06 Oct 1864
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Newspaper
Aurora Commercial
Location
Aurora, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1864
Page
1
An 1863 home insurance notice from the Home Insurance Company of New York promotes property protection against accidental fires. It lists Casa Cariran assets totaling two million dourass with a quoted amount of 35386,270 OO, signaling policy coverage emphasis and financial backing.
A Victorian travelogue recounts Japan under Tokugawa borders from Nagasaki to Jeddo, describing strict travel limits, crowded cities, earthquakes, architecture, daily life, tea culture, baths, homes, attire, and manners, with quotes from Kempfer and Rendall to illustrate national character and urban density.
Bear sightings and hunts populate the St. Paul Pioneer account with details from Hudson, Willow River and Granite City. Boston and local hunters killed multiple bears near Brigas lake and in the Willow River vicinity, while a bear treed near General Washburne’s residence required capture.
Correspondent from the Indianapolis Journal recalls a bold saber charge by Company B and L of the 9th Indiana Cavalry under Major Eli Lilly against the 3d Alabama Cavalry at Lynnville Tennessee. The pursuit extended five miles, with minimal casualties, Lilly’s horse wounded, and several officers noted for gallantry. Further notes report church appointments in the South Eastern Indiana Conference and various district assignments.
A partisan voice praises German savings and American bond purchases arguing Germany seeks U S bonds due to safe, high returns. Cites Poor Richard and examples of investors buying government six percent bonds, predicting gains and long term security. Mentions Yankee schoolmistresses and bankers in New York.
A 19th century statistical note compares male and female deaths in England and Wales over three years ending July 30 1840. It cites 518 006 male deaths versus 499 058 female deaths, a male excess of 18 048, and a London ratio of 878 males to 99 600 females. It notes higher female longevity, with 5 247 females aged 85+ dying between 1839 and 1840, against 3 966 males. also mentions tiny deaths from childbirth and differing disease impacts. It discusses measles scarlet fever pneumonia convulsions and argues female life has higher value per insurance rates.
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