A Letter
From Washington
The Food Administrator Writes Us:
"The use of baking powder breads made of corn and other rn,r'.. a
Lent wheat flour i. recommended h ,1,. r ' c?a.r flours instead of
ini.tration. The wheat n,ll r vduon U1VIS'1 of the
' . . ,v" is tnus COnsi.rui.fl l
irt tnr nur ntvn nr.l. ? . . ",,lJ u
ST. HELENS MIST, FRIDAY. OCTOBER
12, 1917
Food
c name
. i.t.i..i a i . . ---r - .
me neaumui iuuu iur our own people is nrov ll n.
viding for these use. would be of assistance in carrying wrour planV' rCC'PC8 F"
. f'caa ana Kye Kol s save wheat flour
and make attractive and wholesome food for every day when r25
ROYAL
CORN BREAD
topi eor moI
rup Sour
i !! Wmpoom ol Btklu Fowdu
1 udimpooh tufir
1 Uaipoon Hit
l'i rupi milk
I Ubltipoom ihortuilBf
li thorough!? dry ln-rdUnta ; add milk and tn.U.d
korMnlni; t wall i pour lata oll frwud uta
ul b.k. Is hot about II mlauUs.
Our rr, uAif anrf fcu booklet 1
BAKING
POWDER
RYE ROLLS
1 enpi rro Sour
U Wa.poon ult
I Uel tuipoono Inul niin v. A..
cup nil
Ubloipi
nllk
bloipooa ihortenlnr
fhoriftf J f,wlU to"th"v "I'll and m.lt.
' flei Wor Tfm. P.;n-. I.I.J . j ....
w fro, on roout. Addrmtt Royal Bukir., ,W., Com,, JjE'ra
SCHOOL
NOTES
OF VERNONIA
STATEMENT
OF THE FACTS
K'outiuiiud from Pago 1)
i tlniluHtry and In oriliT Hint no of
: rt ailictit bo wautliiH on our purt to
Ijjurt all differ "iiccs, whatever tlioy
::iight bo, n Immediately imliinlt eil
:, request lii t ho employe anil
ImIo prompt answer tho next day,
WMDKUty. miuiier .i, compiling
ilTslljf villi tliu request of Hid Km-
jlojfoa' Com in li ten. At their request
nurd th ii (iinini'il Motul Trades
ouncll aurcoiiH'iii um n basis for our
...I l.,t III'.. 1. 1 ut...lfi,l hhuu.i
ijii an. ii,..v.. , iihj .'linn ' I iu
-cli of the iletnmds there expressed.
jurnwer In i out lit lfii-th In thn
;abllllli'il Htiiti'lllcllt of till) prut -:i
uf tho ni'if'Ti'iirim, but In lirli-f
: Ii an (ullo:
I. Tho finploycrii drclhio to bIkii
: propoiiH nKrmmi'nt with thi
itlon nrKmilzatloim. but vurh ctn-
lioTor niiriHHii a wiltliiKni'iM to hI -lt
ill illffnrcnci'i with bin work
sen, both unlmi uuil non-unliiii.
I. Tli employers conitciit to an
clfbt hour dny, which ban at nil Union
llJUMI (A Affuit lilif ti..n..a. II... ....
ih i... . i, nut ii.-muiii. in tun ill"
tniltln of complntliiK slilpH for kov
rramrot uw) durliiK tlmn of war, d
tllm to cut tho lKht hour to four
on Saturday,
3. Tho i niLloycrn iliiclluo In ad-
mce of thn (Iftiirinliintlon by tho
Moral Adjiihtui.'iit Hoard to ln
ff"ao thr) princnt nllownnre of tlm
md onrvhnlf to douhlo tlino for ovnr
llme worked. Thoy roniwnt. bow-
11. Tint employer, ilwllno tho do
iiiiuiil that rcprcwmullvcH of the
milium hIihII hnvn uci-khh to thidr
pliiiiin. ,
Tho I'lnplnyiTH roiiHiMit to pro
vldu a trulmtd iiutho ut nil tlmiui
when the men are at work. This ha
been the uniform prnctli'O ut prnc
llrjilly ull iilnntn.
13. The employers dwllnn the re
ilueNt to put In force nil rules and
conditlonH prevalliiiK In Sun KranclH
co, for the reniioii t hut no Information
Ih furnished as lo the nature of those
rules und conditions.
I M l lie employers decline to agree
Mlint nil work shall bo performed by
Union men.
1 5. The employers offer to submit
all questions of wages to tho Fed
eral Adjustment Hoard and under
take to miiko any Increase fixed by
tho Hoard retroactive from this date
If directed by tho Hoard.
16. Tho employers reject the pro
positi that any settlement shall be
subject to termination on 30 days'
notice, but propose that If their offer
be accepted by their employees It
shall, subject to chaiiKO In wane
schedule directed by the Federal Ad-1
JtiHtuient Hoard, continue until the;
close of tho war. ,
Tho employers, although not re
quested so to do, pledge thi'inni'lves
to practice no discrimination In em-
Tho attendance of tho puplls-ln all
of tho grades for tho flrut month end
ing October 6, was exceptionally
good.
Tho district has Just completed a
play shod that would be a credit to
any community. Tha com of the
building, Including tho second story,
was about $3, 000.
It now requires four vehicles to
carry tho pupils to und from school.
There is an automobile ono one route
thut goes out ten miles euch morn
ing for somo of the high school pu
pils. Exemptions will bo allowed this
year throughout r.II tho grrdes. All
pupils will bo excused from taking
an examination on the subjects in
which they have iimdo nn nvorage of
90 per cent or better during the se
mester, provided their deportment
has averaged 95 per cent.
The primary department is now
occupying ono of the rooms over the
pmy sneii. me room lias a new
! Smith heater and other furniture
jthat makes it very comfortable,
i Our school Is fortunulo In having
ia capable music teacher In the per-
son of Miss Allhands. Tho girls from
i tho seventh and eighth grades and
tho high school pupllB aro taking a
" courso In singing.
s.B,?.cty Sof-.rn,?, i t,;, ,iri rr,Lalln c,ass ,lescrveB
where a closed shop ill not exist be-j spi!ciul "ll'ntl," because of the rapid
fore tho war. progress it lias made during the first
No less an authority than Secre-, month of school.
Br7Kl,lLl.'.hWl1W!l.BOn m T". '"" ,"f ' Th,) 1B"un f ""co tct book."
I resident a Wilson b cabinet, has de- , ,.
dared that this Is tho meaning of s for 1,10 pul,lic c"ool of Oregon will
this declaration and the policy of I "e debated ut tho next meeting of
our government. j tbo literary society, October 15. The
ihJlZ,Hi,,,fliI,p0,'iC?.',,,opt,!d hy:""PR" "''op' for employers was the
tho ( ouncll of National Defense upon ' . , ., . . .. . .
the recommendation of the national "iul,Joct (li!iCUS1;,I H'e last meet
leaders of labor organizations, It Is ! '"B-
not surprising that when this fact "Tho Daisy Chain" will be
"roiigni to u.e attention or tliejname of the hlirli Brlol i.nnrr
and maintain an interest in all school
activities. The school has a tenuis
club and a literary society, and ex
pects soon to begin the publication of
a school paper.
The editorial staff of the high
school paper will be comprised of the
following pupils: Kdltor in chief,
Maudio Gossell; assistant editor,
Cbrliitina Sword; literary editor,
Wilda Thropp; exchange editor. Pearl
Rogers; business manager, Allen
May; assistant' business manager,
Sarah Baker.
A number of the last year school
boys who enlisted in the navy last
April have recently made visits to
their homes. Everett Tucker, Omer
Slieeloy, Curll John and Dewey Von
Jilarlcom were here tho last week In
September. Kussell Stanton, Galo
Stanton and Everett Wood came in
last Saturday for a visit of five days.
All of these young men are stationed
at San Diego, Cal.
the
Employees' Committee they advised . . , ,.,
us that tho present strike was called I ,irst ls8U" wl" a"peur al)out tl,e 30l!l
without the consent and. In fact. ! of month.
Hallihan, the big, fat, good na
tural conductor on tho Itainicr Jit
ney, told us "That sooner or later
tho careless man fulls heir to flowers
and tbo measured step." Holly Is
careful.
A flock of sheep often gives a
farmer an excellent market right on
his place for grain, bay and root
crops.
Watchmaker
and Jeweler
RELIABLE WORK
GUARANTEED GOODS
VON A. GRAY
The Jeweler
ST. HELENS, OREGOX
ST. HELENS ROUTE
ri WilltmatU Slouch
THE PEOPLES BOAT
STR. AMERICA
Leaves Portland daily - -2:30 p. m
(Sunday 1:30 p. m.)
Arrives St. Helens - 6:00 p. m.
(Sunday 3:30 p. m.)
Leaves St. Helens - - - 6:15 a. m.
Arrives Portland - 10:15 a. m.
H. HOLMAN, Agent
Makes all way landings. Wharf foot
Alder street. Phones: Main 8323,
A-4204.
FRANK WILKIN'S. St Helens Agent.
against the patriotic protest of the
naionul heads of their organizations.
Those responsible for tho condi
tions now existing iu Portland and
in tho Columbia Klver District have
proceeded regardless of the warning
of the heads of their own organiza
tions, and they have turned a deaf
ear to the call of the President for
ships to transport supplies to our
soldiers.
It Is far from tho minds of this
committee to suggest any real want
of patriotism on tho part of the em
ployees who are as anxiously await
ing nn adjustment of the unfortun
ate situation which has come about
The four young ladies composing
tho senior class r.re taking tho teach
ers' training course. Each one Is
given some practical experience in
teachers' reports by being required to
"keep tho register" of one of the
teachers.
The high school has only two boys
in attendance this semester, practic
ally all tho boys who were members
of the school last year having enlist
ed in tho army or navy. While the
loss of these boys Is keenly felt, the
girls are working faithfully to create
1
Str. IRALDA
Itates between St. Helens and
Portland, 50 rents one way, 75
cents for the round trip.
Tickets good until used.
Host leaven St. Helens 7:65 a. m.
Returning 1 1-uvea Portland 2:3(1 p. m.
Arrive at St lle'ens 4 -45 p. m.
r. . HOOGHKIRK
George's Market
ST. HELENS
FRESH AND SALT
MEATS
PHONE 48 Prompt Service
It's a Pleasure lo Carry
our Bread and Cake and we carry It
for the benefit of the eating commun
ity. We receive daily compliments -about
our Bread and Cake and de
serve them because we do our utmost
to please patrons. We are extremely
careful In our clean, model bakery,
and we use only the purest of ma
terials in making our bread, rolls and
cake. But we do not charge you for
our carefulness.
St. Helens Bakery
J. E. Ramsey Phone 05
ploying or dlsrharglng union or non- aro the employers and every mem-
unon men. ! "er oi uiu iiuouc. il seems lo us
The employers represented by ths ' that the pressure of the evcr-lncreas-' AAA4AAAAAAA4A4(444)4444
rr...,.,ilit.. I.. ref..nc in ..enile I o lug cost of the necessities of life and : '''"W-
the demand for a closed shop, wlil ui : the apprehension that such increase '4
would absolutely deny to any man ! will not he met by corresponding ln
nol satisfactory to the unions he creases In wages have in some way;
right to eurn a livelihood, feel that , clouded the Judgment and sight has
Ibev are standing for the principle; i lost for the moment of the far
r, to nliblo by any doolslon of the of deinorriiry on which our v?ovrn.
Mural Adjustment llor.rd
4. nn' omnloyera consent that no
fork Shall he linrforiiioil nn l.iilmr
5 and 6. The umnlovers mooose
fM If any grievances oxlst which
jannol ho settled between the plant
foreman and the employees, to take
inch grievances un for iii.Hlciiii.nl
ment rests. The proposition that
unions by force, Intimidation or
otherwise can deny the right of nn
employer to select his employees on
the basis of Industry and efficiency
nnd can prohibit him from employ
ing men who do not hold union cardx,
Is a startling denial that the Ci.lled
States Is a land of freedom and ef
lth a commit tin chosen by tho em- equal opportunity.
'ji'o aggrieved from the other cm
ployiTu of the plant. This will, of
tounn, penult aggrieved employees
lo aelert members of their unions
lrm Diiiong (ho plant employees. If
way to desire.
7. Thn employers decline to ro
julro all employee to become mem
wof a union ns demnnded.
I- In answer lo tho demand that
in employee ho paid every
y. the employers stnle th:it In their
opinion tho present method of pay
lo twice a month Is more sntlsfac
1,l7 to nil concerned than paying
in 'll,,,,IHJri inn inai uiey are
Hllng lo consider any matter relat
ing to time nnd manner of payment
em request of their employees.
Furthermore, the employers feel
1 reaching consoquoncos which may
i flow from cessation of work so vital
lo the nation.
! There can, however, be no ground
! for fear that tho Adjustment Board
j representing the United States, huv
I lug ascertained local conditions, will
j fail to tlx a schedule of wages which
i w ill guarantee a fair return for all
! Ibonr performed.
The liual attitude of the employees
now nftneted by the pending strike,
that they have 'no option in this mat-; whether ' they he union or non-union
ler If thev are to stand with the gov
eminent in this time of stress. Th-J
Council of National Defense appoint
ed by President Wilson has con
sidered the question of tho relations
of employer nnd employee under th.!
peculiar exigencies of tho present wnr.
In nn attempt to insure Industrial
Hat u r-1 peace, the Council of National ue-
. . ' . l l.iA.. ii. I ,i Imr
lenso creaieu a uiiiiuiiio wu ..........
directed and controlled by represen
tatives of the largest national labor
unions, which committee, nfter due
deliberation, issued a statement In
tended to declare certain fundamental
twilli'loH of industrial relationship
.i.iriiiir the nerlod of the war. Per
i ' v ... mi:, viii iiiii j T-i.n. muni ,- - .
I. The eimiinvnr.. ..,Uoi ., ii.n.ia Hie nioHt striking sentence or
lC Immediately the wnges duo any i this stutemenl was the declaration:
fiitiloyeo when quitting voluntarily !."Nellher employers nor employees
0r "hen laid off. J shall endeavor to take advantage or
10. The employers decline to agree tho country's necessities to change
"ut the men may "refuso to work on i existing standard.' 1 hero can ne
W work, or for any employer that no doubt that this declaration means
foa Imen declared unfair by tho that no advantage shall be taKeii or
"'till Trades Council." our country's necessities by labor or-
INDEPENDENT
AUTO CO.
St. Helens, Oregon
THE AUTO EXPERTS OF THE COUNTY
We have the largest and best equipped Garage and
Repair Shop in Columbia County. Our, service is ,
always satisfactory.
Agency and Service Station for
Goodyear and United States Tires
OILS GASOLINE ACCESSORIES
J. H; FLYNN, Manager
feeling is that in tho present emer-i
gency the employer has no right to !
Interfere with you in your efforts to
organize tho workers into unions,;
Just as you have no right to Interfere
with capitalists organizing capital
Into corporations. If you cau get a
condition where efforts to organize
the workers aro not interfered "with
and whore a scale of wuges is recog
nized that maintains the present
standard of living, it occurs Ut mo
that for the time being no stoppage
of work should take place for tho
purpose of forcing recognition of the
union." Respectfully submitted,
ERIC V. HAUSER,
JOSEPH SUPPLE,
A. F. SMITH.
W. H. HEEUE,
M. 11. HOUSER,
Committee representing the fol
lowing employers:
Grant Smith, Porter, Guthrlo Com
pany, Northwest Steel Company.
Columbia River Shipbuilding Cor
poration, Supple & Bullln Shipbuilding Cor
poratlon,
Poninsula Shipbuilding Company,
U. M. Standfor Construction Cor
poration, McEachern Ship Company,
! Aiuerlcuii Shipbuilding Company,
Motor Ship Construction Company,
Const Shipbuilding Company,
Alhlna Engine & Machine Works,
1 St. Helens Shipbuilding Company,
Goorgo F. Rodgers Company,
Wlson Brothers Shipbuilding Com-
i rorllu'ud!'orcgon..0ctober 3, 1917.
The Best Coffees, Always Good
The Best Jar. Always Fresh
To secure good
men, will, we leei sure, no un alti
tude dictated wholly by considera
tions of duty. They need have no
fear of onerous conditions or that
they will be asked to tabor for an in
sufficient wage. Even if the enforce
ment of such conditions were the de
sire of tho employers, which none be
lieve, public sentiment and the pow
er of tho government would make
this impossible.
As stilted above, tlie employers
undertake to practice no discrimina
tion In the employment or discharge
of union or non-union men, and what
ever may be the controversy between
employers nnd unions after the pres
ent war Is ended, the thoughtful con
sideration of every one is sought to
tho public announcement of Secre
tary of Labor Wilson, which ap
peared In our local press this day.
Mr. Wilson Raid:
"Capital has no right to interfere
with worklngmen organizing labor
any more than the workingman has
a right to interfere with capitalists
organizing capital. The two are on
a narlty on that point, and so my
try
flonopole
Palace
Car
or
Economy
Vacuum Packed in Glass Jars.
They are noted for Strength, Flavor and Aroma
Prices from 30 to 40c
Our Bulk Coffee
I
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is rapidly gaining popularity. .The prices are reasonable and you save
money. Test any of our Coffees in the cup and your Coffee troubles
will be over.
Our Groceries are the dependable kind, and our service is unexcelled.
Will you give us a trial order?
St. Helens Mercantile Company
X If you don't trade with us we both lose money