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10 THE WESTERN BARBER. HIS NEW BROTHER. by carrying his Sunday closing fight to the Supreme Court. It is claimed that those in favor of Sunday closing would not join the association while Mr. Petit remained a member.

By Joe Lincoln. Barbers Union No. 31 of St. Paul entertained No. fil of Minneapolis on April 24th.

The entertainment consisted of songs, recitations and speeches. Refreshments were served. The Minnesota State Federation of Labor meets in Duluth June 12th and 13th. The barbers unions of St. Paul, Minneapolis, Brainerd, Winona and Duluth will be represented by delegates.

Daniel Hetzker of Winona, one of the best known barbers in Minnesota, died last month. He was a member of the firm of Hetzker Bros. Say, Ive got a little brother, Never teased to have him nuther, But hes here; They just went ahead and bought him, And, last week, the doctor brought him, Want that queer? When I heard the news from Molly, Why, I thought at first twas jolly, Cause, you see, I sposed I could go and get him And then mamma, course would let him Play with me. But when I had once looked at him, Why! I says, My sakes is that him? Just that mite They said, Yes, and Aint he cunnin? And I thought they must be funnin Pies a sight! Hes so small, its just amazin, And youd think that he was blazin, Hes so red; And his nose is like a berry, And hes bald as Uncle Jerry On his head. Why, he isnt worth a dollar! All he does is cry and holler More and more; Wont sit up, you cant arrange him I dont see why pa dont change him At the store.

Now weve got to dress and feed him And we really didnt need him Moren a frog; Whyd they buy a baby brother When they know Id good deal ruther Have a dog? L. A. W. Bulletin. BARBERS.

There are still several non-union barber shops in Marion, Ind. Barbers Union No. 102 of St. Louis is growing rapidly, both in membership and influence. Eighteen new members were initiated in the past month.

Movements are on foot for the organization of the barbers at Canton, 111, and it is thought the union will be in full operation within the coming week. Canton has been known as the greatest non-union town in the country, but the union people are making good headway and several unions will be organized there before many weeks. It is estimated that there are 000,000 barbers in the United States, and the better informed members of the profession have started a healthy movement to elevate and dignify it by securing legislation that will correct some of the evils of which they are now complaining and restore it to the honorable distinction which barbers enjoyed in the old days when they took rank with physicians and musicians and artists. This was before barbers colleges were heard of and young men had to learn the trade before they were allowed to practice it. The Labor Bulletin.

Fifty cents will pay for a six months' subscription to the Western Barber and for thirl days we will have Le Blancs Nation Rules of Whos Next miled free as a premium. Subscribe now. Axton and Baker of Cherryvale, have just completed remodelling their building and have added one more Koken hydraulic chair and a fine three-chair combination case. It is a model shop. Cherryvale is booming.

IMPROVE YOUR LEISURE TIME. Ulake Up, Barbers, C. Abernathy has just bought the four-chair Koken hydraulic shop from W. J. Berry and is now running two of the finest four-chair shops in Oklahoma City.

Foreman Berryhave just put in a fine three-chair Koken hydraulic shop at Strand, Ok. Wliy not fit yourselves for Short hand work? Good stenographers command good pay. A knowledge of Shorthand would be a great help to you even fqr your own use. With the facilities which are presented by the unique publication, Shorthand for Everybody, published by Geo. E.

Dougherty, Topeka, Kansas, no one, be his time ever so limited, need hesitate to undertake the learning of the art. If you are interested you may secure two 32 page Booklets, containing the alphabet and first lessons, together with full information, by sending Mr. Doughcity five cents in stamps and agreeing to show the booklets to five persons of different families. These booklets are too expensive to send out promiscuously. Mr.

Dougherty runs a School of Shorthand and Typewriting at 725-727 Kansas Avenue which offers decided advantages to those wishing to take a regular stenographic course. Lou Mark of Girard, has just put in a fine two-chair Koken hydraulic shop in the Mathewson hotel at Parsons, Kan. if a-.