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Seattle Star in Seattle, Washington

06 Dec 1904

Page 8

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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1904

Page

8

Imperial Councillor Kolb’s American Odd Jobs Journey

The Imperial Councillor Kolb disguises himself to study life in the United States. He endures months of poverty and hunger in Chicago while seeking work from waiter to brewer helper, enduring dirty utensils and brutal conditions before finally securing casual labor and earning 1.25 dollars a day.

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United States Chicago Lin Ger America Thas Lantic Kolb Flotor Imperial Jim Imperial Conncillor The Athletic Association Kilb
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Hardship and Change in a German Imperial Councillor Tale

Imperial Councillor Kolb loses his post after four weeks of toil. He descends into unemployment and drudgery awaiting a new job in a cycle factory earning 99 a week. He shares a lodging with 20 beds and observes stark class contrasts among American and European workers.

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Berlin Kolb Emall Germany
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