Bessie Brownstein (left), 8 yrs old, Hartford, Connecticut, March 1909. Photo by Lewis Hine.

Newsgirls waiting for papers. Largest girl, Alice Goldman has been selling for 4 years. Newsdealer says she uses viler language than the newsboys do. Besie Goldman and Bessie Brownstein are 9 years old and have been selling about one year. All sell until 7:00 or 7:30 P.M. daily. Location: Hartford, Connecticut, March 1909, Lewis Hine.

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