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Newspaper
The Labor Argus
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1906
Page
2
A fragmented report notes unions and labor leaders urging action on job training and fair opportunity, highlighting calls to improve apprentice programs and ensure responsible administration. Names and places are unclear due to damaged text but the emphasis remains on labor advocacy and trades inclusion.
A critical editorial denounces unionists who claim virtue while compromising core principles. It warns that repeated evasions undermine the unionist cause, urging members to resist deceit and uphold steadfast loyalty, even at personal cost.
The passage attacks a faction described as false allies who sit on three chairs, align with competing ideologies, accept benefits from others’ labor, and refuse to aid the cause. They are chronic critics who preach the Golden Rule yet pursue personal gain, shirk duties, and avoid hard work while condemning meritorious effort.
Amid garbled text a call to labor unity urges workers to support union men, engage in politics, and back candidates who defend workers and laws. It references West Virginia, labor protection, and aligning with the A V of La, urging active participation in the upcoming election. The piece emphasizes collective action, loyalty, and the need for a strong labor movement to secure rights and protections for working people.
The article argues workers should join organized labor to resist capitalism and cites a Supreme Court victory for the United Mine Workers of America over a 1807 certificate law. It urges unions to prepare for state federation conventions, praises Labor Day, and stresses members’ obligations to their unions.
A quirky rhymed critique of old automobile reliability with playful imagery. It mocks perfect machines but hints at inevitable breakdowns and human limits, contrasting speed and safety with humor. The piece evokes midnights, woods, and the rider’s frustration in a light satirical tone.
A fragmented historical adage urges merchants to advertise to survive. It insists truth in promotion builds patronage, warning that neglect leads to rapid demise. The text rhymes about Dame Portine and warns critics, emphasizing the enduring need for advertising.
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