State Insurance Company of Des Moines shows strong six month growth
The State Insurance Company of Des Moines reports premiums of 101 085 57 for January 1 to July 1 1881 up from 60 266 12 in the same period last year an increase of 40 769 48. June premiums reached 23 229 an increase of 6 390 over the six month average. The article credits prudent management prompt loss adjustments and experienced officers led by John A Elliott and Matthew J Onge. The Iowa based company emphasizes local investment and public confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Insurance Company of
Des Moines
State Insurance Company
John A. Elliott
State
Matthew J Onge
Towa Co
Iowa
Towa
Humble Remedies and Patent Potions Promoted in Des Moines
A jumble of advertisements and traveler notes extols patent medicines and tonics. Claims include Hop Bitters cures many diseases, kidney and blood purifiers, nerve and vitality tonics, and facial whiteners amid testimonials. Also mentions household products, deodorizers, stomach aids, and travel ads for the Grand Union Hotel with room rates.
Unclear historical note on cures and remedies
Fragmentary text mentions a coffin in a house and various remedies like Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure. Includes unclear references to Dr Woumag and town secretary of state remarks about a cure. No coherent event or verifiable names.
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Toodles
Warner
Woumag
D. A. T. Hut
Curyso Conn
Piles Cure Promoted By Indian Remedy
A sensational ad touts Dr Williams Indian Ointment as a universal cure for piles bleedi ng itching and ulcers claiming rapid relief after application and cure of long standing cases. Sold by F S Huxny & Co Cleveland Ohio with price one dollar per box. Also promotion for Lyon's Patent Heel Stiffeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
F. S. Huxny & Co
Props
Cleveland
Ohio
Lyon
W.O
Wells, Richardson & Co
Burlington
Popular patent medicines advertised for common ailments
A dense advertisement lists Redding's Russia Salve-Cuts Perry Davis' Pain-Killer and Rilert's Tar and Wild Cherry Extract for cholera cough bronchial and catarrhal complaints. It urges use of Daylight Liver Pills Teething Syrup and Uncle Sam leather and animal health products along with nerve and bone liniment for rheumatism neuralgia sprains and bruises.
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Redding
Russia
Perry Davis
Rilert
Eilert
Dr. Winchell
Sian
Uncle Sun
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the States Insurance
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Coshucton
Nv Y
Childen
W. B. Tiatitaway
Ente Uslas
Gorham
M. H
Tim Buncit
A. Musband
Syracuse
N. Y
Europe
Augusta
B. Pope
Plain Dealer Co
Springfield
Ill
Mary F. Starr
Grenada
D. Moore
New South
D . Sainderton
Ohio Inc
Fred. Phunsberger
Amity
Potter
Hyers
Goa
Caswell, Hazard & Co
New York
Rick
Mitchel, Bartlett & Crain
Esther
Eddie
Ghrahe
Reever
Mitchell
Barn
Moines
H. W
Glenn
Re. B. Halliday
Lallad
Seovill
Leuyings
Rogers
Baker
New York City
Grand Union Hotel
Grand Central Depot
Cuixwelh Mazard & Co
Henry
Dr. Green
DR. Mott
William J. Coughlin
Somerville
Mass
WM. Halls Balsam
WM. Jstan
Wells Health
Mitchell, Bartlett & Crain
Perry Baw AS
W. K. Bird
Chicago
Fourth Street
Nes Moines
Amin F H.S
Wits
Gideon
Thompson
Ling
Journ L. Thompson, Sons & CO
Joy
Ook Frere
Loomis & Nyman
Tiffin
Rani
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lynn, Mass
Lydia E
Pinkmhams
Western Avenue
Lynn
Masy
Lydia KE
Pinkitam
Nce
Holman’s
Tolman
Touman
Houman
Ana Wreder
Gwin Dibatio
Genwine Tolman
Wolman Pad Company
Holman Pad CO
P. O. Box
Hop
Nice Bey
Pista
Noehenter
Toronto
Allen
Wnl
Price
Mirapavenie
N.Y
Ste Tiurmonth
Hopresen Ddl
Abtalnerdt
N. U
Dex Molnen
Severa
D&c
J.P. Wataon
Christian Church
Troy
Ofeer
Oink Rter Medicine CO
North Main Street
ST. Louis
GNP SS
Homer
Washngton Life
OFI
Addreay
Brad Lily
Mra. Garfield
White House
Creed Wayse
Tran
Prige
Akill
J. T. Rout
Aiate
da. A. Rawwson
S. T. Welie Suager
Htedhead & Wellalager
Dea Moinas
Ana Mitel
Pensionera
Otdhers
Honghe
Aoid
Washingtom, D
Nutrition Life
Qhiee
Miurkket
Elward
Pitts
Woodbury
Ita
Minnesota
Seymocur, Sabin & CO
Stillwater, Milne
Battle Creek
Michigan
oRan An Alco Ighols, Shepard
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