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I wonder if it was worth for those men and boys to make the record.
posted by
Annicita
on May 22, 2023 at 6:58 AM
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We must never forget those kids.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on May 19, 2023 at 10:25 AM
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Re: It happened quite regularly back in that time frame.
Mining is some of the hardest manual labor that I have ever seen. They had terrible working conditions, health issues, and very little pay. It's hard to believe that age had no bearing whatsoever when it came to the long days. 
posted by
Sherri_G
on May 19, 2023 at 9:58 AM
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Terrible actually. Children being worked almost to death in such a dangerous environment. no schooling of course, no time for play or sports. no childhood ...
posted by
Kabu
on May 19, 2023 at 9:10 AM
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