A historically valuable look at the work of the S.P. in state legislatures during its heyday.

‘A record of the work of the Socialist representatives in the state legislatures of the United States, 1899-1913, with account of efforts of the party in direct legislation.’

Legislative Program of the Socialist Party by Ethelwyn Mills. Published by the National Office of the Socialist Party of America, Chicago. 1914.

Contents: Introductory, Early Efforts, Successful Measures in Wisconsin, Socialists in Nine Legislatures in 1913, The Present Legislative Program of the Party, The Story by States, Total Gains to Date, Successful Measures, Socialism by Direct Legislation, Amending the Constitution in Missouri, Universal Eight-Hour Law in California, Minimum Wage Bill, Eight-Hour Laws in Michigan and Washington, Montana Workmen’s Compensation Act, Child Labor Bill in Arkansas, Plans in Other States, Indirect Gains, A Comprehensive Program, Conclusion, APPENDIX: Workmen’s Compensation Law, Public Ownership Measure, The State as a Purchasing Agent, Draft of State Constitution. 78 pages.

PDF of full book: https://archive.org/download/cu31924030333243/cu31924030333243.pdf