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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1897
Page
6
A damaged OCR passage references gender roles in labor, mentioning women and restrictions in workplace contexts. It signals debates on women’s employment and social expectations without clear names, dates, or events.
The Klondike Transportation Company and various promoters discuss bringing women to Circle City and Dawson to work as nurses, seamstresses, cooks, entertainers, and professionals. Reports note expected wages from $2 per page for transcription to $50 monthly for experienced workers, with demand rising as seasonal labor and housing options expand. Promoters stress safety, fair treatment, and the idea of a women’s colony to pursue skilled work and independence in the Yukon fields.
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