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Newspaper
The Labor Argus
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1906
Page
11
A distorted, verbose speech extols organized labor's role in shaping national life. It argues workers and unions must elevate public interests, counter selfish greed, and project strength, while warning against misrepresentation and urging unity and active civic duty. The piece frames Labor Day as both duty and pleasure with social prestige.
The piece argues that Christian and union principles share a faith in truth over greed, warning against monopolistic manipulation and deceptive branding. It condemns unscrupulous tactics, urges fair dealings, and urges readers to support honest workers while criticizing oppressive power structures.
Public ownership and operation keep funds within the community rather than diverting profits to private gains. A city doing its own work avoids contractor profits, supports wages for local workers, and prevents private enrichment through public contracts. The piece argues that public control benefits the community and reduces overall costs.
The message extols the worker's existence and the dual aim of pleasure and profit through union solidarity. It salutes the coming Labor Day and wishes a historic, joyous celebration for trades unions, urging prosperity and good times for all members. May you have a fruitful future. Loaber Omnia Vineit.
The piece argues for joining the Later Argus newspaper, praising labor journalism’s role in unions and community benefits. It extols features that inform workers, suggests weekly copies in communities, and invites readers to subscribe now for broader labor coverage.
A disjointed urged call for union solidarity contrasts with critique of capitalist profits and shop practices. The piece praises labor organization for health and wage reform, warns against scab goods, and urges liberal, conscientious lawmakers to support workers while citing vague local references to a Capitol Studio address.
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