J. P. LAWYER, LABOR REPRESENTA
TIVE OF WAR FINANCE DIVISION OF
U. S. TREAS. SENDS LABOR MESSAGE
Mr. Jim P. Lawyer of Washington, D. C. la spending a few
days in Charlotte. N. C. as Labor’s representative of the War Fi
nance Division of the II. S. Treasury, and submits the following
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message to L*oor.
The citisenry of North Carolina can
be justly proud of their record in the
purchase of War Loan Bonds. In tha
7th Drive, War Bonds to the amonnt
of 226% of the state* over-all quota
were purchased. This record was
equalled only by her sister state,
Tennessee, and wasf surpassed by
none.
In bringing about this vast, invest
ment in War Bonds, labor flayed a
very important part through payroll
deductions, and by purchase for cash.
The day to which we have so long
looked forward has arrived. The or
der to cease firing has been issued
throughout the Pacific by both the
enemy and allies. Today the chat
ter of small arms and machine guns
has ceased, and the deep voiced heavy
artillery, is silent. Our mighty navy
rests at anchor in numerous parts
and the thousands of awe inspiring
planes are grounded, and comparative
silence pervades the island dotted Pa
cific.
While the task of winning the war
has been brought to a victorious dose,
the equally important task of chang
ing from a war to a peace economy
still confronts us. The fighting forces
must be brought home. The sick and
wounded must have hospitalisation,
and employment must be furnished
those who are able and willing to
work. •
Industries formerly engaged in the
production of war materials will ra
vert to the production of pre-war
commodities and new industries will
be established as rapidly as possible.
But at best, there will be a period of
unemployment for several millions of
employable individuals. It is believed
that Congress will help meet this
emergency by an net sufficient to
maintain s fair standard of living.
Organised Labor must taw Mm
JAMBS P. LAWYER
and raise the American high standard
of living, thus showing just what
American Democracy can do for its
citisenry.
As in the prosecution of the war,
Organised Labor will do its utmost
to help establish a Deace economy fai
{above any that has ever existed oa
the lhce of the earth.
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LABOR DAY STATEMENT BY
SEC. LABOR L. B. SCHWELLENBACH
ft This Lshar Day k a
ef thanks giving for tka
have offered their all to preserve for as the'' priceless opportunities and
Wmhgp^ft democratic society. It is also a day of reflection and a day
Leas than a month ago, the world learned that science, laboring under
the necessity of war, had harnessed the atom. Man had, at last, un
leashed the Hit** power of the wiyeiee anil *»hrd It for destruction.
The fntare use of that energy will depend upon ether factors far more
powerful than physical force, the hearts and the minds and the souls
The wage earners of America, the greatest single economic group
hi oar country, stand today on the threshold of s tomorrow which they
can and will fashion. Behind them lies generations of.tail and straggle,
and a few decades of triumphant gains. The days of the past often have
been lonely days when labor marched forward in Ha fight for economic
freedom'often in the face of a seemingly hostile universe. That day of
loneliness has passed. The rights of labor have been established so firmly
that no man will question them successfully. With the establishment of
rights, labor mast be ready to express in greater and greater measure its
responsibility to the common good which grants those rights.
Concerned, as we mast be with the task of gaining oar dally bread,
we mast be ever mindful of the welfare of 'mankind. Today we mast
dedicate ourselves, individually and eellectively to the common good. Work
ing together we can become the masters of our fate. There are some lines
in a poem of Rev. M. M. Coody of Aatigonish. Nova Scotia, a poem printed
in a book called “Masters Of Their Own Destiny” which mark the road
way to tomorrow far better than anything I can say, and they are:
“The homely, ragged tasks we do today.
As Jostled by the crowds that bay and sell.
Are net oar goal; are bat the solid ground
That holds oat feet the while we baild ear wings.”
Greetings To Charlotte Labor Unions
Fiees
CHARLOTTE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Clarence 0. Kites ter, Exec. Vice-President
C 0. KUESTER
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Compliments To Labor
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SOUTHERN ASBESTOS COMPANY
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Charlotte, N. C.
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Congratulations to the A. F. of L. Organization
in North Carolina on its excellent War record
in preventing strikes in the Textile Industry
within the State.
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AMERICAN YARN & PROCESSING CO.
Mount Holly, North Carolina
THE BUSINESS CONCERNS. AND INDIVIDUALS LISTED BELOW EXTEND GREETINGS TO LABOR
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JAMES SIMPSON'S CAFE
GOOD \ FOOO
422 N. Pryor St. Phone 9110
Gastonia, N. C
JOHN'S CAFE
266 i. Franklin Phono 9131
Gastonia, N. C
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JOLLY HOTEL COFFEE SHOP
102S W. Franklin Ava. Phone 714
Gastonia, N. C.
MINGUS BARBER SHOP
IT PAYS TO LOOK WELL
323 E. Trade St. Phono 9840
Charlotte, N. C.
PIEDMONT MOP CO., INC.
1728 Dowd Road Dial 2-1516
Charlotte, N. C.
REE'S GROCERY
801 E. Franklin Are. Phoaa 1311
Gastonia, N. C.
SHELBY'S STUDIO
171% W. Main Ava. Phoaa 196
Gastonia, N. C.
STAR LUNCH
"MR. STEVE"
Goa. J. Phi adder, Owner
210 C. Trade St. Phoaa 9850
Charlotte. N. C
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T & T CASH GROCERY CO.
1201 W. Franklin Ava. Phoaa 1856
Gastonia, N. C
WOOD REALTY CO., INC.
Real? RUfl. Phoaa 192
Gaston* N.C.
MECKLENBURG HOTa b COFFEE SHOP
516 W. Trade St. Charlotte, N. C
THE A. Z. PRICE CO., INC.
HEATING AND PLUMBING CONTRACTORS
Stoker* and Oil Raman
Piedmont Bailding Charlotte, N. C
Compliment! to North Corolino Lobor
MILL b MARINE ELECTRIC, INC.
137 S. Marietta Gastonia, N. C
Compliment* at
LEVENTIS RESTAURANT
A GOOD PLACE TO EAT IN GASTONIA
W. Main St. Gastonia, N. C
MARTIN FLYING SERVICE
Linwood Airport—Lawrence Martin, Mgr.
Phono I734-J
Gastonia. N. C.
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BARKLEY'S FOOD STORE
318 N. Morehead Phone 2148
Gastonia, N. C
A. F. CRAIG SHEET METAL WORKS
310 N. Oakland Phono 148
Gastonia, N. C
RUSTIN FURNITURE CO.
278 W. Main Street
} Gastonia. N. C.
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PUBLIC SERVICE CO. OF N. C.
City Gas Service in N. C
Gastonia, N. C.
STERCHI'S
"It Costa Lass at Sterchi's to Famish Year Heme"
174 Sooth St. Phono 1820
Gastonia, N. C
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CAROLINA COTTON
CLASSING AGENCY
Phono S33 Gastonia, N. C.
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CARTE TRAVELER CO.—Ring Travelers
Gastonia, N. C
GIBSONVILLE HOSIERY MILLS CO. t
GIBSONVILLE, N. C
PIEDMONT FIRE INSURANCE CO.
(The Aetna Fire Groap)
OF CHARLOTTE. NORTH CAROLINA
21t Seath Try on Street Telephone 3-2171
F. 0. Box 1379
Agents Everywhere
ENNIS N. JACKSON GROCERY CO.
121 E. Main Ava. Fhoaa 135
r a Gastonia, N. C
KINLEY'S FOOD STORE
1404 W. Freak Rn Ave. Fhoaa 721
Gastoaia, N. C
guyTsmith O
Specialising in Tone and Fred H. Smith
TnwhiL aa _ -t.t
B ^Rme B^RR RViW^BBBBBwfjR
711 E. AirRne Ave. Fhoaa 2t1 .
Gastoaia, N. C
FLY
AT PELTAAIR BASE
T ay lore raft or Aeroaca Chief
Deal Instractioa or Solo
Raoseaahle Rates
Crass Coantry Navjgatioa^FRghts—Chartsr Service
UNITED AERO SERVICE
I. G. WALLACE & SON
COAL, FERTILIZERS, AND FARM SUFFLIES
Rama. N. C Dial 3-933S
L G. JONES COTTON CO. *
COTTON BROKERS
Gastoaia, N. C. Fhoaa 43«
DIXIE SPINDLE & FLYER*CO., Inc.
1906 N. Brerord Chorlotte, N. C.
FINER FULL FASHIONED HOSIERY CO.
ROUTE 3, CHARLOTTE, N. C
Mfgrs. of Fin* Ladies Hosiery
Richard W. Nordman, Gee. Mgr.
HBOIOeO HFe* siur IS^ \^TTICO HOOn#
Henry L HOLSHOUSER, Sept.
GASTONIA FULL FASHION
HOSIERY MILL, INC.
Gastonia, North Carolina
KALE'LAWING COMPANY
"EVERYTHING FOR THE OFFICE"
227-229 So. Tryoo Street Phone 6185
Charlotte, N. C
Complimawti of
LEIGH SANDWICH COMPANY
Wholesale Makers of
FINE SANDWICHES — DOUGHNUTS
PEANUT BUTTER SANDWICHES
Gestoeie, N. C
P. P. LEVENTIS CO.
Gestoeie, N. C
M. A. RHYNE fr SONS DAIRY *
FRED AND B. S. RHYNE, Owners
Established in 1865
New Hepe Rd. Phene 733-J
Gastonia, N. C
Greetings Te Leber
Imm Was *-A.
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ROADWAY EXPRESS, INC.
WILLIAM a. SCHREIBER, Agent
2S29 N. Tryoo Phene B175
SPENCER LUMBER CO.
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joy™ mynyiiy yyy joybdir atv« sjosionio, it, v.
ROXIE CLOTH STORE
S. L. LAIL, Owner
Ladies Dress Goods /
Bolt aed Piece ~Goods /
239 W. Mein St. Phene 850
AfceMarle, N. C.
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