Some families took in boarders as a way to bring in more money. This was very possible for families that had bigger homes, and families who were willing to take in extra members. The boarders would stay in a room at their house and pay a certain amount of money for rent. The family would provide food and beds (or other sleeping arrangements) for the boarders. Many family members had to give up rooms in order to take in more boarders. Boarders could lighten the mood of the home, and crack well-placed jokes, while others would complain about the recession, even though the situation was out of their hands.
The boarders would also help with household chores like laundry, dusting, gardening, dishes, mending, and cleaning. They would do these things as repayment for letting them stay in their rooms, and feeding them.
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