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The toiler. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1919-1922, 1920-09-17
My Own Shop
Farm, Implements the Men who Make Them

By T. W.

working at break-neck, they soon give way in
their back, limbs and feet.
Many of the workers are bitterly discon-
tend You can often hear one complain that he
is tired of working like dog; he would like to
see his shop organized. But many things stand
in the way. He can't 60 into shop that is organ
lied because the chances are he can't prove he
served four years as an apprentice or because the
dues are too high. Instead of drawing the workers
together, the A. F. of L. unions do more to keep
them apart or keep them out entirely
A Craft Union Failure
In one large implement factory the workers
did try to organize because the wages were cut.
Men with large families were going to work
hungry, Shaving every day and not making liv-
ing, and living going up. They organized union
and they all felt very confident that the day had
come when they could lay down terms to the
boss But the union died at birth The bosses
had the names of each and every worker who
joined, the amount of dues paid, etc.
This was the work of stoolpigeons of
course The failure had a. very bad effect be-
cause it made the men suspicious ard they be-
gan to accuse each other of acting as spy for
the boss. The A. F. of L. union-after collecting
the initiation fees and dues-left the workers to
fight their own battles as they always do
Keep On Fighting!
But fellow-workers of the piece work fact
ories, we have got to keep on fighting for a
union until we get one that will do us some
good. So let us organize ourselves into One
Big Union of all machinery shops and make our
selves body of class conscious workers and
educate ourselves that in solidarity there is
strength. In this way only can we hope to raise
our heads.
As it is now we have nothing to say. If the
boss wishes to he can make your life on the job
a living hell. Yet you can't complain because
you have no organization to back you up. If you
raise your head or open your mouth in protest,
you are fired and blacklisted.
The toiler. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1919-1922, 1920-09-17

The great factories which manufacture farm
implements are all run on the "open shop"
system. That means they work from nine to
twelve hours per day. Most of the slaves would
Just as soon work the twelve hours, for their
reasoning is "the more hours l work, the more
| make"
All production is carried on on the piece
work basis. which is a curse to the human race
In this style of labor the worker is forced to
work at high tension, nerve-racking speed
in order that he may make wages enough to
live on.
Timing The Workers
Every Job is timed by man who is called
the timer" This is the way it works When
you begin on certain piece OF work on which
there is no price already established, you have
this man come and time the job. You go to work
on it and he holds stop watch on you. There
is no use for you to try to loaf on the job as
he knows you are supposed to "hit the BALI,
and often enough he will remind you of that
fact.
Your job is timed so that you can make
certain wage per day providing you can keep
working all day as fast as you did the few
minutes the white-collared guy held his stop
watch on you. No time is allowed to change
tools or set up on different jobs. You do that
on your own time
Low Wages and Big Profits
I have heard it said that the average piece
worker in these plants pays for his days wages
and the cost of his material the first two hours
of his work each day. don't know just how &C
curate this estimate is, but anyone who will CON-
pare his wages to the value he adds to the
material he handles can see it is not far off. If
anything, it is too conservative. So, felow-work-
ers we can readily see what enormous profits
the farm implement trust makes out out of our
toll. Men who work under the piece work system,
as rule, are broken down in the course Of q
few years. Stealing on their feet day after day,
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-10-08

C. I. Cary. business representative
OF Brunks Comedians was in town
yesterday and contracted for Brunk s
Big Tent Theatre 10 appear here for
the one week commencing Monday
October IS. Everyone in Snyder re-
members Harley Sadler the comedi-
an with the show and also remem-
bers IL is the best company that has
appeared here this season. The COM
pany still remains intact with few
valuable additions in the way OF high
class vaudeville acts, carries its full
quota OF thirty people. Band and
orchestra and will present all new
plays opening with rural comedy
drama entitled by order of the
Court" The tent will be located on
the marble yard lot and the same old
popular non-profiteering prices will
prevail.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-10-08
Cnllins-EdmOnson
Carlsbad Current.


The marriage of Miss Pearl Ed
monson am, william Z. Collins
both well known and popular young
people OF Carlsbad, took place
wednesday afternoon in the pariors
OF Hotel Glider at Roswell Rev Al
lison of the Methodist church OF that
city officiating, and Mr.. ana MITE
Henry Collins and the bride 5 sister'
Mrs. Ben Barnett, of this city WIZ
Messing the ceremony
Seldom has wedding occurred
OF Carlsbad young people which has
created such interest among al
classes of society as has the marriage
of this popular young couple.
Mr.. Collins has grown up among
Ms and by his industry and his KIND
ness and care of his widowed mother
and the younger members OF her
family. has earned the respect ana
esteem Of all our people and we are
glad that he has taken this impor-
tant step in a young mans life
The little bride, who came here
over a year ago from snyder IeAas'
is a beautiful brunette, and has Deen
until few days ago a valued EN-
pioye at the central telephone ex-
change where she made many friends
by her strict attention to business
and her unfailing courtesy 10 all pa
irons OF the company.
The young folks will return soon
from short stay in Roswell and Will
20 to housekeeping in this city and
will receive the best wishes and con-
gratulations OF many friends made
by their sterling worth. the Current
joining tha list.
The bride is a sister OF Mrs. Fred
Grayum and Mrs. Joe Stinson OF
Snyder.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-10-08

Ten work mules, ages four to seven
years; also S7S IL acre farm two
sets OF improvements, plenty good
water. 200 acres in cultivation bal
ance pasture, good grass. W'il sen
all or part. If interested see 5. "
poothe, miles east Of Snyder TEX
Phone 9O43F, ring ? IL. Also
have some hogs for sale and want
family to pick cotton. House iur-
nished 4'
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-10-08

The special session OF the legisla'
ture paved the way for severe pun
ishment OF persons guilty OF inter
fering with others who work in pla-
ces OF strikers. The law applies &c
laborers at ports,in railroad yards
and all public utilities industries
where the welfare OF the public If
concerned.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-10-08

Only IA powers are now not mem
hers of the League OF Nations, the
United states the leading nation OF
the world and the originator OF that
world wide peace pact is not mem
Der Of the League because aRepubli-
can senate rejected It and did so sim
ply because the Democratic admins
tration was its prime sponsor.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-10-08
Adaptablllty.

"of course, you are In favor OF votes
for women"
"Of course" answered Senator Sor'
ghum. "A man who hopes TO hold his
own in politics must do his best TO he
IN favor OF anything that anybody
wants.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-10-08
Free Delivery.

have succeeded in securing a man
to run my delivery car and am now
prepared TO deliver your groceries
anywhere in the city. Will make
all deliveries promptly and will ap-
preciate your business. j. w. Tenn
pleton. l'c
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-10-08
Nv Place For Sale,

Three lots. four-room boxed house.
deep we'll, and windmill, all fenced.
small orchard. Price $3.50, half
cash, balance terms. or $3.50 cash.
About 1-2 blocks east OF court
house. Call and see place and write
owner. Mrs. Ida Beauchamp, Whites
boro, Texas. up
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-10-08

Mrs. J. NJ. Bannister underwent
serious operation at Lubbock Satur-
day and for two days her recovery
was considered doubtful. On Tuesday
DR.. Bannister believed she could not
get over It. but reports were more
encouraging Wednesday.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-10-08

MIR. and Mrs. p. ID. Hudson have
bought home. the Watts place, in
East Snyder.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-10-08

FOR RENT-Three comfortable
rooms at my place in West snyder
j. II. Taylor. l'pd'
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-10-08
Notice.

All kinds of feed for sale. Cane for
your cow. Kaffir and maize. Phone
9O22F5. @.P
c. r. WILLIAMS.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-10-08

Read every word OF Matthews big
ad. 1t is good news for people VINO
have TO wear clothes.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-10-08

Cotton TO pick 1-2 mile west o.
West Ward school. J. II. Ham
lett. Up
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-10-08

Born at Dunn Oct 4th, to Mr.
and Mrs. j. w. Everts, a boy.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-10-08
Insurance.

lie, us insure your property We
insure cotton and all kinds OF grain
located anywhere Boren d Erwin,
\ w. corner court house. 10
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-10-08

WANTED BoARDERS-We VIII
, pha,a 1oO Up.
The New York herald., 1920-01-04

Had our ensiisccTs not been convinced
:xroir the beginning that the SIX is deserv-
ling OF all the popularity that is now ac-
corded II NatioRal would not have intro
Fsiueed the first American six cylinder car
lsn 1906. nor would the company now be
concentrating on the production OF the
NEW National sextet exclusively.
Thirteen years ago, when the first Ma
tlonal six was a distinct innovation, we
believed thas the engine or six cylinders
woihd eventually be accepted as the most
practical typo OF lsasolene motor The
present dominance Of the six bears us out
in this early contention.
We believe the six cylinder engine is the
nearest approach TO the ideal 1t gives
scornplete overlapping OF power impulses
,sard the continuous flow OF power. 1t is
equally as patent that with the achieve
Tnent of such continuous power, each cyl
tnder that is added means nothing more
&han the addition Of so much mechanism,
which results in exfinitely greater
complexity of construction and an in
creased opportunity for wear, with little,
je any, offsetting gain in performance.
After building all types Of engines. in
cluding fours, skies and twelves, for the
automobile market and eights for expert
mental purposes, National two years ago
determined to stake their all on the most
practical and popular of all cars--the six.
Our engineers. moreover, realized that the
six afforded the greatest opportunity for
worthwhile development and refinement.
National executives had every reason
TO believe that these engineers who had
The New York herald., 1920-01-04
HIGHER SPRING
PRICES EXPECTED
Allen Meter Car Company Manufact-
uring Manager Anticipates a Rush OF
Buying and a Shortage of Cars
By J. r. RICHMAN,
Manufacturing Manager, the Allen Motor
Company, Columbus, Ohio.

The man who purchases a motor car
In New iorS. or any other American city,
very likely doesn't appreciate how fortu-
getting what they want whom they want
It, and this Is largely due 10 the fact thni
American manufacturers have way OF
getting out the products In spite Of almost
!nsurmourtable difficulties.
The public generally probably does not
know how hard Il has been to get mate
rails for motor car manufacturers during
the last six months,
Tho car makers have competed with
each other TO get units from the parts
makers who were wrestling with labor
difficulties and material shortages.
For months it has been an endless fight
to keep sources OF supply open and to
counteract the effects OF labor tie-ups at
this point or that.
But the American public has been mod
erately well served in spite of abnormal
manufacturing conditions
or course, the whole situation has tended
toward increased prices. which | believe
will still further increase. Manufacturers
in this field have fought to the limit
against advances, and have only increased
their lists when costs made no other course
ltenable.
Just how much better off the buyer is
here than in England, for instance, is
shown in London despatch, which states
that buying a car in the, British Isles is
largely u matter Of futures-of paying
options on machines not yet built
At an auto show just held in London
there more people in attendance and fewer
cars than ever before. 1t is recounted that
5000 premium was paid for the option on
a chassis which was listed at $1,000.
We are not coming to that in America,
but | confidently expect to see a shortage
of cars in the spring and prices consider
ably higher Those who buy cars now
will not only safeguard getting the car of
their choice but in all probability they
will buy it cheaper than if they waited.
The New York herald., 1920-01-04

enormously increased output. have not
stocked the market. The market. in fact.
IS still fa~ undersold. No better proof
Of that condition can be offered than the
automobile salesroom. Today cars are
sold there as rapidly as they are placed
on the floor, and this condition means
placing thousands of additional motor
cars in service to increase the consump-
ton of gasolene and oils.
1t is conservatively estimated that there
more than 100000 automobiles in use to-
day. There are probably 10000 motor
trucks in use. and thdse totals will be
greatly increased in 1920.
The automobile shows this year will
undoubtedly disclose more pointedly than
any previous year the trend toward light,
economical cars. In the 1920 models the
public will find that the demand for
motor cars of greater utility, finer quality
of design. and materials. with resultant
econoppies, has been met to. a. marked
degree.
Certain unmistakable conditions make
this trend toward the good light car i'm
perative. Among these may be noted the
The New York herald., 1920-01-04
WHY'S Regards 1920
as a Record Motor Year
Believes Public Searching for the Lightweight Vehicle and
Has Developed New Overland "Four" 20
Meet Demand
le in cities and

growing congestion ef traffic in cities and
towns with parking space at premium.
The car which can be easily and quickly
nanoeuvred within a short turning radius
and backed or driven into comparatively
email parking space AZ the curb more
than ever commends itself 30 the motor
ist With the high coeta prevailing, mobile
transportation must necessarily be in
creased on city streets and county high
ways; more good roads must be developed
and those that have been built must be
properly maintained. And the moro the
nlotorist uses his car tho moro insistent
is he OF a very certain ocouomy or opera
ton and maintenance
There IL reason for that demand beyond
the weekly garage bill We are facing
tho fact that at least forty per cent OF
the estimated available petroleum sup
plies underground have been consumed.
There are no known commercial substl-
tutes for gasolene or for lubrlcating' oils.
These statements seem startling, but they
are fathered by no less an authority than
j. O. Lewis, acting director OF the United
States Bureau OF Mines, Department OF
the Interior They have beon made public
by his department 10 emphasize tho great
need for conservation OF gasoleno and
oils while extensive research seeks prac-
teal substitutes, Better motor cars Is the
Immediate answer TO the problem.
bile manufacturer who seeks TO meet the
public's wants may fall briefly, under
these considerations
/. Strictest operating and maintenance
economies. because OF the era OF high
prices,
.. The increasing utility OF the auto
mobile in the development OF all lines OF
business.
,. A 1920 good roads programme, five TO
six times as large as any single year $
programme before this. vastly enlarging
the automobile field for business and re-
creation, and again demanding economical
motor car operation so as 70 be within the
reach Of all.
4. Congestion OF railroads and interur-
bans, making the automobile more neces-
sary and desirable than ever.
g.. Increased traffic congestion in cities
limiting the use OF the big heavy auto
mobile.
traffic, urban development petroleum
stock depletion-indicate that the light
car is the car Of today and the future.
The public wants a car whose lightness
has not sacrificed any OF the other desir-
able advantages OF a good motor car. 1t
has asked for actual big car riding quail
ties and comforts. This public wants a
car easy to handle in traffic. and yet
capable of long distance touring and the
average daily use and abuse in uninter-
rupted service. At the Willys-Overland
plant we have had all these conditions in
mind in designing the new Overland
models. Overland T. with its three poini
suspension Triplex springs introduces big
car riding comfort in car OF light weight
and enduring construction.
The New York herald., 1920-01-04
NATIONAL HEAD D-..'-
/ SAYS SIX IDEAL
AUTOMOBILE
Survey of Models at Show Reveals
Fact That 55.S Per Cent Are
Of This Type
BY GEORGE M DICKSON,
President National Motor Car
and Vehicle Corporation.

The skies on display at The 1870 automo-
bile show present solid and invincible
front. The six cylinder. IN fact, now holds
an tnvulnerable position In the last eleven
years it has gradually risen to a, height of
unshakable dominance.
The following percentage table of chas-
sis production, embracing every make OF
American ear. shows very plainly how the
tide Of battle in the Long war OF the cylin-
defs has run in favor of the six
The New York herald., 1920-01-04

The utility OF the automobile for the
business and social needs Of city and town
has been sharply accumulated by the var
and its consequent development OF greater
traffic and transportation needs To 1870
men look forward with a new hopefuiness
and new optimism. In the automobile in
dustry IL seems quito certain that the
new year will take It's place among the
greatest in tho history cf automobile
manufacture The buying power OF the
public probably never has been so large.
And the automobile has become as neces-
sary as tho telephone
There is waiting ready market today
for at least million and half 10 two
million cars. Manufacturers, despite
The New York herald., 1920-01-04

OF tho samo design These are luxurious
looking open types. They are OF the
beveled edge design, randsoneiv firiished
and moderniy equipped in every way. tFhe-
car as sold by tho factory is complete III
every detail. even to the spare tire on the
rear.
Next In the open Jobs are the standard
The New York herald., 1920-01-04
Apperson Bros. Built
First Car in 1898.

One OF the exhibits which are attracting
more than passing interest at the Auto
mobile Show is that of the Apperson
Brothers Automobile Company, Of Ko-
kono. Ind
These pioneer builders have long been
in the motor car manufacturing business,
having first started in 1923, when Elmer
and Edgar Apperson produced with their
The New York herald., 1920-01-04

seven passenger touring. the four pas
senger "Sportster" and the two passenger
/" ce'' sfoafsttr. These are good loaanS
Jobs of a modern and accepted type of
design. They present all of the latest
innovations in motor car building. but are
not as extensively equipped az their sister
ear-the Anniversary.
The New York herald., 1920-01-04

own hands q mechanically successful
american automobile
fhis year they arc showing complete
and varied line Ia both open and enclosed
-ypess There Is alsv a wide range OF
lrlcess
They offer the Anniversary seven
passenger touring and a tDurster for four
The New York herald., 1920-01-04

conceived the first American six In 1906
and who had continued TO build skies
without a days interruption during the
succeeding years, were the most compe-
tent to develop and perfect the latent pos
The New York herald., 1920-01-04

sibilities of tho six In a car OF advanced
construction.
So now the new National sextet is Of
fered without reservation as proof Of such
engineering competency.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1920-04-23
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The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1920-04-23
VATICAN bEsT0Ns
HONOR on BENSON
AMERICAN ADMIRAL 10 cE~
RATED WITH CROSS or OF.
GREGORY rAE GREAr.
WAR RECORD IS PRAISED
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reps Eeasaaes authorised tbs aenos
last Jsaaary In Fsoexaisiea OF TIE
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consisted Of . yesow trsRgsa stole, =
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Get by the naval hero,
A. Bishop William T Russell Of
Charleston. 3, c. who MAS the orator
III ths tecattea explained lesaiss, de
,o,ioa asd sell sacrifice was as shel
" a CAltessAa virtue ~ II waa patriot
iam.
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op raAds reference indirect 10 The
Admira. Sims affair Tarahs direct
lr 'o~Ata tire secretary Ct tae aavy.
Bishop Russell said
The officers. 81 Tho navy are not
dictator. bat ~ervsnts waen ess
properly eusssisu'ra congress ares IN
20 declare aaf and 10 prosecute IL
thrn congress and Ito agents deserve
respect 10th from citizens and 9th
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n do Ard n necessary die when an
officer has given the best in htm. has
made sacrifice ard has siver ~
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worthy u homer.
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n, n.ed mo c0asrpsai,oa 81 the great
task Witch Admiral Besson ~ chief
~ naval operations. hAd sarnoan'rd
He bad been aware ~ all hours 81 the
DAY and nsEh;. the bishop aa'd "ith
eat the std n chars 81 the exact 20
,i,Ecn Of each American ship 60 the
hlgh seas He pointed 10 the great
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600 men 10 France and supplies az
limited 10 The allied passcHs Without
'Ae sasa nf slaste ship Hs tod OIL
ire evea; sstll that rendered tha rub
marine inoc u@us. and Then went %
"a pay tribute ~ The admiral