My Neighbor the Workingman (Classic Reprint)

Explore a thoughtful defense of American wage standards and the duties of workers and employers.

This collection argues for practical steps to raise wages while strengthening citizenship, emphasizing loyalty, law, and responsible labor.

The text frames the issue around working people, capitalists, and the role of government. It speaks to how wages can rise through cooperation, disciplined work, and a shared sense of national service. It presents a vision of work as part of a constructive civic duty, grounded in everyday realities.

• Why fair, higher wages are tied to responsible, skilled work and strong character.
• How labor and capital can align to benefit both workers and business owners.
• The importance of citizenship, law, and loyalty in guiding economic change.
• Approaches to avoiding demagoguery and sustaining practical progress.

Ideal for readers who value practical history, civic responsibility, and discussions of work, wages, and national unity.