Introduction
Mining
Suitability
of Coalfields
Demand
for Coal
Dependence
on Income
A
Coal Miner's Wages
Forestry
Suitability
of Forests
Demand
for Lumber
Dependence
on Income
Loggers
Lingo
Agriculture
Suitability
of Land
Demand
for Food
Dependence
on Income
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A Coal Miner's Wages in 1914
The Crow’s Nest Pass Coal
Co., Ltd.
Schedule of outside wages:
| Occupation |
Hours/day |
Wage/day |
| Blacksmith |
10 |
$3.85 |
| Power House Engineer |
12 |
$3.85 |
| Fireman |
8 |
$2.90 |
| Railway Car Handler |
10 |
$2.60 |
| Car Oiler Men |
10 |
$2.50 |
| Car Oiler Boys |
10 |
$1.65 |
| Slate Picker Boy |
10 |
$1.35 |
Schedule of inside Wages:
| Occupation |
Hours/day |
Wage/day |
| Miners |
8 |
$3.25 |
| Miners (wet places) |
8 |
$3.70 |
| Track Layers |
8 |
$3.25 |
| Track Layers Helpers |
8 |
$2.75 |
| Loaders |
8 |
$2.75 |
| Switch Boys |
8 |
$1.35 - $1.65 |
| Pick Carrier |
8 |
$1.35 - $2.75 |
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