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Editorial
August 5, 1918
The Daily Progressive Miner
Ketchikan, Alaska
What is this article about?
The editorial highlights growing awareness among workers of their patriotic duties during World War I, such as buying Liberty bonds and working steadily, to combat slackerism and support the war effort through national unity.
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NOTICEABLE SIGNS OF CHANGE.
Every day brings more signs that labor is coming more and more to a realization of its responsibility as well as its power. When the United States declared war against the Huns and announced the first Liberty loan, a man was thought none the less of by his fellow-workmen if he did not subscribe to a Liberty bond: but now if he has no bonds, or if he refuses to give to the Red Cross: or buy thrift stamps, he is put down as a pro-German. If he does not work steady he is termed a "slacker" and considered such by his fellow-workmen, and his employers and the authorities. This is the sign that counts especially among the foreign born. It is true that most of them may care very little of what Uncle Sam thinks, or what an employer thinks: but they have the greatest respect for what their neighbors or fellow-workmen think. If such a spirit should become nation-wide, and if our thoughts and words are crystallized into action against such "slackers," it will be a great help to our industrial efforts, which is all that is needed to win the war--unity of purpose, that of helping the government.
Every day brings more signs that labor is coming more and more to a realization of its responsibility as well as its power. When the United States declared war against the Huns and announced the first Liberty loan, a man was thought none the less of by his fellow-workmen if he did not subscribe to a Liberty bond: but now if he has no bonds, or if he refuses to give to the Red Cross: or buy thrift stamps, he is put down as a pro-German. If he does not work steady he is termed a "slacker" and considered such by his fellow-workmen, and his employers and the authorities. This is the sign that counts especially among the foreign born. It is true that most of them may care very little of what Uncle Sam thinks, or what an employer thinks: but they have the greatest respect for what their neighbors or fellow-workmen think. If such a spirit should become nation-wide, and if our thoughts and words are crystallized into action against such "slackers," it will be a great help to our industrial efforts, which is all that is needed to win the war--unity of purpose, that of helping the government.
What sub-type of article is it?
Labor
War Or Peace
What keywords are associated?
Labor Responsibility
War Effort
Liberty Bonds
Slackers
Pro German
Unity
Industrial Efforts
What entities or persons were involved?
United States
Huns
Red Cross
Uncle Sam
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Labor's Realization Of Responsibility And Power In The War Effort
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of National Unity Against Slackers To Aid Industrial Efforts In Winning The War
Key Figures
United States
Huns
Red Cross
Uncle Sam
Key Arguments
Labor Is Increasingly Aware Of Its Responsibility And Power
Non Subscribers To Liberty Bonds Were Once Tolerated But Now Seen As Pro German
Refusal To Buy Thrift Stamps Or Donate To Red Cross Marks One As Pro German
Unsteady Work Labels One A Slacker, Disapproved By Fellow Workers, Employers, And Authorities
Foreign Born Workers Respect Opinions Of Neighbors And Fellow Workmen
Nation Wide Action Against Slackers Will Aid Industrial Efforts To Win The War
Unity Of Purpose In Helping The Government Is Key To Victory