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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-02-05
PUBLIC FLEECED
By Coal Merchants in Ma
tiOn's Capital

Washington Retail coal dealers in
the nations capital are gouging the
public, Senator Reed, of Pennsylvania,
asserted on the floor of the senate.
The retailers made their expected
denial. They insist they buy coal
from West Virginia and not Pennsyl,
vania. Senator Nicely, of the former
state, supported Senator Reeds
charge. He said at no time since the
war have the retailers paid more than
$3.50 a ton for coal from the nom
union Pocahontas- New River fields of
his state. To these figures should be
added freight rate of 1884. The
retailers are charging $16 and SIT.
The discussion in the senate was ex-
tended to the manner in which non
union coal mines in Kentucky and
West Virginia are monopolizing the
up-lakes business because of a differ
ential in freight rates against Ohio
and Pennsylvania mines. Senator
Willis, of the former state, said that
Ohio mines are very largely closed
down while coal trains from Kentucky
and other southern points constantly
run through Ohio.
Senator Reed pointed out that the
rail rate on a ton of coal from Iron
ton, Ohio, to Lake Erie for shipment
up the lakes is $1.91 for haul of 25s
miles, while the rate from Kentucky
point is the same, though twice the
distance
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-02-05
E n n - -
SAME LAW FOR ALL

One of the gravest arguments
against prohibition, as now made
quately enforced, is that the law
means one thing for the poor and
another thing, if anything at all, for
the rich and influential In the dis
tribution Of padlocks the obscure little
joint disguised as hat shop or a
beanery gets altogether more than it's
share; in fact, it probably gets them
all. The big club on the avenue, like
the big hotel, seldom comes into focus
from police headquarters.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-02-05

Workers Union, is conducting an or
ganization drive in this city Hun
dreds of non-union shops, employing
thousands of workers, are visited.
In the first three days 100 shops
were tied up. Many of them signed
an agreement with the union.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-02-05
M N ~ A -
A TIRELESS WORKER

The union label is tireless worker
for the cause of trade unionism and
the only fuel it needs to keep it going
is demand for it on all purchases
1t does not cost penny, and it is a
most powerful engine of progress. 1t
works in daylight and darkness, in
good weather and bad, in peace and
war, in progress and retrogression.
In fact, in all conditions and under all
circumstances it is the one friend that
can be depended upon never to desert
those in whose cause it is enlisted.
This wonderful friend is at the i'm
mediate call of every member of a
union, ever ready to render service.
Give it chance to do it's great work
by demanding it on everything you
buy.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-02-05
WILL WAGE FINISH FIGHT

1t should be unnecessary for the
workers to announce their right to
trade union organization. The right
to voluntary association is firmly es-
tablished in the Declaration of Inde-
pendence and in the federal constitu-
ton. The very forces which make
civilization possible depend upon or
ganization for their success, yet one
of organized labor's gravest problems
today arises from the determination
of some employers to prevent their
employees from enjoying the right OF
voluntary association. They dare not
publicly disclose their purpose, but
mask their efforts under such mis-
leading terms as an "open shop" or
the American-plan shops, which are
open only to the unorganized under
plan which is in open fragrant vio-
lation of American institutions.
These self-constituted overlords in
industry believe in organization into
national bodies. These men, enjoy
ing the priceless right of voluntary
association, apply every possible
method which their most cunning at
torneys can devise to destroy or pre-
vent the right of organization among
their employees.
The non-union conditions which
they establish create inequality of
right and opportunities, and establish
the employer as master and con-
verts wage earners into helpless SER
wants. This most un-American con-
dition, which its sponsors intend
should give them rights and privil-
eges which they can successfully deny
to their employe, is contrary to the
principles of justice and human lib
erty
1t is a non-union policy which the
American trade union movement in
tends to destroy, root and branch, as
thoroughly as our nation, as result
of the Civil War, destroyed the be-
lief in some mems minds that they
had legal constitutional right te
buy and sell other human beings.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-02-05
LABOR IN PRIMARIES

At a record breaking non-partisan
political conference of trade unionists
from every section of the state, held
in Columbus, it was agreed that spe-
cial attention be given judicial and
state legislative offices at the coming
primary and election.
The conference was called by Pres
ident Frey and the executive board
of the Ohio State Federation of Labor.
More than 600 representatives re-
sponded.
City central bodies and local unions
were urged to set up committees for
the consideration of candidates in the
primaries for legislative and judicial
offices, and that "due consideration be
given to their fitness, availability and
trade union affiliation or established
friendship and the probability Of their
election"
The last Ohio general assembly ig-
nored every demand of labor, and the
conference indorsed a legislative pro-
gram that includes enforcement of the
eight-hour law on public work, oppo-
sition to state cossacks and changes
in the workmen's compensation law.
Relief from labor injunctions is
another major issue, as is opposition
to the yellow dog" contract, which
deprives workers of their right to
join a labor union.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-02-05

zens signed a petition to initiate an
ordinance for artificial gas, to be vot-
ed on in November
There is no question but what the
last named cause did more to bring
on the overwhelming defeat for
natural gas than any one thing.
Nothing so ever aroused the indigna-
tion of the public as did councils
action-that is, the majority five we
refer to- That bunch simply ignored
the plain wishes of the public and as
much as said they could go to Ge-
henna if they didn't like it. Rousing
public Indignation to the boiling
point, as did the majority five in the
old council, is like touching a torch
to a barrel of oil-no stopping it
till it burns out.
There are many other reasons too,
that the Press might stress upon, for
the great vote for artificial gas, but
why stir things up? They will crop
out from time to time. Suffice to
say, it is all over; and again, let us
hope "once and for all time"
Now then, let us all get together
forget all differences if there are any
and for the future good of Hamilton
BOOST.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-02-05

HOW ABOUT THE BREAD TRUST?
A correspondent has sent clipping
that gives some Illuminating informa-
tion concerning the food situation in
America. 1t reflects some light on the
present high cost of living. 1t touches
on food that is a necessity in every
household. 1t reaches the vital spot
in all the problem of the high and
sustained cost of living.
1t is pointed out that a pound loaf
of bread in Fargo, N. D., in the heart
of the great Red river wheat country,
costs 10 cents. In larger loaves the
cost per pound is 9s cents. That is
about the average cost all over the
United States. But four-pound loaf
in London costs 8 pence, not quite 18
cents, or Az cents per pound.
Yet more than half the bread of
London is made from wheat shipped
from North America, largely from
the region centering in Fargo. To
get to London this wheat must be
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-02-05
GLOSS OFF

Will remove the wearshine from
Ladies' and Gents garments. Get
the better kind of Cleaning, Repair
ing and Remodeling done at Kappel's,
1852 N. B street. Phone 2617-L
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-02-05
SUCCESS

''The test of life is living" says
the Azo News. "The test of worth is
service. He who serves himself and
no other, is a failure though Death
releases his grip on the ransom of an
empire.
ITO keep clean, to do good work, to
earn friends, to be happy and bestow
happiness, to develop opportunity, to
serve where possible and learn not to
whine, that is SUCCESS"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-02-05
GARMENT WORKERS
ACTIVE

New York.-A voluntary commit
tee of 500, under direction of officers
of the international Ladies Garment
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-02-05
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CHILD LABOR IN GEORGIA

The campaign against child labor
is getting results in better state legis-
lation to regulate the evil. Even in
Georgia, in which state conditions are
bad, has passed new child-labor bill.
The new law makes fourteen years
the minimum age limit in hazardous
occupations and prohibits the employ
ment of children under sixteen after
Z p m. or before 6 a. m.
Georgia newspapers supported the
bill, arguing that if the state did not
amend her child-labor laws it would
offer reason for the ratification of the
federal amendment.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-02-05

Issued Weekly at S2s Market Street
Telephone 1896 Hamilton. Ohio
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-02-05
CAMP MAKERS RAISE WAGES

Baltimore. = Wage increases that
range from 81 to SIS a week have
been secured by the Cap and Hat
Makers Union.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-02-05
OUT OF BUSINESS POLICY

OIle VI Iilc HAIL pOliCicS VI IcSl-
dent Coolidge is keeping out of busi-
ness, and if it were at all possible
it would be good thing for all Of us.
1t seems now that the administra-
tion wants to keep out of business
when the workers are asking for some
government support, but not SO long
ago the government enlisted on the
side of business against the workers
The attorney generals office is a
part of the government, and when
business wanted assistance, it was
forthcoming in the form of federal
injunctions against the shopmen and
miners If the government is going
to keep out of business it should dc
it without regard to parties, but il
the government is going to concern
itself with the welfare of all the peo.
pie, then it must be willing to see
both sides and act in accordance with
justice to all concerned. President
Lewis, of the Miners Union, has ad.
dressed himself to the president rela.
tive to the alleged violation of the
Jacksonville agreement by certain
operators, and he has asked the presi
dent to look into the matter with {
view of having the government take
some kind of action in the matter
From all indications the president is
going to keep hands off as far as the
miners are concerned, on the basis
of keeping the government out Of
business.
If the government can not make
the operators do the right thing, ther
why should the government agencies
be used to force the miners or Other
workers to do the bidding of the un
fair employers We understand thi.
is democracy and we believe it is
yet, but unless equal justice is done
it will after all prove to be only {
myth.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-02-05
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1926

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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-02-05

carried to the coast by rail, or lake
and rail, transferred to steamers,
taken across the ocean.
After all these expenses the finished
product costs half as much in London
as in Fargo.
The bread trust now forming in
this country is not responsible for the
existing high prices of bread. 1t has
helped to keep them up and may give
them boost later. But its main pur-
pose just now is to lock prices at the
present high level, cut costs, and get
the business and resultant profits into
its own hands.
Here one pauses to wonder what, if
anything, the department of justice is
going to do about it, or whether it is
interested in such trivial matter.
Bread from American wheat costs
twice as much in the middle of the
American wheat fields as it costs in
London, 5000 miles away.
1t is said that the American people
are being mulcted out of $500, ,O00, 900
per year in extortionate prices of
bread alone; but Mr.. Coolidge's attor-
ney general is not interested.
With little help from congress
and the two progressive members of
the federal trade commission, the
American people should be able to
stir up something that will interest
Mr.. Sargent and perhaps Mr.. Cool
idge. At any rate, it is worth trying.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-02-05
GAS TIDBITS

Is there any longer doubt as to
just what kind of gas the people
want?
Does Mr.. Pyle, of the First ward,
still think that rs per cent of the
people in his ward favor natural
gas? They voted 80 per cent for
artificial.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-02-05

With the coming of the new hotel,
proposed new hospital, the big furnace
plant, erection of many new homes
new big park on the west side, new
camp for boys, and other things
Hamilton is on the upgrade. Let's
go!
y
Anyone heard of Copeland or Nc
Birnie lately?
Now then, all together. Since it is
all over with, let US be brothers again
and think only of Hamilton's good
ALL FOR HAMILTON.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-02-05

And Mr.. Cartier, What does he and
this trailers think of the election re-
suits? There is one thing at least
in which Hamilton is more than for
tunate, and that is that the terms of
council members is not four years
instead of two. That's the reason,
brother
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-14
Trimmings

Remnants Of Laces and Trim
nings, including some very
lovely pieces. at II price for
clearance. Each. Toe to $1.69
Double Edge Fur Banding, in
short lots for clearance, at a
reduced price. Marked :
down from CSC a yard to- EOn
only ................
Silver Metal Lace, from 2 to 4
inches wide. Short lot to be
cleared out at this special CRN
price. A yard. .::a.... N
Silk and Wool Motifs, in
bright. decorative colors.< Re-
duced from the usual price C0c
of sec to only. ...........
Satin Taffeta Ribbon, in short
lots; ranging in width from to
inches. Offered at Il 100
price. A yard. .......... ~
Fancy Satin Ribbon Carriers,
in all dainty pastel shades.
Formerly 50c-reduced to QOO
only
STREET FLOOR.
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Infants Wear

(23) $5.95 to $7.95 Tots Coats,
fully lined models of polaire,
chinchilla and novelty materials,
in broken sizes 8 toe
years. Splendid values co GO
at WOsO
.(2W $500 to $19.95 Tots Coats,
of handsome materials; lined, in.
terlined and fur trimmed-are
exceptional Friday co TX
ValueS al.
Clearance of Girls Hats. in
GLIDING slightly soiIed tfelts and
velvets, in various styles and.
colors. Former $1.95 to R0ps
$3.50 hats offered at. -. wv
~ Wicker Crib, ivory finish,
prettily decorated. Equipped with
National spring. A $3.50 floor
sample. slightly soiled
and so offered for $40 IN
only WAO"U
FOURTH FLOOR.
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Girls Wear

800 Girls RaincOats, including
Bestyette and other good makes
in broken sizes from to Il
years. Reduced from QC OK
Sass to 1886 to only U@'~o
1907 Girls Warm Coats, many
fur trimmed; formerly priced at
1896 and $1,000. Sizes
8 to IA in the lot. @S M
Clearance price Of. -. ~O'VV
Clearance of Girls Bingham
Dresses, in guaranteed fast col
ors. Sizes Z to IL years. For
mer $1.0O to $1.59 dresses QOc
going at .,..........,... Wv
81 Lace Dresses. in sizes Il
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that were $3.50 and
$3.50. Now wonder GOO E0
full values at. ...... UAS"OV
~ $3.50 Junior Coat, size Is
years-a stunning gray needle
point model, richly fur Q7O E0
trimmed; reduced to. OO OeH1O
IA $3.50 and $3.50 Junior
Coats, in sizes 10, Is and II
years; large fur collars
and cuffs. Clearance S39. so
FOURTH FLOOR.
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House Dresses

Q5) Natural POngee Negligee,
with red, blue or green polka
dot trimming. are very @H M
special values at. ...... O
U73 Crepe KimOnOs, of pref
tily lowered or embroidered
plain crepe; daintily ribbon trim
med. Assorted sizes. A CT %
bargain at .......
nOO Bungalow Aprons, in
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ginghams. Both regular and ex-
ira sizes, in this special GO
offer at ...............
025) Cotton Charmeuse Apron
FrOcks, in slip-over style. Pretty,
fast cOlors, either plain or floral
patterns. Sizes SO to 46. 81 Cd
Only Observation-Disclosures. VA'OA
THIRD FLOOR.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-14
Stamped Goods

Odd Lot Of Stamped Pieces.
consisting of scarfs, tray cloths
and chair backs at reduc- 7Qc
tons: Each. i. =. 1CC
Suspender Dresses for Misses
and Women. Stamped on a. DUR
able. suede finish material
in red, green, sofange. or GOO
blue Only. Wv
Scatfs, Buffet Sets. Luncheon
Sets and Towels, comprise an
other stamped group Of
fering great s'a wings 90o
EaCn ....... -. 80. ......
ChiIdren's Stamped Dresses, on
pretty orchid linene. Sizes 4 and
years. A real Friday CON
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FOURTH FLOOR.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-14
.JeWelry

Novelty Beads, in all the new
est and most popular colors and
in 80 or so inch length. A EOO
special Friday offer at. :. OON
Small Lot of Jewelry, consist
ing of lingerie clasps. cuff links,
bar pins, tie clasps, bracelets,
etc.-offers unusual values 100
at
Plain and Studded Combs. the
latter with stones. of many pretty
colors; offered at Z usual S0O
nrice Each 'OUN
STREET FLOOR.
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Knit Underwear

RayOn Boomers, we'll made
and carefully reinforced; in flesh,
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a splendid buy at ......
WOmen'S Cotton Vests, with
rayon stripes, built-up shoulder
style, in assorted sizes. HON
1
Drawers. to match the above,
may be had in medium
weight and ankle length 100
(2OO) Boys Union Suits, in
broken sizes from 2 to Is years.
In gray only. A worth G1 M
while value at. ...... ~A"NO
THIRD FLOOR.
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Furniture

New Shipment Of Console
Tables-Mahogany finished, in
an attractive period copy.
Offered at a low Fri @E OK
day price. ........... WOO
QOl. S16.5O.. Cedar Chests, only
slightly imperfect good. roon1y
chests; 40 inches long, 10 inches
high and 171s inches C10 S0
wide. For clearance. UAVsUU
Smokers Stands, mahogany
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FIFTH FLOOR.
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NeckWear

Crushed SOiIed Neckwear offers
some very attractive styles and
values at p price. Each, 25c to
$1.95.
Shell BOudOir Lamps, in orchid,
maize, pink or red, show excep-
tional reductions to-
morrow! Usually $3.50, CT OK
special at ............ OAsOO
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Leather Goods

(26) Leather Handbags, in sew
eraI popular styles, marked Coz
down from 81 to only. WV
(45) Novelty Silk Bags, smartly
styled, in several wanted shades.
Priced originally $2.95, @7 OK
offered tomorrow for. ~A'OO
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Underwear

Q2O Prs0 Crepe Pajamas,
charming two-piece models, in
bluebird design with slightly con-
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Handmade Costume Slips,
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hand embroidered dots and hem
stitched. Sizes SO to A. 81 az
Very low priced at.
Philippine Striped Flannelette
NightgownS, beautifully hand
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Slip-over or open-front models,
with long or h ort
sleeves. A rare bargain CT %
RayOn Envelope Chemise, of
excellent quality, with strap tops.
Assorted G olors and
sizes SO, to AZ. Offered CT E0
for Friday at... O1.OU
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DRAPERIES

Odd Pairs of Curtains of all kinds specially
Friday selling, reduced to 2 Price.
Arnlure and Rep Table Runners many figured
embroidered designs II of original price. Each, 75c
$IOO and $175.
1000 Yards of Checked Marquisette, in white or
lengths from to yards each. Wonderfully low II
DraDery Materials, consisting of
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DoubIe-faced Velour POrtieres with deep. nap
ished with French edge. Size 30 inches by az S1605
DoubIefaced Velour POTtieres
by yards. Unusually low priced, CT
a pair
Imported Reversible CretOnnes, so inches wide, in
selection chamngy decorative designs These
$I5 grades, but tomorrow they are 50c
only '''''''''''
5000 Prs RuffIed Marquisete Curtains in dainty blocked
designs yards complete with tie-backs An SQO
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Remnants of Drapery Materials suitable for
purposes grouped three special prices yard 19C,
39c and soc.
All Kinds Of CretOnnes, with light dark backgrounds,
greatly reduced qualities sale tomorrow,
a yard, CSC, and 45C.
FIFTH FLOOR.
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COrsets

Odds and Ends of COrsefs, III
Guiding such splendid makes as
Stylish Stout. Memo and Lans-
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$3.50 low bust, long hip models,
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Odd Lot of Brassieres, of flesh
broche and satin stripe mate
rails: cut on long or medium
lines. This group offers broken
sizes in former $1.50 to OQo
$500 models. for. ..... wv
SECOND FLOOR.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-28
NORTH END MERCHANTS HOT
 AT 0NE-WAY TRAFFIC TEST
Chief Hart Assumes Full Responsibility For Trial
 Which Ordinance Committee Vetoed

Despite the protests of merchants and property owners on Main street. between Commercial and East Main streets against one way traffic, and in the face of the stand taken by the ordinance committee of the common council that the proposal was not deserving of a trial, Chief W. c. Hart of the police department experimented with it today, with the result that complaints were made to Mayor Weld, Councilman Nair, chairman of the ordinance commit tee, and the police department.
 T assume full responsibility for the trial" Chief Hart said this after noon. It may not be the best thing from the standpoint of the business men in that section. That I do not know and they will not know until it is given a trial, but l believe it is the proper move from the stand point of relief Of traffic suggestion. have asked them to observe the effect the change has on their busi- ness and I will take this into consid- eration."
 Councilman Nair said he wanted it understood that the ordinance committee does not sanction the