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The Charlotte Labor Journal AND DIXIE FARM NEWS kwf u MOBd-ctan matter. Saptamcr 11. 1M1. at the PM Ofllaa at CaailMa. M. 0 mtm *• AM ad March I. 1»7*. “ ■ ■ ' . ' ' . -j.‘ ■ W. M. WITTER.i__„..Editor and Publisher CLAUDE L. ALBEA......L.Associate Editor CHARLOTTE, N. C„ THURSDAY, MAY 18, 1939 THE LABOR JOURNAL COMPLETES EIGHT YEARS OF SERVICE ■ Thursday, May 11, 1939 sees The Charlotte Labor Journal enter into its ninth year of continuous publication. They have been years of pleasure for the editor and publisher, with hardships along some lines, but, taking it all in all, the satisfaction of doing a work which is of the heart is remuneration, of a kind. Our supporters have been loyal, and our real friends tried and true, and while The Journal has endeavored to minimize its foes, it will have to be admitted that some business concerns have scoffed at every approach in regard to advertising in its columns, mini mizing the buying power and co-operation of the labor forces. While not being able to enlarge, as has been our aim, Char lotte has been given a clean paper and it is hoped that 1939 will see a great improvement in The Journal in size and otherwise. Our subscription list has grown more than 500 during the past year, and it is our hope and beiiel that 1939 will see us double that growth, the majority of new subscribers coming from the ranks of the workers. To those advertisers who have stood with us, we wish to assure them that Labor, and The journal, appreciates their sup port, and has endeavored to make uieir patronage a profitable investment, and to those who have spurred us in our efforts by kind words, and along financial lines, in and out of the ranks of labor, we extend our deep appreciation, assuring them one and all that they will ever linger as a pieasant memory. standing upon the solid rock oi the A. f. oi L principles, believing it is the best for the workers in.iu.se United States, The Journal has never faltered, even wnen u and its editor and pub lisher were placed on some “hot ’ spots lor existence, battling forces of a divergent opinion, the same element at times threat ening dire retribution lor the stand we nad taken on certain ques tions. but al years in the Labor Movement has taught this writer that Samuel Gompers, and other leaders in the foundation ol the A. E. of L. knew what they were doing, and William Green took up the duties tnat Gampers laid down, and is going forward in a satisfactory manner, and the A. r. oi L. marches on in a dignified way, safeguarding the interests oi the workers ot America and endeavoring to eliminate any element that would be detrimental to me Constitution of me united states. below we reproduce lor me ninm time me journal’s saluta tory editorial, which appeared in the first issue, and it was not merely a promise, but it embodies me faith ot its founders, and The Journal can truthfully say it has been lived up to. This paper was founded by Henry A. Stalls and this writer, Mr. Stalls withdrawing after one year of service, having done much to see The Journal started on its way. The Salutatory Editorial published in first issue: * ’ " f • BY WAY OF INTRODUCTION “With this issue The Charlotte Labor Journal makes its bow to the ranks of organized labor in tins vicinity, and the public in generaL It is given to the worker and his friends and sympathizers in an unpretending way, with no blowing of horns or beating of drums, void of pomp and boast ing, its promoters realizing that it is far better to begin in a small way and enlarge than to undertake a more pretentious publication and decrease. We wish to lay a foundation upon the solid rock of sincerity, honesty of purpose and good wilL “The labor field in Charlotte is broad, and one that is assuming a larger part in the life of our city—industrially, financially, socially, educationally, and otherwise-—and organized labor stands out as an almost perfect ex emplification of what can be done by a body of law-abiding, honest, church going, home-loving, home-owning and progressive class of workers. They are working and have worked for the upbuilding of society and thenwelves— spending their earnings which passes the two million dollar mark annually, at home—building a bigger and better Charlotte and laying the foundation for a future citizenship of which any city or community in the world may well be proud. “In politics, The Journal, will be absolutely and unalterably independent, standing at all times for the right of the organized worker—and all workers —and supporting, at all times, candidates from the ranks of labor, and en dorsed by the properly constituted authority, knowing full well that a can didate, to pass the ordeal, to secure this endorsement will be worthy in every way of our support and the confidence of the people of Charlotte in general. “In every movement for the betterment of our city. The Journal will be found with its shoulder to the wheel, adding its support and weight for successful culmination. “It is not socialistic, bolshevistic or anarchistic. It is against Com munism or any other ‘ism’ that will pull down society, and array worker against employer, believing that sober judgment, mediation and arbitra tion is the correct method by which to settle disputes, believing that worker, as well as employer, has the right to organize for the betterment of his condition. “And setting our course along these lines we will sail our frail bark, we hope, into a successful port, making friends, holding for that which is right and good, and steering clear of all alliances which may be detrimental to ourselves, organized labor and the community at large.’’ PATRONIZE JOURNAL ADVERTISERS Carolina Business School, Inc. “THE SCHOOL THAT’S DIFFERENT Licensed By N. C. State Board of Commercial Education Fourth Floor First National Buildinf CHARLOTTE. NORTH CAROLINA WORK The unemployed make solemn speech of toil; They tell in coffered language how they hear That some construction group is breaking soil, Some paralytic shop is back in gear. At night they lie, deciphering the dark As best they can in rooms that have no dawn; They hear the boisterous minutes like the bark Of distant dogs—their lack goes lumbering on. 'The dormant whistles linger in their ears; The wheels of industry revolve in dreams Of endless bread, a roof to end their fears. They lie in dread, for whom no morning gleams. —JOHN ROBERT QUINN, Spirit. COMPLIMENTS OF NELSON PAGE, INC. * JEWELERS AND SILVERSMITHS . COMPLIMENTS OF CHARLOTTE FISH & OYSTER CO. CHARLOTTE, N. C. COMPLIMENTS OF F. N. THOMPSON GENERAL CONTRACTORS * GOLD CHEST FOR MEATS ★ BI6 ORY VEGETABLE BIN ★ TWIN VE6ETL8LE CRISPERS * NEW SUDIN6 SHELVES * DOUBLE DOME U6HTS * C0ST-CIITTIN6 POURSPHERE * SPEEDY CUBE RELEASE * CONDITIONED COLD MEATS STAY FRESH for day* la the big glass-topped Cold Chest. Room enough for as much as four teen pounds of steak, chops. Yon can shop for meals days ahead. SAFE, DRY STORACE BIN for fruits and vegetables that don’t need cold—located beneath the cabinet. 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