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Editorial
August 29, 1913
The Lemmon Herald
Lemmon, Perkins County, South Dakota
What is this article about?
Editorial on Labor Day features a poem by James W. Edgerton and argues for national development of industries to prioritize working class welfare amid the ongoing struggle between capital and labor.
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Labor Day
On the front page of The Herald this week we reproduce a Labor Day poem by the well-known poet author, Mr. James W. Edgerton.
Leaving to one side all the arguments for and against the cause of labor, we want to point the reader to this: that the time is close at hand when the great struggle between capital and labor must be settled for all future time. We, as a nation, shall be obliged to build and develop our great industries; instead of leaving it to unscrupulous individuals to exploit us; we shall and must pay more attention to the welfare of our neglected working class. Whether we like it or not we shall be driven inexorably into the world's commercial struggle.
The great cause of labor is moving on and on, each year sees its ranks filled with men, who are fighting with all their remaining strength, and with the desperation of those doomed to perdition; the greed of private ownership in all our great industries.
MEN of toil, march on forever
In the path to better days.
Bless the world by your endeavor
All the lowly to upraise.
Bear your standard in the van!
Make it honored, loved, respected.
Until every workingman
'Neath its folds shall feel protected.
To false counsel bid defiance.
Not on violence, but right,
Place your firm and sure reliance
And thus win your bloodless fight.
On the front page of The Herald this week we reproduce a Labor Day poem by the well-known poet author, Mr. James W. Edgerton.
Leaving to one side all the arguments for and against the cause of labor, we want to point the reader to this: that the time is close at hand when the great struggle between capital and labor must be settled for all future time. We, as a nation, shall be obliged to build and develop our great industries; instead of leaving it to unscrupulous individuals to exploit us; we shall and must pay more attention to the welfare of our neglected working class. Whether we like it or not we shall be driven inexorably into the world's commercial struggle.
The great cause of labor is moving on and on, each year sees its ranks filled with men, who are fighting with all their remaining strength, and with the desperation of those doomed to perdition; the greed of private ownership in all our great industries.
MEN of toil, march on forever
In the path to better days.
Bless the world by your endeavor
All the lowly to upraise.
Bear your standard in the van!
Make it honored, loved, respected.
Until every workingman
'Neath its folds shall feel protected.
To false counsel bid defiance.
Not on violence, but right,
Place your firm and sure reliance
And thus win your bloodless fight.
What sub-type of article is it?
Labor
Economic Policy
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Labor Day
Capital Vs Labor
Working Class Welfare
Industrial Development
Labor Rights
Private Ownership Greed
What entities or persons were involved?
James W. Edgerton
The Herald
Working Class
Capital
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Struggle Between Capital And Labor
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Labor Cause And Workers' Welfare
Key Figures
James W. Edgerton
The Herald
Working Class
Capital
Key Arguments
Time To Settle Capital Labor Struggle Permanently
Nation Must Develop Industries Collectively, Not Leave To Unscrupulous Individuals
Prioritize Welfare Of Neglected Working Class
Inevitable Involvement In Global Commercial Struggle
Labor Cause Advances Against Greed Of Private Ownership
Workers Fight Desperately For Rights