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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-08-29
CHILD LABOR in
GEORGIA

Written for international Labor News
Service by Edgar Wallace, of the
Legislative Committee, American
Federation of Labor
The French have proverb, He
who excuses himself accuses himself"
The proof of this precept is ably
demonstrated in letter from ex-
Senator Smith published in the Wash
ington Post under the caption, "Child
Labor in Gorgia." Mr.. Hoke Smith
predicates his opposition to the ratifi-
cation of the child labor amendment
as passed by the congress of the
United States on the ground that this
amendment would prohibit the labor
of children until they reach the age
of IS.
We can hardly believe that Mr..
Smith with his wealth of experience
can honestly interpret such mean
ing in the language of the amend
men. he dHleIiuul0ul 10 IIdlilCu W
empower the congress of the United
States to limit, regulate and pro-
hibit" the labor of persons under the
age of Is years. If it were the in
tent of the trainers of this amend
ment or of the congress of the United
States to prohibit the labor of all
children until they reach the age of
1S, the insertion of the words ''limit"
and regulate" would be superfuous
and ridiculous. If a person under 18
years of age is to be prohibited from
| working then surely no law could be
framed by congress to limit or to
regulate labor so prohibited.
Of course, the intent is that chill
dren above the age which shall be
made the minimum by congress and
below the age of 1S may be pre-
vented from working in dangerous
and unhealthful occupations; also
such children shall not be permitted
to work hours that would break down
their health or during hours when
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-08-29
they should be in bed and asleep.

they should be in bed and asleep.
Mr.. Smith asserts that he "hopes"
and believes that the Georgia legis-
lature will take out of the mills and
workshops the children IL years of
age who are now permitted to work
because they are orphans or are sup
porting widowed mothers. Well, we
also hope so and if such action should
be taken by the Georgia legislature
we may be excused for believing that
it is because of the agitation of de-
|cent men and women in all sections
of the country and not because of the
good will of the Georgia legislators
towards the orphaned children.
Some advanced states in the Unicn
have measures on their statutes pen
sioning widowed mothers so that they
may be able to take care of their
children of tender years; also to edu-
cate and to provide for the children
that have no parents.
The law of Georgia defines GO
hours a week as the limit for both
adult and child labor, but there are
provisions in that law which provide
that in case of any breakdown or
stoppage of the mills employers may
demand time so lost be made up in
excess of the 60 hours a week.
Any person having any knowledge
of mills knows that temporary stop
pages are almost of daily occurrence
and so the hours permitted by law
of Georgia for children as well as
adults to work are practically un-
/ limited
Most states have laws far in ad-
vance of the Georgia child labor law
and desire to improve upon the laws.
Legislatures of such states hesitate to
pass improved laws when faced with
the assertion of manufacturers and
mill owners that they have to COM
pete with mills in Georgia and other
backward states. As matter of fact
it is the failure of such states to en-
act decent and humane laws that will
protect the future citizenship of our
country that makes the ratification of
the child labor amendment national
necessity.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-08-29
Nanette- you find Archie
rather shy last night?
Minnette-A little-I had to pay
the fare home.-Pelican.

"Great Scott! What on earth has
that fool of jeweler been playing at
with this ring?" exclaimed young
man gazing at the engagement ring
in his hand
"What's the trouble?" asked his
friend
"Why, | told him to engrave
From A to Z'-meaning from Ar
thur to Zena-on the inside OF it,
ar1 t,,,,c IDIOT has put in the whole
blooming alphabet"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-08-29

Treasurer and Business Agent The
atrical Stage Employees Local
Union No 1876.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-08-29

"You look awfully tired tongiht,
dear. Did you have hard day."
"yes, | watched 'nn lose two
g ean-e
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-08-29

so honestly, truly and securely i'm
planted for all time in the hearts of
the working men and women Of this
state as was John A. Voll
The Ohio State Building Trades
likewise had a warm spot in its heart
for this peerless leader, who gave so
unselfishly to the cause of the worker
and from which organized labor reap
ed so abundantly.
Peace to his SOUL
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-29
They Learn to Be Men
in Seattle Boys Club
Lads Stand on Their Own Feet and
Take Care of Themselves

because ws the oniy home they
have after losing their Tshtful one
they like it and value b.
Judge Calvin s Hall president
of the Boys club. relates some r..
markable experience with boy club
members
There was walter be- said wal
ter came 90 us from AN indulEcnt
grandmother who dicd He'd always
had his own way and be always
wanted iis After being voted club
member he sulked He refused to
work, and his board bin climbed
steadily Then after q year hs left
the club Ne dritted into the coast
guard
~ year later Walter came back
Re brought $500 20 put In the bank
and said De wanted 70 so 10 school
But he enlisted again for another
year, and IL studying ana preparing
himself IN school Now Walter has
the government send us $40 a month
10 be banked FOR him. 10 finance his
education Walter learned 70 appre
ulais Ne boys home when be got
away from a.
Tbs club Is ruled by the boys. They
make their own rules and enforce
them. 4 boy wanted 20 10 swim,
ming The house committee had said
he couldn't he went anyway. lie
was promptly expelled from the club
and rcnt 70 his mother. Next he
came bnek, asked 90 apologize, and
the house committee accepted his
apology and put him on probation.
Hes been a fine boy ever since, the
Judge said
Tho club il for boys from Il 10 ~. |
They pay s. per week for board and
room and care for their own room
and clothes Many 80 10 school. Al
arc found jobs sooner OF later Those
who have no moncy are kept until
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-29
u. ). and British
Realtors Gather

YAKIMA. AUG ss Read estate
dealers from Northwest states and
British Columbia are present at the
annual convention here Both the
American and british national pn,
thems were sung,
Seattle, Rellipgham and poratslio
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-29
ny J0nN N. NEIsnN


"RoYs viii be boys says ns
- fond and indulgsnt parent ar
his scapcgou son gcts lrrgstol FOR
/ reckless driving or something
/ hut this lorA "a pio0f that boys
VIII De men and the type Of men
that puts the average adult male 10
shame
Ion instance. how many men
respect ana religlouFly obey Their
own Laws when the only penalty
b. srlf.impCs,a onef
How mtly grown men would
take the refusal OF ior Of fellow
c,uh membrls u they wanted 10
30 Town an clay q same Of iuumy
%, 10 "a pi"ufe show"
And how many OF tu.m MAKE
tfoir own beds and udy up theig
foomsT WA how many of them do
ihsir own washing rad oven sev
bl,ions ou tIeir clothes and pu
ca pp,chs57
Not many that's sure And how
many cluta ~ rAc city would elect
tasir wHi,r plesiden, nd accept
hif auihlrtg on any controversial
question: None
Hul that's the reason The boy
members OF the Seattle Boys club
are much more men than their
Erownup brethren but then there
are no adnli institutions like the
Boys club In Seattle. That's b
hulc communlrt settlement ~ boys
which would give The ldealist and
theorlst something practical I'm fhe
ssy Of true democracy
With 20 members the club il
almost HslfsupporlnE Located on
O. fine view lot ~ 1850 Jefferson
~. the club Ia homo 10 boys whose
parents have either died OF whose
homcn hayo bcsn wrecked on the
rocks Of The divorce courts. And
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-29

member except msnIiness and gen.
tlemanly conduct The boys recently
elected one OF their walters tho head
OF the club. or junior president
They respect him because he's a real
fellow There's no snobbishness
here"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-29

they start earning.
THE secret Is that We have no
charity and that the boys are the
boss Judge Hail said. we have
about 30 boys here now. but could
accommodate at least 10 more There
arc no restrictions on becoming
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-29

invited she guests next year
j, A. T.. Payne of Vancouver won
tho realtors golf tournament with
score of 20 W BuHan " Yakima,
was runncrup. with score Of %.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-08-29
THEN IT STARTED

Kisses arc the language Of love. &c
Yes Waufol why don't sou say
something Detroit NrwH
Evening star., 1924-12-15
What Today Means to You
Sagittarius.
BY MARY BLAKE.

In the early morning the planetary
aspects are adverse, tending to err
rors, miSunderstandings or decep-
tion. There may also be experienced
loss, delay or disappointment. The
vibrations during the afternoon are
not so intense, neither are they so
adverse. They do not favor, however,
the undertaking of any important
matters, and they very decidedly
counsel the abandonment of any
risky ventures. The evening condi-
tions are benign and indicate a rest
full frame of mind, which Will pro-
duce an atmosphere of contentment
and tranquility; a very propitious
occasion for social or family diver
sionS.
A child born today will, while en-
joying latent strength and vigor, dis
play apparent signs of weakness, and
will be more than ordinarily subject
to the ailments of infancy. Physical
normalcy can be attained, however,
by careful nutrition and healthy en-
vironment. 1t will have an indom-
liable spirit and refuse, at any time,
to acknowledge defeat. 1t will be
intellectual, far-sighted, resourceful,
and possess good executive ability. 1t
will be affectionate, loyal to it's home
and family and fond of society. 1t
will have many friends. and will be
dependable, staunch and true to
them.
If today is your birthday you are
quiet and unobtrusive, and accom-
plish a great deal without making a
noise about ii. You are winsome,
bright and lovable, fond of amuse-
ment if 1T does not interfere with
anything important, and very fond Of
travel. You learn rapidly. have a
very retentive memory and are able
to impart information to others.
You are content that your works
should speak for you, and while in
former times and other days this
generally proved to be the right
thing to do. times have changed and
days have altered. If today you have
any wares to sell, any merit to
barter, a certain amount of self-ad -
vertISement-not necessarily blatant
or ostentatious-is needed, even
though the wares you have or the
merit you possess should be evident
to one and all.
Evening star., 1924-12-15
Our Children-By Angelo Patri

effective, either. Usually they yawn
and say, "Oh, my father would give
me that without all that fuss about
| 1t. That wasn't SO much to do" You
| see, children are such born egotists.
| The first thing they do when you tell
them of other children. bad and good,
is to put themselves in that place and
go 1T one better.
But fortunately children are born
| good. Our problem is to keep them
good. / know of no better way to do
this than by having them surrounded
by good people-people who believe
| in doing as nearly right az is posi-
ble-people who practice what they
| wish the children to perform. 1t does
| no good to tell a child that he must
| never, never tell lie and then say,
20 Buddie, just tell him that I'm not
In. and II he asks when I will be in.
| just say you don't know. don't
want to be bothered with him."
1t won't do the least bit of good
either. to tell child he ought to be
unselfish and that he ought to keep
| the golden rule, and then calmly take
! the biggest piece of cake with the
most raisins In IL and hold on to the
| funny sheet even when you are not
| looking at 1t, and sit sQuarely in
| front of the fire SO nobody else gets a
chance at all. If you do such things
your words are not going past the
| child's ears. He is wondering why
! you should so carefully remember to
make yourself comfortable under all
circumstances, and why it is that you
never make a mistake and forget.
And being an Intelligent child he is
likely to arrive at the conclusion that
you make rather d point of taking
| care of yourself.
You see, l believe that goodness can
| be taught-not out of books, or by
any fixed code-but by surrounding
the children with people who are
good. You would raise your hands in
| horror at the thought of letting a
child live with people who did bad
| things, because he might learn of
them. And, of course, you would be
| right.
Then. why cannot child learn
goodness in just the way he would
learn badness-by example and imi-
| tation, followed by teaching and pre-
cept? l think it can be done. l know
| that il is done.
Mr.. Patri will give personal attention TO in
care and development of children. Write him
in care OF this paper, inclosing self addressed
stamped envelope for reply.
iCh
Evening star., 1924-12-15

A most charming and inexpensive
solution of the lamp-shade problem
for the informal living room is the
pleated shade of glazed chintz. The
quaint, century-old designs of bright
colored nosegays and the binding of
dark ribbon make them harmoniZe
with any color scheme. and they are
thoroughly practical, for the glazed
finish resists the dust.
Lighted, they bring the brilliance
OF Summer garden into our homes
and are in complete harmony with
the present vogue for decorative ac-
cessories favoring of the eighteenth
century.
While most often used as table
lamp shades, they are available for
floor lamps as well. The cost is al
most unbelievably small, few of any
size being priced at more than $40.
(Copyricht. 1924
Evening star., 1924-12-15
BEDTIME STORIES sr s' s1Ssssg nnSxsy0S

them a great while to get the old
house fixed up we'll enough for them
to live in. Then they sat down to
talk things over.
NO more chickens for u.s. said
Mrs. Reddy decidedly. We've got
to keep away. from all henhouses for
long time. We can't afford to be
hunted again the way we were hunt
ed yesterday. 1t is a wonder that
both of US are here now. Another
hunt like that and we would have to
leave this part of the country al
together. AS it is, we've got to max e
the best of bad matter. Now, prom
ise me. Reddy, that you will keep
away from the chickens
Il promise replied Reddy. 1--WE
learned my lesson. I'll starve before
I'll go near a henhouse again."
Mrs. Reddy looked at him long and
sharply. Then, satisfied that he really
meant what he said, she gave a little
sigh of relief.
Evening star., 1924-12-15
Teaching Goodness.

l think goodness can be taught. But
first ] should want you to tell me
what you meant by goodness and just
why you wanted it taught. There are
some folk who believe that when
they have taught a child the cate
chism and the prayers and the creed
and the daily observance of his re-
ligion they have taught goodness.
But 1t is not SO easy.
Words, however good. however fine
in tradition, will not make children
good. Telling them stories about
what happened to boys and girls who
did wrong helps very little. The live
ly youngsters are likely to be saying,
1.-The dumb bell. To be caught like
that. Why didn't the boob do some
thing and get away? You bet l would ="
And then they review the bad child's
escapades and enlarge upon their
own stronger intelligence which
would have enabled them to do the
Job better. No-that's dangerous.
And telling them of the rewards
that come to good children isn't very
Evening star., 1924-12-15
Leather for Practical, Motor Coat
BY MARY MARSHALL.

proof. and is not harmed by exposure
to rain and snow. The sketch shows
a green leather motor coat lined, with
plaid, and a hat to match, shaped
like an inverted bowl and held in
place with a little chin strap. With
this are worn big gauntlet gloves
of green leather. Some Of the Euro
pean motoring helmets are provided
with goggles. which can be pushed up
and back when not In use, but gog-
giles are used very little here. Some
times the leather coat is provided
with a fur collar. a splendid English
coat of brown leather, showing a
collar of Australian wallaby, while
the coat is lined with a warm silk
and-wool mixture.
Many women prefer the jacquette-
length coat for actual driving, and,
of course, always the sleeves of the
coat must be cut so as to give per-
fectly free arm motion. Moreover,
the motor coat must be designed so
that 1T will remain securely closed
at the front, thus making the wrap
around type of garment rather i'm
practicable for this purpose. If the
sleeves themselves are not fitted
fairly snugly at the wrists then there
must be little inside sleeves that
fasten snugly at that point. Gaunt-
let gloves seem generally to be pre-
ferred to any other type.
Copyright, 1924
Evening star., 1924-12-15
Excellent Hotch Potch.

Take four or five large onions cut up
into dice shapes, season them with salt
and red pepper, put them into sauce
pan with two tabIespoonfuls of dripping.
fry for 10 minutes. then add two well
washed shredded lettuce heads, one
pound of any cold, cooked. tender meat.
such as beef or mutton; two cupfuls of
cooked green peas and one cupful of
good favored gravy. Simmer for 20
minutes, then add one tablespoonful of
cornstarch mixed with three tablespoon
fuls of cold water, stir until reboiling,
allow to boil for five minutes, turn out
into a hot dish, garnish with cut crou-
tons of fried bread and serve. This can
also be made with fresh mutton, such
as outlets, and all sorts of Vegetables,
such as carrots turnips and celery, but
when fresh meat is used outlets would
have to simmer for one hour and mutton
for two hours. 1t should be dished up
in the Sa me way.
Evening star., 1924-12-15

place there was that smell of smoke.
But worse still was the knowledge
that all those hunters knew where
that home was. 1t wouldn't be safe
to live there.
IT'S no use" said Mrs. Reddy sadly.
1--WE may as well give up all thought
of using this old home any more. ]
wouldn't feel safe a minute in it. No,
sir, l wouldn't feel safe minute.
don't know what we'll do, for we
can't dig a new home with the ground
frozen this way. l suppose we'll have
to use an old house"
II suppose we WILL" said Reddy
meekly. Il suppose we can use the
old one we had two years ago over
on the edge of the Green Forest"
Wen go look at It," declared Mrs.
Reddy.
SO together they started off. When
they reached the old home they found
the doorway partly filled in with
sand and leaves. The sand wasn't
frozen.
Mrs. Reddy set to work with her
black paws. She soon had the leaves
and the sand out. She went on down
In, Presently she poked her head out
ut might be worse" said she. 1--WE
can make it do. The back door has
got to be opened up. The back hall
is full of rubbish. We've got to get
that out l wouldn't for a minute con-
slider living in house without back
door. If 1t hadn't been for the back
door in our ruined home over there In
the Old Pasture neither of US would
be alive now. Any Fox who gets
caught in a place with only one way
out doesn't deserve to escape Now
get busy, Reddy Fox, and clear out
that back hall"
Reddy was so meek and humble
that he was ready to do anything. He
didn't even grumble as he went to
work. 1t really wasn't very much
of Q Job after all. 1t didn't take
Evening star., 1924-12-15
Seymore Pudding,

Scald one ~cupful of milk and pour
it over two cupfuls of bread crumbs
Let stand for 10 minutes, then add
three-fourths of a cupful of sugar
half a teaspoonful of salt, the grated
rind and juice of one lemon and the
lightly beaten yolks of four eggs
Mix together half a cupful of -four
half cupful of finely chopped suet
busted with two tablespoonfuls OF
-four while chopping, two teaspoon
fuls Of baking powder. three-fourths S
or a cupful of finely SHREDDED figs and
half cupful of chopped nut meats
Combine with the first mixture, then
fold in the stiff1y whipped egg whites
Turn into mold well creased and
steam for one hour and a. half Serve
with stirred hard sauce.
Evening star., 1924-12-15
Making Best of It.
Who of bad matters makes the best
VIII win, whatever be the test.
-Reddy Fox

Planning a new home and getting a
new home were quite different mat
ters, as Reddy Fox and Mrs. Reddy
soon found out. Had it been Spring
or Summer, getting that new home
would have been merely a matter of
doing a little work. They would have
decided where they wanted that new
home and then would have dug 1t.
But now the gvound was frozen.
There could be no digging.
They made sure that their old home
had been ruined. They poked their
heads in at the front door and at the
back door. The smell of smoke was
still strong. There was no doubt
that that home was ruined so far
Is they were concerned. In the first
Evening star., 1924-12-15
OYSTERS in Rice CUPS,

Cook together for five minutes two
tableSpoonfuls of butter, one table
spoonful of chopped onion and the
same amount of green pepper. Add
one-half a cupful of strained oyster
juice, one teaspoonful of lemon juice.
one teaspoonful of tomato catsup, one
teaspoonful of prepared mustard, a
busting of cayenne and one pint of
very small oysters. Simmer for five
minutes, fill some rice cups and serve
hot
Evening star., 1924-12-15

How to Solve Puzzle.
Start by filling in words you know.
One letter to each white square.
Words start in numbered squares
going either across (horizontaD or
up and down (verticaD. Below are
the keys to the missing words. Re
member, letters when placed in the
squares should spell word up and
down or across
From Your Geography.
tHOrizOntaD
/. Noun-the largest State in the
Union.
4. Noun-a large city in Nebraska.
(VertfcaD
l. Noun-the capital of Japan.
9. Noun--a small city in Ohio.
8. Noun-country including modern
Holy Land.
(Answer will follow in tomorrow s
paper)
Evening star., 1924-12-15
OYSTER PIE.

Remove all bits of shell from
a quart of oysters. drain off the
liquor. let boil one minute. skim
and strain. Cook two table
spoons of -four in two table,
spoons of butter. add gradually
one-half cup of cream. season
with one-half teaspoon of salt
and a dash each of cayenne and
nutmeg, then add the oyster
liquor and stir and cook until
smooth. Line a buttered baking
dish with pastry, put an in
verted cup in the center. fill
with alternate layers of oysters
and sauce, cover with pastry,
brush with white of egg and
bake about half an hour.
Evening star., 1924-12-15

like a squatter," ''in ambush: the
second to the Danish Snug" mean
ing secretly or clandestinely.
From its original and principe !
meaning Of secrecy and underhanded
ness the word has come to be used
to describe something done in a
slovenly or muddled manner. This.
however, is a corruption, the former
being its true significance.
Copyright, 192z1
Evening star., 1924-12-15
HOW 1T STARTED
"Hugger-M -Mugger."
By JEAN NEWTON.

This term, popularity used to de-
scribe something secret or clandes-
tine, under cover, has an Interesting 6
derivation. Employed most frequent
ly with a political reference, it has
come to be regarded as American
vernacular. Its origin, however. is
foreign. We have it from the land of
the NorSemen.
The first half of the term harks
back to the Danish "hugge." meaning
Evening star., 1924-12-15
CREAMED POTATOES.

One large onion cut in small
pieces; cover with milk and
simmer until the onion is
tender. Pass the onion and
milk through a sieve: then add
a cup cold sliced potatoes. Sea-
son with salt and paprika. then
scald. Add the beaten yolks of
two eggs mixed with one-half
cup of cream or good milk. Heat
the mixture through, but do
not boil.