In the United States, a federal holiday is an authorized holiday which has been recognized by the US government. Every year on a US federal holiday, non-essential federal government offices are closed, and every federal employee is paid for the holiday.
A succession of laws on child labour, the so-called Factory Acts, were passed in the UK in the 19th century. Children younger than nine were not allowed to work, those aged 9â16 could work 16 hours per day per Cotton Mills Act. In 1856, the law permitted child labour past age 9, for 60 hours per week, night or day. In 1901, the permissible child labour age was raised to 12.
From 1869 to 1875, a series of laws was enacted  in the Granger states, establishing public regulation of railroad  rates and operating practices.Imo Pop. 435,430 Contributions. Having been a fan of the series from a young age, I have a very good knowledge of the series.rom 1869 to 1875, a series of laws was enacted  in the Granger states, establishing public regulation of railroad  rates and operating practices. Imo Pop. 435,430 Contributions. Having been a fan of the series from a young age, I have a very good knowledge of the series.