Metropolitan Life Convention Record Marks 1915 Gains
The Metropolitan Life Insurance annual convention in New York reviewed 1915 gains with assets rising to 541 million on January 1 1916. Total insurance in force reached 3.196 billion, with 16.84 million policies in force and 205 million in new business for the year. Governor Whitman and other dignitaries attended the banquet concluding the event.
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Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
New York
Metropolitan Life
Oval
Hegeman
Fiske
New Jersey
Long Island
H. J. Miller
Hotel
United States
Empire State
Charles Fiske
Royal Meeker
Haven Emerson
City of New York
Barry
Monahan
Englewood
Chicago
Metropolitan Glee Club
Company
Henry Ollesheimer
Morgan J. O'Brien
John Anderson
Alexander P. W. Kinnan
William Temple Emmet
Joseph P. Day
Langdon P. Marvin
Arthur Williams
Frederick V. Beitler
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Red and Black Routs Rome Five 75 to 9 in Georgia Trip
The Red and Black defeated Rome 75 to 9 with Scott scoring 41 points and Morrison 24. Brown 6, Rawson 4, McCall 0, Holzendorff 0 for Georgia. Ledbetter 4, Riley 2, Vandiver 1, Dempsey 2 for Rome. The standout was Scott's sensational shooting. Third win of a three game trip through Auburn Columbus and Rome.
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Rome
Red
Rome Basketball
Georgia
Brown
Scott
Morrison
Rawson
McCall
Holzendorff
Ledbetter
Riley
Vandiver
Dempsey
Auburn
Columbus
Frank Allgood Plans Fresh Mule Shipment After Sickness
To my friends and patrons I suspend purchases due to sickness among stock in the stock yards. I will wait a few days to decide termination before buying more mules. As soon as safe, I will bring in another car of extra fine mules. Willing to fill your orders.
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Frank
Free Headlight Dimming at Palmer's Auto Service
Free headlight dimming offered at Palmer's to help drivers meet auto law requirements. The ad promises soap and water with the engine to remove grime and ensure compliance.
Danderine Promise: Dandruff Vanishes and Hair Grows
An advertisement claims Danderine removes dandruff and itching after use and that hair regrows with fine downy strands. It describes immediate cosmetic effects, including lighter, fluffier hair and a lustrous appearance, urging readers to buy a 25 cent bottle from drug stores to prove the claim.
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Knowlton
DanterInc
Land sale near Winterville Georgia described
Large tract 5083 100 acres in and near Winterville Georgia offered for sale. Land to be divided into 10 to 60 acre parcels, on a public road with water access, near a good public school and churches. Terms include one fourth cash and balance over 1 2 3 and 5 years. Apply to J B Winter Winterville Ga.
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Winterville
J.B. Winter
Lucy Cobb Triumphs Over Decatur Highs In Exhibition
In a fine exhibition of basketball Lucy Cobb defeated Decatur High yesterday afternoon with nearly all players starring for the local five.
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Lucy Cobb
Decatur
Free Tickets At The Vaudette Theater Promo
Stone Grocery Company offers daily free theater tickets through coupons earned with purchases. Monday's program includes A Painted Soul starring Bessie Barriscale and The Secret Wire with Harold Lockwood. Coupons awarded per cash tier admit children and adults to The Vaudette Theater. Stone Grocery O West Broad St phone 403.
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Stone Gro. Co
Bessie Barriscale
Secret Wire
Harold Lockwood
Vaudette Theater
Stone Grocery
West Broad St
Phore
Palmer's Auto Sale Offers Free Headlight Checks
An ad urges bringing cars to Palmers for free headlight checks to comply with state law. The message blends promotional copy with odd phrases about soap and water and a reference to a tonic laxative product, mentioning LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE in a garbled manner.
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Palmers
Freight Rate Revisions From Georgia Railroad Commission
Georgia Freight Rule No 7 updates livestock value baselines for charges and adds percentage increases by value. Changes to passenger baggage refunds and classifications cover cigarettes, electrical appliances, and machinery. The circular, signed by Candler and Wallace, takes effect February 15, 1916.
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Commission
C. M. Candler
Campbell Wallace
Cigarettes Definition in Packaging Note
The document discusses packaging requirements with metal straps and seals for secure boxes. It specifies that ends must be rabbeted and flush, with two nails at each end and glued corner joints. The term cigarettes is defined to include only similar articles.
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Athens
Death of Mrs Jennie Carruth After Fire Incident
Mrs Jennie Carruth 65 of Sandy Creek district died from burns suffered after an epileptic seizure caused a fall into an open fireplace. Survived by husband J M Carruth and six children. Funeral at Liberty Church today 11 o'clock with burial at Fort Lamar.
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Jennie Carruth
Sandy.Creek District
J. M. Carruth
Liberty Church
Fort Lamar
Dodson's Liver Tone advertised as safe calomel alternative
An old advertisement promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable substitute for calomel. It claims calomel irritates the liver and causes cramps and nausea while Liver Tone restores health, with a money back guarantee if it fails to improve bilious symptoms and tiredness.
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Dodson
Adv
Sloan's Liniment for Rheumatism Relief
A user reports rapid pain relief from rheumatism and stiffness after applying Sloan's Liniment. The testimonial notes three to four days of use leading to recovery following prior unsuccessful medicines and medical care.
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Sloan
Stoan
S. F
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Bernstein Brothers
Broad Street
M . Summers
Dr. King
Palmer’s
Lugies
J. P. Webster
Atlanta, Ga
Commissioners
Hareby
Lea
L.C.L
C. L
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