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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
7
Dr. W C Woodward leads a week of action to reform the city laundry trade. All paid launderers must register with the health officer to enable inspections and improved hygiene. He argues for licensing and systematic checks of washing operations to protect households, especially poorer homes, during summer heat.
The article notes foreign envoys in Washington are paid large salaries and enjoy lavish public funds for mansion upkeep and entertainments yet often lead restrained social lives. It highlights James Bryce at the British embassy earning 50 000 dollars annually with 10 000 dollars for contingencies, and M Jusserand at 42 500 dollars plus 10 000 for expenses, while the Italian ambassador Baron Mayor Des Planches lags in social prominence.
The preliminary report of the commissioner of internal revenue shows whisky and ardent spirits decline while beer consumption rises. Fiscal year ended June 30 reports $131,789,242 revenue from spirits and $58,747,680 from beer. Total internal revenue fell to $261,666,950, with declines in tobacco and related products.
The United States plans to host British, German, and Belgian mine experts to cooperate with the US Geological Survey in Pittsburg to study explosives used in coal mining. Congress authorized 160,000 dollars for the project, aiming to improve safety after record fatalities. Experts include Capt. Desborough of Britain, Herr Melsaner of Germany, and Victor Walleyne of Belgium.
A dated collage of party chat and advertisements. Mrs Cumrox notes Mr Biggins declines a house party. The piece praises home starch use with Defiance Starch claims and Blue brand laundry products. Promotes Lewis' cigars and a talking machine with political cautions amid quirky snippets.
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