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Immigration labor shifts in 19th century industrial work
The article chronicles immigrant children and youths in factory and service roles, including the San Jose railroad and Mission and Pioneer Woolen Mills. It highlights language learning, household duties, and rapid entry into lighter manual trades, with a focus on Olives and other labor groups filling roles from sewing to packing medicines. It also touches on political crime cases and early public notices.
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Mission and Pioneer Woolen Mills