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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-09-07
Cooperation, Urged
For Business,Labo
undUSs Government
A. F. L. Appeuls For United
Action To Promote
Recovery

Washington, D.. CA fervent ap-
peal for the Government of the United
States and those whoo own and con-
troll American industry to cooperate
in a definite program to bring about
business recovery by the expansion Of
production, which would benefit not
only business but working men and
women as well, featured the current
issue of the Monthly Survey Of Busi-
ness of the American Federation Of
Labor.
"To the millions of unemployed and
underemployed there is no problem so
vital today as that of increasing pro-
duction to give them jobs and a de-
cent income," and "for the millions
who have jobs there is no hope for
any substantial increase in living
standards until production is in
creased" the Survey said.
Declaring that 1--WE see no indica-
tion of any organized effort to lift
production in this country as sub
stitute for Government spending y
that business has never had any or
ganization for increasing productive
activity, and that business today is
actually in a particularly favorable
condition for sound, healthy expan-
sion," the Survey continued:
"In spite of the second condition of
business, however, in spite of our i'm
measurable resources of idle capital,
man power, equipment and the genius
of our business men, there is no i'm
mediate prospect of the widespread
industrial expansion this country
needs. The old incentives are insuffi-
cient; the risks of business today are
greater, the profits smaller. Yet if a
steady expansion of business could be
planned, American firms could un-
questionably meet their present costs
and earn very satisfactory profits.
Profit Motive Wobbles
"Low production levels today are a
chief cause Of low profits and high
risk. Increased production will cut
unit operating costs and raise profit
margins.
"Since we cannot count on the old
profit motive to send business into
vigorous recovery, since no organiza-
ton exists among business men to ex-
pand production. must we fall back
on further outpouring of Government
funds? Is there any other alterna-
tive?
Experts tell us that production in
creases can be planned for the coun-
try as a whole. If the Government
were to take the initiative in calling
forth the cooperative effort of busi-
ness, labor, farmers and other groups
for a national increase in production
and living standards, we cannot be-
Continued on Page Sx)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-09-07
a. FL. Executive
Council Threatens
In+'nI. Typo Union
Unless Assessments of $22,-
600 Is Paid Delegates Con-
not Attend Convention

Atlantic City (ILNS).-The Inter-
national Typographical Union one Of
the founders Of the American Fedora
tion of Labor, has been conditionally
suspended by the executive council Of
the A. F. of L., for failure to pay the
special assessment levied two years
ago to fight the CIO in a militant or
ganization campaign.
In announcing the councils action,
President William Green said that
unless the entire assessment of about
$4,000 was paid up the typographical
union delegates would not take their
places on the federation convention
floor in Cincinnati in October.
Assessment Contested
The special assessment was contest
ed by the late Charles P. Howard,
president of the I. T. u, who held
that when the A. F. of L. was formed
his union accepted a certificate of
affiliation, not charter, from the fed
GRAFTON, and consequently under this
arrangement each national union had
complete autonomy as to it's juris-
diction and was not compelled to pay
other than per capita dues to the A..
F. Of L.
The assessment, one cent a men,
ber a month, was levied by the 1887
A. F. of l.. convention.
Typos Hold Convention
Meanwhile the International Typo
graphical Union opened it's eighty
third annual convention at Fort
Worth, Texas. No immediate action
was taken regarding it's suspension by
the A. F. of L.
"The membership as a whole is not
disturbed by the suspension, for they
fully realize what the A. F. of L. has
been endeavoring to do," said Francis
Barrett of New York City, first vice
president. eve shall follow the even
tenor of our ways"
Claude M. Baker of San Francisco,
lContnued on Page Two) a
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-09-07
Green Asks End Of
Labor Rift and the
Cooperation Of All
Help To Solve the Notions
Pressing Problems; Asks
End Of Disunion

Washington, d. C.l NLNS).-In a
Labor Day statement, President Will
liam Green of the American Fedora
tion of Labor urged cooperation by
all to solve the nations pressing prob
lens and asked an end of disunion in
the labor movement.
eve urge every element in the ma
tion's economic life." he said, "to join
together in the coming year and try
to solve our problems in a spirit of
tolerance and reason. Something must
be done about unemployment and
business stagnation.
Constructive action can be achieved
if all sides will agree to let bygones
be bygones and forget past hates in
the emergency Of present needs. The
American Federation of Labor is
ready to work with government, with
industry and with the farmers in that
spirit toward the common good.
"And in the same spirit Of tolerance
and reason, the American Federation of
Labor appeals again for labor unity.
Dualism only begets hatred and weak
ness. We urge every organization in the
dual movement to come back home and
take it's rightful place in the demo-
cratic home of labor, without penalty
or discrimination of any kind. The
door is OPEN"
President Green also said that the
American Federation of Labor had
made considerable gains in member
ship since Labor Day, 1888, and is
now stronger than at any previous
point in history, He pointed out that
"hatred, intolerance, force and auto
cracy" menace the world and said that
the workers Of America appeal to the
workers of Europe to let their lead
ers know in unmistalable terms that
they do not want war.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-09-07
Groups Invited to
Express Opinions
for Tax Study
Survey Made By Treasury
and House Ways and
Mems Committee

Washington, D. C. ULNS).-With
view toward possible tax revision,
leaders Of labor, business and profess
ional groups have been requested by
John w. Hanes, Acting Secretary of
the Treasury, to render expressions
Of opinion in connection with the study
of the Federal tax structure being
made by the Treasury and sub-com-
mittee of the House Ways and Means
Committee.
Apparently a sincere effort to ex-
anime problems for which no satisfac-
tory solution has yet been found, is
under way. News of the undertaking
preceded by only few hours the re-
lease of the A. F. Of LIS Monthly
Survey of Business" in which, for the
third time in recent months, the A.
F. of l.. called for national expansion
planning through coordinated and CO.
operative effort of government, bust
ness, farmers and labor.
Request Made in Letter
The request was made in a letter to
recognized spokesmen of the various
groups, Mr.. Hanes said, in an effort
to obtain record of public tax opinion
for submission to the subcommittee
when it meets November l to begin
hearings and continue the study au-
thorized by the last Congress.
Mr.. Hanes stated that he was ask
ing cooperation in the effort to work
out tax revision program which will
improve further the laws relating to
individual and corporation taxes. To
this end he suggested that if individ-
uals and representatives of organiza
tions to whom the letter was being
sent desired to have their views put
before the committee in full he would
arrange private hearings before the
Treasury staff now compiling rec
ord of present public tax opinion.
Mutual and sympathetic under
standing of the problems confronting
Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-09-07
Green Declares Workers Are vi+aIIy
Concerned in Muinfoininq Democracy
Beouty PorIor Pay
Regulation Aids all
Workers, Owners
Nine States and District Of
Columbia Establish Min
i1nuln Rates

Columbus, O.-Establishment of a
minimum rate of pay in the beauty
parlor industry has the effect of not
only realizing decent wages for en-
ployes, but also of siabilizing the in
dustry and curbing cut-throat COM
petition, U. S. Department of Labor
reports and experience Of states hav-
ing such wage orders reveal.
Nine states and the District of Co.
lumbia have established minimum
fair rates of pay for beauty culturists
and shop employees under their mini
mum wage laws
Ohio, with its minimum wage law
effective since 1888, has failed to ap-
ply its provisions to more than three
industries in that time, although vari-
Gus reports and surveys have shown
that women and minors are exploited
in every field Of endeavor.
Particularly is this true of the
beauty parlor industry, where earn
ings of the workers are at the mercy
of competitive prices charged for the
service performed.
A United States Department of La
Dor survey of the beauty parlor indus
try, made in 1885 in Columbus, New
Orleans, Philadelphia and St. Louis,
revealed that even when tips and ex-
tras were added to the weeks wage,
the amount received by one-sixth Of
all the women was less than $40.
The four-city survey, in which the
earnings of 1921 beauty parlor en-
ployes was studied, disclosed that 6
per cent received less than S5; 1877
per cent received SIS but less than $40;
3O.4 per cent $40 but less than SIS;
80 per cent SIS but less than $50, and
1876 per cent received $50 and more.
No earnings were reported for Ia
per cent, representing apprentices,
while only 4.3 per cent received s25
or more.
"If job income has any bearing on
status, the earnings of beauty oper-
ators would hardly justify consider
ing the group a professional one," the
survey report stated. "The proper
tion earning as much as 500 is low,
especially in view Of the fact that the
trade is regarded as at least quasi
professional in popular opinion and
quite professional in the evaluation
of the operator"
Elmer F. Andrews, now administra-
tor. of the Federal Wage-Hour Law,
was Industrial Commissioner of New
York State when the order establish
ing a minimum wage for the beauty
culture industry in that state was
issued in June 1888.
The New York order established a
minimum wage of s16.50 for a As
hour week, and also provided for over
time at the rate of time and one-half.
Part-time workers wage was set at
81 for eight hours or less, and if en-
ployed three days or more were en-
titled to the s16.50 minimum.
Issuance of the New York order
followed public hearings by the wage
board in three cities. At these hear
ings, the report of the board states,
representatives of employers, workers
and the public" strongly urged the
immediate establishment of mini
CONTINUED ON Pace Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-09-07
A. FL. Legislative
Chuirnun Retires
Roberts Steps Down At SO
After 20 Yeurs' Of
Service

washington, ~. C.-Wuliam II.
Roberts, for many years chairman of
the American Federation of Labor
Legislative Committee, resigned from
that important position on August %
at the end of two decades of never
ending work in connection with Fed
eral legislation for the benefit of
American working men and women.
Mr.. Roberts recently celebrated his
eighty-third birthday. In addition, he
has been a member of the Internati-
onal Typographical Union for sixty
four years, having joined the Fort
Wayne, Indiana, Typographical Union
No. 78 on April 6, 1876.
From 1875 to 1893 he was employed
as printer on morning newspapers
in many cities. In August, 1893, he
accepted position on a Chicago eve
ming paper as labor reporter.
When William Randolph Hearst
started the American" in Chicago in
1900, Mr.. Roberts worked on that
paper and on the Examiner" for
eighteen years as special reporter
on LABOR measures.
The 1916 and 1917 conventions of
the American Federation of Labor
authorized the preparation of an
American Federation of Labor His
tory, Encyclopedia and Reference Book
based mainly on the convention pro-
ceedings of the A. F. of L. since its
establishment in 1881. In July, 1918,
Samuel Gompers, then president Of
the American Federation of Labor,
borrowed Mr.. Roberts from Mr.
Hearst for six months to compile the
Year Book. The volume of work re-
quired had been underestimated. In
stead Of one volume, as originally con-
templated, the Year Book was ex-
panded into two volumes and required
q years work instead of six months.
When the American Federation Of
Labor History, Encyclopedias and Ref
erence Book was completed, President
Gompers asked Mr.. Roberts to accept
the position of chairman of the Amer
ican Federation of Labor Legislative
Committee, in which capacity he
served until his retirement.
In 1923 and 1924 he was travelling
secretary to President Gompers. Dur
ing that period he travelled $4,000
miles with President Gompers and was
holding his hand when he died in San
Antonio, Texas, December 13, 1924.
II have had wonderful time with
the American Federation Of Labor
and regret that l must retire." Mr..
Roberts said as he surveyed the long
list of anti-labor legislation defeated
and the longer list of labor legisla-
.,t CONTINUED on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-09-07
New Capitdl Plan Seen

Chamber of Commerce of the United
States reports evidences now begin
ming to appear of plans for raising
new capital; and that August has seen
the first upturn in many months in
the aggregate amount Of business
loans made by banks.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-09-07
Commission Lists
Important Changes
In Administration
Ohio Federation Of Labor Is
Only Group to Assist Stdte
Industrial Body
Continued From Last Week.
(Rv OhiO T.ahOr News Seryicel

A>es~~s
Columbus, O.-In denying charges
filed against their administration of
the workmen's compensation law by
S. P. Bush, president of the "Citizens
Tax League of Ohio, Inc.," the Indus
trial Commission listed ten of the
more important changes and recon-
mendations which they have put into
effect within the limits of available
appropriations"
The list was compiled in specific
answer to a charge made by the
Leagues president that the Commits
sion had failed to act on many con-
curing recommendations Of surveys
conducted in 1884, 1885 and 1888.
The Commissioners pointed out that
they had:
l. Reorganized the Medical Section,
including the appointment of new
medical supervisor and assistant SUI
pervisor; provided for hospital and
home patient inspection service; added
an orthopedic surgeon and an in
ternist to the medical staff; improved
general field physical examination of
claimants; appointed a Board of Sill
COSTS Referees as provided by legisla-
tive enactment of the 92nd General
Assembly.
2. Reorganized the Claim Section to
effect a more efficient handling of ap-
plications for compensation and cor
respondence; more efficient supervis-
ion in the Claim Section; placed re-
viewer or referee in charge Of small
groups of examiners.
~ 3. Moderniged the Auditing Section
by installation Of mechanical book
keeping equipment which has elimin-
ated the use of antiquated hand post
ed premium ledger records, provided
monthly trial balances and brought
about current operation of these
functions. .
4.Reorganized the Claims Investi-
cation Service, placing an experienced
and competent chief in charge which
has resulted in reducing the average
time required for field examinations
from four and one-half months in 1884
to less than one month at the present
time; redistricted counties; making it
possible to obtain a greater degree
Of supervision and control over Field
Investigators. ...,.. .@.,..-..s i
s. Reorganized and decentralized the
Legal Division, making it possible to
reduce the number of rehearing cases
on hand from 1000 in 1884 to 1000
at the present time, Notwithstanding
the fact that each year during that
period an average of 1000 applica-
tions for rehearing were filed.
6. Established District Boards of
Claims as provided by legislative en-
actment of the 92nd General AS
sembly, which was one of three alter
nate proposals on decentralization
suggested by Bush and his committee,
reporting in December, 1884.
Z. Reorganized the Payroll Estimate
and Compliance Section into an under
writing unit under the supervision
and control of the Actuary.
8. Readjusted personnel to facili-
tate service to claimants, employers
and public and to prevent access by
Continued on PdQe Six)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-09-07
Ban On French Strikes

Paris ULNS).-A decree issued by
the Ministry of Labor prohibited
workers in national defense factories
both men and women-from leaving
their posts without permission on pen
atty of five years Imprisonment.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-11-02
Five Different Vegetables
Grown On One Garden Vine

Understanding new In the
line of oddities was demonstrated
when Ray Sutton brought five diff
ferent shaped, different colored
vegetables grown on enc vine into
the local newspaper office. In ex-
planning how this came about Mr..
Sutton said that last spring he
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-11-02
Thursday, November 2, 1889

ships and personal worries which
have nothing to do with the Lords
of the Admiralty.
THE AUTHOR-Critics on both
sides of the Atlantic have hailed
Mr.. Forester as the peer of Marry
at, Cooper and Nordhoff and Hall as
a story-teller Of the sea. He has
been credited with the capacity of
Conrad, the ability of Masefield and
the adventurous spirit Of Lever.
Seamen praise him for the accur-
racy and lucidity with which he
writes of ships. Landsmen praise
him for his knowledge of human
nature.
THE STORY-The first and Sec
ond parts of Captain Horatio
Hornblower" were published sep
arately under the titles BEAT to
Quarters" and ship of the Line"
The final part entitled Flying
Colors" has just been published.
There has never been any doubt
in the minds of readers or review
ers that these were parts Of a
whole and that the whole would be
greater than the sum Of its parts.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-11-02
Looking Back
Through Time
Excerpts From The Herald of
Thursday, October 80, 1880
Items Of Interest 20 Years Ago

Twenty-one years ago yesterday
the Model opened for business in
a modest way at the present Main
Street location. For a number of
years exclusive shoes only were
handled. About IA years ago gents
furnishings were added and ten
years ago a complete line of cloth
ing was put in.
Borgerding G. Co., and Frank Lee
have the excavating finished for
three modern bungalows to be
erected on Fifth and Ash Streets.
The homes will be of the California
type of bungalow, consisting of five
rooms and bath. They will be
thoroughly modern and it is the
expectation to offer them for sale
on the monthly plan.
Godfrey Anderson, Craig Wilcox
and Swan Lundeen returned to
Sank Centre Tuesday after having
spent the past summer at Govan,
Sask. The boys made the trip both
ways in Ford car. They left
Regina on the return trip Tuesday
of last week and were just seven
days on the way.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Larson, of
West Union Township, are rejoic-
ing over the arrival of a little
daughter at their home Saturday,
October IS.
L. A. Walker, J. F. Cooper and
John Larson spent the weekend on
a hunting trip to Cyrus. They re-
turned with each man having as
many ducks as the law would al
low.
Mrs. William Peglow was taken
to Rochester several days ago
where she was examined by the
famous Drs. Mayo. An operation
for goitre was pronounced neces-
sary.
Roosevelt Day, Monday, October
q, was observed in the Junior
High School with appropriate ex-
ercises.
Lyman Prairie News: 1.-THE snow
and cold weather came most too
soon for most Of the farmers of
this vicinity as there is some
threshing to be done and some
corn to be taken care of.
Stearns County creameries dur
ing the seasons of 1917-1918 paid
total of S2,527, 034.77 to patrons.
A number of the young married
people rendered Mrs. c. e. Lucas
surprise party Thursday evening.
The guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Berggreen, Mr.. and Mrs. F. S.
Cooper and Mr.. and Mrs. B. w.
Schroeder.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-11-02
The COmmon-tater
-By Chuck Rattle
BY Chucb Rattle

Tall Tales From the Underbrush-
Lonely Minnesotans pop up on the slightest
provocation In all parts Of the country are those
who have left the state But every and then
comes a twinge longing for the old home or
Sank Centre people this becomes peculiarly a truth
When those nostalgia touches come letters
come to the nearest newspaperman back in the
home state. On him heaps their loneliness some
bits of news eagerly taken friendly chat through
the mails
remember the Ophems were probably, all in
ALL at one time the talest family in the city and
one of the most gracious. Both Mr.. and Mrs Op-
helm were tall, but sons-and there were four it
seems-shot up without hindrance until six feet
and more was the average. The boys would gangle
along for some years other boys their age. Then
OF a sudden they shot upward with the speed of
growing corn under a hot sun. E. :. . knew Edgar
best One year my senior in school, Ed became the
class jester. His wit a thing elecric his gurg-
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-11-02
Finland-A Democracy Threatened

Freedom of Finland has been threatened by
Russia's demands, which have been rejected by the
Finnish Republic Demands for certain territorial
cessons for naval air bases and other concessions
threaten that little country's independence and
Americans in general hope that she may not be the
victim of Russian aggression.
Finland populated by hardy, industrious and
honest people, is the only nation to fulfill it's obliga
lions of the debt to the United States and
thereby has the admiration of this country and
its people.
With population of about $780, OO and a coun-
try of 134557 square miles, Finland is preparing to
keep the communistc hordes from crossing its
borders. 1t seems willing to grant some demands
without resorting to for defense although the
small army is being prepared for emergency should
Stain ask too much.
Finland gained it's independence after the down.
fall of the Gar in 1917, and it would be a shame
should they lose it after short period an in
dependent nation. They are trying to maintain
neutrality-let us hope they succeed!
The United States will return to Grover Cleve-
land Bergdo, who is serving a sentence for lodging
the draft in military prison, 100000 of estate
which the government has guarded for him for
twenty years This is not the entire estate some
S2OOOOO have been set aside for income tax payments
and other purposes. Wonder what would have hap
pened to that money had he fled from Germany
during the World War? 1t might have been con-
fiscated Bergdoll found the United States the best
land to live in and he has returned to suffer prison
incarceration for time, to regain that freedom
which he discarded.
Zane Grey famous writer of stories who enter
tanned thousands of people with his books passed
away recently Although not a writer of literary
effort, his books were read and brought enjoyment
to countless numbers, who feel they have lost a
friend in his passing.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-11-02
BQB{R2seNMew
-- By Be,mice Finnegan
MIR. EMMANUEL
By Louis GOlding

On one day, Mr.. Emmanuel, a
weary, stoop-shouldered, lonely old
gentleman born somewhere in East
ern Europe, long resident of Doom
ington, England, prepared to spend
the rest of his years in peaceful
decline. But the next day, Mr.. En-
manuel embarked on a train OF
events which was to lead him into
danger, through mysteries, and on
to the worlds front pages.
Seven years ago Louis Golding
wrote a novel, Magnolia Street"
which sky-rocketed to sensational
success and captured the hearts of
multitudes. Now he has again writ
ten such a book and, in the doing,
created an unforgettable character.
Lonely, selfless, wise and foolish,
Mr.. Emmanuel, evoking your smiles