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ETHICS OF TRADE
UNION MEMBERSHIP
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE IT?
(By . the Co-Operative Educational
Campaign Association.) .
gages foreclosed as rapidly as pos
sible. When through a process of
law the COMMON PEOPLE have lost
their homes, they will be more tract
able and easily governed through the
influence of the strong arm of govern
ment applied by a centra power of
Various associated industries in ad
vocating the open shop, claim, that the
right to hire and fire belongs wholly imperial wealth under the control of
to the manufacturer. The unions ( leading financiers.
iiuu me yiupauiizers ueny mis.
Everything turns upon this -fundamental,
conflict. It is easy to see why this
is so. If the emnlover can hire and
fire at any time for any reason that I "This tru is well known among
seems good to him, then the worker 'our principal men now engaged in
is like the tenant without a lease deal- forming an imperialism, of capita to
in,g with a landlord who can issue his govern the world. While they are do-
own notice of eviction. The unlimited !inS tWs thfe Peop!e must be ept in a
"A people without homes will not
'quarrel with their rules. History re
! peats itself in regular cycles.
power of discharge naturally means
the unlimited irresponsibility of the
worker. . For an industry from which
he can be evicted at any time can ob
viously make no claim upon him. If
he can be ffred when it. suits the em
ployer, he works to suit himself.
When prices are high and the demand
for laJbor is brisk and he puts his
labor up at auction and follows the
higllest pay without compunction and
' without reagrd to the future. For him
there is no future that he can take into
account. Even if he makes himself
liked with the boss,, and is familiarly
called Jack, he does not know that a
new foreman won't take a violent dis
like to him four weeks hence. And all
the while he knows perfectly that if
prices fall he may be on the street.
The loyalty, co-operation, harmony
and zeal do not flourish easily when
a man has no stake in an enterprisa,
we believe, everywhere admitted.
What does the excellent advice about
owning a home spring from except the
knowledge that a man will not care
fo ra community in which he is merely
a transit? What are the schemes for
distributing stock to employes but an
attempt to create more permanent
bonds between the worker and his in
dustry. Well, the recognition of the
worker's equity in his job is not only
more important than home ownership
or stock ownership. It's the only con
dition under which they are tolerable.
To own a home when at any day you
may have to move out of town is not
to acquire property, but an entangle
ment. It is to jeopardize everything,
including your savings. For if the job
is insecure in the sense that it de
pends upon the will or whton of the
employer, then there is no use preach
ing loyalty to the industry, a stake in
the community, or personal thrift.
It is, therefore, no idle phrase when
people characterize the "open shop"
campaign as radically anti-social and
morally destructive. But what is the
alternative?
The only promising alternative, pro
viding it is embraced before it is too
late, that we can see, is joint control,
under a chairman as nearly impartial
as it is possible to find, to enforce the
discipline agreed to; and the gradual
building up by joint agreement, and
by precedents in particular c'ases, of a
body ?f industrial law, based on ob
jective standards of costs and objec
tive methods of ascertaining fact.
condition of political antagonism
thus dividing the voters we can get
them to expend their energies in fight
ing over questions of no importance to
us except as tethers to lead the com
mon herd. Thus by discreet action we
can secure all that has been so gen
erously planned and thus far success
fully accomplished."
In 1892 it was the Knights of Labor
and the Farmers' Alliance. Today it
is the American Federation of Labor,
its kindred organizations, and the
Fanners' Uniont- The methods em
ployed are the same; watchful wait
ing, plus the squeeze plan, through the
calling of loans, foreclosures of mort
gages, shortening of the pay and un
employment. The trouble makers
paid spies were used then, as they
are, now. The forces of loot have de
veloped a technique that is not quite
so brazen as the publication of the cir
culars would indicate prevailed in
192, but the results are the same.
Banner-Courier Classified Ads. bring
home the bacon.
SCHEME TO HIT LABOR NOT NEW
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Countless thousands of American housewives would
never have enjoyed real efficiency, economy, conven
ience and cleanliness in their kitchen, had they not
obeyed the National Slogan, Cook by Wire
Portland Railway, Liglii & Power Co.
Tfied to Throttle Workers in 1892 and
Are Still At It.
(By
Co-operative Educational Labor
Campaign Association.)
The following printing in circulars
form for Its exclusive circulation
among bankers in 1892 and published
in the Bankers' Magazine of March
tah same year, and reproduced to the
Chicago Daily papers of March the
21st, same year, again proves the truth
fulness of the adage, "there js nothing
new under the sun." Following is
quoted from above named papers :
"We tmust proceed with caution and
guard well every move made, for the
lower orders of the people, are already
shqwing signs of restless commotion.
Prudence will, fhereofore dictate a
policy of apparently yielding to the
popular designs without fear of or
ganized resistance.
"The farmers Alliance and the
Knights of Labor organizations in the
United States should be carefully
watched by our trusted men, and we
must take immediate steps to either
control these organizations in our in
terest or DESTROY them.
"At the coming Omaha convention
to be held July 4th, our men must at
tend and direct its movement, or else
there will be set on foot such antag
onism to our designs as may require
force to overcome. This at the present
time Would be premature.
"We are mot yet ready for such a
crisist Capital must protect; itself
in every possible . manner through
combination and legislation. The
courts must be called to our aid, debts
must be collected, bonds and mort-
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Be
Consistent
CO-OPERATION
Buy
At Home
The Business Enterprises listed below, believe
in reciprocity and wish to be classed as Friends of
Labor, they are co-operating .with us to advance
along constructive lines and for a better understand
ing. Buy at HOme Trade with them, increase the
value of the community.
DR. FREEZE, Eye Specialist
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
HOGG BROTHERS, Furniture, Hardware
STOKES MOTOR CAR COMPANY
C. G. MILLER CO., Day and Night Garage
A. C. HOWLAND, Real Estate, Loans, Insurance,
Bonds ,
BANK OF COMMERCE
QUALITY CAFE
BANK OF OREGON CITY
BANNON AND CO., Dry Groods, Clothing
HOLT GROCERY, 7th and Center St.
BURMEISTER AND ANDRESEN, Jewelers
HUNTLE Y-DRAPER DRUG CO.
McANULTY AND BARRY, Cigars, Restaurant
OREGON CITY SAND AND GRAVEL CO.
C. W. FRIEDRICH AND SON, Hardware
OREGON CITY CASH MARKET
NEAL, Mc AND ROSE, Jewelers
STRAIGHT AND SALISBURY, Plumbers
JONES DRUG CO.
PRICE BROTHERS DEPARTMENT STORE
THE BANNER-COURIER
R. A. JUN KEN, Contractor, Builder
FRANK BUSCH AND SONS, Hardware, Furniture
JUSTIN AND MONTGOMERY, Men's Wear
THE FALLS, Restaurant, Bakery
LIBERTY THEATERS-STAR
FARR BROTHERS, Grocers, Butchers
PARAMOUNT RESTAURANT
LELAND AND LITTLE, Billiards
F. C. GADKE, Plumbing, Heating
W. B. EDDY, Drygoods and Shoes
OREGON CITY CREAMERY CO.
A. L.BEATIE, Firestone Tires '
LARSEN AND CO., Groceries
WARREN AND BLODGETT, Vulcanizing
Retreading
RISLE Y MOTOR CO., Studebaker Cars
OREGON CITY SHOE STORE '
HARRY GRAVES, Insurance
207-8 Masonic BuDding
PARK-SHEPHERD MOTOR CO.
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Portland, Ore.
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Products
Strawberry
Loganberry
Cherry .
Orange
Tokay
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Phone Main 2003
148 Fifth St. PORTLAND, ORE.
BE A" BOOSTER Smoke
La Gran Marca
Cigars
OREGON MADE
HIGH GRADE '
UNION MADE
Oe Great Northwest W"
Exact Size
Also
10c
sizes
and
5c
Marca
Smokers
Mason, Ehrm&iv & Co.
Distributors of The Nation's Finest Cigars.
Porter's Macaroni
Made under the most sanitary
conditions in a
Sun'shine
Factory.
Look for
the Rich Red Label
Porter-Scarpelli Macaroni Co.
PORTLAND, OREGON.
TRY
Bradley's Pies
East 5100 645 Grand Avenue
- Portland, Oregon.
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The Quality Store Of Clackamas
County Since 1895
The Home of Hart,
Schaffner, and Marx
Queen Quality Shoes
For Women
7th at Main Oregon City
PARAMOUNT
RESTAURANT
All White
Opposite Court House
"Service with a Smile"
All new equipment
HAWLEY
PULP and PAPER CO.
4
Every Merchant and Every
Customer Should Demand
HAWLEY PAPER
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
of Oregon City
Safety, Honesty, Court
esy, Service -
4 p. c. paid on Savings
512 Main St,
Oregon City
HOGG BROS.
Hardware, Furniture
Everything For The
Home
8th at Main, Ore. City
BANK OF COMMERCE
"The Bank That Backs
The Farmers
New location, Bank of
Commerce Building.
Oregon City
Seventh and Main
EDITORIAL
CONFIDENCE
REAL, TRUE, LASTING PROSPERITY COMES
ONLY WITH CONFIDENCE. Confidence in each
other; in our community and in our country. ;
The disgruntled Pessimist has no place in this
scheme for the Good Times which may always be
ours if we so will. WAITING FOR SOMETHING
TO HAPPEN MEANS NOTHING WILL HAPPEN
AND BUSINESS STAGNATION PREVAILS.
Squeezing every cent may lend a feeling of "safety,
first," but eventually leaves one' with no income and
a corresponding financial shrinkage.
Purchasing what you need and when you need it
puts dollars in circulation that come back to you in
rentals, increased property values and prosperity for
all. Employment is -the paramount necessity of
every community for EMPLOYMENT MEANS
WAGES AND WAGES MEAN PROSPERITY. Not
just prosperity for those receiving these wages but
prosperity for those that they, in return, pay them
out to. Prosperity for the Banker, the Merchant,
the Property Owner 'and last and most important
Oregon City AND EVERY ONE OF ITS CITIZENS
MAKING UP THE CIVIC BODY.
The purchasing of a hat, a suit, a pair of shoes, a
loaf of bread or any other of the innumerable articles
which make up the needs of our personal living, all
require the labor of someone in consummating the
purchase. THEREFORE LET THIS PURCHASE
BE MADE IN OREGON CITY.
We want to make this an individual matter with
'every one of you folks, as it is an individual' matter
with every one of our Business Men. ALL THOSE
APPENDED HEREWITH GIVE EMPLOYMENT
TO OREGON CITY PEOPLE. They wish to give
more employment and vocation to those who desire
it and pledge themselves to campaign unceasingly
for the laboring conditions "of our community. All
of the Oregon City Business Men are of this mind
and they ask your support and encouragement.
THIS ENCOURAGEMENT CAN BE GRANTED
BY A 100 PER' CENT LOYAL PATRONAGE OF
THE BUSINESS MEN OF THIS CITY WHO IN
TURN GIVE EMPLOYMENT. TO THE PEOPLE
OF- THE COMMUNITY. It can be granted by your
absolute pledge to employ no labor but what is Ore
gon City labor performed by an Oregon City person.
By these acts you will be offering to the working
man or woman of this city the tangible co-operation
and support which, they rightfully .deserve and which
will all contribute to the final result we are expecting
-A GREATER OREGON CITY.
Jones Drug Co.
"In business for jour
health".
Try our delicious foun
tain lunch
Frank Busch &
Sons
"The Home of Good
Furniture"
"The Winchester Store"
Visit our model grocery
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able companion of a
chievement. Your announcements
express your ideas. With
good Printing you are
sure of good results.
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Maxwell
Willys-Knight
F. O. B. Oregon City
The three leaders in?
Motor Cars
STOKES MOTOR
CAR CO.
Phone 750. 1114 Maiiu.
MAC DRY BATTERY
No Water No Acid
No Attention
GUARANTEED FOR 3 YEARS
Distributors for
Clackamas County
Green Point Garage
Phone 680-J
DURANT CARS
Beautiful, but built to
stand the "Gaff".
May we take your fam
ily for a ride?
Weismandel and Payne
Phone 284, Main and 11
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