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This boy has worked in Payne Cotton Mill, for 2 yrs Macon, Ga. Runs 4 sides and earns 52 cents a day. Overseer has hand on boy' s shoulder. He said this mill made 70% profit last year and excepts to make 100% this year. This is owned by Bibb Mfg. Co. Location: Macon, Georgia.

This boy has worked in Payne Cotton Mill, for 2 yrs Macon, Ga. Runs 4 ...

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This boy has worked in Payne Cotton Mill, for 2 yrs Macon, Ga. Runs 4 sides and earns 52 cents a day. Overseer has hand on boy' s shoulder. He said this mill made 70% profit last year and excepts to make 100% this year. This is owned by Bibb Mfg. Co. Location: Macon, Georgia.

This boy has worked in Payne Cotton Mill, for 2 yrs Macon, Ga. Runs 4 ...

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This boy has worked in Payne Cotton Mill, for 2 yrs Macon, Ga. Runs 4 sides and earns 52 cents a day. Overseer has hand on boy' s shoulder. He said this mill made 70% profit last year and excepts to make 100% this year. This is owned by Bibb Mfg. Co. Location: Macon, Georgia.

This boy has worked in Payne Cotton Mill, for 2 yrs Macon, Ga. Runs 4 ...

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T. A. Wright, Supt. of the Whitnell [sic?] (N.C.) Cotton Mfg. Co. A typical boss,--except hat he was less gruff and suspicious than most. Began mill work at 10 years old. Been at it 18 years. I asked him if he excepts to send his own children to work in the mill. He smiled grimly, " Not if I keep my health, They're going to get an education." He said parents are responsible for so many children in the mills. Father loafs just as soon as children get old enough to work. Dec. 22, 08. Location: Whitnel, North Carolina / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

T. A. Wright, Supt. of the Whitnell [sic?] (N.C.) Cotton Mfg. Co. A ty...

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