A young newspaper carrier stands with his bicycle in 1921, representing the vital role of youth labor in the distribution of daily news during the early twentieth century. Identified as an employee of the Washington Times, he was part of a nationwide network of “newsboys” who ensured that papers reached city streets and doorsteps each day. Dressed in period attire and equipped with a sturdy bicycle. At a time when newspapers were a primary source of information, boys like him formed the backbone of a fast-moving industry that connected communities to national and world events.