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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1907
Page
7
Fragmentary verse describes unseen guides and silent heroes in art and science who endure years of struggle. It hints at a homecoming trophy and global applause born from courage, patience, and solitary effort, ending with a contemplative, immortal song.
A notice announces the work The Spenders a Tale of the Third Generation by Lothrop publishing. The brief entry lists copyright by Lothrop Publishing and identifies the author.
In a tense scene at a hotel, Avice Millerey’s engagement to Mr. Bines follows revelations of a prior marriage between Mr. Bines and Miss Florence Akemit. Jarvis facilitates a swift exit as two witnesses prepare, and the couple plan a westward departure after a hurried ceremony.
The piece surveys historic famines, noting 1769-70 India deaths about 3,000,000 and 1866 Bengal deaths, with 1873 Behar rice failure causing large relief efforts. It cites Irish famine 1845-47, 1890s Indian famines, and massive mortality from droughts, crop failures, and relief costs across multiple regions. The tone is a broad historical catalog of starvation and government responses.
Washington reports President Roosevelt will limit public messages to essential needs, acknowledging congressional criticism of his message habit. The plan aims to reduce overlong filings while keeping key alerts to wage and service discussions. A Pittsburg post office site clash with Secretary Shaw illustrates bureaucratic friction and political theater.
The piece argues that the cost of living in Washington has risen about 50 percent in ten years, surpassing other capitals. It notes officials and congressmen from across the country face higher expenses, and outlines calls to raise federal wages from 5,000 to 7,600 while top officials receive 12,000, reflecting political risk and urban costs.
District of Columbia imposes live fowl and pigeon licensing requiring health officer consent and neighbor approval. A permit and 75 percent nearby resident consent are needed, with fines up to ten dollars per day for violations and penalties for stray birds.
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