 Monday, April X. at post office. East Woodstock. s530 q. m untIl i1.3O a. m. Town clerks office, North Woodstock, from l30 ?. m. snti 1 p. m.
 Saturday. April 13, at post office, Woodstock Hill. from 8.30 q m. untn 1O.30 A. m. At Staiford's store. South Woodstock. from q. m. until l2 m. and from l p. m. until 50 ?.
 By vote of the town one-half Of each persons property tax must be paid OR one of the above dates, the remaining one half may be paid on the first day of October. The full amount may be paid on the first men toned dates if any desires
 All taxes not paid on one of these dates will have all legal fees and 9 per cent interest a3de3
 CHESTER F.. MAY,
 Collector of Property Taxes