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Skilled Workers Now Leading Labor Force Since 1910 Unskilled La borers Has Fallen By Nearly 2,000,000 Industrialization and technology have brought a pronounced change in the skill and makeup of the American working population, with far-reach ing social and economic consequences, according to data compiled by the U. S. Department of Labor. Perhaps the most dramatic of these developments has been the diminish ing role of the unskilled laborer, once such a familiar and important part of the American scene. Back in 1910, for example, common laborers repre sented dose to a fifth of the entire male non-farm labor force and out numbered the craftsmen, or skilled workers, by more than a million. Since then the number of unskilled workers has fallen by nearly two mil lion while the skilled groups have shown a big increase. As a result, unskilled laborers made up only one twelfth of the male non-farm labor force in 1950, and they were out numbered by the craftsmen hy a mar gin of more than two to one. Big Factor In Progress The number of skilled workers nearly doubled in the 1910-50 period, but the biggest gain has occurred in the semi-skilled group in which the typical machine operator is classified. There were some five million more semi-skilled male workers in 1950 than in 1910, and the group as a whole now makes up about 20 per cent of the male non-farm working population as against II per cent in the early part of this century. This growth in the skill of the work force has contributed much to the progress of the economy and to the well-being of millions of Ameri can workers and their families. Earn ings of skilled and semi-skilled work ers are naturally greater than those of common laborers, and this has been reflected in their standard of living and the great increase in their ownership of life insurance and other savings. Such workers are more pro ductive as well, and this fact, com bined with the vast investment in new plant and machinery over the years, ’’as helped to make our production i >cord possible. The overall change in the composi-1 tion of the labor force over the last four decades has been accompanied ( by some striking shifts within the I groups themselves, notably among the skilled workers. New Job Opportunities These changes have created new job 4 Door Sedan k Tires . . . Fully Equipped EXTRA SPECIALS FOR THIS WEEK ’49 Ford, 2 Door Sedan test drive 50 F ? rd^ 4 D<>or Sedan The New 1954 1949 Buick Sedanette 1949 Chevrolet Pick-up THEN YOU WILL AGREE * THEY ARE TOPS! 1951 Pontiac Deluxe 1953F0rd, 4 dr. Sedan g FOUR-DOOR . . . 8-CYLINDER A1 Mo Co A-l Used Cars North Broad Street EDENTON, N. C. Phone 58 \ .. • le| TARCM of dimes AUGUST r TO 31 »vs/ww , '^«'w , vw* vwvwwwwww^ older trades also have benefited from modem living and the demand for the comforts and conveniences so charac teristic of our society. Among these are electricians, plumbers and up holsterers. By contrast, some trades with a long history seem to be gradually disappearing. There are now fewer than a fifth as many blacksmiths as IF YOU SMOKE you need j (54)" OLAG pT TOOTHPASTE 1 Exclusive formula : contains soothing, sani \v *7 tizing oils : eases throat : mouth feels so ' clean : teeth look cleaner : dentists say “ter rific, wonderful, best I’ve ever used, you can’t beat it.” AT DRUG STORES EVERYWHERE OLAG iiVri r J , ■* «^^ >/NAA/VVVVVVVVVVN/VV> * ,>AA<,kAAAA^/N/VV * JVWI THE CHOWAN HERALD. EDENTON. N. C., THURSDAY. AUGUST 26, 1954. there were in 1910 and less than half as many tailors. Both of these were in the top ten a generation ago. The biggest single group of skilled workers is the carpenter. Whatever the effect of the “do-it-yourself” movement, carpenters still outnumber any of the other craftsmen, and have as far back as records go. Happy new Khmer new year. Scissors and Shears—Good scissors) or shears are rather expensive, but | one should look on them as good tools; for good work and a lifetime invest, ment. Dressmaker shears have a certain j weight and are made with a bow) handle consisting of a large oval and i a smaller oval. Two or three fingers | of the cutting hand can be inserted in the large oval, thus making possible greater force and long, dean cutting strokes, even on heavy material. The most efficient type of dressmaker! shears is called a bertt trimmer. When cutting a garment from a pattern use good sharp shears. Place material on a flat surface and use long, clean strokes. For an easy, quick seam finish use pinking shears. Pinking shears have blades with jagged edges and pro duce a satisfactory finish for closely woven fabrics. They are not planned for cutting out a pattern from a fabric and if so used will produce a very poor result. Scissors are light and have ring handles, slightly oval and of equal J size. Only one finger is used in each I GREAT I I OAK I | 14 prwf. 19% Ml RnNI S)Mi | ■ AustinfiNichols | j eCo.SK Inc. ; | handle, since no special effort is re- | 'quired. They have slim blades and i sharp points—for clipping threads and ripping seams, etc. Use your dressmaker shears and j sewing scissors for fabric only—never ; cut paper except tissue paper pat i terns. An occasional drop of machine oil at the screw is essential—be sure ■ to wipe it off carefully. EGG PRODUCTION DROPS j North Carolina egg production dur ,i ing July, 1954, is placed at 10f> mil lion eggs—3 per cent below the July, 1953, production and 8 per cent below , the 115 million eggs produced during ’ the preceding month. The above de cline from July, 1953, is based upon a reduction of approximately 300,000 in , the number of layers on North Caro lina farms. The North Carolina Crop , Reporting Service states further that I the decline from the previous month , reflects a normal seasonal decline in numbers of layers and average rate of lay. ( rj . NOTICE OF MEETING OF CHOWAN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS At the request of a member of the Board of Commissioners, a meeting 1 of the Chowan County Commission ers is called for 10 o’clock A. M., Thursday, September 2, 1954, at the Court House in Edenton, N. C. There will be no meeting on Mon day, September 6, due to the observ ance of Labor Day. This August 26,1954. WEST W. BYRUM Chairman Chowan County Commissioners ■ SECTION TWO- highrr SOYBEAN YIELD Based on reports from growers as of August 1, the 1954 soybean crop is estimated at 4,480,000 bushels. This is 17.5 per cent mege than the 1953 crop of 3,814,000 bushels. The Aug ust 1 indicated yield per acre of 15.5 bushels compares with 14.5 bushels last year. We Have a Full Line of Fall Garden Seed Hook your Fall Lawn Grass orders with us now. Baby Chicks arriving every Friday by orders. Let us book yours and be safe. Prices will be much higher in September and October. HALSEY FEED & SEED STORE “The Checkerboard Store” Phone 273 Edenton ——— Page One
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