Rashid Pasha of Egypt Reform and Slave Rule
A historical note recalls Kasim al Rashid who was bought as a slave by the Egyptian sultan, rose to power and ruled Egypt for 23 years. It cites a superstition about the number eight used by his subjects, declared a death crime.
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Kafur Ai Rashid
Egypt
Betsy Ross
United States
W. J. Canby
Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Elizabeth Griscom Ross
Congress
Stars & Stripes
Continental Navy
Bets
Joseph Ashburn
John Ross
Philadelphia
Ashburn
Claypooe
Rebecca Pennock Lukens
Coatesville
Penn
Rebeccca Lukens
Brandywine Works
Lukens Steel Corp
Found Life Insurance Policy Hidden From Family
When a man dies and leaves a life insurance policy, relatives often fail to notify the insurer. If the family discovers the policy weeks or years later, questions arise about claim eligibility, beneficiary rights, and the proper steps to file a claim with the company.
Festive Lights Worldwide Spark Holiday Glow
A global celebration of light and cheer fills homes with festive decor. The theme urges bright displays and a crystal chandelier above the tree to reflect Christmas time across cultures.
Christmas Is Love as a Heavenly Pageant of Carols
The piece portrays Christmas as a divine pageant celebrating eternal love that rules the world. It expresses the warmth of greeting including a front door adorned with greens and trimmings as a welcoming symbol.
The Bells of Zurich Ring in Christmas Eve Traditions
Zurich notes its bells as a long standing Christmas symbol. Bells call families to church on Christmas Eve and echo around the world in city celebrations. The bells add to holiday sights and serve as tree ornaments in many places.
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May York
Santa Maria
Cap-Haitien
Haiti
America
Zurich
Switzerland
When Notice of Death Delays and Insurance Claims
A courtroom look at how delays in notifying insurers after a death affect claim rights. Courts may allow late notices with a reasonable excuse, but negligence and extreme delays can void coverage. Examples include a widow learning of a policy months or decades late and a 33 year gap deemed stale. Public service piece by Will Bernard.
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American Bar Asociation
State Bar of Texas
Will Bernard
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King Features Syndicate, Inc
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Cuero Record
Pilot Club
Cuero
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Cuero Lodge
Elcome
Edward L. Johnson W.m. H. E. Weatherly
N. ¥. A. Bidg City Park
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Wilfred Leist
American Legion
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Otis Carpenter
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