davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1920-02-27

it organizes a union, it Immediately
provides that this union shall attach
itself to the International Of the
trade. And if there is no such in
ternational, it is arranged that the
union shall join the American FEEDER
alton of Labor as federal local.
The Jewish workers can be more
easily, quickly and satisfactorily APP
preached by the United Hebrew
Trades than by any other central
body. 1t speaks the language Of
the Jewish worker and it knows his
psychology. For several years now,
it has been doing the work of or
ganizing the Jewish workers and Of
bringing them into the ranks of the
general labor movement. Therefore,
it is useful to the American Fedora
ton Of Labor. Gompers ended by
saying that while he was not at all
times in complete accord with the
procedure Of the United Hebrew
Trades, and was in the habit of say
ing so when he did disagree, how
ever, the organization deserves great
credit for all that it accomplishes,
and such credit must not be taken
away from it. The body is essential
in the labor movement and it must
not be dissolved.
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1920-02-27

IN THE FIELD of JEWISH
LABOR.

Samuel Gompers, President of the
American Federation of Labor, on
the United Hebrew Trades-The
White'' Goods Workers Secure an
Increase in Wages-The Jubilee of
the Workmen's Circle Sanitarium.
A Strike Of the Suitcase and Bag
Makers Imminent.
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1920-02-27

itarium, a concert was given on Feb
ruary 9th at Manhatton Opera
House, the proceeds of which were
for the benefit of Jewish war suf-
ferers. All the active members and
workers in the organization and for
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1920-02-27
By Elias Lehman.
-(Copyright by /. J. P. b.

\OOpyrlgnC Dy IL d. r. ID. o.
The American Federation of La
Dor has resolved to unite all the GEN.
trail organizations of Greater New
York into one central body, with the
object of insuring unity of action and
strengthening the influence of the
central body. Many of the. papers
implied that the real object was to
combat radicalism, for recently, the
Central Labor Union of New York
has not been submissive to the Elk
ecutive Council Of the American Fed,
GRAFTON of Labor, as in former years
Samuel Gompers, however, denied
this implication, when he came to
New York for the purpose of reor-
ganizing the central bodies.
One of the questions coming to the
fore, in connection with the amalga-
nation, was what to do with the
United Hebrew Trades. In one sense,
this organization is itself a central
body and, therefore, according to
the program, it ought to be dissolv-
ed and absorbed into the general
central organization which is to be
formed; on the other hand, the Unit
ed Hebrew Trades is composed only
of Jewish labor unions and, from
that standpoint, it need not be merg-
ed. Therefore, Gompers' opinion in
the matter is most interesting. In his
talk on the subject, he delivered his
opinion on the need for such an or
ganization and on its great services
in behalf of the labor movement in
general, and the Jewish workers in
particular.
"The United Hebrew Trades" he
said "is one Of the most useful or
CARNATIONS in the American labor
world. It does a work which none
Of the others would ever be able to
do. 1t must continue to exist even
If the best and most efficacious Gen.
trail body were established in New
York; o. ,t...
In reviewing the history of the
United Hebrew Trades, he said that
when the Jewish immigrants began
to come to America, they were help
less and penniless. They came here
from lands from which they were
driven by pogroms and atrocities.
They came here to escape their per-
secutors. Naturally, they felt strange
here in the midst Of a strange land,
with an unfamiliar language and a
different culture. But they found
here freedom-freedom to organize
themselves. ~
For the most part, they entered
the cigar factories and the clothing
factories which belonged to some Of
their countrymen, who had immigrat-
cd still earlier. These weather.
members Of their own people took
advantage Of their helplessness and
exploited them in the most shameful
fashion.
Keener minds among the workers
began to build unions. Very shortly,
the first unions created began to see
the necessity for central body foT
common action and so they organized
the United Hebrew Trades.
This body organizes Jewish Barb
ers, for instance, or Jewish tin
smiths or shoemakers, and guides
A. 4. l.
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1920-02-27
Friday, February ~, 1920.

mer members of the Sanitarium
Committee were present. Addresses
were delivered by Abraham Epstein,
Chairman of the WorlNmen's Circle;
DR.. N. Halperson, admitting physi-
clan of the Workmen's Circle SAM
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1920-02-27

In the present era Of high prices
and consequent demands for increas-
ed wages by so many unions, the
White Goods Union, Local 62, has
also submitted its demands. After a
long drawn out conference, owing
partly to the set attitude Of the Cot
ton Carriers Association, and partly
on account of the illness Of their
manager, a settlement was finally
. reached. All the workers in the
trade are to be granted increases.
Cutters are to receive a raise Of four
dollars a week, and all workers in
the trade an increase Of two dollars
a week now, and further dollar
week beginning next September.
Piece workers are to receive ten per
cent more now, and an additional five
per cent on September first.
Entire satisfaction with these
terms is apparent among the work.
ers in the trade, most Of whom are
women. And as conditions in the
trade are good and the employers
can well afford these increases, they,
too, are satisfied. The present agree
ment between the union and the man.
ufacturers will hold until March,
1921.
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1920-02-27

Very popular among the Jewish
workers is the Workmen's Circle
formed in 1900. Among its other
undertakings, the Circle ten years
ago, founded a Sanitarium for con-
sumptives At that time the Work
mems Circle was poor and insignif-
cant, and much sacrifice and courage
was necessary in order to build such
a sanitarium, such a costly institu-
ton.
The devotion of the members and
the knowledge that a workers organ
ization, more than any other, needs
such an institution, since most Of the
victims Of tuberculosis come from
the ranks Of the workers-gave the
leaders the courage to 90 on with
their project. The sanitarium was
built ten years ago in Liberty, New
York.
At that time, its success was prob
lematical, but now II is assured. Dur
ing the ten years Of its existence,
the Sanitarium has saved the lives Of
many members Of the Circle, and it
is a fact that the Sanitarium is
great source Of pride to the parent
organization.
In celebration Of the tenth ami
versary Of the existence Of the San
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1920-01-29
TO THE VOTERS OF PUTNAM
COUNTY

have been solicited by quite a
number to become a candidate again
to represent you in the next General
Assembly of Tennessee. l realize
and know from two terms experience
that this is responsible task of
small salary and much labor If we
follow up the various committees
and do our whole duty which
W uld endeavor to do as before. But
If my county wants my services
again, honestly given to the best of
my ability for all the people, l am
willing to go in the interest OF the
taxpayers and good, moral govern
ment and the upbrilding of our coun.
ty and its various institutions, loads,
schools, etc. am for the people as
my platform, and to that end l am
against the continued creation of
useless Offices at the expense of the
taxpay RS. And 1 think that the
voting down OF useless bills before
the committees is the YER best ser
vice legislator can render to his
people. But during the campaign
desire to me and confer with the
people of my county Of every yoca-
ton and get their expressed will and
opinion as to just what laws we need
enacted, amended or repealed. if any.
I would not vote for any law nor the
change of one unless thought it was
the will of and for the best interest
Of majority of my county. In be-
coming candidate come by solici-
tation, upon my own merits and rec
ord as former member, looking %
the humble iervico I hope to render
as my greatest reward.
Yours respectfully,
]. N. KING.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1920-01-29
WERE YOU ENUMERATED

All people of Cookeville who are
not positive that they have been in
cluded in the federal census just COM
pleted in the town of Cookeville are
requested to write, telephone call,
at supervisors offire. third floor of
government building
Citizens of Cookeville will be anx-
ious for the town to show as large a
population as possib !. and are ask
ed 10 cooperate with the census bu-
reau in this wav in order that the
entire population Cookevillc be
given.
Ask your next door neighbor II all
of his family and any other person
living with them or on their place
have been included in the enumer-
alton through this system I trust
that a complete census will be re-
turned. D. e. SLAGLE. Supervisor.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1920-01-29
}. II. DowELL PASSES AWAY

Esquire John H. Dowell died Tues
.dcy evening at the hame Of his son
Byrd Dowell. He had been confined
to his room for several weeks and
his condition grr dually grow worse
and for several days he had been con-
fined to his bed He was eight-.-nine
years old ana kis death was due to
infirmities of age.
His entire lie was spent in the
First Civil district aud Re had lived
on his farm, just south OF town for
about sixty years.
He served sbout 35 years as JUS
tice of the Peace of the First Civil
district; voluntarily retiring from
office in September 1918 at the .ge Of
eighty light.
He had been devoted member Of
the Christian Church since his
young manhood and had served as
an Elder in the Cookeville congrega-
tion ever since its organization,
about forty years ago.
He was man of the strictest in
tegrity and, in truth lived a devot-
ed Christian life. He enjoyed the
confidence and esteem of all who
knew him. lie was twice married
but survived both Of his wives.
Funeral services wre conducted
Wednesday afternoon at the Christ
ian church in this city by Elders ].
D! Gum of Sparta ana c. L. Talley
of this city. A large congregation
was present.
Following the services at the
church, the remains, accompanied by
many relatives and fiiends, we're
taken to Smyrna cemetery where
they were inferred. Many of his rel
satives sleep there.
The deceased is surv we'd by the
following grown children: J. M.
Dowell, j. B. Dowell and Byrd Dow
ell of this place, Roll DoweL of
Granville, Mrs. Mary LOFTS of White
county and Joe Dowell of Texas.
Mrs. Dow A. Ensor is grand-daugh
ter, being the daughter of deceas-
ed daughter of the deceased.
One of Putnam county's oldest
and most respected citizens has pas
sed away.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1920-01-29
TWICE PROVEN

II you suffer backache, sleepless
nights, tired, dull days and distress
ing urinary disorders, don't expert
ment. Read this twice-told testi-
mony. It's Cookeville evidence
doubly proven.
w. J. Dabbs, policeman, Broad St.,
says: II gladly recommend Doan's
Kidney Pills for the good they have
done me. My back panied so I
couldn't keep going and had sore
ness in my back, and couldn't bend
or stoop. My kidneys were weak
and the secretions were scanty. con-
tained brick-dust-like sediment and
were painful imp assage. A friend
recommended Doan's Kidney Pills
and I procured some at WHY'S Drug
Store. Doan's strengthened my
back and relieved I'll symptoms OF
kidney trouble"
The above statement was given
March %, 1915 and on June IS, 1918
Mr.. Dabbs said: Occasional use Of
Doan's Kidney Pills keeps my Kid
neys In good condition. l am always
ready to recommend Doan's for
know they can't be beat for kidney
trouble"
60c, at all dealers. Fostcr-MiIburn
Co., Mfrs, Buffalo, N. r.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1920-01-29
PACKERS PROFITS

Morris & Company, packers, in
their financial report for the year
ending November 1. 1919, show net
earnings of S703,64195 ON a capital
investment of s56,025, ,6S4.67. or LIS
per cent. This is less than one
eighth of cent on every dollar of
sales, including byproducts. Their
volume of sales shows an Increase
over the previous year, while the
profit shows a decrease of $500, 900,
caused by the agitation against them
and the marked decrease in the
price of their products. Inventories
are priced right down to present
market, putting them on sound pre-
war-basis. Cash in : bank is over
$7,000,000, about the same as the
previous year, while their current
liabilities decreased about $4,000, 900
There was added to surplus during
the year over 100000, as they paid
to their stockholders in divid ends
only 100000.
In view of the professed belief of
many people that the packers are
responsible for the high prices of
food generally the above statement
is revelation. And the following
statement was made by President
Edwin Morris in his annual report.
While the prices of all other prod
ucts have been advancing ours are
the outstanding exceptions, the whole
sale prices on meats being 80 per
cent less than last Spring, ano we
are in this respect on a sound pre-
war basis, more so, no doubt. than
any other industry. Our inventory
is priced at all times on actual mark
ct values. During the past year we
have advanced wages about 20 per
cent.
Packing house meat is 80 per cent
cheaper than last spring? Wish
some such reduction would reach
Cookeville q
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1920-01-29
~ = z! : X

Mt. View Lodge No. 179 l. o. O.. F..
met at the usual hour, M, Janu-
airy oath, 1920, H. F. Sparks, N. G.
presiding with the stations filed.
The usual routine business was dis
posed Of Bro j. III. Quarles was
reported sick for "everal days. Bro.
l.. A. Copeland was reported improv-
ing slowly. One petition for the
Initiatory was presented, read and
referred to an investigating commit
tee. An investigating commi tee was
granted further time
The question of advanced hall
rents was discussed, after which
committee was appointed to confer
with like committee -om the Ma
sonic Lodge with whom we have for
several years jointly rented the Hall
to ascertain what is best to be done.
Since, perhaps more than three hum
dred fraternity-men are, more or less
interested in this matter. is the
why notice is here taken of the pro-
ceedings. All b-ohers should attend
our next meeting and make such
suggestions as they deem proper
thereby aiding the committee in
solving this problem.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1920-01-29
REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE
MEETING

Tho Republican Executive Commit
tee Of Putnam County, T. nm, is here
by called to assemble in the tiwn of
Cookeville, Tenn, at the courthouse,
at 1880 p. m. Fet. 7th, 1920, for the
purpose Of planning reorge nization.
All Republicans ss well as commit
teemen are hereby invited to attend.
-Advt g. SOLON JONES, Chm.
JEFF GENTRY. Sec.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1920-01-29
MRS. c. ;. DAVIS

Mrs. Almira Pendergrass Davis,
widow OF the late Capt. C J. Davis
d'cd today ct the home of her son,
e. H. Davis, three miles southwest
OF CooFeville.
She was about rs years old and
was devoted member Of the Pres
byterian church and most excel
lent Christian lady. She is surv'v-
ed by severel grown children and a
large number of grand children and
other relatives.
She was sister of John T. Pen
dergrass Of this Place, he now being
the only surviving member Of his
fathers family.
The remains of Mrs. Davis will be
inferred at the West cemetery be-
side those of her husband
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1920-01-29
At AUCTION

On Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1920, at my
place two miles west of Cookeville.
on Route 2, I will ell to the highest
bidder one extra good FIVE year old
milk COW; one nice 10 months old
heifer; corn, fodder and cane and
some farming implements, household
and kitchen furniture. Terms, cash
in hand. Sale begins at 10 o'clock.
-Advt. ALEX ELLIS.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1920-01-29
BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday school at 10 a. IN Prof. w.
E. Simmons, Supt.
Prayer meeting $3.50 p. m. Wednes-
day night.
Choir practice $3.50 p. m. Friday.
Preaching next Sunday IL a. m. and
Z p. m. by Sam Edwards, Pastor.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1920-01-29
METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday school at s:45 4. M. with
r. K. Sisk as Superintendent. Inter.
esting classes for everybody, and all
are invited to attend this Sunday
school.
There will be preaching by the
pastor, Rev. A. P. Walker. Sunday
morning at II o'clock, and also at Z
D. m. The sacrament of he Lords
Supp er will be observed at the close
of the morning service. A cordial
invitation s extended to all to attend
both services.
Prayer meeting Wednesday even
ing at $3.50 o'clock followed by
choir practice.
Teacher training class meets ev-
cry Friday night at $3.50; followed
by choir practice.
At Watertown next Tuesday night
and Wednesday the Evangelistic Ins-
titute for Lebanon district will te
held. 1t will be the most important
meeting Of the year and all who can
arrange to do so should attend. es-
pecially the following: The pastor;
superintendent of Sunday school; /;
chairman of minute hen; church
campaign director; lay leader: CEN
tensry treasurer; representative
from evangelistic committee and
Woman's Missionary Society.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1920-01-29
CHURCH OF CHRIST
(Disciples|

Preaching by regular minister on
Sunday, Feb. L, at IL a. m. and p.
m. Subject for morning service,
"The Identity of the Church" Cor
dial invitation to all.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1920-01-29
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. Supt.
Prof. o. C. Kirkman.
Preaching by the pastor, Rev. A.
j. Collie, at IL a. m. and GAS p. m.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1920-01-29
CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN

Sunday scho at 10 a. m. every
Sunday. Ezra Davis, Supt. Come.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1920-01-29
ATTENTION, FARMERS!
Below Are Statements Made by
Fordson Tractor Users

Sparta, Tenn, Jan. s, 1920.
r s. Hargis & Co.,
Cookeville, Tenn
Gentlemen:
| am writing this letter TO recon-
mend the Fordson Tractor have
been using this tractor or about two
years and find that it will easily
take the place If from four to SIX
horses in breaking, discing end pre-
pairing a seed bed. We find that 1t
will pull> Birdsell Glover Huller
satisfactorily. Last year we were
able to turn crimson clover land af-
ter the seed crop was removed and
this land was planted In corn on
June IL. and produced = good crop.
We also disced, turned ant. prepared
40 acres Of crimson clover land In
July and August when the weather
was so hot the use of teams was Inn
practical. We did rapid work by
running night and day. We have al
so found the Roderick Lean Light
Double Disc Harrow and the Oliver
Plow bought through the Fordson
people and tested out by them, to be
very satisfactory. Y urs truly,
w. J. BREEDING.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1920-01-29

Be SIRE to read Jere Wilson Hard
ware Cos. big ad. on last page.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1920-01-29

The natives of the Andaman ISL
ansd average feet II inches in
height and weight under 20 lbs.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1920-01-29

Hugh Hargis, of the firm OF H. 8.
Hargis & Co., was in Granville Sum
day Jan. 4, 1920, and took dinner
with Mr.. Roll Dowell, and in q con-
versation In regard to Fordson Trac-
tors Dowell said:
my Fordson Tractor is worth
moro breaking land than nine big
mules. In narrowing land 1t Is worth
more than twelve mules"
Mr.. Dowell is one of the most pro-
gresCive farmers In JackEon county
and says that he wouldn't do without
Fordson Tractor on his farm. Ho,
has had his tractor almost = year
and 1t aas never given him one BIT Of
trouble. Mr.. Dowell was born and
reared in Putnam county, and W.
would be glad for my ono contem-
plating buying . tractor to call him
ON the Home Telephone or write
him ct Granville, Tenn.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1920-01-29

Hold on to your War Savings Stamps
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1920-01-29

Subscribe for the Herald NOW
New-York tribune., 1920-11-07
Best Raconteurs Are
Western Ranchmen,
Says Kathryn Y. Burt

Kathryn Newlin Burt. whose "The
Branding Iron is at the Capitol this
week, began writing plays when she
was six years Old. thereby beating
Daisy Ashford at the game OF writing
by several years.
"My first real production,' said Mrs.
Burt, "came when l was twelve years
old. The play was called Bonnie
Prince Charlie' It was enacted be-
fore an audience Of grown-ups, too.
They were convulsed. OF course |
hadn't meant the play to be funny
it WAS romantic and pathetic, accord
ing TO my viewpoint-but | was glad
hat the audience liked it, and so
didn't mind their shouts of laughter
at What meant 20 be so moving.
Eve often Thought since that I'd make
a fortune Il ! could only write a com
edy now which would be greeted as
that play was. The most ambitious
thing I ever wrote in my youth was
a play which was supposed to be 4
satire on the Colonial Danes. II only
the audience had laughed at that, a
IT. did at my romantic play. Bat II
didu't-and as WAS seventeen thcA
/; rather hurt me.
But I never gave I'D the idea OF
! studied Russian and determined t.
translate All Of Russian literature. But
didn't try long decided that. al
New-York tribune., 1920-11-07
Work Behind Scenes
Gave Briscoe Training
For Stage Direction

Among those silent workers Of the
theater who officiatc i'll the province
back Of the stage and receive none
o. the applause, yet to whom rccoyni~
tion is due, is the stage director No
more worthy example Of this can be
offered than Margaret Angln's stage
director in "The Woman Of Bronze"
Johnson Briscoe, who began his career
with Winthrop Ames at the New The
ater on September 27, 1909. Mr.. Ames
created the position of official prompter
for him, function which prior to that
time had always been taken care Of
by the assistant stage manager.
Brlscoe assisted with score or more
of productions. among them "Antony
and. Cleopatra" "Thc Cottage IN the
Air. "Strife,' "The Niger" "The
school for Scandal" Don" "Twclfth
Night, "The Witch,' "Sistcr Beatrice"
"Ihe Winters Tale "The Blue Bird, +"
- o'".'' WivoS Of Windsor. '"The Thun-
derbolt,' "Thc Arrowmakcr" and "Thc
After a second season with the New
Theater, Mr.. Brscoc spent two years
working with Annie Russell in the old
English comedies, "Thc Rivals" she
Stoops to Conquer and "Thn School
for Scandal Then follo~ed one Of
the most interesting cngaxcments. lc-
cording to the young director that he
has ever filled 1t was with Ms
Fiske, first in "Lady Betty MartinealeH
and later in "Efstwhile Susan" After
this Mr. Briscoe was associated " til
Margaret Ellington in her play. The
Lie, and. when the country went So
war, Briscoe again took up work with
Winthrop Amcs, but this time it wa
in connection with the Overseas The
alter where. for fourteen months at
the Little Thcater, he engaged artists.
tried out acts and selected material u
entertain the BOYS lover there
Last year Brscoe's first engagement
New-York tribune., 1920-11-07
Philadelphia Orchestra

Tie second concert ii the PhiladeI-
nha Oichestra's Carnegie Hall series
will be given on Tuesday evening. No
venber 9. Cyril Scott, the English
composer and pianist. viii make his
first New York appearance on this oc-
casion. He will play his own piano
concerto and viii conduct Two Pas
s;caeli~s lor orchestra Of his own
compost tion. The other numbers on
tho program will consist of the first
movement Of the Brandenburg Con
ccrto No. 3, IN C, for strings. by
Zach, and the Fourth Symphony Of
tran!na