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Thresher notes working amongst German Americans and wonders whether he can "demand" fellow workers speak "American."

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Sketch of Augustus Sinning's early life in both Germany and the United States, including education and labor history.

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Image of young Augustus Sinning in front of G. F. Eyrich's shoe store, where he worked. Accompanying article tells story of attempted robbery and Sinning's capture of thief.

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Image of a workroom in the Hertzberg Bindery

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Image of Hertzberg Bindery interior with artisans and management in front of finished product.

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Concerning unpatriotic actions, and violence, by groups, namely "labor leaders" and those "stirring up dissension among the workers."

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Dedham teacher writes regarding the dis-loyal actions of the Farmer's Union.

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Lewis notes Braun's disappointment in Harding--he didn't vote for him this year--and worries about low-wage immigrant labor coming from Germany

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Harding responds to Lewis, saying nothing to rumor of German labor migration. Lewis can "depend that those in authority in this country will never permit the cheap labor idea to create havoc in our industrial conditions."

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Moran on "war work" in Clinton.

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