Nippers
Was it the youngest, oldest, or fastest boy they chose to be a Nipper
the youngest
What was the most liked job out of all of them?
the mule drvier
Are they the strongest, fastest, or tellest boys?
The fastest
What did the kids chew on while they were working?
tobacco
What would the boys pelt at well dressed visitors
greeseballs
What was the job of a nipper
to open and close the big wood door
where were the mules driven
in coal mines
How many spraggers worked with each other?
two
What times did the boys have to get up for work?
They had to wake up at dawn.
I had to open the door fot the coming carts. What job am I?
a Nipper
how old was the nipper
usually eleven to thirteen years old
What did william McKinney bring for his mule?
He brought sugar
what did the spragger insert in the car?
a sprag
According to an 1885 law, boys had to be… to work in the breaker
12
I drive animals throught the small mine shafts. What job am I?
a Mule Driver
What would happen to the mines if there was not much ventilation?
The mines would explode
Did they choose the fastest, strongest, or smartest mule to leed?
smartest
What happened when the spraggers did not put it in properly?
It jumped over tracks and crashed into a mine wall
According to a 1902 law, boys had to be…
14
I control the speed of the carts on the tracks. What job am I?
A Spragger
What was the name of the boy who fell asleep and the door was smashed open?
Joseph
What two things was a boy given once he was able to drive six mules.
respect from all the bosses and a mas wage
what was in the cars?
coal
What was the name of the boy who fell into the breaker?
Mickey Pick-slate
The boys arent allowed to wear me because I would distract them. What am I?
Watches