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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-08-15

One of the most important of the
recent additions to the program of
unionism in behalf of it's millions of
members is the special opportunity it
is giving them to supplement their
education along particular lines. The
progress of labor will be more rapid
if the minds of workers are trained
to keen perception, if the chance for
technical preparedness is afforded
and if there is an opportunity to take
on the facts in history of industry
and of citizenship, which will equip
every man OF know the rights which
belong to himself and his fellows
when controversy is precipitated.
In the future labor may have to
make decisions and to take actions
of more Importance to human des-
tiny than any thus far made or taken.
In this respect is seen the real sig-
nificance of labor of the educational
movement.
Whether labor, fifty or hundred
years from now, will be discussing
wages, hours and injunctions or some
thing else, no amount of conjecture
can determine. Our course of action,
in our individual lives, seems to be
as much decided by what is thrust
upon us by unforeseen circumstances
as by our own plans.
The labor movement, having it's
roots far down in the existence of
millions of people, being interviewer
with the very fibre of industry, has
the character of great natural pro-
cess, swinging forward under the
stress of prevailing conditions.
Crises are forced upon it by circum-
stances not of it's own choosing, and
it may be compelled to make decisions
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-08-15
Back Up The Labor Press!
By JOHN B. MOORE

the workers hearty of the
realize the that only through the columns
before reading public the
and when understand the
editor compelled work
suberved loaded down with its columns of ad
unfrny business further
only subscriptions continue to
der the service he giving the organized workers. should
encourage to what help this
make the work of the labor editor little
him loyalty and and let do
everything the labor
influence the end that the future
and with the daily of country.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-08-15
La Follete to Gompers
Labor Writes "a Greed of Citizenship
WASHINGTON, D. c., August 4, 1924.

WASHINGTON D. c., August 4, 1924
Hon. Samuel Gompers,
President American Federation of
Ambassador Hotel,
Atlantic City, n. j.
desire appreciation taken by
the Executive Council of the Federation
the independent candidacy In
taking this after deliberate
Labor adhered traditional
the by the
Progressive ticket be
the
organized labor allegiance political group
partisan political
cples the principles of freedom justice
that in this brief Of
ship which accepted and acted by the
citizens would rapidly make the
intended be- the peoples service have in
public record attested with
represented by the
welcome this endorsement To break selfish
interests the campaign
and with the support of labor
professional all sole interest in
government that OF good citizenship
(Signed) ROBERT NJ LA TOILETTE
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-08-15

Tribune mentions wage cuts in two
industries, neither of which have
strong labor organizations, as proof
that wage cuts are increasing. The
strongly organized trades are not
mentioned, and it is safe to say that
they are not enjoying" many wage
slashes, for the very good reason that
the workers in those trades will not
permit any assault on their standard
of living.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-08-15
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BOOST THE UNION LABEL

Why should every trade unionist
demand the union label on all their
purchases? For the simple reason
that the union label is the only guar
antee you have that the article bear
ing it was made under conditions that
are acceptable to united labor. In
the past some manufacturers have
paid poor wages and had their work
done in sweatshops so as to produce
goods which could be sold cheaper
than their competitors. 1t is to
overcome such conditions that the
union label should be demanded. Or
ganized labor doesn't believe in the
practice of grinding down employees
that profits may be piled up. Live
and let live.
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INJUNCTIONS, GOOD AND BAD
Labor is not opposed to injunc-
tions, per se," says neditorial by
Samuel Gompers in the August
American Federationist, dicussing an
article in Law and Labor on" What
Does the Average Workman Believe
on Injunctions ?"
at recognizes the injunction as a
legitimate arm of the law when ap-
piled in the only lawful way in which
it may be applied. Injunctions from
their inception have been held to ap-
ply only when there was danger to
rights. A property right
must be involved.
"In the platform demands submit
ted by the American Federation of
Labor to the two major political par
sion Of the injunctive process to ap-
ply to personal relations in industrial
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-08-15
TO ALL

To all the successful aspirants in
the Tuesday derbies our heartiest
congratulations and best wishes; to
the defeated candidates-our heart
felt sympathy.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-08-15
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AGED CARPENTERS HOME

AGED CARPENTERS HOME
Idealism is expressed in practical
form by the United Brotherhood of
Carpenters and Joiners in the pur-
chase of a large tract of land at
Lakeland, Florida, for the establish
ment of a home for aged members.
For years the carpenters have
cherished a plan to provide for aged
members, many of whom spent their
early years in building up the organ
ization. Now the union is in posi-
tion to put the plan into effect, and
instead of merely putting flowers on
the graves of the pioneers and deliv-
ering eulogistic addresses at their
funerals, they are doing something
to make the old members happy while
they are still on earth.
The carpenters deserve the high
est praise for their demonstration Of
practical brotherhood. They are set
ting an example which organizations
of all kinds might we'll initiate.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-08-15
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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-08-15

Endorsed by the Trades and Labor
Council of Hamilton, Ohio
Endorsed by the Middlet0wn Trades
and Labor Council of Middletown, o.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-08-15
WON'T STAND FOR 1T

New York Herald-Tribune reports
that although the showdown in indus
try since March has brought about
fewer wage cuts than was expected,
reductions in wage scales are becom-
ing more numerous. The Herald
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-08-15
FRIDAY, AUGUST Is, 1924

Entered at the Postoffice at Hamilton,
Ohio, as Second Glass Mail Matter.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-08-15

Issued Weekly at 32s Market Street
Telephone 1896 Hamilton, Ohio
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-08-15
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HOW THEY DO 1T

Why the Reliance Manufacturing
Company, which fattens on the labor
of convicts, is so successful in en-
riching it's owners is revealed by a
syndicate of bankers in circular
advertising an issue of Reliance
Company stock. The circular says:
ut (tbe Reliance Company oper-
ates II prison factories, getting
buildings rent free and also power
heat and light either free or at NOM
inal rates. 1t gets it's labor from
state prisons and reformatories at
rates varying from a fifth to a half
of the cost of free plants.
1T started in the shirt business
about % years ago with capital of
$25 1000. Net profits for the first
eleven months of 1922 were $685.
4O9.44.'
In the face of this record, it is easy
to see why the Reliance Company
and other prison labor contract firms
are a menace to free labor Is it any
wonder that the organized workers
are fighting the prison labor con-
tract system?
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-08-15

not of it's own choosing, and it may
be compelled to make decisions on
matters unrelated to collective bar
gaining.
The American labor movement en-
courages education, increases inde-
pendence, reduces prejudice, enlarges
the horizon of society, and makes the
nation better.
1t undertakes to protect wage
earners against the exorbitant greed
of special interests, and it is the
recognized defender of the working
people against exploitation by pre-
datory forces.
1t is largely through the advance
ment of general education that it
takes leading place in organized
society as powerful influence in be-
half of American principle and
American institutions.
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WISE OLD NOAH
There is one thing you've got to
give old Noah credit for-he didn't
wait for it to commence to rain be-
fore he started in to build the ark.
Some citizens may not feel that Noah
was right in spending so long time
in building the ark, but they must
admit that he was a pretty wise citi-
zen in one respect, and that is that
/ he didn't sit down and wait to see
what his neighbor was going to do.
Noah believed in preparedness. II
he had livede here, for instance, and
doctors and health officers had told
him that an epidemic would probably
sweep the land if he didn't cut the
weeds on his premises and fill up
| the low, wet places where mosquitoes
| breed, he'd have cleaned up. If he
saw a foul spot on his premises
where millions of flies and insects
were breeding, and then carrying on
their wings and feet the filth that
accumulated thehe, he would have re-
moved that foul spot and gotten rid
of the pests.
You can practice preparedness here
and now just as Noah did in his day
| You won't need an ark to save lives
all you'll need to do is cut your weeds,
fill up the low places where water
| stands after a rain, clean out cess
pools and alleys, and scatter little
whitewash and lime about fences and
outbuildings. Typhoid germs, malaria
germs, and scores of other kinds are
| breeding by the millions now. Don't
| take a chance on them-don't invite
an epidemic of sickness and death by
! ignoring their dangers. Be wise like
old Noah-be ready for an emergency
by having your premises clean and
healthful.-Ex.
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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-08-15
EDUCATION AND LABOR

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Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-08-22

His record is absolutely oley, hav-
ing done much to help put the state
of Washington in the progressive col
umn. Labor can support his candi-
dacy with confidence.
Mr.. Potts has lived in Seattle for
81 years, starting as bell boy at
the Diller Hotel and gradually work
ing his way up. Later he became
manager of the old Arlington Hotel
and for the past number of years has
been manager of the New Arctic Ho-
tel.
He is well known to hundreds of
trade unionists throughout the state,
the New Arctic Hotel is considered
the headquarters for the members of
the trade union movement when visit
ing in Seattle.
officers and representatives Of the
international unions as well as the
local unions of the state are well
acquainted with "Billy," as Mr.
Potts is affectionately called. He in
turn knows them all by their Chris
tian name.
Because of his great experience iT
state politics and business of the state
he is exceptionally well qualified tx
manage the Office he now seeks
Many trade unionists of the state are
actively in the field supporting his
candidacy.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-08-22

Proved his Americanism in the World AS state di-
rector of Labor and Industries during the past four years.
Edward Clifford saved quarter of million dollars to tax
payers previous twoyear period Led the fight for
the amendment to Workmens Compensation law increasing
compensation to injured wormen and to widows orphans
and dependents of killed in industries Promoted in
dustria harmony between workers and employers with
fairness and mpartaity Reduced number of accidents
by safety standards and promoted disqualification for
injured workmen of the state and brought about prompt
payment of claims.
AS man, citizen, the head of fine family Ed
ward Clifford has stood the test of public scrutiny In his
public works he has his fitness to be Governor of
the State of Washington Bearing these facts in mind the
Clifford Club commends his candidacy to the people of the
state with the firm conviction that his election will
progress prosperity and peace among the people of the
state with Clifford as its executive head.
Edward Clifford is worthy of the support of the electors
in the primary, September 9th. We respectfully ask your
support of his candidacy
(Signed)
THE GRAYs HARBOR CLIFFORD CLUB.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-08-22

100000 for cement road building. He
opposed the poll tax, the building of
more state armories, and the estab-
lishment of fourth normal school.
He announced that eff taxes are to be
reduced we must call halt to spend
ing money"
He is the author of a part of the
present primary law. He worked for
the alien land law, and he made the
only senate argument in behalf Of the
Columbia Basin project.
On the first day of the 1923 session
Johnson introduced a resolution that
the legislature consider only bills
that had for their object the reduc-
ton and equalization of taxes, unless
other legislation was demanded by q
majority Of both houses. This was
defeated.
The power Of the lieutenant gov
ernOr in naming senaat committees
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-08-22
Drugs Excite
The Kidneys,
Drink Water
Take Salts at First Sign Of Bladder
Irritation or Baekaehe.

The American men and women
must guard constantly against kidney
trouble because we often eat too much
rich food. Our blood is filled with
acids which the kidneys strive to I'll.
ter out; they weaken from overwork,
become sluggish, the eliminative It's
sues clog and the result is kidney
trouble, bladder weakness and a gem
eral decline In health.
When your kidneys feel like Jumps
Of lead; your back hurts or the
urine is cloudy, full Of sediment, or
you are obliged to seek relief two or
three times during the night; If yor
suffer with sick bachache, or dizzy
nervous spells, acid stomach, or II
you have rheumatism when the
weather is bad, get from your phar-
macist about four ounces OF Jad
Salts; take a tablespoonful in a
glass Of water before breakfast for a
few days and your kidneys may then
act fine.
This famous salts is made from the
acid Of grapes and lemon juice. com
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-08-22
CLUB HEARS
NAMESAKE IN ARMORY

Last Friday night in the Armory,
Edward Clifford, candidate for gov
ernor, addressed the United Veter-
ans and the Clifford club.
Mr.. Clifford in the course of his
speech took time to explain his posi-
ton on several issues of the cam
paign. He denied emphatically that
he was in favor of the use of "black
top" for road building, but did
criticize the cost of cement construc-
ton, claiming a savings can be made
in the purchase of cement and con-
struction work.
He is entirely in favor of the pres
ent state administrative code as a
whole, but suggested revision in
certain points that would strengthen
it.
A fair sized audience was present.
Mr.. Clifford made a good impression
with his earnest, thoughtful manner
of presenting his argument.
The Clifford club is a rapidly grow
ing organization, of which W. E
Johnson is president and DIR. o. r.
Austin is secretary.
The Aberdeen Central Labor Coun-
Gil adjourned its meeting early to
give delegates a chance to attend the
Clifford meeting.
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Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-08-22
POTTS SEEKING OFFICE
OF STATE TREASURER

w. G. Potts, manager of the New
Arctic Hotel has again decided to en-
ter the political field. He is q candi-
date for state treasurer on the re-
publican ticket, subject to the pri-
mary election September eth.
Mr.. Potts is well known in the po-
litical life Of the state, having taken
an active part in it for years in addi-
ton to the eight years he served as
state senator from King county. He
has also served as chairman of the
state board of control and as warden
OF the state pententiary.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-08-22

PatrOnine Labor Press Advertisers.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-08-22
UNION ELECTRICIANS
GIVE SERVICES FREE

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. 21.-
Union electrical workers took a lead
ing part in the wiring without
charge of the Helping Hand Home, a
hospital in San Diego, Calf, dedi-
Gated to the care of children of tu-
bercular parents. The whole electro
cal industry of San Diego co-operated
in the work, which was done in rec
ord time, without a cent of cost to
the Home. Members of Local Union
No. 569, International Brotherhood
of Electrical Workers, did the actual
wiring, assisted by city electrical in
spectors, city officials, contractors
and others. When the building is
ready for the installation Of fixtures
they viii be put in by the union cleo
tricians.
DaRroutzo ToH.~ D-o.. 1,r,,.ks-.-.-
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-08-22

is most important to taxpayers. The
record Of Lon johnson makes him
8 candidate who when nominated can
receive the support of men of all
parties.
paid ADVERTISEMENT
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-08-22
ION JOHNSON FILES FOR :
LIEUTENANT governor

Senator Lon Johnson of Colville,
Stevens county, has filed for lieuten-
ant governor on the republican ticket.
He is the only East Side candidate
for lieutenant governor or governor.
Johnson served six years in the
state senate, and has made a record
for demanding economy and eff
cheney.
It was Johnson who led the fight
against bonding the state for $780,
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-08-22
S. X. BOWES FOR COMMISSIONER
CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE

bined with lithia, and has been used
for years to help flush and stimulate
clogged kidneys, to neutralize the
acids in the system so they no long
er are a source of irritation, thus Of
ten relieving bladder disorders.
Jad Salts is inexpensive; cannot In
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-08-22

jure, makes a delightful effervescent
Whitewater drink and belongs in ev-
cry home, because nobody can make
mistake by having a good kidney
flushing any time. By all means have
your physical nexamine your kidneys
at least twice a year.-Adv.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-08-22

Edward Clifford is a re-
publican. He favors such
changes in the administra-
tive code as viii increase
its efficiency and reduce
cost of operation. Favors
the re-establishment of the
Women's Industrial Home
and Clinic. Favors ratifi-
cation of Child Labor
Amendment. Demands -
good roads at the lowest
legitimate cost-strict en-
forcement of the alien land
law-support of home in
dustries-all possible as
sistance to farmers-and
an economical, efficient
business administration.
Edward Clifford proved
himself an American by en-
listing in the Spanish
American war, serving
throughout the full period.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-08-22
paid ADVERTISEMENT
WILLARD TURNER
Candidate for
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
District No. 2
Candidate for
District No. 2

He has been a resident of this county for q
years and has had Is years experience in road
and construction work He thoroughly I'M
derstands the needs and conditions of Grays
Harbor county, and is qualified to impartially
serve all sections of the county, according to
it's needs. Prior to coming here he had IL
years experience in construction and road
work.
Subject to the Republican Primaries
September 9
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1924-08-22
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CLIFFORD
FOR GOVERNOR

Edward Clifford, republican candidate for Governor of
Washington who fairly and squarey represents in uni
versa the interest of all that best for the citizens
of the state of Washington.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-14

one down south in Tennessee, three
| thousand feet above the sea. And
! though I've been to nearly all, / can
not say that / recall that where I've
! been an honored guest, which home
think I like the best. But
should I want to go away, and in
some other home to stay, | will not
have to plead in vain, but get half
rates on any train. There's no ex-
element, by the way, unless it be on
pension day; for this we have the
"drys" to thank, for now our
dough- goes in the bank. We know
therere people from far and near,
who wish they could be living here;
and though they have their man
sions fine, I'm more than satisfied
with mine. Besides I think they
know / am an honored guest of
Uncle Sam. These Soldiers Homes
where eer they be, were built for
soldiers, same as me. And in these
homes we live and die, beneath
"Old Glory" flying high. These
men, though old, aren't hard to
please, though some are suffering
from disease But not one word do
they complain, For what they
fought was not in vain" They
know the time will soon arrive,
when these "Old Vets won't be
alive. And though they've learned
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-02-14
EAST GROVE

Mrs. Mary Humphrey has return
ed to her home at Stockport, after
several weeks stay with her daugh-
ter Mrs. Retta Syphers.
Mr.. Fred Howard visited last
week with his sister Mrs. Herbert
Davis.
Mr.. Howard Ellis spent few
days last week at Rocky Glen san
atorium, where he is taking treat
ment. He seems to be improving
quite a bit.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. J. Humphrey
were Chesterhill visitors Saturday.
Quite a number OF neighbors
spent a very enjoyable evening at
the home of George Johnson last
Thursday evening. Games and mu-
sic were on the program.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Davis and
son Herbert France, were callers at
Chesterhili Saturday.
Frank Brown was called to
GAINESVILLE on business last week.
Frank and Hobart Miller were
Sunday visitors at Frank Fitch's.
Mr. and Mrs George Johnson and
family spent Sunday evening at c..
j. Humphreys.
Mrs. Orin Abel spent a few days
last week with her father James
Price of Pennsville who is serious
ly ill.