Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 142, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 July 1917 — WEST VIRGINIA BANS LOAFING [ARTICLE]

WEST VIRGINIA BANS LOAFING

Rich and Poor Alike Must Work at Least 36 Hours Weekly, Says New Statute. Charleston, W. Va. —All loafers look alike to the law In West Virginia. A statute just passed by the legislature provides that every able male between the ages of sixteen and sixty must work at least 36 hours, weekly at “some lawful and recognized business, profession or employment.” - — ; This hits ’em all, both great and small. The law is effective, no matter how big an income any individual may enjoy. Students are exempt during school session. Violators may be fined SIOO or be put to work by the state, in which case their dependents get the small wage allowed. The purpose of this law Is to make every able-bodied male do something useful during the war.