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dole There were two families in the Bastport community . . . who were desperately poor. They were always on "dole" (government assistance). "To be on the "dole" was considered a black mark against you" says my grandfather. Apparently in the depression years most everyon...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1971
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/21776
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Summary:dole There were two families in the Bastport community . . . who were desperately poor. They were always on "dole" (government assistance). "To be on the "dole" was considered a black mark against you" says my grandfather. Apparently in the depression years most everyone was on the "dole". JH 10/71 Used I and Sup Used I and Sup 1 Withdrawn