Photographs from the Chicago Daily News: Newsboys Surviving

Newsboys
Surviving

Horse Power
for Transportation

Football Becomes
a Major Sport

American Indians
/ Native Americans

Christmas
Activities

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Some of the boys would be considered "homeless" by today's definition. For example, the story is told that, after a caretaker forgot to lock the door of the Civic Opera House one winter evening, newsboys and other needy people discovered the opening and took refuge for the night in the box seats of the grand theater. Social service organizations often pointed to newsboys as one of the most visible examples of the type of youth who might get into trouble without their guidance. Charities sometimes sponsored events aimed especially at helping newsboys (DN-0000265, DN-0000263, DN-0000266, DN-0000262)

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