Mr. A. Langerfeld and one of his machines for picking coal which does away completely with the use of breaker boys.  1913
Title

Mr. A. Langerfeld and one of his machines for picking coal which does away completely with the use of breaker boys. 1913

Caption

Mr. A. Langerfeld and one of his machines for picking coal which does away completely with the use of breaker boys. The percent of slate that goes in with the coal separated by this machine is 1% to 2%, where the percent with the old primitive method of using boys is from 15% to 60%. This picture was taken at the breaker of the Spencer Coal Co., at Scranton, Pa., on March, 18, 1913. Location: Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Date

1913

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Photo12/Universal Images Group

Reference

UMG20A67_389

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