Charity, Children: United States. New York. Pleasantville. Hebrew Sheltering Guardian Society: Hebrew Sheltering Guardian Society Orphan Asylum, Pleasantville, New York: Co-operative candy stores are maintained by both the Boys' and Girls' Republics. The Republics purchase the candy at wholesale prices and sell at a slight profit. These profits frequently amount to about $20 per month for each Republic and constitute the nucleus of the Republic treasury. (Source: Ludwig B. Bernstein; "Studies in Modern Child Caring", Ch 147.4.90.11)

c. 1900