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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1948

Page

12

Barber Harry Opens Barber Poll Road for 1948 Campaign

In Washington barber Harry Rich, famed for his long running partisan straw poll, plans to deploy a national Barber Poll next week. He has funded printing and mailing ballots, expects 800 supporter barbers and up to 700000 ballots, listing Truman Dewey and Wallace with write ins.

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Local political stunt targets barbers and ballots

A man plans a personal tour to sway voters through barber shop ballots across eight New England states. He believes concentrated straw votes from barbers can predict elections, noting 15 percent of customers refuse to vote and claiming 100 percent turnout would save government costs.

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Makeup tips for eyes in brunette looks

Eye makeup guidance for brunettes suggests brown mascara to soften features and avoid using mascara on lower lashes. The advice emphasizes avoiding black mascara to prevent a harsh look.

Insurance Department Publishes Annual Certificate Notices

Insurance, Department of Jews es Main NNU. CERTIFICATE FOR PUBLICATION lists Pilgrim Mutual in Tan Company Cedarsaan and other insurers. Sterling Alexander, Commissioner of Insurance, certifies companies authorized to transact casualty and fire insurance in Iowa with statements dated December 31, 1947 and certifications on July 1, 1948 and April 1, 1949.

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Annual Certificate for Public Philadelphia Manufacturers Mutual Fire Insurance

The Department of Insurance certifies that the above named company filed a sworn statement on December 31, 1947, showing condition in compliance with Iowa Code provisions. The commissioner declares the company authorized to transact Fire and Allied Lines Insurance in Iowa.

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Insurance Certificate for Philadelphia National Insurance Company

The document records Sterling Alexander, Commissioner of Insurance in Des Moines, certifying the annual publication for the Philadelphia National Insurance Company, detailing assets of 4,067,142.89. liabilities 9, etc. capital paid up 62532. and compliance with Iowa law as of December 31, 1947, with renewal through April 1949. It also notes Cedar Rapids and Connecticut branch registrations and the company’s sworn statements.

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