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6 P.M. April 23, 1909. Boys all work in Bates Mfg. Co., Lewiston, Me. Several of smallest have been there several years. Larger boys get $4 to $5 a week. Nearly any one could not speak English. Location: Lewiston, Maine

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6 P.M. April 23, 1909. Boys all work in Bates Mfg. Co., Lewiston, Me. Several of smallest have been there several years. Larger boys get $4 to $5 a week. Nearly any one could not speak English. Location: Lewiston, Maine

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01/01/1909

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Hine, Lewis Wickes, 1874-1940, photographer

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Lewiston (Me.), 44.10028, -70.21472

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