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It c v .n 1 1 -1 --v f t - '" -"I I i J V - - .- - ORGAN OF THE STATE FEDERATION OF LABOR. ErJDOnSED BY GREENSBORO TRADES t COUNR L. MOTTO: ORGANIZATION EDUCATIOIT "AND ELEVATION. - rT r GBBBNSBOBO, N. C., SEPTEMBER 17, 1909. NTJMBBR.. vox. v. t ...... j.-. ..: .- . t . . . ; ....... - --. ' ''. J fVlnmns Are of HIGH POINT THE GLOBE HOME FURNITURE l COMPANY This concern is too widely known to need any lengthy comment, yet we would do them injustice if we fail ed to mention them in this issae. Tis business is a consolidation of two of the largest factories in Hfek Point and represents a considerable outlay ,of capital. The. employ large force of men, and their weekly tfav rolls put into the channels of tde hundreds of dollars. Such con - SitymSe DaCK-UUUC ui. ""J - rr"j oX SAvfirelv affected the tne ItJUCin, . . dnViorn SS they afe todW' rapidly SSfftofroML The furniture SanSlcturers of High Point were no excepUon to the rule, and while they I erf hard hit, yet business is rap y reiningtnortnal X I e find the wheels of industry being 5ut to motioa, with the outlook that Sneiripss wUl break all former records. S Glob Home Furniture Company lue , i i-ca mon who are wires in tne couimcivia. r of our state, and to them we attri fj the marked success, they have aSfeved in making their company one of the largest and most successful in 0Ur Southern States. THE TATE FURNITURE COMPANY Our list of progressive industrial en terprises would indeed be incomplete, P" failed to mention the above named firm The Ttate Furniture SSpany is one of the oldest in the cto They manufacture all grades of furniture, mciuamg "X.rTC. of suits aad cWflonlers. xner tT-o- from mpnts cover tne euiuc " York to Florida, and from High PoTnt to C,Ufornia- They have show rooms in several or llr throughout the country, and their bus lulls has steadily Increased t from mess . ... rm.1. V1nes5a is-COn- AE. TateV who is recognized as one the best business men in this section, rte is a close observer of changing slvles of furniture, and the demands ;n,,iar Olivers. ine comyj OI. yai iivuiu makes a point - of adhering to the maxim with whicn it us ?eer The very best goods that can De made in the grades which it under takes. MYRTLE DESK COMPANY In reviewing those interests that .o- vti? Point as a man- are auYoumu . ..... a ufacturing . center, we are justified .to referring to tne iviyinc ja - nany They manufacture all grades of office desks and tables, and the nroduct they are turning out is par have built up a large STsrana"therr desks are nsed all over the land, and are giving entire f ant. they can t De ei- spiled The ofllcers are L. O. tsinciair, President and H. W. Fraser, Secretary lit Treasurer. They are gentlemen S knom qualities and in this move men? to? better relations and under Sandings between the business men and the wage workers, it is but just that this enterprise be given a Place as one of large pusmcs MAYOR TATE There is not anything which could possibly tell of the Popularity of a man more than being elected as the chief executive of a progressive city like High Point. Mayor Tate has demonstrated, on many occasmns that he appreciates a gift of.the most important office of the city, and shows bv his actions that he appreciates the support of his many Clientsand friends. The mayor is not only an efficient officer, holding the most im portant and responsible municipal of fice within the gift of the People, but be also holds the responsible position as President and Treasurer of tne Continental Furniture Company. He alwavs displays the best judgment in att matters pertaining to the interest the city, whenever it needs the Proper protection. He is always on the alert for anything for the advance ment of the city, and stands ready to help push it along. SNOW LUMBER COMPANY In placing this issue before the la boring man for his guidance through out the coming year, we are glad to give a place of prominence to the Snow Lumber Company. Labor has good cause to holdthis concern in the highest favor, and we hope for it a continued period of increasing popu larity and prosperity. This concern has always-shown a most considerate attitude toward labor and the labor movement. Every movement having for its object the betterment of the workingman has their attention. Our review would be incomplete if we neg lected to mention this company in the present issue. , -.... The officials of this company be-, lieve that labor has a right to, protect itself from unjust conditions, but that labor should be conservative at all times and elect leaders of business abilities, eliminating the unnecessary agitators. , That We Place Before Our Readers This Such Diversified Nature That T'U.. All A;il UA U Minri Whrthv vMir PahvknaaA nnH nfA People That 4- MATTON DRUG COMPANY Standing prominently in the drug trade this store is an. excellent ex emplification of . the sterling qualities of the business" houses of the city. Both as regards to enterprise and en ergy, as well as to the most careful attention to the progress : of the sci ence and care bestowed upon all phar maceutical, preparations produced, it hold a representative position, and retains an ever widening and supe rior class of patronage. To be abreast of the times in the advancement of the profession, has ever been the aim of this firm, and no matter what new drugs or medicine is introduced, it may invariably be found in their well selected stock. Our reports show that this enter- Drise has never done anything in the t lohnr Hilt bns indeed, upon -many occasions, mani fested a most friendly interest in the labor cause and is entitled to the co operation of all who have the best interests of labor ana our city at heart. Location 107 jn. Mam aireei. HIGH POINT ICE AND FUEL COMPANY This comrjany in all its splendid ca reer of usefulness, has numerous deal ings with labor, and we are pleased to note that it is held in high esteem and confidence not only by its em ployes, but also by the citizens gener ally throughout the city. The proprietors of the business have shown themselves to be broad minded and public spirited and can be de pended upon to be fair and reasona ble. This company holds a position oi well deserved leadership in this im portant branch of enterprise and we have no hesitancy in placing its name foremost among the prominent con cerns of High Point. HIGH POINT MILLING COMPANY This annual review is purely an in dustrial one, and its object is to por tray to the thousands of organized wnriHnjrmen the friendly feeling which noW"esty MoT6 or feaa, hi audabout this section between the great iactors, capital and labor. That such a friend ship dose exist and is constantly be coming stronger is exemplified by the many firms and individuals represent ed in this list, all of whom are known to be in accord with the movement for better feelings between the two This concern has treated the labor question with consideration and on many occasions has demonstrated an interest in our review. Their fancy patent brands are "White Frost" arid "Buster Brown." The patent brands, Luxury, Cream White and Morning Glory. WACHOVIA LOAN & TRUST COM PANY, HIGHj POINT, N. C. The financial welfare and conse- niiimt.lv the Drosnerity of the masses depends largely upon having substan tial banks with which their money can safely be entrusted. In this con nection the above named institution is certainly deserving of creditable mention, and the esteem and conn dence of our people. An institution nf this character! performs a service of inestimable value and in this our annual review we are pleased to give it our hearty endorsement. The country abounds in get-rich auick schemes for the unwary, but it is to be hoped tnat tne man wuu by the day will never be so unwise as to invest in any of these bubbles. This KoT,iHno- institution has maintained a fair attitude toward labor and we wish to point out to bur members the ad visability and benefit to accure by better commercial acquaintance with the executives and employes of this institution, which offers to depositors the best .inducements consistent with safe banking facilities. This company! Is well known for its reHa-hilitv and courteous dealing and its officials stand pre-eminent among the solid-and leading citizens ui , eQe's commercial interests. ine careful and conscientious.,, demeanor which it has exhibited has won for it a inrtre natronage. We bespeak for it an increasing patronage by the union men of this cijty. r. Hoi i. i $ 600,000.00 andprbfits 200,000.00 Deposits over ; . ...... . j . 000,000.00 Total assets ovpr 5,000,000.00 The officers kre: President, F. H T7-4e.Trsiflent and Treasurer w F Shaffnerl Cashier, (High Point) W. C. IdoL RING DRUG COMPANY Drug stores are recognized as among the most important institutions 11-1- !tv TUiRHRRhcd. ttO Ai.J " tieanoufeible e for the public? health, owing jto'the Qualities of ttj w, thpv dispense. The Ring Drug Company are leaders in their line. Al prominent feature of this business is the prescription nartmfint.. which is under the watch; fi evA of Mr.'W. Ring, the manager. whose watchwprd is purity and accur acy: He is. a: staunch friend of tne working man, land well deserves their Week Our "Annual Review of Our Readers Can Not Help to Keep the Wheels of Industry i law s SHIPMAN ORGAN COMPANY, MAN UFACTURERS OF HIGH GRADE ORGANS. An enterprise of magnitude and im portance, such as the above is worthy of commendation, not only on account of its large stock but also because of the position it holds in this industrial city. In recognizing the friendly and cordial manner in which our represen tative was received, we feel that we not only echo the voice of their em ployes but also of the citizens gener ally. This successful firm is well known as a staunch friend of conserv ative organized labor, and on many occasions has demonstrated in ndj un certain way its kindly demeanor to ward the wage earner. Today it holds a leading place among the prominent concerns of our city. This concern should receive the support -of our mourners; 1 ' - - C. B. MATTOCKS, "EVERYTHING FOR THE MAN" The clothing shown in this shop is of the most perfect tailoring, material, and style. Garments are partic ularly well made and commend them selves to our citizens. Tne rurnisn ings are nobby and thoroughly up-to-the-minute. The hats are from the best makers. We urge our readers to patronize this well known firm when in need of any thing in their superb line. Not only because of their merit are we pleased to place this firm prominently on our friendly list, but also because we know them to be our well-wishers and friends. W. T. KIRKMAN & COMPANY Among the progressive firms of High Point, the above well known company ranks high in the business standing of the community. They are centrally located in the retail dis trict on Main street and their large stock contains a fine assortment of dry goods, notions, hats, furniture and carpets. They also carry a large stock of both ladies and men's shoes. They have been in business here for the past fifteen years, and are clever and affable gentlemen, being well known, not only in High Point, but throughout the entire section and and by their straight forward bus iness methods and square dealing with their customers have from year to year built up a large and increas ing business. THE WELCH FURNITURE COMPANY This firm has been in business for the past ten years and bears the name of one of the. name of one of High Point's best known citizens, Mr. J. J. Welch, who has been engaged in the manufactur ing business for thirty-five years. The officers of this up-to-date concern are: W. P. Pickett, President; J. J. Welch, Vice-President, and J. W. Har ris, Secretary and Treasurer. Mr. Harris, who is a son-in-law of Mr. Welch, is a man of extensive business knowledge, having been for a number of years connected with sev eral large northern houses. As sec retary and treasurer he has filled the position with credit and ability, being well known as one of the best equip ped men engaged in the manufacture of furniture. Mr. Pickett is also a live business man, and is identified with many interests that go to make High Point "The Grand Rapids of the South." This company has been very sucf cessful , due to the fact that the goods they manufacture are of superit or quality. They make a specialty of chamber snites, dressers, chiffon iers, bed steads, wash stands and fold ing beds, and the goods they ship out are5 unequalled by any made in High Point. . . We congratulate them upon their success in business and gladly c o-op- erate to further the interests ui, m - . 4naHtiitinn which well' mor.coSlnued; prosperity .and; usefulness. - 1 tlie Friendly Ust'e; Different Lines' Represented in FiiiU Something TheylNeed; Among Some of Them rltftP1 Arnhnrr thA KnII'1V i i loving. , ; MARSH .FURNITURE COMPANY' : " ; V; "MANUFACTURERS'?. ; ' 1 - ''X t 1 J r j tf- yiJ ""'- - ; h..: . ., J ". 't'r. . . ; "Nfc. business has made; greater pro ' . grefe3 , and,, success;' than ;that of ; ,the o Krtt a ." o Trt ctA ' -archil Irti nxxm inlitet'rv -.-if ; Tie officers are J, .wviiarris .pres ident; J. J: Welch; Vice-President and 'j. EJ. larsh, . Secretary and -Treasurer. - Thev " have ; ably conducted this con -' ceril ; - and . glY? ' - the ,, making of ' fine furniture their . personkl " attention. Thejr. factory, is modern in every re spect and they, have every; facility for making a linebl furniture that is' fast beiifg recognizea by the trade as the bes. They are Veil known, and it is a fkct to. admitted by, the working classes that - they ' have upon several occasions exhibited ; a most fair and conilderate attitude toward. : the man ,wh& toils. VH 'w . '4'. te success this firm has met with demonstrates the excellent r quality of thefr output, and we extend a most hearty wish for continued prosperity.! MLINSON CHAIR MANUFAC TURING COMPANY a furniture manufacturing cen ter High Point ranks second in im portance in the entire country, only belig' exceeded by Grand Rapids, Michigan. Among the largest and molt" progressive manufacturers locat ed1 nere is the Tomlinson Chair Manti facfuring Company. The officers are:; S. IF. Tomlinson, President; S. H. Toihlinson, General Manager and C. F. Tomlinson, Secretary ahd Treasur er. I They are gentlemen of the strict est! business integrity n and by their conservative and capable management have built up a; business that High Point may well feel proud of . i Their factory,- covering practically an f ntire city block, Js located direct ly Jon the, main line of The Southern Railway, thus giving them ther very' best shipping facilities, which enables thef to turn out em r or more car loato each working day. , They give employment u to hundreds , of skilled mechanics and laborers, t and the s pro duct '.they turn out is t strictly . first clasin every respeet. ; They manu facture all, grades of chairs and .their, and- maunmoth '' "wm houses are stocked with a big variety of hotel, suite, dining room, morris, office, opera and other styles of the very best chairs that brains and workmanship can produce. "Tomlin son Quality' is synonomous of the very best, and their goods are handled throughout the continent by the most exclusive furniture dealers, and ?are today giving universal satisfaction in thousands of American homes. The surroundings here for employes are very pleasant. They pay them re munerative wages, and we take pleas ure in giving them most favorable mention in this issue. J. A. CLINARD When it comes to a review of the leading merchants in our vicinity, we can point with pride to the success ful business of Mr. J. A. Clinard. He is located at 104 North Main, St, and his large stock will always be found to be new and complete, j He is a careful buyer and is therefore always in possession of special ; bar gains with which to please his : cus tomers. His line composes clothing, shoes, dry goods, and notions, and the bargains daily offered in every de partment attract hundreds of custom ers, who are certain of dependable goods. Mr. Clinard is one of our best known citizens, and is exceedingly popular. He has always manifested a friendly interest in the cause of labor,, and is entitled to the support and coopera tion of all who have the best inter ests of labor at heart. BROCKETT & SONS COMPANY This progressive house has a large business in this section and they have built it up through honorable and pro gressive methods, promptness in fill ing orders and the high quality of their goods they furnish theif pa trons at reasonable prices. We' find this wholesale grocery house, lobated at 113 Elm Street, to have always shown themselves to believe in the policy of fair play, and its proprietors are held in the highesj respect and esteem by all organized labor as well as the public at large. They haVe al ready made an enviable record las a clever and energetic business ifirm, and their public spirit and broadmind ed attitude toward the city, makes us sure that they thoroughly deservje our support and co-operation. We j wish them great success as they always have shown a good spirit toward our cause. i HIGH POINT METALLIC BED COMPANY j High Point being the recognized market in the South for furniture, it is natural that the entire output is not confined to wood. In addition to the large number of makers who confine their operations to the wooden article we are nleased to give -favor able mention in this Issue, to one of High Point's leading industries.; The Point Metallic Bed Company 'which began business in 1900 with a capital - ine omcers are j. n. iuureo, iiv. dent, Wheeler, Jiesident and C. U Wheeler, secretary ana if. Treasurer. - ;This wide Jawake-flrm manufactures extensively - Jrqn- bed steads and. children's r cribs, "and .are placing on the market r an article that compares :. favorably,- with v any , made in America. ; Much: qt their success is due to Mr, RHjJSVheeler, their hustl-v ing secretary. .na- -.treasurer, under whose management t the . plant .is op erated. '.He is a young man of recog nized, ability, and the affairs of their large enterprise : could ;not be . entrust ed in, more capable hands. '. I We congratulate ' them upon their success , in .business and "gladly co operate to- further the interests of this 'commendable institution, which shows a most favorable attitude to ward the large number of skilled la borers, they employ. UNION FURNITURE COMPANY 5 We are pleased' to-put" the "Union Furniture Company in tjur review of honorable , concerns.' . :Only through ; in dustrial peace can the full benefit of a city's or state's' prosperity be . obtain ed, ;The Interests of labor and capital are mutual, and whatever tends ; to. disturb the welfare of the one neces sarily ' reflects injuriously, upon the other. . When a concern, such as the above. named, pursues a policy of fair-, ness, theyshould. receive the support of all fair minded citizens.- The Un ion Furnfture .Company, is yweU locat ed, and have 'every facility 'for carry ing on. their large and" increasing vol ume of business. They make ?a spe: cialty of chamber suites and '; are turning out an article that is giving the very, best of satisfaction. This concern plays an Important part in the commercial make-up of our city! and the management , has the endorsement and best wishes of all bur citizens! - i : . . THE SOUTHERN CHAIR COMPANY The above is one ot High Point's best known factories.; The plant con sists of several large -buildings and offices, the three ; larger buildings be ing nsed for, factory; caneing, furnish ing storage and "shipping departments; ;The Southern- Chair Company - is wolL faiowanaiST'-tha.vtjadft.ftnd thrd- chairs they manufacture are first-class in every respect. They make the finest grades and for durability and artistic finish, they have won quite a reputa tion. They also make medium grade chairs, but the quality is ever pres ent. They have the largest assort ment of any Southern factory, and are known as "The prompt shipping peo ple." They give employment to 125 em ployes and have a daily capacity of 500 chairs. The large number of men employed in their factory are treated with consideration and fairness, and the management have often shown that they are interested in their ad vancement. The affairs of, their company are in capable hands, the officers being E. A. Snow, President; J. E. Kirk man, Vice-President and S. L. Davis, Secretary and Treasurer and General Manager. This of itseii insures sue cess. Mr. Davis, the general manager, is one of the best equipped men in the old North State, he being an Alumnus of Oak Ridge Institute and the unl versity of North Carolina. The other officers are also men of ability and Irish business standing, and are close ly identified with the upbuilding of High Point as one of the largest in dustrial centers of "The New south.; We accord these gentlemen our sup port and best wishes throughout the coming year. . 1 i HIGH POINT STEAM LAUNDRY L That "cleanliness is next to Godli ness" is very true and along this line we wish to impress the fact upon the of everyone, that the; High -. Point Steam Laundry is the best place to do vour work. 2 They have installed every facility! for first i class work while; only the most expert launderers are s enmloyed. All the worK is con ducted f under the , most sanitary con ditions: and the work rooms are flood ed ' with ' sunshine and . fresh air. Ev erything is kept immaculately clean and the . business receives the Individ ual' attention: of Mr.-Fred P. Ingram the ; capable young , manager., -.- Pnntinned on nase 4..; ; LABOR'S- NATIONAL PLATFORM - i Xr.Theatol rJou ot aly forms of thr" dustrial servitude .except as -;a rpuri- j ishment for crime. ; "k f , -W :j v ; " : 2. Free schools, free text books and - compulsory education. -' :V-. : 3. Unrelenting, proteggainst the, issuance and abuse of injunction pro ; cess -in labor, disputes. ..-. -SV I 4. A work; day4 of ; not .more than eight hours in . the twenty-four hoar uay. ,i ; -: ;-; j . v, - . ' . ... .' 6, A strict V recognition ot . not over eight hours a day on all federal, state -or municipal work: anfc at not less than . the prevailing per diem wage rate ol : the class of employment In the vicin ity where the work Is performed. 4 6. Release from ..employment one day in seren.""? "- uv ' .- -59?sf 7. Thel abolition ' " of - the . contract ; system on public work. .. . . K8. The municipal . ownership Nb( pub y Hostilities. A :; : f ;;'5 f dt TheVaboUtionVpf v the sweat "shop system. ti r-nzA zkd 10. Sanitary 'J Inspection '- of factory, ' workshop, mine'' and home. I ; XI.; Liability , of employers, fory'ln-? ury to body or loss of life.' . ,j? i ' 12. The nationalization of telegraph1 and telephone. J v: ;:.';r,.i-.iJ;-;"-'. . 13- Thepassage , of ! anti-child .labor . aws In- states where they do not exist and rigid defense of them where they - hare been enacted Into law.' : ;!iv . 14. .Woman suffrage "'co-equal 1 wth! man suffrage, the .inJtiatiTe and refer-? endum and the Imperative mandate and right or recall: -T : " "i 15. Suitable .;; , and plentiful ; play'' grounds; for children In all cities.- "j . ie. uontinued agitation: for. the pub-' 11c bath system In all cities. - rasl 2M7," QuaUftcatlbhrV:Vj;Vi)epnilta ' to' butKtjVofall cities :and" towns f.tluijt there shall be bathroom and bathroom attachments 'in all "houses or compart menu; ued for habitation, v ;: lspWe V favor I a .system r of Vflnance whereby ; money.5 shall Jbe Issued cluslTely by the goternment, h with such -1 regulations c and1 restrictions "-as" wprotoct'4tyfrosi'; manipulation' by the banking interests for their - own 19. The Initiative and referendum and the imperative mandate and right of recall. The above is a partial statement of the demands which organised labor, in the interest of the workers aye, of all the people of our country makes upon modern society. Higher wages, shorter workdav. htw ter labor conditions, better homes, bet ter ana saier workshops, factories, mills, ana mines. In a word, a better, higher, snd nobler life. Conscious of the Justice, wisdom and nobility of our cause, the Ameri. can Federation of Labor appeals to all men ana women of labor to join with us in the great morement for its More than two million wage-earners who have reaped the advantages of or ganization and federation appeal to their brothers and sisters of toil to unite with them and participate In the glorious morement with its attendant benefits. There arc affiliated to the American Federation of Labor 118 International Trades Unions with their 27,000 local Unions; 36 State Federations; 637 City Central Bodies and 650 Local Trade and Federal Labor Unions hav ing no Internationals. hare nearly 1,000 volunteer and special organizers as well as the of ficers of the unions and of the Ameri can Federation of Labor itself always willing and anxious to aid their fellow workmen to organize and in every, other way better their conditions. SAMUEL GOMvmRS, Pres. FRANK MORRISOM. Secy. IMPROVED ORDER RED MEN. Eno Tribe, No. 61. Graded School Buildlngi Revolution Mills. Meets every. Thursday even ing 8 p. m., from April to October; October to April, 7:30 p. m. Degree of Pocahontas. Washita, No. 8, Revolution. Mills. 1 y- Meets every Saturday evening 8 : p. m., from April to October; October to April, 7:30 p. m. ': MANAGER We' want a- good f man who has $i,00000 or more to invest, to manage a branch office for lis in the Loan, Real Estate and Invest- , ment business. We can offer the right man a . contract which has . some future to It. It will pay you to Investigate this proposition. Na tional Loan and Trust Co.; Tifton, Ga.' ' - - LADI JLS LO OH! v If you are thinking of buying an Os trich. Plume any time soon, it will be ta tout advantage to write for our price I list; We can save you at least one-third of the price. Cash or installment. . . AGENTS WANTED. THE EAGLE M. O. CONCERN, Box U4L, Raleigh, N. a - ir i 1 1, 4 f., J H-J . .
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