Age limit of 14 years applied to factories and stores: In 1904, 12 States; in 1910, 19 States.
Also from factories and stores the limit in 1910 extends to offices, laundries, hotels, bowling-alleys, etc.
Age limit of 16 for work in coal-mines; 1904 none. In 1910 6 States fixt limit of 16 years; 18 States at 14, and 8 States at 12.
Employment forbidden during school hours: 1904 in 14 States; 1910 in 23 States.
Night-work prohibited: 1904 in 13 States, the age limit in some being as low as 12 years. 1910: 24 States with 16-year limit, 7 States with 14-year limit, 2 States with 12-year limit, 1 State (in certain industries) with 18-year limit. New York prohibited night work in messenger service 10 P.M. to 5 A.M. to all minors.
Compulsory education: Laws for the first time in 6 States. Age limit for attendance raised in 6 (more) States.
Child-labor laws now (1910) exist in every State except Nevada. They are being steadily improved.
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