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Industrialization - Interpersonal


Blacksmith German



Earnings: Of father $450

Condition:
Family numbers 7--parents and five children; three boys and two girls; aged from one to seven years. Two of them go to school. Occupy 4 rooms in tenement block, and pay $12 per month for same. The surroundings are only fair. The rooms are carpeted, and the family appear comparatively comfortable, but are not satisfied with their condition. Father belongs to the Labor organization and considers himself somewhat benefited thereby. He, however, is only able to secure work twenty-five weeks in the year, and receives $3 per day for his work.

Food:

Breakfast--Bread, meat, butter and coffee.
Dinner--Lunch at work; family at home, bread, tea, etc.
Supper--Bread, butter, meat and coffee or tea.

Cost of Living:
Rent $144
Fuel 40
Meat and groceries 160
Clothing, boots and shoes and dry goods 80
Books, papers, etc. 10
Trades unions 5
Sickness 10
Sundries 25
TOTAL $474