A boy stands ready, papers bundled heavy in his arms, waiting for the street to wake. His face is sharp with focus—he knows these blocks, knows which corners work. You can almost hear the newsprint crinkle, smell the ink, feel the cold air before dawn.
Young boys hawked papers on city streets, their voices calling out headlines to hurried pedestrians. This 1913 photograph captures a common sight—children as essential links between printing press and public, earning pennies while keeping communities informed of the day's events.
Reflect
How do you encounter news today, and who delivers it to you?