Mortality table questioned by state insurance chiefs
Auditor Bond, returning from the national insurance commissioners’ meeting in San Antonio, reports a Connecticut actuary’s claim that the famous mortality table is outdated. If confirmed, premiums could fall and lawmakers may be asked to act. Bond also notes a severe cotton crop failure across Texas and irrigation gains in the Rio Grande valley.
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Connecticut Department of Insurance
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New York
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Demand for G F P Greatest On Record Says Bruggists
Druggists across the country report sensational sales of St Josephs G F P tied to relief from catarrh the enemy of many girls and women in modern cities. A leading local druggist notes unexpected demand, with women calling all day and repeat purchases from both affluent and poor customers praising its merit.
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The Benefits of a Marriage Contract
Dorothy Dix argues a formal marriage contract could prevent disputes by forcing couples to disclose assets and duties before vows. She envisions a sworn agreement covering spousal rights and responsibilities, balancing expectations for both partners and strengthening marital commitments.
The Matrimonial Contract Aimed At Harmony In Marriage
A satirical essay argues for a hypothetical marriage contract detailing duties and allowances for wives and husbands. It imagines stipulations like the husband supporting household services, weekly outings, and in laws limited access, while wives avoid nagging and excessive authority. The piece critiques traditional marital expectations by treating them as a formal agreement with penalties and ceremonies.
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Fragmented late 19th century vignette on daily life and oddities
The text describes a woman feeding her husband from paper bags and tin cans bought on the way home, a miscalled dinner, and a curious scene where a bird is restrained by a meal bag over its head. It also notes a Pony Express rider averaging 33 7 3 miles per trip and a bird’s four foot wing span.
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Conyright By
Public Ledger Ca
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Mr. Leahard
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