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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
3
Washington clerks and officials argue government pay lags behind rising living costs. They point to cabinet raises from 8000 to 12000, presidents and ambassadors salary scales, and the need for similar increases for presidents, vice presidents, and lawmakers while noting entertainment costs consume much of top salaries.
The article lists fixed annual salaries for U S officials abroad and at home, noting a shift from fee based pay to government designated salaries. Consuls General in London and Paris receive 12000, with other posts such as Canton 5500, Shanghai 6000, Berlin 8000, Havana 8000, Athens 3000, Rome 4500, Yokohama 6000, Mexico City 6000, St. Petersburg 5500, Cairo 6000. Chief Justice 13000, associates 12500. circuit and district judges vary by city, New York 7000, Boston 6000, Portland Mo 36000, Pittsburgh 6000. Marshals 2000-5000. New York 5000, Pennsylvania 4000, Maryland 3500. Other salaries include Public Printer 3500, Smithsonian secretary 4000, civil service commissioner 4000 each, Interstate Commerce Commissioners 10000 each, Panama Canal Commissioners 14000 each, district commissioners 5000, Director of the International Bureau of American Republics 5000, William Loeb Jr 6000 as president’s secretary, other assistant cabinet officers 4000 and 4500.
A Western news summary notes the United States pension rolls in decline with 1908 at 951,687 and projected to fall further. Historic peaks near 1,000,000 occurred in 1904, while 1866 to 1904 saw a massive rise. total pension outlays reach 8.6 billion dollars since 1866, roughly four times the debt’s interest and enough to fund a 15 Dreadnought navy.
The Atlantic Fleet will not vote in the coming national election as Philippine laws bar U S soldiers sailors and marines from citizenship residency rules vary by state leaving about 100000 military workers unable to vote Most ships keep a ballot box for curiosity but it does not affect results War Department notes soldiers rarely use the right even when allowed States determine eligibility with states allowing residence and others not Officers say ballot boxes on ships are customary but not consequential
A telephone girl explains to the judge that property owners must prove the purity and quality of white lead before purchase. National Lead Co. offers a free outfit and a book to test white lead, inviting readers to request it from Woodbridge Ridge, New York City.
I wish I had as many clothes as my bachelor girl friend. She always is getting something new every time I go there. Yea, but she never looks stylish. You are more stylish than she is with all her clothes. She is too neat, her excessive neatness stamps her an old maid. You must have a sort of reckless dash about your things to look stylish.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Gurney & Co, promising one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Advertisement notes internal use and blood mucous system action, with testimonials available. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Debts are harder to collect from the rich than from the slave of toll. The rich use social position to excuse obligations, while the poor strive to honor contracts to preserve standing.
A vintage ad urges mothers to inspect every Castoria bottle for safety and the familiar signature Extending trust with the line In Use For Over 30 Years The Kind You Have Always Bought to reassure parents of its long standing reliability and child friendly use.
In Eden Days Evye-Abel contends with her father over his missing Sunday salt taken to flavor a salad. Abel complains the prized salt is gone, sparking a domestic dispute framed in light, humorous tone.
If Your Eyes Bother You get a bar of Pettit's Eye Salve an elder reliable remedy from Howard Bros. Buffalo NY. Also a Cross Bull Blue 2 oz package for 5 cents advertised. Includes maxims from Maclaren and Von Moltke.
An advertisement claims Defiance Starch provides stronger, thinner applications for crisp laundry without masking fabric beauty or wear. The text shifts to a family vignette about Howard asking his mother about prayer, mentioning Harold and affectionate names.
An old advertisement features BUD DOBLE praising Spohn's Distemper Cure as the most successful blood purifier for horses. It claims the remedy prevents contagious diseases and offers bottles at 0c and 1 for druggists and agents, with a free book available from Spohn Medical Co Goshen Indiana.
A French woman in America hires a carpenter for a set price. She discovers he charges more than agreed and, lacking fluency, says in awkward English that he is dearer to her now than when first engaged. The anecdote exemplifies language barriers in a local matter.
The advertisement touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a valued laxative known for cleansing and relieving internal organs without debility. It asserts the product is pleasant natural and physician approved and warns to buy only the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. manufactured item from leading druggists.
Mrs. T. C. Willadsen of Manning Iowa declares Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saved her life after years of severe female complaints and costly treatments. She urges other sick women to try it and notes it restored her to health. Pinkham invites letters for advice and has helped thousands to health.
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