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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-05-15
APPRECIATE 1T?

During the past week, after several
days negotiation, during which time
the workers abstained from working,
the union members of a certain craft
were granted an increase in wages of
1212 cents an hour, or nearly $25
per month. The members of the
craft now draw SO per day. Not so
bad, and how come? Organization
that's how! But the Press wonders
just how much, or how many of those
affected, really appreciate the fact
that it is due to organization that
they have steadily advanced in the
march of increased wages up to the
mark they now receive BY their at
tendance at meetings of their union
1T isn't to be judged that they realize
where it all really comes from. And
Judging from the attendance of their
representatives at Trades Council
meetings, it wouldn't seem that they
know there are any other unions ex-
lsting in the city outside their own.
Yet it is because of the known
strength of the unions combined in
the city, and which they really fear,
that their employers acceded to their
demands for an increase in wages and
not because Of any fear they had of
the harm to their business that the
union might do by itself A union
by itself, without the approval and
support of all the unions is a weak
power when it comes to fighting a
battle with big business, but with the
approval and support of its central
body backing its movement, it is a
power that seldom fails to accomplish
that which it attempts.
The Press is hoping that the mem
bers of the particular union referred
to will not consider this article as in
the nature of "bawling out" as it
is not intended that way. 1t isn't
meant for any union particulrly, but
all of them generally. 1t seems as
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-05-15

A NON -UNIoNIsT PRINTER

When man takes forty-six years
in which to make up his mind, one
may not be greatly impressed with
the efficiency of his cerebration
equipment, but it must be admitted
that he should have all available facts
in hand by the time the decision
comes forth.
The following is the life story of
a Louisville printer, whose name will
be supplied on request by James
Lynch, president of the International
Typographical Union, Indianapolis
as related to a member of Louisville
Typographical Union No. 10 by the
man himself:
II have worked for one firm in this
city for forty-six years, and it is the
only place | have ever worked. Have
been foreman for thirty years, and
when | quit last January, the firm
presented me with a watch, but no
pension to comfort me in the latter
part of my life. | never joined Typo
graphical Union No. 10, although
was frequently asked to do so. |
realize | could have done the union
some good. am satisfied of that.
| never received wages that the union
scale called for in all those years. If
| had joined No 10, | would now be
drawing the old age pension, and
would have been protected by the
mortuary benefit, and a resident of
the Union Printers Home if my
health failed me, and the difference
would have received in wages would
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-05-15
NIGHT WORK
Opposed By Bakers in Cam
paign Throughout Europe
Bosses Urge 3-Shift
System

Geneva, Switzerland.-Jour Journeymen
bakers and master bakers are lining
up in Europe for straight-out fight
on the question of abolishing night
work in bakeries, according to in
formation made public by the inter-
national labor office
The sixth session of the Interna-
tional Labor Conference held at Ge-
neva in 1924 approved draft treaty
for the abolition of night work in bak-
cries, to be submitted to the govern
| ments affiliated with the office, for
| amendment. The amendments will be
considered by the 1925 session of the
| conference
In the meantime bakery employees
and master bakers have been taking
definite action for and against the
treaty.
| The bureau of the international
Federation of Trade Unions declares
that sit considers it necessary for the
workers movement in general to urge
workers cooperative societies to ap.
ply, in all cases where they do not
already apply it, a system of work
the result of which will be to abolish
night work in bakeries and urges the
trade union movement to conduct al
energetic campaign in favor of The
adoption of the draft convention soor
to be considered by the Internationa
Labor Conference.
The recent third international con
gress of the Journeymen Bakers, helt
in Stuttgart, and attended by repre-
sentatives from all the importan
journeymen bakers unions of th
world, was a unit in favor of the abol
ition of the three shift system.
The employers, however, oppos
abolition of night work The inter
national conference of employin,
bakers organizations held at Brus
sells, approved the three-shift system
: and demanded the right to apply i
in the baking industry.
The French master bakers oppos
the abolition of night work on tn
ground that it would increase operat
ing expenses.
The paragraph in the treaty to b
l considered by the International Labo
+ Conference abolishing night work de
clares that "the making of breac
pastry or other flour confectioner
during night is forbidden" with Ger
tain inconsequential exceptions.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-05-15
NATIONS WAR LOSS
EXCEEDED BY AUTO

New York.--At meeting of the
national safety council in this city it
was shown that the automobiles dead
and wounded throughout the country
exceeded the total dead and wounded
in the American army overseas dur
ing the World War. The army losses
last year were 275,948, while the
autos toll was $4,000 dead and 450,-
600 injured. Of the dead, $500 were
children.
The daily average was So killed and
1,180 injured. These figures include
automobile accidents at grade cross
ings, in which 1858 persons died and
$3.50 were injured.
The dead and injured equal the pop
ulation of Washington, d. c., or New.
ark, N. j., or Cincinnati, or the com
bined populations of Albany, N. Y.
Norfolk, Va, and San Antonio, Texas
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-05-15

OUR RIGHTS GUARDED?

"The federal courts of the United
States have always been the fortress
of refuge to which the citizen has
fled when about to be deprived of
rights and liberties guaranteed by
the constitution" Senator James A
Reed, of Missouri, declared in a
speech before the Kansas City Bar
Association.
The senator failed to add that so
far as labor citizens are concerned
the federal courts have almost univer-
sally deprived them of their funda-
mental constitutional rights and lib
critics, and made freedom of speech
and press mere paper rights when
their unrestricted exercise becomes
imperative for the protection of the
workers interests.
Senator Reed has evidently never
heard of the injunction in labor dis
putes The most drastic ones have
come from federal judges.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-05-15
DIVIDENDS RAISED
Though 167,570 Railroad
Workers Lose Jobs to
Do 1t

New York.-The industrial insecur-
ity of railroad workers is apparent
in figures relative to the decrease in
railroad employees in 1928 compared
with 1920, made public by the COM
mittee on public relations of the east
ern railroads.
Basing it's figures on the annual re-
port of the interstate commerce COM
mission, the committee states that in
1920 the average number of employees
on Class / steam railroads decreased
from 2,022,832 in 1920 to 1,855,26O
in 1923, reduction of 167,570 in the
working force.
AT five to the family, these lay-offs
mean tina 837 $50 persons were
thrown into economic insecurity and
in many instances their lives wreck
ed by the firing process. The dis
charges were one of the inevitable by
products of increased efficiency due
to the substitution of larger cars and
locomotives for those of smaller capa-
city.
There is another reason. The divy
to railroad stockholders was small in
1920, amounting to only $271,731 500
while in 1923 it was raised $297,5l3,-
229, an increase of $25,782,5 $50 A
considerable portion of the dividend
boost may be attributed to economies
resulting from discharging 167, 7,57C
men and coercing those who remain
into doing extra work
But what is a little matter like
| l67, $50 workers thrown into the army
of the unemployed, with the conse-
quent suffering for themselves anc
their families, when it is question OF
padding the already stuffed pockets
of the railroad magnates with $685..
100000 more?
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-05-15

and influential in the convention
which nominated Mr.. Coolidge in
Cleveland, continue to reap the bene-
fit
Meanwhile the department of JUS
tice, falling heir to the personal
Daugherty squabbles and vendettas,
prosecutes Senator Wheeler, only to
have a jury turn him free after ten
minutes of deliberation.
Meanwhile, also, the Teapot Dome
trial being concluded, those witnesses
who were so badly wanted by the
government and who so conveniently
went away to Europe and South
America, are drifting homeward to
resume their occupations and pleas
ures. For them the big wind is over
All is serene on the Potomac, il
will be observed. We have a presi-
dent who will not be rushed off his
feet and one who, it also seems
knows how to stick by his friends.
What interests the people is the
character of his friends and the
things about which he will not bt
rushed In view of this it is noted
that the department of justice pur
poses to try Senator Wheeler again
that the people continue paying thu
sugar barons 100000 day, and tha
the economy program is therefor,
working we'll
A cynic might write coldly and bit
terly about these things, but it i
spring and the flowers are bloomin,
and so many things are SO rosy
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-05-15

soon as the members get what they
start after, increased wages and
shorter hours, they are inclined to for
get their union For $25 month,
it would seem to the Press, that every
member would be only too glad to
attend the regular monthly meeting
of the union, and particularly see to it
that their representatives attend
every meeting of Trades Council.
Altogether, all unions-LET'S GO!
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-05-15

We are perfectly willing to
let the cat out of the bag.
A lot of people ask us why
it is we can safely pay higher
returns on savings?
That's a fair question and
we want everyone to know the
answer-yes, we're glad to let
the cat out of the bag.
Funds invested with us are
lent out to people to build
or buy homes-on a conven-
lent monthly repayment
plan, secured by sound first
mortgages.
That is how we produce
earnings.
But here's the big point ; we
are SO organized that these
transactions are handled at
very small expense while our
earnings are distributed on a
mutual or non-profit basis.
When you invest with us,
you become a shareholder or
stockholder, and it is a case
of share and share alike with
all.
The Peoples Deposit
Improvement and Loan Co.
Rentschler Bldg.
E. f. WARNDORF, Secretary
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-05-15

double the amount / would have to
pay for any assessments. The union
is the best way for anyone who has
a trade or calling, both in sentiment
and as business proposition. The
watch | received is very nice in it's
way--if it gets broke / can have it
repaired; at z, IL and 6 o'clock / can
see it Is breakfast, dinner or supper
time; on opening the case | can read
the engraving, For long and efficient
service, etc. which places me in an
embarrassing position if / should be
so unfortunate as to want to pawn
it or sell it."
That is one non-unionist's story,
word for word. Perhaps he has been
more fortunate than some others.
But he is still heavy loser as re-
suit of denying the dictates of COM
mon sense and craft altruism during
his active life. This man would now
be drawing a pension of So weekly
from the international Typographical
Union, he would be protected by q
$500 mortuary benefit, he would be
entitled to a comfortable old age
among congenial surroundings at the
Union Printers Home at Colorado
Springs, and he would be enjoying the
satisfaction of having served his fel
low printers worthily, if he had onl!
started upon life's journey with the
right philosophy.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-05-15
MAY BAN ASIATICS

Ottawa, Ontario.-W G. McQuar-
RE, conservative, gave notice in the
dominion house of parliament that he
would propose bill for the exclusion
of Asiatic immigration He favors
the restriction of all Orientals in
Canada by legislation.
The proposal is along lines adopt
ed by the congress of the United
States.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-05-15

Haven't you Clipped in on the Com
munity Chest? If not, get busy Re-
member, it is never too late to do
good, especially so when it comes to
helping some of the less fortunate.
Don't think because you didn't get in
sooner that the committee won't be
just too glad to see you. Why, man.
they'll be "gladder" because they are
anxious to reach the goal and the
pickin's are getting hard Do it and
do it quick.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-05-15
WORKERS PROGRESSING

WORKERS PROGRESSING
The union of the workers is not
standing still. 1t is consolidating the
gains of the past and pressing cour-
ageously along the highway of prog
ress. The union itself is an elemen-
tai response to the human instinct
for group action in dealing with group
problems. Daily work in industry is
now a collective undertaking. The
union expresses the workmen's un-
satisfied desire for self-betterment in
all of the phases that desire may find
expression. No substitute can hope
to replace the union, for it has the
intrinsic right to existence which
comes from service rendered to fit
changing stages of development
Many wage earners have had dreams
of ownership in industry, but even so
we all know that whatever owner
ship, private, governmental or en-
ploye, the vital problem for US is
the terms and relations we have with
management. To deal with this prob
lem labor must always have its volun-
tary organizations directed and man
aged by itself
Working men and women are no
longer mere fixtures in industry, but
instead are intelligent, understanding
human beings with concept of life
which emphasizes the cultural and
spiritual rather than the material.
We want to make it possible for the
workers to acquire and enjoy more
of culture, refinement and education.
Through this process they will better
understand industry, their work, and
thus raise the standard of efficiency
and service-William Green, presi-
dent, American Federation of Labor.
n M IA "a ~
WAGES BETTER THAN BONUS
William H. Luden, wealthy candy
manufacturer of Reading, Pa, an
nounces that he will pay a bonus to
heads of families employed in his
factory for keeping children over Ia
years of age in school instead of put
ting them to work. The bonus is to
be $3.50 for each child.
1t was explained, the newspapers
say, that Mr.. Luden believes most
children stop school and go to work
because their parents need their earn
ings and cannot afford to keep them
at their books.
Only one conclusion can be drawn
from Mr.. Luden's bonus offer. That
conclusion, of course, is that he is not
paying his workers sufficient to en-
able them to educate their children.
Then why, the average person will
ask, doesn't Luden pay his workers
more instead of offering them bo-
nus? The answer to this is presum-
ably that Luden thinks it will cost him
less to pay an education bonus" than
it would to raise wages so as to as
sure the children of his employees an
education after they reach the age
of Ia.
From the conclusion that Mr.. Luden
doesn't pay his workers enough for
them to support and at the same time
educate their children another con-
clusion can be drawn, namely, that
there is something wrong in this coun-
try when parents can not educate
their children without the help of a
"bonus" from their employers. This
is conclusion that those who insist
that everything is perfect in the
United States will have a hard job to
refute.
- - - - -
WISDOM
HTf tharo 10 anutbipn tbaf canpo%
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Telephone 1896 Hamilton. Ohio
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FRIDAY, MAY Is, 1925

Entered at the Postoffce at Hamilton
Ohio, as Second Glass Mail Matter
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Council of Hamilton, Ohio
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and Labor Council of Middletown, o.
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WISDOM
"If there is anything that cannot
bear free thought, let it crack
Wendell Phillips.
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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1925-12-16
Redwood High Wins

Putting up neat article of NOR
ale-destroying basketball the local
high school speed merchants trounc-
ed the Belview aaherents by the time
ly score of 35 to on the local pol
ished maple Friday night, December
18th. Clarence Schmid shared the
old hoop for five field goals and
free counter, while Corbett opened
up with five field efforts and two
free counters. Wester grabbed off
four field goals, Arnett one and
Jueneman one. Kramer, Zehetner,
Arnett, Jeuneman, .Wallin and Brews.
ter We're used to relieve the regulars
and put up mean argument.
The lineup for Redwood Falls is
as follows: Schmid, and C; Kram-
er, F and C; Corbett and Zehtner,
F; Wester and Arnett, C; L., Schmid,
Arnett, Jueneman, Wallin-and Brews-
G. Vic Johnson, referee. Tn the
preliminary the Scrubs scrubbed the
Junior high outfit IL to z.
Wednesday, December 10th, the 10.
cal high outfit clashes with the Nor.
gan quint here in what promises to
be q merry affair. Morgan is al
ways cababl4 of putting up "a stid
battle ana WNesday night they will
be "on. q AASa furtain raiser tha
Morgan scrubs will attempt to pol.
ish the local Junior high quint. Let,
go!
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1925-12-16
Delhi

William Parker of Redwood Ealls,
was business caller here Wednes-
day.
Ernest Samuelson was business
caller at Vesta Wednesday.
Mrs. Anthony Rohlik and little
son of Seaforth were Thursday visit
ors at the home of Mrs. Rohlik's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Dom
ahue.
Mrs. J. Sundine of Belview was
calling on Delhi friends Friday.
Messrs, Stevens and Sager of
lOrtonville were Delhi business call
ers Thursday and Friday.
8 Raymond Chroup of Morton was
calling on Delhi relatives Friday.
A. P. Rams of Springfield was
transacting business here one day
last week.
Walter Zorn, wife and son of Wood
Lake were visiting relatives here the
fore part of last week. =
Miss Phoebe Bell and nephew Den
mis- Bell of Redwood Falls were Fri
day callers in Delhi.
Mr. and Mrs. j. A. Piersol return
ed Thursday from quite an extend
ed visit at the home of their daughter,
Mrs. Harlan Parker at Ortonville.
Harry Nafsinger and family we've
Sunday visitors at the G. H. MATS
niger home at Redwood Falls.
A daughter was born Monday
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1925-12-16

i -
December Z, to.Mr. and Mrs. Arthur
Pieschke, former Delhi residents now
residing at New Ulm.
The basketball boys and girls met
defeat Friday evening when they
played RenYille at Renville. The
score stood eight to tewlve for the
boys and twelve, to nothing for the
girls in favor 81 $Renville. 8
3 I'D. T'i6h93ts AID hisscfsw Of mar.
are preparing to- gravel The road east
of Delhi along the F. J. Starr farms.
George MeIsness and wife Of Sa.
cred Heart were visitors at the John
Landers h6me the fore part Of lass:
week. s.s5
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bolton and
Mrs. Jane Steele, Of Morton visitet
relatives here Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Landers enter.
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Herm&ns Preig,
mtg and little Ruth LaHders OF
Sutherland, Iowa, over the weekend.
Mrs. Preignita is sister of Mrs,
Landers.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. j. Starr spent from
Thursday until Sunday in the, TWIN
Cities.
Fred Pebling and Louie Starr IT
Redwood Falls Township were Delhi
business callers on Tuesday of last
week.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1925-12-16
Debate at New Ulnl

The debate team Of the Redwood
Falls High School, composed rof Lor-
eta. Kolbet, John jackson and Rich
ard Juenemans will Ego to News'ulm
Friday evening, December 18th, te
debate against the New. eUlm team
The Redwood Falls team is support
ing the affirmative Of the Child
Amendment question. The team is be-
ing coached by Ralph P. Nelson, prin-
cipal of the high school and Mr. Nel-
son will accompany the team to New
Ulm. s..ss. a. -, 80
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1925-12-16

Charles 1lett' Of Redwood Falls
was the victim of a collision with q
freight train at North Redwood Mon
day evening, and considering the cir
cumstances, escaped very fortunate.
ly. Mr.. lett was crossing the track
between two cars standing on the
North Redwood crossing when the
car ahead was backed for coupling
with the rear car. The cab Of Mr..
Ilett's truck was caught between
the two cars and badly damaged, and
the other portions of the truck were
also more or less broken up. He es-
capped without injury.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1925-12-16
Kintire

S. F. Scott of South Dakota, for
merly of Vesta, spent last week buy
ing seed corn in this vicinity for
firms in his state.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Kissner and
family spent Sunday with friends in
Redwood Falls.
Grandma Gibbs passed away at
the home of her son, A. o. Gibbs en-
Monday of last week. The funeral
was held Wednesday. She was a
well known and respected resident of
this community and was nearly one
hundred years of age.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson of Glen
wood City, Wisconsin, were guests
recently at the homes Of their rela
tives, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fellen-
son and Mr.. and Mrs. S. F. Peterson.
Their nephew who arrived from Swed-
en- this fall accompanied them home
and will spend the winter there.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Erenson and son
Mr.. and Mrs. Sacmary and Miss
Lucy, Mr., and Mrs. Gust Teich, Geo
Bennett and Miss Nellie Jones sper.
Wednesday evening at the William
Mack Ia hesde.
, This S0nmunity was saddened "a
learn ofS4he passing of Daniel Nc
Kay at HIS Redwood home after 4
long, illness He was very wa
known ana respected highly and III;
family ad relatives have the sim
cere sympathy Of their many friend.
] in this huhr of sorrow.
Miss; M6ldred Hinquist will hav'
! a progratS and basket social at he
school ;nsD district %, Friday evening
Decembers1 9Th i. .s..eAs,,. -. w
The Hunt supper and dance vii