{"product_id":"pair-of-union-publications-may-and-june-1926","title":"PAIR OF UNION PUBLICATIONS - MAY AND JUNE 1926","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eAbout the Publication\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"7\"\u003eThe Carpenter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC), based out of Indianapolis, Indiana at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorical Significance:\u003c\/b\u003e First published in May 1881 by union co-founder Peter J. McGuire, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"91\"\u003eThe Carpenter\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the oldest continuously published labor union periodicals in North American history. It was designed to keep dues-paying members informed about union news, labor laws, localized wage disputes, technical woodworking tutorials, and architectural drafting lessons.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e. May 1926 Edition (Volume XLVI, No. 5)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCover Art:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a striking, period-typical block illustration of a craftsman at a workbench working with a hand plane, flanked by a hand saw and architectural compass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBack Cover Ad:\u003c\/b\u003e A wonderful vintage advertisement for \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"53\"\u003eE.C. Atkins \u0026amp; Co. \"Silver Steel\" Saws\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring \"Mr. Happy Man\" and showcasing the historic Indianapolis saw manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e2. June 1926 Edition (Volume XLVI, No. 6)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCover Art:\u003c\/b\u003e Uses the same iconic union masthead and craftsman framing illustration as the May issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eThe Local Provenance Stamp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eBoth covers feature a vintage, ink-stamped name and address:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eG. H. Puffer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e136 Fairlawn Ave.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNewark, Ohio\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eThis means these exact copies were mailed directly to a local Newark carpenter and union member exactly one hundred years ago. It gives the ephemera a fantastic piece of local labor history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kicks Mix Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47880188657827,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/6831\/6835\/files\/20260714_105051.jpg?v=1784052265","url":"https:\/\/kicksmixbooks.store\/products\/pair-of-union-publications-may-and-june-1926","provider":"Kicks Mix Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}