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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-02-09
WHAT | OTHER PAPERS SAY
THE "DEEP SEATED CAUSE"

Fresno Labor News:-An exchange
refers to the many labor troubles"
and says that 1.-The conclusion there
from is Irresistible that some deep
seated cause is behind this unrest"
This is true, but poorly stated. The
editor spoiled it by dragging out the
cheap, silly charge of German
money"
True, German money has been used
in many cases to interfere with Amer
lean industry, and has been sufficiently
proven. But it is ridiculous to assert
that the whole labor trouble in the
United States may be traced to the
source. Such fundamental thing in
our industrial life cannot be thus idly
dismissed For it should be remem-
bered that We had strikes in time of
peace, before the war; they are not
new phenomena produced by the war
and springing solely from unpatriotic
motives -
The "deep-seated. cause that has
created Industrial unrest is capitalist
control and exploitation of industry.
That is more 'deep-seated' than Ger
man money" and a far more patent
cause. The workers in many locali-
ties feel keenly that they are getting
unfair treatment; often they have been
treated with such fragrant injustice
that even the middle class citizens
whose understanding of labor prob
lens is exceedingly limited can
quickly perceive the fact.
Aware that thew are being exnloit-
ed, that the owners of industry are
reaping fortunes from their labor, met
frequently with arbitrary refusal of
their simplest demands for justice and
a reasonable share of the fruits of
their labor, is it any wonder that the
workers rebel occasionally?
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-02-09
WHAT GERMAN STRIKERS DE-
MAND.

That the kaiser is facing no small
amount of internal trouble is indi-
Gated by an ultimatum which is said
to have been served on the German
government by the vast army Of
striking workingmen in Berlin.
It is apparent that the imperial
iron-clad grip is rapidly slipping, and
that the German workmen fully real
ize the folly of continuing the war.
When the masses realize their pre-
dicament, and unite to show their
strength, something will happen
something with infinite bearing on
the cessation of hostilities and the
establishment of peace.
v Some of the demands made on the
government follow:
"Acceleration of peace negotia-
lions on the basis of no annexations
and no indemnities.
Participation of workmen of all
countries in peace deliberations.
Better food distribution.
Restoration of the right of pub
lie meetings.
abolition Of the scheme of mill
tarization Of war factories.
Release of all political prisoners
characterization of all state in
stitutions
Equal suffrage by direct secret
ballot
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-02-09
of salvage is possible, and we believe

of salvage is possible, and we believe
it is, the world is likely to have re-
course to it. Even in this dim hour,
the moral work Of preparation for
peace has opened. The civilian popu-
lations, who do not know what war is,
are only beginning to be touched by
it. But from the armies, martyrs of
the desecrated Church of Humanity,
visibly proceeds the seed of her re-
newal. For the armies come from
the peoples and will return to them.
A thousand witnesses exist to show
that from their much tried ranks the
Spirit of Reason and Reconciliation
has once more arisen in the soul of
man, and will become flesh, as Of old,
in the inspired thought of the cottage
and the workshop.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-02-09
DRIFTING TOWARD THE ABYSS.

That the day of reckoning-when
there will be readjustment of in
dustrial and economic conditions in
this country-is near at hand is
apparent to any one who will observe
the trend Of events and recognize
their forebodings without prejudice.
The most important contributory
factor is the overwhelming gap be-
tween wages and the cost of living,
which is causing an unbelievable
amount Of discomfort and suffering
in the homes of workingmen.
That thousands of wage-earners,
hitherto independent, are being
forced by such circumstances to be-
come recipients of aid from charit-
able organizations is attested by a
recent estimate made by the Chicago
United Charities, stating that at
least 10 per cent more families in
that city will require help in 1918
than in 1917. 1t is also pointed out
by this organization that unusual
demands are being made upon char
lty, and that, according to statistics,
assertions have increased from 6 to
7 per cent among the working class.
These astounding facts lead one to
conclude that something is radically
wrong with society when it t0lerates
system which prevents sincere,
conscientious and respectable famil-
les from being self-supporting, main
ly because the income of the head of
the family is inadequate to meet the
requirements
1t is exceedingly deplorable that
industry withholds from any able
bodied and willing worker so much
of that which he has produced that
he is unable to provide for his de-
pendents, and in this way brand as
myth to many the claim that the
United States is the land of splendid
opportunities for all.
Verify. participation in the great
war is serving to accelerate prog
ress toward that day when the I'M
pleasant task of facing the unvar-
nished truth must be undertaken.
and the welfare of all, not the few,
will be the paramount consideration.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-02-09
HOME GUARDS AS STRIKE
BREAKERS.

Railway Federationist:-Bec of
suspension of Fl of their fellow fire.
men for refusing to withdraw from
newly organized firemen,s union,
affiliated to the A. +. of L., approx
mately $50 of the 176 members of
the Dallas, Texas, fire department
have gone on strike. re-. - .'.~,s,
Members Of the Dallas home
guards, a semi-military organization,
composed of patriotic" citizens, are
doing strike duty in their usual 'patri-
otto" way and threaten to .f1ll the
striking firemen full Of lead if they
get too strong in their demands for a
living wage. sEs3 y: 5': 4
OF course, these home, guard or
CARNATIONS were not intended to sup
press labor when It revolted against
intolerable conditions or to act as
strikebreakers, but It seems the. sus-
picion aroused In the minds Of some
when this home defense movement
first started r that it would be used
against labor, is being verified
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-02-09

no meeting Of the Nonpartisan league
could be held in that village. Well,
we'll, and to think that this is a
democratic country! The league
thrives on just such opposition from
officials who are obsessed with the
belief that they have the power to
stop the wheels of progress.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-02-09

Food Administrator Hoover has
given out the following creed for
patriotisms ~Go back to the simple
life; be content with simple food,
simple pleasures, simple clothes.
Work hard, pray hard, play hard.
Work, eat, recreate, sleep; do It all
courageously." Working men and
their families can easily observe such
a creed, for they have long observed
those features demanding sacrifices.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-02-09
WHAT MAKES |. ". ".
(From The Steel Plant News. }

(From The Steel Plant News.)
Recently one hundred soldiers were
sent to the range as notice to the
employees of the Virginia & Rainy
Lake company that if they should
take it into their heads to strike for
higher wages they might expect to
be bulldozed and browbeaten if not
summarily executed.
In fact it was stated in the daily
press that the reason the soldiers
were sent to the range was because
trouble was expected among the
woodsmen near Cusson, the woods
headquarters Of the Virginia & Rainy
Lake company
Why was trouble expected?
This question is answered by a
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-02-09

The London Times recently
pointed out the danger of an indus
trial revolution in England similar
to that in Russia, and declared that
there is a definite movement on the
part of the rank and file of British
labor to break the leash of trade
union rule and overturn the govern
ment.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-02-09

Senator Kellogg, member Of the
senate committee on interstate COM
merce, is making a desperate attempt
to show that the railroad companies
ought to be paid at least as much
as they earned for the average of
the past three years, which is about
II per cent.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-02-09

Fuel Administrator Garfield has
ruled that any increase by industrial
establishments of the usual working
time on other days of the week than
Monday for the purpose of making
up, time lost on Monday holidays
will be considered an evasion of the
Monday closing order and a viola
ton of the spirit Of the decree.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-02-09

The late Senator William Hughes
of New Jersey, who died last week,
was member of the labor
group" in congress, having been a
member of the Weavers' union. He
began working when only 10 years
old
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-02-09

Much publicity is being given by
the daily press to the fact that the
U. S. steel corporation during
1917 distributed s712,506 in pen
sions among it's retired employees.
The corporation for the year made
more than $500,000,OOO; worked it's
employees twelve hours a day, and
seven days q week. Evidently
the stockholders draw considerably
larger pensions.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-02-09

President, Schwab of the Beth
hem Steel corporation in a recent a
dress said that the time is near VIII.
the men of the working class-t.
men without property-will cont
the destinies of the world. An !
come Of several millions a year d
empts Mr.. Schwab from this class.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-02-09

A state n0npartisan league was re-
Gently organized at a meeting in
Portland, Ore, attended by repre-
sentatives of labor and farmers or
CARNATIONS.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-02-09

It is not impossible that the large
body of railroad employees will affili-
ate with the National Federation of
Federal Employees, now that the gov
eminent has taken control of the
railroads.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-02-09
WHAT ABOUT THE LA FOLLETTF
INVESTIGATION?

Last September Senator La Fol-
lette addressed a meeting of the
Nonpartlsan league at st. Paul,
when, it was alleged by the daily
press, he made a number of sedi-
tious statements.
When public sentiment was suffi-
GENTLY aroused, demands were made
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-02-09

During 1917 the net revenue of the
Twin City Rapid Transit company
was nearly a half million less than
in 1916. This is a small item when
it comes to fighting unionism.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-02-09

Public Safety Director w. F. Knox
Of Aitkin has issued an order that
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-31

with the Increase Of land under culti-
yatfon, the seasons are changing
and the rainfall becoming greater and
more regular.
Crops are being harvested, especial
ly in Southern Alberta, which would
have seemed impossible to the old-time
farmer, with his old-fashioned ideas
of breaking and seeding. And at the
price now set by the government for
wheat and which possibly may be in
creased during the coming season, the
return to the practical skilled agricul-
turist must necessarily be very large.
"What matters $40 or even $40 an
acre extra on wheat land when re-
turn as high as so bushels and even
more may be taken from every acre
sown? With hogs bringing $50 hun
dred pounds; beef on the hoof at So,
and mutton $16, while wool under the
new government arranged system of
handling and sale brings 65 cents a
pound (and these values cannot fall
to any great extent for some years.
the demand for land will continue and
values increase in q corresponding de-
gree.
''There has never been in the history
of Canada a time so favorable for the
farmer as the present; self-interest,
the inspiration of patriotic feeling, the
aid freely extended by the govern
ment, who are permitting the import
of certain agricultural implements
free, all these tend to still further
raise the price of Alberta land."-Ad-
vertisement.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-31
INCREASE IN WESTERN
CANADA LAND VALUES
But Forty and Fifty Bushels Of
Wheat to the Acre.

During the past year there has been
greater demand for farm lands in
Western Canada than for q number OF
years past. The demand Is for good
farm lands improved or unimproved.
And at an increase of from ten to nj
teen dollars an acre more than the
same lands could be had for couple
of years ago.
The rise in the price of every kind
of produce grown on these Western
lands, in some cases to double and IN
others to treble the price prevailing be-
fore 1914, have attracted and are at
tracing in ever-increasing proportions
the men who are anxious to invest
their money, and apply their energies
in the production of wheat for Whlch
the allied nations are calling with
voices which grow louder and more
anxious as the months roll on, and the
end of the war still seems distant.
Beef, and more especially bacon, are
required la ever greater quantities
and the price of all these things mas
SOtlIu, uulll AZ ID hOt q 4oSoN~NN
what shall we produce, but how mucn
can we produce. Even should this
world calamity be brought to a. close
in six months from now, 1t Will De
years before normal pre-war prices
prevail, and meantime self-interest II
not patriotism is turning the minds OF
thousands back to the land. The in
evitable consequence has been the rise
in values of land, especially wheat
land.
The Calgary Herald commenting on
these conditions says:
"From inquiries made from leading
dealers in farming and ranching prop
critics, and from the information gath
cred in other ways, it is known that
the value of all land-wheat land,
mixed farming properties, and even
good grazing land-has risen in the
last two years 40 per cent. Wheat
lands in some districts have practical
ly doubled in price. One dealer in
farm lands recently sold three sections
for $40 an acre, one extra good quar-
ter went as high as 500, and another
brought $780, These are, of course
large prices, but that they will be
equaled or even surpassed in the near
future is beyond question. There is
feature about this rush to the land
from which the most solid hope can
be drawn for the success of the move
ment The proper tillage of land, to
produce large crops in climate like
ours is now understood and practiced
as it never was in the early days of
the province. 1t would seem too that
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-31
Population Of the Earth.

In 1857 the population of the earth,
according to Busching, was about 1000
millions; in 1900, according to Fabri
and Stein, only 900 millions; in 1888,
according to Stein and Horschelman,
S72 millions. In 1858 Dietrich esti-
mated it at 1895 millions and Kolb, in
1865, at 1920 millions. According to
the largest calculations the earth is in
habited by 1,400 million happy (D
human beings.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-31

surely proved to be. Ifeel IsesEsE aull
stronger in every way since tzASgi&
and the annoying symptoms haEe<EMb
peared. - Mrs. NJ. CODES 80 L.
poleon St., Fremont, Ohio.
Such annoying symptoms ~ EHme
flashes, nervousness, backaeRMs, nk'
ache, irritability and stthe hlnns ~z
be speedily overcome snd s1e asn
restored to normal contiaiienS - &ia
famous root and herb remedy EEa E
Pinkham's Vegetable Compua&
If any complications presR& MsMs
selves write the Pinkham Ned a
Lynn, Mass, for suggestinRw HaR O.
overcome them. The resulk ak EHeS
years experience is at your sak4S@ am
your letter held in strict cnaSdmeR.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-31
Generous Offer.

"Sir, you see before you soldier
of fortune"
Il have no time for hard luck
stories this morning"
."But my life story would be just
the thing for your Sunday paper.
II won't listen to it."
"Well, gimme half dollar and I'll
tell it to your friend over there at
the next desk without charging him
cent"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-31
THAT CHANGE IN
WOMAN'S LIFE
Mrs. Golden Tells Hew n
May be Passed In Safszy
and Comfort.
Fremont OF was passing enmgk
the critical period of life, beng fsEfY~

StA years UA q k1
had all tbs -
toms incid ens !.
change--l1ezi Elr'
es, nerves. au
was in q geE Ez
down cozxl5aM 81
it was hand faTnaaE
to do my w.
Lydia E. PM 3,
Vegetable Gss
pound WAS SExz-
mended &DHzeaxsa
best remedy fgn 1N
A~>~~-AN 81,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-31
Force of Habit.

SAY, Maggie, what has become of
that drug clerk who was paying you
such marked attention."
Il guess he thought / was bottle
of medicine. He shook me-"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-31
Part of Her Costume.

Bessie came running to her grand
mother holding a dry, pressed leaf, OBJ
viously. the relic of day long gone
by. Il found it in the big Bible,
grandma" she said. 'Do you 'spose
it belonged to Eve?"-Boston Tran.
script.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-31
The wronq Impression.

The Wrong Impression.
"Would you seriously object to lend.
Ing me $50 for few days?'
"Oh, no."
"Really! That sounds encourag
ing"
you misunderstood me. / meant
that I wouldn't entertain such a pro-
posal seriously"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-31
The Infant Terrible.

Caller-It seems wonderful that Jap
anese dentists can take out teeth With
their fingers.
Hostess Little Daughter-Mamma
can take out her teeth with her fin
gers. every one Of them.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-31
Boudoir Scorers.

She-You've heard of peoples hair
turning white in single night?"
Her Maid-Yes, miss, but that isn't
the color it generally turns when it
happens as quickly as that.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-31
The Proper caper.

did you see where two army men
escaped from station house by get
ting out on the roof and dropping
DOWN."
swell, that was all right. They
were practicing going over the top"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-31

Many man who poses as a public
benefactor never thinks of giving his
wife dollar for her own use.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-31

Courteous manners thrive better If
given plenty of public exercise.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-31
Credulity.

"What makes you think the prima
donna has confding nature"
''She actually believes everything
the press agent says about her."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-31

First Freak-None of the hotels
would accommodate the "human kan
CARGO" l wonder why?
Second Freak guess they were
afraid he would jump his board.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-31

Many fellow believes that "camou-
aage" originally was used on keyholes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-31

One of the meanest men we ever
knew was always complaining because
his wife was so hard to beat.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-31
Straight Way.

Mrs. Comeup, have you ever had
your hand read?"
"No, but Eliza and me are going to
the chiropodist's today"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-31
.FRECKLES
Now Is the Time to Get Rid Of These Ugly Spots

There's no longer the slightest need of feeling
ashamed of your freckles, Othine-double
strengths guaranteed to remove these homely
spots.
Simply get an ounce of Othine--double
strength-from your druggist, and apply little
of it night and morning and you should soon see
that even the worst freckles have begun to dis
appear, while the lighter ones have vanished en-
tirely. 1t is seldom that more than ounce
is needed to completely clear the skin and gain
q beautiful clear complexion.
Be sure to ask for the double strength Othine,
this is sold under guarantee of money back
If it fails to remove freckles.-Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-31
Domestic Example

Domestic Example.
Stella-The lark sings above the
guns.
Bella-That's nothing; I've kept up
my music since l married.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-31
Ambitious.

Wife-Oh, George, there's burglar
downstairs! Shall l call the police?
Young Reporter-Good gracious, no!
I want to interview" him
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-31
Mary's Lamb.

Mary's Lamb.
Mary had a little lamb
But how that lamb has grown!
Now Mary'd rather walk a mile
Than face that lamb alone.
Vorbote., 1918-05-08

uro eini9e Offi5iere, Mitglieber be.
i Nrmee Gentrul &Omites, be5 Gentrn
&omites Der SoDiets uIp. Ipro6el
9egen lie lmO opponierten nit a1e
Ytutt gegen r2(lle Mo 6t bel
9 optet5", uno bo lpor tein YroIe
turier 3piIden ibnen, 9erupe lpie oud
tetn Bourgeois unter ben 8ertreterl
Der W}oIIen mar. Die G56eiOung ma,
reinl
Scr Bauer bcl0rjCb Oic ogroriIhcl
(inrl>bcn I'M MoIl9u Commencement
nel6e Our6 bic 0unolltngstpeiie Del
HegIerung ferporgerufen nurDen, in:
oem lie Wtitglieoer oe5 Qonbfomite:
oerboften lieB, luel6e OerIu6ten I'M:
tultlblertes Gonb Der groBen, lotuler
!&runOeigentijmer gu petteilen.
nOieier &eren5t1 lit nitts ols cir
@0lncroO Der vNomicitiGifs" (%onO
b2ijc.r). l(no lie mi'icn, mir prroc!
oos Gono bOA >pe9nsfmen, oeshalf
DerIuden lie Den fon'titutioneQer
&on9reB 3u 3etIt0ren," rief er.
Sin 2lrbeiter ocm O6utoostp 3o:
ooO, elmer 3egierungslpertItott, BE.
lArieb, Die Die SuperintenOenten uni
Heiter OcrIu6ten 9elpiiie Departments
slI;e5 noN Dem onoeren, 3u I6lieBen
Wtnngel an Ntnteriol, &o6len uip
oorlfjiBcno unO ipie 8ertitGtten SD
mites 0usFanOen, boB feline pirtlite
gtotmenoigtett sum S6lieBsn porfons
DEN Woren. Sic poQen Die repoluz
tlondrcn PetrogroOer 2(rbeiter Gus Der
Stoot treibsn," ertlGrte er. IS lit
oFrooocotli"; lie nouen uns 5u Sooe
9ull9ern ooer 5u @epolt treiben!"
Inter Den SOlooten 5eqonn elmer:
"@enonenI SA Fringe Gur GriiBe bon
ben Tieten, no W}Grner lire eiQenen
0rdoer 9roben uno lie 2oufQrG6en
nennen. @ir miiiien 5Sricoen 6o6en!"
gtn onoerer Mom er3GGlte pOn Der
WofItompd9ne, lOeItbe nun in Der
rTiinftsn 2(rmee" fir ben fonItttutioz
nellen HonQreB 6errf6t. Die Dit
3iere, Ipe5ieQ Die MenI6epits uno Soz
5tnlzNepolutionGre, oerIuhen a6iidtz
ll:5t Die SolI3elpiti &umpugne 5u berz
tru9peln. llnIere 3eitltn1en limb nidf
eriou6t no6 Den 2oufQrd6en gu fom.
men (lnIere GeOner ioerbcn perfoitci.
llnIere Griefe 5enIuriert."
vBorum Ipre6t Str nibt Don Der
8nOpp9ett Oe5 Srote5?," rief eine
Stlmme. Sic Io6otogen unIeren
Observation-Disclosures. Sic poQen
"Not BetrogroD" ous6ungern."
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