Striking Gains In Child Labor Laws Across States
A new National Child Labor Committee compilation covers 1915 legislation. Alabama raises to fourteen for all gainful work and adds a sixteen year limit for dangerous jobs. Pennsylvania enacts continuation school requirements for fourteen and fifteen year olds, plus night messenger limits and stricter permit rules. Michigan raises majorities for permits, Iowa and California strengthen street work and night work rules, and Rhode Island mirrors permit and street work updates. Overall, most states show progress though Tennessee and Arkansas face relaxations or attempts to repeal.
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National Child Labor Committee
Pennsylvania
Alabama
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Michigan
South Carolina
Texas
California
Iowa
Rhode
Nevada
Office of Labor Commissioner
Wyoming
Tennessee
Arkansas
Federal action urged to enforce child labor laws
Florence Kelley told the Eleventh Annual Conference on Child Labor in San Francisco that state laws cannot be properly enforced and that a federal law is needed. She cited juries, magistrates, and perjury as major obstacles, noting New York and neighboring states face widespread nonenforcement in canneries and sweated industries. Lovejoy adds that federal enforcement would shield North Carolina residents from tenement goods.
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Florence Kelley
San Francisco
Kelley
Chicago
Yor
State Department of Labor
New York
New Jersey
Maryland
Delaware
North Carolina
Owen R. Lovejoy
Statement on child labor and schooling in the South
A BR Lovejoy quote argues only white children should be seen near mills, while colored children traverse to school. He questions eight hour day gains and suggests enforcing a sixteen year age limit to keep underage workers out of factories.
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Cotton Milla
BR Lovejoy
500 Children to Wait on You at Salient Exhibit in SF
In a San Francisco child labor exhibit, Lewis W. Hine of the National Child Labor Committee explains how everyday goods trace to child workers. He notes flowers, lace, clothing, berries, canned goods, and even oysters may involve child labor, urging protection for about 500 children connected to familiar comforts.
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National Child Labor Committee
Lewis W. Hine
New York
New England
Maine
Red Light District
Asher
Indy
Mr. Hine
Odd Scraps and Seasonal Bits from 1863 Scrap Basket
A collage of historical notes and playful vignettes including references to Sept centennials and Confederate actions, plus reprinted poems and household tips. Interwoven are humorous quips about fans, fashion, and trains of thought from a bygone era.
Elbert Bede Quotes on Humility and Gender Roles
A fragmented column quotes Elbert Bede on humility and gender, noting women and suffragists, marriage dynamics, and social norms. It references a claimed ancient muse engraving and a translator’s assertion about Genesis figures, illustrating dated views and literary digressions.
Visit Our Schools A Call to Active School Support
A reflection on public apathy toward education urges families and business leaders to visit classrooms, engage with teachers, and support the school system. The piece critiques constant fault finding and encourages tangible involvement to improve student welfare and school vitality.
Heard in town on debt among kin and fate
A reader notes a grim sentiment accusing surviving relatives of paying an Indian's debts and jokes about wishing the man would turn Indian and die. If the subject reads this, he may wonder who is meant in the taunting line.
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Elbert Bede
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Ts Rdema
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