Missouri Historic photos, documents, and people

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Workers in Fargo & Phelps Shoe Co., Saw six boys and two girls probably under 14. Note face of very young girl in window. Large sign up, "Boys Wanted." Location: Louisiana, Missouri.

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Home of a 9 year old boy named Brush who sells papers intermittently. 823 De Soto St. Father said to be worth $40,000 in property and soap factory. Location: St. Louis, Missouri.

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Merry Christmas. The Society of Christian Approach to the Jews, Inc. and our Palestine Missionaries send you greetings and a genuine Palestine stamp for your Christmas souvenir

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Team work. Older brother makes smaller boy do the work. Small boy said he was 9 years old. Appears to be 7. May 7th, 1910. Witness E.N. Clopper. Location: St. Louis, Missouri.

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Noon hour at Brown Shoe Factory. Youngest boy is Willie McIntyre, probably under 14. Was unwilling to be photo'd and had to be taken by snapshot. Location: Moberly, Missouri.

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The boy with bag, nicknamed Turk, said he was going to Texas soon. The investigator found him recently with $1.75 he had just won at craps. Location: St. Louis, Missouri.

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9 year old boy who was smoking and playing pool in Pool Room Branch (Chouteau & Manchester) while waiting for papers. 4 P.M. May 5, 1910. Location: St. Louis, Missouri.

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Maurice Livingston works for Southern Express Co. Began at 15 years. Location: Mountain Grove, Missouri / Lewis W. Hine.

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Francis Lance, 5 years old, 41 inches high. Sells regularly on Grand Avenue. He jumps on and off moving cars at risk of life. Location: St. Louis, Missouri.