Variety (February 1914)

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VARIETY .■■■•■ M -< i^t\ , •*;■'■ *"■■ TiV- H ; ■ (, y .': •^ ■*i '".'.'*..,■''." !' An Ounce of Fact is Worth a Ton of Argument WHY ALL ACTORS and ACTRESSES SHOULD JOIN THE , WHITE RATS ■*'■ I. BECAUSE it is the only bona fkle protective organization of players in America. BECAUSE it has collected in cash and cancelled time over three millions of dollars for the artist within the past five years. BECAUSE BECAUSE it is the only artists' organization in America that has arbitration agreements with managers. W^**»».^f J."»-< ^ ^/v-s^Bf " it has secured the passage of laws in many States for the benefit of the artist. BECAUSE it helped to pass the new copyright law now in vogue. \.[ BECAUSE if you are a member in good standing and need money to make a railroad jump, the organization loans you amount needed. BECAUSE you get legal advice and legal protection free. ^^ BECAUSE you have the free use of the most modern Club House and Home, right in the heart oiF New York City. BECAUSE the White Rats are affiliated with the Variety Artistes' Federation of England, which gives protection to you, if in Great Britain. BECAUSE the White Rats are affiliated with the International Artisten-Loge of Germany, and Union Syndicale des Artistes Lyriques of France, giving - protection to you on the continent. '>i; BECAUSE the White Rats are also affiliated with the Australian Vaudeville Artists' Association, protecting you in Australia. BECAUSE the White Rats is' the only actors' organization affiliated with the American Federation of Labor and recognized by that body. BECAUSE if you are a White Rat, you are protected all over the world.* If you wish to join, write for an application form WHITE RATS BUILDING, 227-229-231 West 46th Street, New York City The initiation fee is $25.00 Annual dues are $10.00, payable semi-annually