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Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1925-11-13
FLASHES Of NEWS

San Francisco defeats proposal to
buy Market Street Railway for $780,
O00, 700.
A. Harry Moore, Democrat, and wet,
defeats his Republican dry opponent
for governor Of New Jersey.
State Senator Walker, Democrat,
overwhelmingly defeats Republican in
New York City mayoralty election.
President Lewis Of the United Mine
Workers reiterates charges operators
are cheating public, declaring they are
selling steam size coal at domestic
size rates.
Clerks, freight handlers and station
employees on Baltimore & Ohio rail-
road ask more pay.
| Anthracite strike cuts coal mine
fatalities; no deaths among hard coal
miners.
Striking Australian seamen clash
with police at Freemantle; 100 ar
rests made, several hurt.
British Labor Party makes net
gains of 1856 seats in municipal cleo
ton; Saklatvia, Communist member
of Parliament, barred from the United
States, is defeated.
/ United States Secretary of Labor
James j. Davis, celebrates his Sind
birthday.
Senator Johnson of California to in
troduce constitutional amendment Civ
ing states power to fix minimum
wages for women.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1925-11-13

Business policies are the charts by
means Of which successful undertake
ings are steered through the seas 81
commerce -road-maps, pointing The
way TO the desired destination. Il
they are right they lead to success
through service. If they are wrong
well, the coasts Of commerce are
strewn with the wrecks Of business
that tried to operate under mistaken
or deliberately deceptive policies. We
who come into daily contact with es-
tabIished policies Of large institutions
are prone to take them Is matters Of
course, and either approve OF disap-
prove Of them according TO our var
ious lights. Rarely does It occur to rs
to consider the manner Of their maxi
ing or the amount Of time and thought
sometimes days and weeks Of con-
centrated studv-that has led to their
formulation and PRONUNCIATION.
The first Slaggs Store differed
from other stores chiefly in the inn
portant particular Of its almost I'M
belicvably low operating costs. De-
spite the fact hat it was founded
with the avowed determination of
eliminating waste from the dictribu-
ton costs of foodstuffs, it was diff
cult to realize at first how much had
really been accomplished and the ex-
tent to which the methods employed
were destined to influence retail prac-
tees. Neither could it reasonably be
expected that the founder could forsee
and lay down rules and policies to
govern the thousands Of contingencies
and problems that arose as the bust
ness grew and spread. These had to
be met and solved as they presented
themselves and out Of their solution
and the soundness Of the judgment
with which the solution was applied
has grown this vast organization
and the policies and personnel that
have made its outstanding success pos
sible.
For instance, it was discovered that
the savings of operating costs Of the
average retail grocery--in themselves
constituted a liberal profit. The Fed
era1 Government, in its investigation
Of profiteering, had determined that
from 16 to Is per cent was fair
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1925-11-13
GREENWINS WORKERS
CONFIDENCE At MEET
(By Staff Correspondent, Interna-
tional Labor News Service.)

(By Staff Correspondent, Interna-
tional Labor News Service.)
ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., Oct. 22.-
AS the curtain is rung down on the
first American Federation of Labor
convention under the presidency Of
William Green, it is clear that the
new president, now elected in his own
right, is master Of the situation. Many
freely declare that every indication
points to the conclusion hat Green can
continue to have the office, if he
wants It, in future elections. ~
Three developments brought Green
to the crest Of totally unexpected
wave Of strength and popularity.
First.-He brought about settle
ment Of the long-standing and bitter
dispute between the Bricklayers,
Masons and Plasterers' international
union and the Operative Plasterers
and Cement Finishers' international
association.
Second.-He delivered an opening
address, pledging himself to the phil
osophy Of trade unionism as expound-
ed by Samuel Gompers and written
int othe records Of the labor move
ment under his long presidency; an
address so forceful and masterful
that it won immediate and unusual
acclaim. VIZ
Third.-He took up the challenge
of communism, as presented in the
address Of A. A. Purcell, Britiash
fraternal delegate, answering it with
q directness and vigor that took the
conventions breat and surely served
notice to visitors that America runs
her own affairs.
There three developments, aided by
an unfailing courtesy and tact and
a sureness Of action in every case. that
comes only from possession Of wis
dom and confidence, answered the
the question that was on many lips
when the big meeting opened, What
about Bill Greenf" Bill Green has
won complete confidence by an al
most phenomenal performance.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1925-11-13
tPAID ADVERTISEMENT
THE ORIGIN AND OPERATIONS
Of SKACGS STORES
Pan ACCOMPLISHMENTS

operating cost for the average grocl
ery-to which must be added a faif
net profit. Operating costs in the
Skaegs stores were less than half the
amount allowed by the Government
; condition due etirely 70 the spirit
n which i was founded and the OPP
Grating economies effected and one
which permitted the new store to do
business and make ; liberal profit on
margin less than the actual costs
Of the average store. This fact, plus
the disposition 70 share the savings
effected with the consumer, enabled
the first Sknegs store to do q con-
stantly increasing volume Of business
and eventually accumulate = surplus
sufficient to warrant the opening Of q
second store.
The second Skaggs store was opened
in October, 1915, and subsequent like
ventures followed in due course and
order, but it is worthy Of note that
IA the working out Of plan Of oper-
alton for the second store, good bus
mess practices and the principle Of
the Golden Rule were observed.
This plan was based upon a profit
sharing ideal Of equity to the custo-
mer, the manager and the originator.
It's frnition is evidenced by q practical
tangible, functioning reality and its
application has served to weave a
closely knit organization. alike in am
bitions desires and practices.
It has given q present and future
to clear headed young men, who in
their ambition to achieve are thrice
willing to serve. It has put response
bility in the hands Of those most af-
fected and has never overridden their
rights nor ignored their ideas, privi-
leges, and suggestions. It has at
tracted loyal-hearted men--men not
susceptible to petty bribery nor short
sighted promises. It has given US
more than three hundred busy stores
and upwards Of fifteen hundred ener-
getic young people with trained
minds, open hearts and eager hands,
thousands upon thousands of patrons,
and it has elevated the standards Of
food distribution throughout the en-
tire west.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1925-11-13

/ there were more jobs than there were
workers to fill them. Therefore, EN-.
ployment below the level Of 1928 does
not indicate 3 situation below normal
It win be noted that in the early
months Of 1924, the effects Of the
swift pace Of 1923 stilI were evident.
January, 1924, saw an unemployment
level Of 90, that is 50 per cent Of the
1923 average. There were gains and
then a sharp drop.
The curve Of employment for 1925
was below the 1924 curve until May,
when the two curves met. Since then
the 1925 mark has been from two to
five points above that Of 1924. and it
is expected that it viii continue its
upward course throughout the year.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1925-11-13


per cent above ne level e 1873 end
flour costs 11f per cent above TIE
prewar level Bread declined from
that high point, touching ifs low lev
el since war time at S. per cent above
1913 in the years 1922 and 1928.
Flour il 1923 vent down to only -
per cent shove the mark.
The ups and downs in the cost Of
bread and flour have followed the
course Of the price Of grains. Wheat
was high IN 1920. N the next three
years wheat was low in price. There
was q gain in 1924 and the price has
averaged above tie 1924 figure.
Flour follows more closely the trend
Of wheat than does bread. since whsat
is larger factor ii the eost o. max
ing -four than It Is in the cost Of pro-
ducing bread.
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1925-11-13

WASHINGTON. D. c., Nov. 81
Industrial employment is mounting
and the September mark was above
the mark Of the four previous months,
It was well above the level Of Septem-
Der last year.
The employment index figure for
September is reckoned at 81. The fig
ure for August was 80, that for July
was 80 and the June mark was 90.
The index figure for September last
year was 81, or four points below this
September.
Employment is reckoned with the
average level Of 1928 as a base equal
ing 100. In 1928 there not only was
an absence Of any unemployment, but
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1925-11-13
BREAD AND FLOUR
INCREASE IN COST

WASHINGTON, D. G., Nov. H.
The prices which consumers Of the
United States ara paying for bread
and flour are at the highest point
they have reached since 1920 when the
costs of these two necessaries still
reflected wartime conditions.
During 1926, according to retail
price figures gathered by the Depart
ment Of Labor, the cost Of bread has
averaged 68 per cent above 1913. The
cost Of flour has averaged So per
cent above the level Of 1918.
In 1920 the cost Of bread was 103
Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1925-11-13

British Labor members of Parlia-
ment to demand investigation Of stery
Of German corpse factory used by
British propaganda service during
World War.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-10-24

hold of yours managed while you're
away"
Mr.. Brooke looked doubtful
"And reformed?"
The man who financed the house
hold was curious.
"Reorganized, put on its feet,
wastage eliminated, economies effect
ed, efficiency installed, time saved,
success assured" Mr.. Sherwood rat
tied it off briskly like candidate
with one speech.
The hdw. ma nwas obviously in
terested and not little startled.
He wrinkled his forehead into verti-
cal folds between the eyes and de-
voted a few seconds to thought.
But if you never run a house
hold" he ventured, chow"
II never ran lead-pencil factory
until l saved two-fifths of a cent a
gross" interrupted Mr.. Sherwood
sharply. 81 never ran a hardware
business until l saved over two
hundred thousand dollars year.
Man, | can run anythingW
Mr.. Brooke's eyes betrayed scepti-
cism
"Anythingw repeated Mr.. Sher-
wood belligerently. Anything from
the war in Europe to shoveling snow.
l could run the government if they'd
let me-"
"a brownstone front and three
children are different from those
things" commented Mr.. Brooke.
But the eternal principles of
economy and efficiency are immut-
able" declared Mr.. Sherwood, pound
ing his desk. "They can be applied
to anything. This corporation en-
ploys experts in every line. I've got
man who can teach a hen how to
save time and money laying an egg.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-10-24
ME to look pleasant"

me to look pleasant"
'And you've never even tried to
get at the cost?"
ooh, l started adding up the check
stubs once, but l got scared" said
Mr.. Brooke sheepishly. 81 had too
many other things to think about"
The E. and E. president leaned
back in his chair and regarded his
caller with pity.
Worst case ever heard Of" he
commented with a shake of his head
Fierce! What, do you propose to do
about it,"
Il wasn't figuring to do anything
about it. What can -"
Everything. You can't go on for
ever this way. Why, it'll ruin your
character if it doesn't bust your
bank account. You've simply got to
stop it"
Mr.. Brooke made a helpless ges-
ture and recorded mental note of
regret that he had introduced the
subject.
"Well, haven't time to bother
about it now. I've got to go away
on trip. Although it does worry
me about leaving the youngsters.
Pm a widower, you see. Connie is
supposed to be the boss home, but
well, it all comes pretty high. - sup
pose I'll have to stand it."
President Sherwood glared indig-
nantly.
Stand nothingv he declared.
when are you going away?"
"Pd get away this afternoon if
could. It's sudden trip"
'For how long?"
Haven't figured exactly. I can
tell you in few minutes"
'Never mind now. Well get to
that later. Do you want this house
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-10-24

| Now, while l say can do anything,
when it comes to applying scientific
business principles, I'll admit that
never did run a household. Just for
that very reason, | want to. I'll do
it cheap. I'll make you low rate.
I'll guarantee you results-big re-
suits"
Don't tease me-" chided Mr..
Brooke.
Pm serious. You've just suggest
ed field to me that opens wonder
full possibilities. Why, I'd almost
take the job for nothing; l would
except that it would violate the prin-
ciples of efficient management"
Mr.. Brooke pondered briefly.
I've good mind to talk to Con-
ME about it," he said.
"Don'tr
What do you mean?"
Don't talk to anybody about it
except me. If you get to talking you
won't do it. Decide now The golden
chance is right here. You're going
away. Fine! That clears the desks
for my man. Mr.. Brooke, if you'll
give my company full authority in
this matter when you return I'll
guarantee to turn over to you a
household so thoroughly efficient
that it'll pay you money to run it
You'll be able to capitalize it and sell
the stock.
The hardware magnate hesitated
Pm very fond of my children;
guess Pm indulgent," he confessed.
"Indulgent? Does it help your
child to be indulgent toward it? You
should be kind, of course reasonable,
affectionate, and all that. But in
diligence is another thing. How much
better if you did not have to be in
dulgent; how much more staisfac-
tory to have an efficient, economical
child who does not need to be in
dulged?"
Big talk" observed Mr.. Brooke,
shaking his head.
Big talk means big results with
me. This company never fails. 1t
can't, because it simply applies right
principles in the right way. What
we do is really very simple-when
you know how"
j"While | wouldn't expect too
much" said the hardware man slow
ly ''if would be great comfort for
me to known, seeing that IN going
away, that things would be in chare
of somebody who"
81 see we are going to do bust
ness" interrupted Mr.. Sherwood
"Oh, didn't say so. But | was
! just thinking"
Mr.. Brooke flatered and looked
guilty.
"We'll get this on paper at once"
said the E. and E. president.
He pushed three buttons on the
edge of his desk. One operated a
silent signal in front of the stenog-
rapher with the dark hair and pink
cheeks.
She arose quietly and approached
with book in hand. The second but
ton caused the immediate appear
ance of clerk carrying set Of
legal papers. The third button actu-
ated the electrice office-boy, Who
shot noiselessly into the room and
came to stop at Mr.. Sherwoods ell
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-10-24
INCREASE
COMES WITH
PROMOTION

CHICAGO, Sept. 2e.-After
cayeful survey Of the entire labor
situation extending from office boy
to president, indications are that
positions showing increases in sal
aries require experienced help.
Consulting the president of one
of our largest industries, the writ
er inquired regarding the rapid
success of a certain young man who
had become general manager, and
who few years ago was but office
bow; his answer was, Brown start
ed as office boy, the lowest salarled
position in our office, he was am
bilious and managed to purchase a
typewriter on small monthly pay
ments and after three weeks of
practice at home he was promoted
to bill clerk, which position gave
him knowledge of the selling price
of all merchandise. His next ad-
vance was that of typist, which
taught him the numerous forms of
letter-writing and enabled him to
hold a stenographic position, CIV
ing him complete knowledge of let
ter-writing. He was then made Sec
rotary, bringing him into contact
with all business details and quail
fled him for the general managers
office at ten thousand ger year.
The same opportunity awaits ev-
cry young man and woman. Educa-
ton or age have nothing to do with
operating so simple a machine as
the type writer. We are informed
that a great piece of benevolent
work is being carried on by large
Chicago mail order house in fur
nishing typewriters to people wor-
thy OF credit, by selling on small
monthly installments, So low as to
average about eight cents per day
and actually teaching thei-. custom
ers how to use and operate any tpe-
writer in about three weeks time.
You can get other information by
writing the International Type
writer Exchange, 1874 W. Lake St.,
Chicago, Illinois.-(adv.)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-10-24
lao Much Efficiency
By E.JCGsSsSSs%<)Rdtb

The president of the E. and E.
corporation tilted his chin aggres-
sively and poised a finger under
the nose of his caller.
Running a household is a bust
ness, isn't it?" he demanded.
cts not even a recreation" NUT
tered the hardware king. 81 amagine,
if you run at all, it's gift"
Rot; it's business! 1t must be
Everything is a business. Eating is
a business; so is sleeping. It's a
business when you breathe. It's a
business when you talk. Why, think
ing businessw
Mr.. Brooke shook his head weari-
ly.
"What's your household invest7
ment?" snapped Sherwood suddenly.
ooh, l don't know. A big bunch of
money and three children, l guess"
What are the annual expenses"
God knowsw
Mr.. Sherwood gasped and turned
pale.
cts unbelievablen he explained.
ga man runs household and he
doesn't even know what it cost Rot
ten business! What does its pro-
duce?"
Worry"
"Can you sell that?"
Cant give it away" sighed Mr..
Brooke.
"AmazingW blurted the E. and E.
man. "Never dreamed of such
thing in my life. Why, it's criminal
It's an offense against law and ord
er. Who runs this household of
yours?"
Everybody in it. Connie. mostly;
and the servants some"
"Who's Connie?"
"My daughter Constance.
"And there's no system? No ac-
counting?"
''No system I ever discovered, ex-
cept handing me the bills and telling
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-10-24
TEXAS MAY SUPPLY
U. S. WITH RUBBER

ALPINE, Texas, Oct. 24.-More
than 100000 acres of wild and
semi-arid land in the upper border
region of Texas may supply part of
Americas rubber needs.
This region is again covered with
commercial growth of guayule
shrubs.
1t is from these shrubs that rub
Der was formerly extracted.
Fifteen years ago a guayule rub
Der factory was constructed at Mar
athon, few miles east of here and
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-10-24
LUKEMN DESIGNS
ARE APPROVED
Great Sculptor's Plans Are En-
dorsed By Comander-in-C Chief
Virginia u. c. v.

ATLANTA, Ga, %. Endorse
ments of the design of Augustus
Lukeman, the noted sculptor, for
the central group of the Stone Noun
tain Confederate Memorial by Cen
eral w. B. Freeman. of Richmond,
Commander-In- Chief of the United
Confederate Veterans, and by many
other high officers of General Free
mans army, Were made public here
today by the Stone Mountain Con-
federate Monumental Association.
Mr.. Lukeman's preliminary model
Tor the central group of sculpture. to
be carved on Stone Mountain was
submitted to the Board of Directors
of the Association at special meet
ing held in Atlanta on August 81.
The Directors unanimously approved
the preliminary model and author
lied Mr.. Lukeman to go ahead with
an enlargement of the same to a
master model, which he is now doing
in his studio in New York city. Pic
10 VI VIC ~ CllIilliletly HlOuei nave
been published very widely in news
papers and otherwise throughout the
United States.
Hollins N. Randolph, President of
the Association, gave out the follow
ing in connection with the endorse
ments of the design by Commanding
Generals and other officers of the
United Confederate Veterans:
Immediately after the acceptance
of Mr., Lukeman's preliminary model
by the Board of Directors, pictures
of the same were sent to the Com
manders and Staff Officers of the
United Confederate Veterans, with
a request for an expression of their
opinion of the design. We have re-
ceived a most favorable response
from outstanding leader of the u.
c. V. all over the South. In addi-
tion to these, the design has receiv-
ed high praise in numerous other
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-10-24
PAGE THREE

operated successfully until the wild
growth was exhausted.
The temperance Of the guayule
plants has led many persons to be-
lieve that extensive rubber manufac-
turing will soon be under way in
Texas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-10-24

In Looking into this airplane
trouble in Washington it strikes US
they look down instead of up.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-10-24

quarters, especially among artists
and connoisseurs of art in New York
and Washington.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-10-24

bow. Mr.. Brooke viewed the swift
of forces with a feeling
that he was about to take enc of the
mOmentous steps of life.
(To Be Continued)
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-03-26
CALMING Him.

The other day a careless mason
dropped a brick fN : vnd story
Of a building on winch ne was at work.
Leaning over tie wall and looking
down he saw . respectable citizen with
Ais a $zmed over his eyes. The
mason. in tones of apprehension,
asked:
did the brick hit any one down
there?"
The citizen, with great difficulty ex-
Treating himself from the extinguish-
err into which his hat had been trans
formed, replied with considerable
warmth:
Eyes, sir. it did; it hit me-"
That's right" exclaimed the ma
son, in tones of undisguised admira-
ton. Noble man! would rather
have wasted a thousand bricks than
have you tell me a lie about it"-Tit-
Bits.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-03-26
az M0SIEG& ~
Lie Immortal Was
the SnviOr's Promise

The Resurrection is a fact of his
tory. That Christ was crucified, died
and was buried in the tomb, there can
be- no question.
And that, on the third day there
after, He rose again and appeared
many times to His disciples and the
people, Is as much a confirmed and
authenticated fact as that George
Washington was our first President.
II it be that we are merely dream
Ing that Christ rose from the dead,
chen we are surely dreaming about
any other fact in our possession.
1t doesn't enter into question at all
what form Of religion any man prac-
tees, or whether he practices no form
OF religion whatever it doesn't matter
whether he be Jew or Gentle, Confu-
cian, Mohammedan, Hindu, heather or
pagan, as far as the fact is concerned
that Christ suffered death and that
he rose from death and lived again.
Now, Christ promised that He would
rise from the dead and he also prom
Saed that we shall rise from the dead.
And He never made a promise that
Ho did not keep. It is on Easter morn
dng that the world recalls this promise
and ~rejoices in it.