BONE gave unstintingly of his time and energy to secure legislation prohibiting Canada from shipping more than a specified quota of shingles across the border. This quota has been set at 25 percent of domestic consumption. In 1936 the Senator strengthened the quota law. This distinctive piece of legislation is responsible for present favorable conditions within the shingle industry. During 1938 shingle mills have been operating 98 percent of the time with a workweek of 36 hours. a 6hour shift. and a wage scale of 92 cents per hour." This same letter could be repeated today if it were not for the baneful influence of the agreement that has been negotiated with Canada.
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