PART II-THE CIGAR AND TOBACCO MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY IN THE EAST. CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTION. Explanation of study-Employees for whom information was secured [Text Table 47 and General Table 17]. EXPLANATION OF STUDY. The statistical basis of Part II consists of information secured from the employees of tobacco and cigar factories located in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware. Descriptive and historical material has also been added to show the racial movements to and working conditions in the industry. EMPLOYEES FOR WHOM INFORMATION WAS SECURED. The extent of the information secured in this geographical area is indicated by the following table, which shows, by sex, the number and percentage of employees of each race for whom information was secured: TABLE 47.-Employees of each race for whom information was secured, by sex. (STUDY OF EMPLOYEES.) |