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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-12-30
PRINTERS TO VOTE
ON WAGE PROPOSAL

New York City (ILNS)-New York
job printers moved nearer to final
settlement of their wage difficulties
this week with decision to submit
two propositions to referendum.
One proposition is to ask the inter-
national executive board to intervene
in the situation here with view to
arranging an acceptable arbitration.
The other is to accept the recent con-
ciliation agreement reached by the
scale committee with the employers
but then rejected by the union.
President Austin Hewson recon-
mended acceptance of the conciliation
agreement, which calls for an 8 per
cent cut, as preferable to arbitration,
which has just brought the news
paper printers 10 per cent cut.
Union No. 6 will also vote on a
proposition for l per cent assess
ment for unemployment relief and to
continue indefinitely the practice of
giving every sixth days work to an
unemployed member.
President Hewson estimates settle
ment of the job printer issue would
bring employment to 1000 men.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-12-30
WORKERS MUST TIGHTEN
THEIR BELTS

The glimmer of hope held out to
the workers a few weeks ago that
the turning point in the depression
had been reached and that business
recovery with increased employment
was at hand, turns out to have been
a phantom of business prognostica-
tors. Standard Statistics Company,
reliable for interpretations of eco
nomic conditions based on facts, stys:
Expectations of near-term busi-
ness recovery, which appeared good
two months ago, are distinctly less
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-12-30
TOBIN URGED FOR
CABINET POST

New York City (ILNS)-Daniel J.
Tobin, president of the Brotherhood
of Teamsters and Chauffeurs and
chairman of the labor division of the
democratic national campaign COM
mittee, early this week was urged
upon. President -elect Roosevelt for
appointment as secretary of labor by
committee headed by President Will
liam Green, representing the Amer
lean Federation of Labor executive
council.
With President Green were Vice
President Matthew Woll and Joseph
N. Weber.
Announcement of the conference
was made by Gov. Roosevelt at AL
bany. Labor's representatives had
nothing to say about the visit, pre-
ferring to leave all statements to the
governor.
The labor delegation carried to the
president-elect the message that Mr..
Tobin had the warm endorsement of
the executive council, and they made
known to him also that this endorse
ment was supported by endorsements
from scores of trade union officials
and leaders throughout the entire
naton.
Gov. Roosevelt said he would not
begin consideration of cabinet appoint
ments until after January /, but he
gave the labor delegation a cordial
and extended hearing.
Various other possible appointees
have been mentioned, but formal an
nouncements remain to come in most
cases. 1t is generally felt that Pres
ident Tobin has by far the greatest
strength from every point of view.
The fact that labor has always been
consulted as to the secretaryship of
labor and that the executive council
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-12-30
TheCherry
" Whore with sar
Tree .',.n. 4, !. a.,s.:, ,.,.,
about many things. Sometimes pre-
fsundly, sometimes AippantIy,
sometimes recklessly.

Now device is made that trans.
mits written message from type
writer to typewriter, by radio i'm
pulse, the receiving machine taking
the message automatically.
More than that, the message is
scrambled in transit, so that no in
terioping typewriter can transcribe
its contents. Only the one machine
can gather in the scrambled i'm
pulses, unscramble them and tran
scribe them in Ineligible form.
That is something new. 1t makes
secret radio communication possible
So we move on, from marvel to
marvel.
So man makes his surroundings
more wonderful.
And What next?" becomes q
standing query.
Along comes "technocracy" to tell
US that we are machining our sys-
tenn to its grave. "Technocracy" gives
the present order 18 months to live
After that, the crash. =
Machines, marvellous machines, are
blamed, not in themselves, but in
their mismanagement.
The indictment Of "technocracy''
runs line to line with labor's indict-
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-12-30
A VOICE FROM OUT THE PAST

AS searly as 1887 Samuel Com
pers declared:
1T seems to me that the trade un-
ions, apart from their work of at
tending to matters of wages, hours
of labor and unjust conditions of that
labor should extend their thoughts
and actions more largely into the
sphere and affairs of government. We
have right to demand legislation
IN the interest of the wage workers,
who form so large a majority and
are certainly no unimportant factor
IN the well-being of our country"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-12-30

ment, in good part. But not all the
way. Labor long since began to dig
up and make known the facts of dis
placement of men by machines.
But it seems a little early to ac-
cept without the most careful exami-
nation the remedy proposed by "tech-
nocracy"-and very few yet know
what that remedy is.
First of all it includes the passing
of what the ''technocrats" are pleas
ed to call "the price SYSTEM" which
seems to be any system having a me-
dunn of exchange based upon COM
modities. That means every system
in the world at present.
How about that ? Swallow that at
one gulp?
On the face of the written record,
labor is not ready to concede that the
present order is doomed.
1t does declare that it must undergo
drastic modification, or change.
The program adopted by the Gin
cinnati convention makes that abund-
antly clear. Very few have yet come
to realize how drastic are the eco
nomic and social changes demanded
by that convention.
1t is safe to say that labor offers
sounder platform that "techno-
cracy." It's easy to fall for "oracies"
hard to fight through with the ma
chinery Of democracy. But we shall
do we'll not to abandon democracy
1t permits society to order things as
society will. 1t is the one weapon and
safeguard against the rule of the
many by the few.
Extremists paint pictures of So
ciety wherein the mechanism is oper-
ated by few button pushers.
1t may come to the button-pushing
stage, easily enough, but it will be a
sad day when the people resign to a
few the control over the buttons.
Examine "technocracy," have re-
gard for it's proven facts, have eau
ton about. its conclusions and its
pattern for future order.
We don't want to get buttoned in by
anybody or any group.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-12-30
THESE SOCIAL EXPERTS

The executive council of the Amer.
lean Federation of Labor has sug-
gested the appointment of Daniel J
Tobin as secretary of labor by Gov
ernor Roosevelt when he assumes the
presidency.
WhereuIon certain newspaper
writer's inform us that Special ex-
perts" prefer Francis Perkins, New
York secretary of labor.
There is something to be said about
this movement to "put over" Francis
Perkins.
In the first place her record as Sec
retary Of labor in New York "isn't
so hot" There is plenty to be said
about the lady's record--plenty to
show that it isn't a record to see
in Washingtno.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-12-30
HUMAN BETTERMENT'

President William Green, of the
American Federation of Labor, in a
notable speech before its fifty second
annual convention held in Cincinnati,
said that in summing up the purpose
of this great labor movement two
words tell the story, namely, Human
Betterment'.
These two words cannot be improv-
ed upon. What could be simpler :?
What could be clearer? What could
be more comprehensive?
To better humanity! What noble
purpose!
1t is all embracing 1t is not Sec
tional nor limited.
The American Federation of Labor
is proud of it's president and his abil-
ity to head an organization that has
for its purpose the betterment of
mankind.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-12-30
Michigan Alien Registration
Law Nullified by u. S. Court

Detroit, Mich.-A federal court of
three judges signed a permanent de-
cree against the enforcement of the
Michigan alien registration law, which
had been declared unconstitutional.
The law, which was enacted by the
1881 legislature, provided that all
aliens in Michigan be required to
register with the state authorities
and present proof of legal entry into
the United States. The commissioner
of public safety, under the act, was
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-12-30
Jobless Increase Under
Muss0lini's Dictatorship

Rome, Italy.-The number OF un-
employed workers lin Italy Hotaled
1,O38,0OO on November 80, according
to official figures made public here.
At the same time last year the total
was $4,000, showing an increase OF
100000.
Premier Mussolini, who prohibits
all bona fde organization OF the
workers and proclaims the identity OF
interest of those who labor and those
who live on rent, interest and divl-
dends, is unable to effect an economic
organization for the production ana
distribution of wealth that will pro-
vide Jobs and wages for those able
and willing to work.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-12-30

given authority to require photo
graphs and fingerprints of the regis
trants.
Aliens entering the country illeg-
ally were denied the privileges OF es-
tablishing or maintaining residence IN
the state, and those who came under
the classification undesirable aliens"
were denied the right to sojourn IN
the state. Penalties were provided for
corporations who hired unregistered
aliens or who had business dealings
with undesirable" aliens.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-12-30

bright at presents Activity lis ex-
periencing more than the full sea-
sonal recession. Recovery in indus
try and trade as a whole seems
rather definitely postponed until
next spring"
From the orthodox business mans
viewpoint this means that the mil
lions of unemployed and their famil-
les must continue to live on charity
rations during the winter, and that
both full time and part time employ
ed workers will have to skimp along
on their present indecently-low earn
ings.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-12-30
WISDOM

There is America, which at this
day serves for little more than to
amuse you with stories of savage
men and uncouth manners, yet shall,
before you taste of death, show itself
equal to the whole of that commerce
which now attracts the envy of the
world.-Burke.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-12-30

It is more than likely that the tex
tile men may profit by spreading the
gospel of brighter pants and more
cheerful jackets. New industries
blossom from slight changes in hab-
its. A new shoe-lace may make for
tune, modernistic overalls may set up
new current in economics.-Trade
Union News.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-12-30
THE /. C. C. AND SIX HOURS


1t is plain that the interstate COM
merce commission report on the rail
road six-hour day was written in two
parts in two places. The financial
section was not written by the men
who wrote the report on feasibility
of the six-hour day. And when the
unions get through with that finan-
cial report it won't even make good
gun wadding. The six-hour day is
coming, |. C. C. financial division re-
ports to the contrary notwithstand-
ing. That's sound prophecy.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-12-30
BESTYET

Kills Rats and Mice. Absolutely
prevents the odor from carcasses.
One package proves this. BESTYET
comes in powder form, no mixing
with other foods.
SO cent size, 8 o., is enough for
Pantry, Kitchen and Cellar.
rs cent size, 6 oz., for Chicken
House, Coops and small buildings.
Sold and guaranteed by Hamilton Flour and
Feed Co., 761 East Ave-: Phone 3055; and
A. NJ. Graham Co., 245 Millville Avenue:
Phone 878
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-12-30
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BY ILNS.
Happy New Year!
For all who can get it.

For all who
Happy New Year slips easily off the lips 1t pleasant situation
humanity all the
What kind of a ahead?
Nobody
What kind of is behind us?
Everybody knows.
Labor notable victories 1882 defeated Parker The
bill head terrible depression
Today solidarity than Today has
far-reaching program rebuilding
The New Year dawns with labor position all who
hi to point a economic stability
these terrific speed There will be
printed They worth little those who sit in
their worth much
any more guides to action.
Happy all sundyto whomsover
goes
Happy New Year for the millions of
unemployed until they find jobs.
It's Happy will have failed their
duty who do not during months
workers the forefront OF the struggle
for better of better homes
children.
Happy backed by unyeldng deemna
the injustice of condition
with the cold words There
IS work"
Happy all fighters for better day. that in good
every will be Happy New Year for all humanity
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-12-30
CAPITAL ISN'T STARVING

Weighted average of dividends of
600 common stocks now is $1.22,
which indicates that some corpora
tions continue to earn dividends and
others continue to draw on reserves.
But for labor there are no reserves.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-12-30

of the federation is united in support
of Tobin is regarded as source of
great strength for the man who
guided the labor division Of the recent
campaign.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-12-30

In the Melanesian Islands OF the
Pacific it is the rule that man may
only take second wife if he is
chief, or has taken ten heads in war
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-12-30

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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-06-09
Birthday Dinner
At Island Club

A very pretty affair is being planned
for Friday evening of this week. 1t
is birthday dinner to be held at the
Island Club.
Guests will be seated at twelve
tables, representing the twelve months
Of the year, according to the birthday
months Of the ladies present.
Each table will be decorated accord
ing to the month and prize will be
given for the most suitably decorated
one.
After the dinner a program to which
each table will contribute one number
will be given
The birthday dinner will be not
only a delightful social affair, but it
will also be means of raising funds
for the club. The taxes for 1881 are
now past due, and the committee in
charge hope to raise enough money
by this means to discharge that obli-
cation.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-06-09
HALL-BouRGEo1s.

A delightful wedding ceremony con-
Guided the service at the Lisabeula
church last Sunday evening, when
Russell I. Hall and Miss Edna Bourgeois
were united in marriage by Rev. T. S.
Fretz, in the presence of group of
relatives, personal friends and the
regular congregation.
These two young people have lived
on Vashon Island since infancy, Rus
sci having been born here, and Edna
coming here as very small child.
Both are graduates of our Island
schools. Russell, graduate of the
Vashon high school is now associated
with his mother, Mrs. Emily Hall, in
the Vashon Laundry. The bride, the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Bourgeois
graduated two years ago from the
Vashon Island Union high school, and
later pursued one year of study in a
Bibble institute Of Alberta, Canada.
The Lisabeula church was beauti-
fully decorated for the occasion. Mrs.
Anna McCrary played the wedding
march. The bride wore becoming
travelling gown of brown silk crepe.
After receiving the congratulations,
and expressions of wishes for future
happiness of the friends at the church,
a group of relatives and intimate
friends went to the Bourgeois home,
where reception was held.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hall are occupying the
Keuntz cottage near Vashon.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-06-09
Three AID Delegates.
Leave For Pullman

y %
At a meeting of is members of the
agricultural club of the Island All
group held Monday afternoon at the
G. G. Soike home Eleanor Nelson,
Howard Ceilings and Gilbert Holland
we're chosen as representatives to the
big state meeting now in session at
Pullman.
The three delegates left Tuesday
evening for Seattle, where they Joined
party Of other All workers, who left
the same evening for Pullman where
the state camp will be in session for
"a week.
At the nominal cost of $l3 per dele
gate the boys and girls will have the
privilege Of many meetings, and an
opportunity of meeting other young
people from all parts Of the state.
They will be housed and fed at the
state college, and will get some idea
of the life of the college students. The
above mentioned amount will also in
clude railroad fare across the state.
Last year two delegates attended
the annual All meeting and received
much benefit from their experiences
at Pullman.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-06-09
ELECTED PRESIDENT OF
UPPERCLAssNIEN's AsSo.

Whitman College, Walla Walla-
Gordon Flenner, son Of Mr.. and Mrs
Neil Flenner of Ellisport, was elected
president of the Upperclassmen's AS
ISOLATION last week. The Upperclass-
mems Association is in charge OF
freshman discipline and sponsors sew
eral entertainments annually, for men
Gordon F'lenner is junior and q
member Of Sigma Chi,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-06-09
SEATTLE ORCHESTRA
TO PLAY HERE

On Saturday evening AL Linderman
and his orchestra, which has proven
SO popular, will be the feature of the
dance at the Odd Fellows hall at
Center, Saturday evening, June 18th.
This orchestra has been playing at
the Lisabeula dances, and the patrons
we're all enthusiastic in their CON-
ments Of praise. With the discontinue
ance OF the Lisabeula dances 1t is
needless to say that many will be at
tracted to the Center dances by the
Linderman orchestra.
The floor at the Center hall is ex-
cellent; the dances are patronized by
q fine, friendly crowd. and all who
attend are assured Of good time.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-06-09
o. o. F. HALL
BEING REMODELED


The Odd Fellows Hall at Center is
undergoing remodeling that will i'm
prove it greatly.
An addition is being made to the
south side to provide for the mems
rest room and furnace room A
large furnace will be installed which
will furnish heat for the entire build
ing. A new roof will also be put on
the building, and everything made
ready for any kind of weather that
may come during the winter.
The hall is also being redecorated.
Later the lodge room will be re-
modelled, with an addition added for the
rostrum, leaving the space it now &C.
cupies cleared. This will greatly i'm
prove the room, which is now rather
small for drill work.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-06-09
AUSTRALIAN VISITOR HERE.

Mr.. D. A. Culman is enjoying visit
from a nephew, Ted Culman, who ar
rived this week from Brisbane, Aus
tralia, for visit Of several months
A victim of the World War, while
fighting with the English forces. Mr.
Culman has been in poor health ever
since. 1t is hoped that the climate
here will be of benefit to him, and
that he will leave vashon Island much
improved in health. ~
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-06-09
Vashon Island { Berries
Bring Highest Prices

Id
1t was reported to this office, by an
Island visitor, that on Saturday, when
other berries were being sold at five
cents box, that Vashon berries were
going rapidly at two for fifteen cents.
Whether higher price for local
berries will continue to be the case is
doubtful, but the fact remains that
Vashon Island berries are the best
that grow, and it is pitiful state OF
affairs when the growers are receiv-
ing no more than they are this year.
1t is reported, also on good author
ity, that number of Island growers
have cancelled arrangements for pick
ers, and will not harvest their ex-
ceptionally fine fruit this year.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-06-09
REBEKAHs TO CELEBRATE

Island members and visiting Rebe-
kahs are urged to attend the meeting
Of the lodge on Tuesday evening,
June 14th. An excellent program and
good social time will be enjoyed, the
occasion being the seventeenth ami
versary Of the founding Of the Island
lodge.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-06-09
Outside Relief
Is Not Needed

On last Sunday number of Island
people were approached by stranger
who represented himself as an Or
ganizer of the Unemployed Citizens
Relief corporation" He made start
ling statements as to the amount Of
actual suffering here on Vashon-
Maury Islands, and outlined plan
for relief through his organization
which consisted, briefly in an ex-
change Of farm products and labor
for food and clothing. He stated that
in none of the transactions of the Or
ganization was there an exchange of
money, and that those to whom relief
was given must pay the organization
either in farm products or in labor.
The statement was made that the
county had set aside $500 for relief
on Vashon Island and that the ferries
would be forced to carry the trucks
which would make regular deliveries
of food stuffs, clothing, etc., free of
charge. In short that the relief work
OF the county, state and nation would
soon be under the administration of
this organization.
In a telephone conversation this
morning with county official in
Seattle 1t was learned that no amount
had been set aside for relief on
Vashon-Maury Island, and that this
organization has in no way been
recognized in county relief work. The
manner In which the Island has taken
care of the present situation has been
a matter of surprise and admiration,
and as soon as Mr.. Garvin needed
money to care for those whom the
community could not care for, we
would be given aid out of the $4,000
recently set aside for relief work in
the South District. It was urged that
the people Of Vashon-Ma continue
as they have been doing, relying on
the sound judgment of the committee
which has been carrying on the relief
work so we'll, rather than align them
selves with movement of which there
is great deal of skepticism and I'M
certainty.
A meeting was held at Lisabeula
this week to organize an Unemployed
Citizens Relief unit but final or
ganization was deferred until mass
meeting which will be held at the
high school next Tuesday evening. 1t
would be well for, all who are inter-
ested in the welfare and best interests
of the Island to be present at this
meeting and If there seems to the
majority, to be merit, well and good,
but If there are any entangling al
liances let us weigh the matter care
fully before committing ourselves to
outside interests.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-06-09
GRADUATE FROM THE
COLLEGE OF PUGET SOUND

On Monday two vashon young men,
graduates Of Vashon high school re-
ceived their diplomas from the Col
lege of Puget Sound. Clarence Weiss
eldest son of Mr.. and Mrs. r. A.
Weiss, and John King, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John King received their de-
grees. after four years Of highly
creditable work.