Life, 1924-03-20 · page 16 of 42
Life — March 20, 1924 — page 16: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page features company communications and photos from Peter A. Ferrous, Inc. (an Art Iron Works and Kitchen Sinks manufacturer based in East Andaucus, Illinois). The left side contains a "Message from Our President" emphasizing workplace "comradeship" — using informal, familial language to address employees as "Pete" and framing the company as one big family pulling together for mutual success. The right side shows photos from the company's annual outing: employees relaxing outdoors, group portraits of male workers, and female employees at the "Sink Plant One." The photos present a seemingly happy workforce, captioned with names and positive sentiment ("We're Happy R.U.!"). This appears to be internal company propaganda rather than satire — promotional content designed to foster employee loyalty and corporate unity during what was likely the early-to-mid 20th century.
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12 - LIFE - Eiitea by Jawes Ko MeGerssess. Dog and Deer Dept Organ published every while in the intere: ees of Peter A. F Art Iron Work Vol. VIE Ned Fast Comradeship (A Message from Our President) M* one regret is that everyone in this organiza tion does not call me Pete. My Christian name as most of you know, is Peter: and as long as I remember, my loved ones have called me Pete, as mark of affection. My friends, my sisters, my brothers, dear old dad. my precious mother and the best little pal anyone ever had—Mrs. Ferrous—all know me as Pete. 1 wish you did, too, for you are just as close to me as the members of my family And why shouldn't you be, for aren't we all members of the same t loving, happy family—Peter A. Ferrous Sons, Inc Art Iron Works and Kitchen Sinks? s to be upheld, but that does ut we are all pulling together elfish family we are—the whole bunch s out for everyone else's success Comrades! ‘That's what we are Comradeship! That's the watchword Don't forget cither. It is the system that works wonders. And don't forget that I want each one of you to think of me as Pete, even though the dignity of my position unfortunately frowns on your using that term in addressing me lan fl 4 treme, Employee Activities N's! Wednesday nigh Open and Close . in Warehouse No. 4, the mony Boys will hold a. ses sion. The boys are brushing up on some new, numbers and will top off with “Good Night, Ladies.” It will be a stag party, however. Sorry, girls In honor of the recent arrival of a daughter, John Dutfus of Tool Shed Three has been presented with a life-size cast-iron stork by the Board of Directors John has been eighteen years in the company’s service. and just as soon as he buys his own home and has a lawn he inte to install the stork on it. The stork was the last one in stock eee Timm, who used to be one of the bright lights Soap Dish Foundry. is in New York now. New s nit at East Bill. pirit IRON PYRI' TES Sscua at Ou ental Outing PFE S| This delightfully { rural spot was | chosen for the out- ing because of its combined beauties of soft turf spreading shade trees and the joys of Nature un- spoiled. Comfortasle as | though everyone | had his own li» mousine, here are the boys and girls in the roomy truck procided ‘wa by the company. eas cts OF PETER The executives |.” FERROUS SONS."S flloced in Mf. FWERE tarry RU-2\ Here they are. The men who make the works go. Standing. Mr. Geylord and Mr. Whimple. Sitting. Mr. Dumps and Mr. Grey. Standing, sitting. standing, Mr. Ferrous. The Girls of Sink Plant One. Watch your step, Mr. Ziegfeld. Home Again. After aday's fun it surely twas good to be bock omid the familiar scenes of our loced plant. 5) comicbooks.com