Newsboys, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma


Ernest Chester, 5 years old sells newspapers with his older brother Emmet, 1917


Alfred Brook, 8-year-old newsie. Everett Glin on the right


5-year-old newsie


Says he is 14; school records say 13. Says he has steady job
"Been a messenger for years. Get $15 for 2 weeks' pay."


Passing away the time on the corner


8-year-old newsboy


Western Union Messenger


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