The Iron Puddler; My Life in the Rolling Mills and What Came of It James J James John Davis 9781290444088 Books
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The Iron Puddler; My Life in the Rolling Mills and What Came of It James J James John Davis 9781290444088 Books
This is a rare story in two ways. Few have told the story from first hand experience the work in the iron mines and furnaces in the late 19th century, so this is a unique account. Secondly, Mr. Davis moved from a poor, uneducated immigrant boy who went to work at age 11 to succeed and become a secretary of labor. Both stories are very interesting. I could not help but to be impressed by the physical labor and conditions under which these men worked, and I am sure that he told only part of the story. I must admit that I was fascinated in part as my own Irish immigrant great-grandfather worked as a puddler in an iron furnace. Truly these men helped to build America. The book itself is easy to read and to follow, and I enjoyed it. Mr. Davis has some interesting metaphors from his work which he applies to life in general, and some of his political and philosophical biases, typical of the time, are given. It helps one understand the mindset of much of the country at the turn of the century through the 20s.Product details
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The Iron Puddler; My Life in the Rolling Mills and What Came of It James J James John Davis 9781290444088 Books Reviews
This is a story about a man that purchased land in Ilinois and founded Mooseheart the Child City and School that is still in operation today.
This is a story of a man that had nothing and not only did he become a success but he arranged for children to be sponsered into "Mooseheart the Child City" where they received a first class education and vocational so they also could prosper. That man is James J Davis a great man to know and emulate. This book is very good history.
This is the autobiography of James J. Davis, an iron bar maker (a puddler) who left the mill to go into politics, rising to represent Pennsylvania in the United State Senate from 1930 to 1945 after being U.S. Labor Secretary under Presidents Harding, Coolidge, and Hoover. He wrote his autobiography while Labor Secretary so it lacks insight into his subsequent Senate career. It still provides insights into the Pennsylvania politics, economy, and life during his times.
James Davis was an opponent of fancy words. He noted that working people were being hurt in courtrooms because they did not understand the questions from attorneys. After seeing that, he dedicated his life into turning complex words into simple ones. In this manner, he believed labor and management could speak to each other and understand each other. This was a philosophy he took from being Ellwood City Clerk to serving as US Labor Secretary.
Davis championed workers perhaps in part because he saw their exploitation. He himself was arrested, tried in a "kangaroo court", and sentenced to a working camp where employers purchased prison labor.
As a Republican, he was not a fan of unions. He in fact became the leader of his local union by criticizing the previous union leaders for being what he called "slick talkers" who were calling for a strike that he opposed. He believed that higher wages could be negotiated by studying making work more efficient and approaching management with logic that justified higher wages.
As Labor Secretary, he was sickened by the deplorable conditions of immigration stations. Yet, no laws were being violated. His remedy, as he wrote, "it was only necessary to add sympathy and understanding to the enforcement of the law." He was also a strong anti-communist, observing "I never knew a communist in my life that was a well man."
Davis credits himself with saving management and employees millions of dollars by negotiating settlements as Labor Secretary that avoided strikes. His office settled 3,600 out of 4,000 labor disputes. Prior to that, 70% of such cases resulted in strikes. History may well question, though, if his was in fact tilted towards management that was the financial lifeblood of the Republican Party. One can conclude that James Davis seemed true to his anti-strike belief throughout his career. This was an era when the grievances of workers were vastly ignored, and Davis was part of the problem. For that, his beliefs, while sincere, were faulty and millions suffered from deplorable working conditions and low wages.
Don't let the title turn you off. If you like history and insight into the formation of unions, this is an excellent read. I learned a lot about both sides of unions that I had never known. Very well written.
As a member of the Women of the Moose, it's been fascinating to read his story as he develops the vision of Mooseheart. AMAZING MAN Mr Davis was ....
Older book -- but principles still apply -- especially a high school diploma with a "trade"
This is a rare story in two ways. Few have told the story from first hand experience the work in the iron mines and furnaces in the late 19th century, so this is a unique account. Secondly, Mr. Davis moved from a poor, uneducated immigrant boy who went to work at age 11 to succeed and become a secretary of labor. Both stories are very interesting. I could not help but to be impressed by the physical labor and conditions under which these men worked, and I am sure that he told only part of the story. I must admit that I was fascinated in part as my own Irish immigrant great-grandfather worked as a puddler in an iron furnace. Truly these men helped to build America. The book itself is easy to read and to follow, and I enjoyed it. Mr. Davis has some interesting metaphors from his work which he applies to life in general, and some of his political and philosophical biases, typical of the time, are given. It helps one understand the mindset of much of the country at the turn of the century through the 20s.
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