Hie Charlotte Labor Journal AMD DIXIE FARM NEWS m Soatk Collage Straot—(lac«U Flow) PIONB MIN «j*Tm itsmu tst ,,r"“w u-i**1, •* ^ w om** **T1,,,rn,L *■ WAGE EARNERS: Men and Women spend your wages in the city where yon live, always remember ing that “The Dol lar That Goes the Farthest is the Dol lar That Stays at Home.” The Labor Journal will not be responsible for opinions of correspondents. If you do not get your paper drop a postal to the Editor and he will see that you do. We believe in American business and American Workers. We believe that a just share of the profits which the workers help produce, should be given the worker, for without this; benefit, lasting prosperity cannot be assured. The Labor Journal is true to the American ideals of . Government and believe that the people of America under their own Democracy are capable of solving their own prob lems in their own way, without aid of philosophies that run counter to our demonstrated form of government. We be lieve in the Constitution of the United States and in the Stars and Stripes, its official emblem. We are opposed of Nazism, Communism, Fascism, »nH all other “Isms” that seek to destroy and undermine our Democratic form of government. Were it not for the labor press the labor move ment would not be what it is today, and any man who tries to injure a labor paper is a traitor to the cause. —Pres. Gompers. ................. ---iTnvuwmji CHARLOTTE, N. C., THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 1941 $117,500,000,000 WORTH OF SECURITY Life insurance in force in this country recently touched its all-time peake of $117,500,000,000. And during the first half of 1940, the lapse rate was the lowest ever recorded for a similar period. That gives you an idea of what the American people think of the life insurance industry. They regard a life insurance policy as something to be kept at all costs. They won’t impair its value by borrowing, or abandon it for its cash value until dire necessity makes that absolutely unavoidable. And on top of that, they steadily increase their ownership of life insurance as rapidly as financial circumstances permit. This is indicative of two things. First, it shows our desire for earned social security. Second, it shows faith in an institu tion of outstanding solvency and safety. PATRON] JOURNAL ADVERTISERS FOR SERVICE Courteous and Prompt REMEMBER THE SELWYN CUT RATE DRUG STORE DISTINCTIVE FOUNTAIN SERVICE 125 W. TRADE ST. Prescriptions Filled By Registered Pharmacists MID-WINTER BEAN SALE Sultana Rad Kidney BEANS 3 a 17c Pea or Pinto Dried BEANS Each Per Lb. SYRUP FLOUR Iona Lima BEANS 17* Cans Ann Page Blended Sunnyfield High Quality 2 24 12-Oz. Bots. Lb. Bag 25c 79c IVORY SNOW 9c 25c— LAVA SOAP 6c CAMAY SOAP * i»*»25c— IVORY FLAKES tff* 9 23c pk«. pk| 0XV00L 3 ££ 25* 21c—SELOX 2 £» 25c CRISCO 3 lb. cn 50c 8 O'CLOCK A«P BREAD Mild & Mellow Coffee 18-0*. Pullman 3 2 Lb. Bag Loaves 37c 15c «WW( LETS REORGANIZE OUR WOMEN’S UNION LABEL LEAGUE A few yean ago Charoltte Central Labor Union boasted an auxiliary that meant much to the A. P. of L. forces In this terri tory, in more ways than just the promotion of Union Made Goods. This body of women formed and bound together to meet exist ing needs of their husbands, sons, daughters, relatives, and all sympathizers of the organized labor movement meant much, but through “hokus-pokus” or “something” it disintegrated, and while the charter granted in 1934 is still extant, there are no meetings. This organization did much good*wdrk in its day, and was a power —it furnished entertainment; it gave a social tinge to the hard boiled facts being worked out by the men in their contact and daily routine of struggle; it filled with “choice viands” the stomach of the hale and hearty workers, and the “delicate” appetite of many others. Along with J. A. Moore, of the Machinists, a tireless worker in the ranks of Labor, this writer helped to start this League upon its journey, and like the Proverbial Bay Tree, it flourished, but from some cause, whether internal or external, interest lagged. The ritual gives a beautiful ceremony, with the Flag always pre dominating, the Bible in evidence and a spirit of love and good will exuding through it all. Interest is again being taken in seeing this arm of the A. F. of L. in Charlotte placed in an active state, and this writer was appointed by President Scoggins, of Central Labor Union, to do the job, with the co-operation of each and every delegate, and each and every member of the affiliated locals in Charlotte. This is the first gun in the campaign, and “we” promise to (along with other New Year’s Resolutions) see that before the State Federation of Labor Convention convenes here in August, Charlotte will have an active Women’s Union Label League, which can be used to advantage in our convention activities. WHY LENGTHEN WORK WEEK? Recent figures released by the United States Department of Labor indicate that as the length of the average work-week declines, production increases. In 1909, the average factory worker put in 53 hours and pro duced 100 units of production per week. By 1929 the work week had shortened to 46 hours and production increased to 173 units. In 1939, the work week averaged 38 hours and weekly production reached the astonishing figure of 188 unts. This change has been made possible by the introduction of labor-saving machinery and high-speed work under the short work-week. Modern machinery requires greater alertness an dspeed of action. Top efficiency cannot be maintained for long periods.—Townsend Weekly. YOU AND YOUR TAXES — YES, YOU PAY THEM — ONE WAY OR ANOTHER! An editorial in the Charlotte Observer of recent date as to taxes, makes very interesting reading, and gives you a good insight into hidden taxes. The Texas Manufacturers’ Association in a survey of the small Middle Western town which is typical of most any other town in this old U. S. A. We quote< EVERYBODY IN ON THIS Ever and anon you hear somebody say they don’t care anything about how high taxes are because they don't pay them. . Let the National debt go to any height, the rich will have it to pay off! Let the city and county and state authorities spend whatever they may please in giving the people more and more of public serv ices, it will be the landlords and the merchants and the power and tobacco companies who must stand the gaff of providing for the revenue. It is always going to be hard to bring about any material reformation in this tenddtacy of the politicians to keep on multiply ing taxes so long as such a large part of the public is tax-uncon scious, so long asi so many people take the position that, no matter * how nrftch of pubUc revenues' are spent, none of their income or earnings are included in the bill Of coarse, it is ■ totally untenable stand to amne. Everybody does gay taxes, whether everybody knows it or not. The poorest and humblest among the citizens have their propor tioB*** pnrt of this public load to carry. They may never get to the office of the tax collectors to fork ap a few dollars in the form of annual taxes, bat, nevertheless. _-_ oaa mv aviam w» I IMVI, VHt, IIVVVIUIVIVW, they famish some of the money that other men are taking down to • the revenue collectors and paying over to the city, the county, the state or the Federal government. ... ^ those who m deluded into thinking that they are escaping this, responsibility want to get a dear insight into what they are *Pyhif 1® the form of hidden taxes, let them glance down the following, taken from a bulletin of the Texas Manufacturers Asso rt!;* after a survey had be*n made in this field in a typical smaU Middle Western town: X***1 take 15 cents of every dollar spent for new automobiles. Tuxes take IS cents of every dollar spent for furniture. Taxes take 25 cents of every dollar spent for rent. Taxes take 10 cents of every dollars spent for wall paper. Taxes take 12 cents of every dollar sent for movie tickets. Taxes take three cents of every dollar spent for insurance. Taxes take 10 cents* of every dollar spent for women’s clothing. Taxes take 12 cents of every dollar spent for men’s clothing. Taxes take seven cents of every dollar spent for shoes. Taxes take 12 cents of every dollar spent for electricity, 15 cents of every dollar spent for gas. Taxes take six cents of every dollar spent for bus fare. Taxes take eight cents of every dollar spent for meat, 18 cents of every dollar spent for sugar, IS cents of every dollar spent for matches, five cents of every dollar spent for soap, 34 cents of every spent for beer, nine cents of every dollar spent for vegetables, * °( *Twf dollar spent for canned goods. Taxes take 20 cents of every dollar spent for proprietary medi an*, beauty preparations, or shaving cream. Taxes take 15 cents of every dollar spent for bread. Taxes take 11 cents of every dollar spent for railroad fare. Taxes take 15 cents of every dollar paid on telephone bills. Taxes take 10 cents of every dollar spent for milk and dairy products. Taxes take 37 cents of every dollar spent for automobile upkeep, in Bari5ittaJ^]Fr°" tJl* Cr*dl* th* Gr,Te”—Wh»t does it cost SANITARY LAUNDRY, INC. Phone 2-217* ZORIC CLEANING 1315 South Boulevard CHARLOTTE, N. C. SOME OF THE THINGS WE LEND MONEY ON Iff 8Ut«_ Shot One ^ Kiflaa Plata la Traaka DfiaaUt Watefcaa Jewelry Maa’a Ctetklac Taala Traaka Rod aka 8»ertlaf Cm* Ar Court oh day of March. 1M1. in the aforaeaM County and State, and anawer or demur to the complaint in aaM action, or the plaintiff will fppbr,.to„ th*,(roort ,or "■* demanded in mid Complaint. This the ldth day of January. 1*41. J. LESTER WOLFE _ Clerk of the i M. J. BLANKENSHIP Court Every Family large or small SAVES TIME-WORRY AND MONEY By Using CHARLOTTE LAUNDRY’S SUPERIOR SERVICES WE HAVE A SERVICE TO FIT EVERY FAMILY'S NEED AND EVERY FAMILY'S BUDGET! LAUNDRY - DRY CLEANING UVe Feature the Foilotrinal • Bundle Work • Family Finish • Family Flat • Fluff Dry (fist finished) • Thrifty (flat finished) • Damp Wash • Blankets • Comforts • Ruga • Curtains • Crocheted Mats • Pillows • Hats . • Fine Linens Hand Laundered • Suits • Dresses • Coats • Overcoats • Furs • Sommer and Winter Storage—For Storage—Window Shade and Venetian Blind Cleaning—Garment Mending—Diaper Service 20% Discount OH CASH AND CARRY LAUNDRY SERVICE CHARLOTTE LAUNDRY, Inc. 116 East Second St. Dial g-5191 TRY OUR CONVENIENT CURB SERVICE