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28 learn to demand. That is the message of Socialism to the working class.

When you workingmen know what you want and organize to get it, you will get it. The big business men have the money. But we have the votes. You workingmen must learn to become proud of your power and think how you can use your power. If we stand together and elect men who come out clean and square for what we want, the result will be a better, sweeter, fairer life for all, both rich and poor.

I ask you to get acquainted with the Socialists and find out for yourself what we are planning to do. We may be dreamers, but we are mighty hard-headed dreamers on this question of jobs and work, and bread for all. Learn all you can about the Socialist party. Study our principles. Go to our meetings. Read our papers and books.

You're only one man, Bill. But come over and help us! We need you. You need us. Get into line. Be game!

One word more—don't throw this letter away. Keep it and read it once more. Then pass it along to some other fellow.

Keep your chin in the air. Get your head busy on Socialism and you'll line up under the red banner of love and hope and peace and order and all that will come when every man and woman has an equal chance and fair play is a real thing in the lives of all of us.