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The Rising Generation, Gregtown, Augusta, where the hands in King Mill live. "Worst part of Augusta." Secretary of Associated Charities said. Boy with cap (left hand end) Willie Crappse in mill work for 4 years. next Jimmie Reese, 2 years in mill. Location: Augusta, Georgia.

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The Rising Generation, Gregtown, Augusta, where the hands in King Mill live. "Worst part of Augusta." Secretary of Associated Charities said. Boy with cap (left hand end) Willie Crappse in mill work for 4 years. next Jimmie Reese, 2 years in mill. Location: Augusta, Georgia.

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01/01/1909

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Hine, Lewis Wickes, 1874-1940, photographer

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Augusta (Ga.), 33.47083, -81.97472

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