One of the spinners in whitnel cotton mfg. Co. N.c. She was 51 inches high. Had been in mill 1 year. Some at night. Runs 4 sides, 48 cents a day. When asked how old, she hesitated, then said “i don’t remember.” Then confidentially, “I’m not old enough to work, but i do just the same.” Location: whit (42/99)

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One of the spinners in whitnel cotton mfg. Co. N.c. She was 51 inches high. Had been in mill 1 year. Some at night. Runs 4 sides, 48 cents a day. When asked how old, she hesitated, then said “i don’t remember.” Then confidentially, “I’m not old enough to work, but i do just the same.” Location: whit

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