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Newspaper
The Labor Argus
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1907
Page
4
A brief reflection on the importance of system and order in all life realms including the home. The excerpt notes that method in the family yields comfort and happiness for every member when applied and valued.
The Labor World notes rising political focus on government by injunction. It cites Nebraska and Oklahoma moves to curb court power, mentions a Republican plank proposed by the Nebraska governor, and reports on a Roosevelt stance. It describes a 13 state attorney general resolution for jury trials and urges a statutory definition of injunctive reach while defending jury involvement.
A heading insists the union label stands as the rock of unionism and the emblem of organized wage earners. It argues the label on goods drives labor reform, shorter hours, wage gains, and pressure on employers, urging vigorous, non-label bearing products to prove the point.
The piece argues that organized labor gains understanding and cooperation, while denouncing rebels and strikers. It notes mine workers in the district strengthening local unions, improving membership, and predicting growth next spring despite hostile political actions and employer pushback. It asserts unions endure and expand amid political and social tensions.
A fragmentary 19th century column cites Lincoln warning against corruption and the money power. It notes Samuel Gompers praising union growth and arbitration as labor advances. The piece urges Charleston unions to support organizing efforts and warns against worker division yielding terms to employers. It ends with a call for orderly meetings and a reference to the Reverend Samuel.
A catalog of magazines printed under non union conditions, noting titles such as McChive's Magazine Century Magazine Bookman Smart Set World's Work St Nicholas Black Cat Monthly Magazine and more. It cites publishers including Mhelps Publishing Company Springheld Muss and lists related periodicals for workers and readers.
Help wanted advertisement seeking district agents in every town of West Virginia. Includes commissions and instructions to write for more information. Readers missing issues or changing addresses urged to notify to ensure delivery is corrected promptly.
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