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Newspaper
The Labor Argus
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1907
Page
5
Local note urges Gu Ve Dew and the Union Label supporters to back mankind efforts. Delegates are urged to engage, with subscribers reminded to renew papers and update addresses so the Trades Assembly can rally funds and help the cause.
Dud' Gilliland, a member of Carpenters Union No 1207, was honored at a small mis event last Thursday evening. Friends plan to join in wishing the groom a happy life with his bride.
A call was issued for a special convention of the State Federation of Labor to be held in Ubisent on December 1, 1907. The call is signed by John Nugent, President, and D. L. Meizer, 2nd Vice President. Nugent was asked to obtain approval from Samuel Gompers of the AFL.
The Retail Clerks Union held a crowded Tuesday night session. Members reviewed by law committee reports and agreed to finalize actions at the next meeting. The hires committee was appointed to visit merchants and request a half holiday closing.
Boswell, long secretary of the Huntington Union and delegate to two LOTU conventions, has joined Lovett Printing. Anna Wilson of Columbia Typographic No 101 Washington DC is a trusted candidate for trusteeship and brings strong fit for the role.
A fragmented notice from the Labor Argus describes ongoing efforts to encourage interested readers, noting progress and encouragement. It mentions plans to raise a small contribution per member and signals unity and support among readers and editors amid local labor concerns.
A guidance call urging union members to study a wage proposal, attend meetings, and vote to fund organization aims. Emphasizes solidarity, reducing oppression, comparing with bricklayers, and increasing wages with better management and collective effort. Encourages participation and responsible action to improve workers’ fortunes.
A note lists several periodicals produced by Phelps Publishing Company of Springfield, Missouri. Items named include Goufair One con row day, H1 trhepels, Couta Tive teanien, Smart Set, World's Work, st Nicholas, vk Cat, Monthly Magazine, Mon aid Wemen, Spare Moments, Housekeeper, Lip Pincott's Magazine, Good Housekeeping, American Agriculturist, and Current Events.
Readers are invited to secure one of the beautiful watches given freely by The Argus with details appearing on page 2. The notice asks interested individuals to respond to the offer and follow the page instructions.
At patrons' urgent request the watch club extends the offer time until Christmas Day. Credit will be given for both new and old subscribers, encouraging late starters to join before the deadline.
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