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Maurice Livingston works for Southern Express Co. Began at 15 years. Location: Mountain Grove, Missouri

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The image is a historical black and white photograph depicting an individual beside a cart loaded with various large, heavy-looking boxes. The person appears to be wearing casual work attire consisting of trousers, shoes, a long-sleeved shirt or jacket, and a cap that reads "Express." They are crouched down next to the cart, seemingly in the process of handling it. The background features an old building with signage reading "MOUNTAIN GROVE," indicating this may be taken at a train station or similar transportation hub. The architecture suggests early 20th-century design, and the overall condition appears aged, consistent with vintage photographs from that era. There is no direct indication of gender in terms of clothing for the individual depicted; however, traditionally such attire would not typically indicate femininity as it lacks adornments like dresses or skirts often associated with women's workwear.
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