Maine. Laws 1909, In manufacturing or mechanical establishments: 14 to 16, ability to read and write and perform simple arithmetical problems involving the fundamental process of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, such tests to be prepared and furnished by superintendent of schools or school committee; or may furnish a certificate to the above effect signed by a teacher of a public school or principal of an approved private school; or may furnish a certificate signed by a principal of an evening school that he is a regular attendant. In manufacturing, mechanical, mercantile or business establishment, or in any telephone or telegraph office or as messenger during school hours; 15 to 16 same as above. 7 to 15; 15 to 17 who cannot read and write. Entire session. Laws, 1906, C. 383. Not more than $20. 1. Attendance at private day school. 2. Instruction for like period in Rev. Laws, 1902, p. 478. branches required in public schools. 3. Having already acquired such branches. 4. Physical or mental incompetence. STATE. REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT. AGE. Michigan. Laws, 1909, C. 400. Mississippi. Missouri. In any employment in bowling alley, factory, freight elevator, hotel, laundry, manufacturing establishment, mercantile institution, messenger service, mine, office, pasenger elevator, store, telegraph office, theater or workshop; 14 to 16, ability to read and write, attendance for not less than 100 days the year previous to application for school record and has received instruction in reading, writing, English grammar and geography, and is familiar with elementary operation of arithmetic up to and including fractions. Laws, 1909, No. 285. In any employment: 14 to 16, attendance as required by law or lawfully excused therefrom during the year previous to applying for school record and is able to read and write, and has received during such period instructions in reading, spelling, writing, English grammar and geography and is familiar with the fundamental operations of arithmetic up to and including fractions. G. L., 1907, C. 299. In mines: Boys under 16, ability to read and write, Laws, 1905, p. 237. (Cities over 500,000) St. Louis, Laws, 1907, p. 428. In any mine, office, factory, workshop, business house, place of amusement, or any other place during school hours; 8 to 14, attendance certificate or excuse from school attendance. 8 to 14; 14 to 16 unless regularly and lawfully employed for at least 6 hours a day. Laws, 1905, In any employment: Under 14, at- 7 to 15; 7 to 16 in cities. tendance at public or private day school where English is taught at least 20 In any place where intoxicating liq- Nevada. Laws, 1909, 8 to 16. New Hamp shire. In mechanical or other employment: 8 to 14; 14 to 16 if Under 16, ability to read and write or unable to read and regular attendance at day or evening write. Laws, 1903, C. 13. school. Medical certificate may exempt school attendance. Laws, 1901, C. 61. New Jersey. Laws, 1909, C. 144. 7 to 17. |