Jasper County Democrat, Volume 10, Number 18, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 August 1907 — Drought May Result in Famine. [ARTICLE]

Drought May Result in Famine.

Kingston, Jamaica, July 31.—The central districts of this Island are suffering from a severe drought and the outlook for the banana crop is not bright. Tlie drought, it is stated, has caused greater loss than even the earthquake and fire which laid Kingston in ruins last January. There is a severe famine in some districts of St. Elizabeth parish and half a dozen deaths from starvation have been reported. A short sharp earthquake fchock was felt here Sunday. No harm was done.