Two newspaper articles about the “girl strikers”
These articles are used with the copyright permission granted from The Columbian

The Daily Columbian
February 10, 1913

GIRLS CONTINUE STRIKE AT CAMAS PAPER BAG PLANT

The strike of the girls a the Camas bag factory still continues and it has lost none of its effectiveness, notwithstanding the fact that it is now entering its third week.

Last Monday a determined effort was made to resume operations of the plant but it proved unsuccessful for with the exception of two girls the strikers stood firm and have been able to hold their ranks intact up to the present time.

When a settlement will be reached it is difficult to say, the two conferences held between the strikers and Superintendent Duvall being barren of results.

As the company claims that the bonus system it is about to install will mean a substantial increase in the pay of the girls and as the girls only insist on an increase of 15 cents a day before they resume work. It would seem that a satisfactory settlement to all parties concerned would not be so very difficult to reach.

The Daily Columbian
February 13, 1913

STRIKE AT CAMAS IS SETTLED

The big strike of the girls in the paper bag factory at Camas, the girls agreeing to go to work at the old scale until March 1, when they shall receive $1.25. The struck for $1.50.

As a result of the settlement the entire crew will resume operations Monday morning, it is understood. City Health Officer Dr. E. A. Lupton has inspected the factory and has recommended a fan and better ventilation conditions.

An attempt of the factory to resume operation January 27 with non-striking recruits practically failed, and several attempts of Mayor J. W. Duval to help the opposing factions to reach a settlement were futile. The company has succeeded, however in keeping two girls at work on one of the company’s 25 bag machines since January 27.