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BREAD WITH THAT FULL WHEAT FLAVOR DULUTH UNIVERSAL MILLING CO. Morris Flan Service Means maximum accommodation at the lowest rate, and is available to anyone of good character and earn ing capacity. Us# it to buy ior cash, pay your indebtedness, start or enlarge your business, or any economic need. One year to pay In weekly or monthly installments. CALL AND HAVE IT EXPLAINED 20 Third Ave. West. The Duluth Morris Plan Co. Local Union Requests Print Shop Employes to Assist Them In Hot Fight. The local union of Machinists is in receipt of a request from Machin ists' union, No. 45, of Newark, N. J., to advertise the fact that the Humana and Klymax feeders used on job printing presses are made by non-union machinistss. Workers in the printers' trades are asked to as sist in a capalgn to influence the Humana company of Newark to unionize its factory. $ According to information received from the Newark union the machin ists employed by the Humana com pany have not been identified with union labor. They recently joined, the Newark Machinists' union and shortly after presented to the com pany a demand for the 'eight-hour day, an increase in wages over the present rate of 60 cents an hour and recognition of the union. Two con ferences were held with officers, of the company, and without any inti mation on the. part of the union that drastic action would be taken, the company on March 1, locked ottt the entire shop. Appeal is aTe to members of the printing trades to interview repre sentatives of the Humana company, when visiting the printing shops of Duluth and notify them that union labor is discouraging the use of the Humana and Klymax feeders so long a$. they are made by non-union machinists. The local Machinists' union would appreciate reports on the results of the work against this firm here. BLEATING TOM BLANTON IS JOKE OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON, March 18.—Blan ton of Texas is a joke in~ the house of representatives. He maintains the spotlight when only One objection by a member of the house is necessary to defeat a wage increase that is afo* tached as a "rider" to an appropria tion bill. Blanton's other "long suit" is to talk on everything and object to everything that means an expendi ture of money. I«.st week one of his colleagues stated on the floor of the house that "we ought not to FREE 2@V lift-' criticize the gentle man from Texas for complaining about a rule which for four hours did not permit him to make a ""speech." The house cheered this statement and Blanton subsided—for the mo ment. Spring Suits and Overcoats Best Selections at The Big Duluth. 'NOVELTY' Package Reputation Flower Seeds sent with our Record Breaker Dollar Collection Vege table or Flower Seeds.' Real value $2.00. Write DULUTH fMML GO. UNIVERSAL FLOUR 5=# 1VERSAL WORK 'AMERICAN PLAN' IN IDAHO Association Starts 'Open Shop'Fight, But Closes Plants to Union Men. The fight to crush the power and influence of union labor has extend ed into Idaho. The attack comes from both the east- and the west. It is the same old "open shop" subter fuge, with the shop# of the union haters closed to union labor. A" com munication on the: subject was read by acting reading Clerk, H. ham, at the meeting of the Fe'derait ed Trades assembly last Friday eve ning. The assembly voted to request Thte Labor. World to publish the com munication which is sent out by the Idaho State Federation of Labor and indorsed by every city, central labor union in the state. It reads as follows: "This'J^ to Inform .your organiza tion that the industrial despots, hat ers of labor, who would destroy unionism, sponsors for the mis-nam ed "American Plan," have recently begun their activities in Jdaho and in several of our town** and cities where trades unionism has been ef fective, have declared for an. open. shop policy. The "open shop" de claration is a. subterfuge. The ob ject is to crush labor. To combat this menace, unionists of Idaho are appealing for assistance. "We are not asking, for financial aid, "What we are asking, is that fellow craftsmen from other states remain away from Idaho until we win the fight. We can win—we are winning now-—but to wage the fight to a successful conclusion, we must tYwart the attempt of employers' as sociations to flood the state with men throuh misleading advertise ments as tp labor conditions, here. "Our state is small In population a score or more of men brought into a score or ore of men brought into every town would flood the state with unemployed men unless they choose to work under conditions laid down by the open shop advo cates. To prevent *i»is flood of men whom the employers' associations will doubtless endeavor to persuade here, we are asking all craftsen to investigate conditions before coming to any section of Idaho." SAYSTEACHERS Writer in American Teacher Holds Good Can Not Come NEW YORK, March 18.—There is only one way for the American teacher in his present difficulties and that-is to stand, up, says Edwin J. Brunner, writihg 'in the American Teacher. "Through his own efforts, not through the Charitable ef fortsof oth ers, be mustcdmpel society to .digni fy is 'adeftuajteiy and to recompense him adequately. "Which Is the more Americjui—to »Unk away one by ojie, or to stay on the job land unite to. secure rightful dues owed bjr society to tl*e educators of future society? "Wherein is manifested any Amer ican spirit In waiting until outside professions are so alaroied about your status that they take up the cudgel and wield it for you?" BINDER? WORKERS OUT.1 ANGUSTA, Qa„ March 18.^—Book binders and bindery women have sus pended work. ..to enforce wafce in creases that will re-establish pre-war living standards. SATURDAY THE LAB0B WORLD UNIONS REJECT DIRECT ACTION Trade Union Congress Makes Decision-Renoliitlon ary Policies Denounced. Word, comes from London that the British Trade Union congress at last Thursday's session rejected the "direct action" proposal of the Min ers' federation by a vote of 3,870,000, to 1,050,000. Not more than on'ef or two small groups supported the min ers. The engineers, textile workers, railwaymen and general workers were overwhelmingly hostile. Frank Hodges, secretary of the Miners' federation, moved the adop tion of the "direct action" resolution in a speech which obviously reveal ed him as a man supporting a cause which he knew was hopelessly lost. Tom Mann, secretary of the Engi neers' union, who advocated a strike, made a wild and declamatory speech which the delegates treated as a burlesque. The general feeling in the conference was that rejection was so certain little time was wasted in debate. Nevertheless the advocates of po litical action took nothing for grant ed. J. H. Thomas, J. R. Clynes and Tom Shaw spoke with powerful con viction against the subversive and revolutionary policies which would range all other classes in Britain against a divided and discredited labor party. The discussion gener ally was on a high plane. The ac tion of the conferencp, it is believed* will repair the damage that was done the labor party in the recent by-elections by the threat of "direct action." Mr. Hodge of the. Miners' Federa tion commanded considerable atten tion when he reproached thte other unions for devoting all their ener gies. to raise wages and for ignoring the fundamental problems underly ing the cause of high prices. He blamed the government for forcing the miners to take up "direct ac tion." INMBMRIAM WHEREAS, the Diving Creator In His great wisdom has seen fit to re move from our midst our beloved, and esteemed Brother Godfrey R. Oreson. Therefore, be it RESOLVED, That we,, the Butch ers' union, local 12, in meeting as sembled, do tender our. heartfelt sym pathy and condolence to the bereaved family of the deceased in the great loss of & Husband and father. Be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon th'e min utes of this meeting, and a copy be mailed to th'e Labor World for pub lication. BUTCHERS' UNION, LOCAL No. 12 LEO. BERNHARD, Secretary. Mine Workers' Journal Insists That Labor Is Entitled to Chance tor Progress. INDIANAPOLIS, March 18.—-Shall the workers' wages be based on the cost of living or shall he be permitted to progress? asks .the United Mine Workers' Journal. "If the workers were to accept as final a wage fixed solely on a cost of-living base, he would be but a degree removed from the position of a slave," says this labor paper. "If he were compelled to battle, day In and day out merely to be able to work, eat and sleep, to fe'ed hun gry little mouths at home and to provide enough clothing to keep him self and family warm, what oppor tunity would there be for the worker to develop his mentality, to raise him self from the rut wherein he would accept a position as his station in life from which he could hope for no betterment? All interests, both civic and politic, would be submerged by tee greater necessity of providing fOr the daily animal needs. "If the worker is to be regarded as a man, instead of a chattel. If his. rights are to be safeguarded, instead of being violated, then it is only fair to allow him the full prerogatives to' which he is entitled." SEA FOOD WORKERS 6ET 20 PER CENT INCREASE NEW YORK, March 18.j Salt water fish workers (handlers) have advanced wages 20 per cent after an eight-days' strike. Their union is -recognized and extra rates are pro vided for overtime and Sunday woyk. Knife men in the same calling have advanced wages 80 per cent without suspending work. Fresh water' fish workers have se cured recognition of their union and advanced wages, eight per cent. Oyster and clam workers have made similar gains, besides Improving working con ditions that will permit them to make an additional 20 per cent in wages. it' TEAMSTERS STRIKE.' .WHEELING, W. Va., March 18.—— SJeveral hundred teamsters, were forc ed oh* strike as a result' of the anti union attitude of employers. Th« teamsters recently, organised. ,-4 An unusual opportunity is offered for of fices, stores and public buildings. Plain green Wilton Velvet Carpet ing in three widths—27, 36 and 54 inches. 27-inch, reduced from 5.00 to .. ............. 3.75 yard 36-inch, reduced from 6.7t to ..v— 5*75 yard 54-inch, reduced from 9.75 to ............... 7.50 yard Sensational- disclosures are prom ised when these mobbers: are placed on trial. It is hinted that others will be implicated. INDIANAPOLIS, March 18—Circuit Court Judge Ewbank refused to sus tain a city ordinance that makes pick eting unlawful. Last September the city council passed this legislation and a score of strikers have been ar rested, not because they attempted tp coerce, intimidate or assault strike breakers, but because they picketed in a peaceful manner. Judge Ewbank rules that before strikers can be debarred from picket ing it must -be proved to the satis faction of the court that their pur pose Is unlawful. BISBEE MINE FOREMEN WANT TO DO JURY DUTY TOMBSTONE, Oris., March 18.— While attempting to secure a jury that will try the mobbers who deported Bisbee miners in July, 1917, the state's attorney said: "We are up against the prospect of a lot of fellotts who are breaking their necks to get into the Jury box." The defendants include officers of mining companies and business men. In examining J. W. Campbell on his juror qualifications, he said he was employed at the Copper Queen mine, had taken part in the deportation, but he "had not, had any opinion:" STATE ^UNIONS TO MEET. BLUEFIELD, W. Va., March 18.— The annual contention of the Weifc Virginia state federation of labor will be held in' this city beginning Mon day. May 1Q. MARCH 20,1920. Builders Who Know Roam Carpet Is about One-Fourth These are all new prices—effectively reduced to over-* come home-atmosphere depreciation at once. Wilton Velvet Carpet, in plain, two-tone, and mixed colors, reduced from the regular 6.00 to Velvet Stair Carpet, in-assorted styles. All 6.00 carpets re duced to 4.75,-and all 4.50 carpets to ,.... .3.60 yard Extra Specials on Wilton Velvet Carpets 1 Tke fletecttie and Policeman Who House Orders hnestlgatton ef Jailed on Warrants, NASHVII*LE| Tenn., March 18.— Four city detectives and one police man have been arrested on the charge of kidnapping^ J. B. Lawson. international representative of the or ganized streetcar men, The warrants were sworn out by Lawson, who states, that on Nov. 9 last-he was forc ibly taken bythe five officers, under threats of death, in an automobile to Springfield, Tenn., and then- forced to buy a ticket to Chicago. He was warned if he returned to Nashville he would be killed. A breath of old times in this. We schedule for the March selling of all kinds of Rugs and Car pets—^prices which are far below today's market—and start the sale off tomorrow 'mornihg. A thousand more words could not do justice to the. importance of this event to those who build tliem^ selves more stately homes' as the years pass by. Read, and let your judgment fee your guide. Save? Manhattan Axminster Rugs, 8-3x10-6.. 44.50 Manhattan Axminster Rugs, 9x12 49.50 Tapestry Brussels Rugs, 6x9 19.75 Tapestry Brussels Rugs, 8-3x10-6...... 32.50 Tapestry Brussels Rugs, 9x12.......... .37.50 Palisade Seamless Velvets, 8-3x10-6.... .44.50 Palisade Seamless Velvets, 6x9.... 29.75 Here Is a Fact—The Saving on all Sta*r and 4.75 yard in Sugar Conspiracy. WASHINGTON, March 18. The house of representatives has ordered an investigation of Attorney General Palmer's "adinitted concurrence'', in the fixing of high prices for Louis iana sugar. The chairman-of the rules committee, who reported out the re solution, is quoted in a local news paper as privately declaring that the judiciary committee might impeach the. attorney general. Mr. Palmer's friends charge that he is the victim- of politics. It is re grettable that this patriot, whose in junction stopped those awful coal miners from ruining the country last November, should now be the target for men who cheered him when he "saved the natioi." 'The,Shopping Center of Duluth" STRIKE CUTS PROFITS OF BI6 STEEL CONCERN BUFFALO, N. Y., March 18.—The annual report of the Lackawanna Steel company shows a profit de crease of $8,000,000 last year. The company blames the steel and coal strikes. While the former movement was on the company, frequently an nounced that "production is normal." —r Spend and the w- Id spends with you ^eave and you'll own a home. HfHEN TOD SUFFER FROM RHEUMATISM Almost any man will fell: yon that Sloan's Liniment meamrrelief For practically every man has used it who has suffered from rheumatic aches, soreness of muscles, stiffness of Joints, the results of weather ex posure. Women, too, by the hundreds of thousands, use It for relieving neuritis, lame backs, neuralgia, sick headache. Clean, refreshing, -sootlilng, economi cal, quickly effective. Say "Sloan's Liniment" to .your druggist. 'Get it today. 35c, 70c, $1^0. I lircp it hani\ me£trby- on! Palisade Seamless Velvets, 9x12. Kirman Seamless Axminsters, 7-6x9.... .34.75 Solid Color Seamless Velvets, 8-3x10-6. .49.50 Solid Color Seamless Velvets, 9x12..... .57.50 Hartford-Saxony Rugs, 9x12... 117.00 §^Can»taa|at«^ Farm ers Wake Hp Combine Against Reactionaries. RALEIGH, N. Q,, March 18.—Or ganized wage earners and formers: have agreed on -a questfcnaire that will be submittje&\.td political candi dates in- thisvsta Special interests. ha^riat|emptedtobIockthlp move- playing one groupagainst thjpt b|her,' but .the .'trade unionists a&d^faprnera refuse to .divide.. 11 is proposed to check rent profit eering by "fixing rentals.' of not over 12 per cent uppn vaiuation as "shown by the tax books^. plhs' same percent age on the value- of improvenieK ts, this not to apply to share/farming Candidates will be asked hOw they stand on a child labor tiaw thafe will be divorced from school, welfare: or other law as now existing.. A,nother query is: "Would you favor the-Aus tralian ballot system, whereby every man entitled to vote can cast his vot^ free and untrammeled and -without lntiniidation, coercion Or espionage thereby Insuring a fair and honest electoin?" BIO BISCUIT PROFITS. NEW YORK, March. i8. The Loose-Wiles. Biscuit coihpany has de clared a dividend of $76.05 on its sec ond preferred stock. The Id 18 divi dend was $35.45. WW-* YOIB CAPITAL .v. This Rug has that wonderful deep pile, wears better than the floor itself, and is so rich looking. The rug cannot be bought at the factory for our. sale price. JC 0 •. '-isnsi 'i'fjt I A: .. .47.501 BOSTON, March 18.—The Boston Policemen's association- has asked the state legislature to appoint a commie sion to investigate the recent police men's strike. The policemen declare that the public ..is unacquainted with canditlohs which they failed to rein edy and, which forced them on strike. They irisist that the strike could be averted and that all the facts should be made public. MACHINISTS STRIKE FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING BEVERLY, Mais.. March 18.—Be tween 2,000 aihd 3,0(TO machinists eni plpyed by the United States Ma chinery company have suspended work to abolish the individual con tract systein aad to secure the estab lishment Of grievance committees. The company is opposed to .unions (and','wants to adjust grievances with each individual.« In defending its position. it hawks about "freedotn," "the open-shop" and "liberty." Boys' Suits for Easitr Lowest prices at The Big Duluth. DULUTH RECORD EXCHANGE 52f W. 1st it. (MM Mfck wMt poat office), BOW las «1m a -tspyly *t recm* for sale at RMOutle yrlccs. "Tht Bank With the Clock" if v'-. /'f WISlKeverBe Rich, on the money _ybu spei dl Saved money brings wealth. T. Tfie' First National Bank of Duluth $3^60,oooqd