The Nonpartisan Leader Newspaper, July 12, 1920, Page 8

| d ; g i i i [ i § i i e Philadelphia Woman’s - Arguments Refuted Correspondents Show Absurdity of Mrs. H. P.s Arguments DITOR Nonpartisan Leader: It was fortunate, indeed, that Mrs. H. A. P. “by chance” came across a copy of the _Leader, for she certainly ought to | read and study every one of them. If . she would she would become convinced that the Leader’s correspondents are neither ignor- ant nor inactive and that they ‘are fally aware’ of the industrial, economic and social problems of the day. These are the problems that:the N. P. L. has set out to, and is going to, solve. | She states: that she is the wife of a cleyer busi- ness man and that they have accumulated an ample store of this world’s goods. ' Isn’t-that the case with all profiteers? S _ . But how did they acquire this wea.lth——m an, “kenest, upright way, by physical or mental labor, or was it schemed (as she says) ‘away from the common people into the hands of needless profiteers and middlemen? That is the big question that the laboring classes have set out to answer by organ- izing themselves into-a union known as the Nonpar- tisan league.' Their principles do not bespeak the need of a “leisure class.” democracy? Ina democracy there must be ability to form independept opinions. we: be dominated by an upper class? - The Nonpartisan league tends to pnt all people '/ on a common level, so that all may, enjoy the same * Now is! privileges, ‘social, pol1t1cal and ‘econemic. this not as it should be? Does not the Declaration of Indépendence state that all men are created free and equal ? ‘Why, then, should there be a call for an elevated ; cultural class? Wouldn’t it be better to see the poor, together with the rich, all advancing along the lines of art and refinement” Mrs. H. A, P. says: the rich and seek-to tear down OUR government?” Should the government of the United States be a'. government for the wealthy classes only? Most’ assuredly not. ' The Constitution 'was established by “We, the people;” not by “We; the leisure class, i and it is our desire and intention to.carry on a gov- ernment of the people, by the people and, for the people. ALMA 8. PETERSON Grant County, an. - MRS. H..A. P. HAS KAISER'S PHILOSOPHY, SAYS MRS. A Editor Nonpartisan Leader:: Rt S AR would like to say if she is living to educate her chil- dren to be “RULERS” of men, she had better take that “clever business man” of hers and those pre- cious children right away, and see if; perchance, she: *~ «ean find an isolated island somewhere, and’ invite Kaiser Wilhelm to join this happy family and lxve’ 77 in peace. True, the Bible says, “The poor ye have always .. with: you,” but Christ did not 83y, we MUST have them, or will always ‘have. mandment, “Love your: nelghbor as yourself.” You do not do thxs, or:you could not have written such rticle. ance from impending destruction. * The Nonpartisans want a_social sysl;em wlnch will reward every effort and every bit of labor. We do: not even ‘want women and children to work for your kind without full compensation for their time. ‘We want shorter hours of work, so people will have timeq become educated in the finer things of this' life—art,” music, industry, statesmanship, secience, etc., and when we do you will find more great men and women eminafing from the ranks of the work-f' ers than you will from your “idle rich:” You: say, be kind and: helpfuol to the poor," except‘ when they become vicious. What makes them poor? Too much unpaid labor; lack of right kind of edu- cation; lack of proper’ medzcal care and kmowledge. Too long hours of drudgery is what takes the ambi-’ tion out of people.. - We do not want to’ desttoy the wealthy class; we .« ‘we ‘have produced and you - want our share of what to have your share of what you produce. I can’t findi anywhere where ‘the Bib) Farm Women Reply : Is ‘not our country a ‘Why, then; should 5 “Why -should the poor.envy ; *This is the llttle daughter of Roy Crofoot of Blg Answermg Mrs H A. P, of Philadelphia, in your number of June 14, - week of industrial Iabor for women. . states allow labor for the following ‘number: of | The: Bible also says, “Work out your. : salvation.” « Salvation .means freedoin, deliver- 'ton, $15; Wisconsin, ~ sota,’ Nebraska and. Oklahomn require two. years’ . le, which you ‘guote, ; Waslungton three years . states who shall have the :fat of the land, which is" __THE FARM W O.M ANS "PAGE the Lord’s EXGEPT, those who “first seek the king-. dom of: God, then all these things shall be added ; unto them.” : MRS A AL Klldeer, N D. . Editor Nonpartxsan Leader: = Will you allow one' o " of those simple, idiotic women, as Mrs. H. A. P. styles:us, a few.words in your valuable paper? I think most of us League women understand ‘the _>' 18 scheme of modern civilizatiop aimost too well—so well;‘in fact, that we shall have the rich and lelsure' 5 class off our backs in the near! future. Give the farmer and workingman a fair chance and’ a decent living” wage; they will educate their - children and send forth more competent broader- minded presidents, governors and statesmen than your leisure class has ever: produeed In fact, Mrs. H. A. P, your class is about as much use to Us as'a diseased appendix. % The correspondents of the Womans page under- stand best what they want and intend to get it. We care for none of your charity; we demand our rights. " Yuma, Col.: < MRS. W. B. VALE. Sandy, Mont., and her Shetland pony.’ What ‘other children in’League families have pie- tures of' themselves with tl\eir pets?l Laws for Women § ’Protectlve Statutes of North Dakota Far m : the Lead The woman’s bureau of the United States de-': partment of labor has recently compiled data deal-. ing with laws for the ‘protection’ of women and children in all states. The compilation:shows that North: Dakota is: fnr An advanco of almost all the . i states ~He gave as a com- North‘Dakota prohiblts more than 48 hours a Other League . hours: per week: Colorado, 56; Idaho, 63; Iowa, no.' law reported; Kansas, 56; anesota, 54; Montana, 56; Nebraska, 54; Oklahoma, 63; South Dakota, 70; Texas, 54; Washmgton, 56; Wlseonsm, 56. - 3 - On-the minimum wage question North Dakotar = has fixed minimum wages ‘for experienced adult’ . workers ranging from 516.50 t0.$20 per week. record of other League states: Colorado, wage: not reported;- Idaho, no law; Iowa, no law; _Kansas, " §7-$11; ‘Minnesota, $10.25-$11; Montana, no law; Nebraska, wage not reported, Oklahoma, no law; South ‘Dakota, no law: Texas, no wage reported,__ ; ~Washington, $13.20; Wiseonsln, $18 _ ~.On’ the mothers’ pension law, Norl;h Dakota re- .".3qmres a year’s residence and pays $15 montlfly to‘ " 3 woman 'with, one echild. The payments to a / voraan with one child in’ other states are: Colorado, not specified; Towa, $2 per week; Minnesota, $15- per month; Montana, $20; Nebraska $10; Oklaho- ma; $10; South Dakot: 15 Idaho, Kansas, Mi resxdence within the sta ‘and Texas five years. PAGB »EIGKT . ruling ‘class, although' : minority of the populahon. «They have been able to * do this beeause they are well ‘organized into power- ..all the force of which we are capable.: .. your cause may be lo: , $15; Texas, $12; Washing- nne- 2 Have Yon Joined a Nonpartisan Club_ Pushmg or Leamng;, Evew Woman Must Make Choice, Says - WeH-KnowirNorth Dakota Writer BY FLORENCE BORNER .THE great ‘controversy Befiteen capxul and labor the: people must take ' your shoulder to- the wheel and help : enemy, even though ‘his or her. sympatlues may be .- with the people. = For many years the capltahst class has been the y: constitute but a. small ful groups, while the great mass of the people re- . mained unorganized. If we desire to keep the - . heritage left us by our forefathers we. must awaken' to this menace that threatens us and oombat it with What are we going to do about it? ! First, we must organize ourselves into as power- ful, though not so unserupulous an organlzatnon as our opponents. This ¢an not be done by remmmng | ina state of indifference.” The enemy is wide-awake and. fighting for his life.. If he can turn the senti-" .- ment of the people against your organization by insidious propaganda, he is going to do’it.. All'the i «-flwealth of the universe is at his command and he is . going to useit. As long as the money holds out he ‘can easily find agents to spread the subtle poison” “he concocts. Therefore, be on guard, day and night. Do not relax vigilance s singlé minute, if you do Be'a pusher; not a'leaner! Second we women ust take a larger interest in politics than we formerly have, Tt isionly a mat- . ter of weeks until we will have the' right of ‘'equal- . guffrage and how will:we know how to best serve i our cause unless we know what it represents? WOMEN MUST BE ORGANIZED " AS THEIR HUSBANDS ARE : Unless you have already done so, align yourself . with your Nonpartisan club and take part in meet- | -i'ings.. Try to get your neighbors interested in them = .also. - It is-not enough that you vote properly, you “must-also. te% ‘others how to do'this. Remember -’-theparable the = e talents. In vyisiting your nelghbors ‘speak of yonr meet- lings, telling just what you are trying to accomplish, ! ‘what literature youn ‘are taking up, and also what® .. other entertainment you provide. , .. give them a cordial invitation to attend your next _sides either for or against one o!‘theae e classes, After you have decided put » push do not be a leaner. The man or - : .woman who remains indifferent is a direct aid to the Before leaving meeting. Should they: accept your invitation, in- - - troduce them to your officers and all members ‘S0 that they will feel at home. . "All of us dread to go to.a plaee‘where we arenot acquamted and I believe this keeps lots of people away, but if you make them feel that they are wel- come they will come again and bring their friends.. Third, on election day make sure every one you _know will be there. If they have no way of. going, ‘and you'are provided, call on them and take them' with you, if possible.. Many a time an election & hangs on a singlé vote and how elated you wxll feel if you have helped to cast. that ballot. Just at present women in many sbates are only" : i allowed to vote for certain offices, but let us show them that we do take an mterest m polmcs by vot- . ing just the same. . | - 1 have often heard the expressxon' “What’s the difference whether women are given the ballot or . mot? “They won’t use it ‘anyway, except the unde~ _sirable ones? - it Let us prove the fallgcy of this expressxon by _using the privilege we now have and ‘working w-lth all our ‘might for all our candidates. Woman’s in~ = fluence i the home is ofttimes expressed in. the,,’ voting booth. - After all, our husbands vote.i : large ‘measure as we wish them to, don’t they" Then let us be sure we are: right, and if “John” s ‘otherwise perhaps’ by Judicious ‘advising he = _can be made to see the evxl of the present systemf'fi':, ‘ and help abolish it. - i At no distant’ day husband and w1fe wxll walk together to the polls apd there register their faith in fhe men who have served them and their disap- proval of the boss-rldden, dollar-chasmg bunch Who‘ X are ‘at p{esent servmg mterests.\