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Letter to Editor
February 25, 1944
The Butler County Press
Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio
What is this article about?
A voter since 1884 reflects on always supporting candidates best for the people and warns against switching in turbulent times. Recalls low wages in early 1900s Cincinnati ($1.25/day labor, 65c/day motorman) and credits organized labor for improvements.
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J.T.D.'s Contribution This Week
The Cherrytree's little Hatchet still has a Keen Edge; Heeds NOT where the Chips fall.
Every Presidential Election since 1884, I have cast my vote for who I thought the best interest for the people (who made America). But to Swap Horses in Most TURBULENT STREAM; Is "to say the least" UNWISE.
In the first years of 1900 A.D., not so hard to get a job, but "Oh" what wages!
Work in Cincinnati, Ohio, paid common labor $1.25 per day. On Cincinnati street cars as motorman seven months, averaged about 65c per day.
One could buy something with a dollar, but couldn't make very big BANK DEPOSITS. Wonder if "Organized Labor" has caused a change for better wages, I THINK SO.
-J. T. D.
The Cherrytree's little Hatchet still has a Keen Edge; Heeds NOT where the Chips fall.
Every Presidential Election since 1884, I have cast my vote for who I thought the best interest for the people (who made America). But to Swap Horses in Most TURBULENT STREAM; Is "to say the least" UNWISE.
In the first years of 1900 A.D., not so hard to get a job, but "Oh" what wages!
Work in Cincinnati, Ohio, paid common labor $1.25 per day. On Cincinnati street cars as motorman seven months, averaged about 65c per day.
One could buy something with a dollar, but couldn't make very big BANK DEPOSITS. Wonder if "Organized Labor" has caused a change for better wages, I THINK SO.
-J. T. D.
What sub-type of article is it?
Reflective
Informative
Political
What themes does it cover?
Politics
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
Presidential Election
Voting History
Wages 1900
Organized Labor
Cincinnati Ohio
What entities or persons were involved?
J. T. D.
Letter to Editor Details
Author
J. T. D.
Main Argument
advises against changing political support mid-crisis, reflects positively on organized labor's role in improving wages since early 1900s.
Notable Details
References Elections Since 1884
Cincinnati Wages: $1.25/Day Labor, 65c/Day Motorman
Idiom: Swap Horses In Midstream