THEN: "A friend of mine who manufactures cloth once boasted to me that nowadays, on cheap clothing, New York 'beats the world.'" ... The bulk of the sweater's [sub-contractor] work is done in the tenements, which the law that regulates the factory labor does not reach. ... Ten hours is the...

I agree with the Associated Press Stylebook, which notes that the term "Sept. 11" is preferred over "9/11." I find the term 9/11 too informal. For one, it sounds like 7-11, like it could be a competing convenience store (anyone remember 6-12?). Also, it's as if people say 9/11 because...